40th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing

July 20, 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing by the Apollo 11 astronauts. Several new children's books remember and reflect on this remarkable event.







The Moon Over Star by Dianna Hutts Aston

In this picture book for young children, a young girl named Mae watches the first moon landing on TV. She dreams of one day being an astrounaut herself, and making the same journey to the moon.
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Mission to the Moon by Alan Dyer

From lift-off to splashdown, this book details the entire Apollo 11 mission. It also includes a DVD with footage from this historic spaceflight.
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Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 by Brian Floca

In simple, powerful text, the journey of Apollo 11 is told. The large, double-page illustrations are stunning and the highlight of the book.
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One Giant Leap by Robert Burleigh

Experience the moon landing just as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin did when they became the first two people to set foot on the moon.
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Moon Landing: Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Pop-up by Richard Platt

All about the first landing on the moon - in pop-up form!
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There Are Cats In This Book

by Viviane Schwarz (Children's New Books)(E Schwarz)(2008)

Three silly cats lead the reader through this humorous book about what cats like. They draw the reader right into the story with them. Some of the pages are more like flaps and are hilarious for kids and adults alike. This book is great to read with your kids! SC

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"You Be the Star" Program

There is still space available in our "You Be the Star" Program. Children will create puppets and then make them come to life during a special performance. You must register and attend all four sessions on the following Mondays: June 29, July 6, July 13 and July 20, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You can register in person at the Children's Desk on the first floor of the library or by calling (503)350-3600. This program is for ages 8 to 11. Don't miss out on this chance create and perform your very own puppet show. GW

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Wednesday Summer Reading Show, July 1, 2009

Henrik Bothe's Variety Show will be here for two performances, 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Do you want to see some jaw-dropping juggling? Do you want to see some amazing acrobatics? Do you want to split your sides laughing? Do you want to see someone ride a unicycle in the library? Then come see Henrik perform at this fun-filled show. GW

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Staff Favorites: Caldecott Favorites

Kitten's First Full Moon
by Kevin Henkes (Caldecott)(2005)
Poor kitten, he longs for that bowl of milk in the sky!
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Snowflake Bentley
by Jacqueline Briggs Martin (Caldecott)(1999)
This is the story of Wilson Bentley, also known as Snowflake Bentley. He figured out how to use a microscope and a camera to photograph thousands of snowflakes.
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Make Way For Ducklings
by Robert McCloskey (Caldecott)(1942)
A family of ducks looks for the best place to raise a family.
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My Friend Rabbit
by Eric Rohmann (Caldecott)(2003)
Trouble follows mouse's friend, Rabbit.
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The House In the Night
by Susan Swanson (Caldecott)(2008)
This cumulative tale is about a house in the night, a house full of light. The illustrations are wood cuts done in black, white and yellow.
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Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
by Simms Taback (Caldecott)(2000)
Joseph gets a lot of mileage out of his overcoat! Cut outs on the pages highlight his ever-changing coat.
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The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg (Caldecott)(1986)
A little boy awakes one night to the sound of a train heading to the North Pole. All aboard!
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Flotsam
by David Wiesner (Caldecott)(2007)
A wordless picture book depicts the fascinating story of something found on the beach.
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Lon Po Po
by Ed Young (Caldecott)(1990)
Little girls, not little pigs, are the center of this Little Red Riding Hood tale from China.
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Rapunzel
by Paul Zelinsky (Caldecott)(1998)
This is an adaptation of Rapunzel with illustrations drawn in a Renaissance manner.
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Wednesday Summer Reading Show, June 24, 2009

Jason Ropp and the Dragon Theater Puppets are here for two shows on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Jason and his puppets will prove that you don't have to have super powers to be a hero! This program is for all ages. GW

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Kinder-readiness Program for Parents, June 23, 2009, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

If you are a parent, grandparent or caregiver of a child entering Kindergarten this fall, plan to join us at our Kinder-readiness workshop on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You will learn strategies for fostering your child's school readiness in all areas - academics, social/emotional and physical. You will leave with the simple tools and know-how for helping your child make a smooth transition to Kindergarten. 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. GW

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