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Picture Books February 2019
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Bear Needs Help
by Sarah S Brannen
Needing help with his untied shoe, a lumbering young polar bear inadvertently scares away the other animals he approaches for help before two plucky birds step up with some friendly, if unconventional, advice.
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Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish
by Beth Ferry
The best-selling creators of Stick and Stone depict a hilarious menagerie of animals who sing, blow out candles and make wishes during a joyous birthday celebration.
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| There Are No Bears in This Bakery by Julia Sarcone-RoachMuffin the cat keeps a careful watch over his home, the Little Bear Bakery. That’s why he’s the first to investigate the strange noises in the bakery -- could there be an uninvited ursine visitor?
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Hush, Little Bunny
by David Ezra Stein
An endearing adaptation of the classic lullaby finds a papa bunny sharing messages of nurturing protection and comfort to his baby in and around their springtime burrow. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Interrupting Chicken. 150,000 first printing
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| Who Wants a Hug? by Jeff MackWho doesn’t love a great big bear hug? Skunk, that’s who! All of the other forest animals eagerly accept Bear’s affection while grumpy, grouchy Skunk tries everything in his briefcase of “Super Stinky Tricks” to stop Bear’s relentlessly cheery hug-fest.
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| No Hugs for Porcupine by Zoe WaringLonely Porcupine, who insists that he doesn’t need a goodnight hug like the ones exchanged by all of his neighbors; and kindly Armadillo, who offers a resolution to Porcupine’s predicament.
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| Slug Needs a Hug by Jeanne Willis; illustrated by Tony RossSluggy, who longs for a hug from his mom and wonders: “Is she never snuggly because I am so ugly?” Sluggy asks several other animals how he can look more huggable, but when he follows their advice, the results are delightfully ridiculous.
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| Hedgehugs by Steve Wilson; illustrated by Lucy TapperAlthough hedgehog BFFs Horace and Hattie love doing activities together -- making daisy chains, having tea parties, jumping in puddles -- they’re too prickly to share a hug.
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Tuesday Afternoon Story Time
Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 1:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, activities, crafts and more with the Story Time Crew! Please arrive a few minutes early to receive your child’s name tag. This program is for children ages birth through 5 years, accompanied by an adult.
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Wednesday Morning Story Time
Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10:00 am
Library Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, activities, crafts and more with the Story Time Crew! Please arrive a few minutes early to receive your child’s name tag. This program is for children ages birth through 5 years, accompanied by an adult.
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Coastline Children's Film Festival: Kid Flicks Two
Saturday, March 9, 10:00 am
Library Meeting Room
With a range of styles and themes, this collection from the New York International Children’s Film Festival offers clever, thought-provoking short films that are sure to inspire ages 8+ to expand their horizons. Teamwork takes on different stripes when an odd couple of bears are forced to work together in the hilarious stop-motion short Poles Apart. The CG-animated wonder Gokurosama bridges cultures and generations by showing us that even in an automated age, a little human touch can still work wonders. Light refreshments will be served. This is a family program.
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Coastline Children's Film Festival: Young Filmmakers Competition
Saturday, March 9, 11:30 am
Library Meeting Room
Coastline Children’s Film Festival presents 20 short films (5 minutes or less) by young directors from Michigan and Indiana. The Young Filmmakers Competition is free and open to anyone 18 years of age and under. Awards are presented to the top three films and the Audience Favorite. Cast your vote at the screening!
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The Magic of Kalita!
Saturday, March 9, 2:00 pm
Library
Matt Kalita returns for his annual magic show following the Michigan City St. Patrick’s Day parade. This is amazing magical fun for all ages!
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Story Time at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Monday, March 11, 11:00 am
Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd Street
Michigan City Public Library and Lubeznik Center for the Arts team up to bring you Story Time. This interactive event is perfect for infants & children up to 5 years old with their parents or guardians. The Story Time Crew entertains with stories & songs and guide a craft project.
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1,000 Books before Kindergarten
Register at any time for this free program designed to promote language development and a love of reading in young children. Your child will receive a special surprise (choice of an age-appropriate book or CD) for each set of 100 books that are read to them (or that they read on their own). For children ages birth through entering kindergarten.
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Play + Learn Websites
Find games, videos, educational activities, scouting information, and more at these cool sites.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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