Judy Moody and the Bad Luck Charm

    You’re in Luck! By Megan McDonald, Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds Candlewick Press, $15.99, 157 pages Judy Moody is up to her old tricks, this time with the help of a very lucky penny. She’s winning at everything she tries – bowling, spelling,...

Big Mean Mike

    Big and Mean? By Michelle Knudsen, Illustrated by Scott Magoon Candlewick Press, $15.99, 32 pages This is a picture book to be read aloud. “Big Mean Mike was the biggest, toughest dog in the whole neighborhood,” and so begins a tale of one big dog’s...

Huggy Kissy

    Cute Hugs and Kisses By Leslie Patricelli Candlewick Press, $6.99, 28 pages Leslie Patricelli’s board book Huggy Kissy is a heartwarming story showing all the ways that Baby gets hugs and kisses. Mommy kisses all of Baby’s toes and Daddy kisses Baby’s...

Love Waves

    Be Brave When Mom and Dad are Away! By Rosemary Wells Candlewick Press, $15.99, 32 pages Rosemary Wells has written a charming, whimsical book that both parents and children will be able to relate to. When Mama goes off to work, Little Bunny must be...