Weekly Spotlight

Have you ever wondered just how snowflakes form? Or what they look like up close? Take a look at The Story of Snow by Mark Cassino to find out the answers to these questions. Full of facts about snow, and some pretty amazing close-up photos, this is just the book to help get you in the mood for a good snowstorm!

Want to check this book out? The Story of Snow is located in the Children's Library's Nonfiction Collection, under the call number J551.578 CASSINO.

Weekly Spotlight

Simon Bloom is in big trouble. Sure, he knows all the secrets that allow him to defy gravity and the other laws of physics, but these are powerful secrets. Secrets that some would do anything to obtain. When the Teacher's Edition of Physics literally landed in his lap, Simon was psyched - what kid wouldn't want to learn how to fly? But now he and his friends are being chased by a very dangerous and evil group of people who are determined to get their hands on the book. And if they do, it could mean the end of the world.

Fans of adventure stories and science-fiction alike should delight in this story from first-time author, Michael Reisman.

Want to check this book out? Simon Bloom: The Gravity Keeper is shelved in the children's library's Fiction collection (the books that wrap around the tree) under "R" for Reisman.

Early Childhood Education & Information Fair

Attention all Preschool Parents! On Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 we will be holding our Annual Early Childhood Education and Information Fair. Stop by for a chance to visit the fair and speak with representatives from Wallingford’s licensed centers, preschools, and agencies about their programs. This is the place for parents and families looking for childcare and early childhood education programs for their children. Come see the wide variety of options available. Gather the information you need to make the important choices for your children’s future. This FREE event, co-sponsored by WECARE is open to all families.

The fair will be held from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Library's Community Room.

Please contact the Children's Library with any questions.

Weekly Spotlight

Have you ever been so bored that it feels like you've already done everything there is to do? That's how Sal and Frankie feel. There is nothing left that they haven't already done. And that's when it hits them - how about TRYING to do nothing? Is it possible? Will Frankie be able to sit still? Find out the answer in Tony Fucile's new picture book, Let's Do Nothing!

Want to check this book out? Let's Do Nothing is one of our New Picture Books and is located in one of the "New Books" bins on the Preschool Area Train.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth

I know many of you have been anxiously waiting for the latest Wimpy Kid book to hit the shelves. For those of you lucky enough to have gotten your hands on a copy, what did you think? Was it as good as the other Wimpy Kid books? Below are some questions to think about - please leave your answers, or any other thoughts on the book, in the comments!

1. This is the 5th book in the series - do you think you have to read the others first to understand The Ugly Truth?

2. What do the illustrations add to the story? Would the book make sense with out them?

3. Greg is growing up - does he think this is a good thing, or a bad thing? Why?


-Kari