Watch the Adorable Story of Sid the Seed by Daniel R. Pagen (Perfect for ages 3-6)

Great Children's Author Spotlight: Digital Life Story of Tomie DePaola

Wiggle by Doreen Cronin

I am currently in the process of revamping this blog. I am placing all my book reviews by date within the "Book Reviews" section of this site.

Please see the March 17, 2011 Wiggle post under the tab "Book Reviews". 

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Hot Rod Hamster by Cynthia Lord

This hamster has a hankering to put the pedal to the metal in this speedy tale by Cynthia Lord. Hamster's junkyard friends help him build the fastest hot rod for an upcoming race at 4 Paws Speedway. Children will squeal with delight in making decisions between types of cars, wheels, and custom paint jobs with the "Which would you choose?" questions Watch this lightning fast hamster race to the finish in Hot Rod Hamster.

Pink Me Up by Charise Mericle Harper

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Please see the March 2, 2011 Pink Me Up post under the tab "Book Reviews". 

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Ordinary Oscar by Laura Adkins

This post nominated the Oak Brook Public Library Blog for the 2012 Fascination Awards! Please see the the "Book Reviews" tab for other books I have recently reviewed. 


Oscar the snail doesn't like being ordinary. He dreams of being extraordinary. He's tired of his boring coloring and his mundane routine. With the help of a wise old snail and a little magic from the Fairy Godsnail, his wishes have come true! Does Oscar's dream of being famous really make him happy? Read the book Ordinary Oscar by Laura Adkins to find out. Children will love the imaginative and bold illustrations of Sam Hearn and be mesmerized by the cute-as-a-button writing style of Laura Adkins. 

Mole's In Love by David Bedford

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Please see the January 15, 2011 Mole's in Love post under the tab "Book Reviews". 

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Create Your Own Storytime: January 12th Snow Story time Books, Songs, and Activities You Can Do At Home

Couldn't come to storytime today? No need to worry. You can create the experience at home using the storytime we did today.


Books

Hooray for Snow by Kazuo Iwamura
Sam the Snowman by Susan Winget
Snow Friends by M. Christina Butler

Movement Activity

Snowy Pokey (Tune: "Hokey Pokey")

You put your right mitten in, You take your right mitten out,
You put your right mitten in and you shake it all about.
You do the snowy pokey and you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about.

Continue with additional verses:

You put you left mitten in
You put your scarf in
You put your right boot in

You put your left boot in
You put your hat in
You put your snowself in

Poem (By: Jennifer Hatcher )

Blizzard the snowman was a dapper fellow
with a big black hat with a star on his head.

A crunchy carrot for his nose
looks very yummy to all that he knows.

Blue diamond buttons completed the ensemble
which was quite fun and neat.

With two twig arms he waves to you
and says quite simply how do you do?

Movement Activity

Dance Like Snowflakes (Tune: "Are you Sleeping")

Dance like snowflakes, Dance like snowflakes
In the air, In the air,
Whirling, Twirling snowflakes, Whirling, Twirling snowflakes
Here and there, Here and there.

*If this story time looks fun to you, why not sign up for Frosty Friends Preschool Story time Wednesdays at 4:30 pm.  Registration is required so all children may receive a craft. Register by calling the library at 630-368-7700. 

Mr. Putter and Tabby Clear the Decks by Cynthia Rylant and Arthur Howard

Mr. Putter and his pet cat, Tabby are back in an all-new adventure which will be sure to excite young readers.

Mr. Putter and Tabby are bored so they decide to call their neighbor Mrs.Teaberry. Mrs. Teaberry comes to their rescue with a fascinating new activity.

When Mrs. Teaberry arrives at their door in a sun hat and sunglasses they wonder just what kind of adventure they have gotten themselves into...

Kids will enjoy this sweet easy reader series by the author of the Henry and Mudge series.

Heads by Matthew Van Fleet

Who doesn't love feel and touch/movable parts books? You'll encounter many wild animals in this adorable children's book filled with pull tabs.

The pull tabs invite the reader to delve deeper into the animals they depict. Children will learn about the differences in many animals head shapes, noses etc. Some of the scenes are funny, while others are true to life.

Toddlers will giggle at the cute, cuddly animals and feel and touch spots spread throughout. A beautiful book for story time or anytime.

Too Busy Marco by Roz Chast

Marco the parrot is a dreamer whose dreams cannot be hampered by sleep. Marco dreams about inventing unique inventions, painting underwater, skateboarding and many other pursuits.

Page after page shows Marco refusing to go to bed due to his daydreaming. It's hard not to fall in love with this endearing character.

Buzz Boy and Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold

It's Fly Guy and Buzz Boy to the rescue in the newest book of the Fly Guy easy reader series. Buzz has written a book starring his trusty pet, Fly Guy and himself as superheros.

Fast paced action awaits young readers as Fly Guy and Buzz Boy (Buzz) battle evil pirates who have stolen their home and placed it in a dragon's lair.

Will Buzz Boy and Fly Guy be able to save their home from the pirates? What about the scary dragon? Read this adorable book to find out.

Boys will especially love the superhero theme and brightly colored cartoon strip style illustration.

Arnold once again shows that he is one "super" writer.