Kids Music Friday: "Water Cycle" by the Bazillions

I don't think learning the water cycle has ever been so fun or beautiful. This video, "Water Cycle," is illustrated in--of course!-- water color. If you like it, check it out! It's on The Bazillions brand new album "On the Bright Side." 

--Andrea W., Headquarters

Play Outside

Spring is here, and it's time to get outside! Here's a couple of books to help inspire your outdoor exploration and fun. Click on the links below to reserve a copy today.

In "Deep Roots" by Nikki Tate, learn all about the majesty and importance of trees before you venture out into one of the many lovely parks and forests we have here in St. Louis.








If you don't know what do do outside, check out "Cool Outdoor Activities" by Alex Kuskowski to find out how you can play a fun game of lawn twister, hopscotch with paving stones, or a fun mini-kite. If you like this book, you can check out the fun activities in the rest of the Great Things to Do In the Great Outdoors series here.

Get outside and enjoy!

--Andrea W., Headquarters

Spark Your Imagination

Encourage your child's creativity with some new picture book prompts from the library! Click on the links below to request a copy today.

In "The Typewriter" by Bill Thomson, three children discover the power of imagination through words when they find a magical typewriter on a snowy day. With gorgeous, life-like illustrations and no words except for what the children type, any child will be pulled straight into the story, and hopefully have their own story to tell or write when they finish.

"Puddle" by Hyewon Yum chronicles the story of a little boy who is so annoyed and bored by the rain outside that he refuses to play. His mother pulls him out of his boredom by drawing a little boy and his mother going for a walk in the rain, only to end up splashing in puddles. The funny child-like drawings will bring giggles to readers, and adults will appreciate the sweet relationship between the mother and child.

Use these books as stepping stones to create with your child, or to encourage your child to create through pictures and words.

--Andrea W., Headquarters