As your child transitions into independent learning and reading, you might notice that they’re what we librarians call a “reluctant reader.” There are so […]
Picture Books
Storytelling through Math
I must admit, math is not my strong suit. Sometimes kids will come up to the reference desk to ask me for some homework help, […]
Take a Super Seat and Read!
Where is your favorite place to sit? What seat do you know the best? When you’re out and about, where do you sit for a […]
Picture Books About Trying New Things
Happy New Year! Many people take some time now to think about new things they would like to try or learn in the new year. […]
How Animals Adapt in Winter, Including Humans
Happy solstice! Winter has officially arrived, and, with it, nature’s invitation to cozy up, slow down, and get some rest. As this fall has transitioned […]
Fall is for Folktales
Maybe it’s the chill in the air sparking collective historic memories of sitting around thousands of fires, listening to thousands of stories through time; or […]
Photo-illustrated Picture Books
On Monday, November 7th, 2022, a momentous event is occurring: the first ever gathering of the Noble Picture Book Appreciation Society! In the evening, the […]
Author Spotlight: Nina Crews
With the arrival of her newest work, I’m Not Small, I wanted to take a look back at Nina Crews’ catalog of fantastic photo-illustrated picture […]
Picture Books and Emotional Resilience
Picture books are tools, not just for developing literacy skills, but also emotional skills. Our well-being depends on a set of emotional skills known as […]
