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Mrs. C’s Virtual Book Talk: “Bob” by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass

Posted by Melissa on May 19, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: Book Talk, cloudLibrary, Digital Collection, Juvenile Fiction, Reading, Reading Recommendations

Mrs. C is back with another book talk for kids. If you’re looking for a charming middle-grade novel about friendship and the power of imagination, Bob by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass is the book for you! Watch Mrs. C’s book…

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Mrs. C’s Virtual Book Talk: “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate

Posted by Melissa on April 28, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: Axis 360, Book Talk, cloudLibrary, Digital Collection, Hoopla, Juvenile Fiction, OverDrive, Reading, Reading Recommendations

Mrs. C is back with another book talk to kids. If you’re looking for children’s literature that will make you laugh, cry and give you all the feels, check out The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. This book…

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Mrs. C’s Virtual Book Talk: RBdigital EAudiobooks for Kids & Tweens

Posted by Melissa on April 7, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: Audiobooks, Book Talk, Books, Digital Collection, Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, RBDigital, Reading

Parents, do you want your kids to read while social distancing? How about clean their room? Well here’s a life hack for both: have them clean while listening to eAudiobooks on RBdigital! Watch Mrs. C’s virtual book talk for recommended…

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Taking it Into OverDrive! Find Great Reads for Kids Stuck at Home

Posted by Brett on April 3, 2020
Categories: Children & Tweens Tags: Audiobooks, Books, Comic Books, Digital Collection, eBooks, eResources, Graphic Novels, Juvenile Fiction, New Books, Nonfiction, OverDrive, Picture Books, Reading

It can be tough to be stuck inside, especially for kids. They still have school, but with extracurricular activities and social lives being canceled, they have plenty of free time to fill. Luckily, it’s super easy to find new children’s…

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Mrs. C’s Virtual Book Talk: “Dragon Slippers” by Jessica Day George

Posted by Melissa on March 31, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: Book Talk, cloudLibrary, Digital Collection, Fantasy, Juvenile Fiction, OverDrive, Reading

Book Information Genre: Fantasty (Juvenile Fiction) First Released: 2007 Part of a Series?: Yes, it’s the first in a three-book series. Synopsis: “Creel can’t believe her aunt wants to sacrifice her to the local dragon. It’s a ploy to lure…

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