Saturday At the Library

 

Johnny Appleseed : Children Story Time 

This stunningly illustrated classic is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the legend of Johnny Appleseed.

Rhymed text and illustrations relate the life of John Chapman, whose distribution of apple seeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left a legacy still enjoyed today. Reeve Lindbergh's rhythmic verse is the perfect read aloud to share with the whole family, while Kathy Jakobsen's lush paintings bring to life this beloved classic story. 

Book Review : 

Johnny Appleseed by Reeve Lindbergh is a favorite children’s books. The poem tells the story of Johnny Appleseed in a delightful way, and this is a great introduction to poetry for children who tend to run away from it. The illustrations are excellent and complete the story itself. I have used this book many times in teaching fall unit studies, and the children always enjoy both the story and the colorful illustrations. The book also gives a brief account of John Chapman, who really lived and planted apple trees across America.

Saturday Kidz Crafts 

Materials:

• Red construction paper
• Scissors
• Coffee filter
• Water-soluable markers
• Spray bottle
• Glue stick

Directions:

1. Cut out an apple shape from red construction paper, then cut out a smaller apple shape from the middle of the first to create an open space.
2. Lay a coffee filter on a flat surface, and use water-soluable markers to draw all over the surface of the filter. Try to use at least three different colors.
3. Fill a spray bottle with water, then spritz the coffee filter until damp. The colors should spread and bleed into each other. Let the filter dry completely.
4. Glue the colorful coffee filter on to the back of the apple cut out so that the colors peek through the opening.
5. Hang in a sunny window.

Materials:

• Cardboard roll
• Scissors
• Cardstock paper
• White school glue
• Green tissue paper
• Green construction paper
• Red buttons or pom poms

• Directions:

1. Cut a cardboard roll in half lengthwise, then glue the cut roll vertically on to a sheet of cardstock paper. Allow the glue to dry completely.
2. Cut out small square of tissue paper, scrunch them up, then glue them around the top of the cardboard roll to create the leaves of the tree. Let the glue dry completely.
3. Glue small red buttons or pom poms around the tissue paper tree to become apples.

The Adventures of Pablo the Pangolin Blitz

 

Children’s Book

Date Published: June 3, 2025

The Adventures of Pablo the Pangolin is the first installment in an exciting six-part series that follows Pablo, a curious pangolin, on a suspense-filled journey through the Asian jungle.

Perfect for young readers ages 4–8, The Adventures of Pablo the Pangolin introduces a loveable and unlikely hero who unites with animals of different species to overcome danger. This heartwarming tale promotes themes of cooperation, empathy, and adventure—all wrapped in a fun, animal-filled story that encourages kids to explore the wonders of nature and kindness.

About the Author

Carole Couture, a former financial advisor turned children's author, draws inspiration from her love of storytelling and her deep connection with her son, Jean-Philippe who has Down's Syndrome. Originally from Montreal and now living in upstate New York, Couture hopes her books will help spark meaningful conversations between children and parents about friendship and inclusion.

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Trouble at the Winston Hotel Blitz

A Mouse Mystery

Children's Book, Middle Grade

Date Published: July 15, 2025

 

After his father’s death, Theodore has the task of caring for his mother and thirteen siblings by working as a doorman for the mice at a glitzy seaside Florida hotel where the rich and famous come and go.

The moment Theodore sets eyes on petite, lovely Lila, he vows to do anything to win her heart. When the hotel owners threaten to close it down after unexpected bad publicity hurts their business, Theodore is drawn into the mystery of who is causing the movie stars at the hotel to become ill.

Intent on saving the hotel, winning Lila’s affection, and keeping his family safe, Theodore sets out to solve the mysteries behind the dangerous situation. Being a detective can be a hard business, and he ends up with a few surprises of his own.

 

A unique little story for all … man and mouse. Another book by J. S. Keim full of fun, fantasy, and danger.

About the Author

J.S. (Judith) Keim is a USA Today Best-Selling Author of adult stories. She enjoyed her childhood and young-adult years in Elmira, New York, and now makes her home in Boise, Idaho, with her husband and their dachshund, Wally and Kacy, and other members of their family..

While she was growing up, books were always present - being read, ready to go back to the library, or about to be discovered. Information from the books was shared in conversation, giving everyone in the family a thirst for sharing ideas. Perhaps that is why she was drawn to the idea of writing stories early on.

As J.S. Keim, she writes children's stories full of fun, fantasy, and danger. She particularly loves to write novels about characters who have interesting, fun, and exciting experiences with creatures both real and fantastical, and who learn to see the world in a different way.

She has written over 50 adult women's fiction books, and as a writer of children's books, she enjoys self-publishing and has had three of her children's stories published in magazines - Highlights for Children, Jack and Jill, and Children's Playmate.

 

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