SheetzuCacaPoopoo: My Kind of Dog
Written by Joy Behar
Illustrated by Gene Barretta

Friendship, appreciation for our differences and the value of play resonate soundly in this engaging book by Joy Behar. Adult readers and their listening audience alike will enjoy the subtle teachings of tolerance -- not to mention the glee of saying “sheetzucacapoopoo.” This is our kind of book!

Micawber
Written by John Lithgow
Illustrated by C.F. Payne

Art appreciation becomes art in action with Micawber, the art-loving squirrel hero of John Lithgow’s tale. The cadence, elevated vocabulary (never dumb-down for children!), masterwork-inspired illustrations and triumphant fold-out finale make this a full-family pleaser.

Whoopi’s Big Book of Manners
Written by Whoopi Goldberg
Illustrated by Olo

“Please” and “Thank You” are a given in most manners books. Whoopi Goldberg goes the extra mile and in a lively, entertaining (remember the author!) way addresses interrupting, grabbing, nose picking, tooting in an elevator, etc. Thank you, Whoopi!