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Classics
Children's classics continue to stand the test of time. This winter, the most visible classic is Charlotte's Web, which hits theaters in December, and stars Dakota Fanning as well as the voices of Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, John Cleese, and more. Also releasing in December is Miss Potter, and while this film is not geared toward children, be sure to have plenty of Beatrix Potter titles on hand as parents look for these classics to share with their children. Other classics to consider introducing to your readers are Hans Christian Anderson's The Nightingale, Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and Johanna Spyri's Heidi.
Music
Music plays a large part in children's lives, and many want to know more about the history of music, the different styles, and instruments. For two music history lessons, readers will find Mozart: The Boy Who Changed the World with His Music and Do Re Mi: If You Can Read Music, Thank Guido D'Arezzo quite informative. Consider music as a theme for your library in the coming months. Your young patrons will enjoy learning about jazz, country, blues, classical, pop, and punk music--hey, you never know!
Winter Holidays
Contrary to what young readers may think, winter holidays consist of more than just Christmas and New Year's Day. Get readers excited about celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Groundhog Day, the Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, and Presidents' Day. Some books for these winter holidays include Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Honoring a Civil Rights Hero, Groundhog Stays Up Late, My Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras: Parades, Costumes, and Parties, and Presidents Day.
Poetry
Ask children what poetry is, and you might get several answers, but the main answer you'll receive is that poetry rhymes. And while that is true, it's not always the case. Broaden your patrons' outlook on poetry by displaying or reading various poetry books in your library. From A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children by Caroline Kennedy to Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky, children will love the endless selections of poetry written just for them.
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