Enjoy a red-white-and-blue introduction to our nation’s most cherished ideals in this look at Old Glory. Dazzling illustrations and inspiring verse bring to life many famous moments in our country’s history and reveal fascinating facts about one of its most enduring symbols. Written in poetic verse, The Flag We Love tells the story of how…
Category: Picture Books
Margot Finke: “I have just listened to Agy Wilson read NANA’S GIFT, on ‘It’s Story Time’ – Delightful!”
Margot Finke shared: “I have just listened to Agy Wilson read Nana’s Gift, on It’s Story Time – Delightful! ___ Click here to listen. ___ Darlee Sims does not want to be left at her Nana’s house at first, but with the help of Nana, Pasha and Honey, she learns about her family, Grampa Jack…
A delightfully cultural book: UNDER THE MAMBO MOON by Julia Durango, illustrated by Fabricio VandenBroeck
“Samuel” Samba school is cool, know why? The students aim to satisfy. We play our music every night and practice ’til we get it right. We sew our costumes, shine our shoes, build a float, and learn new moves— all for Rio’s grand parade: Carnaval, the masquerade! And on the day of our big test,…
Please give this book a try if you have a loud, rowdy boy
Holler Loudly has a voice as big as the southwestern sky, and everywhere he goes, people tell him to “Hush!” From math class to the movies and even the state fair, Holler’s LOUD voice just keeps getting him into trouble. But when a huge tornado comes twisting into town, Holler (with that voice of his!)…
Berenstain Bears offer a great way to share the story of Easter
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…
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…
Young People’s Pavilion: What is a Good Book?
It is an indisputable fact that a child’s engagement with good books is important and valuable to her development. Not only can reading high quality children’s literature expand a child’s cognitive abilities, but it can also spur a child’s emotional, moral, and spiritual development. However, with one visit a major online or storefront book…
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…
Young People's Pavilion 