The Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
May, 15 2024 03:36:14
How to Raise a Healthy Gamer
By Mph, Alok Kanojia Md
A former gamer and Harvard-trained psychiatrist offers a proven, tested plan to help parents define, set, and reinforce healthy boundaries around video games and help kids who have developed an addiction to gaming.
How much should I let them play? How do I get them to be interested in anything else?!
When it comes to family rules around video games, most parents are at a loss. After all, our technologically invasive world is something previous generations didn't have to wrestle with, so we have no model for how to guide our families through the rapidly changing landscape, no blueprint for setting healthy gaming boundaries and keeping them in place.
A former Harvard Medical School instructor and one of the foremost experts on video game psychology, Dr.
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9780593582046
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Hardcover
Matzah Man to the Rescue!
By Kimmel, Eric
In this comedic graphic novel, Eric Kimmel delivers a light-hearted journey to spotlight Passover traditions from around the world.
It's Passover Eve, and Matzah Man is ready to answer the call. All across the world, families are preparing for their Seders, but oh no! There's an emergency! The cat has stolen the shank bone, Passover is ruined. Never fear, Matzah Man is here! Mice have nibbled away all the matzah. Never fear, Matzah Man is here! Everyone forgot to make the charoset. Never fear, Matzah Man...doesn't know how to make Moroccan charoset! Matzah Man needs to help this family, but sunset is soon approaching. He'll need to use his mighty powers, and perhaps get help from a familiar face, to get all the ingredients he needs and make it to the Seder in time.
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9781681156385
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Hardcover
Deep Water
By Sumner, Jamie
"Readers will feel every wave of Tully's emotions as she risks everything to try to get her mom's attention. A powerful novel in verse." - Lisa Fipps, author of Printz Honor book Starfish An impactful, gripping middle grade novel in verse from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner that spans one girl's marathon swim over twelve miles and six hours, calling her mom back home with every stroke. . Six hours. One marathon swim. That's all Tully Birch needs to get her life straightened out. With the help of her best friend, Arch, Tully braves the waters of Lake Tahoe to break the record for the youngest person ever to complete the famous "Godfather swim." She wants to achieve something no one in the world has done, because if she does, maybe, just maybe, her mom will come back.
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9781665935067
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Hardcover
All Aboard the Alaska Train
By Hartman, Brooke
"It's hard to imagine a more appealing picture book for introducing young children to the varied landscapes and wild animals of Alaska."-BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW"A rousing, rhyming tour of Alaskan wildlife and scenery." -Kirkus Reviews"A cheerful ode to Alaska . . . that is sure to leave readers demanding, "Again!""-School Library JournalToot toot! Come aboard the Alaska Train for a rollicking rhyming adventure with Alaska's favorite animals!Five shiny train cars roll down the railroad track, picking up passengers along the way - a porcupine, grizzly bear, caribou, and more. Soon the cars are packed, but now the train must go up a tall mountain. Will the Alaska Train reach its destination?All Aboard the AlaskaTrain takes you on a rumbling journey as you zoom across the tracks and meet some of the state's most famous animal residents.
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9781636550992
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Hardcover
Spider in the Well
By Hannigan, Jess
This cheeky picture book debut from author-illustrator Jess Hannigan tells the darkly dry and utterly hilarious tale of fibs, cons, and JUSTICE! Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Ryan Higgins, and stylized cinema - from Orson Welles to Wes Anderson.Breaking News: Wishing Well Broken!The townspeople of Bad Goodsburg are up in arms. With their beloved well busted, none of their important, generous, kindhearted wishes are coming true! Time to send that good-for-nothing Newsboy to investigate. . .
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9780063289475
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Hardcover
The Book That Can Read Your Mind
By Coppo, Marianna
Prepare to be amazed by this magic trick in a book!. This is not an ordinary book - it's a magical one! Lady Rabbit goes beyond pulling a rabbit out of a hat or making herself disappear. For her next act, she will READ YOUR MIND! That's right: You pick a member from the magician's adorable audience - don't tell which one you've chosen - and this book will guess who it is!. Inspired by 17th‑century magic books, this interactive game in a book will enchant readers of all ages, compelling them to pick among many intriguing, illustrated characters and play over and over (and over) again. Now, without further ado . . . let the magic show begin!. A MAGIC TRICK - AND GAME! - IN A BOOK: This book is pure fun - perfect for fans of Press Here, Bunny Slopes, and Tap the Magic Tree.
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9781797229010
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Hardcover
Trim Saves the Day
By Hopkinson, Deborah
One small kitten learns about the great big world as he sets sail with his fellow shipmates, animal and human, in this historical fiction intermediate reader.. Trim like's being part of the ship's crew. The captain says that I's like a family or a team. Every has a jobs they do alone and they help each other too. And there's a big problem, then it's all hands on deck.. But what is Trim's job? He really wants to help, but everyone is very busy. Penny is helping the sailors mop the deck, so Trim decides to mop too. Swish! Swish! SWISH! Trim gets water everywhere. Jack is helping the captain steer the ship, so Trim thinks he can steer too. Whee! Whee! WHEE! But there's not enough room on the wheel. Doesn't anyone have a job for a small kitten who really wants to help?.
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9781682632932
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Hardcover
Finding Normal
By Faris, Stephanie
Perfect for fans of Jamie Sumner and Barbara Dee, this heartfelt middle grade novel about friendship, belonging, and the power of community follows a girl whose family is uprooted after a flood destroys their house.. After a horrible storm floods her neighborhood, twelve-year-old Temple and her family are forced to move to a new town. They are some of the lucky ones, able to secure temporary housing relatively quickly. But Temple doesn't feel so lucky starting over at a brand-new school halfway through the year and feeling a weird spotlight on her family's situation from her new classmates. At home, things aren't any better as her family struggles to adjust while figuring out how they can afford to rebuild. When Temple sees a flyer for a local fundraiser, she decides she can do the same thing for her family.
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9781665938907
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Hardcover
Medias naranjas
By Reyes, Nayeli
Introduce your little ones in English and Spanish to Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, known together as the Elephant and the Dove.Who's your other half, your media naranja?Medias naranjas: Diego & Frida will introduce your little ones to two of Mexico's iconic figures and the friendship that united them. Muralist Diego Rivera and artist Frida Kahlo were each other's muses and peculiar halves. This iconic, creative couple has left the art world ablaze with their murals, paintings and love stories. They will be forever known by their nicknames, of the Elephant and the Dove. Parents will adore this bilingual English-Spanish hardcover as it introduces little ones to the iconic artists, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, and the lasting impact they left in Mexico and beyond!.
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9781948066129
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Board book
Oops! Rabbit
By Ham, Jo
Rabbit on. Oops! Rabbit off . . . With some endearing misadventures, Jo Ham's international sensation hops into the pages of a picture-book series.. Big waves and sandcastles, paint cans and tippy chairs - accidents happen! And with cheeky, curious, and sweet-toothed Rabbit, they're almost inevitable. The creation of Jo Ham, whose art celebrates the magic of everyday life, Rabbithas been spotted everywhere from the Centre Pompidou in Paris to the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston and on mugs and nursery decorations in homes around the world. Now the iconic black-silhouetted bunnyappears in a series of children's books - fun, playful, and irreverent stories in striking and stylish packages that beg for a place on children's bookshelves.
How to Raise a Healthy Gamer
By Mph, Alok Kanojia Md
A former gamer and Harvard-trained psychiatrist offers a proven, tested plan to help parents define, set, and reinforce healthy boundaries around video games and help kids who have developed an addiction to gaming. How much should I let them play? How do I get them to be interested in anything else?! When it comes to family rules around video games, most parents are at a loss. After all, our technologically invasive world is something previous generations didn't have to wrestle with, so we have no model for how to guide our families through the rapidly changing landscape, no blueprint for setting healthy gaming boundaries and keeping them in place. A former Harvard Medical School instructor and one of the foremost experts on video game psychology, Dr.
Matzah Man to the Rescue!
By Kimmel, Eric
In this comedic graphic novel, Eric Kimmel delivers a light-hearted journey to spotlight Passover traditions from around the world. It's Passover Eve, and Matzah Man is ready to answer the call. All across the world, families are preparing for their Seders, but oh no! There's an emergency! The cat has stolen the shank bone, Passover is ruined. Never fear, Matzah Man is here! Mice have nibbled away all the matzah. Never fear, Matzah Man is here! Everyone forgot to make the charoset. Never fear, Matzah Man...doesn't know how to make Moroccan charoset! Matzah Man needs to help this family, but sunset is soon approaching. He'll need to use his mighty powers, and perhaps get help from a familiar face, to get all the ingredients he needs and make it to the Seder in time.
Deep Water
By Sumner, Jamie
"Readers will feel every wave of Tully's emotions as she risks everything to try to get her mom's attention. A powerful novel in verse." - Lisa Fipps, author of Printz Honor book Starfish An impactful, gripping middle grade novel in verse from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner that spans one girl's marathon swim over twelve miles and six hours, calling her mom back home with every stroke. . Six hours. One marathon swim. That's all Tully Birch needs to get her life straightened out. With the help of her best friend, Arch, Tully braves the waters of Lake Tahoe to break the record for the youngest person ever to complete the famous "Godfather swim." She wants to achieve something no one in the world has done, because if she does, maybe, just maybe, her mom will come back.
All Aboard the Alaska Train
By Hartman, Brooke
"It's hard to imagine a more appealing picture book for introducing young children to the varied landscapes and wild animals of Alaska."-BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW"A rousing, rhyming tour of Alaskan wildlife and scenery." -Kirkus Reviews"A cheerful ode to Alaska . . . that is sure to leave readers demanding, "Again!""-School Library JournalToot toot! Come aboard the Alaska Train for a rollicking rhyming adventure with Alaska's favorite animals!Five shiny train cars roll down the railroad track, picking up passengers along the way - a porcupine, grizzly bear, caribou, and more. Soon the cars are packed, but now the train must go up a tall mountain. Will the Alaska Train reach its destination?All Aboard the AlaskaTrain takes you on a rumbling journey as you zoom across the tracks and meet some of the state's most famous animal residents.
Spider in the Well
By Hannigan, Jess
This cheeky picture book debut from author-illustrator Jess Hannigan tells the darkly dry and utterly hilarious tale of fibs, cons, and JUSTICE! Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Ryan Higgins, and stylized cinema - from Orson Welles to Wes Anderson.Breaking News: Wishing Well Broken!The townspeople of Bad Goodsburg are up in arms. With their beloved well busted, none of their important, generous, kindhearted wishes are coming true! Time to send that good-for-nothing Newsboy to investigate. . .
The Book That Can Read Your Mind
By Coppo, Marianna
Prepare to be amazed by this magic trick in a book!. This is not an ordinary book - it's a magical one! Lady Rabbit goes beyond pulling a rabbit out of a hat or making herself disappear. For her next act, she will READ YOUR MIND! That's right: You pick a member from the magician's adorable audience - don't tell which one you've chosen - and this book will guess who it is!. Inspired by 17th‑century magic books, this interactive game in a book will enchant readers of all ages, compelling them to pick among many intriguing, illustrated characters and play over and over (and over) again. Now, without further ado . . . let the magic show begin!. A MAGIC TRICK - AND GAME! - IN A BOOK: This book is pure fun - perfect for fans of Press Here, Bunny Slopes, and Tap the Magic Tree.
Trim Saves the Day
By Hopkinson, Deborah
One small kitten learns about the great big world as he sets sail with his fellow shipmates, animal and human, in this historical fiction intermediate reader.. Trim like's being part of the ship's crew. The captain says that I's like a family or a team. Every has a jobs they do alone and they help each other too. And there's a big problem, then it's all hands on deck.. But what is Trim's job? He really wants to help, but everyone is very busy. Penny is helping the sailors mop the deck, so Trim decides to mop too. Swish! Swish! SWISH! Trim gets water everywhere. Jack is helping the captain steer the ship, so Trim thinks he can steer too. Whee! Whee! WHEE! But there's not enough room on the wheel. Doesn't anyone have a job for a small kitten who really wants to help?.
Finding Normal
By Faris, Stephanie
Perfect for fans of Jamie Sumner and Barbara Dee, this heartfelt middle grade novel about friendship, belonging, and the power of community follows a girl whose family is uprooted after a flood destroys their house.. After a horrible storm floods her neighborhood, twelve-year-old Temple and her family are forced to move to a new town. They are some of the lucky ones, able to secure temporary housing relatively quickly. But Temple doesn't feel so lucky starting over at a brand-new school halfway through the year and feeling a weird spotlight on her family's situation from her new classmates. At home, things aren't any better as her family struggles to adjust while figuring out how they can afford to rebuild. When Temple sees a flyer for a local fundraiser, she decides she can do the same thing for her family.
Medias naranjas
By Reyes, Nayeli
Introduce your little ones in English and Spanish to Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, known together as the Elephant and the Dove.Who's your other half, your media naranja?Medias naranjas: Diego & Frida will introduce your little ones to two of Mexico's iconic figures and the friendship that united them. Muralist Diego Rivera and artist Frida Kahlo were each other's muses and peculiar halves. This iconic, creative couple has left the art world ablaze with their murals, paintings and love stories. They will be forever known by their nicknames, of the Elephant and the Dove. Parents will adore this bilingual English-Spanish hardcover as it introduces little ones to the iconic artists, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, and the lasting impact they left in Mexico and beyond!.
Oops! Rabbit
By Ham, Jo
Rabbit on. Oops! Rabbit off . . . With some endearing misadventures, Jo Ham's international sensation hops into the pages of a picture-book series.. Big waves and sandcastles, paint cans and tippy chairs - accidents happen! And with cheeky, curious, and sweet-toothed Rabbit, they're almost inevitable. The creation of Jo Ham, whose art celebrates the magic of everyday life, Rabbithas been spotted everywhere from the Centre Pompidou in Paris to the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston and on mugs and nursery decorations in homes around the world. Now the iconic black-silhouetted bunnyappears in a series of children's books - fun, playful, and irreverent stories in striking and stylish packages that beg for a place on children's bookshelves.