"Back-to-School" brings up so many feelings and emotions. As September looms closer I always get a vague panicky feeling, like there's something I'm forgetting to do. This is usually followed by some dream that I am in high school or college and I have been going to school all year only to realize that there … Continue reading School, Fall & the Return of Pumpkin Coffee
Category: Picture Books
Midnight Farm
While on my honeymoon on Martha's Vineyard a couple of months ago, I stopped by Midnight Farm in Vineyard Haven. I love this store because it has gorgeous clothing, furniture and various other goodies. I also try to go there every time I'm on the Island to try and catch a glimpse of the proprietor, … Continue reading Midnight Farm
>Why Libraries Are So Important
>Yesterday I got a call from a teacher at the elementary school. She called to let me know that she was starting her annual Caldecott Challenge (which involves getting her students to read as many Caldecott winning books as possible.) She also asked, a little hesitantly, if we had any books about families with 2 … Continue reading >Why Libraries Are So Important
>This Week In Story Time: I Can Help!
>This week's book for my 3 & up Story Time was David Hyde Costello's I Can Help. It was a good book to read aloud because of it's simple story concept, but also because the pictures (which are so cute!) have bright, bold colors and the animal characters are easily recognizable for younger children. Even … Continue reading >This Week In Story Time: I Can Help!
The Trouble with Penguins
Public libraries are amazing because they are the embodiment of freedom. You can walk into a library and check out whatever you want for free. Yes, you have to return the items and YES, if they are overdue you have to pay a fine. But come on, it's still a pretty sweet deal. And most … Continue reading The Trouble with Penguins
The Monster Rule
This week in story time we had a "Monster Theme." I like to base my 3 & up story times around a particular book. Though my "planning-ahead" skills are not the best, to the constant aggravation of my staff, I do try to plan out the books & themes of each week per season ahead … Continue reading The Monster Rule