a librarian's brave journey to deliver books to children
Berne, Emma Carlson
2021
A young librarian rides a pack horse through the mountains to deliver books to children in Appalachia during the Great Depression. Includes historical note on the packhorse library project.
"Zach would much rather watch TV than flip through a boring book. But thanks to his friend's stubborn efforts to show him the magic and excitement of reading, Jack finally goes to the library and finds a book he can't put down. Featuring simple, rhyming text by Gabby Dawnay and dynamic pen- and-ink drawings by illustrator Ian Morris, this story is an ode to the joys of reading and a love letter to books and libraries"--Provided by publisher.
"This programming guide offers interactive events for tweens, teens, millennials, and adults as well as families. A section on themed club programming is also included"--Provided by publisher.
"It's Family Day at the library. While making a family tree, Daniel Tiger learns that every family is very special--in their own special ways!"--Back cover.
"This book introduces ideas, materials, resources, and a step-by-step action plan while highlighting how learning experiences meet AASL standards"--Back cover.
a band of Syrian rebels and the stories that carried them through a war
Minoui, Delphine
2020
"An . . . account of a band of young men in a besieged Damascan suburb who find books in the rubble and create a secret library"--Provided by publisher.
"The Brewster Library has always been a magical place for kids in town. It has a story waiting for everyone. But imagine Heidi's surprise when Aunt Trudy lets her in on a well-kept secret: the Brewster Library has a real magic section! When Heidi checks out a title for a special project, she learns that you can't always judge a book by its cover. Especially when it's a bewitched book that loves to play pranks"--Provided by publisher.
Bunny askes everyone she knows how to make grape jelly, but when she gets wildly different responses she hops to her local library to track down the answer. Includes a recipe for grape jelly.
Simple text and illustrations introduce librarians, discussing where they work, what they do and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.