Pasadena Public Library
Whether it’s tools, design, or building, this story time was all about construction. Books Young Frank, Architect by Frank Viva A young architect named Frank and his grandfather Old Frank, also an architect, have different ideas about being an architect, but when they take their dog Eddie on a trip to […]
Books The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Captain Underpants and the […]
Tales of the great beasts by Nick Eliopulos Featuring a special story by the best-selling author of the Beyonders series, a special edition of the popular series follows the adventures of four noble animals who sacrifice everything to protect their homes in the world of Erdas from a mad king. […]
Stories: Tommy Can’t Stop by Mark Fearing Tommy has worn out his parents and sister with his bouncing, clomping, and leaping but when they convince him to try tap dancing, he finds it the perfect outlet for his energy. Mort the Sport by Robert Kraus Mort’s father wants a little slugger […]
This month’s kids STEAM workshop was stop motion animation. Recommended for kids ages 8 and up. Stop Motion Studio We used the Stop Motion Studio free app using iPads. The app is free in the App Store [click on the image above for the link], but there’s also a pro […]
What happens when the things we eat refuse to be eaten? Here are stories fit for ages 3-5 about foods and the things we eat fighting back. Books The Wompananny Witches Make One Mean Pizza by Jennie Palmer: When Anita and Winnifred Wompananny, kitchen witches, are frightened by some children, they unwittingly […]
This week’s story time was all about how being small and different can make someone mighty! Books Blue Penguin by Petr Horáek Rejected by his fellow penguins because of his unusual color, minimal diving, and jumping skills, Blue Penguin begins to sing in his loneliness and wonders if he will be able […]
Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around, and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes. The Little Old Lady Who Was […]
We’re pleased to announce the Young Readers League 2017 Writing Contest winners! This year, young writers were challenged to tell us a ghost story in 300 words or less. The winning entries were honored during the Young Readers League author event with Natalie Lloyd, author of The Key to Extraordinary, our 2017 […]
Young Readers League 2017 Writing Contest 1st place Category 1 (ages 8-11) The Journal by Lauren Sales Age 11 (Grade 7) Blair Middle School This is the story of an ordinary girl with a not so ordinary story. My name is Jenna Adler and I live in New Orleans, Louisiana. […]