Small Talk Reading List: Week 8
Math Talk Movement Words (fast, slow, stop, go, run, walk, crawl, etc)
0-6 Months:
Move by Elizabeth Verdick and Marjorie Lisovskis
This board book features babies moving in various ways. Each page includes a different baby making different movements like push, scoot, climb, bounce, etc. The end of the book has a guide on how to help babies start moving.…
Small Talk Reading List: Week 6
Routines
0-6 Months:
Global Baby Bedtimes by Maya Ajmera
This book does not have a lot of words, which is what makes it so perfect for younger ages. The book includes a picture of a baby from a different country on every page, and talks about how they are sleeping/going to bed. This would be a great book to look at with children to let them see that there are babies…
Small Talk Reading List: Week 7
Feelings and Emotions
0-6 Months:
I’m Sunny by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm
This board book is created in the style of a comic. It is a very fun layout, and would be perfect for young children because it does not have a ton of words. The pictures are simple and colorful, and would be fun to look at. This book talks about the sun being happy and sad, and ends on a…
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While the lobby is open, visitors may check out their holds, Grab & Go bags, Quick Picks, and other items on display in the lobby. Visitors may also pick up @Home Activity Kits and tax forms (as they become available).
Computers will be available for use in the Library’s Auditorium during lobby hours. Due to the need for distancing, computer…
Small Talk Reading List: Week 11
Math Spatial Words (up, down, high, low, across, before, between)
0-6 Months:
Skippyjon Jones Up and Down by Judy Schachner
This board book features an adorable cat, Skippyjon Jones and how he bounces up, then down, then goes near and far. This book is very short and does not have a lot to it, but it would be a great book to introduce some spatial words to your young…