Children - Picture Books

The Duck Who Didn't Like Water (Hardcover)

By Steve Small, Steve Small (Illustrator)

$17.99

ISBN: 9781534489172

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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - March 30th, 2021

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Duck HATES water. But when a big storm tears a hole in his roof, he meets Frog, who LOVES water. An adorable tale of compromising for the sake of friendship, simply told and beautifully illustrated. ~ Reviewed by Joe Michon-Huneau

Our Subway Baby (Hardcover)

By Peter Mercurio, Leo Espinosa (Illustrator)

$17.99

ISBN: 9780525427544

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Published: Dial Books - September 15th, 2020

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Our Subway Baby is an adorable story of how Peter Mercurio and his partner literally found and adopted a baby. Mercurio shows how every family can look different, but no matter how fast/slow or quick/hard it might be to become one, a family can make it where there is loved. Based on a true story. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette

The Boy in the Orange Cape (Hardcover)

By Adam Ciccio, Emmanuel Volant (Illustrator)

$17.95

ISBN: 9781605375991

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Published: Clavis - March 16th, 2021

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Ciccio created a cute story about being yourself because that "something" about you shows someone how you love them. Our boy, Corey, is bullied and teased by his classmates, but when they learn the why of the cape wearing (despite the biggest bully, Billy, always taking it) you see how brave Corey really is. A classic feeling with modern sentiments, this adorably illustrated book is a must have for your shelves. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette

Each Peach Pear Plum (Paperback)

By Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg

$6.99

ISBN: 9780140506396

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Published: Puffin Books - October 7th, 1986

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Told in rhyme with hidden "I Spy" details hidden on every whimsically illustrated page, this book connects favorite fairy-tale characters into one narrative and is sure to engage any child. You may even find them finishing each rhyming sentence! ~ Reviewed by Virginia Edinger

The Wanderer (Hardcover)

By Peter Van den Ende

$21.99

ISBN: 9781646140176

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Published: Levine Querido - October 6th, 2020

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What a gorgeous, strange, interpretive picture book! A wordless, magical tale of seafaring exploration centered around an adventurous paper boat that will invoke wonder in artists and story lovers of all ages. Full of strange underwater creatures both real and not, rendered in impeccably detailed black and white illustrations. ~ Reviewed by Joe Michon-Huneau

I am a Capybara (Hardcover)

By Michela Fabbri

$17.95

ISBN: 9781616899455

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Published: Princeton Architectural Press - October 6th, 2020

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You will be clutching your copy of I Am A Capybara close to your heart , just like any child would upon finding a favorite story of surprise, joy and wonder. I had no idea a Capybara could have such an affect on me. Lessons on life for any age, and sure to be my favorite picture book of 2020, this is an understated masterpiece of mirth and wisdom. ~ Reviewed by Nancy Scheemaker