Pet Pig - True Story

Wed, 11/14/2007 - 12:35pm by ryanikoglu

The Good, Good Pig is the true story of Christopher Hogwood who came to live with Sy Montgomery. Just as Wilbur, the runt, moved into the house in Charlotte's Web ... Christopher Hogwood was a runt who was rescued. Since Sy was vegetarian, Christopher's life was destined to be longer than the average pig's. The story is hilarious and endearing. Good thing we can read the story and not actually LIVE with a 750 pound pig. Unhff!!
This book could easily be a fine family read-aloud, if you're into "farm" relationships.

Kid Bits - Families with Kids

Mon, 11/12/2007 - 11:42am by ryanikoglu

With Holidays come Family Gatherings.
With Family Gatherings come Kids.
Here's a book with "A year's worth of ideas for TV-Free, Video-Free & Computer-Free entertainment". Borrow 365 Unplugged Family Fun Activities and gird yourself for fun. It includes sections for "in the home"; "out and about"; and "on the road" activities. Each idea is delivered on one easy-to-read page. Some you'll remember from your childhood, others are fresh. Happy Holidays !!

Tellebration!

Thu, 11/08/2007 - 4:17pm by StoryLaura

When was the last time you treated yourself to an hour of story listening? A balm to the soul. This is the weekend, with tellebrations happening all over the country and in your own Ann Arbor. The family story fun for ages 5 and up will be this Sunday, November 11 at 2:00 pm at the Pittsfield Branch with the Ann Arbor Storyteller's Guild. As an extra added bonus, a magnificent gift is raffled off each year made by talented artist and teller Judy Schmidt!

French Family Cultural Celebration

Wed, 10/31/2007 - 3:11pm by StoryLaura

Join us for the French Family Cultural Celebration on November 4 at 2:00 pm at the Downtown Library for a French sing-along with Isabelle Ryan, a snack of biscuits, a display of French materials and a stained glass window craft!

Kid Bits - Just Say "NO !"

Mon, 10/29/2007 - 6:37pm by ryanikoglu

If you liked the pigeon story in STORYTIME .... lookup other books by Mo Willems. You will find Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus; The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog; and Don't Let The Pigeon Stay Up Late.
Just remember to say "No" at the right times, OK? ok.

Then you will be practiced up and ready for the next Storytime Series that begins the week of November 5, 2007 at your favorite Branch Library.

When A Kid Dreams by Joshua Johnson

Sun, 10/28/2007 - 1:17pm by Tahira

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When A Kid Dreams explores the imagination and aspirations of childhood through poetry and pictures. Visit The Girl Who Flew and learn what happens if Everyone Wins in this wonderful book written and illustrated by local author and illustrator Joshua Johnson.

Kid Bits - Big Opinions

Fri, 10/26/2007 - 2:13pm by ryanikoglu

Preschool Storytimes will begin again the week of November 5, 2007. Other than STORYTIMES ... what else does your child KNOW they like (or don't like)? Picture books with definite "opinions" on what to wear are I'm All Dressed! and No Bows!.

TweenReads

Fri, 10/26/2007 - 2:10pm by lola

Into sci fi or fantasy? Of a good, fast-paced read? Try Atherton by Patrick Carman. Atherton is the story of a boy named Edgar who lives on a planet that was created because the Earth is dying from pollution. Atherton is a world geographically divided into three tiers, where the elite at the top live off the work done by the people that live down below. Edgar is a farmer on the middle level and decides one day to climb up to the top level and discover what it is like to live on top.

But Atherton isn’t a safe place to live either. The three levels are starting to fall into each other and all people are in danger of being eaten by the scavengers living at the very bottom. Check out the by Philip Reeve for more exciting dystopia reads.

It's all Happenin' on Halloween

Tue, 10/23/2007 - 1:08pm by StoryLaura

Find T Rex and other outrageous costumed creatures when the AADL and the Main Street Area Association partner with a silly story time and parade on Wednesday, October 31. Come to the Downtown Library at 10:00 am for tales and a costume march around the library. Then head to Main Street at 11:00 a.m. for trick-or-treating. This is a perfect way for the stroller crowd to celebrate.

KID BITS - Youngest Science

Mon, 10/22/2007 - 2:37pm by ryanikoglu

Science books for young kids are often as BIG a hit as a great story book. Even if your child is 2-5 years old, Don't forget the Dewey Decimal numbers for science (psst, 500s!) and find out "true facts" about the world you live in. Look what I found on our NEW book shelf today for little kids! A Seed Is Sleepy; Face To Face With Caterpillars; and Snap! ... a first book on the "food chain".