SWEET DREAMS AND ADVENTURES, TOO

Anne of Green Gables Adapted by Mariah Marsden, Illustrated by Brenna Thummler

(Andrews McMeel Publishing, 231 pages)

This graphic novel filled with gorgeous illustrations depicts Anne’s feisty spirit. We follow Anne from the moment she leaves the orphanage up to her winning the Avery scholarship. This great introduction to Green Gables will have readers ages seven to adult wanting to read more about this extraordinary girl.

A Bedtime Yarn By Nicola Winstanely, Illustrated By Olivia Chin Mueller

(Tundra, 32 pages)

Frankie has trouble falling asleep so his mother gives him a ball of yarn to hold as she knits in the other room. As each ball is replaced it takes Frankie to a wondrous place. When he is ready to sleep on his own, his mother reveals the beautiful quilt she has made for him. Gorgeous illustrations bring this story to life as young readers learn about colours and growing up. A great bedtime story for children ages three to seven.

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors By Drew Daywalt, Illustrated by Adam Rex (Balzer + Bray, 32 pages)

This hilarious book exposes the story of how the Rock Paper Scissors game came about. Bold illustrations and varying fonts bring to life everyday objects from the backyard, the office and the kitchen. A great read aloud, children ages five to eight will want to hear this again and again.

Pablo and Birdy By Alison McGhee, Illustrated By Ana Juan (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dloughy Books, 304 pages)

A baby washes ashore in a blow-up pool with a parrot. Luckily, he lands on Isla, a place famous for caring people, birds and folklore. As young Pablo grows, he yearns to find out his real story, and the only one that can tell him has never spoken. However, the day Birdy starts to talk Pablo must keep it a secret to save his trusty friend’s life. This cute tale is a fun and intriguing read for ages eight to 12.