Phillis Wheatley Branch Library

Building with Miss Clara!

February Book Review! Fluffy Mcwhiskers Cutness Explosion by Stephen W. Martin. Illustrated by Dan Tavis. Published by Margaret K. McElderry Books. If you need a fix of cuteness and a laugh, this is the book for you. Fluffy McWhiskers just wants a friend. But everyone who sees her cuteness explodes. This makes her sad and lonely. So she tries anything and everything to make herself less cute. Nothing works. Will she be able to have friends?

Celebrating a wonderful children's authors birthday! Rosemary Wells has written many children's books including Max and Ruby's Bedtime Book and McDuff Moves in. Check out Yoko's Show and Tell written and illustrated by Margaret Wells. Published by Disney Hyperion Books. It's a wonderful story about the Japanese culture and being able to celebrate the heritage with friends.

Openings at Wheatley!

Story Time with Miss Alex Book: Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell. Published by Feiwel and Friends Scarf Song: Snow is Falling

Polar Bear Origami Fun! You will need a square sheet of paper and markers for decorating the polar bear face.

Do you love penguins? Check out our penguin books. Pick them up at curbside.

Story Time with Miss Alex Book: Bears in the Snow by Shirley Parenteau. Illustrated by David Walker. Published by Candlewick Press. Fingerplay: Way up High in the Snowy Tree.

Story Time with Miss Alex Book: A Stack of Alpacas by Matt Cosgrove. Published by Scholastic Press. Flannel Board: 5 Little Alpacas Jumping on the Bed

Early Literacy Fun! Talk about colors with your child. Ask your child what their favorite color is and share yours. Talk about things that are those colors. The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse by Eric Carle. Published by Philomel Books.... Animal Colors and More by Katie Viggers. Published by POW. See more

Early Literacy Fun! Go on a scavenger hunt. Look for things that start with the same letter. C Jumped Over Three Pots and a Pan and Landed Smack in the Garbage Can by Pamela Jane. Illustrated by Hina Imtiaz. Published by Schiffer Kids... Bear is Awake! by Hannah E. Harrison. Published by Dial Books for Young Readers. See more

Pup and Bear by Kate Banks. Illustrated by Naoko Stoop. PUblished by Scwartz & Wade Books. Pup and Bear is a wonderful story about the circle of life. Little wolf gets lost and polar bear finds him. Polar bear takes care of him until he is big enough to be on his own. When wolf has a pack of his own, he finds a little polar bear. He brings the little polar bear back to take care of her. With beautiful illustrations, this story about love and caring will brighten up your day.

Come celebrate Martin Luther King with us all week! All About Martin Luther King, Jr. by Todd Outcalt. Illustrations by Amber Calderon. Published by Blue River Press Martin Luther King was one of the most influential leaders of the civil rights movements. He was influenced by many peace makers. Martin hoped one day would come when all people would come together for freedom and equality. He changed the lives of many Americans.

If you like to build snowmen this craft is for you! http://www.growingajeweledrose.com//snowman-slam-game-for-