Picnic for Giraffes: Ready-to-Read Level 2
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2026

Picnic for Giraffes: Ready-to-Read Level 2

Written by Cynthia Rylant · Illustrated by Janna Mattia

Part of the Mouse and Spoon series

Can a bakery deliver cupcakes to giraffes' treetop picnic?

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Ginger, Piper, and Tom face a towering challenge: catering a picnic for giraffes. With cupcakes needing to reach treetop heights, can they rise to the occasion or will this task prove too tall? Join the adventure as they navigate this whimsical dilemma, testing their creativity and teamwork. Will they find a way to satisfy their towering clients, or will the giraffes' picnic plans crumble? Discover the delightful twists and turns in this charming tale of culinary adventure and high-reaching aspirations.

From the publisher

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?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Early Reader
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Publication
Published
May 5, 2026
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665962315

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