Posts Tagged ‘Eric Carle’
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We all know and love Eric Carle’s picture books like The Very Busy Spider 
and The Very Hungry Catipillar. Did you know he has published and illustrated dozens of other titles? Included is an illustrated collection of poetry by various authors titled, Eric Carle’s DRAGONS DRAGONS & other creatures that never were.
This is a beautiful book where mythological creatures are brought to life through images only Eric Carle could create. Please enjoy this selection, and check out the book for more! And check back this week for more on Eric Carle.
Sphinx
By Deborah Chandra
As the sun
Is going down,
And shadows mix
With yellow sand,
He rises slowly,
Stretches, stands,
Wades into the Nile to wash
Mummy-dust and sand fleas off -
Licks heavy paws
With heavy tongue
Until the cool night air is gone.
While on Egyptian earth
He drops dry purrs,
Ground out like powdered rock.
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Oh my! The Palm Beach Zoo will bring live animals…live animals for an interactive, educational program for families! On November 8 at 2pm bring the whole bunch to be a part of this special event specialized just for you. The program is FREE, parking is FREE, and there is no registration! What an awesome opportunity.
Be sure to check out some cool zoo books at the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace before you meet the animals:
Zoo animals by Philip Dowell
1, 2, 3 to the zoo by Eric Carle
The alphabet zoo: fun ways to learn letters and phonics (DVD)
Dear zoo by Rod Campbell
Another great educational opportunity is the Zoo Adventure Stroller Safari. This is an opportunity for you to bring your infant or toddler to the Zoo for an exciting stroller safari adventure! Registration is required and fees include 1 adult and 1 child. Members: $10.00 Non-members: $15.00.
Be sure to stay tuned here for more Sundays @ 2 for families.
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
Read For The Record!
Posted on: October 5, 2009
It’s that special time of the year again, to celebrate the joy of reading with Jumpstart’s Read for the Record! Jumpstart is an organization that understands the importanc e of volunteerism to change the lives of preschool children. In 2006 Jumpstart created an international campaign to bring preschool children and their caregivers together to read the same book on the same day.
At Jumpstart they “know that reading aloud with preschool children lays the groundwork for strong literacy skills and future success in school and in life.” Read for the Record is one of the many initiatives they take to bring attention to the importance of early literacy.
The West Palm Beach Public Library is honored to take part in this international campaign; we invite you to join us on Thursday, October 8, 2009; come in any time that day to read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by award -winning author and illustrator, Eric Carle , to children.
Last year the record was broken as nearly 700,000 readers shared the story Corduroy by Don Freeman, so let’s break the record again for a goal of 1 million. If you can’t join us on October 8, 2009, then just pledge to read with us on that day from your home/organization.
Until we meet again,
Remember, Reading is Awesome!
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All that talk about the majestic jungle in KidSpace had me thinking about the great tropical jungles and rare and exotic creatures we have in South Florida, other than in our zoos. Here is a list of some great family fun places to visit on the weekends or when the kids are out of school. Home school parents, these places will be a great way to support your lesson plan on animals and their habitats.
Jungle Island : This months South Florida Parenting has a $5.00 off general admission coupon. Homeschoolers click here!
Miami Seaquarium: $2.00 off coupon can be found here. Homeschoolers click here.
Lion Country Safari : $5.00 off coupon on the website. Homeschoolers click here for fall lecture series.
As you are planning your visits, don’t forget to check out some great books from KidSpace, some with fun illustrations of your favorite land and water animals, others with great information about them, and many with both. Check them out here:
1,2,3 to the zoo by Eric Carle
Aquarium fish by Dick Mills
The kingfisher first encyclopedia of animals by David Burnie & Linda Gamlin
And so they build by Bert Kitchen
Ocean by Miranda MacQuitty
Jungle by Theresa Greenaway
Animals of the rain forest by Lynn Stone
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
CC photo on left by flickr user Wootang01 & CC photo on right by flickr user Satosphere.
The Majestic Jungle!
Posted on: September 2, 2009
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Thanks to artists Mark Leahy, the next time you visit KidSpace you will see a majestic jungle as part of our decor!
Mr. Leahy works with The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches as a Visual/Scenic Designer. In their successful spring production, in May 2009 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Act One was brought to a colorful conclusion with the song, “Circle of Life” from the musical, The Lion King. 
For this number, Mark Leahy, together with the deft assistance of Peggy Duncan, created playful and majestic jungle animals as a homage to children’s book collage artist, Eric Carle.
In the field of scenic design, Mr. Leahy has created sets for such shows as Godspell, The Pirates of Penzance, and Carnival. In collaboration with his brother, Dan Leahy, they have created many original theatre projects and modern dance productions. His passion for theatre also includes directing, writing and producing. He has designed parties, fund raisers, and weddings. Mr. Leahy is also an installation artist and private yoga instructor! Yes, this West Palm Beach native wears many hats!
Mr. Leahy is currently out of the country co-directing an original children’s musical in Sweden. You can contact Mark Leahy via e-mail at: peacemark1000@yahoo.com.
Come check out his awesome group of animals, here, at the West Palm Beach Public Library’s KidSpace!
Until we meet again,
~Remember, Reading is Awesome!
