Book Reviews

Halloween Children's Book Round-Up

by Gwynne Watkins

Ghosts, spiders and crows haunt five new titles.
Sky Sweeper

by Annsley Chapman

Delivers a zen-like message of inner happiness.
Little Night

by Elizabeth Bird

A bedtime classic.
Babies in the Bayou

by Sophie Brookover

Who could resist what looks like pulp fiction meets Wild America.
Eloise in Hollywood

by JL Scott

The precocious six-year-old goes Hollywood, in more than one way.
Chew On This

by Steve Almond

A young adult version of Fast Food Nation.
Flotsam

by Gwynne Watkins

A gorgeously illustrated tale of the supernatural machinery behind life.
The Baby Owner's Manual

by Sarah Hepola

If it were just a gag, it would probably still make a good shower gift.
Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook

by Gwynne Watkins

A good way to get your kids excited about cilantro.
The Infinite Gift

by John Constantine

While most parents believe their child is a genius, Charles Yang proves it.
The Yummy Mummy

by JL Scott

A mindless cousin to smart explorations of new motherhood.
17 Things I'm Not Allowed To Do Anymore

by JL Scott

A day in the life of a semi-bratty kid who has outrageous ideas.
Mary Poppins

by JL Scott

It's worth revisiting the original before the Disney version.
Bronzeville Boys and Girls

by JL Scott

A successful bridge betweem Dr. Seuss and John Donne.
A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 13

by Logan Hill

The incessant wordplay makes this series a naughty, geeky pleasure.

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