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Doug is a robot who is supposed to be plugged in to download all of the information he needs about the city in which he lives. However, his window looks out into the city and the urge to explore and learn on his own is too great!  All young explorers ages 4 and up join Doug on his adventure through town.

Beth's Story, 1914 is the first installment in the series Secrets of the Manor. Beth is excited for her twelfth birthday when she will receive her great-grandmother's heirloom necklace as a gift, but when the necklace goes missing Beth must learn the secrets of her manor house in order to clear the name of her maid and friend. While searching for answers Beth finds a hidden diary with clues to a much larger family mystery that dates back generations. Historical fiction and mystery collide in this fun new series. (Grades 4-7 School Library Journal)

Archie the Goat and Skinny the Hen are trying to cross the moat.  In rhyming style they conduct all manner of scientific experiments to help them to the other side of the moat.  Sometimes the solution is easier that you think!  A rousing readloud for grades K and up.  

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News for Little and Big Kids

Audiobooks Read by the Author

Written by published on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 11:08am

Living on the east side, my commute gives me plenty of time in the car to listen to music, the news, and, most enjoyably, audiobooks!  I have found that I particularly like audiobooks that are read by the author.  Below are some youth and young adult titles that are on my read or to-read lists:

Picture Books & Easy Readers:

Not-So-Scary Monsters

Written by published on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 2:43pm

Cover for Monsters Love Colors bookHave you heard about the monsters who love colors? Or the monsters who love to play on the playground? Do you like silly monster stories that aren't too scary? Try these titles for some silly adventures full of furry monsters. Most of the monsters in these stories aren't scary, but reading about...Read&nbsp;more

Great Books for Newly Independent Readers

Written by published on Fri, 09/26/2014 - 1:08pm

Scholastic has a new early chapter book series called Branches. These books are great for newly independent readers with high-interest content and illustrations on every page. Some books are formatted as early chapter books while some have more of a graphic-novel feel. There are thought bubbles, graphic panels, and funny pictures to keep your young reader engaged. The levels vary but are generally intended for readers in kindergarten through third grade.  I love to recommend these to parents who are looking for a a begining chapter book...Read&nbsp;more

Dragons Everywhere!: Fiery Stories For Ages 4 and up

Written by published on Fri, 09/12/2014 - 4:12pm

dragons love tacosDragons are everywhere!  There have been many great picture books published in the last couple of years that explore all aspects of dragon lives.  If you love dragons, check these out!

 

 

 

 

  • Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin 
  • Me and My Dragon by David Biedrzcki
  • How
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First-in-the-Series Books

Written by published on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 1:58pm

I love discovering new series in our juvenile fiction collection, and here are two that I thoroughly enjoyed this year:

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Resources for Preschool Kids

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  • Our popular Coding Club is back! Learn where to start, share your skills or work on coding projects with others. Registration is... (full entry)

    When?
    09/02/2015 - 7:00pm to 7:45pm
    Where?
    Tremont Road - Main Library
  • For children ages 3 ½ to 6 and their caregivers. Children and caregivers will learn pre-reading skills through stories, songs and... (full entry)

    When?
    09/08/2015 - 10:15am to 10:45am
    Where?
    Tremont Road - Main Library
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