Take a delightful romp back through time and see the world through the eyes of your inner child. Revisit the world in the years following the end of the Second World War, to the children of this country's "Greatest Generation," when innocence, wonder, and awe were alive and well. Go back to the days of two pieces of candy for a penny, the introduction of the Hula-Hoop, and Red Ryder BB guns, the gift that every little boy dreamed of finding beneath the Christmas tree. The world of the baby boomer was a simpler place and time, a time when telephone service meant that you were a part of a "party line," a handshake was better than a signed contract. It was a time when the family sat together to eat their meals and share their dreams and accomplishments, as well as their failures. There was a sweetness to life during those decades. This book offers the reader an intimate look into the daily lives of those who lived the wonder. Recall the memories of many historical events and people. Let the child in you free to explore and reconnect with the values and people of those magical years before the birth of computers, cell phones, and television. Your vacation back in time will be one that you will always remember. Be ready to laugh and cry, but most of all, be prepared to revisit your youth and your dreams. Yesterday awaits. The sock monkey will be your guide.

Light thready-history and true life sock monkey stories all in one 'sockpendous' book! SOCK MONKEYS: AMERICA'S LOVE STORY by Dee Lindner, known as the Sock Monkey Lady, has long been awaited by sock monkey enthusiasts. This gem of a keepsake book contains a light history of the Red-Heel Sock Monkey Tradition (born in Rockford, IL USA) and over fifty true life sock monkey stories shared by enthusiasts with the Sock Monkey Lady from across the miles. Each sock monkey story is unique-like each monkey behind the story and the crafter, collector, or caregiver who shares them. But every story has one attribute in common-they all move the human spirit in ways only stories from the sole can do-through tears, commiseration, smiles, or laughter. Dee's award-winning sock monkey photographs, along with those submitted by story-telling contributors, adorn this 186 page colorful book. Anyone looking for a fun, socktastic way to learn about this American born tradition that is taking a toe-hold in the world will delight in this edition. There is even a place to put your own sock monkey photograph and story to make this book a keepsake collectible for your family, friends, and loved ones. Whoever you are-individual, organization, institute, or business-Dee invites you to immerse yourself in an array of sweet sentiments and indulge in the magic of sock monkeys as experienced by others!

With voices alternately funny, sweet, clever, crabby, and more than a little tongue in cheek, the residents of the Red Heel Monkey Shelter, a refuge for abandoned sock monkeys, reveal a world that looks surprisingly like our own. Sock newsmonkey Benny Hathaway and socktographer Link faithfully record the life and times of their fellow Red Heel residents.

The sock monkeys are all shook up, in this engaging sequel to last season's 10 Little Sock Monkeys. This time, the playful creatures invite young children to join them in the monkey-monkey! You stick your right paw in, you stick your right paw out, you stick your right paw in, and you shake it all about... The sock monkeys are putting on a show, swinging and shaking and shouting. And their irresistible antics will have kids singing and dancing along. William Winburn's funny photographs are a great way for children to learn left and right, as well as the different body parts.

Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.

From the invitations to the suggested books, games, activities, and themed party snacks, this book makes it easy to plan a fun literacy event from start to finish. Picture books, storytime readings, and parties are always popular with children because they find them highly entertaining. These activities can also be very educational. When children are engaged and enjoying themselves, the learning process is naturally enhanced. Picture Book Parties! contains 25 fun, storytime party ideas that will help teachers, librarians, parents, and students celebrate popular picture books, supplying all of the ideas and guidance to have great picture book parties in a classroom, school, library, or home setting. Each of the book's chapters is dedicated to a storytime subject and party theme, containing a themed party invitation template, suggested picture books, party games, party center activities, and themed party refreshment ideas and recipes. Picture Book Parties! also includes a bonus chapter that offers a multitude of ways for teachers, librarians, and literacy coaches to connect students to their favorite authors.