Great Children's Books

Hello! Recently, those of us in the Children's department have come across several great children's books that we wanted to share with you! We are including a brief summary of each book, so you can decide which ones you would like to share with your little one (or read yourself : )  )

The Heart and The Bottle--Oliver Jeffers

This incredibly touching book deals with a little girl and her relationship with her grandfather.  When he dies, she bottles up her heart to protect it from any more pain.  When she is older she wants to release her heart, but finds she is unable to without some special help.  This book is best for older children, children trying to deal with the death of a close family member, and adults.

Art 123--Stefano Zuffi


This counting book deals uses great works of art to explore numbers from one to twelve.  Each page is well laid-out with the number being portrayed in large font, along with a hand holding up the number of fingers that are being counted.  Great for exposing young readers to art and teaching counting.

Press Here--Herve Tullet

This extremely interactive book must be experienced with an inquisitive child to be properly appreciated.  Each page gives the reader an instruction, which then "impacts" the action on the next page.  The illustrations and text are simple, but the book is one your toddler-Kindergartner will want to read again and again!

Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/ Marisol McDonald no combina--Monica Brown and Sara Palacios

This is a great book for school-aged children who may feel like they don't fit in or "match" others.  It is the story of Marisol McDonald who has red hair and nut brown skin.  She likes mixing polka dots and stripes, enjoys eating peanut butter and jelly burritos, and is "mismatched" in many ways.  After trying to conform to others expectations, she finally discovers that all her contradictions are what make her unique and wonderful!


Animals should definitely not wear clothing--Judi Barrett and Ronald Barrett

This classic book is as funny to preschoolers and early school-age children today as it was when it was first published.  The book covers the different problems animals would have if they wore clothing.  For instance a snake would slither right out of his trousers and a giraffe would have to wear many neckties.  Laugh along with your child as you enjoy this book together!

How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?--Jane Yolen and Mark Teague

If you have yet to be introduced to this wonderful book (and its many sequels), then you have been missing out! In wonderful rhythm and rhyme the tantrums, last ditch efforts to stay awake, and other tricks that children use at bedtime are performed by dinosaurs.  The book concludes by saying that no dinosaurs don't do any of those things, but instead go straight to bed just as they are supposed to.  This book is a must read for any child who loves dinosaurs, hates bedtime, or just loves a good book!