One Big Pair of Underwear by Laura Gehl and Tom Lightenheld It can be difficult to find a good numbers book that is both educational and fun for the children. This book manages to do both! The silly nature of the title is a precursor to how the entire book reads. The reader will beContinue reading “Book Recommendation: One Big Pair of Underwear”
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Discuss Away, Book Nerds!
Three words: Book Discussion Clubs. This is such a fun activity…or so I’ve heard. Unfortunately, I have yet to participate or witness it beyond what I’ve experienced from my own childhood. My internship will not be covering the period of time that the next book discussion club will be starting. And yet the amazing staffContinue reading “Discuss Away, Book Nerds!”
New Book: Stella’s Stellar Hair
Stella’s Stellar Hair by Yesenia Moises Stella is getting ready for a party and needs a new hairdo that suits her just right! What does she do? She journeys across the solar system to visit her aunties who try out new hairstyles on Stella until she finds what she’s looking for. Stella’s journey is aContinue reading “New Book: Stella’s Stellar Hair”
To Sticker or Not to Sticker?
It is common for Children’s librarians to add stickers to the spine of their book collections to identify the content of the books. This is mostly done so the librarians can find the books they’re looking for faster, ultimately picking out books for patrons faster. For example, if a patron is really into star wars,Continue reading “To Sticker or Not to Sticker?”
Can’t Live Without
While interning, there are many companies, websites, apps, services, and databases that are being constantly used by the librarians I shadowed. The following is a list of some of the most important that has come up thus far. Baker & TaylorThe go-to website for ordering books to be mended. When books become damaged which oftenContinue reading “Can’t Live Without”
Nightmare on 741.5 Street
For those who don’t know, 741.5 is the Dewey Decimal number for graphic novels. Cataloging can be an absolute nightmare for librarians when there are differing opinions at play. Some people might be amazed to see the fiery heat of a debate between something as mundane as which order books should be put under aContinue reading “Nightmare on 741.5 Street”
New Book: Puppy In My Head
Puppy in My Head: A Book About Mindfulness by Elise Gravel Wonderful author and illustrator Elise Gravel cleverly uses a puppy metaphor to teach young children how to identify and cope with anxiety. Mindfulness is the practice of being self aware of your emotional and physical state. Learning mindfulness is important for all ages, includingContinue reading “New Book: Puppy In My Head”
Craft Culture
The “Take and Make” crafts have been by far the most popular program since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and I have to say the idea is brilliant. One of the challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic for children’s librarians is finding creative ways to teach and entertain children without the luxury of in-person activities.Continue reading “Craft Culture”
Seriously Silly Stories
The head of the Children’s Department where I was interning had started collaborating with on of the local schools to do story time online. Over Zoom she was able to read aloud three different picture book stories to the whole class of children. As she read the children clapped and those familiar with the storiesContinue reading “Seriously Silly Stories”
Shelf Adulation 