December 17, 2012 | mebbitt
February 29, 2012 | mebbitt
Are you looking for some new books to read at bedtime? Look no further! We have many, many wonderful stories to get those little ones in the sleeping mood.
Jammy dance by Rebecca Janni; pictures by Tracy Dockray
Hide-and-squeak by Heather Vogel Frederick; illustrated by C.F. Payne
Good night, Chickie by Emile Jadoul
Bouncy bouncy bedtime by David Bedford; [illustrations by] Russell Julian
Who's there? by Carole Lexa Schaefer; illustrated by Pierr Morgan
November 20, 2011 | mebbitt
Monkey with a tool belt and the seaside shenanigans by Chris Monroe — Have you met Chico the monkey, and his tool belt? If not, you are missing one handy monkey. In this new adventure, Chico helps his friend Clark the elephant fix many problems at a seaside resort. Chico has to fix the leaky boat, the broken sprinkler, and a hole in the roof. But his biggest challenge in the water slide. Can he fix it? Check out the book to find out! There are more Monkey with a Tool Belt adventures available at the library. Maybe Chico can show you how to fix something at your house?
October 28, 2011 | mebbitt
Ten little caterpillars by Bill Martin Jr. ; illustrated by Lois Ehlert — Bill Martin, Jr's posthumous work, originally published in 1967, brings to life the adventures of 10 caterpillars as they visit flower gardens, vegetable patches, and apple orchards, all before transforming into beautiful butterflies. This rhyming text is fun for all ages, and the beautiful artwork of Lois Ehlert is spectacular.
September 27, 2011 | mebbitt
Have you ever wondered what zoo animals do when the visitors go home? Do they go to sleep, eat lots of food, play games? Well the zoo animals of ZooZical decide to put on a musical after all their visitors go home. In their musical, they sing some classic songs, but in a new, zooified way. Check out ZooZical, and enjoy they amazing talents of the giraffes, lions, kangaroos and one very special hippo.
This may even inspire you to read about more talented animals!