Monday, March 29, 2010

What We're Reading

Ever wonder what your children's library staff is reading?

Well wonder no more!

Mr. Josh loves all things musical, and this book is no exception! M is for Music by Kathleen Krull is an awesome alphabet book that introduces musical terms, from allegro to zarzuela- and lots of fun in between.


Check out other books by Kathleen Krull including:
Clip, Clip, Clip: Three Stories about Hair
Fartiste
How to Trick or Treat in Outer Space

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Spring has Sprung!

March 20th was the beginning of Spring!
Check out these cool books showing the joys of the new season!

Splish, Splash, Spring by Jan Carr
Illustrations and rhyming text describe some of the delights of spring.



Hopper Hunts for Spring by Marcus Pfister
While looking for spring, Hopper the little hare, meets some new animal friends.



Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson
When Fletcher the fox finds the ground covered in white, he rushes to warn the other animals that spring snow has fallen, but when they follow him back to the meadow they find something much more fun.


Spring Things by Bob Raczka
Winter melts into spring with the sights and sounds of hopping and skipping, sowing and mowing, and blading and lemonading.

My Spring Robin by Anne Rockwell
Before finding the robin she is searching for, a child discovers other interesting fauna and flora in her backyard.


Mouse's First Spring by Lauren Thompson
A mouse and its mother experience the delights of nature on a windy spring day.



Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson
When spring comes, Bear wakes up very hungry and is treated to great food by his friends.Add Image

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

What We're Reading


Ever wonder what your children's library staff is reading?

Well wonder no more!

Ms. Stephanie loves this fun read-a-loud book about a girl with her own name!

Check out Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch.

When Stephanie comes to school with her hair in a ponytail, all the other students copy her, so she decides to change her hairstyle every day, with disastrous results.

Why is Ms. Stephanie's hair in a ponytail on top of her head, hanging down in front of her face? You will have to read the book to find out!

Robert Munsch has written many other books including:
The Paper Bag Princess
Zoom and
Mmm, Cookies!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! May the luck o' the Irish be with you. Check out some cool books to celebrate the holiday.

Learn more about the day with...

Shamrocks, harps, and shillelaghs : the story of the St. Patrick's Day symbols by Edna Barth
Explores the origin and meaning of the symbols and legends associated with St. Patrick's Day.


St. Patrick's Day by Brenda Haugen
Briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of St. Patrick's Day.


Make things...

St. Patrick's Day Crafts by Carol Gnojewski
Provides information about the origin and customs of St. Patrick's Day, ideas for celebrating this holiday, and directions for making such crafts as an Irish shamrock, a Blarney Stone, Celtic jewelry, and Wee Ones puppets.

And read great stories and folktales...

King Puck: Inspired by an Irish Festival by Michael Garland
With the help of fairies, Seamus the farmer and his scrawny goat win top honors at a festival in Killorglin, Ireland, and receive a lifetime supply of books.

Mrs. McCool and the Giant Cuhullin: An Irish Tale by Jessica Souhami
The very clever Oona saves her husband, the giant Finn McCool, by outwitting Cuhullin, who seeks to prove that he is the strongest giant in the world by beating Finn.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Dr. Seuss

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! How did you celebrate his birthday yesterday, March 2nd? Did you party in a box, did you party with a fox? Did you party here or there, did you party anywhere?

Check out a few of our favorite Seuss works to help you get in the party spirit.

The Cat in the Hat
Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the cat in the hat who shows them some tricks and games.



Horton Hears a Who
A city of Whos on a speck of dust are threatened with destruction until the smallest Who of all helps convince Horton's friends that Whos really exist.


The Lorax
The Lorax comes to speak for the trees that are being cut down because of greed.



My Many Colored Days
This rhyming story describes each day in terms of a particular color which in turn is associated with specific emotions.


Oh, The Places You'll Go
Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions.