Picture books for Babies
Clark the Baby Shark
(Blue Lake Children’s publishing, plastic-coated boardbook sold in set of three, $29.95)
Clark the Baby Shark stars in three titles that have rugged handles, perfect for little hands. Plastic coated pages resist even the toughest of tots and the included reading guide assists parents with building early literacy skills. The books put Clark in situations that will be familiar to your kids—the kitchen, the park, and the bath. The sturdiness and portability of these books makes them a great choice for the youngest of readers.

Fiction for grades 1-3
Man on the Moon: A Day in the Life of Bob
by Simon Bartram
(Templar Books, softcover, $6.99)
Bob’s world is one where there are tourist trips to the moon. Bob’s job is to take care of the moon—he cleans up the trash that the astronauts leave behind, he performs tricks for the tourists, and he sells souvenirs. Before leaving his job, he turns on the night light and rockets home for his 15 minute commute. A fanciful story about a fun job and aliens that Bob doesn’t think really exist.

Fiction for grades 4-6
Judy Moody’s Double-Rare Way-Not-Boring Book of Fun Stuff to Do
by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
(Candlewick Press, softcover $5.99)
If your kids are Judy Moody fans, they will love this book that comes with its own warning: “This book may put you in your all-time best mood ever!” Kind of like a “greatest hits” of everything Judy combined with an interactive journal/activity book that will engage your kids in activities like doing something nice for others, planning fun activities for their friends, and learning pig Latin.

Non-fiction for grades 5 and up
The New Big Book of U.S. Presidents
by Marc Frey and Todd Davis
(Running Press, hardcover, $9.95)
This comprehensive resource gives clear information on each historial American President, from George
Washington to Barack Obama. Details of events that occurred during each term are highlighted, along with background information on each man. Prefaced by an introduction to American government and capped off with a glossary of terms, this book will prove to be a good resource for all school-age children.

Celebrate Mother’s Day
LIFE With Mother
(Time Inc Home Entertainment, hardcover, $17.95)
A moving collection of images from the archives of LIFE magazine. Moms from around the world are featured,
some famous and some not, along with a variety of inspirational quotes about what our mothers mean to us all. A great book to celebrate motherhood and remind your own mother how special she is.