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Picnic for Giraffes - (Mouse and Spoon) by  Cynthia Rylant (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Picnic for Giraffes - (Mouse and Spoon) by Cynthia Rylant (Paperback)

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  • Catering a picnic for giraffes may prove too tall an order for the bakery in the fifth book in the Mouse and Spoon Level 2 Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant!
  • 9.0" x 6.0" Paperback
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Readers
  • Series Name: Mouse and Spoon

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Catering a picnic for giraffes may prove too tall an order for the bakery in the fifth book in the Mouse and Spoon Level 2 Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant!

A giraffe is having a picnic, and it needs cupcakes placed high in the trees for its giraffe friends! Will Ginger, Piper, and Tom be able to measure up?



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Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, Hornbeam, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Janna Mattia is an illustrator from California who loves the natural world. With a touch of nostalgia for the old classics and a spark of newness, Janna is devoted to creating memorable stories through high quality art. Some of her favorite collaborations include those with Natalie Portman, Smokey Bear, and Netflix, many of which had to do with whimsical animals. Her favorite mediums are watercolor and pencil. When not at the drawing table, Janna can be found practicing guitar, hanging out with Mozart (a dog), or learning chess.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .08 Inches (D)
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Readers
Series Title: Mouse and Spoon
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Theme: Beginner
Format: Paperback
Author: Cynthia Rylant
Language: English
Street Date: May 5, 2026
TCIN: 1006772072
UPC: 9781665962308
Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-4993
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.08 inches length x 6 inches width x 9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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