BOOKSELLERS FROM BARNES AND NOBLE PICK THEIR FAVORITES

MORE PICKS TO COME....

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD VERY BAD DAY by Judith Viorst

"It was the first book I read in which the authors utilized the first person perspective. It really connected me to Alexander in a powerful way" - Samantha

HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON by Crockett Johnson

"I laughed the very first time I read this story! I liked how Harold would get himself into trouble but always managed to "draw" himself out with his big purple crayon. One time I read this book to a few kids and they couldn't stop asking questions! It's a simplistic, childlike view of life in a way." - Richard

GREEK MYTHS by Edgar and Parin D' Aulaire

"Okay, so I don't know whether it's Edgar or Parin who does most of the illustrations (does anyone know?). The point is the illustrations are excellent. When you read a couple of their other books (Trolls, Norse Gods), you can tell they poured their hearts into this." - Jake

A WRINKLE IN TIME by Madeleine L' Engle

"A great fantasy tale that transports you to another world where anything is possible." - Cathy

GARDEN OF ABDOUL GASAZI by Chris Van Allsburg

"It SO totally rocks. It's beeeee––uuu––tiful. It's mysterious and enchanting. It's puzzling and inventive, and who doesn't like magicians? And ducks? And dogs?" - Julia

THE MONSTER AT THE END OF THIS BOOK by Jon Stone, illustrated by Michael Smollin

"It's a great interactive book for parents/teachers to read WITH kids. Then: Loved it when my dad read it to me. Now: Love reading it to kids at story-time (Grover is so lovable and furry). - Joanna

BOOKS BY JAMES MARSHALL, RICHARD SCARY, ETC. (Sheila doesn't "do" favorites)

"I'm partial to James Marshall. Especially WILLIS. I also adore Unger's CRICHTOR, and PRETZEL by Margaret Rey. There's a certain unique sense of whimsy to these animal tales… they speak to me. Also, Richard Scary - especially PIE RATS AHOY. Oh, and Langstaff's Caldecott Award winning FROG WENT A-COURTIN'." - Sheila

SARAH PLAIN AND TALL by Patricia MacLauchlan

"Sarah Plain and Tall I think is a great book. I read it a couple of times when I was a child. It's sad story with a happy ending. I was about eight years old when I first read it and I still think it's great." - Natalie