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Margaret Clauder Presents - Reviews!

What do her clients think of Margaret Clauder? Here are some of the reviews on her shows from people just like you - librarians, directors, and educators. Find out what your peers have said about Margaret!

"Thank you so much for letting us participate in Target Tellebration this year. Our guest was Margaret Clauder, the Book Worm. She was awesome. The 351 students that had the privilege of listening and seeing her presentation were fully engaged. They enjoyed her enthusiasm and energy. It was a positive, educational experience."

Monica Dubiski, Library Media Specialist - LBJ Elementary

What was the children’s reaction to the show? Excellent
Explain: Students are still talking about your visit. All of our Mother Goose (books) went out very quickly. Also a number of rhyming books did too.

Natalie Wilgoren - Librarian - Purple Sage Elementary

What was the children’s reaction to the show? Excellent
Explain: Children were delighted. They were in awe of the performer, wanting celebrity photos with her after the program. Timing was impeccable. I took many photos of kids’ expressions of wide-eyed enthusiasm. Teachers felt the performer must be a television personality, and some very experienced teachers said she was one of the best they had ever seen.

Mariah Smith - Forest Creek Librarian

Was the show appropriate for the age group it was intended for? Yes
Comments: It was fantastic  and just right for kinder students.  As a teacher I also enjoyed your humor.  You kept the kids busy, thinking and engaged.

What was the children’s reaction to the show?  Excellent
Look at our class letter for specifics.  We also had a question that we would love answered. (How did the puppets talk? since we didn’t see your mouth move…a recording device? In answer to the question - Margaret uses ventriloquism. Thank you for asking! )

Was the show educational?   Yes  
Explain: Reviewed Mother Goose rhymes; focused on hearing and making rhyming words; using appropriate manners; extended thinking with changing the rhymes; increased vocabulary.

Mrs. Thanky - Brushy Creek Kindergarten

Feedback from our Kindergarten Team:

"The show was great and educational. Very appropriate for Kindergarteners and they loved it!"

Emily Chapman - Librarian - Brushy Creek Elementary

Dear Margaret,

I filled out the evaluation and I could drop it by your house, but I think you may be at TLA. So, I just marked Excellent on all counts and Yes where that applies. Yes, you may use our school as a reference. We enjoyed your visit. Thank you for coming.

Ellen Brown - Teacher Librarian - Crow Elementary

Dear Margaret,

The shows you put on at our school were nothing short of magical to our children. To watch the kids with their wide-eyed imaginations and glowing smiles listen and talk to Mother Goose and all her characters so intently was very touching to me. I even overheard some of the children at lunch discussing where StoryBook Land is and how they were going to go visit. I know our first graders will be wearing their imagination hats for some time.

The bilingual show with Senorita Margarita was so enjoyable and culturally educational. It was so entertaining to see how hard the children, especially in the ESL classes, laughed. I learned a lot from the show as well!

Your shows were so entertaining and had a wonderful message. With your caring,  passion, and talent I know you made some wonderful school memories for our children.

My Sincerest Thanks,

Monica Daly Lawhon PTA

Dear Ms. Clauder:

Thank you for sharing your talents with the Summer Reading Club members of Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library in June 2004. The library patrons who attended your performances were most impressed with your skills.

Latonya S. Pegues - Youth Services Librarian

Dear Mother Goose,

Thank you for being a part of the Frisco Public Library's Summer Reading Program 2005. Our patrons, both the young and the young at heart, thoroughly enjoyed the ventures with imagination, stories, songs and "friends". And everyone got a kick out of "Rock 'n Roll" Mother Goose - 21st century style! Your show was definitely a favorite! Thank you for helping to make Frisco's Summer Reading Program a success!

Jenny Crane - Youth Services Intern

Name of show or entertainer: The Bookworm
Number in attendance: 50
Ages of children watching the show: 4 - 8 yrs old
Was the show appropriate for the age group? Yes
What was the children's reaction to the show? "Excellent. Everyone loved this show!"

Beth Railsback - Carnegie Public Library

Name of show or entertainer: Masai Maggie
Number in attendance: 2 shows - approximately 250 in attendance
Ages of children watching the show: pre-school thru adult
Was the show appropriate for the age group? Yes. It was GREAT! Everyone enjoyed it
What was the children's reaction to the show? Excellent. Sneezy was a Huge hit - all the children had a wonderful time, adults also!
. . .Would you recommend this show to others? Yes. Margaret has a great personality. All characters had their own personalities. Absolutely marvelous!"

Charlene Ballard - Ennis Public Library

These are a few of the reviews from Margaret's shows. There are many, many more, and every time she performs, there are more people telling their friends how wonderful the show was. Some people emphasize the educational aspects; others note how well she kept the audience focused; still others talk about how much fun they had. No matter what they remember the most, Margaret's audiences remember the show. When you want a performer who is reliable, a performer who educates while entertaining, and when you want a show your patrons and students will be glad you arranged, call Margaret Clauder - (817) 980-1760. She works extra hard to make you look extra good!