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Farm
By Elisha Cooper $17.99
    
Farm is a portrait of a farm throughout
 the seasons, from the small details to large landscapes. A simple look at modern,
rural life.
--Lynn

Where’s Spot?
By Eric Hill   $12.99
    
It’s time for dinner, but Spot is nowhere to be found. Can you help his mother find him? Preschoolers will love this lift-the-flap introduction to the classic children’s character, Spot. 
--Lynn

Charlie Cook’s Favorite Book
By Julia Donaldson $6.99

    
My 3 year-old son loves this book and we have to read it every night before bed. That is the best recommendation I can think of.
--Jean

 

Dewey: There’s a Cat in the Library!
By Vicki Myron   $16.99
     Dewey’s story is now available for the youngest of readers! Rescued from the library’s book drop box and adopted as the official library cat, follow Dewey as he finds his place in his new home. As endearing as the original tale, its a great read for both children and their parents.
--Lynn

 

The Lion and the Mouse
By Jerry Pinkney   $16.99
    
Follow along in Pinkney’s beautifully rendered, wordless adaptation of the classic Aesop fable of the lion and the mouse, where readers discover that no act of kindness is ever wasted.
--
Lynn

 

Mouse Was Mad
By Linda Urban   $16.00
    
Mouse was mad- but just couldn’t quite figure out how to express it. He can’t hop like Hare, or Stomp like Bear, or roll like Hedgehog, but there is something he can do best. A wonderful story about self-expression that is both sweet and clever.
--Lynn

Me and You
By Janet A. Holmes   $14.95

     There’s many things little rabbit can do, but it’s much more fun when it’s with you! A sweet and simple story accompanied by great illustrations.
--Jean

14 Cows for America
By Carmen Agra Deedy   $17.95
   This incredibly beautiful story and book relate the response of the Maasi Tribe to the 9/11 tragedy. Responding with compassion they bless and give fourteen cows to the United States to help heal our grief. “There is no nation so powerful it cannot be wounded.”
--Lynn

 

 

Christian the Hugging Lion
By Justin Richardson $16.99
    
From internet sensation to print! A sweet and cuddly telling of the true story of Christian the lion, who loved to give hugs and of the two people who loved him. A wonderful story for all ages. --Jessica

Don’t Be Afraid, Little Pip
By Karma Wilson  $16.99
    
Pip is about to get his first lesson in swimming. All the other young penguins are excited, but Pip fears the ocean and what lurks beneath it. Flying looks much more fun, but penguins aren’t meant to fly. What can he do? Find out how Pip overcomes his fears and discovers his unique gifts.
--Judi

 

 

The Dump Man’s Treasures
By Lynn Plourde  $15.95
    
Heartwarming story about a man who rescues treasures from a dump. The biggest treasures are the books. Determined to share the love of reading, he fixes and distributes them to one and all. When the dump man falls ill, the community children and adults show their appreciation and love by surrounding him with their support. Celebrates the treasures of reading, recycling and unselfish giving. Wonderful illustrations.
--Judi

 

Bear in the Air
By Susan Meyers  $15.95

Baby and Bear go for a stroll,
Bear gets lost from Baby- Oh no!
Into the ocean, the beach and the air,
You’ll love this story about a traveling bear!

--Jessica

 

 

Harry and Horsie
By Katie Van Camp  $16.99
Harry and Horsie are best pals who do everything together. But on one late night excursion to outer space, they are separated. Will Harry ever be reunited with Horsie again? A charming tale of imagination and friendship.
--Jessica

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside Freight Train
and Truck
By Donald Crews $6.99-$9.99
     The books of Donald Crews will take young readers on trips they will want to make again and again. Enjoy his Caldecot Award Winning Truck which puts readers in the driver's seat as a big, red truck makes its way from the loading dock, down the city streets, through the tunnel, and over the miles toward its destination. Or come on board a train in the sturdy board book Inside Freight Train that contains sliding doors which allow readers to see what is inside each car, from cattle to coal.
--Jim

 

 

 

 

 

Duck! Rabbit!
By Amy Rosenthal $16.99
     Is it a duck or a rabbit? This is
a smart simple story told with humor
and an optical illusion.
   It is also a subtle lesson on when
to let go of an argument.
--Lynn

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
By Don Wood  $7.99
     What's a little, strawberry-loving mouse to do when a big, hungry, strawberry-loving bear wants to eat his fruit? Guard it with chains? Disguise it with a mustache? Hide it under a cloth? With a little clever help from the reader, this turns out to be an easy problem to solve.....
--Hannah


Little Pea
By Amy Krouse Rosenthal  $12.99
     Little Pea is a happy little fellow until his parents make him eat a yucky dinner of—candy! Gross! He has to eat five whole pieces before he gets to eat his favorite dessert—spinach. A lovely simplistic tale with a simple twist on the battle all kids face at the dinner table.
--Hannah

 

Ollie’s Monsters & Other Stories
By Sandra Philipson    $10.95
   Look out for that monster! Ollie is determined to warn you about all the scary monsters that lurk in every corner of the house, even if the rest of his family can’t see them! Join Ollie, Tak, Trini and Max in Philipson’s newest collection of tales featuring the beloved pups.
   And don’t forget to grab your “Max,” “Tak,” and “Ollie” plush dogs!
($16.95)
   For more on Ollie, Tak, Trini and the whole gang, visit www.maxandannie.com--Jessica