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Scaredy Squirrel Party!
Last night our library held a Scaredy Squirrel Party in honor of Fire Prevention Week. I was originally going to do a fire safety theme, but decided that Scaredy Squirrel was a lot more fun! We ended up with 22 kids from 1st – 3rd grade in attendance on what…
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The First Drawing
All I can say is… where was this book during the Summer Reading Program, it would have been perfect for the theme! But nonetheless, this was a very interesting and accessible story about art history for young children. My brother is an archeologist and in my mind he’s Indiana Jones and I…
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Locomotive
For train-enthusiasts, Locomotive is a beautifully written and illustrated book about the early beginnings of the cross-country railroad. With beautifully illustrated pictures that really show the details of early trains, to the rhythmic text that reminds you of a train racing down the train tracks – this is the perfect…
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Fun Friday Program – Secret Codes
The school year has begun and our Fun Friday program is back and in high demand! We had 25 kids register with 14 more on a waiting list. If you’ve missed some of my previous posts, our school district gives the kids a half day on the second Friday of…
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Warning: Do Not Open This Book!
Children’s authors and illustrators, if possible, are becoming more and more creative with new and innovative ideas to create truly interactive books for children. Warning: Do Not Open This Book! is no different – with a seemingly innocent monkey peeking around the corner, children will not be able to help…
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C. R. Mudgeon
With a title like that, who could resist this book! C.R. Mudgeon is a hedgehog who knows what he likes and likes what he knows, that is until a new neighbor moves in upstairs and his whole world gets turned around! Paprika the squirrel likes bright colors, spicy food, and…
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The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
If you love classic storytelling and tall tales about creatures that such as The Abominable Snowman, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster, then The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp is the book for you. Kathi Applet uses a narrator that feels just like he’s talking to the…
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Wacky Wednesday Book Discussion #2 (3rd & 4th graders)
Our second book discussion for 3rd and 4th graders happened this afternoon. If you missed out on the first one I did, check out the link here. I had 15 kids participate with all of them actually reading the book. For this book discussion, I chose Frankie Pickle and the Closet…
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The Truth of Me
I have loved Patricia MacLachlan’s writing since I read Sarah, Plain and Tall. I couldn’t have been very old when I read it, but I remember it so clearly. The Truth of Me is MacLachlan’s newest book and still her voice and writing is as strong as ever. She is…
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Enchanted Library 5.0
And so it begins (really it has already begun) but today we began set and costume design for our 5th Annual Enchanted Library program. I’ve posted about Enchanted Library last year, so check it out if you are unfamiliar with the idea. This year’s theme is Mother Goose rhymes which…