Duck for President
Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin (Ill.)

It is our pleasure, our honor, our duty as citizens to present to you Duck for President. Here is a duck who began in a humble pond. Who worked his way to farmer. To governor. And now, perhaps, to the highest office in the land. You may think you know duck from Click, Clack, Moo. Or from Giggle, Giggle, Quack. But there's much more to Duck. Much, much more

All Editions: $7.99 - $40.00

Arrowville
Geefwee Boedoe (Author & Ill.)

In Arrowville the arrows argue and dispute and disagree all day long. But one young arrow named Barb is tired of everyone quarreling, so she decides to run away from home. In her flight, she encounters a group of strangers, the too-agreeable family of Targets, who become the target of mistrust in Arrowville. Absurdity multiplies as one misunderstanding piles upon another, culminating in a Seussian crescendo of lollypops and good old-fashioned friendship.

All Editions: $5.35 - $1,434.25

A Child's Christmas in Wales
Dylan Thomas, Chris Raschka (Ill.)

For almost half a century, Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales has entranced both young and old and has become a familiar part of the holiday-season landscape. With lovely poetic lilt, this simple tale captures the child's eye-view and an adult's warm remembrance of the time of presents, good things to eat, and, in the best of circumstances, newly-fallen snow.

All Editions: $9.00 - $23.59

Teeth, Tales and Tenticles: An Animal Counting Book
Christopher Wormell (Author & Ill.)

With his trademark colorful and compelling images of animals both familiar and exotic, acclaimed British illustrator, Christopher Wormell, brings a uniquely artful point of view to the traditional counting book. Wormell's inventive approach to illustrating the numbers from 1 to 20 highlights intriguing parts, behaviors, or features of specific animals, rather than simply increasing the numbers of the animals themselves.

All Editions: $13.00 - $24.74

The People Could Fly
Virgina Hamilton, Leo & Diane Dillon (Ill.)

The People Could Fly, the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to “fly” away, who remained slaves with only their imaginations to set them free as they told and retold this tale. Leo and Diane Dillon have created powerful new illustrations in full color for every page of this picture book presentation of Virginia Hamilton’s most beloved tale.

All Editions: $1.79 - $125.00

Walt Whitman: Words for America
Barbara Kerley, Brian Selznick (Ill.)

Did you know that poet Walt Whitman was also a Civil War nurse? Devastated by his country dividing and compelled to service by his brother's war injury, Walt nursed all soldiers-Union & Confederate, black & white. By getting to know them through many intense and affecting experiences, he began to see a greater life purpose: His writing could give these men a voice, & in turn, achieve his greatest aspiration--to capture the true spirit of America. Dramatic, powerful, & deeply moving, this consummate portrait of Whitman will inspire readers to pick up their pens & open their hearts to humanity.

All Editions: $10.00 - $22.34

Kitten's First Full Moon
Kevin Henkes (Author & Ill.)

From one of the most beloved picture book creators of today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure. Kitten sees her first full moon, but she thinks it's a bowl of milk and tries to get at it. Full color.

All Editions: $6.99 - $40.00

The Boy, The Bear, The Baron, The Bard
Gregory Rogers (Author & Ill.)

A comic romp through Shakespeare's London featuring an intrepid little boy, a friendly bear, and-in the role of dastardly villain-the Bard himself. What happens when a boy bursts through the curtain of a deserted theatre and onto the world's most famous stage? He lands on the Bard himself and the chase is on-through the streets of Shakespeare's London. This is a rare and inventive visual feast-a runaway story about a curious boy, a magic cloak, a grumpy bard, a captive bear and a baron bound for the chopping block. It is also a richly illustrated, dramatic and very funny tale of adventure and friendship.

All Editions : $8.47 - $33.61

The Mighty Asparagus
Vladimir Radunsky (Author & Ill.)

Long ago in Italy, a mighty asparagus grew smack-dab in front of the king's castle. Was the king happy about it? No. The asparagus had to go. But how does a king reason with an asparagus of such stature? With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Vladimir Radunsky tells the uproarious tale of an almost immovable vegetable. Drawing on Italian Renaissance art, the esteemed artist creates a breathtaking magical kingdom, where it's easy to imagine that such an asparagus existed. His artwork is as gorgeous as it is funny. Although the old masters may turn over in their graves, readers of all ages will clamor for more of The Mighty Asparagus.

All Editions: $6.99 - $26.00

Polar Bear Night
Lauren Thompson (Author & Ill.)

A little polar bear cub wakes on a still, Arctic night. She walks out to explore her snowy world. What will happen on this special winter night? Suddenly, the stars stir in the sky, and soon, they begin to fall like snowflakes. It is a star shower. Soothing words and luminous pictures show how an Arctic night can be just as cozy as a warm bed at home.

Signed Copies: $9.95 - $21.14

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