
Movies are bringing attention to favorite picture books; the tie-ins to Where the Wild Things Are (opening tomorrow) and Cloudy with a Chance of Meat Balls (in theaters now) are both on the NYT bestseller lists, but don’t forget to check the originals; you probably need fresh copies.
At #1 on the NYT Picture Book list after two weeks:
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Retail Price: |
$12.99 |
Hardcover: |
48 pages |
Publisher: |
HarperFestival – (2009-09-01) |
ISBN / EAN: |
0061656860 / 9780061656866 |
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On the USA Today list, however, the original is at #9.
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Retail Price: |
$17.95 |
Hardcover: |
48 pages |
Publisher: |
Harper Collins – (1988-11-09) |
ISBN / EAN: |
0060254920 / 9780060254926 |
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At #8 on the NYT Children’s Paperback list, after 4 weeks:
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Retail Price: |
$5.99 |
Paperback: |
112 pages |
Publisher: |
Simon Spotlight – (2009-08-04) |
ISBN / EAN: |
1416961488 / 9781416961482 |
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On the USA Today list, the original is at #68 after 8 weeks.
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Retail Price: |
$6.99 |
Paperback: |
32 pages |
Publisher: |
Atheneum – (1982-04-01) |
ISBN / EAN: |
0689707495 / 9780689707490 |
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So, listen up, Hollywood, below are some of my favorites among the new picture book titles:
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Retail Price: |
$17.99 |
Hardcover: |
64 pages |
Publisher: |
Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing – (2009-08-25) |
ISBN / EAN: |
1416941355 / 9781416941354 |
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Silliness abounds as the Ambassador of Children’s Literature and master of the fractured fairytale takes on Mother Goose.
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Retail Price: |
$17.99 |
Hardcover: |
40 pages |
Publisher: |
Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing – (2009-09-22) |
ISBN / EAN: |
1416963944 / 9781416963943 |
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An alien robot arrives to conquer earth, does battle and creates havoc on a domestic scene.
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Retail Price: |
$24.99 |
Hardcover: |
192 pages |
Publisher: |
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers – (2009-10-06) |
ISBN / EAN: |
0316040495 / 9780316040495 |
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I’ve mentioned this one before and it hits the NYT picture book bestseller list at #3 this week. This lovely compilation is perfect for families to share.
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Retail Price: |
$16.00 |
Hardcover: |
32 pages |
Publisher: |
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children – (2009-10-19) |
ISBN / EAN: |
061896620X / 9780618966202 |
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This is a delightfully surprising collection of animals that one wouldn’t suspect were dangerous. Jenkin’s signature cut-paper collage creatures will engage children for storytime.
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Retail Price: |
$15.99 |
Hardcover: |
40 pages |
Publisher: |
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers – (2009-10-01) |
ISBN / EAN: |
0316045489 / 9780316045483 |
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Why do dogs wag their tails? The sweet, simple text and minimalist drawings captured my heart.
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Retail Price: |
$17.99 |
Hardcover: |
32 pages |
Publisher: |
HarperCollins – (2009-11-01) |
ISBN / EAN: |
0061235903 / 9780061235900 |
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You don’t need me to let you know but just in case. There’s a New Fancy Nancy!
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Owen and Mzee created a whole new category of “Reality Picture Books.” Below are some of my favorite new titles in the category.
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Retail Price: |
$16.99 |
Hardcover: |
40 pages |
Publisher: |
Scholastic Press – (2009-10-01) |
ISBN / EAN: |
0545123356 / 9780545123358 |
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A dolphin that gets a prosthetic tail.
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Retail Price: |
$17.99 |
Hardcover: |
48 pages |
Publisher: |
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers – (2009-11-01) |
ISBN / EAN: |
031605318X / 9780316053181 |
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A marine saves an abandoned and abused Iraqi dog. A librarians’ favorite from BEA.
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Retail Price: |
$16.99 |
Hardcover: |
32 pages |
Publisher: |
Putnam Juvenile – (2009-09-08) |
ISBN / EAN: |
0399254439 / 9780399254437 |
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Tarra, former circus performer has retired to an elephant sanctuary where she resides with her faithful canine companion. The best in cross-species friendship books.
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And now for something completely different…
Cookbooks for kids really move in my library. If you are looking for something for a reluctant reader, they can be a big hit.
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Retail Price: |
$19.95 |
Hardcover: |
104 pages |
Publisher: |
Phaidon Press – (2009-12-02) |
ISBN / EAN: |
0714857564 / 9780714857565 |
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This exquisitely designed Italian cookbook for kids takes a sensible approach, with real fresh food and easy-to-follow recipes
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Retail Price: |
$15.99 |
Hardcover: |
48 pages |
Publisher: |
Knopf Books for Young Readers – (2009-10-13) |
ISBN / EAN: |
0375860134 / 9780375860133 |
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Just in time to replace those ratty old copies or those twenty copies showing on the catalog that don’t really exist, the fiftieth anniversary edition of a picture book classic.
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