Read-alikes for Mary Poppins by P.L Travers: These are all children’s books with distinctive Nanny characters. You may have readers interested in the “Poppins” books if they have seen the new film “Saving Mr. Banks,” about the meeting between Walt … Continue reading
Check out this story in the San Francisco Chronicle, celebrating librarian Sharon McKellar and her collection of notes left in library books: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Oakland-librarian-collects-ephemera-left-behind-5097100.php . There are also comments from Nina Lindsay. Submitted by Ruth Gordon
Hest, Amy. When Charley Met Grandpa. Helen Oxenbury, Illus. Pic. Bk. Candlewick, 2013. [34]p. $15.99. 978-0-7636-5314-9. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-2. Henry and his puppy Charley of Charley’s First Night (2012) return in an equally charming sequel. Henry’s invitation to his grandfather … Continue reading
