Welcome back!
We hope you all had a good summer and that everyone is settling back into school for the new academic year.
Everyone is welcome in the library at lunchtimes on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12.30pm and we look forward to seeing you all.
Friday, 19 June 2009
Book Awards
Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist
The Greenaway Medal is awarded annually. This year's shortlist includes books which can be used with almost any group of children, proving once again that picture books are not only for the youngest children. Check out these titles at your local library or bookshop and let us know what you think.
The Snow Goose Angela Barrett
Hutchinson (Age range 10+)
Varmints Marc Craste
Templar (Age range 7+)
Little Boat Thomas Docherty
Templar (Age range 3+)
How to Heal a Broken Wing Bob Graham
Walker (Age range 3+)
The Way Back Home Oliver Jeffers
Harper Collins (Age range 3+)
The Savage David McKean
Walker (Age range 10+)
Harris Finds His Feet Catherine Rayner
Little Tiger Press (Age range 3+)
Molly and the Night Monster Chris Wormell
Jonathan Cape (Age range 3+)
Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist
The Greenaway Medal is awarded annually. This year's shortlist includes books which can be used with almost any group of children, proving once again that picture books are not only for the youngest children. Check out these titles at your local library or bookshop and let us know what you think.
The Snow Goose Angela Barrett
Hutchinson (Age range 10+)
Varmints Marc Craste
Templar (Age range 7+)
Little Boat Thomas Docherty
Templar (Age range 3+)
How to Heal a Broken Wing Bob Graham
Walker (Age range 3+)
The Way Back Home Oliver Jeffers
Harper Collins (Age range 3+)
The Savage David McKean
Walker (Age range 10+)
Harris Finds His Feet Catherine Rayner
Little Tiger Press (Age range 3+)
Molly and the Night Monster Chris Wormell
Jonathan Cape (Age range 3+)
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Book Amnesty
Thank you to everyone who has returned their books to the library already. As you can see, the shelves are filling up rapidly.
If you haven't returned your library books yet, there is still time to check under your bed and in the car and hand them in before the end of term.
Good luck with the book hunt!
Thank you to everyone who has returned their books to the library already. As you can see, the shelves are filling up rapidly.
If you haven't returned your library books yet, there is still time to check under your bed and in the car and hand them in before the end of term.
Good luck with the book hunt!
Friday, 12 June 2009
Anthony Horowitz Live Web Cast
On Friday 15th May 2009, P7D and P7M watched the live web cast of an interview with Anthony Horowitz, author of the Alex Rider books, the Diamond Brothers series and Necropolis, the latest in the Five Rings series.
The web cast was set up by the Scottish Book Trust and was watched by over 15,000 pupils from schools across the whole of Scotland. Children were able to submit questions and some of these were answered during the interview. The interview lasted an hour, but time flew past listening to Anthony talking about his inspiration and his plans for new novels. We can't wait for him to finish writing Crocodile Tears, the latest Alex Rider story!
www.anthonyhorowitz.com/ is Anthony's official website for those of you who would like to know more about him and his work.
On Friday 15th May 2009, P7D and P7M watched the live web cast of an interview with Anthony Horowitz, author of the Alex Rider books, the Diamond Brothers series and Necropolis, the latest in the Five Rings series.
The web cast was set up by the Scottish Book Trust and was watched by over 15,000 pupils from schools across the whole of Scotland. Children were able to submit questions and some of these were answered during the interview. The interview lasted an hour, but time flew past listening to Anthony talking about his inspiration and his plans for new novels. We can't wait for him to finish writing Crocodile Tears, the latest Alex Rider story!
www.anthonyhorowitz.com/ is Anthony's official website for those of you who would like to know more about him and his work.
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Hello Everyone!
Welcome back to our library blog.
We are coming to the end of another academic year, so it's time for everyone to check their bookshelves and return all the library books as soon as possible.
If you are in P1 or P2, return your books to your teacher.
If you are in P3 - P7, return your books to the library.
Thank you. :)
Welcome back to our library blog.
We are coming to the end of another academic year, so it's time for everyone to check their bookshelves and return all the library books as soon as possible.
If you are in P1 or P2, return your books to your teacher.
If you are in P3 - P7, return your books to the library.
Thank you. :)
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
Classics Revisited
I've been re-reading some books that I remember enjoying several years ago - some of you may like to try reading them now.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle is the story of Meg, a misfit at school, who goes looking for her missing father who is lost in space and time as a result of an experiment gone wrong. With the help of her friend Calvin and her brother Charles Wallace, she meets Mrs Whatsit, Wrs Who and Mrs Which who help her in her search. If you enjoy reading fantastic stories, you may well enjoy this one too. This story is still as relevant today as when it was first written, as it deals with the nature of good and evil, and the importance of the individual's choice. (P6+)
The House In Norham Gardens by Penelope Lively is a gentle story about a girl growing up in North Oxford with her two Aunts. This is a thoughtful novel about growing up and growing older, understanding the past and dealing with change. The language is rich and layered, and the characters are very well described. Published in 1974, the story is very much of it's time but is still a good read for a more reflective reader today. (P6/7)
Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O'Brien tells the story of the plight of Mrs Frisby and her son Jonathan, who is ill and too sick to move out of their winter home when the farmer starts plowing in spring. In seeking help from the rats who live under the rosebush, she discovers a world of wonders - electricity, air-conditioning and running water! How did the rats learn to do all these magical things? And will they be willing to help a mouse they have never met before? (P4+)
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle is the story of Meg, a misfit at school, who goes looking for her missing father who is lost in space and time as a result of an experiment gone wrong. With the help of her friend Calvin and her brother Charles Wallace, she meets Mrs Whatsit, Wrs Who and Mrs Which who help her in her search. If you enjoy reading fantastic stories, you may well enjoy this one too. This story is still as relevant today as when it was first written, as it deals with the nature of good and evil, and the importance of the individual's choice. (P6+)
The House In Norham Gardens by Penelope Lively is a gentle story about a girl growing up in North Oxford with her two Aunts. This is a thoughtful novel about growing up and growing older, understanding the past and dealing with change. The language is rich and layered, and the characters are very well described. Published in 1974, the story is very much of it's time but is still a good read for a more reflective reader today. (P6/7)
Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O'Brien tells the story of the plight of Mrs Frisby and her son Jonathan, who is ill and too sick to move out of their winter home when the farmer starts plowing in spring. In seeking help from the rats who live under the rosebush, she discovers a world of wonders - electricity, air-conditioning and running water! How did the rats learn to do all these magical things? And will they be willing to help a mouse they have never met before? (P4+)
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Welcome!
Hello everyone!
Welcome back to Kingarth Street.
I'm sure you have all had marvelous holidays and have read lots of brilliant books which we look forward to hearing about.
Library class times will be starting soon so we will see you all then.
If you still have books to return from last year (surely not !!!) we will be delighted to see you at any time.
Welcome back to Kingarth Street.
I'm sure you have all had marvelous holidays and have read lots of brilliant books which we look forward to hearing about.
Library class times will be starting soon so we will see you all then.
If you still have books to return from last year (surely not !!!) we will be delighted to see you at any time.
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