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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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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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Used - Trade Paper

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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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Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1)
Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1)
by Cassandra Clare
Staff Pick
This steampunk prequel to the Mortal Instruments series has everything a teen could want. Sixteen-year-old Tessa's introduction to London's Downworld shows her a world of danger and excitement. A dash of romance is added when she meets not one, but two... (read more)

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Used - Hardcover

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Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4)
Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4)
by Jeff Kinney
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For the first time in this wickedly popular series, Greg Heffley keeps his diary — ahem, make that "journal" — during summer vacation when he gets to be around his beloved family all the time! Aaagh! This hilarious comic/novel combo is the go-to pick... (read more)

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Used - Hardcover

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Half Magic (Edward Eager's Tales of Magic)
Half Magic (Edward Eager's Tales of Magic)
by Edward Eager
Staff Pick
I love this story. Four children (one brother and three sisters) find a magic coin. They don't initially understand the coin's special properties or how to use it without causing unwanted mayhem — since only half of a wish comes true when wished in the... (read more)

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The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #05)
The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #05)
by Rick Riordan
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Percy Jackson is not normal. He's got ADHD and attention deficit, and he's been kicked out of every school he's ever attended. Now he discovers he's a half blood: half human, half Olympian god. But his problems are only beginning. Someone has stolen Zeus'... (read more)

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Shiver
Shiver
by Maggie Stiefvater
Staff Pick
I know there's a ton of competition for the next big book to read after the Twilight saga, and I can guarantee one book that will fill the void: Shiver. Atmospheric, looming with danger, and positively brimming with that impossible romance — I couldn't... (read more)

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The Hunger Games Trilogy (Boxed Set)
The Hunger Games Trilogy (Boxed Set)
by Suzanne Collins
Staff Pick
The Hunger Games is the best series I've read in years. If you haven't read it, you're in for a dystopian treat. I recommend the boxed set because, as soon as you finish one book, you'll want to start the next one right away!... (read more)

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Used - Set 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)

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Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale
Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale
by Holly Black
Staff Pick
A dark, twisting faerie adventure in modern-day New Jersey, featuring a dysfunctional teen living an illusion, Tithe is filled with haunting characters, from a beautiful man she can't seem to get rid of (and isn't sure she wants to) to her childhood... (read more)

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My Friend Is Sad: An Elephant and Piggie Book
My Friend Is Sad: An Elephant and Piggie Book
by Mo Willems
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This book contains one of life's greatest truisms: "How can anyone be sad around a robot?!" Indeed.... (read more)

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New - Hardcover

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Charley Harper 123s
Charley Harper 123s
by Charley Harper
Staff Pick
Harper appeals to both children and parents with his bright colors and simple yet realistic animals. This book is an ideal introduction to counting, and will encourage interest in both beauty and the natural world.... (read more)

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Peak
Peak
by Roland Smith
Staff Pick
When 14-year-old Peak Marcello is caught scaling a skyscraper to place his signature graffiti tag, he is offered a choice: spend three years in juvenile detention, or climb Mt. Everest with his long-absent father.  And though the choice might be easy... (read more)

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Used - Mass Market

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War Horse
War Horse
by Michael Morpurgo
Staff Pick
Horses don't volunteer to go to war. They don't understand politics or borders. They hate the noise and smells and pain. But they don't get to choose. Joey becomes a cavalry horse in WWI when Albert's father sells him to the army. War is not healthy for... (read more)

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Code Name Verity
Code Name Verity
by Elizabeth Wein
Staff Pick
In this tale of friendship, war, and early women's aeronautics, "Verity" has been captured by the Nazis while attempting espionage in France during World War II. This story is her confession. She swears she is telling the truth, but she also admits that... (read more)

Available May 2013
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The Monstrumologist (Monstrumologist #01)
The Monstrumologist (Monstrumologist #01)
by Rick Yancey
Staff Pick
This book reads like Dickens if his dad had been Stephen King. Fantastic imagery, great vocabulary, and perhaps the most realistic vision of what it might be like to be the child assistant of a Victorian doctor.... (read more)

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Sale - Trade Paper

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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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Used - Hardcover

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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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Used - Hardcover

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Trickster's Queen
Trickster's Queen
by Tamora Pierce
Staff Pick
In Tamora Pierce's continuing saga, we find just how rich and elaborate the fantasy genre can get as Aly herself, now free, does everything in her power to keep the queen safe, spying for the underground rebels. Pierce is a true weaver of magic, mayhem... (read more)

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