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[…]of Aquitaine Fast-moving, dialogue-rich narrative Saladin: Noble Prince of Islam by Diane Stanley. HarperCollins, 2002 Biography of an Islamic hero and ruler during the Crusades Beautiful illustrations evoke medieval Islamic art Great back matter for report writing Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13−3÷4 by Sue Townsend. HarperTeen, 2003 First crush, acne, a royal wedding, being broke — through the eyes of British teen First in a series of humorous diaries 1980s Britain — details of setting might be unfamiliar to today’s readers but emotions […]
[…]Rivers Anybody Shining by Frances O’Roark Dowell The Question of Miracles by Elana K. Arnold Lisa: What book(s) do you personally love to place into middle school readers’ hands? John: Half a Chance by Cynthia Lord A Hitch at the Fairmont by Jim Averbeck The Secrets of Tree Taylor by Dandi Daley Mackall A Million Miles from Boston by Karen Day The Junction of Sunshine and Lucky by Holly Schindler Sizzle by Lee McClain Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan Lost Boy by Tim Green Lisa: If you had a new staffer starting tomorrow, what piece of advice would you be sure to give them about […]
[…]Baby by Leo and Diane DillonHMH Books for Young Readers, 2007 A fabulous read-aloud, perfect for dancing and moving with a beat. Hip-hop and Bebop make a joyful noise! Jingle Dancer written by Cynthia Leitich Smithillustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa HuHeartdrum, 2000 Jenna doesn’t have enough tin jingles to give her powwow dress the right sound. Determined, she visits her family and neighbors, borrowing the needed ornaments that will make her dress sing. An important story about a contemporary Native American girl. Bunheads written by Misty Copelandillustrated by Setor FiadzigbeyG.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2020 Nuanced, attentive illustrations set this picture book apart as Misty Copeland, a significant ballet […]
[…]the type of leaves they find outside. I suggest Trees, Leaves, & Bark by Diane Burns. Discuss: “when I look at my leaf this is what I see, what do you see?” Talk with your child about the colors that the sunlight is shining through. Talk with the child about the shape of the leaf. Craft 2: The Tube Pumpkin Jack-O-Lanterns are a symbol for Halloween, however, pumpkins are also a staple at a Thanksgiving table. From pumpkin pie to pumpkin bars, pumpkins are an important ingredient for Thanksgiving dinner. Pumpkin-themed crafts are also a fun way to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. This craft is called The Tube Pumpkin because […]
[…]Right Now by Julie Berry My Love is For You by Susan Musgrave Superbuns! by Diane Kredensor I am Love by Susan Verde One More Hug by Megan Alexander Don’t Call Me Bear! by Aaron Blabey Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival We Are (Not) Friends by Anna Kang The Happy Book by Andy Rush SEL Activities to Consider The following are three great SEL activities I use and recommend using in storytime. These activities can be used in virtual programming. Activity 1: Emoji Card: You can create an emoji card by either drawing emoji faces or gluing the […]
[…]Fly: American Black Folktales told by Virginia Hamilton and illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon. There’s such a range of stories, from animal tales to ghost stories, and the most hard-hitting ones: the freedom tales of slaves. I laughed with some of the characters, cried with others, and cheered with the rest. These stories highlighted our deep cultural connections to Africa I hadn’t seen in children’s books before. The People Could Fly, along with Virginia Hamilton’s other amazing books, led to my first publication. After reading the many books she wrote, I was surprised that there wasn’t a children’s book about her life. So I decided […]
[…]there are many, and many classics, such as the always-satisfying Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel, or William Steig’s Amos and Boris, or James Marshall’s George and Martha. But today we want to look at three, one by one of our favorite writers Lucille Clifton. (We are still hoping — campaigning — for a re-issue of her out-of-print Everett Anderson books.) And two newer “friend” books. My copy of Lucille Clifton’s My Friend Jacob is a library copy that became available because a library “withdrew” it from its own collection. I don’t know why anyone would not want this book in their collection. A child narrator tells us: […]
[…]from the windowpanes. “Spring is here at last!” Jackie: These stories remind me of Arnold Lobel’s work in their sure portrayal of characters I care about in just a few words. And I so love the talking grass and the talking feet and the feisty onion, carrot, and potato. I don’t know why but I found myself wanting to hear something from the little rabbits between the stories, something about the waiting or the upcoming spring. But that’s another book. These stories are cozy and charming and just right to read while we wait. Phyllis: Last week I saw pasque flowers and snow trilliums. This week I found green […]
Now that snow has fallen in many places throughout the land, it’s time to celebrate the frozen crystals in picture books, nonfiction, and early chapter books. We encourage finding your coziest chair and curling up with your favorite reading partner and any or all of these books! Clicking on a book cover will help you purchase the book from Bookshop.org. If there is no link, the book can be found at your favorite public library or used bookseller. Before Morning written by Joyce Sidmanillustrated by Beth KrommesClarion Books, 2016 A young girl wishes for a snow day so her family can slow down […]
[…]African Americans from Slavery to Freedom Virginia Hamilton illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon Knopf, 1993 Giant-hearted book from three children’s literature giants 250 years of slavery in the U.S. told through profiles of slaves and freed people Presented in chronological order, each chapter/profile includes a stunning black and white illustration by the Dillons Marching with Aunt Susan: Susan B. Anthony and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage Claire Rudolf Murphy illustrated by Stacey Schuett Peachtree, 2011 The narrative is from the point of view of Bessie Keith Pond, a (real) ten-year old California girl, which creates engaging immediacy to […]
