WHERE:Shreve Memorial Library
Wallette Branch Library
363 North Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103

Shreve Memorial Library
Mooretown Branch Library
4360 Hollywood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71109

WHEN: Wallette Branch Library
January 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

Mooretown Branch Library
January 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

The Story: Germs! Germs! Germs! by Bobbi Katz

Germs describes in rhyme how they attack the body to cause illness and how careful people make life difficult for germs. The germs, shown as colorful, rather hyperactive monsters, explain that they live everywhere but look for a spot where they can spread disease. Soon they're cavorting in someone's mouth, crying, "Give us someplace dark and damp. What a perfect place to camp!" That illustration alone could inspire a week's worth of diligent tooth brushing. The rhyming text and amusing illustrations will delight children as they learn to beware of the germs that make us sick.

This book was written for children in preschool and primary-grade levels. The story will be read by Deidra Woodson, a librarian from the LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport and will be followed by an activity for the children.

More Information:

Diane Bailey
Children's Librarian
Wallette Branch Library
(318) 425-3630

Jackquenline Sudds
Children's Librarian
Mooretown Branch Library
(318) 636-2267

Donna Timm, MLS
LSU Health Sciences Center Medical Library
Head of User Education
(318) 675-5474