Linden Tree News

August 29, 2014

NEW Picture Books For Saturday Story Time at 11AM: Perfect for Ages 2-6!

Our Saturday Story Times are undergoing a makeover. We will feature our favorite new picture books and link them thematically to classic books that no childhood should ever be without!

Story Times will include songs, fingerplays, and an activity in addition to stories! Please join us on Saturdays from 11-11:30. Story Time is best suited for ages 2-6, but all children are welcome!

Featured New Picture Book Releases this Fall:

Little Elliot Big City by Mike Curato (Henry Holt & Co.)

My Teacher Is a Monster by Peter Brown (Little, Brown)

Otis and the Scarecrow by Loren Long (Philomel)

Daydreamers: A Journey of Imagination by Emily Winfield Martin (Random House)

Telephone by Mac Barnett (Chronicle)

Louise Loves Art by Kelly Light (Balzer & Bray)

Jack by Tomie de Paola (Nancy Paulsen)

A Bed for Kitty by Yasmine Surovec (Roaring Brook)

The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts (Putnam)

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen (Candlewick)

Kid Sheriff and the Terrible Toads by Bob Shea and Lane Smith (Roaring Brook)

Author Event with Jaleigh Johnson for Mark of the Dragonfly Tuesday, September 30 at 7PM

Photo by Mark Jones

For fans of Frozen, The City of Ember, and The School of Good and Evil, The Mark of the Dragonfly is a fast-paced adventure story about a mysterious girl and a fearless boy, set in a magical world that is both exciting and dangerous.

For ages 10 and up from Delacorte Press.

Jaleigh Johnson is a fantasy author born and raised in the Midwest. She has written several novels for the Dungeons and Dragons Forgotten Realms fiction line.

In her spare time, she enjoys gaming, gardening, and going to movies with her husband.

An RSVP is appreciated for this FREE event at 650-949-3390.

Summer Book Drive For Reading Partners A Success!

Meghan O'Hare, a Reading Partners representative, attended our final concert and picked up all the wonderful books we collected during our Summer Concert Series!

Our customers' donations filled three big boxes with picture books, early readers, fiction and non-fiction for Grades K-5.

Meghan said "our students will love to apply the new literacy skills they are learning to these books from Linden Tree's generous donors."
reading partners

Thanks to all our concert attendees for supporting such a wonderful organization!

If you are interested in making a difference in the life of a child by volunteering one hour a week by becoming a reading tutor, you can learn more at ReadingPartners.org.

Book Donations For Africa Now Being Collected!

Two local Los Altos students are participating in a public service project to collect books for the charity "Books For Africa."

Guidelines for the books that will be donated for children to make progress in school include:

- No magazines
- No mature themes or violence (for readers under age 15)
- English or French language only

Please see the donation box at Linden Tree for more information and thank you! Donations will be accepted through September 11.

Grow With Us: Now Hiring For Bookseller Positions!

Booksellers:
Love to work with children's literature?

Find joy in getting the right book in the hands of a reader? Do you have a background in bookselling, library science, and/or children's books?

Linden Tree is looking for experienced, part time, Booksellers.

A background in bookselling, library science or equivalent is required. A strong knowledge of children's literature and equally strong customer service skills is essential. Must have the flexibility to work weekend hours. Educators, librarians, and booksellers are all encouraged to inquire for non-seasonal positions.

Linden Tree is a destination location for book lovers, located in the heart of downtown Los Altos. Please contact co-owner Dianne Edmonds for more information about these positions.

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