Category: Books, Bun E. Games, Events, News, France/French Books
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A Halloween disguise leads to a big surprise when Bun E. Boniface arrives at the castle, where he's met by a fire-breathing dragon--but his friends are nowhere to be seen! Nestled within this fast-paced adventure with an Arthurian twist lies an endearing story of friendship.
Dallas Police Officer Turner shares a live reading of Patricia Vermillion's award-winning picture book, Texas Chili? Oh my! with Dallas-area children during the COVID-19-related quarantine.
Bun E. Boniface to join Monkey and Dog Books Bun E. Boniface celebrates Independent Bookstore Day with Monkey and Dog Books at their lovely bookstore in Fort Worth’s trendy West 7th Street area. Last Saturday in April Celebrated annually on the last Saturday of April, the national event was established […]
Hop Over to the Arboretum on Easter Sunday & Meet Bun E. Boniface Easter at the Arboretum The month of April has been hopping at the Dallas Arboretum with a multitude of special activities for Easter, but we think they have saved the best for last! On Easter Sunday, April […]
Books of the Hour How does one distinguish a good book from a bad book? The oft-quoted English author and critic John Ruskin had this to say: “For all books are divisible into two classes, the books of the hour, and the books of all time.” But while the above […]
Bun E. Boniface to appear at “I Love to Read” Multi-cultural Book Fair! Author Cynthia Wildridge will be among several local authors featured at the “I Love to Read” Multi-cultural Book Fair at the Grand Prairie, TX Public Library in early November. In honor of National Novel Writing Month, the Grand […]
Bun E. Boniface congratulates the Dallas International School as they celebrate their 25th anniversary! Bon anniversaire, DIS ! BOOK FAIR! FOIRE AU LIVRES ! November 28-December 2, 2016 Special Friends Day Don’t miss the Opening on Special Friends Day on Friday, November 18th! The book fair then runs from Monday, […]
Celebrate literacy with North Texas children’s authors and illustrators! The Dallas Public Library is hosting an afternoon of fun, free events for parents, educators, and children ages 2-12 Saturday, November 5, 2016 The festivities include seventeen authors and illustrators, readings, arts & crafts, an on-site bookstore (enticing discounts!), and Q&A, […]
“Are we allowed to buy your books?” With over 40,000 bibliophiles running around the Texas State Capitol grounds in Austin during the 20th annual Texas Book Festival, there were bound to be some odd questions. A colleague suggested we compete for the strangest question asked of us during the two-day […]
Among the many treasures at The Cloisters in New York City, this one stands out as particularly divine. This exquisite Book of Hours was created in the 14th century for Jeanne d’Evreux, when she was Queen of France. It is small enough to fit comfortably in your hands. Currently housed […]
Can a bunny learn to count in French? You might be surprised! Take a peek inside the book via the slide show below. , Bun E. Learns to Count in French. To listen to the Overture from the CD while you browse, please click the embedded audio file below. To sample […]
The United States’ first public library, located just outside Boston, was founded with books from Benjamin Franklin’s private collection. It was named Franklin Public Library in his honor. Franklin was a famous inventor, innovator, and statesman. He spent time in France helping John Adams secure France’s support in the Colonies’ […]
Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Did you know he also established the first circulating library? It was called The Library Company of Philadelphia. It was founded in 1731, before the U.S. had won her Independence from England! At that time, books […]