by Rick Riordan  Publisher Comments What if the gods of Olympus were alive in the 21st Century? What if they still fell in love with mortals and had children who might become great heroes — like Theseus, Jason and Hercules? What if you were one of those children? Such is the... (read more) Your Price $3.98 (Sale - Trade Paper) check for used copies 
by Sherman Alexie 
Powells.com Staff Pick Once I started this book, I couldn't stop reading. Not only is this young adult book funny and touching — it feels so real. Anyone of any age who has struggled to know themselves and has fought for happiness will find resonance in the words and... (read more) Your Price $16.99 (New - Hardcover) check for used and sale copies
by Jonny Zucker Publisher Comments [back cover] Here is a simple and delightful introduction to the Hindu festival of Diwali suitable for the very youngest child. Follow a family as they make rangoli patterns, light diyas, and watch a brilliant fireworks display to celebrate their amazing... (read more) Your Price $6.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Mo Willems
Powells.com Staff Pick This book contains one of life's greatest truisms: "How can anyone be sad around a robot?!" Indeed. Recommended by John S., Powells.com... (read more) List Price $8.99 Your Price $4.98 (Sale - Hardcover) check for used copies
by Lenore Look
Powells.com Staff Pick Don't miss the latest adventures — and misadventures — of Ruby Lu! The second book in the series about this quirky, inventive northwestern girl will make you laugh at the way Ruby sees the world, squirm in discomfort when she makes the wrong... (read more) Your Price $4.99 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Madeleine L'Engle
Publisher Comments It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger. "Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your Price $4.50 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Margaret Wise Brown Publisher Comments Clement Hurd redrew some of his pictures for this new edition of the profoundly comforting story of a bunny's imaginary game of hide-and-seek and the lovingly steadfast mother who finds him every time.... (read more) Your Price $4.50 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Donna L. Washington Publisher Comments It’s Kwanzaa-time! Light the candles on the kinara!Fly the bendera, and tell stories from Africa!The festival of Kwanzaa was originated by Dr. Maulana Karenga to honor the customs and history of African Americans.The seven principles of Kwanzaa... (read more) Your Price $6.99 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
Gift Ideas for Ages Birth to 2 by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters and Polly Dunbar
Powells.com Staff Pick Here, amid darling illustrations, you will find birthday cakes made of mud, bothersome little brothers, ice-cream cones, and piggyback rides. This collection of irresistible, kid-perfect poems makes a great gift for a toddler or preschooler... (read more) Your Price $21.99 (New - Hardcover) check for used and sale copies
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Friday May 16, 2008
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Read an original essay by Simon Winchester and save 30% on The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom.
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