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    JUNE BOOK LIST

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    Family Read Aloud: THE TREASURE TREE

    Family Read Aloud: THE TREASURE TREE

    Follow the four best friends--a lion, an otter, a golden retriever, and a beaver--as they search for the golden keys to the Treasure Tree. On their adventure, they discover that their different character traits are some of the most precious treasures they have.

    THE AIRPORT BOOK

    THE AIRPORT BOOK

    In a book that is as intriguing as it is useful and entertaining, we follow a family on its way through the complexities of a modern-day airport.

    THE LOST PACKAGE

    THE LOST PACKAGE

    the heartwarming story of a package that gets lost, then found, and an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at what happens at the post office.

    A CAMPING SPREE WITH AMOS MCGEE

    A CAMPING SPREE WITH AMOS MCGEE

    In their new adventure, Mr. Magee and his dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when along comes a lumbering, marshmallow-loving bear and the excitement begins.

    THE GOD CONTEST

    THE GOD CONTEST

    First it takes children back to Elijah's time and the gripping "God contest" between the God of the Bible, Yahweh, and the false god Baal. Then it fast-forwards to a different mountain and another "God contest" at an empty tomb.

    THE HIKE

    THE HIKE

    Three intrepid young female explorers set out to conquer the outdoors in their local forest, enjoying the process in their own different ways. Wren brings a sketchbook and a flag, El brings a poetry notebook, and Hattie brings feathers (and holds Bean the dog’s leash). They get lost and use maps to find their way.

    ROAD TRIP!

    ROAD TRIP!

    When Bear’s old truck needs a new headlight, there’s just one thing to do: organize a road trip to Elephant’s Old Junk Tree to find a new one. And a road trip wouldn’t be complete without friends!

    THE LITTLE BLUE COTTAGE

    THE LITTLE BLUE COTTAGE

    The little blue cottage waits each year for summer to arrive―and with it, the girl. Through sunny days and stormy weather, the cottage and the girl keep each other company and wile away the long days and nights together. Until one year, and then another, the cottage is left waiting and empty season after season.

    A HOUSE IS A HOUSE FOR ME

    A HOUSE IS A HOUSE FOR ME

    Some of the houses are familiar, such as an anthill and a dog kennel, while others are surprising, such as a corn husk and a pea pod.

    THE RED JACKET

    THE RED JACKET

    Bob loves his red jacket. The red jacket makes him feel swanky cool. The red jacket makes other seagulls notice him and even speak to him. But when a wave washes it away, will Bob lose his cool and his newfound friends, too?

    DRAGONS LOVE TACOS

    DRAGONS LOVE TACOS

    Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa.

    BLUEBERRIES FOR SAL

    BLUEBERRIES FOR SAL

    Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter.

    IMOGENE'S ANTLERS

    IMOGENE'S ANTLERS

    This is a whimsical story of a little girl who wakes one morning to discover she has grown antlers. The family doctor, the school principal, and even Imogene's know-it-all brother, Norman, fail to resolve her dilemma.

    HARVEY HARE, POSTMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE

    HARVEY HARE, POSTMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE

    To show their appreciation for the reliability and hard work of their postman Harvey Hare, the other animals plan to give him a perfect present.

    THE RAFT

    THE RAFT

    Nicky is convinced that his summer with his grandmother in the Wisconsin woods is going to be the worst summer ever. She cooks food that he doesn’t like, there’s an art studio where her living room should be, and he’s expected to do chores—including fishing, the most boring chore ever.

    CALVIN CAN'T FLY

    CALVIN CAN'T FLY

    Calvin is one unusual starling! While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird lets his imagination soar while reading about pirates, dinosaurs, and other fascinating things. The other birds call him “geeky beaky,” but Calvin just ruffles his feathers and buries his beak in a book

    ON THE CORNER OF CHOCOLATE AVENUE

    ON THE CORNER OF CHOCOLATE AVENUE

    Hershey's milk chocolate is the quintessential American chocolate bar. But in Milton Hershey's time, chocolate was mostly a special treat for the very wealthy.

    THE LITTLE MOUSE, THE RED RIPE STRAWBERRY...

    THE LITTLE MOUSE, THE RED RIPE STRAWBERRY...

    Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the big hungry bear. How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red ripe strawberry?

    SIX-DINNER SID

    SIX-DINNER SID

    Sid the cat lives at number one Aristotle Street. He also lives at number two, number three, number four, number five, and number six.

    THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING

    THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING

    Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea.

    OVER AND UNDER THE CANYON

    OVER AND UNDER THE CANYON

    Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air, baking desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the cliffs hides another world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand.

    ONE MORNING IN MAINE

    ONE MORNING IN MAINE

    Today is a specidal day for Sal because she gets to go to Buck's Harbour with her dad. But when she wakes up to brush her teeth with her baby sister, she discovers something shocking.... Her tooth is loose!

    THE GOLDEN GLOW

    THE GOLDEN GLOW

    Fox loves nature. There's nothing he enjoys more than reading about and picking flowers. One evening, he comes across a rare specimen in his old botany book -- the golden glow, a plant from the Wellhidden family, found only in the mountains, a plant that has yet to be described.

    TOO MANY TOYS

    TOO MANY TOYS

    Spencer has too many toys! His father trips over them, his mother falls over them, and the house is overflowing with junk. Now its time to give some of the mountain of toys away, but Spencer finds it hard.

    JABARI JUMPS

    JABARI JUMPS

    Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. “Looks easy,” says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back.

    I LOVE STRAWBERRIES

    I LOVE STRAWBERRIES

    Through Jolie’s comical scrapbook-style journal entries, young readers will learn how she convinces the “old people” (aka her parents) to let her grow her own strawberries. Growing strawberries is a lot of work and responsibility, but Jolie is ready with the help of her faithful rabbit Munchy!

    THE RELATIVES CAME

    THE RELATIVES CAME

    In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. When they arrived, they hugged and hugged from the kitchen to the front room. All summer they tended the garden and ate up all the strawberries and melons.

    PALETERO MAN

    PALETERO MAN

    Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty.

    THE RETIRED KID

    THE RETIRED KID

    At the Happy Sunset Retirement Community, there's Ethel, Myrtle, Harvey, and Tex. And then there's Brian. The retired kid. He's here to escape school, homework, and daily chores.

    SOUTHWEST SUNRISE

    SOUTHWEST SUNRISE

    When Jayden touches down in New Mexico, he's uncertain how this place could ever be home. But if he takes a walk outside, he just might find something glorious.

    RUNSKI PUNSKI AND THE WATERMELON SHOES

    RUNSKI PUNSKI AND THE WATERMELON SHOES

    Once upon a time, a young girl named Runski Punski and her friends were chasing each other around her back yard. Suddenly, Runski Punski discovered a new and fun type of footwear. Soon, all her friends, and all the kids in town, wanted to join in the fun.

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