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Getting the most out of the library for your young library user.
Posted by Kidbrarian on 01/14/12
If you are looking to unplug your family but need some ideas for activites, look no further than The Kids' Winter Fun Book by Claire Gillman. This book includes both outdoor and indoor activities sure to please everyone. Whether it's discovering a new winter game or decorating the house with a winter craft, this book will recharge your family relationships while the electronics are doing the same.
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Posted by Ms. A on 01/04/12
Want to help your young child be ready to read? Sign up for our Ready to Read eNewsletter for tips! The Ready to Read eNewsletter, custom made by Kids’ World staff, provides information on early literacy. Sent quarterly, each issue includes booklists, program information for ages 0-6, and suggestions for reading, singing, playing, talking, and writing with your child.
To subscribe, visit http://ahml.info/content/enewsletter-signup and look under "Specialty Publications."
Posted by Mizz J on 12/29/11
Here it is: "I resolve to read aloud to my child(ren) every single day throughout 2012." Did you ever hear of Jim Trelease? Years ago in 1979 he self-published something he called The Read-Aloud Handbook. Picked up by Penguin USA, it was expanded and re-released in 1982 where it spent 17 weeks on the "New York Times Bestseller list." Twenty minutes a day....that's all Jim Trelease asked from parents. He guarantees wonderful things will come from it: your child's enhanced vocabulary, imagination, and a tighter family bond. I heard him speak once, and he chastised Dads. In his experience it was Moms who were eager to build this habit, but Dads--not so much. Check out his 6th edition of the Read-Aloud Handbook today.
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Posted by Ms. A on 12/21/11
‘Tis the season for giving! Share a heartwarming story with your child about kindness and generosity:
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Posted by Mrs. T. on 12/07/11
During the holiday season you may have the opportunity to see family, friends or neighbors whose first language isn't English. If you'd like to greet them and ask them how they are in their native language, spend some time on the library's helpful learning site called Mango. To access, click on Kids, then School Help. Scroll down until you see Mango. Choose the language you're interested in and begin. Designed to help learners 3rd grade and up, this is a great way for kids to practice their phrases in a second language they're studying in school or just to surprise their grandmother by asking how she is in her native language. Come sta, Nonna? Try it out and let us know what you think. Que tengas un buen dia!
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Posted by Mizz J on 12/02/11
Winter break can feel so lon-nnnnnnn-ng, but the library will help. With every 20 minutes your grade schoolers read, they will work toward a free kids' meal coupon at Francesca's Tavola here in Arlington Heights and a brand new paperback at the finish. This coupon is offered to ages 3 up. For babies-35 months prizes include sticker sheet, tub toy, and a brand new book.
Register and receive your log at the Kids' World Desk starting Saturday December 17. This program goes through Sunday January 29
Posted by Kidbrarian on 11/23/11
Do you have a young child that loves trucks? Does your daughter dream of ballerinas? Our nonfiction area is full of wonderful books for the preschool set. Containing big pictures and simple sentences, these books delight and entertain as they offer children a means to explore the world around them. Just look for the letter "E" on the spine of the book such as E/618.8/Thompson. As always, feel free to stop by our desk if you have any questions.
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Posted by Ms. A on 11/22/11
Goodnight Moon is the classic bedtime story. Its soothing rhythm and gentle rhymes have put generations of children to bed. The latest version, Goodnight iPad, may not make your little one’s eyes’ tired, but parents and children alike will enjoy this modern take on an old favorite. “There was an iPad, and a kid playing Doom, and a screen saver of an (angry) bird launching over the moon…”
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Posted by Mrs. T. on 11/09/11
Though the Welcome Desk has provided e-readers for check-out for awhile, we now have them in Kids' World! If you've been curious about what these are all about and how they look with kids' books on them - check one out to take a look. These are Nook Color e-readers that are loaded with titles for all ages, including interactive picture books. To access the record, search for Nook color e-reader in the catalog. They're becoming very popular so you may need to place a hold. Let us know what you think.
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