Ferry, Beth. Stick and Stone on the Go. Kristen Cella, Illus. Stick and Stone. Clarion, 02/2023. 96pp. Graphic. Trade $12.99. 978-0358549383. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. This early reader graphic novel contains two stories about Stick [continue reading]
Stone Age Beasts Review
Lerwill, Ben. Stone Age Beasts. Grahame Baker-Smith, Illus. Candlewick, 11/2023. 48pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-5362-3134-2. GRADES 3–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Satisfyingly fierce and intimidating animal portraits stare down from prehistoric times, providing facts and also inspiring [continue reading]
Big Review
Harrison, Vashti. Big. Vashti Harrison, Illus. Little Brown, 05/2023. [60]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-0-316-35322-9. GRADES Preschool-2. OUTSTANDING. As a young girl grows, becoming a “big girl” changes from a positive message into a hurtful [continue reading]
2024 Mini-Grant Applications Welcome
ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN’S LIBRARIANS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MINI-GRANT APPLICATION FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMMING – 2024 The Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California is pleased to announce our next round of Mini-grants for library programming, [continue reading]
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Read-Alikes
READ-ALIKES Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Revised December 2023 Aardagh, Philip. A House Called Awful End (series). Atwater, Richard and Florence. Mr. Popper’s Penguins. Boyce, Frank Cottrell. Cosmic. Brittain, Bill. The Wish [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 Over Zoom
ACL Meeting Friday, January 12, 2024: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, Jan. 12, 2023, from 9:30am-Noon. We will be meeting over Zoom. [continue reading]
Register for the 2024 ACL Performers’ Showcase
Register for the ACL Performers’ Showcase: The 2024 Performers’ Showcase is coming up on Saturday, February 3rd at the Fremont Public Library. This all-day event is a great chance to see a wide selection of [continue reading]
Valentine’s Day Storytime – Revised
Valentine’s Day Storytime – Revised For preschoolers, Valentine’s Day is a focus on family and friends. Make these simple Valentine’s Day cards: Printable Valentine’s Day Cards (dltk-holidays.com). Bruel, Nick. Bad Kitty Does Not Like [continue reading]