Wednesday, July 25, 2007

The Eastern Regional Library Show

Library staff member Lesley Conway runs a radio show each Wednesday 12:05pm-12:45pm on Eastern FM 98.1 called The Eastern Regional Library Show. Tune in next Wednesday for a great show.

On this week's show

Pia Butcher, Youth Services Librarian at Knox Library was a guest on the show. The following are the books she discussed.

Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon - Mini Grey
You've read the rhyme now find out what happens next in the exciting adventures of the Dish and the Spoon.

Owen & Mzee : the true story of a remarkable friendship - Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, and Dr. Paula Kahumbu with photos by Peter Greste and Owen & Mzee : the language of friendship - Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, and Dr. Paula Kahumbu with photos by Peter Greste
These are the true stories of two great friends, a baby Hippo named Owen and a 130 year old giant tortoise named Mzee.

And Tango makes three - Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell illustrated by Henry Cole
In the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. But Tango's family is not like any of the others.

Doubting Thomas - Morris Gleitzman
Thomas has an embarrassing secret. Is it a rare and special gift or the worst thing that could happen to a boy?

Frog Princess - E.D Baker
One kiss with a frog who calls himself Prince Eadric and Emma's who life turns upside down.

Dragon's breath and Once upon a curse - E.D Baker
Further tales of Princess Esmerelda and Prince Eadric.
........Pia

Cheers, Maryanne
p.s. still working on getting a copy of the radio show to podcast.

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