COUNTING KISSES
Written and illustrated by Karen Katz (Little Simon)
This long-awaited reprint includes a brightly patterned kitty cat rattle for toddlers.  Even without the rattle, this board book is destined to become a favorite in your nursery.

YOU'RE ALL MY FAVORITES
Written by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram (Candlewick Press)
If you are a twin, triplet, or have multiple siblings, you may wonder which of you your parents loves the most. This delightful book may give you and the reader some of the reassurance you need. 

NO BABYSITTERS ALLOWED
Written by Amber Stewart, illustrated by Laura Rankin (Bloomsbury)
This is a perfect book for babysitters meeting a child for the first time. Hopscotch is as brave as can be, but when it comes to his parents leaving him with a babysitter, he develops symptoms of insecurity. This book is recommended reading for all new babysitters.

For Readers (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade)

IF I WERE YOU
Written by Richard Hamilton, illustrated by Babette Cole (Bloomsbury)
This book's hilarious bit of role switching is a must-read for dads and daughters. It may enhance your relationship to another level.

DIRTY JOE THE PIRATE: A TRUE STORY
Written by Bill Harley, illustrated by Jack E. Davis (HarperCollins)
They say pirating runs in the family, but who is the nastiest of the lot? Read this hilarious swashbuckling brother and sister adventure to find out who rules in the end.

SNEAKY, SPINNING BABY SPIDERS
Written by Sandra Markle (Walker & Company)
Spider behavior is fascinating enough, but rarely do we get to witness baby spider activity. This is a great book to expand your knowledge of spiders.  

For Readers (3rd to 6th Grade)

MR. LINCOLN'S BOYS: BEING THE MOSTLY TRUE ADVENTURES OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S TROUBLE-MAKING SONS, TAD AND WILLIE
Written by Staton Rabin, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline (Viking Books)
A beautifully illustrated story surrounding what had to be a difficult time in our Nation's capital. For Lincoln, the boys were a welcome distraction from the looming Civil War.  Based on true events, the book reveals a playful side of one of history's greatest presidents. 

LINCOLN THROUGH THE LENS: HOW PHOTOGRAPHY REVEALED AND SHAPED AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE
Written by Martin W. Sandler (Walker)
The photographs assembled for this book are remarkable.  Martin W. Sandler, a noted historian and award-winning television writer and producer, has done an outstanding job with this book. 

STAND TALL, ABE LINCOLN
Written by Judith St. George, illustrated by Matt Faulkner (Philomel)
This timely and captivating biography of Lincoln's childhood offers some childhood antics, adventures, and emotional experiences that clearly shaped his adult life.