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The Kidzone has programs galore as well as books, movies, and other cool stuff. Read our blog below for more information and check out our upcoming events to get an idea of what's happening at the Kidzone! Our main phone number is 205.444.7830.

Recent Book Reviews

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A Mutiny in Time
Starry River of the Sky
Pickle: The (Formerly) Anonymous Prank Club of Fountain Point Middle School
Iron Hearted Violet
Jake and Lily
Paris Pan Takes the Dare
Me and the Pumpkin Queen
Read All About It!
The Boy on Cinnamon Street
Nerd Camp
The Classroom
Smells Like Dog
Mission Unstoppable
On the Road to Mr. Mineo's
The Mark of Athena
A Whole Lot of Lucky
Alien on a Rampage
One for the Murphys

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Kidzone Blog

If you've ever attended one of the Hoover Public Library's epic Halloween programs, you know Larry Moore.  He is the goofy guy in the vest, twisting balloons into amazing creations.  What you may not know is that Larry Moore is also known throughout Birmingham as The Magic Man.  And he's bringing his magic, his humor, and even his balloons to the Plaza on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.  It's a fun and FREE show for the whole family!  When Larry inspires you to try your own hand at magic, head to the Kid Zone nonfiction shelves for some great new series.
Books by Steve Charney

I saw this one in the movie theatre . . . twice. That's how good it is. I laughed, I cried, I felt the urge to hit the arcade afterwards.  If you missed it on the big screen, I have good news.  Disney's Wreck It Ralph came out on DVD today, Tuesday, March 5, 2013.  If you're a video game junkie, insert coin now.  I mean, click here to add your name to the hold list.

The world of Erin Hunter has actually been created by a collaboration of five authors -- Cherith Baldry, Kate Cary, Victoria Holmes, Gillian Philip, and Tui Sutherland -- and the result is impressive.  There are currently four complete Warriors series (with the first in a fifth series, Warriors: Dawn of the Clans: The Sun Trail coming March 5, 2013), five super editions, five field guides, and numerous manga books.  There are also two Seekers series and a Survivors series.  The exploits of these cats, bears, and dogs have completely captivated young readers with their themes of courage, hard work, loyalty, and inner strength.  Have you read them all?

It's a bird.  It's a plane.  No, it's your new favorite superhero.  It's Captain AwesomeMI-TEE!
Meet Eugene McGillicudy, the imaginative second grader who loves comic books so much that he created his own superhero alter-ego, Captain Awesome.  His best friend Charlie Thomas Jones (AKA Nacho Cheese Man) and his sidekick Turbo the hamster help the Captain protect their hometown from "bad guys" -- Queen Stinkypants, Dr. Spinach, Mr. Drools, and Baron & Baroness von Booger.  The seventh book in the series, Captain Awesome and the Ultimate Spelling Bee, comes out on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.   In this newest adventure,  Captain Awesome has to face his nemesis Little Miss Stinky Pinky in the spelling bee.  Are his superpowers strong enough to keep the spelling bee trophy safe from evil?  All seven books can be found in the First Chapter Book section of the Kid Zone.  Just look for the light purple stickers.
1. Captain Awesome to the Rescue! by Stan Kirby
2. Captain Awesome vs. Nacho Cheese Man
3. Captain Awesome and the New Kid
4. Captain Awesome Takes a Dive
5. Captain Awesome, Soccer Star
6. Captain Awesome Saves the Winter Wonderland
7. Captain Awesome and the Ultimate Spelling Bee

March 2 is Dr. Seuss's birthday. It is also known as Read Across America Day. This National Education Association program is working to build a nation of readers. Today, February 28, is MY birthday, and I want to celebrate with my own interpretation of Read Across America. I grew up an Army brat, never knowing when we would next move, never knowing where my father would be stationed. This lifestyle prompted me to read every single state book I could get my hands on. Those books were filled with history and cool trivia, which I used to impress my family and friends. You don't have to be an Army brat to appreciate that! So, grab a couple of these state books and read across America!

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