June 2024 list by K. Pearson
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Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
by Ismâee Williams
This heartwarming story that explores intergenerational connection, the immigrant experience and heritage follows a young girl and her abuelo as they spend time together at their favorite place, the beach, where he tells her about his youth in Havana, Cuba.
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A Best Friend For Bear
by Petr Horacek
Teaming up to search for a best friend because they are both lonely, Black Bear and Brown Bear are disappointed that this elusive best friend is still nowhere to be found until they realize the perfect candidate has been there all along!
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Brandon and the Baby
by J. Brian Pinkney
Getting angry that his new baby brother gets all the attention, Brandon gets some ideas to make things better from his beloved special blanket, in this heartwarming and humorous exploration of sibling rivalry.
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Cantaloupe and Honeydo Ride a Bike
by Mike Boldt
Learning what they can and can't do, two smart melons, Cantaloupe and HoneyDo, discover, despite being polar opposites, that with a little practice and care, they can do new things, from riding a bike to baking a cake.
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Duck Duck Taco Truck
by Laura Lavoie
Summer heats up when two taco-slinging ducks go up against their sworn enemy Goose, whose food truck is encroaching on their turf, but when Goose becomes overwhelmed with hangry crowds, these foes unexpectedly unite, becoming fine feathered friends!
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Hornbeam Gets It Done
by Cynthia Rylant
Hornbeam the moose saves his blueberry bush from blowing away with the help of his best friend Eureka, goes grocery shopping with Cuddy, and enjoys game night with Erika, Cuddy, and Adorabelle.
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How to Train a Tooth Fairy
by Sue Fliess
Wondering what happens if the Tooth Fairy is brand new to her job, a group of children devise a plan that will guarantee she collects the right tooth in the right room at the right time, encouraging young readers to do the same!
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If You Spot a Shell
by Aimâee Sicuro
Text and illustrations show how, with imagination, a seashell can become anything from a swimming cap to a ferris wheel to a submarine. Includes instructions for a sand art project and shell rubbing.
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Little Sisters
by Tomo Miura
This adorable picture book finds a young girl dreaming of having one little sister, or more, and all the wonderful things they could do together, in this humorous and heartfelt story filled with imagination and love.
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Maxine Gets a Job
by Alexandra Garyn
Maxine must figure out what she loves in order to find her perfect job.
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Neat Nick's Big Mess
by Chad Otis
Nick managers his anxiety by keeping this neat and orderly, but is taken out of his comfort zone when a big, energetic dog joins his family.
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Parrotfish Has a Superpower
by Jill Esbaum
"A parrotfish describes its amazing biological role in producing the sand that beaches are made of.
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Pearl's Lost Pearls
by Olivier Dunrea
Pearl loves her pearl necklace. Maybe even as much as she loves singing! But when she comes home from a day of singing to friends all over the farm, her pearls aren't around her neck where they should be. Pearl retraces her steps, but it's only with the help of resourceful and observant friends that her prized possession is returned.
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The Perfect Place
by Matt de la Peäna
Lucas, whose life at home is not perfect, dreams of a strange light that leads him to the place where perfect people live, where everything is more beautiful than he ever could've imagined, but where things aren't as perfect as they seem.
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Ruby Renâe Had So Much To Say
by Ashley Iman
When her teacher calls home because she won't stop talking in class, which distracts the other students, Ruby vows to be quiet until she finds the perfect outlet for her gift of gab.
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Summer Is Here
by Renâee Watson
Celebrating iconic childhood joys, this beautiful ode to a summer day, from sunrise to sunset, follows one young girl who has the perfect day swimming, jumping rope and eating ice cream, in an exploration of joy, family, friendship, sunshine and wonder.
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Superbuns! Kindness to the Rescue
by Diane Kredensor
When her friends think saving Mr. Pickles from a swoopy hairdo, eating the crusts off Boo Boo's sandwiches and wearing a bright red superhero cape is kindness overload, Superbuns wonders if her superpower is too much of a good thing.
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Trucky Roads
by Lulu Miller
Imagining all the different kinds of trucks that could exist, from a cloud roller to a comet mixer, Trucky Roads discovers the possibilities are endless!
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Welcome to Unicorn School
by Rose Cobden
On his very first day of school, Rocky the unicorn, when he makes a mistake with his assignment, fears he won't be allowed to stay until he makes a new friend and together, they inspire each other to be brave.
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When You Love a Book
by Kaz Windness
This poetic, rhyming picture book captures the profound ways the stories we read as children have the ability to shape our lives forever, encouraging book lovers to introduce their little ones to the magic that happens when you love a book.
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