Back-to-School Books: 16 Reads to Fire Up Young Minds
Hitting is a no-no. Hitting the books is a big yes. Now that your study bug is back in school, add to his or her library with knowledge-expanding reads.
The Insomniacs, by Karina Wolf
A family suffers from jet lag only to realize that staying up all night is more fun than trudging through the day. Eerily cool illustrations look like they could have popped from a Tim Burton movie.
Available at amazon.com, $12.
Ganesha's Sweet Tooth, by Sanjay Patel & Emily Haynes
A classic Hindu tale gets an artful interpretation in this piece of eye candy. When an elephant-headed child breaks his tusk on a sugary treat, he's empowered to put it to more noble use.
Available for preorder at amazon.com, $11.
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The Frank Show, by David Mackintosh
On show-and-tell day, the story's young narrator brings his grandpa, expecting yawns. Little does he know that grandpa has a surprise - er, a tattoo - up his sleeve and plenty of stories to go with it.
Available at amazon.com, $12.
Bananas in My Ears, by Michael Rosen
Stories, rhymes, riddles, and poems collide in a whimsical book about little life moments. The big takeaway: It's okay to be silly.
Available at amazon.com, $13.
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs, retold by Mo Willems
Willems mines prehistoric times to reinvent a classic fairy tale. It gave our kids giggle fits, so we think it's dino-mite.
Available at amazon.com, $11.
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Too Noisy, by Malachy Doyle
Home is where the ruckus is. That's the positive message for little Sam Bungle, who ventures into the forest for peace and quiet, only to miss his loud, clamorous family.
Available for preorder at amazon.com, $11.
Elephant Joe, Brave Knight, by David Wojtowycz
An armor-clad zebra and elephant go on a quest to save a damsel in distress - only things aren't what they seem. The duo is so cute they deserve their own cartoon series.
Available at amazon.com, $12.
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