Gnomes and Giants, Pixies and Elves: Hand Gesture and Movement Games for Young Children

Through this collection of inspiring games, Wilma Ellersiek introduces young children (up to age seven) to a world where beings large and small roam, from pixies to giants. She helps the children to connect with nature and learn about the elements of air, water, earth and fire. The games, ideal for use in kindergarten, include clear instructions, music, and black-and-white illustrations showing the shape of the hand movements to make it easy for parents and teachers to follow. Games featured include Noll the Troll Is Resting, Elves Dance in the Moonlight, The Wind Blows Through the Trees and The Hobgoblin Dance. The last of Wilma Ellersiek's popular gesture games books, this is a delightful resource for parents and teachers.