Happy Thanksgiving!





New Books in the Children's Room

Mooshka: A Quilt Story

By Julie Paschkis

Mooshka, is a very special quilt that was made for Karla by

her grandmother in which each square tells a different story of her ancestors. It was sewn using scraps of fabric from many members of Karla's family and is more than a quilt--it can talk to Karla.

E Paschkis

Island

By Jason Chin

Learn about the Galapagos Islands and the animals that habitat there.

J 508.8665C

Azad’s Camel

By Erika Pal

Orphaned boy, Azad is forced to be a camel

jockey until friends help him escape.

JFIC Pal [older reader]

November Is Picture Book Month

*READ * SHARE* CELEBRATE*

Picture Book month is an international literacy initiative that celebrates the print picture book during the month of November. 

Some favorite children's authors share below their thoughts about the wonder of picture books...

Some picture books are so magical, they define childhood. -Dianne de Las Casas

Picture books only require two things:  a reader and a listener.  Together you have magic. - Tammi Sauer

A child can have too many toys, but never enough books. -
Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the Lunch Lady series

Take a look at our staff recommended titles which are on display in the Children's Room.   Bring a new favorite home today.

The Votes are in...

New in the Parent Collection

Remember to check out our Parent Collection located in the adult section.  The collection includes books written at a child's level as well as resources for adults interested in learning more about a specific topic. It is filled with great resources on a variety of topics. 

We have books on:

• Adoption
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Separation anxiety
• Sibling issues and so much more.

 A new addition to the collection is Arlo Needs Glasses by Barney Saltzberg.  One in five school-age children needs glasses.  Arlo's story will help children ease the transition into their first pair of glasses.

"Every child who wears glasses will know just how Arlo feels and will feel better because of it.  In this inventive, interactive picture book, kids get to do just what Arlo does to solve his problem.  They read an eye chart, look through a fold out phoropter (that big machine optometrists use), and try on different pair of glasses--movie star glasses! superhero glasses! mad-scientist glasses! Arlo rediscovers how to be the best ball catcher in the neighborhood and picks up a new favorite pastime--reading."





"VOTE FOR BOOKS" deadline extended!

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the Children's Room has extended the "Vote for Books" election deadline to Friday, November 9th, in order to allow children a chance to participate in the election process.  Please stop by the Children's reference desk between the hours of 9:30am to 5pm to pick up a ballot.  Children will receive a voting sticker and a bookmark.

Below several of our child patrons have already enjoyed participating in the Children's Room election.

Children's Room Election 2012

VOTE FOR BOOKS ELECTION

       November 1st through November 6th
                             9:30 am to 5pm

Parents stop by the Children's Room election booth and have your child/children participate in the election process by casting a vote for their favorite books.  Voting will begin on November 1st and culminate on Election Day, November 6th.  Votes will be tabulated and winners will be announced right here on the webpage and in the Children's room.  Children will receive a  sticker and a bookmark.  While you are here check out our display of election books and pick up a pamphlet compiled by the children's room librarian on great election reads.