Groundhog Day

This week in library, we took time to celebrate this February festival through song, art, videos, vocabulary challenges and by reading Gail Gibbon's Groundhog Day.

To learn more about Punxsutawney Phil, you can visit the official Groundhog Day website .

You can have fun singing the new song we learned called I am a Groundhog .

I have also included here an informational video about groundhogs... Enjoy!

The Never Girls

 Disney has an all  new early chapter book series out... The Never Girls by Kiki Thorpe. 

Readers are invited to join Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby as they unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, find themselves transported to the land of the fairies.  There, in this enchanted world, they meet fairies, mermaids, royalty, and even Tinker bell herself! 

How will the four lost girls find their way back home though?  What adventures will they have before leaving this magical place? 

To learn more about this highly recommended series and author Kiki Thorpe, you can visit the Never Girls website.   There are pages of information, pictures and videos to explore.    Take the fairy talent quiz and try out some of the fun activities.

Happy Reading!

Leap into a good book!

"Through the use of books I had the whole world at my feet:               could travel anywhere, meet anyone and do anything."  

 - Benjamin Carson

What is Happiness?

Wings of Fire

    

  

There is a buzz in the air.  Our students have seen the advertisement for Tui T. Sutherland's new series Wings of Fire.  The cover art is eye catching.  The premise exciting.  

Seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations fighting over lost treasure.  A prophecy describes the sacrifice of five young dragon resulting in peace for the land.  Thus a secret society collects, raises, and trains five dragonets for the purpose of ending the war.  But what happens when the young dragons decide they want a different fate and escape looking for their homes?  

This is a fast paced, exciting tale full of plot twists.  If you enjoyed Warriors, the Guardians of Ga'hoole, and How To Train Your Dragon, you are sure to enjoy this new series!

Welcome Our Visiting Author!

Please mark your calendar. On Wednesday, February 4^th, we are excited to welcome author Mr. David M. Schwartz to our school to share his love of reading, math, and science with our students.

To prepare for his visit, we recommend you and your children take time to explore his website at www.davidschwartz.com especially the sections ‘about him’ and ‘fun stuff’.

Mr. Schwartz has written numerous books. If you would like him to autograph one of his books for you, we recommend you visit a bookstore or order online.  Several of his titles can be found at www.whatthebook.com including If You Made a Million, How Much is a Million?, If You Hopped Like a Frog, On Beyond a Million, Millions to Measure, Supergrandpa, Where in the Wild?, and Look Once, Look Again.

If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact us at the ES Library.

Frankly, Frannie

We have a new series by AJ Stern in our library.  

Meet Frannie B. Miller the star of Frankly, Frannie.  She is a spunky girl who loves offices and office supplies.  To quote her, "It is a scientific fact that I try to be grown-up as oftenly as possible."

Unfortunately for her (but fortunately for the reader), whenever she is curious and tries to help others, things go awry.  Talk about always getting into trouble!  Of course, this makes for very funny reading.  

If you like Junie B. Jones and Clementine, we have good news for you.  Here is another strong character whose adventures you can join in on.  Happy Reading!