We have several books in this really fun series and hope to get more. Geronimo Stilton is a mouse and editor in chief of The Rodent’s Gazette, the most famous daily newspaper on Mouse Island. He is also a bestselling author. He would love to stay home reading books and listening to classical music, but his sister Thea continues to involve him in extreme situations and adventures all around the world.

The graphics in these books really add to the fun and pull the reader more deeply into the story. In Italy, where these books were originally published, they are even more popular than Harry Potter!

For Geronimo Stilton activities, visit www.scholastic.com/titles/geronimostilton.
AR level 3.1 to 3.7.

This is a charming picture book about a little dog named Dumpling who has no sense of smell. Other dogs want nothing to do with her, and she is very lonely. When she finds a very smelly skunk playmate, her loving human family encourages the friendship and buys a lot of tomato juice. Skunkdog is a Parents’ Choice Honor Book. AR 4.1

Twelve-year-old Caroline is a member of an interfaith family. Her mother is Jewish and her father is not. When Caroline’s beloved Nana dies, Caroline begins to question her religious identity. Should she have a bat mitzvah like her best friend, Rachel? Will Caroline’s father feel rejected if Caroline identifies herself as Jewish?

This is a beautifully written book with a really likable main character. Readers will enjoy Caroline’s exploration of her feelings and identity. AR 4.1.