TLC for Books

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TLC for Books
Books need Tender Loving Care
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• Never eat around your library book.
• Never drink around your book either.
• Do not leave your book in the kitchen or where
  food can get on it.

Should you eat with your library book?
No, you shouldnt eat with your BOOK!
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No Food!

• Do not eat anything while reading your book.
• If you spill food on your book, wipe it off and
  show Ms. Chouinard when you bring it back.

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Should you read your book to the dog?

• Keep your book away from all pets.
• Do not leave your book where a pet might get it
  and chew on it.
• Keep your book in a high place or in a drawer.

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Should you use your book as an umbrella?

• You should always keep your book in your
  backpack, especially when it is raining.
• Do not leave a library book outside at any time.
• If your book gets wet, sit it up and spread out
  the pages. Get a fan and aim it at your book.
  If you dont have a fan, get your Moms hair
  dryer and blow it on the pages.

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How do you mark a page?

• Always use a bookmark to mark your spot.
• Never doggy ear your pages in a library book
• Dont mark your page with something that will
  bend or break your book.
• Do not lay your book face down to mark your spot.
  This will break the books spine and cause it to
  fall apart much quicker.

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Should you read to a little brother or sister?

• Do not leave your book alone with a little
  brother or sister.
• If a sibling gets a hold of your library book and
  writes on it or tears the pages, it is your
  responsibility to pay for the damage. Remember,
  you have only borrowed the book!

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What do you do when you lose a library book?

• Go back to the last place you remember seeing
  your book.
• Ask friends and teachers if they have seen the
  book.
• Be honest . . . Tell Ms. Chouinard what
  happened.
• Accept responsibility and pay for a new one to
  keep books in your school library.