Hi Ho Libario –
Teach children this song to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell.”
The
author writes the book.
The
author writes the book.
Hi
ho librario
The
author writes the book.
The
author picks the title…
The
title of the book
Tells
what it’s about…
The
illustrator draws the pictures…
The
publisher makes the book…
The
copyright tells the date
If
you want to know a book’s age…
The
table of contents
Tells
you what’s inside
Look
at the table of contents
To
help you decide.
The
parts of a book,..
Class Books - Make class books and include a page
for the children to sign their names as authors, illustrators, or authors and
illustrators. Include a copyright
date and the school as the publisher.
Don’t forget a title page and “The End.” You might also want to add a page for “comments” and let
children take the book home to share with their families. You could even add a dedication or an
ISBN number!
Blank Books
- When children make individual books encourage them to include the author,
illustrator, date, publisher, etc.
Author/Illustrator
Party – Invite children to write and illustrate original stories. You could integrate computer skills and
editing in the process. Plan a
party where each child can share her book and read a page to the audience. You could invite families or another class
to your party. Let children make
invitations, plan refreshments, etc.
Author Study
– Keep a basket in your classroom library for a variety of books by a specific
author. Compare the different
books that she writes. How are
they alike? How are they
different? Do an internet search
to find out more about children’s favorite authors.
Skype an
Author - Go to http://skypeanauthor.wetpaint.com
to discover how to connect with an author.