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Lest you think from our Back to School post that we’re completely over summer, we thought we’d highlight a few books that will get you through the rest of the dog days. There are still several more weeks left until it cools down, and these great reads will help you hang on to the summer days:
I’M A SHARK by Bob Shea Even sharks can be afraid… (watch the adorable video)
WITHERING TIGHTS by Louise Rennison A summer performing arts camp? Boys, snogging, and bad acting guaranteed! Recommend to your fans of “Glee” or Georgia Nicholson.
FINS ARE FOREVER by Tera Lynn Childs Mermaids are the next vampires…or werewolves…or angels…! This sequel to Add a Comment
ALA Annual is around the corner and we’re knee-deep (okay, maybe higher…) in planning. Want a sneak peek at the treats in our booth? Check this out:
SHARK FANS!!!!! These are to celebrate Bob Shea’s super-fun picture book I’M A SHARK…and heaven knows that you’ll need a fan in sultry New Orleans. Check out the back of the fan:
We’ll have these in the HarperCollins Children’s Booth #1315 (while supplies last) so come by and ask for one while checking out this storytime-ready picture book (try making your own shark fans as a storytime craft!).
It’s arrived in the office. Big time. It affects productivity. It distracts us. And it makes us feel trapped inside. That’s right: it’s SPRING FEVER. And all of us here in school and library marketing have caught it.
In light of our illness, this seems like the perfect video to share today:
Tailor-made for storytime, preschoolers will be enchanted as Little Bea buzzes around a field where butterflies flutter-flutter-flutter and owls say hoo-hoo-hooray. The perfect way to celebrate a new season.
Happy holiday weekend to you all and see you next week!
LITTLE BEA
written and illustrated by Daniel Roode
ISBN 9780061993923
NOTE: And check out Daniel’s twovisits to the Greenwillow offices!
Mo Willems has a new picture book, HOORAY FOR AMANDA & HER ALLIGATOR!, on-sale next week on Tuesday, April 26th. When we saw this video trailer, we just couldn’t resist sharing it with you a little early. Take a look:
Who knew that a perfect square could be transformed into so many things? In his stunning follow-up to last year’s MY HEART IS LIKE A ZOO, Michael Hall creates rivers, mountains, and parks out of a single square of paper. The storytime possibilities are limitless: give kids a square of paper and scissors and see what they can create. So often as a librarian, I would create elaborate artwork for the kids to do during storytime but, sometimes, all you need is a single piece of paper.
What’s buzzy about PERFECT SQUARE? It has received FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Here’s what they’re saying:
“A smart lesson in thinking outside the box (or the square).” ~ Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Memorable for reading aloud and terrific for inspiring creative play with the simplest materials.” ~ Booklist (starred review)
“As its week progresses, the narrative turn of events in the square’s world encourages page-turning to discover the results. What will the square do next? This is a not-to-be-missed adventure for all young readers.” ~ School Library Journal (starred review)
“Young readers will absorb the visual lessons effortlessly and with delight.” ~ Kirkus (starred review)
I know there are a lot of dog people out there and, don’t worry, we’ll come back another day and give them some love. For today, though, we’re giving over the blog to the felines.
Need some cat books for preschool storytime? Here are a few suggestions:
My daughter’s 4th grade class is celebrating Black History Month in the most wonderful way by creating a version of Kente cloth. While it’s traditionally made with silk and cotton interweaving threads, her class used pens, paints, and colored pencils to create theirs.
Kente cloth is believed to have originated from the Akan people in West Africa*. The designs are traditionally bright, geometric, and bold. Additionally, the colors and shapes are usually symbolic of historic events, family trees, the seasons, and proverbs. (The Smithsonian Institute has wonderful information online about their “Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity” exhibition)
Making Kente cloths in your library is just one of many ideas to celebrate Black History Month. Texas Library Club has a wonderful list of books, songs, and activities – including a way of making Kente cloths by weaving strips of paper together.
We’d also love to recommend these books for your Black History Month displays:
I just discovered the blog Storytime Katie and, I’ve gotta tell you guys, it’s phenomenal. Anything and everything you want to know about storytime is here: Flannelboards! Theme ideas! Fingerplays! Books! Songs! The Penguin storytime package is particularly sweet.
And be sure to check out her helpful Resources section and follow her on Twitter (katietweetsya)!
Yep, I have definitely developed a new blog crush.
