June 15, 2014 | goulds
Mirette on the high wire by Emily Arnold McCully
From there to here by Laurel Croza ; pictures by Matt James
Ming's adventure with the Terracotta Army by Li Jian ; translated by Yijian Wert
Linnea in Monet's garden by text, Christina Bjork ; drawings, Lena Anderson
Green is a chile pepper: a book of colors by Roseanne Greenfield Thong ; illustrated by John Parra
June 15, 2014 | goulds
Mi familia calaca = My skeleton family by Cynthia Weill ; paper mache by Jesus Canseco Zarate
Starlight Grey: a story from Russia by retold by Liz Flanagan ; illustrated by Valeria Docampo
June 15, 2014 | goulds
Heart of a samurai: based on the true story of Nakahama Manjiro by Margi Preus
Tsarina by J. Nelle Patrick
Parched by Melanie Crowder
I lived on Buttefly Hill by Marjorie Agosín ; translated from Spanish by E.M. O'Connor ; illustrated by Lee White
The winter horses by Philip Kerr
Secrets of the terra-cotta soldier by Ying Chang Compestine, Vinson Compestine
June 15, 2014 | goulds
Breaking Stalin's nose by written and illustrated by Eugene Yelchin
Meeting Cézanne by Michael Morpurgo ; illustrated by François Place
The Order of the Owls by Elisa Puricelli Guerra ; illustrated by Gabo León Bernstein ; translated by Chris Turner
The great Egyptian grave robbery by created by Jeff Brown ; written by Sara Pennypacker ; pictures by Macky Pamintuan
The mystery of the crystal castle: Bavaria, Germany by Carole Marsh
May 25, 2014 | goulds
Families with young children, come join us for a special dance party celebrating music from around the world. As always, it is freestyle dancing aimed at getting everyone movin' and groovin'.
This program is for new walkers up to 5 years old with their caregivers.
[Disco Ball by dichohecho is licensed under CC BY 2.0]
May 25, 2014 | goulds
Exoplanets are being discovered at an astounding rate. Truly amazing worlds with incredible compositions roam our cosmos. Join us on August 12 from 2:00-3:00 PM as we learn some astonishing facts about exoplanets, design your own exo-world, savor a snack, and have some astronomical fun. This program is for tweens going into grades 5 through 7. Registration begins on May 26.
[Exoplanet HD 189733b Eclipses Parent Star (NASA Cahndra 07/29/13) by NASA's Marshal Space Flight Center is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]
May 25, 2014 | goulds
Run, run as fast as you can, can you catch a gingerbread man? What about a rolling rice cake? What about a speeding gordita? How about a matzo ball boy? Join us on July 29 from 7:00-8:00 PM and enjoy a classic tale as it spins around the world, create some crafts, and share some snacks.
This program is for kids ages 4-8 with their caregivers. Registration begins on May 26.
January 28, 2014 | goulds
This award recognizes an African American author of outstanding books for children and young adults.
P.S. be eleven by Rita Williams-Garcia
March. Book one by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell
Darius & Twig by Walter Dean Myers
Words with wings by Nikki Grimes
January 27, 2014 | goulds
Flora & Ulysses: the illuminated adventures by Kate DiCamillo ; illustrated by K.G. Campbell
Doll bones by Holly Black ; with illustrations by Eliza Wheeler
The year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes
One came home by Amy Timberlake
Paperboy by Vince Vawter
December 4, 2013 | goulds
Students in the fifth grade at Hoben have an assignment to read a science fiction book that has a dystopian theme. Here is a selection to get them started.
Archon by Lana Krumwiede
The Resisters by Eric Nylund
Sky jumpers by Peggy Eddleman
Wake up missing by Kate Messner
Earthfall by Mark Walden
Time snatchers by Richard Ungar