Kids VT, July 2012
Vampires; Fairies and the Apocalypse: A Guide to Teen Reads; Canoeing the Winooski With Kids; How to Write and Draw a Graphic Novel
The Art Of… Graphic Novels
Back in the day, kids saved money to buy floppy comic books. Today, it’s graphic novels — a longer, more literary form of the genre….
Shedding light on some myths and facts about sunscreen
Most parents know that sunscreen is as crucial for kids on a beach day as sun, sand and plastic shovels. But some still adhere to…
Explore More
Summer is all about exploration. At the end of a long, action-filled day, who isn’t tempted to follow the sun as it drops below the…
Building a Terrarium
Terraria are small, simple and self-sustaining gardens that kids can keep in the house. They require little care, and they’re easy and inexpensive to build…
The Because Project: Amy Cunningham
“I am a curious and avid reader because of Iris Keith, a great librarian.”
Paddle Power
“Ah, the mighty Winoosk!” my husband, Carlton, says with false bravado as he noses our Toyota 4Runner — laden with kids, canoe, life jackets, paddles…
Book Review: Me … Jane
Librarian: Amanda Perry, Library Director, Winooski Memorial Library Book: Me … Jane by Patrick McDonnell Age range: preschool to grade 5. Perry’s summary: A young…
Vermont Day-cations: Santa’s Village and the Billings Farm & Museum
If you live in Vermont, you don’t have to travel far for family-friendly summer fun. But, let’s face it, sometimes you want to. This summer,…
‘1984 With Cute Boys’
A grown-up’s guide to the YA world of sexy vampires and rebels with a cause
When was your last night out with your partner? What did you do?
Michael Hinchman, Milton, driver, U.S. Postal Service Children: daughters Michaela and Jillian, 16; sons Josh and Griffin, 12 We just went out Tuesday night. That…
