Goldilicious by Victoria Kann

2009 NYT Bestselling Books for Children and Teens

Goldilicious or Goldie for short is unicorn that belongs to Pinkalicious. She is not just any unicorn. She is a kite-flying, roller-skating, high-jumping unicorn. Together they Pinkalicious and Goldie can do just about anything. A book any young girl will enjoy.

A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker

2009 Notable Children's Book

A humorous story about a bear who wanted no friends and a persistent mouse who wanted a friend. Bear can't really get rid of mouse, who keeps on popping up in unexpected places. At the end Bear accepts that he needs a friend. Beautiful illustrations bring the book to life.

Audiobook: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Weston Woods Studios (CD 8 min.)

2009 Notable Children's Recordings

Great audio book. Brings story to life. Narrated by Paul Giamatti. Alexander T. Wolfe gives his version of what really happens to the 3 little pigs. He just happened to be sat the worng place at the wrong time. A recording that kids will enjoy.

Chicken Said "Cluck!" by Judyann Ackerwan Grant

2009 Notable Children's Books

Earl and Pearl were planting pumpkins. Chicken wanted to help but she was always getting in the way. If only she could find a way to help. Chicken gets her chance when she helps shoo away the grasshoppers from the pumpkin patch. Chicken has saved the day!

What Can You Do With a Rebozo? by Carmen Tafolla

2009 Notable Children's Books

This book inspires creativity using a rebozo or Mexican shawl. It recognizes the rebozo as a cultural icon. The rebozo has been and still is used by the Mexican-American culture. The bright and colorful illustrations demonstrate the vivid colors of the Mexican-American culture.