It's easy to have a book group with the Library's online book products.  We can all read the same book  and talk about it here.  Our first book will be a Tumblebook storybook for all ages, Jessie's Island by Sheryl McFarlane.  Find Tumblebooks at the bottom of the Kids Page, and then read about Jessie's cousin who writes about all the things there are to do in the city.  Thomas thinks Jessie's life on an island would be boring.  See what you think as they each tell about the things to see and do where they live.  Then click on comments here to say what you think.

We can talk about:
What did you think about this book?
Which place is more like Monterey?
Here in Monterey, have you seen any of the things that Jessie sees?
If you had to choose one, who would you rather visit - Thomas or Jessie?
What are your favorite things to see or do in Monterey?  What would you write about to a friend or cousin? 

Want to read ahead?  Next,  a short chapter book in Tumblebooks Readalongs, Sea Dog.