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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 26 00:24:48 1998
From: bhansen@japl.lib.in.us (Betsy Hansen)
ubject: Singin' In the Kitchen
Can anyone tell me what album the song, "Singin' In the Kitchen" is
on?
Thanks
-Betsy
Betsy Hansen, Youth Services Librarian
Jackson County Public Library
bhansen@japl.lib.in.us
voice (812) 522-3412 ext. 231
fax (812) 522-5456
http://www.seymour.org/jcpl.htm
303 W. Second St.
Seymour IN 47274-2147
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 26 00:24:28 1998
From: Edmonds Reference Library <edmref@sno-isle.org>
Subject: Re: Storytime Ideas/Architectural Ideas...
I was sorry to read that Karen's library gave up hand stamping--the kids
really do love it! Here at Sno-Isle we became concerned about the
toxicity issue a couple of years ago--now we use nontoxic ink on the pad
that's used with children. It's called an Imprintz Re-Inker,
distributed by Stewart-Superior, 10 Madison Rd, Fairfield NJ 07004,
1-800-526-0190. HTH!
Jonathan Betz-Zall, Children's Librarian, Edmonds Library, Wash.
edmref@sno-isle.org
Karen Wendt wrote:
>
> We use to use handstamps after storytime also, until someone wondered if we
> were using non-toxic stamp pads made especially for children and their
> delicate skin. I wonder if anyone else has had this concern and what they
> do about it.<snip>
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 26 00:24:25 1998
From: "Johnson, Deidre" <djohnson@wcupa.edu>
Subject: Re: beginning fantasy
Another poster wrote:
>High fantasy is more particular involving wizards, fairies, and other
specific brands of magic, a structured society of some kind, usually a
quest-type goal, and often has a medieval-feel with horses, swords, etc.
For high-ish fantasy, try the "Time warp trio" books by Jon Scieszka.
Another good title is "The dragonslayers" by Bruce Coville. (It may be
a
little high, but it's pretty close with frequent illustrations.) "The magic
treehouse" series by Mary Pope Osborne may also work well for your young
fantasy readers. If a thicker book doesn't frighten them, they may like to
tackle "The castle in the attic" by Winthrop.<
Actually, high fantasy is usually defined as fantasy involving a cosmic
struggle between good and evil; usually, the overall tone is serious. It
also includes most of the other elements mentioned--secondary worlds,
specific magic, etc.--but the key element is usually the nature of the
struggle. Because of that, Scieszka's Time Warp fantasy isn't high
fantasy, nor is Gannett or Osborne or Winthrop. (I don't know the Coville.)
The works usually cited as classic high fantasies are LeGuin's Earthsea
trilogy, Tolkien's Middle Earth saga, Alexander's Prydain books, and others
of similar ilk.
As for fantasies like Gannett's Dragon trilogy...wish there were more like
them! Tove Jansson's Moomintroll books create a magical world with unique
characters and light humor, but are at a slightly higher reading level and
more concerned with interpersonal relations than adventure. Dick King-Smith
does animal adventures that have humor, rescues, and a reading level closer
to Gannett's, but no fantastic creatures.
Deidre Johnson
djohnson@wcupa.edu
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 26 00:24:30 1998
From: roger hall <rdhall@iclub.org>
ubject: Stumper:boy turns into plant
Today a teacher called asking for a book she remembers reading about a young
boy turning into a plant. He starts to turn green, grow roots, etc. Then
the FBI discovers him and takes him to the president of the U.S. None of my
fellow librarians recognize this story. Can any of you help? (she wants to
start reading it to her class next week) Thank you. Anne Hall
Anne Hall
& Roger Hall
Kentucky
rdhall@iclub.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Thu Mar 26 00:24:26 1998
From: Walter Minkel <walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: Re: stumper: Why is a library page called a page?
I'll admit it; I have an odd sense of humor. When I went to work as a page
in the Azusa (CA) Public Library while I was in high school (I hate to
date myself, but it was 1969), I had several friends and relatives who
told me, "What an odd title! Why do they call them pages?"
I replied, "Well, you see, at the library there are all these people who
come in & do research. They're reading & taking notes, & when they
get to
the bottom of the page, they call out, 'Page!' And I rush over and turn
the page for them."
"Oh." they said. "Um, thanks." --W
On Mon, 23 Mar 1998, CruiseCat5 wrote:
> I am currently taking classes for my MLS. I need to find out why library
> pages (job position) are called pages. All of the sources that I have
checked
> indicate that a page was a boy being trained for the medieval rank of
knight,
> or in the service of a knight. If anyone knows the answer to this question
or
> could recommend a source in which I may find the answer I would be greatful.
> I have e-mailed several linguists who were not able (or willing) to help
me.
>
> Thank you,
> Laura
>
>
Walter Minkel, School Corps Technology Trainer
Multnomah County Library, 205 NE Russell St., Portland, OR 97212
Voice (503)736-6002; fax (503)248-5441; walterm@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
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"Oo, goo." (Drowsy baby's word.) "Oo! goo." --Palindrome of
the Month
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