Booklist

More Picture Book Gems of 2012

Submitted by Christine Turner on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 11:35am

 Here are a few more picture book gems that you may or may not have heard of.  I used several of these in my storytime, and they received rave reviews from children.  I hope that you enjoy them as much as I have.   

My Dad Is Big and Strong, But... : A Bedtime Story

Mammals

Submitted by Christine Turner on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 1:27pm

With a few exceptions, mammals are animals that have fur/hair on their bodies, regulate their body temperature, nourish their young with milk and  they give birth to live young.

The Wild and Wacky Animals that Can Be Found In Australia

Submitted by Christine Turner on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 2:07pm

 

 

 

Some live in water. Some live in trees. All are mammals, and most do what they please. Can you guess what makes one of these animals from Australia distinctly different than the others?  I'll give you a hint; it has webbed feet and a bill. But that is not the only thing that makes this animal unique. If you want to guess you can leave a comment below. I’ll be posting the answer next week. Good luck! 

 

2012 Summer Olympics

Submitted by Christine Turner on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 4:00pm

If you are like me,  you might find yourself staying up late to watch your favorite Summer Olympic events on TV. They have been so exciting to watch! Here are a few book so you can learn more about the Olympics and/or a specific event.  Let me know if I missed a sport that you enjoy. I would be happy to make additional suggestions.

Mixed Matched Middle Readers.

Submitted by Christine Turner on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 2:14pm

You have been to the pool, you did the family vacation thing and summer is slowing down. Many of you might not know what to do with all of that free time. So, here is a smorgasbord of book suggestions for mature readers.  This booklist includes a little bit of everything in hopes that you find that "perfect" book.  Happy reading.   

Racing to the Moon by Alan Armstrong

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