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”
Tag: illustrations
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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