Welcome to the Jackson Public Library's Children's Area.
Preschool Weekly Story Hour - Every Wednesday at 10AM
We'd like to invite you to our weekly story times for preschool age children, infants and their caregivers. It takes place here at the Library on Wednesdays at 10 AM.
We have stories, songs and a craft to take home, So please come and join in the fun.
Also check out the many books, audio tapes and CDs in our children's area. I am sure there are many items that will keep children happy for hours and help them develop a love of reading.
Some JPL Children's Books for you to consider:
Classics To Read Aloud To Your Children
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle - Betty MacDonald
Charlie Bone and the Beast - Jenny Nimo
Arthur and the Popularity Test - Marc Tolon Brown
The Bellmaker - Brian Jacques
Arthur and the Big Blow-up - Marc Brown
Dinosaurs - Sarah Eason
JPL Children's DVDs for you to consider:
Dr. Seuss The Cat In the Hat
Dumbo
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock
Blue's Room: Snacktime Playdate
The Wiggles: A Wiggly Movie
The Wiggles Dance Party
JPL Children's CDs for you to consider:
Nonsense Stories and Poems - Edward Lear
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl
Double Fudge - Judy Blume
Children's Links of Interest
Super Sites for Students suggested by Teachers -
Teacher recommended resource sites for students including links to :Activities and Games; Arts and Crafts; Math; Biology; Science, World Almanac for Kids Online and many more.
American Library Association's Great Web Sites for Kids
Lots of interesting sites including the "Web site of the Month".
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department - Just for Kids.
Great site for colorful magazines and games you can download for free.
Explore Wild New England - Wildlife Mysteries
Take the Master Moose Quiz or learn how to be a Wildlife Detective. Free games and books with clues and mysteries to be solved about animals in the wild.
New Hampshire State Library -Just for Kids
Links to informative sites about New Hampshire for students of all ages.
Web search sites for kids recommended by librarians.
Homework help, Science Fair projects, math help, and various subjects.
Electronic magazie for kids in grades 4 - 8 with videos, stories and games to teach kids about the great outdoors. Learn about the Critter of the Month or watch the Groundwater video or other videos about the environment.
Book Reviews and Recommendations
Looking for the right book? Ask the Librarian or check out the links below for book reviews and recommendations for children of all ages.
Book reviews by teachers with additional free resources for teachers.
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Author: Mélanie Watt Summary: Scaredy Squirrel realizes that in order to make a friend, he must take a risk. |
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Author: Elizabeth MacLeod; Illustrator: Louise Phillips Summary: A rhyming game and animal fun all rolled into one. |
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Author: Claudia Mills; Illustrator: R.W. Alley Summary: Nine-year-old Riley O'Rourke is assigned a biography report on Teddy Roosevelt. Chapter book. |
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Author: M.T. Anderson; Illustrator: Kurt Cyrus Summary: Twelve-year-old Lily Gefelty is an ordinary girl who gets caught up in a mad scientist's evil plot to take over the world using . . . whales on stilts. |
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Author: Valerie Hobbs Summary: After a fire destroys the farm where he was born, a young border collie acquires a series of owners. He learns about life as he seeks a home, and longs to fulfill his life's purpose of shepherding sheep. |
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Author: Todd Parr Summary: A bright, bold, joyful celebration of peace. |
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