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Welcome to the Kids Page

Welcome to the web home of Tiverton Public Library’s Children’s Department. Look around this site and you’ll find educational as well as fun links to programs and activities, homework help, summer reading, safe websites for kids, activities and games. This page is for parents, teachers and caregivers too. The Kids Page will provide you with informational sites as well as ideas of places to go and things to do. Schedules for our popular toddler and preschool storytimes are also posted here, along with a calendar of all our library happenings and special events. And before you leave this page remember to check out What’s New & Now. This is where you’ll find highlights of the latest and greatest in children’s books and media.

Be sure to click ‘Programs & Activities’ (above) for information and photos of our special programs and events.

Ms. Janet’s Book Pick! Book Three of The Kane Chronicles has arrived!!!

The Serpent's Shadow
by Rick Riordan
Carter and Sade Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down in this 3rd Kane Chronicles adventure. Their only hope is to find an ancient spell that might turn the serpent's own shadow into a weapon.

FEATURED PICTURE BOOKS

An Awesome Book
by Dallas Clayton
This book is based on the simple concept of dreaming big. An Awesome Book! is an imaginative tale sure to be a hit with young and old.

Bad Kitty For President
by Nick Bruel
See what happens when Kitty decides to run for President of the Neighborhood Cat Association.

The Amazing Adventures of Bumblee Boy
by David Soman
Sam, as imaginary superhero Bumblebee Boy, rejects his pesky little brother's help in defeating pirates, dragons and lions. Eventually Sam discovers the advantage of having a sidekick when he comes up against some scary aliens.

FEATURED GRAPHIC NOVELS

Squish, Volume 1: Super Amoeba
by Jennifer Holm and Matthew Holm
Squish, a meek amoeba who loves the comic book exploits of his favorite hero, "Super Amoeba," tries to emulate him when his best friend is threatened by a bully.

Squish, Volume 2: Brave New Pond
by Jennifer Holm and Matthew Holm
Starting a new school year Squish is determined to get picked for kickball and hang out with the cool kids.

Ghost Knight
by Cornelia Funke
Eleven-year-old Jon Whitcroft and friend Ella summon the ghost of Sir William Longspee who may be able to protect Jon from a group of ghosts that threaten him with harm from the day he arrives at Salisbury Cathedral's boarding school.

FEATURED JUVENILE NON-FICTION

All New Crafts for Mother's Day and Father's Day
by Kathy Ross
Learn how to make crafts for Mom or Dad.

Just Behave, Pablo Picasso!
by Jonah Winter
Can you imagine a world famous artists’ work being called ugly? Pablo Picasso faced down his critics and made something wonderful happen in the world of art. This book is an inspiration to all whose art has ever been criticized.

MS. JANET'S DVD PICK

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
The Chipmunks and Chipettes are vacationing on a luxury cruise liner and turn it into their personal playground until they become 'chipwrecked' on a remote island. They try various schemes to find their way home until they accidentally discover their new turf is not as deserted as it seems.

The American Humane Association presents this great beginning pet care series. Check out other books in this ‘Learning to Care for’ series: bird, cat, horse and more.