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Gift Guide 2009
Books for Babies
- 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.
Not for the Faint of Heart
- Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales - Lucy Cousins
Where the heroes are courageous, the villains are horrible, and the children are tasty.
Books for Toddlers
- 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.
Early Readers (Ages 4-8)
- 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.
Chapter Books
- 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.
Books for Preschoolers
- 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.
For Kids of All Ages
- The Gift of Nothing - Patrick McDonnell
For the kid who has everything.
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