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Baby Parachute Play 2/28/19

Posted on March 29, 2024 by awnali

So, I thought I would share my lineup with you all so that you could duplicate if you’d like. If you are unfamiliar with any of the rhymes, drop me a comment and I’m happy to share. Today was the … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Bunny Storytime 4-12-22

Posted on April 12, 2022 by awnali

Today’s storytime in the park was all about the bunnies.  The book I chose was A Boy and His Bunny by Sean Bryan. I started with my usual song and introduction, then pulled out my magic bag.  Inside, my friend … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Storytime – Kites 3/29/22

Posted on April 9, 2022 by awnali

We had a windy day for our kite storytime.  The book I chose was Kite Day by Will Hillenbrand.  After introducing myself and warming up the crowd (It was about 36 degrees, so this was critical), we sang If You … Continue reading →

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Sloth Storytime

Posted on July 15, 2021 by awnali

Because I’m busier than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs, I’m going to do a few quick-and-dirty posts of the virtual storytimes I’ve done. This one is all about the sloths! Books I chose: Super Sloth by … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Shark Summer by Ira Marcks

Posted on June 29, 2021 by awnali

Gayle Briar starts her summer in Martha’s Vineyard with a collision on the baseball field that breaks her arm and lands her in disgrace.  Soon, however, she meets Elijah Jones, an aspiring filmmaker who is tagging along after his reporter … Continue reading →

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Book Review – The Coming Storm by Regina M. Hansen

Posted on June 25, 2021 by awnali

Things are not right in Skinner Harbour.  The sea has always claimed the lives of sailors, but now land people are turning up drowned, including Beet MacNeill’s beloved cousin Gerry.  And there’s a strange singing that keeps floating in on … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Curse of the Phoenix by Aimẽe Carter

Posted on June 23, 2021 by awnali

Twelve year old twins Zac and Lu have just lost their mother.  Drowning in grief and his new responsibilities, their father sends them to England to live with their mother’s relatives whom Zac and Lu have never met. But once … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Long Time, No Sea Monster by Nancy Krulik

Posted on June 1, 2021 by awnali

Oliver is trying to find a world-class scoop for the front page of the class newspaper so that they can win a visit from a famous newspaper reporter.  Ms. Frogbottom’s magical map takes her class to Scotland, and Oliver’s sure … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Decorations for Tails and Tales, 2021

Posted on May 25, 2021 by awnali

This year’s theme for Summer Reading is Tails and Tales.  While I would have loved to have had a stuffed animal petting zoo, programs with live animals, and dozens of animal themed storytimes, it’s a weird year still, and no-touch, … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls by Kaela Rivera

Posted on May 24, 2021 by awnali

In Cece Rios’ world, there are criaturas, half person and half animal beings.  Brujas (and brujos) are witches that steal the souls of criaturas and use them to gain power.  Brujas are forbidden, and because of their abuses, criaturas hate … Continue reading →

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