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Never Race a Runaway Pumpkin
This is #7 in the Roscoe Riley Rules series by Katherine Applegate. It's just the thing for October! First-grader Roscoe is all excited about guessing the weight of the giant pumpkin in the bookstore window to win books for his school library -- and...
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NEW RESOURCES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
Hi, Folks! These items are now available in the Special Resources section of the Educational Materials are in the READ Center at Central Library. AUT-EROBICS: autism movement therapy . A 68 minute DVD of a sensory integration program of music and dance...
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Teachers and Parents - new books of interest!
Hi, Folks - Lots of new books in the Educational Materials area in the READ Center at Central Library. THE HIPSTER LIBRARIAN'S GUIDE TO TEEN CRAFT PROJECTS by Jina Coleman. Step-by-step instructions for a dozen unique craft items, reproducibles, photo...
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Try these new books in the Educational Materials area
See if any of these books would be of use to you: CORE COLLECTION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS. Presents the best in contemporary and classic literature. More than 350 titles are reviewed. STORYTIME MAGIC: 400 fingerplays, flannelboards, and other activities...
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New Books for Parents and Teachers
New books in the Educational Materials area of interest to parents and teachers: BOOKS ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST: selecting and using them with children and adolescents. Annotated bibliography with reading/interest level, awards/prizes. Background information...
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Kids, we'll get your letters to the North Pole!
The EVPL has once again partnered with Santa to present this year's Letters to Santa program . Kids can write their letter to Santa & submit it online, and they'll receive a personalized response back from Santa by email! ( Click here to view...
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Christmas -- Make a Present!
What better for a kid than to make a present for a relative or teacher? And what beloved grandparent, aunt, or parent is not thrilled with something made by the hands of their little darling? Kids get a great feeling of satisfaction from having created...
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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...
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Ghost's Hour, Spook's Hour
How does a kid feel when the electricity goes out in the middle of the night and he can't find anyone but his dog? That's what happens to the boy in Ghost's Hour, Spook's Hour by Eve Bunting. Donald Carrick's pictures are very realistic...
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Evansville Moms
In searching the web for parenting resources, I came across Evansville Moms . It’s a neat tool for moms in the Evansville area. On this site you can find message boards, a searchable list of local activities/programs for kids, and much more. Check...
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There's more in paradise than cheeseburgers.
I'm talking about children's books written by the "man from Margaritaville"-Jimmy Buffett and his daughter Savannah Jane Buffett. One is JOLLY MON, an original tale about a magic quitar and the man who finds it. Parrotheads can also...
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Focus on Crafts
I always feel creative in the fall. Maybe it's because I start thinking about holiday gifts, or the cooler weather makes me want to curl up under an afghan I'm knitting. Crafts can be a great break from schoolwork and can help you develop your...
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Why I Love Being a Children's Librarian, part 1
I was going through some old papers the other day and found the following gem. I had collected it in 2002 after a child typing on one of the library computers left it on screen. I printed it, and here it is, exactly as I found it: To day is my brthday...
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Osborne, Usborn, Usborne, Us Born Books, whatever?
Is anyone familiar with this publisher and the Usborne Books? I don't mean Mary Pope Osborne, but that's what came to mind when my next door neighbor started raving about the beautiful educational books she buys for her daughter. Then I remembered...
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Teddy Bears
Come to the READ Center at Central Library on Tuesday, September 9th for a fun evening of races, coloring sheets, and other activities. All ages welcome. Prizes for everyone! The theme this week is "Teddy Bears"
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