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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)

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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)

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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 Arrival
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)

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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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The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day
by Ezra J. 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)

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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 Polar Express
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)

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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)

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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)

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Little Engine That Could
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)

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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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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)

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Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated
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)

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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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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)

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America the Beautiful: A Pop-Up Book
America the Beautiful: A Pop-Up Book
by Robert Sabuda
Staff Pick
One of my all time favorites, Robert Sabuda adds anther masterpiece to his collection of beautiful pop-up books with his version of this American anthem brought to life and full color. As with most of his books, Mom and Dad will love this as much as the... (read more)

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The Quiet Place
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)

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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)

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