Books for the kids...

It can be hard finding the right book for the youngest people on your shopping list. Lucky for you, our Kids' department has booksellers passionate about books, and eager to help you find the perfect gift. Here's the list they compiled for the blog. Think of it as the point from which to jump into the sea of worthwhile classic and contemporary children's books:

• An Egg Is Quiet by Dianna Aston.

• Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson.

• Millions by Frank Boyce Cottrell.

• A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly.

• Owen & Mzee by Isabella Hatkoff.

• Three Tales of My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett.

And here's a left-field sort of pick:

• Baby-gami: Baby Wrapping for Beginners by Andrea Sarvady.