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BOOKSFor Holiday Gift Giving

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Fiction ................ Support Your Independent Bookstore

The Hiding PlaceDavid BellFrom the author of Cemetery Girl comes a thrilling novel about a small Ohio town haunted by a murder that occurred 25 years ago.[New American Library]9780451237965 $15 pb

The Secret KeeperKate Morton

In 1959, a 16-year-old girl witnesses a crime at a family

celebration. Fifty years later, she returns home to uncover the truth

about that fateful day. From the New York Times best-selling author

of The Distant Hours comes a new novel of longings and dreams.

[Atria]9781439152805 $26.99

The BridgeKaren KingsburyNew York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury shares a Christmas story about lost love, the beauty of enduring friendships and the miracle of a second chance. [Howard]9781451647013 $19.99

Back to BloodTom Wolfe

Tom Wolfe sets his newest novel in Miami’s bad-to-the-bone Biscayne

Bay, where a high-energy cast of characters bursts to life in a pan-oramic story of the new America.

[Little, Brown]9780316036313 $30

The Casual VacancyJ.K. Rowling Rowling’s first novel for adults delves into an idyllic English town fraught with tension. The death of a parish council member brings the town’s carefully constructed façade crashing down.[Little, Brown]9780316228534 $35

Merry Christmas, Alex CrossJames Patterson

Alex Cross just wants to be with his family for the holidays, but first he must risk everything to

stop a hostage situation before it spirals out of control.

[Little, Brown]9780316210683 $28.99

Low PressureSandra Brown

Twenty years after her sister’s murder, Bellamy must unearth

her hidden memories of that deadly night to clear her sister’s

boyfriend’s name—and to keep the killer from striking again.

[Grand Central]9781455501557 $26.99

The PantherNelson DeMilleAnti-Terrorist Task Force agent John Corey and FBI agent Kate Mayfield head to Yemen to track down a high-ranking al-Qaeda operative known as the Panther.[Grand Central]9780446580847 $27.99

The ForgottenDavid BaldacciThings get personal for Army Special Agent John Puller when he must investigate his aunt’s death in Florida. But this was no accidental death, and Florida is far from paradise.[Grand Central]9780446573054 $27.99

An American TuneBarbara Shoup

An achingly poignant story of a family crushed under the weight

of suppressed truths, illuminating the irrevocability of choices and

their effect on our lives.[Indiana University Press]

9780253007421 $19 pb

A Killing in the HillsJulia KellerIn this powerful debut from a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a mother and daughter try to solve a brutal mystery before it’s too late.[Minotaur]9781250003485 $24.99

The Art ForgerB.A. Shapiro

On March 18, 1990, 13 works of art worth more than $500 million were stolen from the

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. It remains the largest unsolved art heist

in history, and Claire Roth, a struggling young artist, is about

to discover that there’s more to this crime than meets the eye.

[Algonquin]9781616201326 $23.95

The Elephant Keepers’ ChildrenPeter HøegA rollicking novel featuring nutty adults, wise children, cliffhanger chases, witty asides and religious tolerance by the great Danish author of Smilla’s Sense of Snow. [Other Press]9781590514900 $27.95

Winter of the WorldKen Follett

Ken Follett’s brilliant epic novel follows five linked families as

they live out their destinies through the turbulent events of

the 1930s and ‘40s. [Dutton]

9780525952923 $36

State of WonderAnn Patchett

“The wonder of State of Wonder is that Patchett poses essential

philosophical and bioethical arguments in a story that still

speeds along like a literary thriller, reaching a tremendous,

deeply emotional crescendo.” –TIME magazine

[HarperPerennial]9780062049810 $15.99 pb

Support Your Independent Bookstore ................ Fiction

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Cross RoadsWm. Paul YoungWhen egotistical businessman Anthony is left comatose from a cerebral hemorrhage, he finds himself in a surreal world that leads him on a hopeful path to redemption.[FaithWords]9781455516049 $24.99

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The Impeachment of Abraham LincolnStephen L. CarterA vividly imagined work of historical fiction from the best-selling author of The Emperor of Ocean Park and New England White.[Knopf]9780307272638 $26.95

FrozenMary CasanovaA young woman’s struggle to speak for herself—no matter the risks—from critically acclaimed and award-winning author Mary Casanova.[University of Minnesota Press]9780816680566 $16.95

In Need of a Good WifeKelly O’Connor McNees

“Painting vivid images of the pov-erty of post-Civil War Manhattan City and the harrows of Destina-

tion, Nebraska, McNees weaves a hopeful, compelling story of love

and resilience.” —Robin Oliveira, author of

My Name Is Mary Sutter[Berkley]

9780425257920 $15 pb

Dark CurrentsJacqueline CareyFrom the New York Times best-selling author of the acclaimed Kushiel’s Legacy novels comes the start of a brand-new series star-ring Daisy Johanssen, a Michigan woman caught between the normal and paranormal worlds. [Roc]9780451464781 $26.95

In the Shadow of the BanyanVaddey Ratner

In the Shadow of the Banyan is the story of a young girl who comes of age amid the Cambodian kill-ing fields. Based on the author’s

own life, this searing first novel is a remarkable celebration of the

power of imagination and hope.[Simon & Schuster]

9781451657708 $25

Fiction ................ Support Your Independent Bookstore

The RacketeerJohn Grisham

The suspense never rests in the newest legal thriller from #1 New

York Times best-selling author John Grisham. It’s the perfect choice for holiday gift-giving and getaways.

[Doubleday]9780385535144 $28.95

The Black BoxMichael ConnellyHarry Bosch faces his toughest case ever when he links the bullet from a recent crime scene to an unsolved murder from 1992, revealing the dark truth behind a woman’s death.[Little, Brown]9780316069434 $27.99

The Time Keeper Mitch Albom

The author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in

Heaven crafts his most imaginative novel yet: the story of the first

man on earth to count the hours.[Hyperion]

9781401322786 $24.99

Grandma’s German CookbookDK

Whether it’s crispy fried potatoes, steamed dumplings or a creamy jelly roll, readers will love these

85 classic recipes that any German grandmother would proudly serve

her family.[DK]

9780756694326 $22

Support Your Independent Bookstore .............. Cooking

The Art of Cooking MorelsRuth Mossok JohnstonA stunningly illustrated book on cooking America’s most prized mushroom. Inside you’ll find 80 recipes that are heart healthy, inventive and delicious.[University of Michigan Press]9780472117840 $29.95

Gran Cocina LatinaMaricel E. Presilla

Gran Cocina Latina is the first comprehensive, authentic and

completely usable cookbook of Latin American cuisine. This is

the How to Cook Everything of Latin America!

[Norton]9780393050691 $45

The King Arthur Flour Baker’s Companion

King Arthur FlourThe modern classic is now in

paperback, with hundreds of easy and foolproof recipes—from yeast

breads and sourdoughs to trendy flatbreads and crackers, plus family

favorites such as pancakes and waffles—each one painstak-

ingly perfected by the experts at King Arthur Flour.

[Countryman]9781581571783 $24.95 pb

Farmers’ Markets of the HeartlandJanine MacLachlanFood writer and farm groupie Janine MacLachlan embarks on a tour of seasonal markets and farmstands throughout the Mid-west, sampling local flavors from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. It’s a visual feast![University of Illinois Press]9780252078637 $24.95 pb

Chicago Chef’s TableAmelia LevinThis is the first cookbook to feature Chicago’s best restaurants. Full-color photos highlight fabulous recipes, famous chefs and Chicago landmarks.[Lyons Press]9780762771400 $24.95

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Canal House Cooks Every DayMelissa Hamilton and

Christopher HirsheimerFrom the award-winning authors of the Canal House Cooking series

comes a comprehensive collection of more than 200 recipes by home

cooks for home cooks. [Andrews McMeel]

9781449421472 $45

America’s Best PiesAmerican Pie Council with Linda HoskinsHere are the recipes that have won awards at the National Pie Championships, from the classic Apple Pie to unusual treats like My Big Fat Italian Strawberry Basil Wedding Pie. These are the best of the best. When you start making these pies at home, you’ll see why![Skyhorse]9781620871652 $24.95

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FronteraRick Bayless

For years, fans have urged Rick Bayless to collect recipes for his prized margaritas, guacamoles

and snacks in one book. Finally—here it is!

[Norton]9780393088922 $24.95

In the Kitchen with Cleveland’s Favorite ChefsMaria IsabellaHave you ever wondered what your favorite local chefs cook in their own kitchens? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Cleveland’s top toques entertain at home.[Black Squirrel Books]9781606351253 $34.95

Colin Cowie’s Wedding Planner & Keepsake Organizer

Colin Cowie Now every bride can benefit from

Colin Cowie’s A-list know-how and incomparable style! Designed to

work with his website, ColinCowieWeddings.com, this beautiful package will

become the go-to wedding planner.

[Sterling Signature]9781402789984 $35

Fire in My BellyKevin Gillespie with David JoachimDelectable recipes and valuable kitchen lessons from beloved “Top Chef” contestant Kevin Gillespie, whose deep commitment, pas-sion, intelligence and skill shine throughout this approachable cookbook. [Andrews McMeel]9781449411435 $40

Food Lover’s Guide to the World

Lonely PlanetTake a global food journey with

recipes from more than 20 culinary regions and countries. Includes

forewords from Saveur magazine’s James Oseland and The New York Times Magazine’s Mark Bittman.

[Lonely Planet]9781743210208 $39.99

Entertainment ... Support Your Independent Bookstore

The Complete Calvin and HobbesBill WattersonThe groundbreaking collection, in paperback at last! Here you’ll find every Calvin and Hobbes cartoon, slipcased in four full-color volumes. A treasure for every fan. [Andrews McMeel]9781449433253 $100 pb

Backyard BallisticsWilliam GurstelleThis best-selling DIY handbook features new and expanded projects, enabling folks to construct 16 awesome devices in their home workshops using inexpensive materials and this step-by-step guide.[Chicago Review Press]9781613740644 $16.95 pb

A Thousand MorningsMary Oliver

Acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver returns to the

beautiful imagery that has come to define her life’s work with her

newest collection of poetry.[Penguin]

9781594204777 $24.95

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The Dawn of InnovationCharles MorrisFrom the best-selling author of The Trillion Dollar Meltdown comes the fascinating, panoramic story of the rise of American industry between the War of 1812 and the Civil War.[PublicAffairs]9781586488284 $28.99

Military HistoryDKFrom siege towers and catapults totoday’s stealth bombers, this book covers the iconic weapons, armor, equipment and battles that have defined war through the ages.[DK]9780756698386 $50

Mighty FitzMichael Schumacher

Related in vivid detail is the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald—a

comprehensive, award-winning and deeply moving account of the legendary Great Lakes shipwreck.

[University of Minnesota Press]9780816680818 $16.95 pb

Support Your Independent Bookstore ............... History

DetroitScott MartelleThe world can learn much from this bittersweet history of urban grit and strength that has now become a 21st-century symbol for industry, loss and renewal.[Chicago Review Press]9781569765265 $24.95

American DriveRichard E. Dauch with Hank H. Cox

American Drive answers the question everyone’s been asking: Can America compete with cheap

foreign labor and restore skilled, well-paying jobs to our economy?

[St. Martin’s]9781250010827 $27.99

Driving DetroitGeorge Galster

George Galster, a fifth-genera-tion Detroiter, offers an intimate

and insightful explanation for the stunning contrasts—

poverty and plenty, despair and resilience—that characterize

metropolitan Detroit.[University of Pennsylvania Press]

9780812244298 $45

The Kissing SailorLawrence Verria and

George Galdorisi“What a wonderful detective

story about a kissing sailor and a beautiful nurse—the most

famous couple celebrating the end of WWII. Famous but

anonymous—until now. I loved it.”—Tom Brokaw

[Naval Institute Press]9781612510781 $23.95

Detroit City Is the Place to BeMark BinelliThe fall and maybe rise of Detroit, America’s most epic urban failure, from local native and Rolling Stone reporter Mark Binelli.[Metropolitan Books]9780805092295 $28

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The John Lennon LettersJohn Lennon and Hunter Davies, EditorA lifetime of letters from one of the greatest songwriters the world has ever known is collected for the first time, revealing an unknown, intimate side of John Lennon.[Little, Brown]9780316200806 $29.99

MortalityChristopher HitchensWith characteristic wit and candor, Hitchens describes his struggle with cancer and its meaning to his friends and supporters, as well as his critics and detractors.[Twelve]9781455502752 $22.99

GoldenJeff Coen and John Chase

“Through indefatigable reporting and deft writing, [Chase and Coen]

take us into a fascinating, Byzan-tine world of Chicago politics and power that largely goes unseen.”

—David Mendell[Chicago Review Press]

9781569763391 $27.95

Mick JaggerPhilip Norman

From the best-selling author of John Lennon: The Life, an

extraordinarily detailed, vibrantly written account of

the life of Mick Jagger—the most deeply researched and comprehensive biography to

date of the enigmatic icon. [Ecco]

9780061944857 $34.99

Nowhere but UpPattie Mallette with A.J. Gregory

For the first time ever, get the complete story of Justin Bieber’s

mother and her amazing spiritual journey—from brokenness and despair to wholeness and hope.

[Revell]9780800721893 $21.99

The Last LionWilliam Manchester and Paul ReidDiscover the steadfast courage and military brilliance of Winston Churchill during his years as Prime Minister, when he alone faced the threat of Nazi Germany and vowed to “never surrender.”[Little, Brown]9780316547703 $40

Does This Church Make Me Look Fat?

Rhoda JanzenWhen best-selling skeptic Janzen

starts dating a churchgoer, she begins a surprising journey of faith and love as she explores

organized religion outside of her Mennonite upbringing.

[Grand Central]9781455502882 $24.99

People ................. Support Your Independent Bookstore

America AgainStephen ColbertThe hilarious host of “The Colbert Report” takes on hot-button subjects such as healthcare, the economy and food to help make our perfect America even perfect-er.[Grand Central]9780446583978 $28.99

You Were Never in ChicagoNeil Steinberg

“In this wonderful book, Steinberg weaves a poetic

mosaic of his life and the life of Chicago—past, present, real,

imagined.”—Roger Ebert[University of Chicago Press]

9780226772059 $25

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OwlsMarianne TaylorThis lavishly illustrated and engaging book brings together spectacular images with the most current scientific knowledge to reveal in remarkable detail the fascinating and mysterious world of owls.[Cornell University Press]9780801451812 $35

Comet’s TaleSteven D. Wolf with Lynette Padwa

For dog lovers everywhere, Comet’s Tale is an inspirational

memoir about the life-altering friendship between man and

his best friend.[Algonquin]

9781616200459 $23.95

Going Full CircleMike Link and Kate CrowleyThe personal chronicle of a husband-wife naturalist team as they journey 1,555 miles around Lake Superior—on foot. As they go, they learn about the lake’s water, shore, plants, animals and people.[Lake Superior Port Cities]9780942235234 $18.95 pb

The Windward ShoreJerry Dennis

A powerful and insightful new book on living life at a slower

pace during winter in Great Lakes country—from the best-selling author of The Living Great Lakes.

[University of Michigan Press]9780472118168 $22.95

The Chapels of Notre DameLawrence S. CunninghamThis stunning large-format collec-tion of more than 200 full-color photographs brings to life the 57 chapels located throughout Notre Dame’s beloved campus.[University of Notre Dame Press]9780268037352 $45

Birdscaping in the MidwestMariette NowakThis handsome guide will teach you how to create outstanding bird habitats in your own yard with native plants that offer food, cover and nesting sites.[University of Wisconsin Press]9780299291549 $34.95 pb

Monsieur Proust’s LibraryAnka Muhlstein

By the author of Balzac’s Omelette, an erudite and entertaining

introduction to the life and work of Marcel Proust through the books

he read. [Other Press]

9781590515662 $19.95

Support Your Independent Bookstore ..................... Gifts

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The Hobbit and PhilosophyWilliam Irwin, Editor

From the happy halls of Elrond’s Last Homely House to Gollum’s

“slimy island of rock,” this is a must-read for longtime Tolkien

fans as well as those discovering Bilbo Baggins and his adventures

“there and back again” for the first time.

[Wiley]9780470405147 $17.95 pb

Michigan FootballThe Michigan Daily

Reviewing a record that few schools can match, this sports

history spotlights the University of Michigan’s football legacy.

Conducting a spectacular journey through the past of one of college

football’s top programs, this is an all-inclusive companion for

die-hard UM fans.[Triumph Books]

9781600787652 $24.95 pb

The Winged WheelRob SimpsonFeaturing a half-century of stunning photographs and accompanying text, The Winged Wheel documents the rich history of the Detroit Red Wings, including magic moments from the past and a fascinating cast of characters. [Wiley]9781118144282 $34.95

Little House Boxed SetLaura Ingalls WilderThe Library of America invites you to rediscover Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved classics in a deluxe boxed set designed for every reader.[Library of America]9781598531626 $75

Not-for-Parents Extreme Planet

Lonely PlanetExtreme Planet is a whirlwind tour

of the globe, seeking out the high-est, deepest, widest, narrowest,

coolest, hottest, scariest, smelliest things on the planet. Each page

includes quirky graphics and illustrations, perfect for kids

ages 8 and up.[Lonely Planet]

9781743214244 $19.99

Building StoriesChris Ware

After years of sporadic work on other books and projects and

following the almost complete loss of his virility, it’s here: a new

graphic novel by Chris Ware.[Pantheon]

9780375424335 $50

Gifts .................... Support Your Independent Bookstore

My BookstoreRonald RiceIn this enthusiastic and heartfelt ode to bookstores and booksellers, more than 80 well-known writers pay tribute to the brick-and-mortar stores they love and often call their second homes. [Black Dog & Leventhal]9781579129101 $23.95

FashionDKTracing the evolution of fashion from ancient times to the catwalk couture of today, this illustrated guide looks at 3,000 years of shifting trends and innovative designs.[DK]9780756698355 $50

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Shadow and BoneLeigh Bardugo

Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has

been torn in two by the Shadow Fold. Now its fate may rest on the

shoulders of one lonely refugee. Discover this mesmerizing world in

the first book of the best-selling Grisha Trilogy.

[Henry Holt Books for Young Readers]

9780805094596 $17.99

The Boxcar Children BeginningPatricia MacLachlan

Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan pays loving

tribute to the classic series in this story of the Alden children’s origins

and the challenges they face before their boxcar adventures.

[Albert Whitman]9780807566169 $16.99

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Award Winners

Seconds AwayHarlan CobenHarlan Coben picks up Mickey’s story right where it left off in the New York Times bestseller Shelter. With even more mystery and suspenseful adventures, Coben’s fans are sure to devour this next installment. [Putnam]9780399256516 $18.99

SafekeepingKaren HesseIn Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse’s powerful new novel, America is on the verge of anarchy, and 16-year-old Radley must find her way home.[Feiwel & Friends]9781250011343 $17.99

Support Your Independent Bookstore ........... Children’s

CHILDREN’SBear Has a Story to Tell

Philip C. Stead[Roaring Brook Press

A Neal Porter Book]9781596437456 $16.99

CHILDREN’SWhat Came from the Stars

Gary D. Schmidt[Houghton Mifflin]

9780547612133 $16.99

NONFICTIONRead This!Hans Weyandt, Editor [Coffee House Press]9781566893138 $12 pb

CHILDREN’SThe Quiet PlaceSarah Stewart[FSG]9780374325657 $16.99

FICTIONThe Middlesteins

Jami Attenberg[Grand Central]

9781455507214 $24.99

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NightsongAri BerkA beautiful and touching coming-of-age story, with mesmerizing artwork from New York Times best-selling illustrator Loren Long and lyrical text from Ari Berk.[Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers]9781416978862 $17.99

The Raven BoysMaggie StiefvaterFrom Maggie Stiefvater, the best-selling and acclaimed author of the Shiver trilogy and The Scorpio Races, comes a spellbinding new series where the inevitability of death and the nature of love lead us to a place we’ve never been before.[Scholastic]9780545424929 $18.99

Ashen WinterMike Mullin

In this Ashfall sequel, Alex and Darla retrace their perilous journey

to rescue Alex’s parents, and an unthinkable disaster tests them

both to their limits.[Tanglewood]

9781933718750 $17.95

“Who Could That Be at This Hour?”Lemony SnicketLemony Snicket has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldn’t be read. This is the first volume.[Little, Brown Books for Young Readers]9780316123082 $15.99

Under WildwoodColin Meloy

The second book in the New York Times best-selling adventure se-

ries from Colin Meloy, lead singer of The Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, the acclaimed illustrator of The Mysterious Benedict Society.

[HarperCollins]9780062024718 $17.99

The Fault in Our Stars John GreenInsightful, bold, irreverent and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning author John Green’s most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet. [Dutton Juvenile]9780525478812 $17.99

Theodore Boone: The AccusedJohn Grisham

Theodore Boone is back! And he’s ready for his next big case from John Grisham, #1 international

bestseller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller.

[Dutton Juvenile]9780525425762 $16.99

The Great UnexpectedSharon Creech

Humorous and heartfelt, this is a story of pairs—Sybil and Nula

(now-estranged sisters who grew up together in Rook’s Orchard, Ire-land) and Naomi and Lizzie (both orphans in present-day Blackbird

Tree, USA)—and unraveling mys-teries about family and identity.

[HarperCollins]9780061892325 $16.99

Children’s .......... Support Your Independent Bookstore

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Return to the WillowsJacqueline Kelly

Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger are back for more rollicking adventures

in this sequel to The Wind in the Willows, evoking the magic of Ken-

neth Grahame’s beloved classic.[Henry Holt Books

for Young Readers]9780805094138 $19.99

The Wrinkle in Time QuintetMadeleine L’Engle

Travel to the deep past and the distant future, the far reaches

of the galaxy and the inner workings of the human heart in

The Wrinkle in Time Quintet.[FSG Books for Young Readers]

9780374375966 $100

The Unwanteds: Island of SilenceLisa McMann In the sequel to the riveting dysto-pian fantasy from New York Times best-selling author Lisa McMann, Alex and Aaron’s story elevates sibling rivalry to epic proportions and leaves the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance.[Aladdin]9781442407718 $16.99

Stars in the WaterLesley DuTempleJourney to the North Woods in three tales of magic and nature from award-winning author Lesley DuTemple. Charming illustrations are by Michigan artist Jack Oyler.[Mudminnow Press]9780983301813 $9.95 pb

Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-Up Adventure

Matthew ReinhartA brand-new explosive, interac-

tive, pop-off-the-page book about George Lucas’ Star Wars movies from New York Times bestseller

Matthew Reinhart![Orchard Books]

9780545176163 $36.99

Spiral DrawThe Editors of Klutz

Create gorgeous geometric art with Klutz’s meticulously designed gears and book of

draw-right-on-’em pages.[Klutz]

9780545459921 $19.99 pb

The LEGO BookDKExplore and celebrate the fascinating story of LEGO® bricks and the history behind them in this newly updated edition of The LEGO® Book.[DK]9780756666934 $24.99

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2012 The LEGO Group. Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.

This Moose Belongs to MeOliver JeffersA story about an accidental friendship—with antlers. From Oliver Jeffers, the best-selling creator of Stuck, comes a decep-tively simple book sure to make kids giggle. [Philomel]9780399161032 $16.99

Support Your Independent Bookstore ........... Children’s

Wild About You!Judy SierraBest-selling picture book pair Judy Sierra and Marc Brown return with a new picture book about adoption. When it comes to raising babies, it takes a whole zoo![Knopf]9780307931788 $17.99

Snowmen at WorkCaralyn Buehner and Mark BuehnerIf you were a snowman, what job would you choose? The fourth book in the New York Times best-selling Snowmen series is gleeful and filled with goofy delight. [Dial]9780803735798 $16.99

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How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas?

Jane Yolen and Mark TeagueHo! Ho! Ho! With more than 10

million copies in print, America’s favorite dinosaurs celebrate

Christmas![Blue Sky Press]

9780545416788 $16.99

Leave Your SleepNatalie MerchantThis collection of classic poetry, set to music by Natalie Merchant, opens the door to a wondrous imagined world.[FSG Books for Young Readers]9780374343682 $24.99

SafariDan KainenSafari is a magical journey. Readers will encounter eight wild animals that come alive! Using an innovative lenticular-based technology, each image is like a 3D movie on the page, delivering a rich, fluid, immersive visual experience.[Workman]9780761163800 $24.95

Oh, No!Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann

A playful read-aloud from best-selling author Candace Fleming

and Caldecott Medal winner Eric Rohmann! Children will delight

in repeating the refrain “Oh, No!” as animal after animal falls into a

deep hole.[Schwartz & Wade]

9780375842719 $17.99

Clifford CollectionNorman Bridwell

Celebrate Clifford’s 50th an-niversary with this collection of six classic stories that were originally

published beginning in 1963![Cartwheel]

9780545450133 $12.99

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

Mo WillemsThe classic fairy tale “Goldilocks

and the Three Bears,” re-imagined via the comic genius of picture

book phenomenon Mo Willems.[Balzer + Bray]

9780062104182 $17.99

Children’s .......... Support Your Independent Bookstore

Stella Batts: Pardon MeCourtney Sheinmel

Pardon Me is book three in this early chapter book series that

charmingly chronicles the ups and downs of third-grader

Stella Batts’ life. [Sleeping Bear Press]

9781585361946 $5.99 pb

MossyJan Brett#1 New York Times best-selling author Jan Brett introduces a one-of-a-kind turtle who will capture your heart.[Putnam]9780399257827 $17.99

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The Twelve Days of ChristmasDan AndreasenGeared for young readers, this version of the traditional English carol uses playful images of animals romping and cavorting to illustrate the song’s lyrics.[Sleeping Bear Press]9781585368341 $14.99

The Classics in a New Series Lavishly illustrated and lovingly retold, the Silver Penny

Stories will find a cherished place in any collection. These tales have captured the imaginations and hearts of

generations, and parents and children will enjoy reading them together over and over.

[Sterling Children’s]$3.95 each

Hansel and GretelDeanna McFadden

9781402783357

Puss in BootsDiane Namm

9781402784354

RapunzelDeanna McFadden

9781402783388

The Three Little Pigs Diane Namm

9781402784347

The Ugly Duckling Diane Namm

9781402784378

Jack and the BeanstalkDiane Namm

9781402784330

The Elves and the ShoemakerDeanna McFadden

9781402783340

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Deanna McFadden9781402783425

Bear Has a Story to TellPhilip C. Stead

This endearing story of friendship and patience is a worthy com-

panion to Philip and Erin Stead’s last collaboration, A Sick Day for

Amos McGee, winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal.

[Roaring Brook Press A Neal Porter Book]

9781596437456 $16.99

Star Wars OrigamiChris Alexander

What could be cooler than transforming a piece of paper into Princess Leia, Yoda or R2-D2? Star Wars® Origami marries the fun of paper folding with the obsession

of Star Wars, with 36 custom proj-ects using art from the movies.

[Workman]9780761169437 $16.95 pb

Christmas ParadeSandra BoyntonThis delightful new picture book by Sandra Boynton marches to a rousing beat with lively illustra-tions of animal musicians playing in a Christmas band.[Little Simon]9781442468139 $14.99

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I Wonder Why: Question Express

ISBN: 978-0-7534-6654-4

September • $19.99 • Ages 3 up

Baby Animals: Zoo on the Move

ISBN: 978-0-7534-6653-7

September • $19.99 • Ages Birth to 4

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Escape: A Survivor’s Guide

ISBN: 978-0-7534-6874-6

October • $10.99 • Ages 8 up

Legendary Journeys: Space

ISBN: 978-0-7534-6848-7

September • $19.99 • Ages 8 up

Popposites

ISBN: 978-0-7534-6624-7

September • $16.99 • All Ages

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