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If you're scrambling to find a good gift, or fill the bookshelf of the young readers in your life, these two children's book experts have you covered.

 in St. Paul and a former children's librarian. 

 is curator of the Children's Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. 

Below are their recommendations, from the littlest readers through to young adults. Tell us the books you love on Twitter 

"A great wintertime story for the youngest set." -Holly Weinkauf

"Presents through the Window" by Taro Gomi

"Santa arrives by helicopter. As you can imagine, Santa is very short on time, so he's just peeking through the windows to see what gifts to leave. The gifts end up being a little mismatched, but everybody who ends up with a gift makes the best use of it. It's a fun guessing game, great for younger kids." -Holly Weinkauf

"You can feel the love when toddlers come into a library or a bookstore, and they spot the book they love." -Lisa Von Drasek

"Simply: What happens when you go to an airport? An informational book and a delightful family read." -Lisa Von Drasek 

"It's the story of bugs creating a tree fort. We get immersed in their world with their invented bug language." -Holly Weinkauf

"Tap the Magic Tree" by Christie Matheson

"A good interactive book." -Holly Weinkauf

"Best Frints in the Whole Universe" by Antoinette Portis

This is another invented language delight: "Yelfred and Omek have been best frints since they were little blobbies." 

"It's delightful in that Ezra Jack Keats-ian way. It reflects the actual imaginary life of a child." -Lisa Von Drasek

The book contains photographs of a snowy landscape, capturing the flora and fauna. "This is one of the most spectacular picture books of the year for families." -Lisa Von Drasek

"Both in words and illustrations, it's a work of art that's wonderful to share." -Holly Weinkauf

This series follows the young brother (or younger "bother") of the beloved children's book character Judy Moody.

A warm-hearted book about a third grader who has a very bad week.

A hysterical series that follows the adventures of a cat and her antics.

The book shows "the benefits of learning another language. It's a good multi-cultural book that's just a fun read." -Holly Weinkauf

"The Princess in Black" series by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale

"It is 'Pinkalicious' meets 'Batman.'" -Holly Weinkauf

"Some Writer: The Story of E.B. White" by Melissa Sweet

"When you think about kids who are choosing not to read right now, a lot of times nonfiction is the answer." -Lisa Von Drasek

"Under Water, Under Earth" by Aleksandra Mizielinska and Daniel Mizielinski

These intensely detailed illustrations look at everything that's under both earth and the water, from submarines to burrowing animals.

"The Secret of Dreadwillow Carse" by Brian Farrey

"An interesting mystery, and one that you wouldn't put down. It's an escape, but also makes you think deeply." -Holly Weinkauf

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