David Soman

We love this time of year because the weather is perfect and we never ever want to go inside. So this morning we're going to be reading Ladybug Girl and Bingo along with some other rugged tales of adventure set in the great outdoors. This morning at 11:30am.

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Have you ever wanted to be ladybug? How about a bumblebee? Ladybug Girl can show you how in these stories by David Soman. Then create your own ladybug and bumblebee bookmark.

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Sit down to read! Stand up for children! Support Early Childhood Education! Join us on Thursday, October 4th at 11:00am, as we read Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad with kids across the country as part of Jumpstart's Read for the Record program! Free Ladybug Girl stickers for all who attend!

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Join us during our regular story time at 10:30am on Thursday, October 4, 2012, for a special LadyBug Girl Story Time as we READ FOR THE RECORD.

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Jumpstart’s premiere national campaign Read for the Record, presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation, is one day of the year when millions of individuals come together to celebrate literacy and support Jumpstart in its efforts to promote early childhood education. On October 4th, people across the country will be encouraged to read the children’s book Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad, by David Soman and Jacky Davis, in support of Jumpstart’s mission to work towards the day that every child in America enters school prepared to succeed.

In 2011, 2.2 million people participated in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record. We hope you’ll help us break that record by pledging to read Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad on October 4th!

2012 Jumpstart's Read for the Record Campaign Book is Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad. "A girl named Lulu, otherwise known as Ladybug Girl, gathers her friends Bumblebee Boy, Dragonfly Girl, and Butterfly Girl for some imaginary fun. Lulu and her friends learn about friendship, feelings, and courage."

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Join us Thursday, October 4th at 10:00 am for a SPECIAL story time with Miss Larissa. We will be reading Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad and will have fun activities for the kids! Click here for the Ladybug Girl app Click here to play the interactive Ladybug Girl GAME Jumpstart’s Read for the Record®, presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation, is one day of the year when millions of individuals come together to celebrate literacy in an effort to jumpstart a child’s future. On October 4, 2012, adults and children across the country will be encouraged to readLadybug Girl and the Bug Squad by David Soman and Jacky Davis, in support of Jumpstart’s mission: to work toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed. Learn more at jstart.org/readfortherecord. About Jumpstart: Jumpstart is a national early education organization working toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed. Jumpstart delivers a research-based and cost-effective program by training college students and community volunteers to serve preschool-age children in low-income neighborhoods. Through a proven curriculum, these children develop the language and literacy skills they need to be ready for school, setting them on a path for lifelong success. Jumpstart is a proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network. Learn more at jstart.org. Digg Facebook Google Technorati del.icio.us

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Join Jumpstart and Read for the Record with Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad! Jumpstart is trying to beat their record of 2.2 million people in 2011.

To help out, The Learned Owl will donate 10% of all Ladybug Girl books purchased between Sept. 27 and Oct. 4 to First Book of Greater Akron.

Pledge here to read Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad on October 4.

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Beach Story Time

Sunday, July 29, 11:00 a.m.

Ladybug Girl at the Beach by David Soman and Jacky Davis

Lucy and Bingo head to the beach for summer fun. Everything's more excting when you're Ladybug Girl - the waves are bigger the sand more sparkly - what fun!

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Ladybug Girl and Bingo Ages 4-5 Friday, June 1 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. We'll hear the latest Ladybug Girl book and play some camping games and do some camping crafts. Reservations required (call 781-871-7801 or e-mail to jbcove@bibeau.us with "Storytime Reservations" in subject line)

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