Nine useful books for college graduates

Whitney Collins is the author of The Hamster Won't Die: A Treasury of Feral Humor and the creator and editor of two humor sites -- errant parent and The Yellow Ham.

At The Barnes & Noble Book Blog she tagged nine indispensable books for college graduates, including:

Hope for the Flowers, by Trina Paulus

This sunshine-yellow, hand-written and hand-drawn feel-good book from the 1970s is a lovely and timeless addition to any library. It tells the tale of two caterpillars who get caught up in the race for more, before finally gathering the courage to enter the cocoon and “risk for the butterfly.” Full of imagery and symbolism about the human condition, this is sure to be a comforting favorite for any graduate.

Read about another entry on the list.

--Marshal Zeringue