SLJ caught up with author-illustrator Tad Hills about Rocket Writes a Story (Random, 2012), which follows a loveable dog as he tries to write his own book, and is the sequel to the bestselling picture book How Rocket Learned to Read (Random, 2010).
Pictures of the Week: Family Place Workshop in Goleta, CA
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The Goleta Library in Goleta, CA, part of the Santa Barbara Public Library System, celebrated a Family Place Workshop on June 1. Hunter Tattle explores his artisitic talent at a fingerpainting activity.
The Neglected Ones: Children of undocumented immigrants seldom receive the services they need | First Steps
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ETots: a Public Library iPad Program for Preschoolers
By on May 30, 2012
Print Books, Basic Ebooks may Top Enhanced Ebooks at Fostering Literacy, Says Study
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Mind Readers: Thinking Out Loud Can Raise Children’s Comprehension Skills | First Steps
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It’s toddler storytime: let the rumpus begin! Toddlers bound quickly into the room. One hurdles mom’s legs while waiting for the opening song. Some hop, others roam, and a few practically climb our unflappable colleague Janie. Even after getting most of their wiggles out, many toddlers continue to float around the room—until Janie begins to read one of her favorite books, Owl Babies (Candlewick, 1996) by Martin Waddell.
