NIGHTBIRD By: Alice Hoffman

NIGHTBIRD  By: Alice Hoffman

Twig lives in the little town of Sidwell, where people still think monsters are real. The house next door is rumored to have had a witch that lived there two hundred years ago. Twigs mother never lets her out to play with the neighborhood children, for she fears they will find out that she has a brother, that was cursed by this witch. What happens when the descendants of the house move in to renovate is utterly magic. A must read. Ages 10 and up. $16.99 Wendy Lamb Books

MONSTROUS By: MarcyKate Connolly

MONSTROUS  By: MarcyKate Connolly
This book captivated me from the first page. There is a city called Bryre that is being plagued by a wizard who is making all the girls sick. He has a daughter named Kymera that he brought back to life using many different parts. Kymera has a tail that has a barb on the end that can make people fall to sleep, She has two sets of eyes, one blue and another that is yellow. And she has wings to make her take flight. She believes that the wizard is her father and only wants to save Bryre. What takes place will make you stay up all night to find out. Ages 8-12 Harper $16.99

FIRST SNOW By: Peter McCarty

FIRST SNOW  By: Peter McCarty

Pedro comes to visit and he has never seen snow. But he is just in time for a big snowfall. However Pedro doesn't like the cold and doesn't want to go outside. Until his cousins tell him to get on some warm clothes and come outside. Pedro doesn't want to make snow angels, or catch the snow on his tongue, but when they go sledding with the other children, Pedro loves the snow and is no longer cold.

WHO WANTS A HUG? By: Jeff Mack

WHO WANTS A HUG?  By: Jeff Mack

Bear loves to Hug and when he sees Skunk he tells him he needs a hug. Skunks says no way, skunks don't hug. Then Skunk tries to trick bear into a smelly mess, but Skunk gets skunked. In this uproariously funny book, you will have the children asking you to read it again and again. Ages 4-8 $17.99 Harper

GOODNIGHT ALREADY By: Jory John & Benji Davies

GOODNIGHT ALREADY  By: Jory John & Benji Davies
A charming look at a bear that just wants to go to sleep, but the little duck that just keeps coming over. Poor bear, what is he going to do? Kids will love this book as it is just what they do to get out of going to sleep. Ages 4-8 Harper $17.99

MAHALIA JACKSON By: Nina Nolan Illustraded by: John Holyfield

MAHALIA JACKSON  By: Nina Nolan  Illustrated by: John Holyfield

The story of Mahalia Jackson and how she loved gospel music. At a young age she learned that people loved to hear her sing . But many hardships along the way forced her to seek other work. Eventually she made her way to singing what she loved best. Mahalia is an inspiration to all. Ages 4-8 $17.99 Amistad

MY NAME IS TRUTH By: Ann Turner Illustrated by: James Ransome

MY NAME IS TRUTH  By: Ann Turner Illustrated by: James Ransome
With stunning illustrations this beautifully crafted book tells the story of how Sojourner Truth was born, along with twelve brothers and sisters. Then sold off into slavery. A great read for children to learn how one woman rose above what happened in her life to make a better life. Ages 6-10 $17.99 Harper