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by Markus Zusak
Staff Pick
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It's a Book
by Lane Smith
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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)

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Planting the Trees of Kenya (08 Edition)
by Claire A. Nivola
Staff Pick
A beautiful picture book about how Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai teaches the people of Kenya to care for their land by planting trees. Printed on recycled paper with breathtaking watercolor illustrations, this is a perfect gift for any eco... (read more)

List Price $17.99
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Manfish: The Story of Jacques Cousteau
by Jennifer Berne
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Poker Face: A Girlhood among Gamblers
by Lederer
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Tell Me a Picture
by Quentin Blake
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Show and Tell: The Fine Art of Picture Book Illustration
by Dilys Evans
Staff Pick
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