Little Readers

Next time you throw a children's birthday party, why not skip the party bags filled with candy and plastic toys and instead send each child home with a book? With some dedicated shoping, the cost to you will be about the same and instead of a sugar high, you will be providing an opportunity to learn. Not to mention, colorful children's booked tied with bows make great table decor. Here are a few ideas:

• Curious George and the Birthday Surprise by H.A. and Margret Rey

• Up Above and Down Below by Sue Redding

• Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton