So this weeks marks the start of our Summer Reading Program, Every Hero has a Story ( and runs until August 1st). This week, it's all about summer!!! Is anyone heading to the beach or planning a big vacation? Or are just planning to relax and have some fun reading before school starts?
Well, about reading some books all about .... Summer!! Here are some recommendations-
At the Boardwalk by Kelly R. Fineman
The Night Before Summer Camp by Natasha Wing
Sun Dance, Water Dance by Jonathon London
A Couple of Boys have the Best Week Ever! by Marlee Frazee
Bats at the Beach by Brian Lies
Totally Polar by Marty Crisp
Happy Birthday, America by Mary Pope Osborne
Beach Day by Karen Roosa
Sand Castle by Brenda S. Yee
Fun in the Sun by David Catrow
To close, I felt like posting a Beach Boy song ( especially since I used one for tonite's Family Storytime and tomorrow's storytime for ages 2 and 3 and ages 4 and 5. ) Here is " True to Your School". Enjoy!!
It's October, and it's my favorite time of year. Why? Because it's time for cozy sweaters, pumpkin coffee and monsters ( Muhahahha)! So of course, we have lots of books ( picture books, nonfiction, and chapter) celebrating autumn and Halloween on display in our ABC and READ boxes.
Here are some of the titles you might find on display-
Real Mummies Don't Bleed: Friendly Tales for October Nights by Susan Whitcher
Halloween Good Night by Doug Cushman
Goodnight Goon: A Petrifying Parody by Michael Rex
A Dark Dark Tale by Ruth Brown
Froggy's Halloween by Johnathan London
Nuts- Paula Gerritsen
Cake Girl by David Lucas
It's Halloween, Dear Dragon by Margaret Hill
Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper
Cranberry Autumn by Wende and Harry Devlin
BTW, for those coming to Monday's Storytime for 2 and 3 yr olds, we will celebrating autumn in the forest ( That's Monday, October 6 at 10 am)
Have you hugged your grandma ( or grandpa) today? Or better yet, why not stop by the library and get a book about grandparents ? ( We're open from 12-4 pm) Here are some suggestions:
Yes, we now have on display books about sharks, big and small, for Discovery Channel's week of sharks. First held in July 1988, it was developed to raise shark awareness. ( For more info and list of shows, visit the official website.)
Sharks do not have a
single bone in their bodies. Instead they have a skeleton made up of
cartilage; the same type of tough, flexible tissue that makes up human
ears and noses.
Sharks have outstanding hearing. They can hear a fish thrashing in the water from as far as 500 metres away!
A pup (baby shark) is born ready
to take care of itself. The mother shark leaves the pup to fend for
itself and the pup usually makes a fast get away before the mother
tries to eat it!
Great whites are the deadliest shark in the ocean. These powerful predators can race through the water at 30 km per hour.
A shark always has a row of
smaller teeth developing behind its front teeth. Eventually the
smaller teeth move forward, like a conveyor belt, and the front teeth
fall out.
Want to learn more? Here are some shark books that on display:
The World Strangest Sharks by Victor Gentle and Janet Perry
Surprising Sharks by Nicola Davies
A Shark Pup Grows Up by Pam Zollman
Tough, Toothy Baby Sharks by Sandra Markle
Most of our nonfiction shark books are under the call number 597.3 For stories featuring sharks, search " Sharks-Juvenile Fiction" or " Sharks-Fiction".
Summer is slowly approaching it's end. But before the shorts and flip flops are put away for pants and school shoes, there still some summer fun to be had... at the fair grounds!!. During the late summer and early fall months, states across the country will holding their state fairs for local farmers and other agricultural groups to show off their livestock and farm products. ( In fact, this Friday marks the start of two fairs: Lake County Fair in Crown Point ( August 1-10) and the Indiana State Fair (August 1-17) in Indianapolis.For more info, please click on link to their websites.)
For those wondering how and why states have state fairs, here's some info I picked up by way of Wikipedia ( click link to see full article). In short, they started in the 19th century for promoting state agriculture ( or farming) by way of livestock and farm product shows. Over the years, they have grown include carnival rides, games, and live entertainment. The first state fair happened in Syracuse, New York in 1841 ( and continues to run annually each year.)
We have a few books on state fairs on display in our ABC-123 box. Here are some of the titles:
County Fair by Elisa Cooper
Come to the Fair by Janet Lunn
Barney goes to the Fair by Maureen Valvassori
Mystery at the Fair by Gertrude C. Warner
Night at the Fair by Donald Crews
For more books about state fairs, try "Fairs-Juvenile Fiction", " Fairs-Juvenile Literature", or "Fairs-Fiction".
By the way...
This is the last week of the Summer Reading Program. We have one final movie tomorrow at noon (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2) and Starlab Portable Planetarium this Thursday at 2pm and 4 pm. The last day to turn in books is Saturday, August 2nd.
This year's summer reading program theme, Fizz Boom Read!, is all about the sciences. We have programs featuring animals ( Dune National Lakeshore today at 1, Weird but Amazing Animals next Thursday at 4) and more. We had fun science experiments at our kickoff a few ago (and more to come July 10 at 4 pm). We even have science in our display case by the programming room ( featuring rocks and a telescope) and a minion named Curtis (yes, a minion, right at the Children's Desk).
Also on display are books from various areas of science ( we still have summer, now in the 123/ABC box). Some of the books currently featured are:
Can You Hitch a Ride on a Comet? by Sidney Rosen- Answers a variety of questions about comets including what they are, where they come from, and where they go.
Forces Around Us by Sally Hewitt- An introduction to the concept of force as something that pushes or pulls and includes a discussion of such forces as gravity, wind, magnetism, weight, and water.
Sun, Moon, and Stars by Stephanie Turnball- Simple introduction to space, including the sun, the moon, and the planets.
Strange but True Animals by Lori Polydoros -Meet some unusual, like the blob fish and the aye-aye.
Under the Ground by Daphne Butler- Exploring rocks and other things beyond the surface.
Mystery of the Stone Circles by Paul Mason-Examines the phenomenon ofstonecircles and the various theories that exist to explain them.
Sea Clocks: The Story of Longitude by Louise Borden-Learn about John Harrison and the creation of sea clocks.
The Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems by John Gold- Examining the circulatory and lymphatic systems and how they work.
For more books of the sciences, most are located in the 500s ( 520s is space and 590s is animals) and 600s ( health and the body).
So come down to Children's and explore the world of science!!!
Well, I'm hoping Tuesday was the last time we'll see snow (or else the Easter Bunny will be wearing a coat and boots to hide the eggs and deliver the baskets of jellybeans, chocolates and Peeps. I have the new Birthday Cake Peeps, good to add to coffee! Or yes, explode in the microwave but what a mess!)
So after the egg hunts and gathering with family for ham ( or lamb) and bunny cake, you'll probably want to wind down with some Easter and spring-related books. Here are a few recommendations, which you might find on our display shelf by the front desk or the ABC box by the New Book Elephant (which might also have some new Easter/spring books):
*NEW* Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure by Kimberly and James Dean- Pete the Cat helps the Easter Bunny decorate the eggs and hide them ( plus dress like a bunny. A cat dressed like a bunny, now that's funny!!!)
The Easter Bunny's Assistant by Jan Thomas-The Easter Bunny has a new assistant named Skunk and he's going to help decorate the eggs. But when he gets excited, it....stinks!!
*NEW*Here Comes Peter Cottontail by Kristen Depken- Picture book adaptation of the 1971 Rankin-Bass cartoon.
Easter Parade by Irving Berlin ( illustrated by Lisa McCue) Picture book adaptation of the classic Irving Berlin song from the movie Easter Parade ( lyrics included at the back. Kind of wished it came with a CD for those not familiar with the song, especially because it features the lesser-known opening verse.)
Now, the kids might also want some Easter/ spring related movies. This... might be hard because unfortunately, most people think religious ( most of which are too much to handle due to subject material and length. The classic Ten Commandments, airing this Saturday on ABC is 4 hours long!!!). And of what there is bunny and eggs, very hard to find ( there were about 10 or so special back in my 80s-90s childhood, like Peter and the Magic Egg and Family Circus Easter. Plus ABC used to air the Walt Disney Easter Parade, featuring Southern Belles and a sing-along to Peter Cottontail or Easter Parade. Check the Youtube). So here is my best recommendations that I can think of:
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!- Love Snoopy and the dancing bunnies ( plus Patty's attempt to teach Marcie to die eggs.) It will be airing this Sunday on ABC at 6 pm ( along with a Charlie Brown baseball cartoon)
Here comes Peter Cottontail- Based off the book The Easter Bunny that Overslept, it's the story of how the Easter Bunny came to be (and sort of a sequel to Santa Claus is Coming to Town because it features the mailman voiced by Fred Astaire.)
Prince of Egypt- For those that want Moses but not the long movie, there is 1998 Dreamworks musical cartoon featuring the voices of Val Kilmer and Patrick Stewart.
Alice in Wonderland- The Disney 1951 animated movie (or the lesser-known 1985 CBS TV-movie with Carol Channing, Sammy Davis Jr., and a bunch of big stars, which we have over at Dyer, Hobart, Lake-Station, and Munster ) are my favorite takes on the Lewis Carroll tale ( and actually I am using the Disney soundtrack for my Easter program this Monday). The 2010 Tim Burton is okay ( but more appropriate for Halloween because of Burton freakiness).
I am also recommending a few movie musicals that take place during the 1800-1900s, like Hello Dolly, My Fair Lady,Gigi, Mary Poppins, Newsies and of course, Easter Parade. ( Why? Because the Victorian/Edwardian clothes and designs show up in a lot of Easter decorations and some of the songs from these musicals, especially " Easter Parade" and " Put on Your Sunday Clothes" are used alot in Easter parades.)
We will be open tomorrow and Saturday at our normal hours but closed Sunday due to the Easter holiday. Happy Easter!!
It's the end of February, almost March. It's still cold and white ( and according to the weathermen, more to come for the next three weeks.) But here in the Children's Department, it's spring!!!
Yes, the books of winter and Valentine's Day have left the shelves to make room for shamrocks, flowers, and bunnies (Awwwwwwwwww!!) Here are some of the featured titles-
Naomi Knows It's Springtime by Virgina Kroll- A blind girl experiences the first signs of spring through her senses.
999 Frogs Wake Up by Ken Kimura- Lots of little frogs wake up all the animals at the start of springtime.
Paris in the Spring with Picasso by Jane Yolleck- Join Picasso and other French artists of the 17th century as they gather for spring party at Gertrude Stein's house.
Spring by Jill Kalz- Easy read book about the sights and sounds of spring.
Spring Across America by Seymour Simon- Photographic book about the sights and wonders of spring across America.
February starts this weekend, a month full of love and ... snow. ( Yes, more snow is on the way. Just think summer... and how hot it is unfortunate going to be.) So of course, on display are books about Valentine's Day and books about snow.
Here are some recommended Valentine's Day titles:
The Valentine's Day Mix-Up by Laura Dower
The Story of Valentine's Day by Clyde R. Bulla
Valentine's Day by Alice Flanagan
Here are some recommended winter titles:
Snowy Days by Trudi Truiet
Hello Snow by Wendy Lewison
The Snowy Day by Komako Sakai
February is also African-American History month, so we have a small display of fiction and non-fiction books centered on the people and culture of African-Americans. Here are some featured titles:
George Crum and the Saratoga Chip by Gaylia Taylor
Thank You, Dr. Martin Luther King, JR! by Elenora E. Tate
We hear these lovely sounds every day on the street, in the air, even on the water. What I am talking about? Transportation ( or in words the little kids will understand, "Things That Go!") A favorite book to look up for little boys (and girls), most of our cars, planes, boats, and trains books can be found in our Transportation Neighborhood.
Marked with a blue sticker on the spine, here are a few titles you will find in this area:
Red Wagon by Renata Liwska
I Fly by Anne Rockwell
I'm Dirty by Kate and Jim McMullan
Building by Elisa Cooper
Sail Away by Donald Crews
This marks our last visit of the Neighborhoods. Hope you enjoyed the tour and will come check them out.
One of type of book that is always asked about are the rhyming books. One person that we librarians recommend is Dr. Seuss but some people may not like Dr. Seuss ( or might consider his books a bit too long for wee ones.) One place that has a lot of books that rhyme ( or might be based off songs) is the Song and Rhyme Neighborhood.
Marked with a yellow sticker on the spine, here are a few titles featured in this Neighborhood:
Where do the Diggers Sleep at Night? by Brianna C. Sayres
Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas
A Wish For You by Matt Novak
It's Raining, It's Pouring as told by Kin Eagle
So the next time you are in the mood for a song or too, check out the Song and Rhyme Neighborhood.
Most of the time, kids will come to the library and ask " Do you have any Bob the Builder books? or " Do you have any books with Max and Ruby?" While some are very easy to locate ( all the Max and Ruby books are Rosemary Wells), other require a bit of a scavenger hunt ( Bob the Builder has about four or five different authors). So that's where the Popular Neighborhood comes in.
Technically, we have two Popular shelves. One features the likes of Barbie/Disney Princesses, Dora, superheros/Stars Wars, Spongebob, Thomas the Tank Engine, Winne the Pooh, Sesame Street and fairies. The Neighborhood one features a mix of Bob the Builder, Backyardigans, princesses ( Disney and non-Disney), and some lesser known characters ( and have a purple sticker).
Here are some of the titles you find in this area-
Johnny Tracker and the Big Surprise by Judy Katschke
Ruby's Party by Rosemary Wells ( Note- We have cataloged as P RUBY)
The Backyardigans and the Secret of Snow by Alison Inches
Bob the Builder and Run-Away Roley by Alison Inches
For other characters, like My Little Pony or Care Bears, it's best to look it up in the catalog (or ask us) first to see if we have any on the shelf or at other branches.
So the next time you're looking for a popular cartoon character, check out the Popular Neighborhood!
It's the third week before Christmas. How's everyone doing? ( I got most of my shopping done, now have to wrap gifts, get the tree up, and make cookies. And hopefully my sister and the cat will make it home for the holidays.)
One of the biggest part of the holiday season, besides reading The Night before Christmas or watching the holidays specials and movies ( Hallmark Channel has the best movies for the holiday season, and this weekend is It's A Wonderful Life on NBC) is holiday music, whether by the radio stations or CD. Some of us may prefer sacred, traditional carols like " Silent Night" or golden standards by Crosby, Williams, or Como. Some of us may prefer popular artists like Mariah or Kenny G. And some of us may prefer the wacky and wonderful ( like this year's oddity, Duck the Halls from the cast of Duck Dynasty.)
For this blog entry, I decided to list a few of my holiday CDs I have used for programs ( or owned), both from children's and the regular AV dept (and don't worry, they stay out all year around , so if you need a little Christmas in March or July, go ahead.) Most tend to repeat songs ( I think everyone seems to favor covering " The Christmas Song", " White Christmas", " Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and most recently, Joni Mitchell's " River"), so I decided to list the album by type of music to expect, some songs, and similar albums. Enjoy.
(Note- Bold means regular AV)
Radio Disney Holiday Jams-Various Artists: Kid-friendly holiday songs from Disney's radio station ( which in the Midwest is 1300 AM, but very hard to get). Features "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by Jackson 5, " Jingle Bells" by the Barking Dogs, and " Last Christmas" by Doctor Who star Billie Piper ( apparently was a teen pop star before TV and film). Similar albums: Radio Disney Jingle Jams Volumes 1 and 2, Disney Channel Holiday Playlist, Disney Channel Holiday
Phineas and Ferb Holiday Favorites-Various Artists: Holiday songs from the characters of Phineas and Ferb . Features original songs like " I Really Don't like Christmas" and "That Christmas Feeling" plus holiday classics like " Let it Snow" . Similar albums- see the suggestions of Radio Disney Holiday Jams
Now That's What I Call Christmas series-Various Artists: Holiday completion albums from the Now That's What I call Music series. Currently there are about seven ( including one that is all songs by country-western artists.) Mixture of holiday songs from the past to today, most tend to repeat tracks. Similar albums-A Very Special Christmas, Time-Life Treasury of Christmas Songs, Ultimate Christmas, Let it Snow, Hotel Cafe presents Winter Songs
Cool December -Various Artists: Winter, non-Christmas songs from artists of the 40s-60s. Includes " Let it Snow " by Doris Day and "Warm December" by Julie London. Great use for programs involving winter and/or snowmen. Similar albums-In the Christmas Mood-Glenn Miller, Snowfall-Tony Bennett,Christmas Classics
Polar Express Original Motion Soundtrack-Various Artists: Music from the 2004 animated movie. Includes original songs like "Believe" and " Hot Chocolate" plus classic Christmas songs and score by Alan Silvestr. Similar Albums: Love Actually soundtrack, Elf soundtrack, A Very Ally McBeal Christmas, Nick at Night's Classic Cartoon Christmas, Glee Christmas 1-3
40 Years--A Charlie Brown Christmas-Various Artists: Jazzy anniversary tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring artists like Vanessa L. Williams, Toni Braxton, and Dave Koz. Similar albums: December Makes Me this Way by Dave Koz, any Kenny G holiday album, any Harry Connick Jr. holiday album, Christmas by Michael Buble, The Season by Jane Monhait
Noel-Josh Groban: Pop-classical artist, features mix of original and classic Christmas songs, such as " I'll be Home for Christmas ( which features holiday messages from soldiers stationed overseas). Similar albums: My Christmas by Andrea Bocelli, These are the Special Times by Celine Dion, The Gift by Susan Boyle
The Ultimate Relaxation Christmas Album-Various Artists: Instrumental, relaxing mix of sacred and secular Christmas music. Similar Albums: Ultimate Relaxation Christmas Album 2, A Windham Hill Christmas,any Mannheim Steamroller holiday album
December-Kenny Loggins: Very gentle Christmas album from 70s'-80s' singer/songwriter Loggins (who's first solo single in 1978 " Celebrate Me Home" has over the years become a unofficial holiday tune.) Features original and classic Christmas songs, such as " White Christmas" and " Walking in the Air". Similar Albums: Wintersong by Sarah McLachlan, James Taylor at Christmas by James Taylor, Christmas Spirit by Richard Marx
Dr. Demento Presents the Greatest Christmas Novelty Album of All Time-Various Artists: For those looking for an offbeat Christmas, this is a good album to go with ( and clean!) Contains favorite novelty songs like " I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" " The Chipmunk Song" and "Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer. Similar Albums: Grandma Got Ran Over by A Reindeer by Dr. Elmo, Twisted Christmas by Twisted Sister, Meowy Christmas by The Jingle Cats, Holidays in Dementia, and Duck The Halls by the Robertson Family.
I would list more, but then this post would never end. So instead I'm going to end with a fun tune off the the Phineas and Ferb Christmas album, " Let It Snow" . Enjoy!
Don't you just love the snow? Or the sounds of the birds in the air? Or the flowers when they bloom in the spring? Would you like to read a story featuring nature's wonder and beauty? Check out theNature Neighborhood!
Labeled with a brown sticker on the spine, the Nature Neighborhood features books on the seasons, weather, and animals of all shapes and sizes. Here are some of the titles featured in this collection:
Old Bear by Kevin Henkes
Babies on the Go by Linda Ashman
In a Nutshell by Joseph Anthony
It's Winter by Linda Glaser
Summer is Summer by Phillis and David Gershator
For nonfiction books, most are located in the 500's ( most of the animal books are 590s, although for farm animals, check the 630s'.)
To end our visit, here's a pretty winter video. Enjoy! And come check out a book from the Nature Neighborhood.
In preschool programs and daycare visits, one thing we try to always include in our story time is a concept idea, be it by way of a finger play, felt items, or a book. A concept is an idea or word (or ideas and words) a child will need to understand in order to perform in everyday life. So we may count by using Five Little Pumpkins, or sing the Alphabet song to learn letters, or do a book where we ask the kids to name a shape or a color.
We also hope that the parents will continue to teach their children the basics in counting, shapes, numbers, opposites, and ABC's at home. And the best way to do that is through a book. And the best place to start their search is... visiting the ConceptsNeighborhood.
Labeled with a green sticker on the spine, the Concepts Neighborhoods features books of basics concepts, from counting to learning time. Here are some of the titles you will find in this collection:
Pigs will be Pigs by Amy Axelrod
Monsters Love Color by Mike Austin
Eye Spy Shapes by Debbie MacKinnon
Chicka Chicka 123 by Bill Martin Jr.
Counting Kisses by Karen Katz
From experience, I've figured out that shapes, counting, and colors are the easiest to do ( especially at 10 am.) The alphabet is a bit tricky, so unless it is a story, it's easier to just focus on a few letters. I also like the DK My Very First Look at... books are also good to use because it gets the kids to interact (and you don't have to do all the items featured, unless some kid asks " Hey, you skip a page) and Marianne Berkes Over in the... series because it takes the familiar tune of " Over in the Meadow" and places like the forest or the ocean and features animals one would find in those places ( plus information in the back about each animal.)
So the next time you're look for a book with numbers, colors, or ABC's, visit the Concepts Neighborhood!
A few months ago, we introduced the Neighborhoods,a unique collection of books that are ready and easily labeled for patrons to check out ( and currently available at the Merrillville and Griffith Branch of the Lake County Public Library system.) There are six Neighborhoods, each color-coded to what they are ( and listed as such in the catalog.)
Since we are in the mist of the holiday season, I felt that the first Neighborhood to visit would be Celebrations. Labeled with a red sticker on the spine, they cover everything from major holidays ( like Christmas and Valentine's Day) and special events ( such as birthdays and the first day of school.) Obviously we have most of our Christmas books on display ( including a few slowing creeping out of storage), but for those who would like to read Christmas all year round( or who want see more than what we have on display ), the Celebrations Neighborhood is a good place to start.
Here are some of the titles you will find in Celebrations:
I've Seen Santa by David Bedford
Deck the Halls by Norman Rockwell
Our Eight Nights of Hanukkah by Michael Rosen
Valentine's are For Saying I Love You by Margaret Sutherland
Miss Mingo and the First Day of School by Jamie Harper
So the next time you're looking for Valentine's Day books or Easter books ( and if we don't have them up for display), visit the Celebrations Neighborhood. Come check out the Neighborhoods!
This month, as you shop for your turkey and all the trimmings of Thanksgiving, you might all see pumpkin driedels and menurkeys. Say hello to Thanksgivukkah!
This year (and this year only) the first night of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, falls on... Thanksgiving (okay, it's starts sundown on Thanksgiving Eve, but the first full day is on Thanksgiving. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the
25th of the Jewish month of Kislev, which coincides with late
November-late December on the secular calendar. This holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in
Jerusalem following the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Greeks in 165
B.C.E.) Yes, this year, we'll be seeing turkey-shaped menorahs ( created by a nine-yr old in New York), recipes for pumpkin challah bread and other Jewish/Thankgiving food and a giant driedel in the Macy's Thanksgiving parade ( which I'm find very interesting, I might be working into my 2 and 3 yr old story time just this once. I'm not even Jewish!)
According to a lot of articles on the web ( including Wikepedia), this is only the second time to ever happen ( the first time was 1888, but it may have happen way before Thanksgiving was declared a federal holiday by President Lincoln in 1863.) The next time this will happen ... might be a long, long time ( possibly the year 79811). Why? Well, the Hebrew calender and the Gregorian calender do not always calculate the same way ( and I'm not going to try to explain here, so have fun looking up yourself.)
Here are some websites to help you get in the Thanksgivukkah spirit ( even if you're Jewish or not):
Thanksgivukkah- The Offical site of all things turkey and Yiddish, including how the two holidays were combined to create Thanksgivukkah.
Menurky-Learn the story of a how a nine-yr old New York boy , with the help of Kickstarter, created this blue turkey-menorah ( which you can also buy from this site)
Leaves and Pumpkins and Monsters, oh my! Fall must be here.
Yes, the books that celebrate autumn and Halloween are slowly creeping into the book display area ( still have some back to school books to check out). Time for wooly sweaters and pumpkin lattes, apples and monster masks.
Here are some recommended reads-
Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert-A man made of leaves travels the
autumn landscape. Made on die-cut pages, this is a great book for
preschool reads.
I Know It's Autumn by Elieen Spinelli- A rhyming celebration of all the things the autumn season brings, from acorn puppets, hay rides, and more.
Nuts by Paula Gerritsen- A young mouse braves an autumn storm to collect nuts for the winter.
Sara Squirrel and The Lost Acorn by Julie Skyes- When Sara goes to look for acorns, her friends want her to bring back stuff, too.
Leap Jumpers by Carole Gerber-Illustrations and rhyming text
describe different leaves and which trees they come from. Includes
information about why leaves change color in the fall.
Bear's Trick or Treat by Janelle Cherrington- Bear gives Pip and Pop a special Halloween treat--fish- and clam-shaped
chocolates. The otters then decide to trick Bear into loading up their
bags with candy. Will their master plan actually work?
Click, Clack, Boo! by Doreen Cronin- Farmer Brown does not like Halloween, but the animals hold a Halloween party in his barn. *NEW*
What Will You be for Halloween? by Mark Todd -Rhyming text describes a variety of Halloween costumes and characters,
from venomous vampire and hairy werewolf to mysterious mummy and warty
witch.
A big shout out of thanks to all who came to yesterday's Summer Reading Kick-off. We had a really good turn out, and everyone had fun with the crafts, stories, and games ( including Twister!!!). It's been a good first week, and there's more to come. Our Family Movie Days start this Wednesday at noon (please register at Library Events ) , and is open to all ages ( children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult 18 yrs or older) and you can bring a lunch or a snack ( No red or dark colored drinks!!)
It's summertime ( or when I was little " Summer Break-out")! The weather's good ( somewhat colder than what it should be) and it's time for lazy days and lemonade. Why not check out some books about summer? Here are some recommended titles:
F is for fireflies : God's summertime alphabet by Wargin, Kathy-jo
Dog Days( Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 4) by Jeff Kinney
Sun Dance, Water Dance by Johnathan London
A Couple of Boys have The Best Week Ever by Marlee Franzee
Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach by Melanie Watt
These and more books( including some books celebrating dads) can be found on display in the Children's Department.
Looking for more reads?Here are some suggested keywords:
Summer-Juvenile fiction
Summer-Juvenile literature
Beaches-Juvenile fiction
Vacations-Juvenile fiction
Ocean-Juvenile Fiction
Mother's Day is this Sunday. How will you be celebrating it? Sunday brunch? A gift of appreciation? Or perhaps you can stop in this weekend and get some books that celebrate Mom. Here are a few recommendations:
-We Love You, Mama! by Arthur Yorinks
-When Mama Come Home Tonight by Eileen Spinelli
-Oh My Baby Little One by Kathi Appelt -A Little Bit of Love by Cynthia Platt
