THERE'S A BABIRUSA IN MY
BATHTUB!: FACT AND FANCY ABOUT CURIOUS CREATURES
By Maxine Rose Schur
Illustrated by Michael S. Maydak
Dawn Publications
ISBN: 9781584691181

Using a combination of humorous poetry, expository text, and both whimsical and realistic illustrations, this unique book introduces thirteen little-known animals. Fanciful poems inspire children to want to know more about the various animals - and the book delivers. For example, the silly poem about a babirusa splashing in a bathtub is followed by facts about this tusked animal as well as a realistic illustration of the curious creature in a river in the rainforest. The back of the book includes interactive exercises that reinforce children's comprehension and vocabulary skills.

MATH FOR ALL SEASONS
By Greg Tang
Illustrated by Harry Briggs
Scholastic Press
ISBN: 0439210429

In this artful problem-solving book, Greg Tang proves that math's a blast throughout the year. His zany riddles about rain, butterflies, acorns, icicles, and other seasonal delights pose mathematical problems that children will love to solve. The riddles and their eye-catching picture clues lead youngsters through key problem-solving strategies, including how to group objects in ways that make counting easier and how to simplify problems by looking for patterns and symmetries. By appealing to every child's love of nature and riddles, this playful book encourages even the most mathematically challenged youngster to solve problems in new and exciting ways.

SNOW MOON
By Nicholas Brunelle
Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN: 9780670060245

One snowy night, a child awakens to find an owl perched on his windowsill. As the owl flies away, the curious boy decides to run after it. His journey leads him to a place called Owl Ridge where hundreds of owls gather together and fly against a beautiful moonlit sky. Vibrant, magical illustrations combined with soothing, simple language make this a perfect bedtime story for the winter season.