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| No More Poems! A Book in Verse That Just Gets Worse by Rhett Miller; illustrated by Dan SantatIn the tradition of Shel Silverstein, these poems bring a fresh new twist to the classic dilemmas of childhood as well as a perceptive eye to the foibles of modern family life. Full of clever wordplay and bright visual gags--and toilet humor to spare--these twenty-three rhyming poems make for an ideal read-aloud experience. Taking on the subjects of a bullying baseball coach and annoying little brothers with equally sly humor, renowned lyricist Rhett Miller's clever verses will have the whole family cackling. |
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| The Book Hog by Greg PizzoliThe Book Hog loves books-the way they look, the way they feel, the way they smell-and he'll grab whatever he can find. There's only one problem: he can't read! But when a kind librarian invites him to join for storytime, this literature-loving pig discovers the treasure that books really are. Geisel Medalist Greg Pizzoli presents a new character who is sure to steal your heart in this picturebook full of humorous charm and vivid illustrations. |
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| How to Two by David SomanA quiet day at the playground turns into a boisterous park-wide adventure as one boy on the slide becomes two kids on the see-saw, then three jumping rope. Before long, ten new friends are playing like they've known one another forever. With its deceptively simple text and a rich visual narrative, How to Two is a playful counting and reverse-counting concept book as well as an exuberant celebration of inclusive play, friendship, and community. |
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| Not Your Nest! by Gideon Sterer; illustrated by Andrea TsurumiBird is just about to put the finishing touches on her new home when she suddenly finds that her nest is already full--of someone else. So she reluctantly builds another nest. But Fox finds this new nest quite comfy, and Brush Hog loves the view from Bird's next attempt. Soon the Acacia tree is bursting with happily nested animals of all shapes and stripes--everyone except bird! But when Bird finally finds a way to evict her unwelcome guests, the animals realize their mistake and build a nest that's big enough for all of them. Well, almost... |
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| Noisy Night by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Brian Biggs It's a noisy night in this city building! The residents of each floor can hear their neighbors above them, and are wondering what's going on above their heads. Climb floor by floor and page by page to find out whose singing, dancing, cheering, and cooing are keeping a grumpy old man awake. With innovative split-level spreads that offer the feeling of climbing an apartment building floor by floor, this clever and colorful collaboration between New York Times–bestselling author Mac Barnett and gifted illustrator Brian Biggs offers an irresistible investigation of one noisy night. |
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| The Night World by Mordicai GersteinWoken by his cat in the very early morning, a little boy wades through the murkiness of his darkened house and out into the yard, where shadowy animals gaze with anticipation at the black, star-speckled sky. What are they waiting for? The answer, when it arrives, is dazzling. |
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| The Midnight Library by Kazuno KoharaPerfect for bedtime reading, pay a visit to the Midnight Library where you can snuggle up for a nighttime story. There is a little library that only opens at night. In the library there is a little librarian―and her three assistant owls―who helps everyone find the perfect book. The library is always peaceful and quiet . . . until one night when some of the animals stir up a little trouble (and a little fun!) in the Midnight Library. |
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| Twenty Yawns by Jane Smiley; illustrated by Lauren Castillo As her mom reads a bedtime story, Lucy drifts off. But later, she awakens in a dark, still room, and everything looks mysterious. How will she ever get back to sleep? Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley’s first picture book, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Lauren Castillo, evokes the splashy fun of the beach and the quietude of a moonlit night, with twenty yawns sprinkled in for children to discover and count. |
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| Kitten and the Night Watchman by John Sullivan; illustrated by Taeeun YooWhat happens: an adorable gray kitten disrupts the nightly routine of a kindly construction site watchman. Nighttime transforms the setting from mundane to fanciful in this hushed, lyrical book filled with closely observed details that invite a second look. Did you know? This book is based on the true story of how author John Sullivan found his pet cat. |
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After School Chromebook Connection Use one of the library's Chromebooks to work on homework, do school projects, or play games with your group. Every Wednesday! Family Storytime 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. An all-ages welcome storytime. Stories and fun for everyone! Saturday, April 27 Cranbury Yard Sale at the Library 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The library is participating in this year's annual Community Yard Sale! Books, movies, games, toys, and so much more will be available, including Mystery Bags filled with amazing swag! See you in front of the library!
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April 27 Saturday Family Storytime 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. An all-ages welcome storytime. Stories and fun for everyone, weekend edition! Tuesday, May 14 Make Something of It! 3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Come for a story or two, then stick around for some crafting related to our theme, where we make something of it! (Delicious lollipop included.)
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