Read More and Write On! - 11 Birthdays

Read More and Write On is a feature on the Smithtown Library’s Book Bites Blog. Children may submit a book review and it will appear on our blog! This allows kids to discover what their peers are reading and try new books recommended by experts on what kids like - other kids! Want to submit a book review? Pick up a form at your local branch’s Children’s Reference Desk!

11 Birthdays

By Wendy Mass

Rating 5 out of 5 stars

This book was awesome because: it was unlike any book I that I have ever read! It is about a girl named Amanda and her best friend Leo. They are the same age, and share the same birthday. One day they get into a legendary fight and they don’t speak for one year. On their 11^th birthday, something strange happens - the day keeps repeating itself! It was an interesting read and is now one of my favorite books; I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

- Nicolette, Nesaquake Middle School, Grade 6

Read More and Write On! - Junie B. Jones First Grader: Boss of Lunch

Read More and Write On is a feature on the Smithtown Library’s Book Bites Blog. Children may submit a book review and it will appear on our blog! This allows kids to discover what their peers are reading and try new books recommended by experts on what kids like - other kids! Want to submit a book review? Pick up a form at your local branch’s Children’s Reference Desk!

Junie B. Jones First Grader: Boss of Lunch

By Barbara Park

Rating 4 out of 5 stars

This book was awesome because: Junie B. Jones got to help the lunch lady in the school cafeteria for one day. Junie learns that helping in the cafeteria doesn’t make you the boss, and you don’t get to eat all the cookies!

Madison, Dogwood Elementary, Grade 2

Dream Something BIG – The Art of the Watts Towers

On Thursday, July 12 children entering grades 3-5 joined us for a reading of Dream Something Big: The Story of the Watts Towers. Using collage, author Diana Hutts Aston and illustrator Susan L. Roth, retell the story of Uncle Sam, a California Artist who collected broken bits of pottery, shells, and glass and turned them into a towering work of art. Using the book and images of the real Watts Towers, children created their own towers using collage and repurposing everyday materials into a piece of modern art. Check out http://www.wattstowers.us/ to learn more about the Watts Towers, and to see photos and videos of this unique landmark.

Looking for more creative inspiration this summer? Try some of these books:

Action Jackson

Art & Max

Children’s Book of Art

Different Like Coco

The Dumpster Diver

Frida

Georgia in Hawaii: When Georgia O’Keefee Painted What she Pleased

I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More

Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and his Art

The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse

Uncle Andy’s Cats

Read More and Write On! – A Flock of Shoes

Read More and Write On is a feature on the Smithtown Library’s Book Bites Blog. Children may submit a book review and it will appear on our blog! This allows kids to discover what their peers are reading and try new books recommended by experts on what kids like - other kids! Want to submit a book review? Pick up a form at your local branch’s Children’s Reference Desk!

 

A Flock of Shoes

By Sarah Tsiang, art by Qin Leng

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book was awesome because: it was funny! Abby’s shoes flew away!

- Abigail, Tackan Elementary School, Grade 1



Katie and her puppets visit Nesconset!

On Monday, July 9 Katie Polk and her friend Mr. Mouse came to the library for one of her fantastic performances. The hilarious show had everyone laughing as Mr. Mouse visited his local library, made a movie and went on a search for his favorite food..."cheese balls"! Our audience members even joined in on the fun and dressed-up as cheese! Check out all the pictures on our Flickr page.

Read More and Write On! - Keeper

Read More and Write On is a feature on the Smithtown Library’s Book Bites Blog. Children may submit a book review and it will appear on our blog! This allows kids to discover what their peers are reading and try new books recommended by experts on what kids like - other kids! Want to submit a book review? Pick up a form at your local branch’s Children’s Reference Desk!

Keeper

By Kathi Appelt

Rating 4 out of 5 stars

This book was awesome because: it was about mythology and mermaids. I have put it on my good book list!

- Jackie, St. James Elementary, Grade 5

Read More and Write On! - The Sandwich Swap

Read More and Write On is a feature on the Smithtown Library’s Book Bites Blog. Children may submit a book review and it will appear on our blog! This allows kids to discover what their peers are reading and try new books recommended by experts on what kids like - other kids! Want to submit a book review? Pick up a form at your local branch’s Children’s Reference Desk!

The Sandwich Swap

By Kelly DiPucchio

Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The girls tried new food and liked it.

- Abigail, Indian Hollow Primary School, Grade 1

Read More and Write On! – Charlotte’s Web

Read More and Write On is a feature on the Smithtown Library’s Book Bites Blog. Children may submit a book review and it will appear on our blog! This allows kids to discover what their peers are reading and try new books recommended by experts on what kids like – other kids! Want to submit a book review? Pick up a form at your local branch’s Children’s Reference Desk.

Charlotte’s Web

By E.B. White

Rating 5 out of 5 stars

This book was awesome because: A girl saves a pig named Wilbur. The girl, Fern, raises the pig then her father sells Wilbur, to their neighbor, Mr. Zuckerman. MR. Zuckerman enters Wilbur into a contest, and he wins!

- Michael, Dogwood Elementary, Grade 4