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Gift Guide 2009

White on Black - Tana Hoban
Great wordless picture book!
Peek-a-Moo - Marie Torres Cimarusti
Guess who? This makes a great gift for babies learning to play peek-a-boo!
That's Not My... (series) - Fiona Watt
Great touch and feel books guaranteed to get baby's attention and help foster a love of reading.
Black on White - Tana Hoban
High contrast black and white images provide lots of opportunities for parents to talk to baby and introduce new vocabulary words.
Karate Pig - Alan Katz
Karate Pig loves to chop everything in sight, including pizza, toothpaste, and pillows.
Babies Wear... (series) - Michelle Sinclair Coleman
For babies and their hipster parents.

Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales - Lucy Cousins
Where the heroes are courageous, the villains are horrible, and the children are tasty.

Belly Button Book! - Sandra Boynton
Take the tiny hippo tour of all things belly button in this adorable rhyming book.
Duck & Goose 1,2,3 - Tad Hills
One goose, two ducks and a little blue bird making counting fun.
The Going to Bed Book - Sandra Boynton
This goofy rhyming book will get the kids ready to slumber, with a few laughs along the way.
My Car - Byron Barton
Bright colors and simple text make this a favorite for both toddler boys and girls.
Good Night, Gorilla
This classic board book about an escape artist gorilla belongs in every child’s library.

Elephants Cannot Dance - Mo Willems
We have yet to find a kid who doesn't love Mo! Any of these titles will be sure to please!
I Spy Fly Guy! - Tedd Arnold
Any of the Fly Guy series
Cowgirl Kate & Cocoa (series) - Erica Silverman
For the girl who wants a pony for Christmas.
Fancy Nancy Tea Parties - Jane O'Connor
The ultimate girl's guide to throwing tea parties.

The Magician's Elephant - Kate DiCamillo
A magical tale from the author of "Tale of Despereaux."
Warriors: Bluestar's Prophecy - Erin Hunter
Fantasy warrior cats. Need we say more? Check out the whole series.
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree - Lauren Tarshis
Endearing misfit girl finds friendship. Also try Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love.
Word Nerd - Susin Nielsen
For the smart misfit boy in your family.

Duck! Rabbit! - Amy Krouse Rosenthal
For the kid who doesn't know when to let go on an argument!
Big Bear Hug - Nicholas Oldland
For the kid with an appetite for hugging everything in sight. Would be great paired with "Hug Time" by Patrick McDonnell.
Are You A Horse? - Andy Rash
Any book with a cowboy who doesn't know what a horse is just has to be hilarious, right?
Moon Rabbit - Natalie Russell
A charming story of friendship between a city rabbit and a country rabbit.
Stick Man
Hilarious! Would make a great pairing with "Not a Stick" by Antoinette Portis.