The mission of The Library Adventure is to bring tools and resources to readers, parents, and library workers. We strive to encourage reading for learning and for fun. We recognize that avid readers are usually created when influential adults take the time to encourage children in their reading skills and habits. Parents are hands-down the […]
Meet Sharon Chastain, Children’s Librarian
May 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to the first post in The Library Adventure’s brand-new series of monthly interviews with library professionals. Today’s interviewee is Sharon Chastain, a Children’s Librarian at the Maple Valley Library in the King County Library System in Washington state. I have long admired Sharon’s energetic story time videos on her library system’s Tell Me a […]
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (a Review)
May 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
I’m always on the prowl for a good mystery series. To be honest, I’m usually disappointed because the novels start to get formulaic or the premise just doesn’t hold up. However, I can usually look past the weaknesses in a series if, ultimately, I’m in love with the main character. Enter Flavia de Luce. The […]
10 Picture Books About Zoo Animals
April 30, 2014 by 9 Comments
Preschoolers love reading about zoo animals. Share these books with your young animal lovers! Bruno Munari’s Zoo by Bruno Munari Visit a kangaroo, a zebra, a camel and more in this illustrated tour of the zoo. Dancing Feet by Lindsey Craig and Marc Brown Each animal dances in a unique rhythm in this catchy book […]
10 Yucky Chapter Books
April 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
Gross out the young readers in your life with this group of yucky chapter books! Dump Days by Jerry Spinelli Best friends JD and Duke spend their summer days digging in the dump for possible treasures, terrorizing rats and dodging bullies, all while they work toward having just one perfect day. Lunch Walks Among Us […]
