Official Kids Mag is specifically written for kids ages 5 to 12. It contains activities and stories ranging from kid heroes, cooking, gardening, STEAM, education, fun facts and much more every month.
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Oddbird by Derek Desierto – Preschool – Kindergarten Oddbird feels different than the other birds, in that he's not colorful or fancy. The other birds don't want him around, but Oddbird wants to join them. Roadtrip: A Whiskers Hollow Adventure by Steve Light – Preschool – Kindergarten When Bear's old truck needs a new headlight, there's just one thing to do: organize a road trip to Elephant's Old Junk Tree to find a new one. And a road trip wouldn't be complete without friends! An Egg is Quiet by Diana Aston and Sylvia Long – Preschool – 1st Grade Featuring poetic text and an elegant design, this acclaimed book teaches children countless interesting facts about eggs. Full of wit and charm, An Egg Is Quiet will at once spark the imagination and cultivate a love of science. Oso polar, oso polar, ¿què es ese ruido? (Spanish Book) by Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle – Preschool – Kindergarten This Spanish edition lets zoo animals from polar bear to walrus make their distinctive sounds for each other while children imitate sounds for the zoo keeper. Punia and the King of Sharks A Hawaiian Folktale adapted by Lee Wardlaw – Preschool – 3rd Grade Clever Punia, a Hawaiian fisherman's son, finds different ways to trick the King of Sharks and take his tasty lobsters away from him. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff – Preschool – 3rd Grade If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he'll ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim…. Little Fox by Edward van de Vendel – Preschool – 3rd Grade Father warns Little Fox of the danger all around them. But Little Fox can't help but frolic with butterflies, scavenge for food, and search for new friends. Then one day he takes a tumble, bumps his head, and starts dreaming of things that reflect both the beauty he's seen and the scary things he's heard. Join Little Fox for a picture book that's a dream to read. How to Walk an Ant by Cindy Derby – Preschool – 3rd Grade There are nine steps to becoming an ant walker, and Amariyah, the expert ant walker, is here to show you how it's done. This irreverent and quirky picture book follows a young girl as she goes through the process of walking ants, from polite introductions to tragic leash entanglements. In the end, this unique book shows that as long as you're doing what you're best at, you may find a like-minded friend to tag along. Buenas Noches, Planeta (Spanish Book) by Liniers – Preschool – 3rd Grade After being played with all day, Planet, a friendly stuffed animal, comes to life at night and goes on a moonlit adventure with a dog and a mouse. More tails & tales This month's reading list is brought to you by the Siloam Springs Public Library. Here's what's happening at the Siloam Springs Public Library in July 2021: The library invites you to sign up for their "Tails and Tales" Summer Reading program. They are also having family programs at 11:00 a.m. at the Memorial Park Chautauqua Amphitheater, which is behind the library. The programs for July include Will Parker (musician) on July 6, Lela Bloom Puppetry and Storytelling on July 13, and Scott Davis (magician) on July 20. Trout Fishing in America will be performing at Memorial Park Chautauqua Amphitheater Saturday, July 24 at 7:30 PM for the grand finale of Summer Reading 2021. This is a concert is for anyone who wants to come! Check their web page at www.troutfishing.com. Please call the Siloam Springs Public Library at 479-524-4236 for more details. 10 • July 2021 • www.OfficialKidsMag.com