Bandon Public Library

During the summer before fifth grade, Ferris Wilkey has her hands full with her little sister terrorizing the town, her Aunt Shirley moving into their basement and her grandmother seeing a ghost--one who has wild, impractical and illuminating plans.

When Ridge, a time-traveling teenager from the future, gets trapped in 1999, he befriends Michael, a lonely twelve-year-old boy, changing the course of their lives forever.

"This inclusive picture book celebrates the joy of preparing to welcome a child, with contemporary illustrations depicting diverse families and their communities of support."--

"This book is an ode to the history of the Black community in the United States, a tribute to Black joy, and a portrait of familial love"-- A girl contemplates what Juneteenth means to her, her family, and her community.

"Clarisse is a clever cat who loves books. She may not understand the dark, squiggly lines, but she can’t get enough of the pictures. One day, she stumbles upon a magical building where people walk in empty-handed and come out with an armload of books. She has to find a way inside!"--Amazon.com.

In three-and-a-half stories, friends and roommates Bat, Cat and Rat share, joke, and read together.

Ever since she was a little girl, Cora has dreamed of designing truly fantastical things, awe-inspiring structures that everyone recognizes as world wonders...and that's exactly what she does! As Cora ages and her accomplishments and acclaim grow, she returns to her hometown to fulfill her childhood dream--to transform the house on top of the hill into a true world wonder. In the process, Cora learns that living a meaningful life isn't all about amazing...

A street dog named Millie and a young girl, who are both dealing with abandonment issues, give trust and belonging a second chance.