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furfinsandfeathers
Fur, Fins, and Feathers: Abraham Dee Bartlett and the Invention of the Modern Zoo
by Cassandre Maxwell (Author / Illustrator)

Booktalk: Abraham Dee Bartlett knew from a young age that he wanted to spend his life working with animals. But in Victorian London, there weren’t many jobs that provided an opportunity to do that. Still, Abraham spent years gaining knowledge and pursuing his dream until he eventually became superintendent in the London Zoo. Driven by his compassion for the animals, Abraham dramatically improved the conditions of the zoo to ensure that the animals could be happy and healthy.

Snippet: From the time he was a little boy, Abraham Dee Bartlett loved animals. He was fascinated by anything with furs, fins, or feathers.

It’s STEM Friday! (STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

howtoputyourparentstobed
How to Put Your Parents to Bed
by Mylisa Larsen (Author) and Babette Cole (Illustrator)

Booktalk: No one likes going to bed. And you’re not even tired. You want to stay up and have all sorts of fun adventures! But take a look at your parents. They’re really tired. They’re exhausted. But they just won’t go to bed! Help them put down the cell phones, turn off the TV, stop cleaning the dishes, and go to bed! You might be small, but you can handle this task. Follow the instructions in this book and you’ll have them snoring in no time.

Snippet: Parents are not good at going to bed.
“I have to put in a load of laundry,” they say.
“I need to do dishes.”
“Just one more email.”
It’s one excuse after another with them.
You need to take charge.
Take the plate out of their hands.
Gently close the computer.
Tell them, “It’s time for bed.”