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Bestselling Picture Books

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Zombie and Brain Are Friends (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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Zombie and Brain Are Friends (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, Laan Cham (Illustrator)
The Littlest Yak (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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The Littlest Yak (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Lu Fraser
Creepy Pair of Underwear!
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Creepy Pair of Underwear!
by Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown (Illustrator)
The Bakery Dragon
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The Bakery Dragon
by Devin Elle Kurtz
The Leaf Thief
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The Leaf Thief
by Alice Hemming, Nicola Slater (Illustrator)
Creepy Carrots! (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Creepy Carrots! (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown (Illustrator)
How to Catch a Monster (How to Catch... Series)
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How to Catch a Monster (How to Catch... Series)
by Adam Wallace, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator)
Room on the Broom
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Room on the Broom
by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake
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The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake
by Devin Elle Kurtz
Hansel and Gretel
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Hansel and Gretel
by Stephen King, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
by Laura Numeroff, Felicia Bond (Illustrator)
Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner)
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Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner)
by Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
Creepy Crayon! (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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Creepy Crayon! (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown (Illustrator)
The Giving Tree
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The Giving Tree
by Shel Silverstein, Shel Silverstein (Illustrator)
Dragons Love Tacos
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Dragons Love Tacos
by Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri (Illustrator)

'Tis the Season for Story Time

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A Charlie Brown Christmas
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
by Charles M. Schulz, Tina Gallo (Adapted by), Scott Jeralds (Illustrator)
The Polar Express (30th Anniversary Edition) (Caldecott Medal Winner)
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The Polar Express (30th Anniversary Edition) (Caldecott Medal Winner)
by Chris Van Allsburg, Chris Van Allsburg (Illustrator)
The Night Before Christmas: The Classic Edition
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The Night Before Christmas: The Classic Edition
by Clement Moore, Charles Santore (Illustrator)
Harold Loves His Woolly Hat (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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Harold Loves His Woolly Hat (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Vern Kousky
Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop, Christmas!
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Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop, Christmas!
by Sherri Duskey Rinker, AG Ford (Illustrator)
Dasher and the Polar Bear
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Dasher and the Polar Bear
by Matt Tavares, Matt Tavares (Illustrator)
Elmore and the Big Christmas Rescue
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Elmore and the Big Christmas Rescue
by Dev Petty, Mike Boldt (Illustrator)
Jan Brett's The Nutcracker
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Jan Brett's The Nutcracker
by Jan Brett, Jan Brett (Illustrator)
Construction Site on Christmas Night (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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Construction Site on Christmas Night (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Sherri Duskey Rinker, AG Ford (Illustrator)
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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The Nightmare Before Christmas (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Tim Burton, Tim Burton (Illustrator)
Christmas at Hogwarts (Harry Potter)
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Christmas at Hogwarts (Harry Potter)
by J. K. Rowling, Ziyi Gao (Illustrator)
The Crayons' Christmas
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The Crayons' Christmas
by Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
Little Blue Truck's Christmas: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
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Little Blue Truck's Christmas: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
by Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry (Illustrator)
Snow Kid (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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Snow Kid (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Jessie Sima
Barnes & Noble Our Monthly Kids' Pick - Only $9.99 With Purchase* *See page for details. The Littlest Yak (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Lu Fraser. Shop Now Barnes & Noble Our Monthly Kids' Pick - Only $9.99 With Purchase* *See page for details. The Littlest Yak (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Lu Fraser. Shop Now
Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Awards Overall Winner: The Bakery Dragon by Devin Elle Kurtz. Shop Now Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Awards Overall Winner: The Bakery Dragon by Devin Elle Kurtz. Shop Now

Revisit the Classics

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Hansel and Gretel
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Hansel and Gretel
by Stephen King, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
by Laura Numeroff, Felicia Bond (Illustrator)
Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner)
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Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner)
by Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
The Giving Tree
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The Giving Tree
by Shel Silverstein, Shel Silverstein (Illustrator)
The Rainbow Fish
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The Rainbow Fish
by Marcus Pfister
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
Stellaluna (25th Anniversary Edition)
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Stellaluna (25th Anniversary Edition)
by Janell Cannon
Frog and Toad Storybook Favorites: Includes 4 Stories Plus Stickers!
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Frog and Toad Storybook Favorites: Includes 4 Stories Plus Stickers!
by Arnold Lobel, Arnold Lobel (Illustrator)
Frog and Toad Are Friends (50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition) (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Frog and Toad Are Friends (50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition) (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Arnold Lobel, Arnold Lobel (Illustrator)
Madeline (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Madeline (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Ludwig Bemelmans, Ludwig Bemelmans (Illustrator)
Glowing in the dark — lightning bugs take flight. Night Creatures: Firefly: An uplifting and lyrical story of light, hope, and wonder by Robert Macfarlane. Shop Now Glowing in the dark — lightning bugs take flight. Night Creatures: Firefly: An uplifting and lyrical story of light, hope, and wonder by Robert Macfarlane. Shop Now

Best New Picture Books

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The Trouble with Giraffes
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The Trouble with Giraffes
by Lisa Mantchev, Taeeun Yoo (Illustrator)
The Day the Crayons Made Friends (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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The Day the Crayons Made Friends (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies: A Back-to-School Book
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Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies: A Back-to-School Book
by Jonathan Stutzman, Jay Fleck (Illustrator)
Night Creatures: Firefly: An uplifting and lyrical story of light, hope, and wonder
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Night Creatures: Firefly: An uplifting and lyrical story of light, hope, and wonder
by Robert Macfarlane, Luke Adam Hawker (Illustrator)
The Invisible Parade
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The Invisible Parade
by Leigh Bardugo, John Picacio, John Picacio (Artist)
Hansel and Gretel
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Hansel and Gretel
by Stephen King, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
The Wild Robot on the Island: An Illustrated Picture Book Adaptation of The Wild Robot
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The Wild Robot on the Island: An Illustrated Picture Book Adaptation of The Wild Robot
by Peter Brown
Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt - Gift Edition
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Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt - Gift Edition
by Riel Nason, Byron Eggenschwiler (Illustrator)
Snow Kid (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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Snow Kid (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Jessie Sima
Speak Your Heart: A Coco and Bear Story (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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Speak Your Heart: A Coco and Bear Story (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Apryl Stott
Everyday Bean (Tiny Bean's Big Adventures, Book #1)
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Everyday Bean (Tiny Bean's Big Adventures, Book #1)
by Stephanie Graegin
The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake
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The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake
by Devin Elle Kurtz
Zombie and Brain Are Friends (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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Zombie and Brain Are Friends (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, Laan Cham (Illustrator)
The Littlest Yak (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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The Littlest Yak (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Lu Fraser
Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Bess Kalb, Erin Kraan (Illustrator)
Meet the newest fluff in town. Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Bess Kalb. Shop Now Meet the newest fluff in town. Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Bess Kalb. Shop Now

Favorite Friends Make the Perfect Gift

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The Pigeon Soft Toy in Holiday Hat
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The Pigeon Soft Toy in Holiday Hat
by YOTTOY
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Mo Willems
PETE THE CAT SNOW DAZE PLUSH
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PETE THE CAT SNOW DAZE PLUSH
by MERRYMAKERS, INC.
Snow Daze (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Pete the Cat)
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Snow Daze (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Pete the Cat)
by James Dean, James Dean (Illustrator), Kimberly Dean
Clive Penguin Plush
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Clive Penguin Plush
by Union Square Kids
Clive Penguin
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Clive Penguin
by Huw Lewis Jones, Ben Sanders (Illustrator)
Knight Owl
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Knight Owl
by Manhattan Toy
Knight Owl's Little Christmas
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Knight Owl's Little Christmas
by Christopher Denise
Snowy Day Doll
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Snowy Day Doll
by MERRYMAKERS, INC.
The Snowy Day (Caldecott Medal Winner)
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The Snowy Day (Caldecott Medal Winner)
by Ezra Jack Keats
Curious George 12
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Curious George 12" Winter Plush
by KIDS PREFERRED LLC
Happy Hanukkah, Curious George
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Happy Hanukkah, Curious George
by H. A. Rey, Margret Rey

Coming Soon

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The Humble Pie Pre-Order Now
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The Humble Pie
by Jory John, Pete Oswald (Illustrator)
A Day with No Words Pre-Order Now
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A Day with No Words
by Tiffany Hammond, Kate Cosgrove (Illustrator)
The Snowball Fight Pre-Order Now
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The Snowball Fight
by Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)
Mike the Magical Coughing Cat Pre-Order Now
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Mike the Magical Coughing Cat
by Mag Takac
Olivia (25th Anniversary Edition) (Caldecott Honor Book) Pre-Order Now
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Olivia (25th Anniversary Edition) (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Ian Falconer
Kat and Brandy (Signed Book) Pre-Order Now
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Kat and Brandy (Signed Book)
by Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
Goodnight, Crayons Pre-Order Now
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Goodnight, Crayons
by Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
The Trouble with Children (According to Dog) Pre-Order Now
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The Trouble with Children (According to Dog)
by Katie Weaver, Caner Soylu (Illustrator)
I Am a Highly Dangerous Warrior! Pre-Order Now
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I Am a Highly Dangerous Warrior!
by Raquel D'Apice, Heather Fox (Illustrator)
War Is Over! Pre-Order Now
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War Is Over!
by Sean Ono Lennon, Dave Mullins, Brad Booker, Max Narciso (Illustrator)
Celebrate a unique friendship. The Trouble with Giraffes by Lisa Mantchev. Shop Now Celebrate a unique friendship. The Trouble with Giraffes by Lisa Mantchev. Shop Now

Award Winning Picture Books

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Creepy Carrots! (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Creepy Carrots! (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown (Illustrator)
Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner)
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Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner)
by Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
Knight Owl (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Knight Owl (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Christopher Denise, Christopher Denise (Illustrator)
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Mo Willems
Frog and Toad Are Friends (50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition) (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Frog and Toad Are Friends (50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition) (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Arnold Lobel, Arnold Lobel (Illustrator)
Madeline (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Madeline (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Ludwig Bemelmans, Ludwig Bemelmans (Illustrator)
Make Way for Ducklings (Caldecott Medal Winner)
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Make Way for Ducklings (Caldecott Medal Winner)
by Robert McCloskey, Robert McCloskey (Illustrator)
No, David! (Caldecott Honor Book)
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No, David! (Caldecott Honor Book)
by David Shannon, David Shannon (Illustrator)
Extra Yarn (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Extra Yarn (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
Blueberries for Sal (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Blueberries for Sal (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Robert McCloskey, Robert McCloskey (Illustrator)
The fairytale you thought you knew. Hansel and Gretel by Stephen King. Shop Now The fairytale you thought you knew. Hansel and Gretel by Stephen King. Shop Now

Bookseller Favorites

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Creepy Pair of Underwear!
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Creepy Pair of Underwear!
by Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown (Illustrator)
The Bakery Dragon
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The Bakery Dragon
by Devin Elle Kurtz
Creepy Carrots! (Caldecott Honor Book)
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Creepy Carrots! (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown (Illustrator)
Room on the Broom
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Room on the Broom
by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
by Laura Numeroff, Felicia Bond (Illustrator)
Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner)
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Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner)
by Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
Creepy Crayon! (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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Creepy Crayon! (B&N Exclusive Edition)
by Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown (Illustrator)
The Giving Tree
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The Giving Tree
by Shel Silverstein, Shel Silverstein (Illustrator)
Dragons Love Tacos
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Dragons Love Tacos
by Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri (Illustrator)
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
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The Wonderful Things You Will Be
by Emily Winfield Martin

Dr. Seuss

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Green Eggs and Ham
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Green Eggs and Ham
by Dr. Seuss
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
by Dr. Seuss
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
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Oh, the Places You'll Go!
by Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat
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The Cat in the Hat
by Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!
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Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!
by Dr. Seuss
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
by Dr. Seuss
The Lorax
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The Lorax
by Dr. Seuss
Fox in Socks
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Fox in Socks
by Dr. Seuss
Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!
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Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go!
by Tish Rabe, Dr. Seuss (Illustrator)
Happy Birthday to You!
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Happy Birthday to You!
by Dr. Seuss