Petit is a good boy who sometimes chooses to display bad behavior. Sounds like most children, right? "His mother asks him, "How can such a good boy sometimes do such bad things?" Good question...and Petit just doesn't know the answer, because it's a difficult question to answer (especially if you're a kid). So, he takes a look at ways he acts both good and bad and he comes up with an answer for his mother. Kids are sure to relate to this book from Argentine children's author and illustrator Isol.
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Children's Music Program this Week: Eric Herman
Eric Herman in Concert
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
Main Meeting Room
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
This family concert is free!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Pick of the Week: The Handiest Things in the World
In this unique concept book, Andrew Clements (author of Frindle and many others) has created a simple ode to this important appendage: the hand. Raquel Jaramillo's photographs show different children using their hands as tools to take care of themselves, build, create, cook, clean, care for others and oneself, and to share love. (Whatever we may need to do, one fact remains forever true: For sharing love with tenderness...the hand itself is handiest.) Preschoolers and even a bit older children should appreciate this realistic concept book. The photographs will work well for sharing with a group, as well as one-on-one.
*Photo credit: Amazon.com.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Under the Sea Party Wednesday!
All children ages 5 & under are invited to the
Under the Sea Party!
Wednesday, July 21st, 10:00 a.m.
Library Main Meeting Room
645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis
Ocean-themed stories, songs, activities, and crafts! Come prepared to listen, sing-along, and get creative. This program is part of the Curious George Summer Reading Program for children ages birth through 5-years-old. It's not too late to sign up and receive a free Curious George summer reading game board for your child. Read with your child each day and receive a free children's book after completing the game board! For more questions, call 541-766-6794. No registration necessary for the Under the Sea Party. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Tears of Joy Theatre Presents "Stellaluna" tomorrow at the Corvallis & Monroe Libraries
As part of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library's "Make a Splash! Read!" Summer Reading Program, Tears of Joy Theatre from Portland, Oregon will be presenting "Stellaluna" tomorrow, Wednesday, July 14th at 3:45 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. at the Corvallis Library. Come join us for a fantastic puppet show!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Pick of the Week: Mama, Is It Summer Yet?
Summer seemed to get off to a late start this year - at least weather-wise. So, while summer has been officially here for a few weeks, this book still seems appropriate. Nikki McClure's cut paper illustrations are complex and beautiful. She introduces us to a boy who is anxious for summer to arrive, asking repeatedly "Mama, is it summer yet?" As he waits for the upcoming splendor of summer, he discovers the beauty of spring by building a fort, planting a garden, and taking a boat ride. When summer arrives with delicious, inviting language (The honeybees are in the flowers. The sun is warm on your round belly. The berries are juicy and sweet.), mama and child get to relax and enjoy together. Hooray for summer's arrival!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Picks of the Week
Oliver Keaton wants a baby brother more than anything but when he gets a baby sister instead, he sets out with his dog Chaplin to trade his sister for the perfect baby brother.
Although much quieter than the farm animals that moo, cluck, or oink, a gentle ladybug is instrumental in foiling a plan to steal the farm's prize-winning cow.
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