When her sister Nikki gets sick, Brianna hopes to play her part as the butterfly queen in the Dance of Spring, but then another disaster strikes.

Offers children's librarians practical tips and strategies for integrating music into library storytimes, providing eight ready-to-use lesson plans that utilize different types of music for story hours.

When her friend Kristin tells her she is unable to keep her kitten and turns to Jamaica for help in giving it a good home, Jamaica faces a dilemma when her brother's allergies are affected by the new arrival.

Compiled by two experienced librarians, Across Cultures introduces you to more than 400 recent fiction and nonfiction multicultural resources for preschool through grade 6 and encourages you to make literature about diversity an integral part of your program of instruction. Arranged in thematic groupings (Identity and Self-Image, Family and Friends, Traditions, Exploring the Past in Diverse Communities, for example), this lively volume links diverse peoples, themes, and issues. It presents both annotations and practical advice on programming strategies. Connections are made to projects, graphic organizers, and activities.

Jamaica hates wearing hand-me-down boots when her friend Brianna has pink fuzzy ones.

What's your plan? If you're not sure, this great big book has the answer! With 52 weekly plans, it's easy to come up with appropriate learning experiences that children will love. This essential classroom resource covers special holidays, seasonal topics, everyday plans, and other things you've probably never thought of, such as National Pretzel Month or National Pancake Day!