National Readathon Day (NRD), January 24, is only two weeks away. Just in its first year, the event came out of the Random House/Penguin merger in 2013 and asks participants to read four hours that [continue reading]
Lawn Boy Read-Alikes
Entrepreneurs – Lawn Boy series by Gary Paulsen Barrows, Annie. Ivy + Bean: No News Is Good News. Boelts, Maribeth. The PS Brothers. Calhoun, Dia. Eva on the Farm. Clements, Andrew. Lunch Money. Clifton, Lutricia. [continue reading]
Donkeys Storytime Ideas
Donkeys are not always thought of when you think of farm animals, but there are several good books, perfect for storytime, on donkeys. For a craft, we made music shakers to use while we sang [continue reading]
Ethnicities and Cultures Storytime Ideas
School-Age Storytime Ideas Ethnicities and Cultures Many teachers need books to help children learn about and respect a variety of ethnicities and cultures. The following list of books that you can offer to children and [continue reading]
Hamsters and Gerbils Storytime Ideas
It would be great fun to bring an actual hamster to your storytime to go along with the following books. Maybe a local pet store would loan one to the library; as far as I [continue reading]
Pet Pigs Storytime Ideas
Storytime Ideas Pet Pigs Hey, if it is good enough for George Clooney then a pet pig is good enough for us! Here are some great pet pig stories. Follow up the stories with a [continue reading]
Pet Shows Storytime Ideas
Storytime Ideas Pet Shows Here are some great picture books about pet shows. Be sure to sing “B-I-N-G-O” and other animals songs! For a craft, you can you can make “blue ribbons” to give out [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, Jan. 9th, Cybil Nominees, Bay Area Book Festival
ACL Meeting Friday, January 9, 2015: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, January 9, 2015, from 9am-1pm at the Oakland Main Library. We [continue reading]