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Story Times

Preschool Story Time

Our Preschool story times will continue on Thursday mornings at 10:30 through August and into September.  Story times include songs, rhymes, movement, a craft activity, and a snack.

To see the full schedule click here.

Saturday Morning Children's Programs

Join us for our first Saturday morning program of the school year! We'll celebrate Kate DiCamillo's hiarious Mercy Watson series, about a pig who loves buttered toast, on Saturday, September 11 at 11am. Crafts, songs, and a snack will also be included. The program is open to children of all ages, but recommended for children ages 4-8.
 

New Books


Recommendations from Morris the Morristown Centennial Library Moose

Hi, I'm Morris, and I live at the Morristown Centennial Library. You will see me sitting on top of the spinning book shelf in the children's room! We have lots of good books at the library. I want to tell you about some of my favorite new books!

Bear Flies High by Michael Rosen
A bear on the beach watches birds flying and wishes he could do the same. Four children find the bear and take him to an amusement park, where he can "fly" on roller coasters and other rides. The fun lasts all day and into the evening, where the children join the bear on the beach to watch birds fly again. Recommended for ages 4-8.

Can You Make a Scary Face? By Jan Thomas
The author of silly books such as Here Comes the Big Mean Dusty Bunny and Doghouse is back with this hilarious book. In the book you'll stand up, sit down, pretend to wiggle a bug off your nose, do the chicken dance, and lots more. A fun movement book!  Recommended for ages 2-5.

The Dollhouse Fairy by Jane Ray
Every Saturday morning, Rosy and her dad make tiny furnishings for the beautiful dollhouse he built her. But one Saturday, Rosy's dad has to go tot he hospital, and Rosy finds a fairy named Thistle in the dollhouse. Thistle has a broken wing, and it's up to Rosy to take care of her. When Rosy's dad returns from the hospital, she finds that Thistle has disappeared! Recommended for ages 4-9.

Featured Beginning Readers

Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes by Kate DiCamillo
In the sixth book of the Mercy Watson series, Mr. and Mrs. Watson take their beloved "porcine wonder," Mercy, to the Bijou Drive-In to see "When Pigs Fly." At the Drive-In, Mercy smells delicious buttery popcorn, and takes off to find where the wonderful smell is coming from. A hilarious ruckus ensues, involving many of the characters seen in the earlier Mercy Watson books, such as Officer Tomilello, Francine Poulet, and the fireman, Ned and Lorenzo. Read the book to find out what happens on this "wonky" adventure! Recommended for ages 6-9.

Featured Fiction

Alchemy and Meggy Swann by Karen Cushman
Meggy Swan is new to London, and her only friend is a goose named Louise. Her mother was glad to get rid of her, and her father, who first sent for her, decided he didn't want her back after all. Meggy is not happy in London, and finds it dirty, loud, and dangerous. But Meggy's father is an alechemist, whose job is transform metal into gold, and Meggy also sets out to transform her life for the better. In the process, she learns about herself and everything she's capable of. Recommended for ages 9-12.

Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen
Thirteen-year-old Samuel is at home in the wilderness surrounding his Pennsylvania home, until the Revolutionary War begins. Samuel returns home from a visit to the woods to find his house burned, his neighbors murdered, and his parents missing. Samuel tracks down his parents in British run New York, encountering the dangers and brutalities of war, with some help along the way. An honest depiction of war and heroism by an acclaimed author. Recommended for ages 11-14.

Featured Nonfiction       

Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria Merian by Margarita Engle
This is the amazing true story of a girl growing up during the Middle Ages, when people believed that insects were evil, and were born from mud in a process called spontaneous generation. Maria Merian disagreed, and in secret studied caterpillars and their growth into "summer birds," or butterflies and moths. Maria documented the cycle in colorful paintings, which were later published in books. Recommended for ages 5-8.

Beautiful Ballerina by Marilyn Nelson
In a celebration of ballet and cultural diversity, two African American ballerinas are photographed in various lovely ballet poses, accompanied by inspiring, poetic text. Recommended for ages 3-7.

New Titles:
Picture Books:
Fleming, Denise. Sleepy, Oh So Sleepy
O'Connor, Jane. Fancy Nancy: Ooh La La! It's Beauty Day
O'Connor, Jane. Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas
O'Connor, Jane. Fancy Nancy Tea Parties
Ray, Jane. The Dollhouse Fairy
Rosen, Michael. Bear Flies High
Seeger, Laura Vaccaro. What If?
Thomas, Jan. Can You Make a Scary Face?
Willems, Mo. Cat the Cat Who is That?

Beginning Readers: 
DiCamillo, Kate. Mercy Watson Goes For a Ride
DiCamillo, Kate. Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes
DiCamillo, Kate. Mercy Watson to the Rescue
DiCamillo, Kate. Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig
O'Connor, Jane. Fancy Nancy: Poison Ivy Expert
O'Connor, Jane. Fancy Nancy: Spectacular Spectacles
Rylant, Cynthia. Annie and Snowball and the Dress-Up Birthday
Rylant, Cynthia. Annie and Snowball and the Teacup Club
Silverman, Erica. Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
Silverman, Erica. Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Partners
Silverman, Erica. Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: School Days

Chapter Books:
Atkinsy, Steve. Trophy Kid: Or How I Was Adopted by the Rich and Famous *
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Bears in the Barn
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Bunny in a Basket
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Cats at the Campground
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Colt on Christmas Eve
Baglio, Ben M. Dalmatian in the Daisies
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Dog at the Door
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Dolphin in the Deep
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Foal in the Fog
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Foals in the Field
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Hound at the Hospital
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Husky in a Hut
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Husky with a Heart
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Kitten in the Candy Corn
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Pup at the Palace
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Puppy in a Puddle
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Sheepdog in the Snow
Baglio, Ben M. Animal Ark: Stallion in Spooky Hollow
Baglio, Ben M. Dolphin Diaries: Chasing the Dream
Baglio, Ben M. Dolphin Diaries: Into the Blue
Baglio, Ben. Dolphin Diaries: Racing the Wind
Cabot, Meg. Glitter Girls and the Great Fake-Out (Allie Finkle's Rule for Girls No. 5)
Cushman, Karen. Alchemy and Meggy Swann
Duane, Diane. A Wizard of Mars
Easton, Kelly. The Outlandish Adventures of Liberty Aimes *
Frost, Helen. Crossing Stones
Giff, Patricia Reilly. Willow Run *
Haddix, Margaret Peterson. Among the Brave
Haddix, Margaret Peterson. The 39 Clues Bk. 10: Into the Gauntlet
King-Smith, Dick. The School Mouse
Lasky, Kathryn. Wolves of the Beyond No.1: Lone Wolf *
Leppard, Lois Gladys. The Mystery at Miss Abigail's
Lerangis, Peter. The 39 Clues Bk. 7: The Viper's Nest
Levine, Gail Carson. Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg *
Loizeaux, William. Clarence Cochran, A Human Boy *
Lytton, Deborah. Jane in Bloom *
Orlev, Uri. The Song of the Whales *
Paulsen, Gary. Woods Runner
Pennypacker, Sara. Clementine, Friend of the Week
Perkins, Lynne Rae. As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth
Resau, Laura. Star in the Forest *
Selzer, Adam. I Put A Spell On You *
Shefelman, Janice. Anna Maria's Gift *
Warner, Gertrude Chandler. The Mystery of the Star Ruby
Watson, Jude. The 39 Clues Book 6: In too Deep
Wolf-Morgenlander, Karl. Ragtag (2010-11 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book)

Young Adult:
Abrahams, Peter. Reality Check *
Calonita, Jen. Reality Check
Gehrman, Jody. Triple Shot Bettys in Love *
Hepler, Heather. The Cupcake Queen *
McGhee, Alison. Julia Gillian (and the Quest for Joy) *
Rutkoski, Marie. The Celestial Globe
Saci, Lloyd. Carbon Diaries 2017
Stiefvater, Maggie. Linger

Graphic Novels:
Hayes, Geoffrey. Benny and Penny in The Toy Breaker
Kibuishi, Kazu. Copper

Nonfiction:
Ajmera, Maya. Children of the U.S.A.
Engle, Margarita. Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria Merian
Fleischman, Sid. Sir Charlie Chaplin, The Funniest Man in the World
French, Vivian. Yucky Worms
Hansen, Amy S. Bugs and Bugsicles
Nelson, Marilyn. Beautiful Ballerina
Ruurs, Margriet. My School in the Rain Forest *
Williams, Dinah. Spooky Cemeteries

Folk and Fairy Tales:
  

Poetry:
Young, Ed. Beyond the Great Mountains: A Visual Poem about China

Audio CDs with Books:
Flack, Marjorie. Ask Mr. Bear
Kimmel, Eric A. I Took My Frog to the Library
McNamara, Margaret. The First Day of School
Rosenthal, Amy Krause. Spoon
Scotton, Rob. Splat the Cat

DVDs:
Anansi and the Magic Stick
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type
Curious George Makes New Friends!
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Duck on a Bike
Easter Egg Farm, The
James Marshall's Favorite Fairy Tales
Knuffle Bunny Too
Lost and Found Collection
Martha Speaks: Martha Says It With Flowers
Moo Cow Kaboom!
Olivia Takes Ballet
Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, The
Picture Books Classics
Rosemary Wells DVD Library, The
Sing-Along Stories
Stories about Harold
Stories for the Very Young Vol. 1

Family Resources

Lamoille Family Center
http://www.lamoillefamilycenter.org/home

Building Bright Futures
http://www.buildingbrightfutures.org/index.php

Lamoille County Nature Center
http://www.lcnrcd.com/

Elementary Schools in Lamoille County
http://vermont.schooltree.org/elementary/Lamoille-County-Schools.html

Rachel's Story Time Blog
http://rachelsstorytimeblog.blogspot.com/
This is a blog I created for people who have or work with young children. Includes the stories, songs, action rhymes, crafts, and games we've done at our preschool story times.

Websites

KidsSites
http://www.kidsites.com/

National Geographic Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

KidsClick!
http://www.kidsclick.org/

Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/

PBS Kids
http://pbskids.org/

Magic Tree House
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/magictreehouse/

Children's Authors and Illustrators
http://people.ucalgary.ca/~dkBrown/authors.html

Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award (Grades 4-6)
http://www.dcfaward.org/

Red Clover Book Award (Grades K-4)
http://www.mothergooseprograms.org/lit_red_clover_nominees.php

Newbery Medal Winners
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal.cfm

Caldecott Medal Winners
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal.cfm

ALA Great Websites for Kids
http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/cfapps/gws/default.cfm

Build Your Wild Self
http://www.buildyourwildself.com/

 

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For more information, please contact Youth Services Librarian Rachel Funk at youthservices@centenniallibrary.org