Salem Community Patriot
December 11, 2009 - 3
If You Give a Child a Book…
by Sheila Murray
It’s once again the season of list making. The holidays are fast approaching, and finding
that perfect gift for each child is essential. What better gift for a young child than that of a
book?
When I look at books, I do not see outdated resources as a result of technology. I see an
opportunity to enter another world, the possibility to alter the present state, and a chance to
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discover the universe over and over again. My gift of choice to family members and friends
has always been a book. And now, every milestone or special occasion in the life of a
grandchild is acknowledged with a book. Families in Need Benefit
Picture books are a favorite. Engaging
words and glorious illustrations keep
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children interested. We want the books
that we choose for them to stay in their
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minds and hearts. A child seldom tires of The Salem Christmas Fund helps Salem residents in need
Anonymous - $100
reading an excellent book over and over of assistance during the holidays, and works in conjunction
Glenn & Janet Lavallee - $30
again. They need a fundamental literary with Toys for Tots, which donates a portion of their
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heritage, and we as parents, grandparents, collection to the Salem Christmas Fund. For those interested
Anonymous - $79
or significant adults in their life, can give in donating unwrapped gifts to Toys for Tots, visit one of the
Dolly Thomas - $25
them this. Our enthusiasm for the written many collection sites around town. For more information
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word is meaningful. Nothing lasts longer about the Salem Christmas Fund, contact Salem Health
Wayne & Carol Sargent - $50
in memory than the reading experiences of and Human Services at 890-2130, or visit their location at
Greg & Nancy Cody - $100
one’s childhood. 287 Lawrence Road.
Peter & Mary Spampinato - $25
A good book speaks to children. A good book can give children the courage to stand up
Toys for Tots collection sites:
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for their beliefs, or to try to live out their dreams. Books give inspiration and comfort, and for
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some children, a period of time when they have control over their living environment.
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Now, as parents or caregivers, you have the opportunity to experience again the books
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that you loved as a child. You could create a home library for the children in your life, and
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start a tradition of adding to that library with the gift of a book for a specific event. A favorite
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tradition in my family is retrieving the bin of Christmas books that were carefully tucked
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away in the attic the previous January. An evening spent reading old favorites can invoke
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warm memories of holidays past.
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As a former children’s librarian, I know firsthand how much parents want to put that “just
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right” book into a child’s hands. Sometimes the undertaking can seem intimidating. There
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is a labyrinth of information out there. Bookstores provide lists of best-sellers, and libraries
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have lists of the most circulated books, but remembering a few worthy suggestions can help.
The youngest children enjoy books with colorful, vivid pictures and unsophisticated plots
or stories in rhyme. Books about different cultures or stories that provide new experiences,
such as folktales, are also fitting choices. Almost always suitable are books that support a
child’s interests.
Burglary Suspect and Neighbor Arrested
As a starting point for gift-giving season – or
a trip to the library – I have compiled a list by Andrea Ganley-Dannewitz
of favorites; books that I have read over and Police in Salem had been searching for a suspect in connection with a burglary that
over again to many young children throughout occurred last month at Stachey’s Olde Time Pizza on South Broadway. One suspect, William
the years. I have also added some new and Moschetto, 30, of Danville, was already in custody on another charge when Salem police
popular children’s titles that have been on charged him with the burglary. Since Moschetto’s arrest, police were looking for Thomas
the bestseller list for months. Some of these Ash, 40, of Salem. Ash is Moschetto’s alleged co-conspirator in the burglary at Stachey’s in
new titles may someday be classics like Good November.
Night Moon or Make Way for Ducklings. On Friday, December 4, uniformed police officers went to a residence located at
Favorite Gift Books: 75 South Policy Street looking for Thomas Ash. Officers reported that Ash refused to open
Miss Rumphius, by Barbara Cooney: A the door and left the area while undercover detectives remained close by. As the uniformed
Thomas Ash
picture book for all ages with a time honored officers left, a detective reported seeing the suspect flee the residence on foot, but could not
message to do something to make the world locate him. A K-9 unit was brought in while detectives interviewed a neighbor who denied
more beautiful. seeing the suspect flee on foot. The neighbor was putting trash into a van while detectives
The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson: A interviewed him and one detective looked and saw the suspect under the trash. Ash was
humorous story in rhyme about a clever taken into custody and charged with burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary. He is
mouse who outwits the hungry forest being held on $20,000 cash bail. His neighbor, Patrick Walsh, 49, of Salem is charged with
creatures. hindering apprehension as he denied seeing Ash, while he was found in Walsh’s van. Walsh
Mary Engelbreit’s Mother Goose: A was released on $1,000 personal recognizance, pending arraignment at Salem District
wonderful gift for a new baby. An appealing
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verses. All the favorite characters are in this book to treasure.
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Stellaluna, by Janell Cannon: Lessons in survival for a little fruit bat who unexpectedly
finds himself with a new family. The author’s love for all creatures is injected into this
touching tale of friendship and respect.
Leo the Late Bloomer, by Robert Kraus: A little tiger doesn’t seem to be progressing
developmentally in due time. Eventually, he blooms and lets the world know it.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault: A vivid and colorful
alphabet book created in collage.
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, by Kevin Henkes: An exuberant little mouse girl doesn’t like to
be kept in her place. A humorous tale of the challenges that eccentric Lilly faces at school.
Is Your Mama a Llama?, by Deborah Guarino, with endearing illustrations by Steven
Kellogg: Children will be amused by the riddle rhymes that urge readers to guess who the
mama really is.
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Happy shopping and happy
reading!
Sheila Murray is a former
children’s librarian at Kelley Library
and board member of Salem Family
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