**May Staff Picks**

Charlie has a hard time choosing. It doesn't matter if the choice is between flavors of ice cream, pairs of underwear, or whether to sleep with the lights on or off—the options are always overwhelming. In fact, it’s easier when Charlie doesn’t choose at all. However, with Charlie’s birthday fast approaching, he is determined to choose the absolute best gift for himself: a dog! And when a furry friend chooses him instead, making decisions suddenly becomes a little bit easier.

A story about the extraordinary path of the wind in its many guises across the world, as witnessed by a migrating swiftCassi watches a little swift dive and swoop in the still air. In the rising sun the world seems to be holding its breath. Then a small breeze stirs the leaves in the trees, and as the wind grows bolder, a whiff of danger sends small creatures running for cover. Across the ocean, the wind awakes with a fury, whipping the waves and cresting each one with wild white horses. And further on, around the still eye of a hurricane, clouds are carved into a great spiral, howling with stormy power. All this is witnessed by the swift as it finally comes to nest on the other side of the world, where the great wind has abated. Follow the amazing path of a swift in Kate Greenaway Award–winning illustrator Grahame Baker-Smith's follow-up to The Rhythm of the Rain.

A beautiful book about community and love by National Book Award winner Kathryn Erskine and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Alexandra Boiger.

Spark meaningful conversations and create special memories with this unique deck of 100 cards featuring questions on hobbies, aspirations, fears, likes and dislikes, creativity, faith, and more in a beautiful keepsake box.

The debut picture book from the creator of the viral sensation Kid President is a moving take on how we can create bigger and bigger circles of community and connections as we grow—now a New York Times bestseller!

100 recipes to celebrate the bold flavors, bright colors, and fresh tastes of the Middle East.

The best recipes from Penang, an island obsessed with food.

Chef Michael Smith shares the culinary master he has created at the Inn at Bay Fortune in this stunning collection of recipes inspired by the ingredients of Prince Edward Island, his passion for farming, and cooking with fire.

Swap your favorite cocktails with these plant-based mocktail alternatives!

Northwest Know-How: Beer is your crash course on all that is malty and hoppy in the Pacific Northwest. From the brewing basics and local lore to resident brewers and their standout drafts, explore the world of PNW craft beer with this engaging guide.

Boost your confidence and become a hero!If you're looking to find a new mission in life, create the perfect cave-based hangout, or update your wardrobe, channel your inner Super Hero and ask yourself: "What would Batman do?"With his strength, sophistication, razor-sharp wit, and unrivaled gadget collection, Batman has all the advice you'll need to become a legend!All DC characters and elements © & (TM) DC Comics. (s21)

A photographic celebration of the love and relationships of queer people of color by a New York Times multimedia journalist.

Join the Lorax and learn about beaches in this lift-the-flap board book for Dr. Seuss's youngest fans--perfect for encouraging a love of nature and printed on recycled paper!

With playful text, bright illustrations, and sturdy pages, Mrs. Peanuckle's alphabet books will engage toddlers, and take them on an alphabet adventure through the natural world!

The crayons are back in this board book all about feelings from the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home!

Now in board book format, a joyful alphabet book of LGBTQ+ vocabulary for kids of all ages!

Grab your COLOR flag and wave it proudly, because Mad Libs is leading the parade in honor of Pride!

Two sisters discover the power of love and the true meaning of compassion in this princess-adventure story based on an ancient Chinese tale.

In this modern-day fable about grief, diversity, and family connections, a young girl discovers the joys--and pain--of the creative process.