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Danny is Done With Diapers but Just Starting his career as a picture book star!!!
On Monday, library staff and patrons were treated to a read-aloud by local children’s author Rebecca O’Connell. Rebecca read from her just-released picture book Danny is Done with Diapers: A Potty A B C. Writing an A B C book … Continue reading
Book Review: Gary Paulsen’s Guts
Gary Paulsen’s Guts A review by Mr. Felidae Panthera Leo, Carnegie Museum of Natural History resident and Patte Kelley, Department Head, Children’s Mr. Leo prowled over from the Natural History Museum for a read-aloud. He requested Gary Paulsen’s Guts (don’t … Continue reading
Do You Kazoo?
It’s almost that time again…NATIONAL KAZOO WEEK. And that means it’s almost time for the Fouth Annual Oakland KazooFest at the Library. Head on over to 4400 Forbes Avenue on Saturday, January 30th at 1:30 PM. Spiffy library logo kazoos will … Continue reading
Like Cartoons?
CARTOON LOVERS…. Whether you like to read ‘em, draw ‘em, or both, have we got a program for you! Local cartoonist and creative force behind Pittsburgh’s new Toonseum JOE WOS will be making TWO appearances in the Children’s Department this month: … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS in the COUNTRY by CYNTHIA RYLANT
Whether you have your own fond memories of country Christmases past or you’ve never spent December 25th outside the Pittsburgh city limits, travel back in time with Cynthia Rylant to share her memories of Christmases spent with her grandparents in … Continue reading
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Tagged children's book, christmas, Cynthia Rylant, Diane Goode
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IGUANA, Revista Para Ninos.
Check out Iguana magazine in the Children’s Department’s World Languages section. Iguana is a bi-monthly Spanish language magazine for children ages 7 to 12. Between the covers you’ll find poetry, stories, recipes, puzzles, factual articles on a variety of subjects … Continue reading
Fall Festival is almost here! The fun starts Friday morning, October 9, 2009, with a book sale and light breakfast at the Hazlett Theater. The speakers will present, followed by a panel discussion. This year’s speakers are: Local … Continue reading
It’s Almost Here: The 2009 Fall Festival of Children’s Books
You won’t want to miss this year’s Fall Festival of Children’s Books, Friday, October 9, 2009, at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and the New Hazlett Theater. What a line-up! Speakers will be Eric Wight Eric Wight, whose graphic … Continue reading
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Hug a Tree This Friday
Pop Quiz time! When and where did Arbor Day start? (Keep reading to find the answer.) On Friday, April 24th, 2009, we’ll observe the 137th Arbor Day, the day we set aside to celebrate trees. It’s a good day … Continue reading
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Bumped Your Head on the Sky Lately?
Did you know that once the sky was so low that tall people kept bumping their heads on it? Ouch! Children playing catch would lose their balls if they threw them too high. Tree climbers would disappear and arrows would … Continue reading
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Tagged Crazy Horse, Joseph Bruchac, Lakota, ledger book art, S.D. Nelson, Snohomish
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