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Fanny

By: Holly Hobbie

Fanny has always wanted a fashion doll but when her wanting goes unanswered, Fanny makes a ragdoll instead — and begins her own fashion trend with Annabelle. Fanny is believable as is her self-reliance. Readers can make their own paper Annabelle doll.

Frogs

By: Nic Bishop

Stunning close-ups of colorful frogs in their natural habitats taken by an acclaimed photographer and biologist combine with clearly presented information on large, bright pages, sure to intrigue as well as inform readers of all ages.

Max's Bunny Business

By: Rosemary Wells

Ruby and her friend sell lemonade in order to buy matching rings. When Max's help is rebuffed, he sells leftover Halloween candy to Grandma in time to buy the last ring. Good-natured competition and lots of humor make this another Max and Ruby winner.

Pitching in for Eubie

By: Jerdine Nolen

Illustrated by:

E.B Lewis

Lily feels like she can't contribute to the family fund to help her sister Eubie's college fund. When Lily finds a way to help, her joy is conveyed through handsome, realistic illustrations and Lily's exuberant narration.

Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad

By: James Rumford

Ali, a contemporary boy living in Bagdad enjoys soccer, "loud, parent-rattling music," and Arabic calligraphy. Ali finds solace in it during the noise of war much like 13th century calligrapher Yakut.

Small Fry

By: Jaime Adoff

Illustrated by:

Mike Reed

Being small isn't always easy, especially when growing up is associated with getting bigger. The pitfalls and pleasures of being a small fry is explored in a series of short poems accompanied by spirited illustrations.

Peekaboo Bedtime

By: Rachel Isadora

A cheerful child gets ready for bed, playing and saying "Peekaboo!

Your Skin Holds You In

By: Becky Baines

Everything you never knew you wanted to know about skin is presented in an engaging, light combination of photographs and drawn lines.

Mary on Horseback: Three Mountain Stories

By: Rosemary Wells

Three fictionalized narratives create a biography of Mary Breckenridge, the founder of the Frontier Nursing Service in Appalachia, and vividly detail the hardship of mountain life.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

By: Lewis Carroll

Illustrated by:

Helen Oxenbury

Lewis Carroll's classic story of Alice and her fantastic journey has been freshly illustrated. Gentle, full-color illustrations retain the original tone and make the story appealing and accessible for modern children.

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