Looking for Alaska, (click here to reserve a copy)

...or stop by the Children's Desk for one that Audrey has on Hold for the Teen Reality Book Discussion Club.

Wow! I just finished Looking for Alaska, by John Green. Ok, I finished it a couple of weeks ago, but I haven't had time to write to you about it until now. This novel was so moving, poetic, and just plain fun (so many cool pranks!). Venture into the 'Great Unknown'? No way, it will forever be the 'Great Perhaps' from now on! Looking for Alaska has tragedy, teen angst, a little romance, and a lot of introspection. Tell me if you're not tempted to raid the biography section after reading this book! I will be very surprised. Famous last words for this blog? Um, you can look at our Dictionary of Last Words or reserve the BookMobile's copy of Famous Last Words. You will be inspired, I promise.

Cheers,

Audrey

P.S. Come to the Looking for Alaska Teen Reality Book Discussion on Saturday, December 6th @ 11AM in the Computer Training Room (in the teen space.)!

BellaandEdward.com

Just in case you haven't seen this fabulous site, please check it out (Click on the blog title). There are tons of free downloadable stuff that will keep you busy while you're waiting for the movie to come out on DVD so you can borrow it from the library and watch it over and over again! There's also an interview with Robert Patterson that I haven't seen on other sites. Don't forget, you can reserve copies of the books in the Twilight series if they aren't on the shelf. C'mon, you know you want to read it again!
Cheers,
Audrey

Twilight Release this weekend!

Click on the Title to read some fan fiction on Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer, or write your own and submit it to the site. I know that some of you may be disappointed in how the movie depicts the novel or you may want to rave about how wonderful it is! Submit your comments here!

Oh My Edward! I can't wait!

Audrey

Jen's Picture Book Fave of the Week

Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox

I've fallen for this very funny fractured fairy tale. Follow the tale of Rapunzel on a bad hair day and find out what she actually throws down to the Prince who arrives to save her. This picture book is fun for preschoolers but really comes into its own with school age kids. They will get all the inside jokes and can compare this story with that of the original. If you want to introduce your child to a new kind of princess, pick up Falling for Rapunzel, and be prepared to fall out of your seat laughing hysterically. You can find this book in the LPL Youth Services Picture Book Section.

Our Toad Gets a Name!

and the name is ... Spike! Thanks to all of the kids who helped to name our Oriental Fire-bellied Toad. We had over 150 children participate. Stop by and say hello to Spike the next time you are in the library. If you would like to know more about Oriental Fire-bellied toads, just click onto the following link to go to nationalgeographic.com where you can read all about these really cool amphibians.

Martha Speaks - PBS Kids

Good Dog! Great Vocabulary!


Weekdays on PBS Kids there is a show called Martha Speaks based on a series of books by Susan Meddaugh about a dog who loves to talk. This entertaining show is sure to catch your children's attention while exposing them to a wide variety of new vocabulary. It also includes definitions of the new words in the conversations.


Recommended for ages 4+ by Common Sense Media.



If you like this show already or want a sneak peek, why not come by the library and pick up some free promotional items like a bookmark, stickers and a coloring sheet!



Also, if you're looking for more information or reviews on television shows, I recommend checking out Common Sense Media. They have great informaton on Theater, DVDs, TV, Music, Video Games, Books and more!