Bird, Betsy, Julie Danielson and Peter D. Sieruta. Wild Things! Acts of Mischief in Children’s Literature. Candlewick, 2014. 278p. $22.99. ISBN 978-0-7636-5150-3. Most professional reading is instructive, but some books rise above that and are [continue reading]
Review of the Week – This Day In June
Pitman, Gayle E. This Day in June. Kristyna Litten, Illus. Picture Book.Magination, 2014. 32p. $14.95. 978-1-4338-1658-1.OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-2. With vibrant color, simple phrases, and beautifully diverse characters, This Day in June is a first [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 at Oakland Main Library
ACL Meeting Friday, September 12, 2014: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, from 9am-1pm at the Oakland Main Library. We [continue reading]
Informational Picture Books for Storytime
Information Picture Books for Storytime: Looking to add more informational books to go along with stories at your preschool storytime? Try some of the following nonfiction for the youngest children: Ajmera, Maya, Victoria Dunning, and [continue reading]
Pumpkin Gardening Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Pumpkin Gardening If you would like an October storytime without the emphasis on Halloween or scary creatures, try a storytime on pumpkins! The following books have little or no Halloween elements in [continue reading]
Shoes Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Shoes Even with the convenience of Velcro, kids still need to learn to tie their shoes. For an activity for a shoe-themed storytime, display some tennis shoes that kids can use to [continue reading]
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Anniversary, Elaine Alphin Obituary
Author Elaine Alphin Dies: San Francisco native Elaine Alphin, author of several young adult novels, died on Aug. 19, 2014 at age 58 after a long illness. Her first book, Ghost Cadet, was published by [continue reading]
Review of the Week – Loot: How to Steal a Fortune
Watson, Jude. Loot: How to Steal a Fortune. Fiction. Scholastic, 2014. 272p. $16.99. 978-0-545-46802-2. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 5-8. Trained by his father, a notorious cat burglar who dies in the opening scene, 12-year-old March McQuin puzzles [continue reading]