Kids' Corner

The Gift of Reading

The season of gift giving has arrived!  Books make a wonderful gift:  one size fits all, no batteries are required, and they can be enjoyed over and over again.  Here are some recently published titles , available at local bookstores as well as online at Amazon.com:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pop-Up Book  by Eric Carle
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic picture book (which has been translated into more than 45 languages!), here is an interactive version.  For ages 3 and up   $29.99

Yummy:  Eight Favorite Fairy Tales  by Lucy Cousins
The author/illustrator of the Maisy books here retells Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Little Red Hen, and The Enormous Turnip among others, with bright and lively pictures.
For K – grade 4         $18.99

One World, One Day   by Barbara Kerley
Fascinating photographs show children all over the world from morning to night – with their similarities and differences.
For ages 4 – 8         $17.95

What’s Inside?  Fascinating Structures Around the World 
by Giles Laroche
Beautiful paper collages introduce 14 constructions (outside and inside)  and are accompanied by many interesting facts.
For grades 3 – 7       $17.00

The Frogs and Toads All Sang      by Arnold Lobel
Fans of Frog and Toad will be delighted by this recently discovered collection of rhyming stories, illustrated by the late author’s daughter, Adrianne Lobel.  For ages 3 – 8  $16.99

Waddle!  By Rufus Seder
The creator of two earlier Scanimation books (Gallop!  and Swing!) has added color to this collection of animals in motion.
For ages 3 and up    $12.95

Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Children’s Book
by Anita Silvey          
Over 100 distinguished people were asked to choose a special book from their childhood and explain how it influenced them.  In addition to their essays, there is often an excerpt of the book as well as information about the author. For the whole family! $29.99

Today I Will: A Year of Quotes, Notes and Promises to Myself
by Eileen and Jerry Spinelli
This inspirational calendar book includes a quote for each day of the year from a children’s book, a short comment. and an affirmation.  For ages 9 – 12      $15.99

Big Frog Can’t Fit In:  a Pop-Up Book  by Mo Willems
The author/illustrator of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus has created a funny, energetic (and sturdy) “pop-out” book about frog trying to fit in . . . and there is a pigeon involved!
For ages 4 – 8     $19.99

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2010
Over 1000 pages of facts, up to date maps, and answers to everyday questions.  Every home should have a copy of this.
For grades 3 and up      $12.99

Happy Reading,  and Happy Holidays!
Ellen Xydias
Children’s Librarian