If you’re looking for picture books to fill an Easter basket this year, my top pick is You’re in Good Paws by Maureen Fergus and illustrated by Kathryn Durst. This funny story follows a little boy who needs to get his tonsils out but ends up at the vet … run by animals! Kids and adults will enjoy reading this one together.
Runner-up is Buffalo Fluffalo by Bess Kalb and illustrated by Erin Kraan. Who needs friends when you’re a tuffalo buffalo? Turns out, we all do! Especially good friends who love us for who we are. This is a sweet and funny rhyming book with a wonderful message.
For slightly older readers, stick a copy of the well-loved Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren in their basket so the next generation can marvel as Pippi lifts a horse over her head and takes the circus by storm.
Ashley Christopherson is the owner of Niche Books in Lakeville. Read more at nichebooksmn.com.
