Storytimes for Two-Year-Olds

"Research into the developing brains of babies and toddlers revealed that children learn much earlier than before thought, and that early learning actually enhances the complexity of their brains…They absorb knowledge, much like sponges soaking up water."
Judy Nichols, from the Preface

Toddlers - among the librarian's toughest crowd - can be a wriggling, noisy, and demanding audience. Their fierce loyalty also means they can become the library's biggest champions.

More than any other audience, two-year-olds require structures and routines for events to succeed. Storytimes for Two-Year-Olds outlines techniques and programs proven to engage young audiences - ultimately making them lifelong readers. This classic bestseller, first published in 1987 and expanded in 1998, returns in a refreshed third edition.

As they address toddlers' uniquely challenging needs using this updated volume, a new generation of children's and school librarians can:

• Easily access materials available in most children's libraries -- including recommended classics and new books
• Give young customers what they want -- with 50 vibrant, toddler-friendly ready-made programs -- including colors, seasons, animals, and more
• Create winning events based on time-tested formulas and using hands-on samples
• Keep audiences enthralled with storytime's rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and easy-to-do crafts

Packed with information, ideas, and motivation, the book offers tips for librarians and educators on using materials, along with advice for parents and caregivers. Any library serving young families will win a loyal following using the exciting storytime models in this new edition.