If you like reading I survived books by Tarshis, try these books

If your child loves reading the I Survived books by Tarshis, I have some new books to try. The I survived books have been so popular, I finally found some other books similar that your child may enjoy. 

Stay Alive series by Monninger. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, you have to fight to survive! {New J Series- Stay Alive} 

Killer Species by Spradlin. Each book covers a genetically engineered superpredator wreacking havoc on the environment. {New J Series- Killer Species}

Disaster Strikes by Kennedy. When disaster strikes, the only thing you can count on is yourself! The world is a dangerous place. Volcanoes erupt. Earthquakes rumble. Blizzards freeze. You’re invited to come along on action-packed adventures, where ordinary kids find themselves in extraordinary situations that test their strength, smarts, and courage. {New J Series- Disaster Strikes} 

  

Cathy 

Early Literacy - the building blocks of reading

According to the organization Zero to Three, the definition of early literacy is what children know about communication, verbal and nonverbal language, reading, and writing before they can actually read and write. Early literacy encompasses the child's totality of experiences with conversation, oral and written stories, books, and print.

Learning to read begins BEFORE your child starts school — as a matter of fact, it begins at birth! There are five early literacy practices that every child needs to get ready to read, listen and write. 

Talking

Writing

Reading

Playing

Singing

These practices are easy to do in your everyday interactions with your child. We are focusing on these practices in our story times. 

Talking

• Children learn about language by listening to parents and caregivers talk and by joining in conversation.
• Talking, telling stories and stretching conversations help children learn new words, learn to express themselves and learn how to have a conversation.
• Infants and young children need to hear the language (or languages) they will eventually speak in order to learn it — so if you speak two languages at home, it is beneficial to speak both languages to your child.
• Talking to your child in the language you are most fluent in is the best way to help your child develop early literacy skills.
• Very young children can understand spoken words long before they can speak any of them — so talk to them and you will be amazed at how your child responds.
• Talking to your child about many different events, ideas and stories helps them develop the general knowledge they need to understand the content of what they will read in books when they are older.

Writing

• Writing and reading go together! Both are ways to represent spoken words and to communicate information.
• Scribbling and drawing are forms of writing — they may not be words, but the lines and pictures your child draws mean something to them.
• Scribbling and drawing help children develop eye-hand coordination and the fine motor control they need to hold a pencil.
• As children write, they become aware that the printed letters and words have meaning. They begin to understand the purpose of reading through the process of writing.
• Writing doesn't always have to be writing — it can be tracing in sand, playing with clay or play dough, or crinkling up newspaper to help strengthen finger muscles!

Reading

• Reading together remains the single most effective way to help children become proficient readers.
• Children who enjoy being read to are more likely to want to learn to read themselves.
• Reading together develops vocabulary, comprehension, and general knowledge needed to understand other books and stories when they are older.
• Reading introduces children to "rare" words that they may not hear in everyday conversation.

Playing

• Play is one of the primary ways young children learn about how the world works and learn language.
• Play helps children practice putting their thoughts into words.
• Play helps children think symbolically — that this item stands for this thing ("This box is a rocket ship!"), which helps them understand that words can stand for real objects or experiences.
• Play is how children practice becoming adults and process what they see and hear everyday.

Singing

• Singing helps children learn new words.
• Singing slows down language so children can hear the different sounds in words and learn about syllables.
• Singing together is a fun bonding experience with your child — whether you're a good singer or not!
• Singing develops listening and memory skills and makes repetition easier for young children — it's easier to remember a short song than a short story.

{From Kent District Library http://www.kdl.org/kids/go/pgr_five_practices Accessed 9/16/14} 

Cathy 

Greece Public Library Seeking Library Board Trustees

Greece Seeking Applicants for Library Board

09/16/2014

The Town of Greece is seeking applicants to serve on the Greece Public Library Board of Trustees.  The Library Board is comprised of seven members who are appointed by the Town Board to serve five-year terms.

Trustee responsibilities include setting policy to guide library operations and participating in the development of the library's strategic plan.  Trustees make a volunteer commitment of time and effort in attending monthly board meetings, and recognize that the Greece Public Library serves the entire Greece resident community - all ages, backgrounds and interests.  Trustees are visible in the community on behalf of the library, and have enthusiasm for the many benefits that a quality public library provides.

Applicants must be Greece residents and at least 18 years of age.  Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest by October 15, 2014 via email or regular mail to: Library Board Applicant Review Committee, 2 Vince Tofany Boulevard, Greece, NY  14612, or by email to cguthrie@libraryweb.org

Cathy 

Children's Books Celebrating their Birthdays!

These classic Children's books are celebrating their birthdays, have you read them lately? 



Madeline books by Bemelmans. The classic celebrates its 75th birthday. “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines. Lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. In two straight lines they broke their bread and brushed their teeth and went to bed. They left the house at half past nine. In two straight lines in rain or shine- The smallest one was Madeline.” The opening line of the book. 



Flat Stanley by Brown. A falling bulletin board flattens Stanley so he is only one-half-inch thick. The original book came out 50 years ago. Recently the revived the book with Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures.


The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Carle.The first book Eric Carle ever wrote, written as side project while he was working in advertising, celebrates its 45th anniversay. 



The Mitten by Brett, celebrates its 25th anniversary. When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing. As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see Nicki in the borders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on. 



The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Scieszka .In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.” Celebrating its 25th anniversary. 




Good Night Gorilla by Rathmann. In this virtually wordless picture book, celebrating its 20th anniversary , a zookeeper makes his nightly rounds, bidding good night to a gorilla, a lion, a giraffe and so on. He doesn't know that the gorilla has procured his keys and is unlocking each animal's cage; a jungly crowd files quietly behind the keeper as he walks home and crawls into bed.