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"Froggy Goes to Bed" (Ages 2 to 6)
by Jonathan London, illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
If you've seen Froggy learn to swim, go to school, bake a cake, or get dressed for winter, you know that in his world, nothing is ever easy or efficient, and that everything has its own set of goofy sound effects. This is precisely why preschoolers can't resist these giggle-inducing read-aloud picture books. In "Froggy Goes to Bed," the amiable amphibian is a genius at delaying bedtime. He has to find his toothbrush (in the cookie jar), his boat (in the laundry basket), and his pajamas (behind the desk). Then just one more story, glass of water, and kiss from Mom. Now someone is sound asleep... but it's not Froggy! Read more

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"Red Berry Wool" (Ages 4 to 8)
by Robyn Eversole, illustrated by Tim Coffey
Lalo the lamb has sweater envy. Why does the shepherd boy have such a beautiful red wool sweater, when his own wool is straggly, muddy, and full of bits of straw? His mother tells him he must first wash it, then spin it, then dye it, then knit it. Lalo's attempts to do just that are somewhat disastrous, but the boy always seems to show up just in the knick of time. This sweet, clear-as-a-bell story (with endearing, gorgeous illustrations) is a lovely read-aloud choice, and while the lamb never transforms his straggly coat, the ending is as happy as can be. Read more

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DOCTORS? NEW SIBLING? WHAT KIDS CAN EXPECT
More than 18 million moms have relied on "What to Expect When You're Expecting" to guide them through pregnancy. Coauthor Heidi Murkoff now offers children the same comfort with the launch of her excellent new What to Expect Kids series. Murkoff talks to Amazon.com about how parents can use her books when toddlers in need of reassurance start asking some tricky questions about a new baby, babysitters, using the potty, and visiting the doctor. Kid-tested and approved! Read more

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JON SCIESZKA'S 101 WAYS TO STOP SUMMER READING FROM KILLING YOU
"I've always loved summer. I've always loved reading. But summer reading has always driven me crazy," says Jon Scieszka, author of "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales." In this illuminating piece, master wisecracker Scieszka offers your kids some interesting, nay, revolutionary advice on how to crack the books. Read more

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BRING HISTORY TO LIFE WITH OUR DEAR AMERICA STORE
We're celebrating July 4 with four of the most popular historical fiction series around: Dear America, My Name Is America, My America, and the Royal Diaries. Distinguished authors from Kathryn Lasky to Karen Hesse lend their voices to these carefully researched, thoroughly engaging, fictionalized diaries of various characters in American and world history. Read more

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FRESH INK
"Eloise's Guide to Life: How to Eat, Dress, Travel, Behave, and Stay Six Forever" (Grownups)
by Kay Thompson, illustrated by Hilary Knight
Have a headache? Try putting a large cabbage leaf on your head. Messy hair? Comb it with a fork. Our favorite 6-year-old, Plaza Hotel-dwelling imp has all the answers in Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight's never-quite-wise-but-certainly-witty "Eloise's Guide to Life." This small collection of snippets from "Eloise," "Eloise in Paris," "Eloise in Moscow," and "Eloise at Christmastime" shares insights on "how to eat, dress, travel, behave, and stay six forever." Perfect for new graduates or for grownups who have forgotten how much fun it can be to wear toe shoes on their ears. Read more

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"Here We All Are" (Ages 7 to 10)
by Tomie dePaola
In "Here We All Are," Tomie dePaola's charming sequel to his Newbery Honor-winning "26 Fairmount Avenue"--the affable author-illustrator continues his memoirs of his days as a kindergartner: tap dancing, being demoted from Peter Rabbit to Flopsy in the class play, and waiting for his mom and new baby sister to come home from the hospital. This evenhanded, good-humored, tell-all memoir is recounted in a convincing 5-year-old's voice that will ring true for (and amuse) young readers. Read more

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"The Little Prince"
by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, newly translated by Richard Howard
Traveling from planet to planet, encountering strange, archetypal characters, a small boy-prince tries to make sense of life. When he arrives on Earth, he is first bewildered then enlightened by a little fox he befriends. The acclaimed Richard Howard's fine new translation of the beloved French classic "The Little Prince" commemorates the 100th anniversary of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's birth with fresh wordsmithing and restored original art. Read more

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BESTSELLERS
"Page: Protector of the Small" (Ages 10 to 14)
by Tamora Pierce
Tamora Pierce revisits her imaginary Kingdom of Tortall for this lively sequel to "First Test: Protector of the Small." As the only female page in history to complete the first year of formal training to become a knight, 11-year-old Keladry of Mindelan has an uphill battle to fight. The dashing adventures that follow will transport young readers to medieval times and empower even the most reluctant young girl knight. Read more

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"The Scrambled States of America" (Ages 4 and older)
by Lauri Keller
One day, Kansas wakes up grumpy. The other 49 states are stretching, yawning, and pouring maple syrup onto each other's pancakes, but irritable Kansas announces to his kindly neighbor Nebraska that life is dull and changes must be made: "All day long we just sit here in the middle of the country. We never GO anywhere. We never DO anything, and we NEVER meet any NEW states!" The silly state-scrambling that ensues in this splendidly quirky book is guaranteed to make geography fun. Read more

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"The 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury" (Ages 3 to 8)
edited by Janet Schulman
Believe it or not, 44 complete read-aloud classics and future classics--from "Goodnight Moon" to "Stellaluna"--are packed in this remarkably svelte, positively historic anthology. Handy for travel by plane, train, or automobile! Read more

Our Price: $28.00 | You Save: $12.00 (30%)   

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PRE-ORDER "HARRY POTTER (BOOK 4)"
"Harry Potter (Book 4)"
by J.K. Rowling (Ages 9 and older)
The fourth "Harry Potter" isn't set to be released until July 8, 2000, but you can place your order now. Read more

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Also, participate in the "Book 4" buzz in our Harry Potter Store.

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