Bud, Not BuddyBy Christopher Paul Curtis For Ages 8-12Genre: Historical Fiction In 1936, ten-year-old Bud runs away from his foster home, hoping to find his father, who he believes to be the leader of a famous jazz band. Use these discussion questions, snacks, and activities during your next book club to bring this heartwarming and…
Get families moving throughout the library with indoor miniature golf! Rent or purchase supplies from a vendor OR get creative with these budget-friendly ideas. Much of the supplies may already be hiding around your library or in a craft closet. This memorable program works great as a passive or one-time event for all ages. It…
Did you ever consider what type of egg Humpty Dumpty was? After the Fall by Dan Santat is the perfect New Year read-aloud for elementary classrooms or during field trips to the library. Use these discussion questions and extension activities during your next school outreach event, classroom visit, book club, or book party. This heartfelt children’s picture…
Movement, sound, and repetition, oh my! We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, is a storyteller’s dream. A family of five and their dog travel through long, wavy grass, a deep, cold river, a big, dark forest, a swirling, whirling snowstorm, and a narrow, gloomy cave in search…
Start the new year with a tap, clap, and bang! Let’s Make Music by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman from the All Are Welcome board book series is the perfect baby storytime book for exploring music, instruments, and movement. Both babies and their caregivers will love the rhythm and opportunity to clap, shake, toot, and boom…
Icefall By Matthew J. Kirby For Ages 8-12 Genre: Fantasy Princess Solveig and an army of restless berserker warriors are trapped between towering mountains and a frozen fjord. Use these discussion questions, snacks, and activities during your next book club for an epic good time. Icefall is a great choice for tween and homeschool book…
Peter Nimble and His Fantastic EyesBy Jonathan Auxier For Ages 8-12Genre: Fantasy Adventure ho! After stealing a box of magical eyes, Peter, a blind orphan raised to be a thief, is transported to a mysterious island and must undertake a quest to save those in need. Use these discussion questions, snacks, and activities during your…
Four Eyes By Rex Ogle & Dave Valeza For Ages 8-12 Genre: Graphic Novel & Memoir Rex must survive the new world of 6th grade, including bullies, new friendships, and new glasses, which his family struggles to afford. Use these discussion questions, snacks, and activities during your next book club to bring this book to…
Greenglass House By Kate Milford For Ages 8-12 Genre: Mystery Milo plans to spend his winter vacation relaxing until secretive guests fill the inn run by his parents and objects mysteriously disappear. Use these discussion questions, snacks, and activities during your next book club to bring this mystery to life. Greenglass House is great for…
Silliness, creativity, and intrigue, oh my! Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen is the perfect wintertime read-aloud for elementary classrooms or during field trips to the library. This heartfelt and humorous story has wide appeal for ages 5 through 12 and features themes of generosity, kindness, and community. A young girl and her…