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Superhero Academy
Last night was our last BIG program of the summer. Don’t get me wrong, the kids can records books and hours until the 28th and we still have a number of programs happening until then, but I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Our Superhero…
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48 Hour Book Challenge Review #3
140 Character Synopsis/Review: Hank has no super powers, but that doesn’t stop him mom from wanting him to become a superhero to save Chinatown from the “emperor.” Title: The Shadow Hero Author: Gene Luen Yang & Sonny Liew Publisher: First Second Publication Date: 2014 Page Number: 158 pgs.
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Flora & Ulysses Book Discussion
Although I had only a small crowd for our 3rd and 4th grade book discussion on Wednesday evening, the kids had a great time talking about the book, making their own squirrel-inspired poetry and getting to know each other. I always (always, always) have a few kids whose parents sign…
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Almost Super
Almost Super was such a fun read! Marion Jensen did a great job of creating the very realistic Bailey family – with some amazing super powers, that is, except for Rafter and his brother Benny. The Bailey family has been saving the world from the super villains, The Johnsons (you always…
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Superhero Party @ the Library
We had so much fun last night with a superhero themed party for kids in Kindergarten and 1st grade and a second party for children in grades 2 – 4. I thought this might be a big draw for our patrons so I broke the group up to accommodate a…
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Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Subsitute
Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute is the prefect start to a series of books for reluctant readers – especially elementary school-age boys. Jarrett Krosoczka’s graphic novel format works perfectly for reluctant readers with minimal text and a lot of action. The plot line follows the lunch lady and her assistant…