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The Best New Books for Spring

March 30, 2011

These are the best of the best! I reviewed a ton of newly published books for spring, and these were the standouts. I also tested these books on my adorables and the following are the ones they request night after night.
Fill a basket with these from the Easter Bunny and save their teeth!
So without further adieu…

1

Rain Brings Frogs


by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
A new favorite – might be on the next 25 Best Books list!
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2

My Mommy Hung the Moon


by Jamie Lee Curtis
I felt like SuperWoman after reading this book – I hope my adorables did too!
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3

Dream Big Little Pig


by Kristi Yamaguchi
Already #2 on the New York Times Bestseller List and it deserves it.
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4

My Name is Not Alexander


by Jennifer Fosberry
Fantastic tour de force of great historical leaders; loved it!
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5

Silverlicious


by Victoria Kann
Cute, Cute Celebration of holidays and manners.
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6

Big Bouffant


by Kate Hosford
Creating your own style can be fabulous. Fun, fun.
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7

Miss Dorothy and her Bookmobile


by Gloria Houston
Beautiful story about a librarian’s dedication to her readers. True story.
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8

NG Kids Human Footprint


by Ellen Kirk
Fascinating and easy-to-understand; perfect for Earth Day.
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9

Mary Engelbreit’s Fairy Tales


by Mary Engelbreit
The classics illustrated by the darling Mary Engelbreit. A treasure.
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10

Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!


by Diane deGroat
Inspire gardening in your adorables. Get out and dig!
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11

The Great Migration


by Eloise Greenfield
A serious book about the great African-American migration.
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12

Doodles for Breakfast


by Deborah Zemke
Tear out these placemats and take them along on your outings for entertainment!
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13

Little White Rabbit


by Kevin Henkes
Springy and gorgeous illustrations.
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What are your new favorites for spring? Which of these so you look forward to reading?

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3 Comments »

  1. Mama Nolte

      on March 30, 2011 9:29 am

    I am going to the library right after I print off this list!

     

  2. Sarah

      on March 30, 2011 10:17 am

    I have added some of these to our library list too! I’m really interested in Rain Brings Frogs and Kristi Yamaguchi’s book!!

     

  3. Megan

      on March 30, 2011 11:38 am

    Great idea Heidi! I was just thinking our library needed some updates.

     

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