With the holiday season upon us, I know there will be many looking for that special gift for their young ones.I have included links to the selections sources we use to purchase books here at the library, each with their year-end recommendations.

New York Times Best Children's Books of 2012 
Horn Book's Book Awards of  2012
School Library Journals Best Books of 2012
Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books of 2012

In addition, here are a few links for some recommendations for children's apps:

Digital-Storytime
School Library Journal's Touch and Go Blog 
Education

With these resources behind you, I know there will be some very happy children this holiday season!