Dormer, Frank W.
Summary: Friends Tuna, Noodle, Margo, and new friend Ralph, share adventures and misadventures on the playground.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 DORBeneke, Jeff.
Summary: Build a Kids' Play Yard is a complete guide to building a wide range of outdoor play structures, including a central tower to which a swing set and monkey bar can be attached in various configurations or built as stand-alones. In addition, there are various sandboxes, a playhouse, a teeter-totter, a ground-hugging balance beam, and even a kids'-size picnic table. Beginning with chapters on...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Homeowner Press 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 665 BENKuefler, Joseph
Summary: One morning, Jonah decided to become ruler of the playground. Everyone agreed to obey his rules to play in King Jonah's kingdom ... Everyone except for Lennox ... because she wanted to rule the playground, too. A gloriously rendered, hilariously deadpan tale of playground politics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KUEReidy, Jean
Summary: "A cast of animal characters are building a brand new playground in a local park and each day of the week contains a different construction plan. The construction project comes together for a rhyming walking tour of a neighborhood, where young readers can learn the days of the week while watching everyone work as a team!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury 2016
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1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE BOARD REICopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE REIShofner, Melissa Raé
Summary: The playground is a great place to hang out with friends. Fun and games at the playground are even better when everyone uses good manners. In this book, readers will learn about taking turns on the slide, sharing snacks, and making new friends. Familiar situations and bright illustrations will keep reluctant readers interested. Age-appropriate text and a picture glossary foster reading...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press/The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 2018
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Summary: "An unruly gang of sixteen geometric shapes gets tangled in the neighborhood jungle gym until their friend comes to their rescue and order is restored"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MIRTesta, Maggie
Summary: Daniel wants to ride the slide. O is afraid. Daniel says they can ride together. They can ride down the slide!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spolight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Pre-Reader (Orange), Call number: JBR ORANGE TESAtkins, Jill
Summary: "Ned is in bed, but some animals want to be in bed too! It is lots of fun to go up and down at the park!"--Back cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Pre-Reader (Orange), Call number: JBR ORANGE ATKSummary: Caillou, Mommy and Rosie go to the park, where they join Leo and Clementine. Caillou accidentally breaks Clementine's bucket. Caillou offers his bucket to replace the broken one and they all work together to build a sand castle. Children learn about: considering the feelings of friends; playground safety; the importance of tied shoelaces.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV CAIAnthony, William
Summary: Why is a milk bottle made of plastic? Why is a jumper made of wool? What's the best material for a slippery slide? Take a closer look at the many materials around you and discover what your park is made of.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: BookLife Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 620.11 ANTLange, Alexandra
Summary: "From building blocks to city blocks, an eye-opening exploration of how children's playthings and physical surroundings affect their development. Parents obsess over their children's playdates, kindergarten curriculum, and every bump and bruise, but the toys, classrooms, playgrounds, and neighborhoods little ones engage with are just as important. These objects and spaces encode decades, even...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 711 LANPeschke, M. (Marci)
Summary: Earth Day is coming, and Kylie Jean and the other second graders decide that the perfect way to celebrate is to clean up and beautify the school playground--and the whole town.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC PESSattler, Jennifer Gordon
Summary: A group of fun-loving animal friends demonstrate such concepts as above/below and over/under while enjoying a playground.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD SATMohr, Merilyn Simonds.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Camden House 1987
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: OVS 796.068 MOHHarris, Meena
Summary: INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY FROM THE CHILDHOOD OF VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS! A beautiful, empowering picture book about two sisters who work with their community to effect change, inspired by a true story from the childhood of the author's aunt, Kamala Harris, and mother, lawyer and policy expert Maya Harris.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG HARKyung, Hyewon
Summary: "A group of young dinosaurs builds a seesaw and takes turns playing on it until the bossy, big, and TERRIBLE Tyrannosaurus interrupts their game in a fit of temper. All ends well, though, when Mom steps in and encourages a peaceful and a productive end to the conflict. Hyewon Kyung's detailed and humorous illustrations will capture the attention of dinosaur fans, and a dinosaur information...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018
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Summary: After visiting the Natural HIstory Museum with his family, Frankie Pickle convinces his fourth-grade classmates to help him dig for dinosaur bones at recess but first they must convince the fifth-graders to find another place to play. Comic strip illustrations are interspersed throughout the text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2012
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Sarah Pierce is a new stay at home mom struggling with the solitude of her new role. Spending every moment with a three year old tests the patience of the one-time English scholar. One day, at a local playground, she interacts with a group of moms and the differences are clear. They embrace motherhood and seem to relish all that their new role brings. One day, Brad, a stay at home dad brings...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: New Line Home Entertainment 2007
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA LITDean, James
Summary: When Pete the cat discovers that the school playground is in poor condition, he designs a new one and gets a construction crew to build it, but even when things go wrong he comes up with a solution.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperFestival, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2015
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Summary: On their first visit to a playground, two little chickens are afraid to play until a beaver helps them go down the slide.
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Publisher / Publication Date: North-South Books 2001
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Summary: As four very different letters arrive at the playground, each makes the next feel unwelcome, but once they begin to swing together, they have a wonderful time.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HALBailey, Debbie
Summary: Simple text and photographs explore a playground experience. On board pages.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD BAIBailey, Guy
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Publisher / Publication Date: Educators Press 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.1 BAICadenhead, MacKenzie
Summary: "The Sandman camps out in Central Park...and it's no picnic! Monkey bars and mayhem are in store for Spider-Man and Squirrel Girl when they try and stop Sandman from taking over New York City!"--Page [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marvel 2018