Tween Book Club November Meeting
Wednesday January 2,13
@ 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Tween Book Club meeting for:
Middle School The Worst Years of My Life
By James Patterson
Friday, October 26, 2012
Holiday Greeting from Neptune Public Library
Tween Book Club November Meeting
Wednesday January 2,13
@ 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Tween Book Club meeting for:
Middle School The Worst Years of My Life
By James Patterson
Thursday, October 25, 2012
December Program for Children and Families
Tuesday, December 4th
@ 6:30 pm
Come dressed in your PJ's to hear Christmas stories!
Age 2 up
Knights of the Round Table
Saturday, December 8th@ 10:30 am
Celebrate Medieval Times in this program featuring stories and crafts
Age 3-8
Christmas Party
Friday, December 14th
@ 3:45 pm
Stories, crafts, games, and refreshment!
Age: 3-8
Family Movies
Saturday @ 2 pm
Dec. 1
ParaNorman
Dec. 8
Tinkerbell: Secret of the Wings
Dec. 15
Dec. 29
Barbie: Princess & the Popstar
ParaNorman
Tinkerbell: Secret of the Wings
Dec. 15
Ice Age: Continental Drift
Barbie: Princess & the Popstar
Program for Children and Families in November
Mother Goose Time
Nov. 5 Baby Mine
Nov. 19 Teddy Bear Time
Nov. 26 Rainbow Bright
Stories, fingerplays, & songs for babies age 6 to 24 months
Toddler Storytime
Nov. 2 Not Beary Scary
Nov. 9 Color My World
Nov. 16 1,2 Buckle My Shoe
Nov. 30 In the Doghouse
Stories, fingerplays & a craft for 2 years old.
Program for Children
Age 3 to Gr. 3
@ 3: 45 pm
Nov. 9 - Little Bear - A story, craft and movie feature Maurice Sendak's beloved character.
Nov. 16 -Turkey Time - Give thanks in this program featuring a story, craft, and refreshments!
Nov. 30 - Book Bingo - Win at Bingo and win a book!
Family Movies
Saturday at 2pm
Nov. 3 - Monster High: Ghouls Rule
Nov. 10 - Arthur Christmas
Nov. 17 Brave
Saturday, September 08, 2012
Children's Writing Club
Imagination Creativity Inspiration
Neptune Public Library is proud to present 3 book reviews from Children's Writing Club. We would like to hear what you think and help us choose our "Feature of the Month"
Please vote using the poll on the right.
Thank you for your support!
The Tiger Rising
A Book Review by Barbara Messinger
I recently heard Kate DiCamillo speak at a convention. Her most famous book,
Because of Win Dixie, was made into a popular movie in 2005. She was so inspiring, I thought I would try one of her lesser known books. In The Tiger Rising,
Kate captures the reader right away. The main character, a young boy, Rob, is walking through the woods, when he spots a caged tiger pacing back and forth. He is mesmerized by this startling image and so is the reader. How did the tiger get there? Who does it belong to? Rob’s head is spinning with questions as he runs to catch his school bus.
You quickly learn that Rob is the new kid in this backwoods Kentucky town. He is bullied on the bus and unpopular at school. His father has moved him to live in a run down motel after Rob’s mother died a year ago. Adding to his misery is an itchy rash covering his legs. Rob is just trying to make it through the day. He keeps his feelings all bottled up inside, but the tiger takes his mind off his troubles, as he tries to unravel the mystery.
Things continue to shift when a stranger gets on the bus that day. The new girl, Sistine, has yellow hair and dresses outlandishly for this neck of the woods. Her mother moved her here after a divorce. She mistakenly believes her father will come and rescue her. When he doesn’t, she is full of anger and will pick a fight with anyone. Even Rob doesn’t escape her ill will. Although, an unlikely duo, Rob and Sistine, are slowly drawn together, Rob still has a secret: the tiger.
Rob learns his father’s boss and owner of the motel they live in, won the tiger on a bet. The boss secretly enlists Robs help to care for the animal till he figures out how to use the animal to make money. Eventually, Rob shares his secret with Sistine but is torn between her desire to free the tiger and his responsibility to his father. What Rob decides and what happens is a surprise ending. Not the one I imagined but one that brings healing to a family torn apart by loss.
I highly recommend this book but be forewarned that it’s a real tearjerker.
Linnea in Monet's Garden
A Book review by Ronnie Cornett
My mother bought me this book when I was a young adult with children of my own one Christmas after she had returned from Paris. I found that this book is not only for children but adults as well.
There are 2 main characters, Linnea (named for a flower) and her upstairs elderly neighbor, Mr. Bloom and the freindship that developes between them. They both share a love of gardening.
Mr. Bloom has a book on the french impressionist, Claude Monet. As they look through the book learn about Monet's family, his pink house, gardens, and his paintings of his gardens.
They soon plan a trip to Paris. When they arrive, they take in the historical sites as well as Monet's pink house and his gardens. Linnea is in awe at how large Monet's garden is.
This book has wonderful pictures of Monet's art, family, home, and garden, as well as illustrations of Linnea and Mr. Bloom.
After I read this book to my children I took them to the Met in NYC to see some of Monet's art. I think it made it more enjoyable for them.
I give this book 5 stars!!!!!
Breadcrumbs
A book review by Nicole Dykeman
We’ve all read those books. You know, the most boring thing you’ve ever had to trudge through? I’m giving you a warning – stay away from Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu! I don’t care what the reviews on the back of the jacket say, it is most definitely NOT “Devistatingly brilliant and beautiful” (Ingrid Law) or “destined for a long life on the shelf” (Wall Street Journal).
It all starts by telling that cliché story about the little boy, Jack, and the little girl, Hazel who are the very best of friends. However, Jack is frowned upon by the other boys because he hangs out with Hazel. The two friends dream of superheroes, villains, and magic. Then there’s a really confusing scene where a flying creature is flying around and the mirror that he’s holding breaks. Unfortunately for Jack, one of those shattered pieces ends up in his eye, and suddenly his heart turns cold. He is mean to Hazel and spends all his time with the boys, telling her to stop being such a little girl and come back to reality.
Somehow this new Jack gets lured into an ice castle by a witch, and Hazel has her suspicions because she believes with all her heart Jack would never be so mean to her. She stuffs some items in a backpack and heads off into the forest alone, at night, in the middle of winter. Can you spell crazy?
There’s a point of nothing. She walks. And walks. And walks. And walks. And oh, suddenly there’s a fence in the middle of the forest. There’s a guard at the gate. Would you expect him to refuse to let her in, and then she has to find a way to sneak around him? Of course not. The guard just lets her through! She comes across a man and he offers her a place to stay for the night. Someone has clearly never heard of the term “stranger danger”. The man’s wife makes her tea with honey. Then the adults go to sleep, and Hazel takes a walk in the garden. Guess what? Did you guess that the flowers turned out to be the trapped souls of other little girls that stayed at the creepy people house? If so, then ding ding ding!
Congratulations!
Naturally, Hazel decides to get out of the ASAP. She grabs her backpack and is at the house gate when the lady sees her. She asks Hazel where she is going. Hazel says she’s leaving. Now you expect the lady to try and stop her. Nope. She lets Hazel leave. No magic battle, or quick getaway. Hazel walks out the gate. What’s the point?
From this point on, there’s a lot of bad decisions made in our protagonist’s mind. She gives away her jacket to a little girl. There’s a lot of complaining about how the snow is white and it’s so cold. Are you surprised? It’s the middle of winter. It’s dark outside. You’re alone in a forest without a coat or anything to keep you warm. Don’t you think you might be a little bit cold? Finally Hazel gets to the witch’s castle. Again, our antagonist isn’t so evil. She lets Hazel in the castle and says if Hazel can convince Jack t leave, they can go unharmed. WHAT KIND OF VILLAIN DOES THAT? Then somehow Hazel convinces Jack to come back with a baseball and they fall into a lake. They leave. The witch does nothing.
On the way back home, there’s more complaining of the cold and darkness. The kids probably should have died from pneumonia or something. That would’ve at least been interesting, a twist instead of the actual ending which was so cheesy it made me want to barf. The children go back home, and they’ve only been gone for five hours so nobody else knows of their journey. They all live happily ever after as all conflicts are resolved.
NEVER READ THIS BOOK. IT WILL ONLY WASTE HOURS OF YOUR LIFE FOR NOTHING.
After finishing, I only had one question: Where did the title even come from?
Thursday, October 25
@ 6-7:45
Writing Club meeting
Open to all adults and youth who are writing stories for children!
Feature of the Month Winner Announcement
Imagination Creativity Inspiration
Neptune Public Library is proud to present 3 book reviews from Children's Writing Club. We would like to hear what you think and help us choose our "Feature of the Month"
Please vote using the poll on the right.
Thank you for your support!
The Tiger Rising
A Book Review by Barbara Messinger
I recently heard Kate DiCamillo speak at a convention. Her most famous book,Because of Win Dixie, was made into a popular movie in 2005. She was so inspiring, I thought I would try one of her lesser known books. In The Tiger Rising,
You quickly learn that Rob is the new kid in this backwoods Kentucky town. He is bullied on the bus and unpopular at school. His father has moved him to live in a run down motel after Rob’s mother died a year ago. Adding to his misery is an itchy rash covering his legs. Rob is just trying to make it through the day. He keeps his feelings all bottled up inside, but the tiger takes his mind off his troubles, as he tries to unravel the mystery.
Things continue to shift when a stranger gets on the bus that day. The new girl, Sistine, has yellow hair and dresses outlandishly for this neck of the woods. Her mother moved her here after a divorce. She mistakenly believes her father will come and rescue her. When he doesn’t, she is full of anger and will pick a fight with anyone. Even Rob doesn’t escape her ill will. Although, an unlikely duo, Rob and Sistine, are slowly drawn together, Rob still has a secret: the tiger.
Rob learns his father’s boss and owner of the motel they live in, won the tiger on a bet. The boss secretly enlists Robs help to care for the animal till he figures out how to use the animal to make money. Eventually, Rob shares his secret with Sistine but is torn between her desire to free the tiger and his responsibility to his father. What Rob decides and what happens is a surprise ending. Not the one I imagined but one that brings healing to a family torn apart by loss.
I highly recommend this book but be forewarned that it’s a real tearjerker.
Linnea in Monet's Garden
A Book review by Ronnie Cornett
There are 2 main characters, Linnea (named for a flower) and her upstairs elderly neighbor, Mr. Bloom and the freindship that developes between them. They both share a love of gardening.
Mr. Bloom has a book on the french impressionist, Claude Monet. As they look through the book learn about Monet's family, his pink house, gardens, and his paintings of his gardens.
They soon plan a trip to Paris. When they arrive, they take in the historical sites as well as Monet's pink house and his gardens. Linnea is in awe at how large Monet's garden is.
This book has wonderful pictures of Monet's art, family, home, and garden, as well as illustrations of Linnea and Mr. Bloom.
After I read this book to my children I took them to the Met in NYC to see some of Monet's art. I think it made it more enjoyable for them.
I give this book 5 stars!!!!!
Breadcrumbs
A book review by Nicole Dykeman
It all starts by telling that cliché story about the little boy, Jack, and the little girl, Hazel who are the very best of friends. However, Jack is frowned upon by the other boys because he hangs out with Hazel. The two friends dream of superheroes, villains, and magic. Then there’s a really confusing scene where a flying creature is flying around and the mirror that he’s holding breaks. Unfortunately for Jack, one of those shattered pieces ends up in his eye, and suddenly his heart turns cold. He is mean to Hazel and spends all his time with the boys, telling her to stop being such a little girl and come back to reality.
Somehow this new Jack gets lured into an ice castle by a witch, and Hazel has her suspicions because she believes with all her heart Jack would never be so mean to her. She stuffs some items in a backpack and heads off into the forest alone, at night, in the middle of winter. Can you spell crazy?
There’s a point of nothing. She walks. And walks. And walks. And walks. And oh, suddenly there’s a fence in the middle of the forest. There’s a guard at the gate. Would you expect him to refuse to let her in, and then she has to find a way to sneak around him? Of course not. The guard just lets her through! She comes across a man and he offers her a place to stay for the night. Someone has clearly never heard of the term “stranger danger”. The man’s wife makes her tea with honey. Then the adults go to sleep, and Hazel takes a walk in the garden. Guess what? Did you guess that the flowers turned out to be the trapped souls of other little girls that stayed at the creepy people house? If so, then ding ding ding!
Congratulations!
Naturally, Hazel decides to get out of the ASAP. She grabs her backpack and is at the house gate when the lady sees her. She asks Hazel where she is going. Hazel says she’s leaving. Now you expect the lady to try and stop her. Nope. She lets Hazel leave. No magic battle, or quick getaway. Hazel walks out the gate. What’s the point?
From this point on, there’s a lot of bad decisions made in our protagonist’s mind. She gives away her jacket to a little girl. There’s a lot of complaining about how the snow is white and it’s so cold. Are you surprised? It’s the middle of winter. It’s dark outside. You’re alone in a forest without a coat or anything to keep you warm. Don’t you think you might be a little bit cold? Finally Hazel gets to the witch’s castle. Again, our antagonist isn’t so evil. She lets Hazel in the castle and says if Hazel can convince Jack t leave, they can go unharmed. WHAT KIND OF VILLAIN DOES THAT? Then somehow Hazel convinces Jack to come back with a baseball and they fall into a lake. They leave. The witch does nothing.
On the way back home, there’s more complaining of the cold and darkness. The kids probably should have died from pneumonia or something. That would’ve at least been interesting, a twist instead of the actual ending which was so cheesy it made me want to barf. The children go back home, and they’ve only been gone for five hours so nobody else knows of their journey. They all live happily ever after as all conflicts are resolved.
NEVER READ THIS BOOK. IT WILL ONLY WASTE HOURS OF YOUR LIFE FOR NOTHING.
After finishing, I only had one question: Where did the title even come from?
Thursday, October 25
@ 6-7:45
Writing Club meeting
Open to all adults and youth who are writing stories for children!
Feature of the Month Winner Announcement
Neptune Public Library, Children's Writing Club
Congratulations to
Barbara Messinger
and
Ronnie Cornett
and
Ronnie Cornett
Your book reviews
Have been selected
Feature of the Month!Imagination Creativity Inspiration
Tween/Teen Book Club Meeting
Wednesday, October 23 @ 3:15 - 4:15pm
Tween book club meeting for:
I was a Seventh Grade Monster Hunter
by: A.G. KentOur next book will be: Hatchet
by: Gary Paulsen
Gr. 4-7
Wednesday, Oct 10
@ 3pm
If I Stay
by: Gayle Forman
Our October book will be:
Twilight
By Stephenie Meyer
Wednesday Sept 26
@3:15
Tween Book Club Meeting for:
Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Not Reading
By Tommy GreenwaldWednesday, Sept 12
@ 3pm
Teen Book Club Meeting for:by Sharon Creech
Our October book will be:
If I Stay
by: Gayle Forman
Programs for children and family in October
Saturday, October 27
@ 2 pm
Family movies
Friday. October 26
@10: 30am
Todder Storytime
BOO!
Stories, fingerplays,and a craft
for 2 year old
@3:45 pm
Monday, October 22
@ 10:30
for 6 to 24 month olds
Saturday, October 13
@ 2 pm
Family Movies
Friday, October 12
@ 3:45 - 4:45
Age 3 to Gr. 3
Family movies
Coraline
Friday. October 26
@10: 30am
Todder Storytime
BOO!
Stories, fingerplays,and a craft
for 2 year old
@3:45 pm
Holloween Party
Have a ghoulish good time at our party featuring a story, craft, games, and refreshments.
Yes, we can wear costumes
Monday, October 22
@ 10:30
Mother Goose Time
ABC's
Stories, fingerplays, songs, and nursery rhymesfor 6 to 24 month olds
Saturday, October 13
@ 2 pm
Family Movies
Madagascar2
Friday, October 12@ 3:45 - 4:45
Tree Mobile Craft
Drop any time during the hour to this festival craftAge 3 to Gr. 3
Saturday, Sept 29
Family movie
@ 2 pn
Mirror Mirror
Saturday Sept 22Family Movies
@2 pm
The Lorax
Monday, Sept 24
@ 10:30am
Mother Goose Time
Fall Fun
For infants 6 to 24 months
Friday, Sept 28
@ 10:30 am
Toddler Storytime
Stories, Crafts, FingerplayFor 2 years old.
Saturday, Sept 8
Family movies
@ 2 pm
Pirates: Band of Misfits Monday, Sept 10
@10:30
Mother Goose Time
Stories, songs, and action rhymes
for infants 6 to 24 months
Friday, Sept 14
@ 3:45
Finding Nemo
Just keep swimming in this program featuring everyone's favorite fish.
Children age 3 to 8
Saturday, Sept 15
Family movies
Three Stooges
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Neptune Children's Writing Club
Imagination Creativity Inspiration
Neptune Public Library is proud to present 3 book reviews from Children's Writing Club. We would like to hear what you think and help us choose our "Feature of the Month"
Please vote using the poll on the right.
Thank you for your support!
The Tiger Rising
A Book Review by Barbara Messinger
I recently heard Kate DiCamillo speak at a convention. Her most famous book,
Because of Win Dixie, was made into a popular movie in 2005. She was so inspiring, I thought I would try one of her lesser known books. In The Tiger Rising,
Kate captures the reader right away. The main character, a young boy, Rob, is walking through the woods, when he spots a caged tiger pacing back and forth. He is mesmerized by this startling image and so is the reader. How did the tiger get there? Who does it belong to? Rob’s head is spinning with questions as he runs to catch his school bus.
You quickly learn that Rob is the new kid in this backwoods Kentucky town. He is bullied on the bus and unpopular at school. His father has moved him to live in a run down motel after Rob’s mother died a year ago. Adding to his misery is an itchy rash covering his legs. Rob is just trying to make it through the day. He keeps his feelings all bottled up inside, but the tiger takes his mind off his troubles, as he tries to unravel the mystery.
Things continue to shift when a stranger gets on the bus that day. The new girl, Sistine, has yellow hair and dresses outlandishly for this neck of the woods. Her mother moved her here after a divorce. She mistakenly believes her father will come and rescue her. When he doesn’t, she is full of anger and will pick a fight with anyone. Even Rob doesn’t escape her ill will. Although, an unlikely duo, Rob and Sistine, are slowly drawn together, Rob still has a secret: the tiger.
Rob learns his father’s boss and owner of the motel they live in, won the tiger on a bet. The boss secretly enlists Robs help to care for the animal till he figures out how to use the animal to make money. Eventually, Rob shares his secret with Sistine but is torn between her desire to free the tiger and his responsibility to his father. What Rob decides and what happens is a surprise ending. Not the one I imagined but one that brings healing to a family torn apart by loss.
I highly recommend this book but be forewarned that it’s a real tearjerker.
Linnea in Monet's Garden
A Book review by Ronnie Cornett
My mother bought me this book when I was a young adult with children of my own one Christmas after she had returned from Paris. I found that this book is not only for children but adults as well.
There are 2 main characters, Linnea (named for a flower) and her upstairs elderly neighbor, Mr. Bloom and the freindship that developes between them. They both share a love of gardening.
Mr. Bloom has a book on the french impressionist, Claude Monet. As they look through the book learn about Monet's family, his pink house, gardens, and his paintings of his gardens.
They soon plan a trip to Paris. When they arrive, they take in the historical sites as well as Monet's pink house and his gardens. Linnea is in awe at how large Monet's garden is.
This book has wonderful pictures of Monet's art, family, home, and garden, as well as illustrations of Linnea and Mr. Bloom.
After I read this book to my children I took them to the Met in NYC to see some of Monet's art. I think it made it more enjoyable for them.
I give this book 5 stars!!!!!
Breadcrumbs
A book review by Nicole Dykeman
We’ve all read those books. You know, the most boring thing you’ve ever had to trudge through? I’m giving you a warning – stay away from Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu! I don’t care what the reviews on the back of the jacket say, it is most definitely NOT “Devistatingly brilliant and beautiful” (Ingrid Law) or “destined for a long life on the shelf” (Wall Street Journal).
It all starts by telling that cliché story about the little boy, Jack, and the little girl, Hazel who are the very best of friends. However, Jack is frowned upon by the other boys because he hangs out with Hazel. The two friends dream of superheroes, villains, and magic. Then there’s a really confusing scene where a flying creature is flying around and the mirror that he’s holding breaks. Unfortunately for Jack, one of those shattered pieces ends up in his eye, and suddenly his heart turns cold. He is mean to Hazel and spends all his time with the boys, telling her to stop being such a little girl and come back to reality.
Somehow this new Jack gets lured into an ice castle by a witch, and Hazel has her suspicions because she believes with all her heart Jack would never be so mean to her. She stuffs some items in a backpack and heads off into the forest alone, at night, in the middle of winter. Can you spell crazy?
There’s a point of nothing. She walks. And walks. And walks. And walks. And oh, suddenly there’s a fence in the middle of the forest. There’s a guard at the gate. Would you expect him to refuse to let her in, and then she has to find a way to sneak around him? Of course not. The guard just lets her through! She comes across a man and he offers her a place to stay for the night. Someone has clearly never heard of the term “stranger danger”. The man’s wife makes her tea with honey. Then the adults go to sleep, and Hazel takes a walk in the garden. Guess what? Did you guess that the flowers turned out to be the trapped souls of other little girls that stayed at the creepy people house? If so, then ding ding ding!
Congratulations!
Naturally, Hazel decides to get out of the ASAP. She grabs her backpack and is at the house gate when the lady sees her. She asks Hazel where she is going. Hazel says she’s leaving. Now you expect the lady to try and stop her. Nope. She lets Hazel leave. No magic battle, or quick getaway. Hazel walks out the gate. What’s the point?
From this point on, there’s a lot of bad decisions made in our protagonist’s mind. She gives away her jacket to a little girl. There’s a lot of complaining about how the snow is white and it’s so cold. Are you surprised? It’s the middle of winter. It’s dark outside. You’re alone in a forest without a coat or anything to keep you warm. Don’t you think you might be a little bit cold? Finally Hazel gets to the witch’s castle. Again, our antagonist isn’t so evil. She lets Hazel in the castle and says if Hazel can convince Jack t leave, they can go unharmed. WHAT KIND OF VILLAIN DOES THAT? Then somehow Hazel convinces Jack to come back with a baseball and they fall into a lake. They leave. The witch does nothing.
On the way back home, there’s more complaining of the cold and darkness. The kids probably should have died from pneumonia or something. That would’ve at least been interesting, a twist instead of the actual ending which was so cheesy it made me want to barf. The children go back home, and they’ve only been gone for five hours so nobody else knows of their journey. They all live happily ever after as all conflicts are resolved.
NEVER READ THIS BOOK. IT WILL ONLY WASTE HOURS OF YOUR LIFE FOR NOTHING.
After finishing, I only had one question: Where did the title even come from?
Neptune Public Library is proud to present 3 book reviews from Children's Writing Club. We would like to hear what you think and help us choose our "Feature of the Month"
Please vote using the poll on the right.
Thank you for your support!
The Tiger Rising
A Book Review by Barbara Messinger
Because of Win Dixie, was made into a popular movie in 2005. She was so inspiring, I thought I would try one of her lesser known books. In The Tiger Rising,
Kate captures the reader right away. The main character, a young boy, Rob, is walking through the woods, when he spots a caged tiger pacing back and forth. He is mesmerized by this startling image and so is the reader. How did the tiger get there? Who does it belong to? Rob’s head is spinning with questions as he runs to catch his school bus.
You quickly learn that Rob is the new kid in this backwoods Kentucky town. He is bullied on the bus and unpopular at school. His father has moved him to live in a run down motel after Rob’s mother died a year ago. Adding to his misery is an itchy rash covering his legs. Rob is just trying to make it through the day. He keeps his feelings all bottled up inside, but the tiger takes his mind off his troubles, as he tries to unravel the mystery.
Things continue to shift when a stranger gets on the bus that day. The new girl, Sistine, has yellow hair and dresses outlandishly for this neck of the woods. Her mother moved her here after a divorce. She mistakenly believes her father will come and rescue her. When he doesn’t, she is full of anger and will pick a fight with anyone. Even Rob doesn’t escape her ill will. Although, an unlikely duo, Rob and Sistine, are slowly drawn together, Rob still has a secret: the tiger.
Rob learns his father’s boss and owner of the motel they live in, won the tiger on a bet. The boss secretly enlists Robs help to care for the animal till he figures out how to use the animal to make money. Eventually, Rob shares his secret with Sistine but is torn between her desire to free the tiger and his responsibility to his father. What Rob decides and what happens is a surprise ending. Not the one I imagined but one that brings healing to a family torn apart by loss.
I highly recommend this book but be forewarned that it’s a real tearjerker.
Linnea in Monet's Garden
A Book review by Ronnie Cornett
There are 2 main characters, Linnea (named for a flower) and her upstairs elderly neighbor, Mr. Bloom and the freindship that developes between them. They both share a love of gardening.
Mr. Bloom has a book on the french impressionist, Claude Monet. As they look through the book learn about Monet's family, his pink house, gardens, and his paintings of his gardens.
They soon plan a trip to Paris. When they arrive, they take in the historical sites as well as Monet's pink house and his gardens. Linnea is in awe at how large Monet's garden is.
This book has wonderful pictures of Monet's art, family, home, and garden, as well as illustrations of Linnea and Mr. Bloom.
After I read this book to my children I took them to the Met in NYC to see some of Monet's art. I think it made it more enjoyable for them.
I give this book 5 stars!!!!!
Breadcrumbs
A book review by Nicole Dykeman
We’ve all read those books. You know, the most boring thing you’ve ever had to trudge through? I’m giving you a warning – stay away from Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu! I don’t care what the reviews on the back of the jacket say, it is most definitely NOT “Devistatingly brilliant and beautiful” (Ingrid Law) or “destined for a long life on the shelf” (Wall Street Journal).
It all starts by telling that cliché story about the little boy, Jack, and the little girl, Hazel who are the very best of friends. However, Jack is frowned upon by the other boys because he hangs out with Hazel. The two friends dream of superheroes, villains, and magic. Then there’s a really confusing scene where a flying creature is flying around and the mirror that he’s holding breaks. Unfortunately for Jack, one of those shattered pieces ends up in his eye, and suddenly his heart turns cold. He is mean to Hazel and spends all his time with the boys, telling her to stop being such a little girl and come back to reality.
Somehow this new Jack gets lured into an ice castle by a witch, and Hazel has her suspicions because she believes with all her heart Jack would never be so mean to her. She stuffs some items in a backpack and heads off into the forest alone, at night, in the middle of winter. Can you spell crazy?
There’s a point of nothing. She walks. And walks. And walks. And walks. And oh, suddenly there’s a fence in the middle of the forest. There’s a guard at the gate. Would you expect him to refuse to let her in, and then she has to find a way to sneak around him? Of course not. The guard just lets her through! She comes across a man and he offers her a place to stay for the night. Someone has clearly never heard of the term “stranger danger”. The man’s wife makes her tea with honey. Then the adults go to sleep, and Hazel takes a walk in the garden. Guess what? Did you guess that the flowers turned out to be the trapped souls of other little girls that stayed at the creepy people house? If so, then ding ding ding!
Congratulations!
Naturally, Hazel decides to get out of the ASAP. She grabs her backpack and is at the house gate when the lady sees her. She asks Hazel where she is going. Hazel says she’s leaving. Now you expect the lady to try and stop her. Nope. She lets Hazel leave. No magic battle, or quick getaway. Hazel walks out the gate. What’s the point?
From this point on, there’s a lot of bad decisions made in our protagonist’s mind. She gives away her jacket to a little girl. There’s a lot of complaining about how the snow is white and it’s so cold. Are you surprised? It’s the middle of winter. It’s dark outside. You’re alone in a forest without a coat or anything to keep you warm. Don’t you think you might be a little bit cold? Finally Hazel gets to the witch’s castle. Again, our antagonist isn’t so evil. She lets Hazel in the castle and says if Hazel can convince Jack t leave, they can go unharmed. WHAT KIND OF VILLAIN DOES THAT? Then somehow Hazel convinces Jack to come back with a baseball and they fall into a lake. They leave. The witch does nothing.
On the way back home, there’s more complaining of the cold and darkness. The kids probably should have died from pneumonia or something. That would’ve at least been interesting, a twist instead of the actual ending which was so cheesy it made me want to barf. The children go back home, and they’ve only been gone for five hours so nobody else knows of their journey. They all live happily ever after as all conflicts are resolved.
NEVER READ THIS BOOK. IT WILL ONLY WASTE HOURS OF YOUR LIFE FOR NOTHING.
After finishing, I only had one question: Where did the title even come from?
Chilren's Writing Club Meeting
Thurday, August 30
@ 6 - 7:45pm
Chillren's Writing Club meeting!
Imagination Creativity Inspiration
Imagination Creativity Inspiration
Friday, August 17, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Feature of the Month Winner Announcement
Neptune Public Library
Children's Writing Club
Congratulations to
Jasmine King
Your Short story Dorothy
Have been selected
Feature of the Month!
Imagination Creativity Inspiration
Dorothy
By Jasmine king, age 8
There once was a girl named Dorothy. She was always kind and gentle.
She had a dog named Buster. Her friend Kate gave her the dog not knowing her mom was allergic to them. They kept the dog outside. Dorothy and Kate walked to school together. They had been best friends since kindergarten.
One day, Kate called and told Dorothy to come over fast. Dorothy rode her bike around the block. When she got there, Kate was crying. Dorothy asked her why. She said because she was moving. Dorothy couldn't believe her ears. In an instant both of them were crying. Why did this have to happen? Dorothy thought to herself. Then Dorothy asked why she had to leave. Kate said because her dad needed to find a better job. Dorothy sat there for a while not knowing what to say.
Then a thought struck her and Dorothy told Kate, “why don't you just stay here and you can live at my house”. Kate thought it was a good idea so they both went in to ask Kate's mom. She said no. Kate said, “why not mama” . Her mom said, “Don't argue with me. We are eating dinner now”.
Dorothy went to her bike and rode home. She told her mom and dad Why did Kate have to move Kate's the only friend I have . Then she ran up to her room to cry.
The next morning, when they got to school, Kate told Dorothy she was moving to Tennessee this week. Dorothy could not concentrate, she was thinking about the move. Kate told Dorothy to act like nothing happened. Dorothy liked that plan so she acted like nothing was ever going to happened but she knew in her heart that Kate was leaving. When it was actually time for Kate to leave, Dorothy gave Kate a big hug and they always video chatted on the internet.
When it was Dorothy's birthday, she opened all her presents. Then all of a sudden, Buster ran in with a small piece of paper in his mouth. When Dorothy really looked at it, she figured out it was a plane ticket to Tennessee. She was astonished. She was so happy! She got to see her best friend again, in person, for the first time in a year. She thanked Buster and her mom. She went to the store and bought him a big treat.
Feature of the Month!
Imagination Creativity Inspiration
Dorothy
By Jasmine king, age 8
There once was a girl named Dorothy. She was always kind and gentle.
She had a dog named Buster. Her friend Kate gave her the dog not knowing her mom was allergic to them. They kept the dog outside. Dorothy and Kate walked to school together. They had been best friends since kindergarten.
One day, Kate called and told Dorothy to come over fast. Dorothy rode her bike around the block. When she got there, Kate was crying. Dorothy asked her why. She said because she was moving. Dorothy couldn't believe her ears. In an instant both of them were crying. Why did this have to happen? Dorothy thought to herself. Then Dorothy asked why she had to leave. Kate said because her dad needed to find a better job. Dorothy sat there for a while not knowing what to say.
Then a thought struck her and Dorothy told Kate, “why don't you just stay here and you can live at my house”. Kate thought it was a good idea so they both went in to ask Kate's mom. She said no. Kate said, “why not mama” . Her mom said, “Don't argue with me. We are eating dinner now”.
Dorothy went to her bike and rode home. She told her mom and dad Why did Kate have to move Kate's the only friend I have . Then she ran up to her room to cry.
The next morning, when they got to school, Kate told Dorothy she was moving to Tennessee this week. Dorothy could not concentrate, she was thinking about the move. Kate told Dorothy to act like nothing happened. Dorothy liked that plan so she acted like nothing was ever going to happened but she knew in her heart that Kate was leaving. When it was actually time for Kate to leave, Dorothy gave Kate a big hug and they always video chatted on the internet.
When it was Dorothy's birthday, she opened all her presents. Then all of a sudden, Buster ran in with a small piece of paper in his mouth. When Dorothy really looked at it, she figured out it was a plane ticket to Tennessee. She was astonished. She was so happy! She got to see her best friend again, in person, for the first time in a year. She thanked Buster and her mom. She went to the store and bought him a big treat.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
2012 Summer Reading Program
Just a reminder! Friday, August 10 is the last day to turn in your finished reading records for the Summer Reading Progam, "Dream Big Read!"
Monday, August 06, 2012
Teen Book Club Meeting for August
Wednesday, August 8
@ 3 pm
Book Club Meeting for
Our next book will be
@ 3 pm
Book Club Meeting for
Breaking Night
by Liz MurrayOur next book will be
Walk Two Moons
By Sharon Creech
Porgrams for Children and Families from Aug 6 - Aug 11
Monday, August 6@10:30 am
Mother Goose Time
Green Thumb
Stories, songs, and action rhymes for infants 6 to 24 months 
@ 2pm
Family Movies
Megamind
Friday, August 10
@ 10:30 am
Toddler Storytime
Just Keep Swimming
@ 3:45 pm
Star Gazing
Look for the stars with these heavenly crafts and story. Age 3 to Gr. 3
Monday, July 30, 2012
Imagination - Creativity – Inspiration
Imagination - Creativity – Inspiration
Neptune Public Library is proud to present some short stories from Children's Writing Club
We would like to hear what you think and help us choose our "Feature of the Month"
Please vote using the poll on the right.
Thank you for your support!
Dorothy
By Jasmine king, age 8
There once was a girl named Dorothy. She was always kind and gentle.
She had a dog named Buster. Her friend Kate gave her the dog not knowing her mom was allergic to them. They kept the dog outside. Dorothy and Kate walked to school together. They had been best friends since kindergarten.
One day, Kate called and told Dorothy to come over fast. Dorothy rode her bike around the block. When she got there, Kate was crying. Dorothy asked her why. She said because she was moving. Dorothy couldn't believe her ears. In an instant both of them were crying. Why did this have to happen? Dorothy thought to herself. Then Dorothy asked why she had to leave. Kate said because her dad needed to find a better job. Dorothy sat there for a while not knowing what to say.
Then a thought struck her and Dorothy told Kate, “why don't you just stay here and you can live at my house”. Kate thought it was a good idea so they both went in to ask Kate's mom. She said no. Kate said, “why not mama” . Her mom said, “Don't argue with me. We are eating dinner now”.
Dorothy went to her bike and rode home. She told her mom and dad Why did Kate have to move Kate's the only friend I have . Then she ran up to her room to cry.
The next morning, when they got to school, Kate told Dorothy she was moving to Tennessee this week. Dorothy could not concentrate, she was thinking about the move. Kate told Dorothy to act like nothing happened. Dorothy liked that plan so she acted like nothing was ever going to happened but she knew in her heart that Kate was leaving. When it was actually time for Kate to leave, Dorothy gave Kate a big hug and they always video chatted on the internet.
When it was Dorothy's birthday, she opened all her presents. Then all of a sudden, Buster ran in with a small piece of paper in his mouth. When Dorothy really looked at it, she figured out it was a plane ticket to Tennessee. She was astonished. She was so happy! She got to see her best friend again, in person, for the first time in a year. She thanked Buster and her mom. She went to the store and bought him a big treat.
Footprints
By Lydia Gallagher, Age 10
When I looked out my window this morning, I saw strange footprints in the snow. They were footprints I’ve never seen before. If they weren’t human footprints, they had to be some kind of animal prints. So I put my clothes on and raced out the door. I looked and looked at them for quite some time. Maybe the footprints were very small bear prints. But the footprints led to the door. Then I got really curious, why were they leading to the door. The thought ran through my mind over and over again. Then it hit me, tomorrow is Christmas, maybe we got a new puppy. I wasn’t really sure, so I went to my brother, Sean, and asked him if he knew what the strange footprints outside were. He was just as curious as I was. But he was too busy to help me. Then I realized my little sister, Autumn, had just gotten slippers that had a bear print on the bottom of them. I was disappointed that we didn’t get a dog, but happy I solved the mystery.
The next morning I got up and it was Christmas! I got out of bed and quickly ran to the living room. There were a bunch of presents. I opened all my presents. I felt sad that we actually didn’t get a dog. Then I remembered the prints yesterday and told my parents the whole story.
When I said I thought we got a dog, I saw a surprise look on my Mom’s face. Then I heard a barking noise from a box in the corner. Was I dreaming? I walked to the box and opened it. It was a little black lab. I was so exited! We named our new puppy Skittles. I was wrong about the footprints in the snow they were puppy prints!
Neptune Public Library is proud to present some short stories from Children's Writing Club
We would like to hear what you think and help us choose our "Feature of the Month"
Please vote using the poll on the right.
Thank you for your support!
Dorothy
By Jasmine king, age 8
There once was a girl named Dorothy. She was always kind and gentle.
She had a dog named Buster. Her friend Kate gave her the dog not knowing her mom was allergic to them. They kept the dog outside. Dorothy and Kate walked to school together. They had been best friends since kindergarten.
One day, Kate called and told Dorothy to come over fast. Dorothy rode her bike around the block. When she got there, Kate was crying. Dorothy asked her why. She said because she was moving. Dorothy couldn't believe her ears. In an instant both of them were crying. Why did this have to happen? Dorothy thought to herself. Then Dorothy asked why she had to leave. Kate said because her dad needed to find a better job. Dorothy sat there for a while not knowing what to say.
Then a thought struck her and Dorothy told Kate, “why don't you just stay here and you can live at my house”. Kate thought it was a good idea so they both went in to ask Kate's mom. She said no. Kate said, “why not mama” . Her mom said, “Don't argue with me. We are eating dinner now”.
Dorothy went to her bike and rode home. She told her mom and dad Why did Kate have to move Kate's the only friend I have . Then she ran up to her room to cry.
The next morning, when they got to school, Kate told Dorothy she was moving to Tennessee this week. Dorothy could not concentrate, she was thinking about the move. Kate told Dorothy to act like nothing happened. Dorothy liked that plan so she acted like nothing was ever going to happened but she knew in her heart that Kate was leaving. When it was actually time for Kate to leave, Dorothy gave Kate a big hug and they always video chatted on the internet.
When it was Dorothy's birthday, she opened all her presents. Then all of a sudden, Buster ran in with a small piece of paper in his mouth. When Dorothy really looked at it, she figured out it was a plane ticket to Tennessee. She was astonished. She was so happy! She got to see her best friend again, in person, for the first time in a year. She thanked Buster and her mom. She went to the store and bought him a big treat.
Footprints
By Lydia Gallagher, Age 10
When I looked out my window this morning, I saw strange footprints in the snow. They were footprints I’ve never seen before. If they weren’t human footprints, they had to be some kind of animal prints. So I put my clothes on and raced out the door. I looked and looked at them for quite some time. Maybe the footprints were very small bear prints. But the footprints led to the door. Then I got really curious, why were they leading to the door. The thought ran through my mind over and over again. Then it hit me, tomorrow is Christmas, maybe we got a new puppy. I wasn’t really sure, so I went to my brother, Sean, and asked him if he knew what the strange footprints outside were. He was just as curious as I was. But he was too busy to help me. Then I realized my little sister, Autumn, had just gotten slippers that had a bear print on the bottom of them. I was disappointed that we didn’t get a dog, but happy I solved the mystery.
The next morning I got up and it was Christmas! I got out of bed and quickly ran to the living room. There were a bunch of presents. I opened all my presents. I felt sad that we actually didn’t get a dog. Then I remembered the prints yesterday and told my parents the whole story.
When I said I thought we got a dog, I saw a surprise look on my Mom’s face. Then I heard a barking noise from a box in the corner. Was I dreaming? I walked to the box and opened it. It was a little black lab. I was so exited! We named our new puppy Skittles. I was wrong about the footprints in the snow they were puppy prints!
Programs for children and families form Jul 30 to Aug 4
Monday, July 30@ 10:30
Mother Goose Time
Fly with me Tuesday, July 31
@ 2pm
Family Movies
Iron Man 
Thursday, August 2@ 3:45 pm
Tuck into these crafts and story about bedtime.
Sweet Dreams
Saturday, August 4
@ 11 am
Drop in any time during the hour to make this night time craft.
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