Leprechauns in the Library?

This week, 1st graders had a chance to go on a leprechaun hunt in the library. They were split into groups and given sets of clues. The clues led them around the library, each clue leading to another clue, and ultimately, to a prize for each group! The leprechauns left behind stickers and dum-dum suckers in secret locations. 

This was a fun activity, but also a great way to use our reading and listening skills, problem solving strategies, and our navigation skills in the library. By doing the activity, students were able to remember where the fiction section is, where the nonfiction section is, where certain books with favorite characters are located, etc. 

When God Made You

I have been participating in a program called Blogging for Books. I receive free books to review. I read them and blog about them! This has been a fun new way to add books to our library collection and to provide feedback to authors and publishers. One drawback to the Blogging for Books site is that there aren't always a lot of children's books to choose from, so that has been a bit limiting. 

This month, the book I received to review is called When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner, illustrated by David Catrow. Some sixth grade students and I worked together to read the book and submit a review for Blogging for Books.

The students loved the inspirational message of the story. They said it made them feel special and important. Henry said, "It makes you feel like you can make a difference in the world." Elena said, "It was so truthful, about how God loves you and made you unique." Students enjoyed the vibrant illustrations and the whimsical animals and birds. 

The students found parts of the story to be a bit repetitive, and said that this would make a good bedtime story because it is rhyming and soothing. They said that it seemed to be for an audience younger than them. They said they'd recommend for toddlers through early elementary school. 

We thought the book was uplifting with a good message and fun artwork.