Insects Storytime Preschoolers often see and hold insects that they find at home or at the park. Many insects are important to the growth of a garden. For a craft project, make these [continue reading]
Bakers Storytime – Revised
Bakers Storytime – revised Going to the bakery is a highlight of the week for many preschoolers. For a craft project, make these paper cupcakes using puff paint and glitter: Puffy Paint Cupcake –Fun, Simple [continue reading]
Noah’s Seal Review
Marlow, Layn. Noah’s Seal. Layn Marlow, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick, 06/2021. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-1-5362-1851-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-5. A brown-skinned young boy gently sculpts a seal in the sand, decorating it with shells and seaweed, as [continue reading]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]