The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Reid, Taylor Jenkins

This novel has a sense of wonder that never feels childish.

The Cardturner – paperback, Louis Sachar, 9780385736633

This activity book turns math practice into a game of matching and guessing.

Einstein’s Monsters: The Life and Times of Black Holes

What stands out about this activity book is the focus on real-world themes.

Liquid, Fragile, Perishable by Kuebler

What stands out is how the illustrated panels tell a second story.

Perfect Match – 0743418735, paperback, Jodi Picoult

A nice touch is the illustrated fold-out poster tucked in the back.

Nineteen Minutes – 9780743496735, Jodi Picoult, paperback

This novel captures the feeling of a summer that lasts forever.

Sing You Home – paperback, Jodi Picoult, 9781439102732

A nice touch is the illustrated fold-out poster tucked in the back.

Sing You Home – paperback, Jodi Picoult, 9781439102732

The illustrated field guide inside is my favorite part of the book.

My Sister’s Keeper: A Novel by Jodi Picoult

You will notice the illustrated running heads change with topics.

Handle with Care: A Novel – Paperback By Picoult, Jodi – VERY GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated endpapers that hint at the story.