Two wonderful (signed!) books to add to your child's library from renowned author, Richard Michelson.

About 'Fascinating: The Life of Leonard Nimoy':

Written from the perspective of a young Leonard "Lenny" Nimoy, this title begins in 1939, when the Star Trek actor was in the third grade, and emphasizes the importance of family and theater in Nimoy's early life. Kids will learn how his success did not come overnight: a simple but effective lesson on persistence and perseverance. The book is illustrated in a sepialike tone, lending the volume a historic feeling. The signature blue of Spock's uniform is also prevalent in many of the images. Although this biography would work well as an independent read, it could also be a great option for group read-alouds because of the focus on Nimoy's childhood. VERDICT In the words of Spock, "Live long and prosper."

About 'S is for Seaglass':

Michelson takes up the challenge of writing beach-related poetry for every letter of the alphabet, with topics such as flip-flops, pails, and waves. While most of the poems take place in summer, in “I Is for Ice,” a child in a snowsuit visits a familiar beach in winter and finds it utterly strange, “like a magical ice castle floor.” One or two poems appear on each double-page spread, accompanied by a pleasant watercolor illustration. Reflecting the words and tone of the verse, the pictures create varied effects within the seemingly similar setting.