LBUM A GIANT PHOTO A IDS CO-DESIGNED BY K HE AND FAMILIES AT T 2025 IVAL GRANBY BOOK FEST
A GIANT PHOTO ALBUM
ANIMAL CITIZENS A GIANT PHOTO ALBUM CO-DESIGNED BY KIDS AND FAMILIES AT THE GRANBY BOOK FESTIVAL 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................... 2
5 The Animal Citizens of The Granby Book Festival Axl by Narah ............................................................................................................................................ 13 Cooper by Norah ................................................................................................................................. 15 Sabretooth by Carson ..................................................................................................................... 17 Twinkle, Star and Shining by Hailey .................................................................................... 19 Colby by Colby ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Linus Jr. by Linus .................................................................................................................................. 23 Dolphin-fish by Alden ....................................................................................................................... 25 Arow by Brie ............................................................................................................................................. 27 Princess Poppy by Everly ............................................................................................................. 29 The Dear by Jackson ....................................................................................................................... 31 Wolf-zilla by Ezra ................................................................................................................................. 33 Geode The Dragon by Zoey ...................................................................................................... 35 The Owl by Jackson .......................................................................................................................... 37 Axol Sparkle by Penelope ............................................................................................................ 39 Meum by Luca ........................................................................................................................................ 41 Cate, Cheepster, Peach and Pear by Dakota .............................................................. 43 Dab by Eva ................................................................................................................................................ 45 Sps by Selman ........................................................................................................................................ 47 Penny by Jake ........................................................................................................................................ 49 Kee-co by Henry ................................................................................................................................... 51 L’il Dude by Flynn ................................................................................................................................. 53 Spark by Hudson .................................................................................................................................. 55 Kange by James .................................................................................................................................. 57 Giant Animal by Zac .......................................................................................................................... 59 Crocodile eating bananas by Owen .................................................................................... 61 Exy The Axolotl by Lyla ................................................................................................................... 63
Nunu by James ..................................................................................................................................... 65 Chirp by Teagan ................................................................................................................................... 67 Brick by Emma ....................................................................................................................................... 69 Bina by Emmy ........................................................................................................................................ 71 Fuzzy by Eva ............................................................................................................................................ 73 Gerald by Stephanie ......................................................................................................................... 75 Bella by Bella ........................................................................................................................................... 77 Kamododo by Max ............................................................................................................................ 79 Cleo by Ariana ........................................................................................................................................ 81 Chirp by Harlow .................................................................................................................................... 83 Glacier by Alice ...................................................................................................................................... 85 Bob and Chick by Cosette ........................................................................................................... 87 Boo by Nora ............................................................................................................................................. 89 Eva by Grace ........................................................................................................................................... 91 Sprows by Stella ................................................................................................................................... 93 Lolipop by Georgie ............................................................................................................................. 95 Brenda by Matt Ryan ....................................................................................................................... 97 Red Panda by Poppy ....................................................................................................................... 99 Sharebear Boyday by Milly ...................................................................................................... 101 Cafant by Cam .................................................................................................................................... 103 Cat Climber by Alyssa ................................................................................................................... 105 Lailac by Eleanora ............................................................................................................................ 107 Marshemelow by Oaklee ............................................................................................................ 109 An Animal Citizen by Stella ....................................................................................................... 111 An Animal Citizen by Cameron ............................................................................................. 113 Super Snail by Katelyn ................................................................................................................. 115 Super Fire Brething Dragon by Zach ............................................................................... 117 Forest Protector by Abby .......................................................................................................... 119 Stick Friend by Macsen ................................................................................................................ 121 Ribit The Mole by Sullivan .......................................................................................................... 123 Charger by Jay ................................................................................................................................... 125
Unicorn Magic by Emerson ...................................................................................................... 127 Turtlecorn by Penny ....................................................................................................................... 129 Credits ................................................................................................................................................................... 133 About the GIANT Room ......................................................................................................................... 134
INTRODUCTION Something oh, so wonderful is happening in this photo album! Our animal citizens are getting mixed and remixed into a deck of collectible trading cards that introduces us to the imaginary forest of Granby Woods, while encouraging us to reflect on the role we play in our own community: how do we contribute to our town or home? What values are important to us? We are extremely honored to partner with Connecticut State Libraries and bring GIANT creative STEM experiences to the Connecticut community at the Granby Book Festival. We implemented a Remix Station with Granby Public Library’s Children’s Librarian, Michele Kaminski. More than 55 participants joined, dreamed, created, and shared. Here, we have “remixed” their animal citizens into a one-of-a-kind set, inviting all kids (and adults) to collect the polaroid trading cards and flip through the photo album to learn how each animal contributes to the forest community, what values are important to them, and what badge of honor they wear proudly. Participants are also encouraged to add their “Designer’s Autograph” on their animal’s spread directly in this photo album. I want to thank the librarians and staff from Granby Public Library for their partnership. Funding for this program was made possible by the Connecticut State Library and Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), provided through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Let’s meet the forest community! Azi Jamalian Founder of The GIANT Room
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Anima lC Granb itizens Sta tio y Book Festiv n at the al 202 5
The mission given to the community the stationat
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THE
OF
GRANBY WOODS
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U
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AXL
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ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
MY DESIGNER NORAH, AGE 8
IS:
Powers:
Cleans the world
E
HE
LPER BA
D
TH
Kind Snuggly
GE
Values:
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COOPER
r’s Autograph e n sig e D
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Powers:
Watches for danger
CUT BAD E
G
TH
E
E
Values:
MY DESIGNER NORAH, AGE 8
Cute Loveable
IS:
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SABRETOOTH
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ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
IS: MY DESIGNER CARSON, AGE 7
Powers:
Protection
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EX
AD
TH
Keeping friends safe
GE
Values:
PLO ER B R
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TWINKLE, STAR, AND SHINING
r’s Autograph e n sig e D
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Powers:
Making flowers grow
Being kind
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ADER BA
D
TH
LE
GE
Values:
MY DESIGNER HAILEY, AGE 6
IS:
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COLBY
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ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
MY DESIGNER COLBY, AGE 4
IS:
Powers:
Helping
Values:
E
LPER BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Being nice
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er’s Autogr n ig
h ap
De s
LINUS JR.
Powers:
Ice powers Juice powers
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LPER BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Values:
MY DESIGNER LINUS, AGE 3
Helps clean up Running
IS:
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DOLPHIN-FISH ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
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MY DESIGNER ALDEN, AGE 3
IS:
Powers:
Fish powers Warm powers
E
HE
LPER BA
D
TH
Saves people Lets people go
GE
Values:
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De
AROW
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ograph s Aut ’ r ne g i s
Powers:
Noodles
Bananas
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RPLE BA
D
TH
PU
GE
Values:
IS: MY DESIGNER BRIE, AGE 5 3/4
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PRINCESS POPPY
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ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
MY DESIGNER EVERLY, AGE 6
IS:
Powers:
Protecting others
Values:
TH
E
LO
GE
Kindness
VER BA
D
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THE DEAR
r’s Autograph e n sig e D
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Powers:
Trying to help the forest for it to not be cut down Wood
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ADLY BA
D
TH
DE
GE
Values:
IS: MY DESIGNER JACKSON, AGE 9
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WOLF-ZILLA ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
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MY DESIGNER EZRA, AGE 9
IS:
Powers:
Howl scares bad guys away
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LE
ADER BA
D
TH
He's awesome. He's helpful.
GE
Values:
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er’s Autogr n ig
h ap
De s
GEODE THE DRAGON
Powers:
Forming mountains
TH E
EA
GE
Values: RTH BA
MY DESIGNER ZOEY, AGE 10
D
Protection Leadership
IS:
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Desi gn
THE OWL
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utogra ph ’s A r e
IS: MY DESIGNER JACKSON, AGE 9
Powers:
Killing predators
Values:
E
ADLY BA
D
TH
DE
GE
Wood
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AXOL SPARKLE
r’s Autograph e n sig e D
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Powers:
Helping others
E
LPER BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Values:
It makes people see their sparkle.
IS: MY DESIGNER PENELOPE, AGE 9
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MEUM ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
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MY DESIGNER LUCA, AGE 9
IS:
Powers:
Protecting secret places
E
EX
AD
TH
Bravery Perseverance
GE
Values:
PLO ER B R
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er’s Autogr n ig
h ap
De s
CATE, CHEEPSTER, PEACH, AND PEAR
Powers:
They take care of the forest.
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RIN G BA
D
TH
CA
GE
Values:
MY DESIGNER
Cate: kindness Cheepster: music Peach: healing Pear: loyal
IS:
DAKOTA
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DAB
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ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
MY DESIGNER EVA, AGE 5
IS:
Powers:
Scatters seeds around the forest Discovers new areas of the forest
E
LE
ADER BA
D
TH
Curiousity Respect
GE
Values:
46
Desi gn
SPS
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Autograp s ’ h er
Powers:
Breaking hard soil Supporting young trees
E
ADER BA
D
TH
LE
GE
Values:
MY DESIGNER SELMAN, AGE 6
Bravery Creativity
IS:
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PENNY ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
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MY DESIGNER
IS:
JAKE
Powers:
Defending the forest Exploring new lands
E
EX
AD
TH
Patience Generosity
GE
Values:
PLO ER B R
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KEE-CO
r’s Autograph e n sig e D
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Powers:
E
AD
TH
EX
GE
Watching danger Cleaning insects
Values:
Loyalty
PLO ER B R
MY DESIGNER HENRY, AGE 9
IS:
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Desi gn
L’IL DUDE
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utogra ph ’s A r e
MY DESIGNER FLYNN, AGE 9
IS:
Powers:
Flying
Values:
TH
E
FL
GE
Flying
YIN G BA
D
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SPARK
Designer’s Autograph
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Powers:
Killing dead trees
E
LPER BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Values:
MY DESIGNER HUDSON, AGE 9
Helpful Kind Respect
IS:
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KANGE
r’s Autograph e n sig e D
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Powers:
Cleaning up leaves
Kindness
E
LPER BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Values:
MY DESIGNER JAMES, AGE 9
IS:
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er’s Autogr n ig
h ap
De s
GIANT ANIMAL
MY DESIGNER ZAC, AGE 5
IS:
Powers:
Watering plants to help them grow
TH
Kind Brave
E
WA
GE
Values:
TER BA
D
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CROCODILE EATING BANANAS
sA gner’ utograp i s h De
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Powers:
E
NANA BA
D
TH
BA
GE
Eating and finding bananas
Values:
Strength Gratitude
IS: MY DESIGNER H, OWEN WELS AGE 6
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er’s Autogr n ig
h ap
De s
EXY THE AXOLOTL
MY DESIGNER LYLA, AGE 7
IS:
Powers:
Sleeping
E
SL
DG
TH
Sleeping
E
Values:
EE PIN G BA
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Desi gn
NUNU
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Autograp s ’ h er
Powers:
Carrying stuff for others
Helping people
E
LPER BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Values:
MY DESIGNER JAMES, AGE 5
IS:
66
CHIRP er’s Autog sign rap e D h
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IS: MY DESIGNER LL, TEAGAN HA AGE 15
Powers:
He sings for all to hear.
Values:
E
LPER BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Kindness
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BRICK
’s Autograph r e ign s De
69
Powers:
Clearing paths for the other animals Loyalty
E
LPER BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Values:
MY DESIGNER EMMA, AGE 15
IS:
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er’s Autogr n ig
h ap
De s
BINA
MY DESIGNER
IS:
EMMY
Powers:
Protecting young fish
E
HE
LPER BA
D
TH
Kindness Generosity Bravery
GE
Values:
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FUZZY
r’s Autograph e n sig e D
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Powers:
Builds houses
Nice
E
LPER BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Values:
MY DESIGNER EVA, AGE 14
IS:
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GERALD
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ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
IS: MY DESIGNER STEPHANIE, AGE 15
Powers:
Keeping animals safe
E
HE
LPER BA
D
TH
Kindness Sleep
GE
Values:
76
Desi gn
BELLA
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utogra ph ’s A r e
Powers:
E
KI
ND
DG
TH
E
Welcoming people
NES
A B S
MY DESIGNER BELLA, AGE 8
Values: Nice
IS:
78
KMODODO ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
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MY DESIGNER MAX, AGE 7
IS:
Powers:
Protecting the forest
E
LE
ADER BA
D
TH
Empathy Heart
GE
Values:
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er’s Autogr n ig
h ap
De s
CLEO
Powers:
Growing flowers
Kindness
E
LPER BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Values:
MY DESIGNER
IS:
ARIANA
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CHIRP ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
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IS: MY DESIGNER HARLOW, AGE 9
Powers:
Eating all the wasps
E
EX
AD
TH
Taking care of the forest
GE
Values:
PLO ER B R
84
GLACIER
r’s Autograph e n sig e D
85
Powers:
A
GI
CP
BA
THE M
DGE
Magic ice powers
O WER
MY DESIGNER ALICE, AGE 7
S
Values:
Loyalty
IS:
86
BOB AND CHICK
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ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
IS: MY DESIGNER COSETTE, AGE 8
Powers:
He eats all of the bad flies.
E
EX
AD
TH
Respect Kindness
GE
Values:
PLO ER B R
88
BOO
r’s Autograph e n sig e D
89
Powers:
Being nice
Helping scare people
LOV BAD E
G
TH
E
E
Values:
MY DESIGNER NORA, AGE 5
IS:
90
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er’s Autogr n ig
h ap
De s
EVA
MY DESIGNER GRACE, AGE 8
IS:
Powers:
P
ER
V
E
Kind
T H E HEL
Values:
BADGE
Protecting the flowers
AND LO
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SPROWS
r’s Autograph e n sig e D
93
Powers:
E
AD
TH
EX
GE
The volleyball team
PLO ER B R
MY DESIGNER STELLA, AGE 15
Values:
Teamwork Bravery
IS:
94
Desi gn
LOLIPOP
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utogra ph ’s A r e
IS: MY DESIGNER GEORGIE, AGE 3
Powers:
Eats candy
Values: E
ADER BA
D
TH
LE
GE
Nice
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BRENDA
r’s Autograph e n sig e D
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Powers:
C
AD
THE
RE
GE
Cleaning up litter
A TIVITY B
MY DESIGNER
Values:
Hard work
IS:
MATT RYAN
98
RED PANDA er’s Autog sign rap e D h
99
MY DESIGNER POPPY, AGE 7
IS:
Powers:
Spreading mushrooms
E
EX
AD
TH
Respect
GE
Values:
PLO ER B R
100
101
er’s Autogr n ig
h ap
De s
SHAREBEAR BOYDAY
Powers:
E
AD
TH
EX
GE
Painting rainbow trails
PLO ER B R
MY DESIGNER MILLY, AGE 4
Values:
Bravery Kindness
IS:
102
CAFANT
103
ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
MY DESIGNER CAM, AGE 9
IS:
Powers:
Helps cactuses
E
GR
DG
TH
Creativity
E
Values:
O WIN G B
A
104
CAT CLIMBER
r’s Autograph e n sig e D
105
Powers:
E
LPER BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Climbing trees to help animals who get stuck or need food they can't reach
MY DESIGNER ALYSSA, AGE 42
Values:
Helpfulness Creativity
IS:
106
LAILAC
107
ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
IS: MY DESIGNER ELEANORA, AGE 8
Powers:
A twit!
Values:
TH E
MA
GE
It is a predator!
IGIT BA
D
108
MARSHEMELOW
utograp er’s A h n g i s De
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Powers:
Sprinkles fairy dust
SOF
D
G
TH
E
E
Values: T BA
MY DESIGNER OAKLEE, AGE 8
Silliness Smiles
IS:
110
AN ANIMAL CITIZEN ner’s Autogr g i s ap De h
I
111
U
MY DESIGNER STELLA, AGE 7
IS:
Powers:
Removing rotten wood
Values:
E
LPER BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Bravery
112
D
AN ANIMAL CITIZEN
113
gr s Auto aph ’ r ne g i es
Powers:
E
ADER BA
D
TH
LE
GE
Laughing
Values:
Kindness
IS: MY DESIGNER CAMERON, AGE 5
114
115
er’s Autogr n ig
h ap
De s
SUPER SNAIL
IS: MY DESIGNER KATELYN ALLEN, AGE 5
Powers:
By flying
Values:
STA
D
G
TH
E
E
A strong protector
R BA
116
De
SUPER FIRE BRETHING DRAGON
117
utograph A s er’ n sig
Powers:
Burning dead plants
Values: EF
G
E
T
H
IR E B A D
MY DESIGNER ZACH, AGE 9
Fire breathing
IS:
118
FOREST PROTECTOR
Designer’s Autograp h
119
IS: MY DESIGNER , ABBY ALLEN AGE 11
Powers:
Protecting Building safe spaces
E
LE
ADER BA
D
TH
Kindness Helpful
GE
Values:
120
Desi gn
STICK FRIEND
121
utogra ph ’s A r e
Powers:
E
LPER
BA
D
TH
HE
GE
Helping people Guiding lost people Keeping the forest clean
Values:
Kind Caring Smart
IS: MY DESIGNER MACSEN, AGE 8
122
RIBIT THE MOLE
’s Autograph r e ign s De
123
IS: MY DESIGNER SULLIVAN, AGE 10
Powers:
OD
BA
GO
Friendly Loyal Creative
THE
Values:
DGE
Making the mole land Getting bugs Healing smaller creatures
LEADE
R
124
CHARGER
ner’s Autograph g i s De
125
Powers:
Guarding the forest
Helping animals
E
ADER BA
D
TH
LE
GE
Values:
IS: MY DESIGNER
JAY, AGE 8
126
UNICORN MAGIC
Designer’s Autograph
127
IS: MY DESIGNER EMERSON, AGE 5
Powers:
Guarding the dragons from destroying the forest
Values:
E
ADER BA
D
TH
LE
GE
Kindness
128
TURTLECORN
129
er’s Autog sign rap e D h
MY DESIGNER PENNY, AGE 7
IS:
Powers:
E
EX
AD
Creativity
TH
Values:
GE
Making people laugh
PLO ER B R
130
131
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A GIANT THANK YOU TO THE GRANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY, THE KIDS, FAMILIES, AND GIANT TEAM MEMBERS WHO MADE THIS PUBLICATION POSSIBLE. Concept & Azadeh Jamalian, PhD Planning Rebecca Schifilliti Rama Deshpande Paulina Quezada M. Maria Eugenia Segovia Design & Paulina Quezada M. Development Camila Soto Mariana Hartwell Aaron Toplin Rama Deshpande Rebecca Schifilliti GIANT Norah, Carson, Hailey, Colby, Linus, Alden, Brie, Everly, Participants Jackson, Ezra, Zoey, Penelope, Luca, Dakota, Eva, Selman, Jake, Henry, Flynn, Hudson, James, Zac, Owel Welsh, Lyla, James, Teagan Hall, Emma, Emmy, Eva Bragoni, Stephanie, Bella, Max, Ariana, Harlow, Alice, Cosette, Nora, Grace, Stella, Georgie, Matt Ryan, Poppy, Milly, Cam, Alyssa, Eleanora, Oaklee, Stella, Cameron, Katelyn Allen, Zach, Abby Allen, Macsen, Sullivan, Jay, Emerson, Penny.
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