The tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

A wonderful heartwarming, stomach-filling story all about a too small mouse with too large ears and a more than human-sized sense of love and honour.

Highly recommended for any kid looking for an adventure story, though I’m sure it will only be on the shelf on the rarest of occasions. Newberry award winner.

The 39 Clues book one: The maze of bones by Rick Riordan

Imagine if you were given the choice between one million dollars or the first of 39 clues, which could, potentially, make you the most powerful person in the universe? Which would you choose?

This book probably doesn’t need any more hype, as I’m sure that all of the waiting lists at the public libraries are full enough--but but but—this book is worth the wait! Seriously. Seriously!

How do dinosaurs say goodnight? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague

Nothing could be cuter than full-sized dinosaurs acting out the before bed tantrums of children. Just a few words per page paired with playful illustrations make it a perfect read aloud to young children. Sure to make even the most reluctant-to-bed chuckle.