passionately sharing, discussing and admiring children's picture books
My apologies dear friends. I had plans for a Valentine’s book list and was working on it all week; but to be honest, my heart just wasn’t in it. (No pun intended, but it seems it was unavoidable.) I have a few books that I love and will gladly highlight after storytime this weekend; but I’ve been sick all week and had several other weekly commitments that just sucked up all the post-worthy time. Please forgive my lapse.
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Hope to see you locals Saturday at 11 am at Union Ave Books!
Monday, January 28, is a big day in the world of children’s picture books. The 2013 Caldecott Medal will be awarded as well as some honorable mentions. If you aren’t obsessed with children’s books like myself, then you may not care a lick; but in case you want to at least be a little knowledgeable, I am here to help. Here are 10 interesting things to know about the Caldecott Medal:
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In honor of the weather that is (finally) cold and snowy, we’re reading about penguins. They’ll be two (and maybe 3!) books featuring those lovable little dudes in their black and white suits. Meet you at Union Ave Books at 11 am!
Because it is January and there should be snow on the ground, we are having a snow day at storytime! Tomorrow morning at 11 am at Union Ave Books. Hope to see you there!
Tomorrow morning is our Christmas storytime at Union Ave Books at 11am. We’ll be reading the marvelous old story by Mr. Robert Barry – Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, and the crazy tale by Seibold and Walsh – Olive, the Other Reindeer. Come join the fun!
Three Books a Night 