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Grandparent Fun April

Grandparents, bring your grandchildren to Grandparent Fun on Wednesday, April 8 from 10am-11am to enjoy stories, songs, crafts and playtime.  This month's theme is Earth Day and gardening.  All grandchildren will receive their own special plant to make their world a little greener. 

Apr 04, 2009

Bath Picture Books

Looking for a fun, squeaky-clean read?  Take the plunge into one of these fun picture books about the exciting world of bathing. 

Bubble Bath Pirates
Huggly Takes a Bath
King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
The Amazing Adventures of Bathman!
Kid Tea
Mar 27, 2009

Attention Writers in Grades K-3

Do you love to write and illustrate your own stories?  If you said yes
and you're in grade K-3, then you should check out the
Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest, sponsered by Detroit Public Television.  The deadline to enter is Saturday March 28, 2009.  Good luck! 
Mar 27, 2009

Do you speak or want to learn a non-English language?

Do you speak a language other than English? Are you studying a language in school? Do you want to learn another language for your own enrichment? If you answered YES to any of those questions, you need to check out the children's international language collection.

Last year we added non-English juvenile feature films and learning DVDs and all languages available in the Muzzy language learning series, and this year we've eliminated the old book/cassette language kits and have updated with book/CD kits.

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Mar 20, 2009

If it's going to keep raining...

...might as well listen to some watery tunes.  Johnette Downing has a pleasant alto voice combined with fun lyrics and real instruments to keep your spirits up, even in this rainy weather!  Check out her album, Fins and Grins and learn about some crazy creatures of the deep while you rock and wiggle along.  Like her sound?  Why not try some of her other fun kids CDs?
Mar 10, 2009

Dancing Picture Books

If you enjoy dancing, you may enjoy some fun picture books about these little dancers:

Tessa's tip-tapping toes by Carolyn Crimi; illustrated by Marsha Gray Carrington

Dancing class by H.M. Ehrlich; pictures by Laura Rader

Harriet dancing by Ruth Symes; illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church

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Mar 03, 2009

Good music for little (and big) ears

If you're looking for some good peaceful tunes to play for naptime or quiet times, you and your child will enjoy these CDs.  Be sure you're not too sleep deprived when you listen to them or they'll soothe you right off to dreamland too!
Classical Naptime for Tots
Lullaby Renditions of Coldplay
Feb 24, 2009

Super Adventure

Do you love superhero adventures but aren't so crazy about superhero books being checked out all the time?  Go on some great adventures with these heroes that you may not have heard of:

Picture Books
Traction Man is Here!
Traction Man Meets Turbodog
Superhero ABC
Superhero Max
Super Guinea Pig to the rescue

Biography
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Feb 17, 2009

It's not too late for a Valentine's gift!

Hey kids, are you looking for a last minute snack to take to a Valentines day party or a fun craft to give  your parents and other special people?  Check out the Family Fun website for free printables, ideas, recipes and more to help you impress your favorite valentines this February 14. 
Feb 10, 2009

Grandparent Fun

Grandparents are welcome to bring their grandchildren to Grandparent Fun on February 12, 2009 from 10-11am.  We meet monthly to enjoy stories, songs, crafts and play!  This months theme is Love so be prepared to make some special Valentine crafts and have a lot of fun!  Registration is now open, use your own library card or your grandchild's. 
Feb 03, 2009