Farmingdale Public Library First Five Years

Do you love puppies? We Do! Let's celebrate that special furry friend in our lives with some of these great books and activity sheets. For more great books about puppies, visit the Youth Services Department and ask a librarian.

Books:

Puppies by Colleen Sexton

A basic introduction to puppies. Simple text and full color photographs.

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Hardworking Puppies by Lynn Reiser

One by one, ten energetic puppies find important jobs as dogs who help people in different ways, including by pulling sleds and saving swimmers.

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Curious George and the Puppies by H.A. Rey

Curious George goes to the animal shelter where he accidentally lets all the dogs out of their cages and creates quite a ruckus.

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Are You Sleepy Yet, Petey? by Marie Hodge

Petey the puppy doesn't want to go to bed at bedtime. How will his little boy make sure Petey gets enough sleep?

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The New Puppy by Anne Civardi

Amber and Ollie get a new puppy and learn how to take care of it.

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Activity Sheets:

Puppy Dot to Dot Puppy Coloring Sheet Puppy Coloring Sheet

Puppy Digging Coloring Sheet Cute Puppy Coloring Sheet

Calling All Chefs!

Book and Cook

Saturdays, March 20, 27 at 10:00am

Ages: 3-5 years and a parent

Come listen to some stories and make a special treat. Pre-register beginning February 20. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Proof of age required.

Joyce Oddo Is Back

Jump for Joy

Friday, March 26 at 1:00pm

Ages: 2-4 years and a parent

Joyce Oddo returns for another fun-filled dance party. Pre-register beginning March 12. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Proof of age required.

Get Creative at the Library

Create a Project

Fridays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 at 10:00am

Ages: 2-5 years and a parent

Join instructor and artist Joanne Manning for this four-week program. Each week you will create an adorable project to take home and display. Pre-register beginning March 19. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. Proof of age required.

New Children's Books this Month

How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Cats? by Jane Yolen

From playing with cat toys to cleaning the litter box, children will love the silliness of "bad" pet-owner behavior as they learn what's involved in keeping your cat happy and loved.

Fancy Nancy Pajama Day by Jane O'Connor

Nancy, who likes to use fancy words, is excited to wear her elegant nightgown for Pajama Day at school, until best friend Bree and schoolmate Clara impress everyone by wearing matching pink polka-dot pajamas.

Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet by Graham Salisbury

Calvin is a boisterous boy at home on the beaches of Kailua who somehow manages to find mischief at every opportunity, no matter how hard he tries to keep to the straight and narrow.

Here are some of our favorites!

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