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 T H I S   W E E K                                                                            

This week, we have been looking at the various novel series in the Library.  There are over 60 series in a variety of reading and interest levels.  Genres include science fiction, fantasy, humourous, historical and realistic fiction. 

Graphic novels continue to be the students' favourite and our priority is to add to this collection. 

As a child, I read all of the Little House on the Prairie and Anne of Green Gable books.  Another series I devoured was Betsy and Starr by Caroline Heywood.  Do any of you remember those?

http://www.scholastic.com/animorphs/index.htm

 N E W   B O O K S  !                                                                                             

Students continue to check out the large selection of new fiction and non-fiction books.  The new Dragon Ball Z graphic novels by Akira Yoriyama and Gerard Jones are the most popular picks.

Dragon Ball introduces a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." Interest level: K- 3   Reading level: Gr. 2 - 4

  L M I T                                                                                                                     

This Spring, some of our grade four students have shown an interest in becoming Library monitors.  The Library Monitors In Training (LMITS) are working with the grade five monitors and the Librarian to learn to shelve books and keep the Library tidy and organized. 

We appreciate the service of these dedicated grade fours!

 L I N D S A Y   L I B R A R Y                                                                                  

What's on my night table?  I have just started Any Human Heart by Scottish author, William Boyd.  Far more my cup of tea than Wicked...

Every life is both ordinary and extraordinary and Logan Mountstuart's - stretching across the twentieth century - is a rich tapestry of both. As a writer who finds inspiration from Virgina Woolf in London and Hemmingway in Paris, as a spy recruited by Ian Flemming and betrayed in the war, and as an art dealer in the sixties in New York, Logan mixes with the men and women who shaped his times. - Back cover

I also recently purchased two other books which I have yet to read:

Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons (recommended by a English  woman I met on vacation)

In Gibbons's classic tale, a resourceful young heroine finds herself in the gloomy, overwrought world of a Hardy or Bronte novel and proceeds to organize everyone out of their romantic tragedies into the pleasures of normal life. Flora Poste, orphaned at 19, chooses to live with relatives at Cold Comfort Farm in Sussex, the dour Starkadder family, are tyrannized by Flora's mysterious aunt. - Amazon

I Captured the Castle by Dodie Smith (one of my book club picks)

Seventeen-year-old Cassandra Mortmain wants to become a writer. Trouble is, she's the daughter of a once-famous author with a severe case of writer's block. Her family is barely scraping by in a crumbling English castle they leased when times were good. Now there's very little furniture, hardly any food, and just a few pages of notebook paper left to write on. Bravely making the best of things, Cassandra gets hold of a journal and begins her literary apprenticeship by refusing to face the facts. - Amazon


 C  O  N  T  E  S  T  ! !                                                                    

What did your parents like to read when they were your age? 

Write down one of your parent's favourite books, along with your name and division . Put your entry in the glass jar on the Library desk.

Good Luck!

 COMMENTS   OR   QUESTIONS?                                           

Email me at ldelair@sd40.bc.ca  Happy Reading!

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 R E A D Y,   S E T,   L E A R N                                                                         

 

This Thursday, the Ready, Set, Learn programme took place in the Library. Twelve 3 year olds and their parents joined the Kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Kenny and Mrs. Codesmith as well as Ms. Moorcroft and the Librarian for a story, snacks, stations and a short presentation.  It was wonderful to meet some future McBride students!

"The Province's Ready, Set, Learn initiative recognizes that families need good information about how to support their young child’s early learning, as well as, development of positive connections with the school system and local community agencies." http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/early_learning/rsl/

"Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help."

http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/parents

Storyline Online http://www.storylineonline.net/

Books for Pre-schoolers:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle 

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? by Bill Martin, Jr.

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Corduroy by Don Freeman

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise 

Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney

 E A R L Y   R E A D E R S                                                                   

Early readers at Richard McBride are keen on books by Mo Willems and Melanie Watt.

 Mo Willems is an award winning author and animator.  His books include Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale and the Elephant and Piggies series.

http://www.pigeonpresents.com/books.aspx

Melanie Watt is a Canadian author and illustrator.  She is well-known for her Scaredy Squirrel and Chester books.

 

 http://melaniewatt.com/default.aspx

 T H I S   W E E K                                                                                                

This week was a bit of a free for all!  Some classes worked on Poetry and wrote their own version of Dennis Lee's Alligator Pie.  They did a wonderful job! 

Three classes focused on the novel series, Geronmino Stilton, a mouse journalist who would like nothing better than to live a quiet life, but keeps getting involved in far-away adventures.  This series originated in Italy and has been translated into 35 languages.  Intended for ages 8 to 12, it is also an excellent read aloud for younger children. http://www.geronimostilton.com/

For a bit of a treat and a bit of a laugh, we watched a video on Jesse! Wouldn't it be great if our kids were this helpful?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9Fyey4D5hg

 D A M A G E D   B O O K S                                                                                    

Occassionally, library books are damaged beyond repair and students are asked to pay for these items. However, if money is a concern, the Library can absorb the cost.

The number one cause of damaged books this year is leaky water bottles in backpacks. So make sure those lids are on tight and that books are carried in a different part of your pack!

  

 F I R S T   N A T I O N S   S E C T I O N                                                             

 

There is now a dedicated First Nations section in the Non-Fiction area of the Library. 

The books are identified with a First Nations spine sticker and include information on Aboriginal history, art, customs and traditions as well as legends.

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 S P R I N G   H A S   A R R I V E D !      

Thanks to our monitors, the Library is ready for Spring.  The snowflakes are gone and the Easter decorations are up.  Easter, Spring and rabbit books are on display for students to check out.  Pop in and have a look!

 S E R V I N G   A L L I G A T O R   P I E                          

This week we will continue with our Poetry unit.  Students will create their own Alligator poem patterned after Canadian poet, Dennis Lee's Alligator Pie.  We will also learn about Jack Prelutsky and his poetry. Here is a taste of his poem, Bleezer's Ice Cream! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuPlUQvViX8

 N E W   B O O K S                                                                                             

Watch for our new books coming out the next two weeks!  Mrs. Edgar is busy processing our last batch of books.  Take out a new book and get a book mark!

 O V E R D U E   &   L O S T   B O O K S     

Overdue and Lost book notices were handed out on Friday.  Students who have lost or overdue books may not take out books until the missing books are returned or paid for.  Please contact the Librarian at ldelair@sd40.bc.ca if you have any questions or think that the items have been returned to the library.

 C O M I N G   A T T R A C T I O N S        

This month in the Library, we will  focus on Earth Day and the Environment, Books to Movies and Easter as well as poetry.

 L I N D S A Y   L I B R A R Y                                                                  

Last week, I wrote about Books to Movies.  The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is a classic example of this!  As a child, I found this movie disturbing and I still don't like it.  I have met an equal number of people who love and hate this film.  Weren't we all a bit scarred by the flying monkeys, though?

I am reading Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maquire for my book club.  This is definitely a book for adults.  It is a great read if you are a fan of fantasy and The Wizard of Oz (unfortunately, I am a fan of neither...).