Kate DiCamillo Named Ambassador of Young People’s Literature Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo has been named the Ambassador of Young People’s Literature by the Library of Congress. The two-year position was begun in 2008 with the [continue reading]
Chemistry Storytime Ideas
Here is a simple Chemistry storytime you can do with preschoolers. For a craft activity, make streamers of color or fireworks in a glass , or make slime. Barton, Chris. THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS. In this [continue reading]
Goldfish / Tropical Fish Storytime Ideas (2014)
Pet fish can be more practical than a dog or cat for some households. Here are some great pet fish books for storytime; serve Goldfish Crackers at the end of the storytime! For a craft, [continue reading]
Mary Poppins Read-Alikes
These are all children’s books with distinctive Nanny characters. You may have readers interested in the “Poppins” books if they have seen the film “Saving Mr. Banks,” about the meeting between Walt Disney and P.L. [continue reading]
Oakland Librarian Collects Notes Left in Books
Check out this story in the San Francisco Chronicle, celebrating librarian Sharon McKellar and her collection of notes left in library books: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Oakland-librarian-collects-ephemera-left-behind-5097100.php . There are also comments from Nina Lindsay. Submitted by Ruth Gordon
When Charley Met Grandpa Review
Hest, Amy. When Charley Met Grandpa. Helen Oxenbury, Illus. Pic. Bk. Candlewick, 2013. [34]p. $15.99. 978-0-7636-5314-9. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-2. Henry and his puppy Charley of Charley’s First Night (2012) return in an equally charming sequel. [continue reading]
Retro Reads: Mary Poppins
Travers, P.L. Mary Poppins. Illus. by Mary Shepard. 143p. Harcourt, 1934 (2007 reissue). With the plethora of TV commercials touting the new film “Saving Mr. Banks,” about Walt Disney’s efforts to obtain the film rights [continue reading]
Review of the Week, Price Correction
Castellucci, Cecil. Odd Duck. Sara Varon, Illus. Fiction. First Second, 2013. 96p. $15.99. 978-1-59643-557-5. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 1-4. Theodora has such a perfect routine for her daily life that she won’t even disrupt it to fly [continue reading]