Editor's choice collection for 2015
These are the books that I reviewed in 2015 that I enjoyed the most. They are either stand-alone titles, or the first title in a series, and all of them would make wonderful gifts for a birthday or for the holiday season. Enjoy!The Story of Diva and Flea
Mo Willems
Illustrator: Tony DiTerlizzi
Fiction
For ages 7 to 9
Disney-Hyperion, 2015 ISBN: 978-1484722848
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Illustrator: Tony DiTerlizzi
Fiction
For ages 7 to 9
Disney-Hyperion, 2015 ISBN: 978-1484722848
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Firefly Hollow
Alison McGhee
Illustrator: Christopher Denise
Fiction
For ages 8 to 10
Simon and Schuster, 2015 ISBN: 978-1442423367
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Illustrator: Christopher Denise
Fiction
For ages 8 to 10
Simon and Schuster, 2015 ISBN: 978-1442423367
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The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings
Anna Llenas
Novelty Book
For ages 5 to 7
Sterling Children's Books, 2015 ISBN: 978-1454917298
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Novelty Book
For ages 5 to 7
Sterling Children's Books, 2015 ISBN: 978-1454917298
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Here's What You Do When You Can't Find Your Shoe
Andrea Perry
Illustrator: Alan Snow
Poetry Picture Book
For ages 6 to 8
Simon and Schuster, 2003 ISBN: 978-0689830679
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Illustrator: Alan Snow
Poetry Picture Book
For ages 6 to 8
Simon and Schuster, 2003 ISBN: 978-0689830679
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Sidewalk Flowers
JonArno Lawson
Illustrator: Sydney Smith
Wordless Picture Book
For ages 5 and up
Groundwood Books, 2015 ISBN: 978-1554984312
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Illustrator: Sydney Smith
Wordless Picture Book
For ages 5 and up
Groundwood Books, 2015 ISBN: 978-1554984312
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Tree: A Little Story About Big Things
Danny Parker
Illustrator: Matt Ottley
Picture Book
For ages 5 and up
Little Hare Books, 2015 ISBN: 978-1742978604
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Illustrator: Matt Ottley
Picture Book
For ages 5 and up
Little Hare Books, 2015 ISBN: 978-1742978604
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Shadow and Bone
Leigh Bardugo
Fiction Series
For ages 13 and up
Henry Holt and Co. , 2012 ISBN: 978-0805094596
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Fiction Series
For ages 13 and up
Henry Holt and Co. , 2012 ISBN: 978-0805094596
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What Do You Do With an Idea?
Kobi Yamada
Illustrator: Mae Besom
Picture Book
For ages 5 and up
Compendium Inc, 2014 ISBN: 978-1938298073
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Illustrator: Mae Besom
Picture Book
For ages 5 and up
Compendium Inc, 2014 ISBN: 978-1938298073
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Darkmouth: The Legends Begin
Shane Hegarty
Fiction Series
For ages 9 to 12
HarperCollins, 2015 ISBN: 978-0062311252
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Fiction Series
For ages 9 to 12
HarperCollins, 2015 ISBN: 978-0062311252
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Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova
Laurel Snyder
Illustrator: Julie Morstad
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 5 to 7
Chronicle Books, 2015 ISBN: 978-1452118901
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Illustrator: Julie Morstad
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 5 to 7
Chronicle Books, 2015 ISBN: 978-1452118901
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