Youngest Readers (Toddlers to Kindergarten)

THE DAY LEO SAID I HATE YOU
Written by Robie H. Harris, illustrated by Molly Bang (Little Brown & Company)
Unconditional love is the underlying theme in this thoughtful book. Leo learns some appropriate ways to use the words "I hate."

KEISHA ANN CAN!
Written and illustrated by Daniel Kirk (Putnam's Sons)
A great book for teaching self-esteem to children. Keisha Ann can do many things and so can the children who listen to this story.

IT'S LIBRARY DAY
Written and illustrated by Janet Morgan Stoeke (Dutton)
This book is a good introduction to your first trip to the library.  A clear, straightforward story with colorful illustrations.

For Readers (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade)   

M IS FOR MISCHIEF: AN A TO Z OF NAUGHTY CHILDREN
Written by Linda Ashman, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter (Dutton)
This witty and often humorous book is for parents who think they have had a bad day, and for kids who may not know the real meaning of mischief.

THE DANGEROUS ALPHABET
Written by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Gris Grimly (HarperCollins)
Just in time for a little adventure during this hallowed month. Join this boat ride through a tunnel filled with ghastly characters waiting to greet you.

BOOMING BELLA
Written by Carol Ann Williams, illustrated by Tatjana Mai-Wyss (Putnam)
Knowing when to speak out in school is not always easy for someone like Bella, who enjoys everything. Bella and her class learn a valuable lesson about using a loud voice on a field trip.

For Readers (3rd to 6th Grade)     

SWORDS: AN ARTIST'S DEVOTION
Written and illustrated by Ben Boos (Candlewick Press)
Swords have had a vivid place in world history. Here is a celebration of swords and swordsmen that spans time and place-from ancient  warriors such as Beowulf to medieval knights; from stealthy ninja and samurai to legendary maidens of war.

PHENOMENA: SECRETS OF THE SENSES
Written by Donna M. Jackson (Little, Brown & Co.)
This remarkable book holds explanations for many of the hard-to-explain incidents associated with human senses. Jackson also explores the future of sensory understanding through technology.

THE BOOK OF TIME OUTS: A MOSTLY TRUE HISTORY OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST TROUBLEMAKERS
Written and illustrated by Deb Lucke (Simon & Schuster)
You won't find your brother or sister in this book, but you might be surprised at some of the featured troublemakers. Readers can judge if the penalties fit their actions.