This story starts out with lots of giggles, “underwear” will do it…. Our students have been practicing for our Christmas Program. All of the children will be singing Jingle Bells, so they were already familiar with the song. They were surprised and delighted by Santa Duck’s version: Our vocabulary word from this book was eggnog.… More SANTA DUCK by David Milgrim
This is a beautifully illustrated and calming book. The children sang this song for the Christmas program, so they were excited to be able to sing along! I would like to jump into this picture and ice skate! Want to come with me? After the story we played with the nativity set: Projector image: Merry… More AWAY IN A MANGER, Illustrated by Thomas Kinkade
Look at Miss Library dancing as a ballerina…(totally not me, but I convinced at least a few of the children – hahahah): When I was a child, our family went to the Nutcracker every year. I did not know there was a story until I was much older, which is why I love this book.… More THE NUTCRACKER by Susanna Davidson, illustrated by Anna Luraschi
Just look at this cute little Stick Family… Another wonderful book by Julia Donaldson, with bright illustrations by Axel Scheffler. Wonderful rhyming, humor and heart, and fantastic vocabulary words make this book a winner. I like to stop and ask the children what happened to the snowman: When Stick Man ends up in the fireplace,… More STICK MAN by Julia Donaldson, Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
By Margaret Wise Brown During this busy time, this story is always calming and focuses on the wonder of Christmas. I love how these illustrations challenge the “traditional” Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and so beautiful. The children really love to play with this nativity set. This is what was playing on the projector: Super secret… More A CHILD IS BORN
Mrs. Claus, Miss Library’s sister, was at school this week to read to the children! It gave Miss Library some much needed time to Christmas shop. Mrs. Claus read a book based on a true story. The book was Santa’s Stuck by Rhonda Gowler Greene, illustrated by Henry Cole. Mrs. Claus said it really did… More Mrs. Claus!
By David Shannon It seems the Coronavirus is a little like the Grinch, and we are Whoville. You will NOT take our Christmas away. It feels busy – gift buying (ok mostly online), Christmas cards, small gatherings outside to see friends and family surrounded by Christmas lights. And a Christmas program at school, via video.… More It’s Christmas, David!