Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas – Harry Potter Crafts and Games A book party celebrating J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” books will still draw a crowd, even after all these years! Here are some ideas for a [continue reading]
August 2015
Luna and Me Review
Kostecki-Shaw, Jenny Sue. Luna and Me. Picture Book. Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw, Illus. Christy Ottavio/H. Holt, 05/2015. 40p. PLB $17.99. 978-0-8050-9976-8. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-3. This book is based upon the true story (from one perspective) of [continue reading]
Reissues and Special Editions Out This Month
Bruel, Nick. Bad Kitty: 10th Anniversary Edition! Roaring Brook, 2015. [42p.]. $16.99. ISBN 978-1-62672-245-3. Although this edition of the first book in the popular “Bad Kitty” series is not useful for libraries, it will [continue reading]
Blackbird Fly Review
Entrada Kelly, Erin. Blackbird Fly. Greenwillow, 03/2015. 296p. $16.99 978-0-06-223861-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 6-12. Apple has always had a hard time fitting in; she just can’t seem to get along with her mom or her old [continue reading]
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Read-Alikes
Read-alikes for Chris Grabenstein’s Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library: For ideas on using the book in a book discussion group, check out: www.chrisgrabenstein.com/kids/escape-from-mr-lemoncellos-library.php . Avi. Who Stole the Wizard of Oz? Berlin, Eric. The Puzzling [continue reading]
Ann McGovern Dies, Books for Children on Alcoholism
Author Ann McGovern Dies: Picture book author/illustrator Ann McGovern has died at age 85 at her home in New York City. Her many books included folklore adaptations (such as Stone Soup), nonfiction, and picture books. [continue reading]
Review of the Week
Stead, Philip C. Special Delivery. Matthew Cordell, Illus. Picture Book. Roaring Brook, 03/2015. 36p. $17.99. 978-1-59643-931-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-1. In this whimsical tale, a young girl named Sadie uses various outlandish transportation methods to deliver [continue reading]
Dr. Seuss’s “What Pet Should I Get?”
Seuss. Dr. What Pet Should I Get? Random House, 2015. [44p.]. $17.99 ISBN 978-0-553-52426-0. In this charming new picture book, a brother and sister (the same pair from One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue [continue reading]