Children's Books

Published: February 11, 2010

PICTURE BOOKS
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THE LION AND THE MOUSE, by Jerry Pinkney. A fable of reciprocal kindness, redrawn. (Ages 4 to 8)

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I AM GOING!, written and illustrated by Mo Willems. Gerald and Piggie, contrary pals, work out their comings and goings. (Ages 4 to 8)

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ALL THE WORLD, by Liz Garton Scanlon. Illustrated by Marla Frazee. A day in the life of a multicultural family. (Ages 4 to 8)

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4 AMELIA BEDELIA'S FIRST VALENTINE, by Herman Parish. Illustrated by Lynne Avril. Hearts abound, on sleeves, cards and French fries. (Ages 4 to 8) 1
5 WADDLE!, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder. Animals in motion, with color. (Ages 4 to 8) 20
6 THE CURIOUS GARDEN, written and illustrated by Peter Brown. A boy named Liam nurtures a straggly garden to vivid fruition. (Ages 4 to 8) 21
7 RED SINGS FROM TREETOPS, by Joyce Sidman. Illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski.The seasons, in colors. (Ages 4 to 8) 2
8 NUBS, by Brian Dennis, Mary Nethery and Kirby Larson. A wild dog in Iraq makes a friend for life when a Marine takes him in. (Ages 4 to 8) 13
9 OTIS, written and illustrated by Loren Long. A frisky tractor befriends a calf. (Ages 4 to 8) 12
10 HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY I LOVE YOU?, by Jane Yolen. Illustrated by Mark Teague.Parents love their dinosaurs no matter what. (Ages 4 to 8) 1


CHAPTER BOOKS
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1 CATCHING FIRE, by Suzanne Collins. The protagonist of "The Hunger Games" returns. (Ages 12 and up) 73
2 THE HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins. In a dystopian future, a girl fights for survival on live TV. (Ages 12 and up) 22
3 FALLEN, by Lauren Kate. Thwarted love among misfits at a Savannah, Ga., boarding school. (Ages 12 and up) 8
4 PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS (THE ULTIMATE GUIDE), written by Mary-Jane Knight. Designed by Philip Chidlow. Gods, beasts and tips for children with one immortal parent, based on the series by Rick Riordan. (Ages 10 and up) 2
5 WHEN YOU REACH ME, by Rebecca Stead. A sixth-grade girl in New York City begins receiving mysterious notes. (Ages 9 to 12) 11
6 WITCH AND WIZARD, by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet. One of each, brother and sister, flex their newfound powers. (Ages 12 and up) 7
7 BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. A secret wrapped in a Southern Gothic novel. (Ages 12 and up) 8
8 THE EVOLUTION OF CALPURNIA TATE, by Jacqueline Kelly. A girl indulges her penchant for observing nature. (Ages 12 and up) 2
9 SHIVER, by Maggie Stiefvater. Love among the lupine. (Ages 12 and up) 27
10 HUSH, HUSH, by Becca Fitzpatrick. A love story with ancient battles and immortals. (Ages 14 and up) 11