 The sun is shining, the daffodils are smiling and the blossom is tempting the bees. Here are some books to spark children's curiosity for the world around them. Start off with a walk to the library to stock up on inspiring books to help you explore nature.
Download our "Walk to your Library" activity sheet
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You may have noticed that our overdue email reminder service has restarted. If, like me, you still had a few lockdown books lost in the children's bedrooms, you might have received quite a few reminder emails!
If you are able to bring your books back to your nearest library please do so in the next few weeks. We understand that you may have had books at home for a long time and we want to reassure you that you can return them to any Kirklees Library, safe in the knowledge that we will not charge any late fees.
If there are any reasons why you may be having difficulty returning them, please e-mail or speak to a member of the library team on 01484 414868 and we will try to help.
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 We've got a treat for you next Tuesday! Author Jake Hope and illustrator Genevieve Aspinall are joining us for a virtual party to celebrate the publication of Cheesed Off!
It’s time for a P-A-R-T-Y with this playful and interactive picture book suitable for early years children.
Watch live on Tuesday 22nd March at 11am on Kirklees Libraries' YouTube, Facebook or Twitter channels, or later on catch up. You can get involved by sending in your questions live via social media whilst the sessions are on, or e-mailing questions to us in advance at lal@kirklees.gov.uk.
 Yoto Carnegie Greenaway Medal Longlist 2022
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When war is in the news, children can often pick up on it and feel anxious or upset. This list of picture books collated by BookTrust could help you talk about conflict and its consequences with your little ones.
Pictures books to help you talk about war and conflict
Pic: Rebecca Cobb
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 We are so excited about this awesome family event!
Join no 1 bestselling author, poet and Huddersfield Literature Festival Patron Lemn Sissay and illustrator Greg Stobbs for a fun storytelling and colouring activity session, with video animation, for young children.
Don’t Ask the Dragon is a heart-warming story about finding joy and home wherever you are. Follow the adventures of Alem, a young boy in search of a place to celebrate his birthday.
This is Lemn Sissay’s first ever children’s book, beautifully illustrated by Greg Stobbs and destined to become an instant classic.
“A lovely book, simple and yet profound. There should be a copy in every nursery.” Jacqueline Wilson
“A stunning new rhyming folk tale for our time … moving, loveable and philosophical.” Michael Rosen
Find out more and book tickets
Have a look at the other awesome events on offer from Huddersfield Literature Festival, including their Free family day!
 Come along to Huddersfield Library to play or listen to some music in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Booking not required.
Thursday 7th April, 6-7pm.
For more details, contact Huddersfield Library on 01484 414868.
 Wednesday March 23 - save the date!
Musica Rock School and Musica Batley Rock School gig at Parish, Huddersfield. Always an awesome evening!
Doors open 6.30pm. £6 adults, £3 under 18s. Pay on the door.
We Are: Looking for Library Apprentices!
Do you know a book-lover who'd be perfect to join our diverse and dedicated team as our next library apprentice?
Find out more about our vacancies
 Our friends at the British Library are inviting children to cook up their very own fairy tales with Michael Rosen, Mara the Storyteller and Allen Fatimaharan.
Find tips for creating the perfect story recipe on the British Library website.
Schools can submit children’s fairy tales before 31 March by sending them to childrens.books@bl.uk. Five lucky schools will win a £50 book token.
eAudio / eBook collection and the Libby app
Did you know that Kirklees libraries has a collection of over 29,000 ebooks and audiobooks. Borrow them for free with your Kirklees library card and PIN.
View the collection along with details of how to download the Libby app via our Overdrive page at: kirklees.overdrive.com/
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Digital Magazines and Newspapers
Choose from over 7,000 national and international titles to read online or download for offline convenience. Free access with your Kirklees library card and PIN. Text-to-speech and instant translation options are also available.
For more details see our PressReader at: www.pressreader.com
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