Little Dalton, Let's Talk Books!

Cut from the Same Cloth: American Women of Myth, Legend, and Tall Tale

mbernardin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:39:25 +0000

In honor of March being Women’s History Month, 3rd grade students heard a variety of stories from the collection Cut from the Same Cloth: American Women of Myth, Legend, and Tall Tale by Robert D. San Souci.

America’s Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle

mbernardin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:37:05 +0000

In honor of March being Women’s History Month, 2nd grade students heard the amazing story America’s Champion Swimmer: Gertude Ederle by David Adler.

Ms. Ederle made headlines when she became the first woman in history to swim across the English Channel in 1926. What an inspiration!

Click here to check out a brief video clip about her.

I-Can-Read Dr. Seuss

mbernardin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:02:51 +0000

As we continue to honor Dr. Seuss and his silly rhymes, Kindergarten and 1st grade students heard a variety of Seuss books this week.

Reading the different stories by Theodor Seuss Giesel is a great lead-in as we discuss how the I-Can-Read section of the library is organized (alphabetical by author’s last name, just like picture books!).

March Book of the Month

mbernardin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:53:10 +0000

The March Book of the Month is Africa is Not a Country

Author Margy Burns Knight will be visiting with 2nd and 3rd grade students on Thursday, March 18th to talk about her work.

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Dr. Seuss Month

mbernardin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:44:46 +0000

March is Dr. Seuss Month! In honor of the famed rhyme-master, Kindergarten students got to hear classic Dr. Seuss stories.

Some groups shared Gerald McBoing Boing, and others enjoyed If I Ran the Zoo.

Dr. Seuss Month

mbernardin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:42:15 +0000

March begins Dr. Seuss Month! In preparation, 1st grade students got to hear some classic Dr. Seuss rhymes.

Some classes enjoyed Daisy Head Mayzie, and others got a kick out of Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose.

Wiley and the Hairy Man

mbernardin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:12:21 +0000

This week 2nd graders heard the story Wiley and the Hairy Man by Judy Sierra.

Students thought the book was hilarious because the hairy man kept getting tricked!

Otis

mbernardin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:09:48 +0000

Kindergarten students got to hear a book that was just recently published: Otis by Loren Long.

The illustrations in this book are so endearing as you see how a baby calf and caring tractor develop a special bond. It’s a perfect example of a timeless picture book. Perfect timing as we begin to talk about how picture books are organized on the shelf (alphabetical by author’s last name!).

Pete and Pickles

mbernardin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:56:17 +0000

This week 1st grade was totally enraptured by the story of Pete and Pickles by Berkeley Breathed

(known for his revered comic strip, Bloom County).

The illustrations completely draw the reader in as Pete and Pickles develop a heart-warming friendship. The clever writing and amusing picture details on each page make this an entertaining read for people of all ages. Perfect timing as we review how picture books are organized on the shelf (alphabetical by author’s last name!).

The Ballad of Belle Dorcas

mbernardin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:38:09 +0000

This week 3rd grade students read The Ballad of Belle Dorcas by William H. Hooks.

This Southern tale is rooted in the supernatural. Stories involving magic and superstition often provided a welcome escape from thinking about the hardships of daily life.