The children's department staff at Quail Ridge Books & Music, which is bringing in some big-time children's book authors this fall, recommends these new books for kids.

THUMP, QUACK, MOO ($16.99, Atheneum Books) by Doreen Cronin & Betsy Lewin

Farmer Brown needs help building his elaborate corn maze, and is desperate enough to hand tools to the animals. But what does Duck have in mind? Hilarious surprises for ages 3 and up.

MAX & RUBY: HIDE-AND-SEEK (board, $7.99, Grosset) based on Rosemary Wells’ characters

Ruby’s having trouble teaching Max how to play hide and seek. He’s keeping her busy, and with over 50 lift-the-flaps, this book will keep your little one occupied, too. For ages 2 and up.

BORN TO READ ($16.99, Alfred A. Knopf) by Judy Sierra & Marc Brown

“Readers win and winners read” is Sam’s motto, and it’ll be your child’s, too, after reading of Sam’s adventures. Thanks to books, of course! Wonderful rhyming fun from the creators of the award-winning WILD ABOUT BOOKS. **Judy Sierra & Marc Brown will be at Quail Ridge Books on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 4:30 p.m. Check www.quailridgebooks.com for details. (Yes, that is the Marc Brown of ARTHUR fame!)**

JUDY MOODY GOES TO COLLEGE ($15.99, Candlewick) by Megan McDonald

Judy gets a taste of college life through her math tutor. Now she’s acing math, but thinks third grade is so yesterday & is talking like a co-ed. Crucial! For ages 7 and up. **Watch for our Megan McDonald event in the spring!**

Go here to find out about all of the store's great events for kids and teens. Starting Sept. 9, the management of the Primrose School of North Raleigh also will present a free, monthly series of "Lunch and Learn" seminars geared toward the parents of young children. This month's topic is mathematical foundations for preschoolers and early elementary children. Go here for more information.

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