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Escargot by Dashka Slater Bonjour! Escargot is a beautiful French snail who wants only two things: 1. To be your favorite animal. 2. To get to the delicious salad at the end of the book. But when he gets to the salad, he discovers that there's a carrot in it. And Escargot hatescarrots. But when he finally tries one―with a little help from you!―he discovers that it's not so bad after all.
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| The Rabbit Listened by Cori DoerrfeldAfter Taylor's masterful block tower is toppled, the child's animal friends try to help: bear suggests shouting, hyena urges laughter, snake proposes further destruction…but only rabbit's patient listening leaves room for all of Taylor's emotions. With soft-lined cartoon illustrations to match the understated message, this story will both comfort and validate kids who long to be understood. |
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| These are the adventures of Jinx and her little brother the Doom, a costumed crime-fighting duo who take on villains (imaginary) and missions (real -- the dog needs a bath!) with cooperation and infectious enthusiasm. Read it for high-energy storytelling and theatrical, mixed-media dioramas. For fans of David Soman's Ladybug Girl books. |
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| Kate, Who Tamed the Wind by Liz Garton Scanlon; illustrated by Lee WhiteAfter a man living on a windswept hilltop calls out for help, his clever young neighbor Kate arrives with a wagon full of tree seedlings to plant around his home. As time passes, the trees grow into a protective barrier, and friendship grows between the two neighbors. Winsome illustrations and cumulative text make this picture book a great choice for reading aloud, either one-on-one or with a group. |
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| Baby Monkey, Private Eye by Brian Selznick and David SerlinStarring Baby Monkey, a private detective who's far from hard-boiled -- he begins each case with a struggle to put on his pants -- but who excels at finding missing objects, from a chef's stolen pizza to an astronaut's lost spaceship. Don't let the lengthy page count fool you: beginner-friendly vocabulary and charmingly detailed pencil illustrations make this easy reader/graphic novel just right for emerging readers. |
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How does your garden grow? |
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| The Night Gardener by The Fan BrothersWilliam's life is glum and gray until the morning he awakes to discover a tree trimmed into the shape of a majestic owl. It's the first of many enchanting animal topiaries to appear in the night, leaving William to wonder: who's behind this arboreal art? Muted twilight colors and intricate illustrations add to the air of mystery in this quiet, inspiring picture book. Kids might also like Peter Brown's The Curious Garden. |
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| Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner; illustrated by Christopher Silas NealThis is an attention-grabbing, earth-toned look at a single growing season with a girl and her grandmother, offering cutaway views to show not only the surface ecosystem of their garden, but also the teeming plant and animal life within the soil itself. For more nature nonfiction with a similar perspective, try Over and Under the Snow, also from author Kate Messner and illustrator Christopher Silas Neal. |
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| Anywhere Farm by Phyllis Root; illustrated by G. Brian KarasSoil, sunshine, water, and a seed -- that's all you need to start a farm or a garden. An urban alley provides a venue for the diverse community gardeners in this picture book, which also contains facts about gardening, suggestions for alternative containers (how about a bucket, a shoe, or a pot?), and an upbeat, empowering tone. |
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| Grandpa Green by Lane SmithA boy gives a tour of his great-grandfather's topiary garden, which tells the story of the old man's life and, now that he's losing his memory, reminds him of its important events. Elegant and understated, Grandpa Green is "a wonderful bridge to exploring family history with the very young" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| Pandora by Victoria TurnbullStarring Pandora, a fox whose lonely life in a wasteland of trash and "broken things" is transformed by the friendship of an injured bird. As the bird heals and flies further afield, it brings Pandora flowers and seeds, transforming the dingy landscape into a verdant wonderland. Bittersweet yet ultimately uplifting, this friendship story also features fanciful artwork that invites readers to take a closer look. |
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Saturday, April 14 Escape Room! 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to escape the room! Space is very limited, so enroll early. Recommended for ages 8 to adult. Friday, April 20 Jr. Engineers - Let's Go Green 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Build, test, redesign just as engineers do! We'll introduce and explore different types of alternative energy sources and complete projects using Snap Circuits. Recommended for ages 8-11.
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Thursday, April 26 Perler Parlor - Crafting with Perler Beads 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Design with Perler beads and pegboards! Ages 6 and up. Parents welcome to attend. April 30 - May 4 Children's Book Week: Read Mo Books! Celebrate books with Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie! Contests, games, and reading fun all week!
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Cranbury Public Library
23 North Main Street ~
Cranbury, NJ 08512 ~ Phone: 609-655-0555 ~ Contact Us
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