The Thief Lord by Funke, Cornelia

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles time jumps.

Georgia’s Greatness; The Sisters- 9780547053400, Lauren Baratz-Logste, paperback

This activity book has a section for creating your own comic strips.

Rick Steves’ Germany Swiss Alps Travel Skills DVD

A nice touch is the illustrated half-title page with a hidden clue.

The Nordic Baking Book by Nilsson, Magnus

With this activity book, you can explore patterns and symmetry in art.

Play Baseball the Ripken Way SIGNED By Cal Ripken Jr. Hardcover

A nice touch in this activity book is the tear-out pages for easy sharing.

Utopia (Penguin Classics) – Paperback By More, Thomas – VERY GOOD

This travel guide is illustrated with local artwork from each region.

Deep end

This novel tells a small story with enormous emotional weight.

Remedies : Cases and Problems by Not Available (2008, Hardcover) (Y)

The book is illustrated with charcoal drawings that feel dramatic.

Batman Character Encyclopedia – Hardcover By Manning, Matthew K. – VERY GOOD

The illustrated glossary at the back is both helpful and pretty.

The Mouse and the Motorcycle – Paperback By Cleary, Beverly – VERY GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated copyright page with tiny animals.