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Recommendations from Our Staff – September 2023
Folktales from Around the World for Preschoolers
These tales and illustrations will feed your imagination! Folktales from around the world help us to answer the many questions that preschoolers ask, and usually teach a lesson at the end. Come join us online for Reading Ready Time: Latin American Folktales with Marian University Theatre.
Latin American Comics: lighter reading
A list of comics made by people from or have some connection to South America. Some are educational, some are entertaining. A couple of them are both. When it came to more light hearted comics I was surprised at how few countries were represented. With the exception of one creator, almost all the other artists and writers are from Argentina.
Spanish Bilingual Preschool Books
Enjoy these colorful stories, rhymes, and poems in English and Spanish. Disfrute de estas coloridas historias, rimas y poemas en inglés y español.
Archaeology Month
History is all around us – though sometimes you must look closely for the clues. Archaeologists work in the field and in the lab to do just that. Learn what a professional archaeologist does – and why it’s important to preserve the past – with this list in recognition of Archaeology Month.
Getting to Know You
With the start of the new school year, a great way to build a rapport with the kids is to show a vested interest in them, who they are, and what they think. From preschool to grade school, having a “getting to know you” session makes for a great interactive storytime to engage the kids and make storytime that much smoother for the rest of the year. Here are some of the books I (will have) used in my storytimes this month.
Weird Science
Join us for one of our upcoming programs about Carnivorous Plants, and enjoy this list that looks at other weird science! First, of course, there are books on carnivorous plants. There are also books about little known facts about dinosaurs, books on slime, descriptions of dangerous animals, and many more. Several of these books are books of facts, so the blurb has a sample fact. Enjoy!
The Game is AFoot: Middle Grade Mysteries
Enjoy these middle grade mysteries that will delight readers of all ages!
The Lightning Thief
All the books on the list are first of a series fast- paced middle grade fantasies just like The Lightening Thief. Many of them are chosen one stories and all are different mythologies than Greek. Enjoy myths, legends, and fantastic creatures from around the globe in these attention-grabbing and often award-winning tales.
Monkey’n Around!
Looking for fun stories about monkeys? We have a list for you of silly monkeys doing what monkeys do!!
Strike! Labor Activism Books for Kids
With strikes and labor unions in the news, help your young reader lean about labor rights and activism as we prepare to celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day honors and recognizes the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers.
Sharing Stories of 9/11 with Kids
Historical fiction and non-fiction books that share the story of 9/11 with children.
Time for a Rest!
As Fall arrives, many creatures will move to their warm and safe homes to rest through the winter. Here are some books about animals who hibernate!
Veggietales and Beyond: Christian Movies for Kids
Veggietales is a lot of fun, but it is not the only Christian movie series out there. Check out these faith based movies available at your library.
Wordless Wonders
Wordless Picture books are fun to “read” and the art work is amazing. Here is a list of wordless picture books published in the last two years.
Back to School Lunch Ideas
Looking for ways to make lunchtime enjoyable for yourself or your kids? Try these 10 resources that will have lunch prep be fun, easy, and yummy!