Each month a variety of observances and celebrations take place, from well-known holidays to much lesser known fun (and downright funny or strange!) observances.

Celebrated in June ____ is…

June 7th:  National Donut Day!

The Case of the Missing Doughnut by Alison McGhee
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The sheriff and his deputy dog have been charged with a mission: to bring a dozen donuts home safely. All seems to be going well until the young sheriff peeks inside the box to check on the tasty treats. They're practically calling his name, and in the blink of an eye (and with just a few nibbles), a donut disappears! Wherever could that missing donut be? Luckily, this is one mystery the sheriff and his deputy are sure to bring to a close.

Bowling Alley Bandit by Laurie Keller
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As Mr. Bing's new pet “doughnut dog,” Arnie couldn't be happier. When Mr. Bing joins a bowling league, Arnie gets to go along to practices and competitions. But then Mr. Bing starts rolling gutter balls. Someone or something is behind the madness. Arnie, together with his team of goofball friends, must sort through the shenanigans and solve the mystery. Get ready for some sleuthing and even some magic!

Owl’s Outstanding Donuts by Robin Yardi
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A wild California mystery full of feathers, sprinkles, and more. Ever since Mattie Waters lost her mother, she's been sharing a trailer with her aunt Molly, the proud owner of Owl's Outstanding Donuts. This hoot of a donut shop serves up delicious snacks to people driving down California's Highway One–treats like the Turkey Talon, the Banana Slug Bar, and the Strawberry Iced Classic.

Mattie loves her aunt and the shop, even if she's still dealing with a life without her mom. But not everybody is a fan of Owl's Outstanding Donuts. When an owl taps on Mattie's window one night, Mattie looks out to see suspicious activity not far from the shop. A shady duo is dumping gloop near the highway. And soon people want to blame Aunt Molly! With help from her friends, Mattie sets out to find the real gloopers. Along the way, she'll face fears that have followed her since her mother's passing–and get to know Alfred, a stuffy, donut-loving owl who's also on the case.

June 12th: Superman Day!

Good Morning, Superman! by Michael Dahl
All available formats in English and Spanish

Look, up in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane. It's the… SUN! When morning comes, a young boy must prepare for his day, faster than a speeding bullet. Follow along as he leaps tall buildings (jumps out of bed) in a single bound, dons his heroic uniform (his clothes), and faces his greatest weakness (Kryptonite-colored toothpaste). Then it's up, up, and away to daycare! The perfect companion to the best-selling author Michael Dahl's Bedtime for Batman, this official DC Comics picture book will have Superman fans young and old delighting in their morning routines.

Superman and the Rumplestiltskin Ruse by Sarah Hines-Stephens
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The trickster Mr. Mxyzptlk is partnering with Lex Luthor in a new scheme to take down Superman. After responding to a fake alarm, the Man of Steel is caught in a red kryptonite cage and must meet Luthor's demand to crush a mountain of coal into diamonds. But with the kryptonite zapping Superman's strength, the task is impossible. That's when a disguised Mxy appears with a deal. He'll help . . . if the Super Hero gives up a super ability. Will Superman discover who he's truly dealing with before losing all his powers for good? In this twisted retelling, DC SuperHeroes and Supervillains collide with the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale to create an action-packed chapter book for kids!

Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Yang
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The year is 1946. Teenagers Roberta and Tommy Lee just moved with their parents from Chinatown to the center of Metropolis, home to the famous hero, Superman. Tommy makes friends quickly, while Roberta pines for home. Then one night, the family awakens to find their house surrounded by the Klan of the Fiery Kross! Superman leaps into action, but his exposure to a mysterious green rock has left him weak. Can Roberta and Tommy help him smash the Klan?

June 21st:  International Yoga Day!

A Friend For Yoga Bunny by Brian Russo
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Yoga Bunny loves doing yoga, and loves teaching others how to do it, too. When he bumps into a bear who is anxious about celebrating her birthday, Yoga Bunny knows exactly what to do. The two friends learn a variety of poses, meditation warm-ups, and the importance of deep breathing together. But will it be enough for Bear to enjoy her big day? Relax and unwind with Yoga Bunny and friends! This approachable and sweet book about yoga for kids is a fun way to introduce kids to child's pose and other basic moves.

Dino Yoga by Lorena Pajalunga
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Meet four adorable dinosaurs who love to do yoga, and they're here to show you how you can do it too! Dino Yoga is a charming and fun illustrated guide that teaches young children how to do yoga with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that explain how to perform all the basic yoga poses. With each yoga position is also a kid-friendly tip on how to better handle their emotions and personalities, including how to relax, how to focus, how to be calmer, and more. A great way to introduce children to this mindful and meditative practice, as well as something you can do and enjoy together as a family, this must-have yoga for kids book is perfect to take them away from their screens and experience all the benefits yoga has to offer!

This Moment is Your Life (And So Is This One): A Fun and Easy Guide to Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga by Mariam Gates
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The key to happiness is being able to find comfort in this moment, here and now. When you are completely present and not distracted by regrets, worries, and plans, even for a little while, you begin to feel more confident and can deal more easily with everything you experience. This is mindfulness- paying attention to this very moment, on purpose and without judgment–simply being present with curiosity. This engaging guide, packed with simple exercises and endearing full-color artwork, provides a handy starting point for bringing mindfulness into your daily life. Chapters on meditation, yoga, and mindful breathing explain the benefits of these practices, and you are free to pick and choose what to try. There are quick exercises throughout, and a more extensive tool kit at the end of each chapter. The final chapter offers satisfying five-day challenges that map out ways to pull all of the book's mindfulness techniques together in your day-to-day life.

June is…

Pride Month!

The Big Book of Pride Flags illustrated by Jem Milton
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Celebrate and learn about the LGBTQIA+ community with this colorful book of Pride flags! Featuring all the colors of the rainbow, this book teaches children about LGBTQIA+ identities through 17 different Pride flags. With fun facts, simple explanations and a short history of each flag accompanying beautiful illustrations, children will uncover the history of Pride and be introduced to different genders and sexual orientations.

A Child’s Introduction to Pride: The Inspirational History and Culture of the LGBTQIA+ Community by Sarah Prager
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The perfect primer for kids ages 8-12, this book celebrates love, hope, equality, and progress by taking an inspirational and essential look at the rich history and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community in the United States and around the world. Now a 2024 Rainbow Book List Top 10 Books for Young Readers! The history of the LGBTQIA+ community has often been overlooked, but it's one that is filled with heroes, struggles, triumph, and joy. A Child's Introduction to Pride is full of remarkable stories of groundbreaking events and inspirational people, featuring profiles of dozens of queer icons from various time periods and walks of life. Young readers will meet members of the community who have made big contributions to politics–like Harvey Milk and Marsha P. Johnson–as well as important people from the worlds of sports, music, literature, dance, science, and more. Kids will also be introduced to key terms like “gender” and “identity” while learning about the importance of coming out and what it means to be a good ally.

This is Our Rainbow: 16 Stories of Her, Him, Them and Us edited by Katherine Locke and Nicole Melleby
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From wind-breathing dragons to first crushes, This Is Our Rainbow features story after story of joyful, proud LGBTQIA+ representation. You will fall in love with this insightful, poignant anthology of queer fantasy, historical, and contemporary stories from authors including – Eric Bell, Lisa Jenn Bigelow, Ashley Herring Blake, Lisa Bunker, Alex Gino, Justina Ireland, Shing Yin Khor, Katherine Locke, Mariama J. Lockington, Nicole Melleby, Marieke Nijkamp, Claribel A. Ortega, Mark Oshiro, Molly Knox Ostertag, Aisa Salazar, and AJ Sass.

National Childhood Safety Awareness Month!

Freda is Found by Stuart J. Murphy
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Freda is excited to be on a class field trip. But after she stops to look in a store window, she can't find her group.

Yes! No!: A First Conversation about Consent by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli and Isabel Roxas
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Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate “No.”

Who’s Bad and Who’s Good, Little Red Riding Hood? by Steve Smallman
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In Who's Bad and Who's Good, Little Red Riding Hood?, our red-cloaked heroine is ready to set off with a basket of delicious cakes to Grandma's house. “Be good, and don't talk to strangers”, Little Red Riding Hood's mum reminds her, “and if a stranger does talk to you, yell, run and tell!” On the way, Little Red Riding Hood meets a weird-looking wolf and an adorable white bunny. Who's bad? Who's good? Little Red Riding hood will soon find out.

Beautiful in Your Skin Month!

Beautifully Me by Nabela Noor
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Meet Zubi: a joyful Bangladeshi girl excited about her first day of school. But when Zubi sees her mother frowning in the mirror and talking about being “too big,” she starts to worry about her own body and how she looks. As her day goes on, she hears more and more people being critical of each other's and their own bodies, until her outburst over dinner leads her family to see what they've been doing wrong–and to help Zubi see that we can all make the world a more beautiful place by being beautifully ourselves.

Beautiful You, Beautiful Me by Tasha Spillett-Sumner
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Izzy's favorite place to be is in Mama's arms–skin to skin, safe and warm. One night, cuddled up on Mama's lap, Izzy notices something she's never noticed before: her skin is the color of chocolate, but Mama's skin is the color of sand. When Izzy realizes she's different from Mama in other ways, too, she feels sad and confused. She wants to be beautiful like Mama! But Mama addresses Izzy's disappointment with a gentle, loving refrain: You're part of me, and I'm part of you. I'm beautiful like me, and you're beautiful like you. Finding lessons from nature and repeating her affirming message, Mama encourages Izzy to see her own unique beauty. This story about a multiracial child navigating identity and belonging draws from author Tasha Spillett's own experience growing up as an Afro-Indigenous girl. Lyrical text and warm, lively illustrations show Izzy's journey as she learns to celebrate the differences that make her uniquely beautiful, and the connection to her mother that transcends physical traits.

Love Your Body by Jessica Sanders
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Bodies come in all different forms and abilities. All these bodies are different and all these bodies are good bodies. There is no size, ability, or color that is perfect. What makes you different makes you, you–and you are amazing! Love Your Body introduces the language of self-love and self-care to help build resilience, while representing and celebrating diverse bodies, encouraging you to appreciate your uniqueness.