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June 21, 2018
A Lemur In The Library: Part Six (Conclusion)
A LEMUR IN THE LIBRARY
Part Six
by Lauri Fortino
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After the failed attempt to trap the lemur, the librarian, along with the page, still clutching his net, followed the clever creature to the public computers.
The lemur was already crouched in front of a monitor, tapping on the keyboard. It chirped excitedly every time a new image appeared on the screen.
The frazzled library staff watched for a moment, trying to decide what to do.
The clanging of the front door sent the lemur sprinting off ag...
June 19, 2018
Interview Alert: Children’s Librarians Jenny and Emily
Children’s Librarians (from left to right) Emily and Jennifer
Two of the busiest staff members at the Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville are the children’s librarians, Jenny Burke and Emily Wormuth. They’re gearing up for the craziest time of the year, summer, when the Library draws in hundreds of kids for the Summer Reading Program. Right now, Jenny and Emily are in the midst of visiting local schools, telling the kids all about the myriad of events and activities the Library has lined...
June 18, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 151
I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.
Mama and little Toad help their friends who are stranded on the road.
Caroline is distracted all day at school because her parents are bringing home someone very special for her to meet.
As...
June 14, 2018
A Lemur In The Library: Part Five
A LEMUR IN THE LIBRARY
Part Five
by Lauri Fortino
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“Let’s hope it likes bananas,” said the librarian, as she retrieved the one she was saving for lunch.
She broke it into a half dozen pieces.
“Ready?” she asked the page.
He nodded.
They placed five chunks of the banana in a trail leading from the periodical section, where the lemur was lounging on a bed of shredded magazines and newspapers, to the storage closet.
The librarian tossed the sixth into the middle of the closet.
Then she and the p...
June 11, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 150
I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.
Dogs engage in all sorts of fun activities at the dog park.
A boy is determined to catch the ball even if it takes a bit of imagination.
An older brother encourages his younger brother to t...
June 10, 2018
Children’s Book Academy Courses
Are you an aspiring children’s book author or illustrator? Are you searching for classes that will help get you started or elevate you to the next level? Then check out the fabulous lineup of classes offered by Mira Reisberg’s Children’s Book Academy. Mira’s got classes on picture books, chapter books, middle grade, self publishing, creating author websites, and much more–all online. And many of her classes are packed full of practical lessons, webinars, video tutorials, and help from indust...
June 7, 2018
A Lemur In The Library: Part Four
A LEMUR IN THE LIBRARY
Part Four
by Lauri Fortino
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The librarian slowly opened the office door and stuck her head out.
The lemur was nowhere in sight.
“What’s taking animal control so long?” she said, as she cautiously stepped out into the library.
She heard a strange shuffling coming from the periodical section, and tiptoed toward the sound.
She froze when she spotted the lemur on top of the magazine rack.
It was stretched out on its back tearing the latest issue of National Geographic to sh...
June 4, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 149
I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.
When an old fountain in their neighborhood is restored, three siblings decide it’s the perfect place to send their goldfish on vacation.
Rescue worries that he’s not up to the task of being...
May 31, 2018
A Lemur In The Library: Part Three
A LEMUR IN THE LIBRARY
Part Three
by Lauri Fortino
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The librarian picked up the vase of orchids at exactly the same time the lemur realized the ficus was not the delicious snack he expected.
It discarded the branch it was holding and sprung down from the synthetic tree in one fluid motion.
Despite the lemur’s nimbleness, the force rocked the six-foot plant and it toppled over, narrowly missing the window.
The crash startled the librarian, causing the vase to slip from her hands and shatter...
May 28, 2018
Picture Books At The Library 148
I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.
Wendell imagines what it would be like to have a walrus as a pet.
When a little boy gets a dinosaur costume for his birthday, it opens up a prehistoric world of imagination.
A little elepha...
