Videos, Book Trailers and Activities About Beth Bacon's Books For Young Readers
What if the letter "a" is not first?
The letters “g” and “a” hold hands and sing the alphabet song: a b c d e f g... The letter “a” is always first. But what if that changes? “If I am not first, then I am not important.” Author Karen Kane signs: “Is that true? We will see!” Alphabuddies: G Is First. Find it at your favorite bookseller.
Alphabuddies: Why Is "g" crying?
Alphabuddies: G Is First by Beth Bacon and Karen Kane. Letter “g” reads an alphabet book. The letter “g” is not happy! Do you want to know why? Because “a” is first. “a” is always first. “a” will not take turns! Alphabuddies: G Is First by Beth Bacon and Karen Kane, illustrated by Eric Barclay.
Don't we all have to take turns?
The letter “a” is mad! Letter “g” is puzzled! Do letters of the alphabet have to take turns? Not if “a” has anything to do with it. But does that hurt “g’s” feelings? Alphabuddies: G Is First! by Beth Bacon and Karen Kane, illustrated by Eric Barclay.
Beth Bacon Visits Left Bank Books
Author Beth Bacon dropped by Left Bank Books to launch The Grandmother Effect. In a stroll through the children’s books section she discoveres a hilarious display of I Hate Reading.
My favorite part...
Real kids offer real opinions abou The Book No One Wants To Read. Learn about their favorite part of the book. Do you agree? What’s your favorite part of The Book No One Wants To Read?
Would you want to read this book?
The Book No One Wants To Read is a laugh-out-loud, interactive book by Beth Bacon. Even if your child doesn’t like to read, this book goes out of its way to make reading fun!
Grandmothers are important!
Grandmothers are important to their grandchildren, of course, but did you know they are an important part of human history? Not all animals have grandmothers. Elephants do, and humans do, too. The Grandmother Effect by author Beth Bacon is a picture book about the many wonders of grandmothers.
Making The Grandmother Effect
Get to know the creators of The Grandmother Effect. Author Beth Bacon and illustrator Kat Bourek discuss the inspirations from their own grandmothers and the city of St. Louis. Viewers get a special look at Kat’s sketches.
Author Answers Kids Questions
You don’t have to read The Book No One Wants To Read to love it! Why? Because you can play gmes wiht it, answer its riddles and solve its puzzles. In this video, Author Beth Bacon answers questions from real kids about how she wrote this book.
Covid-19 Helpers Book Trailer
Covid-19 Helpers gives kids the facts of the pandemic, but also offers hope. Beth Bacon’s clear, comforting words help children understand that though they may feel isolated in these times, they are not alone.
How Covid-19 Helpers was made
To celebrate the launch of COVID-19 Helpers from Blair Publishing, author Beth Bacon reads her book COVID-19 Helpers. illustrator Kary Lee explains her drawing process for a key illustration from the book.
What happens when Santa's reindeer are too tired to fly?
You know Dasher and Dancer, and Rudolph, of course. But do you know the story of the burros who saved Christmas? Find out in The Family Santa Almost Forgot by Beth Bacon.
Can you read in the car?
“Are we there yet?” Mom told me reading in the car would make me sick. So far, I’m only feeling plot twists. Dad thinks I’m quiet because I’m mesmerized by the scenery. Little does he know, it’s the comic book I smuggled in.
Reading a boo-k on Halloween,
Author Beth Bacon reads some tips from her book I Hate Reading for Halloween. They said to bring a flashlight for trick-or-treating. I brought one for reading under the covers afterward!
Summer reading fun
Some kids don’t like summer reading! Some kids just don’t like reading at all. Luckily ths book understands treluctant readers. If you know a kid like that, this is the book for you! I Hate Reading by Beth Bacon
Craft: Make A Tip Book
Learn how to fold a single piece of paper into a multi page booklet to make a “tips book”. Beth Bacon, author of I Hate Reading leads you through this fun activity for kids.
Where does reading happen?
Beth Bacon reads Blank Space, a book for kids in concrete poetry. Where exactly does reading happen? In the blank space between the words on the page and the reader’s heart and mind.
Q&A Do You Really Hate Reading?
Beth Bacon, Arthur Bacon and Henry Bacon answer real questions asked by real kids about the book I Hate Reading. This video answers the question: “Do you really hate reading?”
How Old Were You When You Started Writing?
This video answers the question: “How Old Were You When You Started Writing?” You’re never too young (or to old) to write.
What tips did you leave out?
I Hate Reading is full of tips for kids who don’t like to read. Some kids asked if we left out any tips! Here are the answers from Beth, Arthur, and Henry Bacon.
Advice for kids who like to read (but hate to write)
This video answers a real kid’s question: “I love to read but hate to write. Any advice?” Here’s what Beth, Arthur and Henry Bacon would do.
What's your favorite book?
Can those who hate reading have a favorite book? Sure! Beth Bacon, Arthur and Henry wrote a book called I Hate Reading. They answer the question, “What’s your favorite book?”
What's a book you DON'T like?
Kids have a LOT of questions for Beth, Arthur, and Henry Bacon! Here they answer a real kid’s question: “What’s a book you DON’T like?”
If you wrote a new book would it be different?
Beth, Arthur and Henry Bacon wrote a book called, I Hate Reading. Kids want to know…would they write a different book?
Is Miss Gonzalez a real teacher?
Miss Gonzalez is a teacer in the book I Hate Reading. Is she a real person? I mean, really, why would we lie? Watch this video to find out.
What's the best part of your job?
Is writing a book… a job? If so, what’s the best part of the job? Henry, Arthur and Beth Bacon answer a real kid’s real question.
Do you have advice for kids?
Some kids asked Arthur, Henry, and Beth Bacon if they had any advice. Sure: read ot book! Or, if you don’t like reading, watch this video.
Teaching Guides: Activites to get more out of titles by Beth Bacon
Alphabuddies Teaching Guide
Get more out of the Alphabuddies story by using these discussion guides for social-emotional learning. Also includes literacy activities and coloring pages.
The maze everyone wants to solve
Do you like mazes? Download this worksheet and print it out. Can you find your way from top to bottom? Use your finger, a pencil, or a crayon! Don’t get lost.
Read "The Night Before Christmas"
Have you ever heard the poem that starts, “Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house…” Download it here! Then compare it to the book The Family Santa Almost Forgot.