New Kids BOCD

Fri, 12/01/2006 - 11:32am by fletch

If you enjoyed the listening to the Harry Potter BOCD series, the narrator Jim Dale has also recently released a version of Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie in a BOCD format! Charlie Bone and the Hidden King by Jennifer Nimmo has now been released in the BOCD format also. If you enjoyed the Harry Potter Books these are along the same lines and lots of fun. The narrator for these BOCD's has a great storytelling voice. Both of these books on CD are now available at the library!

Pigs, Spiders and Rats!

Wed, 11/29/2006 - 1:51pm by kidlit

The new movie of Charlotte's Web opens on Wednesday, December 20, 2006.
In honor of that opening, we will be making some of the characters of the story at two programs this Saturday.
We'll be making Wilbur the Pig, Templeton the Rat and Charlotte and her web.

Saturday, December 2, 2006, 10-11 a.m. Pittsfield Branch
Saturday, December 2, 2006, 2-3 p.m. Northeast Branch

This program is recommended for ages 6 and up.

An Apple for Harriet Tubman by Glennett Tilley Turner

Wed, 11/29/2006 - 10:00am by Tahira

There are many children’s books written about Harriet Tubman. This one gives the reader a little known fact about her. She loved apples. When she was a slave she had to pick apples. Slaves were not allowed to eat them. If they even took one bite they were punished. One day Harriet Tubman noticed that the overseer was not around and decided to take a bite of an apple. She was caught and severely beaten. She promised herself that she would become free and eat all the apples she wanted. Harriet Tubman did just that. She ran away through the Underground Railroadand became free. She later bought property and planted apple trees. She ate all the apples she wanted, just like she promised, and invited the townspeople to come and fill their baskets. Glennette Tilley Turner captures the spirit of the young Harriet Tubman and her struggle for freedom in this uplifting children’s book.

Kid Bits - Donutheart

Mon, 11/27/2006 - 11:55am by ryanikoglu

Sue Stauffacher has done it again, and she's a Michigan Author! Laugh out loud funny, combined with heartfelt issues!! Donuthead was the first book, and Donutheart is the pefect companion and follow-up. Franklin Delano Donuthead and his friend/nemesis Sarah Kervick enter sixth grade and Middle School. For what it's worth, life fits a bit smoother, by the end of the tale.

Willkommen!

Sat, 11/25/2006 - 10:18am by StoryLaura

All ages are invited to make pine cone and star ornaments, dance to lively tunes played by Luther Schaible on accordion, and eat soft pretzels to celebrate traditions of German, Swiss and Austrian families. To get yourself in the mood, check out some Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales and then party at the Downtown Ann Arbor District Library on Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 pm!

To Kill A Mockingbird at the Michigan Theater

Fri, 11/24/2006 - 8:36am by lola

Looking for something to do today, Friday, November 24? Sit back with some popcorn and watch the classic To Kill A Mockingbird at the Michigan Theater at 1:30 PM, part of the Pfizer Family-Friendly Film Series. The movie is FREE for children 12 and under! Afterwards check out the book from the library and spend the weekend curled up with a good book.

Grandmama's Pride by Becky Birtha

Mon, 11/20/2006 - 5:01pm by Tahira

Sarah Marie, her mother and sister, are headed down south to visit Grandmama. Mama tells them that they can have the back seat of the bus all to themselves. When the bus pulls into a rest stop, Mama tells them they brought their lunches. When they arrive at Grandmama’s stop, Grandmama is waiting for them in the stand-up waiting room. When Sarah Marie learns to read during her visit, she reads the signs over the water fountain, lunch counter and bathroom and learns why “Grandmama’s pride was too tall to fit in the back of the bus.” Becky Birtha illustrates the determination and pride of those who fought for civil rights in this clearly written children’s book.

Modern Fairy Bits

Fri, 11/17/2006 - 4:22pm by ryanikoglu

If you are a kid that loves fairies, and you like to listen to a good story, or read your own, try The Woman Who Flummoxed The Fairies, The Airy Fairy series like The Magic Mix-Up by Margaret Ryan. Until you have read Clemency Pogue by J.T. Petty, be careful whether you believe in fairies, or not!

Catch Up On Classic Fairies

Fri, 11/17/2006 - 3:56pm by ryanikoglu

Now that Fairies moved into the Library ... why not catch up on Fairy Lore. Michael Hague's illustrations accompany classic fairy tales in the collective The Book Of Fairies. You can try Bruce Coville's retold version for children of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream with pictures by Dennis Nolan. And Don't miss Cicely Mary Barker's books on Flower Fairies such as The Complete Book Of The Flower Fairies. Each is a visual treasure to read.

Little Rose brings the thunder!

Wed, 11/15/2006 - 8:04pm by jillean

Looking for a fun western tale to share with your little one? Try Thunder Rose by Jerdine Nolen and illustrated by Kadir Nelson. This is the inspiring tale of a precocious little girl who chooses her own name, wrestles a bull into loyalty, and rides the thunder right into the sunset. Rose is no ordinary girl, nor will she stand to be thought of as such. She is a strong heroine with a brave song. Jerdine Nolen and Kadir Nelson continue to offer wonderful books with positive, diverse and glowing images of African-American children.