Recently, MAG teacher Margy Lamere wrote a post about the joy and value of picture books. With her permission, we have reprinted it in its entirety below: You are never too old for a picture book, never. Picture books build literacy skills in so many ways; we use them throughout the grades at Foote. Do [...]

The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of 19th-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Brian Selznick, who won the Caldecott Medal in 2008 for The Invention of Hugo Cabret, has brought together characters from past Caldecott Medal-winning books – from the very [...]

Introducing a new group of non-fiction books for all ages — all of them treats to pore over. [Hover your mouse over the book cover to see the full title and author.]

Monday, February 25 – Friday, March 1 Students BRING IN books on Monday through Thursday and receive: 1 chit for a paperback or board book 2 chits for a hardcover Then students PICK OUT books on Wednesday through Friday and pay: 1 chit for a paperback or board book (or 25¢) 2 chits for a [...]

Hover your mouse over a cover image to see the full title and author of a book.