Search results matching tags 'picture books' and 'storytime'

There's more in paradise than cheeseburgers.

bookmarkbeck@evpl — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:06:00 GMT

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 enjoy a musical version on Buffett's CDs. The other, though good, but not as well written(in my opinion) is TROUBLE DOLLS. TROUBLE DOLLS is based on the Guatemalan legend that a set of tiny wooden dolls placed under your pillow at night will take away your worries and troubles. The real story is very sweet and ends happy. Guatemalan people often attach worry dolls to barrettes, belts, and wire wreaths or as ornaments and gifts. They are kept in a tiny wooden box.

Enjoy these two books, but don't forget to check out SILLY BILLY and THE CURSE OF THE TROUBLE DOLLS in out library system. Making a set of trouble or worry dolls is a good craft to accompany the books.

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

bookmarkbeck@evpl — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:44:00 GMT

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 Page Mc Brier- A little girl in Uganda receives a pregnant goat from Heifer International allowing her to buy a uniform, books, and attend school-her lifelong dream.

The Goat Lady by Jane Bregoli-A story about Noelie Lemire Houle, a Canadian woman living in Massachusettes who raised goats for Heifer International. Her life and farm are memorialized in beautiful paintings done by the author and hung in Dartmouth Town Hall and library.

Mia's Story by Michael Foreman-A little girl living in a "trash city" in Chile who turns her misfortune and sadness into happiness. The illustrations and line drawings are wonderful. Touching and inspiring-positive feelings of hope.

Heifer International is an organization providing livestock etc. to impoverished areas of the world.

Osborne, Usborn, Usborne, Us Born Books, whatever?

bookmarkbeck@evpl — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:43:00 GMT

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, I have one on my bookshelf-On the Beach a lift the flap book . I love it! The illustrations are filled with beautiful color , detail, and dimension. The text is informative. What intrigued me was that these books can be

purchased at book parties-just like tupperware. You can attend a party or give one, be a consultant just like Mary Kay and make up beautiful bookshelves instead of faces. Is anyone a consultant or knows one? Has anyone been to a party? We have lots of these books in the system and I'm glad. Thanks EZReader. Look under Usborne and enjoy.

dr. jean

bookmarkbeck@evpl — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:56:00 GMT

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 transformed into delightful readers." I know an old lady who swallowed a one, and My mother is a baker will be especially fun. Kids love Dr. Jean and she has wonderful ideas for us. Wouldn't she be a good presenter at cypd or a summertime program? Let's keep getting her stuff for sure!