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Sing with Anna Hibiscus!

3/22/2013

Sing With Your Child
Month!
Celebrate with
Anna Hibiscus!
Read
Anna Hibiscus' Song,
then make up your own "happiness" song or sad song, silly song, or scary song! Explore them all!
Make up songs that rhyme or alliterative songs and have fun! And keep singing all year 'round!

Oh Baby! We love zoos ... and this book!

3/21/2013

On March 21 in 1859, a charter for the Zoological Society of Philadelphia establishing the first U.S. zoo was approved and signed.

What animal lover can resist
Oh Baby!
It's impossible!

The First Day of Spring

3/20/2013

Today may be the first day of spring, but many of us are still waiting for spring-like weather!

But wherever you are and whatever the weather, every home and library needs this beautiful and poetic ode to nature.

Seasons by Anne Crausaz

The simple text and illustrations are deeply evocative of the joys of the changing seasons. The book circles from spring to summer to autumn to winter and back to spring, making it a perfect story for any season. This book is gorgeous and perfect. – Jean Little Library

Act Happy ... Be Happy!

3/19/2013

It's Act Happy Week!

if you're feeling a bit down, a good way to raise your spirits is to call on a friend ... or reach out and make a new one! And share a good book, like this one!
A Friend
by Anette Bley

Lots to love about A Friend!
“… this title speaks to universal feelings and relationships, across generation, gender, race, class, disability, and place.” – Booklist

“… valuable springboard for discussions of friendship, whether in the classroom, at home or in a storytime setting. “ – Kirkus Reviews

Get ready for Poetry Month with this award-winner!

3/18/2013

Publishers Weekly features Dare to Dream ... Change the World
in its "Poetry Corner" reviews. "Bruce Coville’s closing poem, “Ripples,” reads like a call to action ..."

Take action! Share this book during April (Poetry Month) and encourage participation in the Writing Contest!
Top winner chooses school or public library to receive $1500 worth of Kane Miller/Usborne books. Top thirty entries to be published in an e-book. Students in grades 3-8 may enter until April 30. Press release and contest details here
and at contest website.

Also the International Reading Association's CL/R SIG website banner now displaying the 2013 Notable Books for a Global Society including Dare to Dream ... Change the World!

It's ... YAWN ... Nap Time ...ZZZZZ

3/15/2013

So even if you missed Napping Day on Monday, take a cue from your pet and catch a few winks to help you cope with the time change.
And be sure to catch these two clever books sure to please cat-fanciers, dog-lovers, and the toddler-preschool set!
Cats, Cats! and Dogs, Dogs! by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt!

Memories ... and Sam, the spider

3/14/2013

Sam is no ordinary spider – he spins webs full of memories for Jenny’s great-grandmother Violet-Anne. But his last web, once he joins Violet-Anne at the nursing home, proves to be just as special to Jenny, bringing her memories – and comfort. So for Save a Spider Day we celebrate The Web.

A chapter book with the sensitivity and poignancy of Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, The Web examines multi-generational relationships with honesty and care while engaging the reader with unforgettable characters and a charming story. A CBCA-award winner, The Web makes an ideal springboard for a classroom discussion of the elderly.

HIstory? Women? Harvey Girls!

3/13/2013

"Who were the Harvey Girls," you ask?

They were the waitresses employed by the Harvey House chain of eating establishments that dotted the routes of the newly built railroads, especially the Santa Fe Railway. The young women had to be "of good character" and were subject to strict rules with regard to dress and deportment. Read
When Molly Was a Harvey Girl
to learn more and enjoy a rollicking good read filled with the atmosphere, action and romance of the Old West! A great choice for Women's History Month ... and anytime!

A CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People and Bank Street Best Books of the Year selection!

March Is Music In Our Schools Month!

3/12/2013

Classroom Teachers!
It's Music In Our Schools Month!

Call for
Dan, the Taxi Man
... going to the show and picking up the band.

This exuberant read-aloud is a perfect introduction to musical instruments and onomatopoeia! Bring out the classroom music makers or make your own!

We got it!

3/11/2013

Peek Inside Coral Reef was the
Judges' Choice Winner
in the Gifty's Award competition last fall.

Here's our award!