Oh, the joys of snuggling up in a big easy chair with at least one precious child sharing each page of a picture book! When the illustrations and words harmonize in perfect combination the story will live in your collective memories for years to come. How many times have you looked for the mouse in the pages of GOODNIGHT MOON? Have you laughed at the antics of a girl named ELOISE living in a very special hotel? Were you moved to tears upon sharing the story of a young child in a forest at night, listening for a great owl in OWL MOON?
Here are some of the best in new picture books for you to share.
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780439915007
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Published: Orchard Books, 5/2010
Edward and his cousin, Lucy, spend a hilarious day learning to be firefighters, zooming down the fire pole and wrestling an out-of-control hose. This new picture book from Mark Teague has his familiar endearing illustrations and will be a hit with all the little firefighters in your house! For ages 3 and up.
$17.95
ISBN-13: 9780545213424
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Published: Michael di Capua Books, 9/2010
On Christmas morning, Jack receives a toy pilot and an airplane kit. Captain Sky Blue is his constant companion until a storm blows Captain Sky Blue into the ocean. He meets a whale and gets around an iceberg before ending up back in Santa’s shop. The Captain helps Santa navigate through the fierce Christmas Eve weather, winding up back at home with Jack on the next Christmas morning. Egielski’s drawings are fabulous! For ages 4 and up.
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780545218290
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Published: Orchard Books, 9/2010
Prepare for noise! This book, full of colorful neon paper cut outs, takes a favorite song (If You’re Happy and You Know It) and turns it into a song for your own monsters to sing. These monsters are wacky, not scary, and your kids will love singing along with their book. What fun! For ages 4 and up.
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780763644970
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Published: Candlewick, 8/2010
Travel around the world with animals through this delightful new picture book. Whether you’re reading a poem about a panda in a bamboo forest or an arctic polar bear in the snow, you and your children will delight in the gorgeous wood cut illustrations. Great for both home and library!
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780763641016
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Published: Candlewick, 9/2010
Curmudgeonly Bear and his friend, the cheerful Mouse, return for another story in this charming picture book. Mouse arrives uninvited for a sleepover and bear reluctantly allows him to stay. Bear likes things just so at bedtime and Mouse obliges most of the time. When Bear gets frightened in the dark, Mouse reassures him in a very cute way. A delight for ages 4 and up!
$15.99
ISBN-13: 9780763644376
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Published: Candlewick, 8/2010
Combining the allure of dinosaurs and ballet is genius. And very funny when it's James Howe at the desk, writing in his signature style. Brontorina wants nothing more than to dance but the studio is much too small for such a large creature. She will delight readers of all ages and make you want more of her!