Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ at our previous month’s meeting and nominated for our year-end Distinguished List. Members can see full reviews of these books and many [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, November 12, 2021
ACL Meeting Friday, November 12, 2021: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, November 12, 2021, from 9:30am-Noon over Zoom. Our professional development will [continue reading]
Insects Storytime
Insects Storytime Preschoolers often see and hold insects that they find at home or at the park. Many insects are important to the growth of a garden. For a craft project, make these [continue reading]
Bakers Storytime – Revised
Bakers Storytime – revised Going to the bakery is a highlight of the week for many preschoolers. For a craft project, make these paper cupcakes using puff paint and glitter: Puffy Paint Cupcake –Fun, Simple [continue reading]
Noah’s Seal Review
Marlow, Layn. Noah’s Seal. Layn Marlow, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick, 06/2021. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-1-5362-1851-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-5. A brown-skinned young boy gently sculpts a seal in the sand, decorating it with shells and seaweed, as [continue reading]
Thanksgiving Storytime – Revised
Thanksgiving Storytime – revised It can be difficult to explain to preschoolers the complicated history of America’s Thanksgiving. Instead, focus on the concept of sharing food to show gratitude. For an art project, have each [continue reading]
Artie and the Wolf Moon Review
Stephens, Olivia. Artie and the Wolf Moon. Olivia Stephens, Illus. Graphic. Graphic Universe, 09/2021. 256pp. $30.65. 978-1-5415-4248-8. PB $16.99. 978-1-7284-2020-2. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 5-8. Eighth grader Artemis “Artie” Irvin, bullied as one of the few Black [continue reading]
Holiday Books
Hale, Bruce. Super Santa: The Science of Christmas. Illus. by Guy Francis. Harper, 09/2021. [32p.] $10.99. 978-0-06-298363-3. In this comical story, Santa and his helpers prepare for gift delivery by calculating how fast they [continue reading]