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Kid Bits - Retro TV
by ryanikoglu
Here's a television series Today's Kids did not grow-up on. If your kids like the Sesame Street puppets, and are beginning to understand jokes ... take home one of the Muppet Show DVDs and laugh together. Get re-acquainted with Rowlf the Dog, Swedie Chef, Vet's Hospital, Dr. Teeth, Statler and Waldorf, and more.
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PreK Bits - Gardens
by ryanikoglu
Ms. Rachel's doing garden stories this week. Follow the theme with these books for little gardeners.
The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater
Tops And Bottoms a rascally rabbit tale by Janet Stevens
Frog And Toad Together by Arnold Lobel
City Green by Dyanne DiSalvo-Ryan
Muncha Muncha Muncha by Candace Fleming
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
or find your own treasures in the catalog using subject + gardens fiction.
Let it rain and shine.
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Kid Bits - Earth Days
by ryanikoglu
Earth Day comes with Spring Days and we can use them all year 'round.
READ about recycling:
Old Blue Buggy
Joseph Had A Little Overcoat
Dumpster Diver
Recycle Everyday
Read about Conservation:
Green Buildings
One Well: The Story Of Water On Earth
Julia Butterfly Hill: Saving The Giant Redwoods
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Bring Me Some Apples and I’ll Make You a Pie by Robbin Gourley
by Tahira
Edna Lewis grew up in Freetown, Virginia on fresh fruits and vegetables harvested from her family’s crops. Experience the taste and smells of harvest time in a story inspired by this famous chef in Bring Me Some Apples and I’ll Make You a Pie by Robbin Gourley.
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Earth Hour
by aschling
What are you doing Saturday between 8:30 and 9:30 pm? You could be participating in Earth Hour March 28 2009.
This international event is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature/World Wildlife Fund and was started in Australia. It is asked that non-essential lights, appliances and electronics be turned off from 8:30pm-9:30pm.
Last year over 400 cities and 35 countries patricipated. Find out how different countries celebrate Earth Hour!
Earth Hour was started to raise awareness of climate change.
If you are interested in ways you can save energy or be more sustainable, check out these books from the catalog: How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, Easy green living: the ultimate guide to simple, eco-friendly choices for you and your home, Green by design : creating a home for sustainable living
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When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat by Muriel Harris Weinstein
by Tahira
Learn how to scat like Louis Armstrong in When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat.
Dooblee-Dee-Doo, Oh Yeaah!
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PreK Bits - DOGGIES
by ryanikoglu
Ms. Rachel's Storytime is sponsored by "D" this week ... for DOGGIES !
Find these dog stories.
Dog Day when the kids get a new teacher in school.
Stanley's Beauty Contest where Stanley shows what "beauty" is.
Not Afraid Of Dogs, "I just don't like them".
Please Don't Tease Tootsie for how to treat dogs and cats.
The Dog From Arf! Arf! tp ZZZ for a complete dog alphabet.
Woof!
Find more in the catalog when you choose subject "dogs fiction" and limit to "youth" and "books".
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Mystery Bits - Back To Africa
by ryanikoglu
Heat Of The Sun was recommended by a patron, and I thoroughly enjoyed the set!! This three movie series is set in Kenya during British Colonization of early twentieth century. Try it if you liked Out Of Africa, and Jewel In The Crown.
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BOCD for a spring family road trip
by annevm
If a driving trip with young children is in your future, say for spring break, be prepared, be very prepared. That could mean checking out PLENTY of family BOCDs from the library. Here’s one from James Herriot to get you started: Treasury for Children, a collection of the author’s stories for kids, including Moses the Kitten, The Market Square Dog, and Smudge the Little Lost Lamb. Happy travels!
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PreK Bits - Bears are Out
by ryanikoglu
Miss Rachel has "Bear Stories" this week. Here's a list with more.
Brown Bear In A Brown Chair
Sitting In My Box
Big Smelly Bear
Blueberries For Sal
Brave Bitsy And The Bear
Jamberry