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Editor's Pick

The Cat in the Hat

Dr. Seuss

The Cat in the Hat

The best-selling children's author of all time continues to delight kids with his enchanting rhymes. He used only 222 unique words to craft his classic tale, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2007. New from only $1.00

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New Releases

Mommy?

Maurice Sendak

Mommy?

Perhaps you know someone who loved Where the Wild Things Are. Maurice Sendak is back with a delightful pop-up book about a brave little boy who's not scared of anything - not even a goblin, werewolf or a Frankenstein monster. New from only $14.18

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For Older Readers

Coraline

Neil Gaiman

Coraline

Beware: this isn't your typically sunny children's book! Creepy and guaranteed to haunt young readers for many moons, Coraline has to use her bravery and wits to tackle a family eerily similar to her own. New from only $2.36

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For the Younger Set

Stella, Queen of the Snow

Marie-Louise Gay

Stella, Queen of the Snow

Guaranteed to brighten up any winter blues, the beautiful watercolor illustrations bring alive the magic of a winter day, as Stella and her little brother Sam discover the wonders of snow together. New from only $4.90

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The Many Adventures of Pengey the Penguin

John Burns

The Many Adventures of Pengey the Penguin

Share the exciting adventures of a plucky young penguin determined to survive on his own. Irresistably illustrated, Pengey will win the hearts of children of all ages. New from only $17.96

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Best Illustrated Books

The Hello, Goodbye Window

Norton Juster
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

The Hello, Goodbye Window

This story about a young girl and the wonders of a kitchen window at her grandparents' house was the winner of the 2006 Caldecott Medal, awarded to the most distinguished American picture book for children. New from only $9.53

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A New Adventure

Peter Pan in Scarlet

Geraldine McCaughrean

Peter Pan in Scarlet

The official sequel to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan is finally here. Geraldine McCaughrean captures the style and spirit of the original while offering a fresh and astounding creative response. Peter Pan in Scarlet will appeal to adults and children alike, and is a perfect choice for sharing a wonderful, classic story. New from only $10.26

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Last of a Miserable Lot

The End

Lemony Snicket

The End

Like an off-key violin concert, the Roman Empire, or food poisoning, all things must come to an end. Thankfully, this includes A Series of Unfortunate Events. The final installment in Mr. Snicket's baker's dozen of books will answer: Will Count Olaf prevail? Will the Baudelaires survive? Will the series end happily? If there's nothing out there, what was that noise? New from only $8.32

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Laura Bush Recommends

Charlotte's Web

E.B. White

Charlotte's Web

Share the delightful story of "some pig" Wilbur and his unbreakable friendship with Charlotte the spider - just in time for the live-action movie release coming this holiday season. New from only $1.00

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Staff Pick

The Munschworks Grand Treasury

Robert Munsch

The Munschworks Grand Treasury

"I have been reading these stories to my four year old son for this past year. He loves them and excitedly shouts out his favourite parts when we get to them. I admit I enjoy reading them to him just as much and creating voices for the funny characters." -- Dreanna R.
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