Target Family Reading Night: Spring Celebration
April 2, 2012 | marianne
Baby Games
March 30, 2012 | marianne
Help your infant develop brain power and have fun by trying out some new games during playtime. Below are some suggested books filled with ideas for baby and caregiver play. You can find these titles in the Parenting section in the Children's Department.
Baby minds: brain-building games your baby will love by Linda Acredolo, Ph.D. and Susan Goodwyn, Ph.D
Baby play by general editors Wendy S. Masi, Roni Cohen Leiderman
Baby days: activities, ideas, and games for enjoying daily life with a child under three by Barbara Rowley
Your child at play. Birth to one year: discovering the senses and learning about the world by Marilyn Segal; foreword by Wendy Masi
Funny Reads
March 13, 2012 | marianne
Looking for a funny and easy read? Try some of the books listed below next time you need a good laugh. They can all be found in the Readers section in the Children's Department. Happy reading!
Splat the cat sings flat by Rob Scotton
Itchy, itchy chicken pox by Grace Maccarone; illustrated by Betsy Lewin
Amelia Bedelia under construction by story by Herman Parish; pictures by Lynn Sweat
Big surprise in the bug tank by Ruth Horowitz; pictures by Joan Holub
Minnie and Moo: the case of the missing jelly donut by Denys Cazet
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me
March 2, 2012 | marianne
Dog Books
February 23, 2012 | marianne
Some of our most-loved picture books at the library are about our canine friends. Check out some dog tales today and discover a new favorite!
Sally goes to the vet by written and illustrated by Stephen Huneck
10 little hot dogs by John Himmelman
Bark, George by Jules Feiffer
Carl goes to daycare by Alexandra Day
What puppies do best by Laura Numeroff ; illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Rainy Days
February 22, 2012 | marianne
With the mild winter we've been having, it feels more like spring outside! We've seen more rain lately than snow. Why not curl up with an easy-to-read book about a rainy day? Listed below are some fun titles about rainy day adventures. Happy reading!
Olivia and the rain dance by adapted by Maggie Testa; illustrated by Guy Wolek
Rain [kit] by written by Marion Dane Bauer; illustrated by John Wallace
The rainy day grump by Deborah Eaton; photographs by Dorothy Handelman
Pinky and Rex and the double-dad weekend by James Howe; illustrated by Melissa Sweet
2012 Caldecott Winner
January 30, 2012 | marianne
A Ball For Daisy, written and illustrated by Chris Raschka, has been awarded the 2012 Caldecott Medal. This wordless picture book tells the story of a spirited dog named Daisy and her beloved red ball. Through a turn of events, she gains a brand-new friend and realizes there can be more than one way to have fun. The brightly colored, expressive illustrations make this story an entertaining read for kids and adults alike.
Infants and Sleep
January 23, 2012 | marianne
Getting your baby to sleep at night can be a challenge. For parents who need tips and advice for successful sleeping, we have several sleep guides available in the Parenting section in the Children's Department. Check out some of the titles listed below to help your baby (and yourself!) get some much-needed rest.
The complete guide to helping your baby sleep through the night so you can too: 101 tips and tricks every parent needs to know by Jessica Linnell
The baby sleeps tonight: your infant sleeping through the night by 9 weeks (yes, really!) by Shari Mezrah
The good night, sleep tight workbook: newborn to five years by Kim West ; edited by Maura Rhodes
National Children's Dental Health Month
January 17, 2012 | marianne
Program Date: Monday, February 6, 7:00 PM
Elephant and Piggie
January 12, 2012 | marianne
Do you love the Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems? Always looking to get your hands on another one of their adventures? Now we've made it a lot easier to find them on the shelf! The library recently purchased several additional copies of this funny, award-winning series. You can find them all in the Readers section in the Children's Department. Happy reading!