"I was a dancer just like you, a dreaming shooting star of a girl with work and worlds ahead." ~ from Misty Copeland's Firebird
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Star Wars Day - Saturday 12 December Fun for all the family with a Star Wars themed quiz, colouring in, displays of books, toys and memorabilia from a galaxy far, far away...and much more. Be in to win with our Star Wars costume competition - for kids and adults! Main activities will take place between 2-3pm.
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I want Spaghetti by Stephanie BlakeNew Zealand. A picture book for toddlers who might recognise themselves in cheeky Simon, the fussy eater. Once there was a little rabbit who only wanted to eat one thing - spaghetti!
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Grasshoppers Dance by Juliette MacIverA rhyming children's meditation on the four seasons of summer, autumn, winter and spring, in which the grasshoppers dance to the rhythms and sounds of life around them as the world goes round. The animals in the story thrive on music: a bunny plays the drums, a hawk plays the organ, a husky plays a whistle, a kingfisher plays on conch shells, and the grasshoppers dance. A New Zealand picture book.
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| Imaginary Fred by Eoin Colfer; illustrated by Oliver JeffersWhenever a lonely child wishes for an imaginary friend, Fred appears. Though they always play -- some nicely, some not -- for awhile, each child eventually finds real friends and leaves Fred behind. But Fred's latest pal, Sam, is different; he likes acting and music and comic books, just like Fred. Could Sam be the forever friend Fred's been waiting for? Whimsical and minimally colored, this book from popular creators Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers will resonate with readers (young and old) who know that keeping friends is just as important as making them. For another eager soul in search of a companion, try Mac Barnett's Leo. |
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Have You Seen Elephant?by David BarrowElephant wants to play hide and seek. You can play too, but you'll have to try your best - he's VERY good! A New Zealand picture book.
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I thought this was a bear book by Tara LazarPrince Zilch from Planet Zero crash lands into the story of the Three Bears, and it is up to Baby Bear to figure out a way to get him back to his own book.
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| Little Tree by Loren LongLittle Tree loves his leaves so much that doesn't want to drop them in the autumn. Why should he? He's happy as he is. Ignoring the advice of the woodland creatures, Little Tree holds tight for season after season…until he realizes that the other trees have grown tall without him. Can he find the courage to let go? Loren Long's clean-lined illustrations are uncluttered yet eye-catching; paired with the simple text, they create an "understated and inviting" (Booklist) tone that children won't be able to resist. Those looking for a similar story with a very different style of illustration may also enjoy Carin Berger's The Little Yellow Leaf. |
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| Nerdy Birdy by Aaron Reynolds; illustrated by Matt DaviesUnlike the "cool" birdies with their glossy plumage and hunting skills, Nerdy Birdy is scrawny, bespectacled, and into playing World of Wormcraft. Rejected by the cool birdies, Nerdy Birdy is happy to find a crowd of like-minded avian geeks who welcome him with open wings: "There's always room for another nerdy birdy." Yet when Nerdy Birdy reaches out to lonely, awkward Vulture, his new friends balk, forcing Nerdy Birdy to make a tough choice. Laced with pop-culture references and illustrated with exaggerated cartoons, this modern fable about inclusive friendship will please adults and kids alike. |
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| Lenny & Lucy by Philip C. Stead; illustrated by Erin E. Stead"I think this is a terrible idea," declares Peter, who is uneasy about his family's new house. Convinced the nearby woods are filled with dark and ominous things, Peter uses cushions, leaves, and string to build two guardians: Lenny and Lucy. Their squishy patchwork presence comforts Peter, and soon they're joined by Millie, the neighbor girl who shares not only her binoculars, but also her belief that watching the woods can be fun instead of scary. |
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| The Whisper by Pamela ZagarenskiAn enchanted storybook, a whispering fox, and a girl with a dazzling imagination are the main ingredients in this wild and whimsical read. Disappointed that the magical book she borrowed from her teacher contains only pictures, a little girl (prompted by a mischievous fox) composes her own stories to accompany the book's lavishly surreal illustrations. But for each captivating mixed-media spread, she provides only the beginning of a tale, subtly encouraging children to make up endings of their own. Recurring images and hints of familiar folklore help to draw readers deeper into this unusual and unforgettable book. |
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| Dancing Feet! by Lindsey Craig; illustrated by Marc BrownThis cheerful, rollicking book incorporates a guessing game into snappy rhymes that make it a great read-aloud. Tiny footprints and a partial view of a critter appear with the opening words "Tippity! Tippity! Little black feet! Who is dancing to that tippity beat?"; the next page answers the question with a bevy of dancing ladybugs. The pattern repeats with a number of different animals and finally with children, who imitate each creature's steps. Illustrator Marc Brown's high-contrast cut-paper collages, more reminiscent of Eric Carle's work than of his own Arthur books, are full of fun and energy. Everybody dance! |
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Rupert can dance
by Jules Feiffer
Slipping on his sleeping owner's dancing shoes to dance the nights away, a whimsical cat is discovered by his delighted owner, who horrifies Rupert the cat by offering him dancing lessons. By the Pulitzer Prize-winning illustrator of The Phantom Tollbooth.
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| I Got the Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison; illustrated by Frank MorrisonIt's a sunny day in the city, and as one little girl walks to the park with her mom, she feels rhythm all around her…and she's not afraid to let it show: "I shook a rhythm with my hips. SHAKE SHAKE. I felt the rhythm with my knees. KNOCK KNOCK." Her exuberance is infectious, and soon the park is transformed into an impromptu dance party, complete with marching band. Joy radiates from the vivid, exaggerated illustrations, while the rousing words (just right for reading aloud) encourage kids to do some stomping, bopping, and hopping of their own.
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Higgledy Piggledy the Hen Who Loved to Dance by Francesca SimonA delightful farmyard story full of energy and fun from Francesca Simon, author of the bestselling Horrid Henry series. Higgledy Piggledy loves to dance - but what good is a dancing hen? The other animals can do much more useful things like pulling the cart, giving milk and making wool. Then one afternoon, Max the kitten is in trouble and none of the other animals can help. Perhaps Higgledy Piggledy and her dancing can save the day?
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