Best of the Year: Best Books to Give to Kids...

Recommending great books to give to kids is challenging for me. I don't have kids, I don't know a lot of kids, and I don't really read too many kids books. A picture book will often catch my eye, but if a customer is looking for a book for an 11-year-old who reads above their grade level, I might have a problem. Fortunately, we have a GREAT children's book buyer who makes sure we have a wonderful variety to choose from. Then there are lists like this on the internet that really help me narrow it down:

Best Books to Give to Kids...Even Those You Don't Know Very Well
From the EarlyWord blog.