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Join the fun and be part of the Topsfield Town Library Summer Reading Program
"Wild Reads @ your Library".


Put on your jeans and boots and gallop to the Library to get your packet or simply log on the the summer reading site below.  We have lots of great programs for all ages. 
We also have 2 Book Clubs meeting several times over the summer for Grades 1 - 3 and 4 - 6. 
Watch for meeting dates on our calendar. To register and log in your summer reading progress,
click on Summer Reading Log-in.  The next fun program will be on Tuesday, July 29th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
Summer Reading Log-in

Mom and kids in Children's Room        Keep cool with a good book this              summer...

New Books at the Libraryreturn to top

JJ PICTURE BOOKS
A Kitten Tale,  by Eric Rohman. 
This is a tale of four kittens who had never seen snow.  The three kittens discussed snow and decided they wouldn't like it.  The fourth kitten is very anxious for it to snow.  When it finally does snow the fourth kitten is out the door.  Will the other kittens follow him?

On the Farm, by David Elliot.   This is the book for children who like farm animals and large, colorful pictures.  each page boldly depicts an animal and what he likes.

Elephants Never Forget! by Anushka Ravshankar.  A little elephant finds himself stranded after a big storm.  He tried to live with the monkeys but that didn't work.  A water buffalo befriends him and he learns their ways.  A herd of elephants appear at the watering hole one day.  They call to the little elephant and he must choose between the elephants and the buffaloes.  Which way does he go?

Mary Had a Little Lamp, by Jack Lechner.  This is a spoof on "Mary Had a Little Lamb".  Mary takes her lamp everywhere she goes much to the puzzlement of her parents, friends and teachers.  Mary goes to camp in the summer and doesn't take the lamp!  Check this book out to find out what appliance has replaced the lamp!

Monkey and Me, by Emily Gravett.  A little girl has a monkey that she takes everywhere.  They are playing at imitating different animals.  They become penguins, kangaroos, bats and elephants and monkeys, of course.  all that activity has put them both to sleep.

NOVELS - AGE 8 AND OLDER

Just Grace, by Charise Mericle Harper.  Grace does not live up to her name as she tends to be the opposite.  Grace prides herself on being empathetic, but when she helps a neighbor, her good intentions backfire.  This is the first book in the series

   Bird Lake Moon, by Kevin Henkes.  Two boys spend the summer at Bird Lake.  They discover an empty house and clean it    up for their own retreat.  One boy believes the house is haunted.  To find out the answers, come to the library and get a        copy of the book.

   Shooting the Moon, by Frances O'Roark Dowell.  Jamie's brother joins the Army and is sent to Vietnam.  The first               communication from him is not a letter, but a roll of undeveloped film.  She can now see another side oft the war.  He            becomes a prisoner-of-war.  Jamie learns how to develop the photos and displays them.  Get the book to find out about        her brother.

   Savvy, by Ingrid Law.  Mibs Beaumont is turning thirteen and her real "savvy" will be revealed.  "Savvy" is a magical            (power unique to each member of her family). Mibs' World is turned upside down when her father is in an accident.  Read       about her misadventures as she takes the bus to the hospital.

   Airman, by Eoin Colfer.  Conor Broekhard has flying in his bones.  He spends hours studying the science of flight and            exploring the castle with Princess Isabella.  Conor stumbles on a conspiracy against the king.  He is branded a traitor and        thrown in jail.  Guess how he makes his escape!

NON-FICTION AGE 8 AND OLDER

    Mermaid Cookbook, by Barbara Beery.  A fun cookbook written for kids who may like theme recipes.  Simple directions     and a colorful picture of the dish make it appealing.  Everyone will find a favorite, from soups to drinks to crunchy snacks,     to make.  Enjoy!

    A Practical Guide to Monsters, by Nina Hess.  This is the complete book for anyone who likes monsters.  There is a             section on Monster Protection, types of monsters, vierous villains and more.  Read this if you are strong!

    Soccer: the Ultimate Guide, by Martin Cloake.  From Beckham to Hamm, Pete to Ronaldo, this fantastic book hits the         back of the net.  Loaded with soccer facts and pictures from many countries, this will appeal to soccer players and fans.

OTHER RESOURCE

The Children's Room has a binder devoted to all of the Caldecott and Newberry Award winners and honor books.

We have a current list of the Massachusetts Children's Book Awards for 2007 and a blue binder with local area schools Summer Reading Lists.

The Baby-sitter's Book is located in the Parent Shelf Corner if you need a qualified baby sitter.

LOOKING FOR YA FICTION AND NON-FICTION --- GO TO OUR TEEN PAGE!

MVLC Recommended Websitesreturn to top

The Merrimac Valley Library Consortium has some great lists of websites for kids, parents and teachers. Here are their recommendations:
Art & Music Fun Stuff
Languages
Math & Science Online Reference
Parenting Social Studies Sports & Games Teachers Health & Nutrition

Resources for Parentsreturn to top

Look for new material in the Parent Shelf area as we expand to DVD's on topics such as:  Safety, Fire Prevention, Fitness for Kids and more.

Our Parent Shelf Collection includes books for adults and books to share with your child on some of the following topics:

*Adoption   *Friendship   *Divorce   *Death

We also cover bullying, hitting, biting and puberty.
New topics being added over the summer include:  Manners, friendship, praise, safety, anger, cooperative playing and more.

School Websitesreturn to top

Steward Elementary

Proctor Elementary

Masconomet Regional Middle School

Masconomet Regional High School

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