Give the Gift of Books

"There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all." - Jacqueline Kennedy

Consider giving the gift of books this holiday season to the children in your life. Here are some of my favorites!

For Younger Children

Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson
The animals gather for a party while Bear sleeps soundly.

Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco
A grandmother helps ease her granddaughter's fear of thunderstorms with a delicious treat.

Not a Box by Antoinette Portis
An imaginative bunny uses an ordinary box to create extraordinary adventures.

Just One Bite by Lola Schaefer
The story of eleven animals and their life-size bites.
We Are in a Book! by Mo Willems
Gerald and Piggie discover how wonderful it is to be read.

For Older Children

The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull
A group of friends realize that magical candy is not as wonderful as they originally thought.
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life by Wendy Mass
Jeremy Fink will finally learn the meaning of life, if he can just figure out how to open it.

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
The Tuck family knows the secret to living forever, but what happens when others find out?
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and his friends are on a quest to prevent a war between the gods.

The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
Four lovable sisters meet a very interesting boy for some surprising summer adventures.
Of course, these are also available at the library.

Jen - Snohomish Library