Meinders Community Library Pipestone

Demonstrates that "hands are not for hitting" by suggesting many positive uses for them, such as saying hello, playing, creating, and helping.

Introduces children to science by learning about metamorphosis through the life cycle of a butterfly. It is recommended for ages 4 and up.

This backpack allows children to use their imagination by imitating the people around them, specifically with regards to vehicles of all types. It is recommended for ages 1 and up. This kit includes the following: a board book titled Trucks (Baby Touch and Feel) by Dawn Sirett ; a board book titled My First Trucks by Sarah Davis ; a boxed set of DK My First Things That Go Touch and Feel Picture Cards (16 cards plus an instruction card in a cardboard...

Designed to have children experience that they can make things happen by interacting with objects and people in their world. Learning cause and effect helps children understand how things work and their many uses. It is recommended for ages 3 and up.

Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.

This kit encourages physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. Recommended for ages 4 and up. This kit includes the following: a book titled Exercise ; a book titled Get Up and Go! ; a CD titled Preschool Aerobic Fun ; 2 cloth fitness dice ; an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit. All items are packaged in a clear backpack with a contents list included.

Introduces children to science by learning about bugs. Recommended for ages 3 and up. This kit includes the following: a book titled Bugs A to Z by Caroline Lawton; a book titled In the Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming; 24 plastic garden critter bug counters ; a Melissa & Doug magnetic wooden bug-catching game ; a giant magnifying glass ; an activity guide with recommendations for using the kit. All items are packaged in a clear backpack with a...

This kit help encourages children to have a positive self-esteem and to learn what makes them special. It helps points out differences and similarities between people. Recommended for ages 3 and up. This kit includes the following: a book titled I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson ; a book titled I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont ; a book titled Whoever You Are by Mem Fox ; a I Never Forget a Face Matching Game ; a plastic mirror ; an activity guide with recommendations...

Discusses different aspects of time and how we measure it, including clocks, calendars, time zones, day and night, the seasons, and more. Includes related activities.