May 2018 list by Laurie Hoecherl
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The Brother Book
by Todd Parr
Presents a variety of brothers, some quiet and some wild, some who study bugs and some who eat them, some who look like you and some who do not.
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Don't Blink!
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
"A page turns every time you blink, bringing you closer to the end of the book—and bedtime."
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Hello Hello
by Brendan Wenzel
A dazzling, contemporary bestiary featuring a variety of animal greetings and groupings. Bursting with creatures both common and endangered, Hello Hello is a treasure trove for young animal-fact collectors.
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Hello Lighthouse
by Sophie Blackall
A loving, nostalgic portrait of a devoted lighthouse keeper and his family. 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.
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I Got It!
by David Wiesner
A young outfielder prepares to snag a high-flying baseball, declaring "I got it!" But does he? Several possible scenarios for failure—some realistic, some surreal—play out before the exuberant conclusion. An underdog athlete who triumphs (even if it's only in his imagination).
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Max and Marla Are Having a Picnic
by Alexandra Boiger
"As Max and Marla set out for the perfect picnic, they learn getting along isn't always easy, but best friends can't stay mad for long."
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Mommy's Khimar
by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
For one little girl, playing dress-up with her mommy's bright yellow headscarf provides a soothing reminder of maternal love, as well as a gateway to imaginary adventures as a superhero, a queen, or a shooting star.
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People Don't Bite People
by Lisa Wheeler
Illustrations and rhyming text urge children to use their teeth for biting food, not their friends or relatives.
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Sometimes You Fly
by Katherine Applegate
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text remind the reader that any achievement may be preceded by mistakes, and learning from them makes accomplishments sweeter.
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Truck Full of Ducks
by Ross Burach
Did you call for a truck full of ducks? Join the flock on this wacky call-and-response ride to find out just who did and why.
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