Once Upon a Baby Brother

by Sarah Sullivan

Summary: Lizzie, who loves to tell and write stories, is surprised to discover that much of her storytelling inspiration comes from her messy baby brother.

This is a very cute book about creativity and sibling jealousy channeled into something good!

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades K-3
Reading Level: grade 5

Waking Up Is Hard To Do

by Neil Sedaka

Summary: An illustrated version of Sedaka's song of the same name in which an alligator is encouraged to wake up and face the new day with a smile.

I agree! Waking up is hard to do! This book includes a CD which might be appropriate to play in the morning for people who do not like to get out of bed.

Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3
Reading Level: grade 2

Dark Romance for Young Adults

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Mother's Day Reads

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Books for Babies

They may not understand the stories, but many studies have shown that children benefit from hearing stories from birth. Rhythmic text helps babies in developing speech. Board books are wonderful for babies who like to grab or children who cannot seem to turn a page without tearing it. The pages are very thick and extremely difficult to rip. As they grow older, allow them to point to pictures, talk about the illustrations, and predict what will happen next. This also helps children develop an interest in reading. The books in this bibliography include books that are “lift-the-flap” and “touch and feel”. Many have photographs which many young children enjoy especially when the photographs are of real babies like themselves!

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Urban Fiction for Young Adults

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April is National Garden Month and Earth Day is April 22nd: Reads for Young Adults

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