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caddysworld

Sport, Space and Science – New Books for Older Readers

Caddy’s World (2011) by Hilary McKay If it weren’t for Caddy’s friends, Caddy’s world might just fly off into little parts. With her friends, though, Caddy is happy, grounded, and “the bravest of the brave.” However, when a baby’s premature arrival sparks (even more) chaos at home and the friends each face new challenges at [...]

May 16th, 2012
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Lions and Tigers and…Girl Scouts? – New Books for Younger Readers

Chloe and the Lion (2012) by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Adam Rex Have you ever wondered how an artistic collaboration works? This is a picture book that lets you in on some of the secrets. Claymation figures of writer Mac and illustrator Adam work together on the story of Chloe – a spunky cartoon figure [...]

May 9th, 2012
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Adult Summer Reading Challenge!

Join the Mill Valley Public Library’s 2nd annual reading challenge! Passport to the World challenges you to read books set in or about as many different countries as possible. When you register we’ll give you a library-issued passport to keep track of your literary excursions, and you’ll come in to the library for passport stamps [...]

May 8th, 2012
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There’s something green . . . it’s a GARDEN

Gardening is a great subject for Children’s books–I’ve picked out four to highlight here. I like them all and they nicely illustrate a few of the types of gardening books available. How does your garden grow by Clare Matthews is a good nonfiction book about gardening with kids. It’s practical and clear yet inspiring. Exactly the [...]

May 2nd, 2012
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Personalized Reading Lists (PeRLs): A special program for 4th and 5th graders

We’ve been in  4th and 5th grade classes in the last week to talk about the Personalized Reading List (PeRL) program. The PeRL program is straight-forward and, in my opinion, amazing. I visited Tam Valley, Old Mill and Strawberry Point last week (our Edna visits will be tomorrow and Friday) and, during my conversations with [...]

April 26th, 2012
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Earth Day and Metafiction in Picture Books

The Cloud Spinner (2012) by Michael Catchpool, illustrated by Alison Jay. A boy who spins exquisite yarn from clouds makes two magical scarves that he wears for hot and cold weather. His mantra, “Enough is enough and not once stitch more,” is the refrain of a song taught to him by his mother. When a [...]

April 18th, 2012
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One Book One Marin: Oracle of Stamboul Discussion at MVPL!

Hello Folks, The end of One Book One Marin 2012 is closing in! Hopefully you’ve enjoyed this year’s pick and are planning on attending the culmniating event–author Michael David Lukas will converse with none other than KQED’s Michael Krasny on Wednesday April 25th, 7pm at Dominican University’s Angelico Hall. Please come–it’ll be fantastic. Prior to [...]

April 13th, 2012
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Fossils, Fusilli and Flying Cars – New Books for Older Readers

Billions of Years, Amazing Changes: The Story of Evolution (2011) by Laurence Pringle; illustrated by Steve Jenkins It’s hard to find a book for kids that explains the somewhat tricky concepts of evolution and natural selection – but this one fits the bill and does it in a thoughtful and engaging way. Nonfiction heavyweights Pringle [...]

April 11th, 2012