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Workman Publishing Halloween Giveaway
I’m so excited to be working together with Workman Publishing (they have some absolutely amazing titles coming out on a regular basis – check ’em out!) to bring you my first ever Book Giveaway, just in time for the Halloween season! There are some amazing books that you could win in…
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Toddler Storytime Theme: Animals
Books: Animal Boogie by Debbie Harter Old Mikamba Had a Farm by Rachel Isadora Señor Pancho Had a Rancho by René Colato Laínez Fingerplays, Flannelboards, Rhymes & Songs: Song: “Put Your Hands Up In the Air” Fingerplay/Flannelboard: 5 Little Monkeys “No More Monkeys” by Asheba, Putumayo Kids Presents: Animal Playground Flannel Board/Movement Song:…
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Top Ten Tuesday: All About Books You Read Because of Recommendations
The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child by Donalyn MillerThis is a title that is one of my favorite professional resources because it’s so relatable and makes so much sense! Although it’s definitely geared toward teachers, there is plenty of information for librarians as well about creating…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 10/10/16
It was a great week in reading! I finally was able to sit down over the weekend and finish up The Evil Wizard Smallbone by Delia Sherman which had a great surprise toward the end that I wasn’t expecting at all! I also got a chance to start A Fierce and Subtle…
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Kid’s Review: Odd Duck
I’m going to try starting a new aspect of my blog with some of the kids I know at the library reviewing books they love (or don’t!). My first reviewer is “S”, a coworker’s daughter who I’ve known for a number of years. She’s in middle school now and is…
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National Book Award Shortlist 2016
The National Book Foundation has released the shortlist for this year’s National Book Award. So, if you’re looking for something new to read, check out this list and pick up a book you might not have if you passed it on the shelf of your local library or independent bookstore.…
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Toddler Storytime Theme: Counting
Today’s storytime is Toddler Storytime Theme: Counting! Because what small child doesn’t like to help with storytime by counting. Check out these great diverse counting books that expose kids to different languages, cultures, and races. Books: Can You Count Ten Toes? by Lezlie Evans (We counted in English on most of…
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How Can We Teach Children Empathy?
Empathy, in my humble opinion, is one of those things that is vital to a caring, respectful and well-balanced individual. Empathy, or “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another” is severely lacking in a world where shooting unarmed individuals, massive terrorist attacks and outright violence is astoundingly…
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Top Ten Tuesday: All About the Villains
I wanted to focus on villains in more of a fantasy setting than in realistic fiction and you’ll see that’s kind of where I leaned for this list. The problem with that is I’m not a huge fan of anything scary – books, TV shows, movies, haunted houses, etc. So, this is definitely not…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 10/3/16
A busy week left me exhausted and with very little time to read, so my plan to read The Evil Wizard Smallbone by Delia Sherman and A Fierce and Subtle Poison by Samantha Mabry are still on my list for this week. The good news is, is that I’m finally feeling more…
