Monthly Archives: November 2009

Recipe for a great storytime

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Abby

Yesterday’s preschool storytime was a BLAST – for me and for the kids.  Here’s what made it so fun: “Open, Shut Them” ~ The group has learned our opening song well, and everyone now sings along with me. Otis by … Continue reading →

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Birthday books

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Abby

So, what books did I get with that very generous gift certificate to the Concord Bookshop that Jim gave me? Here they are: The Red Necklace by Sally Gardner (in paperback) The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver The Hunger Games by … Continue reading →

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Shortage at MGOL

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Abby

Here’s a definite sign of the poor economy: attendance at my two infant storytimes has picked up significantly.  Parents obviously can’t afford to pay for infant music classes, so they’re coming to the library; while at the library, they’re finding … Continue reading →

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Preschool Storytime & Circle Weave

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Abby

Yesterday was an art week for the preschool storytime, and for our project I chose “Circle Weave” from MaryAnn Kohl’s book Preschool Art, my favorite resource for great art ideas for ages four to seven. Before the project, though, I read … Continue reading →

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Gregor the Overlander

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Abby

Tuesday was the November meeting of the 5th grade book group, and we discussed Suzanne Collins’ Gregor the Overlander.  Six kids showed up (impressive, considering I forgot to send my usual email reminder the day before the group), and we … Continue reading →

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Jealousy, thy name is Abby

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Abby

Yesterday the newest issue of School Library Journal arrived in my mailbox, and I felt a strong surge of an emotion I thought I’d kind of outgrown: jealousy. Everywhere you look in the children’s literature world, you see the name … Continue reading →

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A fan

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Abby

Yesterday: I was sitting at my desk…one of my Mother Goose on the Loose storytime regulars came in with her mom and older brother…and I overheard her say: “Abby’s home!  Abby’s here!  Abby’s home!!!” I guess I do kinda live at the … Continue reading →

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