Holiday Picks - Picture Books


Dinosaur Park
Illustrated by Steve Weston

We dare you to enter four alluring worlds of dinosaurs. Young readers will enjoy interacting with the nine press-out dinosaur pieces.
Family Huddle
Peyton Manning, Eli Manning and Archie Manning, Illustrated by Jim Madsen

Huddle up with the most famous family in football—the Mannings! Peyton and Eli are now NFL superstars, but they are still kids in Family Huddle. The boys joke around and play football at every opportunity.
Ten Little Bears
School Specialty

Counting is fun with the Ten Little Bears! This book features a rhyming tale, 3-D characters and a pop-up that reinforces reading development while encouraging children to count.
Big Frog Can’t Fit In
Mo Willems

Big Frog really, really wants to fit in. But how? The answer is in this vibrant and unique new pop-out book—sturdily constructed and perfectly suited for little hands.
       

Jeremy Draws a Monster
Peter McCarty

Alone in his room, Jeremy draws a monster. When his monster comes to life and starts making demands, how can Jeremy get rid of his creation?
Jan Brett’s Snowy Treasury
Jan Brett

Four of Jan Brett’s bestsellers together in a gorgeous treasury. Includes Gingerbread Baby, The Mitten, The Hat and The Three Snow Bears, set in Switzerland, the Ukraine, Denmark and the Arctic, respectively.
The Lion and the Mouse
Jerry Pinkney

In this adaptation of one of Aesop’s most celebrated fables, a ferocious lion and a cowering mouse learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted.
First Ballet
Deanna Caswell, Illustrated by Elizabeth Matthews

In this beautiful picture book, Deanna Caswell and Elizabeth Matthews conspire to recreate all the joy and wonder of a child’s first theatrical experience—to relive again and again.
       

Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale of a Girl who Floated
Florence Parry Heide, Illustrated by Lane Smith

Princess Hyacinth has a problem—she floats! The legendary Florence Parry Heide and Lane Smith have created an unforgettable princess sure to charm and delight young readers.
Waddle!
A Scanimation Picture Book
Rufus Butler Seder

From the creator of the New York Times bestsellers Gallop! and Swing!, this newest animals-in-motion Scanimation® book adds color to each moving image! Sure to inspire prancing, hopping, stomping and scampering.
What’s Coming for Christmas?
Kate Banks, Illustrated by Georg Hallensleben

In this warmly illustrated holiday lullaby about cherished traditions and welcome surprises, a farm family busily prepares for the arrival of Christmas and anticipation spreads among the animals.
A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens, Illustrated by Brett Helquist

A lavish picture book edition of Dickens’ beloved classic with luminous artwork by best-selling artist Brett Helquist. A joyous gift for one and all!
       

Fu Finds the Way
John Rocco

When warrior Chang challenges young Fu to a duel, Fu asks the Master to train him. But instead of teaching Fu to fight, the Master teaches him to . . . pour tea. Will the Master’s guidance be enough to defeat the mighty Chang?
Skippyjon Jones Lost in Spice
Judy Schachner

Everyone’s favorite kitty boy is about to lift off. You’ll want to be there when the brave Skippito gets lost in spice! Skippy knows—from his big ears to his toes— that the planet Mars is red because it’s covered in spicy red pepper, and he’s off on a space jaunt to prove it.
Walt Disney’s Peter Pan
Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Illustrated by Mary Blair

Peter Pan, the Lost Boys and Captain Hook have been some of our most beloved characters since J.M. Barrie first introduced them. Now Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson and Mary Blair bring all the magic of Never Land to new life.
     

Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Cynthia Ryland, Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren

When the evil queen learns that Snow White’s beauty is greater, she sets out to destroy her. But with help from seven little men, Snow White will change her life forever.
The Little Prince Deluxe Pop-Up Book
Antoine de Saint-Exupery

This exciting pop-up edition of Saint- Exupery’s classic story contains the complete original text accompanied by Saint-Exupery’s illustrations brought to life through paper engineering. A must-have for longtime fans, this edition will also enchant a whole new generation.
The Curious Garden
Peter Brown

With spare text and breathtaking illustrations, best-selling author/illustrator Peter Brown weaves a magical story about a boy’s dream and how the efforts of one small person can help change the world.
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