The Best New Books for Spring
March 30, 2011These are the best of the best! I reviewed a ton of newly published books for spring, and these were the standouts. I also tested these books on my adorables and the following are the ones they request night after night.
Fill a basket with these from the Easter Bunny and save their teeth!
So without further adieu…
1
Rain Brings Frogs
by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
A new favorite – might be on the next 25 Best Books list!
2
My Mommy Hung the Moon
by Jamie Lee Curtis
I felt like SuperWoman after reading this book – I hope my adorables did too!
3
Dream Big Little Pig
by Kristi Yamaguchi
Already #2 on the New York Times Bestseller List and it deserves it.
4
My Name is Not Alexander
by Jennifer Fosberry
Fantastic tour de force of great historical leaders; loved it!
5
Silverlicious
by Victoria Kann
Cute, Cute Celebration of holidays and manners.
6
Big Bouffant
by Kate Hosford
Creating your own style can be fabulous. Fun, fun.
7
Miss Dorothy and her Bookmobile
by Gloria Houston
Beautiful story about a librarian’s dedication to her readers. True story.
8
NG Kids Human Footprint
by Ellen Kirk
Fascinating and easy-to-understand; perfect for Earth Day.
9
Mary Engelbreit’s Fairy Tales
by Mary Engelbreit
The classics illustrated by the darling Mary Engelbreit. A treasure.
10
Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!
by Diane deGroat
Inspire gardening in your adorables. Get out and dig!
11
The Great Migration
by Eloise Greenfield
A serious book about the great African-American migration.
12
Doodles for Breakfast
by Deborah Zemke
Tear out these placemats and take them along on your outings for entertainment!
13
Little White Rabbit
by Kevin Henkes
Springy and gorgeous illustrations.
What are your new favorites for spring? Which of these so you look forward to reading?
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Mama Nolte
on March 30, 2011 9:29 amI am going to the library right after I print off this list!
Sarah
on March 30, 2011 10:17 amI have added some of these to our library list too! I’m really interested in Rain Brings Frogs and Kristi Yamaguchi’s book!!
Megan
on March 30, 2011 11:38 amGreat idea Heidi! I was just thinking our library needed some updates.