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I Want My Hat Back
I Want My Hat Back
by Jon Klassen
Staff Pick
Jon Klassen's charming picture book transcends age. The story is simple but utterly hilarious. The illustrations are pointed and evocative; the way Klassen draws the animals' eyes, alone, is worth the price of admission. I've recommended this book more... (read more)

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A Little Book of Sloth
A Little Book of Sloth
by Lucy Cooke
Staff Pick
Do you shriek or weep easily? Then be prepared to go into overload! These little bundles of SQUEE! will melt even the most curmudgeonly naysayers. You'll  find yourself saying, "Kittens? What kittens?", or possibly becoming what I call "sloth-drunk." As... (read more)

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Blueberries for Sal (Picture Puffins)
Blueberries for Sal (Picture Puffins)
by Robert Mccloskey
Staff Pick
This classic is a must for anybody who has a child (or doesn't). Little Bear and Sal have an unexpected adventure when they go out blueberry picking with their mothers.... (read more)

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Used - Trade Paper

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
Staff Pick
The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been a huge hit with my three-year-old; I can't count the times that I've enjoyed reading this with her. She loves to tell me all the good things the caterpillar eats, and we both enjoy yelling POP when the caterpillar... (read more)

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Flotsam (06 Edition)
Flotsam (06 Edition)
by David Wiesner
Staff Pick
A day at the beach like no other! A boy finds an old camera that has washed ashore and thus begins an incredible story-in-pictures. As beautiful and intriguing as any of his previous books, Flotsam is a Wiesner classic — a treat for kids and adults... (read more)

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Used - Hardcover

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Little Bear (I Can Read Books: Level 1)
Little Bear (I Can Read Books: Level 1)
by Else Minarik
Staff Pick
Most of my reading these days is done by request, and Little Bear is always in heavy rotation. What can't that Little Bear do? He makes soup! He's a snow-day nudist! He goes to the "moon"! He convinces his mother to recap the previous three stories for... (read more)

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Seraphina
Seraphina
by Rachel Hartman
Staff Pick
Imagine... a vividly crafted world in which dragons and the veneration of saints figure prominently. Tight, evocative prose. A stoic, thoughtful, and wise heroine who just wants to make music, torn between the world of humans and the world of dragons... (read more)

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Warriors: Power of Three #01: The Sight
Warriors: Power of Three #01: The Sight
by Erin Hunter
Staff Pick
You would think that after all this, I would be tired of reading about the Clan cats. No. Not true. Erin Hunter introduces three strong new kits with minds of their own, much to the chagrin of Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw (their parents). I think The... (read more)

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Kitten's First Full Moon
Kitten's First Full Moon
by Kevin Henkes
Staff Pick
This Caldecott-award winning book by perennial favorite Kevin Henkes is a fabulous choice for the youngest kids because of the warm, inviting illustrations and simple tale.... (read more)

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Hug Time
Hug Time
by Patrick Mcdonnell
Staff Pick
From Patrick McDonnell, creator of the comic strip Mutts, comes a heart-warming tale that is perfect for Valentine's Day. A kitten is so filled with love that he sets off to give the whole world a hug. He manages to hug about 45 different species... (read more)

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The Black Stallion (Black Stallion #01)
The Black Stallion (Black Stallion #01)
by Walter Farley
Staff Pick
My all-time favorite horse series as a child, The Black Stallion is brimming with plucky heros, cantankerous horse trainers, daring deeds, exotic adventure, and fast horses. I highly recommend it for the any horse-crazed ten-year-old.... (read more)

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Shiver
Shiver
by Maggie Stiefvater
Staff Pick
I know there's a ton of competition for the next big book to read after the Twilight saga, and I can guarantee one book that will fill the void: Shiver. Atmospheric, looming with danger, and positively brimming with that impossible romance — I couldn't... (read more)

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Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons
Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons
by Ernest Drake
Staff Pick
I originally picked up this beautiful book, published by Candlewick Press, just to look at it, thinking I might buy one at a later time. But I soon realized that I needed to have a copy in my possession immediately! Laden with attractive illustrations... (read more)

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War Horse
War Horse
by Michael Morpurgo
Staff Pick
Horses don't volunteer to go to war. They don't understand politics or borders. They hate the noise and smells and pain. But they don't get to choose. Joey becomes a cavalry horse in WWI when Albert's father sells him to the army. War is not healthy for... (read more)

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Llama Llama Mad at Mama
Llama Llama Mad at Mama
by Anna Dewdney
Staff Pick
It's shopping day for Llama Llama and his Llama Mama, but little Llama just wants to play. When Llama Llama gets mad at mama, watch out! Dewdney's clever rhymes and colorful illustrations will delight readers of all ages.... (read more)

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Duck for President
Duck for President
by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin
Staff Pick
Undoubtedly timely, and perhaps more relevant than expected, this picture book needs to be experienced by as many adults as kids. Funny, innovative, and topical... let me just say, I'm voting DUCK!... (read more)

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Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
by Isabella Hatkoff and Craig Hatkoff and Paula Kahumbu
Staff Pick
The true tale of an unlikely friendship, Owen and Mzee is an important illustration of peace and camaraderie, especially in these fraught times. Filled with wonderful photographs that will warm the heart, this is truly a story to be savored.... (read more)

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Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice (With Audio CD)
Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice (With Audio CD)
by Judy Schachner
Staff Pick
Holy hot tamales! El Skippito is my favorite Siamese cat, and in his fifth adventure he is off to Mars. Judy Schachner created another excellent read-aloud full of imagination, silly songs, and Spanish vocabulary. I dare any kid on your holiday list not... (read more)

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The Cow That Laid an Egg
The Cow That Laid an Egg
by Andy Cutbill and Russell Ayto
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An absurdly charming barnyard tale about a cow named Marjorie who lays an egg, this book is Dada for kindergartners. With punk-rock-inspired illustrations by Russell Ayto, this off-beat story reminds us all to lighten up.... (read more)

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Sophie's Masterpiece: A Spider's Tale
Sophie's Masterpiece: A Spider's Tale
by Eileen Spinelli
Staff Pick
Finally back in print! Ben is a very smart sixth grader. George is the "funny little man who lives inside Ben" (get the parentheses now?). Ben's always been content enough with his unique situation, and smart enough to keep George a secret, but then Ben... (read more)

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