Check out these beautiful new books and celebrate the special kids in your life! Although the titles are separated by gender, both titles have inspiring messages for all children and families. Ruth Doyle's  Songs for our Sons and Dreams for our Daughters are books that are both written with the steadfast belief that children are already equipped to make a valuable contribution to the world simply by being in it. The poetic messages inside the books about inner beauty, accepting and acknowledging feelings, kindness, and inclusivity are paired with Ashling Lindsay's artwork, rich in soft, colorful palettes and whimsical designs.  Read this alone as a gorgeous primer in caring for this amazing generation, give it to the children you love so they can see how powerful they are, or read it together and be awe-inspired. Songs for our Sons written by Ruth Doyle and illustrated by Ashling Lindsay This has a few great spreads highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence. Dre...

Graphic novels are for kids of all ages but lately there have been more and more published for those in early elementary grades (bigger kids are welcome to love these too).  Narwhal and Jelly  (click here to be brought to the entire series in our catalog) by Ben Clanton   A great series to read if you like Elephant and Piggy. Narwhal and Jelly are great friends and you can read all about their adventures as superheroes, making new friends, trying new foods, and more! Here are the different books in the series: Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea -Book 1 Narwhal and Jelly Jolt -Book 2 Peanut Butter and Jelly (and if you're curious, Narwhal thinks that "Pea-nut" is a very funny-sounding word!)-Book 3 Narwhal and his Otter Friend -Book 4 Happy Narwhalidays -Book 5 Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea ( Narval Unicornio Marino ) and Narwhal and his Otter Friend ( Narval y Medu Nutry ) are also available in Spanish Books 1-3 ( Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea , Narwhal and Jelly Jolt , and Narwha...

Grace Lin, celebrated author of children’s picture books and grade school books such as the Caldecott honor A Big Mooncake for Little Star and the Newbery honor Where the Mountain Meets the Moon has written and illustrated a quartet of board books in the Storytelling Math board books series. These books not only have great stories with diverse characters, but they also introduce your youngest readers to math concepts such as measurement, geometry, spatial sense, numbers, counting, and shapes. What Will Fit?   The Last Marshmallow   Circle! Sphere!   Up to My Knees!   A Big Mooncake for Little Star is also available in eBook format Where the Mountain Meets the Moon  is also available in eBook and audiobook formats -Stacy

Program Name: 5-ingredient Cooking with Kids! Description: Kids can cook! Practice your kitchen skills with simple, yummy recipes using mostly pantry staples.  Ages: Recommended for ages 7-11 A new cooking video will be posted on our website in December, January and February.  Do you love cooking? Check out all the awesome cookbooks we have at the library! Kitchen Science Lab for Kids Edible Edition : 52 Mouth-Watering Recipes and the Everyday Science That Makes Them Taste Amazing by Liz Lee Heinecke Science has never been so tasty! Some of the cool recipes you'll find include: Paper-Bag Popcorn Explosion, Wicked-Good Chocolate Cupcakes, and Lip-Smacking Alfredo. *also includes a level of difficulty, equipment needed, and the science behind each of the recipes Check out Heinecke's other book: Kitchen Science Lab for Kids   (mostly non-edible) Healthy Snacks by Claudia Martin Check out the recipes for Pancakes with Applesauce and Blueberry Oat Bars! Cooking Step by Step ...

This month’s *Take and Make Craft is a Cotton ball Snowperson ! As the weather starts to get cold outside, let’s stay inside where it’s nice and warm and get crafting! Grab a cup of hot chocolate, turn on some music and have fun making your very own cotton ball snowperson. Don’t forget to check out this month’s video of our children’s librarian, Ms. Katherine, putting together her snowperson and then reading the book Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright. Craft kits will be available to pick up starting December 5th from all seven of our Worcester Public Library locations. Check out our website for the most up to date information on branch hours.   *Click here to find out more about our monthly Take and Make crafts and how you can get yours!  Looking for books on winter and snow to take home from the library? Check out our list below:   Sneezy The Snowman written by Maureen Wright and illustrated by Stephen Gilpin   Snow by Manya Stojic   Blizzard ...

  Hey WPL kids!  If you liked Jerry Craft's  New Kid , Class Act   (New Kid #2) gives you more of what you liked about that book and more! If you like books by Raina Telgemeier, Jarett Krosoczka’s Hey, Kiddo , and works by Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft is an author to read, admire, and follow!   Recommended for kids ages 11 and up Parents/Caregivers (and curious kids):  Like many readers, I was quite taken with Jerry Craft’s award-winning breakout graphic novel New Kid from last year. This book endeared itself to so many people with its ability to blend complex social commentary with coming-of-age themes in a way that felt honest, pure, and real. We followed that book’s main character Jordan Banks as he navigates his first year at a private middle school while feeling like a complete outsider. When the next book set in Craft’s New Kid world arrived for me, I was very excited. So, how does it stack up next to New Kid ? I am happy to report that Craft ...