Saturday, July 10, 2010

“Kids play colonial games at library” plus 2 more

“Kids play colonial games at library” plus 2 more

Kids play colonial games at library

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 03:01 AM PDT

Kids play colonial games at library

Written by The Darien Times
Friday, 09 July 2010 06:00

Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to "Colonial Games" at Darien Library on Monday, July 12, from 3 to 5. This drop-in program is co-sponsored by the Darien Historical Society.

Discover colonial games such as "Skittles and Hoops," taught by Historical Society members. This program is part of "Blast from the Past, Flash to the Future," this year's summer reading program for pre-readers in their first five years and kids reading on their own.

For more information, call 203-669-5235 or visit darienlibrary.org/events/calendar/kids.

 

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Books and activities to keep kids happy on the road and at home

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 05:49 PM PDT

Summer's here and it is time for kids — and their parents — to have some fun. Here's a rundown of new activity books and kits that will keep everyone entertained:

• Traveling with little ones will be a breeze with two new travel activity kits from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel," based on the classic tale written and illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton, includes a miniature copy of the book, three of Burton's stories (including "Mike") on an audio CD, an activity book, four postcards, stickers and double-sided crayons. "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed," based on the story by Eileen Christelow, includes miniature versions of two "Five Little Monkeys" books, three "Monkeys" stories on an audio CD, an activity book, bingo game, stickers and double-sided crayons. Each kit is housed in a sturdy cardboard box with a plastic handle, costs $12.99, and is aimed at children ages 4-7.

• Andy's cat Sam loves to play hide-and-seek. But Sam isn't the only thing that young readers will be asked to find in "Andy and Sam: Hide-and-Seek" (Kane Miller, $14.99). Author/illustrator Liesbet Slegers leads kids on a merry chase through the pages of this picture book, asking them to find things hidden in the illustrations and then asking open-ended questions like: "The bird has a worm. Who do you think it's for?"(Ages 3-7).

• Angelina Ballerina has won two tickets to the Cindermouse ballet. But who should share this special event with her? In "Angelina's Invitation to the Ballet"(Penguin, $16.99), author Katharine Holabird and illustrator Helen Craig invite readers to open various envelopes to read letters that help tell the story and decide who should go to the ballet with Angelina. (Ages 4-7).

• Kids will discover endlessly interesting facts in the "National Geographic Kids Almanac 2011"(National Geographic, $13.99, ages 8 up). Designed for browsing, this book features National Geographic's trademark photographs as well as games, puzzles and Internet links.

• Klutz established the market for the book/activity kit years ago, and the company continues to produce wonderfully creative products. Several years ago, Klutz added a line of products called Chicken Socks for younger kids. All of the kits contain a book with instructions and the needed materials. Here's a look at their latest lineup:

— Little ones can craft amazingly colorful handbags with "Paper Purses" (Chicken Socks, $14.95, ages 4-6).

— Take some pipe cleaners, add large wooden beads and — voilà! — you've got "Tree House Bugs" (Chicken Socks, $14.95, ages 4-6).

— Kids learn firsthand about how to harness the sun's energy with "The Solar Car Book"(Klutz, $21.95, ages 8-12).

— Rubber bandlike bracelets are all the rage, and kids can make their own unique designs with the "Glossy Bands" kit (Klutz, $19.95, ages 8-12).

— It's easy to pack light for a long trip with "The Only Coloring-Puzzle-Game-Dot-to-Dot Activity Book You'll Ever Need!" (Klutz, $14.95, ages 4 up).

— Kids: want to try your hand at filmmaking? All the basics you need can be found in "The Klutz Book of Animation: Make Your Own Stop Motion Movies" (Klutz, $19.95, ages 8 up).

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— Learn lots of fun facts about the United States with "The Slightly Odd United States of America" (Klutz, $12.95, ages 8 up).

— Kids can build three tiny planes with "Rubber Band Powered Flying Machines" (Klutz, $19.95, age 8-12).

— Sometimes it's hard to write down what you're feeling, but doodling can help, especially if you use "Doodle Journal" (Klutz, $16.95, ages 8-12).

• Crafty kids can make a colorful sock monkey with a new kit, "Sock Monkey & Friends" (Chronicle Books, $17.99). The book also comes with clearly written instructions for making other types of stuffed animals from materials found at home or a craft store. (Ages 9 up).

• If you've got a child who loves to build, here are two great possibilities. First, there's "1, 2,3, I Can Build" (Kids Can Press, $14.95). Written and illustrated by Irene Luxbacher, this book — part of the "Starting Art" series — gives clear, concise directions for building all kinds of dwellings from easily-found art materials. (Ages 4-8).

Second, young builders and their parents will delight in the possibilities of the cardboard "Modern Play House" (Museum of Modern Art/Chronicle Books, $19.99, ages 6 up.) With reversible sliding walls, press-out furniture pieces, six flooring options and vinyl-cling design details, kids can create a different dwelling each time they play.

• Kids can learn about 12 eco-systems as they have fun spotting details in "EcoMazes" (Sterling, $14.95). Author/illustrator Roxie Munro's book takes young readers on an entertaining, interactive tour of ecosystems that range from alpine high mountains to the polar landscape of the Arctic. (Ages 7-10).

Karen MacPherson, the children's/teen librarian at the Takoma Park, Md., Library, can be reached at Kam.Macpherson@gmail.com

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Kids buy into garage sale

Posted: 10 Jul 2010 03:49 AM PDT

ST. CLAIR -- Many sellers at the Kids' Garage Sale in St. Clair quickly became buyers.

About a dozen children peddled their used goods Friday at Riverview Plaza as part of the annual St. Clair Recreation Department program that gives children a place to wheel and deal.

It didn't take long for Trevor Holowaty and Graham Schweihofer, both 13 of St. Clair, to make $20 selling old board games and books.

It also didn't take long for Holowaty to buy a bike-chain bracelet and poker chips from another vendor.

"I think it's great," he said. "You can make money selling things that other people younger than you might get use out of -- and you get to buy other stuff."

Trevor and Graham also made a "G + T Surplus" sign for their shop.

Abby Barker, 11, of St. Clair visited the Kids' Garage Sale last year and decided to be a vendor this year.

She quickly made $30 selling two tricycles and some large Mickey Mouse toys.

Abby said she likely would walk around and spend the money by buying from other pint-sized peddlers.

Megan McCulloch, 9, of St. Clair sold cups of lemonade for 25 cents each, along with her clothes, books and markers.

She said she was saving her money for a Disney World vacation her family plans to take soon.

Ivy Schweihofer, 13, and her brother, Grayson Schweihofer, 11, both of St. Clair, teamed up for the second straight year after going through their closets.

They had a 25-cent price tag on toy cars, a $2 price tag on an action figure and several other items.

Both made about $20 last year.

"I might buy something, but not (spend) all of it," Ivy said. "I want to save some."

The department has been hosting the garage sales for about five years and participation has been up and down.

"It's just a way for kids to sell toys and teach them about handling money," said Trice Hawkins, St. Clair Recreation director. "There is no fee and we give them a great location. As long as people are interested, we will keep offering it."

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