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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.

Jump! (Hardcover)

By Scott M. Fischer, Scott M. Fischer

$14.99

ISBN-13: 9781416978848
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 03/01/2010

If you’re a frog in a bog and you see a bug on a jug, what do you do?  Why, jump, of course! The same goes for the cat on a mat when he sees a hound.  This fun new picture book is full of bright, engaging illustrations and is great for storytime.  It’s also one you won’t mind reading over and over again.  For ages 3 and up. – Cathy

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Not Last Night But the Night Before (Hardcover)

By Colin Mcnaughton, Emma Chichester Clark

$16.99

ISBN-13: 9780763644208
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Candlewick, 10/01/2009

A clever, clever read aloud picture book with the many familiar faces of nursery rhyme characters. Our little boy hero has quite the imagination when he remembers all of these characters visiting his house "not last night but the night before". The whimsical illustrations by Emma Clark will delight everyone who has the opportunity to share this book. – Valerie

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Imogene's Last Stand (Hardcover)

By Candace Fleming, Nancy Carpenter

$16.99

ISBN-13: 9780375836077
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Schwartz & Wade, 10/01/2009

From the age of three, when she fingerprinted a map of the Oregon trail, Imogene has loved history.  When the mayor decides to bulldoze the town historical society to make room for a shoelace factory, Imogene takes action, using a variety of methods tried throughout history.  Complete with quotes from a variety of historical figures, this is a very fun story of a little girl who won't give up.  For ages 5 and up. – Cathy

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