We have a lot going on at the library right now. Our preschool story times started again in January. We will have those every Thursday morning at 10:00 am until spring break.
It's time again for the Reading Rainbow KPTS Young Writer's and Illustrator's Contest. The contest is open to children in grades K-3. Official rules and entry forms are available at the childrens desk.
Look for our newsletter to start up again. We will have lists of new books and news about our upcoming summer reading program.
Check out my reviews of books for older readers on the GoodReads link. New picture books will be listed on the LibraryThing link. Both can be found on the blog.
Happy Reading.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Today's Book
I recently The Underneath by Kathi Appelt. A new addition to the children's library, I have seen it showing up on many mock Newbery lists. The book cover shows a hound dog and kittens underneath a porch and the jacket flap leads one to believe that it is a simple animal story. Rest assured, there is nothing simple about this multi-layered fantasy about good and evil, love and hate and all its power.
The story is set in a bayou where an evil man, known as Gar Face, lives with a hound dog. His is a sad story but he is not a sympathetic character. He traps and skins animals and mistreats the old dog. A mother cat, seeking refuge, moves in with the dog under the porch despite the constant threat that she and her kittens will be discovered. The kittens are special and must survive.
There is an old tree, dying in the bayou. At its roots is a jar containing a cotton mouth snake, a selkie thousands of years old. Her story is told alternately with the cat's story in a gripping tale that you can't put down. The past and the present collide in an unforgettable climax that the reader won't soon forget.
Expecting one thing in a book and getting another was not wholly unpleasant. This story grabbed me and held me from beginning to end with a satisfying enough ending which demonstrates while evil and hate are strong, love can conquer all.
This book is suitable for readers at the 4th or 5th grade level and above. If you read it, let me know what you think.
The story is set in a bayou where an evil man, known as Gar Face, lives with a hound dog. His is a sad story but he is not a sympathetic character. He traps and skins animals and mistreats the old dog. A mother cat, seeking refuge, moves in with the dog under the porch despite the constant threat that she and her kittens will be discovered. The kittens are special and must survive.
There is an old tree, dying in the bayou. At its roots is a jar containing a cotton mouth snake, a selkie thousands of years old. Her story is told alternately with the cat's story in a gripping tale that you can't put down. The past and the present collide in an unforgettable climax that the reader won't soon forget.
Expecting one thing in a book and getting another was not wholly unpleasant. This story grabbed me and held me from beginning to end with a satisfying enough ending which demonstrates while evil and hate are strong, love can conquer all.
This book is suitable for readers at the 4th or 5th grade level and above. If you read it, let me know what you think.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Beginning Readers Moved
When you come to visit, you may notice that things are not in their usual places. Don't panic! We are revamping the children's area to make it more efficient. The beginning readers are not gone, they have been moved behind the picture books. We are removing the shelves where they formerly sat to make room for a new computer desk. If you can't find what you need, please be sure to ask one of us for help.
Monday, August 25, 2008
New Titles at the Library
We are so excited about our new picture books. There are books by some of our favorite authors and some exciting new choices. Some of our new titles include Hilda Must Be Dancing by Karma Wilson,
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Buggy Picnic
Can you believe that the summer reading program will end next week? We have had a lot of fun these past two months. The Buggy Picnic is the finale of the summer and is scheduled for Thursday, July 24th at 11:00 am. Everyone who has participated in the program this summer is invited. Awards and prizes will be handed out to all participants. Reserve your spot by visiting or calling the children's desk and getting your name on the list. See you there!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Update
Wow! It was a really busy month at the Children's Library in June. Almost 600 children attended story time programs with their parents. It has been really great to see everyone in the library! Keep it up!!!
I won't be posting a book of the day until after the end of summer reading. You probably knew that since I didn't post at all in June. We will get back on schedule in August, at least that is the plan.
Watch for all the green Catch the Reading Bug t-shirts around town. Thanks again to the Friends of the Library for purchasing them for the summer reading participants.
Have a great holiday weekend. Be safe and hope to have some updates on the Premier Bugologist competition up next week.
I won't be posting a book of the day until after the end of summer reading. You probably knew that since I didn't post at all in June. We will get back on schedule in August, at least that is the plan.
Watch for all the green Catch the Reading Bug t-shirts around town. Thanks again to the Friends of the Library for purchasing them for the summer reading participants.
Have a great holiday weekend. Be safe and hope to have some updates on the Premier Bugologist competition up next week.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Book of the Day
Tonight we are having a Fancy Nancy party at the library. Everyone is going to dress in their fanciest clothes and have fancy snacks and fancy crafts with lots of glitter! There are lots of books for the fancy readers out there.
Jane O'Connor has written three Fancy Nancy picture books which are illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. These are Fancy Nancy, Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy and Fancy Nancy, Bonjour Butterfly. These books have hardly stayed on the shelf. We added two Fancy Nancy beginning readers: Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris and Fancy Nancy at the Museum. On a book shopping expedition last week, we were able to get the latest book Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words. From A to Z, she has a fancy word for every letter.
If you like other fancy books, check out Pinkalicious and Purplicious by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann. These are also great favorites among our fancy crowd.
Another new book on the shelf is Sassafras Goes to Hollywood by Lynn Hirshfield. Princess Sassafras is not an ordinary poodle. She is a Royal Bedrosian Long-Necked Spotted Poodle and she finally has her chance to go to Hollywood. Will she make it or will her ego get in the way? It's a fun adventure and a great story.
Jane O'Connor has written three Fancy Nancy picture books which are illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. These are Fancy Nancy, Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy and Fancy Nancy, Bonjour Butterfly. These books have hardly stayed on the shelf. We added two Fancy Nancy beginning readers: Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris and Fancy Nancy at the Museum. On a book shopping expedition last week, we were able to get the latest book Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Words. From A to Z, she has a fancy word for every letter.
If you like other fancy books, check out Pinkalicious and Purplicious by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann. These are also great favorites among our fancy crowd.
Another new book on the shelf is Sassafras Goes to Hollywood by Lynn Hirshfield. Princess Sassafras is not an ordinary poodle. She is a Royal Bedrosian Long-Necked Spotted Poodle and she finally has her chance to go to Hollywood. Will she make it or will her ego get in the way? It's a fun adventure and a great story.
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