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Children's Picture Books


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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)

Your price: $15.99
New - Hardcover

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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)

List Price $12.95
Your price: $4.95
Used - Hardcover

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Harold and the Purple Crayon (Purple Crayon Books)
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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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)

List Price $7.99
Your price: $3.95
Used - Trade Paper

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Creature ABC
Creature ABC
by Andrew Zuckerman
Staff Pick
Creature ABC, a smaller, alphabetized (and more affordable!) version of Zuckerman's hit Creature, is equally as magical as the original. Kids and adults alike will be awed and mesmerized by the stunning, detailed photos of wild animals, from alligators... (read more)

List Price $19.99
Your price: $8.98
Sale - Hardcover

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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)

List Price $17.00
Your price: $9.00
Used - Hardcover

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The Rabbits' Wedding
The Rabbits' Wedding
by Garth Williams
Staff Pick
Eeee! This book will fill you with an endless supply of the warm fuzzies. And, who knew, but when the title was first published in 1958 it was banned! Adorable bunnies equals controversy? Unfortunately, yes. It was banned because it supposedly encouraged... (read more)

Your price: $17.99
New - Hardcover

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Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale
by Mo Willems
Staff Pick
Cleverly expressive cartoons and photographic backdrops epitomize the hilarity and drama of young Trixie's lost-bunny crisis. Laugh-out-loud funny! Willems is a picture book genius.... (read more)

List Price $16.99
Your price: $9.00
Used - Hardcover

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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)

List Price $17.95
Your price: $10.50
Used - Hardcover

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The Quiet Book
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: $7.50
Used - Hardcover

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The Snowy Day
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: $3.95
Used - Trade Paper

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Wizardology: The Book of the Secrets of Merlin
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: $3.50
Used - Hardcover

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Wonders of Nature (Little Golden Books)
Wonders of Nature (Little Golden Books)
by Jane Werner Watson
Staff Pick
This classic Golden Book is finally back in print. My son and I love to pore over the colorful, detailed illustrations by the beloved Eloise Wilkin, and the simple, lovely words by Jane Werner Watson are perfect for short attention spans. Wonders of... (read more)

Your price: $3.99
New - Hardcover

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It's a Book
It's a Book
by Lane Smith
Staff Pick
The perfect gift for the tech-weary child (or adult) in your life. Bold illustrations, simple text, and a barrelful of wit will remind readers of the joys to be found when you go offline and lose yourself in the pages of a favorite story.... (read more)

Your price: $12.99
New - Hardcover

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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)

Your price: $14.99
New - Hardcover

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The Little Engine That Could
The Little Engine That Could
by Watty Piper
Staff Pick
When Shiny New Engine, Big Strong Engine, and Rusty Old Engine refuse to pull the toys and good food over the mountain, it's left up to Little Blue Engine to save the day. And save it she does! The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of... (read more)

Your price: $4.99
New - Hardcover

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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)

List Price $17.99
Your price: $10.00
Used - Hardcover

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Harold and the Purple Crayon
Harold and the Purple Crayon
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 $16.99
Your price: $11.95
Used - Hardcover

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The Curious Garden
The Curious Garden
by Peter Brown
Staff Pick
This tender, hopeful story is reminiscent of the classic Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. A tale of a boy who creates an urban garden, The Curious Garden is the perfect book for brightening up the drab winter.... (read more)

Your price: $16.99
New - Hardcover

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Mister Seahorse
Mister Seahorse
by Eric Carle
Staff Pick
Using color concepts, and shape and composition, Eric Carle is at it again in this brilliant story of fathers and the equally important role they play in parenting. Perfect for adoring dads, expectant siblings, and anyone who loves Eric Carle!... (read more)

List Price $17.99
Your price: $5.95
Used - Hardcover

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