Opening a Brand New Library

I have dreamed about opening a brand new library for as long as I can remember!  The thought of being able to choose each and every book was exhilarating to me.  Not to mention being able to design and decorate the library from the very beginning!  EEE!!  Well, if you happened to notice my absence…

The Alphabet’s Alphabet

Author: Chris Harris

Illustrator: Dan Santat

Summary: Are you familiar with the alphabet? Think again! This book will introduce you to the alphabet in a way you’ve never experienced before! Even though all 26 letters are unique and different, it turns out they are actually all related in some way! You and your kids will have fun guessing how the author will describe the next letter, and see if you guessed correctly!

I Promise Choice Board for the New Year

I Promise

Another winter break has come to an end, and like always, I am both excited and anxious! Setting that VERY EARLY alarm is never any fun, but I am really happy at the thought of seeing all the kids again and catching up with them! Plus January also means it’s time to start thinking about…

Dasher

December 2020 Book Talk

Author: Matt Tavares

Illustrator: Matt Tavares

Summary: Dasher was the youngest reindeer in his family, and loved to hear her mom tell stories about the magical snowy place under the North Star. When the gate door to their pen swings open one night, Dasher runs as fast as she could despite the warnings her mother gave about their owner Mr. Finnegan. Lost in the woods, she comes across Santa and offers her help to deliver the presents. It was an amazing night, filled with adventure and excitement, but will Dasher ever see her family again? You’ll have to read to find out.

Time Savers for a Hard Year!

Like so many other librarians and teachers, I’ve spent this school year feeling like I’m barely keeping my head above the water!  Starting off 100% virtual, then phasing in different grade levels each week, to now where we have about half our school in-person and the other half virtual…it’s been hard to keep up with…