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The
Abbott Library’s Book Nibbles
May
25, 2007
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Greetings Everyone,
May is American Bike Month, National
Hamburger Month, National Bar-b-que
Month, National Egg Month, National Strawberry Month, Flower Month,
National Photo Month, Transportation Month and National Physical
Fitness and Sports Month.
There
are some special days we can celebrate during the next week: May 27th - Golden Gate Bridge Opens in 1937, Masking
Tape Patented in 1930, May 28th - Jim Thorpe's Birthday
born in 1888, May 29th - John F. Kennedy's Birthday
born in 1917, May 30th - Ice Cream Freezer Patented
in 1848 by William Young, May 31st - Memorial Day, Observed the
Last Monday of May and World No Tobacco Day.
I
have chosen several books about some of the subjects listed above.
Perhaps you will find them of interest to you. Please stop by the Abbott Library and enjoy
a relaxing read or choose a book to take home to read. We look
forward to seeing you soon.
Sincerely,
Sir Reads-a-Lot
+ + + + KINDERGARTEN+ + + +
Will You Take Me to Town on Strawberry
Day?
A
young girl imagines all the things she’ll see and taste and
do at the Strawberry Day Fair in June. Young readers will be delighted
as the joyful verses (set to music) and marvelously detailed pictures
transport them to a long-ago time to sample the fun of a country
fair.
+ + + + FIRST GRADE+ + + +
Curious
George Goes to an Ice Cream Shop
(Series: Curious George Series)
There are so many colorful, delicious
flavors of ice cream in Mr. Herb's store. Which should George
try? Why not a scoop of everything? It doesn't take long for a
mischievous monkey to make a mountain of a mess, but Curious George
manages to turn chaos into triumph as only he can.
+ + + + SECOND GRADE+ + + +
Simply Delicious!
A resourceful father engages in all kinds
of acrobatic moves to keep an assortment of jungle creatures from
getting the double-dip-chocolate-chip-and-cherry ice cream cone
he is taking home to his son. Mahy has
fun with the rhythm of her story, with each animal repeating the
long name of the treat, and ending with a chorus of "simply
delicious!" The illustrations are crisp, colorful, and childlike.
The story should be read aloud, as young listeners will readily
chime in and add their voices to the refrain. (Age range: 4 - 8)
+ + + + THIRD GRADE+ + + +
Meet John F. Kennedy (series:
Step-up Books)
Great for casual readers who wish to gain a brief introduction
to JFK. This book highlights the early years, family relationships,
and accomplishments of our thirty-fifth president. (Age Range:
7 to 10)
+ + + + FOURTH GRADE+ + + +
Bridge Book
Describes the history of bridges, the various
kinds, and how they are constructed. Cartoon-like, pen-and-ink drawings accented in bright blue
complement the clear explanation of how bridges are built and
how they work. Tidbits of history and geography, often enclosed
in conversation bubbles, add appealing flavor to the text, which
will interest potential engineers as well as browsers. (Age Range: 5 to 8)
+ + + + FIFTH GRADE+ + + +
Strawberry Girl
Birdie Boyer is Strawberry Girl in this
delightfully classic tale of frontier life in Florida. As newcomers the Boyers' so-called uppity ways clash with the Slaters, their fence-hating, land-squatting, free-cattle-ranging
neighbors. Birdie helps her Ma and Pa battle the Florida sun, drought, and
sandy soil as they attempt to put in strawberry plants and tend
to their orange trees. Problems abound and tempers flare as the
Slaters and Boyers
meet with trouble; fences are cut, hogs are killed, a mule is
poisoned, and a raging fire is set. Lenski
intersperses historical spice and appeal throughout her story,
while illustrating the hardships and trials of life on the frontier
in early twentieth century Florida.
The eighty-four illustrations are distinguished for their action
and fascinating detail. They add greatly to this true picture
of Florida life at a time when old Florida ways were changing
to new. Notable Children's Books of 1945 (ALA) and 1946 Newbery Medal winner. (Ages 10 and up).
+ + + + OTHER BOOKS OF INTEREST+ + + +
Star-Spangled Crafts
Ross is well known for her creative craft
books and this one is no exception. Here she offers ideas for
22 activities, with clear, step-by-step instructions that use
commonly found materials. The projects range from a firecracker
lapel pin to flag mosaics, patriotic puppets, and an Uncle Sam
tissue box. Colorful illustrations set against lots of white background
enhance the text along with red, white, and blue banners on the
sides of the pages. (Grade 4-6)
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