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Flotsam 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) List Price $17.00 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats Staff Pick Young Peter wakes up to find that snow has fallen — and he can't wait to go outside and play! Though he's disappointed later when he finds out that he can't save a snowball in his pocket, his sadness melts when he wakes up the next morning to yet... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Harold and the Purple Crayon (Purple Crayon Books) by Crockett Johnson Staff Pick A wonderful first book for your baby, this wordless picture book is about a little boy with a purple crayon, and as he draws across the page the illustrations come to life. When I "read" this book to my babies, I saw their eyes following the purple line.... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Storybook Treasury of Dick and Jane and Friends (Storybook Treasuries) by Grosset & Dunlap Staff Pick An excellent collection of the first three classic Dick and Jane stories. This edition is bound in sturdy hardback format, perfect for reading over and over. The Storybook Treasury of Dick and Jane is an outstanding value.... (read more) List Price $10.99 Your price: $6.50 Used - Hardcover
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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) List Price $7.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood and Renata Liwska Staff Pick I am a person who greatly appreciates the quiet and solitary moments in life, especially in this society of ever-increasing noise, so it was quite refreshing to find The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood. This book is a lovely journey through many... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $6.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg Staff Pick Could a bookseller's favorite book really be a children's Christmas picture book? I am often asked to name my favorite book an impossible question to answer, really and I find myself mentioning The Polar Express time and again (not without... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $1.00 Used - Hardcover
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The Arrival by Shaun Tan Staff Pick Shaun Tan, one of my favorite children's book illustrators, draws upon hundreds of years worth of immigrant stories to tell this single but universal tale: one of alienation, magic, and bravely bearing the wonderful and frightening strangeness of a new... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $11.00 Used - Hardcover
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The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown Staff Pick The important thing about this book is that you will love it. It is perfect for reading aloud with little ones. It has lovely, old-fashioned illustrations. And it is a classic, by the Grande Dame of children's books, Margaret Wise Brown. But the... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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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) List Price $17.99 Your price: $7.95 Used - Hardcover
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Waddle! (Scanimation Picture Books) by Rufus Butler Seder Staff Pick At first I was skeptical whether this new world of crazy optical trickery would live up to the hype, but I was happily surprised. Rufus Butler Seder has created a unique experience, using rhyme along with "moving" pictures, that is super engaging.... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $6.98 Sale - Hardcover
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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) List Price $17.95 Your price: $12.50 Used - Hardcover
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The Quiet Place by Sarah Stewart and David Small Staff Pick I get choked up every time I read The Quiet Place by Sarah Stewart. David Small's drawings are gorgeous, and they perfectly capture the feelings of loneliness and insecurity young Isabel experiences after moving to the United States from Mexico. The... (read more) Your price: $16.99 New - Hardcover
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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (Public Television Storytime Books) by Mem Fox Staff Pick This beautiful picture book can be enjoyed as much by an adult as a child. It's a sweet story that avoids turning saccharine, created by two favorites: Fox is a wonderful author and Vivas's work in watercolor is both vibrant and whimsical. Read the book... (read more) List Price $7.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Art and Max by David Wiesner Staff Pick Wiesner's newest masterpiece pays homage to the art theories and movements that have influenced his award-winning style over the years. A brilliant new picture book about art and friendship.... (read more) List Price $17.99 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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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) Your price: $15.99 New - Hardcover
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Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated by Florence Parry Heide and Lane Smith Staff Pick A whimsical tale about a floating princess, a balloon man, and a kite-flying boy named Boy... what's not to love? An excellent story, gorgeous illustrations, and a clever design make this unconventional princess book a must-have. It's light hearted and... (read more) List Price $17.99 Your price: $7.95 Used - Hardcover
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Wizardology: The Book of the Secrets of Merlin by Candlewick Press Staff Pick I just love this series. Wizardology makes a beautiful addition to my library, sitting next to the Dragonology books. There is much fun between the pages with pictures and text and games: Did you know Merlin is also known by the name Taliesin? This is a... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $2.50 Used - Hardcover
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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) List Price $19.99 Your price: $7.50 Used - Hardcover
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Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers Staff Pick In Lost and Found, a young boy finds a lost penguin on his stoop and embarks on a journey to help the penguin find its way home. But, after a big trip in a tiny rowboat all the way to the South Pole the boy realizes that the penguin was... (read more) List Price $17.99 Your price: $12.50 Used - Hardcover
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