PICKS OF THE WEEK

Picture Books 0-5 years

Novak, BJ. The Book with No Pictures. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2014. P/NOV

This book with no pictures inspires laughter every time it is opened, creating a warm and joyous experience to share — and introducing young children to the powerful idea that the written word can be an unending source of mischief and delight (Goodreads).

Easy Reader 5-7 years

DiCamillo, Kate. Bink & Gollie, Best Friends Forever. Massachusetts: Candlewick, c2013. E/DIC

Bink and Gollie’s friendship remains strong, even in the face of Gollie’s “royal blood”, Bink’s Stretch-O-Matic machine, and the pursuit of a world record. A wonderful celebration of friendship.

BOOK BABIES

Thursday and Saturday 9.30am FREE

Book Babies is a 45-minute session that consists of short stories, singing and finger plays for children six months to two-and-a-half-years. The purpose of the programme is to:

• Provide library programming for babies and their parents.

• Help children start early with books and enhance their language development.

• Help parents learn more about children’s development and have the opportunity to meet other parents and babies.