Maine Humanities Council

Owl Babies is not the only bedtime book by Martin Waddell. He also wrote this book about a bear who cannot fall asleep. Amy Hand, children’s librarian at the Camden Public Library, reads the story aloud, then shares two rhymes and a song about the night sky.

Text copyright 1988 by Martin Waddell. Illustrations copyright 1988 by Anita Jeram. Reproduced by permission of Candlewick Press, Inc., Somerville, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. We welcome your feedback on any of Amy Hand’s readings.literature, Maine, parenting, bedtime, storytime, reading

Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear? [ 9:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (3015)

This bedtime story by Sue Heap is set in the Wild West. As Rachel Davis, children’s librarian at the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth, reads the book aloud, you can follow along in your own copy or a copy borrowed from the library. Then, listen to some fingerplays about cowboys.

Copyright 1998 by Sue Heap. Reproduced by permission of Candlewick Press, Inc., Somerville, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. We welcome your feedback on any of Rachel Davis’s readings.

Cowboy Baby [ 4:23 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (3515)

While walking through the woods in autumn, Oliver chases a leaf and gets separated from his parents. This is the story of how he finds them again. It is read aloud by Rachel Davis, children’s librarian at the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth, who then shares two fingerplays about leaves.

Text copyright 2002 by Phyllis Root. Illustrations copyright 2002 by Christopher Denise. Reproduced by permission of Candlewick Press, Inc., Somerville, MA. We welcome your feedback on any of Rachel Davis’s readings.

Oliver Finds His Way [ 3:17 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2566)

Colin West is a prolific British author who writes nonsense verse and humorous books, such as this one, about a lobster who takes his joking one step too far. Rachel Davis, children’s librarian at the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth, reads the book aloud and then teaches two fingerplays about the ocean.

Copyright 1995 by Colin West. Reproduced by permission of Candlewick Press, Inc., Somerville, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. We welcome your feedback on any of Rachel Davis’s readings.

Only Joking, Laughed the Lobster! [ 2:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2679)

Storyteller Pamella Beliveau has performed for children of all ages at libraries, schools, festivals and other children’s events throughout Maine and New England. She has created early childhood literacy programs at public libraries, done residency work at schools throughout the state, and been recognized by the Maine Arts Commission for her quality storytelling programs. Here, she shares stories with a group of toddlers and preschoolers, then talks with their parents and caregivers about the strategies she has used.

This storytelling performance took place at a Born to Read family literacy event in September 2006. During the program, Beliveau reads Buz, copyright 1995 by Richard Egieslki, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books, used with permission of Sheldon Fogelman Agency, Inc. She also reads from The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Paul Galdone, copyright 1973 by Paul Galdone, used by permission of Clarion Books, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. We welcome your feedback on this Pamella Beliveau podcast.

Sharing Stories with Pamella Beliveau [ 30:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (3544)

In this picture book by Martin Waddell, illustrated by Patrick Benson, three baby owls whose mother has gone out into the night try to stay calm until she returns. As Vicky Smith, editor of children’s book reviews for Kirkus, reads the book aloud, you can follow along in your own copy or a copy borrowed from the library.

Text copyright 1992 by Martin Waddell. Illustrations copyright 1992 by Patrick Benson. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Somerville, MA, on behalf of Walker Books Ltd., London. We welcome your feedback on this Owl Babies podcast.

Owl Babies [ 2:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2487)