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Are you looking for some really great holiday gift ideas for a young one or teen? Our youth services staff suggests the following picture books, chapter books and young adult novels for your loved one.

Here is a great list of suggested picture books to get you started. 

Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons - Eric Litwin; James Dean (Illustrator)

Call Number: jPIC LIT (123)

ISBN: 9780062110589

Publication Date: 2012-05-01

Join Pete the Cat for his newest adventure that will get kids excited about math!

Llama Llama, Time to Share - Anna Dewdney

Call Number: jPIC DEW

ISBN: 9780670012336

Publication Date: 2012-09-04

Everyone's favorite llama is back for some sharing drama.

Bear Has a Story to Tell - Philip C. Stead; Erin E. Stead (Illustrator)

Call Number: jPIC STE

ISBN: 9781596437456

Publication Date: 2012-09-04

A great tale from the Caldecott-winning husband and wife team, the Steads.

Press Here - Hervé Tullet

Call Number: jPIC TUL

ISBN: 9780811879545

Publication Date: 2011-03-30

A charming and interactive story that kids will really enjoy.

Penny and Her Doll - Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)

Call Number: jER HEN LEVEL 02

ISBN: 9780062082015

Publication Date: 2013-02-19

This is the newest adventure from Penny the mouse.

The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? - Mo Willems (Illustrator)

Call Number: jPIC WIL

ISBN: 9781423151289

Publication Date: 2012-04-03

Duckling and Pigeon's witty banter will instantly capture your young one's attention in Mo Willem's latest installment in the Pigeon series.

Pete the Cat Saves Christmas - Eric Litwin; James Dean (Illustrator)

Call Number: jPIC LIT (HOL)

ISBN: 9780062110626

Publication Date: 2012-09-25

Pete the Cat is back and he saves Christmas in true Pete the Cat style!

Let's Go for a Drive! - Mo Willems (Illustrator)

Call Number: jPIC WIL

ISBN: 9781423164821

Publication Date: 2012-10-02

Piggie and Elephant continue their hijinks in this zany tale.

Dragons Love Tacos - Adam Rubin; Daniel Salmieri (Illustrator)

Call Number: jPIC RUB

ISBN: 9780803736801

Publication Date: 2012-06-14

What do dragons love? Tacos, of course! This picture book will have your child rolling with laughter.

Here are some great beginning and intermediate chapter books for school-agers and 'tweens.

Wonder - R. J. Palacio

Call Number: jF PAL

ISBN: 9780375869020

Publication Date: 2012-02-14

This is a novel about a fifth grade boy with a shocking facial deformity and how he overcomes the adversity he faces while teaching others grace and kindness.

The Third Wheel - Jeff Kinney

Call Number: jF KIN

ISBN: 9781419705847

Publication Date: 2012-11-13

The seventh book in The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is a must-have for any fan!

The Mark of Athena - Rick Riordan

Call Number: jF RIO

ISBN: 9781423140603

Publication Date: 2012-10-02

The third book in The Heroes of Olympus series is a tale of adventure and triumph!

Out of My Mind - Sharon M. Draper

Call Number: jF DRA

ISBN: 9781416971719

Publication Date: 2012-05-01

The story of a young girl with cerebral palsy and her journey helping others discover what she knew all along.

Character Encyclopedia - Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

Call Number: j688.725 SIP

ISBN: 9780756698126

Publication Date: 2012-10-29

If your child is a fan of the LEGO cartoon Ninjago, than this is a must-have.

Liar and Spy - Rebecca Stead

Call Number: jF STE

ISBN: 9780385737432

Publication Date: 2012-08-07

Mix a misplaced seventh grader with some homeschooled friends, add a dash of mystery and you have this perfect middle school spy novel from Newbery-medal winning author, Rebecca Stead.

The One and Only Ivan - Katherine Applegate; Patricia Castelao (Illustrator)

Call Number: jF APP

ISBN: 9780061992254

Publication Date: 2012-01-17

This book was inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, the Shopping Mall Gorilla. Ivan is joined at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade by Stella, an aging elephant, and Bob, a feisty stray dog. Ivan embarks on a great adventure when a new elephant joins the menagerie.

Here is a list of the hottest young adult titles that every teen will be asking for this holiday season.

Son - Lois Lowry

Call Number: F LOW YA

ISBN: 9780547887203

Publication Date: 2012-10-02

The fourth and final installment of the Giver series is not-to-be missed.

Divergent - Veronica Roth

Call Number: F ROT YA

ISBN: 9780062024039

Publication Date: 2012-02-28

Divergent will be sure to please any Hunger Games fan.

The Fault in Our Stars - John Green

Call Number: F GRE YA

ISBN: 9780525478812

Publication Date: 2012-01-10

John Green's latest novel centers on the stories of Hazel and Augustus, two cancer survivors who meet in a support group and find beauty and strength in the tragedy they face.

Pandemonium - Lauren Oliver

Call Number: F OLI YA

ISBN: 9780061978074

Publication Date: 2013-02-05

Pandemonium is the second installment of the Delirium trilogy. Lauren Oliver's dystopic future in which love is akin to disease will surely captivate fans of the Hunger Games and Allie Condie's Matched series.