Shirley Raines – författare

Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s contains 80 age-appropriate children's books and 240 ways to s-t-r-e-t-c-h the stories in new ways to enhance the learning process. Organized by age, this book is a wonderful addition to the Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s series, offering new ways for young children to experience the magic of a good book. Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s makes reading with infants, toddlers and twos an adventure in learning and fun!

There is nothing that children love more than a good story. Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s for the Primary Grades, Revised Edition connects ninety of the best children's books to early learning centers, stretching each story five ways with lively and entertaining activities that heighten reading readiness, sharpen comprehension skills, and expand the excitement of story time. This new edition takes everyone's favorite stories from the original book and adds new stories, refreshed activities, and online resources for expanding the story experience. Whether you are reading a classic like The Little Engine that Could or a new favorite like The Hello, Goodbye Window, this new Story S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-r-s is sure to keep children captivated and learning long after you have turned the last page of the story.

The 18 stories in Tell It Again! were written to engage young children''s lively minds and capture their undivided attention. For each story there are storytelling tips and activities. The activities connect the stories to active learning in listening, communication, imagination and problem-solving. The story cards enable the reader to be a master storyteller.