giovedì 29 novembre 2012

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LATEST NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY


This has been a busy autumn month! Kinder classes have started checking books out, GR 3 is exploring Greek myths, GR 2 is into celebrations and GR 1 is inquiring about imagination. We have had buddies come in to read with some of the classes. GR 8 have listened and commented on Obama's speech...and the Italian book van Ottimomassimo came by to visit us...Please remember to check your children's schedule and send library books back in time, so they can choose another one! 


venerdì 19 ottobre 2012

Peter H. Reynolds

Welcome to Ambrit Peter H. Reynolds!


Peter Hamilton Reynolds is an author and illustrator of children's books and is the Founder of the educational media company FableVision. Reynolds is best known for his children’s books about “authentic learning, creativity and self-expression”, including The North StarIshThe Dot, and So Few of MeThe Dot has been published in over twenty languages. He came to visit Ambrit and presented to Grade 2 and Grade 1 students. It was a wonderful experience! Thank you for sharing your art with us! 

Gr 2 showing their love...

Peter with our own little Vashti


Original Peter H. Reynolds art...
For more information about Peter H. Reynolds, please visit his website at www.peterhreynolds.com

mercoledì 26 settembre 2012

Marcus Pfister

Author of the month: MARCUS PFISTER


 A worldwide success are his since 1992 published children's picture books about the Rainbow Fish. These books were translated in over 80 languages and have been sold with over 15 million copies. As an illustrator, Marcus has never bound himself to a definite style of art and surprises his audience again and again with new techniques and images. Among his books: The Happy Hedghog, The sleepy owl, Penguin Peet, Boris Beaver, Sun and Moon, Hopper and many more.
Marcus Pfister books can be found in the Red spot section in the junior library...come discover him!
style of art and surprises his audience again and again with new techniques and images.