Robert Munsch

Robert Munsch is a very popular picture book author.  He has written more than 50 books.  The best part - he is Canadian!   What are your favourite Munsch books?  I really like Alligator Baby and Pigs.  Close runner ups are Mud Puddle and Mortimer.  Let me know what you think.

Book Trailers

I don't know if you know this but the publishers are now marketing their books with book trailers.  A really interesting concept to get you to read the book.  Here are a few different trailers that are neat:

Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix:  http://www.veoh.com/collection/RECTV/watch/v6817706PpM3yhp6#

Catching Fire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4nmdALK-5o

39 Clues:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKkstj9C53A

Enjoy!

What books do you think were the best of 2009?

Did you read a book that you thought was outstanding?  I have a few books that I really enjoyed that I will post in the next few days.  If you have a top 10 list of books to read, let me know and I will compile a readers top 10 list too!

New DVDs in the Children's Department

Last week I went shopping and bought a whole new slew of DVDs.  Some of them are:

1.  Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
2.  Night at the Museum 2
3.  Ice Age 3:  Dawn of the Dinosaur
4.  UP
5.  Ben 10

Winter Reading Club starts this Sunday

Calling all kids to the library to sign up for the winter reading club on Sunday, December 20th.  This year our theme is Olympic Reading.  At 3:30 we have a special storytime on sports.  The best reader in each age category will win a prize as well there are many door prizes for those who attend the closing ceremonies in March.

Sing-a-long with Christina and Terry Joe

Last Sunday we had a great time with Christina and Terry Joe!  Check out the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OfOWdCVIN0

Its snowing again...

So, how about making your own snowflakes.  It is really simple and really pretty to hang around the house.  Here is a great site that can help you make neat snowflakes:

http://www.kinderart.com/seasons/snowflake6.shtml