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21Funding for Arthur outreach is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Funding for Arthur website is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and television viewers. Funding for Arthur is provided by public television viewers. Corporate funding is provided by Chuck E. Cheese’s® and Dannon® Danimals®. ©2006 WGBh Educational Foundation. All rights reserved. All characters and underlying materials (including artwork) copyright by Marc Brown. Arthur, D.W., and other Marc Brown characters are trademarks of Marc Brown. All third party trademarks are property of their respective owners. used with permission.
Welcome to the LibraryUse ArthUr to encourage kids and families to come to the library and learn about its resources.
Create a Welcome to the Library packet by using Arthur art and customized
handouts. You can use this packet year-round when children sign up for a
library card, distribute it when visiting schools, or use it in conjunction with
Library Sign-up Month in September. Include:
Arthur Library Bookmark
Library Information on Arthur Stationery
Recommended booklists by one or more of the Arthur characters
Fun books about libraries (see page 22)
Arthur coloring pages
Tips for parents about reading to children
Library Bookmark[click to enlarge]
Arthur Stationery[click to enlarge]
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You can use these Arthur episodes and theme-related books with your library program.
Arthur and . . . LibrariesArthur’s Lost Library Book (#105)
Locked in the Library! (#106)
the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club (#128)
Buster hits the Books (#221)
D.W.’s Library Card (#401)
Fernkenstein’s Monster (#804)
unfinished (#1007)
read about . . . LibrariesBest, Carl. Red Light, Green Light, Mama and Me
Brown, Marc. D.W.’s Library Card!
Brown, Marc. Locked in the Library
Ernst, Lisa Campbell. Stella Louella’s Runaway Book
Gibbons, Gail. Check It Out! The Book About Libraries
Levinson, Nancy Smiler. Clara and the Bookwagon
Mora, Pat. Tomás and the Library Lady
Munro, roxie. The Inside-Outside Book of Libraries
Williams, Suzanne. Library Lil
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Hooray for Arthur! DayKick off your celebration of Children’s Book Week in April with a “hooray for ArthUr!” Day.
Display books, videos, pictures, and fun facts about Arthur and his friends.
use Arthur trivia to create an engaging and challenging game for
elementary school-age children. (You can find out more about Arthur
and his friends to create more trivia questions.)
You can add questions that will help build library skills, such as: “Buster
wants a book about Jupiter. What call number should he look under?” or
“Francine needs to find the chapter book Arthur and the Race to Read. how
can she find it in the catalog?”
to prevent a mad dash around the Children’s room, suggest that children
work in pairs or groups. You can also feature this activity in the evening
and have parents and children work together.
End the week with a Children’s Book Week Book Bash. Invite members
from the community (local politicians, the fire chief, the crossing guard,
parents, high school students), and ask each of them to read an excerpt
from their favorite Arthur story.
Award participants with a certificate.
Arthur trivia[click to enlarge]
Certificate[click to enlarge]
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You can use these Arthur episodes and theme-related books with your library program.
Arthur and . . . BooksArthur Writes a Story (#112)
the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club (#128)
Buster hits the Books (#211)
I’d rather read It Myself (#302)
D.W.’s Library Card (#401)
D.W. tale Spins (#406)
Prunella’s Special Edition (#603)
Fern and Persimmony Glitchet (#1002)
unfinished (#1007)
read about . . . BooksBloom, Becky. Wolf!
Bruss, Deborah. Book! Book! Book!
Child, Lauren. But Excuse Me That is My Book
Daly, Nikki. Once upon a Time
hopkins, Lee Bennett. Good Books, Good Times!
Sierra, Judy. Wild about Books!
Smothers, Ethel Footman. The Hard-Times Jar
tarpley, Natasha. Destiny’s Gift
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Let’s Make MusicNot only is music fun and creative, but learning about repetition, rhythm, and rhymes helps build literacy skills.
If You’re Arthur and You Know It!Distribute the “If You’re Arthur and You Know It!” song sheet, a version
of “If You’re happy and You Know It.” read the captions under the pictures.
Ask kids to suggest an action for D.W., and then have them write it in
the caption box underneath her picture. Practice the song together a few
times. Add the motions and practice again. then lead the kids in this
rousing rendition.
If you’re Arthur and you know it, shout hooray! (Shout hooray!)
If you’re Arthur and you know it, shout hooray! (Shout hooray!)
If you’re Arthur and you know it, and you really want to show it…
If you’re Arthur and you know it, shout hooray (Shout hooray!)
Add in the other characters for additional verses:
If you’re Francine and you know it, bat the ball.
<Make the motion of hitting a baseball.>
If you’re Muffy and you know it, shop the mall.
<Pretend to carry a shopping bag.>
If you’re Buster and you know it, take a bite.
<Pretend to take a huge bite of a sandwich.>
If you’re Binky and you know it, play the sax.
<Play an imaginary saxophone.>
For more music activities, download Arthur’s Music Jamboree.
Shake that Shaker!homemade musical instruments are fun and easy to make. try an
Arthur shaker after watching an Arthur episode or reading some books
about music.
“If You’re Arthur and You Know It!” Song Sheet[click to enlarge]
Arthur Shaker[click to enlarge]
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You can use these Arthur episodes and theme-related books with your library program.
Arthur and . . . MusicArthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest (#116)
Play It Again, D.W. (#206)
the Ballad of Buster Baxter (#301)
Arthur’s Almost Live Not real Music Festival (#311)
My Music rules (#410)
Arthur Plays the Blues (#602)
Brother, Can You Spare a Clarinet? (#604)
Elwood City turns 100! (#705)
Big horns George (#810)
tipping the Scales (#901)
Lights, Camera…Opera! (#905)
D.W. Beats All (#909)
Breezy Listening Blues (#910)
It’s Only rock ‘n’ roll (special episode)
read about . . . MusicCox, Judy. My Family Plays Music
Dillon, Leo and Diane. Rap a Tap Tap
hayes, Ann. Meet the Orchestra
Lacapa, Michael. The Flute Player
McMullan, Kate. Rock-a-Baby Band
Moss, Lloyd. Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin!
Pinkney, Andrea and Brian. Watch Me Dance
raschka, Charlie. Charlie Parker Played Be Bop
Velasquez, Eric. Grandma’s Records
Williams, Vera. Something Special for Me
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All in the Familyhold an evening program and invite families to share a talent, skill, special object, family story, or song.
Encourage extended family members to attend, including grandparents
and aunts and uncles.
Suggest the kinds of activities or objects families may want to share, such
as juggling, fixing a bike tire, showing a firefighter’s hat, and so on.
If possible, ask families to sign up ahead of time so you can plan the flow
and timing of your event.
If families are preregistered, make a “playbill” and serve refreshments.
You can use these Arthur episodes and theme-related books with your library program.
Arthur and . . . FamiliesArthur’s Almost Boring Day (#120)
My Dad, the Garbage Man (#126)
Grandma thora Appreciation Day (#216)
Background Blues (#304)
Dad’s Dessert Dilemma (#307)
Kids Are from Earth, Parents Are
from Pluto (#502)
Bitzi’s Beau (#508)
the Big Dig (#509)
Arthur Loses his Marbles (#610)
All Worked up (#905)
three’s a Crowd (#907)
happy Anniversary (#1001)
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read about . . . FamiliesAckerman, Karen. Song and Dance Man
Ada, Alma Flor. I Love Saturdays y domingos
Adler, David. Mama Played Baseball
Carle, Eric. Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
Choi, Sook Nyal. Halmoni’s Picnic
Dorros, Arthur. Abuela
Duke, Kate. Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One
Flourney, Valerie. The Patchwork Quilt
Mitchell, Margaree King. Uncle Jed’s Barber Shop
Nye, Naomi Shihab. Sitti’s Secrets
Parr, todd. The Mommy Book/The Daddy Book
Polacco, Patricia. My Ol’ Man
rylant, Cynthia. The Relatives Came
Say, Allen. Grandfather’s Journey
Smith, Cynthia Leitich. Jingle Dancer
Yolen, Jane. Owl Moon
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Working It Outthe loving but often quarrelsome relationship between Arthur and D.W. is familiar to many children.
Invite families with siblings to come for an evening of “Working It Out.”
While children enjoy a story, video, and activity, have a social worker or
family therapist talk with parents.
You can vary this theme by focusing on new babies, adoption, and other
parenting issues.
Children can watch all or part of an Arthur episode and listen to stories
and poems about brothers and sisters.
Afterwards, brothers and sisters can work together to draw a picture of
their family or a scene from the show.
Check out the parent guide Brothers and Sisters: Working Things Out
in English or Spanish.
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You can use these Arthur episodes and theme-related books with your library program.
Arthur and . . . Brothers and SistersD.W. the Copycat (#105)
Arthur’s Baby/D.W.’s Baby (#111)
the Perfect Brother (#121)
D.W. thinks Big (#125)
Play It Again, D.W. (#206)
D.W.’s Very Bad Mood (#218)
Sue Ellen’s Little Sister (#220)
Arthur’s Family Feud (#510)
For Whom the Bell tolls (#608)
Cast Away (#701)
D.W.’s time trouble (#707)
read about . . . Brothers and SistersAlborough, Jez. Watch Out! Big Bro’s Coming
Brown, Marc. Arthur’s Baby
Brown, Marc. D.W. Thinks Big
Child, Lauren. I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed
Greenfield, Eloise. She Come Bringing Me That Little Baby Girl
henkes, Kevin. Julius, the Baby of the World
hoberman, Mary Ann. Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers
Johnson, Angela. Do Like Kyla
Moe, Eileen. With My Brother
Mollel, tololwa. Big Boy
Polacco, Patricia. My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother
Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. Skysisters
Wells, rosemary. Bunny Cakes
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Tips for SuccessYou can use these ideas to help make your ArthUr-related event a sure-fire hit.
Get the word out! use the Arthur stationery to make flyers.
Distribute booklists you’ve developed to introduce children and parents to
theme-related titles and authors.
have children contribute their drawings, writing, crafts, and other
creations to a display that will remain on view for the public. this is
not only a way to make children feel part of the Children’s room, but
will also raise interest in future events.
Plan the flow of your event so that sedentary activities such as listening to
stories and watching videos alternate with more active, hands-on crafts or
games.
teach and sing an Arthur song to begin or conclude your event.
Schedule early evening or weekend events whenever possible to
encourage the participation of families.
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Working with PBSYour local public television station can be a valuable partner.
the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) is a member organization of more than
350 independently owned and operated public television stations. In addition
to providing some of the nation’s most acclaimed news and public affairs,
science, nature, cultural, and children’s programming, PBS stations also
provide a wide range of educational services for all ages.
Contact the outreach, ready to Learn, or community relations department
at your local public television station to discuss possible collaborations,
such as these:
Jointly host events, guest speakers, or contests.
Promote your Arthur-related events through your station’s press
contacts, events, monthly program guide, or member magazine.
Link your library’s Web site to the local public television station’s home
page or to the Arthur Web site.
Include the Arthur television schedule in your library’s newsletter or
children’s room flyers. You can find out when it airs by clicking on the
“Find out when Arthur is on in your town” link on the Arthur Web site.
Check out on the online resources for parents and educators at
PBS Parents and PBS TeacherSource.
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