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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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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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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: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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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: $13.95 Used - Hardcover
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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 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) List Price $6.99 Your price: $5.00 Used - Trade Paper
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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: $7.95 Used - 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: $4.95 Used - Hardcover
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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: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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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) List Price $16.99 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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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) List Price $8.99 Your price: $6.00 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: $10.00 Used - Hardcover
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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) List Price $14.99 Your price: $11.95 New - Hardcover
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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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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: $6.95 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: $3.50 Used - Hardcover
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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) List Price $3.99 Your price: $2.95 Used - Hardcover
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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) List Price $35.00 Your price: $12.95 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) List Price $16.99 Your price: $10.95 Used - Hardcover
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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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