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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.

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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.

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The Library of the Future Is Here, But Missing One Crucial Element

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:41:14 +0000

Getting books from the library is about to get a whole lot e-sier.

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The Top 5 Most Anticipated Book-to-Movie Adaptions for 2013

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:22:43 +0000

2013 is gearing up to have some great movie releases, some of which include the usual book-to-movie adaptions. Yet with allgreat new book to movie adaptions coming out, it can be difficult to figure out which one to spend $10 at the theater on, especially if you are not sure if it will wind up being a hit like 'Lord of the Rings' or a dude like 'Eragon.' Of course we're looking forw

Used Bookstore Introduces Book Vending Machine

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:36:03 +0000

What bibliophile hasn't dreamed of just putting money into a vending machine and out comes a book that you can read to your heart's content? Sounds great, but not very likely, right? Well, that's where you're wrong. The Monkey's Paw, a used bookstore in Toronto, Canada has created such a machine.

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JK Rowling to Write More 'Potter' Books

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.

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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.

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