The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick - a reader of this 2008 Caldecott Award Winner found this book fascinating.

Both the art and the story are incredible and the young boy overcomes enormous obstacles to re-connect with his family's

past. There is lots of mystery and adventure. A must read!

I Grew Up On A Farm by Alan K. Lewis is a great book about living on a farm and learning how much work you have to do.

I really liked the part about collecting eggs from the chickens and how they will peck your hands when you do.

The Guardians of Time Trilogy by Marianne Curley  - very suspenseful trilogy full of mystery and deceit. Also has some elements

of science fiction. I wanted to keep reading. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mystery/science fiction.

From a young adult reader

The Mitten, by Jan Bret:  "I really like this book because I like the pictures.  They are colorful and funny.

365 Penguins, by Jean-Luc Fromental and Joelle Jolivet:  "When we read this book in story hour on Friday, I thought it was so funny.  What a surprise to have 365 penguins delivered to your house!  I think it would be pretty smelly."

Lady Lollipop, by Dick King-Smith:  "I remember this book because I loved the movie "Babe" about the pig that herded sheep.  When I saw his other books on display I checked them out.  I really liked Lady Lollipop because the pig is so smart and I think was a good influence on the spoiled princess."

 

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