American Girl’s newest line of characters, WellieWishers, includes books and dolls geared toward 5-8-year-olds. But they work well for younger girls, too.
Browsing: ages 5 & up
“Lucy,” by Randy Cecil bridges the gap between picture book and early reader. I am not a dog person, but I found “Lucy” charming nonetheless.
“Firebird” and “A Dance Like Starlight” highlight the strides black women have made in the ballet world and serve as examples for budding ballerinas of all colors.
Shannon and Dean Hale’s The Princess in Black” is a book you know you’re going to like from the start.
“WALKING THROUGH A WORLD OF AROMAS,” by Ariel Andres Almada and Sonja Wimmer, Cuento de Luz SL, April 1, 2013,…
“LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL!” by Ana Eulate and Nivola Uya, Cuento de Luz SL, April 1, 2013, Hardcover, $16.95 (ages 5-7)…
“EXCLAMATION MARK,” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld, Scholastic, March 1, 2013, Hardcover, $17.99 (ages 5 and up) Exclamation…
“LUCKY DUCKLINGS,” by Eva Moore and Nancy Carpenter, Scholastic, Feb. 1, 2013, Hardcover, $16.99 (ages 5-7) The Duck family lives…
“MAESTRO STU SAVES THE ZOO,” by Denise Brennan-Nelson and Tim Bowers, Sleeping Bear Press, Sept. 1, 2012, Hardcover, $15.95 (ages…
“PERFECT FLOWER GIRL,” by Tahgred Chandab and Binni Talib, Allen & Unwin, Oct. 10, 2012, Hardcover, $16.99 (ages 5 and…