Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

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, mouse, duck, cow, authors and illustrators

"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

A "heifer" is not always a cow...

Homeschool moms, teachers, and librarians interested in teaching children a lesson in compassion will appreciate these gems. The fact that these books are based on TRUE happenings will impact children's thoughts and feelings. Beatrice's Goat by...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2008 2:44 pm by bookmarkbeck@evpl

Filed under: animals, events, storytime, picture books, grandparents, books

Greg Heffley fans, Unite!

For some wacky fun, join us at McCollough Branch for "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," a program based on the popular book series by Jeff Kinney. We'll have some crazy activities, mostly involving toilet paper, and you can earn "Mom Bucks"...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2008 4:24 pm by mrsweasley@evpl

Filed under: mccollough branch, fiction, events, Greg Heffley, Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules, books

woodrat

Woodrat Jill by Nicky Laak Keep an eye open for this one. The author, (a Keys resident of 16 years originally from Sussex England) feels it's very important to protect endangered species - especially the Key Largo woodrat which has been maligned in...

Published Thu, Sep 09 2008 2:41 pm by bookmarkbeck@evpl

Filed under: east branch, fiction, animals, books

A World without Superman?

If you have ever worn a cape or attempted to fly, as I have, you will want to check out Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman . Superman seems to have always existed, but he was created in 1934 by writer Jerry Siegel and illustrator Joe Shuster, who...

Published Sat, Aug 08 2008 10:16 am by mrsweasley@evpl

Filed under: nonfiction, picture books, Superman, books

Lost and Found

Andrew Clements has another winner in his signature series of school stories with Lost and Found . Jay Grayson had only average expectations for his new school when he arrived on the first day. But when Jay's name-and only Jay's name-was called...

Published Fri, Aug 08 2008 1:54 pm by mrsweasley@evpl

Filed under: fiction, Andrew Clements, books

Who is Pura Belpre and why is she important?

I've just finished reading The Storyteller's Candle/La velita de los cuentos by Lucia Gonzalez (with illustrations by Lulu Delacre). Most likely few people outside the library world know about Pura Belpre, the first Puerto Rican librarian hired...

Published Thu, Aug 08 2008 2:03 pm by EZReader@evpl

Filed under: ALA Awards, bilingual books, books

dr. jean

Dr. Jean songs and books will be featured at the NBL storytimes next week. Dr. Jean has 35 years experience in education and as a consultant. She holds a PH.D. from Georgia State University. Twelve of her popular songs have been"hand selected and...

Published Thu, Aug 08 2008 10:56 am by bookmarkbeck@evpl

Filed under: events, storytime, picture books, kids, books

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