Carlson, Bernice Wells,
Act It Out,
New York: Abingdon Press 1956.
This book contains a section on pantomime plays which will give ideas to new performers. Teachers may want to look at this too!
Carlson, Bernice Wells,
Do It Yourself! Tricks Stunts & Skits
, New York: Abingdon Press, 1952.
Silent stunts pgs 87-89. Examples for children to make shadow pictures and mime through Nursery Rhymes.
DePaola, Tomie,
The Clown of God
, New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, 1978.
A story of a traveling player, set in the time period of Colombina.
De Paola, Tomie,
Sing, Pierrot Sing,
New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publishers, 1983.
A picture book in mime. The traditional characters of Pierrot and Columbine are featured in this story without words.
Krementz, Jill,
A Very Young Dancer
, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1976.
A story of a young dancer who takes lessons and performs with The School of American Ballet. It is a good example of the discipline that is required to become a professional dancer/performer.
Lynch-Wilson, Janet,
The Shadow Puppet Box
, New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 1980.
This book has information on making and performing puppet shows. This can aid children in getting ideas for sets, for a mime performance.
Sorine, Stephanie Riva,
Imagine That! It’s Modern Dance
, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981.
Pictoral examples of how children can create objects, shapes and actions using their bodies. This book would also be beneficial for teachers to use for instruction.
