Category Archives: New Books

Three Cheers for New Books!

21 Sep
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How could you not love new books?  I love seeing the new ones roll up on a cart, ready to be checked in and placed out on display.  It’s like they’re eagerly awaiting that first child to pick them up, … Continue reading →

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August Book Reviews, Part 2

27 Aug
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Scaredy Squirrel from Miss Caroline at Main What scares you?  Well, if you’re Scaredy Squirrel and living in a nut tree, things like tarantulas, green Martians, sharks, germs, poison ivy, and killer bees are terrifying!  Who knows what could happen … Continue reading →

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New Books! New Books!

19 Aug
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Oh, how we love new books!  That’s not to say that the ones on our shelves already aren’t fantastic, but there is something about new books and all the information and great stories they’re bringing to the library.  We love … Continue reading →

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July Book Reviews, Part 2

22 Jul
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The Environmental Movement, Then vs. Now from Miss Melanie at Main Molly Bang published a children’s book in 1997 called Common Ground:  The Water, Earth, and Air We Share. Here’s an overview of this book from Barnes & Noble:  “A … Continue reading →

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New Book Videos for July

02 Jul
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How is that summer reading coming along? You’re signed up for Summer Library Program, right? Well, if you’re looking for some awesome new reads, check out the videos below to see what’s new on the shelves at M/RCPL! New Picture … Continue reading →

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June Book Reviews, Part 2

27 Jun
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The Lunch Lady Series from Miss Sarah at Bellville The Lunch Lady Series by Jarrett J. Krosoczka is a very funny and exciting comic style series.  Lunch ladies in general tend to get a bad rap, so it is nice … Continue reading →

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New Books for Summer

26 May
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Did you know that Summer Library Program (SLP) is quickly approaching?  I bet you did, we’ve only told everyone a whole bunch of times!  But we can’t help it, it’s a great time of year for us and for all … Continue reading →

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May Book Reviews

19 May
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The 39 Clues Series from Miss Jennie at Ontario One of the things that I love best about my job as a Children’s Assistant is keeping up on new books for children. Picture books, non-fiction books, readers, board books and … Continue reading →

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New Books for May!

26 Apr
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The New Book Videos are back!  Our apologies for the haitus!  We have two videos this month, one for all those fantastic picture books we’ve been getting in, and one that combines the nonfiction and chapter books!  Enjoy!  And if … Continue reading →

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2011 Caldecott and Newbery Award Winners

12 Jan
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The Caldecott and Newbery award winners have been announced for 2011! The winners are: The 2011 Randolph Caldecott Medal Award Winner: “A Sick Day for Amos McGee” illustrated by Erin E. Stead, written by Philip C. Stead …2011 Caldecott Honor(s): … Continue reading →

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