Guojing. Flamingo, The. Guojing, Illus. Random, 09/2022. 142pp. Graphic. GRADES 1 – 5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $18.99. 978-0-593-12731-5. A little girl visits her Lao Lao (Mandarin for grandmother) and finds a flamingo feather on grandma’s [continue reading]
Adam and His Tuba Review
Gombac, Ziga X. Adam and His Tuba. Maja Kastelic, Illus. Translated from the German by Olivia Hellewell. NorthSouth, 02/2023. [32]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Kindergarten – 3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $18.95. 978-0-7358-4497-1. Young Adam is part [continue reading]
Border Crossings Review
Collard III, Sneed B. Border Crossings. Howard Gray, Illus. Charlesbridge, 01/2023. [32]pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES 1 – 4. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-238-2. A male ocelot at the U.S. southern border is in search of a [continue reading]
Only in California Review
Alexander, Heather. Only in California: Weird and Wonderful Facts About the Golden State. Jen Taylor, Illus. The 50 States Series; bk. 1. Wide Eyed Editions, 06/2022. 60pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES 2 – 5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade [continue reading]
Yoga Storytime Ideas
Yoga Storytime Revised January 2023 In recent years several libraries have started a yoga-themed storytime to get the kids moving, focus on their breathing, and allow time to de-stress. These yoga storytimes have proven [continue reading]
YA Novelist Convention Set for Feb. 11th
Hippos Storytime – Revised
Hippos – Revised Hippos are a fun animal to learn about. For a craft project, make one of these suggestions: Fun Hippopotamus Crafts for Kids · Craftwhack Berkes, Marianne. Over in the Grasslands. Using [continue reading]
Imagination Storytime – Revised
Imagination – Revised Using one’s imagination is a fun concept often exhibited in picture book stories. A prime example is Crockett Johnson’s Harold and the Purple Crayon. For a craft project, allow children to make [continue reading]