Today was our first preschool story hour of the 2011-2012 school year. After some late summer madness featuring earthquakes, hurricanes and floods it was a welcome relief to get back into a fall routine with story hour.
I didn't pick any particular theme for this story hour - I just decided to read two wonderful picture books new to the Tunkhannock Public Library collection: The Loud Book! by Deborah Underwood and The Gingerbread Cowboy by Janet Squires. The Loud Book! is perfect for reading aloud because kids and grown-ups can take turns making the REALLY LOUD noises described in the book. Of course if you'd rather your kids practice making quiet noises, you could check out The Quiet Book by the same author. The Gingerbread Cowboy is a spicy desert Southwest retelling of the children's classic The Gingerbread Man. Holly Berry's bright and whimsical illustration (Javelinas! Long-horned cattle! Cacti!) make the book as much of a joy to look at as to read.
I found a fun fall craft, Plastic Cup Crows, at Crafts by Amanda. Crafts by Amanda is one of my all-time favorite craft websites for its original AND simple projects.
Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for preschool story hour in the Community Room. No pre-registration is required.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
About Me
- Tracey
- A native of the Shawangunk Mountains region of New York, I moved to Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania in 2009. I live with my husband, our son, a dog, and two cats. I have over ten years of combined experience in nonprofit and academic administration. I began an exciting new career as children's librarian at the Tunkhannock Public Library in the fall of 2010. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in history and Spanish from Lycoming College and a Master of Public Health in health policy and management from New York Medical College.
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