NWC Library Newsletter
January 2022 Recap
Celebrating Chinese New Year!
New Year Memory Game
Brain Teaser
Chinese Ice Festival
Resource of the Month- Tumblebooks
This resource includes hundreds of books including picture books, chapter books, nonfiction books, biographies, and videos.
Ms. Tharp's Recommendations of the Month
Picture Book- More-igami
I loved the multicultural story More-igami by Dori Kleber. I found myself laughing out loud on several pages and know my students (who are obsessed with origami) will love reading this book. In this story, the main character Joey loves all things that fold. One day at school, the mother of his classmate shows him how to create an origami crane but says it will take patience and practice to become an origami master. Joey begins to fold everything in sight in order to practice, much to the annoyance of his family. However, one day he finds the perfect place to show off his hard work and talent. Recommended age- 2nd-5th grade
Beginning Chapter Book- Dear Beast
Dear Beast by Dori Butler is a beginning chapter book that is perfect for 2nd through 3rd grade readers. Simon is a persnickety cat who is not happy that his boy Andy has another pet at his father’s house. Simon decides to write the pet a letter letting him know that he needs to find another child. The clueless but sweet dog Baxter (whom Simon calls Beast) writes back but has difficulty spelling and writing. One day Simon’s words cause Baxter to run away. When Baxter cannot be found anywhere, Simon realizes that he has been too hard on Baxter and tries to find him to make things right. Will they find Baxter the dog? Read Dear Beast to find out.
Recommended grades: 2nd- 5th
Picture Book- Tap the Magic Tree
Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson is the perfect read-aloud for our youngest NWC readers. The story begins “There’s magic in this bare brown tree. Tap it once. Tap again to see.” On each page children are invited to interact with the book through specific movements and actions. Once they do so, the page is turned to see the effect their movements have on the tree. Lyrical prose with beautiful, simple illustrations take us through all the seasons of the year. Students will ask to hear this story again and again!
Recommended grades: Pre-K- 1st
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