My Babies, illustrated by Caroline Davis. Ages 0-2.

Play peek-a-boo and learn about animal babies at the same time with this new board-book title. Sturdy tabbed flaps will allow even the littlest fingers to get in on the action!

One Voice, Please, written by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Russell Ayto. Ages 6 and up.

This collection of very short read-aloud stories is perfect to share with the whole family. Traditional tales from many times and places are included in this volume.

Clementine's Letter, written by Sara Pennypacker, illustrated by Marla Frazee. Ages 8-12.

Clementine's teacher may win a research trip to Egypt for the rest of the year. Clementine writes a letter guaranteed to ensure her beloved teacher won't be leaving her anytime soon.

Big Plans, written by Bob Shea, illustrated by Lane Smith. Ages 4-8.

A little boy and his big plans, accompanied by a mynah bird and a stinky lucky hat, have amazing adventures together. This book, by the author of New Socks and the illustrator of Stinky Cheese Man, is not to be missed!

Everywhere the Cow Says "Moo!," written by Ellen Slusky Weinstein, illustrated by Kenneth Anderson. Ages 2-5.

All over the world we make different noises to describe the sounds that animals make, but, strangely, everywhere the cow says "moo!" Learn animal sounds in English, Spanish, French, and Japanese.

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks, written by E. Lockhart. Teens ages 12 and up.

Frankie takes on the "establishment" at her elite boarding school. She is a tough heroine dealing with the kinds of identity issues many young women face.

The popular children's magazine, Highlights for Children, has a free website! Stories and games abound. Don't miss the online interactive hidden pictures. Check out HighlightsParents.com for free parenting articles, too!

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Reviews written by Kristin Anderson, team leader at the Northern Lights Branch.