The staff of New Orleans' only book shop devoted entirely to children's books shares what's new for young readers, as well as our special Saturday events for kids.

MEET OUR STAFF - CINDY & PATTY
 
BOOKS FOR:
PRESCHOOLERS -- AGES 4-8 -- AGES 9-12 -- ALL AGES    

BOOKS FOR AGES 4-8 YEARS

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Cindy's Picks:
Sitting Ducks by Michel Bedard
    What does a hungry alligator do when a small, innocent, defenseless duck comes into his life? Will the duck become fine cuisine or a friend? Very funny with a few frights!

The Worry Warts by Pamela Duncan Cole; illustrated by Henry Cole
    Wombat, Weasel, and Woodchuck wander one warm Wednesday. They have a weird, wonderful walk using their wits and wily ways. A wonderful "weed."

The Granny Man by Judith Byron Schachner
    For cat-lovers of all ages. Simon is an old cat whose family caters to his every need including riding him in a baby carriage. He feels his old life is useless until his family brings him a new kitty to raise. Very sweet and funny.

Sam's Surprise by David Pelham    
    Sister Samantha gets her revenge in this ingenious sequel to Sam's Sandwich. I'll never eat chocolate again!

How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball by David Shannon
    Georgie brings back baseball when there was no spring and no hope. Some folks say he was born to be a hero. A great read-aloud.

Broadway Chicken by Jean-Luc Fromental; illustrated by Miles Hyman    
    What is the price of fame? For Charlie the dancing chicken, it doesn't come "cheep." But Charlie is no ordinary chicken and soar from New York to Hollywood he did. A delightful tongue-in-cheek picture book for kids (as well as the older set).

Hog-Eye by Susan Meddaugh
    How does a smart little pig escape from a big, bad, illiterate wolf? There are no trips to Farmer Brown's orchard in this storybook, only laughs as the pig outwits the wolf again and again. Very funny.

John Lehon at Storytime

Piggie Pie by Margie Palatini; illustrated by Howard Fine
    If you were a witch hungry for piggie pie and you had all the ingredients (eye of fly, rattlesnake's rattle, hair of opossum) to make it, except for eight plump piggies, where would you look? Old MacDonald's farm! Call EI-EI-O. Fly with Gritch the witch and find out how the pigs outsmart her in this sardonically humorous read-aloud.

Through the Mickle Woods by Valiska Gregory; illustrated by Barry Moser 
    Stunning images help portray a wise and magical story that celebrates the human spirit. (Sorry, this book is out of print.)

Emily by Michael Bedard
    A picture book about Emily Dickinson? Read it. You'll love it!

Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Tresigas
    A hilarious retelling-in-reverse of the traditional tale.

Aunty Claus by Elise Primavera
    Is Sophie's aunt just another eccentric New Yorker or Santa's right-hand man? My new favorite Christmas book.

Happy Hocky Family by Lane Smith    
    Affectionate spoof of our beloved Dick and Jane and Spot. A laugh on every page.

Chin Yu Min and the Ginger Cat by Jennifer Armstrong
    What happens when a proud and haughty woman loses her income? Find out how a cat changes her life and outlook.
Teatime with Madeline


Candlewick Book of Fairy Tales by Sarah Haynes
    A perfect book for reading aloud, this collection of classic fairy tales is exquisitely illustrated by P.J. Lynch.

Grandfather's Christmas Tree by Keith Strand; illustrated by Thomas Locker
    A new Christmas book about hope. A pioneer family's first winter tests survival skills in the Colorado wilderness. A poignant story brought to life by Locker's stunning paintings. A treasure.

Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say
    The Author tells a moving story of his grandfather's longing for his homeland, Japan, and his adopted country, America.

Crossing the New Bridge by Emily Arnold McCully
    The Jubilattis are hired to build a new bridge, but the mayor must find the happiest person in town to cross it or the bridge will be cursed! A Caldecott Medallist, the author/illustrator combines laughter and wisdom in an original folk tale about happiness and how to find it. (Sorry, this book is out of print.)

From Infancy to Independence Parents Support Group
Colleen Salley,
Storyteller Extraordinaire


   
My Painted House, My Friendly Me by Maya Angelou
    A wonderful collaboration between a world-renowned poet and a talented photojournalist (Margaret Courtney-Clarke). Set in South Africa, the book tells the tale of Thandi, an eight-year-old girl of the Ndebele tribe. Thandi helps her mother paint the beautiful wall designs that are the signature of the tribe.

Time Train by Paul Fleischman; illustrated by Claire Ewart
    This Newberry-winning author takes the reader on a prehistoric trip through time. Miss Pynn, a school teacher, is horrified to see her students cook dinosaur eggs for breakfast, go Stegosaurus-riding, and Pterodactyl-gliding. The kids, as you can guess, love the adventure with creatures from the past.

Ooh-La-La (Max in Love) by Maria Kalman
    Meet Fritz from the Ritz, Madam Camembert, Charlotte Russe, and Pierre Potpourri. An outrageous trip through "pluperfect Paris" with Max Stravinsky, the dog poet from New York. Go figure.

Wretched Stone by Chris Van Allsburg
   The crew of the Rita Ann is mesmerized by a huge glowing rock. Will the captain be able to save himself and his beastly crew? Newberry-winner Van Allsburg charms us again.

Patty's Picks:
Down the Road by Alice Schertle; illustrated by E.B. Lewis
    In this gentle tale, a young girl's first solo journey to the country store is not without its challenges and mishaps. Hetty dutifully follows her parents's instructions and carefully negotiates the road to the store. However, on the way home, a tree full of juicy red apples diverts her attention. What happens next will be reassuring to any child who has stumbled on his or her journey to independence.

Feliciana Feydra Le Roux by Tynia Thomassie; illustrated by Cat Bowman Smith
    A lively tale of a spirited young Cajun girl who is determined to join the menfolk on their annual alligator hunt. When her doting grandfather ignores her pleas ("Poleez, pleez leeme go halligator huntin' wichoo.") Feliciana takes matters into her own hands and sets off for the swamp with her doll. All does not go well, but in the end Feliciana saves the day.

On the Day I Was Born by Debbie Chocolate; illustrated by Melodye Rosales
    Love, affection and pride radiate from the simple text and luminous illustrations in this book. It captures the joy of an African-American family (both immediate and extended) as they welcome a newborn child into the world.