A-Hunting We Will Go

Here on the ranch, we have lots of trees in the grove for kids to climb on. Hiding under the rocks, boys can find tons of scampering bugs. The great outdoors beckons all of my 5 grandchildren to play outdoors. One song that comes to mind is A-Hunting We Will Go and then, of course, Little White Duck. I'm sure you've heard them before!

Off to School We Go

Sung to: A-Hunting We Will Go

C

Off to school we go,

      G

It's off to school we go.

          C                            F

We'll take our lunch and ride the bus,

          C       G         C

With everyone we know.

C

Off to school we go,

      G

It's off to school we go.

        C                 F

We learn our ABC's and more,

          C       G         C

With everyone we know.

It's Off to Lunch We Go

Sung to: A Hunting We Will Go

      F

It's off to lunch we go,

It's off to lunch we go.

The food tastes very yummy,

                      C       F

And helps us all to grow.

photo credit: Teaching Baby Blue via photopin (license)

Welcome to Our Class

Sung to: Little White Duck

C   F

It's time to meet Adam,

                                C7

Who's come to our class.

It's time to meet Adam,

                                     F

Who's starting school today.

       Bb                                            F

We know that we'll have so much fun,

          G7                                              C7

That we'll say to ourselves when the day is done,

F                                                    C7

Hurray, Adam came to be in our class.

      C           C7       F

Hurray, hurray, hurray.

Substitute the name of your new student or the name of a visitor for the name Adam.

photo credit: Duck 1 via photopin (license)

Awhile back I reviewed a fantastic book, Paper Sack Puppets. Puppetry is an old and respected art form but it is also just plain fun. This book presents dozens of original patterns for a particular kind of puppet--those made from paper sacks. Those brown (or white) paper bags generations of students have used to tote lunch to school prove to be an inexpensive base on which to create puppets that can be used to teach as well as entertain. Along with the patterns are related activities, music, poems, book lists, and games. Chock full of great ideas and clear instructions, the book will become a valuable resource for teachers, librarians, and parents.

Paper Sack Puppets: 60+ Easy Patterns and Activities for Librarians, Teachers and Parents 

Happy reading and singing!



-- LadyD


“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” -- C. S. Lewis
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Barefoot Books-LadyD

The Hedgehog

The Hedgehog Finger Puppet is one I personally love, and my grandson thinks so, too! It is adorable and so much fun to play with. Great for storytelling! 


Product Description

Hedgehog Finger Puppet

Beware of this "prickly" hedgehog in the garden. This finger puppet is four inches long with soft plush spines. 

Ages 3 to 7 years 

Produced By: Folkmanis 

Image via WikipediaPrice $7.99

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Monthly, I receive a wonderful newsletter, sign up at Blogs 'n' Books from Jan Brett. She's a fabulous author and illustrator. She is not published by Barefoot Books but I do love her children's books.

You don't want to miss out on "Hedgie wants to be a blue angel coloring page."

Wikipedia says:

"The name 'hedgehog' came into use around the year 1450, derived from the Middle English 'heyghoge', from 'heyg', 'hegge' = hedge, because it frequents hedgerows, and 'hoge', 'hogge' = hog, from its piglike snout. Other names include 'urchin', 'hedgepig' and 'furze-pig'."

National Geographic Kids has some facts and photos about these interesting hedgehogs at http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/hedgehog/  


More facts about Hedgehogs can be found at http://www.hedgehogs.org/

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis


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Eye of the Tiger

Tiger Puppet

What you'll need:

• Paper lunch bag
• Orange and black paint
• Black marker
• Black, white, and orange construction paper
• Gold paint pen
• Scissors
• 1 black chenille stem
• White craft glue
• Glue stick 
• Pattern 

How to make it:

Paint outside of paper bag with orange paint and let dry. 

On a piece of black construction paper, use the gold paint pen to draw 2 circles, about 1 inch in diameter.   

Cut around the circles, leaving a border of black paper, cut each end out to a point to resemble the almond shape of an eye. Use the pattern for the eyes as a guide. 

Dip the handle end of a paint brush into black paint and using a circular motion, at the round blacks of the eyes onto the gold. Let dry.  

When bag is dry, add tiger stripes around the bottom of the bag (the head) and down both sides. Add a nose and facial features as well. Use the pattern as inspiration for drawing on the face. Use black paint to fill in the stripes.  

While paint is drying, cut the ears and paws out of orange construction paper using the patterns. Color in the center of the ears with black marker. Use a glue stick to attach the ears to the back of the bag and the paws to the front. 

Cut two teeth from white paper and use a glue stick to attach them beneath the flap. 

Glue the eyes to the face using a glue stick. 

Cut chenille stem in to four pieces and use white craft glue to attach two to each side of the face. Let dry.

Cute Kids Sing ‘Eye of The Tiger’ 

Tiger Bread

Tiger bread is made with sesame oil and with a pattern baked into the top made by painting rice paste onto the surface prior to baking. The paste dries and cracks during the baking process, creating a two-color effect similar to a tiger; hence the name. The rice paste crust also gives the bread a distinctive flavor. It has a crusty exterior, but is soft inside, making it difficult to slice. Typically, Tiger bread is made as a white bread bloomer loaf or bread roll, but the technique can be applied to any shape of loaf. In the United States it is also known as dutch crunch bread.

Recipe 

The bread mix is standard but the clever bit is the topping, I found one recipe for it, however it is commercial sized so you will need to proportion it down to size, this is to go with 5Kg of flour!

Rice Flour 1 1/2 Kg
Water 1 1/2 Kg
Sugar 90 grm
Vegetable Oil 75 grm
Salt 30grm
Fresh Yeast 30grm (or 1 sachet Instant)

Mix all ingredients for the Tiger Skin together till smooth - set aside
Make your usual white bread, mould or tin it, spread tiger mix evenly on top of dough, prove for about 55 minutes, bake at 200 deg for about 55 minutes or until cooked.

Emily's Tiger

Emily's Tiger

 

Watch out - Emily is off and running again! This little girl has a problem with her temper, and every time she gets angry she turns into quite the little tiger. This quirky picture book addresses behavioral issues with humor and an emphasis on intergenerational relationships.

Ages 3 to 7 years 

Written By: Miriam Latimer

Tiger Puppet

Tiger Cub Puppet

Roar! This adorable, plush tiger cub puppet features a movable head and arms.

Ages 3 to 7 years
Produced By: Folkmanis

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Buzzing with The Bee Puppet

 This Easter one of my Grandsons discovered a Bee Puppet in his basket. He was overjoyed and delighted to play with it. What fun. This particular Folkmanis puppet will be in stock April 3oth, 2011.

Bee Puppet

Buzz along with this handcrafted puppet. The plush bee is designed atop a glove that becomes the wiggly legs, and sheer wings and antennae adorn the top.

Ages 5 to 8 years
Produced By: Folkmanis
In Stock: 4/30/11

Along with this cute puppet that fits like a glove for either left or right hand, is an educational paperback that is currently on sale for $5.99. I have sold The Beeman to many teachers of Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade at local Farmer's Markets.

The Beeman

Find out where honey comes from as Grandpa the Beeman teaches the basics of beekeeping to his young grandson. This rhyming story includes endnotes full of essential facts about bees, beekeeping, honey, and the vital part that bees play in the natural world.

Ages 5 to 9 years
Written By: Laurie Krebs
Illustrated By: Valeria Cis

At the back of the book, you'll find a delicious muffin recipe made with honey, of course! The child narrator describes the gear used by the beekeeper, the process of honey production and the behavior of bee and their colony. End notes provide further information about the bee's place in our ecosystem.  

From pollination to bee dancing, this is a 5* children's book with the following poem included in the rhyming text, plus great illustrations.

BEES

 

There wouldn’t be sunflowers,
Wouldn’t be peas,
Wouldn’t be apples,
On apple trees,
If it weren’t for fuzzy old,
Buzzy old bees
Dusting pollen
From off their knees.

 

~Aileen Fischer

 

Little Talk

by Aileen Fisher

Don't your think it's probable
that beetles, bugs, and bees
talk about a lot of things
you know, such things as these:

The kind of weather where they live
in jungles tall with grass
and earthquakes in their villages
whenever people pass!

Of course, we'll never know if bugs
talk very much at all,
because our ears are far too big
for talk that is so small.

 The Beeman by Laurie Krebs. First published in 2002, this picture book reappears with nearly the same text but a new look. A beekeeper introduces his grandson to bees and honey production; the book now opens with Aileen Fisher’s fine, short poem “Bees” and concludes with six nicely illustrated pages of information about these distinctive insects, their development from egg to adult, bee colonies, aspects of beekeeping techniques and equipment, honey, pollination, and bee “dancing.” Pre-school to 2nd grade. Order Book

For more books on beekeeping, visit Beekeepers.org

 

 Happy Gardening!






“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

My Family from WiddlyTinks.com

Tooth Fairy Puppet and Garden Fairy Stamps

Folkmanis Puppets are for kids!

Fairy Tooth Puppet

Find the perfect spot for a lost tooth! This fairy finger puppet has purple gossamer wings, long curly hair and a special pocket in her shirt, just the right size for a lost tooth.

Ages 5 to 8 years
Produced By: Folkmanis 
$11.99 My Marketplace

Barefoot Books offers professional puppets to children made by Folkmanis. One of my favorite finger puppets is the Fairy Tooth Puppet. She is gorgeous. Barefoot Books offers a variety of animal finger puppets as well.
Buy Finger Puppets 



 Now, if you like fairies, you will want to see Dulemba's  exclusive line of stamps, especially cling stamps - including a new line of Garden Fairies! For more information on digital stamps, visit:
http://www.justritestampers.com/ 

Learn how the story was born and how it all came about, you know coloring book images plus stamps makes a huge connection. Read about it here

I love this one... an Autumn Fairy "thinking of you" card made by Sharon Harnist. For instructions on how to make this card, visit her site Paperfections.

Over at Copic Creations I found these lovely creations that go with the fairy theme; amazing cards.

If you're looking for fairy coloring pages, I recommend Dulemba Coloring Pages 
She has very nice images of reading fairies for little girls and granddaughters to color and yes, adults, too!

"This week the stamping world gets to fully appreciate Elizabeth's early childhood love of Fairies with the introduction of 3 Fairy Sets designed by Elizabeth: Quiet Moments, In the Moonlight and Bee Ride.  Her illustrations are a joy to color!  They just make you smile!!" http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/elizabeth-dulemba/

 This beautiful card reminds me of the Bee Puppet, a hand puppet from Barefoot Books.

Bee Puppet

Buzz along with this handcrafted puppet. The plush bee is designed atop a glove that becomes the wiggly legs, and sheer wings and antennae adorn the top.

Ages 5 to 8 years
Produced By: Folkmanis

 $14.99 Buy Hand Puppet

The Fabrics of Fairy Tale

Stories Spun from Far and Wide

Weave your way into seven folk tales that explore the creation of wonderful worlds, each illustrated with beautiful fabric artwork. Each story is preceded by a two-spread introduction about the history behind the fabric and the way it is made and used. Book with double CDs edition includes stories read by Tanya Robyn Batt.

Ages 7 and up
Illustrated By: Rachel Griffin
Narrated By: Tanya Robyn Batt

 In addition to these beautiful fairy children's books and Dvd/Cd, Barefoot Books offers Fairy Postcards
for $1.00

Fairy Tales Postcards Pack

Venture to the land of beloved fairy tales with this pack of postcards. Featuring six different Nicoletta Ceccoli images from The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales, these cards offer a beautiful way to correspond with customers to thank them for orders, remind them of upcoming events, and much more!

Fairy Dress Up

If you know of a wee little one who loves to dress up and be a fairy, then you will want to learn more about Sarah's Silks.

Aqua Fairy Silk Head Garland

Complete the fairy dress up with this matching silk aqua blue head garland. Includes elastic headband and is adorned with streaming ribbons and a satin rose.

Ages 3 to 8 years
Produced By: Sarah's Silks 

Mint & Aqua Reversible Fairy Silk Skirt-Toddler Size

Imagine a world of fairies and pixie dust! This reversible mint green and aqua blue silk skirt is the ultimate dress up and is sized perfectly for toddlers. Includes elastic waist band and is adorned with satin roses.

Ages 2 to 4 years
Produced By: Sarah's Silks 

Pink and Lavender Reversible Fairy Silk Skirt- Regular size

Dress up as a majestic princess! This reversible pink and lavender silk skirt is the must-have for a young princess and is sized perfectly for older children. Includes elastic waist band and is adorned with satin roses.

Ages 4 to 7 years
Produced By: Sarah's Silks

I love "the world of fairies" and hope you have enjoyed your visit at Barefoot Books- LadyD.
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“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis

My Family from WiddlyTinks.com

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How To Add Zest to Your Storytelling with Puppets

Are you looking to add zest and imagination to your storytelling?

Folkmanis has a wonderful line of animal finger puppets. One of my favorites is the Hedgehog.

Mini Hedgehog Puppet

 This one sells for $6.99 and you can purchase it here http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com

Hedgehog Finger Puppet

Beware of this "prickly" hedgehog in the garden. This finger puppet is four inches long with soft plush spines.

Ages 3 to 7 years
Produced By: Folkmanis

Craft Fun Felt Finger Puppets for Kid's Play

Provided By: Associated Content, Inc.

Children love to make simple crafts. They also love engaging in dramatic, creative play. A perfect way to combine these two loves is by letting your kids craft fun felt finger puppets. Easy to create and fun to play with, these finger puppets will provide hours of entertainment.

 

Different Characters and How to Make Them 

1. Princess 

A princess finger puppet can be made from pink felt fabric. Long blonde hair is a classic image for a princess as well. To really make the finger puppet look regal, you might like to add a ring of silver wire, ribbon, or other trim for a crown. To make a princess gown, you can use a piece of gathered lace as a fancy skirt. 

MiniFox Puppet

Fox Finger Puppet

Can you outwit a sly fox in the forest? This clever finger puppet is four inches long.

Ages 3 to 8 years
Produced By: Folkmanis

Purchase $7.99 at Puppets
 

 2. Lion

A lion finger puppet should be made out of tan or golden colored felt. Cutting a fringed mane out of brown or orange felt is a good idea. You can glue it around the drawn on face. Make sure to make the face look like a cat face with a triangle nose and whiskers. You can also glue on a long golden tail at the back for more realism. 

Mini Owl Barn Puppet

Owl Finger Puppet

Perch this spotted owl on your finger and see if he shares some wisdom. This finger puppet is four inches tall.

Ages 3 to 8 years
Produced By: Folkmanis 
$6.99 Finger Puppet

3. Scary Witch 

A witch finger puppet would be fashioned from black or another dark colored felt. Straggly black hair and perhaps a green face would look great on this one. You can fashion a pointed witch hat out of sturdy black paper and glue it on the top of the head. 

Bunny Rabbit Finger Puppet

Bunny Rabbit Finger Puppet

Hop, hop, hop through the flowers! This adorable two-toned bunny finger puppet is five inches long.

Ages 3 to 8 years
Produced By: Folkmanis 
Price $7.99 My Marketplace

4. Rabbit 

Making a felt finger puppet rabbit is another cute idea. Rabbits can be white, grey, or brown and should have long ears, pink noses, and white bellies. Gluing a small white pom-pom to the back for a cotton tail is a great idea. 

Mini Moose Puppet

Moose Finger Puppet

Explore the snowy north with this chocolate brown moose. This finger puppet is six inches long.

Ages 3 to 8 years
Produced By: Folkmanis 
$7.99  Store

5. Super Hero
 
Craft a super hero finger puppet in bright blue and red felt. Make sure to put on a gold ribbon belt and a super hero symbol on the chest. Use a piece of thinner fabric or felt to make a cape down the back. Instead of hair, you might want the super hero puppet to have a brightly colored helmet on.
Kids love to craft and play with these fun felt finger puppets. With different colors of felt and their imaginations, they can create different characters and whole different dramatic plays with them. With the simple materials and easy instructions, this is one craft that needs limited supervision.

Original article by Melanie L. Marten

Mini Black Bear Puppet

Black Bear Finger Puppet

Wander through the forest with this cuddly black bear. This finger puppet is six inches long.

Ages 3 to 7 years
Produced By: Folkmanis 
$7.99 Barefoot Books

Another great resource for Fuzzy Fun Finger Puppets:
http://www.crayola.com/crafts/detail/fuzzy,-fun-finger-puppets-craft/



Educational Ideas for All Ages Making Puppets:
http://www.freekidcrafts.com/finger-puppets.html


Have fun making these cute finger puppets and spending hours of entertainment with these animal characters.  Mini puppets make excellent gift giving for preschool and kindergarten teachers for their kid's birthdays. Let me know which one is your favorite. Do stop by and tell me what puppet you and your child have successfully made over the years.



-- LadyD with Barefoot Books


“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis


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Folkmanis Puppets

Another wonderful gift giving idea that you'll find at my market place are puppets.
http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com

Many of the items that I sell besides children's books and puzzles include the  Folkmanis Puppets. People are always commenting on how beautiful they are and are interested in getting some themselves!  I have been offering Folkmanis Puppets for sale at the farmer's market, home parties and school fundraisers! You can purchase a selection from me at most events I do, and through this web-site, 

 http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com

or contact me for pricing on a puppet I may not have in stock and I'll probably be able to order it for you!

Here's a list of puppets that are in stock:

Fairy Rose Finger Puppet $9.99  (out of stock)

Tooth Fairy Finger Puppet $9.99

White Rabbit Hand Puppet $9.99

 Lady Bug Puppet $12.99 (out of stock)

Bee Puppet $14.99

Tiger Cub Hand Puppet $22.99

Standing Polar Bear Hand Puppet $19.99

Princess Hand Puppet $17.99

Prince Hand Puppet $17.99

Lion Stage Puppet $19.99

Zebra Stage Puppet $19.99

Giraffe Stage Puppet $19.99

 Woolly Sheep Puppet $19.99

Red Dragon Puppet $19.99

African Wildlife Finger Puppet $21.99 (out of stock)

Panda Puppet $27.99

Donkey Puppet $27.99

Scarlet Macaw Puppet $27.99

 Llama Puppet $39.99
Goat Puppet $29.99


The puppets are very life-like and so adorable!


Take off your shoes and go barefoot!
~ LadyD

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The Princess and White Bear King

One of my favorite places to visit on the web is Marilyn Scott Waters site!
http://www.thetoymaker.com



Her creative talent inspires me so. I hope you'll take the time to visit the toymaker and see for yourself.
Here's a sample of her work:

Make a polar bear box: P Activity
http://www.thetoymaker.com/Toypages/60PolarBearBox/60PolarBearBox.html

Barefoot Books offers a popular reading book in various formats about a white bear. I'm very fond of Nicoletta Ceccoli's beautiful illustrations!

The Princess and White Bear King

Ride along with the beautiful princess and the majestic white bear on a voyage in the snowy north. When the young princess inadvertently betrays the mysterious white bear, she must prove her loyalty and strength through a series of trying tasks, in order to regain her lost chance at happiness. Book with CD editions include story read by actress Miranda Richardson.

Ages 5 to 11 years

Retold By: Tanya Robyn Batt

Illustrated By: Nicoletta Ceccoli

Narrated By: Miranda Richardson

Another popular item Barefoot Books offers are puppets. The polar bear puppet goes well  with the children's book, The Princess and White Bear King for your gift giving.

Polar Bear Puppet

Brrr! This plush polar bear hand puppet features movable head and arms, a soft vinyl nose, and rubber claws, and is fashioned with ultra-soft, micro fiber fabrics.

For babies to 7 years

Produced By: Folkmanis

Visit my marketplace:
http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com



Take off your shoes and go barefoot!

LadyD