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Two versions of a popular tale - "The Mitten" — Jim Aylesworth's version and the version by Jan Brett
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Jim shares the value of focusing listeners' attention.
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Reading aloud is a great way to share great books — and to instill the love of reading in young listeners.
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A visit to the Darien, Il Library.
Playin' in the Stacks Delights Children and Families—More than 50
children and families explored Indian Prairie Public Library's
renovated youth services area Sunday during Playin' in the Stacks.
An article by Kayla Gregory
This award winning teacher and author has many valuable lessons for
young and old alike about the importance of courage, dedication and
perseverance. He can inspire large groups as well as small to include
more reading and writing in their lives. He can relate the experience
of being an author to students with the skill that comes from years in
the classroom. He enjoys speaking to all age and grade levels. He is a
gifted teacher and a successful author; just the right person to
provide a memorable and exciting school visit.
In addition to school visits, Jim Aylesworth is also a successful
conference and book event speaker. His appearances with an adult
audience serves to inspire and energize adults who work with children.
Many teachers have said that after hearing Jim read, they, themselves,
will never read his books the same again. Jim Aylesworth's readings
(and singing) will resonate to bring new dimensions to their own
reading.
If you have booked Jim to visit in your community and need a high resolution photograph to print off for display purposes, click here.
Albums/Notes from a few school visits --
Pictures from a visit to Colegio Ingles in
Monterrey, Mexico
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Portions of the text on this page have been excerpted or adapted, with permission, from 100 Most Popular Picture Book Authors and Illustrators by Sharron L. McElmeel (Libraries Unlimited, 2000), pages 32-34.
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