JUST IN TIME FOR SCHOOL!
The Last Week of July
Each child that visits the bookstore will receive a FREE TOOTHBRUSH!
Each child that visits the bookstore will receive a FREE TOOTHBRUSH!
The Last Week of July,
Children Will Also Receive a
FREE Drawstring Backpack for Books!
Children Will Also Receive a
FREE Drawstring Backpack for Books!
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Story Time
EVERY SATURDAY @ 10:30 a.m.
on Zoom & Facebook Live
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EVERY SATURDAY @ 10:30 a.m.
on Zoom & Facebook Live
Join Us!
Zoom Link @ Bottom of Page
CURRENT PROGRAMS!
Every Child Can Select One New Children's Book
and Six Gently Used Books!
That's 7 Free Books for Every Child!
Plus, Parent's May Pick Up Books for Their Children!
We Thank You for Supporting Books are Gems Bookstore!
This Week, the first 50 Families Will Receive Two Story Books Free!
This Week's Books Will Be Read Saturday at StoryTime!
Complete with a visit from the Tooth Fairy, this classic Berenstain Bears story is the perfect way to calm children’s nerves about going to the dentist!
Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister for a trip to the dentist where they’ll get checked for cavities, have their teeth cleaned, and learn all about the tools a dentist uses to help keep teeth healthy. Includes over 50 bonus stickers
Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister for a trip to the dentist where they’ll get checked for cavities, have their teeth cleaned, and learn all about the tools a dentist uses to help keep teeth healthy. Includes over 50 bonus stickers
New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun and surprising adventure with Pete the Cat!
In Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth, the tooth fairy asks Pete for some help. But it’s not easy being the tooth fairy for Pete when a tooth goes missing—will he be able to find the lost tooth before it’s too late?
Beginning readers will love Pete's adventure as the tooth fairy in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean. My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child.
In Pete the Cat and the Lost Tooth, the tooth fairy asks Pete for some help. But it’s not easy being the tooth fairy for Pete when a tooth goes missing—will he be able to find the lost tooth before it’s too late?
Beginning readers will love Pete's adventure as the tooth fairy in this My First I Can Read story, complete with original illustrations from the creator of Pete the Cat, James Dean. My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child.
A Newbery Honor Book from the creator of Shrek.
"Doctor De Soto, the dentist, did very good work." With the aid of his able assistant, Mrs. De Soto, he copes with the toothaches of animals large and small. His expertise is so great that his fortunate patients never feel any pain.
Since he's a mouse, Doctor De Soto refuses to treat "dangerous" animals--that is, animals who have a taste for mice. But one day a fox shows up and begs for relief from the tooth that's killing him. How can the kindhearted De Soto’s turn him away? But how can they make sure that the fox doesn't give in to his baser instincts once his tooth is fixed? Those clever De Soto’s will A Newbery Honor Book from the creator of Shrek.
"Doctor De Soto, the dentist, did very good work." With the aid of his able assistant, Mrs. De Soto, he copes with the toothaches of animals large and small. His expertise is so great that his fortunate patients never feel any pain.
Since he's a mouse, Doctor De Soto refuses to treat "dangerous" animals--that is, animals who have a taste for mice. But one day a fox shows up and begs for relief from the tooth that's killing him. How can the kindhearted De Soto’s turn him away? But how can they make sure that the fox doesn't give in to his baser instincts once his tooth is fixed? Those clever De Soto’s will A Newbery Honor Book from the creator of Shrek.
Introducing This Week's Story Time Reader:
Martha Femat is a local retired teacher/librarian and children’s author. She enjoys reading, writing, traveling and promoting literacy. She was graduated from EPISD Burgess High School and continued her education at UTEP. It was there that she received her B.S. in education with her major in reading.
After receiving her degree, she worked in two different districts in El Paso as a school teacher for 13 years before becoming an elementary school librarian for 18 years. Promoting the importance of literacy and the development of reading skills were her driving force in her career. Even in her retirement, she continues to visit schools promoting the importance of reading.
After receiving her degree, she worked in two different districts in El Paso as a school teacher for 13 years before becoming an elementary school librarian for 18 years. Promoting the importance of literacy and the development of reading skills were her driving force in her career. Even in her retirement, she continues to visit schools promoting the importance of reading.
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How Books are GEMS began:
A Love Story
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Eighteen (18) Years Later
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Since its inception, Books are GEMS has provided over 1.5 MILLION BOOKS to children and educators. Thanks to ongoing support from the El Paso Community, Books are GEMS continues to expand its reach through various programs.
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Books are GEMS Programs
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Address:
7744 North Loop, Suite B
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Address:
7744 North Loop, Suite B
El Paso, Texas 79915
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