Saturday, April 1, 2017

Ways to Find Information

- Summer Pierre on Flickr

Look what is happening in April!

Our spring book fair is just around the corner. What the Book will be here from Seoul as part of our Book Week celebrations. Come prepared to shop and stock up on books for the summer!

Event: Spring Book Fair
Place: ES PAC
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Date: Thursday, April 20, and Friday, April 21
(Parents are welcome to visit the book fair before and after school from 8:00-9:00 am and 3:00-5:00 pm on both days!)

Please talk about appropriate choices with your parents beforehand and come prepared to enjoy the fair and to buy a lot of books. (Your teacher will let you know which day you will visit the book fair as a class).

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Then, on Friday, April 21, we are having our

third annual Dress up as a Book Character Day!

It is easy to participate...

1. Choose a favourite book character.

2. Design a costume that is comfortable and effective.

3. Come dressed up on Friday and be ready for fun!

Please remember...

You can either come dressed up as a favourite book character or wear your school uniform. Also, leave the weapons and face masks at home...thank you!

Friday, March 17, 2017

The Book of Everything : a Lego adventure in the real world

Look at what is new in our reference section!

"The newest book in the LEGO Nonfiction line, "The Book of Everything," takes on the biggest subject of all: our world and everything in it! There's a whole world of information inside on almost every subject under the sun, from science to technology, from history to geography to popular culture. Each spread contains a LEGO scene to facilitate the learning journey: a vignette, mini story, or icon featuring LEGO models, characters, and sensibility. Graphic design combines the LEGO illustration with real-world photography and facts for an immersive experience. " - Amazon review

You can visit the Lego website at https://www.lego.com/en-us

Top 10 Facts - LEGO

The Lego Story: 80th Anniversary Video by the Lego Group

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Take Away the A by Michael Escoffier

The fifth and final picture book being considered for the Morning Calm Medal this year

is Michael Escoffier's Take away the A!

"Take Away the A is a fun, imaginative romp through the alphabet. The idea behind the book is that within every language there are words that change and become a different word through the simple subtraction of a single letter. In other words, without the "A," the Beast is Best. Or, without the "M," a chomp becomes a chop—though it could be that this particular play on words didn't even make it into the book, there are so many! We certainly don't want to give too much away. . . . Now, take a look and find some more! Discovering all of the words in the book is a lot of fun, and then there's the wild, exciting adventure that follows, of trying to find more!" - Amazon review

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

This week in library, we welcome March and take time to remember the birthday of a much loved author. March 2nd is the birthday of Dr. Seuss!

If you are looking for fun Dr. Seuss activities and games, you can check out the following websites:

http://www.seussville.com/

http://pbskids.org/catinthehat/

http://www.randomhousekids.com/brand/dr-seuss/activities/

http://stayathomemoms.about.com/od/activitiesandfun/a/dr-seuss-activities.htm

http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2014/02/dr-seuss-activities-kids.html

Here is a fun idea... Why not take the March Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge? Pick up the form below at the library. Do one reading activity a day. Mark off the squares as you go. When you have done all 25, bring the completed activity sheet back to the library. We will take your picture and create a READ wall of fame!

Sunday, February 19, 2017

Thank you, Ms. Yangsook Choi!

Last Thursday, all of elementary was treated to time with our special guest author and illustrator Ms. Yangsook Choi!

PK and Kindergarten enjoyed the first session. Ms Choi read her story New Cat. Then she taught the students how to draw a cat step by step using just letters of the alphabet.

Grade 4 and 5 enjoyed the second session. Ms Choi shared the creative process of how she made her very well known book The Name Jar. She encouraged us to "write about what you love and really care for!"

Grade 1 participated in the Young Artists workshop and created storyboards experiencing first hand how we can use pictures to tell stories. Ms. Choi shared how "seeing students' creativity is the best part about visiting schools!"

The final session of the day was with Grade 2 and 3. They too enjoyed The Name Jar presentation. Ms. Choi stressed the power of imagination, gathering ideas, researching, writing, editing, and illustrating. She challenged everyone to "see themselves as a great character who makes good choices!"

Ms Choi's day ended with several one-on-one sessions in the library with students eager to talk about their writing and their art.

Thank you, Ms. Yangsook Choi for spending the day with us and sharing your passion for writing and illustrating. We have been inspired!

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Scholastic Year in Sports 2016

Look what else is new in our library...

"For sports fans everywhere, the 2016 edition of Year in Sports features full-color action photographs throughout, completely updated facts and stats, and a colorful interior design. Featuring info about all of the top athletes, championships, and legends from the major and secondary sports. Including your favorite stars like LeBron James, JJ Watt, Clayton Kershaw, Serena Williams, Lionel Messi, and McKayla Maroney, SCHOLASTIC YEAR IN SPORTS 2016 is perfect for sports beginners, as well as the most devoted of fans."

- Amazon review

James Buckley Jr. is a well known author of children's sports books. He has written over 50 books on sports for kids, including the Scholastic Year in Sports series. Check out his website to learn more about him at www.jamesbuckleyjr.com.