The new games on our library site will help keep your skills sharp while you’re having fun. Most of the games are online interactive ones that can be played on most computers and on devices that support flash animation. Some of the games are simple, but there are also few challenging ones. Warning: these games will [...]
The Secret Lives of Books
January 11th, 2012 · 1 Comment · In the News
Books bring imagination to life! But the folks at Type Bookstore in Toronto, Canada have brought books to life in this creative video that uses stop-motion animation. The owners of store (and many vounteers) shelved, re-shelved and photographed hundreds of books, over a course of several nights. Their video really shows the magic of books! [...]
And the Winner is…No, David!
November 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Polls
David Shannon’s book based on his own mischievous childhood was the clear favorite of voters at our school. Nearly 120 votes came in from students, family members and faculty at East Woods, and No, David! was the top vote-getter for favorite childhood book. In his author’s note in the book, Shannon writes, “A few years [...]
Bob the Alien Discovers the Dewey Decimal System
September 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized
How do you find books on spiders in the library? Bob, a visitor to our planet, learns how to find non-fiction books by learning how the library is organized. Capstone Publishers created this short video, and we have a copy of this book in our library.
Book Review: Pete the Cat, Rocking in My School Shoes
September 19th, 2011 · No Comments · Book Reviews by Adults, New books, Recommended for Students
Pete the Cat, Rocking in My School Shoes is our new favorite here at school. This lively picture book by author-musician Eric Litwin with illustrations by James Dean is perfect for the beginning weeks of school. The text invites readers to sing along as they see Pete discover the library, the lunchroom, and the [...]
