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| The Tale of Angelino Brown by David AlmondAfter Bert and Betty Brown adopt pocket-sized angel Angelino, their lives -- and the lives of almost everyone they meet -- become a bit better and a lot weirder. But who is Angelino? And why are villains trying kidnap him? Read it for goofy humor (it's hard not to laugh at a character named Professor Smellie from Blistering-on-the-Fen) paired with deep ideas about good and evil. |
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| Out of the Wild Night by Blue BalliettGhosts are alive on the island of Nantucket. You can hear them in the wind and in the creaks of the old homes. They want to be remembered. And, even more, they want to protect what was once theirs. The ghosts have chosen a few local kids to save the island against the adults who would do it harm. But the kids can't be sure how the ghosts are going to act. Things tend to disappear when ghosts are around. People tend to get trapped - especially if they're up to no good. Only the kids can make things right . . . if the ghosts will let them. |
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| Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi One day, three schoolmates show up at Aru's doorstep to catch her in a lie. They don't believe her claim that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it. Just a quick light, Aru thinks. Then she can get herself out of this mess and never ever fib again. But lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction. Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and it's up to Aru to save them. |
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| How to Sell Your Family to the Aliens by Paul NothDesperate to be free of his cruel, controlling grandma, Happy "Hap" Conklin agrees to sell her to an alien reality show, not realizing that the fine print allows the aliens to take his entire family. From his inventor dad to his uniquely talented sisters, Hap's family is odd yet lovable, and fans of zany science fiction will enjoy following Hap on his hilarious, cartoon-illustrated rescue mission. |
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The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock Boy has always been relegated to the outskirts of his small village. With a large hump on his back, a mysterious past, and a tendency to talk to animals, he is often mocked by others in his town—until the arrival of a shadowy pilgrim named Secondus. Impressed with Boy’s climbing and jumping abilities, Secondus engages Boy as his servant, pulling him into an action-packed and suspensful expedition across Europe to gather the seven precious relics of Saint Peter. Boy quickly realizes this journey is not an innocent one. They are stealing the relics and accumulating dangerous enemies in the process. But Boy is determined to see this pilgrimage through until the end—for what if St. Peter can make Boy’s hump go away?
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| Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets by Kwame Alexander with Chris Colderly and Marjory Wentworth; illustrated by Ekua HolmesThis is an imaginative, inspiring collection of poems that celebrate 20 diverse poets from throughout history and around the world. Inside its pages are attention-grabbing collage art, odes to long-departed poets (like Persian mystic Rumi and haiku master Bashō), and loving tributes to modern poets (such as Nikki Giovanni and Naomi Shihab Nye). For readers, writers, and poetry fans who want to try something new. |
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| When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons by Julie Fogliano; illustrated by Julie Morstad"From a snow-covered tree, one bird singing, each tweet poking a tiny hole through the edge of winter…" Flowers blooming in sheets of snow make way for happy frogs dancing in the rain. Summer swims move over for autumn sweaters until the snow comes back again. In Julie Fogliano's skilled hand and illustrated by Julie Morstad's charming pictures, the seasons come to life in this gorgeous and comprehensive book of poetry. |
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| Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems by Paul B. Janeczko (editor); illustrated by Melissa SweetGrouped by seasons, the poems in this collection are only a few lines long, but when those lines are written by poets like Langston Hughes, Carl Sandburg, and Joyce Sidman, they cast a powerful spell. Just as powerful are the bold, vivid illustrations, which are sure to fuel your imagination. For anyone who's ever felt like reading poetry was too slow or confusing. |
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| Wet Cement: A Mix of Concrete Poems by Bob RaczkaPoet Bob Raczka offers up 21 clever concrete poems -- or, as he calls them, "word paintings" -- in which the shape of the poem reflects what the poem is about. After seeing how words on a page can be used to form dripping icicles, floating balloons, or a soaring airplane, you too might be inspired to mix up a few concrete poems. |
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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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