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These conveniently packaged, thematically-based kits each contain 8 books for the child, 1 book for the parent or teacher, and 1 DVD/videotape/CD on the subject. Each Kit may be checked out for 3 weeks with your ACPL library card and may be renewed.

Great for preschool teachers, daycare directors, homeschooling families, and children, of course!

Adoption Learn about families formed through adoption.	KIT j362.73 ADOPT
Africa Stories that will help children learn about Africa, its people and its culture.	KIT j916 AFRIC
Africa and Its Folklore Folktales from Africa.	KIT J916 AFRIC
African American Heritage & Stories Celebrating stories of the rich African American culture.	KIT j973.04 AFRIC
Alphabet Discover the alphabet with fun stories and activities for learning and enjoyment.	KIT j411 ALPHA
Ancient Egypt Stories that will help children learn about Ancient Egypt, its people and the history period.	KIT j913.2 ANCIE
Ancient Greece Learn more about Ancient Greece.	KIT j938 ANCIE
Ants Intriguing stories about ants.	KIT j595.796 ANTS
Apples Explore the world of apples...how they grow, what to make with them and some stories about Johnny Appleseed!	KIT j641.34 APPLE
Art and Artists Books that introduce and teach a child about the art world and the many styles that artist employ to contribute to it through paintings, sculptures and architecture.	KIT j700 ART
Art Appreciation (Early Childhood) Books that introduce and teach a child about the art world and the many styles that artist employ to contribute to it through paintings, sculptures and architecture.	KIT j701.1 ART
Art Appreciation (Intermediate) Books that introduce and teach a child about the art world and the many styles that artist employ to contribute to it through paintings, sculptures and architecture.	KIT j701.1 ART
Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders, (ADD/ADHD) Addresses the issues and provides suggestions for understanding and caring for the ADD/ADHD child.	KIT j618.92 ATTEN
Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Addresses the issues and provides suggestions for understanding and caring for the ADD/ADHD child.	KIT J618.928588 AUTIS
Autumn Celebrate the beauty of Autumn.	KIT j508.2 AUTUM
Autumn (September, October, November) Celebrate the beauty of Autumn.	KIT j508.2 AUTUM
Autumn Holidays Celebrate some autumn holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah.	KIT j394.264 AUTUM
Baby Boosters 0 to 6 Months Age-appropriate, fun stories to read with babies, aged 0-6 months.	KIT j155.422 0-6 MOS.
Baby Boosters 6 to 12 Months Age-appropriate, fun stories to read with babies, aged 6-12 months.	KIT j155.422 6-12 MOS.
Baby Boosters 12 to 18 Months Age-appropriate, fun stories to read with babies, aged12-18 months.	KIT j155.422 12-18 MOS.
Baby Boosters 18 to 24 Months Age-appropriate, fun stories to read with babies, aged 18-24 months.	KIT j155.422 18-24 MOS.
Baby Signing Time Age-appropriate books and information about signing with babies and young children.	KIT j419 BABY
Bats Intriguing stories about the different kinds of bats.	KIT j599.4 BATS
Bats (Primary Level) Intriguing stories about the different kinds of bats.	KIT j599.4 BATS
Bears Stories about the wonderful and scary bear.	KIT j599.78 BEARS
Bedtime Stories Time for bed...stories to make you peacefully sleepy.	KIT jE BEDTI
Birthday Celebrate the most wonderful holiday of all...your birthday!	KIT j394.2 BIRTH
Book Group Kit: Babe: The Gallant Pig Book group discussion materials for studying the book: Babe: the Gallant Pig, by Dick King-Smith.	KIT j372.64 BABE
Book Group Kit: Black Beauty Book group discussion materials for studying the book: Black Beauty, by Anna Sewell.	KIT j372.64 BLACK
Book Group Kit: The Black Stallion Book group discussion materials for studying the book: The Black Stallion, by Walter Farley.	KIT j372.64 BLACK
Book Group Kit: Because of Winn-Dixie Book group discussion materials for studying the book: Because of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo.	KIT j372.64 BECAU
Book Group Kit: Bridge to Terabithia Book group discussion materials for studying the book: Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson.	KIT j372.64 BRIDG
Book Group Kit: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Book group discussion materials for studying the book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl.	KIT j372.64 CHARL
Book Group Kit: Charlotte's Web Book group discussion materials for studying the book: Charlotte's Web, by E.B. White.	KIT j372.64 CHARL
Book Group Kit: Holes Book group discussion materials for studying the book: Holes, by Louis Sachar.	KIT j372.64 HOLES
Book Group Kit: How to Eat Fried Worms Book group discussion materials for studying the book: How to Eat Fried Worms, by Thomas Rockwell.	KIT j372.64 HOW
Book Group Kit: James and the Giant Peach Book group discussion materials for studying the book: James and the Giant Peach, by Roald Dahl.	KIT j372.64 JAMES
Book Group Kit: Little House on the Prairie Book group discussion materials for studying the book: Little house on the prairie, by Laura Ingalls Wilder.	KIT j372.64 LITTL
Book Group Kit: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Book group discussion materials for studying the book: The lion, the witch and the wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis.	KIT j372.64 LION
Book Group Kit: The Mouse and the Motorcycle Book group discussion materials for studying the book: The Mouse and the Motorcycle, by Beverly Cleary.	KIT j372.64 MOUSE
Book Group Kit: Sarah, Plain and Tall Book group discussion materials for studying the book: Sarah Plain and Tall, by Patricia MacLachlan.	KIT j372.64 SARAH
Book Group Kit: Sounder Book group discussion materials for studying the book: Sounder, by William Armstrong.	KIT j372.64 SOUND
Book Group Kit: Stuart Little Book group discussion materials for studying the book: Stuart Little, by E. B. White.	KIT j372.64 STUAR
Bridges Learn about the design and history of bridges and some adventures in how to cross them!!	KIT j624.2 BRIDG
Butterflies Learn all about the caterpillar life cycle and the beauty of the butterfly.	KIT j595.789 BUTTE
Caldecott Award Books, 1950-59 Some of the Caldecott Award winning books for children's illustrations, 1950-1959.	KIT j741.642 CALDE
Caldecott Award Books, 1960-69 Some of the Caldecott Award winning books for children's illustrations, 1960-1969.	KIT j741.642 CALDE
Caldecott Award Books, 1970-79 Some of the Caldecott Award winning books for children's illustrations, 1970-1979.	KIT j741.642 CALDE
Caldecott Award Books, 1980-89 Some of the Caldecott Award winning books for children's illustrations, 1980-1989.	KIT j741.642 CALDE
Caldecott Award Books, 1990-99 Some of the Caldecott Award winning books for children's illustrations, 1990-1999.	KIT j741.642 CALDE
Caldecott Award Books, 2000-09 Some of the Caldecott Award winning books for children's illustrations, 2000-2009.	KIT j741.642 CALDE
Camping Enjoy these selections about camping fun and great outdoor activities.	KIT J796.54 CAMPI
Canada Explore the culture of Canada.	KIT j917.1 CANAD
Cancer Stories designed to help children and family members to deal with loved ones battling cancer.	KIT j616.994 CANCE
Character Building Stories that center around the cultivation of character building in children.	KIT j179.9 CHARA
Chickens Chicken stories that will make you cluck with glee!	J636.5 CHICK
China Stories that will help children learn about China, its people and its culture.	KIT j915.1 CHINA
The Circus Come join the circus fun!	KIT j791.3 CIRCU
Cleanliness, Personal Fun and informative books about personal health and hygiene.	KIT j646.7 CLEAN
Clifford Wonderful stories about everyone's favorite big, red dog! Clifford!	KIT jE CLIFF
Colonial America Stories of life in Colonial America.	KIT j973.2 COLON
Color-Blue Enjoy these selections on the beauty of the color blue!	KIT j535.5 COLOR-B
Color-Green Enjoy these selections on the beauty of the color green!	KIT j535.5 COLOR-G
Color-Red Enjoy these selections on the beauty of the color red!	KIT j535.5 COLOR-R
Color-Yellow Enjoy these selections on the beauty of the color yellow!	KIT j535.5 COLOR-Y
Colors (Early Childhood) Enjoy these selections on the beauty of color!	KIT j535.5 COLOR
Colors (Primary Level) Enjoy these selections on the beauty of color!	KIT j535.5 COLOR
Community Helpers Learn about the occupations of people in your community.	KIT j331.7 COMMU
Conflict Resolution Successful tools that teach children about conflict management.	KIT j303.69 CONFL
Construction Equipment Construction and road equipment stories and information.	KIT j629.225 CONST
Cooking Activities and fun stories for the kid in the kitchen!	KIT j641.5 COOKI
Cowboys (Intermediate Level) Stories that capture cowboys and frontier life in the American West.	KIT j917.8 COWBO
Crayons Fun with crayons and color and art!	KIT j741.23 CRAYO
Dear America. Brain Boosters Dear America books that chronicle famous historical periods of the United States.	KIT j973 DEAR
Death (Preschool Level) Stories and resources that help younger children understand death and the need to grieve.	KIT j155.9 DEATH
Death (Primary Level) Stories and resources that help elementary age children understand death and the need to grieve.	KIT j155.9 DEATH
Death of a Pet Teaches coping skills for dealing with the grief of losing a pet.	KIT j155.9 DEATH
Dental Care Learn about good dental care.	KIT j617.6 DENTA
Dinosaurs Learn about dinosaurs!	KIT j567.9 DINOS
Doctor and Hospital Visits Explains what happens if you must go to the hospital or a doctor's office.	KIT j616 DOCTO
Dogs Which dog is the best pet for your family? Learn about the wonderful world of dogs.	KIT j636.7 DOGS
Donald Crews (Author Study) Learn about author and illustrator, Donald Crews, and enjoy some of his books.	KIT jB C8672
Dr. Seuss (Author Study) Enjoy some of the stories by Dr. Seuss.	KIT jB Se81d
Early Literacy Fun stories to encourage reading and literature appreciation.	KIT j372.4 EARLY
Electricity (Intermediate Level) Experiments and inventors that explore the science topic of electricity.	KIT j537 ELECT
Eric Carle (Author Study) Learn about author and illustrator, Eric Carle and enjoy some of his books.	KIT jB C19e
Etiquette (Manners) Discusses manners and gives examples of both good and bad manners.	KIT j395 ETIQU
Eve Bunting (Author Study) Learn about author and illustrator, Eve Bunting and enjoy some of her books.	KIT jB B88E
Ezra Jack Keats (Author Study) Some stories to enjoy by the author Ezra Jack Keats.	KIT jB K225e
Fairies Magical stories about the lovely fairies that amaze and surprise us.	KIT J398.45 FAIRI
Fairy Tales Favorite fairy tales retold with lovely illustrations.	KIT j398.2 FAIRY
Families Examines all different kinds of families.	KIT j306.85 FAMIL
Famous Composers Features stories about famous musical composers including Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and more!	KIT j780.92 FAMOU
Farm Animals Learn about common farm animals from chickens and ducks to cows and pigs.	KIT j636 FARM
Fears Stories that will help children overcome their fears and teach self confidence.	KIT j649.1 FEARS
Fears at Night Stories that will help children overcome their fears and teach self confidence.	KIT j649.1 FEARS
Feelings Books that explore all kinds of emotions.	KIT j152.4 FEELI
Fingerplays Fingerplays, songs and fun galore!	KIT j793.4 FINGE
Five Senses Learn about the 5 senses.	KIT j612.8 FIVE
Food Plenty of fun stories about eating food.	KIT j641 FOOD
Foster Care Understanding how a child feels about foster care.	KIT j362.733 FOSTE
Fractions Learn to understand and practice fraction math work with these fun books and DVD.	KIT j513.26 FRACT
Friendship Learn about the value of friendship.	KIT j177.6 FRIEN
Frogs Really great reads about our fun friends, FROGS!	j597.89 FROGS
Frontier America Stories that capture frontier and pioneer life in the American West.	j917.8 FRONT
Gail Gibbons (Author Study) Learn about author and illustrator, Gail Gibbons and enjoy some of her books.	KIT jB G351G
Garbage The world of garbage!	KIT J628.445 GARBA
Gingerbread Boy The world of garbage!	JE GINGE
Grandparents Celebrating the love and support of grandparents.	KIT j306.8745 GRAND
Growing Gardens Garden secrets and garden surprises.	KIT j635.9 GROWI
Heroes Stories about the many heroes -- human and animal -- that protect, surprise, and inspire us.	KIT J920 HEROE
Honesty Special messages about the importance of telling the truth.	KIT j179.9 HONES
I Can Learn Spanish I Can Learn Spanish	KIT j468 ICAN
I Spy Look for objects, solve the riddle, take the challenge with these fun I spy books.	KIT J793.73 ISPY
Ice Cream Find out how this yummy dessert is made. Fun stories about ice cream adventures.	KIT j641.862 ICE
I'm A Big Kid Now Age-appropriate activities and skill builders for the pre-schooler.	KIT j649.68 IAM
Insects Learn about caterpillars, spiders, crickets, ants, and more!	KIT j595.7 INSEC
Indiana History. Brain Boosters Facts, figures and trivia about the state of Indiana.	KIT j917.2 INDIA
Inventions (Intermediate Level) Take a close look at various inventions that have shaped our world and the men and women who conceived them.	KIT j609 INVEN
Jail Discusses why jails exist, why people go to jail, and how to deal with having a parent in prison.	KIT j362.7 JAIL
James Marshall (Author Study) Enjoy some of the books written and illustrated by James Marshall.	KIT jB M35j
Japan Stories that will help children learn about Japan, its people and its culture.	KIT j915.2 JAPAN
Johnny Appleseed (Primary Level) Wonderful tales spun and recorded about the life of Johnny Appleseed.	KIT jB AP5J
Ladybugs Learn more about the ladybug!	KIT j595.769 LADYB
Lois Ehlert (Author Study) Enjoy some of the books written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert.	KIT jB Eh5l
Maps Stories that introduce children to the use and study of maps through fiction, pictures, charts, and graphs.	KIT j912 MAPS
Math (Early Elementary Level) Stories and activities that make early Math learning fun.	KIT j372.7 MATH
Math (Preschool Level) Learn Math early through counting fun and activities.	KIT j372.7 MATH
Measurement Measuring all kinds of things...big and small!	KIT j530.8 MEASU
Medieval Times Stories to enrich your study of the Middle Ages.	KIT j940.1 MEDIE
Military Families Materials to help families during military deployment.	KIT j355.129 MILIT
Mo Willems (Author Study) Enjoy some of the entertaining stories by Mo Willems and learn about the author.	KIT JB W666M
Money Money, money, money! How to save it, spend it, and count it.	KIT j332.4 MONEY
Mother Goose A collection of favorite Mother Goose rhymes.	KIT j398.8 MOTHE
Movement Games Ideas for "moving" kids in the right direction. Fun and easy movement exercises with music and games.	KIT j613.71 MOVEM
Multiculturalism Stories that teach about different cultures...American Indian, Spanish and Asian people.	KIT j305.8 MULTI
Music (Instrumental) Introduces a variety of musical instruments (some homemade) to play and enjoy.	KIT j784.1 MUSIC
My Body Learn about your body, inside and out!	KIT j612 MYBOD
My Country Celebrate the history, culture and folklore of the United States.	KIT j973 MYCOU
My House, My Neighborhood Learn about home and community.	KIT j307.3362 MYHOU
Native Americans Native American culture and customs celebrated and discussed.	KIT j970.1 NATIV
Nature Encompass all of nature : seasons, animals, plants and food, weather, earth & sky.	KIT j508 NATUR
The New Baby Discusses pregnancy, childbirth and the family experiences of a new baby.	KIT j612.6 NEW
The New Baby Brother/Sister Stories and advice on how to cultivate the new baby borther/sister relationship.	KIT j306.875 NEW
Noise What are the sounds and noises we hear everyday? Pots and pans, music, trains, traffic and more...	KIT j534 NOISE
Numbers (Intermediate Level) Learn about families formed through adoption.	KIT j513.2 NUMBE
Nursery Rhymes Nursery rhymes, fingerplays, songs and fun galore!	KIT J398.8 NURSE
Owls Meet that nighttime creature we call the owl.	KIT j598.97 OWLS
Parents and Grandparents A selection of stories about children interacting with parents and grandparents.	KIT j306.87 PAREN
Patricia Polacco (Author Study) Some of the works written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco.	KIT jB P757pa
Penguins Intriguing and fun stories about penguins.	KIT j598.47 PENGU
Personal Hygiene/Keeping Clean Stories that promote personal hygiene and body awareness.	KIT j613.4 PERSO
Pets Which pet is the best one for your family?	KIT j636.0887 PETS
Pirates Explore the exciting and dangerous life of a pirate!	KIT j910.45 PIRAT
Poetry Find a poem that you like in this kit.	KIT j811 POETR
Popcorn Stories that encompass the life cycle of the popcorn plant and tales of the fun involved in making and eating it!	KIT j595.789 POPCO
Potty Training Introduces the concept of potty training.	KIT j649.62 POTTY
Princesses Dreams of a princess and some folklore stories are shared and enjoyed.	KIT j398.22 PRINC
Pumpkins Explore the world of pumpkins!	KIT j635.62 PUMPK
Quilts Enjoy these stories, activities and video about quilts!	KIT j746.46 QUILT
Raffi Sing Along Raffi songs to read and to sing.	KIT j782.42 RAFFI
Rainy Day Fun Delightful stories about rain and keeping busy inside when it is way too wet to go outside!	KIT j551.577 RAINY
Restaurants Discusses how to behave at a restarurant.	KIT j647.95 RESTA
Rhyming Rhyme time story favorites!	KIT j372.465 RHYMI
Rivers and Ponds Explore the wonder of nature found in the ponds and rivers of your community.	KIT j577.6 RIVER
Safety (Early Childhood Level) "Keeping children safe is a universal concern." These books help to promote good safety habits.	KIT j363.1 SAFET
Save Our Earth Stories that explore the many ways that people impact the environment and can help to save it.	KIT j333.72 SAVE
Science (Earth and Solar System) Learn about the planets in our Solar System and Earth's special place in it.	KIT j530 SCIEN
Science (Sound, Magnetism, Electricity) Experiments that explore the science topics of electricity, magnetism, sound, color and more.	KIT j530 SCIEN
Sea Animals Look to the ocean for exciting marine animals.	KIT j591.77 SEA
Self Esteem Stories that foster confidence and self esteem.	KIT j158.1 SELF
Shapes All kinds of shapes...circles, squares, diamonds, triangles and more.	KIT j372.21 SHAPE
Sharks Enjoy these selections on the wonder and fascinating facts about sharks.	KIT J597.3 SHARK
Shoes (Early Childhood) Age-appropriate activities and skill builders for the pre-schooler about shoes how to tie them.	KIT j649.63 SHOES
Sibling Rivalry Suggestions, stories and projects to entertain and keep the peace among siblings.	KIT j649.143 SIBLI
Sing a Song! Presents music appreciation through singing and dancing songs.	KIT j782.42 SING
Size (Big and Little) Size perception : What is big and what is small.	KIT j530.8 SIZE
Spanish Explore the culture and language of Spanish-speaking people.	KIT j468 SPANI
Sports Sports of all kinds...running, basketball, baseball, swimming and more.	KIT j796 SPORT
Sports (Intermediate Level) Sports of all kinds...running, basketball, baseball, swimming and more.	KIT j796 SPORT
Spring Stories and activities associated with Springtime.	KIT j508.2 SPRIN
Spring Holidays Celebrate some Springtime holidays like Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo.	KIT j394.262 SPRIN
Steven Kellogg (Author Study) Learn about author and illustrator, Steven Kellogg, and enjoy some of his books.	KIT jB KZ93s
Storms Learn about the beauty and wonder of storms.	KIT j551.55 STORM
Story Stretchers Great story stretchers for the preschool and primary age range.	KIT j372.19 STORY
Storytime Math Stories that link Math and Literature in activities based on favorite children's books.	KIT j372.7 STORY
Summer Explore all the fun things do to when it is summertime.	KIT j508.2 SUMME
Take the Stage! Brain Boosters Guides to inform and delight the young actor. On stage performing techniques for the musical, a monologue, opera, a comedy or Shakespeare!	KIT j792 TAKE
Tall Tales (Intermediate Level) Tall tales of legendary characters.	KIT j398.2 TALL
Teddy Bears Enjoy stories about warm and cuddly teddy bears.	KIT j688.72 TEDDY
Theme-a-Saurus II Innovative themes to inspire creative ideas for hands-on learning.	KIT j372.3 THEME
Things That Go (Early Childhood Level) Learn about different kinds of transportation: boats, trucks, buses and even an alphabet train!	KIT j372.358 THING
Tide Pools and Coral Reefs (Primary Level) Explore the beauty and wonder of tide pools and coral reefs.	KIT j577.699 TIDE
Time Telling time can be fun!	KIT j529.2 TIME
Toddlers Preschool stories and activities.	KIT j372.21 TODDL
Traditional Stories Classic stories that love to be retold.	KIT j398.2 TRADI
Trash Truck/Trash (Primary Level) Learn about garbage/refuse/recycling and the people who work towards keeping our enviornment trash-free.	KIT j628.442 TRASH
Trees Study and enjoy the beautiful tree! Easy-to read guides and fun stories about trees.	KIT j582.16 TREES
Trucks Details all kinds of trucks!	KIT j629.224 TRUCK
TV Turnoff Kit What do we do when the television is off???	KIT j791.45 TVTUR
United States Celebrate the history, culture and folklore of the United States.	KIT j973 UNITE
Vehicles Details all kinds of transportation from cars to trains to boats to planes!	KIT j629.04 VEHIC
Violence Discusses violence in society and at home, its various causes and possible ways to prevent it.	KIT j303.6 VIOLE
Weather Learn about the beauty and wonder of all kinds of weather.	KIT j551.6 WEATH
Weather Forecasting Learn about the beauty and wonder of all kinds of weather.	KIT j551.6 WEATH
Winter Winter tales to make you smile and keep you warm.	KIT j508.2 WINTE
Winter Holidays Celebrate some of the Winter holidays.	KIT j394.261 WINTE
The Zoo Learn about the animals at the zoo.	KIT j590.73 ZOO

If you need help finding these or other Library materials, please check with anyone in Children's Services. We look forward to seeing you at the Library!

This list was created by Mary Voors and is maintained by Becky White.
Comments and suggestions can be sent to Becky White at bwhite@acpl.info, or to Mary R. Voors, Manager, Children's Services at mvoors@acpl.info.