Books & Stuff http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids Discover everything that the library has to offer! Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:01:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 NYT Best Illustrated Books of 2009 http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=614 http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=614#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:50:55 +0000 Marisa http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=614 Earlier this week, the New York Times announced their picks for Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2009 — just in time for the holiday season!

Reserve it!

]]> http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?feed=rss2&p=614 Vroom Vroom! http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=599 http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=599#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:46:19 +0000 Marisa http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=599 Kids won’t sit still?  These fun action rhymes will entertain them.

Twinkle, Twinkle Traffic Light (tune:  Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)
Twinkle, twinkle traffic light, (open & close hands)
Standing at the corner bright. (rest elbow on opposite arm)
Red means stop (palm out), green means go, (wave hands)
Yellow means to drive real slow. (pretend to steer car)
Twinkle, twinkle traffic light, (open & close hands)
Standing at the corner bright. (rest elbow on opposite arm)

 

C-A-R (tune:  Bingo)
I have a bright red shiny car, I’m driving it today-o!
C-A-R, beep beep!  C-A-R, beep beep!  C-A-R, beep beep!
I’m driving it today-o!
(repeat 3 times with claps for the letters)

More books about cars, trucks, and things that go!  And don’t forget to join us every Saturday morning at 11:00 for Saturday Tales!

]]> http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?feed=rss2&p=599 Early Literacy Tip: Best Books for Print Motivation http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=583 http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=583#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:34:03 +0000 Marisa http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=583 It’s never too early to read with your kids!  Current research shows that there are six pre-reading skills that get children ready to read: print motivation, vocabulary, print awareness, letter knowledge, phonological awareness, and narrative skills.  Starting from birth, simple every day activites can enhance these skills.

Print motivation, a child’s interest in and enjoyment of books, is the easiest to work on.  Any time you have fun reading with your child, you’re developing your child’s print motivation.  Pop-ups, lift-the-flap, and touch and feel books are so much fun, your child won’t even know reading is good for them!

Check out our Born to Read page to learn more about early literacy!

]]> http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?feed=rss2&p=583 Biographies Kids Will Want to Read! http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=566 http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=566#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:41:30 +0000 Marisa http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=566 Seems like every year one teacher or another gives a biography assignment.  If you’re looking for a great kid-friendly biography, look no further.

Reserve it!

More biographies for kids! Or, if you need to write a report on a person of interest, check out our Biographies explore guide to get started on your research!

]]> http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?feed=rss2&p=566 Best Scary Books for Bigger Kids http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=553 http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=553#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:48:16 +0000 Marisa http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=553 So your little ones loved the Not-Too-Scary books, and now your school age kids want something that will raise the hair on the backs of their necks?  We’ve got just what you’re looking for!

More ghost stories, haunted houses, and recommendations from Miss Susan!

]]> http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?feed=rss2&p=553 Best Not-Too-Scary Picture Books http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=541 http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=541#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:07:19 +0000 Marisa http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=541 It’s that time of year — ghosts and goblins will soon be trolling our streets looking for treats.  Get the kids in the mood with these fun books guarunteed NOT to keep them up all night!

Complement your reading by really getting into character with this fun action rhyme!

Monsters Galore!
Monsters galore, can you roar?  (roar)
Monsters galore, can you soar?  (flying motion)
Monsters galore, please shut the door.  (clap hands once)
Monsters galore, fall on the floor!  (fall down)

Come to Saturday Tales October 17 at 11:00 for more Silly Monster fun with Miss Lisa!

]]> http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?feed=rss2&p=541 Bedtime blues http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=497 http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=497#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:25:14 +0000 Marisa http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=497 Is bedtime a constant struggle?  Reading a few books before bed is a great way to get the kiddies calm and ready for slumber.

More great bedtime books!

And if you’re still fighting the good fight, these books for grownups will give you some tips to get your child to bed once and for all!

More help getting your child to sleep!

]]> http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?feed=rss2&p=497 Cloudy with a chance of weird weather http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=485 http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=485#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:23:26 +0000 Marisa http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=485 We know you loved the movie, now use it to introduce the kids to weird weather facts and fun experiments.  Check out these books to get you started:

     

Find more meteorology books for kids!

]]> http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?feed=rss2&p=485 Worth 1,000 Words http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=481 http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=481#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:22:03 +0000 tamara http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=481 Here are a few picture books with beautiful illustrations. Oh, and the stories are good too!

Or check out some of our other new picture books.

]]> http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?feed=rss2&p=481 Comic Relief http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=477 http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=477#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:47:10 +0000 tamara http://blog.westervillelibrary.org/kids/?p=477 Need some comic relief? Try these!

Or check out our full collection of graphic novels for kids. Warning: These books might attract adults!

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