Coffee and a Good Book's photo
Honestly, everyone knows I've been denying winter's arrival. Very vocal here. I whine to stay in...while Piper whines to go out. There's almost nothing better for my little lab than a snowy day! And for me..this time of year...actually all the livelong year...there's nothing better than a book to read. That illustration up top..could be me!
As far as Piper and I are concerned, we've gone from Summer to Winter because again, I was in denial about Autumn. Really. Although we happily welcomed the Holiday Season into the Library with the amazing Connecticut Concert Ballet, I did not say "welcome to snow and cold." Nope! Didn't even whisper it!
There's no denying Mother Nature now. Snow is on the ground in Connecticut and more is headed our way. So please stop by the library tomorrow, join me, and...
Poster by Denise Fleming
available to download @denisefleming.com
The illustration is from Denise Fleming's latest release. We're letting you know, right now - it's fabulous! Piper and I will be taking this book over the meadow and through the woods for all of our winter outreach. (I know the schools are close to the library - it just feels like over the meadow and through the woods when we travel in the snow!) Piper and I need a Subaru!! Heck, since we're dreaming...let's get heated seats too!
I love this book right from the very cover and I will bravely tell you why...the kid's got color. YES! Thank you Denise Fleming for continuing to show us that kids come in every size, shape and color. My family comes in colors and I always need books that reflect diversity. This cumulative tale takes us on a brightly colored adventure through the first 10 days of snowy blowy winter One of the neat things about this book...if you're visiting a class on the 24th day of winter or the 45th day... the students will think of more things to keep the story going. Read the book. Just read it.
Here's my favorite snowman flannel board from Piper's stash. We posted it last January...but it's so "today."
Click here for the rhyme!
Since I have no original flannel for today...a second re-post!! This one just makes me think of Denise Fleming's happy kids!
Piper and I are linking you up to the Connecticut Library Consortium's List of great books to give as gifts all year long. Here's the Young Children's list:
Or visit the home page for all three lists. Download and print them out, they're set up to be a tri-fold.
Thanks for visiting today. We love comments. Even on our bossy days! Wait! Just who's barking here? No barking, no bossy, we're "edgey"!?
P.S. (Piper Script) Denise Fleming's new book whispers to all librarians..."I know there's a flannel board inside of me!" To learn more about the very talented Denise Fleming please visit her website www.denisefleming.com
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