Father's Day Books

Father's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What are we reading???????

 

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL FATHER'S, GRAND FATHERS, UNCLES, NEPHEWS, MENTORS...



Check out some of the Father's Day books listed below and lists to other Father's Day books... Let us know if you have read any of them or have any recommendations...

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In Daddy's Arms I am tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers - Illustrated by Javaka Steptoe

Fatherhood is celebrated with honor, humor, and grace in this intergenerational collection of poetry by new and established African-American writers. The book testifies to the powerful bond between father and child, with a profound message to people everywhere that family is the greatest gift and that fathers are among the most influential heroes. Twelve outstanding poems come to life through the spirited artwork of Javaka Steptoe.

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Janna and the Kings by Patricia Smith and Illustrated by Aaron Boyd

Janna loves the Saturday visits that she and her grandfather make to the local barbershop where she becomes a princess, but after he dies, Janna feels as though her world has changed. 

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I will Keep You Safe and Sound by Lori Haskins Houran and Pictures by Petra Brown

Parents reassure young ones they are safe from harm in this loving, lilting lullaby.

"Brown bears in the den
While the first buds peep.
Rabbits in the field
While the crickets cheep
Robins in the nest
As the rain pours down
I will keep you safe and sound."

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My Pope Pop and Me by Irene Smalls and Illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson

A young boy who loves to sniff the lemon whiff and to clink the dishes in the sink helps his Pop Pop bake a cake.

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Lists of Father's Day books:

Here are links to lists of Fathers Day books:

 


http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/fathers-day/kids-books/

http://buggyandbuddy.com/childrens-books-for-fathers-day/

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Happy Reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Until the next time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Children's Book a Day, Keeps the Scary Monster Away!

Children's Librarian at Squirrel Hill Carnegie Library Yesterday - 5/31/2014

My Adventures Yesterday as a Children's Librarian at the Carnegie Library in Squirrel Hill

Good Day, Everyone!
Yesterday I was the children's librarian at the Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood.

The children's room is very busy.

It was non stop and I loved it.

Here are some of the books that I recommended:

Chester by Melanie Watt
Chester's Masterpiece by Melanie Watt (With No Help from Melanie Watt)
Chester's Back by Melanie Watt (Not a Melanie Watt book)

Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt
Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Melanie Watt
Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach by Melanie Watt
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend by Melanie Watt
Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party  by Melanie Watt

Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog by Sara Swan Miller and Illustrated by True Kelley
Three Stories You can Read to Your Teddy Bear by Sara Swan Miller and Illustrated by True Kelley
Three Stories You Can Read to Your Cat by Sara Swan Miller and Illustrated by True Kelley

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems
Your Pal Mo Willems Presents Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems
Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems
Knuffle Bunny Too by Mo Willems
Knuffle Bunny More by Mo Willems

The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
If It's Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws by Kim Norman and Illustrated by Liz Woodruff

Happy Reading....

 

Until the next time...........

 

A Children's Book a Day, Keeps the Scary Monster Away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!