Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ at our previous month’s meeting and nominated for our year-end Distinguished List. Members can see full reviews of these books and many [continue reading]
November 2021
ACL Meeting Friday, November 12, 2021
ACL Meeting Friday, November 12, 2021: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, November 12, 2021, from 9:30am-Noon over Zoom. Our professional development will [continue reading]
Insects Storytime
Insects Storytime Preschoolers often see and hold insects that they find at home or at the park. Many insects are important to the growth of a garden. For a craft project, make these [continue reading]
Bakers Storytime – Revised
Bakers Storytime – revised Going to the bakery is a highlight of the week for many preschoolers. For a craft project, make these paper cupcakes using puff paint and glitter: Puffy Paint Cupcake –Fun, Simple [continue reading]
Noah’s Seal Review
Marlow, Layn. Noah’s Seal. Layn Marlow, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick, 06/2021. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-1-5362-1851-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-5. A brown-skinned young boy gently sculpts a seal in the sand, decorating it with shells and seaweed, as [continue reading]