Essex and Ivoryton Libraries Receive State Partnership Award

 

About the Nutmeg Award

The Nutmeg Children's Book Award encourages children in grades 4-6 to read quality literature and to choose their favorite from a list of ten nominated titles. Jointly sponsored by the Connecticut Library Association (CLA) and the Connecticut Educational Media Association (CEMA) , the Nutmeg Committee is comprised of children's librarians, school library media specialists and teachers. http://www.nutmegaward.org/2006/index.htm

The John Newbery Medal

The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberymedal.htm

The Randolph Caldecott Medal

The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.

http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal.htm

THIS MONTH"S NEW CHILDREN"S MATERIALS

 

Ivan The Terrier by Peter Catalanotto
Snippy And Snappy by Wanda Gâg
My Island Grandma by Kathryn Lasky
Adele And Simon by Barbara McClintock
Building With Dad by Carol Nevius
Barnaby: seasons in the park by Wendy W. Rouillard
Barnaby's Kite Ride by Wendy W. Rouillard
Nate The Great And The Boring Beach Bag by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Cowboy And Octopus by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
John, Paul, George & Ben by Lane Smith
Anatole by Eve Titus
Little Red Riding Hood by Andrea Wisnewski
Baby Bear's Big Dreams by Jane Yolen
How Do Dinosaurs Count To Ten? by Jane Yolen

Non-Fiction
Parrotfish And Sunken Ships: exploring a tropical reef by Jim Arnosky

I Spy A Balloon ~~ Marzollo, Jean
I Spy A Penguin ~~ Marzollo, Jean

 

Iron Thunder by Avi
Ivy And Bean Break The Fossil Record by Annie Barrows
Soupy Saturdays With The Pain & The Great One by Judy Blume
Just William by Richmal Crompton
The Courage Of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh
Half Magic by Edward Eager
I Am Not Joey Pigza by Jack Gantos
Emmy And The Incredible Shrinking Rat by Lynne Jonell
Welcome To Camden Falls by Ann M. Martin
Judy Moody & Stink: the Holly Joliday by Megan McDonald
Miss Spitfire by Sarah Miller
Outrageously Alice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Eli Remembers by Ruth Vander Zee and Marian Sneider

RECENTLY ADDED
The Invasion by K.A. Applegate
Max Malone Makes A Million by Charlotte Herman

Extreme Balloon Tying: more than 40 over-the-top projects by Shar Levine & Michael Ouchi
John & Abigail Adams: an American love story by Judith St. George

JUNIOR SERIES  
The Nixie's Song by Tony DiTerlizzi
Blizzard Of The Blue Moon by Mary Pope Osborne
Dragon Of The Red Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne
The Moonstone Castle Mystery by Carolyn Keene

Micawber by John Lithgow
Poetry Speaks To Children by Elise Paschen

Music CD's
Songs From The Neighborhood: the music of Mr. Rogers

 

FICTION
Jinx by Meg Cabot
The Land Of The Silver Apples by Nancy Farmer
Bone By Bone By Bone by Tony Johnston
Every Crooked Pot by Renée Rosen

NON-FICTION
The Driving Book: everything new drivers need to know but don't know to ask by Karen Gravelle

 

Peterson's Private Secondary Schools
How To Manage Your Child's Life-Threatening Food Allergies: practical tips for everyday life by Linda Marienhoff Coss
The complete Book Of Pregnancy & Childbirth by Sheila Kitzinger
Exercising Through Your Pregnancy by James F. Clapp III
When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, Or Quads: a complete resource by Barbara Luke and Tamara Eberlein
Miscarriage: a doctor's guide to the facts: why it happens and how best to reduce your risks by Henry M. Lerner
The AD/HD Parenting Handbook: practical advice for parents from parents by Colleen Alexander-Roberts
The Asthma And Allergy Action Plan For Kids: a complete program to help your child live a full and active life by
Allen J. Dozor and Kate Kelly
The No-Cry Sleep Solution: gentle ways to help your baby sleep through the night by Elizabeth Pantley
The Misunderstood Child: understanding and coping with your child's learning disabilities by Larry B. Silver
Raising Twins After The First Year: everything you need to know about bringing up twins - from toddlers to preteens
by Karen Gottesman
Helping Your Child Overcome Separation Anxiety Or School Refusal: a step-by-step guide for parents by Andrew R. Eisen
Don't Give Me That Attitude!: 24 rude, selfish, insensitive things kids do and how to stop them by Michele Borba
Building Moral Intelligence: the seven essential virtues that teach kids to do the right thing by Michele Borba

Encyclopedia Of Animals by Karen McGhee

Audio Books
On CD
Enter Three Witches by Caroline B. Cooney
Nightrise by Anthony Horowitz
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
Homeboyz by Alan Lawrence Sitomer

Charlie and Lola ~ Volume One
Curious George Goes To The Hospital
Curious George Takes A Job And More Monkey Business!
Derby Stallion

Angelina Ballerina: Angelina In The Wings
Muzzy French

American Girl
Boys' Life
Cosmo Girl
Family Fun
Highlights
Humpty Dumpty
Kids Discover
Seventeen
Sports Illustrated for kids
Teen