What's New in Childrens January 31
D is for Dinosaur: A Prehistoric Alphabet by Todd Chapman
Not just an alphabet book, but a fact-filled dino-mite book for dinosaur lovers at all grade levels.
Snakes by Gail Gibbons
Whatever subject author/illustrator Gibbons focuses on, the results are a delightful, accessible fact-filled book for kids. Another winner that preschoolers will like as much as elementary aged kids.
Matisse the King of Color by Laurence Anholt
Anholt opens the lives and works of artists to even the youngest children. This tale about Matisse explores the story behind a set of stained glass windows he helped develop for a chapel in France.
Kickoff by Tiki and Ronde Barber with Paul Mantell
Sports buffs in third through fifth grade will appreciate this semi-autobiographical story of two boys who need perseverance and teamwork to realize their dream of playing football at middle school.
The Day I Swapped My Dad for a Goldfish by Neil Gaiman
After swapping his dad for two goldfish, a boy and his little sister discover that getting him back involves more trades and adventures than they thought possible. Full of quirky art, this gem will be appreciated by elementary aged children.