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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.

A Pirate's Guide to First Grade (Hardcover)

By James Preller, Greg Ruth (Illustrator)

$16.99

ISBN-13: 9780312369286
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: Feiwel & Friends, 07/01/2010

This picture book combines great illustrations with a love of imagination, school and reading.  When our young pirate wakes up for the first day of school, he is followed by his crew of pirate friends.  As the day progresses we see a wonderful blend of real school day activities seen though the eyes of a pirate.  Told in pirate vernacular, there is even a treasure map at the end that leads to every book-loving pirate's dream - the library.  A store favorite that's soon to be a favorite in your house too!  - Mary Lee

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Instructions (Hardcover)

By Neil Gaiman, Charles Vess (Illustrator)

$14.99

ISBN-13: 9780061960307
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: HarperCollins, 05/01/2010

This charming  picture book based on a poem by Gaiman is literally a "How to" on navigating your way through a fairy tale.  The illustrations by Charles Vess are equally as charming and reminiscent of the best old books of fairy tales.  Children will delight in both the illustrations and the instructions while older audiences will appreciate that the instructions work well in real life as well as in fairy tales! -- Mary Lee

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A Sick Day for Amos McGee (Hardcover)

By Philip Christian Stead, Erin Stead (Illustrator)

$16.99

ISBN-13: 9781596434028
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Roaring Brook Press, 05/01/2010

Amos McGhee is a zookeeper, devoted to his animal charges.  When he catches a cold and is unable to make it to the zoo, the animals come to him instead.  Whether they’re taking the bus, playing chess with Amos, or simply sitting on the bed to keep his feet warm, these charming charges light up the pages of this delightful picture book.  For all ages. – Cathy

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