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New York Times Bestsellers-Children's Picture Books-2012

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This is a collection of New York Times Bestsellers for Children's Picture Books in 2012.Source page:New York Times Bestsellers

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Home for Christmas

by: Jan Brett
release date: Nov 01, 2011
Home for Christmas
Rollo the troll is tired of chores, but after spending time on the tundra with various animal families, from owls to moose, he realizes that he wants to be home for Christmas even if that means behaving himself.
Categories: Children's Picture Books / Fiction, Children's Picture Books / Holiday

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

by: Sherri Duskey Rinker
release date: May 04, 2011
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
At sunset, when their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep.

Marcel the Shell with Shoes on

by: Jenny Slate
release date: Nov 01, 2011
Marcel the Shell with Shoes on
Marcel is a creature with one eye and pink shoes and he lives in a shell. Detailed paintings illustrate the scenes as he describes his day around the house. Follow Marcel the Shell as he introduces his neighbors, favorite activities, and home.

Night Before Christmas Pop-up

by: Clement Clarke Moore
release date: Oct 01, 2002
Night Before Christmas Pop-up
Award winner Robert Sabuda brings Clement Clarke Moore's classic tale of The Night Before Christmas to life in this festive pop-up edition, sure to become a perennial family favorite.

The Wizard of Oz

by: Rufus Butler Seder
release date: Sep 01, 2011
The Wizard of Oz
We're off to see the wizard! The magic of Scanimation meets the wonderful Wizard of Oz, bringing to life 10 memorable scenes from the movie that's enchanted generations of viewers.  It's the gift book of the fall, and includes:

• Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and Toto dancing down the Yellow Brick Road
• Dorothy's farmhouse flying upward in a twister
• Miss Gulch, on her bicycle in the tornado, transforming into a witch on a broomstick
• The Lollipop Kids strutting from side to side
• The Scarecrow doing a wacky dance
• The Tin Man swaying from side to side; Dorothy and the Scarecrow flanking him as if to catch him
• The Wicked Witch of the West waving on a sky full of flying monkeys
• The Wicked Witch of the West melting
• The Great and Powerful Oz―and the man behind the curtain frantically pulling levers
• A close-up of Dorothy clicking her ruby slippers

Like Star Wars before it, The Wizard of Oz is a marriage of phenomenal Scanimation and one of the most beloved movies of all time.  It also continues to be a vital icon: Warner's 2009 release of the 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition won DVD critics' and numerous other awards; Warner Brothers Kids just launched wizardofozkids.com; and in 2011, Andrew Lloyd Webber is staging The Wizard of Oz on Broadway.  Now it's found yet new life through Rufus Butler Seder With equal parts love and skill, he's created 10 compelling Scanimations, taking us over the rainbow.

A glittering, ruby-red cover is the final, delectable touch.

The Man in the Moon

by: William Joyce
release date: Sep 06, 2011
The Man in the Moon
When a newly orphaned baby in the moon makes friends with the children of Earth, he begins to shine as brightly as possible to ward off their fears.

Stars

by: Mary Lyn Ray
release date: Oct 04, 2011
Stars
Explores the wonder of stars, whether they are in the night sky, on a plant as a promise of fruit to come, or in one's pocket for those days when one does not feel shiny.

One Cool Friend

by: Toni Buzzeo
release date: Jan 10, 2012
One Cool Friend
Elliot, a very proper young man, feels a kinship with the penguins at the aquarium and wants to take one home with him.

Stuck

by: Oliver Jeffers
release date: Jan 01, 2011
Stuck
From the illustrator of the #1 smash The Day the Crayons Quit comes another bestseller--a giggle-inducing tale of everything tossed, thrown, and hurled in order to free a kite!

When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action . . . is to throw his other shoe. Only now it's stuck! Surely there must be something he can use to get his kite unstuck. An orangutan? A boat? His front door? Yes, yes, and yes. And that's only the beginning. Stuck is Oliver Jeffers' most absurdly funny story since The Incredible Book-Eating Boy. Childlike in concept and vibrantly illustrated as only Oliver Jeffers could, here is a picture book worth rescuing from any tree.

The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse

by: Eric Carle
release date: Oct 04, 2011
The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
In this book a child paints a blue horse. Then, with growing confidence, the young artist joyfully paints a series of other animals in bold, unrealistic colors and forms. Young readers will readily empathize with the happiness the young artist expresses when the paintings are finished. Through his eloquent pictures and an almost wordless text, Eric Carle will inspire young artists everywhere to use their imaginations. They don't have to "stay within the lines." And there certainly are no "wrong" colors. Here is a book to give all children confidence in their own creativity! - Jacket flap.

Love, Splat

by: Rob Scotton
release date: Jan 01, 2010
Love, Splat

From bestselling author Rob Scotton

It's Valentine's Day and Splat has a special valentine for a certain someone in his class. Her name is Kitten, and Splat likes her even more than fish sticks and ice cream. But Kitten doesn't seem to like him at all. And then there's Splat's rival, Spike, who also likes Kitten. Will Splat's heartfelt valentine win Kitten's paw in the end?

IF YOU GIVE A DOG A DONUT

by: Laura Numeroff
release date: Jan 01, 2011
IF YOU GIVE A DOG A DONUT
(Age 4-8 / Preschool-Gr.3) The exuberant dog who first appeared in If You Give a Pig a Party now stars in his very own book in the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling If You Give... series! **''Chaos might ensue if you were to give a dog a donut.''** **If you give a dog a donut, he’ll ask for some apple juice to go with it.** When you give him the juice, he’ll drink it all up. Then, before you can say “Woof” . . . Dog is off on a backyard adventure! **If You Give a Dog a Donut is another home run from the beloved team of Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond.** **"A snack of donuts and juice inspires this dog to head outside with his favorite friend to pick apples.** Apple-tossing reminds him of baseball-throwing, home runs turn into treasure hunts, and as one thing leads to another, he gets thirsty for juice and hungry for donuts! With effortless delight, these two friends romp from one imaginative game to another, letting inspiration take them on an unforgettable backyard journey. **The satisfaction of the conclusion, of course, is that one bite of a donut may set off another cascade of fun together."**
Categories: Children's Picture Books / Fiction, Children's Picture Books / Humor

Blackout

by: John Rocco
release date: May 24, 2011
Blackout
It was a normal summer night in the city. Hot, noisy, busy. And then the lights went out, and everything changed. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, because not everyone likes normal. When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together and not being too busy for once. - Publisher.

Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine

by: Herman Parish
release date: Jan 01, 2009
Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine
Literal-minded even as a child, Amelia Bedelia muddles through Valentine's Day with her heart on her sleeve, trying to make sense of strange greetings at school and home, and ever on the look-out for the arrows of Cupid.

Plant a Kiss

by: Amy Krouse Rosenthal
release date: Dec 27, 2011
Plant a Kiss
One small act of love blooms into something bigger and more dazzling than Little Miss could have ever imagined.

Listen to My Trumpet! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

by: Mo Willems
release date: Feb 07, 2012
Listen to My Trumpet! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.

Gerald and Piggie are best friends.

In Listen to My Trumpet! Piggie can't wait to play her new instrument for Gerald! But is she ready to listen to his reaction?

What Color is My World?

by: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
release date: Jan 03, 2012
What Color is My World?
While twins Ella and Herbie help the handyman Mr. Midal work on their new home, he tells them about such inventors as Granville Woods, Dr. Henry T. Sampson, and James West, giving them a new view of their heritage as African-Americans.

The Lorax Pop-Up!

by: Dr. Seuss
release date: Jan 10, 2012
The Lorax Pop-Up!
Dr. Seuss's well-known and well-loved The Lorax is as timely now as it was when it was first published in 1971—perhaps even more so.  This bestselling ecological warning is now available in an elaborate pop-up book, published in conjunction with the release of The Lorax feature film on March 2, 2012—Ted Geisel's birthday.
David Carter has transformed Seuss's powerful message and has brought to life the Lorax, the Bar-ba-loots, the Truffula Tree Tufts—and more—in eight dynamic pop-up spreads.

Isabella

by: Jennifer Fosberry
release date: Feb 21, 2012
Isabella
While playing in the backyard, Isabella imagines herself all over the world as a warrior, archeologist, queen, and astronomer. Isabella's father sets out to do chores outside and asks for Isabella's help, but she has other ideas.

Extra Yarn

by: Mac Barnett
release date: Jan 17, 2012
Extra Yarn
With a supply of yarn that never runs out, Annabelle knits for everyone and everything in town until an evil archduke decides he wants the yarn for himself.

Penny and Her Song

by: Kevin Henkes
release date: Feb 28, 2012
Penny and Her Song
Penny comes home from school eager to share her very own song, but must wait until the time is right to teach it to her parents and the babies.

Grandpa Green

by: Lane Smith
release date: Aug 30, 2011
Grandpa Green
He was a boy on a farm and a kid with chickenpox. He was a soldier and a husband and a gardener, and most of all, an artist. Follow Grandpa Green's great-grandson through a garden where memories are handed down in the fanciful shapes of topiary trees and imagination recreates things forgotten. In his most enigmatic and beautiful work to date, noted picture book creator Lane Smith explores aging, memory, and the bonds of family history and love. By turns touching and whimsical, Grandpa Green opens the door to a garden of wonder for parents, grandparents, and children alike. - Jacket flap.

It's a Big World, Little Pig!

by: Kristi Yamaguchi
release date: Mar 06, 2012
It's a Big World, Little Pig!

New York Times Bestseller!

Poppy, the adorable, persistent, dreaming-big pig, has a new adventure in store for her: the World Games ice-skating championship in Paris! Poppy is nervous about meeting so many new people in a new place. But, ever courageous and supported by her family (Emma, too!), Poppy embarks upon this exciting adventure head-on. She meets a snowboarding Panda, a Maltese who skies, and two fellow skaters, a Crane and a Kangaroo. Poppy begins to realize that although these animals look different, act different, and are from different places, they are all the same at heart. They all smile in the same language!

Heaven Is for Real for Kids

by: Todd Burpo
release date: Nov 08, 2011
Heaven Is for Real for Kids
Heaven is for real, and you are going to like it! Colton Burpo came back from his trip to heaven with a very important message: Jesus really, really loves children. In an effort to reach even more families with this eternally significant story, this runaway bestseller is now told from Colton—kid to kids! Children will receive the same comfort and assurance that so many adults have received from the trade book. Beautifully illustrated under Colton's direction, he shares his experiences in first person and comments on things that will be important to kids. A letter to parents is included to guide them as they talk to their children about heaven. Scripture along with a Q&A section with answers from the Bible are also included in the book.
Categories: Children's Picture Books / Inspirational, Children's Picture Books / Biography

Lil' Sprouts Hatching Easter Eggs - (3 Pack) ~ Watch Them Grow Overnight

by: Kangaroo Manufacturing
release date: Feb 03, 2016
Lil' Sprouts Hatching Easter Eggs - (3 Pack) ~ Watch Them Grow Overnight
Easter Eggs - Put them in Water Overnight and Watch them Grow!! Lil' Sprouts - Watch 3 Unique Magic Pets Hatch from their Different Colored Eggs- Easter Egg Hunts & Easter Baskets with Lil' Sprouts are Much More Exciting! Eggs Really Hatch! DIRECTIONS: Place Egg in Water and within 1 Day Egg will Crack and Begin to Hatch. Over the Next Few Days, a Baby Pet will Begin to Hatch Out. For this set you will receive one Chick, one Easter Bunny Rabbit & One Duck. Place Eggs in water. Within 1-2 Days your egg will begin to crack. Each day, change the water. The Easter Pet will continue to grow out of its egg shell. Animal will keep growing up to 5-10x its size eventually if you leave it in the water. When the pet hatches, rinse the pet off as it will be slippery, and either play with it or add it to your collection, or place it back in clean water and watch it continue to grow each day.

The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories

by: Seuss
release date: Jan 01, 2011
The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories
It's the literary equivalant of buried treasure! Seuss scholar/collector Charles D. Cohen has hunted down seven rarely seen stories by Dr. Seuss. Originally published in magazines between 1950 and 1951, they include "The Bear, the Rabbit, and the Zinniga-Zanniga " (about a rabbit who is saved from a bear with a single eyelash!); "Gustav the Goldfish" (an early, rhymed version of the Beginner Book A Fish Out of Water); "Tadd and Todd" (a tale passed down via photocopy to generations of twins); "Steak for Supper" (about fantastic creatures who follow a boy home in anticipation of a steak dinner); "The Bippolo Seed" (in which a scheming feline leads an innocent duck to make a bad decision); "The Strange Shirt Spot" (the inspiration for the bathtub-ring scene in The Cat in the Hat Comes Back); and "The Great Henry McBride" (about a boy whose far-flung career fantasies are only bested by those of the real Dr. Seuss himself). In an introduction to the collection, Cohen explains the significance these seven stories have, not only as lost treasures, but as transitional stories in Dr. Seuss's career. With a color palette that has been enhanced beyond the limitations of the original magazines in which they appeared, this is a collection of stories that no Seuss fan (whether scholar or second-grader) will want to miss! - Publisher.
Categories: Children's Picture Books / Fiction, Children's Picture Books / Humor

And Then It's Spring

by: Julie Fogliano
release date: Feb 14, 2012
And Then It's Spring
Caldecott-winning artist of A Sick Day for Amos McGee, Erin Stead, dazzles once again in this ode to the first stirrings of spring.

Me . . . Jane

by: Patrick McDonnell
release date: Apr 05, 2011
Me . . . Jane
In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of “a life living with and helping all animals,” until one day she finds that her dream has come true. With anecdotes from Jane Goodall’s autobiography, McDonnell makes this very true story accessible for the very young—and young at heart. One of the world’s most inspiring women, Dr. Jane Goodall is a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, animal activist, environmentalist, and United Nations Messenger of Peace. In 1977 she founded the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), a global nonprofit organization that empowers people to make a difference for all living things.

The Art of Miss Chew

by: Patricia Polacco
release date: Apr 12, 2012
The Art of Miss Chew
Describes how a teacher named Miss Chew encouraged individuality, and accepted learning differences, and helped a young student with academic difficulties get extra time to take tests and permission to be in advanced art classes. Inspired by the author's memories of her art teacher.

BUMBLE-ARDY

by: Maurice Sendak
release date: Sep 06, 2011
BUMBLE-ARDY
Since the publication of his classic Outside Over There in 1981, Maurice Sendak's book illustrations have focused on interpreting the texts of such authors as James Marshall, Tony Kushner, Wilhelm Grimm, Ruth Krauss, Herman Melville, and Mother Goose. And beginning in 1980, with his sets and costumes for The Magic Flute, Sendak launched a busy second career as the designer of stage productions of opera and ballet. Now comes Bumble-Ardy, the first book he has written as well as illustrated in thirty years. Bumble-Ardy has evolved from an animated segment for Sesame Street to a glorious picture book about a mischievous pig who reaches the age of nine without ever having a birthday party. But all that changes when Bumble-Ardy throws a party for himself and invites all his friends, leading to a wild masquerade that quickly gets out of hand. In this highly anticipated picture book, Sendak once again explores the exuberance of young children and the unshakable love between parent (in this case, an aunt) and child. - Publisher.
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