Youngest Readers (Toddlers to Kindergarten)

NO HUGS TILL SATURDAY
Written and illustrated by Julie Downing (Clarion Books)
Hugs between Felix and his mom become really missed when he declares, out of anger, "No more hugs until Saturday." A cute read for helping us realize why hugs are so important.  

PIRATE TREASURE HUNT!
Written by Jan Peck, illustrated by Adrian Tans (Pelican Publishing Co.)
The sign reads "Wanted: Pirates. No experience or bath needed." Adventurous young pirates will have a grand time looking for treasure in this audience participation book. 

THERE ARE CATS IN THIS BOOK
Written and illustrated by Viviane Schwarz (Candlewick Press)
With an irresistible story that directly engages the reader, this book's clever design and bright illustrations make for cat-tastic lift-the-flap fun. No cat ownership required, just the curious potential cat owner.

For Readers (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade)

DOGGONE DOGS!
Written by Karen Beaumont, illustrated by David Catrow (Dial Books)
You say the dogs are just having a lot of fun, right?  No! Totally out of control!  The trademark David Catrow illustrations should give readers a clue about what they will find in this rollicking read-aloud book.  

AMADI'S SNOWMAN
Written by Katia Novet Saint-Lot, illustrated by Dimitria Tokunbo (Tilbury House)
How might a child learn about a snowman when he is living in a tropic temperature zone? Amadi is determined to learn about such a creature and solves the mystery and magic on the pages of a book he discovers in the market. 

RAINING CATS & DOGS: A COLLECTION OF IRRESISTIBLE IDIOMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS TO TICKLE THE FUNNY BONES OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Written and illustrated by Will Moses (Philomel)
Idioms are a part of the English language that make sense to those who understand their meaning, but when taken literally they can provide a lot of laughs for young and old.

For Readers (3rd to 6th Grade)       

ROBOTS: FROM EVERYDAY TO THE OUT OF THIS WORLD
Written by the Editors of YES Mag (Kids Can Press)
Wow! If you want to learn more about robots and robotics, as well as impress your friends, teachers, and parents, you have to check out this book. There is a huge future in robotics for those with curious minds. 

KNUCKLEHEAD: TALL TALES & MOSTLY TRUE STORIES ABOUT GROWING UP SCIESZKA
Written and illustrated Jon Scieszka (Viking Books)
The first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature unfolds a humorous upbringing with five brothers, in and outside the Scieszka home. Jon, along with Lane Smith, is the guy who gave us The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs and The Stinky Cheese Man. 

WHO DISCOVERED AMERICA?
Written by Valerie Wyatt, illustrated by Howie Woo (Kids Can Press)
Who discovered America? The question points to an ongoing mystery of continent-sized proportions. The debate mounts as new evidence is being discovered in archeological digs. This fascinating book provides some convincing evidence that does not lead back to Christopher Columbus.