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Books > Ages 5-7 Grades 1 & 2 > Picture Books
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A Chair for My Mother
A young girl, her mother, and her grandmother have finally filled their big glass jar with enough coins to buy the chair of their dreams. This warm family story won a Caldecott Honor Medal for Williams' joyous and riotously colorful illustrations.
$15.95
Author: Vera B Williams Illustrator: Vera B. Williams
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A Creepy Countdown
Ghosts, skeletons, witches—all kinds of scary things to count from one to ten and back again.
$14.95
Author: Charlotte Huck Illustrator: Jos. A. Smith
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A Houseful of Christmas
When a snowstorm rages outside, a large family’s Christmas Day celebrations at Granny’s are happily extended into a sleepover.
$14.95
Author: Barbara Joosse Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
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A Is for Animals
From A to Z, this elegantly designed pop-up treat provides a tantalizing glimpse at the amazing diversity of wildlife found throughout the world. Dramatic poses, lush hues, and a breathtaking sense of motion bring these creatures to life.
$16.95
Author: David Pelham
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Abiyoyo: Based on a South African Lullaby and Folk Story
When the dreaded giant Abiyoyo appears on the horizon one day, a ukelele-playing boy and his magician father use their music and magic to subdue the beast. This picture book’s combination of music, humor, magic, and a scary monster has been a guaranteed crowd pleaser for over 25 years.
$17.00
Author: Pete Seeger Illustrator: Michael Hays
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Abuela
Featuring mixed media collage illustrations that capture the vibrancy of big city life, this exuberant and fanciful flight of the imagination follows Rosalba and her grandmother as they fly over New York City.
$16.99
Author: Arthur Dorros Illustrator: Elisa Kleven
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Albert
When Albert, a reclusive apartment dweller, sticks his hand out the window one morning to test the weather, his outstretched palm becomes the foundation for a cardinal’s nest. This magical moment turns into weeks of wonder and discovery, as Albert learns to appreciate and participate in the wide world outside his windows.
$16.00
Author: Donna Jo Napoli Illustrator: Jim LaMarche
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
From the moment he wakes up with gum in his hair, Alexander knows it is going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. And his day certainly meets his expectations in this modern classic. Will his bad day never end – or will he have to move to Australia?
$14.00
Author: Judith Viorst Illustrator: Ray Cruz
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Alligators All Around: An Alphabet
Join a trio of very active alligators for a lively romp through the alphabet. One of four titles in Sendak’s classic Nutshell Library, this diminutive gem has been beloved by children for close to forty years.
$15.89
Author: Maurice Sendak Illustrator: Maurice Sendak
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Alphabet City
A close look at Johnson’s astonishingly realistic paintings of everyday urban objects reveals the letters of the alphabet, from A to Z. This clever Caldecott Honor winner will inspire you to look at your surroundings in a new way.
$15.99
Author: Stephen T. Johnson Illustrator: Stephen T. Johnson
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Amazing Grace
Grace is an effervescent, imaginative young girl who loves acting out stories. But when Grace runs up against prejudice at school, her loving family help her see that she can do anything she sets her mind to.
$16.99
Author: Mary Hoffman Illustrator: Caroline Birch
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Ananse and the Lizard: A West African Tale
Ananse the spider is back and boasting once agian, while the Lizard schemes to win the riches of the kingdom by guessing the name of the chief's daughter. With their heads on the line the gamble is dear and the story is exciting.
16.95
Author: Pat Cummings
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Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Laugh out loud folktale in which that crafty spider Anansi is up to his old tricks, stealing food from the other animals. Will he get his just desserts?
$6.95
Author: Eric A. Kimmel Illustrator: Janet Stevens
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Anansi and the Talking Melon
In this side-splitting folktale, that crafty little spider of West African and Caribbean folklore, Anansi, is in fine form – tricking Elephant, Hippo and even King Gorilla into thinking that the melon in which he is hiding can talk.
$16.95
Author: Eric A. Kimmel Illustrator: Janet Stevens
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Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti
When Anansi the spider’s six sons all have a hand (or leg) in saving their trouble-prone father, Anansi tries to decide which son shall receive a mysterious and beautiful globe of light as a reward. This tale of how the moon came to be in the sky was awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal for its bold, striking art.
$16.95
Author: Gerald McDermott Illustrator: Gerald McDermott
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And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon
Every night in the favorite Mother Goose rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle, the cat fiddles, the cow jumps, the dog laughs, and the dish runs away with the spoon. Well, see what happens when the dish and the spoon don’t come back!
$17.00
Author: Janet Stevens Illustrator: Janet Stevens
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Angelina Ballerina
This heartwarming tale of an irresistible young mouse and her dream of becoming a ballerina will enchant any child who also has big plans for the future.
$9.95
Author: Katharine Holabird Illustrator: Helen Craig
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Avocado Baby
The members of the Hargraves family are not very strong, and they are afraid that their new baby will be as weak as they are. But one day, the baby is fed avocado – with astonishing results.
$4.95
Author: John Burningham Illustrator: John Burningham
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Baboushka and the Three Kings
A Russian folktale based on the story of Baboushka, who travels the earth during Christmas and delivers gifts to children.
$16.00
Author: Ruth Robbins Illustrator: Nicolas Sidjakov
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Baloney (Henry P.)
Kids will relate to this little green-faced extraterrestrial’s plight. He’s late for school again, and unless he thinks of a really good excuse, his teacher is going to give him Permanent Lifelong Detention.
$15.99
Author: Jon Scieszka Illustrator: Lane Smith
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Barn Dance!
By the light of a full moon, there’s magic in the air, as a wakeful farm boy follows the faint sound of music to the barn, where he joins a farmyard hoedown, complete with square dancing called by a fiddle-playing scarecrow.
$16.95
Author: Bill Martin, Jr. Illustrator: Ted Rand
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Big Pumpkin
This Halloween twist on the favorite old folktale “The Enormous Turnip” features a witch and her friends who learn a big lesson from a tiny bat – the value of teamwork and sharing.
$16.00
Author: Erica Silverman Illustrator: S. D. Schindler
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Cat in the Manger
Gentle story of the Nativity, as told by a cat who was there in the stable on the night of Jesus’ birth.
$16.95
Author: Michael Foreman Illustrator: Michael Foreman
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Charlie Parker Played Be Bop
Chris Raschka’s first book, this inventive and wildly creative picture book captures the magic of jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker’s music in whimsical, exuberant words, sounds, and pictures.
$15.95
Author: Chris Raschka Illustrator: Chris Raschka
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Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months
Though the seasons and the weather change in this rhyming romp through the months of the year, one thing remains constant – anytime is the perfect time for chicken soup with rice! One of four titles in Sendak’s classic Nutshell Library, this diminutive gem has been beloved by children for almost 40 years.
$15.89
Author: Maurice Sendak Illustrator: Maurice Sendak
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Christmas Is...
Gibbons, a master of informational books for young children, gives a simple overview of the holiday – from the Nativity story to many of the symbols and traditions associated with Christmas.
$16.95
Author: Gail Gibbons Illustrator: Gail Gibbons
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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum, a young mouse adored by her parents, loves her unique name - until she starts school and the other children tease her about it.
$5.95
Author: Kevin Henkes Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
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CLICK, CLACK, MOO: Cows That Type
It all started when Farmer Brown’s cows found the old typewriter in the barn. And now that they have a voice, they begin making demands. A hilarious tale of barnyard politics – farm animals of the world, unite!
$15.00
Author: Doreen Cronin Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
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Cobweb Christmas: The Tradition of Tinsel
Based on an old German folktale, this is the story of a bit of Christmas magic that began the tradition of using tinsel to ornament a Christmas tree.
$15.95
Author: Shirley Climo Illustrator: Jane Manning
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Corduroy
Timeless story of a little stuffed bear in green corduroy overalls who searches for a lost button, and instead finds a home and a friend.
$14.99
Author: Don Freeman Illustrator: Don Freeman
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Curious George
First published in 1941, this classic picture book introduced the world to George, that capricious and curious little monkey who has become one of the most beloved characters in all of children’s literature.
$14.95
Author: H. A. Rey Illustrator: H. A. Rey
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Curious George Rides a Bike
That incorrigible monkey is back and getting into trouble riding his new bike. This time, his escapades find him delivering newspapers, folding said newspapers into paper boats, and joining the Animal Show – all in one day!
$14.95
Author: H. A. Rey Illustrator: H. A. Rey
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Dawn
Experience the tranquility of a pre-dawn stillness giving way to the stunning beauty of sunrise over a lake. Shulevitz’s spare poetic text and luminous watercolors stir the senses in this powerful mood piece.
$5.95
Author: Uri Shulevitz Illustrator: Uri Shulevitz
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Dog Breath: The Horrible Trouble with Hally Tosis
This pun-filled laugh riot about a lovable, but hazardously smelly dog who saves the day with her malodorous exhalations could only come from the wacky mind of Dav Pilkey!
$14.95
Author: Dav Pilkey Illustrator: Dav Pilkey
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Duck on a Bike
When Duck decides to try riding a bike, he gives the other barnyard animals the same idea. Shannon’s charming “secret life of animals” comic tale and cheerful illustrations in sunshiny primary colors make this a great choice for reading aloud.
$15.95
Author: David Shannon Illustrator: David Shannon
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Dumpy La Rue
A porker with a passion for dance convinces the other farmyard residents to give it a try, and soon the whole barnyard is shimmying, twirling, waltzing, tangoing in the hay, and rhumbaing night and day.
$15.95
Author: Elizabeth Winthrop Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
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Each Peach Pear Plum
With softly colored watercolor paintings, a rhyming-riddle text, and an array of beloved fairytale and Mother Goose characters, this clever picture book will quickly become your child's favorite way to play I Spy.
$14.99
Author: Janet and Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet and Allan Ahlberg
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Elizabeti's Doll
In this moving tale set in contemporary Tanzania, a young girl loves and cares for her doll, a rock she names Eva, just as her mother cares for her new baby brother.
$15.95
Author: Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Illustrator: Christy Hale
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Everett Anderson's Goodbye
Young Everett Anderson is trying to come to terms with the death of his father in this spare, poetic gem of a book. Quite simply, this is the most moving picture book on a child’s journey through grief ever written.
$6.95
Author: Lucille Clifton Illustrator: Ann Grifalconi
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Farmer Duck
While poor duck does all the work, the lazy farmer gets his comeuppance in this lively tale of cooperation and justice.
$4.99
Author: Martin Waddell Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
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Fast Food! Gulp! Gulp!
What happens when the fast food fast track gets to be too fast and out of control? The moral of this tale: Take time to stop and smell the food.
$16.00
Author: Bernard Waber Illustrator: Bernard Waber
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Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of John J. Harvey
It's 1931 in New York City, Babe Ruth has hit his 611th home run, the Empire State building is becoming the tallest building in the world, the George Washington Bridge is completed and the John J. Harvey Fireboat is launched to put out fires on the active NYC piers. Now flash forward to the Terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in 2001...
16.99
Author: Maira Kalman
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Fortunately
Fortunately, one day Ned is invited to a birthday party. But unfortunately, the party is in Florida, and Ned is in New York. Fortunately, a friend loans him an airplane. So begins this classic tale of an outrageous chain of events, with Ned’s luck alternating from good to bad, and ending with a big surprise.
$5.99
Author: Remy Charlip Illustrator: Remy Charlip
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Fox's Dream
A solitary fox wanders alone through the cold, wintry forest - but as the sun rises, he sees another fox in the distance. The fox is alone no more, and soon it will be spring. This wistful, quiet gem of a book is stunningly illustrated with woodcuts.
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Author: Keizaburo Tejima Illustrator: Tejima
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Frederick
Frederick's family can't understand what he means when he says that he is gathering sun rays, colors and words for the winter, until winter comes and he is able to relieve the long, cold days with his poetry.
$17.95
Author: Leo Lionni Illustrator: Leo Lionni
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Froggy Goes to School
Irrepressible Froggy is back and he’s ready for his first day at Swamp School.
$15.99
Author: Jonathan London Illustrator: Frank Remkiewicz
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Froggy's Halloween
When Froggy decides to be the Frog Prince for Halloween, he has no idea he's in for a real scare.
$15.99
Author: Jonathan London Illustrator: Frank Remkiewicz
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George and Martha
First in a beloved series, here are five short and funny stories about George and Martha, two genial hippos who are the best of friends.
$16.00
Author: James Marshall Illustrator: James Marshall
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Giggle, Giggle, Quack
While the cows used a typewriter to get what they wanted in CLICK, CLACK, MOO: Cows That Type, this hilarious sequel finds crafty Duck using a pencil and paper to get what he and the other barnyard denizens want while Farmer Brown is away on vacation.
$15.95
Author: Doreen Cronin Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
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Goose's Story
Among the flock of Canada geese that has landed on her backyard pond, an empathetic little girl discovers one that has lost a foot. She follows the goose’s progress over the summer, as it adjusts to its new situation, and cheers on its every triumph.
$16.00
Author: Cari Best Illustrator: Holly Meade
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Grandfather and I
While everyone else around him is always in a hurry, a little boy reflects on the pleasures of going for slow walks with his grandfather.
$15.95
Author: Helen E Buckley Illustrator: Jan Omerod
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Grandfather Tang's Story: A Tale Told with Tangrams
Grandfather Tang uses ancient Chinese tangrams to help him tell his granddaughter a story of two magical fox fairies, who try to outdo each other by turning into different animals and chasing each other, which leads them into trouble.
$16.00
Author: Ann Tompert Illustrator: Robert Andrew Parker
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Hanukkah: A Counting Book in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish
For each night of Hanukkah, count from 1 to 8 in this bold, colorful introduction to the symbols of the holiday, and learn their Hebrew and Yiddish names, too.
$6.95
Author: Emily Sper Illustrator: Emily Sper
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Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King
Marzollo’s simple narrative gives an overview of King’s life and activism, and Pinkney’s dynamic scratchboard illustrations imbue King’s story with an appropriate sense of momentum. One of the best picture books about King for young children, this also contains ideas on how to handle discussion of King’s death with youngsters.
$15.95
Author: Jean Marzollo Illustrator: J. Brian Pinkney
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Harry the Dirty Dog
Rather than have a dreaded bath, a little white dog with black spots buries his scrubbing brush and runs away from home. He becomes so dirty from his adventures that he turns into a little black dog with white spots, and his family no longer recognizes him. What’s a dog to do?
$15.95
Author: Gene Zion Illustrator: Margaret Bloy Graham
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Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm
A young girl is determined to learn Harvey Potter’s secret for growing balloons, in this whimsical original tall tale.
$15.95
Author: Jerdine Nolen Illustrator: Mark Buehner
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Heckedy Peg
A brave mother is determined to rescue her seven children from the hobbled witch who tricked them and turned them all into food. Lively language and luminous artwork make this original tale in which love triumphs over evil a stand out.
$16.00
Author: Audrey Wood Illustrator: Don Wood
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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
Hershel of Ostropol, a traditional Yiddish folk hero and trickster, outwits a band of goblins terrorizing a village and preventing its inhabitants from celebrating Hanukkah.
$16.95
Author: Eric Kimmel Illustrator: Trina Schart Hyman
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Hoodwinked
Mitzi, a young freckle-faced witch who loves creepy things, longs for a creepy pet of her own. Will she find the perfectly creepy pet she’s always wanted?
$16.00
Author: Arthur Howard Illustrator: Arthur Howard
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How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
Have you ever tried to get your little one to settle down and go to sleep by telling them that even dinosaurs must be better behaved? Well, now you can!
$15.95
Author: Jane Yolen Illustrator: Mark Teague
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How Santa Got His Job
Everybody knows that Santa Claus delivers gifts around the world on Christmas Eve, pulled in a sleigh by flying reindeer – and that he is a rather portly, though undeniably jolly fellow. Well, apparently, this was not always the case.
$15.00
Author: Stephen Krensky Illustrator: S. D. Schindler
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How Santa Lost His Job
Santa falls victim to an overzealous elfin self-styled efficiency expert – who thinks his robotic “Deliverator” can make the Christmas Eve deliveries sooner, faster, and better.
$15.00
Author: Stephen Krensky Illustrator: S. D. Schindler
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
When the commercialism of the season gets you down, reach for the Grinch! Like Scrooge before him, the Grinch, with his transformation from curmudgeonly thief to altruistic spreader of joy, has come to represent the true spirit of Christmas.
$14.00
Author: Dr. Seuss (Theodore Seuss Geisel) Illustrator: Dr. Seuss
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I Stink!
When you’re fast asleep, this feisty, grinning garbage truck is hard at work. Follow along as it makes its nocturnal rounds through the big city, eating your trash – and loving every minute of it.
$15.95
Author: Kate McMullan Illustrator: Jim McMullan
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If You Take a Mouse to School
When the energetic little mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie heads to school with his friend, one thing leads to another as he keeps getting distracted by all there is to see and do.
$15.99
Author: Laura Numeroff Illustrator: Felicia Bond
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In the Haunted House
Join a (not altogether) brave pair as they explore a haunted house filled with ghosts, a vampire, a mummy, Frankenstein’s monster and assorted creepy crawlies.
$5.95
Author: Eve Bunting Illustrator: Susan Meddaugh
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It's Kwanzaa Time! A Lift-the-Flap Story
Simple, joyful introduction to the seven principles celebrated on the seven days of Kwanzaa.
$5.99
Author: Synthia Saint James Illustrator: Synthia Saint James
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It's Pumpkin Time!
Join a brother and sister as they prepare for their favorite holiday, Halloween, by planting pumpkin seeds, tending the patch, and finally carving jack-o-lanterns and going trick-or-treating.
$14.95
Author: Zoe Hall Illustrator: Shari Halpern
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John Henry
Based on an African-American folk ballad, this inspiring picture book tells the tale of a young man who dares to dream big.
$17.99
Author: Julius Lester Illustrator: Jerry Pinkney
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Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
Based on a Yiddish folk song, this Caldecott Award winning picture book brims with warm humor, ingenuity, and optimism as a poor farmer finds a way to "…make something out of nothing."
$15.99
Author: Simms Taback Illustrator: Simms Taback
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Juan Bobo Goes to Work: A Puerto Rican Folktale
Though always well-intentioned, silly Juan Bobo always mixes things up. When the farmer and the grocer pay him for a good day’s work, Juan Bobo just can’t seem to get his payment home in one piece. This amusing Puerto Rican version of the folktale Lazy Jack was named a 2002 Pura Belpré Honor Book for Cepeda’s thickly textured paintings in bright island colors.
$15.95
Author: Marisa Montes, reteller Illustrator: Joe Cepeda
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Julius, the Baby of the World
Lilly is excited about her new baby brother – that is, until he is born. Now that Julius is here, she doesn’t want anything to do with him. But when a cousin’s rude remarks raise her protective big-sister hackles, Lilly begins to see Julius in a new light. This is another of Henkes’ funny, true-to-life stories featuring Lilly, that adorable, irrepressible mouse.
$15.95
Author: Kevin Henkes Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
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K is for Kwanzaa
From Africa to Zawadi, a boldly illustrated introduction to the principles and objects associated with the African American celebration.
$10.95
Author: Juwanda G. Ford Illustrator: Kevin Wilson-Max
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King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
A merry king is having too much fun in his big bubbly bath to get out, so everyone else must join him in the tub! Another rollicking tale from The Napping House duo, this was awarded a Caldecott Honor medal for Wood’s exuberantly theatrical oil paintings.
$16.00
Author: Audrey Wood Illustrator: Don Wood
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Let's Get a Pup! Said Kate
Kate wants a pup to keep her feet company at the end of her bed, so she and her Mom and Dad head to the animal shelter. When they see Dave, a cute little puppy, they just know he’s the one – but then they see big old sweet Rosy. What’s a family to do?
$14.99
Author: Bob Graham Illustrator: Bob Graham
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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Lilly, that irrepressible little mouse, loves everything about school – until her once beloved teacher takes away her new musical purse because she is disrupting the class with it. When Lilly does something impulsive in response that she later regrets, she and her parents figure out a way to make it right.
$15.95
Author: Kevin Henkes Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
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Little Tree (Chris Raschka)
Inspired by the poem of the same title by e. e. cummings, Raschka has fashioned his own whimsical, heartwarming story of a little tree that dreams of being a beautiful Christmas tree, with his own little family in his own little house. A wonderful sense of love and joy in belonging permeates this thoroughly satisfying tale of a dream fulfilled.
$16.99
Author: Chris Raschka Illustrator: Chris Raschka
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Little Tree (Deborah Kogan Ray)
e. e. cummings enchanting ode to a little Christmas tree that finds a loving home is given an urban setting in this warmly glowing picture book.
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Author: e. e. cummings Illustrator: Deborah Kogan Ray
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Mad About Madeline: The Complete Tales
All your favorite stories about the beloved little Parisian schoolgirl are gathered together in this single volume: Madeline, Madeline’s Rescue, Madeline and the Bad Hat, Madeline and the Gypsies, Madeline in London, and Madeline’s Christmas.
$35.00
Author: Ludwig Bemelmans Illustrator: Ludwig Bemelmans
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Madeline
This utterly charming Caldecott Honor book marked the debut of one of the most beloved characters in all of children’s literature – that small but feisty Parisian schoolgirl named Madeline. This is one of that rare breed – the perfect picture book in which the seamless integration of text and art result in a flawless whole.
$16.99
Author: Ludwig Bemelmans Illustrator: Ludwig Bemelmans
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Madeline's Christmas
In an old house in Paris, that’s covered with vines, the small but stalwart Madeline takes charge when the eleven other girls and Miss Clavell are all sick in bed on Christmas Eve. This holiday treat featuring the beloved little schoolgirl was originally published as a special book insert in the 1956 Christmas edition of McCalls.
$6.99
Author: Ludwig Bemelmans Illustrator: Ludwig Bemelmans
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Madeline's Rescue
Madeline, that small but feisty Parisian schoolgirl, is back – and this time her fearlessness lands her in the River Seine. The dog who rescues her becomes a beloved resident of the “old house in Paris covered with vines.” That is, until the dreaded annual inspection visit by the trustees! The second of six books about Madeline, this classic picture book was awarded the Caldecott Medal.
$16.99
Author: Ludwig Bemelmans Illustrator: Ludwig Bemelmans
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Madlenka
A little girl in a New York City neighborhood has a loose tooth, and visits several neighborhood shopkeepers to share the news with them. Fantastic illustrations!
$17.00
Author: Peter Sís Illustrator: Peter Sís
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Madlenka's Dog
Madlenka is back for another fanciful trip around her New York City neighborhood – this time she’s introducing her imaginary dog to her friends on the block.
$17.00
Author: Peter Sís Illustrator: Peter Sís
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Make Way for Ducklings
Winner of the Caldecott Medal, this delightful tale of a duck family that makes Boston’s Public Garden its home has been adored by children for over 60 years.
$17.99
Author: Robert McCloskey Illustrator: Robert McCloskey
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Mama, Do You Love Me?
Testing the boundaries of her mother’s love, a young Inuit girl is full of questions - and she receives answers that assure her that no matter what happens, her mother will always love her.
$14.95
Author: Barbara M Joosse Illustrator: Barbara Lavallee
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Martha Speaks
Delightfully droll story of what happens when Martha the dog eats a bowl of vegetable soup – and the letters in the soup go to her brain instead of to her stomach!
$15.00
Author: Susan Meddaugh Illustrator: Susan Meddaugh
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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A brief, yet powerful narrative combined with stunning images make this a beautiful, moving tribute to King – his life, his work, and especially his eloquence – his “big words,” which live on and continue to inspire. Everyone should read this Caldecott Honor, and Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner.
$15.99
Author: Doreen Rappaport Illustrator: Bryan Collier
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Milo's Hat Trick
Milo is struggling as a magician and is given an ultimatum to liven up his act or leave. But if you think he's going to pull a rabbit out of his hat to amuse and amaze his audience, think again! Agee’s sly and entertaining twists will leave you shouting for an encore.
$15.95
Author: Jon Agee Illustrator: Jon Agee
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Mim's Christmas Jam
Saraleen and Royce are sad their Pap will not be home for Christmas. It’s 1915, and he’s away in New York City digging tunnels for the new subway. But when they send him a little taste of home, Mim’s special Belly Hum Jam works its magic on Pap’s mean bosses.
$16.00
Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney Illustrator: Brian Pinkney
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Minerva Louise at School
Like an avian cross between Amelia Bedelia and Curious George, Minerva Louise, a jolly, inquisitive hen, gets things all mixed up. Back in her third adventure, here she mistakes an empty school building for a big, red, fancy barn.
$13.99
Author: Janet Morgan Stoeke Illustrator: Janet Morgan Stoeke
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Miss Nelson is Missing!
Sweet Miss Nelson decides that something has to be done about her unruly class of miscreants. Enter Miss Viola Swamp, a real witch of a substitute teacher! This hilarious cautionary tale is a modern classic of children’s literature.
$16.00
Author: Harry Allard Illustrator: James Marshall
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Miss Rumphius
Young Alice Rumphius wants to travel to faraway places and return home to live by the sea. But her grandfather tells her she must do one more thing - something to make the world more beautiful.
$15.99
Author: Barbara Cooney Illustrator: Barbara Cooney
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Monarch Butterfly
With a clearly written text and large, realistic illustrations, this book provides a solid introduction to these amazing insects.
$16.95
Author: Gail Gibbons Illustrator: Gail Gibbons
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Mouse TV
When the television breaks, the Mouse family finally stops arguing over what channel to watch, and discovers that there is more fun to be had doing other things. A laugh-out-loud funny tale with witty cartoon illustrations.
$16.95
Author: Matt Novak Illustrator: Matt Novak
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Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
When Mr. Willowby’s enormous Christmas tree arrives by special delivery, he has no idea that so many will get to share in the joy of a beautifully decorated tree at Christmastime.
$15.95
Author: Robert Barry Illustrator: Robert Barry
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My Little Blue Robot
An interactive delight complete with it's own screwdriver and key tool to build the robot. A definite if you liked the companion book "My Little Red Toolbox."
21.95
Author: Stephen T Johnson
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My Little Sister Ate One Hare
The narrator’s little sister eats one hare, and she doesn’t stop there. She also eats 2 snakes, 3 ants, 4 shrews, and, well, you get the idea. This rhyming counting book is guaranteed to elicit a rousing chorus of “Eeeeewww!” followed closely by “Read it again!”
$17.00
Author: Bill Grossman Illustrator: Kevin Hawkes
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Nellie Bly's Monkey
The tale of the final Singapore to New York leg of Nellie Bly's trip around the world--from the point of view of a monkey who became her travelling companion.
$14.93
Author: Joan W. Blos Illustrator: Catherine Stock
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Nick Plays Baseball
Through a simple story of Nick and his team as they practice and prepare for the championship game, Isadora covers the basics of baseball – the equipment, rules of the game, and how it is played.
$15.99
Author: Rachel Isadora Illustrator: Rachel Isadora
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Night Tree
This evocatively illustrated story captures the wonder and simple pleasures of a family’s holiday tradition of decorating a tree in the forest with food for the woodland animals.
$16.00
Author: Eve Bunting Illustrator: Ted Rand
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No, David!
Though you can guess the word David hears most often from his mother, he also hears ‘Be quiet!’ ‘Don’t play with your food!’ and ‘Stop that this instant!’ But while he mainly hears ‘No’ in one form or another, he also hears the reassuring ‘Yes’ that means in spite of his many infractions, mom still loves him.
$14.95
Author: David Shannon Illustrator: David Shannon
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Nursery Classics: A Galdone Treasury
This handsomely bound collection of four of Paul Galdone’s most beloved nursery tales – The Three Little Pigs, The Three Bears, The Little Red Hen, and Cat Goes Fiddle-I-Fee – makes a perfect gift for families with preschoolers.
$22.00
Author: Paul Galdone Illustrator: Paul Galdone
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Nutshell Library
Four miniature hardcover classics by Maurice Sendak – Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup with Rice, One Was Johnny, and Pierre – are gathered together in one handsome slipcase. This Lilliputian boxed set is one of the true joys of childhood.
$15.95
Author: Maurice Sendak Illustrator: Maurice Sendak
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Old Black Fly
Take a wild, splattery tour through the alphabet, as big old black fly has a busy bad day buzzin’ around and wreaking havoc in a household. This picture book’s rhyming text and catchy refrain beg to be read (or better yet, sung) aloud.
$16.95
Author: Jim Aylesworth Illustrator: Stephen Gammel
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Old Devil Wind
A cumulative tale full of creepy Halloween sounds.
$5.00
Author: Bill Martin, Jr. Illustrator: Barry Root
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Olivia
In Olivia, a young pig with an annoying little brother, we have another energetic, imaginative, disarming heroine in the same league with Eloise at the Plaza, and Lilly the mouse.
$16.00
Author: Ian Falconer Illustrator: Ian Falconer
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Picnic at Mudsock Meadow
William doesn’t seem to have a chance of impressing anyone, least of all Hester, by winning any of the contests at the Halloween picnic. But then a surprise appearance by Titus Dinworthy’s ghost changes everything.
$16.99
Author: Patricia Polacco Illustrator: Patricia Polacco
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Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue
This is the tale of young Pierre, who only would say “I don’t care!” His apathetic attitude changes, however, when he has an encounter with a hungry lion. One of four titles in Sendak’s classic Nutshell Library, this diminutive gem has been beloved by children for almost 40 years.
$15.89
Author: Maurice Sendak Illustrator: Maurice Sendak
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Piggie Pie!
Only one thing will satisfy Gritch the Witch’s hunger today—now if she can only figure out what happened to those eight plump piggies, she’ll be all set.
$15.00
Author: Margie Palatini Illustrator: Howard Fine
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Pirates
When Ellery, Max's older sister, brings home a library book about pirates and insists on reading it to Max on a dark and rainy night, the chills and tension rise. Cute illustrations temper the scary tone of the prose.
$15.99
Author: C. Drew Lamm Illustrator: Stacey Schuett
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Pizza Kittens
Mom and Dad cat want their three kittens to eat healthy dinners of fish sticks, salad, and peas, but Joe, Lucy, and Bert would much rather have pizza. Is pizza what it will take to get these three kittens to the table for a peaceful family mealtime?
$15.99
Author: Charlotte Voake Illustrator: Charlotte Voake
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Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes: A Cookbook for Preschoolers
With its simple picture recipes for children, this innovative cookbook promotes fun and learning in the kitchen for preschoolers as young as three and four years old, encouraging them to become the “head chef” with an adult as a helping partner.
$16.95
Author: Ann Henderson Illustrator: Mollie Katzen
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Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden
This magnificently photographed book features a surprisingly sophisticated text that chronicles the life cycle of a pumpkin, from seed to plant to pumpkin to seed again.
$14.95
Author: George Levenson Illustrator: Shmuel Thaler
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Puss in Boots
A cunning cat with boots on his paws and tricks up his sleeve masterfully manages to get his poor, hapless owner noticed by the King, and more importantly, by the King’s daughter. Marcellino was awarded a Caldecott Honor medal for his witty and humorous illustrations for this droll French folktale.
$17.00
Author: Charles Perrault Illustrator: Fred Marcellino
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Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf
A child describes the life and growth of a sugar maple tree before and after she and her father buy it at the garden store and plant it in their yard. Ehlert’s dramatic collage artwork brings the tree to glorious life in every season.
$16.00
Author: Lois Ehlert Illustrator: Lois Ehlert
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Richard Scarry's Mr. Fixit's Mixed-Up Christmas!
It’s almost Christmas, and Busytown’s resident repairman, Mr. Fixit has been busily decorating. But Mr. Fixit is all mixed up, and soon there are big red hearts, Easter baskets, and jack-o-lanterns all over town – will he get it right in time for Christmas? This delightfully silly pop-up book is jam packed with lots to see and do, and it can be read from any angle!
$14.95
Author: Richard Scarry Illustrator: Richard Scarry (Paper engineered by Dennis K. Meyer)
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Rumpelstiltskin
An elegantly illustrated retelling of the Grimm’s fairy tale of the miller’s daughter, who must guess the name of a strange little man with magical powers in order to keep her child.
$6.99
Author: Paul O. Zelinsky Illustrator: Paul O. Zelinsky
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Shake dem Halloween Bones
Come join a cast of fairy tale characters at the hip-hop Halloween ball—but be prepared to get up off your feet and “shake dem bones!”
$16.00
Author: W. Nikola-Lisa Illustrator: Mike Reed
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Sheep Trick or Treat
All dressed up for Halloween, the sheep are returning from trick-or-treating at the barn. Will they make it through the wolf-filled woods?
$14.00
Author: Nancy Shaw Illustrator: Margot Apple
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Silent Night
Silent night?! A family’s Christmas Eve is anything but, what with the incessant yapping and barking of their tireless pooch. Even Santa is fazed by this little dog’s bark – and his bite!
$16.00
Author: Sandy Turner Illustrator: Sandy Turner
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Snow
A boy and his dog revel in the snow, which keeps on falling despite the naysaying of the adults around him. Shulevitz won a Caldecott Honor Medal for this simple, joyous transformation of a city from gloomy gray to the brilliant white of snow.
$16.00
Author: Uri Shulevitz Illustrator: Uri Shulevitz
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Snow on Snow on Snow
A boy and his dog venture out in the snow to spend a day sledding with friends.
$14.89
Author: Cheryl Chapman Illustrator: Synthia Saint James
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Snowballs
Finally there’s a really big snow – it’s a perfect snowball day. Join in the fun of building and decorating an entire snow family. Ehlert’s bold, bright mixed-media collages of snowpeople with lots of personality make you want to put on your woolens and go have some fun in the snow!
$16.00
Author: Lois Ehlert Illustrator: Lois Ehlert
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So You Want To Be President?
This Caldecott Medal winner is a new twist on a usually dull, historical topic. Small's illustrations are as humorous and witty as St. George's summary of the eccentricities, quirks and idiosyncracies of the past 42 presidents.
$17.99
Author: Judith St. George Illustrator: David Small
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Space Case
One Halloween night, “It came from outer space to have a look around”. And when Buddy befriends it, the thing from outer space ends up going trick-or-treating and to school! A Halloween classic from the zany mind of James Marshall.
$15.99
Author: Edward Marshall Illustrator: James Marshall
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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
The beloved poem by Robert Frost of a solemn winter reverie is given the perfect visual accompaniment in the majestic sweep of Jeffers’ illustrations of a quiet, snow-filled forest.
$16.99
Author: Robert Frost Illustrator: Susan Jeffers
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Strega Nona: An Original Tale
Foolish Big Anthony finds himself up to his eyeballs in noodles when he tries out Strega Nona’s magic pasta pot. This Caldecott Honor winner is filled with humor and wisdom.
$16.00
Author: Tomie de Paola Illustrator: Tomie de Paola
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Jenny and Joanna are crazy about baseball. In fact, the only thing that could keep them from their own pickup game is to go with Grandma to a major league ballgame – which they do, to the lyrics of the ever-popular seventh inning stretch song.
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Author: Maryann Kovalski Illustrator: Maryann Kovalski
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Tar Beach
While lying on the tar beach on the rooftop of her Harlem apartment building, 8-year-old Cassie dreams she can fly over her neighborhood. Based on her story quilt, Ringgold’s Caldecott Honor winner celebrates the hopes and dreams of a little girl.
$18.00
Author: Faith Ringgold Illustrator: Faith Ringgold
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Teammates
The first African American to play modern major league baseball, Jackie Robinson showed tremendous courage in the face of racial prejudice. His Brooklyn Dodgers’ teammate Pee Wee Reese showed courage as well, through a simple yet profound gesture of friendship and solidarity one afternoon on the ballfield.
$7.00
Author: Peter Golenbock Illustrator: Paul Bacon
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The Adventures of Isabel
Ogden Nash's beloved poem about a feisty young lady who weathers a series of scary encounters without loosing her cool is perfectly paired with James Marshall's droll artwork.
$5.95
Author: Ogden Nash Illustrator: James Marshall
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The Berry Book
From the reigning queen of informational picture books, here is a colorful and simple introduction to all kinds of berries – with recipes and instructions on how to grow your own.
$16.95
Author: Gail Gibbons Illustrator: Gail Gibbons
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The Bossy Gallito / El Gallo de Bodas: A Traditional Cuban Folktale
A bossy little rooster, un gallito mandón, dirties his beak on the way to his uncle’s wedding. And due to his rude and demanding behavior, he can’t find anyone to help him clean it. This Cuban folktale retold with flair in English and Spanish won a Pura Belpré Honor Award for its delicate and detailed paintings set in Miami’s Little Havana.
$5.99
Author: Lucía González Illustrator: Lulu Delacre
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The Boy and the Ghost
Thomas decides to try his luck at earning a treasure by spending an entire night in a house haunted by a ghost, in this story based on an African-American folktale.
$5.95
Author: Robert D. San Souci Illustrator: J. Brian Pinkney
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The Boy Who Drew Cats
An adaptation of a Japanese folk tale recounting the legend of the artist Sesshu Toyo and his penchant for drawing cats. While studying top become a priest he cannot resist filling the walls with drawings of cats. His beloved drawings force him out in the street with spare words of advice from the priest, "Avoid large places at night: keep to small."
16.95
Author: Margaret Hodges Illustrator: Aki Sogabe
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The Chanukkah Guest
Bubba Brayna is surprised to learn that it isn't the rabbi she's entertained the first night of Chanukkah, but Old Bear.
$15.95
Author: Eric A. Kimmel Illustrator: Giora Carmi
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The Christmas Alphabet
From Angels to the Zzzz of Santa snoring in bed, familiar Christmas objects and symbols pop-out in glorious 3-D in this masterpiece of paper engineering.
$22.95
Author: Robert Sabuda Illustrator: Robert Sabuda
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The Christmas Story: According to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke from the King James Bible
A book that is a glorious work of art. This is the story of the Nativity, from Mary’s meeting with the angel Gabriel to the presentation of gifts by the Magi, told in the language of the King James Bible and accompanied by Spirin’s exquisite paintings.
$19.95
Illustrator: Gennady Spirin
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The Complete Adventures of Curious George: 60th Anniversay Edition
For Curious George lovers, here is a collection of seven of Rey's classic tales of the mischievous monkey, including Curious George, Curious George Takes a Job, Curious George Rides a Bike, and Curious George Gets a Medal.
$29.95
Author: H. A. Rey Illustrator: Margret and H.A. Rey
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The Dancing Skeleton
This rib-tickling folktale stars a bad-tempered dead man who refuses to stay in his coffin, his long-suffering widow, and the best fiddler in town.
$5.99
Author: Cynthia C. DeFelice Illustrator: Robert Andrew Parker
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The Dark at the Top of the Stairs
Meet the monster that lives in the dark at the top of the stairs, as a wise old mouse accompanies his three young mice on their first trip up there.
$5.99
Author: Sam McBratney Illustrator: Ivan Bates
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The Great Gracie Chase: Stop That Dog!
Upset by the painters who disturb her peace and quiet, little Gracie the dog leads half the town’s populace down the street, up the hill, across the schoolyard, through the fountain, and all around their small town in this rollicking tale of a wild dog chase.
$15.95
Author: Cynthia Rylant Illustrator: Mark Teague
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The Hallo-wiener
Oscar the Dachshund goes from “wiener dog” to “hero sandwich” on Halloween night, thanks to his ridiculously unscary costume.
$14.95
Author: Dav Pilkey Illustrator: Dav Pilkey
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The Halloween Play
This charming slice-of-school-life story about a little mouse’s big performance was written and illustrated by the illustrator of the delightful If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.
$8.95
Author: Felicia Bond Illustrator: Felicia Bond
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The Little Drummer Boy
A richly illustrated version of the classic Christmas carol.
$15.99
Illustrator: Ezra Jack Keats
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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
This little old lady is very brave – until one dark night, she comes upon a very scary pumpkin head that goes BOO! This cumulative just-scary-enough tale will have little ones chanting along.
$15.95
Author: Linda Williams Illustrator: Megan Lloyd
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The Magic Dreidels: A Hanukkah Story
Frumah Sarah repeatedly tricks Jacob out of the magic dreidels given to him by the goblin in the well, but with the goblin's help, Jacob is able to get them back in time for his family's Hanukkah celebration.
$15.95
Author: Eric A. Kimmel Illustrator: Katya Krenina
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The Man Who Tricked a Ghost
Sung may be poor, but he’s not afraid of anything, as he shows by outwitting a supposedly fearsome ghost.
$15.95
Author: Laurence Yep Illustrator: Isadore Seltzer
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The Monkey and the Crocodile
Though he thinks otherwise, the crafty crocodile is no match for the clever monkey in this tale of trickery from India.
$5.95
Author: Paul Galdone Illustrator: Paul Galdone
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The Night Before Christmas
The classic poem about a Christmas Eve visit from St. Nicholas is given a Victorian era New York City brownstone setting in Lobel’s joyful paintings.
$6.99
Author: Clement C. Moore Illustrator: Anita Lobel
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The Night Before Christmas (James Marshall)
With his infallible comic touch, Marshall gives a light-hearted twist to the classic poem about a Christmas Eve visit from Santa. There won’t be a dry eye in the house after reading this – not from nostalgic memories of Christmases past, but from laughing so hard!
$4.95
Author: Clement C. Moore Illustrator: James Marshall
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The Other Side
The fence running behind Clover’s house is a dividing line, separating where the black people live from where the white people live. This is the poignant story of the summer that Clover and Annie, two girls from opposite sides of the fence shyly and courageously become friends.
$16.99
Author: Jacqueline Woodson Illustrator: E. B. Lewis
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The Paperboy
A young boy and his dog are happiest when they are the only ones awake, delivering newspapers through town in the chilly pre-dawn darkness. This quietly evocative story about the solitary joys of a job well done was awarded a Caldecott Honor medal.
$15.95
Author: Dav Pilkey Illustrator: Dav Pilkey
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The Polar Express
A boy rides the Polar Express to the North Pole, where Santa gives him the first gift of Christmas - a silver bell from his sleigh. This modern holiday classic is a testament to all those who believe in the magic of Christmas.
$18.95
Author: Chris Van Allsburg Illustrator: Chris Van Allsburg
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The Snowman
Though this book is completely wordless, the illustrations in storyboard format tell of a magical night when a young boy’s snowman comes to life.
$17.00
Author: Raymond Briggs Illustrator: Raymond Briggs
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The Story of Ferdinand
Charming tale of the peaceable bull who prefers sitting just quietly under his favorite cork tree to starring in the bullfights in Madrid. Though over 65 years old, this classic is still fresh, funny and wise.
$16.99
Author: Munro Leaf Illustrator: Robert Lawson
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The Stray Dog
A heartwarming tale of a stray dog that wins the hearts of a family, escapes a dogcatcher, and finds a home. You’ll be as charmed by this scruffy little dog as is the family who adopts him. Simont was awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal for his poignant, sensitive illustrations.
$15.95
Author: Marc Simont Illustrator: Marc Simont
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The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Saddened by the death of his cat Barney, a young boy tries to think of ten good things about his pet to say at its funeral in the backyard. This is arguably the best children’s book on the loss of a pet, and on coming to terms with death.
$14.00
Author: Judith Viorst Illustrator: Erik Blegvad
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Paul Galdone, well known for his now classic illustrated retellings of traditional folk and fairy tales brings to life the story in which the grass really is greener on the other side – of the river, that is.
$6.95
Author: Paul Galdone Illustrator: Paul Galdone
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The Three Little Pigs (Paul Galdone)
Classic folktale of the three house-building pigs and their encounters with a big bad wolf, retold and colorfully illustrated by a master interpreter of nursery tales.
$15.00
Author: Paul Galdone Illustrator: Paul Galdone
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The Three Little Pigs by James Marshall
The familiar story of the three porcine siblings and the hungry wolf determined to eat them is enlivened by Marshall’s own brand of irreverent wit and humor.
$15.99
Author: James Marshall Illustrator: James Marshall
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The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig
That’s right, it’s not a typo – this is the story of three cuddly little wolves and the big bad pig determined to get them. The witty role reversals in this fractured fairy tale lead up to yet another twist in the hilarious surprise ending.
$17.00
Author: Eugene Trivizas Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
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The Three Pigs
When the big bad wolf visits the little pig’s houses and tries to blow them down, he succeeds in huffing and puffing the pigs right off the page and out of the story – and then the real fun begins! Weisner was awarded the 2002 Caldecott Medal for this tour-de-force.
$16.00
Author: David Wiesner Illustrator: David Wiesner
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The Treasure
Compelled by a recurring dream, a poor man named Isaac travels a great distance to the capital city to look for a treasure under the bridge by the royal palace – only to find that sometimes one must travel far to discover what is near.
$16.00
Author: Uri Shulevitz Illustrator: Uri Shulevitz
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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Think you know the story of the three little pigs and the big bad wolf? Think again! Here’s the real story, told from the wolf’s point of view. This hilarious fractured fairy tale is a post-modern classic of children’s literature.
$16.99
Author: Jon Scieszka Illustrator: Lane Smith
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The Very Busy Spider
Carle’s signature collage illustrations feature a tactile surprise in this simple celebration of the industriousness and artistry of a little spider. Farm animal sounds and the rhythmic repetition of the story will have young listeners chanting along.
$19.99
Author: Eric Carle Illustrator: Eric Carle
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The Very Lonely Firefly
A lonely little firefly searching for the flashing lights of other fireflies finds a candle, a flashlight, a lantern, headlights, a fireworks display, and finally, a group of fireflies flickering in the night.
$22.99
Author: Eric Carle Illustrator: Eric Carle
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The Wheels on the Bus
Packed with tabs to pull, flaps to lift, and wheels to spin, this lively and exquisitely illustrated version of a favorite song is sure to amuse, amaze, and totally absorb children.
$17.99
Author: Paukl O. Zelinsky Illustrator: Paul O. Zelinsky
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The Witch's Hat
As she is stirring her brew, a witch accidentally drops her hat into a big, fat, magic pot – with hilarious results.
Out of Print
Author: Tony Johnston Illustrator: Margot Tomes
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The Witches' Supermarket
It’s Halloween night, and Helen is sidetracked from trick-or-treating when she tries to do a good deed and finds herself in a neighborhood supermarket – or is it?
$13.95
Author: Susan Meddaugh Illustrator: Susan Meddaugh
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The Wolf is Coming!
In this cumulative tale of barnyard cooperation, the animals on the farm are able to escape a hungry wolf by sticking together – close together in the donkey’s rickety old shack.
$15.99
Author: Elizabeth MacDonald Illustrator: Ken Brown
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The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story
It’s her family’s turn to donate the Christmas tree for their Appalachian village church, but when young Ruthie’s father goes off to fight in WWI, there is no one to cut down the perfect balsam tree they’ve chosen. Or is there?
$15.99
Author: Gloria Houston Illustrator: Barbara Cooney
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There Was an Old Witch
A wacky Halloween romp that follows the progress of a witch desperate to get her hands on an elusive bat.
$9.95
Author: Howard W. Reeves Illustrator: David Catrow
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There's a Nightmare in My Closet
A young boy prepares to confront his bedtime fears - with unexpected results.
$15.99
Author: Mercer Mayer Illustrator: Mercer Mayer
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This Land Is Your Land
Woody Guthrie’s folk anthem is beautifully illustrated with Jakobsen’s detailed folk art-style paintings, which echo the song’s tribute to America’s diversity.
$15.95
Author: Woody Guthrie Illustrator: Kathy Jakobsen
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Timothy Goes to School
Timothy is excited about his first day of school – until he meets Claude, who always has something mean to say. Unfortunately, Claude is also the star of the class. Timothy is blue, until he finds Violet, a classmate who can relate to his problem.
$15.99
Author: Rosemary Wells Illustrator: Rosemary Wells
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Too Many Tamales
Maria thinks she's lost her mother's diamond ring and there's only one place it could be--cooked in one of the tamales!
$19.95
Author: Gary Soto Illustrator: Ed Martinez
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Toot & Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas
Toot is away visiting his Great Great Aunt in Scotland, when a blizzard hits – will he make it home to Woodcock Pocket in time to celebrate Christmas with his best friend Puddle?
$15.95
Author: Holly Hobbie Illustrator: Holly Hobbie
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Tuesday
Though almost wordless, this Caldecott Medal winner tells an amazing story through whimsical, detailed illustrations of a magical Tuesday evening, around eight o’clock, when frogs mysteriously rise into the air on their lily pads and glide into town.
$17.00
Author: David Wiesner Illustrator: David Wiesner
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Two Little Trains
Two trains are heading west – one is a real train puff, puff, puffing its way across the country, and the other is a little toy train chug, chug, chugging through a house on its way to its young owner’s bedroom. Masterful and inventive, the Dillons’ artwork brings this rhythmic story of parallel journeys to life.
$15.95
Author: Margaret Wise Brown Illustrator: Leo and Diane Dillon
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Two of Everything: A Chinese Folktale
It's double the laughs in this Chinese folktale about a poor, elderly couple and their unexpected encounter with a magic pot.
$15.95
Author: Lily Toy Hong Illustrator: Lily Toy Hong
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Umbrella
Momo has been waiting impatiently for a rainy day, so that she can wear her new red rubber boots and carry her bright blue umbrella. This Caldecott Honor winner is a parent’s poignant memory of a special day in his young daughter’s life.
$6.99
Author: Taro Yashima Illustrator: Taro Yashima
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Visiting Langston
The joyful words and profusion of color and pattern in this illustrated poem celebrate the legacy of Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes.
$15.95
Author: Willie Perdomo Illustrator: Bryan Collier
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Wait Till the Moon is Full
Little Raccoon has seen the day, but he wants to go out and see the night. His mother tells him, though, that he must wait until the moon is full. Children and parents alike will relate to the allure and excitement of an impatiently waited-for event in this touching tale.
$5.95
Author: Margaret Wise Brown Illustrator: Garth Williams
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Waiting for Wings
Through a rhyming text and her signature brilliantly colored collages, Ehlert follows the life cycle of the butterfly, and invites readers to visit a butterfly garden.
$17.00
Author: Lois Ehlert Illustrator: Lois Ehlert
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Wemberly Worried
Wemberly, an adorable little mouse, is a world-class worrywart. But one day, Wemberly is confronted with the worry to end all worries – the dreaded First Day of Nursery School!
$15.95
Author: Kevin Henkes Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
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What a Wonderful World
The classic song made immortal by Louis Armstrong, which celebrates the beauty of the world and everyone and everything in it, is turned into a striking work of art with Ashley Bryan’s vivid paintings.
$17.00
Author: Bob Thiele Illustrator: Ashley Bryan
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What Pete Ate from A to Z (Really!)
The subtitle says it all: “Where we explore the English Alphabet (in its entirety) in which a certain dog devours a myriad of items which he should not.” Not your average ABC book, this is another playfully wacky, color-drenched confection from the author/illustrator of Ooh-la-la (Max in Love) and Next Stop Grand Central Station.
$15.99
Author: Maira Kalman Illustrator: Maira Kalman
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When Mindy Saved Hanukkah
With the prospect of her family having to celebrate Hanukkah without any candles, Mindy bravely sets forth to face the feline enemy that stands in her way.
$15.95
Author: Eric A. Kimmel Illustrator: Barbara McClintock
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When the Moon is Full: A Lunar Year
Pollock’s atmospheric poems and gorgeous hand-colored woodcuts by Caldecott medalist Azarian tell of the Native American names for the twelve full moons of the year.
$15.95
Author: Penny Pollock Illustrator: Mary Azarian
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Where Are You Going, Manyoni?
Follow along with Manyoni as she leaves her home at the break of day and travels along the dry Limpopo riverbed, above Tobwani Dam, and over the hot, dry plains of Zimbabwe. Where can she be going?
$16.95
Author: Catherine Stock Illustrator: Catherine Stock
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Where is Christmas, Jesse Bear?
Little Jesse Bear delights in the sights, smells, and sounds of his family’s preparations for Christmas.
$15.00
Author: Nancy White Carlstrom Illustrator: Bruce Degen
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Where the Wild Things Are
This book's fundamental and familiar themes, riveting artwork, and poetic language appeal to a wide range of ages, and have made it a first choice for more than thirty years.
$16.95
Author: Maurice Sendak Illustrator: Maurice Sendak
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Whistle for Willie
With simple and affecting prose, and bold, bright collage artwork, Keats captures the thrill of a small but momentous accomplishment in a young boy’s life – learning how to whistle.
$15.99
Author: Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator: Ezra Jack Keats
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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
Young Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is determined to help his best friend, elderly Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper, find her memory, which his parents say she has lost. A heartwarming tale of intergenerational friendship and love.
$13.95
Author: Mem Fox Illustrator: Julie Vivas
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Will I Have a Friend?
Walking to school with Pa for the first time, Jim worries he won’t find a friend. The happy outcome makes this a reassuring story for those with first day jitters.
$4.99
Author: Miriam Cohen Illustrator: Lillian Hoban
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Willy's Pictures
Take a peek into Willy the Chimp’s portfolio of paintings – all inspired by famous masterpieces of art – you’ll be surprised by what you see! A fun and fanciful introduction to the art of looking at art.
$16.99
Author: Anthony Browne Illustrator: Anthony Browne
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Yo! Yes?
Two lonely young boys meet – on the playground, on the street, in the park, wherever – and shyly begin a friendship. A Caldecott Honor winner, Rashka’s simple, witty, and wise story features just 34 single syllable words, but is still packed with emotion and drama.
$15.95
Author: Chris Raschka Illustrator: Chris Raschka
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Yoko's Paper Cranes
Wistfully remembering feeding cranes with her grandmother in Japan, Yoko makes Obaasan a loving gift of three beautiful paper cranes to send for her birthday. Wells’ tender tale is accompanied by gorgeous and evocative artwork incorporating the beautiful patterns of origami paper.
$15.99
Author: Rosemary Wells Illustrator: Rosemary Wells
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You Can't Take a Balloon into the Metropolitan Museum
In this story told entirely through the detailed, energetic illustrations, a wayward yellow balloon leads a madcap tour past the sights in and around New York's Central Park, while the balloon’s blissfully unaware owner tours the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
$16.99
Author: Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman Illustrator: Robin Preiss Glasser
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Zelda and Ivy One Christmas
Three brief stories about two young fox sisters getting exactly what they wanted for Christmas – and giving just what a lonely neighbor needs.
$15.99
Author: Laura McGee Kvasnosky Illustrator: Laura McGee Kvasnosky
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ZigaZak! A Magical Hanukkah Night
It’s Hanukkah, and two little devils flying over the town of Brisk can’t resist playing some mischievous tricks. Soon, dancing dreidels, flying latkes and exploding Hanukkah candles are terrorizing the townspeople. Will the rabbi be able to stop the devils from wreaking more havoc?
$15.95
Author: Eric A. Kimmel Illustrator: Jon Goodell
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Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin
One by one, ten different instruments add their distinctive voices to a musical performance, from a trombone solo to a chamber group of ten. Clever rhymes and lively illustrations make this Caldecott Honor-winning joyous celebration of classical music sing.
$16.00
Author: Lloyd Moss Illustrator: Marjorie Priceman
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Zomo the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from West Africa
Like his trickster brother Anansi the Spider, Zomo the Rabbit uses his wily cleverness to get what he wants. And what Zomo wants more than anything is wisdom.
$7.00
Author: Gerald McDermott Illustrator: Gerald McDermott
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