Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Library Kids


During the month of May Narellan Library will be running a range of FREE performances for children aged 2 to 6 on Saturday mornings as part of the yearly Library Kids program. View the flyer for more details.

April School Holiday Activities


During the April school holidays the library will be running a range of activities for children, tweens and youth. View flyer for more details.

Bookings
: Bookings are essential and are to be completed online.
Click here for online bookings.


Thursday, January 31, 2013

Back to School.....

The Summer school holidays are over and it's time for children to go back to school.
For some children they are starting school for the first time. Some children may be very excited about this whilst others may be a little anxious.

Below is a selection of fiction and non-fiction books that you might find useful
to assist in preparing your child, and yourself, for their first day of school and help make their transition as smooth as possible.

FICTION BOOKS


The first day of school
/ Toby Forward; illustrated by Carol Thompson


First
Day / Dandi Daley Mackall; illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke

It's your first day at school, Annie Claire / Nancy White Carlstrom; illustrated by Margie Moore

Bella goes to school
/ Ian Whybrow; illustrated by Rosie Reeve

Countdown to kindergarten
/ Alison McGhee; illustrated by Harry Bliss

Jojo's first day jitters
/ Jane O'Connor; illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

Off to kindergarten
/ by Tony Johnston ; illustrated by Melissa Sweet.



NON - FICTION BOOKS

Ready, set, go?
/ Kathy Walker.

Ready, set ... go! : off to school : fun learning activities for 4-year-olds
/ Becky Daniel.

Starting school : how to help your child be prepared
/ Sue Berne.

Thriving at school : a practical guide to help your child enjoy the crucial school years
/ Dr John Irvine and John Stewart.

Getting ready to start school: parents and experts share advice and experience
/ Netmums with Hilary Pereira and Hollie Smith