| News from the Children's Room
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| Greetings for the Manchester-by-the-Sea Children's Room! I hope this newsletter finds everyone finding certain comforts in our less-hectic lives...perhaps the opportunity to share a book or time outdoors. Please know that I would love to hear from you. Is there something you are looking for that I can help you with? I am here for you! Please email me at cbender@manchesterpl.org to help you sign up for a Library Card, access digital downloads, offer book recommendations, or suggest virtual programs you would like to see happen. I hope to hear from you soon. Until then, here are some fun things that I've discovered this week that I wanted to share with you... Warm wishes from Ms. Carol
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| It’s Back… Manchester Public Library’s 2020 New Normal Peep Show!
Share your creativity with a Peeps* Diorama Virtual Display Calling all ages! Create a diorama of your favorite book or movie using those deliciously sweet, marshmallow Peeps. Did you already eat your Library Peeps? *No worries, we invite you to get creative and use whatever you have at home! Go HERE for more information.
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| Fun & Free On-Line Offerings...Here's what I've found this week: WorldBook On-line Learning Supporting all ages and stages in on-line learning from a trusted source! Start your learning journey HERE Username: wbsupport Password: distancelearn Bookflix from Scholastic Another great product from Scholastic is now available: Bookflix pairs Weston Woods classic picturebooks with quality non-fiction titles for an amazing learning experience for preK through 3rd grade. You will find it all HERE username: Learning20 | password: Clifford From our Friends at Early Childhood Partners: Early Children Partners Educators provide weekly storytime ideas and a parent group HERE Enrichment Activites - No Screen Required HERE Enrichment Activities - Screen Required HERE Boston Children's Museum: 100 Ways to Play In celebration of their 100th anniversary, Boston Children's Museum shares 100 ways for you to play, at home and in the world. Ignite your sense of play HERE From Scott Magoon Word & Pictures: Scott's Studio Storytime Check-in with favorite Manchester author-illustrator, Scott Magoon for stories and drawing on Wednesdays for every week we're out of school HERE Ideas for Creating Puppet Show Magic Paper Puppet Play with author / illustrator David Hyde Costello...HERE A Light Up Shoe Box Theatre...HERE Pom Pom Monster Puppets...HERE Remember to look for more great resources in our On-Line Offerings for Kids
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| Especially for Parents Taproot at Home Because coloring isn't just for kids! Enjoy this download filled with beautiful Taproot artwork to bring out the artist in everyone. Make sure to check the JOURNAL Tab for more maker inspiration! Virtual Yoga with Susan Himml Instructor at Manchester Athletic Club, Treetop Yoga and more, Cape Ann's own Susan Himml offers live streaming and archived yoga HERE More resources are available at Web Resources for Parents & Caregivers
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| Digital Downloads Now is a great time to take advantage of our digital media, always available from your home computer, tablet or phone. All you need is your Library Card Number and PIN to get started! Overdrive for Kids offers eBooks and eAudiobooks through the LIbby app Tumblebooks offers an amazing selection of streaming eBooks and eAudiobooks and National Geographic videos for kids Hoopla offers on-line streaming of audiobooks, movies, tv shows and music for the entire family (up to 10 downloads per card / per month)
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| A Few Favorite Books...currently available on OverDrive:
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| | Beezus and Ramona (Rpkg)
By Cleary, Beverly
Illustrator Rogers, Jacqueline
2020-03 - HarperCollins
9780688210762 Check Our Catalog Beezus' biggest problem is her 4-year-old sister Ramona. Even though Beezus knows sisters are supposed to love each other, with a sister like Ramona, it seems impossible. …More
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| | Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin
By Shurtliff, Liesl
2013-04 - Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
9780307977939 Check Our Catalog Awards:
Alabama Camellia Award (2016), Beehive Awards (2015), Bluebonnet Awards (2015), Buckeye Children's Book Award (2015), California Young Reader Medal (2017), Charlotte Award (2016), Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (2016), Georgia Children's Book Award (2015), Golden Sower Award (2016), Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (2016), Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2016), Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (2016), Nene Award (2015), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award (2016), Rhode Island Children's Book Awards (2015), Sequoyah Book Awards (2016), South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (2016), Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (2015)
Twelve-year-old Rump has never known his full nameNhis mother died before she could tell him. So all his life he's been teased and bullied for his half-a-name. But when he finds an old spinning wheel, his luck seems to change. For Rump discovers he can spin straw into gold. "Magical" gold. …More
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| | Because of Mr. Terupt
By Buyea, Rob
2010-10 - Delacorte Press
9780385738828 Check Our Catalog Awards:
Beehive Awards (2012), Cybils (2010), E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2011), Georgia Children's Book Award (2014), Golden Sower Award (2013), Grand Canyon Reader Award (2013), Kentucky Bluegrass Award (2012), Mark Twain Readers Award (2013), Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2013), Nutmeg Book Award (2013), Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (2013), Rhode Island Children's Book Awards (2013), South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (2013), Virginia Readers Choice Award (2013), Young Hoosier Book Award (2013)
Seven fifth-graders at Snow Hill School in Connecticut relate how their lives are changed for the better by "rookie teacher" Mr. Terupt. …More
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| | Slacker
By Korman, Gordon
2016-04 - Scholastic Press
9780545823159 Check Our Catalog 1st book in Slacker series Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. It's not too hard for him to get away with it . . . until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his house burn down around him.
Oops.
It's time for some serious damage control--so Cameron and his friends invent a fake school club …More
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| | The Emerald Atlas
By Stephens, John
2011-04 - Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
9780375868702 Check Our Catalog 1st book in Books of beginning trilogy Kate, Michael, and Emma have passed from one orphanage to another in the ten years since their parents disappeared to protect them, but now they learn that they have special powers, a prophesied quest to find a magical book, and a fearsome enemy. …More
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| | Endling: The Last
By Applegate, Katherine
2018-05 - HarperCollins
9780062335524 Check Our Catalog 1st book in Endling series In this first book of an epic middle grade series, Katherine Applegate takes us on an unforgettable journey. A New York Times bestseller from the beloved author of the action-packed Animorphs series and the award-winning The One and Only Ivan. Byx is the youngest member of her dairne pack. …More
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| Children's Programs at the Manchester Library All children's programs are currently suspended through April 2020. We will be back with old favorities and exciting, new offerings as soon as it is safe to do so! Stay tuned for updates... Please check our on-line calendar for up-to-date programming fun
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