After the Eensy Weensy Spider gets washed out of the water spout, she vows to stay grounded--forever. But the world-famous climber's best friend, a ladybug named Polly, urges Eensy to get back out there and climb something, even if she starts with something small. Sure enough, Eensy's success climbing a potted plant propels her to greater and greater heights, until finally she is "treated to the best view any bug had ever seen."

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Get out! : 150 easy ways for kids and grown-ups to get into nature and build a greener future by Judy Molland

This book offers ideas for experiencing nature and developing a personal connection to the natural world, including tips for becoming a green consumer and reducing, reusing, and recycling.

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Helping tend her family's magical farm of chocolate-flavored rhubarb plants and talking bugs, 11-year-old Polly Peabody investigates when essential rain that occurs every Monday suddenly dries up, a threatening situation with possible ties to her sick brother.

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When Henry York comes to stay with his Aunt and Uncle in a sleepy Kansas town, the last thing he expects to find is adventure. The timid twelve-year-old has just settled into his attic bedroom when a mysterious thump against his bedroom wall creates a suspicious crack in the plaster, revealing two curious knobs hiding beneath.

When their explorer father goes off in search of the "legendary four-tongued, three-footed, two-headed honey dragon," the three Eden sisters Aurora, Storm, and little Anything do their best to get by on their own.

About Pause to Play

Pause to Play is an annual event where kids and families are encouraged to turn off the tv and video games and engage in creative and active activities. More information on the MLHU Pause to Play website.

Looking for ways to Pause to Play?

Looking for a fun way for your child to practice reading this summer? For children aged 5 to 11 years old, the Book Buddies program at London Public Library offers friendly and casual 20 minute reading sessions with a library volunteer throughout the summer. These one-on-one sessions allow

This is a seriously funny book. It is about three crocodiles playing mixed up games in a dream. It is hilarious but.... in rhyme. It is dangerous but...it's only a dream. The illustrations by Rae Mate are bright and colourful and help tell the story. We highly recommend that you get this book and read it out loud. It is best read out loud to someone. Then you can both laugh together and it's always more fun to laugh with someone.

Submitted by:  Wortley Road Grade One Class

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Archie finds himself shipwrecked on a jungle island, facing strange and dangerous animals in an unfamiliar place. If you like action and adventure, you’re sure to enjoy following along with Archie as he survives the jungle and the unexpected pirates within it!