What do you think? Question sparks Best of Books' quick quest for uplifting children's books

         What books would you recommend for young children in a hospital?
       

 That question was asked when Best of Books brought children's books to Touchmark retirement community in Edmond to help with its book drive for Children's Hospital. BOB also gave residents 20 percent off the books so they could donate new ones to the hospital.

          After the question was asked, we went on a quick quest to find some uplifting children's books that were well-illustrated, well-written, funny or had a feel-good ending. These are among a large number of books that would be good for children.
          Here are eight we would recommend with a brief insight into why we think they are great for young children:
           -- Wherever You Go by Pat Zietlow ($17 hardcover): We can all go on the road filled with adventure.
           -- Berlioz the Bear by Jan Brett ($6.99 paperback): It takes a team to overcome this musical challenge.
           -- Nugget & Fang by Tammi Sauer ($6.99 paperback): A well-told yarn about how the minnows are scared of the friendly shark with big teeth until ... .
           -- Dogzilla by Dav Pilkey ($5.95 paperback): Mousopolis's First Annual Barbecue Cook-Off is invaded by a stinky dog. Hilarious ending!
           -- Field-Trip Fiasco by Julie Danneberg ($6.95 paperback): How can the creative Mrs. Hartwell save the day?
           -- Twister by Darleen Bailey Beard ($8.99 paperback): Captivates until the end, even with a scary subject.
           -- Miss Martin is a Martian by Colleen Murray Fisher ($7.95 paperback): My teacher must be an alien for a number of great reasons.
          -- A Perfectly Messed-Up Story by Patrick McDonnell ($17 hardcover): The Mutts' creator creates a hilarious story that, well, is messed up by someone reading it.

 

           Any other books that you would recommend to answer the question?