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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 681
PUBYAC Digest 681
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) New York books
by "PUBYAC Moderator" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
2) Read to Achieve
by Kim Patton <kpatton@lawrence.lib.ks.us>
3) English language preschool storytimes attended by non-English
by Bonnie Janssen <bjafrm@yahoo.com>
4) Weekly Newspaper Columns
by "Carole Blossom" <CBlossom@countylibrary.org>
5) Re: Religion and Collection Dev.
by <bjbrooks@rcn.com>
6) Re: name
by "M. Mills" <mmills@leaguecitylibrary.org>
7) website URL
by Cathie Bashaw <missbook72@yahoo.com>
8) Re: teens and summer reading programs
by Dawn Sardes <Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org>
9) Re: How do you catalog fairy tales, legends etc.
by Susan Engelmann <suengelm@yahoo.com>
10) Publicity
by Kim Olson-Kopp <k.olson-kopp@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
11) Indiana Job Opening
by Carol Stults <cstults@tcpl.lib.in.us>
12) Teens, libraries, and literacy
by "Christensen, Linnea" <lchristensen@hclib.org>
13) Re: ST for Black History Month
by Mary Gonzalez <marycgon@lmxac.org>
14) Poetry Stumper solved
by Helen Moore <helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca>
15) Treasure Hunt!
by "Lisa Mulak" <lmulak@nssc.library.ns.ca>
16) stumper - bubble gum machine
by Susan Dunn <sdunn@jefferson.lib.co.us>
17) STUMPER thank you
by "Webster, Lisa" <LisaW@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
18) Re: bubbles
by Kat Corbett <kat@katcorbett.com>
19) STUMPER: Woman cuts off her legs to save children
by "Webster, Lisa" <LisaW@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
20) Stumper - Oak Tree to Sailing Ship
by "Chris Mallo" <chrism@GRRL02.GRRL.LIB.MN.US>
21) Stumper-Lighthouse
by Marge Kinzy <kinzym@libcoop.net>
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From: "PUBYAC Moderator" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: New York books
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 08:48:24 -0700
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Just out of curiosity....what are you planning to do about your books on New
York?
Since the Twin Towers aren't there anymore, do you plan to weed your books
like _Kidding Around New York_ or _Kids Take New York_ or any of your city
books? This could even extend to books on skyscrapers, and others.
Shannon VanHemert
shannonv@jefferson.lib.co.us
Columbine Public Library
Littleton, CO
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From: Kim Patton <kpatton@lawrence.lib.ks.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Read to Achieve
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:50:04 CST
Hello all,
Can anyone give me info on the NBA's Read to Achieve program. In
particular, how to get my library involved?
Thanks,
Kim
Kimberly A. Patton
Young Adult Specialist
Lawrence Public Library
707 Vermont St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-3833 (785) 843-3368 fax
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From: Bonnie Janssen <bjafrm@yahoo.com>
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Subject: English language preschool storytimes attended by non-English
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:50:10 CST
Any ideas out there for ways to communicate with
preschoolers attending preschool storytime who's first
language is something other than English? Bonnie Janssen
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From: "Carole Blossom" <CBlossom@countylibrary.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Weekly Newspaper Columns
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:50:16 CST
Hello All,
Have any of you out there written a weekly/monthly column for the local =
newspaper featuring new books/services at the library? I have been =
offered the opportunity to write a weekly column for young adults/teens in =
our local paper. While I do have some journalistic background, and =
preparing short booklists with annotations is not a problem, writing a =
fresh article each week seems somewhat overwhelming. Comments,
suggestions=
, insights, & etc. will be appreciated.
Carole A. Blossom
Young Adult Librarian
Montgomery County Public Library
104 I 45 N
Conroe, TX 77301
936-788-8361
cblossom@countylibrary.org
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From: <bjbrooks@rcn.com>
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Subject: Re: Religion and Collection Dev.
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:50:22 CST
Rachel, In our collection at the Memorial Spaulding Elementary School, we
have enhanced our materials about Islam, and also we have tried to expand
"interfaith" literature. We also have a couple of new resources
about "Arab
Americans" and a book called Roses for my Carpets (I think that's the
title)
by Rukhsana about an Afghan boy. Any other advice? Beth Brooks
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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@leaguecitylibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: name
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FOR NEW PARENTS ONLY - Our Library Serves You!
Nancy Bonne wrote:
> We are starting a program to introduce new parents to library services for
> their newborns, and need ideas for a name. We do a
newborn-18-month
story
> hour called "Babies and Books", so we don't want to use that.
Can anyone
> help? thanks! nancy
> Nancy Bonne
> Children's Librarian
> Beverly Public Library
> bonne@noblenet.org
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From: Cathie Bashaw <missbook72@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: website URL
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:50:35 CST
To all of you who wrote asking for the URL to the ALA
award winning "Animaland" website for kids from the
ASPCA, it is:
http://www.animaland.org/
Sorry this wasn't included in the original posting,
Cathie
Cathie Bashaw, Children's Librarian
Somers, NY
missbook72@yahoo.com
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From: Dawn Sardes <Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: teens and summer reading programs
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:50:41 CST
Last summer, we had 144 teen summer reading participants (up from 6 the
previous summer). I set it at 5 books read. After three they got
their choice of a friendship bracelet or stress ball. After 5 they got
to enter into the end-of-summer drawing of their choice (5 prize
packages that centered on music, movies, etc.).
Additionally, I challenged them that if 250 completed, I would dye my
hair in a rainbow of neon colors. I didn't have to, but they got a
kick out of the thought.
They seemed rather positive about it.
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick Jones <connectingya@yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, February 11, 2002 11:04 am
Subject: Re: teens and summer reading programs
> Um, how about asking them what they want???
>
>
> pj
>
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From: Susan Engelmann <suengelm@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: How do you catalog fairy tales, legends etc.
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:50:47 CST
--- Kirsten Cutler <kirsten@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
wrote:
> We currently catalog our 398's in J398 or J398.2
> with only a few books
> going additional numbers past the decimal point. Our
> collection is large
> so we are looking at cataloging by country using
> Santa Monica Public
> Library's modified "Dewey". For example: J398.241
> for tales from Scotland
> and Ireland, J398.244 for tales from France,
> J398.251 for tales from
> China. Please let us know how you catalog your
> folktales. Thanks.
Here at North Kansas City (MO) Public we catalog by
country also.
Susan
>
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From: Kim Olson-Kopp <k.olson-kopp@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
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Subject: Publicity
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Hi Everyone,
I am searching for some creative ways to publicize upcoming programs
(for both children and teens). In our library, we send out a monthly
newsletter to parents with a quick blurb about programs. Our teens
receive something similar. We also make 8 1/2 x 11 flyers for in-house
use. Half-sheet flyers are printed up for the bigger programs and
patrons are welcome to take these home. For once-a-month or
special-guest programs, we send half-sheet flyers to local schools to
send home with elementary students. Also, I believe we have a listing
in our local newspaper and we do get mentioned on a few radio/tv PSAs.
And for summer, we visit all elementary and middle schools to push
summer programming.
This may seem like a lot, or maybe not at all compared to what you
do--but we're always looking for new an innovative ways to market our
programs. It seems that programs that were once very successful now
have low attendance, like our Saturday craft programs for elementary
aged children.
So, what ways do you advertise? Have you streamlined, broadened, rented
billboards, made radio and tv appearances? How do you get children and
teenagers into your library?
Thanks in advance. If you reply to me directly, I'll send back to the
list.
Kim Olson-Kopp
Youth Services Coordinator
La Crosse Public Library
La Crosse, Wisconsin
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From: Carol Stults <cstults@tcpl.lib.in.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Indiana Job Opening
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:50:59 CST
The Tippecanoe County Public Library in Lafayette, Indiana, Home of Purdue
University, seeks a dynamic ALA/MLS Youth Librarian. Responsibilities
include providing youth and young adult reference and reader's advisory,
youth and young adult materials selection, planning and presenting
programs, providing library tours and instructional training. An interest
and knowledge of early childhood development is desired. Preferred skills
include excellent service orientation, ability to work with diverse
customers, and knowledge of and affinity with library
technologies. Spanish language skills are desirable. Starting salary
range $26, 645 -$28, 704. Excellent benefits package, including 4 weeks
paid vacation. Position is available immediately. Apply to Carol
Stults,
Head Youth Librarian, TCPL, 627 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47901.
TCPL
is committed to equal opportunity employment. Applicants are sought from
all qualified people, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual
orientation, disability, veteran status, national origin, or ancestry. For
more information, call 765-429-0120.
Carol Stults
Head Youth Librarian
Tippecanoe County Public Library
627 South Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
765-429-0120
FAX: 765-429-0150
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From: "Christensen, Linnea" <lchristensen@hclib.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'"
<PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Teens, libraries, and literacy
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I manage an early literacy library outreach program. Because I am interested
in involving young adults as volunteers in this program, I am gathering a
list of appropriate resources and would like your help.
I plan to begin by targeting older teens who are library users, hoping to
interest them in sharing their love of reading with young children. So I am
looking for non-academic materials that emphasize the process and importance
of early literacy development and the necessity for community involvement.
Please share with me any resources about early (or family) literacy that
would be interesting and inspiring to young adults. My goal is to create a
bibliography of materials that I can pass along to older teens to 1) involve
them in my program, 2) connect them with their community as volunteers, and
3) plant the seeds for them to become future youth services librarians.
Resources can be any format: nonfiction or fiction books, picture books,
articles, web sites, audio, video, government docs, etc.
Please reply directly to me, and I will post a summary of responses to the
list.
Thank you in advance for any ideas!
Linnea Christensen
startSMART project manager
Hennepin County Library
mailto:lchristensen@hclib.org
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From: Mary Gonzalez <marycgon@lmxac.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: ST for Black History Month
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Here are some stories I've had success with.
I'm pretty gentle with my preschoolers. I try to present them with
African
American friends and heroes, and avoid telling them about prejudice.
I like to use stories where you fall in love with the
African American
child and family, like "More more more" said the baby, by Vera
Williams, and
any of the Peter stories by Jack Ezra Keats. Snowy Day is having it's 40th
birthday as the first picture book to use an African American child as a
character, so it's an important part of African American history. I
also
like stories where they identify strongly with the characers, like Shortcut
by
Donald Crews.
I bring in salted peanuts in the shell and peanut butter, and
show them
pictures from a biography of George Washington Carver, and tell them that he
worked to find uses for plants that could be grown in the South by the newly
freed slaves. That's why he learned that, although raw peanuts don't have
much taste, roasted peanuts do. I tell them that if it weren't
for George
Washington Carver, we wouldn't have peanut butter. Children in the rest of
the
world still don't have peanut butter, even today. It's a very American
food.
("Aren't you glad we have peanut butter?" Yes! Let's say,
"Thank you,
George
Washington Carver.") They can really relate to peanut butter.
(They can
choke on peanuts, so I bring the Moms in for that part, or hand the peanuts
to
the caretakers as they leave.)
I've used the Picture Book biography of Martin Luther
King, Jr. with
older students, not preschoolers. They really identify with Martin as a
boy
when he's excluded from the ballgame.
With older kids, grades K-6, I've used "Yo Yes" for
regular school
visits,
but not as part of AAH month. I divide them into two groups, and tell them
one group will read the left side of the page, and the other group will read
the right side. I make them act out their parts. One group gets to
be the
"cool kid" who knows everyone in school and knows where everything is.
(Point
to the pictures on the title page.) The other group is the new kid in school
who doesn't have any friends yet and doesn't know where anything is, and is
feeling pretty shy because of that. They read the story. (I cue them that
they BOTH say "Yo" "Yes" "YOW!" when they get to
that page."Everyone!")
Afterward, I say,"Everyone always wants to be the cool kid, so we'll switch
parts so this time THIS group reads THIS side of the page. Now remember,
reading this has gotten you all excited and happy and loud...so get back in
your part: you're COOL and you're SHY and quiet. Ready?" We read it
again.
Afterward, I usually say..."That's one of the amazing things about books.
You
can learn what it feels like to be another person. And I hope, next time
we
see a new kid who needs a friend, we'll be the cool kid and say "Hi."
to
them...or "Yo."
I love doing this story. It's quick and very
effective. It works even
with kindergartners who don't all know how to read yet, because you can
recognize the words and go with the flow. I like that it makes everyone
want
to be the cool African American kid and everyone feels sorry for the white
kid...and of course it has a happy ending. (I never mention race to the kids
when I do this story.)
For crafts, Copycat magazine had Uncle Remus Stick Puppets in Jan/Feb 96 and
African Folktale Characters in Jan/Feb 95 .
You can also have them make "I have a dream" clouds. Write
"I have a dream"
on a cloud cut from the center of a paper plate.. Cut paper plates in
half,
and let them crayon a rainbow on the paper plate. They can write their
dreams
on the cloud. They can hang the cloud in their room, or weat it as a hat.
(The rainbow arch fits over their head. Fasten the cloud at the side.)
Tell
them rainbows are a symbol for all the colors and kinds of people there are
in
the world.
If you tell an Anansi story, you can make a spider hat. Use one or two
pieces
of black construction paper for the band around their head, and add 8 legs
of
black construction paper...1-1 1/2 inches wide and 12" long. When
they wear
the hat, the legs bounce around their head in a very cool way. You can add
red sticker eyes, but that's optional. They can bend the spider's legs or
leave them straight.
Frank Schaffer makes some African Animal paper bag puppet patterns,
PS-83105.
Enjoy!
Steven LAMONEA wrote:
> Dear Colleagues
>
> I am having a preschool story and craft for Black History Month next
> Friday 2/15. I have decided upon what books to use but need ideas for
> any rhymes or songs that might be appropriate as well as a simple
> craft. If anyone knows where I could get some coloring sheets that
would
> be helpful also.
>
> I am using "Shades of Black" by Pinkney, A puppet story of
"Brother Possum
> and Brother Snake" from "African-American Folktales For Young
> Readers" edited by Young and I am thinking of using "Martin's Big
> Words" by Rappaport but I'm not sure. If anyone has any other
suggestions
> they would be appreciated.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Steven Lamonea
> Children's Librarian
> Central Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
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From: Helen Moore <helen.moore@yourlibrary.ca>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Poetry Stumper solved
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Dear Collective Brain,
Here was my original query:
The poet writes about how he (?) has been here and there and done this thing
and that thing, and the last line is along the lines of "and I did them all
in books" or "I did it all by reading" or something like that.
Many thanks to all of you who responded. Below are three possible answers,
with the Jack Prelutsky poem being the most popular choice. I printed the
answers out for my young patron, and she phoned to thank me (very profusely)
for helping her out. Thanks to everyone who helped out with this stumper!
Helen Moore
Richer than Gold
You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be --
I had a mother who read to me.
-- Strickland Gillilan (1869-1954)
There is no Frigate like a Book
There is no Frigate like a Book
To take us Lands away
Nor any Coursers like a page
Of prancing Poetry--
This Traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of Toll--
How frugal is the Chariot
That
bears the Human soul.
Emily Dickinson
(Thank you to Mary Gonzalez)
I Met a Dragon Face to Face by Jack Prelutsky
>From "Good Books, Good Times selected by Lee Bennett
Hopkins"
I met a dragon face to face
the year when I was ten,
I took a trip to outer space,
I braved a pirates' den,
I wrestled with a wicked troll,
and fought a great white shark,
I trailed a rabbit down a hole,
I hunted for a snark.
I stowed aboard a submarine,
I opened magic doors,
I traveled in a time machine,
and searched for dinosaurs,
I climbed atop a giant's head,
I found a pot of gold,
I did all this in books I read
when I was ten years old.
(Thank you to Deborah Dubois, Bonita Kale, Kerry Reed, Andrea Gordon and
Nancy May)
Helen Moore
Head, Youth Services
Richmond Public Library
100-7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond, BC
Canada V6Y 1R9
Phone: 604-231-6441; Fax: 604-273-0459
Award-Winning Web Site: www.yourlibrary.ca
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From: "Lisa Mulak" <lmulak@nssc.library.ns.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Treasure Hunt!
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Hi-
we are looking for program ideas for March Break. In past years we've had
a
hard time bringing entertainers/presenters in to the library. This year we
thought we would be the entertainment. Has anyone ever organized a
treasure
hunt for children? We would be confined to the children's side of the
library. All advice is welcome!
Sincerely,
Lisa Mulak-MacPhee
Cape Breton Regional Library, NS
Canada
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From: Susan Dunn <sdunn@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "PUBYAC (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper - bubble gum machine
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Thank you to Jennifer and Nancy for correctly identifying my stumper about
the little girl who goes to get a piece of bubble gum out of a gumball
machine, but instead of gum, she gets a magic ring that enables her to make
wishes. The book is Lorna Balilan's "The Sweet Touch". The
patron is
coming to pick the book up tomorrow.
Susan Dunn
Children's Reference Librarian
Columbine Library, Jefferson County Public Library
sdunn@jefferson.lib.co.us
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From: "Webster, Lisa" <LisaW@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER thank you
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Thank you to all of you who responded to my Stumper about the woman who =
cut off her legs to save her children. It looks like the title was =
Heckedy Peg by Audrey Wood.=20
Lisa Webster
Youth Services Librarian
lisaw@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us
Mount Vernon City Library
315 Snoqualmie Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-6209
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From: Kat Corbett <kat@katcorbett.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: bubbles
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 10:03:07 CST
Frances,
I remember a cute poem from my childhood that goes:
"Bubble, bubble, bubble,"
Said the kettle to the pot.
"Bubble, bubble, bubble,
We are very, very hot!"
"Shall I take you off the fire?"
"No, you needn't trouble.
This is just the way we talk,
Bubble, bubble, bubble!"
Kids could take the parts of the kettle, the pot, and the cook to say the
poem. Sorry I don't know who wrote it.
Kat Corbett
Author of the DanceFutures Series
Website: http://www.katcorbett.com
E-mail: kat@katcorbett.com
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From: "Webster, Lisa" <LisaW@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us>
To: "Pubyac \(E-mail\)" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER: Woman cuts off her legs to save children
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 10:03:14 CST
A high school girl came in asking for a book that her mother read to her =
when she was little. A woman has children who are stolen from her by a =
mean old man. To get them back she cuts off her legs and hides them =
under her skirt. Sound familiar? Please reply directly to me.
Thank you!
Lisa Webster
Youth Services Librarian
lisaw@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us
Mount Vernon City Library
315 Snoqualmie Street
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-6209
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From: "Chris Mallo" <chrism@GRRL02.GRRL.LIB.MN.US>
To: "pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper - Oak Tree to Sailing Ship
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 10:03:20 CST
I have a stumper for all you lovely people out there. A patron came in
looking for a book. She didn't know the title, but she did remember it was
green. :)
It was a children's book about an oak tree that fell into the ocean and sunk
a ship. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
Thanks so much!
--
Chris Mallo
Great River Regional Library
405 St. Germain
St. Cloud, MN 56401
(320) 650-2500
chrism@grrl.lib.mn.us
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From: Marge Kinzy <kinzym@libcoop.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper-Lighthouse
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Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 10:03:25 CST
Hello Stumper Solvers,
A man in his mid to late thirties would like to find a picture book he
remembers from the 1970s. It is about a boy who lives on an island in a
lighthouse. His friends [maybe 2 friends] row out to see him and row
back home after their visits. Sorry, that's all I have to go on. I
showed him some McCloskey books and the Tim books by Ardizzone. The art
is similar but perhaps "darker" [his words].
Thank you for any suggestions--he and I looked through A to Zoo under
lighthouse and island but nothing listed fit the book.
Marge Kinzy, Children's Librarian--kinzym@libcoop.net
Mount Clemens Public Library
150 Cass Avenue
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586)469-6200
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