This Week we start reading Beehive Book nominees! And this is a great one in the picture book category. The wall in the middle of the book gives the characters a sense of security, because they always want to be on the "right" side of the wall. But then things change, and what seemed safe is not so safe anymore! This is a fun, innovative way to develop a story and interact with the characters. For those who don't know how Beehive Book ...
Week of 10/26
Creepy Pair of Underwear! by Aaron Reynolds is loved by all the students at Upland Terrace! That's why I usually save it for the week of Halloween. Jasper Rabbit is back, after appearing in another story by Aaron Reynolds, Creepy Carrots. Jasper really wants his mom to buy him a green pair of underwear, not his usual white. But when he gets home, he finds out this underwear is way more creepy than he thought it would be. Jasper tries lots of ...
Week of 10/19
Last week I introduced students in grades 3-5 to the Best Books reading challenge at Upland Terrace. This is a district-wide program that promotes a love of reading with various incentives, prizes, and a battle of the books contest in the spring. All of the information can be found under "Library Happenings - Best Books." There is also a link to the district website, which has a lot of detail and helpful links. I encourage all students 3-5 to ...
Week of 10/12
Gustavo the Shy Ghost This week our K-2nd grade students get to hear me read this new book during library time. Gustavo the ghost tries his best to make friends, but he's so shy, he never gets noticed. Until one day he decides to do something about it and invites everyone to a violin concert at the cemetary during the Day of the Dead festival. At first, it seems his plan has failed. But by playing his violin anyway, Gustavo ends up making ...
Week of 9/28/20 *Virtual Book Fair extended!*
It's the book fair we all love! Our PTA virtual book has been extended through Sunday, Oct. 4. If you haven't had a chance yet, please check out the variety of beautiful books available at The Story Cupboard website - www.storycupboard.com . While we can't hold the book fair in person this year, you'll find the amazing selection you're used to with Story Cupboard, including Beehive Books, Best Books, and much more. When you use the ...
Welcome Back to the Library!
It's been so great to see students in the library again! I don't know if they can tell, but I have big smiles under my mask! I also know some of our students are distance learners and want you to know I haven't forgotten you and hope you will check out our library happenings virtually from the school website. We are talking about library changes this week, including: wearing masks, spacing ourselves in the library, only checking out 1 book this ...
Summer Reading
Granite School District libraries published their plan for the district wide reading competition, previously called Battle of the Books, the new name is the Best Books Competition. Click the link below to check out the Upland Library Happenings page for more information and the books lists. ...
Week of 4/20
Check out one of our last Beehive Books I've been wanting to read! I have a new Youtube channel where I read picture books. It's not the same as reading to students live, but I really want to connect with you! You can search Andrea LeBaron Librarian and find my channel or you can click the link here. This is a fun story about a bear who just wants to sleep, but he keeps getting interrupted with knock knock jokes. His friends are in for a ...