Posts by Paula Nelson
The Zodiac Legacy: Convergence
THIS BOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FALL BOOK FAIR
Author: Stan Lee – Illustrator: Stuart Moore
Summary:
When twelve magical superpowers are unleashed on the world, a Chinese-America teenager named Steven will be thrown into the middle of an epic global chase. He’ll have to master strange powers, outrun super-powered mercenaries, and unlock the mysterious powers of the Zodiac.
Review:
The Zodiac Legacy is an amazing book that is interesting and unique in its own way. The author Stan Lee did an amazing job on this book incorporating the Chinese believe of the Zodiac Circle and its powers. This book would be placed on the shelf where graphic novel books are stored. This book is about a boy who finds the secret of the Zodiac Powers and he discovers the powers in Hong Kong and accidentally harnesses the power that corresponds with his zodiac animal. The plot design and the progression of the book was kind of slow in some parts but once different plot lines reached their individual conclusions it was worthwhile. The imagery was palpable and the detailed illustrations really give the reader an idea of what was being described. Overall this is an excellent book and definitely worth reading!
The Day the Crayons Came Home
New at the Library
Author: Drew Daywalt – Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers
Summary:
I’m not sure what it is about this kid Duncan, but his crayons sure are a colorful bunch of characters! Having soothed the hurt feelings of one group who threatened to quit, Duncan now faces a whole new group of crayons asking to be rescued. From Maroon Crayon, who was lost beneath the sofa cushions and then broken in two after Dad sat on him; to poor Turquoise, whose head is now stuck to one of Duncan’s stinky socks after they both ended up in the dryer together; to Pea Green, who knows darn well that no kid likes peas and who ran away—each and every crayon has a woeful tale to tell and a plea to be brought home to the crayon box.
Review:
Daywalt & Jeffers have created a sequel that imaginatively explores the adventures and grievances of Duncan’s many crayons in a wholly relatable and wickedly humorous way. As I read I laughed, sighed, and was thrilled to see how Duncan responded to the crayon’s stories with compassion and creativity. I think it’s a perfect back to school read for kids of all ages.
Monsters Love Underpants
THIS BOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FALL BOOK FAIR
Author: Claire Freedman – Illustrator: Ben Cort
Summary:
Underpants are monstrously funny in this playful picture book from the team that brought you Dinosaurs Love Underpants and Pirates Love Underpants. Monsters around the world have different ways to scare, but they all share a love for zany underpants! Every Saturday night, you will find them in a secret cave, showing off their pants as they dance the Monster Bop; but they have to make it home before the sun comes up. After all, who would be scared of monsters in pants that were stripped and dotted?
Review:
A silly book about monsters loving underpants. Throughout the book you learn all the different types of pants and what monsters really get up to. Monsters are something that children are usually scared of but these silly images of monsters in spotty, colorful pants paints them in a child friendly way. At the end it states that if you hear strange scuffles under your bed, beware they might just steal your snazzy pair (of pants)! I feel this is so the children who are scared of monsters might think that they have not come for them but just their pants It is a very vibrant and well-illustrated picture book. I believe this will be a successful hit and it is great to read out loud!
Mustang Football
This weeks we travel to take on Strother.
2015 season scores
- Allen 50/Bray-Doyle 6
- Allen 0/Alex 40
- Allen 56/Macomb 14
- Allen 38/Wetumka 36
Monsters Are Coming!
* * * * * Book Fair Has Been Scheduled * * * * * *
The Fall Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Public Library. November will see Monsters Galore in and out of the library. Great new books, and even the classics can be found on the shelves. It would be a great opportunity for Family members to find that perfect Christmas gift.
Book Fair Schedule
- Sunday, November 13th – Family Event
- Monday, November 14th – Class Preview Day
- Tuesday, November 15th – Class Preview Day
- Wednesday, November 16th – Class Purchase Day
- Thursday, November 17th – Class Purchase Day
- Friday, November 18th – Last Day to Check Out the Book Fair
Website Is Up and Running!
We are happy to announce that the long awaited new and improved Library Website is here.
A short tour of our sight shows you:
- ONLINE CATALOG – Several places throughout the site will allow you to link directly to the Online Catalog. Click on any book on the pages or on the menu Catalog under Library Services
- PROGRAMS is the place to find out what events are going on at the library
- KIDS area has database resources for help with homework, as well as a section showing the latest books that have arrived for the younger patrons
- TEENS section have links to databases, college ideas, latest and greatest books for the kids reading chapter books to young adult books
- LIBRARY SERVICES provides information on what the library provides, how to get a card, online catalog, policies, Library Board of Trustees information
- CONTACT lets you tell us what you think of the library; ideas for improvements, issues you might have. or just a congratulations you are doing a great job.
Coming Soon
- BOOK REVIEWS will be added to for all ages, So please if yo have read a book write a short review and it could be published on the site
- ADULTS showcases the latest library news as well as great books that have arrived
- ALLEN HAPPENINGS – If we know of an event in Allen it can be posted and promoted here
- ALLEN HISTORY If we have history of the area, links or pictures we would be proud to show them off here.
- more to come as we explore the possibilities…
As with all new projects this is one in development and will be updated and tweaked over the next few weeks. Check back often to see what is in store for Allen, or stop by the library and help us out in its development.
Funding from Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the US Libraries Services & Technology Act have made the staff training and materials need to run it possible. Without them we would not be able to provide up to-date technology in the Allen Library.
Book Fair is Coming!
Book Fair Has Been Scheduled
The Fall Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Public Library. November will see Monsters Galore in and out of the library. Great new books, and even the classics can be found on the shelves. It would be a great opportunity for Family members to find that perfect Christmas gift.
1000 Books before Kindergarten
Have you registered @”1000 books before Kindergarten” yet?
Give them a jump start on learning to read by reading with your child.
Just imagine if you read just 1 story a night you could read 1000 Books in less then 3 years. Start reading even before they are born. You might be surprised the books and subjects they will already be paying attention to once they are born. Mine had favorite books and music because they were “hearing” what I was reading out loud.
Keeping track of your numbers
How do I know if we have read 10 , 100 or getting close to the 100 book mark? Use something as simple as a spiral notebook or the handy app found here (iPhone/Android), to keep track of the books you read. It really doesn’t matter if you read the book once or 100 times. Your child will naturally want to read a book over, and over, and over. This is a normal attitude in young and old readers. We all have favorite books that we like to re-read.
You will still count it each time it is read. Memorization will improve their increasing vocabulary, and that means a big head start when it is time to start school.
Give us a call at the library if you need help getting started. We would love to help you give a love of reading to your child.