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carascherzer — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:53:06 +0000

Why it’s the best gift this season!

Save the Trees

- “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing’s going to get better. It’s not.”

-The Lorax on saving the trees

Save space

- Maintain your “minimalist” style; it holds over 1500 books.

Travel lightly

- Avoid excess baggage fees at the airport

Look cool

-Need we say more?

Read International Newspapers

- Get a fresh perspective on world events.

Enjoy Variety

- Over 230,000 books available (if you can read that many in your lifetime, you need another hobby).

Have the book read to you

- Great for long trips or to share with kids who benefit from audio books.

Lighter than some books

- We wouldn’t want you to strain yourself.

Turn pages with either hand

- No need to shift your position while reading in bed.

Adjust font size

- Some of our eyes are getting a little tired.

Save money in the end

- Downloads are cheaper than print copies.

FOLLOW BIBLIOTECHIES!!!!!

carascherzer — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:35:28 +0000

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr

carascherzer — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:20:08 +0000

Hospitalized with the dreaded atom bomb disease, leukemia, a child in Hiroshima races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.

Liz says:

“This is a truly beautiful story about the power of hope in the face of great tragedy.”

The Prince of the Pond by Donna Jo Napoli

carascherzer — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:06:19 +0000

Having been turned into a frog by a hag, a frog-prince makes the best of his new life as he mates, raises a family, and instills a new kind of thinking into his frog family.

Liz says:

“Napoli is a master at fractured fairy tales. This is a charming and poignant twist on the Frog Prince Proper. This makes for a great read-aloud!”

Poppy by Avi

carascherzer — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:02:56 +0000

Poppy, a deer mouse, urges her family to move next to a field of corn big enough to feed them all forever, but Mr. Ocax, a terrifying owl, has other ideas.

Liz says:

“This is an adorable story written by one of the best authors for kids and young adults.”

The Penderwicks: The Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall

carascherzer — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:59:33 +0000

While vacationing with their widowed father in the Berkshire Mountains, four lovable sisters, ages four through twelve, share adventures with a local boy, much to the dismay of his snobbish mother.

Liz says:

“This is a great example of modern day old-fashioned storytelling. It’s a frolic! It’s also the winner of the National Book Award.”

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

carascherzer — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:55:16 +0000

In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie learns how to be brave and courageous when she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis.

Liz says:

“What an amazing story. If you want your kids to know about the Holocaust, or if they already know a little, this is the perfect book. Told with sensitivity and hopefulness and filled with historical accuracy, Lowry gives us a true gem!”

No Talking by Andrew Clements

carascherzer — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:51:15 +0000

The noisy fifth grade boys of Laketon Elementary School challenge the equally loud fifth grade girls to a “no talking” contest.

Liz says:

“Clements is a master at depicting school life. Kids will love the fast paced story told though the viewpoints of the kids and the teachers. This is a fun read with lots of good lessons.”

Mr. Chickee’s Funny Money by Christopher Paul Curtis

carascherzer — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:45:18 +0000

Flint Future Detective Club members Steven Carter, his friend Russell, and Russell’s dog Zoopy solve the mystery of a quadrillion-dollar bill with the image of James Brown on it.

Liz says:

“Curtis is one of the best authors around. I’ve read his books for older kids and am excited to try this one. I’m sure it’s a winner!”

The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman

carascherzer — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:08:18 +0000

Four fifth-grade students–a geek, a class clown, a teacher’s pet, and a slacker–as well as their teacher and mothers, each relate events surrounding a computer programmed to complete homework assignments.

Liz says:

“This story will resonate with kids and is a certain winner, even for the most reluctant readers. Each chapter presents a series of firsthand accounts from multiple characters; the entries can be as long as a page or as short as a sentence. I wrote my MLS thesis on the appeal of “alternative format” books and firmly believe that this type of narrative (with lots of white space on the page) is a great way to entice those not inclined to enjoying reading!”