The Story of The Nutcracker Ballet
ISBN 0394881788 Random Paperback (4 to 8) WB Price: $6.95
A fluid text and jewel-like paintings by Caldecott Honor artist Diane Goode capture all the beauty and magic of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet. This one-of-a-kind, elegantly illustrated storybook version is one to cherish, year after year. Full color.20.3 cms L x 20.3 cms W 32 pages 

Adèle & Simon
ISBN 0374380449 EAN: 9780374380441 Farrar Hardcover (4 to 8)
WB Price: $27.95
When Simon’ s older sister, Adè le, picks him up from school, he has his hat and gloves and scarf and sweater, his coat and knapsack and books and crayons, and a drawing of a cat he made that morning. Adè le makes Simon promise to try not to lose anything. But as they make their way home, distractions cause Simon to leave something behind at every stop. What will they tell their mother?Detailed pen-and-ink drawings – filled with soft watercolors – make a game of this unforgettable tour through the streets and scenes of early- twentieth-century Paris. Illustrated endpapers extend the fun by replicating a 1907 Baedeker map of Paris.28.24 cms L x 23.22 cms W (0.37 kgs) 40 pages.Review Quotes: "McClintock's beautifully restrained use of color may evoke a long-ago time, but her compositions are so dynamic there's always something for contemporary children to discover." - "Booklist" - "Delightful . . . as enjoyable as a chocolate croissant."  --Kirkus Reviews "McClintock scores a double coup, creating a must-see for francophiles and an engaging hide-and-seek game for homebodies." Publishers Weekly- “ An( instant classic.  McClintock’ s illustrations . . . evoke the world of children’ s books our grandmothers handed down, by Randolph Caldecott or Emile Gaillard.”  The New York Times Book Review-"A beautiful example of bookmaking, with plenty to charm children, this is a visual delight."  --School Library Journal-  "WIth its cozy, Kate Greenaway flavor and many minutiae to discover, this will be especially nice to share one on one."  --The Horn Book

Petunia
EAN 9780440417545 ISBN 0440417546 Dragonfly Paperback (4 to 8) WB Price: $11.95
When Roger Duvoisin first introduced children to his proud and silly goose, Petunia, in 1950, it was love at first sight. Those children have grown up, but Petunia is every bit as fresh and funny and muddled as the day she was born.In this, the first of the series of classic books featuring the silly goose, Petunia finds a book--and, deciding that if she owns a book she must be wise, dispenses hilariously mistaken advice to the other animals in the farmyard.With its gentle lesson and the kind of humor that kids love best, this new edition of a beloved classic will delight and inspire a whole new generation of readers.27.38 cms L x 22.71 cms W (0.15 kgs) 32 pages

Thunder Cake
EAN 9780698115811 ISBN 0698115813 Paperstar Paperback (4 to 8) WB Price: $13.50
When the air gets heavy and dark clouds drift low over the fields of Grandma's farm, her frightened granddaughter hides under the bed. "This is Thunder Cake baking weather!" calls Grandma, and a real Thunder Cake must reach the oven before the storm arrives. So the two hurry to gather ingredients from around the farm, trying to stay one step ahead of the approaching thunderstorm. Patricia Polacco's bright illustrations bring life to her childhood memory of how her grandma helped her overcome this universal childhood fear.26 cms L x 20.3 cms W (0.13 kgs) 32 pages

My Lucky Day
EAN 9780142404560 ISBN 014240456X Puffin Paperback (4 to 8) 
WB Price: $10.95
When a delicious-looking piglet knocks on Mr. Fox's door, the fox can hardly believe his good luck. It's not every day that dinner just "shows up." It must be his lucky day--or is it?25.2 cms L x 20.27 cms W (0.12 kgs) 32 pages

The Lotus Seed
EAN 9780152014834 ISBN 0152014837  Voyager Paperback (6 to 10) WB Price: $11.95
"My grandmother saw the emperor cry the day he lost his golden dragon throne."So begins Sherry Garland's emotional tale of a Vietnamese family forced to flee from their homeland to escape a devastating civil war. Set against a background of historical events, "The Lotus Seed" thoughtfully portrays refugees who have adapted to a different way of life in a new country without losing touch with their cultural heritage."Exquisite artwork fuses with a compelling narrative--a concise endnote places the story within a historical context--to produce a moving and polished offering."--Publishers Weekly.27.79 cms L x 22.35 cms W (0.16 kgs) 32 pages

Little Red Riding Hood
EAN 9780823406531 ISBN 0823406539  Holiday House Paperback (4 to 8) WB Price: $11.95
Today's young readers will truly be enchanted by this easy-to-read version of the Brothers Grimm classic illustrated with a fresh, vibrant new look set in an American frontier.Award: Caldecott Medal | Honor Book | Picture Book | 1984 23.27 cms L x 15.95 cms W (0.13 kgs) 26 pages

Look-Alikes Jr
EAN 9780316713474 ISBN 0316713473  Megan Tingley Hardcover (4 to 8) WB Price: $24.95
The best-selling trompe l'oeil picture book-now with a brand-new cover design. DESCRIPTION Look-Alikes Jr. features all-new 3-D picture puzzles but this time invites even the youngest child to join in the fun by featuring simpler, easier-to-find look-alikes in childlike settings. There are 11 scenes - house, parlor, kitchen, bedroom, school bus, classroom, construction site, movie lobby, train, farm, and rocket - each with 50+ objects to identify (700+ In total). Look for a cement mixer made out of a mustard bottle, kitchen cabinets made out of cakes of soap, and a bed built with crayons and pastal Fun for all ages. This best-selling book is back with a brand new series design and a striking new cover.Awards:A New York Times Notable Book of the Year; A Time Best Book of the Year; A Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year; A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year; A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year; A Parenting Best Book of the Year; A Child Best Book of the Year.31.14 cms L x 23.27 cms W (0.44 kgs) 32 pages

Ooh-La-La Max In Love
EAN 9780140555370 ISBN 0140555374 Viking Paperback (4 to 8) WB Price: $11.95
Max, a millionaire dog poet, has come to Paris from New York to see the sights and find his heart's desire. As he basks in the glitter and glow of Paris, Max finds himself in the midst of cosmopolitan expatriates and eccentric Parisiennes who are enveloped in a smorgasbord of shapes, sounds, and colors.. "Ooh-la-la (Max in Love)" quivers with surreal and funny language, and idiosyncratic, luminous art."With a palette as subtle as the light on Montmartre and a notably free, sophisticated style, Kalman incorporates witty references to artists and their work in her own delightfully lively paintings." ("Kirkus Reviews")"Brilliant, bold, funny, and obscure, this is definitely one of Kalman's best efforts to date." ("School Library Journal") 25.43 cms L x 20.42 cms W (0.13 kgs) 40 pages

The Purple Coat
EAN 9780689716348 ISBN 0689716346    Aladdin Paperback (5 to 8) WB Price: $11.95
Every year, in the fall, Gabrielle gets a new coat. And every year her coat looks the same - navy blue with two rows of buttons and a half belt in the back. But this year Gabrielle wants something different - a purple coat. "Purple?" Mama laughs. But Gabrielle is quite serious. Alone with Grampa in his cozy tailor shop, Gabrielle does some fast talking. Still, even Grampa is dubious. His solution makes "The Purple Coat" a very special book, just right for every child who has ever wanted to try something different.25.3 cms L x 20.24 cms W (0.13 kgs) 32 pages

The Rainbabies
EAN 9780688151133 ISBN 0688151132  Harper Paperback (5 to 8) WB Price: $11.95
In the magic of a moonshower, a childless couple find a dozen tiny babies in the grass. Small enough to rock to sleep in a pair of wooden shoes, the children never grow. Even the tiniest babies can bring big adventures, though, and these little ones seem to find trouble as easily as bees find flowers. But the old couple's love never waivers and in the end they are rewarded with their hearts' desire. Written in classic folktale tradition, illustrated with astonishing paintings, this beautiful story is woven from magic and moonbeams. "Melmed's writing is flawless....La Marche's paintings are equally masterful....A winner in every respect, this genuinely touching book is guaranteed to become a favorite." -- "Pulisher's Weekly"Extraordinarily beautiful....It just plain delights children."-- "New York Times Book Review"ominee | Children's | 1993, 1994 ; Black-Eyed Susan Award | Nominee | Picture Book | 1994 - 1995 27.08 cms L x 21.29 cms W (0.17 kgs) 32 pages

The Day It Rained Hearts
EAN 9780060731236 ISBN 0060731230 Harper Paperback (4 to 8) WB Price: $11.95
One day it rains hearts, and Cornelia Augusta catches them. Each heart is special in its own way, and Cornelia Augusta knows exactly who to send them to.21.44 cms L x 21.64 cms W (0.13 kgs) 36 pages

Without You
EAN 9780061139987 ISBN 006113998X  Harper Paperback (3 to 7) WB Price: $11.95
Where would I be, What would I do, Without you?While a mother penguin leaves her mate and newly laid egg to feed in the deep blue sea, the father penguin protects the egg by holding it on his feet until it hatches. In one of nature's rare and heartwarming role reversals, father and chick stay together, braving the Antarctic winter as they wait for the mother's return.25.35 cms L x 18.64 cms W (0.16 kgs) 40 pages

Seven Blind Mice
EAN 9780698118959 ISBN 0698118952 Puffin Paperback (4 to 8) 
WB Price: $13.95
Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered, Caldecott Honor-winning version is a treasure kids will enjoy again and again.27.94 cms L x 25.2 cms W (0.22 kgs) 40 pages

Piggie Pie
EAN 9780395866184 ISBN 0395866189 Clarion Paperback (4 to 8) WB Price: $11.95
Gritch the witch flies to Old MacDonald's farm for some pigs to make a piggie pie, but when she arrives she can't find a single porker."A very contemporary-sounding Gritch the Witch sets out for Old MacDonald's Farm to get herself a meal of plump piggies. Alerted, however, by her skywritten 'Surrender, Piggies!', the swine hastily don sheep, cow, and other barnyard disguises to fool her with their good acting and poker-face denials of any pigs in residence"--School Library Journal.22.9 cms L x 19.66 cms W (0.17 kgs) 32 pages

Meet The Orchestra
EAN 9780152002220 ISBN 0152002227  Voyager Paperback (4 to 8) WB Price: $11.95
Have you ever met an orchestra? Well, here's your chance! Meet the rabbit with her flute... The koala cellist...the tuba-playing warthog...the alligator on the drums...This unusual introduction to the orchestra describes the instruments - strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion - and offers interesting information about them.Playful illustrations show the animal musicians as they gather for an evening's performance. Then the conductor lowers his baton, and the wonderful music begins...Review: "This lyrical romp through the orchestra begins with animal musicians slowly gathering for the evening performance. Poetic descriptions suggest the sounds of the instruments, and lively watercolor illustrations capture the playful essence of each musician and musical instrument. "It's a smashing introduction to classical music, and a must prior to a first visit to the symphony."-Publishers Weekly. An added plus - your child will learn about animals too! 23.11 cms L x 27.89 cms W (0.16 kgs) 32 pages Award: An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

The Three Questions
EAN 9780439199964 Scholastic Hardcover (5 to 8) 
WB Price: $31.95
Nikolai wants to be the best person he can be, so he asks three questions that will give him the answers. What is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do? Nikolai knows that he wants to be the best person he can be, but often he is unsure if he is doing the right thing. Based on a story by Leo Tolstoy, this exquisitely illustrated book explores the meaning of life. 26 cms L x 31.34 cms W (0.54 kgs) 32 pages Awards: Book Sense Book of the Year Award | Nominee | Children's Illustrated | 2003