While I would not necessarily read this board book to a little human, I would read this board book to help me raise a better human.

Eleanor Roosevelt was way before her time. This biography gets deep into the history of the US at the time; the FDR presidency; the inequities in the realm of poverty and racism; the family dynamics of the Roosevelt household; the beginnings of WWII; along with the many facets of ER’s personality. She was incredible in many ways. Her life revolved around an overarching concern for justice to all people. I definitely recommend this book!

If you liked the movie Knives Out, you will like The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Barnes. Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. When billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune her life changes in an instant. Avery doesn't know why she was selected to be the Hawthorne Heiress when four handsome grandsons should have inherited the fortune. It truly is too good to be true. But there is a catch! To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into the sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House for one year. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House, with all its secret passages, is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne disinherited. Avery must solve the last puzzle he devised, and stay alive in the process!

Eugenia is one of my favorite characters from the the Mercy Watson series, and this book spotlighting her character does not disappoint!

A beautifully illustrated book with a simple message about the importance of kindness.

The House in the Cerulean Sea is a fun, contemporary fantasy about Linus Baker, a hardworking caseworker evaluating orphanages for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Sent on an extremely classified assignment, Linus begins to question the department's methods as he bonds with the children and the master of the orphanage, Arthur Parnassus. This book is a heartwarming, humorous tale about discovering family and creating bonds in an unlikely place. It is a great read if you are having a bad week!

The hugely influential and controversial Lou Reed is thoughtfully examined in this excellent biography. Anthony DeCurtis uncovers a misunderstood artist with the inability to curb his self destructive behavior and an obsession with elevating rock n' roll into high art. A great read for both the casual and die hard Lou Reed fan.

All Janey wants is to blend into the background and escape the notice of bullies. When a student shows up in tights and a cape, Janey and her classmates are forced to pay attention to how even the smallest actions make a big difference. A story of friendship, loss, and the importance of small acts of kindness.

A whimsical rhyming tale all about... you guessed it, farting.

Clever, rhyming text and colorful illustrations make this a fun book for all ages.