Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep
By Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple
HarperCollins
Ages 3-6, $15.99
This wonderful bedtime book will help kids snuggle in tight and enjoy a cozy sleep. The rhythmic lullaby celebrates the ways in which animals and people alike find places to slumber – whether it is a bed of leaves or a rocking hammock. The delightful illustrations capture the spirit of finding a place you can call your very own.
Ghost Ship: A Cape Cod Mystery
By Mary Higgins Clark
Simon & Schuster
Ages 6-10, $17.99
Bestselling mystery author Mary
Higgins Clark has written her first children’s book. Thomas visits his grandmother’s house on Cape Cod, where he often explores the beach, looking for washed-up treasures. One morning after a fierce storm, Thomas discovers an old weathered metal belt. When he picks up the belt, something magical happens that brings Thomas face-to-face with a young boy who worked on a ship more than 250 years ago. The book is filled with adventure, fantasy, and historical tales of the sea from centuries ago.
Swordbird
By Nancy Yi Fan
HarperCollins
Ages 8-12, $15.99
Nancy Yi Fan was just 11 years old when she wrote Swordbird, a novel that celebrates friendship and courage in the midst of tyranny. The birds of Stone Run Forest live in peace until an evil hawk enters their dominion and turns them against each other. To restore peace to their homeland, the birds call upon the legendary Swordbird for help.
Good Sports: Rhymes about Running, Jumping, Throwing, and More
By Jack Prelutsky
Knopf Delacorte Dell
Ages 8 and up, $16.99
This collection of poems is perfect for children who enjoy competition and sportsmanship. The whimsical watercolors complement the playful prose and engage children in basketball, skateboarding, soccer, gymnastics, and more. The verses capture the joy of winning and the frustration of losing.
