Rewiew: "Moo" by Sharon Creech

What do two city kids know about farms? Find out in "Moo" by Sharon Creech. When twelve year old Reena, her little brother Luke and their parents move from the noisy, bustling big city to a small, quiet town in Maine their lives change forever. The town is so small they can ride their bikes anywhere without problems and no one is a stranger.

Not only did they leave their friends behind that they've known FOREVER, but now Reena and Luke have been volunteered, by their parents, to help crazy and eccentric old Mrs. Fahlala on her farm. Mrs. Fahlala has a pig named Paulie, a cat named China, a snake named Edna, and a cantankerous eight-hundred pound cow named Zora.

Newbery winning author Sharon Creech has once again written a warm and thoughtful tale about friendship, loss, and finding strength and courage in oneself. This novel in verse has received starred reviews in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal and has been suggested as a good classroom read aloud book. School Library Journal recommends this book for grades three to six. Click on the link above to reserve a copy today.

Trea P., Bridgeton Trails

Review: "Locomotion" by Jacqueline Woodson

"When Miss Edna's voice comes on, the ideas in my
Head go out like a candle and all you see left is this little
String of smoke that disappears real quick
Before I even have a chance to find out
what it's trying to say.

Write fast, Lonnie, Ms. Marcus says
And I"m thinking Yeah, I better write fast before Miss
Edna's voice comes on and blows my candle idea out."

In "Locomotion" by Jacqueline Woodson, follow the journey of a young boy trying to find his voice. Ever since his parents died in a house fire when he was seven, Lonnie, a.k.a. Locomotion, has known his worth. Put in a group home and separated from his little sister, Lonnie learns, "Don't do this and don't do that. You are a Throwaway Boy." Then there's his foster mother, Miss Edna, who provides a better living space but also tells him, "Be quiet! Shh, Lonnie! Children should be seen but not heard." It's not until his teacher Ms. Marcus encourages him to put his thoughts on paper that he is able to break through his learned silence, expressing his loneliness and grief, what he notices about wealth and race, and even more everyday challenges like the new boy who's teased and finding out his friend has a serious disease. Writing becomes a way for Lonnie to not only work through his feelings but also to recognize and celebrate the good in his life. Told in simple but beautifully stated rhythmic verse, "Locomotion" by Jacqueline Woodson is a quick read for anyone struggling to find their voice. Recommended for readers age ten and up. Click on the link above to reserve a copy today.

Lindsay B., Headquarters

Kids' Music Friday-"Love Light Shine" by K B Whirly featuring Mista Cookie Jar

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Take Your Child to the Library Day 2017

Saturday, February 4th is Take Your Child to the Library Day!

We have lots of programs to celebrate what makes a library so special. Check our website for programs at a branch near you.

And don't miss this:

Curious George

Help us celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day and meet one of our favorite book characters! Bring your camera!

PC--10:00 a.m.

CC--1:00 p.m.

--Desiree S., Youth Services