Category Archives: New Books

We’re Branching Out

16 Dec
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…into new media!  It’s all very exciting for us in the Services for Children Department because we’re finding new ways to let everyone see how fun it is for kids and families at the library! And maybe I’m a little … Continue reading →

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October Parent Zone 2010

01 Oct
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Hobbies for the Fun of It As busy as many families are these days, it may be difficult to encourage productive activities for your children in their down time.  Certainly we want our kids to have fun, but we also … Continue reading →

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Random Book Sighting!

15 Sep
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It’s time for another Random Book Sighting!  This one was spotted by Miss Caroline from Main and she wanted to share this really great picture book with everyone: Wanted: The Perfect Pet, by Fiona Roberton Here’s what she had to … Continue reading →

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August Parent Zone 2010

30 Jul
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Listening and Loving It August is here, it’s still hot out, and school hasn’t started yet.  Are you looking for something to do with your kids?  Try listening to audio books.  Whether you’re running errands across town or traveling over … Continue reading →

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Random Book Sighting!

24 Feb
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If you don’t know who John Butler is in the world of children’s illustrators/authors, believe me…you’re missing out!  I stumbled across a John Butler book a few years ago called Can You Cuddle Like A Koala? and I was simply … Continue reading →

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Have You Seen This Year’s Caldecott and Newbery Winners?

15 Feb
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The Caldecott and Newbery winning books for 2010 were announced just a few weeks ago.  There’s always a lot of talk surrounding these awards, since they’re the most prestigious ones for children’s literature. Not sure about the history behind these … Continue reading →

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Random Book Sighting

17 Dec
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Okay, Parent Zone Readers! Here’s a Random Book Sighting from Katie Gatten, Children’s Librarian at the Madison Branch! She wanted to rave about The Duchess of Whimsy by Randall De Seve and illustrated by Peter De Seve. Here’s what Katie … Continue reading →

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