Other books can stimulate a child's wonder by the use of the following methods of presentation. Flannel boards or felt boards are a method of story telling used predominately in preschool settings. The advantage of making a felt board is that it can be used for many years. It can be viewed by a small group of children or a larger group depending on the class size. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is an example of a children's book that can be made into a flannel board.
Hand puppets are powerful tools for bringing a children's book to life.
Children will become absorbed in the action of the story through the puppetry. Puppets can be used over and over and can be used for more then one story. The Cat in The Hat is an example of children's literature that is easily adapted to puppetry. The Three Little Pigs is a children's classic that also lends itself to the use of puppets. Story Boards - The use of a cardboard or foam board with a pocket for characters is also a simple method for retelling a children' story.