Books recommended by the Hawaii State Library:

“Corduroy Takes a Bow”

By Viola Davis

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the 1968 picture book, actress Viola Davis has written a new adventure for Corduroy, in which Lisa takes Corduroy to the theater.

Of course, he wanders off to explore and finds himself on stage! For ages 3-5.

“Heartless”

By Melissa Meyer

In this prequel to “Alice in Wonderland,” Cath would rather open a bakery and marry for love than accept a proposal from the King of Hearts, especially after meeting the handsome and mysterious court jester.

For grades 8-plus.