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The Great Sheep Shenanigans
The Great Sheep Shenanigans written by Peter Bently and illustrated by Mei Matsuoka is a laugh out loud story that kids and parents will both enjoy! A sneaky wolf, named Lou Pine (aka lupine) decided that he wanted a lamb for dinner in the worst way. After meeting Rambo the Ram, Lou…
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Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
Are you looking for a new title to read all about construction trucks? Well, here it is! Goodnight, Goodnight Consturciton Site written by Sherri Duskey Rinker with illustrations by Tom Lichtenheld is a great bedtime story for your little guy (or girl) who loves construction equipment. As the sun goes down, the reader sees each…
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Tough Chicks
As I was searching the stacks for those perfect read-aloud books for story time, I came across Tough Chicks written by Cece Meng and illustrated by Melissa Suber and I fell in love! Tough Chicks is the story of three little chicks by the names of Penny, Polly, adn Molly…
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Show Me a Story!
I can’t remember how I came across this book, but it looked very intriguing and so I decided to try it out. Show Me a Story!: Why Pictures Books Matter, Conversations with 21 of the World’s Most Celebrated Illustrators is a fascinating read for librarians, book lovers, and artists alike! Leonard…
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To Dewey or Not to Dewey…
There have been a few articles and blog posts written in the past few years about disbanding the children’s collection of materials and rather than using the Dewey Decimal Classification and instead going for a more “bookstore” feel with books separated by subject matter. I’ve been intrigued with this idea, but…
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Robot Zombie Frankenstein
I have found the cutest, most fun book to share with boys (and girls!) in preschool through first and even second grade. The book’s title is Robot Zombie Frankenstein and it is written by Annette Simon. This book uses a child’s imagination and sense of play as two robots who…