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"Pete the Cat" Series by Eric Litwin
This series of four picture books feature Pete, a cat who encounters new situations but, the book asks, does he cry? “Goodness No!” This cool cat keeps grooving and singing his song – a great lesson for little ones about taking things in stride. Plus, all of Pete’s songs are downloadable from Harper Collins. Coming next month to bookstores: Pete the Cat books for beginning readers!“Kindergarteners love this series, and the message is so good.”—Mary Paschke, lead bookseller in the children’s department at Barnes & Noble, Akron
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"Charlotte's Web" By E.B. White
This timeless classic — written by E.B. White and illustrated by Garth Williams — is wonderfully written, very funny and a great book to read aloud.“I remember reading it to my mother when I was a child and she was ill. The laughs we shared reading about Wilbur the pig’s exploits!” — Andrea Klein, manager, The Bookseller Inc., Akron
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"Press Here" By Herve Tullet
dots to do different things on the next page. Published in 2011, this book harnesses the power of imagination and is sure to become a classic.“Impossible to put down before finishing!”—Liz Murphy, Owner, The Learned Owl Book Shop, Hudson
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"The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
Written by the author of New York Times bestseller “Coraline,” this book will appeal to kids ages 9 and up. It’s a great title to read aloud or to read and discuss with your children. “The Graveyard Book” won the Newbery Medal in 2009.“Quirky and original, this story of a baby who is raised by the residents of the cemetery is creepy enough to merit a place on your bookshelf and to be read over and over.” — Leslie McCrea, Adult Services librarian, Northwest Akron Branch of the Akron-Summit County Public Library
