Whenever we’re feeling blue, a stroll through the kids’ sections at our stores perks us right up. The rainbow of covers, happy families browsing books, and enthusiastic Kid Pick customer recommendations never fail to delight us. Here are some recent reading suggestions from the witty, adorable future booksellers of America.
because of mr. terupt
by Rob Buyea
“A book filled with suspension and will leave on the edge of your seat.” – Malaika, age 10
The Bad Guys
by Aaron Blabey
“It is so funny its mindblowing. It has hilarious characters” – Eli, age 8
Dream Jumper
by Greg Grunberg and Lucas Turnbloom
“Dream Jumper is a really good novel for a kid and an adult” – Rhys, age 9
Phoebe and Her Unicorn
by Dana Simpson
“Phoebe and her unicorn books are so amazing Phoebe is so funny Marigold is radiant these to mach an amazing book. I even have one shind by the author!” – Sophie, age 9
Ivy + Bean series
by Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall
“They make mischef.” – Amor, age 7
The Outcasts (Brotherband Chronicles #1)
by John Flanagan
“A story of ships, outcasts, and heros for all the young readers who are willing to read hundreds of pages of suspense and action” – Ryan, age 11
The Sisters Grimm series
by Michael Buckley
“Mystery, humar, exitment! Those are some of my reasons why I love this series!”
– Elliott, age 10
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
by Karina Yan Glaser
“This book is really interesting and funny. This book is really fun that if you read one page, you would really love to read the rest of the stories, and would really love to buy the book! I will really recommend this book strongly! (I really enjoyed the book, and I loved it!)”
– Karina, age 10
Geronimo Stilton
by Elisabetta Dami
“G. Stilton your books are awesome. When I grow up, I want to be just like you.”
– Gabe, age 8
Uni the Unicorn
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Brigette Barrager
“I enjoyed it even thoght I am 10 year's old. I liked it because it is adout true friendship.”
– Jazmin, age 10
Purrmaids
by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
“cats and mermaids” – Melody, age 9
Dog Man
by Dav Pilkey
“Is it funny? I think it is funny.” – Evan, age 6
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