Retelling some classic stories and a few new ones


Mary Engelbreit’s Silly Mother Goose
By Mary Engelbreit
HarperCollins Children’s Books
$6.99, ages 1-4
Mary Engelbreit and her delightful illustrations have gained a place in the hearts of many children and adults. This sweet board book brings a bit of whimsy to Mother Goose. Children will delight in studying each picture to see the fine details hidden within while enjoying stories that have won the hearts of generations.

Duck at the Door
By Jackie Urbanovic
HarperCollins Children’s Books
$16.99, ages 4-7
Ready for a little fun? This humorous picture book follows the antics of Max the Duck as he makes himself at home in a house filled with other creatures. From learning how to make a gourmet meal to discovering a love for “all things television,” Max’s adventures are filled with silliness and joy.

Wolf! Wolf!
By John Rocco
Hyperion Books for Children
$15.99, ages 4-8

What if a little boy called, “Wolf!” What if the wolf really came? We know the answers to those questions, of course. But what if the wolf were old and decrepit and more cunning than swift of foot? And what if we heard the story from his point of view? John Rocco, who moves the story to the mountains of Japan, answers these questions through tight storytelling and mesmerizing illustrations.

M is for Meow
By Helen Wilbur
Sleeping Bear Press
$17.95, ages 6-12

Sleeping Bear Press has created a wonderful educational book series that delves into each subject with great detail. The latest addition is filled with poetic prose perfect for cat lovers. Readers will learn about the history of felines, their unique behaviors, and fun stories about these furry friends.

Forever In Blue-The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood
By Ann Brashares
Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers
$18.99, ages 12 and up

Following in the footsteps of the previous bestselling titles in the series, this final installment of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series is a heartwarming story that follows the four girls after they have finished their first year of college and begun another summer together. This time, the summer is filled with tales of love and loss and an endearing sense of friendship.