Nonfiction in Motion: Connecting Preschoolers with Nonfiction Books Through Movement

Librarians who are short on time but don't want to shortchange their storytime patrons will appreciate this collection of engaging nonfiction materials and accompanying activities. Two hundred selections are organized by five major themes: animals, concepts, construction and things that go, science, and the world around us. For each example, the author, publisher, copyright date, summary, and one or more actions are listed. The suggested movements or activities are not complicated and do not require elaborate materials or props; for instance, for Connie Colwell Miller's Happy Is…, readers are encouraged to invite kids to draw a smiling face. The introduction is informative, and included are an appendix of art outlines and indexes grouped by subject, title, and author. The volume is well organized and easy to navigate. Fortunately for those who don't have every offering on hand, the activities are applicable to other books.