"Fern was up at daylight, trying to rid the world of injustice. As a result, she now has a pig. A small one to be sure, but nevertheless a pig. It just shows what can happen if a person gets out of bed promptly" -- Charlotte's web, E. B. White
National Simultaneous Storytime 2024
This year's book is "Bowerbird Blues" by Aura Parker. It stars a beautiful bowerbird on the search for BLUE! It’s a moving story of longing and connection, that unfolds as the bowerbird’s search sends him soaring across the sea, sky and city. He swoops and snatches vibrant treasures for his collection, and soon his bower—a mix of natural and unnatural objects—attracts something greater and more fulfilling than he could ever have imagined.
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A thief on the farm. A goat kidnapped by a gang of cats. A giant chicken. Ducky the Spy and Donny “The Distraction” Donkey are on the case.
There is something sinister stirring in the town of Shadow Grove. Something that requires the talent, training and dedication of professional urban legend hunters.
A magnificent exploration of a might tree, from its roots to the tips of its upper branches.
Brittany and Co. are horse crazy, but when their headmistress bans their horses from their extracurricular school horse club, they decide instead to compete in 'The First Inaugural International Hobby Horse Championships in Paris'. Will it matter that they haven't done a scrap of practice for their big competition?
Eleven-year-old Benjamiah Creek believes in science, logic and the power of reason. He definitely does not believe in magic. But when he receives a mysterious gift in the post, a doll that can transform into a bird he is led into the impossible (and most definitely magical) world of Wreathenwold, where dark secrets are lost amongst a vast labyrinth of streets.
Despite bullying and discomfort, Mitchell stays strong with his family and friends by his side. He even finds that playing guitar is a great distraction from the itch. But will all his practicing pay off when he tries out for the school band?
