November 2009

Make A Splash: live shows & showcase shows at Youth Services meetings to plan for summer

Posted Monday, November 30, 2009 by geddy, Library Vendor

“Make a Splash” with Geddy the Gecko, live summer themed shows at your library! We are available, if you like, to perform a showcase version of this show at your Youth Services summer planning meetings.

(954) 924-0218  geddythegecko@juno.com

www.geddythegecko.com/schoolsandparks

We’d like to perform at your events for your summer reading program and any other events you may have. We have performed in 43 states and at nearly every library in Broward and Palm Beach counties. All shows feature comedy and multicultural dances from around the world. Upon request, each show takes on the element of storytelling as well. See below for info on our story used in our storytelling shows. We live in southern Broward County.

 

Below: the story that we use in our live show at libraries of Geddy the Gecko, the lizard that learned how to walk on water, he learned to make a splash and believe in himself and he came out on top, on top of the water that is!

 

Geddy the Gecko, Walking on Water by John Mallory

 

Mr. and Mrs. Lizard lived in a rainforest near the shore in western Costa Rica. The rainforest was a wonderful place to live. The trees, plants, and mosses were brilliant shades of green. Each day began with radiant sunshine. In the afternoons, rain showers fell on the treetops and water trickled down the trunks and vines to the ground far below.

Jingle Bells by Billy Gorilly- free song download

Posted Sunday, November 29, 2009 by Tamara Maellaro, Library Vendor

Wishing You Happy Holidays

from Billy Gorilly and the Crew.

To our friends and fans,

We thank you for your loyal support and kind words. We love and appreciate you very much. We understand that without you, we would not be here.

Please accept this gift of music from Billy Gorilly.

Jingle Bells by Billy Gorilly free .mp3 song download click here

 

 

Mrs.Nosy- A Composting Story

Posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 by Anonymous, Reader

 

I am the author and illustrator of Mrs.Nosy-A composting Story.

This book is geared towards readers in the 4 to 8 year old category, as well as adults.

Mrs. Nosy – A Composting Story introduces young readers to the benefits and advantages of composting. The lively and humorous images illustrate the process of composting and facilitate the understanding of the text.

To find out more about the book click on:

http://mrsnosy.blogspot.com/

I will be in the Saint Petersburg area of Florida  from January 6th to March 20th/2010 and would be delighted to have a reading for this age group at your library . I also have a mountain of information on composting and growing a butterfly garden that I could share with the children.

As well, I am a qualified instructor of watercolor with adults and children and I could conduct an arts and crafts session about composting and a butterfly garden.

Lily Goldman

bookpleasures@gmail.com

or

Can Your Fines

Posted Tuesday, November 24, 2009 by Patricia Romig, Library Staff

 

The city of Newport News, Virginia has a library amnesty program to collect food:

"Help out your local Peninsula Food Bank and save money at the same time. Between Nov. 28 - Dec. 31, 2009 we are collecting nonperishable food items or personal items for the Food Bank. In exchange for each food or personal item donated, we will erase one fine from your account. Sorry, but we cannot accept soda or expired goods. This includes outstanding fines for long-overdue items, but does not apply to lost or damaged materials or to fees charged once an account has been sent to the collection agency."

$500 from Oriental Trading Company

Posted Thursday, November 19, 2009 by Anonymous, Library Staff

I just discovered that Oriental Trading Company is giving away $500 a day until December 29th.  If you're like me and have limited funds for purchasing giveaways, this could be a great Christmas present.  You can enter once a day.

http://www.orientaltrading.com/contest_home.html

 

CD Features Song "Make a Splash and Read"

Posted Thursday, November 19, 2009 by Anonymous, Library Vendor

A story time resource for summer reading 2010...and more...

 Author/illustrator Marty Kelley (Fall is Not Easy) and award-winning children's musician Steve Blunt have teamed up for the CD "LET'S HAVE A READING PARTY!"  It features the song "Make a Splash and Read" created just for summer reading 2010...and includes 15 more songs & stories that make reading rock.  SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (October, 2009) calls the CD "...a good album for enhancing storytimes."  

 "LET'S HAVE A READING PARTY!" samples and ordering at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevemarty

Distribution also available through: Midwest Tape, The AVCafe, iTunes, and Amazon.

 The CD includes read-along versions of books by Marty Kelley: Fall is Not Easy, Winter Woes, Spring Goes Squish, Summer Stinks, & The Rules.  And there are songs for a variety of reading themes: "The Pirates' Reading Song," "Catch the Reading Bug," "Reading Road Trip, USA" and others. 

Best wishes and good luck with your planning for summer reading 2010!

Steve & Marty

 More kid-tested, highly entertaining songs & stories are available at:

Songs, Stories, & Activities For Teaching (PreK-1st)

Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 by Tamara Maellaro, Library Vendor

Newly Released

Billy Gorilly Podcast for Kids episode 19 is now available!

The podcast is free and you can listen right on your computer. You can also download to your ipod. Perfect for children ages 3-6. This episode is 10 minutes and features segments to teach

  • Five Senses
  • Proper Handwashing
  • The Difference between Snacks and Treats
  • Letter Sounds (S-Z) you can find the other letters on our podcast archive page.

We also offer Activity Pages/Worksheets to go along with the Podcast
Listen and get worksheets here

You can also subscribe on iTunes to get automatic updates to Billy Gorilly Podcast for Kids. It's Free

Go to Billy Gorilly's Website at BillyGorilly.com

Free library-themed games & puzzles for National Game & Puzzle Week!

Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by Anonymous, Library Staff

Did you know that November 22-28 is National Game & Puzzle Week? Even better, did you know the Kids! @ your library® Campaign tool kit has free, printer-friendly games and puzzles with library themes for you to share with young patrons at the library and during school visits?

 

Challenge kids with crosswords, mazes, hidden picture puzzles, word searches, "mad libs" and more. All are free to download and print

from the Kids! Campaign Web site .

 

Or, go to www.ala.org/kids and click on the “Tool Kit” link.