Ridgway Public Library

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An ALA Notable Children's Book

Fin's wife saves him from the most feared giant in Ireland.

2) 26 Fairmount Avenue, Books 1-4

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Read by the author
3 hrs. 57 mins.
2 cassettes
Well-loved author Tomie dePaola brings his childhood memories to audio in this collection of the first four books from his 26 Fairmount Avenue series.
26 Fairmount Avenue
Tomie's family starts building their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue in 1938, just as a hurricane hits town, starting off a busy, crazy year.
Here We All Are
Tomie takes us back into his childhood...

3) The Kids' Cat Book

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This warmly illustrated picture book is full cats—and lots of cat facts!

Did you know that:
- Some cats do not have tails?

- The ancient Egyptians worshiped cats as gods?

- Some cats have curly hair, like poodles? Even their whiskers are curly!
Granny Twinkle knows everything there is to know about cats. When Patrick visits to pick out a free kitten, he ends up knowing everything, too. After you read this picture book

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4) The clown of God: an old story

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A once-famous Italian juggler, now old and a beggar, gives one final performance before a statue of Our Lady and the Holy Child.

5) Pancakes for breakfast

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A little old lady's attempts to have pancakes for breakfast are hindered by a scarcity of supplies and the participation of her pets.

6) STREGA NONA, HER STORY

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Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with its secret ingredient.

7) The art lesson

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Having learned to be creative in drawing pictures at home, young Tommy is dismayed when he goes to school and finds the art lesson there much more regimented.

8) Meet the Barkers: Morgan and Moffat go to school

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Bossy Moffie and her quiet twin brother Morgie both enjoy starting school, especially getting gold stars and making new friends.

9) Strega Nona takes a vacation

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Strega Nona sends home gifts of candy and bubble bath while on vacation, but when Bambolona grabs the candy, Big Anthony is left with a lot of bubbles.

10) Strega Nona meets her match

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A rival puts Strega Nona out ot the healing business until Big Anthony's assistance inadvertently sabotages the newcomer in his usual well-meaning way.

11) A new Barker in the house

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Twins Moffie and Morgie are excited when they hear that their family is adopting a three-year-old Hispanic boy.

12) The legend of the Indian paintbrush

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Little Gopher follows his destiny, as revealed in a Dream-Vision, of becoming an artist for his people and eventually is able to bring the colors of the sunset down to the earth

13) Strega Nona's harvest

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Strega Nona tries to teach Big Anthony about gardening and the importance of order, but when Anthony does not follow her directions and uses her growing spell, his small vegetable patch turns into an uncontrollable jungle.

14) The birds of Bethlehem

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On the morning of the first Christmas, the colorful birds of Bethlehem gather to talk about the exciting events they have witnessed, from the long line of people approaching the town to the stable where a newborn baby lies.

15) Jack

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Summer Reading 2021 Picture Books - "Tails & Tales"

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"Young Jack meets a host of animals on his way to ask the king for a house"--

16) Look and be grateful

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"A boy awakes with the dawn and expresses gratitude for this unique day"--

17) Pascual and the Kitchen Angels

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Pascual, a boy blessed by angels at his birth, receives divine help when the Franciscan monks make him their cook.

18) Strega Nona's magic lessons

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Big Anthony disguises himself as a girl in order to take magic lessons from Strega Nona.

19) The legend of the poinsettia

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Book, Local Library Checkout Only, Picture

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When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.

20) The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush: dvd

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