Halloween Countdown

Although the days are still warm and sunny, Halloween is coming soon. Enjoy some new Halloween picture books while you wait.

Minerva Louise on Halloween by Janet Morgan Stoeke

The irrepresible Minerva Louise is back to celebrate her very first Halloween in the barnyard.
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Boo to You! by Lois Ehlert

Will Scary Cat spoil the Halloween Party planned by the mice? Or will they outsmart him?
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Haunted Party by Iza Trapani

Count the partygoers as they arrive at Ghost's Halloween party. When something frightens them, can you count backwards as the guests leave? Check our catalog for this title.

Mystery Vine by Cathryn Falwell

Celebrate all things pumpkin and find some fun ideas for projects.
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Skelly & Femur by Jimmy Pickering

Why are some many things missing from Skelly Manor? Can you help solve the mystery?
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And Then Comes Halloween by Tom Brenner

Savor all the special sights and sound that make Halloween such a fun holiday.
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-gw-

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New book review: First Ladies

First Ladies. (2009). 72 pages.
(Find in New Books J 973.09 PAS)

In this DK Eyewitness Book, First Ladies, gives you all the fascinating facts about the presidents' wives that are often missed when reading about the presidents. Just in time for school reports, this book covers every first lady from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. Full of colorful pictures and presidential memorabilia, this easy-to-read book will interest the casual user as well as be useful for school use. Of particular interest is the changing dress styles over the years. You know about the Commanders in Chiefs, now learn about their leading ladies. Check our catalog for this title.

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Picture Books Featuring Rhyming Text

You're guaranteed to have a good time
with this list of picture books that rhyme!

The Birthday Pet

By Ellen Javernick

It’s Danny’s Birthday and all he really wants is a turtle. Unfortunately, Danny’s family just doesn’t understand, no matter how many hints he drops.
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This Little Chick

By John Lawrence

Beautiful block prints illustrate this book about a little chick playing copy-cat with the other barnyard animals.
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Overboard!

By Sarah Week

Baby Bunny loves throwing everything on the floor. His toys, his food, his clothes all end up going “Overboard!” in this fun and colorful book. Do you love making messes as much as Baby Bunny does?
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Bears on Chairs

By Shirley Parenteau

Four chairs for four adorable pastel bears. Perfect. That is until Big Brown Bear shows up and wants to sit down. Can the four bears make enough room to share their seats?
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How Many Cats?

By: Lauren Thompson

A counting book in which cats of all shapes and colors fill the house creating quite a messy ruckus. "How many cats are here to play? Zero, zilch. None today"
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Truck Day for Preschoolers, Monday, September 21, 2009 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Do you have a young truck enthusiast at your house? Come and see a fire truck, a police car and other exciting vehicles in the west parking lot of the library across Hall Blvd on Tuesday, September 21, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This program is for toddlers and preschoolers and accompanying adult. -gw-

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Every Child Ready to Read Parent Workshops

The Children's Division of the Beaverton City Library will offer four parent workshops in September and early October that will address early literacy skills for children ages birth to six years.

Early Literacy for Infants and Young Children
Friday, September 18, 2009
10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m

Early Literacy for 2s and 3s

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Early Literacy for Preschoolers

Monday, September 28,2009

10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Brain Development and Early Literacy

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Registration is required. Please phone (503)350-3600 or sign up in person at the Children's Desk on the first floor of the library. Limited child care is available. -gw-

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Internet Safety, some suggestions...

The first step in protecting your family's safety is awareness of the threats you could face. The second step is discussing these challenges with your family, followed by equipping your computer with the software solutions available for your use.

Kid Friendly Browsers - KidZui(Free Down Load) Glubble( a Firefox addon) KidSurf (children 3-8)

Kid Friendly Search Engines: Ask Kids Kid Rex Quintura Kids

Parental Control / Internet Filters: Net Nanny5.6 Cyber Patrol7.6 Safe Eyes5.0

Virus Software: AVG Free Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0 Norton Anti-Virus 2008

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New Book Review: School Projects Survival Guides: Studying and Tests

For ages: 9-12
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 32
Call Number: J 378.1 SOM

Ready or not-- in just a few short days it’s time to go back to school! Here at the Beaverton library we have a new series of books to help you though the more challenging workload of a higher grade. The School Project Survival Guides offer ways of preparing for tests, oral reports, team projects and so much more. For example: Studying and Tests walks students through ways of determining how best they learn, and how to take advantage of their learning styles, ways of taking notes, preparing for and taking tests. Full of helpful hints and “Get Ready for Success” options make this book easy for kids to follow.

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Find more books for studying tips for kids in the J 371.3’s.

Be sure to browse through our Parent/Teacher Collection for many ways of helping your child learn!
-JW-

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Posted in: New Book Review,Non-Fiction

Sing & Sign in September

Our popular Sing & Sign program returns on Friday, September 11, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This session will feature music, sign language and play especially for infants and young toddlers to age two accompanied by an adult. On Friday, September 18, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. our Sing & Sign program will focus on older toddlers and preschoolers accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. Both sessions will meet in Meeting Room B on the first floor of the library. -gw-

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