THE NUTCRACKER by E.T.A. Hoffman

THE NUTCRACKER by E.T.A. Hoffman »

5 stars

This is the original Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann Russian tale of 1816, featuring the brave Nutcracker prince who young Marie Stahlbaun Read more…

RANGE: HOW EXPLORING YOUR INTEREST CAN CHANGE THE WORLD by David Epstein

RANGE: HOW EXPLORING YOUR INTEREST CAN CHANGE THE WORLD by David Epstein »

5 stars

In this inspirational young readers’ book, each chapter offers up a vignette of a famous person who succeeded by following their Read more…

CHICKA CHICKA BOOKS: I LOVE DAD AND TRICKA TREATA

CHICKA CHICKA BOOKS: I LOVE DAD AND TRICKA TREATA »

5 stars

These two books capture the best of the Chicka Chicka series for parents to read to their young ones: alphabet and Read more…

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME by Scott Magoon (picture book)

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME by Scott Magoon (picture book) »

4 stars

Gnome (who dresses like Santa) runs a quaint, welcoming forest hotel for small animals. Gnome welcomes all except for birds, who Read more…

OUR AIR by G. Brian Karas (Picture Book)

OUR AIR by G. Brian Karas (Picture Book) »

5 stars

This whimsical book with lovely watercolor illustrations is narrated by the air, explaining its mysteries to a young child.

The air Read more…

Piggle the Pig Party Problems by Dudolf

Piggle the Pig Party Problems by Dudolf »

Piggle, an adorably passionate but extremely messy baker decides to cook up a feast for his friends. But Piggle has a big problem: Read more…

THE SECRETS OF LOVELACE ACADEMY by Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel

THE SECRETS OF LOVELACE ACADEMY by Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel »

(Young Adult, ages 8-12)

5 stars

This young adult’s novel, a wondrous collaboration between best-selling adult novelist Marie Benedict and young adult writer Read more…

BEDTIME BLITZ by Matthew Van Fleet (2 years and up)

BEDTIME BLITZ by Matthew Van Fleet (2 years and up) »

5 stars

A delightful, fun and funny pull-the-tab interactive book that features seven adorable animal friends go from outdoor fun in the sun Read more…

THE COZY HOME by Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague (preschool to third graders)

THE COZY HOME by Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague (preschool to third graders) »

5 stars

In this charming early reader book, Bat, Cat, and Rat all decide to move in together in a cozy home they’ve Read more…

SNOW IS… by Laura Gehl, illustrated by Sonia Sanchez (picture book ages 4-8)

SNOW IS… by Laura Gehl, illustrated by Sonia Sanchez (picture book ages 4-8) »

5 stars

Wondrous snow fills up every page of this warm book, as a child and dad play in the snow along with Read more…

YOU ARE NOT SLEEPY by Mark Teague (picture book, ages 3-5)

YOU ARE NOT SLEEPY by Mark Teague (picture book, ages 3-5) »

5 stars

It’s time for little piglet’s nap, but it’s a struggle to fall asleep. In a playpen, piglet tosses and turns, plays Read more…