Preschool Llama Llama Holiday Drama, by Anna Dewdney Poor Llama Llama is so overwhelmed by all the holiday activities, he has a complete meltdown on Christmas Eve. Mama Llama is there with hugs, kisses and a little quiet time.
	Kindergarten Horrible Harry and the Holidaze, by Suzy Kline The children in Room 3B are excited about a new classmate, a class pet and a chance to learn about five winter holidays that various classmates celebrate in December: Three Kings’ Day, Korean New Year, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas. Harry doesn’t seem like his usual horrible self, but the teacher helps him recover.
	First to Second Grade Earth-friendly Crafts: Clever Ways to Reuse Every Day, by Kathy Ross Environmentally focused projects encourage kids to reduce, reuse and recycle. Projects from pencil cups to decorative pins use discarded items like broken toys, old clothespins, wornout sponges and lone socks. Kids may need to purchase extras to complete crafts, which are presented in line drawings showing step-by-step photos and shots of the final product.
	Third to Fourth Grade Boredom Blasters: Brain Bogglers, Awesome Activities, Cool Comics, Tasty Treats and More, by Helaine Becker This read is full of things for kids to do, including tricks, snacks, puzzles and games. Some are old favorites, others are new, all are designed for fun. Each has clear, step-by-step directions.
	Fifth to Sixth Grade Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, by Grace Lin Minli is from a desperately poor family. She leaves home to find the Old Man of the Moon, who may hold the secret to good fortune. She encounters adventure and friends. Chinese folktales are interspersed with the plot and add to the story. Children will find the book compelling and will gain a sense of gratitude.
	Seventh to Eighth Grade Eat Fresh Food: Awesome Recipes for Teen Chefs, by Rozanne Gold Have teens participate in cooking! This cookbook includes recipes for breakfast foods, soups, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, salads, dinner, desserts and more. Great color photos show ingredients, stages of prep and finished dishes, and capture the fun of cooking and eating.
	Adults Hawaii Farmers’ Market Cookbook—Vol. 2: The Chefs’ Guide to Fresh Island Foods, by Joan Namkoong It’s no surprise that cooking with fresh ingredients is both popular and good for you. Sam Choy, Alan Wong, Roy Yamaguchi and others share secrets for cooking with market-fresh Island foods. Enjoy 75+ home-cook-friendly recipes each with only five ingredients, plus cooking oil, salt, pepper and the featured food items.

These books and many others for all ages are availabel at your public library, or you can place a request for titles. You can borrow "all you can carry" for a three-week loan period with your public-library card. Please check the Hawaii State Public Library System website for a list of library locations, hours, and free, family-friendly programs at a library near you at librarieshawaii.org.