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I’m good at the contest part, just not the “giving away” thing. A few days late in the coming, I present to you the winners of the most recent book giveaway: Kara P. is going to be hyped up beyond belief (actual reaction may differ, but I’m hopeful) when she finds a copy of “Trick […]
In my job, I split time between four elementary school libraries that range from preschool up to sixth grade. I’m getting to know the collections at the various schools pretty well, and when I was cataloging a new copy of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” this morning, I remembered there was something interesting about the old “Grinch” […]
Round Like a Ball! By Lisa Campbell Ernst Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781934706015 $15.95 Grades PreK-2 In Stores *Recommended* Often, die-cut books fall flat for me. I open them up, flip through the pages, and quickly realize that the story is just a vehicle for the cut outs. Fun for a minute, but that’s about […]
Who knew Seuss was a fan of southern hip hop? Okay, rap hadn’t been invented when he was the first to use the word “crunk” (in “Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!”), but I think he would be happy to know the word lives on. The blog mental _floss recently posted the stories […]
I claim many things on this here blog, but here is one thing I do not profess: that this monthly book giving away thing is my creation. I have cribbed from two excellent b-l-o to the g’s: one Breeni Books and one #8 Fuse Production of. Here’s how this operation works: if you like one […]
In the school libraries where I work, “Goosebumps” is absolutely hot. It’s one of those rare series that continues to attract young readers. Author R.L. Stine discusses his work with NPR as his new series, “Goosebumps HorrorLand”, is hitting shelves. Click the play button below to listen. (Top Image: ‘Trick Or Treat Smell My Feet‘ […]
Bee-Wigged By Cece Bell Candlewick Press ISBN: 9780763636142 $16.99 Grades PreK-2 In Stores Nov. 25th *Recommended* Quick, what’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve heard lately? How about a bee, wearing a toupee, who is mistaken for a child? That makes my recently ridiculous top five for sheezy (I hereby swear to never use that word again […]
The Doghouse By Jan Thomas Harcourt ISBN: 9780152065331 $12.95 Grades PreK-2 In Stores *Recommended* Bein’ scared. Is it a part of childhood? Absolutely. A list of some things that I was afraid of as a youngster: 1) Deep water 2) Goulash 3) Mean dogs Jan Thomas, on a roll with the recent “A Birthday for […]
Jackson’s Blanket By Nancy Cote G.P. Putnam’s Sons ISBN: 9780399246944 $16.99 Grades PreK-1 In Stores I have a good luck charm that I always carry with me: a small rectangular piece of maple wood. It’s on my key chain. Here it is: I’ve had it since high school, and if I lost it, I would […]
Buy book, put book on shelf, right? Ho, ho! Incorrect my friend. There’s a little thing called cataloging and processing that must take place before a book hits the shelf. At times it can be frustrating. It’s like you get handed an ice cream cone, but before you can eat it, you have to do […]
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