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Five Classic Berenstain Bears Books to Read to Your Kids

Sam Schleicher — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:05:17 +0000

U.S. Cellular is bringing ‘The Berenstain Bears LIVE!‘ to the Heckart Performing Arts Center at Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia on Sunday, Apr. 21. While many kids and parents are familiar with the popular Berenstain Bears TV show, the books written by Stan and Jan Berenstain are timeless classics. With 260 million copies sold, Berenstain Books are a great way to spend time with the kids while teaching them valuable life lessons. Here are some favorites that deserve a spot in your children's books collection.

Fun Facts About the Berenstain Bears

Leigh Ann — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:54:41 +0000

In case you haven’t heard, "The Berenstain Bears LIVE!' are coming to Sedalia. We’re all pretty psyched about it and you should be too! To pump you up, here’s some information on the beloved children’s books that you may not have known until now.

JK Rowling to Write More 'Potter' Books, Fans Completely Lose It

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:07:23 +0000

If you're missing 'Harry Potter' and are desperately in need of a good Potter fix, then J.K. Rowling has some good news for you. In a recent interview with BBC News, she admitted that she'd written many of the 'Potter' novels on the run and is sorely tempted to expand upon the universe by writing a "director's cut." While that's not a direct "yes, I am writing a new Potter book," it's still a good sign for the legions of her devoted fans who miss Harry and his adventures at Hogwarts.

How Often do You Use the Library? [POLL]

Behka — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:05:10 +0000

Kids, I remember being one of those kids who went to the library all the time. When I was in high school, several of us would go and hang out on the steps after school. I knew where my favorite sections were, and I could tell by looking if the section had been changed.

Behka's Discussion of Ray Bradbury

Behka — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:45:43 +0000

Ray Bradbury, noted author of many science fiction and suspense novels and stories, has been reported dead at the age of 91. I thought I’d take a second to talk about my favorite Bradbury reads, or at least what was important to me. For me, I remember reading Fahrenheit 451 in high school. It was one [...]

Community Members Pay Tribute to Librarian Lynn Phillips During Funeral Procession [PHOTOS]

Sam Schleicher — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:25:45 +0000

The funeral for Lynn Phillips was held at the Celebration Center in Sedalia this morning (May 31). Former students, parents and community members gathered along the east side of Highway 65 to honor the Skyline librarian by holding up children’s books as the procession passed. The tribute was organized by the Sedalia School District.