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Tag Archives: childrens books
Thanku: Poems of Gratitude (New Stuff Tuesdays)
Ahhh. This sweet little puff of dandelion fluff provides a brief respite for the world-weary. Playful artwork complements the punchy children’s poems with titles like “Atta-Dude” and “Roy G. Biv.” Each poem includes a label for the format while the … Continue reading
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Tagged childrens books, poetry
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Childrens Book Sale
April showers bring May flowers. April snowstorms bring a sale on childrens books! This month’s selection of sale materials is primarily childrens books and leveled readers. Also included are books on lesson planning, games for children, and several Silver Burdette … Continue reading
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Tagged book sale, childrens books, juvenile literature
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Deck the Wishing Tree! Fa la la…
Are there books, graphic novels, audio books, videos, video games, CDs, etc., that you wish Andersen Library would consider acquiring? Let us know by hanging your wish(es) on the tree! The tree is located near the Circulation Desk and the … Continue reading
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Tagged audio books, books, CDs, childrens books, DVDs, films, graphic novels, library acquisitions, movies, suggestions, video games
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Deck the Wishing Tree! Fa la la…
Are there books, graphic novels, audio books, videos, video games, CDs, etc., that you wish Andersen Library would consider acquiring? Let us know by hanging your wish(es) on the tree! The tree is located near the Circulation Desk and the … Continue reading
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Tagged audio books, books, CDs, childrens books, DVDs, library acquisitions, movies, video games, wishes
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Kidding Around in the Library with Children’s Books
In celebration of the Week of the Young Child™, Andersen Library sends an extra shout out to the UW-Whitewater Children’s Center staff and intern students who nurture our littlest UW-W community members. They are our local heroes, cultivating early reading habits … Continue reading
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Tagged book reviews, children's literature, childrens books, databases
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Scholastic Book Fair Nov. 26-30
Student Wisconsin Education Association (StWEA) will again be hosting a Scholastic Book Sale within the Andersen Library. The sale will be held daily: 9am – 5pm Monday, Nov.26 – Thursday, Nov.29 9am – 3pm on Friday, Nov. 30 Books make … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens books, library events
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Yes, we have games, movies, chess, and more
UW-Whitewater’s Andersen Library is mentioned in “Video-Game Rooms Become the Newest Library Space Invaders,” an article in this week’s Chronicle of Higher Education. This article reports on campus libraries adding game rooms and game collections. Indeed we did exactly that, … Continue reading
Coral Reef & Ocean Educational Materials
Teachers, student teachers, and others with the desire & opportunity to educate youth groups: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued two discs of resources for educators on coral reefs and and other ocean topics. Both contain lesson … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens books, coral reefs, educational materials, federal government, government info, juvenile materials, oceans, photos, science, videos
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Tornado season…be prepared
It’s peak season (May-August) for occasional tornadoes. Be prepared! Know the difference between a watch and a warning: A Tornado Watch or Severe Weather Watch means a tornado may develop. Be alert and be prepared to take action if the … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens books, government info, safety, tornadoes, weather, web sites
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