Every April, the Westman Islands off the coast of Iceland become home to hundreds of thousands of puffins, small black-and-white seabirds with colorful bills. They spend the summer on the rocky cliffs of the islands, caring for their newly hatched chicks. By the middle of August, it is time for the young puffins, called pufflings,…
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Illustrator Ralph Masiello reveals a spritely world of fluttering fairies
In Ralph Masiello’s Fairy Drawing Book, the illustrator and author reveals a spritely world of fluttering fairies in his popular drawing series. Step-by-step diagrams show young artists how to draw tiny fairies, a fairy godmother, a fairy princess, a garden fairy, and more. Challenge steps encourage kids to add fairy accessories and details. A fairy-fete…
A Monster is Coming! (Step into Reading) by David L. Harrison, Illustrated by Hans Wilhelm
“Beginning readers who crave suspense will be drawn to this gentle spin on the ‘Chicken Little’ motif.”—Kirkus Reviews When Inchworm misunderstands a conversation between Mama Bug and her baby, he warns Toad who tells Rabbit. Rabbit tips off Mouse who alerts Fox. Before long they’ve concocted a monster of a rumor that is flat-out funny!…
Creative Expression at Winter Art Exhibit from The Winchendon School
by Angela Richard More than fifty students’ work is represented in The Winchendon School’s Winter Art Exhibit this year, which opened on Monday evening, January 28th, 2013. Students taking Afternoon Ceramics with Renee Malowitz and Art Portfolio with Joanna Draugsvold exhibited art work accomplished during the first semester, including water colors, mixed media, oil paintings,…
Young Peoples Pavilion: Some Great New Middle Grade Books for Spring
Springtime is a season when many middle schoolers like to stare out of the window and dream of things they can be doing other than sit still and read. Novels are a great way to keep them engaged. Nonetheless, it is often difficult for teachers to know whether they’re working with a middle grade novel…
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BREAKING NEWS: Not-for-profit Bronx publisher to benefit young artists of the Fred Dolan Art Academy
Neil Waldman’s paintings and prints are included in prestigious collections around the world. His works have garnered him many honors, including a gold medal from the United Nations. Neil has also designed postage stamps for thirteen nations. He has illustrated nearly 50 books, and is also the writer of many of the most recent books….
Young People’s Pavilion: WORDGIRL Takes on Villains in ‘(M)arch Enemy Week’
It is widely acknowledged today throughout our society that children must build a strong foundation of language and literacy skills at an early age if they are to prosper in school and beyond. Scientifically-based research has validated this general understanding and government initiatives have placed this need at the forefront of our educational mandate. While…
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