For weeks now, I have been carrying around two new picturebooks about friendship. The stories serve as bookends - one describing a burgeoning friendship; the second depicting not an ending of a friendship, but a realization that the friendship will change when one friend moves away. Of all the many picturebooks about friendship that landed on our shelves in 2014, these are two to remember:
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These scary tales are sure to scare your socks off! Check out some of our favorite scary stories for school-age children.
May 1, 2014
“Before they read words, children are reading pictures. In picture books, the illustrations work in concert with the text in a way that is unique among art forms.”
November 25, 2013
Gangsters, kidnappers, and stone-cold killers. We've always been fascinated by crime and those who commit the foul deeds (and those who catch them). These true crime titles explore criminals and cases famous and obscure, and just action-packed enough for teen readers.
September 12, 2013
Whether your interests are in solving a mystery or getting into the mind of a criminal, these titles have something for you, from missing persons to murder to a touch of the supernatural.
August 23, 2013
Enjoy these biographies of well-known and not so well known people from the founding of our country.
May 26, 2013
Dragons aren't just fire breathing, treasure hoarding lizards. In these stories they are half human, shape shifters, and comic relief. Try one of these books and discover a new side of a legendary creature.
May 13, 2013
Are you interested in reading some fiction centered around sports? The following books all have teenage main characters playing sports and learning about life.
March 13, 2013
Divorce can be complicated and is very individual to each family. Sometimes kids need reassurance or ways to work through their own experiences. The following stories and informational books will help children to better understand divorce.
February 10, 2013
As any parent knows, young children are curious about the world. At the library, we explore a range of topics during Preschool Science and Math. When the weather turns cold, I turn to one of my favorite themes for preschool science: Animals in Winter. Here are some of the activities we did in December!
Dressed for Winter
December 11, 2012