Ladybug Girl

Written by: David Somar and Jacky Davis

First line: "I'm Ladybug Girl," says Lulu, zipping into the kitchen.

Why you should read this book: After her brother tells her she's too little to play baseball, Lulu must come to understand her own skill and independence and see that size is relative and there are plenty of things she can do, even if throwing from the outfield is not one of them. Motivational and empowering for little kids, it's a cute story with cute illustrations of a cute kid in a cute outfit. Good for reading out loud, especially as a bedtime book.

Why you shouldn't read this book: You don't let your pre-literate child out of your sight even for an instant.