“Each donut in this book emulated the style of a different artist, from da Vinci and Michelangelo all the way to Yokoo and Basquiat. These donuts show how artists are influenced by those who came before and how each pushed the boundaries of the art world into new realms of possibility for future artists.”
“When you have a great friend, the rest of the world can seem to disappear. Others tried to tell me that she wasn’t real, that she was imaginary. But what do they know?”
“’I remember when I was your age. My furry friend and I would spend all day together in the sunshine, sharing stories.’
‘Tell me one,” said Hilda.
So Hazel told one…”
“This vampire thrived in the warm southern climate. It lurked on the ground outside rural homes, schools, and churches. Invisible to its potential victims, it waited until one of them passed by. Undetected, it hitched a ride, burrowed in through the skin, and tricked the person’s body into allowing it to stay. The intruder hid deep in the host’s gut for years, anchored in place by sharp fang-like mouthparts.”
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“Beneath appearances are experiences. Beneath actions are explanations. Beneath what’s different is what’s the same.”
“There was just a big hole in his heart where Xavier used to be. It felt like the hole would be there forever.”
“It was a place that fit her perfectly. It would have been home to her all her life…if not for the trappers. But one day, her world changed forever.”
“In the United States of America, we eat 350 slices of pizza every second. How many have you eaten?”
“For each of her talents, Leila had won a trophy, but she was saving a special spot for the most important one of all. Her dream was to win THE MAGNIFICENT WITCHY CAKE-OFF!”
“From day one, it was full of visitors. There were no high fences, no locked gates. The workmen who built the park and the poorest immigrants from the tenements were as welcome as the wealthy people from the big houses.”
“It looks like something very BIG was here,’ Helga said, suspiciously. ‘Nonsense!’ said the Chieftain. “I know it was just a fox…and I know best.’”
Set in East Oakland, Kiara lives with her brother Marcus. As he begins to set his dreams at becoming a rap artist, Kiara has to figure out how to pay rent – which has more than doubled.
“PSST! I noticed you checking out that missing dog poster…You wanna know something? He’s not missing. How do I know? Yep, that handsome boy right there is me.”
Throughout November, let's celebrate and honor the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people.
Who doesn’t like Frog Soup? It’s easy and healthy to make! We have to start off with all the essentials: water, salt, pepper, carrots, fly extract….oh and of course frogs!
Owl has always wanted to be a knight. Even though, there have been quite a number of knights have gone missing…
Born at a time when women were not artists, let alone painters of horses, Rosa Bonheur went against the grain and made a career out of it.
I’ve been trying to think of ways to entertain my nieces without melting in the heat. And that’s when I realized that our library has Kohl Children’s Museum Passes to check out if you are a resident of Norridge and Harwood Heights!
Did you know you can play board games at Kids World? All you have to do is select a game you want to play and we at the desk can check it out for you! Easy peasy!
“Occasionally Sweety did things that others had a hard time comprehending. Like the day she gave her book report through interpretive dance.”
