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WHAT TO GIVE, WHAT TO GET

We’ve created a special What to Give/What to Get Guide with you in mind --- it’s just for kids! We have books that we know you’ll love to unwrap this season, so check it out. We’re sure you’ll end up spotting a title or two that you can add to YOUR holiday list.


CARL'S SLEEPY AFTERNOON
Alexandra Day

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Carl is back in a new adventure in time to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of GOOD DOG, CARL. While his owner believes Carl is home taking a nap, the ever-resourceful rottie is helping out all around town.


FAIRYOPOLIS
Cicely Mary Barker

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Do you believe in fairies? Protected and hidden by a society of Fairy lovers for over 80 years the secret fairy journal of Cicely Mary Barker is available for the first time ever to the public.


HIGH IN THE CLOUDS
Paul McCartney, Geoff Dunbar, Philip Ardagh

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Paul McCartney teams up with acclaimed children's author Philip Ardagh and award-winning animator Geoff Dunbar for HIGH IN THE CLOUDS, the funny and poignant New York Times bestselling tale that will delight children of all ages.


JUNIOR SU DOKU

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Created especially for kids ages 8 and up, over 120 puzzles using numbers, words and shapes, with a detailed "How to Play" section.


LEAF MAN
Lois Ehlert

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With illustrations made from actual fall leaves and die-cut pages on every spread that reveal gorgeous landscape vistas, this New York Times bestseller by Lois Ehlert is a playful, whimsical, and evocative book that celebrates the natural world and the rich imaginative life of children.


THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD
Watty Piper, Loren Long

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Now freshly illustrated with beautiful, timeless art by Loren Long THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD(tm) is back on the fast track to renewed recognition.


MICE, MORALS, & MONKEY BUSINESS
Christopher Wormell

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Award-winning illustrator Christopher Wormell brings his vivid artwork to the classic AESOP'S FABLES, a cornerstone of children's literature, in a visual feast to delight both children and adults.


SNOWMEN AT CHRISTMAS
Caralyn Buehner, Mark Buehner

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This snappy and entertaining companion to the New York Times bestseller SNOWMEN AT NIGHT depicts all the best parts of the holiday, replete with icy treats and a snowman Kris Kringle. SNOWMEN AT CHRISTMAS is perfect for a snowy evening read-aloud.


WINTER'S TALE: An Original Pop-Up Journey
Robert Sabuda

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WINTER'S TALE is Robert Sabuda's most spectacular original pop-up story yet. The simple, elegant text is illustrated with breathtaking artwork and extraordinary paper engineering. Stunning visual effects of foil, glitter, and a twinkling surprise further capture the magic of winter. This is a must-have for everyone's bookshelf.


WIZARDOLOGY: The Book of the Secrets of Merlin
Anne Yvonne Gilbert, John Howe, Tomislav Tomic, Helen Ward, Dugald Steer

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For any apprentice determined to learn the arcane arts of wizardry, could there be a better teacher than . . . Merlin himself? Originally discovered in 1588, this remarkable text by history's most respected wizard is revealed to the world for the very first time. Lavishly illustrated by four delicate artists, WIZARDOLOGY's intricate design even conceals a series of hidden symbols that spell out a secret message when their code is deciphered -- if the reader is clever enough to find them.


   --- Compiled and written by Jen Krieger

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