December
2

John Krasinski

A beloved middle-grade/young adult book

James and the Giant Peach
Roald Dahl
Fantasy
"I was always a HUGE fan of all things Roald Dahl."
"These worlds he created had the nonsensical appeal of Dr. Seuss, while at the same time, the characters were all written with wonderful complexities and enormous heart."
Flavorwire - "10 Celebrities' Favorite Children's Books" by Emily Temple, April, 2013
Book cover, James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
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The Girl Who Drank The Moon, by Kelly Barnhill (or anything by her)
The laugh-out-loud silliness of the Mr. Gum series by Andy Stanton
Anything by Eva Ibbotson (Especially Which Witch, The Secret of Platform 13, Dial-A-Ghost, Island of the Aunts)