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A perfect book for spring! In this non-fiction book, Wisconsin author Miranda Paul weaves a brilliant and accurate account of the water cycle through the seasons in whimsical and engaging rhyming…
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… full page, water color illustrations following a family of kids jumping in a lake in the summer, splashing in puddles on …
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Kids app
Because it's nearly impossible to accurately represent the sizes of countries (on a round planet) on a flat map, the world maps that we are accustomed to seeing are distorted. This app is a great way…
Last updated 2 months ago
… of your place in the world. Great tool for teachers or kids interested in geography! This app has ads, but a small …
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For someone with two young children, I can relate to the – sometimes! – grumpy mornings of little ones. In this book, Grumpy Pants by Claire Messer, Penguin is in “a very bad mood.” The rain is…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… text, there is the opportunity for Penguin to model – and kids to practice – counting to help reset. Penguin splashes …
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Kids app
Build a park, big or small, then play in it with the animal friends from the Pango world! Users first choose either a blank canvas or a pre-built park. There are simple parks with only…
Last updated 2 months ago
… like trees, balloons or benches. This app really puts kids in charge and allows them to dive right in to the scene …
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Kids app
A pleasing simple music creation app by the band, Lullatone. This app features a grid of 30 grey raindrop images. When you tap a raindrop, it makes a sound and turns a color (that drop…
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… for some interesting music looping activities for older kids through adults, or just playful exploration (are all of …
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It seems like a perfect meet cute: wide-eyed debutante Eve Ojukwu, fresh from the hinterlands of Kepler, bumps into wealthy bachelor Esteban Mendez-Yuki of megacorp MYCorps on a half-gravity…
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Kids app
Do you love all of the different puzzles in Highlights Magazine? This might be just the right app for you! Includes Hidden Pictures, Match Maker, Picture Mix-ups, Mazes, and Look & Look Again…
Last updated 2 months ago
… in the parent page, under "Info and Tips.") Fun, safe for kids and tons of content. Perfect for traveling …
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Anna McDonald has no idea of the double whammy that's about to hit her as she starts her day in the normal fashion; getting the kids lunches and clothing ready for school while starting a new true…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… as she starts her day in the normal fashion; getting the kids lunches and clothing ready for school while starting a …
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Este libro con dibujos magníficos explora las vidas de los árboles, perfecto para leer con un grupo interactivo o con niños de 2-5 años. Después de leerlo, vayan de paseo para ver los árboles en su…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… perfect for reading with an interactive group or with kids ages 2-5. After reading this book, go for a walk to see …
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Since spring doesn't seem to want to get here, I went looking for a warm and snug read and was reminded of The Last Marshmallow by Grace Lin. This cozy book is one in a series of four wonderful…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… hot cocoa! If you’re looking for more books about math for kids, check out the Storytelling Math series . Bilingual …
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Kids app
If you enjoy silly stuff, slapstick humor and a bit of surrealism, then this is the PERFECT app for you. Chuchel is a small orange dust ball who would really love to be able to eat a cherry that's as…
Last updated 2 months ago
… for younger players. This is a fun one for parents and kids to play together! Big kudos to the developer who changed …
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Resource
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… and tinkerers 100+ hobbyist titles including STEAM Lab for Kids and The Lego Build-It Book, Volumes 1 & 2 Case studies …
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Kids app
Battle your friends (or enemies or strangers or the app itself) using VOCABULARY! In this wacky app created by The Oatmeal, you spell words to send out battalions of exploding cats to counteract your…
Last updated 2 months ago
… for younger players, but it's a fun, free option for older kids. There are in-app purchases for extra silly things like …
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Kids app
Just like a real geoboard, but without the fear of getting snapped by a rubberband! Geoboard's simple, clean design is intuitive to use and easy to learn. In addition to creating the outline of…
Last updated 2 months ago
… preschoolers to play with, but also useful for school-age kids who might be using geoboards in their classrooms. …
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The Wisconsin Book Festival’s fall celebration kicks off with Emma Straub’s discussion of her new book, All Adults Here at 4 pm tomorrow.
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… perceptive novel about the life cycle of one family–as the kids become parents, grandchildren become teenagers, and a …
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Kids app
If you love Sandra Boynton’s board books, try the apps for even more to love!
Last updated 2 months ago
… studies have shown that too much interaction can distract kids so much that they lose track of the storyline, it’s a …
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Some books I read and think, "I cannot wait to rave about this book to anyone and everyone." And the next thought is, "how will I do it justice?" The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley had me thinking…
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Cal Hooper is a retired Chicago police detective who is recently divorced. Those two major life changes have prompted him to make a third. He's bought a rundown farmhouse (from an online posting) in…
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Impact story
Even though Madison Public Libraries remained mostly closed to the public during the pandemic, a majority of library services didn’t stop, including reference services. They simply shifted from…
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Kids app
Seek by iNaturalist (Free!)
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… make 3D paper toys) Pinna by Pinna (subscription app for kids' podcasts) … Top 5 Apps for Off-Screen Play …
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Book club kit
While on her family's yearly escape to Cape Cod, Rocky, sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents, relives the tenderness and sorrow of a handful of long-ago summers, coming face…
Last updated 3 months 1 week ago
… to Cape Cod, Rocky, sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents, relives the tenderness and …
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It's important to talk about tough topics and Raina Telgemeier's latest graphic novel transforms discussion about gastrointestinal troubles. The Telgemeier household is plagued by stomach flu for…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… in a sincere and funny way while de-stigmatizing therapy. Kids and adults will gain much from Raina's story, dedicated …
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Kids app
Colorful, geometric animal-esque figures build with virtual building blocks to reach the goal and move to the next level of the game.
Last updated 2 months ago
… game is equally challenging and engaging for adults and kids and is safe for all audiences. If you and your child …
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Taste: My Life Through Food is actor and cookbook author Stanley Tucci's culinary autobiography. It makes an excellent gift book for food lovers and is perfect for this time of year. The…
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… Tucci's childhood was idyllic with troops of neighborhood kids running around the woods, vast quantities of homemade …
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Kids app
Although the game begins with Kosmo’s robot girlfriend, Nova, getting blasted into pieces that are scattered throughout the galaxy, this game is actually charmingly cute and relaxing to play.
Last updated 2 months ago
… to suddenly be all about this game. This is a fun one for kids and parents to play together! … Love you to Bits …
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Kids app
A totally free game to download and play from the New York Hall of Science. In this app, you explore a Minecraft-like world (the land and water are made of squares), seeking seeds and new…
Last updated 2 months ago
… generlly pretty calm. This is a great one for adults and kids to play together. In many cases, you'll find that your …
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Resource
Database of magazine articles, recipes, and videos with "how-to" instructions and creative do-it-yourself ideas. Topics include:
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… etc.) Indoor recreation - (board games, fantasy sports, kids' crafts, etc.) Needlecrafts & textiles - ( appliqué, …
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Kids app
This app is divided into thirteen “episodes” each featuring two letters of the alphabet (so all 26 are covered) and a lot of laughs. Episodes are organized around themes (Pirate Day!
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… youth, but with interactive elements that actually require kids to respond, strengthening their potential to learn the …
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Odd, weird, and little says it all, when describing the new kid in Woodrow’s classroom. Toulouse is his name, he’s from Quebec, he wears a fancy suit and carries a briefcase, and he speaks French.…
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Kids app
This app should really be labeled "all ages" because it has so many different options to explore on so many different levels. Babies will be entertained by the kaleidoscopic swirls,…
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… swirls of color using the slightest of touches, older kids will enjoy making careful spirograph-like works of art …
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Kids app
Celebrate the Olympics with this free app for kids! Our favorite little sailor, Fiete, is back with a new app just in time for the summer Olympics.
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… Celebrate the Olympics with this free app for kids! Our favorite little sailor, Fiete, is back with a new …
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From the Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López, creators of The Day You Begin, comes a new story about using your imagination to soar. Stuck inside on a rainy day, two siblings are told by their…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… arms and soar again, and soon they are joined by other kids in their neighborhood, making new friends. Rafael …
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Kids app
Do you love animals? Maybe you’d like a pet, but can’t have one? Toca Life: Pets is a great app for playing with virtual animals. I recently read a quote that the best toys are “10% toy…
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This beautiful picture book tells the story of a family who celebrates two New Years - Rosh Hashanah in the fall and Lunar New Year in the spring.
The simple text details the any differences…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… are full of cheerful details, and this is a great book for kids who celebrate these New Years to see themselves …
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Book list
The Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice | Nature Connections, Nature Reflections | Book List for Kids and Teens
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… Nature Connections, Nature Reflections | Book List for Kids and Teens … Don't Miss Lists from SCLS Beyond …
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Kids app
If you've ever played the board game "Guess Who" then you know how this game works -- except this version is way better. FIrst of all, it features photos (not caricature cartoon drawings)…
Last updated 2 months ago
… few times to get practice with talking about race. (Once kids understand the game, they could easily play with a …
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Kids app
An app of truly open-ended play for little ones! As of the writing of this review, there are six different virtual play areas (they are adding more options as they are developed), including a tiny…
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Book list
Cookbooks | Food Writing
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… taught everyone from professional chefs to middle school kids to author Michael Pollan to cook using her …
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Kids app
A puzzle app like no other! There are lots of puzzle apps on the market. Most have jigsaw shaped pieces like a physical puzzle would and they feature a single image that you piece back together…
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Temple Alley Summer is full of mystery, history, and ghosts. Kazu's summer project is to learn more about his neighborhood, Temple Alley, named for the former Kimyo Temple located where Kazu's…
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Kids app
Go on a treasure hunt for shadows! This app is part of the Nico & Nor series of science explorations for early learners.
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… These pairs of photos then become a guessing game that kids can challenge friends and family with! There is a …
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Kids app
A simple but surreal matching game with a draw-your-own option. In this game, first choose your language (English, French, Spanish or German), then match the colored shape (based on a pear…
Last updated 2 months ago
… and the outline that most closely go together which frees kids up to create whatever combination most pleases them. … …
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Article
Madison Public Library is excited to host our Period Party - an informational health event at Goodman South Madison Public Library - for the second year in a row! Kids, teens and families…
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… Madison Public Library - for the second year in a row! Kids, teens and families are invited to come learn more about …
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Kids app
Just in time for the World Cup, there’s a new soccer app for kids! Kick the ball up and down the field by tapping and swiping. If you make more goals than the other team, you advance to the…
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… in time for the World Cup, there’s a new soccer app for kids! Kick the ball up and down the field by tapping and …
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Kids app
Caspar Babypants is the most prolific indie kids’ musician of recent years and his music is consistently high quality and enjoyable for listeners of all ages. You can now enjoy his music while…
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… Caspar Babypants is the most prolific indie kids’ musician of recent years and his music is consistently …
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Kids app
If you loved to make tiny crafty things with your hands and household materials and you had the time to make a really elaborate doll house, it might look something like this. Luckily, even if…
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… things to do and explore and it’s quite natural for kids to start talking for the dolls, just like they would …
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Kids app
An app perfect for kids who love non-fiction books about nature!
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… An app perfect for kids who love non-fiction books about nature! In this app, …
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Kids app
Play around with four types of strolling musician groups in this app for kids. First, choose which type of band you'd like to play with -- traditional marching band, mariachi band, electronic robot…
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… four types of strolling musician groups in this app for kids. First, choose which type of band you'd like to play …
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The Snow Leopard, Peter Matthiessen’s melancholic and metaphor-laden Himalayan travelogue, a true story, is an essential, definitional work of 1970s American literature. It is also one of my favorite…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… wife has died. The marriage was strained. He leaves his kids behind to go hike in Nepal and Tibet and watch rare blue …
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Kids app
The Allen County Public Library created this excellent free app, full of helpful literacy-based information for families with young children in a fun, kid-friendly package. The app includes…
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… with occasional animated elements to make video clips that kids will love listening to and the adults who watch with …
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If you and your little ones love books, Open This Little Book is the perfect choice. It's a story within a story, a book within a book -- and it's all a lot of fun! Madison native, Jesse Klausmeier,…
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… imaginative and exciting picture book that will have your kids asking to read it again and again. But what's inside the …
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Kids app
Developing a deep understanding of the connection between numerals and quantity is an important foundation for all mathematical work.
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… and adds a dash of humor to make it more engaging for kids. On an ocean dock, users will find a collection of …
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Impact story
Madison Public Library, Forward Madison, the the Wisconsin Bookfestival Celebrate "Hat Trick" by 12 year old Tikeh Tazeh
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… wants to share his love for soccer and writing with other kids out there and hopefully be a source of motivation to …
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Book list
In this list:
Middle Grade Titles
YA Titles
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… points of view, at Hurston Airport, four unlikely kids' lives are changed forever when their flight is grounded …
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MADreads post
Everyone has stories to write, even if your writing...squiggles a little. All you need to start is a single letter. What will happen next? Preschool kids will love the comic book style of A Squiggly…
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… start is a single letter. What will happen next? Preschool kids will love the comic book style of A Squiggly Story , …
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Kids app
Design your own fireworks by feeding each blank firework a combination of shapes and patterns. Then, light the fuse with a tap of your finger and watch your creation spout endless fountains of…
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… endless fountains of beautiful explosions! This app allows kids to be in control of their own show and might help reduce …
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Kids app
One of the best games in app-land now has a sequel! This app was not specifically created for children, but it’s kid-safe and a wonderful app for kids and adults to use together.
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… for children, but it’s kid-safe and a wonderful app for kids and adults to use together. Since the first Monument …
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I had a local friend recently ask me why Madison Public Library didn’t have Tonies for check out - if you’re unfamiliar they are small plastic figures that pair with an integrated system for audio…
Last updated 2 months 3 weeks ago
… I have all kinds of other thoughts. With two little kids at home, we have a LOT of STUFF floating around. …
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Article
It Takes A Village After-School Enrichment sessions at Goodman South Madison Library are created in an effort to promote community, and to provide a safe place for youth patrons between 12 and 18…
Last updated 4 months 1 week ago
… provide materials for various arts and crafts projects. Kids are welcome to engage in whatever projects they're drawn …
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