Books for Kids

Old Bear and His Cub

Delicate, snowy illustrations by Olivier Dunrea combine with a sweet story in Old Bear and His Cub. This tale of old bear watching out for his cub reaches its climax when cub must take care of old bear when he gets a cold. A lovely winter tale for ages 3 to 6. $16.99

It's a Book by Lane Smith

Playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature Lane Smith, It's a Book is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the digital age. This satisfying picture book has something to say to readers of all stripes and all ages. A tech savvy donkey and a book-loving ape have an exchange of views in this delightful picture book. $12.99

Can't Sleep Without Sheep

Whenever Ava can't sleep, she counts sheep. But Ava takes so long to fall asleep, it's the sheep that are growing tired--until finally, they quit. Read on to find out how Ava solves this problem. Susan Leonard Hill’s Can’t Sleep Without Sheep. Ages 4 to 6. $16.99

There Are No Cats In This Book

The cats are back but this time they are ready to leave the pages and explore the outside world in Vivianne Schwarz’s fun There are No Cats in This Book. This book has Schwarz’ classic flaps and colorful die-cut pages as the cats try every which way to get out of the book. . Ages 2 to 5. $16.99

There Are Cats In This Book

Vivianne Schwarz’s captivating There Are Cats in This Book is a must for the littlest kitty lovers.  Flaps and colorful die-cut pages tell a tale of fantastic felines. Ages 2 to 5. $16.99

Little Polar Bear Finger Puppet

There’s a surprise awaiting Tommy, as he follows the clues all around town, on a snowy day.  Michael Garlands seek-and-find book, Super Snow Day is perfect for your 4-5 years olds. $16.99

Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama

In Of Thee I Sing, a tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O’Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America’s children. $17.99

My Little Pink Princess Purse

The Prince is hosting a Springtime Ball, and young girls will find everything they need to prepare in My Little Pink Princess Purse. In this charming purse-shaped book by Stephen T. Johnson, each page features items like a tiara, a fan, and scratch-and-sniff perfume—even a jewelry box with a lock and key. $19.99 

Amazing Cows: Utter Absurdity by Sandra Boynton

From Sandra Boynton—as it could only come from Boynton—an inventive new exuberant jumble of a book for the young reader. Amazing Cows: Udder Absurdity is a picture book, a storybook, a book of fun and games—it’s all those things in one. Ages 5 to 8. $11.95

When the World Is Ready for Bed

As the whole world gets ready for bed, so does an adorable bunny family--brushing teeth, closing curtains, and sharing a story. The complete text of this sleepy, soothing book is captured in a new board book edition of When the World Is Ready for Bed by Gillian Shields with sturdy pages and rounded corners. A new classic for going to bed for ages up to 4.

Ernest, the Moose Who Doesn't Fit

Ernest is a rather large moose with a rather large problem in Ernest, The Moose Who Doesn’t Fit by Catherine Rayner. He is so big he can't fit inside his book! Luckily, Ernest is also a very determined moose, and he and his little chipmunk friend aren't going to give up easily. With some tape, odd bits of paper, and plenty of enthusiasm, the pair constructs an enormous gatefold page by themselves, and everything fits together in the end. Ages 2 to 6. $15.99

The Cat's Pajamas

The Cat's Pajamas by Wallace Edwards depicts 26 idioms, bringing new meaning to familiar sayings and tickling your funny bone with a surreal illustration on each page. To ensure you get the hang of it, each expression is used in a sentence and explained at the back of the book. And if you look closely you'll discover a cat hidden in every painting; some cats are a piece of cake to find, others may require you to use your noodle. Gorgeous illustrations as simply a knockout. $18.95

Jim, Who Ran Away From His Nurse and Was Eaten by a Lion by Hilaire Belloc

Jim, Who Ran Away from His Nurse and Was Eaten by a Lion, a new edition of Hilaire Belloc’s 1907 cautionary tale about a boy who misbehaves is not for the faint of heart. But Mini Gray’s clever illustrations, some lift-the-flaps and a surprise pop-up at the end will entertain the curious. $19.99

Perfect Soup

Murray the mouse, wants to make the perfect soup for the end of a perfect winter day.  But to make it perfect, he must find one last ingredient.  Follow Murray on the trail in Lisa Moser’s Perfect  Soup. Ages 4 to 6. $16.99

Nini Lost and Found

One autumn day, Nini, a little tabby cat, sees that the door is open. The garden and nearby woods seem to beckon her to explore. Nini thinks the great outdoors is really, really nice . . . until night falls. Suddenly there is no place like home. Four to eight years olds will love the lavish illustrations by Anita Lobel in Nini Lost and Found. $17.99