Children's Books Early this fall, I was reading books for story hour at the Vinton Public Library. They introduced me to Library Lil by Suzanne Williams with illustrations by Stephen Kellogg, one of my favorite illustrators for children. Lil, a strong-minded woman breaks librarian stereotypes. This would be a great gift for anyone who loves books or motorcycles. I've shared it with first, second and third graders.
Boys seem to react especially well.
The vocabulary offers a chance for kids to learn new words and the chance to introduce similes.