Elementary School
Greetings from the ES HUB!
Nat Whitman, Elementary School Librarian and Literacy Specialist Pokko and the Drum by Matthew Forsythe
Summer Renovation! This summer, the ES HUB’s air-handling system and ceilings underwent a complete overhaul, resulting in new lights, new air conditioners, a new dehumidification system and air filtration system. We also removed the old swinging door system, removed a wall and installed a digital display board. Stop by and enjoy!
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Pokko’s parents have made a few mistakes raising their frog child –like buying her a giant pet llama and giving her a slingshot large enough to launch a frog into space. Their biggest mistake, however, was buying Pokko a drum. Reminding us that an important part of parenting is learning to love what we can’t control, this beautiful story is illustrated in earth tones and angular geometry.
Saturday by Oge Mora
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A mother and daughter wait all week for Saturday, the day they know will be “Special” and “Splendid.” On Saturdays, they get to enjoy special events like going to library story time, picnic times and salon time. But as unexpected events like library closure, lost tickets and the weather ruin plans, they find that love and time together are the most important thing. Vibrant illustrations with tilting geometries help make this book a “must read.”
Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth by Sanjay Patel & Emily Haynes
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The HUB ceiling was removed and replaced over the summer.
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TOUCHSTONE Issue 1 / 2020-2021
This bright, funny and friendly retelling focuses on the god Ganesha. Ganesha, like every kid, loves sweets, except - he gets to ride on a mouse, has the head of an elephant and can get to any sweet, ladoo, that he wishes. When he tries to bite an enormous jawbreaker, he breaks his tusk and this becomes the pen used to write the epic poem Mahabharata. This story is a fun read for the entire family.
