Lit Wish List continues with more great gift giving suggestions from author Karen Krossing (Cut the Lights, The Yo-Yo Prophet). Her first book pick will be of particular interest to parents and caregivers looking to keep the little ones (and not so little) occupied over the school break. Hint: You can always use more butter!

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Karen Krossing writes for kids and teens. She's also the editor of the Toronto Public Library’s Young Voices Magazine of teen writing and art and the past president of CANSCAIP—the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers. Visit Karen at www.karenkrossing.com and follow her on Twitter at @KarenKrossing.