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Babies & Preschool: Picture Books & Programs October 2018 |
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| Imagine! by Raúl ColónWhat it is: a wordless, vibrantly illustrated celebration of art.
What happens: When a curious boy visits Manhattan's Museum of Modern Art, figures from famous works of art spring from their frames and join the boy on a whirlwind tour of New York City landmarks.
Who it's for: kids (and adults) who love being immersed in pictures, whether in a book or on the walls of a museum. |
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| King Alice by Matthew CordellWhat it's about: Trapped inside on a snowy day, Alice (no, wait, King Alice! The First!) and her father (Sir Dad) work together to create a storybook filled with knights, pirates, tea parties, and unicorns.
Who it's for: imaginative kids (who might see themselves in Alice) and their parents (who might see themselves in Alice's weary yet supportive dad).
Kids might also like: Matt Phelan's Druthers, another charming, feel-good read about a housebound father and daughter. |
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| A Parade of Elephants by Kevin HenkesWhat it's about: "Look! Elephants!" Five of them, in fact, all candy-colored and all on the march through this spare, inviting book highlighting concepts such as shapes, numbers, and prepositions.
Who it's for: With large text, a gentle tone, easy-to-understand words, and clear demonstrations of concepts, this parade is perfectly pitched for preschoolers. |
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| Dreamers by Yuyi MoralesWhat it is: a lyrical and deeply moving account of a mother and son who immigrate from Mexico to the U.S., bringing the gifts of their love and creativity.
Art alert: Readers of all ages will be mesmerized by the glowing colors and rich textures in the fantastical, folk art-infused illustrations.
Don't miss: the real-life books that appear in the illustrations -- kids can have fun finding them, both in the artwork and at the library. |
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Intergenerational Stories
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| The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman; illustrated by Bagram IbatoullineWhat it's about: When a little girl meets her great-grandfather for the first time, she asks to hear the story of his "diary" -- a collection of small objects, each one evoking a memory from his childhood in Italy or his later life in America.
Who it's for: older kids, who can appreciate the dialogue-driven text and intricate illustrations, as well as any children who are fascinated by family history. |
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| In Plain Sight by Richard Jackson; illustrated by Jerry PinkneyWhat it's about: Every afternoon, Sophie and her grandpa play their favorite game. First, Grandpa claims that he lost something -- a paper clip, a lemon drop, a paintbrush -- and then he asks Sophie to help him to find it.
Why kids might like it: they can search along with Sophie in the cheerful clutter of Grandpa's room, sharing in her triumph as she finds each item and basking in the bond between grandparent and grandchild. |
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| Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina; illustrated by Angela DominguezWhat it's about: Even after Abuela moves in with Mia and her family, she still feels far away, because Abuela barely speaks English, and Mia's Español isn't much better. Could a parrot named Mango be their key to communicate?
Why kids might like it: Expressive cartoon illustrations capture the relatable frustration and excitement in this warmly authentic read.
Try this next: Want more bicultural bonding between grandparent and grandchild? Try Drawn Together by Minh Lê. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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Lapsit
Tuesdays, October 30-November 27, 10:00 am
Main Meeting Room
Ages 0-24 months with caregiver. Enjoy stories, baby bounces, songs and verse for a beginning storytime experience, motivating infants and toddlers toward literacy, books, and socialization. Come for storytime and stay for a brief play session after. Registration required - please register each child attending.
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Preschool Pals
Wednesdays, October 31-November 28, 10:00 am
Tinker Youth Program Room
Ages 3-6. Join us for stories, songs, and more to encourage early literacy skills and library fun! Caregivers remain in Youth Services during the program. Registration required.
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Read and Play Baby
Thursdays, November 1-November 30, 10:00 am
Tinker Youth Program Room
Babies 0-2 years old with caregivers. Bring baby ages 0-24 months for stories and songs interspersed with free play. This is a great way to get your child ready for toddler storytime! No registration is necessary for this drop-in program, but you may register for a reminder email or text.
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Lego Club
Thursday, November 8, 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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Sensory Playtime
Monday, November 12, 10:00 am
Main Meeting Room
Babies-Preschool and caregivers. Come enjoy a variety of sensory play experiences and stations with your little ones. Stations are designed to stimulate your child's mind through sensory play, discovery and gross motor activities. Registration for each child attending is requested.
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Alphabet Playtime
Friday, November 23, 10:00 am
Main Meeting Room
All ages, aimed at ages 2-6. Come join us and play with letters! We'll have a variety of activities and toys that explore the alphabet in fun and exciting ways. Please register each child attending.
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Family Storytime + Craft
Monday, November 26, 6:30 pm
Tinker Youth Program Room
All ages. Join us for stories and a craft aimed at ages 3-6. Please register each child attending.
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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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Library Book Sale
Sunday, December 2, 1:30 pm
Meeting Room 1
Don't miss our Holiday Open House book sale! This year's sale includes gently used, like new, and older hardcover/paperback fiction and non-fiction books. Plus a selection of DVDs/BluRays, music CDs, audiobooks on CD, children and teen books, holiday and coffee-table books, and more! Prices range from 50 cents to $1.
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