Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Gardening

This spring and summer, I've been working on making my yard a nice place to spend time. I grew up spending time in the yard at home or at my grandparents' house and I learned a lot from watching my mom and my grandparents take care of their yards...

Published Fri, Jun 06 2009 4:43 pm by Shh_ImReading@evpl

Filed under: nonfiction, picture books, food, books, growing, gardens, compost, plants, flowers, vegetables

The Book Whisperer

Donalyn Miller wrote this adult book explaining how she uses an independent reading program in her sixth grade classroom. She is so enthusiastic about reading that it is worth looking at this book, whether you're a teacher or not. Her enthusiasm and...

Published Mon, Apr 04 2009 11:16 am by UndergroundLibrarian@evpl

Filed under: reading lists, books, children's books

Christmas with Norman Rockwell

For a holiday treat, check out Deck the Halls , which pairs the words of the familiar "yuletide carol" with paintings by Norman Rockwell. Thumb through this book for a short introduction to Rockwell's art and a perspective on Christmas that...

Published Fri, Dec 12 2008 10:29 am by mrsweasley@evpl

Filed under: books, children's, Christmas, Norman Rockwell

If you love the American Girls...

...You'll love An American Girl Christmas at McCollough Branch this Thursday, December 4, at 3:30 pm. Mothers and daughters (and Grandmothers!) are invited to share the stories of American Girls Addy, Samantha, Kit and Molly. We'll also be enjoying...

Published Sat, Nov 11 2008 12:28 pm by mrsweasley@evpl

Filed under: mccollough branch, juvenile fiction, American History, books, children's

What does it mean to be poor?

People are talking about tough times economically, and many fear it will get worse. For an idea of what it really means to be poor, try reading Ruth White's Little Audrey. White writes in the forward that the story of four little girls and their parents...

Published Sat, Nov 11 2008 11:50 am by mrsweasley@evpl

Filed under: juvenile fiction, books, children's authors and illustrators, children's, poverty, coal mining, West Virginia

How Long Could YOU Keep From Talking?

Dave was normally a pretty noisy 5th-grader. In fact, maybe he was a loudmouth. But after reading about Gandhi, and how for many years he spent one day a week not talking at all, Dave thought it was worth finding out what it would be like to keep silent...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2008 5:12 pm by UndergroundLibrarian@evpl

Filed under: fiction, reviews, Andrew Clements, school stories, juvenile fiction, kids, books, children's

What's the Point?

Mel's life was well-rounded until he tripped one day and fell into another dimension where everything is pointy. No one believes his stories of a pointy world, but he won't give up his tale. What's the point of this picture book by the always...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2008 9:29 am by mrsweasley@evpl

Filed under: picture books, point of view, books, children's authors and illustrators

If you Turnip your nose at these books, you'll be in The Doghouse

Pig and Mouse have a surprise for Cow's birthday! They are baking the best birthday cake ever! Duck wants to help, but who wants TURNIPS for their birthday? Who indeed? A Birthday for Cow answers that question, while its companion story The Doghouse...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2008 12:46 pm by mrsweasley@evpl

Filed under: Mo Willems, pig, books, children's authors and illustrators, children's, mouse, duck, cow

"Oh my," said his mother

Frankie Stein is not like his parents! He has blonde hair, they have green. He has white teeth, they have green. He has creamy skin, their's is...green. They make faces at people, Frankie won't scare anyone. Despite thier best efforts, Mr and...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2008 12:02 pm by HipChick@evpl

Filed under: Halloween, books

New book additions

A recently-retired teacher donated to the Educational Materials area several book which you teachers and home educators might find useful. They are for older children (grades 5-8+) and thus are a welcome addition to our collection. These social studies...

Published Tue, Oct 10 2008 5:17 pm by TeachersPet@evpl

Filed under: books

Adele and Simon

Kids and Moms will enjoy the interaction while reading the Adele and Simon books by Barbara Mclintock. They are definitely for readers who like to study pages and find the hidden objects. Reading these books will be fun and entertaining-not to mention...

Published Fri, Oct 10 2008 1:25 pm by bookmarkbeck@evpl

Filed under: I Spy, puzzles, picture books, moms, American History, books

Who Wrote the Happy Birthday Song?

Did you know that they lived in Louisville? No t far from here! Margot Theis Raven relates the story of the sisters who wrote the words and music in 1889 and 1890, as one of the many songs that Patty Hill used to teach her kindergarten children. She came...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2008 6:38 pm by UndergroundLibrarian@evpl

Filed under: Music, songs, books

Oprah's Book List for Kids

Do you like book lists? I do. It's always neat to get new ideas for good stuff to read. And I also like finding out that other people like some of the things I've already read. Oprah might be the queen of books and book clubs. Her book lists for...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2008 1:51 pm by UndergroundLibrarian@evpl

Filed under: reading lists, Oprah, books

Boo! Hiccup?

How do you get rid of the hiccups? Skeleton needs help. Despite trying several different methods, he just can't seem to get rid of them. His friend Ghost tries to think of something. He does, making for a very funny ending! The illustrations are simple...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2008 1:21 pm by HipChick@evpl

Filed under: hiccups, Halloween, skeletons, books

I see London, I see France...

I see someone’s…No, that’s wrong! An unsuspecting character finds something interesting. It’s a hat! All of the other animals think so too, except for one. This is a really cute book about unmentionables that will have kids and...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2008 4:00 pm by HipChick@evpl

Filed under: humor, underwear, books

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