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Children

Dr. Seuss – A Poem From The Shelves

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The following “poem” uses only titles written by Dr. Seuss!  Enjoy!

My Many Colored Days
I Am Not Going To Get Up Today
Daisy-Head Mayzie
Because A Little Bug Went Ka-Choo!!
Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now!
Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Thidwick The Big-Hearted Moose
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
Wacky Wednesday
Horton Hatches The Egg
Green Eggs And Ham
Ten Apples Up On Top
The Butter Battle Book
Scrambled Eggs Super!
I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today!
The Shape Of Me And Other Stuff
I Can Draw It Myself
I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
Maybe You Should Fly A Jet! Maybe You Should Be A Vet!
Would You Rather Be A Bullfrog?
I Wish I Had Duck Feet
My Book About Me
The Kings Stilts ; Hop On Pop
Hooper Humperdink . . . ? Not Him!
Please Try To Remember The First Of Octember!
Gerald McBoing Boing
Happy Birthday To You!
You’re Only Old Once!
Hooray For Diffendoofer Day!
What Pet Should I Get?
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
The Many Mice Of Mr. Brice
The Cat In The Hat
The Lorax
Fox In Socks
There’s A Wocket In My Pocket!
Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!
On Beyond Zebra
Hunches In Bunches
Yertle The Turtle
Oh Say Can You Say?
The Tough Coughs As He Ploughs The Dough
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?
And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street

How to Keep Children Reading During the Summer

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Summer is a great time to get your children excited about reading and sharpen their reading skills at the same time!

 

Relax a little bit — try not to worry about a daily time requirement or minimum number of pages; instead, let them choose what, when, and where they read.
There are lots of ways to keep kids reading this summer.
Read aloud
 
Take turns reading aloud with your child. You can each read a page, or for older readers, you can take turns reading chapters. Kids never get too old to be read aloud to, and listening to you model good reading helps them develop strong skills. Take time to ask questions as you go along, to check for understanding.
Have a good variety of reading material.
Chapter books are wonderful, but don’t forget non-fiction!
Magazines and newspapers are great too.  You never know what might spark their interest!
Be a good reading model
If kids see the adults around them reading often, they will see that reading is enjoyable.  Talking to your kids about what you’re reading shows them that reading is an important and meaningful experience.
Going somewhere?
Summertime is a great time to explore museums, parks, and the beach.  If you are planning a trip somewhere, encourage them to read a book about where you are going.
If you’re taking an extended trip, be sure to bring your child’s favorite series.
Find time to read.
Summer can be a very busy time, filled with vacations as well as all kinds of activities. Make sure to set aside time for them to read.
Learn something new!
Books can teach kids how to make or do something, such as make crafts or build a fairy house.
“How-to books” are a great way to get kids reading, learning, and keep them busy!
Make sure to visit the library!

 

 Our summer reading program is in full swing– be sure to stop by the children’s room and ask about it!  Our theme this year is “Everyday Heroes”, and we have lots of activities to go along with it. Also, if your child doesn’t have a library card, summer is a great time to sign up for one!

35 Years, 3 Generations of Families, Some Amazingly Wonderful Patrons.

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Where did the years go?

As I begin my retirement, there are certain things of which I am sure.
I will deeply miss:
  • The wonderful Gardiner Library staff.  Our collaboration, laughter, problem solving, and friendship goes far beyond most working environments. Together we have made GPL one of the premier libraries in the state. You are the Best!
  • Selecting books for the children’s collection.
  • School visits with dedicated teachers.
  • Meetings & conferences with colleagues.
  • And finally, all the energetic, super terrific children whom I’ve had the privilege to watch grow up and become readers.
 Thank you all!
And a special appreciation to the many thoughtful people who’ve taken the time to phone, stop by, write wonderful messages on Facebook, and indulge me with flowers & gifts.  I am so honored!
Charlene Wagner, Children’s Librarian