Just in time for Valentines Day is a really sweet new book by Vincent X. Kirsch. I was immediately drawn to this book because of the cover art and the fact that I love forsythia flowers. I have a large forsythia bush on my lawn and my favorite part of early spring is when it starts to bloom. My Dad never liked to prune it too much....he hated when he saw forsythia bushes that are trimmed and neat. He loved them wild and natural, like I do. Which brings me back to today's book.
Forsythia & Me
by
Vincent X. Kirsch is a wonderful tale of friendship. It is about a boy who is great friends with Forsythia, a girl who can do anything. I like how they are two opposites but that they get along so well. I like how the roles eventually get reversed and Chester amazes Forsythia....all in the name of friendship. I also love the illustrations, they are sort of retro but not old fashioned. A very special story that can really be read all year round.
The Allegra Biscotti Collection 
by Olivia Bennett is a refreshing new character for the tween and early teen girl in your life. I say refreshing because there is no mystery or vampire around in this story of a girl who becomes a fashion designer. I know many a little girl who loves clothes and who say they want to design them when they grow up. The characters are well written and likable. I found myself wishing I had some sort of fashion sense just like Emma Rose or as she is more well know "Allegra Biscotti"....a perfect book for the little fashionista in your life. 
which just came 
