Dad and daughter

THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER by Allen Say. AAL/Scholastic, 2013.

Artist Allen Say tells the story of Yuriko, a young girl who aspires to many things, and who loves art class until her new teacher calls her "Eureka" instead and the kids all tease her. Yuriko's father does his best to comfort her. The two spend a day together ending in a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge in the fog and clouds. Combining his exquisite illustrations with some real photographs, Say walks a fine balance between fiction and nonfiction in his latest picture book.

Fly Guy returns

FLY GUY PRESETNS SHARKS by Tedd Arnold. Scholastic, 2013.

Nonfiction, fiction
Blend seamlessly with Fly Guy
At aquarium.

Nighty-night

GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT by Mem Fox with illustrations by Judy Horacek. Orchard/Scholastic, 2013.

Great babysitters
Know great stories for bedtime
Tales from their childhood.

Bath time fun

THE GREEN BATH by Margaret Mahy with illustrations by Steven Kellogg. AAL/Scholastic, 2013.

No ordinary
Bath time with a magic tub
Adventures galore.

tooth fairies

THE DINOSAUR TOOTH FAIRY by Martha Brockenbrough with illustrations by Israel Sanchez. AAL/Scholastic, 2013.


Dino tooth fairy
Bereft because teeth are scarce
Might collect kid's teeth.

Argue to win

HOW TO NEGOTIATE EVERYTHING by David Spellman with Lisa Lutz with illustrations by Jaime Temarik. Simon and Schuter, 2013.

Want to win every
Argument? Here is simple
Advice to follow.

Palindrome Adventure

OTTO'S BACKWARDS DAY by Frank Cammuso with illustrations by Jay Lynch. Toon Books, 2013.

This series from Toon Books combines GNs for young readers. Otto travels to Backwards Land when his birthday cake and presents are stolen. Learn about palindromes and being backwards!