Children's Book Week 2011

Children's Book Week 2011 North Shore Kids and Families

Children's Book Week is the national celebration of books and reading for youth. Since 1919, Children's Book Week has been celebrated countrywide with author & illustrator appearances, parties, storytelling, and other book-related events in schools, libraries, bookstores, clubs -- anywhere where kids and books connect.

The Children's Book Council (CBC) in association with Every Child A Reader, the CBC Foundation, hosts the annual Children's Choice Book Awards Program with the announcement of 30 finalists in six categories. As the only national book contest in which the prize winners are kid-chosen, this year's list of finalists represent the preferences of over 16,000 children and teens. Winners will be announced as part of Children’s Book Week (May 2-8, 2011).

The 2011 Children's Choice Book Award categories and finalists:

Kindergarten to Second Grade Book of the Year

  • Matthew McElligott: [amazon 9780802788191 inline]
  • Cynthia Lord, illustrated by Derek Anderson: [amazon 9780545035309 inline]
  • Tad Hills: [amazon 9780375858994 inline]
  • Johanna Kerby: [amazon 9780399254352 inline]
  • Chris Barton, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld: [amazon 9780316007627 inline]

 

Third Grade to Fourth Grade Book of the Year

  • Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm: [amazon 9780375857133 inline]
  • Nick Bruel: [amazon 9780312674830 inline]
  • Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda: [amazon 9781406322460 inline]
  • Jarrett J. Krosoczka: [amazon 9780375860959 inline]
  • Wendy Mass: [amazon 9780545052429 inline]

 

Fifth Grade to Sixth Grade Book of the Year

  • Lincoln Peirce: [amazon 9780061944345 inline] 

  • Rick Riordan: [amazon 9781423113386 inline] 

  • Peter H. Reynolds and FableVision: [amazon 9781416995258 inline]
  • Raina Telgemeier: [amazon 0545132061 inline]
  • Lane Smith: [amazon 1596436069 inline]

 

Teen Choice Book of the Year

  • P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast: [amazon 9780312606169 inline] 
  • James Patterson: [amazon 9780316038317 inline]
  • Suzanne Collins: [amazon 9780439023511 inline]
  • Richelle Mead: [amazon 9781595143662 inline]
  • John Green and David Levithan: [amazon 9780142418475 inline]


 

Author of the Year

  • Cassandra Clare: [amazon 9781416975861 inline]
  • Suzanne Collins: [amazon 9780439023511 inline]
  • Jeff Kinney: [amazon 9780810984912 inline]
  • Stephenie Meyer: [amazon 9780316125581 inline]
  • Rick Riordan: [amazon 9781423113393 inline]

 

Illustrator of the Year

  • Robin Preiss Glasser: [amazon 9780061235924 inline]
  • Loren Long: [amazon 9780375935275 inline]
  • Nancy Tillman: [amazon 9780312549664 inline]
  • David Wiesner: [amazon 0618756639 inline]
  • Mo Willems: [amazon 9780061929571 inline]
Books
Harborlight Montessori School - Infant to Grade 8 - Beverly MA

Sing & Dance with the Music Man
Sing & Dance with the Music Man Brian Doser in Hamilton visit Massachusetts
Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10am for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician,...
Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham
10:00 am to 10:45 am
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Home & Food Truck Show | Topsfield
Home and Food Truck show at the Topfield Fairground in Massachusetts
April 20th & 21st. FREE admission and FREE parking. All INDOORS & Enjoy the Food Trucks outside. Speak to leading home industry professionals to plan your spring home projects.
Where: Topsfield Fairgrounds
10:00 am to 6:59 pm
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Spring Blooms at the Stevens-Coolidge Estate
Spring Blooms at the Trustees Stevens Coolidge Estate in North Andover!
Join The Trustees of Reservations at our new entrance location showcasing contemporary gardens, historical gardens, and our Garden Gateway visitor orientation center at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA.
Where: Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden
Swan Boat Boston North Shore Parent, North Shore Parents Summer Activities Guide
The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.
Where: Boston Common and Boston Public Garden
10:00 am to 3:59 pm
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Evening Stroll at Maudslay

Enjoy and evening stroll with the park interpreter at Maudlsay State Park in Newburyport
Join the park interpreter for a moderately paced walk to view different areas of the park and experience the seasonal changes at Maudslay. 
Where: Maudslay State Park
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Marblehead Junior Class Carnival

The Marblehead Carnival is a fundraiser for the Marblehead High School junior class in Massachusetts!
Come join the annual Marblehead Carnival sponsored by Junior Class at Devereaux Beach. Each year this carnival serves as a major fundraiser.  You'll find rides, games, and great food!
Where: Devereux Beach
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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Friday, May 3

Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden
Swan Boat Boston North Shore Parent, North Shore Parents Summer Activities Guide
The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.
Where: Boston Common and Boston Public Garden
10:00 am to 3:59 pm
♦ Read More →

Home & Food Truck Show | Topsfield
Home and Food Truck show at the Topfield Fairground in Massachusetts
April 20th & 21st. FREE admission and FREE parking. All INDOORS & Enjoy the Food Trucks outside. Speak to leading home industry professionals to plan your spring home projects.
Where: Topsfield Fairgrounds
10:00 am to 6:59 pm
♦ Read More →

Spring Blooms at the Stevens-Coolidge Estate
Spring Blooms at the Trustees Stevens Coolidge Estate in North Andover!
Join The Trustees of Reservations at our new entrance location showcasing contemporary gardens, historical gardens, and our Garden Gateway visitor orientation center at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA.
Where: Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
♦ Read More →

Kidleidoscope
Kidleidoscope at Maudslay State Park is a chance for preschoolers to explore the park, enjoy a story and make a craft!
Maudslay State Park has created this program for their youngest crowd! For the young set that loves nature, the park interpreter will lead a three-part preschool aged program that includes a story, craft & walk that involves outdoor exploration. A different nature topic each week so come every...
Where: Maudslay State Park
11:00 am
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Friday Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms
Join The Trustees of Reservations at Appleton Farms for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program held on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Every day has a full list of barnyard chores we need to accomplish to make sure our farmyard friends are happy and healthy. Let’s get to work! Join us for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program held on Fridays and Saturdays! Get on your muck boots – your whole family will get to be...
Where: Appleton Farms
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Salisbury Beach Carousel - Free Friday Hours
Carousel at Salisbury Beach MA. Parties, Family Reunions, Weddings, Showers, Birthday Parties
Salisbury Beach Carousel Hours: Friday: 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday: 12 pm to 8 pm Sunday: 12 pm to 6 pm Hours of operation are to change.
Where: Salisbury Beach Carousel
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Marblehead Junior Class Carnival

The Marblehead Carnival is a fundraiser for the Marblehead High School junior class in Massachusetts!
Come join the annual Marblehead Carnival sponsored by Junior Class at Devereaux Beach. Each year this carnival serves as a major fundraiser.  You'll find rides, games, and great food!
Where: Devereux Beach
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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Family Friendly Folk Dance
Come join the community tradition of the folk dance at Ipswich Town Hall in Massachusetts!
Dance is a New England folk tradition, and Ipswich Recreation invites you to the fun! Join old and new friends in folk dances, including squares, contras, and circle dances. Egrets-Only, a band and caller of local Ipswich parents, will provide the fiddle tunes and instruction.
Where: Ipswich Town Hall
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Saturday, May 4

StoryWalk Series at Maudslay
When Spring Comes Storywalk at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport Massachusetts!
When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes is the subject of this STORYWALK Series.  Watch the world transform when Spring comes!Enjoy this preschool storywalk at your leisure with the younger set and combine reading and time outside in nature!
Where: Maudslay State Park
7:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Electronic Recycling at Landmark School
Landmark School in Beverly Massachusetts hosts an Electronic Recycling event.
Landmark School is hosting a community Electronics Recycling event  for friends and neighbors to be able to dispose of their broken or unwanted electronics responsibly. The event is a community service fundraiser so a small fee will be charged for donated electronics. Laptops, cell phones, PCs,...
Where: Landmark School
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
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