Stowe Free Library - Recent Posts

February's New Picture Books

Julie Pickett — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:35:18 -0500

Here is a selection of new Picture Books that were recently purchased for the library. Come and browse our Picture Book collection for these and many other new books for children.

Award-winning Children's Books

Julie Pickett — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:17:19 -0500

The American Library Association announced the following 2010 Childrens and Young Adult Book Awards on Monday, January 18th: The Caldecott Medal for picture book illustration was awarded to Jerry Pinkney for his book The Lion & the Mouse. Caldecott Honors were given to Pamela Zagarenski for Red Sings from Treetops and Marla Frazee for All the World.

Julie recommends the following new Picture Books

Julie Pickett — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:31:36 -0500

Beatrix Potter Doll House on loan at Stowe Free Library

Julie Pickett — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:06:15 -0500

Julie finds a great new website for getting kids to read.

Julie Pickett — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:19:48 -0500

There are many, many sites on the web that are designed with the purpose of getting kids to read. Some are better than others. Recently I stumbled onto a great one -- James Pattersons Read Kiddo Read. The website is visually appealing with categories presented in a clearly delineated, user-friendly format. The home page features recommended books by age level, followed by contests to enter, books for boys, interviews with authors, books to buy for Christmas and more. Click on a category and more options are at your finger tips.

Baby & Toddler Story Time cancelled this Friday

Julie Pickett — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:01:12 -0500

Sally has the flu! No Story Time this Friday. We will see you all next week the 18th!

Don't miss Julie Pickett, this week's 10 Questions

Stephanie Chase — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:23:45 -0500

Our Children's Librarian, Julie Pickett, is the subject of this week's "10 Questions" column in The Stowe Reporter -- check it out at:

http://www.stowetoday.com/articles/2009/12/10/this_week_in_stowe/features/doc4b200f534c0a5839264559.txt

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Neil Gaiman on Audio Books

Stephanie Chase — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:43:02 -0500

Neil Gaiman discusses audio books on NPR.

Children's Book Ideas for Christmas

Julie Pickett — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:32:56 -0500

Below are a few Christmas gift ideas for children and young adults. Young and old alike will love the beautifully illustrated picture book The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney, and the fun book Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales by Lucy Cousins. Dinotrux has big appeal for those pre-K boys who are infatuated with both trucks and dinosaurs. Give the book Panda Kindergarten to a small child along with a stuffed panda and you will have a sure hit! 14 Cows for America is a story that has appeal for all ages.

Family Storytime is Cancelled this week

Julie Pickett — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:26:09 -0500

Family Storytime has been cancelled this week due to illness. Next Family Storytime will be on the Wednesday after Thanksgiving, December 2nd.