GPPL column: New board books available for smallest book enthusiasts

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GPPL has books for everybody, even the newest babies, and we have just received many, many new board books to add to this popular collection.

If you are not familiar with board books, they have nice thick pages to resist chewing and tearing so they are safe for the smallest book enthusiast.

Among our new titles we have well known authors and titles like Lucy Cousins’ Maisy books, Jane Yolen’s dinosaur books, and Eric Carle’s caterpillar books. There are also traditional stories, rhymes and songs such as The Wheels on the Bus and Old Macdonald had a Farm.

Some of the books, like Tummy Time Friends, open out accordion style so your baby can lay on his tummy and see an array of other baby faces. And babies love faces!

Some board books for future nature lovers include Curious About Birds by Cathryn Sill, Little Hippo by Julie Abery or Big Whales Small World by Mark Leiren-Young.

I Yoga You by Genevieve Santos explores the topics of love, emotions and yoga.

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A couple of distinctly Canadian titles are !00 First Words for Canadian Kids and Explore Canada by Jocey Asnong.

There are two new dual language indigenous books: Nibi is Water/Nibi Aawon Nbiish by Joanne Robertson written in Anishinaabemowin and English, and Life Cycles of Caribou/Tuktut Innaruqpallianingit by Monica Ittusardjuat written in Inuktitut syllabics, romanized Inuktitut and English.

There are books for babies and toddlers on nearly any subject so come check out some of them. You will find them upstairs in the Children’s Board Book area of the library.

Upcoming Events

Silent Book Club

Need an escape to enjoy a good book? Come read in silence among other readers.

  • No preparation required
  • No discussion
  • Choose your own book
  • Cozy atmosphere
  • Pajama friendly
  • Bring your own blanket
  • Coffee and tea provided
  • Or bring your own wine/beer

Safety measures are in place to keep you healthy. Masks and social distancing are required. To register call 780-357-7455. Questions? Call 780-357-7473.

Date: Tuesday, November 17 & Wednesday, November 18
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm & 7:15 to 8:45
Location: Willie Janssen Discovery Room

Grande Readers Book Club

Do you love reading? Can’t wait to share your opinions on the chosen novel? Why not join the Grande Readers Book Club. Each month we read a book available through GPPL and then meet to discuss our thoughts on the book as a group.

November – A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende

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Date: Thursday, November 19
Time: 7:15 pm
Location: Rotary Training Room

Pour Your Heart Out

Join us for an afternoon of a little paint, a little pouring, and a whole lot of fun! You will create your very own abstract painting using a pouring and tipping method. Safety measures are in place to keep you healthy – masks, gloves, and social distancing will be required. Space is limited. Register online or call 780-357-7455. Ages 18+ Please bring your own canvas size 11”X17” or smaller.

Date: Thursday, November 19
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Willie Janssen Discovery Room

NaNoWriMo at GPPL

50,000 words in 30 days. Are you up for the challenge? National Novel Writing Month is an annual event where writers around the world challenge themselves to write a novel in the month of November. Go to www.nanowrimo.org to join or find more information.

Participants have access to writing resources, discussion forums and chats, and pep talks from established authors. 2020’s featured authors include: Roseanne A. Brown, Kate Stayman-London, Aiden Thomas, and Yvonne Ventresca.

Come write with us! GPPL is the perfect spot to work on your novel. We have research material, free Wi-Fi, and plentiful plugs for your device. Watch for resource lists, virtual write-ins, and more over the month of November.

Judy Garlinski is the children’s processing co-ordinator at the Grande Prairie Public Library.

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