Kelly Starling Lyons

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New York

Set at one young boy's annual family reunion, this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book is a rich and moving celebration of Black history, culture, and the power of family traditions. "On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there's nothing like going down home" Down home is Granny's house. Down home is where Lil Alan and his parents and sister will gather with great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Down home is where Lil Alan will hear stories of the ancestors and visit the land that has meant so much to all of them. And down home is where all of the children will find their special way to pay tribute to their family history. All the kids have to decide what they'll share, but what will Lil Alan do? Kelly Starling Lyons' eloquent text explores the power of history and family traditions, and stunning illustrations by Coretta Scott King Honor- and Caldecott Honor-winner Daniel Minter reveal the motion and connections in a large, multi-generational family.

Going down Home with Daddy

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Vera B. Williams

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A collection of children's books on the subject of mothers.

A Chair for My Mother

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Award-winning author Sid Fleischman blends the broadly comic with the deeply compassionate in this memorable novel, winner of the Newbery Medal. 

A Prince and a Pauper . . . Prince Brat and his whipping boy inadvertently trade places after becoming involved with dangerous outlaws. The two boys have nothing in common and even less reason to like each other. But when they find themselves taken hostage after running away, they are left with no choice but to trust each other. "A rollicking tale of adventure and mistaken identity . . . . Robust scenes and characters are vividly evoked."—Kirkus Reviews

This briskly told tale of high adventure, taut with suspense and rich with colorful characters, was named an ALA Notable Book. Sid Fleischman's celebrated novel features brief, action-packed chapters and includes black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Honor artist Peter Sís. "An 18th century tale about the escapades of a resourceful orphan and a spoiled young prince. . . . Full of adventure, suspense, humor, and lively characters."—The New York Times



Texas

The Whipping Boy

Robert D. San Souci

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A friendship is tested by love and magic in this beautiful retelling of a traditional tale from the French West Indies. On the lush tropical island of Martinique live Clement and Hippolyte, two inseparable friends. When Clement falls in love with the beautiful Pauline, Hippolyte agrees to join his best friend on his journey to propose marriage. But when Pauline accepts Clement's proposal, it enrages her uncle Monsieur Zabocat--reputed to be a quimboiseur, a wizard. To prevent the wedding, the old wizard lures Hippolyte into a deadly trap, forcing him to choose between his friend's safety and his own.

The Faithful Friend

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Minfong Ho

Minimal edge and corner wear shown in photos. Pages intact with no writing.

Oregon

A Thai Lullaby

A lullaby which asks animals such as a lizard, monkey, and water-buffalo to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby.

Hush!

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Edge wear. Small stain noted to bottom corner of last page. Tight binding. Pages in very good condition.

California

In The Forest 

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Ann Grifalconi

Dust jacket is torn at top edge and worn in areas as shown  in photos. Book edges and corners have mild wear shown in photos. Pages in excellent condition and binding is tight.

The Village of Round and Square Houses

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Retired school classroom book. Teacher’s name has been marked out inside the front cover and the title page. Binding is loose from the cover at the start of the book.

North Carolina

Tuesday

Mississippi

A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded.

The Talking Eggs

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Lloyd Moss

A Caldecott Honor book that is the perfect introduction to musical instruments and a counting book that redefines the genre. When this book begins, the trombone is playing all by itself. But soon a trumpet makes a duet, a french horn a trio, and so on until the entire orchestra is assembled on stage. Written in elegant and rhythmic verse and illustrated with playful and flowing artwork, this unique counting book is the perfect introduction to musical groups. Readers of all ages are sure to shout “Encore!” when they reach the final page of this joyous celebration of classical music.

Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin

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Madeline

Molly Idle

Wisconsin

In this magical Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend wordlessly explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance.



Every little ballerina dreams of her turn as a dancing diva. Endearing Flora in swimsuit, bathing cap, and flippers admires a pink flamingo . . . and with a twist, a turn, and even a flop, these unlikely friends learn at last how to dance together in perfect harmony.



An innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and the Flamingo is full of humor and heart. This stunning performance (and splashy ending!) will have readers clapping for more!



FOR THE LOVE OF THE DANCE: For children and adults who share a passion for ballet, jazz, tap, Irish Step, or any form of dance, the joyful Flora books offer an engaging, hands-on reading experience that celebrates the magic of movement.



FINE-FEATHERED FRIENDS: Friendships in children's books come in many wonderful forms. The connection made in this gentle story as a girl and a bird dance in tandem is a lovely reminder that friendship is truly the wind beneath our wings.



For more feathery fun with the flamingo girls, pick up more preschool wordless books from award-winning author-illustrator Molly Idle, including Flora and the Penguin, Flora and the Peacocks, Flora and the Chicks, and Flora and the Ostrich.



Perfect for:
 * Parents and caregivers seeking unique picture books with lift-the-flap interaction and beautifully flowing illustrations
 * Gift giving for baby shower, birthday, holiday, dance recital, moving up, or graduation celebrations
 * For fans of Angelina Ballerina, Pinkalicious, Lola Dutch, and Ella Bella Ballerina books

Flora and the Flamingo

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Mac Barnett

Well-loved book by all of my children! It was such a favorite in this house! Book corners are fairly worn (see pictures) but otherwise it’s in good condition.

Sam and Dave are sure they will discover something exciting if they just keep digging their hole.

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

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Grandpa Green

#paperback #mowillems #caldecotthonor #series

Arkansas

A case of Mistaken Identity 

Knuffle Bunny Too

Retired school classroom book. Previous owner’s information has been blackened out on the inside of the front cover. Interior pages are in excellent condition.

Seven Blind Mice

Clare Turlay Newberry

Alaska

A bunny's a delightful habit, No home's complete without a rabbit. Oliver is a tabby cat who is always the center of attention. Marshmallow is a baby rabbit who moves into Oliver's home. At first Oliver does not welcome Marshmallow, but the little bunny's charms are impossible to resist. This is the true story of how Oliver and Marshmallow become friends.

Marshmallow 🐰 

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Jon J. Muth

Book is in EXCELLENT condition other than it has a written inscription on inside front cover (see pic 2)

Fascinated by the storytelling giant panda named Stillwater, Addy, Michael, and Karl can't wait to hear what their new friend will tell them next, in an exciting picture book with vibrant watercolor and ink drawings throughout.

Zen Shorts

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Janet Stevens

In this funny Caldecott Honor-winning fairy-tale retelling by Janet Stevens, wily Hare solves his family's problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear into giving up half his crops.

Once a upon a time, there was a lazy Bear and a clever Hare. Bear had lots of money and lots of land but all he wanted to do was sleep. Hare had nothing but hungry children, so he came up with a plan to convince Bear to split his land down the middle--tops and bottoms. Hare can work all day and Bear can sleep.

It's the perfect solution! Or is it?

A trickster story sure to spark giggles at home or in preschool and kindergarten classrooms, this hilarious Caldecott Honor picture book is perfect for fans of Louis and Unicorns Are the Worst!

Tops and Bottoms

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Robert McCloskey

Beautiful copy of this classic picture book with straight spine and minimal reading wear. Caldecott Honor title. Smoke and pet free home. 

Virginia

What happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? ACaldecott Honor Book!

Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter. Meanwhile Sal's mother is being followed by a small bear with a big appetite for berries! Will each mother go home with the right little one?

With its expressive line drawings and charming story, Blueberries for Sal has won readers' hearts since its first publication in 1948.


"The adventures of a little girl and a baby bear while hunting for blueberries with their mothers one bright summer day. All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside."-School Library Journal, starred review.

Blueberries for Sal

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Bundle of two alphabet books. Caldecott Honor book. 

Alphabet City and A Mountain Alphabet 

Sarah Stewart

Minnesota

The Gardener is a 1997 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and a 1998 Caldecott Honor Book.

From the author-and-illustrator team of the bestselling The Library.

Lydia Grace Finch brings a suitcase full of seeds to the big gray city, where she goes to stay with her Uncle Jim, a cantankerous baker. There she initiates a gradual transformation, bit by bit brightening the shop and bringing smiles to customers' faces with the flowers she grows. But it is in a secret place that Lydia Grace works on her masterpiece -- an ambitious rooftop garden -- which she hopes will make even Uncle Jim smile. Sarah Stewart introduces readers to an engaging and determined young heroine, whose story is told through letters written home, while David Small's illustrations beautifully evoke the Depression-era setting.

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Kelly Starling Lyons

Going down Home with Daddy

Vera B. Williams

A Chair for My Mother

Sid Fleischman

The Whipping Boy

Robert D. San Souci

The Faithful Friend

Minfong Ho

Hush!

Marie Hall Ets

In The Forest

Leo Lionni

Pulgada a pulgada **Spanish**

Ann Grifalconi

The Village of Round and Square Houses

David Wiesner

Tuesday

Robert D. San Souci

The Talking Eggs

Lloyd Moss

Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin

Ludwig Bemelmans

Madeline

Molly Idle

Flora and the Flamingo

Mac Barnett

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Lane Smith

Grandpa Green

Mo Willems

Knuffle Bunny Too

Ed Young

Seven Blind Mice

Clare Turlay Newberry

Marshmallow 🐰

Jon J. Muth

Zen Shorts

Mac Barnett

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Janet Stevens

Tops and Bottoms

Robert McCloskey

Blueberries for Sal

Stephen T Johnson and Andrew Kiss and Margaret Ruurs

Alphabet City and A Mountain Alphabet

Sarah Stewart

The Gardener

Pulgada a pulgada Spanish