Chapter 20 Vocabulary

6. Simple stories in which an animal is the main character and often points out a moral lesson.
7. Lists and descriptions of books that will help you find titles, authors, and publishers of books, which can be found in public libraries.
11. Children who are learning two or more languages at the same time.
13. Books giving animals some human qualities. Usually, the animal has some unusual success or ability.
14. Single words or simple sentences and simple plots.

1. A board covered with felt or flannel that is used as a background for placing felt characters and props to tell a story. Also called felt board.
2. Books containing the theme of social understanding
3. Any items that relate to the story and would attract children's attention.
4. Books having a theme of adventure, excitement, and achievement. The characters or heroes perform difficult tasks in order to succeed.
5. One storytelling method in which drawings are made on chalkboard, dry erase board, poster board, or an 18x24-inch newsprint pad as the story is told. Also called chalk talk.
8. An important task for early childhood teachers that involves reciting a story or reading from a book
9. An electronic book that is read on an e-reader.
10. Contain pictures, but they have more words and more complex plots than picture books.
12. Describes a child whose home language is something other than English.