The Skit Book: 101 Skits From Kids
Author:
Illustrator:
Margaret Read MacDonald
Every spring parents come into my library desperate for a book of skits. They have been put in charge of skit night at 5th grade eco-camp. Finally I decided to just write one for them. I asked every kid I met what skits they recalled from camp. When I reached 101, I sent in the manuscript. These skits are the folklore of kids. They pass them from person to person as the kids move from camp to camp.
I give outlines for 101 camp skits. The kids in your group will easily improv a performance from this.
Categories
Folklore
Children's Books: Activities suggested for books
Children's Books: Skits & Rounds
Editions
Paperback
2006
August House
160 pages
0874837855
Quotes
"Even reading the book can make a person laugh" "The possibilities are endless. I recommend this book to kids ages eight to fifteen and their teachers, group leaders and camp counselors"
KLIATT Young Adult Paperback Book Guide
Simple to perform and requiring little, if any preparation, these skits should motivate even the shyest student to participate.
Library Talk, November December 1990
Just the bones of skits so kids can improvise. Most take about 15 minutes to practice and perform
Child Magazine
For rainy days or campfire, have on hand THE SKIT BOOK...Most take about 15 minutes to practice and perform.
Child, August 1990
A list of characters, an outline of the action, and suggested dialogue or improvisations for each skit are given. ...Should appeal to a juvenile sense of humor.
School Library Journal, June 1990
MacDonald's book provides a number of interesting text outlines and reminds us how neglected is this genre in even the most recent collections of children's folklore.
Children's Folklore 1991, Jay Mechling
Useful for adults working with children.
Horn Book Guide, Jan-June 1990
funny, silly and sometimes gross--in other words pretty much all the things kids like.
Booklist, July 1 1990
Awards
Elementary School Library Collection, 22 Ed.
Children's Catalog, 16th ed.
Best Books for Children, 7th ed.