As a child, I used to looooooove getting those small pamphlets every month to oogle and circle all the books that I wanted. Then I remember presenting it to my mom in the hopes that she would send me to school the next day with her check attached, it didn't always happen. And now I am posed with the very situation with the kids, and I'm really sad when I have to deny them books. I do love that they share a love for books and reading, just like the Mr and myself. They each finally have their very own library cards and they are the ones who ask ME to take them. We even have designated library bags.
Back to the Book Fair... lol, so it's in town and I've already dropped down a significant chunk of change on books. I didn't help my situation, by volunteering my time to "work" the book fair either. While we had downtime I had the chance to peruse the books and see things that I would have normally missed. I also worked the registers and got to see the "popular" items with the kids. Funny to see kids "wasting" their parents' money on things like erasers, bookmarks, pens, and the like. And I am totally guilty... I bought a few scented highlighters. Not sure if I'm going to give them to "the kid" or keep them for myself. I've always been a quirky pen collector (this is one instance where the pack rat extraordinaire, kicks in).
I like that the book fair accommodates all ages: preschool to even parents. Board books for the little ones, chapter books, comic books, reference books, and even novels and cookbooks. Something for everyone!
The nice thing about "hosting" a book fair at your school is the incentives FOR the school. Our librarian is getting some new books for the school library. And the kids and parents benefit by increasing performance in reading and literacy, as well as making it convenient. Other than Target and Costco, our closest "big" bookstore is quite a drive for us. I used to love Borders, but they are no more, and now there are talks that Barnes and Noble will soon be closing their doors, 1 in 3 in your area will be closing soon and then slowly the others will as well. I'm thinking it's due to places like Target and Costco offering books at a discount as well as electronic readers like the Kindle, Nook, and iPad.
It's sad to see and hear of such things, will books ever become obsolete? Everything is available on the internet now anyhow right? "The teen" saw a picture on the internet of the card catalog and didn't know what the heck it was.
So that there is the first day's loot that came home. This is not including the second day's loot that included 2 more books that I bought, as well as a book each for each kid that grandmama bought them.
4 comments:
I like the bookfair too. I have been reading on my e-reader for over a year now and sadly haven't purchased one book in print. I agree, though... It will be a sad day if the time comes when there are no bookstores or libraries for our kids to be able to go to.
MB, I haven't been reading since my trip in November and I feel so out of the loop. I've got a ton of books sitting in my e-reader and every now I have the intention to read, but it just never happens.
Today I am feeling rather lost, no more book fair at the school. So lost that I feel so inclined to hit up my local Barnes and Noble. lol. I'm such a dork, I know!
Hi! Just came across your email about your new site :) Nice! I've also had a new-ish blog sitting around, and recently committed to a new domain name. Will let you know when I'm ready to "go public." Anyway, look forward to reading your blog, and borrowing some recipes! I still use tips you shared about your fried rice :) - M (aka, nubbly)
Oh! Forgot to add...re: books. I've been meaning to try to sell some books either at a used bookstore or that Half Price books place. I love Scholastic sales, too...plunked down a bunch of $$ last year! - M
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