Here is the bookmark for National Library Week:
Isn’t it cute? I know our principal said that our kids will be getting bookmarks, but, I don’t know if it will look like that one or not – I sure hope so!
GO READ A BOOK!
Apr 092007
Apr 092007
The library has just got to be one of my most favorite places on earth, that and the woods. Oooh, a library in the woods… That sounds nice, but, getting back on topic, in order to celebrate libraries, librarians, and all of our wonderful library workers – we are going to have a weeklong library celebration! It’s called ‘National Library Week’ and it runs from April 15-21! A celebration of libraries – sounds perfect to me! This is a great time to emphasize reading and to promote library use!
The principal’s newsletter from our elementary school had some great ideas to help our kids become skilled readers:
Read to them. Reading to your children is the most important think you can do to help children develop a love of books and reading.
Have plenty of material. Books are not the only items children can read. Posters, maps, magazines, recipes, and newspapers are great reading materials.
Listen to them read. From the day your children begin sounding out letters, concentrate on how they are doing. Try to also include some “read aloud” time.
Model good reading habits and limit TV. Your children need to see that reading is a lifelong skill and a form of entertainment. When you take them to the library to choose books, select some for yourself, too.
Let them choose. Within reason, allow your children to choose their own reading material. If they choose what to read, they will be more likely to actually spend time reading.
Ask the teacher. Your child’s teacher may suggest areas in which he or she may need some extra help. Also, make sure you let the teacher know if you hve noticed any reading problems at home.
Any time is a great time for a visit to the library, but, next week will be a very special time for all of us to help celebrate our libraries and appreciate our librarians and library workers!
You can read more about National Library Week at the American Library Association website.
GO READ A BOOK!
Mar 082007
I found this meme about books and reading – very cool! Every week, the site owner poses a few questions, and we all answer them! Totally groovy!
You can click on the graphic to go to the site and read everyone’s responses in the comments section.
Ok, now for the questions…
1. Do you lend your books to other people? If so, any restrictions?
I do, sometimes, lend my books to other people, but, I definitely feel the tug of letting them go.
2. Do you borrow books from other people? (Friends or family—I’m not talking about the public library)
I do, but, I am very nervous about it, and try so hard to be careful with them. And although I might be thoroughly enjoying the book, I am eager to finish it so that I can return it and stop worrying.
3. And, most importantly—do the books you lend/borrow get returned to their rightful owners??
Eeks! This is a tough one, as I must admit I still have some books that I never returned. Oh my – I have two of the Jean Ayers Caveman books that I never returned – those are fabulous books! I feel even more guilty when they are really good books, you know?
On getting my own back, that sometimes happens and sometimes does not. I forgot I loaned one of the kids’ teachers the first Harry Potter book, and we’ve since lost contact with her and I think the kids will never let me forget that. Last summer, however, when I loaned out a Marilu Henner book, I repeatedly asked for it back, because I didn’t want to lose it. I didn’t want to lose the H.P. book, I just completely forgot about I had lent it to her.
Part of me believes that books are wonderful, joyous things and books are our friends – and they should be shared, with love in our hearts.
And the other half of me believes that my books are so precious to my heart, that I really don’t want to trust your grubby hands on them! 
GO READ A BOOK!
Nov 142006
My daughter brought home an invitation from the local public library for a gathering in the children’s department.
How cute is this?
I just think that is too cute – and that little Booky Chef guy is adorable!
I was so excited about it when I saw it! My 13 year old son peers over my shoulder to see what I’m carrying on about, and says, “Aw, MOM! You’re NOT gonna make us go to that, are you?!”
Well, let me tell you something – Momma didn’t skip a BEAT!
I turned up to him, and said, “Yes! Of course we’re going!” …with the most serious face I could muster!
And if he doesn’t watch his cookies – I just might make him go, too! He may never have to know I was bluffing! HA!
He did ask me then, “Well, do we get food?”
HAHAHA! I said, “That’s what it says!”
And he sulked off silently.
I’m sure my daughter and I will probably go – whether the creatures, ah, I mean – her brothers – will join us, I don’t know!
Now, ya’ll go….
READ A BOOK!
