Butterfly Books - a Bookstore for Growing Young Minds

• Baby's Day Out storytime for 0-1 year olds is Tuesday, July 1 & 15 at 9:30 am
• Wee Walkers/Toddler Reading Aerobics storytime for 1-3 year olds is Monday, July 14 & 28 at 9:30 am
• Storytime for all ages is every Friday at 10:00. Friday, July 11 Special Storytime with Poky Little Puppy; Friday, July 25 Storytime with Smokey Bear
• Spanish Storytime for all ages Thursday, August 7 and 21 at 10:00 am. Hear stories, songs and fingerplays

 

Betsy Stern, Children's Musician - Rhythms of the World Concert Tuesday, August 5 at 2:00 pm.

Betsy Stern is a native of Berkeley, California, and grew up performing with her dad, a pianist and composer whose songs were published by Disney
and also used on "Captain Kangaroo." Betsy's dad passed onto her a huge repertoire of music, from children's to Jazz and Blues to World. Betsy
recently released her children's CD, "Foyo," which has won the Gold Artist Award from RadioIndy.com. She is on tour throughout the United States this
year.

"Rhythms of the World" is the name of both one of my programs and also my overall approach to music for kids. I grew up with music from around the
world, and love to share these songs with kids because the rhythms are so strong and fun. Kids respond very quickly to the music, and it creates a
bond for them as they dance and play the percussion instruments that I bring along. It also provides them with the opportunity to learn about
other cultures.

Autism, A Path To Recovery. A Tried and True Gluten/Casein/Soy Free Cookbook

Local Author - Margie Reichwald Tuesday, August 5 at 10:30 am & 6:30 pm will talk about her son's autism and a cookbook she has written.

In November of 2007 my son, Adam, was diagnosed with Autism. The moment when the Doctor said the words "Autism" I instantly broke into tears. My world had shut down for a moment.  I had to get a grip...and I knew it.  Adam was still Adam.  So....that is what I did. I pulled Adam out by changing his diet.  I removed all gluten, casein(dairy) and soy from Adam's diet. Not only did Adam's behavior change, so did his overall health.  The link between what our children put in their bellies and Autism is astounding. This is when I decided to share Adam's story with other families who are going through what my husband and I went through. I wrote a Gluten/Casein/Soy Free cookbook from a mom's standpoint. I want to show families that it can be easy…and they don't need to re-invent the wheel. I'm not a gourmet cook, I'm not an author…I'm just a mom that was told my son has Autism.

Author Kelly Jones will visit Monday, August 11 at 2:30 pm to talk about and sign her new mystery chapter book - Notorious Nora.

Nora loves a good mystery-particularly when she can solve it. Bright and fun-loving, Nora lives her 6th grade life worrying about tests, asthma, friends, and cheerleading tryouts. Of course she's always on the lookout for the next mystery and this time she's found it!

We are looking forward to a great summer of fun, reading and activities. Check out our Summer Camp and Events Brochures. Download it off the website or stop in to pick one up. . Be on the look out for our Summer Reading Clubs and Special Summer Bookworm Club. Help up build a bookworm that will turn into a beautiful butterfly

Camps & Special classes - Call 339-1133 to pre-register if necessary. There must be 5 pre-paid children in each class requiring pre-registration/payment one week prior to the first session to hold the class.

Girls Reading Club - Monday, August 4 at 1:00. Ages 7-10. Book: Utterly Me, Clarice Bean. Free. Pre-register.

Boys Reading Club - Tuesday, July 22 at 1:00. Ages 7-10. Book: An A-Z Mystery by Ron Roy of your choice. Free. Pre-register.

Summer Reading Club - Thursday, July 31 at 11:00 am. Ages 10+. Book: Adam Canfield of the SLASH by Michael Winerip Free. Pre-register.

Teens, Books and Coffee - Thursday, July 24 at 7:30 pm at the new Cafe Indulge in De Pere (formerly SueAnn Bagels). Join in the discussion of the hottest new series - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. For July read Eclipse and we will discuss it over coffee or smoothies in this fun new coffeehouse. We will meet in August to talk about the the new book Breaking Dawn. We'll treat you to coffee or a smoothie.

Adults Who Read Young Adult Books - Wednesday, August 13 at 9:00 am. Book: Sunrise Over Fallujah by Walter Dean Myers

Summer Programs (PDF)
July Programs (PDF)
August Programs (PDF)

Kindergarten Reading List
1st Grade Reading List
2nd Grade Reading List
3rd Grade Reading List
4th Grade Reading List
5th Grade Reading List

NEW SPRING 2008 BOOKS

 

Readers Theater for Grades 3, 4, 5 Mon-Fri, July 28-Aug. 1 is filled.

Book & a Movie: Wednesday, August 6 - 1:30 - 3:00. Horton Hears a Who. We will read the story and see a version of the Dr. Seuss classic

Beginning Readers Camp - Thursdays August 7, 13, 21, 28 at 1:00 for ages 5-7 is filled.

Creative Writing Camp with author Kelly Jones. Monday, August 11 from 1:00-2:30 pm. Ages 7-12. Pre-register. Cost: $5 Get tips on how to start writing from an author.

American Girl Camp- Kit - Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri August 11-15 from 10:00-12:00 is filled

Craft Camp: Design Paper Fashions for ages 8+ Thursday, August 14 from 2:00-3:00pm. Cost: $5.00. Pre-register.

Yoga Camp - Mon, Tues, Thurs - August 18, 19, 21 at 10:00 am. for ages 6-12. Cost: 5.00. Bend, stretch and twist with Jenny Vonderruhr.

Spy Camp - Mon, Tues, Wed, August 18-20 at 2:00 pm for ages 7-10. Pre-register. Cost: $5.00.

Science Discovery Camp - Mon-Thurs. August 25-28 at 10:00 am. for ages 5-8 is filled.

 

The fourth book, Breaking Dawn, in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer is due out August 2nd. Call (339-1133) to reserve your copy today. The book will have 704 pages. Catch up on the series by reading, #1 - Twilight; #2 - New Moon; #3 Eclipse. Go to www.stepheniemeyer.com to read all about the author and the series.

For all the fans of Eragon and Eldest - the third title in the Inheritance Trilogy by Christopher Paolini will be released Saturday, September 20, 2008. “BRISINGR is one of the first words I thought of for this title, and it's always felt right to me,” said Christopher Paolini. “As the first ancient-language word that Eragon learns, it has held particular significance for his legacy as a Dragon Rider. In this new book, it will be revealed to be even more meaningful than even Eragon could have known.”

Click Here to view a video message from Chistopher Paolini

NEW TITLE FOR "ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY" READ

Set in NM on the border between a small village and the huge llano (plains), Bless Me, Ultima is Rudolfo Anaya's much acclaimed and award-winning coming-of-age novel from the Hispanic perspective. Antonio is torn between his father's cowboy side of the family who ride on the llano and his mother's village and farming relations. Many conflicts are presented here: Hispanic vs. American culture, Catholicism vs. paganism, parents' expectations vs. the child's desires, Spanish blood vs. native blood. Antonio's life is forever altered when his aunt Ultima, a curandera (healer) comes to live with the family; she teaches Antonio many things, most importantly how to gather the self-knowledge that will help carry him into adulthood.

  Join “One Book, One Community,” the Brown County Reads program, by reading Bless Me, Ultima during the 2008-9 school year. Receive a 20% discount when you purchase the One Book, One Community title.

Go to www.browncountyreads.org for more information

• Form a book discussion group at your workplace, school, church, neighborhood, or book club; or, join an existing discussion group
• Join other readers in a related community events.

 

For great reviews and book suggestions try the new Horn Book newsletter. I love it!!! - http://www.hbook.com/newsletter

 

See our chapter books link for new spring hardcover and paperback books

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