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Book Review: Temple Grandin

Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery From Miss Mary at Main Library Today’s review comes to us from Miss Mary.  Here’s what she has to say about this amazing … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Roald Dahl!

This week would have been Roald Dahl’s 96th birthday! Born in Llandaff, Wales, on September 13, 1916, Mr. Dahl is known for his many books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG. Called one of the world’s … Continue reading

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Book Review: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld From Miss Mary at Main If you are looking for a bedtime story to please your truck-loving pre-school and early elementary children, let me recommend Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, … Continue reading

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Book Review: Stay–The True Story of Ten Dogs

Stay: The True Story of Ten Dogs by Michaela Muntean From Miss Caroline at Main Ok, so who is not a sucker for a feel-good story featuring adorable pound puppies?  In Stay: The True Story of Ten Dogs, circus performer … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Arthur Yorinks!

Today is Arthur Yorinks’s birthday! Mr. Yorinks was born on August 21, 1953, and has many talents. He became interested in art at a young age, and went on to pursue this interest by entering the world of performing arts. … Continue reading

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Book Review: Pete’s A Pizza

Pete’s A Pizza by William Steig From Miss Caroline at Main If you have cross, moody, or downright irritable kids, you know how hard it can be to get them out of their funk.  A surprisingly fun (and interactive) story … Continue reading

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Book Review: Sand

Sand by Ellen J. Prager From Miss Melanie at Main Sand is a good book to read before you go to the beach this summer.  You may want to take your magnifying glass with you and observe sand grains like … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Story of Salt

The Story of Salt by Mark Kurlansky and illustrated by S.D. Schindler From Miss Melanie at Main Who can imagine that a whole book about salt, which we sprinkle on our food every day without a thought, could be that … Continue reading

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Book Review: Horrible Harry

Horrible Harry series by Suzy Kline From Miss Sarah at Bellville Horrible Harry is a popular series by Suzy Kline about a boy named Harry and all his crazy adventures at school.  All of the books are written from the … Continue reading

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June 2012 Book Review, Part 1

Mercy Watson series by Kate DiCamillo From Miss Sarah at Bellville Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo is an adorable beginning chapter book about a pig named Mercy who loves hot toast with lots of butter on it. … Continue reading

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