HPL Kids
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.
Kidzone Blog
Reminiscing about Ramona
I read Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary until my copy was completely falling apart. (Mine looked like the middle picture at the top of this blog.) My absolute favorite part was when Ramona theatrically cracks a hard-boiled egg on top of her head . . . except it wasn't hard-boiled. Ramona Quimby, her family, and her neighborhood friends have delighted readers since the first title was published in 1955. They also earned a couple of Newbery Honors and a National Book Award. So, yeah, they are definitely classic -- old but awesome. Add one (or all eight!) to your summer reading list!
1. Beezus and Ramona (ebook & audiobook on Libby, ebook & audiobook on Hoopla)
2. Ramona the Pest (ebook & audiobook on Libby, ebook & audiobook on Hoopla)
3. Ramona the Brave (ebook & audiobook on Libby, ebook & audiobook on Hoopla)
4. Ramona and Her Father (ebook & audiobook on Libby, ebook & audiobook on Hoopla)
5. Ramona and Her Mother (ebook on Libby, ebook & audiobook on Hoopla)
6. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (ebook & audiobook on Libby, ebook & audiobook on Hoopla)
7. Ramona Forever (ebook & audiobook on Libby, ebook & audiobook on Hoopla)
8. Ramona's World (ebook on Libby, ebook & audiobook on Hoopla)
Play with Your Friends! More Fun on the Imagination Playground
Today is the sixth episode in our summer storytime series. Watch it on the HPL Kids Facebook page, then use this blog to have even more fun in the Imagination Playground.
Today's theme is . . .
Play with Your Friends!
Miss Katie Jane & Miss Alyssa will lead you through a song, a story, and a series of Alphabreaths. Click here to access the handout, which includes book recs, art options, music & movement moments, play plans, and other ideas to explore at home.
Today's song is . . .
Will You Be a Friend of Mine?
Will you be a friend of mine, friend of mine, friend of mine?
Will you be a friend of mine, and hop around with me?
Will you be a friend of mine, friend of mine, friend of mine?
Will you be a friend of mine, and wiggle it out with me?
Will you be a friend of mine, friend of mine, friend of mine?
Will you be a friend of mine, and clap along with me?
Today's Alphabreaths are . . .
T is for Tree
U is for Underwater
V is for Voice
They are inspired by Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing by Christopher Willard and Daniel Rechtschaffen. The ebook is also available on Overdrive (Libby) and Hoopla.
The book recs available online are . . .
Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman (ebook on Libby)
Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel (ebook & audiobook on Libby, ebook & audiobook Hoopla)
Mustache Baby Meets His Match by Bridget Heos (ebook on Hoopla)
That Neighbor Kid by Daniel Miyares (ebook on Libby)
Today's BONUS! titles for parents are . . .
Made with Dad: From Wizards' Wands to Japanese Dolls, Craft Projects to Build, Make and Do with Your Kids by Chris Barnardo (2015)
Make & Share Random Acts of Kindness: Simple Crafts and Recipes to Give and Spread Joy by Mique Provost (2015)
Miss Mary Mack and Other Children's Street Rhymes by Joanna Cole & Stephanie Calmenson (1990)
STEAM Concepts for Infants and Toddlers by Nichole A. Baumgart & Linda R. Kroll (2018)
