Children

A dreamlike sense of wonder suffuses the singular picture book Jemmy Button as it unearths an odd social experiment conducted in the early 1800s.

“. . . as sweet and as filling as the jelly beans fans flung at the Beatles.”

“At last, a picture book perfect for reading to reluctant bathers as well as pirates and cowboys who fight the night.”

Who woulda thunk it?

“Rick Yancey has written a very different book from the usual alien invasion story. . . . explor[ing] the very nature of humanity . . . creepy good.”

Wild Boy: The Real Life of the Savage of Areyron by Mary Losure is the story of a ten-year-old orphan boy living naked, wild, and alone in the woods until he is finally captured by hunters

“bully.com is full of suspense with a surprise ending skillfully written to keep readers hanging on every word.”

“If laughter is the best medicine, Bully Bait provides a welcome dose.”

Easter will be here in no time, and parents who are trying to decide how to introduce this eggy tradition to their little ones may find a little board book called Ollie’s Easter Egg by Oli

“Turning a personal tale of adolescent woe into . . . a popular book and perhaps even a movie is a triumphant act—if not sweet revenge.”

“. . . an interesting take on a trip to the art museum. . . . who works there and what jobs they are responsible for doing.”

“Bartholomew Biddle and the Very Big Wind is an impeccably written book challenging the limitations of writing in verse.”