Web Site Activity

These questions were developed by the Children’s Librarian at Milbrook Elementary School in Baltimore County, Maryland to help students gain better skills at web site searches and literacy.

Search Barry Louis Polisar’s website to learn all about him and answer the following questions along the way! www.barrylou.com

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Name four ways to describe Barry Louis Polisar?

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Name two famous places Barry has performed?

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Why was Barry given a Special Library Recognition award?

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What year did Barry start writing and recording songs for children?

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How did Parenting Magazine describe Barry Louis Polisar?

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What is the name of Barry’s new album?

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What is the name of Barry’s TV show?

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Which of Barry’s books won the Parent’s Guide Award?

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Name 5 of Barry’s books.

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What was the title of the story Barry wrote when he was 8 years old?

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What did the two clocks do at the end of the story? (Find the answer in the story Barry wrote when he was 8)

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Barry is an author of books, songs, stories and poems. Can you name two of the illustrators who illustrated his books?

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Who did the artwork for the CD cover pictured at the top of this page?

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What song did Barry sing in the opening credits of the movie Juno?

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How many songs are on Barry’s tribute album?

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