Hosford, Kate. Infinity and Me. Gabi Swiatkowska, Illus. Pic. Bk. Carolrhoda, 2012. [32]p. $16.95 978-0-7613-6726-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 2-4. Uma can’t sleep because she’s so excited about her new red shoes. Gazing up at the stars, [continue reading]
Reading is So Delicious 2013!
A message from Natalie Cole: Please join us at CLA’s annual summer reading training session! Friday, November 2, 2012 1:00PM-4:00PM San Jose, CA The 2013 statewide summer reading theme is Reading Is So Delicious! Come [continue reading]
Junie B. Jones Read-Alikes
Read-Alikes for Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park, featuring feisty primary grade female characters. Barrows, Annie. Ivy and Bean series. Cleary, Beverly. Beezus and Ramona series. Conford, Ellen. Annabel the Actress series. Conford, Ellen. [continue reading]
First day of School Storytime Ideas
This theme is great for a late summer storytime that includes several children who will be starting Kindergarten, or older children anticipating the first day back at school. For an activity, the kids can make [continue reading]
First Day of School Storytime Ideas
For a craft activity, children can make bookmarks or paper holders for their library cards. Anholt, Laurence. BILLY AND THE BIG NEW SCHOOL. Billy realizes he is like the sparrow he watches who is learning [continue reading]
Presidents Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Presidents Even preschoolers can identify the President of the U.S., and can enjoy hearing stories featuring the President. This theme is especially good for older children, too, such as Kindergarten through third [continue reading]
Teachers Storytime Ideas
If you are doing storytimes about occupations, teachers are a great topic since most preschoolers know what they do. Or, they want to know as they will be starting school soon. For an activity, make [continue reading]
Outstanding!
Every month, we’ll post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ and nominated for our Distinguished List at our previous month’s meeting. Members can see full reviews of these books and many more [continue reading]