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Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 16:28:50 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #857
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 09:51:29 -0700
From: "torrie" <torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us>
Subject: Magic School Bus Program
I have an interesting reference question from my city parks director.
He wants to renovate an actual old bus to be a "Magic Schoolbus"
with activities for children. He has tried to find out who owns the
television rights to contact for permissions or possible partnership
in the project.
I told him I suspected it would be Scholastic who holds the book
rights (and has the touring Magic Schoolbus & Ms. Frizzle) and
would be the people to contact.
Has anybody else done anything like this? Who did you contact
for permissions to use Magic Schoolbus in a program?
Please reply to me directly. Thanks.
Torrie 8)
Torrie Hodgson, Mutant librarian from the center of the earth!
Burlington Public Library
900 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington WA 98233
(360)755-0760 phone
(360)755-0717 FAX
torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 11:56:19 -0400
From: "elaine" <elainem@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: thanksgiving toddler ideas responses
thank you to those of you who sent me ideas for toddler story time ideas =
centering around the theme of thanksgiving.
i'm posting the responses i got because several of you emailed me and =
asked for the results. if any one else has any more ideas, particularly =
GREAT books centering around food/thanksgiving for toddlers, please =
still send. i'm still looking for more ideas.
here are my responses:
A good thanksgiving story hour idea is doing a turkey.........
1. have the children trace a foot
2. have the children trace their hands
3. draw a face on the foot (which will be the body of the turkey)
4. Glue the hands on the back of the foot for feathers.
Very cute and easy......
Check out these websites for easy crafts for the kids for Halloween,=20
Thanksgiving, and etc.
www.makingfriends.com
www.kidsdomain.com
And "family fun magazine" has an excellent craft index.....we use the
=
craft=20
index alot......
Because the traditional "Thanksgiving" books are often too slow and
boring for that age group (and even for older kids) I tend to do a
"Food" storytime. One of my favorites is Feast for 10, a book about
shopping and preparing dinner for a large family. I also like "Lunch"
by Fleming (I think). A simple craft is take a paper plate and glue on
pictures of food (which can be cut out of magazines or simple drawings
of food items if you have the time).
An easy craft for toddlers is making "pumpkin pie". Cut 2 paper
circles:
one white or off-white for the crust, one slightly smaller, of brown, =
for
the filling. Smear some gluestick glue on the brown piece, and sprinkle =
on
pumpkin pie spice. Glue the two pieces together and you have a
pleasant-smelling reminder of the holiday.
____________________________________________
Be sure to trace your hands and color or stick on (paper or real) =
feathers
and feet. Make lots of gobble noises while you color.
Or use a die-cut shape of a turkey and glue real feathers to it if the
tracing is too hard.
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 11:16:29 -0800 (AKDT)
From: SHERIF SUE _ <fsss@aurora.uaf.edu>
Subject: RE: Book topics
I would like to second Susan's nomination of wolverines (the animals) as a
topic for new children's titles. We have lots of them, but no children's
books. They are very interesting, if secretive, animals. I have
recommended them to our local nonfiction writing talent to no avail.
There are very few books for any reading level on this critter.
Sue Sherif
Fairbanks North Star Borough Public LIbrary
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 11:56:39 -0700 (PDT)
From: Carol Scheper <pearl_513@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: mystery activities
Last year, when the summer reading club theme was
solve it @ the library, I was still working as a page
at the time, but the children's librarian had the
children make their own dective kits. They use TP
tubes to make binoculars. She handed out a secret
code forthem to solve messages. She did ohter things
along those lined that i just can't remember. The
kids loved it.
Carol Scheper
Children's Librarian Trainee
Queens Borough Public Library
Arverne Branch
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 11:47:18 -0500
From: Joann Giese <jgiese@stdl.org>
Subject: [none]
Thanks to all who queried RE Harry Potter Tattoos
I got them by calling NY office (sorry, I don't have the name)
It came in an unattributed (again no name) envelope from
Scholastic Inc.
555 Broadway
New York, NY 10012-3999
The kit (it is not an incentive kit for those of you who asked that)
contains 6 black-and-white copied pages,
which are 2 pages-Harry Potter Party games and activities, 2 pages-Crossword
puzzle and key answers, 1 page-"Haunted by
Hogwarts" which are 25 detailed multiple-choice questions such as: 1. The
first names of Harry's parents are: a. Macy &
Edward b.Morticia & Gomez c. Lily & James"; and the last page is a
copy of
the "Daily Prophet" with muggle dictionary.
Call your Scholastic Representative or contact customer service via the
website hotlink: www.scholastic.com/harrypotter
<http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter> .
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 15:25:45 -0500 (CDT)
From: Robin Darland <rd13145@mail.cedarnet.org>
Subject: library newsletters
Salutations,
Our library youth department currently publishes a bi-monthly newsletter
which is given to every area student in grades k-6. We take them to the
schools and the teachers pass them out in the weekly packets. It is
entitled "Talespinner". It contains upcoming library events,
bibliographies, author information, etc. We would like to give our
"Talespinner" an overhaul and new look. I would appreciate any ideas
as
to what you do, or what has worked for you. Samples would be
WONDERFUL!!!!!!!
I know this is asking a lot but.....nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Thank you,
Robin Darland
youth librarian
Cedar Falls Public Library
524 Parkade
Cedar Falls, Ia 50613
319-273-8643
rd13142@cedarnet.org
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 16:33:56 -0500
From: Marilyn <fmpl@startext.net>
Subject: Re: In search of a wonder
I saw a small conastoga wagon in one library & they said the children
love to crawl up there & read. Another library has a series of
birdhouses (child size, of course), but they left the tops off & the
children can climb through them which is not a very safe. We have a
fire engine with seats that our fire dept. made for us. I always
thought a 'tree house' would be so much fun...not high, of course, but
just a little off the ground with the illusion of being in the treetops.
I think children like a cozy perch...I did as a child.
Can't wait to hear all your suggestions & your final choice so I hope
you keep us informed.
Marilyn
Mansfield Public
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 10:14:21 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: your mail
Aimee,
I'm not sure by looking at your message, but have you checked ALA's YA
website. There are a plethora of great lists for young adults. To get to
it you type: www.ala.org/yalsa. Scroll down on the page and you will see
a link to booklists. I run a book group with teens reading from the Best
Books nominated for the year. I find many of those to be just
excellent. So looking at the last few years' Best Books would be a good
start. Hope this is helpful.
Rosalie Olds @ King County Library System--Seattle Area
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 11:31:46 -0700
From: "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
Subject: YA Mystery Night
I know this was asked here recently, so apologies in advance!
Did anybody save the Web addresses for the YA Mystery night? I'm not a YA
librarian so didn't think to save it for myself, but when I mentioned it to
the events committee, they got very excited and want me to get some info.
Much appreciated,
Lin Look
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 14:40:07 -0500
From: Williams <Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org>
Subject: Harry Potter
Have any of you had a problem with patrons asking for the removal of Harry
Potter books? I understand the concern is that the books seem to promote death -
hate - lack of respect and sheer evil. I have read all three of the books and
although I agree that these aspects are in each of the books, I didin't have the
feeling that these were the primary theme of the books.
Dorothy@peabody.whitleynet.org
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Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 08:01:34 -0400 (EDT)
From: Jodi Cohen <cohenj2@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us>
Subject: Re: theory on the job
We figure that we have to learn something new every single day, or
something is wrong. Literacy is a huge field. My small staff is learning
to incorporate it into daily library service, computer training and
overall service to the public. And it truly keeps life interesting...
Jodi Cohen
Principal Librarian
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
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Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 10:11:46 -0500
From: Caralee Sommerer <sommererc@clpgh.org>
Subject: Re: Big mouth frog?
http://www.kididdles.com/mouseum/subject.html
This is a site for children's song lyrics.
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 16:45:00 -0500
From: Marilyn <fmpl@startext.net>
Subject: Re: In search of a wonder
Tami,
That is truly a wondrous structure & I can see why everyone would love
it. We are building a new library during the next year & I was curious
as to the cost of your reading center? Our budget is so tight, but even
if we could do something like that on a less grand scale, it would be
fun.
Marilyn
Mansfield Public Library
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 20:57:48 -0800
From: lcowgill@kpbsd.k12.ak.us (Laurie Cowgill)
Subject: harry p tatoos
On getting tatoos from Scholastic: I called the rep in Oympia, WA who told
me that the rights to Harry Potter had been purchased by . . . did she say
Paramount . . . I can't recall. At any rate, they cannot send out
lightening bolts or other items specific to Harry until they sort out what
is public domain and what isn't. So that is the story I got anyway.
Laurie in Kenai, AK
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 19:52:04 -0700
From: michael crosby <mdcrosby@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Harry Potter Activities Kit
I couldn't find the tatoo either so I made my own lightning bolt rubber stamp
using an art gum eraser and an exacto knife.
Michael Crosby
Children's Librarian
La Canada Flintridge Public Library
County of Los Angeles Public Library
mdcrosby@earthlink.net
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 21:17:09 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirsten Edwards <kirstedw@kcls.org>
Subject: Re: nonprofessional vs. professional
On Sun, 17 Oct 1999, Denise Gerdes wrote:
> I would just like to say that it grates on my nerves to hear the term
> "non-professional". I think paraprofessional is a much better
term, regardless
> of how one feels about the subject.
Yes, it does sound gratuitously insulting doesn't it? I would
respectfully submit that we leave the term "paraprofessional" for
those
who, but for the want of a degree, might well be doing our jobs (as the
lawyers do for the paralegals). How about simply "non-librarians" or
better yet, "library staff" as a catchall?
Kirsten Edwards (Not sure of the value of all this heirarchy,
kirstedw@kcls.org but always ripe for linguistic games)
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 16:45:51 PDT
From: "Sarah Smith" <sesmith5@hotmail.com>
Subject: YA/Teen literature
I am writing a paper for an issues in English class on YA lit. such as Gary
Paulsen v. the "so-called" classics such as Dickens, Steinbeck, etc.
(the
books included on "read before college" lists). I am interested in
seeing
which "type" of literature is most popular (or most widely
circulated)among
teens at other libraries and which "type" of literature other
librarians
believe to have the most value for teens and why they hold that view. I
would appreciate any information/answers that anyone is willing to share.
If you would prefer to post your answers, that's fine or e-mail me directly
at
sesmith5@hotmail.com
Thank you for your input in advance!
Sarah Smith
Harrison Community Library, Michigan
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 18:04:52 -0400 (EDT)
From: Kate Woodworth <katew@scils.rutgers.edu>
Subject: Re: theory on the job
The workers most sensitive about education/theory backgrounds are those
who don't have that experience. They seem to be the most vocal, anyway!
On Tue, 19 Oct 1999, Rebecca Smith wrote:
> Sue Epstein wrote:
>
>
> My question to the listers - just curious - does anyone
> consciously consider education of their co-workers and themselves as
> part of their work day? That is, is theory raised and imparted such
> that those who did not go to school and hear of it from a classroom get
> imparted the cognitive issues and vice/versa - do people actually in the
> trenches spend time explaining why in theory something may be fine, but
> in practice is just doesn't work?
> ------
> When time allows and it seemed appropriate I have done this. I can't think
> of any examples off hand. For what is worth, the two paraprofessionals who
> I discussed this kind of thing with most are now both in library school.
> (They need that peice of paper to advance and I hope they are finding it
> worthwhile as well.)
>
> *********
> Rebecca S. Smith, MLS
> San Diego Public Library
> Branch Libraries Division
> rsps@hotmail.com
>
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 18:43:34 -0400
From: "Smith, Barbara" <bsmith@mail.sppl.net>
Subject: professional vs. paraprofessional
This whole discussion of professional vs. nonprofessional library staff has
been interesting to me and I feel I have a persective on the situation that
many may not. I taught first grade for 30 years and just retired at the
close of school last spring. I hold a MA in reading and a whole lot of
experience in working with people, especially young ones. In my state there
are teacher assistants in all K-3 classrooms and we had much the same
tension between certified staff (teachers) and noncertified staff
(assistants). There was much grumbling among assistants over the pay
difference between teachers and assistants as well has a whole lot of other
issues. But, I'm here to tell you there was a world of difference between
the responsibilities and the accountability placed on teachers over
assistants. Though many assistants were excellent working with the children
and knowledgeable of sound teaching methods they still lacked "the big
picture" which is the only way I know to express it. Since my retirement I
have been working at my local public library. My title is Library Assistant
and it is a paraprofessional position. My duties include working on the
reference desk and planning all the preschool reading programs the library
does. I know that although I bring a professional attitude to my job here
at the library I don't have the depth of training the MLS people here have
and that's OK. I feel they respect my many years of experience and see the
pluses it bring to my work here. I feel it is important that all of us look
for and value the strengths each person brings to the work place regardless
of their title. Respect gets you a long way in this world.
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 21:49:26 -0500
From: James Asbury <jamesasbury@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: FW: Nation of Islam Link Removed because of Content.
Inspector Rob of the Nova Police wrote:
>
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: James B. Casey [SMTP:jimcasey@lib.oak-lawn.il.us]
>
> > Is the removal of a book or video from one's library
> > at the behest of an outraged taxpayer due to what
> > that taxpayer considers to be objectionable content
> > or removal of a picture from a museum's display
> > because of a Mayor's displeasure at its expression
> > of ideas situations analogous to the removal of a
> > web site in response to an expression of disapproval
> > for objectionable content?
> >
>
> What happened may have been bad or good, but it was NOT censorship,
> and to
> call it censorship is a mistake when there are many cases or REAL
> censorship to be fought. The website was not censored, it was removed
> from
> a list. This might be a bad thing, but it's hardly the equivalent of
> filtering a web site or pulling a book off the shelf.
>
> The list is a list of sites recommended for children. Librarians used
> their professional judgment to decide which sites should go on the
> list
> and which sites stayed off. Because a site did not make the list does
> not mean it was censored, only that the list compilers felt it did not
> belong there. Taking it off means the same thing. Are they bowing to
> "pressure" or reconsidering the selection? Does it matter?
This is one I agree with Jim Casey on. I had resisted calling it
censorship until I read the reasoning behind the removal. Now, I don't
see what else you can call it. It is censorship because an access point
was removed due to disapproval of content, based on its point of view.
Caroline Ward admitted as much. This is no different from taking a book
like Heather Has Two Mommies out of the children's section and placing
it in the adult section, or worse putting it behind the circ desk
requiring parental permission to check it out.
Just because selection criteria and processes were used to excuse the
removal of the link doesn't excuse it. If the selection criteria violate
the First Amendment, they are flawed criteria and thus invalid. One
could as easily say in the selection policy that no gay friendly sites
would be linked. Does that keep it from being censorship when such a
site is discovered on a list of links and removed? Of course not.
Libraries do this every day when they place in their collection
development policies things like "books offending members of blah blah
race or containing stereotypes of any kind should not be added to the
collection," then turn around and "weed" books based on these
criteria.
That is no less censorship than burning them on the library lawn.
I resent David Burt using this issue as a crowing point, but just
because he does doesn't mean it isn't censorship. We need to do
something about it, not pretend it isn't what it is.
- --
"Berry"
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Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 14:50:14 +1300
From: Ingrid Henderson <Ingrid.henderson@ncc.govt.nz>
Subject: Thanks: Sun and Moon ideas
Dear PUBYAC people,
I've complied a list of ideas for Sun and Moon theme things, provided by the
talented PUBYAC contributors.
Thank you to all.
This is not exactly a finger play but I did it this summer at a "sun"
storytime and my 2's and 3's really liked it. I gave them each a paper
plate. I had a plate with a picture of the sun on one side and a rain cloud
on the other. When I held up the sun they fanned themselves with the plate,
when I held up the rain cloud they put the plate over there head like an
umbrella. Of course I kept changing it back and forth and they thought this
was hilarious. It always amazes me what will turn out to be a hit with that
age group. Good Luck
Linda Peterson
Moon Ride
Do you want to go with me to the moon?
Let's get in our rocket ship and blast off soon.
Faster and faster we reach to the skhy.
Isn't it fun to be able to fly.
We're on the moon, now. All take a look.
And gently sit down and I'll show you a book.
Sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
]
Five Little Stars
Five little stars up in the sky
Winking, twinkling way up high.
One came down from the star so bright
For a little girl who wished upon a star that night.
(repeat for 4,3,2,1)
Stars
The tiny stars you see at night
(point upward, count stars)
Are like our sun, so warm and bright,
(shade eyes)
But far away, they look so small
(separate thumb and index finger by small amount)
They barely give us light at all.
(open eyes widely, strain to see)
Song, Aiken Drum, from The World's Best Funny Songs, by Esther Nelson
(I have the words if you can't find the book; there are several verses)
Look Up In the Sky
tune: "Row, row, row your boat"
Look up in the sky
See the stars tonight
Merrily twinkling way up high
Sparkly and bright.
1...2...3...4...5
Count them all with me
Round the fluffy clouds they dive
Sparkling happily.
Moon, Moon
Moon, moon,
up so high,
Big white moon
In the black, black sky.
Moon, moon,
Mighty one,
Following soon
The setting sun.
Full Moon
Full moon, oh, so bright,
Shining in the night.
(slowly lower hands, fingers extended)
What a lovely face you have,
Big and round and white!
(form circle with arms)
The Moon
At night when the sun goes down in the sky,
(move right hand up and oer left fist)
The stars appear real soon.
(hold up hands and wiggle fingers)
There also appears a big white ball,
(form ball shape with hands)
We call that ball the moon!
The Sun
Over there the sun gets up
(hold arms straight out at side and point)
And marches all the day.
(begin raising arm)
At noon it stands just overhead,
(hold arm straight up)
And at night it goes away.
(Move arm down across body)
We'll be Orbiting Round the Moon...
tune: She'll Be coing Round the Mountain)
We'll be orbiting round the moon yes we will
We'll be orbiting round the moon, yes we will,
We'll be orbiting round the moon,
We'll be orbiting round the moon,
We'll be orbiting round the moon, yes we will.
We'll be landing on the moon, yes we will etc.
We'll be walking on the moon, yes we will, etc.
We'll be blasting off again, yes we will,
We'll be landing back on Earth, yes we will, etc.
Best Wishes,
Carol
Theres a fabulous book by Nancy Tafuri called What the Sun Sees, What
the Moon Sees. It's two books in one. You read abou the sun first, then
flip it over and read about the moon. It's very simple with nice big
pictures.
Also, there's the song "Mr. Sun". If you need the words, let me know.
Not
sure I could help with the tune, though=:)
It's a stretch but Sharon, Lois & Bram's Skinnamarink song has
"I love you in the morning,
and in the afternoon.
I love you in the evening,
underneath the moon.
It's on several of their tapes and CD's. The motions for it are
also in one of the Joanna Cole collections of fingerplays--maybe Annie
Bananie, maybe Clap Your Hands (sorry, the best I can do without my
reference sources) jeri
"The Sun"
Over there the sun gets up, (extend arm horizontally)
And marches all the day. (raise arm slowly)
At noon, it stands right overhead; (point straight up)
At night, it goes away. (lower arm slowly and drop down)
Raffi's song "Mr. Sun"
The stars are twinkling in the sky. (wiggle fingers, arms up)
The moon sends silver light. (arms circle head)
They tell us it is time for bed, ("sleep" on hands)
And so it is . . . Good night! (blow kiss in pause)
(most of the fingerplays I know relating to the moon are either connected
to bedtime or rocket travel)
I did a moon program last year and I think my favorite & the children's
favorite was the song "Aiken Drum". It is on Raffi's "Singable
songs
for the very young" if you are not familiar with it. I also made simple
flannel board pieces to go with the song.
Also "Mr. Sun" is on the same tape.
Hello Ingrid,
I found a few fingerplays/activities that are about the sun/moon - hope they
help!
Moon Ride
Do you want to go up with me to the moon?
(Point to friend, self, then to sky)
Let's get in our rocket ship and blast off soon!
(Pretend to climb in ship)
Faster and faster we reach to the sky.
(Swish hands quickly. Jump and reach.)
Isn't if fun to be able to fly?
We're on the moon, now all take a look,
(Look down)
And gently sit down, and I'll show you a book.
(Sit down gently) (From: I'm a little teapot - compiled by
Jane Cobb)
Zoom, zoom zoom
Zoom, zoom, zoom
(Hand in prayer positon. Brush up three times)
We're going to the moon.
(Point up into the sky)
If you want to take a trip,
Climb aboard my rocket ship.
(Climbing motion)
Zoom, zoom, zoom
We're going to the moon
(Repeat first action)
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,
(With hands together as before, bend down into a crouching position.)
Blast off!
(Jump up and shoot arms up into the air!)
Zoom, zoom, zoom,
We're going to the moon. (From:I'm a little teapot! - compiled by Jane
Cobb)
Stars
The tiny stars you see at night
(Point upward, count stars)
Are like our sun, so warm and bright
(Shade eyes)
But far away, they look so small
(Separate thumb and index finger by small amount)
They barely give us light at all. (From: Creative storytimes -
Helen Lerach)
Shelley Mortensen
Western Manitoba Regional Library
Brandon MB CANADA
Ingrid Henderson
Assistant Children's and Young Person's Librarian
Nelson Public Library
Private Bag 41
Nelson
New Zealand
Ingrid.Henderson@ncc.govt.nz
+0064 03 546-0419
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 12:18:08 -0500
From: Ann.Minner@ci.austin.tx.us
Subject: book care poem
Hello List,
I found a charming book care poem on the list and wanted to know if any of
you know the author. Remember this one?
Be Kind
Don't color, mark of tear this book
Not leave it in a damp, dark nook
Don't read while slurping soup for lunch
Pick dripless snacks if you must munch.
Washing hands if healthy for you
And keeps a book looking nice, too.
To mark your place you never should
Turn down the corner. No, not good.
Beware of Baby Bob or Sue
You never know just what they'll do.
Should books get damaged let them be
Leave fix'n to the library.
I have it noted that the author is unknown. Do you know differently? Is it
public domain?
Please respond to me personally. Thank you.
Ann
Ann.Minner@ci.austin.tx.us
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