The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun: Loose at School
By Laura Murray, Illustrated by Mike Lowery
Penguin Young Readers
Meshing two popular characters of winter, the Gingerbread Man and a leprechaun, Laura Murray—along with the colorful comic-like illustrations of Mike Lowery—brings together a tale of mischief and good saving the day. Set to a rhyme children will sing, the Leprechaun is wreaking havoc in the school’s band room and is only traced by the Gingerbread Man through clues left throughout the building. (January 2018)
Nomencreatures: Illustrated Animal Groups from A to Z
Illustrated by Mal Jones
ABC books tend to focus on the tried-and-true types of animals, but in Mal Jones’ 56-page book, young readers are given a little more. Through wonderful illustrations, Jones focuses his ABCs on the groupings of animals like a flamboyance of flamingos, sleuth of bears, army of xenopus and more, along with descriptions of the grouping and/or animals showcased. It is a book that opens up the world of nature and vocabulary.
