My Favorite January Picture Books

       Will you still love me if…? By LeBlanc.  An imaginative journey through a child’s big questions about the nature of a mother’s love. {New Picture Book- Leb}

  

         Boo, ABC by Lee.  A is for Adorable, B is for Boo! The world's cutest dog takes on the ABCs, and his adventures are more precious than ever. { New Picture Book- Lee}

   

          Battle Bunny by Scieszka.  When Alex gets a silly, sappy picture book called Birthday Bunny, he picks up a pencil and turns it into something he'd like to read: Battle Bunny. {New Picture Book- Sci}

    Momo  and Snap are Not Friends by Anderson.  A unique story, told solely through actions and sounds. When Momo and Snap meet, each tries to outdo the other, with hilarious results. But when danger arises, they discover the benefits of cooperation, and the warmth of true friendship.  {New Picture Book- And}

    

         Duck, Duck, Moose by Bardhan-Quallen. Duck and Duck are preparing for a party, and each step of the way, Moose inadvertently messes things up.  {New Picture Book- Bar}

     

         Don’t Play with your food by Shea. Rah! Buddy's a monster, and he's hungry! Time for all cute little bunnies to hop into his mouth. "Oh no!" they say.  {New Picture Book- She}

 

Catching Kisses by Gibson. At any given moment/someone, somewhere is blowing a kiss. And somewhere/someone/is catching it.   {New Picture Book- Gib} 

         KnockKnock: My Dad’s Dream for Me by Beaty.  This powerful and inspiring book shows the love that an absent parent can leave behind and the strength that children find in themselves as they grow up and follow their dreams. (New Picture Book- Bea}

Cathy

The Winners are announced!

John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature:
"Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures," written by Kate DiCamillo, is the 2014 Newbery Medal winner.

Four Newbery Honor Books also were named: "Doll Bones," written by Holly Black ; "The Year of Billy Miller," written by Kevin Henkes;  "One Came Home," written by Amy Timberlake; and "Paperboy," written by Vince Vawter. 

 

Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:
"Locomotive," illustrated by Brian Floca, is the 2014 Caldecott Medal winner. 

Three Caldecott Honor Books also were named: "Journey," written and illustrated by Aaron Becker; "Flora and the Flamingo," written and illustrated by Molly Idle "Mr. Wuffles!" written and illustrated by David Wiesner.

 

 

Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults:
"P.S. Be Eleven," written by Rita Williams-Garcia, is the King Author Book winner. 

Three King Author Honor Books were selected: "March: Book One," written by John Lewis; "Darius & Twig," written by Walter Dean Myers and "Words with Wings," written by Nikki Grimes.

 

Cathy

 

Interested in watching the ALA Youth Book Awards?

On Monday, January 27th at 8am the American Library Association will announce the 2014 Youth Media Awards- Caldecott, Newbery and more.

Would you like to watch it live? If so click here. We will post the winners later that day.

Cathy

Take Your Chld to the Library Day 2/1/14

We are participating in Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, February 1st. Come to the library between 10 - 11 a.m. for crafts (while supplies last) a tour of the library - including behind the scenes tour and a chance to win some prizes.

While here we ask you fill out postcards we will provide to let our government officials know how important the library is to you and your family.  I will mail them out to local and state officials.

We hope to see you here on Saturday, February 1st.

Miss Cathy

Answer your cat's question day 1/22/14

{This is a test post- I am trying to see how I can schedule posts to be posted on a specific day and time. Cathy - can you try and see if it will let you comment on the post?  }


Did you know today is Answer your cat's question day today?

It’s National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day! Ever wondered why your feline companion acts a certain way or starts meowing at you for no apparent reason? Today is the day to unravel the mystery!
Cats and humans have a long and illustrious history of cohabitation. Historians believe that cats were domesticated as early as 12,000 years ago, but we still don’t fully understand each other.
To participate in National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day, heighten your awareness of your cat’s needs and recognize when he or she trying to ask you something.

My favorite Cat stories are:

Any Pete the Cat books by Litwin
The Cats of Tanglewood Forest by DeLint
How to be a cat by McClure
Mr. Putter and Tabby books by Rylant

Miss Cathy

Edgar Award Nominees 2014 - Best J Mysteries

Mystery Writers of America is proud to announce, as we celebrate the 205th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, the Nominees for the 2014 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, honoring the best in mystery fiction.  The winners will be announced May 1st. 

 

Best Juvenile

Strike Three, You're Dead by Josh Berk  {J Fiction - Ber}
Moxie and the Art of Rule Breaking by Erin Dionne  {Teen Fiction Dio}
P.K. Pinkerton and the Petrified Man by Caroline Lawrence  {J Fiction-Law}
   Lockwood & Co.: The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud  {J Fiction- Str}
    One Came Home by Amy Timberlake {Teen Fiction- Tim}

 

 

I love mysteries so I am planning on reading all of these books.

 

Miss Cathy