Looking for a great book to read? The Lucky Day collection can help! It’s full of titles from bestselling authors that are available to download instantly. With eBooks and eAudiobooks available with no wait, The Lucky Day collection is the perfect addition while you are practicing social distancing.
My favorite children’s book of the past year, Oge Mora’s gorgeously collaged Saturday, has proved to be more timely than ever. The plot is simple and realistic to many working families’ lives: Ava’s mom works all week except for Saturday, so that day is their special time together. They go to the library for story time, get their hair done, go to the park, and maybe go somewhere extra-special like a puppet show.
Except— this Saturday, story time is canceled, a splash from a passing bus ruins their hair, the park is too noisy, and they forget the tickets to the puppet show. At home, Ava’s mother “wails” that she’s ruined their special day. Ava reassures her mother: “Saturday is special because I spend it with you.” The final pages of the book are of Ava and her mother creatively making their own puppets and putting on a show with what they have at home.
With everything canceled, with families inside together, and with a need to reframe unexpected circumstances—Ava and her mom even pause together to take a deep breath every time they face a setback—Saturday models healthy coping strategies, adaptation and the priceless meaning of family time.
Here’s a video of the author and illustrator reading it herself:
While schools are closed, learning must go on! The Pratt Library has resources to assist with the move from the classroom to the home. All you need to have to access HelpNow is a Pratt Library card. Don’t have one? Not to worry, you can always get a Pratt eCard here. Take a look at them below!
BookFlix is designed for children from Kindergarten to 3rd grade. With bright and colorful animation, rich audio, and interactive games, kids can develop their reading skills and early learning concepts.
This family-friendly reading program that pairs fiction and nonfiction books. There’s even books available in Spanish!
With just a click of a button, students can be connected with expert tutors and other helpful tools. Students can receive assistance with one-on-one homework help, state-aligned skills building, and a 24-hour writing lab.
Also, we are excited about the brand new feature that HelpNow offers called MEET. MEET is an easy-to-use tool where students can invite others, choose a date and time, and then create the study session. Sessions take place through the Brainfuse whiteboard.
Are you looking for something both educational and fun for your children to watch? Look no further than Kanopy Kids! There’s plenty of programming to pick from including popular PBS Kids titles. What makes it even better is that it’s unlimited viewing so they can watch as many Kanopy Kids programs as they want.
To access Kanopy Kids visit here and click Go to Kanopy Kids: on the top right side of the screen.
Here’s a list of some of our favorite programs on Kanopy Kids.
Happy Women’s History Month! We love seeing women from the past highlighted and how they are inspiring the leaders of the future. Take a look at these curated lists from Hoopla. Don’t forget you have 15 instant downloads each month. With a great collection of ebooks, film, and music, what are you waiting for?
eBooks For a full list of eBooks available in honor of Women’s History Month visit here.
