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May Storytime Reading List
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| Hello Lighthouse by Sophie BlackallWhat it is: a loving, nostalgic portrait of a devoted lighthouse keeper and his family.
Read it for: fascinating details about lighthouse life (winding the clockwork, rescuing shipwrecked sailors) and awe-inspiring moments of natural beauty (spotting whales, watching the northern lights), all depicted in delicate ink-and-watercolor illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall.
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| Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes; illustrated by Scott MagoonFeaturing: Rescue, a black Lab who's learning how to be a service dog; Jessica, a girl who's learning how to use her prosthetic legs; and the powerful connection between the two.
About the authors: Co-authors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes write from their real-life experience of welcoming Rescue into their family.
Who it's for: kids and families looking for an authentic, uplifting portrayal of service dogs or living with disability. |
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| Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-NealStarring: Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela, a little girl with a big name.
What happens: After Alma complains about her lengthy name, Daddy tells her about each of her storied namesakes, and reminds her that as the "first and only Alma" in their family, she gets to shape her own story.
Try this next: Laura Deal's How Nivi Got Her Names, another warm family story about naming traditions. |
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| Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews; illustrated by Bryan CollierWhat it is: an autobiography of Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, in which atmospheric collage art enhances the story of how ambition and community support launched the New Orleans jazz prodigy into a successful music career.
Reviewers say: "If a fairy tale were set in New Orleans, this is how it would read" (Publishers Weekly).
Look for: The 5 O'Clock Band, a companion book by the same creators, due out this June. |
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| Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle; illustrated by Rafael López What it's about: In 1930s Cuba, a young girl is overflowing with rhythm. Despite her father's assertion that drums are only for boys, she keeps practicing on the conga, bongó, and timbales until she finally gets the chance she longs for.
Art alert: Drum Dream Girl's lively, poetic text is layered over surreal illustrations that glow with tropical color.
Did you know? Although it's fiction, this story is based on the real life of Chinese-African-Cuban drummer Millo Castro Zaldarriaga. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Leavenworth Public Library
417 Spruce Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-682-5666
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