Board Books for
Babies & Toddlers
Lazy
Little Loafers by
Susan Orlean
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little
Toes by Mem Fox
Such a Silly Baby! By
Steffanie and Richard Lorig
Baby! Baby! By Vicky Ceelen
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 Picture Books
A Splendid Friend, Indeed by Suzanne Bloom
Children will identify
with both the friendly and sometimes annoying behaviors that transpire between
Polar Bear and Goose in this simple, and beautifully illustrated book.
The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett
We love this Inuit
version of "The Three Bears" because of Jan Brett's detailed and exquisite
illustrations.
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownThis classic children's book is considered
by some to be the perfect bedtime story.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleAny of Eric Carle's books make great
gifts. This is one of our favorites!
Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
Again, any of Lois
Ehlert's books are wonderful gifts, but this is one of our favorites. The vivid collage artwork is beautiful and
children will have fun anticipating all of the creatures made out of leaves as each page is turned.
A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week
Ever by Marla Frazee
The next-best thing to
being on summer vacation, this book will cheer you up all winter as you read
about two good buddies having the time of their lives.
Favorite Nursery Rhymes From Mother
Goose by Scott
Gustafson
Mother Goose rhymes help
with babies' language development and the illustrations in this volume make it
truly unique. If you're feeling
particularly generous, you can buy a leather-bound copy of this for $149.00!
A Good Day by Kevin Henkes
Are you having a bad
day? Reading this delightful story will
change a bad day into a good one.
Anansi's Party Time by Eric Kimmel
Anansi the spider is up
to his old trickery once again in this fifth installment by Eric Kimmel and
illustrated by Janet Stevens.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do You
See by Bill Martin,
Jr.Bill Martin introduces simple concepts with rhyming text and a variety
of animals in
this
classic children's picture book. Check
out others in this series as well.
Santa Duck by David Milgrim
As soon as Nicholas puts
on a Santa hat, all of the animals think he IS Santa, and inundate him with
requests for Christmas gifts. Every home
needs a collection of Christmas books on hand, and this one gently drives home
the thought that Christmas isn't all about what you get.
Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Connor
All of the Fancy
Nancy books will appeal to every girl who is a really a princess in disguise.
This is the first in the series.
The Wheat Doll by Alison Randall
This book instantly transported
us back to pioneer times, and we were especially captivated by its theme of
love without end.
Caps for Sale by Esphyr SlobodkinaThis is a classic that begs to be acted out
by energetic kids!
Mouse Paint by Ellen Stohl Walsh
Written by Fairport
native Ellen Stohl Walsh, we think this is the perfect children's picture
book. And don't forget to visit the mice
outside the Children's Room window.
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan
Toomey by Susan
Wojciechowski
Grouchy wood carver
Jonathan Toomey finally learns the meaning of Christmas when he is asked to
carve a crèche for a widow and her young son. For a sentimental Christmas story
with lovely illustrations, try this.
 Easy Readers
Hi!
Fly Guy by Tedd
Arnold
All of the "Fly Guy"
books will make you laugh out loud. This
title is the first in a better-than average easy reader series.
There
is a Bird on Your Head
by Mo Willems
More mad-cap humor comes
your way in this easy reader by the author of The Pigeon Drives the
Bus. We can't get enough of Mo
Willems' books!
Little Bear by Else Minarik
A timeless classic of
early childhood, the entire series of Little Bear adventures will capture the
hearts of young readers everywhere.
 Non-Fiction
Our
Fifty States: A Family Adventure Across America
by Lynne Cheney
This book received
starred reviews for its highly readable travelogue of the United States. It's
like taking a vacation without spending any money!
What
the World Eats by Faith D'Aluisio
Ever wondered what a
typical meal is like on the other side of the world? Or next door? This book
may shock you!
Paula
Deen's My First Cookbook
by Paula H. Deen
Simple recipes that kids
can actually make for food that kids will actually eat presented with Paula
Deen's warm touch!
Actual
Size by Steve JenkinsThe amazing illustrations in this book show
animals in their exact size.
What
to Do About Alice: how Alice Roosevelt Broke the Rules, Charmed the World, and
Drove Her Father Teddy Crazy! By Barbara Kerley
Alice Roosevelt wanted to
"eat up the world"; that is, she wanted to do it all during a time in history
when women were not allowed to do very much.
You will love this real-life, spunky heroine.
My
Dog May Be a Genius: Poems By Jack Prelutsky
Jack Prelutsky is the
nation's first children's poet laureate and his funny, imaginative, silly,
profound poems will appeal to every kid.
The
Stars Wars: the Complete Visual Dictionary by David West Reynolds, James Luceno and Rider Windham
This stunning book is
THE FAVORITE book of all boys in
Fairport! We can't keep it on the shelf,
so do your son a favor and buy him his own copy!
Life-Size
Dinosaurs by David Bergen
Life-Size Sharks and Other Underwater
Creatures by David
Gilpin
Life-Size Reptiles by Hannah Wilson
America
the Beautiful: a Pop-Up Book by Robert Sabuda
Encyclopedia
Prehistorica Dinosaurs: The Definitive Pop-up by Robert Sabuda
 Chapter Books
The Penderwicks
by Jeanne Birdsall
Four exuberant sisters
vacation with their father in the Berkshire Mountains where they meet a local
boy, and his not so friendly mother, and have a series of exciting
adventures. We both love this one!
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettA classic tale of cousins finding solace in
a secret, magical and healing garden!
No Talking by Andrew Clements
When the loudest fifth
grade class, known as the "Unshushables" decides to have a "no-talking" contest
(boys vs. girls) the outcome is very interesting. Another great title by author
Andrew Clements!
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
Winner of the
prestigious Newbery Award for children's fiction, this historical fiction book
follows a 10-year old depression era boy who sets out on a journey to find his
father.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward
Tulane by Kate
DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo is one of
our favorites for older children.
Edward, a china toy rabbit dearly loved by the little girls who owns him
is a bit too proud, but when he is accidentally lost at sea he discovers much
about life and love on his journey.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Who doesn't love Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory! This is one
of those books that kids will love to hear read out loud the first time, and
then will want to read it over and over again by themselves.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
This laugh-out-loud
series will appeal to all children, but especially boys who are reluctant
readers. This series about
seventh-grader Greg Heffley will entertain over and over again!
Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne
Inspired by his own son,
Christopher Robin, A.A. Milne wrote the pooh books over 80 years ago. Children still love them to this day!
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Happy 100 years
Anne! This is another classic children's
story that makes a perfect gift. Look for
the others in the series as well!
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
This 2008 Caledcott
winning chapter book has broken many molds!
With over 500 pages - more than half of which are line drawings -
readers will find something different to capture their interest each time it is
read.
Charlotte's Web
By E.B. White
You can never go wrong
giving this classic tale as a gift. This
story of Wilbur the pig who is saved by a wise and wonderful spider named
Charlotte is heartwarming and timeless.
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