Friday, March 29, 2013

Little Dog, Lost

Little Dog, Lost by Marion Dane Bauer

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Great free verse story for the beginning-middle chapter book crowd. Abandoned dog, lonely boy, misunderstood caretaker, and friends with a purpose make the perfect ingredients for a fast-paced, heart-warming story that's not just for dog lovers.



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Sunday, March 24, 2013

2013 Rooster Games

Myron J. Francis 5th graders took part in the 2013 Rooster Games this month at Gordon School. The games have been a tradition since 2001. To particpate, students need to read at least seven out of the twenty books that have been nominated for the Rhode Island Children's Book Award. During the games, students work collaboratively on teams to solve challenges based on the books. Suzanne Fox, the Gordon School librarian, spearheads the games by hosting and organizing the event as well as making sure that the Rooster Game mascot shows up to cheer on the students. See the video below for this year's dramatic rooster entrance. Students from both schools read many excellent books, worked collaboratively to solve problems and met new friends.



Sunday, March 10, 2013

Amelia to Zora

Need a fun way to celebrate Women’s History Month? Check out this book Amelia to Zora: Twenty-Six Women Who Changed the World by Cynthia Chin-Lee. The book has a fresh selection of inspiring women, with short bios of each containing the basics as well as interesting life details.The book is illustrated with mixed media that make the people pop! Brand new to our library…check it out!