National Poetry Month, Part 4
We're winding down on National Poetry Month so this will be my last entry for this year of new poetry titles.
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Keep an eye on the cat
Sometimes you're reading a book about a person who is stalking their neighbor and you think, huh. That's a little creepy. And then it might keep you up at night wondering if you've locked the doors. And then you double check on the whereabouts of your pet. And you realize you should not read scary books before bed. This is not a healthy way to live!
National Poetry Month, Part 3
Celebrate National Poetry Month by reading some poetry. Throughout the month of April I thought that I would feature some new poetry titles over the whole month of April, doing four posts. So check out part 3 of some of the new and upcoming poetry books listed below.
I Talk to You, and You Talk to Me
This book is full of close-ups of a variety of baby/parent experiences – with babies and parents playing, singing, cuddling, holding, reading and more. The text is so simple, yet it reveals so much about quality time with baby and how to help baby develop language skills and learn about what’s known as the “serve and return” of conversation. “I love you, and you love me. I talk to you, and you talk to me.” This is definitely a highly recommended choice.
National Poetry Month, Part 2
Celebrate National Poetry Month by reading some poetry. Throughout the month of April I thought that I would feature some new poetry titles over the whole month, doing four posts. Poetry isn't everyone's cup of tea, but you never know, there may be a poetry book out there for you. So check out part 2 of some of the new and upcoming poetry books listed below.
Worthy of all the praise and then some
This novel is all the things. All the words. All the awards. All the feelings.
National Poetry Month, part 1
Celebrate National Poetry Month by reading some poetry. Throughout the month of April I'm going to feature new poetry titles. Poetry isn't everyone's cup of tea, but as with a lot of genres, sometimes it's just a matter of finding the one that works for you. So check out some of the new and upcoming poetry books listed below and let us know if you find the one.
Next big OverDrive Library Reads
As war overtook their home in Iraq in 2010, the al Rabeeah family sought a safe refuge. Their choice was the ancient and vibrant city of Homs in Syria. But within a year, their hope had turned into a nightmare as Homs became the epicenter of struggle against Syrian president Bashir al-Assad. Abu Bakr al Rabeeah was ten and one of eight children in the al Rabeeah family when the violence broke out, and witnessed the devastating siege of his new home before his family was able to finally escape to Canada.
A child’s celebration of a Muslim tradition
A young girl revels in the many khimars (also sometimes called hijabs) in her mother’s closet. She loves the colors, the fancy decorations, and all of the possibilities for play. She dresses up in a yellow khimar and imagines herself a queen, a bird and a superhero! She loves the cozy comfort of the smells of her mother lingering in the khimar. In clear, simple language, this "own voices" book shares one aspect of the everyday life of a Muslim family. Whether your family is Muslim or has never heard the word “khimar” this book is a perfect bedtime read.
My book group report so far
It's March and the Lakeview Mystery Book Group has read and discussed three titles so far this year. Thus I'm prompted to come to you with a first quarter book report.
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