Fund Raising Ideas for the Library in 2013

1) High Tea and visiting Christian Authors book signing afternoon: Term 1 (Penny Reeves & Jenni Mills). Entry fee $5. 2) Book Clubs continued.(Scholastic & Koorong Kids)All year. 3) Book fairs (2 - 1 in book week and 1 other at the beginning of the year). 4) Book parade: entry fee to wear costume.Term 3. 5) Read-a-thon: Term 1. 6) Spelling Bee: Term 3. 7) Movie Night/Afternoon: Term 2. 8) Book Rap/Promote a book (video) competition.Term 2. 9) Guessing Competition.Term 4. 10)Easter competition (Jesus' resurrection). Term 1. 11)Business Donation Drive.Term 2. 12) Auction: Art work produced by children related to a Book/Movie for 2013.Term 3.

Librarians - Times are changing!

Library setup!

Today, the kids and I continued setting up the new Library beginning with Non-Fiction. The Series boxes are ALL labelled and the Dewey signs are almost ready. We have decided on Blue for Fiction signage, Red for Non-Fiction and Green for Reference signage. Who would have thought how long it would take to place each Non-Fiction book on the shelves? Lol A great start has been made.

Please Nominate

Who is the LITERACY CHAMPION of our school?

Please nominate a teacher, teacher librarian, English teacher from our school. The school with the most nominations win a book for every child in that school! Nominations close end of Term 4, 2012. A Literacy Champion can be someone who: * Appreciates children's books and connects kids to books that inspire and delight them. * Can bring tears, laughter or stunned silence to their students through a great book. * Broadens their students' world through the imaginary and real worlds of books. * Immerses their children in inspiring literature displays. All you have to do is email Scholastic (readeveryday@scholastic.com.au) and tell them who is our school's Literacy Champion and why. Please Nominate today.

Scholastic Book Club is back!

Primary Students at Bethel are being given the opportunity to order from Scholastic Book Club this term. Book orders are due back at school by 19th October. Any questions - Please see Mrs Palmer.

Soul Surfer

Soul Surfer - Written by Jeremy and Janna Jones.

Soul Surfer will both encourage and challenge teenagers and pre-teens through the incredible example of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton.

Heaven is for Real for kids

Heaven is for Real for kids as told by Colton Burpo to his parents Todd & Sonja Burpo and Illustrated by Wilson Ong.

The astounding story of a young boy's trip to Heaven and back.

The Book of the King - The Wormling Book 1

The Book of the King - Written by Jerry.B.Jenkins and Chris Fabry.

This is the First book in the Wormling series. When a stranger visits his Father's bookstore, Owen's ordinary life spirals out of control and right into a world he didn't even know existed. Begin the adventure!

The Changeling - (The Wormling Book 3)

The Changeling - Written by Jerry Jenkins and Chris Fabry.

The Changeling is the Third book in the series of the Wormling. As Owen and Watcher continue their search for the King's Son, they encounter the Changeling - a creature able to change into anything, even people.

The Sword of the Wormling (The Wormling Book 2)

The Sword of the Wormling - Written by Jerry.B Jenkins and Chris Fabry

Owen and Watcher encounter harrowing danger as they continue their search for the King's Son in this Second book in the series of The Wormling.

Yeshua - Written by G.P. Taylor & Paula.K.Parker

Yeshua is full with vivid descriptions and historic details. The scenes and settings paint the ancient world with the grit and dust of Palestine alongside the opulance and decadence of the Roman Empire.

The Action Bible

The Action Bible - God's redemptive story.

The Action Bible includes over 200 narratives in chronological order - making it easy to follow the historical flow of the Bible. Internationally recognised artist, Sergio Cariello, has created wonderfully, encapsulating illustrations. ECPA Medalliion of excellence - Christian Book Award.

The Shoe Box - A Christmas Story

The Shoe Box (A Christmas Story) by Francine Rivers.

This tender Christmas novella tells the story of Timmy O'Neil, a foster child who arrives at his new home with a very mysterious shoe box.

I believe by Jo Anne Simmons

I believe - the true Meaning of Christmas and the baby who started it all.

Discover the true meaning of Christmas - how the Christ child fulfilled prophecy, details of the Nativity, stories behind your favourite Christmas Carols, and more. Celebrate the baby named Jesus, the One who started it all.

Coming Home

This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the allegorical tale about the second coming of Jesus Christ. Students will learn powerful lessons about faith, patience, and God's great love and mercy.

Arion and Argo have spent their whole lives shipwrecked on a lonely, grey island called Terrene with their ship's captain. When the Captain leaves them to go and prepare a place for them in Bluestone they begin to wonder if he will ever return? Their must demonstrate faith - they must see with their hearts, not their eyes.

The Barber who wanted to pray

This imaginative tale is based on a true story.

It tells of a father "Mr McFarland" leading his family devotions one evening when his daughter asks him one very simple but important question: "How should we pray?" Mr McFarland shares a 500-year old story - a story about a barber and his famous customer "Dr. Martin Luther".

Max Lucado - 2 books in 1

2 Books in 1 contains two beautiful stories from best-selling author Max Lucado and Illustrator Sergio Martinez: You are Mine and Green Nose. Both help us remember that "You were made the way you are for a reason and there is Someone who will always help you be you - wonderfully you."

An Aussie Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens' famous story retold by Kel Richards.

This is the story of Ted Scrooge, a grumpy old stock and station agent.He lets nothing interfere with his passion for making money-especially not Christmas, that is until one particular Christmas eve in the outback town of Dandaloo.

My Country - Picture book

This picture book provides an illustrated version of the poem My Country written by Dorothea MacKellar and beautifully illustrated by Andrew McLean. My Country is widely regarded as the universal statement of why Australians love their country. A passionate, patriotic poem, it describes the contrasts that lie at the heart of Australia.

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet? Written by: Alison Lester

Join Grace and her family on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition. A warm heartfelt story based on an actual journey around Australia by the award-winning Author and Illustrator, Alison Lester. This book was kindly donated to our library by Sharon Palmer, 14th September, 2012.

Aussie Stories for teens

Aussie stories for teens - stories to inspire the hearts of young people.

These are true stories for Australian young people about spiritual living told with compassion and truth. Discover the difference God can make in your life, the awesome power of love and kindness, and how you're never alone when facing tough stuff. "When the outlook is bad, try the up-look".(Colin Buchanan) This book was purchased for the Bethel Library from funds raised at the September Book Fair, 2012.

God's Big Picture

God's Big Picture written by: Vaughan Roberts.

This book paints the big picture, showing how different parts of the Bible fit together under the theme of the Kingdom of God. The writer offers us tools to read the Bible with confidence, enthusiasm and understanding. Vaughan points us to the Bible's supreme subject, Jesus Christ, and the salvation God offers through Him. This book was purchased at Koorong Christian Bookstore from funds raised by the September Book Fair, 2012.

Sister Lucy's Great Big Family

Sister Lucy's Great Big Family written by: Susie Poole.

Set in the poor hills north of Nairobi, Kenya, Sister Lucy had a dream to have a great big family. This story reveals how, with God's help, she sets about opening up the Hope Community Centre. This book was bought from Koorong Christian Bookstore in Penrith by funds raised from the September Book Fair, 2012.

Welcome

Welcome to the first Blog for the new Bethel Library. I am so excited about the new library and the wonderful new resources that are before us. This blog will be used to review new resources for the Library and to let you know what is happening in the Library.