“CREEPY PAIR OF UNDERWEAR!”

By Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown

Jasper Rabbit is increasingly tormented by a creepy pair of returning, glow-in-the-dark underwear. A hilarious follow-up to the duo’s “Creepy Carrots.”

For ages 5-8.

“SAMURAI RISING: THE EPIC LIFE OF MINAMOTO YOSHITUNE”

By Pamela S. Turner

After his family is killed, Yoshitsune is sent to a monastery. He escapes and the small, skinny, unskilled boy learns the ways of the samurai.

Yoshitsune helps the Minamoto clan rise up against its enemies. His bravery earns him immortality.

For grades 7 and up.