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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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Get Caught Reading in May

06 May
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With the school year winding down and the weather warming up, we’ve got lots of reasons to love the month of May.  A great reason, though, to celebrate this month is that it’s Get Caught Reading Month!  This could be … 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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National Library Week

15 Apr
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April 14-20 is National Library Week!  That’s great for you, but for us, every month is Library Month, every week is Library Week and every day is Library Day!  We don’t typically do things much differently around here because we … 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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Rockabyes and Lullabyes

15 Mar
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In the past we’ve put the spotlight on authors or illustrators that we like or who have had birthdays.  Today, however, we are going to spotlight something a bit different.  We recently moved our children’s music CDs from the Audiovisual … Continue reading →

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Story Time Starter — Green

12 Mar
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March is all about the arrival of spring and celebrating all things green!  This month’s story time starter brings all the best books, music, and crafts that the color green has to offer.  From frogs and turtles to grass and … 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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