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Sunday, May 28 The library will be closed on Sunday, May 28 and all Sundays through September 3. Monday, May 29 The library will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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| The Ring Bearer by Floyd CooperJackson's mama is getting married! It's a big day, and while Jackson's a little bit anxious about how his household will change after the addition of stepdad Bill and little stepsister Sophie, he's mostly nervous about his role as ring bearer. It's a long way down the aisle -- what if he walks too slowly? Or trips and drops the rings? Floyd Cooper's soft, lifelike chalk illustrations capture the warmth between family members both old and new as a pep talk from Grandpop -- and some surprising inspiration from Sophie -- help Jackson conquer his wedding-day worries. |
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| The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by Adam RexThree mighty warriors search for worthy opponents in this crowd-pleasing readaloud. Squat, scowling Rock gets "no joy" from smooshing Apricot; curly-edged Paper bests Computer Printer with a single move; and wide-eyed Scissors skillfully snips through an army of Dinosaur-Shaped Chicken Nuggets. Each despairs of ever meeting their match…until they battle each other, and a legendary game is born. With a cast of anthropomorphized objects spouting "bombastic, full-volume" (Publishers Weekly) dialogue, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors begs to be read in your most arena-worthy voice. Kids who crave further epic match-ups will also be thrilled by Yuyi Morales' Niño Wrestles the World. |
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Touch the Earth
by Julian Lennon
The WhiteFeatherFlier, a magical airplane, takes children around the world to engage them in helping the environment by spreading water to thirsty people, pulling pollution from the ocean, and using irrigation to make the desert bloom
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| Goldfish Ghost by Lemony Snicket; illustrated by Lisa BrownDeath is only the beginning in this quirky read about a newly deceased goldfish in search of a friend to share his afterlife. Bored with floating upside-down above his fishbowl, the spectral hero -- drawn in eye-catching white against a colored background -- floats out the window to explore the seaside town. Sadly, no one in town seems interesting, not even the ghosts of other aquatic creatures. But wasn't there a rumor that the lighthouse was haunted? Similar to Mac Barnett's Leo, this tale of a lonely ghost who finds companionship will charm readers who are looking for something offbeat and a teensy bit spooky. |
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The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer…
by Davide Cali
When their teacher asks what they did during summer break, an exuberant youngster recounts the tale of a day at the beach that turns into a globe-spanning treasure hunt filled with high-flying hijinks and exotic detours marked by an outrageous cast of characters, including a mischievous bird. By the creators of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School. Simultaneous eBook.
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Song or a Summer Night: A Lullaby
by Robert Heidbreder
Neighborhood children are drawn out of their houses by the sights and sounds of the world after dark on a soft summer evening lit by sparkling fireflies and brought to life by the sounds of roaming animals. By the award-winning author of I Wished for a Unicorn.
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Ice Cream Summer
by Peter Sís
A little boy writes to his grandfather about how he is staying busy and keeping his skills current during a breezy summer marked by their family's ice-cream preferences. By the award-winning author of The Wall.
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Summer Walk
by Virginia Brimhall Snow
"Ramble through the woods, as you join Grammy and her favorite grandkids on a summer walk. Illustrations and rhymes will guide readers as they learn to identify twenty-six different insects. At day's end, discover how to create a caterpillar habitat"
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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