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Kids Books You May Have Missed – Nonfiction Science Books

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 […]

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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 […]

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Kids Books You May Have Missed – Sports Biographies

SPORTS BIOGRAPHIES Baseball and football superstars! NBA and WBNA greats! Olympic medalists! Sports fans can find lots of great books about some of today’s top athletes at the Stratford Library. Come in and check out a SPORTS BIOGRAPHY today. Shop the whole list. BASEBALL: Mookie Betts by Jon M. Fishman (JB Betts, Mookie) Aaron Judge […]

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DIY Storytime – Umbrellas

Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Umbrellas whenever is convenient for your family. Umbrellas The Umbrella • Written and illustrated by Jan Brett • Published by G.P. Putnam’s Son Books for Young Readers • Presented by Mr. Baker’s Bookshelf Animals from the Costan Rican rain forest take a ride in an umbrella. https://video.link/w/5HRbc Learn more about […]

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School Support Tip – Miss Soto Literacy Legacy Collection

Miss Soto’s Literacy Legacy Collection Victoria Soto was a Stratford resident and a teacher at the Sandy Hook School in Newtown, CT. After her life was tragically cut short, her friends and family started the Vicki Soto Memorial Fund in her memory. In addition to sponsoring fund-raising activities and awarding scholarships, the fund donates books […]

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Science Sunday – Our Solar System

Science Sunday: Our Solar System Science Sundays are back! Once a month, the Children’s page will list resources, links, and fun on a different science topic. Enjoy learning about our solar system! Read About It NASA Space Place: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/  Fun Space Facts for Kids: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space.html  Fun Solar System Facts for Kids: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/solarsystem.html  National Geographic Kids […]

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DIY Storytime – Silly Stuff

Silly Stuff Enjoy this Do-It-Yourself Storytime on Silly Stuff any time that is convenient for your family. BOOKS: Silly Tilly • Written by Eileen Spinelli • Illustrated by David Slonim • Published by Two Lions • Presented by The barnyard animals get fed up with Tilly’s silly antics. https://video.link/w/LYxac Toddler Approved has instructions for making […]

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