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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 09:14:51 -0500
From: Amy Paget <amypaget@tcpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: Responses to Requests for Perfectionism-Fiction
My thanks to the half dozen or so who responded to my request for citations
for books on perfectionism for 6 yr old girl. Citations follow with
availability comments:
A Big Mistake by Lenore Rinder 0836806743 Gareth Stevens currently out of
stock
Nobody is Perfick by Bernard Waber Amazon price 11.85 0606014365 currently
on back order
Persnickity by Stephen Cosgrove 18.50 0865927820 curently on back order
Perfect Percy by Bonnie Pryor 2.50 0671694421
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Amy Paget amypaget@tcpl.lib.in.us "It takes a long time to become
Head Youth Librarian young." -- Pablo Picasso
Tippecanoe County Public Library
627 South Street web page:
Lafayette, Indiana 47901-1470 http://www.tcpl.lib.in.us/youth
Voice 765-429-0120 Faxx 765-429-0150
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 18:52:05 EST
From: FISHSTIX26@aol.com
Subject: Re: seven brother stumper
We have had a patron in this week and though the story sounds sooo familiar,
we are unable to come up with the title. I have looked in all resources at
hand, could someone please help?
The info:
Folktale with seven (?) brothers....one of which can drink the sea. That is
all she gave us to go on. It has all of us stumped. Thanks..
Lynn Poe
Children's Services
Kirkendall Public Library
Ankeny, IA 50021
Fishstix26@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:04:26 -0500
From: Christine Lupia <clupia@nac.net>
Subject: stumper Appalachia!
Hi all,
Need some help with this one...entire K-3 school is looking for an easy reader
picture Christmas time book that features some sort of Christmas train that goes
through Appalachia distributing gifts to the children. Main character I believe
is a doctor wh
o was a boy from that area who received a play doctor's kit from the train years
ago and it changed his life. I think, at the end, he throws a play doctor's kit
off the train to a little girl...we've got the storyline, just need the title
and author!
The teachers are supporting a gift distributing program out of Delbarton School
and the book would encourage kids to donate toys they themselves would like to
less fortunate children.
Thanks for your help! I read the book to a class last year but can't find it
again!
Christine Lupia
Media Specialist
Liberty Corner School-Bernards Township NJ
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 15:13:40 -0800
From: "Monique A. King" <mking@snap.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Arlene Sardine & Charlie Parker
I have to say, that I agree with Andrew. After hearing Raschka read the
book (as well as _Yo! Yes!_), it did become easier and more successful
to use.
As for Arlene, older children (8-10 years old) "get" it, and my own
have
talked about it since. They were talking about fishing, and different
kinds of fish we eat, and talked about the nets, smoking the fish, etc.
I do not think that they were disturbed by the "death" of Arlene.
- --
Monique A. King
Director
Benicia (CA) Public Library
work: mking@snap.lib.ca.us
play: moniquek@goplay.com
Andrew Paradise wrote:
>
> I heard Raschka read "Charlie" at Madison "radical
Change" and was
> charmed. I got an autographed copy for my own daughter and have used the
> title successfully many times with pre-school thru 6th grade. It becomes
> a call-and-response book and I had kids clamring to be the next to read
> it and hold their finger in the air for all to say "Be-bop!"
> Anne
> "Librarian (like Stewardess, Certified Public Accountant, Used Car
> Salesman) is
> one of those occupations that people assume attract a certain deformed
> personality."
> Elizabeth McCracken *The
> Giant's House*
> Anne and Andy Paradise, Librarians-- andrew or anne@gary.lib.in.us
> aparadise@juno.com
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 17:15:57 -0600
From: "justin cooley" <jkcooley@ll.net>
Subject: "growing stumper"
Collective wisdom is needed to help me solve this picture book stumper a =
patron presented me with today: A couple of years ago she was given a =
book (age????) and has since misplaced it and wants to get it again. =
The story is about a boy and a girl, possibly a brother and sister. The =
girl is jealous of the attention the boy gets. As the story continues, =
the illustrations of the boy get larger and larger - as he gets more and =
more attention. Somehow the situation is resolved and at the end, the =
two children are the same size. HELP? I should probably know this and =
it rings no bells! Thanks in advance! Kathleen
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 09:57:05 -0500
From: "Kurt Roth" <kmroth@erols.com>
Subject: neighborhoods
Hi everyone
You have been very helpful to me in the past and I was wondering if I could
ask for some help in compiling a list of books and other multimedia
resources: CD Rom's, sound recordings, etc. for the second grade level about
neighborhoods and people in the neighborhood. I already have some ideas
like Gail Gibbons' non-fiction books. I haven't thought of many fiction
story books other than Town Mouse, Country Mouse. For other media, I thought
the CD Rom Busytown would work. If any of you have some other good ideas,
they would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Missy Roth
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 11:48:35 -0600 (CST)
From: Bromann <bromannj@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Stumpers: Lady Lee & Taily Bone
1. Does anyone know what story the Madame Alexander collectible doll Lady
Lee is based on?
2. Also, does anyone know which children's tale ends with something like
"Who has my taily bone?"
Please reply directly to me.
Jennifer Bromann
Prairie Trails Public Library
Burbank, IL
bromannj@sls.lib.il.us
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:45:46 -0500 (EST)
From: "Maria T. McCarville-Ogg" <mtm@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: CHOCOLATE
A local elementary school is putting on a "Family Reading Night" with
Chocolate as the theme. Please pass on any of your favorite picture books
or stories with chocolate in them.
TIA
Maria
Maria McCarville-Ogg
mtm@tln.lib.mi.us
Youth Services Librarian
RiverRouge Public Library
River Rouge, MI
(313) 843-2040
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:17:44 -0800
From: Barbara Widger <widgerba@nhc.edu>
Subject: Children's Librarians - could you help?
> I have a personal copy of "Sleep Well, Little Bear" by Quint
Buchholz.
> Published by Farrar,
> Straus Giroux in 1994. Inside the back cover is an envelope, which had
> a message which has
> been lost from my copy ("a surprise that will help inspire a night as
> peaceful and as full of dreams as the little bear's" as it is
described
> on the back cover.) If any of you have this book
> and are willing to send me the missing message, I would appreciate it.
> Please send your
> answer directly to me: widgerba@nhc.edu
> Thanks, Barbara
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 13:38:07 -0600
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: PEN/Newman's Own First Amendment Award.
Nominations are encouraged for the PEN/Newman's Own First Amendment
Award. The award, $25,000 and a limited-edition artwork, is presented
each spring to a U.S. resident who has fought courageously, despite
adversity, to safeguard the First
Amendment right to freedom of expression as it applies to the written
word.
Previous winners have included a journalist, playwright, bookstore
owner and school teachers.
For more information and an application, see
http://www.pen.org/freedom/nomination.html
________________________
Don Wood
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:01:16 -0500
From: Jan Gilgore <jgilg@nioga.org>
Subject: Counting to Christmas poem
Hi --HELP
I am looking for a poem I use to use as a teacher for a patron.
It was done with a project of a paper chain and a Bell
It started: "How many days till Christmas
It's very hard to count
The rest told of taking a link out of the chain each night until you
reached the bell on Christmas Eve.
Thanks in advance
Jan Gilgore
Youngstown Free Library
jgilg@nioga.org
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:13:08 -0600
From: Penny Hines <PHINES@lib.ci.dallas.tx.us>
Subject: Current Job Openings at Dallas Public Library
November 16, 1998
Librarian 54
Collection Development Office (Children's)
Hiring Range $31,504-$46,206
The Dallas Public Library seeks qualified candidates for the position of
Librarian 54, Collection Development Office. The Collection Development
Office, a section of the Acquisitions Division, will provide oversight for
centralized selection. Staffed by a Librarian 54, a Librarian 53 and a
Clerk, the purpose of this office is to select materials for the Library
system that satisfy the general interests of the customer and support
reference needs. Materials will be purchased through a centralized process
which anticipates customer interests. The goals of the centralized
materials selection process are to respond quickly to public demand, improve
the attractiveness of collections, purchase all materials requested by
individual citizens, efficiently order items of interest, and reduce
duplication of effort.
A Master's Degree in Library Science from an A.L.A.-accredited college or
university and a minimum of three years public service experience; and two
years of experience in selecting children's materials in a public library,
with demonstrated computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet
applications such as Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel and Lotus required.
Experience with centralized selection processes, systemwide coordination of
services and projects, participation in and facilitation of committee
activities, and supervision of professional staff in a large urban public
library preferred.
MOBILE UNIT
LIBRARIAN 53
(Job #06688)
Hiring Range $28,044-$31,409
Minimum requirements: A Master's Degree in Library Science from an A.L.A.
accredited university.
Desired qualifications: Candidates with course work in children's literature
and storytelling is preferred as well as training in presenting programs and
performing reader's advisory service. Teaching experience may also be
relevant. Experience in a large metropolitan library system serving a
diverse population and the ability to communicate effectively in English and
Spanish are desired qualifications for applicants.
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN 53
Hiring Range $26,709-$29,914
Minimum requirements: This entry-level Librarian's position requires a
Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited university or a
Master's Degree in Education, with children's literature specialty.
Candidates will have course work in children's literature and storytelling
as well as training in presenting programs and performing reader's advisory
service to children.
Desired qualifications Excellent oral and written communication skills;
able to exercise judgement and tact in carrying out the branch programs, and
possess excellent public service and organizational skills are desired.
Also the ability to communicate the Spanish language is preferred.
LIBRARIAN 54/ASSISTANT MANAGER
ADULT/CHILDREN
Hiring Range $31,504-$35,284
Minimum requirements: This professional position requires a Master's Degree
in Library Science from an A.L.A.-accredited university and two (2) years of
professional library experience. Position also requires the ability to lift
up to 50 pounds, reach up to 90 inches in height, bend, stoop, use step
stool, push a loaded book truck, stand or sit for long periods.
Desired qualifications: Candidate should have a general knowledge of
subjects relevant to the division and have the ability to deal effectively
and courteously with the public and some supervisory skills. Candidate
should also possess excellent communication skills and computer skills.
Spanish language skills preferred.
For more information please review our Web Site at:
http://www.lib.ci.dallas.tx.us or e-mail humres@lib.ci.dallas.tx.us
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 17:44:28 PST
From: "Tracy Mavar" <mavar27@hotmail.com>
Subject: self-esteem stories
I have a patron who is requesting titles for her 3rd grade
son about "overcoming adversities" and "building
self-esteem."
Her son is behind in reading and feeling bad about it and she
would like him to read some stories with a "you can do it"
message. Please send suggestions directly to wills@fidalgo.net.
______________________________________________________
Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 20:57:41 -0500 (EST)
From: rjessup@whitby.library.on.ca (Rhonda Jessup)
Subject: Stumper--Santa's sleigh
Hi everyone.
This is one of those stumpers that we should know but we are, well, stumped.
A patron was asking for a Christmas book that involved a reindeer with a
broken leg and numerous animals trying out for the vacant position on
Santa's sleigh-pulling team. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Rhonda Jessup
Rhonda Jessup, B.A., M.L.S.
Acting Chief Librarian/
Coordinator, Childrens & Adult Services,
Whitby Public Library,
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
rjessup@whitby.library.on.ca
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Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 21:56:00 +0000
From: rdhall@mail.cinetwork.com
Subject: RE: Arthur (& Out of the Dust)
I am currently planning an Arthur Adventure for various ages. Has anyone
held one before and if so could you share any ideas? thank you.
Also, due to the discussion of the book, Out of the Dust, I decided to
quit procastinating and read it. It was great! The format was very soon
forgotten and even made reading it easier. Thanks for debating the book--
now I can recommend it to my teens. Anne Hall
Anne & Roger Hall
Berea, Kentucky
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Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 10:47:19 -0600
From: Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
Subject: BIB: Parent Teacher Collection So Far (long)
Folks,
after posting my request for more ideas for my parent teacher collection I
have received several emails requesting my list so far. This isn't a
complete list since I started in the middle of the process and
unfortunately the list is in the order in which I ordered items so it is
basically something to browse. Some of the titles on the list haven't even
arrived yet. The titles were culled from my brain, LJ, Booklist, PW,
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, VOYA, and SLJ. Someone asked
me for some of my favorites. Either my experience with or the reviews of
each of these obviously impressed me, otherwise I wouldn't have purchased
them. I have read the books by the Jeanne and Don Elium on parenting
(Raising a Daughter, Raising a Son, Raising a Family) and I've found them
to be very good. On the teacher resource side, if you haven't seen either
of the volumes of Children's Book Illustration and Design they are worth
finding. The artwork displayed is amazing. I've also ordered the latest
editions of old standbys of both types so I've got Dr. Spock and Penelope
Leach, A to Zoo, and Best Books for Children. Without further ado here is
my list:
The birth of a mother : how the motherhood experience changes you forever
Stern, Daniel. Basic Books 98
A child’s garden : enchanting outdoor spaces for children and parents
Dannenmaier, Molly. Simon & Schuster, 1998
Does Jane compute? : preserving our daughters' place in the cyber revolution
Furger, Roberta. Warner Books, c1998
Girls seen and heard : 52 life lessons for our daughters
Forsyth, Sondra. Jeremy P. Tarcher, c1998
Math power : how to help your child love math, even if you don't
Kenschaft, Patricia C. Addison-Wesley Pub., c1997
Parenting guide to pregnancy & childbirth
Spencer, Paula. Ballantine Books, 1998
Taking charge of your child's allergies : the informed parent's
comprehensive guide
Gershwin, M. Eric. Humana Press, c1998
The VBAC companion : the expectant mother's guide to vaginal birth after
cesarean
Korte, Diana. Harvard Common Press, c1997
The A.D.D. book : new understandings, new approaches to parenting your child
Sears, William, M.D. Little, Brown, c1998
Cherishing our daughters : how parents can raise girls to become strong and
loving
women
Bassoff, Evelyn. Dutton, 1998
Children's book illustration and design, volume II
PBC International, c1998
Dr. Toy's smart play : how to raise a child with a high PQ
Auerbach, Stevanne. St. Martin's Griffin, 1998
Dreamcatching : every parent's guide to exploring and understanding
children's dreams
and nightmares
Siegel, Alan B. Three Rivers Press, c1998
Every parent's guide to the law
Forman, Deborah L. Harcourt Brace & Co., c1998
The family wellness guide : from mother earth with love
Fellner, Tara. Journey Editions ; Distributed by C.E. Tuttle Co., 1998
How to mother a successful daughter : a practical guide to empowering girls
from birth to
eighteen
Marone, Nicky. Harmony, c1998
The librarian's guide to homeschooling resources
Scheps, Susan G. American Library Association, c1998
Magic trees of the mind : how to nurture your child's intelligence,
creativity, and healthy
emotions from birth through adolescence
Diamond, Marian Cleeves. Dutton, c1998
Once upon a family : read-aloud stories and activities that nurture
healthy kids
Fitzpatrick, Jean Grasso. Viking, 1998
The parenthood decision : deciding whether you are ready and willing to
become a parent
Engel, Beverly. Doubleday, 1998
Real boys : rescuing our sons from the myths of boyhood
Pollack, William S. Random House, c1998
Tears and tantrums : what to do when babies and children cry
Solter, Aletha Jauch. Shining Star Press, c1998
Venus in blue jeans : why mothers and daughters need to talk about sex
Bartle, Nathalie. Houghton Mifflin, 1998
A to zoo : subject access to children's picture books
Lima, Carolyn W. R.R. Bowker, c1998
Dr. Spock's baby and child care
Spock, Benjamin. Dutton, 1998
Failure to connect : how computers affect our children's minds-- for
better and worse
Healy, Jane M. Simon & Schuster, c1998
100 books for girls to grow on
Dodson, Shireen. HarperCollins, c1998
Best books for young adult readers
Calvert, Stephen. R.R. Bowker, c1997
Once upon a heroine : 450 books for girls to love
Cooper-Mullin, Alison. Contemporary Books, 1998
Raising a son : parents and the awakening of a healthy man
Elium, Jeanne. Celestial Arts, c1996
Your baby & child : from birth to age five
Leach, Penelope. Alfred A. Knopf, 1997
The mother dance : how children change your life
Lerner, Harriet Goldhor. HarperCollinsPublishers, c1998
The New Press guide to multicultural resources for young readers
New Press : Distributed by W.W. Norton, c1997
Our babies, ourselves : how biology and culture shape the way we parent
Small, Meredith F. Anchor Books, 1998
Smart parents, safe kids : everything you need to protect your family in
the modern world
Stuber, Robert. Andrews McMeel Pub., c1997
Valerie & Walter's best books for children : a lively, opinionated guide
Lewis, Valerie V. Avon Books, c1998
What to expect when you're expecting
Eisenberg, Arlene. Workman Pub., c1991
What your first grader needs to know : fundamentals of a good first-grade
education
Doubleday, 1997
What your second grader needs to know : fundamentals of a good second-grade
education
Doubleday, 1998
What your third grader needs to know : fundamentals of a good third-grade
education
Delta, 1994, c1992
What your fourth grader needs to know : fundamentals of a good fourth-grade
education
Doubleday, 1992
What your fifth grader needs to know : fundatmentals of a good fifth-grade
education
Doubleday, 1993
What your sixth grader needs to know : fundamentals of a good sixth-grade
education
Doubleday, 1993
The wonder of boys : what parents, mentors and educators can do to shape
boys into
exceptional men
Gurian, Michael. Putnam, c1996
A fine young man : what parents, mentors, and educators can do to shape
adolescent boys
into exceptional men
Gurian, Michael. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, c1998
The 20th century children's book treasury : picture books and stories to
read aloud
Alfred A. Knopf, 1998
Storytimes for two-year-olds
Nichols, Judy. American Library Association, 1998
Newbery and Caldecott medal books, 1976-1985 : with acceptance papers,
biographies,
and related material chiefly from the Horn book magazine
Horn Book, 1986
Connecting young adults and libraries : a how-to-do-it manual
Jones, Patrick. Neal-Schuman Publishers, c1998
Raising a family : living on planet parenthood
Elium, Jeanne. Celestial Arts Pub., c1997
A family treasury of Little golden books : 46 best-loved stories
Golden Books, 1998
The heart of a family : searching America for new traditions that fulfill us
Cox, Meg. Random House, c1998
Mommy, I'm scared : how TV and movies frighten children and what we can do
to protect
them
Cantor, Joanne. Harcourt Brace, 1998
Parent power : 90 winning ways to get involved and help your child get the
most out of
school
Kirshbaum, Roberta. Hyperion, c1998
"Why did you have to get a divorce? And when can I get a hamster?" : a
guide to
parenting through divorce
Wolf, Anthony E. Noonday Press, 1998
Travel the globe : multicultural story times
Libraries Unlimited, 1998
Literature connections to American history, K-6 : resources to enhance and
entice
Adamson, Lynda G. Libraries Unlimited, 1998
Literature connections to American history, 7-12 : resources to enhance and
entice
Adamson, Lynda G. Libraries Unlimited, 1998
Literature connections to world history, K-6 : resources to enhance and entice
Adamson, Lynda G. Libraries Unlimited, 1998
Literature connections to world history, 7-12 : resources to enhance and
entice
Adamson, Lynda G. Libraries Unlimited, 1998
Best books for children : preschool through grade 6
R.R. Bowker, 1998
Daughters of the moon, sisters of the sun : young women & mentors on the
transition to
womanhood
New Society Publishers, c1997
Children's book illustration and design. Vol. I
PBC International, [1992]-1997
Vegetarian children : a supportive guide for parents
Yntema, Sharon. McBooks Press ; Distributed to the book trade by Atrium
Publishers Group, c1995
America as story : historical fiction for middle and secondary schools
Coffey, Rosemary K. American Library Association, 1997
Children's books from other countries
Scarecrow Press, 1998
Cultures outside the United States in fiction : a guide to 2,875 books for
librarians and
teachers, K-9
Anderson, Vicki. McFarland, c1994
Dancing hearts : creative arts with books kids love
Brady, Martha. Fulcrum Pub. c1997
How to talk to your child about sex : it's best to start early, but it's
never too late : a
step-by-step guide for every age
Eyre, Linda. Golden Books, 1998
The hyperactivity hoax
Walker, Sydney. St. Martin's Press, 1998
More teachers' favorite books for kids : teachers' choices,
1994-1996
International Reading Association, c1997
Raising happy children : a parent's guide
Three Rivers Press, 1999
Setting limits in the classroom : how to move beyond the classroom dance of
discipline
MacKenzie, Robert J. Prima Pub., c1996
Solo dad survival guide : raising your kids on your own
Davis, Reginald F. Contemporary Books, 1998
Stepping stones to science : true tales and awesome activities
Haven, Kendall F. Teacher Ideas Press, 1997
Recreating the past : a guide to American and world historical fiction for
children and
young adults
Adamson, Lynda G. Greenwood Press, 1994
Raising a daughter : parents and the awakening of a healthy woman
Elium, Jeanne. Celestial Arts, c1994
Eric Norton
enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
Head of Children's Services
McMillan Memorial Library
490 E. Grand Ave.
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494
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Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 12:57:14 -0800
From: Ref-DCPub_Lib <hicksct@occ-uky.campus.mci.net>
Subject: Title for children's book
This is my first posting on the listserve and I hope you can help me.
I'm looking for a book I used about 5 or 6 years ago in storytime. It's
about an old man who has five or seven dogs and his friend, an old lady
who lives down the street. It is winter time and the old woman is
worried about her friend. She asked him if he was warm enough the night
before and he said yes, it was a one dog night and there is a picture of
a dog sleeping on top of him. Each night it gets colder and another dog
lays on his bed until it becomes a seven dog night.
I don't remember the author and I thought the title was "Seven Dog
Night", but I can't find the title listed on 1st search or in BIP.
Hope you can help. TIA.
Vanessa Adams
Daviess Co. Public Library
- --
Reference Department: Alicia, Debbie, Rhonda, Shelia, Tom, & Vanessa
Daviess County Public Library
450 Griffith Ave.
Owensboro, KY 42301
502/684-0211 | 684-0218(fax)
hicksct@occ-uky.campus.mci.net
- --
Reference Department: Alicia, Debbie, Rhonda, Shelia, Tom, & Vanessa
Daviess County Public Library
450 Griffith Ave.
Owensboro, KY 42301
502/684-0211 | 684-0218(fax)
hicksct@occ-uky.campus.mci.net
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Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 13:58:19 -0600
From: Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
Subject: fantasy stumper
Folks,
I am looking for the title of a book based on a Welsh tale. The Welsh
translates to something like Flower Face. The book involves one or more
kids who, I believe are on summer vacation. The central image belongs to
the decorations on a set of plates (or maybe just one plate). Sometimes it
looks like an owl (which is bad) or sometimes it looks like flowers (which
is good). Any ideas?
I am also putting together a book box and the teacher has asked for
science fiction stories with an element of suspense or mystery or with some
sort of twist but that aren't time travel stories? Any ideas along that
line? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Eric Norton
enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
Head of Children's Services
McMillan Memorial Library
490 E. Grand Ave.
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494
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Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 14:51:35 -0700
From: "Bridgett Johnson" <bridgett@lewis-carnegie-library.org>
Subject: New Mystery stories compilation
I asked for some recent mysteries and these are the replies I got:
Pat Vasilik recommends for fourth or fifth graders, Betsy Byars'
Herculeah Jones books. The newest (1998) is Disappearing Acts. But
there are at least 4 others, including Tarot Says Beware, Death's
Door, (Dark Stairs) and Dead Letter. Another "series" that I've been
able to book talk, although I don't think it's as good as Herculeah,
is by Linda Bailey. They are the Stevie Diamond mysteries. Titles
include "How can a Frozen Detective Stay Hot on the Trail?" and
"How
can I be a Detective if I have to Baby-sit?"
One more just beginning series is by Wendelin Van Draanen. The
first one is called "Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief". The second one
is due out this fall and is called "Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man"
>From Torrie Hodgson came these titles:
New titles in the Hank the Cowdog series by John Erickson
Felicity Snell mysteries (2) by E.W. Hildick
Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief by VanDraanen
Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson (may be sci-fi/mystery)
A to Z Mysteries by Ron Roy (transitional chapter book; alphabet
mysteries I think) (The titles are The Absent Author, The Bald
Bandit, The Canary Caper, Deadly Dungeon, Empty Envelope Falcon's
Feather and new The Goose's Gold. Published by Random House, The kids
like them BJ)
>From Nancee Dahms-Stinson came this recommendation : I was supposed
to make my 11-year old daughter read for 30 minutes each day, but when
she started reading Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief, she was reading
for 1-2 hour stretches. She finished it in a couple of days and then
read Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton. A new book is due, and she told me
it MUST be out in time for Christmas break!
Draanen, Wendelin Van.
Sammy Keyes and the hotel thief / by Wendelin Van Draanen. New York :
Knopf: Distributed by Random House, c1998.
Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton/ by Wendelin Van Draanen. New York :
Knopf : Distributed by Random House, c1998.
That is all I got.
Bridgett Johnson,Youth Services Librarian
Lewistown Public Library, 701 W. Main, Lewistown, Montana 59457
(406) 538 - 8559 bridgett@lewis-carnegie-library.org
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Date: Thu, 19 Nov 98 15:36:00 PST
From: "Kilmurray, Maureen"
<mkilmurr@mail.contra-costa.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Midwinter
Is there anyone interested in sharing a room or has a room to share at ALA
Midwinter? Please contact me directly at:
Maureen Kilmurray
Outreach Coordinator
Wilruss Children's Trust
(925) 646-6141
mkilmurr@mail.contra-costa.lib.ca.us
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Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 18:51:15 EST
From: "Lisa Prolman" <lprolman@hotmail.com>
Subject: funny books -- bibliography
Hello everyone:
Our renovation has finally gotten to a point where I can spend some time
at the computer without it needing to be unplugged, so here is the
bibliography of the funny books for a fifth grade boy from your
responses. (If you don't see your books, I may have lost a few messages
due to unexpected "power outages." Sorry.)
The first section is of authors who had LOTS of books listed
Authors:
Dahl, Roald
Silverstein, Shel (poetry)
Howe, James
Pinkwater, Daniel
Korman, Gordon (by far the most suggested author)
Byars, Betsy
Godfrey, Martyn
Gleitzman, Morris
Jennings, Paul
Giff, Patricia
Heide, Florence Parry
Gilson, Jamie
Spinelli, Jerry
Hurwitz, Johanna
Sobol, Donald
Park, Barbara
Christopher, Matt
Books:
Frindle by Clements
the Great Brain Series by Peck
Harris and Me, Schernoff Discoveries, and the Culpepper Adventure
books by Paulsen
the Soup books by Peck
The Absolutely True Story of How I Visited Yellowstone Park with the
Terrible Rupes, The Minden Curse, and the Pet-Sitting Peril
by Roberts
Hank the Cowdog series by Erickson
How to Eat Fried Worms by Rockwell
The Enormous Egg by Butterworth
Homer Price by McCloskey
Truckers by Pratchett
The Boys Start the War and sequels by Naylor
Holes, the Wayside School books, and Dogs Don't Tell Jokes by Sachar
A Year with Butch and Spike by Gauthier
Skinnybones by Park
The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Pilkey
My Evil Twin by McKean
Burton's Zoom Zoom Varoom Machine by Haas
Henry Huggins books by Cleary
Tales of a Fourth-Grade Nothing, Fudge-A-Mania, and Freckle Juice
by Blume
Redwall series by Jacques
the Dark Is Rising series by Cooper
the Prydain Chronicles by Alexander
Time Warp Trio books by Scieszka
S.O.R. Losers, Romeo and Juliet Together (& Alive) at Last, and Who
Was That Masked Man by Avi
Agnes the Sheep and Knitwits by Taylor
Eye of the Beholder by Hayes
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Robinson
Magic School Bus Series by Coleman
Shoebag by James
The Chocolate Touch by Catling
The Stinky Sneakers Contest by Peters
The He-Man Woman Haters Club books by Lynch
Gadget War by Duffy
The Biggest Klutz in Sixth Grade by Wallace
McBroom series by Fleishman
This Island Isn't Big Enough for the Four of Us and Max and Me and
the Time Machine by Greer
Giant Baby by Ahlberg
Maxie, Rosie and Earl, Partners in Grime by ?
The Boy Who Ran for President by Gutman
Jackson Jones and the Puddle of Thorns by Quattlebaum
Mr. Popper's Penguins by Atwater
Yang the Youngest books by Namioka
the Trick books by Corbett
the Danny Dunn books by Williams
the Henry Reed books by Robertson
the ORP books and the Herbie Jones series by Kline
Toby Scudder, Ultimate Warrior by Gifaldi
Babcock by Cottonwood
Kevin Corbett Eats Flies by Hermes
Jelly's Circus by Hughes
Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days, Chicken Trek, and The Great
Gerbil Roundup by Manes
Soccer Shock by Napoli
Shiloh series by Naylor
Narnia Chronicles by Lewis
Where the Red Fern Grows by Rawls
the Orphan Train series by Nixon
the Indian in the Cupboard series by Banks
Getting Something on Margie Marmelstein, Margie Marmelstein for
President, and Rich Mitch by Sharmat
Harvey's Horrible Snake Disaster by Clifford
Lenny Kandell, Smart Aleck by Conford
Chocolate Fever by Smith
Thanks again to all who responded!
Lisa
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