Summer Reading!

As our school year comes to a close I want to remind our students of the three reading programs happening this summer.
First, is our school reading program.  All the students were sent home with four reading cards to fill out for the summer.  When they bring them back completed in the fall they will receive a free book and a prize.
Second, Oak Grove public library has a reading program that students can sign up for there.  After they have completed the requirements they can receive a free ticket to Oaks Park, the Aquatic Park, or other admissions to local fun places!
Lastly, is Barnes and Nobles reading program. They were also sent home with this information.
If they read just eight books they will receive a free book off their list.
The students were very excited over these programs!  We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable summer and we will see you back in September!

This week's spotlight is on "Geronimo Stilton"

This week we talked about the Geronimo Stilton series.  They are great chapter books about a talking mouse and his many adventures.  We also have some graphic novels in the library as well.  The kids really enjoy this series. We watched a video on geronimostilton.com and everyone was really excited!

This weeks Spotlight is on author Eve Bunting

This week we read "Whales Passing" by Eve Bunting.  She's an amazing author who has written more than 100 books and has earned many awards.  The children really enjoyed the book "Whales Passing".

Week of 4/29 Spotlight was on "Animals in Camouflage"

The week of 4/29 we watched "Animals In Camouflage" on Tumblebooks.  We learned about many animals and insects that camouflage in nature.

Just a reminder that the last day with students in the library will be May 23rd.  The remainder of the year will be spent doing inventory, straightening shelves, and collecting books still out with students.

The week of 4/22 Spotlight was on "Skippyjon Jones"

We read "Skippyjon Jones and The Cirque de Ole" by Judy Schachner.  We learned that Judy
Schachner had a siamese cat named Skippy which inspired her to write the books.

In the spotlight week of 4/15 author Eric Carle

We read The Very Hungry Caterpillar and learned about Eric Carle's technique creating his own illustrations.

In the Spotlight the week of 4/8 "Jon Scieszka"

Jon Scieszka is a very funny author of many books including The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,  The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!, The Time Warps Trio, and many more!

This week's Spotlight is on Poetry

April is National Poetry month!  We talked about the types of poems there are and where we would find poetry in the Library.  We watched "I'm a Manatee" by John Lithgow on Tumblebooks.
The children were able to check out our new books this week as well!

In the spotlight this week is the Field Trip Mysteries Series"

Steve Brezenoff is the author of this wonderful new series.  We have four books in our library now and hope to get more soon!  Our library has received a bunch of new books that we are previewing this week...available for check out after Spring Break.   Next week is Spring Break March 25-29.  See everyone back on April 1st.  Enjoy the time off and try to visit your local library!

This week in our Spotlight author Tomie de Paola

We listened to Tomie dePaola read his book "Strega Nona" on Barnesandnoble.com storytime.

In our Spotlight this week is Tedd Arnold

Tedd Arnold is a wonderful author and illustrator.  Some of his books include Parts and Fly Guy!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! It's National Read Across America week!

Dr. Seuss's Birthday is March 2nd and in conjunction with it is National Read Across America Week.
This week we discussed the importance of reading.  We also explored the website www.seussville.com
The students took home bookmarks I made for them as well.  What a fun week!

This week in the spotlight is Catherine Stier

In honor of President's Day I thought we would talk about what it would be like if they were president.
We learned lots of fun facts!  Did you know the white house has over 100 rooms?  We discussed how important the job as president would be.  Ask your child what they learned.

This week we spotlight Mary Pope Osborne's "Magic Tree House" series

We explored the website at www.magictreehouse.com
The students had a great time exploring the website and seeing Mary Pope Osborne on video!
We learned where we can find out about each book and read a sample as well.
They REALLY loved playing the mission game together!  Please check out the website!

This week in our Spotlight we have Rob Scotton.

We are watching Splish, Splash, Splat! 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/online-storytime-books-toys/379003588/

January 21st - January 25th

This week our schedule looks like:

Monday - NO SCHOOL / Holiday
Tuesday - Library
Wednesday - not a work day for Mrs. Murphy
Thursday - Library
Friday - NO SCHOOL / Inservice

In our Spotlight this week we have Junie B. Jones

We will be visiting http://juniebjones.com/activities

Have a wonderful short week!!!!

Imagination!

This week we are using our imaginations and taking an adventure with Harold.  

Our spotlight is on Crockett Johnson.  Harold and the Purple Crayon books are a fabulous way to engage kids and help them come up with their own adventure.  

We are reading a Harold story and talking briefly about what we see out of our own bedroom windows and what sort of adventure we could take in our own mind! 

Welcome Back!

This week in the spotlight we have Laura Numeroff.  

We are watching

on Barnes and Noble online story time!