Author Archives: mgross

Book Review: The World’s Greatest Elephant

17 May
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The World’s Greatest Elephant by Ralph Helfer From Miss Jennie at Ontario Branch This is one of my favorite non-fiction books.  It is a touching story, beautifully illustrated, of a boy and an elephant and an amazing friendship that lasted … Continue reading →

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Story Time Starter — Five Senses

09 May
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When it comes to early literacy and learning, we think of colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and… our five senses!  Seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and feeling all help young ones learn about the world around them.  And it makes a great … Continue reading →

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Crafting With Kids — Grass Heads

25 Apr
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This month’s craft from Miss Melanie will get everyone in the mood for spring! Grass grows in everyone’s yard but did you know you can also grow it inside? But why would you want to? Because you can turn it … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Black Rabbit

10 Apr
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The Black Rabbit by Philippa Leathers From Miss Terry at Main Library Rabbit steps out of his home into a beautiful sunny morning only to find a big black rabbit that follows him everywhere he goes. No matter what Rabbit … Continue reading →

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2013 Children’s Poetry Contest Winners

02 Apr
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Congratulations to this year’s winners of our annual Poetry Contest! April is National Poetry Month.  For many years now, we’ve sponsored a poetry contest and have had some awesome poems turned in. We want to thank everyone who submitted an original … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Lois Lowry!

20 Mar
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Today is author Lois Lowry‘s birthday! Possibly best known for her Newbery Award winning titles The Giver and Number the Stars, Ms. Lowry was born 76 years ago today in Hawaii. She wanted to write from an early age–writing is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: My First Day

08 Mar
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My First Day by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page From Miss Deborah at Main What did you do on the day you were born?  You probably just slept, cried, and drank some milk.  My First Day shows what animals can … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Castle in the Attic

26 Feb
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The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop From Miss Sheri at Plymouth and Crestview Can you imagine saying good-bye to a friend who is moving that you have known your whole life?  Would it be easier if that friend … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Presidents’ Day!

18 Feb
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Today, we celebrate Presidents’ Day! Established in 1885, Presidents’ Day originally honored our first President of the United States of America, Mr. George Washington. Today, we set aside the third Monday of every February to recognize and celebrate all of … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Laura Ingalls Wilder!

07 Feb
mgross

We celebrate Laura Ingalls Wilder‘s birthday today! Born on February 7, 1867, in Pepin, Wisconsin, Mrs. Wilder is well-known for penning the Little House series, which describes her life growing up on the American prairie. Even though Mrs. Wilder wrote … Continue reading →

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