Alice, Hannah. Earth Book, The. Hannah Alice, Illus. Candlewick, 03/2024. 16pp. Nonfiction. Trade $15.99. 978-1-5362-3428-2. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. This large format (91⁄16 x 95⁄8), nonfiction board book is illustrated with circular acetate panels that build [continue reading]
Deer Run Home Review
LeZotte, Ann Clare. Deer Run Home. Scholastic, 10/2024. 224pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-3390-2190-4. GRADES 5–9. OUTSTANDING. Based on a true story, twelve-year-old Effie, an abused and neglected deaf girl, finds love and safety through her [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, November 8, 2024
ACL Meeting Friday, November 8, 2024: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, from 9:00am-Noon, over Zoom (note earlier start time). [continue reading]
Pelicans Storytime
Pelicans Pelicans are an interesting and unusual sea bird, native to the Bay Area. This is a fun topic for a storytime. For a craft project, make: Fun Pelican Free Printable Craft for Kids – [continue reading]
Ducks Storytime – Revised
Ducks – Revised Ducks are one of the first animals that babies see, from toys to decorations to actual ducks at a local park. Ducks are a great theme for storytime! For a craft [continue reading]
“Mister Shivers” Read-Alikes
“Mister Shivers” series by Max Brallier Arden, Katherine. Small Spaces. Ballarini, Joe. A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting. Brallier, Max. “Galactic Hot Dogs” series. Chabert, Jack. “Eerie Elementary” series. Clark, Zack Loran. The Wandering Hour. [continue reading]
Professional Development: Annual Storytime Share Out
Professional Development: Annual Storytime Share Out At ACL’s Oct. 11, 2024 meeting, members shared resources used for storytime and class visits. Resources include songs, books, finger plays, websites, and props (puppets/instruments). Below are some of [continue reading]
Go and Get with Rex Review
LaRochelle, David. Go and Get with Rex. Mike Wohnoutka, Illus. Candlewick, 5/2024.[38]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-2206-7. GRADES Preschool–1. OUTSTANDING. An omniscient narrator sends three kids and a dog rushing off four separate times to [continue reading]