Susan Martineau

Things are notbalways what they seem - until they are...

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

California

Have you ever wondered what exactly does go bump in the night? From mysteries like Shackleton's ghostly companion to the Loch Ness Monster and friends, read the amazing evidence about these mysterious cases and make up your own mind. Things are not always what they seem - until they are, then you might wish you had never asked!

Real-Life Mysteries

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Little Bear loves adventures and trying new things but sometimes needs a helping hand. Find out how Mommy and Daddy Bear come to the rescue in these two special stories, I Love You, Mommy and I Love You, Daddy. These lovely stories are written by Jillian Harker with charming illustrations by Kristina Stephenson. You and your little one can enjoy this storybook with two wonderful stories over and over.

I Love You, Mommy and Daddy

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Peter Pauper Press, Inc.

Learn to draw up to 22 different dinosaurs! 

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Easy Step-By-Step Drawing Guide

Teaches children how to draw twenty-two different dinosaurs.

Learn to Draw... Dinosaurs!

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Maurice Sendak

Max is sent to bed without supper and imagines sailing away to the land of Wild Things,where he is made king.

Where the Wild Things Are

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LucasFilm Book Group

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Everyone's favorite tale of good versus evil takes on a whole new look in this graphic novel! Join Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and the rest of the heroes and villains from a galaxy far, far away in this graphic novel collection that retells the original three "Star Wars" films: "A New Hope," "The Empire Strikes Back," and "Return of the Jedi." You'll experience the saga in a way you never have before!

Star Wars: the Original Trilogy Stories Special Edition

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Jamie Dutcher

The hidden lives of wolves, all thing wolf. A great educational read. 

A photographic tribute to the authors' work as wolf caregivers and advocates documents their efforts with the Sawtooth Pack in Idaho and features a passionate argument for reintroducing and protecting wild wolves.

The Hidden Life of Wolves

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Sara Hurst

What were dinosaurs like? Shine a light behind the page and see! 

Shine-A-light

Hold a light to the see-through pages to discover what's hidden; learn all kinds of facts about dinosaurs.Shine a light behind each page and reveal secrets of the prehistoric age! Simple text accompanies each illustration and offers facts about dinosaurs.

Dinosaurs

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Open the huge fold-out pages to discover all kinds of extraordinary sea creatures, from the leatherback sea turtle and great white shark to the biggest animal on earth - the mighty blue whale. 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Electives

Big Book of Sea Creatures

Weldon Owen Inc Staff

This book has some of the best artwork! Tons of dinosaur facts in an easy to read book. There is a small nick out of the spine but otherwise in wonderful condition. 

History

Introduces the age of the dinosaurs, fossil discoveries, and current theories about their behavior and disappearance.

The Wonder of Dinosaurs

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All you need to know about the Sun, the planets and the moons that surround it - and the first missions to explore the distant treasures of outerspace. 

Science

The Planets and the Solar System

Hannah Watson

Dino lovers will enjoy this book! Full of great illustalrations and 199 dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals! 

"Four new eye-catching picture word books in an attractive and unusual format with detailed images to pore over and name. These books will help broaden knowledge of animals, dinosaurs, flags and the garden. Vocabulary building is essential from a very young age as it will determine how well a child does at school and later in life, these four unique picture books will give a child a good headstart."

199 Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals

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Lisbeth Kaiser

Who HQ

A few scuffs on the cover but otherwise in great confition. An easy read to teach young people about the importance of the life and teachings of MLK, JR

Introducing the latest addition to the Who HQ program: board book biographies of relevant and important figures, created specifically for the preschool audience!

The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4.

The chronology and themes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential civil rights activists of our time.

Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr. ?: a Who Was? Board Book

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Marvel Book Group

A book well loved by my own little superhero. There is a little bit of marker on the front, but it almost blends in with the image. Otherwise in great condition. 

Spider-Man teams up with Hulk, Dr Octopus, Sandman and more!

Spider-Man Storybook Collection Special Edition

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Seuss

A collection of tongue twisters for the young reader to read by himself

Fox in Socks

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Mo Willems

Get ready to be itchy! We loved this interactive book with vibrant illustrations and easy reading!

Triceratops has an itch. . . so does Pterodactyl. . . and Brontosaurus. . . and T-Rex! But Dino-Mo reminds them all of the BIG rule: Dinosaurs do not scratch! What's an itchy dinosaur to do? Find out in this hilariously charming beginning reader by author/illustrator LeUyen Pham.

The Itchy Book! (Elephant and Piggie Like Reading!)

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A simple 30 page read with wonderful illustrations.  Fly guy is sure to impress your young reader! 

Attack of the 50-foot fly guy

Scott Cawthon

Elley Cooper

The edges on this well loved read are slightly frayed. We did read this one a few times before deciding to pass it along. 

Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length tales that will keep even the bravest player up at night . . . What do you wish for most? It's a question that Oswald, Sarah, and Millie think they know the answer to. Oswald wishes his summer wasn't so boring, Sarah wishes to be beautiful, and Millie wishes she could just disappear from the face of the earth. But in the twisted world of Five Nights at Freddy's, their hearts' deepest desires have an unexpected cost. In this volume, horror master Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of his series' canon. Each story comes complete with accompanying artwork from fan-favorite game artist LadyFiszi, who brings the horror to life in startling new ways. Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans.

Into the Pit

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A. Moore

If dark and vibrant is up your alley this is the book for you! Remember, remember the fifth of November...

A masked vigilante calling himself V ignites the fuse of revolution in totalitarian London when he seizes the government-controlled airwaves. This novelization is based on the screenplay of Warner Bros. film adaptation of the classic graphic novel, in theaters March 17th.

V for Vendetta

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Celeste Ng

This was such a great read! Nonder it was named best book of the year by so many. Its powerful and easy to get caught up in. You may find you've read it in its entirety in one session! 

A Novel

The #1 New York Times bestseller!

Now a Hulu original series starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington.

"I read Little Fires Everywhere in a single, breathless sitting." --Jodi Picoult

"To say I love this book is an understatement. It's a deep psychological mystery about the power of motherhood, the intensity of teenage love, and the danger of perfection. It moved me to tears." --Reese Witherspoon

"Extraordinary . . . books like Little Fires Everywhere don't come along often." --John Green

From the bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You, a riveting novel that traces the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives.

In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is planned--from the layout of the winding roads, to the colors of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules.

Enter Mia Warren--an enigmatic artist and single mother--who arrives in this idyllic bubble with her teenaged daughter Pearl, and rents a house from the Richardsons. Soon Mia and Pearl become more than tenants: all four Richardson children are drawn to the mother-daughter pair. But Mia carries with her a mysterious past and a disregard for the status quo that threatens to upend this carefully ordered community.

When old family friends of the Richardsons attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle erupts that dramatically divides the town--and puts Mia and Elena on opposing sides.  Suspicious of Mia and her motives, Elena is determined to uncover the secrets in Mia's past. But her obsession will come at unexpected and devastating costs.

Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the ferocious pull of motherhood--and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster.

Named a Best Book of the Year by: People, The Washington Post, Bustle, Esquire, Southern Living, The Daily Beast, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Audible, Goodreads, Library Reads, Book of the Month, Paste, Kirkus Reviews, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and many more...

Perfect for book clubs! Visit celesteng.com for discussion guides and more. 

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