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October 2021

Storytime

Thanksgiving Storytime – Revised

Thanksgiving Storytime – revised      It can be difficult to explain to preschoolers the complicated history of America’s Thanksgiving. Instead, focus on the concept of sharing food to show gratitude. For an art project, have each [continue reading]

Published on Oct 29, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Special Days
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Review

Artie and the Wolf Moon Review

Stephens, Olivia. Artie and the Wolf Moon.  Olivia Stephens, Illus. Graphic. Graphic Universe, 09/2021. 256pp. $30.65. 978-1-5415-4248-8. PB $16.99. 978-1-7284-2020-2. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 5-8. Eighth grader Artemis “Artie” Irvin, bullied as one of the few Black [continue reading]

Published on Oct 26, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck

Holiday Books

Hale, Bruce. Super Santa: The Science of Christmas. Illus. by Guy Francis. Harper, 09/2021. [32p.] $10.99. 978-0-06-298363-3.     In this comical story, Santa and his helpers prepare for gift delivery by calculating how fast they [continue reading]

Published on Oct 23, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Out of the Ordinary, Updates

Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney Dies

Caldecott Winner Jerry Pinkney Dies:  Author and illustrator Jerry Pinkney died on Oct. 20, 2021 at the age of 81. During his career, he received the Caldecott Medal for The Lion & the Mouse (Little [continue reading]

Published on Oct 21, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Obituary
Tags: Jerry Pinkney

Review

Kiyoshi’s Walk Review

Karlins, Mark. Kiyoshi’s Walk. Nicole Wong, Illus. Picture Book. Lee & Low, 03/2021. [32]pp. $18.95. 978-1-62014-958-4. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-3. A young boy, inspired by his grandfather’s haiku, asks where poems come from. Together they take [continue reading]

Published on Oct 19, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck

Board Book Round-up, Part II

New Books in a Series Boughton, Sam. Hello, Tiger!  Templar, 08/2021. [16p.] $12.99. 978-1-5362-1715-5.      In this follow-up to Hello Bear, Hello Elephant, Hello Whale, and Hello Dinosaur, flaps and gatefold pages are used to [continue reading]

Published on Oct 18, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Board Book Round Up

Author Gary Paulsen Dies

Author Gary Paulsen Dies:  Newbery Honoree Gary Paulsen died on Oct. 13, 2021 at the age of 82 from a sudden illness. Three of his books received Newbery Honors: Hatchet, Dogsong, and The Winter Room. [continue reading]

Published on Oct 14, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Obituary
Tags: Gary Paulsen

Review

On the Trapline Review

Robertson, David A. On the Trapline. Julie Flett, Illus. Non-fiction. Tundra, 05/2021. 48pp. $18.99. 978-0-7352-6668-1. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-3. Robertson’s homage to his father, a member of the Swampy Cree, starts on the title page with [continue reading]

Published on Oct 12, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
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