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6Oct

Books for library lovers

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I love libraries. And I love nonfiction picture books. So I made a list of my favorite library-themed nonfiction picture books. You can find it here. Thee are true books about libraries, librarians, and library users. So, what about these books will make kids love libraries? They explain what kids encounter in the library. Alexis […]

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10Aug

Moving past “No”

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Today is #pb10for10. Talking about Girl Running with kids has made me think about the remarkable people in real life who find a way to move beyond the “No!”s that they encounter. Here are ten picture book biographies about people who helped us all move past unjust “No!”s. Jackie Robinson faced lots of “no”s before he […]

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17Feb

Presidents Day books

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  Happy President’s Day! This is a holiday that commemorates Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays, but it’s also a great time to reflect on the vigor of the US Constitution and to remember some others who have served as US President. Here’s my list of ten great nonfiction picture books about Presidents and the Presidency.   […]

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23Mar

Sweet Sixteen

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Are you ready for the Sweet Sixteen? Chips? Check. Cold drinks? Check. Stack of nonfiction picture books? Here are three great basketball books that every basketball fan–and every picture book fan!–will love. Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball, by John Coy (Carolrhoda: 2013). The unlikely story of the beginnings […]

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18Nov

Mock Siberts, Part 1

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KidLitFrenzy is running a mock Sibert competition, asking people to nominate their favorite contenders for this years ALA award for the most distinguished informational books for children. Right up my alley! So I’ve spent the last two weeks revisiting my favorite 2015 nonfiction picture books and reading them aloud with my family. So many great books! […]

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17Mar

St. Patrick’s Day Storytime Titles

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        Some  nonfiction and historical fiction titles to add to your St. Patrick’s Day storytime! For younger listeners: For older listeners:         Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland. Tomie dePaola’s respectful biography of St. Patrick.         Fiona’s Lace. Patricia Polacco’s unique blend of truth and whimsy in this story […]

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