Summer Wonder: Creativity Challenges & Fascinating Facts
Children are natural wonderers. They ask questions to understand themselves and the world around them. What better place than the library to find answers to these questions. Toronto Public Library offers Summer Wonder programs and activities in all branches.
There's still time to visit your local branch and have your child post a question on the Summer Wonder Wall. Be sure to check back for an answer from a TPL staff member … and find your next great read.
Try your branch's weekly Creativity Challenge. These STEM and art-based activities will test your child's inner artist, engineer or storyteller. The challenges are available anytime that you visit the library this summer – so stop by and get creative.
While you're at the library, be sure to borrow some books, music and magazines. Wondering what else TPL offers? Wander through the branch and explore the different areas, and don't miss the two kids' websites: Ready for Reading, Birth to 5 and TPL Kids.
Reserve a few of the following books and your family will have plenty to wonder about for the rest of the summer.
Did you know that the first stop signs were black and white, or that a litter of kittens is called a kindle? Now you do! Your child will happily share all that they learn about astronomy, dinosaurs, and even breakfast with you.
More fantastic and nifty facts to satisfy every kids' need for information.
How do those huge cruise ships stay afloat? How do chameleons change colour? Children will get the answers they need and learn more than they even imagined about animals, space, technology, sports and so much more.
Guinness presents facts that will appeal to kids' interest in all that is peculiar and unusual. With chapters on space, the weird world, robots and awesome inventions, there's plenty to learn and share with everyone they know. There are also 10 challenges to try at home using common household items and instructions so kids can apply to Guinness to set their very own record!
Ripley's enjoyed its 100th anniversary in 2018 and this celebratory edition captures 100 years of extraordinary happenings. Reserve one of the other titles in the series and your child can expand your knowledge of the bizarre and strange.
Have you always wondered why cars don't run on apple juice? Perhaps not, but maybe you've wondered why stars don't fall from the sky. Borrow this book and your curious child will have the answers for you.
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