In this month's Author Highlight, we will be talking about Byron Barton. Byron Barton was an American author and illustrator of books for very young children. He was born on September 8, 1930 in Pawtucket, R.I. Just before Barton entered fourth...
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As you may have heard, on April 8th 2024 we will be able to witness a total solar eclipse! But what exactly is a solar eclipse? A solar eclipse is an event that happens when the moon passes between the earth and the sun. This causes the sun’s light...
April Fools day is a fun and playful day that happens on April 1st. Although the origins of this holiday aren’t clear, it has been celebrated around the world. On this day, people play innocent jokes, pranks, or hoaxes on others and it is usually...
For this Author Highlight, we will be talking about Vashti Harrison! Vashti Harrison is an author, illustrator, and filmmaker whose work you can recognize in books like Andrea Beaty’s I Love You Like Yellow, Matthew Cherry’s Hair Love, and many...
Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel is a beloved series of easy-reader Children’s books! In these cute and funny stories, we follow Frog and Toad in their lives and situations. Some of the adventures they face include attempting to fly a kite and meeting...
A Fairytale? What is that? I’m glad you asked. A fairytale is short children’s story that typically features magical beings or features like fairies or magic spells! Often, these stories come with a message that can be used for teaching purposes....
Anne Evelyn Bunting, better known as Eve Bunting, was a Northern Irish-born American writer of more than 250 books! Her work covered a broad array of subjects and included fiction and non-fiction books for audiences of all ages. Eve Bunting...
Did you know that January 21 is National Squirrel Day? National Squirrel Day was created by wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove! This day is celebrated to recognize and appreciate our furry neighbors. Here are some fun facts you may not have...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. that takes place on the 3rd Monday in January. This holiday honors the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. left a legacy that consisted of...
Eric Carle is the author and illustrator of more than 70 books for very young children, including the most well known title: The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Eric Carle was born in 1929 in Syracuse, New York but moved to Germany with his family. He...
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