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Bears

After a crazy week, attending my first big library conference on the other side of the state, I didn’t get home until 2:15 this morning! Rest assured,… Read more “Bears”

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 by Sarah Overvaag

The Unicorn Alphabet

I found a real prize at the thrift store tonight! Marianna Mayer’s 1989 The Unicorn Alphabet illustrated by Michael Hague This is literally an alphabet book where… Read more “The Unicorn Alphabet”

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 by Sarah Overvaag

Author Spotlight: Virginia Lee Burton

I’ve kind of been on a vintage story kick with my kindergarten. Sometimes these old books catch them right away, like Harry the Dirty Dog, and other… Read more “Author Spotlight: Virginia Lee Burton”

February 8, 2019February 7, 2019 by Sarah Overvaag

Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein

200 years, an 18 year old girl created what was arguably the first true science fiction novel. Her work was also a masterpiece of the gothic genre.… Read more “Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein”

September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 by Sarah Overvaag

Unexpected Authors – George A. Romero

I am an unapologetic fan of zombie movies. I know, I’m a librarian so I should love film adaptations of Jane Austen books, and pine over Shakespeare’s… Read more “Unexpected Authors – George A. Romero”

June 14, 2018 by Sarah Overvaag

Telling Tall Tales: Paul Bunyan

The tall tale that my students know the most about was probably Paul Bunyan. Most thought he was probably from Wisconsin or Minnesota. They knew he was… Read more “Telling Tall Tales: Paul Bunyan”

May 6, 2018 by Sarah Overvaag

Fairytale Basics: The Ugly Duckling

If ever there was a fairytale about bullying, The Ugly Duckling is it. Hans Christian Anderson penned his classic stories beginning in 1835 — about 183 years… Read more “Fairytale Basics: The Ugly Duckling”

April 20, 2018 by Sarah Overvaag

Fairytale Basics: Hansel and Gretel

Of all the fairytales I’ll be covering, I find this one the most disturbing. The story typically follows the theme where the poverty stricken parents choose to… Read more “Fairytale Basics: Hansel and Gretel”

March 21, 2018 by Sarah Overvaag

Presidents Day

Presidents Day is a day in America where we celebrate the great leaders of our past. It’s a time that I really enjoy sharing fun stories about… Read more “Presidents Day”

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 by Sarah Overvaag

Frederick’s Fables

I know I’ve written about Leo Lionni before, but I just have to show you today’s Thrift Store Score: I’m really excited, so many of my favorites… Read more “Frederick’s Fables”

December 28, 2017 by Sarah Overvaag

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