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Hi Everyone,
Happy Valentine’s Day! Which do you prefer: paper valentines or candy?
> > >February RIDDLE: What does an envelope say when you lick it?
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Drawing from Memory
Children’s book illustrator Allen Say’s passion for art began with his interest in comics. Allen’s family did not approve of his drawing hobby. At the age of 12, he asked one of Japan’s most famous cartoonists to be his teacher and the cartoonist said yes! This graphic novel shares Allen’s experience growing up in Japan and the United States. Learn how Allen transformed from a kid who liked comics into a Caldecott-award-winning illustrator.
63 pages author: Allen Say genre: nonfiction
Thanks to Carol at Southdale Library for sharing with us!
Wonderstruck
If you like The Invention of Hugo Cabret or From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, then you’ll love this book. Ben and Rose both search for something missing in their lives. Ben – whose story is told in words – grieves the loss of his mother while following clues to find a father he never knew. Rose -- whose story is told in pictures -- feels lonely and runs away from home to search for her movie-star mother. The opening scenes take place in Minnesota!
637 pages author: Brian Selznick
genre: fiction
Thanks to Margaret at Rockford Road Library for sharing with us!
Is winter making you stir crazy? Challenge yourself and your friends with fun, energy burning activities at Kidnetic. You’ll also find fun and healthy snack ideas and learn what makes your body tick.
Visit the Washburn or St. Bonifacius Library on February 4 to make a valentine! Or, visit the library anytime to find books about how to create a homemade one.
See you next month.
-Amy 
Amy, KidLinks Librarian
Hennepin County Library KidLinks
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Nothing. It shuts up! |
If you want to reply to KidLinks News, send an email to Amy
Hennepin County Library
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
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