“'Hop on Pop,' by Dr. Seuss. My pampa and I used to read it together, and he had a big belly that I would lay on while he read.”

— Hailey Horan, certified nursing assistant, Lawrence

“'Where the Wild Things Are,' by Maurice Sendak, because of the pictures, the abstract creatures and the overall positive theme of the story.”

— Lauren Euston, hair stylist,, Lawrence

“'I think it was 'Johnny Tremaine,' by Esther Hoskins Forbes. I was really interested in history, always have been, and it was set during the American Revolution.”

— Earl Richardson, Kansas University law school graduate, Lawrence

“'Junie B. Jones,' by Barbara Park and Denise Brunkus. They're a series of books about a little girl who speaks really funny, and her experiences with school and her friends.”

— Kayla Cross, physical therapist aide, Lawrence