Heathcote Library

FAMILY BOOK CLUB

worlds and make connections together that we will remember for a lifetime. You are invited to a special lunchtime book discussion at the library this spring. Any 3rd-5th grade child may participate with an adult in their life (parent, aunt/uncle, grandparent, godparent, etc.) ! Read the assigned book together stopping often to talk about whats happening in the story, predictions for the end, and connections to your life. On your assigned day, bring

Were starting a lunchtime family book discussion group at the Heathcote Library!
Our newly appointed National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature, Kate DiCamillo, recently spoke of the importance of reading together as friends, teachers & students, parent and child, grandparent and grandkid, etc. When we read together, not only do we strengthen literacy, but we explore new

lunch for two to the Heathcote Library @ 11:45 am, and well have a group discussion all together. Hope to see you there!

Miss Sorensen

Grade Level Clubs Third Grade" 2 Fourth Grade" 3 Fifth Grade" 4

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Third Grade Family Book Discussion

Tuesday, April 29th
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Please register for this special library event: http://ow.ly/vECYy
1. Get a copy of the book The One and Only Ivan is available at the public library and local bookstores as a print book, e-reader download, and/or audiobook. 2. Read, read, read! You read to your child, have them read to you, listen to the audiobook, immerse yourself in the world of Ivan and his friends! 3. Discuss, read, and write. As you read together, talk about what youre reading and how it makes you feel. Inspired to read about something else? Do it! Try creating some art, just like Ivan. 4. Join us for our lunchtime group discussion. Please bring a packed lunch for two and well chat as we eat. This discussion is for Heathcote students and their adult, please leave younger siblings at home for this activity.

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he's seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their homeand his own artthrough new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.

Thank you!

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For more information, visit www.theoneandonlyivan.com

Fourth Grade Family Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 7th
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Please register for this special library event: http://ow.ly/vEEPc
1. Get a copy of the book The Water Castle is available at the public library and local bookstores as a print book, e-reader download, and/ or audiobook. 2. Read, read, read! You read to your child, have them read to you, listen to the audiobook, immerse yourself in a world where the impossible just might happen! 3. Discuss, read, and write. As you read together, talk about what youre reading and how it makes you feel. Inspired to do a little research? Do it! Write or draw your ideas and feelings. 4. Join us for our lunchtime group discussion. Please bring a packed lunch for two and well chat as we eat. This discussion is for Heathcote students and their adult, please leave younger siblings at home for this activity.

The Water Castle by Megan Frazer Blakemore

Ephraim Appledore-Smith is an ordinary boy, and up until his father's stroke he lived an ordinary life. But all that changes when his family moves to the Water Castle-their ancestral home in the small town of Crystal Springs. Mallory Green's family has always been the caretakers of the Water Castle-and the guardians of its secrets. She has been raised to protect the legendary Fountain of Youth, hidden on the estate grounds. But ever since her mom left, she's stopped believing in magic.Will Wylie's family has been at war with the Applegates for generations, all because of the Water Castle's powerful secrets. But Will has rejected legend and magic, putting all his faith in science. When Ephraim learns of the Fountain, he's sure nding it can cure his dad. With Mallory and Will's help, the trio embarks on a mission that brings them deep into their families' shared history, through every secret room in the Water Castle, and on a quest that will blur the lines of magic and science, creativity and discovery, leaving readers left to wonder: Do you believe in the unbelievable?

Thank you!

Learn more about the Heathcote Library:

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For more information, visit

http://www.meganfrazer.com/books/the-water-castle/

Learn more about the Heathcote Library:

http://ow.ly/vEszz
Follow us on Twitter: @HeathcoteLib

Fifth Grade Family Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 6th
11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Doll Bones by Holly Black

Zach, Poppy, and Alice have been friends forever. And for almost as long, theyve been playing one continuous, everchanging game of pirates and thieves, mermaids and warriors. Ruling over all is the Great Queen, a bone-china doll cursing those who displease her. But they are in middle school now. Zachs father pushes him to give up make-believe, and Zach quits the game. Their friendship might be over, until Poppy declares shes been having dreams about the Queenand the ghost of a girl who will not rest until the bone-china doll is buried in her empty grave. Zach and Alice and Poppy set off on one last adventure to lay the Queens ghost to rest. But nothing goes according to plan, and as their adventure turns into an epic journey, creepy things begin to happen. Is the doll just a doll or something more sinister? And if there really is a ghost, will it let them go now that it has them in its clutches?

Please register for this special library event: http://ow.ly/vEJmw

1. Get a copy of the book Doll Bones is available at the public library and local bookstores as a print book, e-reader download, and/or audiobook. 2. Read, read, read! You read to your child, have them read to you, listen to the audiobook, immerse yourself in a world where the impossible just might happen! 3. Discuss, read, and write. As you read together, talk about what youre reading and how it makes you feel. Inspired to do a little research? Do it! Write or draw your ideas and feelings. 4. Join us for our lunchtime group discussion. Please bring a packed lunch for two and well chat as we eat. This discussion is for Heathcote students and their adult, please leave younger siblings at home for this activity.

For more information, visit

www.blackholly.com/dollbones.html

Thank you!