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New York Times Best Seller of Children's Picture Books includes Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site (2011), Heaven Is for Real for Kids (2011), The Night Before Christmas (Book & DVD), Home for Christmas (2011), IF YOU GIVE A DOG A DONUT (2011).

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Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

release date: May 04, 2011
No. 1 Best Seller on January 27, 2012.
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.

Heaven Is for Real for Kids

release date: Nov 08, 2011
No. 1 Best Seller on January 13, 2012.
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.

The Night Before Christmas (Book & DVD)

No. 1 Best Seller on December 25, 2011.
The Night Before Christmas (Book & DVD)
Jan Brett's take on this Christmas classic is a visual masterpiece! The quintessential holiday poem tells the tale of Christmas's most anticipated visitor, complete with dashing reindeer and gleaming presents. Jan Brett expands on the magical spirit of the classic poem in her beautiful imagining of the iconic story of Santa's visit (spunky elves and reindeer escapades included!). Complete with her classic borders and detailed picturesque scenes, the board book edition of this holiday staple will be perfect for reading aloud in merry excitement. "Another holiday keepsake from a master." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

Home for Christmas

release date: Nov 01, 2011
No. 1 Best Seller on December 2, 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.

IF YOU GIVE A DOG A DONUT

release date: Jan 01, 2011
No. 1 Best Seller on October 21, 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."**

The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories

by: Seuss
release date: Jan 01, 2011
No. 1 Best Seller on October 14, 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.

Llama Llama Home with Mama

release date: Aug 23, 2011
No. 1 Best Seller on September 9, 2011.
Llama Llama Home with Mama
Llama Llama's mother takes good care of him when he has to stay home from school because he is sick, but when Mama Llama begins to feel sick, too, Llama Llama knows how to take care of her.

Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes

release date: Jan 01, 2011
No. 1 Best Seller on September 2, 2011.
Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes
Pete the cat wears his school shoes when visiting the library, the lunchroom, the playground, and more while singing his special song.

Skippyjon Jones

release date: Jul 12, 2011
No. 1 Best Seller on July 29, 2011.
Skippyjon Jones
Skippyjon Jones, a Siamese cat who would rather be his Chihuahua alter ego, is determined to attend dog obedience school.
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Should I Share My Ice Cream? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

release date: Jun 14, 2011
No. 1 Best Seller on July 1, 2011.
Should I Share My Ice Cream? (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 Should I Share My Ice Cream? Gerald has a big decision to make. But will he make it in time? Using vocabulary that is perfect for beginning readers (and vetted by an early-learning specialist), Mo Willems has crafted a funny story about the challenges of doing the right thing. Fans of the Geisel Award-winning duo will eagerly eat it up!

LEGO Harry Potter

No. 1 Best Seller on June 17, 2011.
LEGO Harry Potter
Gives readers an up-close look at the bricks, constructions, and minifigures of the LEGO® Harry Potter universe -- from Hogwarts Castle to Hagrid's hut.

Fancy Nancy: Stellar Stargazer!

No. 1 Best Seller on June 12, 2011.
Fancy Nancy: Stellar Stargazer!

Fancy Nancy thinks that everything in the sky is simply stellar, from the sun and the moon to the stars and their constellations (that's a fancy word for the shapes that stars make!). So nothing could make her happier than a special sleepover under the stars with her dad and her little sister, JoJo. Together Nancy and JoJo wish on stars, moon bathe, and even eat astronaut ice cream! But when rain clouds cover up the stars, what's a stellar stargazer to do?

Bestselling author and illustrator of the Fancy Nancy books Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser fill Fancy Nancy: Stellar Stargazer! with celestial facts and sparkling illustrations. Best of all, take the glow-in-the-dark cover outside at night to launch your own fancy stargazing adventure. Ready? Three . . . two . . . one . . . Blastoff!

Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer

No. 1 Best Seller on June 10, 2011.
Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer

Nancy Clancy returns in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's second Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy chapter book all about love! In the sequel to Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth, Nancy and Bree decide to play matchmaker, but nothing works out as planned. Will love conquer all in the end?

Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight in joining Nancy Clancy as she takes on love in the second chapter book in the series. As always, the central theme of all the Nancy Clancy books shines through, showing the beauty of friendship and love.

The Very Fairy Princess Takes the Stage

No. 1 Best Seller on May 27, 2011.
The Very Fairy Princess Takes the Stage
Everyone's favorite fairy princess is back and just in time for her ballet recital in this new picture book addition to the Julie Andrews Collection. At first, when Gerry is cast as the Court Jester and not the Crystal Princess, she is dismayed -- nothing is pink and no one can see her crown under her silly jester hat! But just as the recital looks like it's headed for disaster, our ever-energetic very fairy princess swoops in to save the day!

Gerry's sparkle radiates from the page once more through Christine Davenier's whimsically elegant illustrations in this spirited, ballet-themed follow-up to The Very Fairy Princess from the renowned mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton.

Charlie the Ranch Dog

release date: Apr 26, 2011
No. 1 Best Seller on May 13, 2011.
Charlie the Ranch Dog
While Charlie, a sleepy basset hound, tells about the busy life of a ranch dog, his best friend Suzie, a Jack Russell terrier, is getting the work done.

Silverlicious

release date: Feb 01, 2011
No. 1 Best Seller on February 18, 2011.
Silverlicious
When Pinkalicious loses a tooth, it's not just any tooth—it's her sweet tooth! Suddenly candy no longer tastes sweet! With her pinkatastic pen, Pinkalicious writes a note to the Tooth Fairy and tucks it under her pillow... only to hear from Cupid, the Easter Bunny, and a Christmas elf instead. It is not until the Tooth Fairy finally responds—and works some magic—that Pinkalicious discovers where sweetness really comes from.

Fairy-tale characters and sparkling scenes make Silverlicious a sweet treat for all.

Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters

No. 1 Best Seller on December 3, 2010.
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters
In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children.

Breathtaking, evocative illustrations by award-winning artist Loren Long at once capture the personalities and achievements of these great Americans and the innocence and promise of childhood.

This beautiful book celebrates the characteristics that unite all Americans, from our nation's founders to generations to come. It is about the potential within each of us to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths. It is a treasure to cherish with your family forever.

Scaredy-Cat, Splat!

release date: Jan 01, 2010
No. 1 Best Seller on November 12, 2010.
Scaredy-Cat, Splat!
Splat the cat accidently succeeds in being the scariest cat in the class for Halloween.
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Llama Llama Holiday Drama

No. 1 Best Seller on November 5, 2010.
Llama Llama Holiday Drama
Llama Llama holidays.

Jingle music. Lights ablaze.

How long till that special date?

Llama Llama has to wait.

If there's one thing Llama Llama doesn't like, it's waiting. He and Mama Llama rush around, shopping for presents, baking cookies, decorating the tree . . . but how long is it until Christmas? Will it ever come? Finally, Llama Llama just can't wait any more! It takes a cuddle from Mama Llama to remind him that "Gifts are nice, but there's another: The true gift is, we have each other."

Knuffle Bunny Free

release date: Sep 28, 2010
No. 1 Best Seller on October 15, 2010.
Knuffle Bunny Free
While traveling with her family to Holland to visit her grandparents, Trixie once again loses her beloved Knuffle Bunny.

My Mommy Hung the Moon: A Love Story

No. 1 Best Seller on September 24, 2010.
My Mommy Hung the Moon: A Love Story


Book Details:
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Publication Date: 9/1/2010
  • Pages: 40

The Very Fairy Princess

No. 1 Best Seller on July 25, 2010.
The Very Fairy Princess
While her friends and family may not believe in fairies, Geraldine knows, deep down, that she is a VERY fairy princess. From morning to night, Gerry does everything that fairy princesses do: she dresses in her royal attire, practices her flying skills, and she is always on the lookout for problems to solve. But it isn't all twirls and tiaras - as every fairy princess knows, dirty fingernails and scabby knees are just the price you pay for a perfect day!

This new picture book addition to the Julie Andrews Collection features the joyful illustrations of Christine Davenier, and is sure to inspire that sparkly feeling within the hearts of readers young and old.

The Very Fairy Princess: Here Comes the Flower Girl!

release date: Apr 17, 2012
No. 1 Best Seller on July 23, 2010.
The Very Fairy Princess: Here Comes the Flower Girl!
When disaster strikes in the form of rain on Aunt Sue's wedding day, flower girl and self-proclaimed fairy princess Geraldine finds a way to bring sunshine to the party, reminding everyone that the most important thing at a wedding is the most special sparkle of all--happiness and love.

Fancy Nancy: Ooh La La! It's Beauty Day

No. 1 Best Seller on July 9, 2010.
Fancy Nancy: Ooh La La! It's Beauty Day

What better way to fancy Mom up for her birthday than to treat her to a super-deluxe beauty day created by Fancy Nancy herself? It's a pampering paradise, and right in the backyard! With relaxing music, fragrant lotions, colorful nail polish, and foamy mousse, Nancy gives her mom a total makeover. She even treats her to sumptuous refreshments and special entertainment. But when the pampering suddenly goes too far, has Nancy ruined her mom's big day?

Complete with tips and recipes for creating a super-deluxe beauty day of your own, Fancy Nancy: Ooh La La! It's Beauty Day will inspire budding beauty experts to open up shop and join in the deluxe fanciness!

Star Wars: A Scanimation Book: Iconic Scenes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away...

No. 1 Best Seller on May 28, 2010.
Star Wars: A Scanimation Book: Iconic Scenes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away...
Imagine: the first Star Wars book that actually moves, bringing to life the most memorable scenes from the epic: Obi-Wan battles Darth Maul The Millennium Falcon zooms away from an exploding Death Star Luke rides a galloping Tauntaun, Yoda twirls his green lightsaber, Boba Fett blasts up, up and away! And of course the most memorable scene of all—red and blue lightsabers flashing, Luke and Darth Vader fight the ultimate battle between good and evil. It’s a marriage made in a galaxy far, far away: phenomenal Scanimation meets Star Wars, the enduring epic that’s sold $42 billion in ticket sales and earned the title #1 Boys Action Toy License of all time. Created by Rufus Butler Seder, Star Wars: A Scanimation Book presents 12 of the most memorable scenes, in a landscape, i.e., movie format. It’s an homage from an artist obsessed with the earliest forms of capturing visual motion to an artist obsessed with the most advanced. But that’s not what young fans will care about—this is having pure movie magic in the palm of your hand, to replay again and again.

The Sandwich Swap

No. 1 Best Seller on May 14, 2010.
The Sandwich Swap
Lily and Salma are best friends. They like doing all the same things, and they always eat lunch together. Lily eats peanut butter and Salma eats hummus-but what's that between friends? It turns out, a lot. Before they know it, a food fight breaks out. Can Lily and Salma put aside their differences? Or will a sandwich come between them?

The smallest things can pull us apart-until we learn that friendship is far more powerful than difference. In a glorious three-page gatefold at the end of the book, Salma, Lily, and all their classmates come together in the true spirit of tolerance and acceptance.

The Easter Egg

No. 1 Best Seller on March 12, 2010.
The Easter Egg
Jan Brett’s lovable bunny hero, Hoppi, and the surprising outcome of his quest to impress the Easter Rabbit with the best Easter egg of all will enchant readers. If Hoppi can make the best Easter egg, he will get to help the Easter Rabbit with his deliveries on Easter morning. But it is not so easy. Discouraged, he goes for a walk in the woods and sees a blue robin egg tumble out of its nest. Hoppi keeps it safe and warm until the baby bird hatches. And when the Easter Rabbit arrives, he has a very special way to reward Hoppi for his kindness. Spring is everywhere in gorgeous illustrations framed with pussy willows, flowering vines and flowers. Side borders feature busy rabbits making their unusual eggs and, in a border above, the robin’s family drama unfolds. A gatefold surprise reveals the Easter Rabbit in dramatic fashion.

The Lion & the Mouse

release date: Oct 01, 2010
No. 1 Best Seller on February 5, 2010.
The Lion & the Mouse
In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable set in the African Serengeti, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when she rescues the King of the Jungle.

Splendiferous Christmas (Fancy Nancy)

No. 1 Best Seller on November 20, 2009.
Splendiferous Christmas (Fancy Nancy)

What could be fancier than Christmas?

Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles-and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree. She bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and has been waiting for Christmas to come. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?

In this merriest of stories from bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy proves once again that a little fancying up can go a long, festive way!

The Christmas Sweater: A Picture Book

No. 1 Best Seller on November 13, 2009.
The Christmas Sweater: A Picture Book
Adapted from the original bestselling novel, The Christmas Sweater: A Picture Book is the story of a young boy who finds the true meaning of Christmas in the most unlikely of places. Eddie wants a bicycle for Christmas, but his mother knits him a homemade sweater instead. His disappointment is obvious, but a magical journey makes Eddie realize that the sweater is far more than it seems. Ultimately it teaches him that the true meaning of a gift is that it is given with love.
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