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TumbleBook Library provides e-books for e-kids - Storybooks, Life Learning, Puzzles & Games and Language Learning. Sit back and listen or read along at your own speed to these entertaining and amusing picture books.
Click here for a printed guide to KidTracks - our Children's Library's Web site!
Click on the blue text to link to websites or the library catalog.Here are some great ideas for spending some quality time with your kids at your local public library!
Connect with Your Kids @ Your LibraryHere's a local parenting group where you can communicate with local parents, find helpful information about your community, and give support and information to others.
Broomfield Parents Network
Wackykids.org is the place to explore art from around the world and the people who made and used it. All the artworks are from the Denver Art Museum. The wac in wacky stands for world art and cultures.
Wacky Kids
Find a wealth of parenting information broken down by subject headings.
Parenting PlaceParents Magazine's Website:
Parents MagazineLogon to the National Parent Information Network (NPIN) for parent news, special initiatives, and a virtual library of parenting book recommendations.
National Parent Information NetworkCreated by parents for parents, the Family Education Network offers tons of helpful tips on anything from homework to parenting.
Family Education NetworkChild Safety on the Information Highway By Lawrence J. Magid
(c) 1998 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Safe Kids
Also explore other aspects of the Safe Kids Website.American Library Association's (ALA) Great Websites for Kids.
ALA's Great Web Sites for KidsThis link is to Boulder Valley School District and has lots of helpful information about local schools as well as information for parents.
Boulder Valley School DistrictHealthy Learning Paths, Inc. (HLPS), a local non-profit organization, offers a program to assist parents and educators in recognizing and strengthening the skills and healthy lifestyle practices children need for today and tomorrow.
Healthy Learning Paths, Inc.
READERS' ADVISORY
Looking for some good suggestions on reading? Try these places for inspiration!A Book and a Hug - Books for Boys - We've developed the eight reading personalities, four for boys and four for girls to make it easier for kids to find a book that matches their "inner reader." See also Books for Girls.
Children's Online Reading Guide - A list of resources for parents, teachers, students and children to help make reading an enjoyable experience for all.
Lists of the Best Children's Books - A group of teachers have created this site of the best children's books to help you quickly and easily find the ideal book for any topic and reading level.Guys Read - Author Jon Scieszka's site: "Our mission is to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers."
Read Kiddo Read - Author James Patterson has a site too! “Dedicated to making kids readers for life.”
Geisel Award - Best author and illustrator of books for beginning readers.
Sibert Award - Best information books of the year for kids.
Reading Rockets - Information about teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle.
ALA Children's Notables- American Library Association's list of Children's Notable books. Be sure to check out lists for children's media and software as well!
IndieBound- Click here for a link to what independent booksellers across America are recommending for readers of all ages.
Children's Book Council- This non-profit is dedicated to literacy and the enjoyment of books. Keep up to date with all this site has to offer. See what's new by clicking on "Hot off the Press"!
Building A Home Library - This link from the American Library Association gives some great tips for parents, grandparents and others interested in assembling a high-quality library for their children at home.
HOMESCHOOLERS
Home Schooling in Colorado - Here you'll find a copy of Colorado Home School Law, how to get started home schooling your child, and a resources link to home school organizations that provide information on networking, support groups, curricula and testing.Homeschool Education Magazine - Online magazine devoted to homeschooling issues, articles and support
Book Adventure - Designed to encourage students in grades K-8 to read more often, for longer periods of time, with greater understanding.
LEARNING DISABILITIES
LD Online - The world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD.National Center for Learning Disabilities - The power to hope, to learn & to succeed.
PEAK Parent Center - Provides training, information and technical assistance to equip families of children birth through 26 including all disability conditions with strategies to advocate successfully for their children.
Parent to Parent of Colorado - We offer encouragement to each other on the journey of parenting our sons and daughters with disabilities or special health care needs.
National Federation of the Blind -This site has good information for any parent, including a section on what questions a child might ask about blindness.
Autism Colorado - ASC serves Colorado individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorders.
Autism Society of Boulder County - Promoting education and awareness.
Autism Speaks - This is a national organization with lots of information about autism.
