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Reading Break

Cover of the book, "A Kid's Guide to Stargazing": a night sky with a full moon, a shooting star, and a treetop against a colorful background.

Take a look at the stars. Create your own comic. Learn about stealthy fighters. These books will keep you turning pages all winter break.

A Kid’s Guide to Backyard Stargazing

Stargazing is as easy as looking up at the night sky. This guide will help. You’ll learn about stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Then you’ll get out there and see for yourself. This book will give you all the information you’ll need.

Fox River Comics Camp

Cover of "Fox River Comics Camp": an illustration of 5 animals drawing in boxes of a comic book page against a colorful background.

This graphic novel takes place at a kids’ comics camp. Campers learn how to draw. They bring their ideas to life. They learn to accept their mistakes. Readers get to be involved, too. Sketch, scribble, and get silly along with the characters. The book is filled with activities created by an award-winning cartoonist. It’s part story, part interactive guide.

Ninjas vs. Cats: The Ultimate Challenge

Cover of the book, "Ninjas vs. Cats": an illustration of a ninja and cat in profile against a colorful background.

Ninjas are quick and stealthy. So are cats. Cats are smart and agile. So are ninjas. This book puts the two head-to-head. Learn the history of the two opponents. Learn facts and myths about them, too. Read how they would fare in different challenges. Who will come out on top?