DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING The 2017 Summer Reading Themes of “Reading by Design” and “Build a Better World” both promote creativity and hands-on activities for a library program. Even if your library is using a [continue reading]
The 2017 Dorothy Helfeld Fellowship application period is OPEN!
The 2017 Dorothy Helfeld Fellowship application period is OPEN! Fellowship announcement Fellowship application Applications are due May 28, 2017 Children’s Librarianship – Is it for you? The Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California (ACL) [continue reading]
Egg Review
Henkes, Kevin. Egg. Kevin Henkes, Illus. Picture Book. Greenwillow, 01/2017. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-0-06-240872-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES TOD-1. Using a minimal text, Henkes creates a charming story filled with empathy, friendship, and humor. It begins with a [continue reading]
Out of the Ordinary
Farjeon, Eleanor. Elsie Piddock Skips In Her Sleep. Illus. by Charlotte Voake. Candlewick, 2017 (U.S. edition). 84p. $12. 978-0-7636-9055-7. Originally published in 1937, this tale describes a young girl who is a whiz at skipping [continue reading]
The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life Review
Alexander, Kwame. Playbook, The: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life. Thai Neave, Illus. Non-fiction. Houghton, 02/2017. 176pp. $14.99. 978-0-544-57097-9. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 4-8. With a dynamic combination of original text, [continue reading]
“Reading by Design” Read-alikes
2017 Summer Reading Program “Reading by Design” Books Featuring Building, Design, Architecture, and Construction Apps: Flete Math. Ahoiii Entertainment. Skyscrapers. Tinybop, Inc. Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. Oceanhouse. For Little Ones (ages two – five) Barros, [continue reading]
Amy Krouse Rosenthal Dies
Author Amy Krouse Rosenthal Dies: Known to children’s librarians for her picture books Duck! Rabbit!, Little Pea, and Exclamation Mark, Amy Krouse Rosenthal has died at age 51 from ovarian cancer. She published more than [continue reading]
Sea Otter Heroes Review
Newman, Patricia. Sea Otter Heroes:The Predators that Saved an Ecosystem. Photos. Non-fiction. Millbrook/Lerner, 2017. 56pp. PLB $31.99. 978-1-5124-2631-1. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 3-7. Newman’s account of the effect of sea otters on the health of Elkhorn Slough [continue reading]