Little Kids, Big Emotions
The Spy Kid franchise (2001) -or- Little Nikita (1988) Note/Summary: I wanted to review Little Nikita, the story of an […]
Kids
Last Minute Book Gift Ideas, as suggested by Smithton PLD Staff Members
Scroll down for suggestions for the following ages. The links will jump you to that section of the blog post.
Love for the Library
Dear Librarian | Lydia M. Sigwarth Summary: Many children don’t gain the experience of knowing a ‘library home’ – having
Favorite Family Movies:
From Cinda: The holidays are on their way! I associate holidays with family coming together. Do you have a favorite
Story-heavy graphic novels for kids:
The Great Chicago Fire: Rising from the Ashes | Kate Hannigan & Alex Graudins Summary: A fictionalized account of what
Children’s Lighter Graphic Novels:
The Bad Guys (#1) | Aaron Blabey Summary: Hosted by The Wolf, readers meet a gang of bad guys who
Banned, Burned, and Challenged stories I happen to love:
The Hate U Give (listing the movie only because I have yet to read the source material, 2018) , book
Adults, General Info, Kids, Parents, Teens
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SMITHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES
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Jenna’s Top 5 Sandra Boynton Board Books!
Snuggle Puppy!| Sandra Boynton Summary: A great big hug in book form, Snuggle Puppy is a year-round valentine from parent to child.
Inspired picture books:
Thumpy Feet | Betsy Lewin Summary: Preschoolers will celebrate a wondrous, energetic creature in this story. The only character shown
Tween (5th grade and up) interests:
Rain Reign | Ann M. Martin Summary: Rose Howard is obsessed with homonyms. She’s thrilled that her own name is
Best enjoyed in print/text form:
The Three Pigs| David Wiesner Summary: This Caldecott Medal-winning picture book begins placidly (and familiarly) enough, with three pigs collecting
Books questioning identity:
Dark Matter | by Blake Crouch Summary: In this world he’s woken up to, Jason’s life is not the one
Featured Library Locations
Hello, all! Director Jenna Dauer here — We’ve added a few sections in the library that I think you are
Kids, Parents, Uncategorized
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a free program at our library to provide a child’s first teachers, their parents, with the