This winter, our elementary library is going for the gold with a short and exciting Winter Olympics unit! We’ll kick things off by learning all about the Winter Olympics—what they are, when they began, and where they’re being hosted this year. Students will discover that the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in Milano Cortina,…
Author: Martin Jenkins
Illustrator: Jane Chapman
Summary: The Emperor's Egg tells the amazing true story of male emperor penguins' dedication, focusing on how the father incubates the single egg on his feet for two months in the brutal Antarctic winter without eating, while the mother goes to sea to feed.
Welcome to a new “Off the Shelf” blog post highlighting important key dates, ideas, and activities for January that you can incorporate into your library lesson plans or classroom activities. My goal is to help you stay organized and inspired as you plan your month, making it simpler to bring exciting and meaningful activities to…
Welcome to a new “Off the Shelf” blog post highlighting important key dates, ideas, and activities for December that you can incorporate into your library lesson plans or classroom activities. My goal is to help you stay organized and inspired as you plan your month, making it simpler to bring exciting and meaningful activities to…
Author: Ethan T. Berlin
Illustrator: Ethan T. Berlin
Summary: Santa recruits a very helpful cow to take his place while he has to make a quick trip back to the North Pole for some forgotten gifts. Will Cow be able to fool a very savvy young man waiting for Santa?
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