Julia Cook

Author, Julia Cook came to visit us from Fremont, Nebraska. Julia was an elementary school counselor who wanted to find books for kids about real issues kids were facing. Julia couldn't find any books like that, so she wrote her own! Julia has now written over 45 books for children. In the book in the picture, Julia teaches us some ways not to lose our temper and turn into a soda pop head! Julia introduced us to her dog friends, Jake and Angus. Julia used the dogs to talk frankly to the students about "scoopers" who are strangers who pick up children. Some of our teachers are using Julia's books in the classroom. They are reminding them not to be a "tattle tongue" or let their "mouth be a volcano". The school bought an entire set of her books to use with students at school.

Julia told students, "Who is better to write a book for fourth graders, than a fourth grader?" Some students rose to the challenge and since then a group of students have been meeting together with a parent volunteer to write their own book. 

For more information, check Julia's website - www.juliacookonline.com. You can order books and see what Julia has been up to. Look for Julia's books in the FM Library.

Buck Wilder

In the fall of 2012, the PTO hosted Buck Wilder. Buck is from Traverse City, Michigan. He and his wife came to Tabor and spent the day with FM students. The library was all decorated with camping gear. We even had a real canoe! Buck's camping, hunting and fishing guides are hard to keep on our library shelves. Another  favorite with our students is his book, "Who Stole the Animal Poop". Buck also talked about writing his books at a parents' night that was well attended. For more information, check www.buckwilder.com. Buck always asks for a homemade pie when he visits a school. Our delicious pie was made by Carol Scott of Randolph, Iowa. Thanks to the PTO for bringing Buck to Fremont-Mills.

The Cat in the Hat Visits

The Cat in the Hat Visits Kindergarten

In March the Kindergarten spent the whole month discovering the great books of Dr. Seuss. Each Kindergartner made a bow tie and hat to wear to the library where they met the Cat in the Hat. Some of the students thought the cat looked like Mrs. Wake, but they were never sure if it was her or just a coincidence. Cat read her favorite Dr. Seuss book, "The Cat in the Hat". Cat stars in that one!

The Cat in the Hat came back to read "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back" to Kindergarten. This time, Cat brought Thing 1 and Thing 2.

Thing 1 and Thing 2 had to be extra good, because everyone knows what mischief makers they can be! Thanks to the two fifth graders who brought Thing 1 and Thing 2 to visit.

In the Library with Dan Wardell and Clifford

Mrs.Wake, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Dan Wardell of the PBS Reading Road Trip  and Library Associate Dawn Miller - May 2013

In May, the library held a Scholastic book fair. The book fair was a "buy one - get one" book sale to get students ready to read this summer. Dan Wardell, from the PBS Reading Road Trip, visited the school to remind our students to turn off the TV and get outside. He also read some great books with our students and even challenged the teachers to get up and dance! Clifford the Big Red Dog visited the school all week. He brought a few of his favorite books and asked us to share them with our students. We are giving everyone a big thumbs up when they visit the library.