Fruit Storytime Healthy eating is a focus of many parents of preschoolers. Holding a fruit-themed storytime can show young children that fruit is a healthy sweet treat. For a craft project, make watermelon Frisbee flyers: [continue reading]
Bats Storytime – Revised
Bats Storytime – Revised A bat-themed storytime is fun any time of year, not just at Halloween. For a craft project, make these bats using coffee filters and clothespins: Coffee Filter Bats Halloween Craft for [continue reading]
2023 Performers’ Showcase Announced
The annual ACL Performers’ Showcase offers the opportunity to meet and evaluate a variety of children’s performers active in the Bay Area. The 34rd Performers’ Showcase will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the [continue reading]
Sir Ladybug and the Queen Bee Review
Tabor, Corey R. Sir Ladybug and the Queen Bee. Corey R. Tabor, Illus. Sir Ladybug Series; bk. 2. Balzer+Bray, 06/2022. 64pp. Reader. GRADES 1 – 3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $12.99. 978-0-06-306909-1. In the second book [continue reading]
Who Will Kiss the Crocodile? Review
Senior, Suzy. Who Will Kiss the Crocodile? Claire Powell, Illus. Tiger Tales, 09/2022. [28]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $17.99. 978-1-68010-284-0. Originally published in Great Britain earlier this year, this spoof [continue reading]
Reina Ramos Works It Out Review
Otheguy, Emma. Reina Ramos Works it Out! Andres Landazabal, Illus. I Can Read, Level 2 Series. Harper, 09/2022. [32]pp. Reader. GRADES Kindergarten – 2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $16.99. 978-0-06-322311-0. Paper $4.99. 978-0-06-322310-3. Reina is excited [continue reading]
Synagogue Just Like Home Review
McGinty, Alice Blumenthal. Synagogue Just Like Home, A. Laurel Molk, Illus. Candlewick, 08/2022. [40]pp. Picture Book. GRADES Preschool – 3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-1086-6. Everyone loves the local synagogue including Rabbi Ruben, but he [continue reading]
Hey-Ho, to Mars We’ll Go! Review
Lendroth, Susan. Hey-Ho, to Mars We’ll Go!: A Space-Age Version of “The Farmer in the Dell.” Bob Kolar, Illus. Charlesbridge, 01/2023. [28]pp. Picture Book. Preschool – 3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Trade $ 8.99. 978-1-62354-376-1. Ideal for [continue reading]