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Kids' Books & Programs! November 2018
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The Perfect Secret
by Rob Buyea
What it's about: Told from different viewpoints, five seventh-graders, who face their own personal challenges, are also determined as a group to help two very special people reconcile a long-standing dispute.
Why you might like it: Its the sequel to The Perfect Score and it is written by the author of the Mr. Terupt series!
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You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P!
by Alex Gino
What it's about: When her baby sister is born deaf, Jilly makes an online connection with a fellow fantasy fan, who happens to be black and deaf, and begins to learn about the many obstacles that exist in the world for people who are different from her.
For fans of: realistic fiction and stories about friendship. Also read if you enjoyed Alex Gino's other book George!
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| Inkling by Kenneth Oppel; illustrated by Sydney SmithWhat it's about: Grieving the loss of his mom and stuck with a school project he can't finish, Ethan Rylance is struggling. Luckily, help arrives in the form of Inkling, a living inkblot who can read, write, draw, and (most importantly) listen.
Why you might like it: With true-to-life characters, off-kilter humor (Inkling talks like whatever he's read recently), and interesting ideas about creativity and friendship, Inkling is a quirky and memorable read.
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| Knights Vs. Dinosaurs by Matt PhelanWhat it's about: Sent back in time by Merlin, the Knights of the Round Table must fight their way through a daunting line-up of dinosaurs.
Read it for: epic battles (complete with T. rex punches and triceratops jousting), surprising twists, and spectacular silliness.
For fans of: other not-so-historical illustrated fantasy books, such as Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon series. |
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The Mona Lisa key
by Liesl Shurtliff
What is about: When Matt, Ruby, and Corey Hudson discover their subway train is actually a time-traveling eighteenth-century frigate captained by a mysterious pirate, they are thrown into a series of adventures that offer cryptic clues about their past and their future.
Why you might like it: Full of twists and turns. Will keep you reading till the very end!
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| Worms for Breakfast: How to Feed a Zoo by Helaine Becker; illustrated by Kathy BoakeWhat it is: an easy-to-browse guide to feeding zoo animals, packed with zany animal facts, photo collages, and interviews with real zoo workers.
Recipes include: gorilla cookies (add dried ants to taste), flamingo chick formula (egg yolks and shrimp, yum!), koala pesto (made with eucalyptus leaves and…baby formula?), tiger cakes (the secret ingredient is animal blood), and more. |
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| Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere by Elise GravelWhat it is: the "observation notebook" of Olga, a kid scientist who likes animals more than people.
What happens: When Olga finds a strange creature -- it's potato-shaped, stinky, and has rainbow poop -- she decides to study it, leading to gross, goofy discoveries and a few new friends.
Series alert: For further cartoon-illustrated adventures with Olga, pick up the sequel, We're Out of Here! |
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| The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones by Will MabbittStarring: Mabel, a pajama-clad girl who does something so disgusting (no spoilers, but it involves boogers) that it opens a portal to a future world where Mabel is kidnapped by the animal pirate crew of the Feroshus Maggot.
Read it for: swashbuckling action, gross-out jokes, and plenty of puns.
Series alert: The outrageous magical mayhem continues in Mabel Jones and the Forbidden City and Mabel Jones and the Doomsday Book. |
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Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 2, 1:30 pm
Event Location
Messenger Library Board and Staff invite everyone to join us for holiday entertainment, activities and fun! Santa will read a story at 2 pm and then visit with families. Santa tickets will be distributed starting at 1:30 pm. Celebrate with live music, Gingerbread Contest, Treasure Hunt in the Stacks, Used Book Sale, the History Singers of Forest Park, and more. Lots of fun for all ages!If you'd like a reminder email or text, please register.
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Gingerbread House Contest
Sunday, December 2, 1:30 pm
Conference Room
Show off your sweet-making skills in our Gingerbread House Contest! Fill out an entry form and bring your creation and completed entry form to the Adult Services Help Desk anytime between November 29th and December 1st. Then, invite your friends and family to join us at the Annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 2nd, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
Entries will be accepted in three categories: Traditional (the house is made of traditional gingerbread and everything on the house is edible) Non-traditional (includes "gingerbread style" houses that may include or be entirely of non-edible materials) Families and children (gingerbread houses made by families with children under age 12, or children under age 12)
Entries will be on display in the Conference Room on December 2nd during the Open House. Winners will be chosen at 4pm by our judges, and the three winners will have their gingerbread houses displayed in the library through December 17th. All other houses must be picked up during library hours by December 3rd. For and entry blank or more information, contact the Adult services Help Desk or check our website.
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The Wizard of Oz: Page to Stage
Saturday, December 8, 2:00 pm
Main Meeting Room
Grades K-5. Children will get the opportunity to see characters jump from the page and words come to life from the classic novel, The Wizard of Oz during the Paramount School of the Arts "Page to Stage" event at Messenger Public Library. Not only will children read part of the novel, they will learn about how the Paramount Theatre makes those words larger than life on our stage. All in attendance will get a chance to make a puppet inspired by the production, learn a song, and perform for their families. This program allows children to see the possibilities when art and literature collide. Please register each child attending.
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Books & Bites
Tuesday, December 11, 4:00 pm
Tinker Youth Program Room
Grades 3-5. Enjoy Bluestem books, activities and sweet treats! Registration required.This month, we'll read Ada's Violin: the Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by Susan Hood and create our own recycled musical instruments.
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Lego Club
Thursday, December 13, 6:30 pm
Main Meeting Room
All ages. Drop-in for Lego building fun at Messenger! Register for a reminder email or text.
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Caudill Book Club
Monday, December 17, 6:30 pm
Tinker Youth Program Room
Gr. 4-8. Join us for snacks, conversation and activities about the Caudill Award nominees. The first 5 to register at the Youth Services Desk will receive a free copy of the book. Registration required.This month we're reading The Inquisitor's Tale, or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog by Adam Gidwitz.
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Curious Kids
Tuesday, December 18, 4:00 pm
Tinker Youth Program Room
Grade K-2. Explore art, nature, and science with stories and activities. Dress to get messy! Registration required.
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Saturday Afternoon Cartoons
Saturday, December 29, 2:00 pm
Main Meeting Room
Grades 3-8. Travel back to the good ol' days of Saturday morning cartoons by settling in with a bowl of cereal and watching some cartoons. Register if you want a reminder email or text. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver while in the library. December 22: Adventure Time January 26: Gravity Falls February 23: Kim Possible
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