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Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 14:24:35 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #615
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 15:11:48
From: Roberta Casella <rcasella@tbpl.thunder-bay.on.ca>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #612
Dear PUBYACers,
Our patron remembers a series of children's books with a main character
named Moonface c. 1980 or earlier about several characters including a
little girl.
We have checked "What Do Children Read Next" character index, Who's
Who in
Children's Books, Horn Book Index and Girls Series Book:1840-1991.
We appreciate any answers, hints, tips or clues you can send.
Please respond directly to rcasella@tbpl.thunder-bay.on.ca
Thanks in advance,
Roberta Casella
Children's Librarian
Thunder Bay Public Library
rcasella@tbpl.thunder-bay.on.ca
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 20:22:45 -0500
From: Sylvia Jadczak <sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us>
Subject: stumper
I have a teacher looking for a book of short stories written by an
author from she thinks either Tennessee or the Ozarks. He suffered from
depression and only wrote one book before committing suicide.
Sylvia Jadczak
Madison Area Memorial High School
Madison, ME
sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 09:37:25 -0800 (PST)
From: Kate Carter <katec@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us>
Subject: re: stumper--dr. seuss?
Thanks very much to Marie Noe who found the answer in her ready reference
file.
For those of you who may be wondering about the story of Marco who was
late to school and his excuse was a bird laying an egg on his math book,
etc., Dr. Seuss' poem is below.
Kate Carter, Youth Librarian
Multnomah County Library
801 SW 10th (503)248-5235
Portland, OR 97205 katec@nethost.multnomah.lib.or.us
On Fri, 26 Feb 1999, Marie Noe wrote:
> Found it.... :) It was in my ready reference file!
>
>
> MARCO COMES LATE by Dr. Seuss
>
> (from MORE READ-TO-YOURSELF STORIES: FUN AND MAGIC. Child Study Association
> of America. Crowell, 1956)
>
> "Young man!" said Miss Block,
>
> "It's Eleven O'clock!
>
> This school begins promptly at 8:45.
>
> Why, this is a terrible time to arrive!
>
> Why didn't you come just as fast as you could?
>
> What IS your excuse? It had better be good!"
>
> Marco looked at the clock.
>
> Then he looked at Miss Block.
>
> "Excuse?" Marco stuttered. "Er
well
well you see
>
> Er
Well, it's like this
Something happened to me.
>
> "This morning, Miss Block, when I left home for school,
>
> I hurried off early according to rule.
>
> I said when I started a quarter past eight
>
> I must not, I will not, I shall not be late!
>
> I'll be the first pupil to be in my seat.
>
> Then Bang! Something happened on Mulberry Street!
>
> "I heard a strange 'peep' and I took a quick look
>
> And you know what I saw with the look that I took?
>
> A bird laid an egg on my 'Rithmetic Book!
>
> I couldn't believe it, Miss Block, but it's true!
>
> I stopped and I didn't quite know what to do.
>
> I didn't dare run and I didn't dare walk.
>
> I didn't dare yell and I didn't dare talk.
>
> I didn't dare sneeze and I didn't dare cough.
>
> Because, if I did, I would knock the egg off.
>
> So I stood there stock- still and it worried me pink.
>
> Then my feet got quite tired and I sat down to think.
>
> "And while I was thinking down there on the ground,
>
> I saw something move and I heard a loud sound
>
> Of a worm who was having a fight with his wife.
>
> The most terrible fight that I've heard in my life!
>
> The worm he was yelling, 'That boy should not wait!
>
> He must not, he dare not, he shall not be late!
>
> That boy ought to smash that egg off his head.'
>
> Then the wife of the worm shouted back -- and she said,
>
> 'To break that dear egg would be terribly cruel.
>
> An egg's more important that going to school.
>
> That egg is that mother bird's pride and her joy.
>
> If he smashes that egg, he's the world's meanest boy!'
>
> "And while the worms argued 'bout what I should do
>
> A couple of cats started arguing, too!
>
> 'You listen to me!' I heard one of them say,
>
> 'If the boy doesn't go on to school right away
>
> Miss Block will be frightfully, horribly mad.
>
> If the boy gets there late, she will punish the lad!'
>
> Then the other cat snapped, ' I don't care if she does.
>
> This boy must not move!'
>
> So I stayed where I was
>
> With the egg on my head, and my heart full of fears
>
> And the shouting of cats and of worms in my ears.
>
> Then, while I was wondering when all this would stop,
>
> The egg on my book burst apart with a POP!
>
> And out of the pieces of pieces of red and white shell
>
> Jumped a strange brand-new bird and he said with a yell,
>
> 'I thank you, young fellow, you've been simply great.
>
> But, now that I'm hatched, you no longer need wait.
>
> I'm sorry I kept you till 'leven o'clock.
>
> It's really my fault. You tell that to Miss Block.
>
> I wish you good luck and I bid you good day.'
>
> That's what the bird said. Then he fluttered away.
>
> And then I got here just as fast as I could
>
> And that's my excuse and I think it's quite good."
>
> Miss Block didn't speak for a moment or two.
>
> Her eyes looked at Marco and looked him clean through.
>
> Then she smiled. "That's a very good tale, if it's true.
>
> Did all of those things really happen to you?"
>
> "Er
well," answered Marco with sort of a squirm.
>
> "Not quite all, I guess. But I did see a worm."
>
>
> **********************************************
> Marie Noe marie.noe@alc.org
> Librarian II (915) 676-6067
> Abilene Public Library fax-(915) 738-8082
> 202 Cedar Street Abilene, TX 79601
>
>
>
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Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 10:15:34 -0600 (CST)
From: Maria Glaser <msglaser@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu>
Subject: STUMPER - Greed
Hello,
I'm a library school student and have been very impressed with answers to
stumpers -- now I have one of my own.
I work part time in our Education Library, and a patron e-mailed the
following:
"I'm looking for a children's book that I read to my kids in about 1994
or 1995. Unfortunately, I forgot the title. It was about an island.
Someone on the island starting digging and and found a ruby. The ruby ended up
to be very large. The people of the island kept digging until they dug up
the entire island, while trying to retrieve the ruby. It was a story about
greed, and the characters would curse, "muckle muckle." Any help on a
title or author would be appreciated."
If anyone knows what this is, please e-mail me at
msglaser@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu
Thanks in advance!
Maria
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Maria Glaser
msglaser@alexia.lis.uiuc.edu
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 09:18:06 -0800 (PST)
From: Helene Koras <hkoras@wahoo.sjsu.edu>
Subject: Re: Hawaiian party
I did a "Hawaiian Island Adventure" program recently and used the
following books (among others) to read or to display:
Luka's Quilt -- Georgia Guback
A is for Aloha -- Stephanie Feeney
The Woman in the Moon: A story from Hawai'i -- Jama Kim Rattigan
The Island-Below-the-Star -- James Rumford
Punia and the King of Sharks: A Hawaiian Folktale -- Lee Wardlaw
Hawaii is a Rainbow -- Stephanie Feeney
The Surprising Things Maui Did -- Jay Williams
(I used the last book for string stories, using "Many Stars and More
String Games" by Camilla Gryski as a reference source on how to make the
string figures.)
Have fun with your program!
Helene
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 15:07:24 -0500
From: Dallas DiLeo <dileod@clpgh.org>
Subject: stumper solved - Oh Lewis
Many thanks to all who knew the book our patron sought was
_Oh Lewis_ by Eve Rice
Nowadays not only can we call upon the collective wisdom to pinpoint the
titles, but we can also refer patrons to websites they can easily contact
to search for their long-loved books.
Dallas DiLeo
Head, Children's Department
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15213
(412) 622-3189
dileod@clpgh.org
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Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 14:02:52 -0500 (EST)
From: Patricia Hay/GBPL <hayp@snoopy.tblc.lib.fl.us>
Subject: St. Patrick's Day crafts
I am having trouble finding a good St. Patrick's day craft for my
preschool storytime, besides decorating a construction paper shamrock.
Any ideas?
Patty
Patricia Hay
Reference & Children's Librarian
Gulf Beaches Public Library
Madeira Beach, FL
hayp@snoopy.tblc.lib.fl.us
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 20:22:45 -0500
From: Sylvia Jadczak <sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us>
Subject: stumper
I have a teacher looking for a book of short stories written by an
author from she thinks either Tennessee or the Ozarks. He suffered from
depression and only wrote one book before committing suicide.
Sylvia Jadczak
Madison Area Memorial High School
Madison, ME
sjadczak@mhs.sad59.k12.me.us
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 09:57:23 -0800
From: Susan LaFantasie <slafanta@pcl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: medieval craft
Any suggestions for a craft for my Mother-Daughter Book Club that works with
Catherine, Called Birdy? Ages 10 and up. Should take 20-30 minutes to
complete. Thanks in Advance! Reply directly to me unless other people
show interest in knowing.
Susan LaFantasie, MLS
slafanta@pcl.lib.wa.us
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 15:38:41 -0800
From: Angela Reynolds <angelar@wccls.lib.or.us>
Subject: Computer system for small library/
My aunt is helping a small church library get started. Does anyone know
of a relatively inexpensive software program that a tiny library could
use?
I'd much appreciate any help!
Please respond to this e-mail address:
ajrcm@teleport.com
Thanks --
Angela J. Reynolds
Youth Services Librarian
West Slope Community Library
3678 SW 78th Portland, OR
angelar@wccls.lib.or.us
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 13:16:47 -0500 (EST)
From: Jodi Cohen <cohenj2@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
Subject: Re: design of Children's room
I'd be interested in hearing a further "take" on the architechtural
question: what constitutes a "literacy rich" environment in a library,
besides just having books and media available?
Jodi Cohen
Principal Librarian
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 13:15:14 PST
From: "Ginny McKee" <ginny1222@hotmail.com>
Subject: Internet - parental permission
I am looking for examples of policies and the forms you have where you
require parental permission for use of the Internet and/or chat rooms.
I would appreciate seeing how you word those since we are considering
such a move.
Please send them to me at: ginny1222@hotmail.com
or fax to 412-237-1899. Thanks.
Ginny McKee
Youth Services Coordinator
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
ginny1222@hotmail.com or mckeev@clpgh.org
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 05:57:35 PST
From: "susann johnson" <srrlys@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: caring for books
Jennifer,
I share a book, that could be memorized as a poem, called "Mr. Wiggle's
Book" it's by Paula M Craig and illustrated by Celeste K. Foster. It is
a short rhyming book that the children love. Since I only have one
copy, I keep it in my office and read it to preK - 2nd grade classes
when they come for a tour. The book features a bookworm named Mr.
Wiggle. Each page shows one way that a book should NOT be treated. The
kids really enjoy and remember this book. Hope this helps.
Susie Johnson
Youth Services Coordinator
Suwannee River Regional Library
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Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 12:15:59 -0700 (MST)
From: PUBYAC Moderator <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
Subject: Digest readers only--please check
I had a weird error message about Digest number 610, which should have
included 6 messages. Those of you who get the digest format: Did you
receive Digest # 610? It would have had messages from:
Feb 24 Margo Ferguson (2,064) Official Monopoly Tournament
Feb 23 Suzanna Wanat (1,846) Summer Reading
Feb 23 Connie Pottle (1,308) Re: Newbery anachornism follow up
Feb 23 Lisa Denise Pinet (1,880) Outreach for New Immigrant Youth
Feb 23 Johanne749@aol.com (1,714) Re: celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday
Feb 23 Middendorf-Kredell (2,105) seuss
Email me by 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 to give me the word, at the address
below. Thanks.
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
pyowner@pallasinc.com
PUBYAC Web page: http://www.pallasinc.com/pubyac
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 10:02:25 -0500
From: "Debbie Dudash" <ddudash@monpldc.org>
Subject: Rules for participating in Storytime
- -----Original Message-----
From: Debbie Dudash <ddudash@monpldc.org>
To: pubyac@nysernet.org <pubyac@nysernet.org>
Date: Monday, January 11, 1999 9:15 AM
Subject: Rules for participating in Storytime
Many years ago (before the advent of computers) the library had a brochure
listing the rules of storytime. It has long since disappear, but many of
the past problems are reaccuring during the programs at our library. I
would be interested in seeing what other libraries are producing. Please
send me any information you think should be included in our new brochure.
Deb Dudash
ddudash@monpldc.org
326 Donner Avenue
Monessen, PA 15062
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 17:42:55 -0600
From: Sandy Cope <scope@waukesha.lib.wi.us>
Subject: Library Video Network
We have received information from the Library Video Network (LVN) about an
interactive CD-ROM designed to introduce children to the library. It is
called "Lift off to the library." Does anyone know about this and, if
so,
if it is a worthwhile item to purchase? Thanks for any info.
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[These opinions are mine and do not necessarily represent those
of the Waukesha Public Library or the City of Waukesha]
Sandra Cope <scope@waukesha.lib.wi.us>
Waukesha Public LIbrary
321 Wisconsin Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 09:47:42 -0600
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Registration Deadline Extended for "Teens in the 21st
Century" Preconference
The deadline to register for the "Teens in the 21st Century: Access
for the Future" preconference scheduled for Thursday, June 24, to
Friday, June, 25, 1999, in New Orleans, has been extended through
March 9.
"Teens in the 21st Century: Access for the Future" is designed for
librarians with an interest in intellectual freedom who work with
young adults. Those who attend will develop advocacy skills that will
allow them to speak out on a wide range of topics related to
intellectual freedom, learn how to deal effectively with challenges to
both print and electronic formats, and gain the tools they need to
address intellectual freedom issues and challenges into the new
millennium.
Speakers include Chris Crutcher, author of Ironman, Running Loose,
Stotan! and other YA and adult novels; Andrew Case, Steven Case and
Stevana Case, plaintiffs in Case et al. v. Unified School District
233; Nancy Garden, author of Annie on My Mind; Joe Janes, founder of
the Internet Public Library; Bennett Haselton, founder of Peacefire;
Steven Herb, chair, ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee; Judith F.
Krug, director, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom; and twelve
teenagers from Louisiana and around the country.
The institute is scheduled from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June
24. Dinner will be served from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., followed by a
dessert reception hosted by ALA President Ann K. Symons. The
institute continues on Friday, June 25, at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be
served from noon to 1:30 p.m., followed by the remainder of the
institute, which will end by 5:00 p.m.
Thanks to the generosity of the Margaret A. Edwards Trust, the
preconference institute fee is only $45 (includes 1 + day institute
and two meals). Those interested in applying for this preconference
must complete an application form.
The application form is found at http://www.ala.org/edwards/
Mail or fax it to 312-944-3897 by March 9. DO NOT SEND PAYMENT WITH
THE FORM. Applications will be reviewed and participants selected in
March. Applicants will be notified in early April. One hundred
applicants will be accepted from around the country.
Feel free to repost this message to other lists. Thank you..
________________________
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
http://www.ala.org/oif.html
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