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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
& Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 02:39:10 CST
Subject: PUBYAC digest 52
PUBYAC Digest 52
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Joseph
by "" <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
2) Re: Harry Potter sexist?
by Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
3) Re: Anybody not have "Joseph"?
by ROBENC@aol.com
4) Fiction_L List of Books
by "Johnson, Angela" <ajohnson@apl.org>
5) Teen volunteers
by "Baraboo Children's Dept." <barch@scls.lib.wi.us>
6) Storytime Ideas for Daddies
by McLean <kmclea@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
7) Harry potter
by "Cheryl Hunt" <smily13@hotmail.com>
8) Job Announcement - New York
by rebecca stutzman <rastutzman@yahoo.com>
9) Joan Aiken (Sorta long...)
by Denise Matulka <denisem@unllib.unl.edu>
10) Re: Lapsit program welcome song
by "Elizabeth Buono" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
11) Re: Lapsit program welcome song
by Lilredwgon@aol.com
12) Step-mothers & step-daughters
by Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
13) Stumper: movie question
by rdhall@mail.cinetwork.com
14) Stumper - Skinny Pinnies?
by Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
15) Harry Potter series tops list of most challenged books of 1999
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
16) CENSURE THE CENSORS: Nominations Sought for Jefferson Muzzle
Awards
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
17) stumper
by "Schlekau, Linda" <linda.schlekau@co.fairfax.va.us>
18) SRP posting
by Beverly Little <blittle@merrimack.lib.nh.us>
19) Job Posting-- Chicago Area
by Catherine Mau <cmau@bal.alibrary.com>
20) Re: Bilingual Programming Needed
by Theyer <theyer@pacbell.net>
21) Re: Tea party for preschoolers
by Kami Krenz <kkrenz@dlapr.lib.az.us>
22) Re: Searching for public radio book commentators
by Marlyn Roberts <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
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From: "" <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Joseph
Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 18:14:37 CST
We had our copies ordered, but I just sat down to look ours over, and I was
pretty impressed by the details I missed when I looked it over initially prior
to purchasing.
There are some wonderful patchwork layouts with great collage use of actual
photographs mixed with framed homilies and wonderful book design. This is a
title that rewards persistent study and rereading. I found myself looking up
authors mentioned on the books, checking out the headlines of the newspaper and
generally enjoying the myriad of details in each spread. The text is so simple
that very young children can enjoy it, but it has some wonderful rewards-- as
when the hanky used during a cold is patched. Kids who are older will enjoy
noticing the resemblance between the photo of the person to whom the book is
dedicated, Joseph and the touched up portrait of the author on the back flap.
This is not a title you can flip through and see all in one three minute romp--
my typical perusal of the books on the picture book review shelf. I thank the
Caldecott committee for selecting a title with strong child appeal, great
innovative design and so much going on to notice and learn from. I am not Jewish
and I am looking forward to chatting with someone who is knowledgeable about
some of the little details I didn't fully get. I love titles that really reflect
a culture and give that sense of being a joyful member of that group.
And no, I wasn't on the committee and I don't know anyone who was.
Carol Edwards
Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, CA
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From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Harry Potter sexist?
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 18:54:30 CST
Please spare me from the "Polital Corectness Police"! Can't those
naysayers just shut up and enjoy the Harry Potter books because they're
fun to read?
Martha Simpson, A Great HP Fan
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From: ROBENC@aol.com
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Subject: Re: Anybody not have "Joseph"?
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 19:16:39 CST
We did not own it either. But ordered it as soon as the announcement came
out. My understanding is that the original printing was small - 10,000
copies? - and that it was not marketed to libraries.
Roben at Lorton,
Fairfax County Public Library
Virginia
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From: "Johnson, Angela" <ajohnson@apl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org '" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fiction_L List of Books
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 19:37:59 CST
Hello all,
I'm new to this list, so I apologize if this already been mentioned.
The Morton Public Library Webrary site
http://www.webrary.org/RS/FLbklistmenu.html has a collection of unusual
booklists, including such interesting categories as "Nuts and Bolts
Novels",
"Mystery Authors with Little Old Lady Sleuths", "Older Women,
Younger Men",
and "Blessed Mixings: Titles You Wish Really Existed" (check it
out--it's
hilarious).
In particular, and perhaps of more use and interest to this list are "YA
Novels Where Family is NOT the Problem", "Grade 7-9 Fiction for Math
and
Science", and "Strong Female Characters in Books for Eleventh Grade
Students" among others. There are many other categories that may be of use
in helping you find certain types of books for reluctant readers, even
though they are not grouped by reading level.
If you already know of this list, I'd love to hear whether you found it
useful and if you'd recommend it.
Angela Johnson
Teen Services
Appleton Public Library, WI
ajohnson@apl.org
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From: "Baraboo Children's Dept." <barch@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Teen volunteers
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 20:00:37 CST
To anyone who uses teen volunteers:
Do any of you have a liability disclaimer in the form you use for your teen
volunteers? Also, do you have volunteers sign in and out?
We are revising our volunteer form this summer and it has been suggested to
us that a liability disclaimer statement would be a good thing to include.
Thanks.
Karen
Baraboo PL
Youth Services Dept
Baraboo WI
Children's Department Staff
Baraboo Public Library
230 4th Ave., Baraboo WI 53913
Phone: 608-356-6166 FAX: 608-355-2779
barch@scls.lib.wi.us
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From: McLean <kmclea@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Storytime Ideas for Daddies
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 20:22:20 CST
Hi everybody! With all the great ideas I've gotten from this listserve I
knew to come here for this one. I am going to be doing a storytime for
children and their fathers. I'm sure many of you pubyacers have done this
before. Anyone willing to share their experiences, book titles, songs,
fingerplays, and/or flannelboards PLEASE drop me a line personally or on
the listserve. I will post a list of any and all suggestions you are
kindly willing to share. TIA :)
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* Kimberly McLean *
* Children Services *
* Longwood Public Library *
* 800 Middle Country Road *
* Middle Island, New York *
* 11953 *
* (516) 924-6400 *
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From: "Cheryl Hunt" <smily13@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry potter
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 20:44:11 CST
Hi All! This is my first msg. FYI..The fourth installment of Harry Potter
is due for the summer. There is also going to be a movie. I heard this on
"Later Today". Talk to you later!
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From: rebecca stutzman <rastutzman@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac listserv <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Announcement - New York
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 21:06:22 CST
Job Announcement
Children’s Librarian I
Dynamic, self-motivated Children’s Librarian sought
by 140,000 volume Public Library with a very active
Children’s Department. Position will require
conducting story hours for toddlers through school age
children, visits from school classes (including
on-line catalog instruction), special event programs,
and a very busy Summer Reading Program. The succesful
candidate must have a strong commitment to public
service, mastery of children’s literature, and
successful experience presenting children’s programs.
An excellent background in information and technology
is an important part of any library position today.
Interpersonal skills and communication abilities are
essential.
Duties include: staffing the Children’s Room - the
schedule will involve evenings, Saturdays, and some
Sunday hours; presenting weekly programs and story
hours; instruction in use of the library; book/media
acquisitions; and collection development in book and
multimedia acquisitions.
An MLS from an accredited ALA school and a New York
State Public Librarian’s Certificate are required.
Send resume and letter of application including three
(3) professional and three (3) personal references to:
Library Director,
North Tonawanda Public Library
505 Meadow Drive,
North Tonawanda, New York 14120-2888.
Civil Service application will be sent to all
qualified applicants. Salary Range $28,500-$35,000.
__________________________________________________
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Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger.
http://im.yahoo.com
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From: Denise Matulka <denisem@unllib.unl.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Joan Aiken (Sorta long...)
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 21:27:54 CST
I am currently reading (re-reading the older titles) Joan Aiken's
"Wolves Chronicles." I have two questions for everyone:
1) In your library, are the titles that comprise the "Wolves
Chronicles" catalog as a series? My library calls it "Alternate
England," which I have not seen referenced anywhere else. I ask because
nearly every book refers to the series as the "Wolves Chronicles."
Keep in
mind they are not a series in the chronological sense, but rather connected
through characters (The irrepressible Dido, for one!).
2) According to "Reading in Series" by Catherine Barr (Bowker, 1999)
has
the following titles are associated with the series:
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1962)
Black Hearts in Battersea (1964)
Nightbirds on Nantucket (1966)
Whispering Mountain (1968)
The Cuckoo Tree (1971)
The Stolen Lake (1981)
Dido and Pa (1986)
Is Underground (1992)
Cold Shoulder Road (1995)
Dangerous Games (1999)
I have found references on the Internet that DO NOT include "Whispering
Mountain." Since my library does not own this particular title, I am
unable to confirm this.
Thanks....
_____________________________________________________________________________
Denise I. Matulka
Nebraska Newspaper Project
University of Nebraska Libraries
209N Love Library
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588
PHONE: (402) 472-2517
EMAIL: denisem@unllib.unl.edu
WEB SITE: http://www.geocities.com/dimatulka
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From: "Elizabeth Buono" <ebuono73@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Lapsit program welcome song
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 21:49:50 CST
Our welcome song goes like this (to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little
Star):
Welcome, welcome, everyone
Now you're here let's have some fun
First we'll clap our hands just so
Then we'll reach and touch our toes
welcome, welcome, everyone
now you're here let's have some fun.
Elizabeth Buono
Children's Librarian
The Ferguson Library
1 Public Library Plaza
Stamford, CT 06904
<ebuono73@hotmail.com>
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From: Lilredwgon@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Lapsit program welcome song
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 22:11:33 CST
My favorite "meet and greet" song works well for little guys up to
Kindergarten, depending how much they like to sing.
It goes like this:
HEL - LO.
HEL - LO
HEL - LO
HEL - LO (From high to low).
We are glad to meet you. We are glad to greet you.
HEL - LO,
HEL - LO,
HEL - LO,
HEL - LO. (Again, high to low).
Hello my name is _____ (Insert the child and/ or caregiver's name.)
(Then go around the circle and mention each child. Hello, my name is
___.0
After all have been introduced, repeat the beginning.
HEL - LO,
HEL - LO,
HEL - LO,
HEL - LO.
We are glad to meet you. We are glad to greet you.
HEL - LO,
HEL - LO,
HEL - LO,
HEL - LO.
(With kids who are standing, you can even gradually bend your knees are you
get "lower" and end up down on the floor. The kids love it!)
Good luck!
Christine Lopez
Central NJ
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From: Pam Gravenor <pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Step-mothers & step-daughters
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 22:33:20 CST
Can any of you think of some novels suitable for a 15 year old girl,
featuring a relationship between a teenage girl and her stepmother, which
has a happy or at least peaceful ending.
The only one I can think of is Step by wicked step, by Anne Fine, which is a
bit young for this girl.
I don't have access to any of the literature guides which are mentioned
sometimes, and I have had an unsuccessful look on the Web. I found a few
lists about families, but nothing looked right.
Please respond to me directly, and I will post a list if asked to.
TIA
Pam Gravenor
Children's and Young Person's Librarian
Nelson Public Library
Private Bag 41
NELSON
New Zealand
pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz
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From: rdhall@mail.cinetwork.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: movie question
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 22:56:39 CST
I have a young girl who insists that a movie was made from the book The
Dollhouse Murders by Wright and that the title was different from the book
title. Can anyone tell me if this information is correct and/or the title
of the movie. Thank you.
Anne Hall,
Youth Services Librarian,
Clark County Public Library
Winchester, KY 40391
Anne & Roger Hall
Berea, Kentucky
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From: Simpson <jsimpson03@snet.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper - Skinny Pinnies?
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Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 23:20:01 CST
A patron is looking for a book about how to draw stick figures. He
thinks it's called "Skinny Pinny" or something like that. We've
checked
all our soucres and the statewide catalog, but nothing pops up. It's
not an Ed Emberly book. He doesn't want a book that shows how to start
with stick figures and end up with a finished drawing, he wants just the
stick figures in various poses. If anyone can help, please email me at
work: martha@stratford.lib.ct.us
Thanks, Martha Simpson
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Harry Potter series tops list of most challenged books of 1999
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PIO press release:
Harry Potter series tops list of most challenged books of 1999
"The best-selling Harry Potter series of children's books by J.K. Rowling
tops the list of books most challenged in 1999, according to the American
Library
Association's (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom. The Potter series drew
complaints from parents and others concerned about the books' focus on
wizardry and magic."
http://www.ala.org/news/99bookchallenges.html
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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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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
To: <prtalk@ala.org>, <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: CENSURE THE CENSORS: Nominations Sought for Jefferson Muzzle
Awards
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from the The Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression
NOMINATIONS WANTED
"Do you have a view as to what were the most egregious or ridiculous acts
of censorship in 1999? If yes, then CENSURE THE CENSORS by nominating the
responsible parties for a Y2K Jefferson Muzzle. Nominations are due by February
11, 2000. To learn more about the Jefferson Muzzles and to submit your
nomination. . . ."
Additional Muzzle Award Information
http://www.tjcenter.org/muzzles.html
Nomination form
http://www.tjcenter.org/contact.html
"Since 1992, the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free
Expression has celebrated the birth and ideals of its namesake by calling
attention to those who in the past year forgot or disregarded Mr. Jefferson's
admonition that freedom of speech 'cannot be limited without being lost.'"
______________
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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From: "Schlekau, Linda" <linda.schlekau@co.fairfax.va.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
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Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 00:28:56 CST
Hi braintrust,
A patron is looking for a copy of a book which he read at least 15 or 20
years ago. He remembered that it was about the wind blowing and thought
that "when" and "wind" might have been in the title.
The essence of the story is that if children make funny faces, the wind will
blow and their faces will stay in that shape.
Could you please put your expertise together and see if this rings any
bells? I have tried A to Zoo and other internet type things.
Please respond directly to me.
Linda.Schlekau@co.fairfax.va.us
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From: Beverly Little <blittle@merrimack.lib.nh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: SRP posting
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Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 00:53:05 CST
Apologies everyone,
I haven't seen my post for help with programs for a SRP about pets yet,
but as I lay trying to get to sleep last night, it occurred to me that I
didn't remember including my e-mail address.
beverly@merrimack.lib.nh.us
Beverly Little
Head of Youth Services
Merrimack Public Library, NH
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From: Catherine Mau <cmau@bal.alibrary.com>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Job Posting-- Chicago Area
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Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 01:17:05 CST
LIBRARIAN I - YOUNG PEOPLE'S SERVICES / BARRINGTON AREA LIBRARY
Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, including one evening a week and
one weekend a month. Be a part of our positive, customer service-oriented
team. Exciting opportunity to help develop a program of service for middle
school-aged children in our new Teen Zone. Half of the position will be
devoted to middle school services; half will be devoted to services for
infants through fifth graders. Duties include collection development,
programming, reference and reader's advisory service, school visits, and
assisting patrons with online catalog and Internet. Requires MLS from an
ALA-accredited program, knowledge of children's and young adult literature,
reference procedures, and library programming, and the ability to work
pleasantly and effectively with children and adults. Salary $30,393/year +
benefits. Send resume to Catherine Mau, Head of Young People's Services,
Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL 60010.
The Barrington Area Library serves a large community of active library
users in a northwest suburb of Chicago. Applications accepted until
position is filled. Visit our home page at http://www.bal.alibrary.com.
Catherine Mau
Head of Young People's Services
Barrington Area Library
505 N. Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
Email: cmau@bal.alibrary.com
Phone: 847.382.1300 ext. 250
FAX: 847.382.1261
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From: Theyer <theyer@pacbell.net>
To: susangraf27@hotmail.com, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Bilingual Programming Needed
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 01:42:11 CST
There are two books by Jose Orozco (I may be misspelling his last names) of
traditional spanish and english fingerplays and songs bilingual. I use
"Where is Thumbkin" in Spanish a lot. There is also a workbook
"Spanish
Piggyback Songs" available at teacher's supply stores which is new songs
sung to familiar tunes.
I barely can sound out Spanish if it is put in front of me so I memorize the
songs phonetically from a tape, and I can read basics like "Where's
Spot?"
from a book. Best is to get a Spanish speaker, and we read the same story
in Spanish and English side by side. One of the best I have done is to read
Eric Carle's Very hungry Caterpillar in Spanish and English, then pass out
flannelboard pieces of all the things he ate, having the kids name them in
spanish and english, then retell the story having the kids bring up the
appropriate pieces to the flannelboard when it is their turn. The
reinforcement of the names of the objects in Spanish and English is great.
The Joe Hayes story I tell the most often is "La Hormiguita" or
"The Little
Ant" I use an ant puppet, and though I tell the story in English, I name
all the objects in Spanish and English, usually asking the kids what the
Spanish name is. This can be done with the flannelboard or cards as a
visual cue if your kids cannot understand the story without them.
E-mail me at work (htheyer@torrnet.com) and I will get you the exact titles
of those song books.
Hillary Theyer
Torrance Library, CA
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From: Kami Krenz <kkrenz@dlapr.lib.az.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Tea party for preschoolers
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Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 02:06:36 CST
If you can find it, look at "the Pooh Cookbook" by Virginia
Ellison. This is old, and also includes illus and quotes,etc from Milne.
Very useful for
such parties! I think my copy is about 1975. It may be in your library
collection or ILL. There are also goood ideas in the Beatrix Potter books
for tea goodies.
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From: Marlyn Roberts <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Searching for public radio book commentators
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Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 02:30:30 CST
Is there a deadline for submissions?
There is such a long waiting list for the Christopher
book at the BPL that it may be a few weeks before I
even hold it in my hand.
Marlyn Roberts
who just may go out and buy an extra copy for the
library...
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Marlyn K. Roberts
Children's Librarian
Codman Square Branch
Boston Public Library
chaisegirl@yahoo.com
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