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Madison Public Library is partnering with Olbrich Botanical Gardens to give away FREE Blooming Butterflies tickets to kids ages 6-12 (kids 5 and under are free). Blooming…
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… to give away FREE Blooming Butterflies tickets to kids ages 6-12 (kids 5 and under are free). Blooming Butterflies is an annual … Madison Public Library will be giving away tickets to kids at every library location, including the Dream Bus , …
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Not all kids enjoy reading, or feel comfortable doing it - especially reading aloud. In order to help kids feel more comfortable reading, Madison Public Library partners with Guardian Whiskers…
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… Not all kids enjoy reading, or feel comfortable doing it - especially reading aloud. In order to help kids feel more comfortable reading, Madison Public Library … love of reading, and builds important literacy skills in kids. UPCOMING EVENTS Lakeview Library March 24, 3-4pm …
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"I would never eat a child. What do you think I am...a monster?" proclaims the main character of this book who, admittedly, looks an awful lot like a monster.
The orange creature stands in a…
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… The orange creature stands in a line with a bunch of kids. Ten kids, to be exact - this is important, so pay attention. Each … notice a discarded trumpet on the ground. Wait... how many kids are there now? This is tricky, as kids continue to …
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… Parent/Guardian/Caregiver 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids Christine Fonesca Proven strategies for dealing with … The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential Peg Dawson The latest research in child development shows that many kids who have the brain and heart to succeed lack or lag …
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… now eAudiobooks available now eBooks and eAudiobooks for Kids eBooks and eAudiobooks for Teens Most popular eBooks … tinkerers; 100+ hobbyist titles including STEAM Lab for Kids and The Lego Build-It Book, Volumes 1 & 2; and case … Digital Public Library of America - Open Bookshelf For kids and adults 6,300 eBook titles are available to download …
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… Public librarians are distributing library materials to kids from a table outside. “The kids are sad that they can’t get on the bus, but they’re … the Dream Bus for over a year and knows most of the kids’ names who run up to greet her at her regular stops - …
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In 2017, Teen Services Librarian Jesse Vieau and Bubbler Media Instructor Rob Franklin were approached with an interesting new opportunity. The Public Library Association’s Inclusive Internship…
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… into a skill set and design their own project. The academy kids would produce the content and steer ideas, while the … is such a positive opportunity presented for the kids,” Rob reflected. “By the end of it they really have … is such a positive opportunity presented for the kids. By the end of it they really have learned something …
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As summer draws closer, the youth services team is preparing to offer months full of fun in the form of art, reading, writing, and more through We Read! But, before the fun can begin, we need a…
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… to help assemble Mini Maker Kits that we can give away to kids and families for prizes this summer. Want to help bring … the links above. … Help assemble mini maker kits for kids to enjoy at the library this summer! Volunteers are …
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Get to know Goodman South Madison Library from the ground up when you work with Madison Public Library Media Production Instructor, Nate, to create a scale model of the Goodman South Madison Library!
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… everyone who visits the library or helps with the project. Kids will learn to read floor plans, take measurements, apply … place on Tuesday afternoons. No registration required. … Kids and families can learn to make a scale model of Goodman …
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… Books with Children: How to shake up storytime and get kids talking about what they see and created in …
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… they create drawings, write paragraphs or simply scribble, kids are getting an excellent opportunity to express … Education Center. In this weekly award-winning program, kids lead the play while adults step back and observe with …
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… … Madison Public Library hosts a variety of storytimes for kids of all ages throughout all nine library locations. … free to participate in any way that works for them. Some kids get up and move around or cry, and that is OKAY! The library is a judgment-free zone. Like adults, kids sometimes have hard days. That’s expected. Caregivers …
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PlayLab FAQ
What ages are supported in the PlayLab?
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… on developmental support for ages birth to five. However, kids of all ages are welcome to play and explore throughout … physical, and intellectual development. While playing, kids develop pre-literacy and executive function skills and …
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Need help finding good books to read? NoveList K-8 helps kids and young teens do just that! Use your favorite books and authors to find new adventures! If you can't think of a book you've liked in…
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… Need help finding good books to read? NoveList K-8 helps kids and young teens do just that! Use your favorite books … … NoveList K-8 meets all the fictional reading needs of kids (0-18) and includes picture books, chapter books, and …
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… books/movies, shelving books/movies, and helping out with kids programs. She really enjoys working at Meadowridge … skills she has learned is organization, how to work with kids and in her words “how to be a great librarian”. TeJah …
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This spring, families with little ones can enjoy music together at the library! Three libraries will be hosting interactive music classes where kids ages birth-5 can sing, play instruments…
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… will be hosting interactive music classes where kids ages birth-5 can sing, play instruments, dance and have … to attend a Growing Voices Music Class for ages birth-5. Kids and caregivers can dance, sing, and play with different …
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The power of community partnerships! When Madison Reading Project and Madison Public Library joined forces to support literacy in the community, the impact of both organizations grew exponentially.
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… easy lift for librarians to facilitate book giveaways for kids. However, the added logistics and labor of ordering, … labeling, hauling and distributing free books to kids on top of the day-to-day business of the library was … Card. Streamlining our Services Giving away books to kids and educators is the mission of the Madison Reading …
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Feng-Li Lin and her siblings land in the United States for a dream vacation to visit Disneyland and unexpectedly end up staying forever. They arrive in California with their parents and as soon…
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… supervision, but before too long they move away, and the kids are on their own. This means 10-year-old Feng-Li, or … immigrant status exposed is terrifying and the kids are prey to scams, racism, bullying and more. New to … permed hair to fit in and visiting a Toys R Us. The kids settle into their new life and are eventually reunited …
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… with disabilities for all ages. … Picture Books for Kids Sam's Super Seats Keah Brown Sharee Miller Kokila 2022 … the way. We Move Together follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers, and find … days are too much. Chapter Books and Graphic Novels for Kids Just Roll with It Lee Durfey-Lavoie Veronica Agarwal RH …
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… Bestsellers from IndieBound … Great picture books for kids and families to enjoy! … Beneath Cori Doerrfeld 2023 … A Celebration of Diverse Abilities Shelley Rotner 2023 Kids with varied abilities demonstrate the many ways they …
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… Madison FC and the Wisconsin Book Festival , is for kids in the Madison area. The library accepts submissions in … their voices because they are our future. Allowing young kids to share their voices allows them to express their … @laura_at_the_library to celebrate all things literary. “Kids always ask me ‘How do you become a writer?’ And my …
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When incarcerated youth at the 4 Madison Metro schools identified an empowering and unifying mascot, team Bubbler and artist partner Audifax rose to the challenge to bring their vision to light in a…
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… is provided by Scooter Software, Epic, The Cap Times Kids Fund, and Madison Public Library Foundation. Digital … potential,” Jesse told us. “They work hard to offer the kids new outlooks from their previous experiences with … wouldn’t actually be able to be in the space with the kids. How do you paint a mural together when you can’t work …
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At Madison Public Library, we host gaming nights of all different kinds! Whether you want to gather around the table top and enjoy some traditional or new board games, go on a weeks long Dungeons and…
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… for everyone. From all-ages groups, Gaming Clubs for kids and teens, and adult board game nights, the library is … no registration is needed. Dungeons & Dragons and Beyond Kids' Open Dungeons & Dragons Campaign Sequoya Library … 5-7pm This is a drop in Dungeons and Dragons program for kids of all ages (kids ages 7 and under will need the …
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In collaboration with a number of local early childhood home visiting programs, the Parents as First Teachers program provides early literacy materials, training, and resources to public…
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… check-ups. The program is predominantly focused on kids 0-5 years of age, including some work with pregnant … together to host Lullaby Circles, where parents and kids can write their own songs. We hosted our first one at …
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Madison Public Library's Making & Learning Resources are ready to help teachers, parents, and folks in the community to bring making & learning to our kids in Madison and beyond.
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… folks in the community to bring making & learning to our kids in Madison and beyond. … New resources for making and …
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Ready to raise happier teens or learn skills to be more confident as a teen? Staff from Dane County Extension will offer a multi-session Parent & Teen Program at Hawthorne Library on…
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… … Parents and teens can each learn skills to help their kids thrive in this program hosted in partnership by Madison …
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Madison Public Library and the the African Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are proud to present…
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… with the UW-Madison African Studies department for kids and families. … … Children's African Story Hour …
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Also available in Spanish as ¿Qué te pasó?
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… playground, but sharks are easy compared to meeting new kids. After one kid loudly exclaims, "You've only got one … open, and Joe is bombarded with questions from all the kids that he doesn't feel like answering - "What happened to … to answer: "Is that a crocodile down there?" Yes! The kids introduce themselves, and they spend the next few pages …
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… Studies. We discuss how to evaluate LGBTQ+ books for kids, common portrayals of ‘rainbow families’ in children’s … Reads LGBTQ+ Staff Member's Favorite Books August 2021 Kids, Middle Grade, and Teen Books with Transgender, … and Gender Expansive Characters LGBTQ+ Picture Books for Kids and Families LGBTQ+ for Middle Grade and YA Readers … …
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Madison Public Library has worked to provide food and food resources for years through innovative partnerships and community connections.
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… about 50-60 people per week, the majority of whom are kids and tweens between the ages of 10-15. “There’s some kids who come in everyday, a lot of [librarians] know them by name. Sometimes we have kids who bring in their siblings or cousins so they can eat, …
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Media Academy at Capital High School
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… result would be," Jeff laughs. "But it was all about the kids. We were just there to support them in whatever they … Voice "It was really incredible how quickly and easily the kids decided to make the theme of the project Obstacles," Rob … at," Icyy explains. Jeff's favorite part was also seeing kids from different grade levels and backgrounds coming …
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… are the engines of our families. If they do well - the kids do well, and if the kids do well, our community as a whole benefits.” Men are …
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Let’s face it; some kids prefer to read non-fiction. These are the kids who are fascinated with almanacs and world records books. If you’ve got one of these kids in your house, check out the new DK…
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… Let’s face it; some kids prefer to read non-fiction. These are the kids who are fascinated with almanacs and world records books. If you’ve got one of these kids in your house, check out the new DK findout! non-fiction …
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Most links below are to print books; check Overdrive for eBooks. Book covers provided by Syndetics depending on availability.
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Add this app to your bedtime story routine for an easy way to let kids know that math is part of everyday life. Every day (I mean, night) features a new topic with three related math challenges…
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… app to your bedtime story routine for an easy way to let kids know that math is part of everyday life. Every day (I … challenges at different skill levels (wee ones, little kids, big kids). There's also a really tricky challenge question under …
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Outdoor photo, counting and scavenger hunt challenges to spark exploration! This app (inspired by the PBS Kids show, Plum Landing) gives players a "mission of the day" to complete. Missions include…
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… to spark exploration! This app (inspired by the PBS Kids show, Plum Landing) gives players a "mission of the day" … are brown!"). The photo and scavenger hunt challenges ask kids to take photos, the counting challenges just have a … also suggested questions that adults might want to ask the kids as they play. If you're having a hard time …
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Would you like to see more people of color in your children's books? Diversity in the things we read benefits EVERYONE.
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… Books strongly advocates for more books not only featuring kids of color, but also written and illustrated by authors of … authors from other oppressed groups. It is important that kids of color see themselves represented on the pages of the … seeing creators of color. It is also important that white kids and families read books about and by people of color …
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Access popular magazines using Flipster™ from EBSCO Information Services. Flipster offers current issues of online magazines with the ability to browse high quality digital versions of…
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… Atlantic BAZOOF! Beanz Better Homes & Gardens Chess Life Kids Click Cobblestone Eating Well Eco Kids Planet Entertainment Weekly Essence Faces Gardener …
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This middle grade graphic novel starts out with five Conrad Middle School students assigned to work in the cafeteria during the first period of the day to complete their yearly community service…
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… as possible. Like a modern day Breakfast Club , the kids represent the brain, the loner, the jock, the tough kid … are invisible. While working the "breakfast shift" the kids meet someone who needs their help. They must decide how …
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Cat and Nat are best friends and mothers with seven kids between the two of them. They are urban Canadians and have husbands named Mark and Marc. They've created a massive online community…
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… Cat and Nat are best friends and mothers with seven kids between the two of them. They are urban Canadians and … Cat and Nat's mom truths about babies that don't sleep and kids that refuse to pick up their clothes or eat vegetables … enviable vacation plans and family to help watch the seven kids when they are elsewhere. This is not true for me. But …
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Food columnist, chef and home cooking authority, Clark shares 100 recipes and tips for young foodies who are hoping to grow their culinary skills. In this day of high-tech recipe searching, I don’t…
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… so alluring. Clark begins the book with four questions for kids and teens to ask themselves when they are selecting a … preparation time, what ingredients will be used (do kids have all the ingredients on hand), and what tools and … for example. Without citing specific videos, Clark refers kids to YouTube as a useful resource for learning skills that …
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New Kid by Jerry Craft is the first graphic novel to win the Newbery Award. Craft also won the Coretta Scott King Author award. He stated in a Publisher’s Weekly article that he wrote books he wished…
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Here are a few apps that might help you connect with each other from afar, in order from youngest users to oldest. The first four are ones that would work well during a video call.
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… thankfully there's also a naughty word filter. Heads Up Kids -- just like the board game Heads Up, but with more cards to guess from! Chatterpix Kids -- take a photo, add a mouth, record a message and the … as a PDF and e-mail it out. This would be a great way for kids to make special place cards or table decorations for …
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… known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip … for the Mohawk reservation where he used to live, and the kids in his class call him "Chief" and tease him about being …
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But stay away, Gidget is spoken for! Who knows all of the lyrics to the theme song of Gidget, (Wait 'Til You See) My Gidget?" What about "Who Needs Wings to Fly?" the theme song from The…
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… 1 & 2 . FYI - the movies we were allowed to watch as kids in the 70s do not fly today. Smokey and the Bandit is … adult, Sally, too, jumped from romance to romance and her kids spent a lot of their time with Sally's mother, called …
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Madison Public Library is home to more than just books! Our Library of Things includes a long list of extra and specialty items that are available to check out from some or all of your local…
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… pair of binoculars for adults, 1 pair of binoculars for kids, 1 Sibley's field guide for adults, 1 youth field guide … at home with our online videos featuring Chef Lily, "The Kids Chef". She'll show you how to make Chocolate Chip Banana …
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Scholastic Audiobooks won the 2020 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production for the audiobook adaption of Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family…
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… The book is considered Young Adult but younger kids, like Jarrett himself at the time, are living in similar situations. School age kids may be familiar with Jarrett as the author and …
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… Japanese American chef and her rise to fame. Zero Waste Kids: 35 Activities To Be An Earth Activist Rob Greenfield … 2022 Join the exploration experts at National Geographic Kids on a globe-trotting adventure through what’s most …
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… Titles A Family of Five or Six by Pat Van Doren (2008) A Kids’ Guide to Hunger & Homelessness by Cathryn Berger Kaye (2007) The Charlie Book: 60 Ways to Help Homeless Kids by Diana Bowman Adults Dismazed and Driven: My Look at … that tears at the hearts of readers. Almost Home: Helping Kids Move from Homelessness to Hope Kevin Ryan and Tina …
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Adjusting Making Justice in the time of COVID has meant learning a lot, but teen librarian Jesse Vieau has been leading the charge. The focus on relationships as well as the sense of safety,…
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… a second video screen logged into our zoom call so the kids can still see his face and talk to him, but also see his … was able to get technology to the staff to use with the kids, it still took some adjustments. “The relationship … building part is the easier part, my ability to work with kids and connect with them hasn’t changed,” Rob Franklin told …
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With the generous support of the Madison Public Library Foundation, the Bubbler hosted Whoopensocker! - a Theatre LILA arts education program designed for elementary students - at the library this…
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… costs, allowing their students to attend. We hosted 81 kids at our Central performance and 45 at our Sequoya … show!), they were also patient and generous with the kids, especially those who were less comfortable with the … and modeled expertly by the teaching artist facilitators, kids' ideas blossom. Kids share ideas for characters, …
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… denying her a teacher’s license because of her disability. Kids on the March: 15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, …
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This year's Newbery Award for the most distinguished contribution to children's literature goes to Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly. Told from the shifting points of view of four kids…
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… Kelly. Told from the shifting points of view of four kids, Hello, Universe is both an exciting and thoughtful, … gets trapped in a well, and the three seemingly disparate kids that set out to find him. Infused with Filipino …
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February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements by African Americans and a time to honor the central role of black Americans throughout history and in the present day. Find…
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… Black Women's Wellness Book List Celebrating Black Joy for Kids and Teens Black Voices Book Club Kits African American …
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With Comics Plus®, you have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga. The Children's Library collection includes popular and award-winning titles for readers aged 14…
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… movies, while reflecting age-appropriate experiences. Kids (Gr 3-5/Ages 8-10) Readers : Elementary school age …
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An unusual puzzle app, best for older kids and adults or for parents and kids to work on together. There are no instructions, you just have to experiment and find your way through. There are cryptic…
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… An unusual puzzle app, best for older kids and adults or for parents and kids to work on together. There are no instructions, you just … will delight you, this is a fun diversion for parents and kids to work on together. … Song of Bloom …
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An astounding amount of interesting information and inspiring invitations to create and share your own ideas are packed into this fantastic app.
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… house? The videos and creativity prompts are engaging for kids and adults alike! Because there is a coin-earning … isn’t read aloud) this app is more appropriate for older kids or for a parent to use alongside younger kids. A great way to spark ideas for rainy-day activities! …
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