C'mere, Boy!
By Sharon Jennings
Illus by Ashley Spires
Dog really wants a boy, and he has promised to take care of him, to play with him, to take him on walks, and to feed him. Mama warns him that boys are hard to train. So Dog gets boy food, a leash, goes to obedience school, and attempts to get a haircut and pedicure, all so he can be ready for the day he does get a boy. So on Friday Dog went out shopping for a boy, but it didn't turn out like he had hoped, and Dog ends up in the pound. He begins to wonder if he will ever find the right boy. A fun story about human and animal companionship with a twist! (Ages 4-8)

Conspiracy 365 April
By Gabrielle Lord
Fifteen-year-old Callum Ormond's father died from a mysterious virus he contracted while researching family history in Ireland. On New Year's Eve he was warned that his father was murdered and they would be after him next, but he needed to stay alive for 365 days. The countdown began January 1st, and continues with this book through April. Cal comes across more pictures and a part of the Ormond Riddle, but with the last two lines missing he wonders if he'll ever figure out the mystery. He's on the run and hiding out, but when his friend Boges tells him they're turning off his little sister's life support, Cal knows he must get to the hospital somehow and convince his mom not to do it. As Cal tries to learn more about the riddle he runs into his double again. And just when he thinks he can trust Winter, a girl who works for one of the guys after him, he's kidnapped and stuck in an insane asylum. Will he be able to get out of this one? An edge of your seat thriller you won't be able to put down and will anxiously await the next book in the series! (Young Adult)

Dad and Pop: An Ode to Fathers and Stepfathers
By Kelly Bennett
Illus by Paul Meisel
In this special ode to fathers a young girl explains that her dad and her pop look different, act different, and do things very differently, but they do have one thing in common - they both love her! A great book for kids who have both a dad and a step-dad to share their lives with. (Ages 4-8)

Dance, y'all, Dance
By Kelly Bennett
Illus by Terri Murphy
The lyrical two-step rhythm will have you singing the words as you enjoy one perfect night of fun and dancing at the dance hall. The whole town joins in the fun as they tap their toes and stomp their feet to the music. The lyrical text and delightful illustrations give readers a little history about a time when people of all ages spent their Saturday nights at the dance hall talking, laughing, dancing and supporting each other. An author's note at the end provides information on early American settlers and the history of dance halls. (Ages 4-8)

Kitten's Spring
By Eugenie Fernandes
Spring is here, and kitten is eager to explore the farm. All day long kitten wanders around the farm and listens to all the amazing sounds of spring from all the farm animals, until night falls and kitten wanders back into the house tired and ready to dream. The rhyming text is simple and the mixed collage illustrations will delight young readers. (Infant-Preschool)

Mattoo, Let's Play!
By Irene Luxbacher
Ruby thinks her cat Mattoo is shy, but he's just not used to her boisterous ways. Ruby wants to go on all kinds of adventures, but Mattoo is too frightened. Until one day when Ruby goes on a safari with her friend Clemente, and they must be very quiet, so Mattoo comes around to play. Now Ruby knows exactly how to get Mattoo to play with her! (Ages 4-8)

The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales
By Virginia Hamilton
Illus by Leo and Diane Dillon
"Folktales take us back to the very beginnings of people's lives, to their hopes and defeats." The stunning black and white illustrations add a magical touch to these 24 wonderful American Black folktales. Read about the agreement between Bruh Alligator and Bruh Deer, the beautiful girl of the moon tower, Papa John's tall tale and many more folktales. You'll also read information on black history and on the original slave storytellers. (Ages 9-12)

Your Daddy Was Just Like You
By Kelly Bennett
Illus by David Walker
This sweet and heartwarming story is about a grandma who tells her grandson that he does things just like his daddy did. From crawling, toddling, and saying their first words to stomping in the mud, splashing in the tub and checking for monsters in the closet this son does things just like his daddy did when he was little. A wonderful way to share special family memories. (Ages 4-8)