Most superheroes have a memorable sidekick, like Robin who helps Batman or Superman’s pals Lois Lane and Jimmy Olson. For a craft project, make these Minions (the sidekicks in the “Despicable Me” films). Arnold, Tedd. [continue reading]
Legendary Heroes (Tall Tales) Storytime Ideas
There are many heroic figures in American Tall Tales that are perfect for storytime, from Paul Bunyan to Thunder Rose. For a craft project, make these paper puppets of Paul Bunyan and his Ox. Flora, [continue reading]
I Funny series Read-Alikes
Read-Alikes for the “I Funny” series by James Patterson: Barnett, Mac. The Terrible Two. Conford, Ellen. Strictly for Laughs. Ferraiolo, Jack C. The Big Splash. Gutman, Dan. The Talent Show. Lennon, Maria T. Watch Out [continue reading]
Ballet Dancers Storytime Ideas
Many children begin dance lessons even before they have started Kindergarten, so a ballet storytime will be a big hit! See if a local dance school has a preschool ballet class who will come to [continue reading]
Mosquitoland Review
Arnold, David. Mosquitoland. Fiction. Viking, 03/2015. 352p. $17.99. 978-0-451-47077-5. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 9-12. Recently moved to Mississipi, aka Mosquitoland, with her father and new stepmother, 16-year-old Mim overhears a conversation that suggests her mother is ill, [continue reading]
New Free Webinar on Pop-Up Storytimes
Pop-Up Storytimes – a new free webinar from Infopeople Presenter: Cheryl Lee Format: Webinar Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015 Start Time: 12 Noon Pacific Are you looking for: • Quick and easy outreach opportunities? • [continue reading]
Review of the Week: “Sand Swimmers”
Oliver, Narelle. Sand Swimmers: The Secret Life of Australia’s Desert Wilderness. Non-fiction. Candlewick, 2015. [36]p. $16.99. 978-0-7636-6761-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 2-6. In the center of Australia lies a strange desert wilderness full of fantastic creatures. Long [continue reading]
Beatty Award, Bookmobile Day, ACL Fellowships, ALSC Booklists
Katherine Roy Named 2015 Beatty Winner: Katherine Roy has been selected as the 2015 recipient of the California Library Association’s John and Patricia Beatty Award, for her book Neighborhood Sharks: Hunting With the Great Whites [continue reading]