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January is a month of new experiences. And reading is a pastime that provides fresh outlooks with each page. Whether your child is an avid reader or hesitant participant, these following books will open their eyes to wonderful people, places and ideas—including the irrepressible Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Doreen Rappaport and Bryan Collier
Illustrated by Bryan Collier
Ages 5-9
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of love, justice and freedom shines through every page of this powerhouse book. Watercolor and cut-paper collages pack a visual punch, and the narrative is simple enough for young readers.
Hyperion Books for Children, 2001
$15.99

The Kids Winter Handbook
By Jane Drake
Illustrated by Heather Collins
Ages: 5-12
What do you like best about winter? Hot chocolate by a fire or ice skating on a homemade rink are both great traditional activities. But have you ever looked for special effects in the winter night sky—or enjoyed an outdoor winter picnic? This book shows the many wonderful ways to enjoy the frosty season.
Kids Can Press, 2001
$12.95

Stranger in the Woods: A Photographic Fantasy
By Carl R. Sams and Jean Stoick
Ages 9-12
See how animals and birds react to a snowman who suddenly appears in their woods after a winter storm. This delightful book has captured the magic of wintertime, the beauty of nature, and the hearts of readers.
Sams, II, Carl R. Photography, 1999
$19.95

Rhinos Who Snowboard
By Julie Mammano
Ages 5-8
A snowboarding rhino checks the weather, heads for the slopes, and spends all day on the snow-covered mountains. Colorful watercolors capture the epic day of snowboarding. Includes a glossary of snowboarding terms.
Chronicle Books, LLC, 1997
$12.95

Winter Classic Book Pick Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates
By Mary Mapes Dodge
Ages 8-12
In a wonderland of frozen canals and water roads, the year’s most glorious event is about to take place: the race to win the magnificent Silver Skates. But Hans and Gretel Binker need a miracle because their family is penniless. Can family love overcome the cruel twists of fate?
Aladdin Paperbacks, 2002
$3.99

**New Classic Book Pick**
The Thief Lord
By Cornelia Funk and Oliver Latsch
Illustrated by Christian Burmingham
Ages 9-12
Brothers on the run from their cruel aunt and uncle decide to hide out in Venice , where they meet a mysterious 13-year-old boy who calls himself the Thief Lord. Brilliant and charismatic, the Thief Lord leads a ring of street children who dabble in petty crimes. The brothers, are thrilled to be part of this new family, but are soon thrust into circumstances that will lead to a spellbinding conclusion.
Scholastic, 2002
$16.95