Happy Birthday, Houdini !

Today marks the 140^th birth anniversary of the great Harry Houdini.  To learn more about this legendary illusionist and stunt performer noted for his sensational escape acts, check out some of the following books:


                                             A Picture Book of Harry Houdini by David Adler                       

                                                           Harry Houdini by Janice Weaver  

                                                                                                                                                                     Houdini by Kathleen Krull

               

                                                        The Houdini Box by Brian Selznick

Posted by Sue Ann.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Celebrates its 45th Anniversary!

Today marks the 45th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, which was published on March 20th 1969. Eric Carle has illustrated over 70 books, but The Very Hungry Caterpillar is his most popular book, and has been translated into over 55 languages, selling over 33 million copies.

Posted by Pam

Discover the Creatures of Mythology

       The creatures of mythology are strange and scary to many of us.  The monsters often came from the imagination of storytellers to help explain the mysteries of sea and land.  You may be familiar with some of the more popular creatures like the Kraken, the enormous sea monster that was known to drag ships down to the bottom of the ocean.  Or, the predatory Griffin who was said to have the back body of a lion and the wings, talons and beak of an eagle.  And don't forget the Manticore, considered to be the most menacing of all mythical creatures.  This beast sports the body of a lion, the tail of a scorpion and the head of a human with three rows of shark teeth.  Yikes!!

      

 Discover these mythical beasts at our library:



 

Submitted by:  Miss Rosemarie

Read Across America Celebrates Dr. Seuss.

Each year on March 2nd  NEA ( National Education Association) sponsors Read Across America in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday.  They promote the benefits of reading in children and young adults across the country.

This celebration encourages parents, teachers and children to share their love of reading. Most libraries and schools are hosting special events but if your community isn't doing anything you can  print out activities from seussville.com.


http://www.seussville.com/Educators/educatorReadAcrossAmerica.php

You can also join the fun on their facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/neareadacrossamerica

Have fun reading!!!

posted by Josephine