Nonfiction Is for Browsing!
How To Read "Browseable" Nonfiction
Browseable nonfiction? What’s that?! Well, I recently 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, a book about the importance of nonfiction reading in children’s lives, how to improve educators’ readers advisory skills, encourages and gives examples of how library staff can incorporate nonfiction in programs, and the breakdown of the five kinds of nonfiction.
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Database Review: Bookflix
If you haven’t heard of our Bookflix database yet, allow me to fill you in on the wonderful things Bookflix has to offer!
Where Does Hope Live? "Harboring Hope" Book Review
Where Does Hope Live?
A True Story of Real Courage, "Harboring Hope" by Susan Hood
In honor of the 80-year anniversary of the heroic acts of the people of Denmark who in October of 1943 saved the lives of over seven thousand Danish Jews from Nazis Germany, I wanted to share this powerful nonfiction story.
Read It Again! How To Read "Bear Snores On"
Reading a picture book over and over again may feel repetitive to grownups, but it’s great for young readers.
How To Read "Owl Babies"
Reading books to young children is always rewarding, and finding an interactive book with a great plot line that they love is the icing on the cake. Owl Babies by Martin Waddell, is one of my favorite interactive storytime books.
Rap, Sing, Read, Rhyme!
by Leah Reinsager, Children's Associate, Pratt Library
I am sharing this book with you in honor of National Poetry Month in April and National Teacher Appreciation Month in May.
Listening As Love: The Emotional Power of a Simple Picture Book
Listening As Love: The Emotional Power of a Simple Picture Book
By Leah Nevills, Customer Service Assistant, Children’s Department, Central Library