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Walliams week is fast approaching, June 25th to July 1st. To begin to build excitement I put up a window display outside the library. The children have commented on it repeatedly, asking what we are doing, if I have the anniversary books in the library, as well as reserving copies of the latest release! I... Continue Reading →
I was engrossed in this book as soon as I had read the first chapter. Maisie is a loveable if quirky character. Her relationship with her sister is a main thread through the story as is the science! The science is written in the book in such an intricate way that it does not get... Continue Reading →
Two great new titles for our school library both suitable for years 5 and 6. Both are debut novels. The two books tell very different stories although they both take us on an exciting adventure. The characters in both books are likeable and draw you into the story. Both books highlight what it is to... Continue Reading →
The Cumbria Schools Library Service gave us another wonderful choice of 10 books from the latest fiction books. This year 15 of our year 5 children took part and really enjoyed filling their passports with miniature stickers of the books read. Our winner wasn't the same as the overall winner but that didn't matter. The... Continue Reading →
Librarianstale enjoyed some literary delights in London for a few days, with a literary theme. The British Library History of Magic Exhibition was absolutely amazing. Looking at the background to the magic and folklore found at the heart of the Harry Potter stories. The exhibition is full of original first drafts from J.K.Rowling herself as well... Continue Reading →
A fabulous addition to our school library, at Librarianstale The Reading Game from Carel Press. Choose 8 genre cards, set those out on tables along with 4 or 5 library books from each genre. The children then are divided into groups of between 3-5 and given an Explorer map. They then visit each table in their... Continue Reading →
Halloween has arrived at Librarianstale causing lots of excitement! The skeleton umbrella makes an excellent centre piece especially when decorated with a few spooky cut-outs. The display book shelf adds to the fun with Halloween decorations mingled in with a few suggested reads. All the children want to pay a visit but the lucky few that... Continue Reading →
Here at Librarianstale we try to keep up to date with the latest trends. The latest display in the school hall 'We are reading...' brings together all the wonderful books being shared in the classrooms during this half term. The children loved giving their opinions so far and choosing the emoji's for the books created... Continue Reading →
Another successful week of new releases here at Librarianstale, the children love giving emoji's to there favourite books!
The latest tea-party held by Librarianstale, was Aliens Love Underpants. The children enjoyed listening to the original story and also Aliens in Underpants Save the World. After storytime the children were split into smaller groups to complete activities including making a alien craft complete with mini aliens, alien headgear and decorating some fancy pants! The... Continue Reading →
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