Reviews by Editors Susan Swindell Day (ssd) and Michael W. Aldrich (mwd).
AGES 0 – 2
BLANKIE
By Ben Clanton
Tundra Books
$6.52
The witty duo Narwhal and Jelly discover all of the different things Narwhal’s blankie can be. Power to the imagination! — ssd
COUNT TO LOVE
By Andrea Pinkney
Cartwheel Books
$8.99
Count the love with Baby from his fingers to his toes! — ssd
HOW ARE YOU FEELING?
By Erin Jang
Mudpuppy Books
$11.99
Lift the flaps to see emotions; use the mirror on the last page to show your own. Bright colors; sturdy board pages. — ssd
THE NIGHT IS DEEP AND WIDE
By Gillian sze
Illustrated by Sue TODD
Orca Books
$10.95
Use a soft, sleepy voice when reading this poetic and lovely board book. Just as the tulips close, your little one’s eyes may, too. — ssd
PAPER PEEK: ALPHABET
By Chihiro Takeuchi
Candlewick Studio
$14.99
A book to help little ones learn letters. Each picture has a cut-out shape, then Baby can find other animals that emerge turning pages. — mwa
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
By Isabel Otter
Tiger Tales
$14.99
An interactive book featuring tactile, inviting textures and plenty of lift-the-flaps that give you clues to guess what’s inside. — mwa
AGES 3 – 5
ARE YOU A CHEESEBURGER?
By Monica Arnaldo
Katherine Tegen books
$13.99
Friendship grows for a lonely, cheeseburger-loving raccoon and a seed and hilarity ensues. — ssd
BRAVE
By Kathleen Davis
Illustrated by Rehka Salin
Self-Published
$12.99
Two young superheros ward off imaginary bedtime monsters. A sweet tale of courageousness and unity with awesome illustrations. — ssd
THE CHRISTMAS PIG
By J.K. Rowling
Little Brown
$15.78
One boy and his favorite childhood toy are about to embark on a magical journey that changes everything. — mwa
DRAGON BOY
By Fabio Napoleoni
Little Brown
$14.99
A new series about a curious, imaginative, little boy and his band of lovable stuffed animal friends. — mwa
GRANDUDE’S GREEN SUBMARINE
By Paul Mccartney
Penguin Random House
$15.49
Grandude’s inventions are the stuff of legend, and his new green submarine doesn’t disappoint. — mwa
WHAT’S INSIDE A FLOWER? AND OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT SCIENCE & NATURE
By Rachel Ignotofsky
Penguin Random House
$13.89
This gorgeous book — launching a new nonfiction nature series — will intrigue your nature-lovers while answering questions that often stump parents. — ssd
AGES 6 – 10
DAUGHTER OF THE DEEP
By Rick Riordan
Disney/Hyperion
$15.99
The trademark humor, fast-paced action, and wide cast of characters are on full display in this undersea adventure that puts a new spin on Captain Nemo and the submarine Nautilus. — mwa
DOG MAN
By Dav Pilkey
Scholastic Graphix
$12.99
Dav Pilkey is the solution to many kid’s reading hesitancy. It’s another adventure for Dog Man and Pete in this terrific story of hope. — ssd
FRANKIE & BUG
by Gayle Forman
Simon & Schuster
$14.39
A poignant and powerful coming-of-age story that follows a young girl and her new friend as they learn about finding common ground in a complicated world. — mwa
THE ROCK FROM THE SKY
By Jon Klassen
Candlewick Press
$18.99
Deadpan humor is found in this story of friendship and fate. Author Jan Klassen is a Caldecott Medal-winner for the I Want My Hat
series. — ssd
SONG FOR JIMI: THE STORY OF GUITAR LEGEND JIMI HENDRIX
by Charles R. Smith
Penguin Random House
$20.49
Hendrix’s talent was epic, and so is this 56-page lyrical account of his life, with spectacular artwork. — mwa
WHAT THE ROAD SAID
By Cleo Wade
Illustrated by Lucie de Moyencourt
Macmillan Publishers
$18.99
This affirming read lets kids know that it’s human to make mistakes. The important thing is to persevere. Lush illustrations. — ssd
PARENTS
ADVENTURE DOGS:
Activities to Share With Your Dog From Comfy Couches to Mountain Tops
By Fern Watt
Chronicle Books
$19.95
The unconditional love of dogs is celebrated in this delightful book that elevate’s your pet experiences. Here’s how to make life a shared adventure with your fur babies. — ssd
THE EXPECTANT FATHER
By Armin A. Brott
Abbeville Press
$15.95
Men’s issues (and expectations of men) are unique when a baby is on the way. This excellent handbook details month-by-month advice. — ssd
MOM BRAIN
By Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco
The Guilford Press
$14.95
Subtitled, “Proven Strategies to Fight Anxiety, Guilt and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood — and Relax Into Your New Self,” says it all! — ssd
WHERE THE DEER AND THE ANTELOPE PLAY: THE PASTORAL OBERVATIONS FOR ONE INGNORANT AMERICAN WHO LOVES TO WALK OUTSIDE
By Nick Offerman
Penguin Random House
$23.49
Nick Offerman always brings the wit and the heart. — mwa
THE WORKING MOM BLUEPRINT
By Whitney Casares
American Academy of Pediatrics
$16.95
Working moms give it all they’ve got and it’s no joke. A pediatrician shares real insights and solutions to help you keep your head above water in the never-ending quest for balance. — ssd
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