Books We're Excited About
Here are just a few of the books we are recommending this holiday season. Come in any time for more suggestions.
Everything I Need To Know I Learned From A Children's Book by Anita Silvey features essays and interviews from influential people who discuss the children's books that have affected their lives the most. The surprising and inspiring stories make this a book to return to again and again.
The Little Prince Deluxe Pop-Up Book
Antoine Saint-Exupery's original text and illustrations come to life in this beautifully constructed pop-up edition, perfect for fans of all ages.
Walt Disney's Peter Pan by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, illustrated by Mary Blair, ages 4+.
This lively retelling of the Peter Pan story is illustrated by Mary Blair's enchanting storyboards from the Walt Disney film. Fun for the whole family.
A Penguin Story by Antoinette Portis, ages 3+.
What happens when a splash of color finds its way into a penguin's black-and-white world? Edna's discovery of the magic of orange makes her wonder "What else could there be?"
The Unfinished Angel by Sharon Creech, ages 9-12.
A little angel with a big personality manages to unite the inhabitants of an ancient town in the Swiss Alps in this quirky, endearing tale by Newbery Award winner Sharon Creech.
A Brief History of Montmaray by Michelle Cooper, ages 12+.
A crumbling castle on an isolated island in the English channel is the unlikely setting for this World War II drama of adventure, romance, and intrigue, narrated by the irrepressible Sophie FitzOsborne.