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Cozy up in your cave this winter and share these books about hibernationChaucer's First WinterBy: Stephen KrenskyChaucer does not want to miss the magic of his first winter and so decides to skip hibernation this year.Find this title in our catalog Sleep, Black Bear, SleepBy: Jane Yolen It is getting cold outside and it is time for all kinds of animals to snuggle up for their winter nap. Rhyming, lyrical text make this a great cozy bedtime book.Find this title in our catalog Time To SleepBy: Denise FlemingWhen bear and the other forest creatures begin to notice the signs of winter approaching they begin to prepare for their long winter naps.Find...

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The Eyeball Collector

The Eyeball Collector by F. E. Higgins (Childrens New Books)(J Higgins, F.)(2009)for ages 12 and upHector Fitzbaudly's father has been blackmailed by a clever con man, the eyeball collector. The boy is orphaned after his father's sudden death. After having lived his days on the wealthy side of town, he is now thrust into the seemy side of Urbs Umida where he is taken in by a home for orphans. He uses his knack for riddles to make a living, until the fateful day he runs across the same con man, Gulliver Truepin, aka Bovrik de Vandolin. His knowledge of butterflies is called upon to take him to Withypitts Hall, where Lord and Lady Mandible live....

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Chapter Book Chips - "The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis" by Barbar O'Conner

Popeye lives in Fayette, South Carolina, a place where nothing much ever happens. He spends his summer days with his grandmother, Velma, who likes to teach Popeye new vocabulary words for fun. Popeye's only real friend is his dog, Boo. But that all changes the day the Jewell family Holiday Rambler gets stuck in the mud on the road outside Popeye's house. The Jewell's have six children, including Elvis, the oldest. He and Popeye strike up a friendship that leads to adventure. Some mysterious person is sending "Yoo-hoo" boats down the creek by Popeye's house. The little boats have secret messages inside. But where do they come from and who is...

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The Year's Best in Picture Books

School Library Journal has published their picks of the best children's books for 2009. Here is a sampling of picture books included on their list. Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales by Lucy Cousins"Little Red Riding Hood", "The Three Little Pigs" and six other stories with Lucy Cousin's trademark illustrations. Perfect for young fairy tale lovers.Check our catalog for this title. Thunder-Boomer by Shutta CrumA hot summer day, a big, nasty thunderstorm and then a surprise.Check our catalog for this title. Let's Do Nothing by Tony FucileWhat do two boys do when there is nothing to do? Why nothing!Check our catalog for this title. Birds by Kevin...

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Penny's Puppets, Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.

Penny and her delightful puppets return to the library for some new year fun. Join us for her show "Winter Magic" on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in Meeting Rooms A & B. This program is for ages 0 to 6 and accompanying adult and no registration is required. For more information, please phone (503)350-3600. -...

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New Non-Fiction: Princesses

By Nancy Hajeski2009J 398.22 HAJIf you are anything like me you can’t seem to escape the Princess frenzy surrounding the new Disney flick The Princess and the Frog. We have a new book at our library that is all about Princesses—from traditional Fairy tales, to Disney, and even real princesses of the world today. Even Star War’s Princess Leia gets in on the action! From the Hammond World Atlas publishers, this book is laid out like the popular DK Eyewitness series with lots of photographs and captions, and just a little introduction to the information presented. By following the princess theme through this book I learned about the governmental...

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New After School Club for Kids Who Like to Knit and Crochet

Do you like to knit or crochet? Or have you always wanted to learn how? Our new after school club, Stick Buddies may be just for you. Our group will meet Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stick Buddies is for beginning and more experienced stitchers. You can bring a project that you are working on to stitch or you can come and learn some basic stitches from our volunteer teachers. This program is for grades two through five and accompanying adult. If you are a beginner who wants to learn some simple stitches, please bring your own yarn and needles or hooks. Grown-ups are invited to bring along their stitching projects too...

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The Magic of Christmas

As Christmas draws closer, some lovely new picture books that celebrate the holdiay.The Christmas Baby by Marion Dane BauerA simple re-telling of the Nativity story that is perfect for very little ones.Check our catalog for this title.What's Coming for Christmas by Kate BanksWhile all the people in the small village get ready for Christmas, the farm animals also get ready for a special event.Check our catalog for this title.The Twelve Days of Christmas illustrated by Gennady SpirinExquisite illustrations are the star of this picture book version of the tradtional carol.Check our catalog for this title. On this Special Night by Claire FreedmanKitten...

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Chapter Book Chips - "The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity" (The Brixton Brothers) by Mac Barnett

Steve Brixton wants to be a detective. He's read The Bailey Brothers' Detective Handbook so many times he has it memorized. A freak essay assignment from his teacher, Ms. Gilfeather, sends Steve to the library for a book on early American needlework. This sets in motion a real-life crime case. The book Steve checks out, An Illustrated History of American Quilting, is the key to finding the Maguffin quilt. No ordinary quilt, this is a top-secret quilt where all the information about America's most top-secret secrets is stitched. The chase is on as Steve is followed by the mysterious Mr. E, who is looking for the Maguffin quilt. And Steve...

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New Picture book review: Stormy Weather

By Debi Gliori2009For ages 3 and olderCall Number: E Gliori, DThe last few nights of heavy winds and days of freezing temps are a little bit scary and give me the shivers. Luckily a new book has come to our shelves. Stormy Weather by Debi Gliori tells a sweet and comforting tale of animals being tucked in at night, even in the scariest weather. The bold watercolor and ink illustrations of animals in their habitats give much for children and adults to look at together, and complement the rhyming text quite nicely. My favorite part about Stormy Weather is the detail in the illustrations—it is clear that the grown-up Fox is reading Stormy Weather...

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Winter Break Programming for Children at the Beaverton City Library

If you are looking for something fun to do over the upcoming winter break from school, please check out some of the fun events planned for kids here at the Beaverton City Library.Tuesday, December 22, 200910:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Meeting Rooms A & BJingle BabiesJingle, jangle and bop to fun holiday music to celebrate the season. For ages 0 to 6 and accompanying adult.Monday, December 28 through Thursday, December 31, 20092:00 p.m.Library AuditoriumHoldiay Movie MatineeEnjoy a new release kid's movie each day. For all ages. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.Wednesday, December 30, 200911:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Meeting Rooms A &...

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World Language Storytime Program, December 14 - December 18, 2009

Please join us for our second World Language Storytime program the week of Monday, December 14, 2009 through Friday, December 18, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. each morning in the library's Storytime Room. No registration is required. For more information, please phone (503)350-3600. Below is the schedule:Monday, December 14: Stories in JapaneseTuesday, December 15: Stories in FrenchWednesday, December 16: Stories in RussianThursday, December 17: Stories in ArabicFriday, December 18: Stories in German-...

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Sign Language with Dawn Prochovnic

Local author Dawn Prochovnic will pay a visit to the Beaverton City Library on Friday, December 18, 2009 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dawn will share her new book about learning sign language and teach some basic signs. This event is for children ages 4 to 10 who are interested in learning American Sign Language. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. This program will be held in Meeting Room B on the first floor of the library.-...

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When Will It Snow?

Will it snow? I don't know! But we can read some new picture books about snow and dream. When Lucy Goes Out Walking by Ashley WolffLucy sees her very first snow and lot's of other kinds of weather before she turns one year old.Check our catalog for this title. The Smallest Snowflake by Bernadette WattsWill the very smallest snowflake of all find a home?Check our catalog for this title.Mine, All Mine by Claire HawcockSquirrel doesn't want to share his snowflake with anyone.Check our catalog for this title. Little Snow Goose by Emily HawkinsCan a fox and a goose really be friends?Check our catalog for this title. Here Comes Jack Frost by Kazuno...

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