May 2021 list by K. Pearson
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Always by My Side
by Jennifer Black Reinhardt
A heartwarming tribute to the special bond between children and their favorite stuffed toys depicts a faithful plush green dinosaur who remains ever ready for hugs and comfort, even when his boy grows up.
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A Beary Rainy Day
by Adam Ciccio
Wallow the Bear lives a comfortable life deep in the woods. But when it rains, Wallow gets sad. He becomes gloomy and doesn't know what to do. When it starts drizzling, he hunkers down in his cave. One rainy day, he hears splashes and giggling coming from outside. What can that be?
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Clarinet & Trumpet
by Melanie Ellsworth
Featuring a music-making shaker built into the book, a pun-filled interactive story depicts best friends Clarinet and Trumpet, whose bond is tested by the arrival of a newcomer, Oboe, who sets a new tone in the music room.
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Do Not Call Me Fuzzybutt!
by Robin Newman
As Bear settles into his bed for hibernation, Woodpecker, shocked to discover his cherished homes are missing, follows the trail of debris right to Bear's new front door, where a feisty exchange of name-calling and neighborhood gossip ensues.
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Facing Fear
by Karen Lynn Williams
Enrique is a U.S. citizen-but the rest of his family isn't. When he hears a rumor of a police raid, Enrique must face the possibility of being separated from his parents and sister.
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The Farmer and the Circus
by Marla Frazee
A concluding entry in the wordless trilogy finds the title characters from The Farmer and the Clown and The Farmer and the Monkey joyfully reuniting with their farmer friend before introducing him to the rest of their circus family.
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I Sang You Down From the Stars
by Tasha Spillett-Sumner
A Native American woman describes how she loved her child before it was born and, throughout her pregnancy, gathered a bundle of gifts to welcome the newborn.
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Kong and Me
by Kiki Thorpe
Follow along as the mighty Titan and his new pal spend a day of fun and adventure exploring the many wonders of Skull Island—proving that friendships come in many sizes and no matter how different we are, no one is too big or small to find a true friend.
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The Light in Me Sees the Light in You
by Lori Nichols
Forging a near-magical bond with a little red bird who shares her love of listening to the wind, gazing at clouds, splashing in puddles and enjoying snacks, a lonely girl is comforted by dreams and memories that help sustain the girl after the bird flies away.
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The Middle Kid
by Steven Weinberg
Takes readers through a day in the life of a middle kid, and all the challenges and advantages of a life in-between.
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More Than Fluff
by Madeline Valentine
A fuzzy little chick is rendered uncomfortable by friends who pet her, squeeze her and declare her cute when she endeavors to prove that she is more substance than fluff, in a relatable story that discusses the topics of autonomy and consent.
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On the Other Side of the Forest
by Nadine Robert
Some say that wolves, ogres, and giant badgers live in the forest beside Arthur’s house. That’s why no one ever goes in there, to see what’s on the other side. But one day, Arthur’s dad has an idea—a magnificent idea! Build a tower to look over the treetops!
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The Poet of Piney Woods
by Bob Raczka
A wolf who loves to write pithy verses is mistaken for a hungry predator rather than a poet by his fearful forest friends, whose perspectives are transformed by the wolf’s sensitive and perceptive depictions about life in the woods.
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Regina is Not a Little Dinosaur
by Andrea Zuill
The creator of Sweety shares the story of a young dinosaur who embarks on an independent hunt instead of remaining behind while her mother is away, before meeting other prehistoric creatures who help her understand that she is not yet finished growing.
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Three
by Stephen Michael King
As a three-legged dog on his own in the big city, Three does pretty well for himself. His waggly tail keeps him fed, and he meets so many different legged creatures along the way. He's happy just the way he is, but sometimes he wonders what it'd be like to have a real home.
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Toot & Puddle: How Does Your Garden Grow?
by Holly Hobbie
An original Toot and Puddle story, published to mark the first book’s 25th anniversary, finds the porcine friends teaming up with cousin Opal to figure out who is eating all of the vegetables from their springtime garden.
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Too Crowded
by Lena Podesta
Gil the Goldfish feels crowded in his small bowl with a plant, a castle, and 138 pebbles, but when he leaves his bowl in search of a better home, he learns some important lessons.
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The Tossy-Turny Princess and the Pesky Pea
by Susan Verde
Once upon a time there lived a very busy princess who never had trouble falling asleep. Until one night, when a pesky pea changed all that! Without sleep, the princess feels cranky, and clumsy, and filled with worry that she’ll never sleep again. Will this tossy-turny princess ever be able to calm her mind, relax her body, and finally get some rest?
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What Ollie Saw
by Joukje Akveld
Ollie knows he doesn't need glasses, because he likes the world better the way he sees it. But will his parents and bossy sister see things his way?
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