The problem is that the books now come with the address label on the book instead of the wrapper. Not only does it have our names and address on it, but who wants a book with an address label on it? And blacking them out with a marker looks icky. Fortunately they are easy to remove. You'll need an iron (I suppose a blow drier would also work) and some Goo Gone. This works on any book with a shiny cover.
I set the iron on the lowest cotton setting and lay a tea towel over the book to prevent scorching. You are warming up the adhesive, so leave it on for about a minute.
Work up one corner of the sticker (my thumbnail worked fine, but be careful, 'cause it's hot!) and carefully peel back the label. If you're lucky you'll get it up in one piece. If not, re-apply the iron until the adhesive is warm again. You don't have to get it off perfectly, so if a bit of paper remains don't panic. There will be some adhesive left on the book.
Apply some Goo Gone (I'm told lighter fluid also works, but Goo Gone smells better) to a rag, then rub it all over the remaining adhesive and paper. Keep rubbing, and all the sticky comes off! Wipe off any remaining Goo Gone.
Tah-dah! Our books are ready for the preschool box at the school library!
