In The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights), the Bear cubs and Papa are candy-crazy this Easter! But Mama, with help from Papa, tells the cubs about Jesus’ resurrection and shows them that salvation is much sweeter than candy. The book includes a colorful sticker set. Stan and Jan Berenstain introduced the…
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Alan Katz Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of I’m Still Here in the Bathtub: Silly Dilly Songs
“I’m Still Here in the Bathtub turns 10 years old on April 1st! Thanks to all who’ve sung along and laughed along for the past decade!” writes Alan Katz on his Facebook page. “If you fear you might go on a rampage if you hear the lyrics to “Wheels on the Bus” even one more…
Fairly Fairy Tales: a Techo-modern Version of the Three Little Pigs
What would a techo-modern version of the Three Little Pigs look like? Little Red Riding Hood? Cinderella? Solar panels, discos, and salons meet fairy tales when a child and mom read together at bedtime. There are scores of children’s books, both picture and chapter, that revamp traditional fairy tales. What makes Fairly Fairy Tales different? The…
Red Robin will donate 10 percent of sales to “Beat Coach Pete” Scholarship Run/Walk
In anticipation of the Beat Coach Pete Scholarship Run/Walk, Red Robin and Boise State Recreation Services will host a Red Robin Fun’Raiser on Tuesday, April 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. Participants need only show a coupon, available to print here: Beat Coach Pete – Red Robin coupon – Idaho Press-Tribune. Red Robin will donate…
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) offers a variety of quality online education courses
All courses will run between four and six weeks and will be taught in an online learning community using Moodle. All courses are offered asynchronously (self-directed) meaning you won’t need to logon at a specific time. To sign-up for an upcoming course, visit the ALA registration website. Course space is limited. ALSC is offering three CEU…
Young People’s Pavilion: Ungifted by Gordon Korman
The word gifted has never been applied to a kid like Donovan Curtis. It’s usually more like Don’t try this at home. So when the troublemaker pulls a major prank at his middle school, he thinks he’s finally gone too far. But thanks to a mix-up by one of the administrators, instead of getting in…
Days to Celebrate: A Full Year of Poetry, People, Holidays, History, Fascinating Facts, and More by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Stephen Alcorn
Days to Celebrate: A Full Year of Poetry, People, Holidays, History, Fascinating Facts, and More by Lee Bennett… fb.me/21Jude1cX — YoungPeoplesPavilion (@Young_Pavilion) March 27, 2013
Follow Donna Marie Merritt (@TheMadWriter)
Donna Marie Merritt’s new collection of #poems begs to be read aloud…Check out the post! wp.me/p2Uxko-6t via @young_pavilion — Donna Marie Merritt (@TheMadWriter) March 26, 2013
Passing Down Artistic and Musical Heritage
While children’s books are an art in and of themselves, when art and music are the topic, creative sharing experiences abound. Such texts give children a point of reference for understanding the role of the fine and performing arts in their own lives. Books in this category help develop children’s imagination, pique their curiosity, and…
Story Workshop: The Power of Playful Literacy
Presenter: Susan MacKay, Director of the Museum Center for Learning, Portland Children’s Museum Date: Sunday, March 24, 2013 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. EST This Web seminar is FREE and sponsored by the Whole Language Umbrella (WLU) Join Susan MacKay in this Web seminar for an exploration of Story Workshop. Susan and her fellow teacher-researchers at Opal…
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