Markle, Sandra. Search for Olinguito, The: Discovering a New Species. Nonfiction. Millbrook, 03/2017. 40pp. PLB $30.65. 978-1-5124-1015-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 3-8. Similar to the author’s previous book, The Great Leopard Rescue (2016), large and clear color [continue reading]
May 2017
Spring Board Book Round-up, Part I
Spring Board Book Round-up, Part I New Individual Titles Allenby, Victoria. Good Morning, Grumple. Illus. by Manon Gauthier. Pajama Press, 2017. [28p.]. $14.95. 978-1-77278-014-7. Grumple does not like to get up in the morning, so [continue reading]
Out of the Ordinary: Kelpies from Floris Books
Out of the Ordinary: Kelpies imprint from Floris Books Kelpies is an imprint from Floris Books, which originates in Scotland but is now selling directly to the U.S. library market. Their slogan is “Scottish books [continue reading]
Sleeping for Babies Storytime
Sleeping for Babies Storytimes for babies and toddlers offer an opportunity to model great read-aloud techniques for parents, and gives them the confidence to read to their children every day. A baby-toddler storytime can be [continue reading]
Lola Gets a Cat Review
McQuinn, Anna. Lola Gets a Cat. Rosalind Beardshaw, Illus. Picture Book. Charlesbridge, 02/2017. [24]pp. $15.99. 978-1-58089-736-5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES PRE-1. In this charming addition to the picture book series, Lola, a preschooler with brown skin [continue reading]
Jean Fritz Dies at Age 101
Jean Fritz Dies at Age 101: Award-winning author of nonfiction for children Jean Fritz died on May 14 at home in New York at age 101. She was a children’s librarian when she published her [continue reading]
Storytellers’ Choice Awards Announced
The Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Awards Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 13th biennial awards. The awards will be presented in a ceremony on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 9:30 am at [continue reading]
LGBTQI Pride or Rainbow Storytime and Programming Resources
LGBTQI Pride or Rainbow Storytime Resources Looking for storytime resources to celebrate Pride Day (usually held in June), or to coincide with your community’s Pride Parade? Below are some great recommendations from Meredith Steiner, Children’s [continue reading]