Having conversations with children is one of the best aspects of this job. The following conversation is a terrific example of why this is so. A child I recognized as one I had helped select picture books about police officers was back again, so I asked him how he liked the books. Referring to Sherman Crunchley, he said, and I quote, … [Read more...] about How Funny Was It?
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Radical Recyclables
We've been saving egg-cartons for a few months now in preparation for the Summer Reading Program. As I was studying spray paint selections and pondering which colors would make the best egg-carton bugs, I thought … [Read more...] about Radical Recyclables
Reading Makes You Smart!
Recently, an adult came in to the children's department and selected a number of juvenile non-fiction titles. Before she left, I asked her if she had found everything she needed. She replied that she had found what she was looking for and added, "I like to read about a lot of subjects, and I prefer to read the children's books because they are … [Read more...] about Reading Makes You Smart!
“Isth a disthasther!” or The case of the missing teeth
One of my assistants has spent the better part of a week digging around in her basement, rummaging through boxes of flotsam and jetsam in search of a missing set of dentures. Why? Because I mentioned that I was doing a story-time about teeth and would be reading a story about a grandfather who awakens one morning to discover … [Read more...] about “Isth a disthasther!” or The case of the missing teeth
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles makes a very interesting audio-book in which they have many adventures that you'll never be able to guess because of the way they tell the story. The story is about a kid who always got into trouble in school, and one day they move into a very old house where their aunt lets them stay. The three kids (Mallory, Jared, and Simon) like to explore the … [Read more...] about The Spiderwick Chronicles