2013 Holiday Gift Book Suggestions

Frequently patrons ask for book suggestions for holiday gifts. Some of my favorites for our youngest patrons include: If It’s Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws!by Kim Norman     The Christmas Visitors by Karel Hayes   There Are No Moose On This Island by Stephanie Calmenson     Where Is Fred? by Edward Hardy   Xander’s Panda Party by Linda Sue Park   When Charley Met Grandpa by Amy Hest   Charming illustrations as well as attention holding stories make these books “winners”!

MARVELous Invitational Lesson 4 – Hobbies and Crafts

    This week I am exploring the Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center of the Marvel databases.  This sounds like fun!  First I watch another short and wonderful tutorial about this resource.  I have to say that these tutorials have all been concise and extremely easy to follow!  A huge thank you to those who created these learning tools. The home page for the Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center is very colorful and attractive.  I have several choices or ways to search this database.  I can browse by general categories such as Arts & Craftsor Outdoors & Nature.  I am …

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