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Kate DiCamillo: "The World Is Full of Wonders" | The Newbery at 100
DiCamillo, who won two Medals and an Honor for her books, talks about the power of the Newbery award, creating story worlds without an outline, and the benefit of carrying a notebook.
Baking with Dad
A nice storytime addition to spark conversations about process, baking, and birthdays.
Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family When a Loved One Is Incarcerated
A highly recommended title that serves as an excellent entry to discuss incarceration in an age-appropriate way or as a tool for children as they work through their complicated feelings.
The Dance of the Violin
An excellent addition to most collections and a great read-aloud for storytimes with a music theme.
Pax and Blue
This charming tale in which the importance of friendship lights the way back aboveground to safety is a solid addition to younger storytime collections.
Sometimes It's Storks
A delight to read aloud, with stunning images that will add humor and surprise to storytime, this title should be added to most collections.
Officer Katz and Houndini: A Tale of Two Tails
Adventures abound in this pun-filled read-aloud that's sure to appeal to cat and dog lovers alike.-Karen Ginman, BookOps: The New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library
Feline Officer Katz challenges Houndini, the mischievous escape artist, to a contest, hoping to capture the elusive dog with one of his clever inventions. However, after the competition ends (with a bang), both feel the need for change, so they decide to take their skills on the road together. Comical digital illustrations and frequent wordplay (e.g. "paw-parazzi") maintain the humor in this satisfying tale.
The Tragic Tale of the Great Auk
An excellent addition to a library or classroom collection for read-alouds and science lessons.
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