Who wants to even attempt to do any shopping on "Black Friday?" I know I didn't this year, instead it was "Book Friday" for me. Cruise Amazon.com and stay home in your slippers. Here are a few of the books I'm buying as holiday gifts this year for the kids in my life:
Bats at the Library by Brian Lies - for the book lovers

Adele and Simon in America by Barbara McClintock - for the more sophisticated Where's Waldo fans
In a Blue Room by Jim Averbeck - a quiet, calming bedtime story

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy by Mo Willems - a cautionary tale for those wishing for a dog under the tree
Backbeard and the Birthday Suit by Matthew McElligott - Arghh, pirates everywhere will love it!
Elephant and Piggie Series by Mo Willems - easy readers with a sense of humor

Fancy Nancy I-Can-Read Series by Jane O'Connor - tres chic, only for the fanciest girls you know