These are recent books, but gems and classics in their own right.  Some are already Caldecott winners, some are written and illustrated by our own generation's most revered children's artists.
 

Stellaluna by Janell Cannon If you don't think bats can be cute, then you haven't read this book yet!  Destined to be a classic.	"Could Be Worse!" by James Stevenson Sometimes the greatest optimism borders on a pessimistic (and humorous) imagination.
Chrysanthemum by  Kevin Henkes A rose is a rose is a rose...  Everything in a name, and what a wonderful name!	Zeke Pippin by William Steig Magic and music converge here in a wonderful tale of the little guy winning against all odds.
Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear by Hans de Boer These gorgeous illustrations will leave you longing for a trip north.	The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith Humor just right for today's kids.  Well, and today's jaded adults, too...  This book is really funny!
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsberg Van Allsberg  is already famous for his children's books, and rightly so.  This is a quiet Christmas story with velvet-rich illustrations.	When Sophie Gets Angry- Really, Really Angry... by Molly Garrett Bang Every child needs to know that hot emotions are normal, but they also need to learn how to control them.
Various Titles by Walt Disney Keep the movies company with books of the same: familiarity is comforting to children, and meeting their beloved characters on the page helps them to appreciate books as well as film.	Little  Critter's Picnic by Mercer Mayer Goofy illustrations of a goofy family are somehow recognizable and familiar...  Mayer has a great sense of humor and nice moralistic touch.
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister It glitters, it glows!  If the gorgeous illustrations and story weren't already enough, check out the sparkles!	Dinosaur Bob by William Joyce Fantasy and realism converge in the world of Joyce, and all seems perfectly porportioned.
Pinkerton, Behave! by Steven Kellogg Kellogg's whimsical illustrations are instantly lovable, even though his characters tend to get into trouble...	Little Bunny on the Move  by Peter McCarty  A modern tale as old as the hills: when you gotta go, ya gotta go, and when you need a hug, you need a hug.  Charming.
How Are You Peeling?  by Saxton Freymann, Joost Elffers This book cracks me up, but it's also a great lesson in recognizing and accepting a wide range of emotions.  The photographs will amaze and delight all ages.	Tough Cookie by David Wisniewski Don't you need a book that goes along with the favorite saying?

Book Club selections can include the books in the categories selected or can be customized.  Exact books may vary depending upon availability, and I might send alternate titles by the authors listed.  Let me know your interests.