It can be difficult to sift through the vast number of children's books published each year to find those special gems that capture the imagination of little ones while also offering a life-enriching component. So, we turned to an expert for help: Michael Rawls, aka The Book Wrangler (check out his blog at www.TheBookWrangler.com), is a beloved elementary-school librarian recently named Library Media Specialist of the Year for the Atlanta Public Schools system. We hope you enjoy his insightful recommendations of the following storybooks for kids ages 4 to 10. Based on the feedback from our staff 's wee bluestockings, his picks are spot-on!