Enjoy this very special Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Mother’s Day whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: My Mother Is So Smart • Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola • Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons • Presented by Kellie Wilson A little boy tells everyone about his smart mother. https://video.link/w/ZJCcc How to draw a heart with […]
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Books You May Have Missed – Sports Books
Hi, everyone! The Library’s New Books for Kids Spotlights are going to go on vacation for a little while (A book’s idea of a vacation is to go home with kids, so be sure to check some out, lol!!) but they will be back for summer to spotlight our summer reading suggestions for kids of […]
Science Sunday – Rainforests
Science Sunday: Rainforests Read About It Rainforest Animals: Rainforest Alliance: National Geographic: Cal Tech: San Diego Zoo: Rainforest Biome: Layers of the rainforest: Location of the world’s rainforests: Habitat Facts from National Geographic: University of California Santa Barbara: DK: National Zoo: BBC: Fun Rainforest Facts for Kids: Preserving Rainforests: http://www.srl.caltech.edu/personnel/krubal/rainforest/Edit560s6/www/preserve.html Watch, Listen & Learn […]
DIY Storytime – Trees
Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Trees whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: A Grand Old Tree • Written and illustrated by Mary Newell • Published by Arthur A. Levine Books • Presented by Kara Harlan This book describes the life cycle of a tree https://video.link/w/TLHhc Fun-a-Day has links to several great spring tree craft […]
Kids Books You May Have Missed – Science Fiction or Time Travel
NEW BOOKS ABOUT SCIENCE FICTION OR TIME TRAVEL Kids trying to fix the universe! Aliens and evil scientists… Travel back and forth through time… Technology gone haywire! All these far-out adventures and more are waiting for you on our shelves. Come to the Stratford Library Children’s Department and check out a new book about SCIENCE […]
School Support Tip – Math stories
MATH BOOKS The Stratford Library has lots of fiction books that include math concepts. Local Math teachers encourage students to read some of these books, and all of them are good choices for Summer Reading. We also have biographies of notable mathematicians. This list is divided by reading level: Grades K-1, Grades 2-3, and Grades […]
DIY Storytime – Earth Day
Enjoy this DIY Storytime on Earth Day whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: Why Should I Protect Nature? • Written by Jen Green • Illustrated by Mike Gordon • Published by Barron’s Educational Series • Presented by Megan Norris A class learns why it’s important to take care of the environment and how to […]
Kids Books You May Have Missed – Nonfiction Science Books
By Children's Librarian on April 13, 2021 in Children, Reading Recommendations for Kids, Science Adventures
NONFICTION SCIENCE BOOKS Awesome animals! Scientific achievements… Health and safety news… Facts about Earth and beyond… Computers and other contraptions… If you love learning about our world and everything in it, we can help you find a book that suits your interests. Come to the Stratford Library Children’s Department and check out a new NONFICTION […]
School Support Tip – Educational DVDs
Educational DVDS for Kids Videos can make learning fun. The Stratford Library Children’s Department has a selection of nonfiction DVDs that can entertain kids while introducing them to math and science concepts, different parts of the world, cultures and holidays, wild animals, health and fitness, and lots more. Here are a few of our Educational […]
DIY Storytime – Pajamas
Pajamas Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Pajamas whenever is convenient for your family. BOOKS: Pyjama Day • Written by Robert Munsch • Illustrated by Michael Martchenko • Published by Scholastic Canada • Presented by Sue’s Reading Corner Something odd happens when Andrew wears his new pyjamas to school for Pyjama Day. (Note: Pyjama is the […]