Looking for a special gift for that special young person in your life? The Children's Department has created a list of 'Ideas for Gift Giving.' Here are a few highlights of the list. Please stop by the Children's Department for a copy of the entire list.
Younger Picture Books
Bats at the Library by Brian Lies
The nighttime escapades of bats in the stacks with charming rhymes and detailed pictures to explore.
Oodles of Animals by Lois Ehlert. 64 animal favorites shine in Ehlert’s trademark collages.
A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker. Bear doesn’t want ANY visitors! He just wants to eat his breakfast in peace. But what happens when a persistent mouse won’t take no for an answer?
Intermediate
A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla Frazee. James and Eamon live it up during a visit to their grandparents.
Moxy Maxwell Does Not Like Writing Thank-You Notes by Peggy Elizabeth Gifford. The intrepid Moxy tries yet again to procrastinate on her Christmas thank-you letters.
Scanimation Picture Books by Rufus Butler Seder (all ages); Swing! and Gallop!Animals in motion! The books employ a new technology called Scanimation, which brings each page to startling life. It's impossible not to flip the pages over and over again!
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. A major motion picture this year, and a Newbery winner, this book tells the story of a small mouse with a big heart.
What to Do About Alice? by Barbara Kerley. A picture book biography of the lively life of young Alice Roosevelt, daughter of Teddy Roosevelt
Older Juvenile Literature
39 Clues: The Maze of Bones by Rick RiordanAmy and Dan Cahill forfeit a fortune to follow clues all over the world.
Masterpiece by Elise Broach. James, a boy, and Marvin, a beetle, try to prevent the theft of a Durer miniature.
The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne BirdsallThe delightful Penderwick girls decide to try to help their father date.
Waiting for Normal by Leslie Connor. After her parents divorce, Addie moves into a run-down trailer with her unpredictable mother, but she remains optimistic about a normal family life.
Audio Books for Family Listening
Clementine by Sarah Pennypacker read by Jessica Almasy. Spunky Clementine is never at a loss for words … or adventure. (Ages 6 up)
The Mysterious Benedict Society and sequel by Trenton Lee Stewart read by Del Roy. 4 gifted children infiltrate the school of an evil mastermind. (Ages 9 up)
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