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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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Gallop!: A Scanimation Picture Book
Gallop!: A Scanimation Picture Book
by Rufus Butler Seder
Staff Pick
A book that will charm and amuse any little one on your list. The horse really gallops; the chimp really swings from a tree — all through the magic of "scanimation."... (read more)

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The Omnivore's Dilemma Young Readers Edition The Secrets Behind What You Eat
The Omnivore's Dilemma Young Readers Edition The Secrets Behind What You Eat
by Michael Pollan
Staff Pick
Have you ever wondered why Twinkies never go bad? Are you eating food, or are you eating "edible food-like substances"? This book will help you answer those questions, and help you eat and cook in ways that are healthier for your body and better for the... (read more)

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The Dangerous Book for Boys
The Dangerous Book for Boys
by Conn Iggulden and Hal Iggulden
Staff Pick
These volumes, The Dangerous Book for Boys and The Daring Book for Girls, are utterly brimming with tips, tools, maps, pictograms, glossaries, advice, game rules, blueprints... you name it! They're fantastic guidebooks for kids. And, truth be told, I... (read more)

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Around the World with Mouk: A Trail of Adventure
Around the World with Mouk: A Trail of Adventure
by Marc Boutavant
Staff Pick
Dare I say that Marc Boutavant is the next Richard Scarry? With endless details, splashes of foreign words, a level of cuteness unrivalled in modern picture books, Around the World with Mouk manages to be both retro-style and way ahead of its time. Bonus:... (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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B Is for Beaver: An Oregon Alphabet
B Is for Beaver: An Oregon Alphabet
by Roland Smith and Marie Smith
Staff Pick
Not only are Roland Smith's myriad of kids books some of my favorites, but this recent title written with his wife Marie is a true gem! It's as approachable to picture books fans as it is to alphabet book seekers and lovers of the Northwest! I can't wait... (read more)

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Eats, Shoots and Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference!
Eats, Shoots and Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference!
by Lynne Truss and Bonnie Timmons
Staff Pick
With illustrated sentences like, "Eat here, and get gas," alongside, "Eat here and get gas," how can you resist? Introduce children to this small, but important punctuation mark. Who knew that a comma could be as funny as a punch line? A good time (and a... (read more)

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The Daring Book for Girls
The Daring Book for Girls
by Andrea J. Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz
Staff Pick
These volumes, The Dangerous Book for Boys and The Daring Book for Girls, are utterly brimming with tips, tools, maps, pictograms, glossaries, advice, game rules, blueprints... you name it! They're fantastic guidebooks for kids. And, truth be told, I... (read more)

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Coretta Scott
Coretta Scott
by Ntozake Shange
Staff Pick
This book gives me goosebumps. It's a biography of Coretta Scott King, strikingly illustrated by Kadir Nelson, with resonant poetic text by Ntozake Shange. More importantly, it's a great introduction to the non-violent movement in the struggle for civil... (read more)

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Danger!
Danger!
by DK Publishing
Staff Pick
In Danger!, turning the page is like stumbling across a new website; each is filled with freaky, petrifying factoids from science, nature, and history. Perfect for fact-seeking youngsters ages 8 to 12!... (read more)

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The Big Book of Boy Stuff
The Big Book of Boy Stuff
by Bart King
Staff Pick
This book is such a hit we can hardly keep it in stock. Get you copy now because we can't guarantee we will have more next week! Bart King, local author and middle school teacher knows boys all too well and gives them exactly what they want—loads of... (read more)

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The Brick Bible: The New Testament: A New Spin on the Story of Jesus
The Brick Bible: The New Testament: A New Spin on the Story of Jesus
by Brendan Powell Smith
Staff Pick
Completely ignore whatever your own inclinations are toward organized religion when picking up this book. Cuz it's KWAZY! Everybody can take something away from this, even if it's just enjoying looking at literal interpretations of Bible passages in LEGO... (read more)

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Life-Size Zoo: From Tiny Rodents to Gigantic Elephants, an Actual Size Animal Encyclopedia
Life-Size Zoo: From Tiny Rodents to Gigantic Elephants, an Actual Size Animal Encyclopedia
by Teruyuki Komiya
Staff Pick
The pictures in Life-Size Zoo show what zoo animals would look like if they were standing right in front of you! What is smaller than expected? Or bigger? Notes on the side help you notice things in the picture that you may not have been looking for, and... (read more)

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Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Read! (Basher Science)
Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Read! (Basher Science)
by Dan Green and Simon Basher
Staff Pick
Dan Green and Simon Basher have done it again! Rocks and Minerals is the fifth book in their basic science series, and it's truly a "gem of a read." It features clear factual information and delightful illustrations that highlight the unique... (read more)

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The Girl Mechanic Goes Outdoors: 160 Exciting Projects to Make and Do
The Girl Mechanic Goes Outdoors: 160 Exciting Projects to Make and Do
by Sarah Scheffel and Editors of Popular Mechanics
Staff Pick
Children — girls and boys — should spend more time outdoors, with their faces away from TV and computer screens. (This goes for grownups, too.) With summer fast approaching, this handy little book is a perfect resource for when your child is bored... (read more)

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One Million Things: A Visual Encyclopedia
One Million Things: A Visual Encyclopedia
by DK Publishing
Staff Pick
This book made me giddy — in a good way — the first time I looked through it. I longed to stretch out on my belly on the floor and thumb through this fascinating book for hours. I grabbed everyone around me to show them my favorite pictures (check... (read more)

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This Is the Dream
This Is the Dream
by Diane Z. Shore and Jessica Alexander
Staff Pick
This Is the Dream is a gorgeous picture book telling the story of the Civil Rights Movement. This is a great way to introduce younger children to the tragedy and injustice of segregation and the courageous people who led America towards "the dream."... (read more)

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Kids on Strike!
Kids on Strike!
by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Staff Pick
Bartoletti's triumph! A must read! Now hear this! Newspaper kids on strike? When its youngest citizens spoke up, New York City experienced one of its finest hours.... (read more)

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Really, Really Big Questions: About Life, the Universe, and Everything
Really, Really Big Questions: About Life, the Universe, and Everything
by Stephen Law
Staff Pick
These aren't just questions that philosophy majors in college sit around asking. You ask them, too. And since there are no "right" answers, anyone can think about them and formulate their own opinions. Some of these questions might be important to you... (read more)

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