NEIBA Holiday Catalog 2013

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Fiction

Support Your Independent Bookstore And the Mountains Echoed Khaled Hosseini The unforgettable New York Times best-selling novel about finding a lost piece of yourself in someone else, from the author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns.

[Riverhead] 9781594631764 $28.95

The Signature of All Things Elizabeth Gilbert A glorious, sweeping novel of desire, ambition and the thirst for knowledge, from the # 1 New York Times best-selling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Committed.

[Viking] 9780670024858 $28.95

Little Women: An Annotated Edition Edited by Daniel Shealy This new edition of the classic novel will delight both new and returning readers, young and old, male and female alike: beautifully illustrated in color and richly annotated with running commentary.

[Belknap Press] 9780674059719 $35

The Girl You Left Behind Jojo Moyes A spellbinding love story of two women separated by a century but united in their determination to fight for what they love most.

[Pamela Dorman/Viking] 9780670026616 $27.95

Loss of Innocence Richard North Patterson From acclaimed author Richard North Patterson comes a sweeping family drama of dark secrets and individual awakenings, set against the backdrop of the tumultuous summer of 1968.

[Quercus Publishing] 9781623650926 $26.95

The Wrong Girl Hank Phillippi Ryan The Wrong Girl is the latest in the thrilling Jane Ryland and Jake Brogan series. What if you didn’t know the truth about your own family?

[Forge Books] 9780765332585 $24.99

Deadline Sandra Brown Dawson Scott, a well-respected journalist recently returned from Afghanistan, is drawn into the mystery surrounding the disappearance and presumed murder of former Marine Jeremy Wesson, the son of a pair of terrorists.

[Grand Central] 9781455501519 $26

The Longest Ride Nicholas Sparks Best-selling author Nicholas Sparks is back with two converging love stories that remind us that even the most difficult decisions can yield extraordinary journeys: beyond despair, beyond death, to the furthest reaches of the human heart.

[Grand Central] 9781455520657 $27

The October List Jeffery Deaver In this mind-bending novel with twists and turns, #1 best-selling author Jeffery Deaver has created a masterful race-against-the-clock mystery that’s told in reverse, unfolding from its dramatic climax to its surprising beginning.

[Grand Central] 9781455576647 $26

This Is How You Lose Her Junot Díaz From Pulitzer Prize winner Díaz, “one of the most distinctive and magnetic voices in contemporary fiction” (New York Times)—a short story collection that revolves around the haunting, impossible power of love.

[Riverhead] 9781594631771 $16 pb 2

Fiction

Support Your Independent Bookstore The Goldfinch Donna Tartt The author of the classic ­bestsellers The Secret History and The Little Friend returns with an old-fashioned story of loss and obsession, survival and self-invention, and the ruthless machinations of fate.

[Little, Brown] 9780316055437 $30

King and Maxwell David Baldacci David Baldacci brings back Sean King and Michelle Maxwell—former Secret Service agents turned private investigators—in their most surprising, personal and dangerous case ever.

[Grand Central] 9781455521319 $28

The First Phone Call from Heaven Mitch Albom A masterful storyteller at the height of his powers, Mitch Albom has written an instant classic. Part mystery, part allegory, this is a heart-racing pageturner and a soul-fulfilling tale of faith, hope and love.

[Harper] 9780062294371 $24.99

The Valley of Amazement Amy Tan The latest novel from the New York Times best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club: a sweeping, evocative epic of two women’s intertwined fates and their search for identity.

[Ecco] 9780062107312 $29.99

A Permanent Member of the Family Russell Banks A new collection of short stories from the literary powerhouse about whom the New York Times declared, “Of the many writers working in the great tradition today, one of the best is Russell Banks.”

[Ecco] 9780061857652 $25.99

We Are Water Wally Lamb From New York Times best-selling author Wally Lamb, a disquieting but ultimately uplifting novel about a marriage, a family and human resilience in the face of tragedy.

[Harper] 9780061941023 $29.99

Traveling Sprinkler Nicholson Baker A new novel by best-selling author Nicholson Baker reintroduces feckless but hopeful hero Paul Chowder, whose struggle to get his life together is reflected in his steadfast desire to write a pop song, or a protest song, or both at once.

[Blue Rider] 9780399160967 $26.95

NOS4A2 Joe Hill From Joe Hill, New York Times best-selling author of Heart-Shaped Box and Horns, comes a spinetingling, bone-chilling new novel of supernatural suspense that will keep readers up all night.

[William Morrow] 9780062200587 $17.99 pb

Telegraph Avenue Michael Chabon “An amazingly rich, emotionally detailed story. . . . In the author’s buoyant, expressionistic prose, the novel gradually becomes a genuinely immersive experience— something increasingly rare in our ADD age.”—New York Times [Harper Perennial] 9780061493355 $16.99 pb

The Round House Louise Erdrich Louise Erdrich’s masterful novel, winner of the 2012 National Book Award, is now available in trade paperback.

“Recalls shades of Faulkner, García Márquez, and Tony Morrison. . . . It is impossible to forget.”—USA Today [Harper Perennial] 9780062065254 $15.99 pb 3

Fiction

Support Your Independent Bookstore Bleeding Edge Thomas Pynchon In the new novel from the incomparable Thomas Pynchon, it is 2001 in Silicon Alley, New York City, in the lull between the collapse of the dot-com boom and the terrible events of September 11.

[Penguin] 9781594204234 $28.95

The Childhood of Jesus J.M. Coetzee A major new novel from the Nobel Prize-winning author of Waiting for the Barbarians, Life & Times of Michael K and Disgrace.

[Viking] 9780670014651 $26.95

The Lowland Jhumpa Lahiri The Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times best-selling author gives us a powerful new novel that explores the price of idealism and a love that can last long past death.

[Knopf] 9780307265746 $27.95

Aimless Love Billy Collins New and selected poems from twoterm poet laureate of the United States and best-selling author Billy Collins.

[Random House] 9780679644057 $26

Sycamore Row John Grisham In this electrifying sequel to A Time to Kill, Jake Brigance returns to the courtroom in a dramatic showdown as Ford County, Mississippi, again confronts its tortured history.

[Doubleday] 9780385537131 $28.95

Christmas at Eagle Pond Donald Hall From a former poet laureate comes an instant modern classic in the vein of Dylan Thomas’s A Child’s Christmas in Wales.

[HMH] 9780547581484 $14.95

The Rosie Project Graeme Simsion The Rosie Project is a charming, big-hearted romantic comedy about a socially challenged genetics professor relying on scientific methods to find true love and the totally unsuitable, completely incompatible, gloriously winning woman who captures his heart.

[Simon & Schuster] 9781476729084 $24

Alice in Tumblr-land Tim Manley Disney meets Lena Dunham in this illustrated humor book featuring your favorite fairy-tale characters dating and finding their way in 21st-century America.

[Penguin] 9780143124795 $20

The One-Way Bridge Cathie Pelletier Set in northern Maine with an unforgettable cast of characters, this is an extraordinary portrait of family, loneliness and community—and the compromises we make in the name of love.

[Landmark] 9781402287619 $14.99 pb

A Thousand Mornings Mary Oliver In A Thousand Mornings, Mary Oliver returns to the imagery that has come to define her life’s work, transporting us to the marshland and coastline of her beloved home, Provincetown, Massachusetts.

[Penguin] 9780143124054 $16 pb 4

Cooking

Support Your Independent Bookstore The Druken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World’s Great Drinks Amy Stewart Amy Stewart reveals the history and botany behind your favorite alcoholic beverages. Containing more than 50 recipes and growing tips, this is a perfect gift for cocktail enthusiasts and the naturally curious.

[Algonquin] 9781616200466 $19.95

One Good Dish David Tanis This cookbook from David Tanis focuses on simple meals that epitomize comfort food. With 100 recipes and something to learn on every page, you’ll be craving the perfect little meal of your own.

[Artisan] 9781579654672 $25.95

In the Hands of a Baker The Culinary Institute of America A perfect pastry kitchen companion, In the Hands of a Baker provides guidance on purchasing the correct equipment, organizing a workstation and the proper care and cleaning of all types of baking tools.

[Wiley] 9780470587850 $29.99 pb

Pinkalicious Cupcake Cookbook Victoria Kann You’ll want to make every cupcake in this amazing Pinkalicious cupcake book! There are cupcakes for every occasion—birthday parties, Valentine’s Day, Christmas and more!

[HarperFestival] 9780062023575 $14.99 pb

Daniel Daniel Boulud With more than 120 gorgeous photographs capturing the essence of Daniel Boulud’s cuisine and the spirit of Restaurant Daniel, as well as a glimpse into Boulud’s home kitchen, Daniel is a must-have for sophisticated foodies everywhere.

[Grand Central] 9781455513925 $60

The Good Housekeeping Christmas Cookbook The Editors of Good Housekeeping Hang the stockings, deck the halls and cook up a happy holiday! When it comes to Christmas, no one does it like Good Housekeeping.

[Hearst] 9781588169747 $30

The Coastal Table Karen Covey Taking cues from what’s fresh, local and in-season, Karen Covey’s simple, sophisticated recipes elevate traditional New England fare. This stunning cookbook captures the distinct flavors and heritage of the coastline of Southern New England.

[Union Park Press] 9781934598108 $29.95 pb

Dining at the White House John Moeller with Mike Lovell Chef John Moeller describes his most memorable moments cooking for three presidents. Includes over 100 original recipes that adapt fine French cooking techniques for the home cook.

[American Lifestyle Publishing] 9781608000135 $35

The New England Economical Housekeeper and Family Recipe Book Esther A. Howland Beautiful reissue of the 1844 classic that introduced 220 recipes and household tips emphasizing thrift and self-reliance. The perfect addition to every New England home.

[Andrews McMeel] 9781449431747 $19.99

Kitchen Revelry Ali Larter A month-by-month culinary scrapbook with a party twist by actress and Hollywood home cook, Ali Larter.

[St. Martin’s Press] 9781250036353 $32.50

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People

Support Your Independent Bookstore An Appetite for Wonder Richard Dawkins Evolutionary biologist and worldfamous atheist Richard Dawkins shares an intimate memoir of his childhood and the story of how he came to write what is widely held to be one of the most important books of the 20th century.

[Ecco] 9780062225795 $27.99

Orr Bobby Orr One of the greatest sports figures of all time breaks his silence in a memoir as unique as the man himself.

[Putnam] 9780399161759 $27.95

Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume 2 Mark Twain This eagerly awaited second volume delves deeper into Twain’s life. With his characteristic blend of humor and ire, Twain shares his views on writing and speaking, his preoccupation with money and his contempt for politics and politicians.

[University of California Press] 9780520272781 $45

When We Were the Kennedys Monica Wood Monica Wood’s moving memoir recounts her childhood in 1963 Maine as she healed after the loss of her mill-worker father and the nation’s loss of its young president.

[Mariner] 9780544002326 $14.95 pb

One-Woman Farm Jenna Woginrich Jenna Woginrich made the leap from office life to farm life. Her transition is eloquently documented, along with reflections on the spiritual fulfillment she discovered in everyday life on her farm in upstate New York.

[Storey] 9781603427180 $16.95

Duke Terry Teachout From the acclaimed author of Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong comes a major new biography of jazz legend Duke Ellington.

[Gotham] 9781592407491 $30

The Leonard Bernstein Letters Edited by Nigel Simeone Candid, extensive correspondence to and from Leonard Bernstein reveals a charismatic man of extraordinary humanity, warmth, volatility, intellectual brilliance and humor.

[Yale University Press] 9780300179095 $38

E. B. White on Dogs Edited by Martha White “ . . . will charm and enlighten a new generation of dog-lovers.” —The Bark [Tilbury House] 9780884483410 $22.95

No Better Time Molly Knight Raskin The story of MIT mathematical genius, Danny Lewin, almost certainly the first victim of 9/11 who was stabbed to death while trying to overpower the terrorists on American Flight 11. Ironically, as web traffic surged on 9/11, the news sites that relied on Akamai— and the technology pioneered by Lewin—remained up and running.

[Da Capo Press] 9780306821660 $25.99

Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life Marta McDowell Explore Mr. McGregor’s garden and discover the role Beatrix Potter’s gardens played in her work. With a full biography, season-by-season overview and travel guide, you can visit Potter’s gardens any time of the year!

[Timber] 9781604693638 $24.95 6

People

Support Your Independent Bookstore Salinger David Shields and Shane Salerno This is the definitive biography of one of the most beloved and mysterious figures of the 20th century. Based on eight years of exhaustive research and exclusive interviews with more than 200 people, this masterful new biography also features never-before-seen photos.

[Simon & Schuster] 9781476744834 $37.50

Wilson A. Scott Berg From Pulitzer Prize-winning, #1 New York Times best-selling author A. Scott Berg comes the definitive and revelatory biography of one of the great American figures of modern times.

[Putnam] 9780399159213 $40

Tip and the Gipper Chris Matthews Chris Matthews, author of the New York Times bestseller Jack Kennedy, was an aide to Congressman Tip O’Neill. Tip and the Gipper is a first-hand, one-ofa-kind story of the friendship between the country’s most powerful political odd couple—President Reagan and the Speaker of the House.

[Simon & Schuster] 9781451695991 $29.95

The Bully Pulpit Doris Kearns Goodwin Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns Goodwin brings the Progressive Era to life in The Bully Pulpit, chronicling a time in our history that enlightened and changed the country, ushered in the modern age and produced some unforgettable men and women.

[Simon & Schuster] 9781416547860 $40 The Beatles: The BBC Archives: 1962-1970 Kevin Howlett This carefully curated collection of the surviving transcripts of The Beatles’ appearances on BBC Radio and Television features commentary from Beatles expert Kevin Howlett and rare photographs and memorabilia from the BBC. [Harper Design] 9780062288530 $60

Book of Ages Jill Lepore This portrait of Benjamin Franklin’s youngest sister, whose obscurity and poverty were matched only by her brother’s fame and wealth, reveals one of the greatest untold stories.

[Knopf] 9780307958341 $27.95

Survival Lessons Alice Hoffman Rediscover the beauty in life, even during the toughest times. In this honest, wise and upbeat guidebook, Alice Hoffman shares thoughtful advice to help readers envision happiness and recognize what matters most.

[Algonquin] 9781616203146 $13.95

The Prayer, A Love Story Jacqueline von Zwehl Do you believe in miracles? Do you believe in eternal love? You will with this inspirational true story of one woman who discovers the secret to answered prayers.

[Johann Press] 9781939819000 $14.95 pb

The Most of Nora Ephron Nora Ephron This celebration of the late Nora Ephron collects everything from her writings on journalism, feminism and being a woman, to her devastating novel Heartburn.

[Knopf] 9780385350839 $35

The Dark Path David Schickler A young man struggles to reconcile God, faith and sex in a frank and beautifully written memoir.

[Riverhead] 9781594486456 $27.95

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History

Support Your Independent Bookstore A Reader’s Book of Days Tom Nissley Candy for any book lover: an addictively readable day-by-day literary companion and guide from a former bookseller and eight-time “Jeopardy” champion.

[Norton] 9780393239621 $24.95

Shakespeare’s Restless World Neil MacGregor The New York Times best-selling author of A History of the World in 100 Objects brings the world of Shakespeare and the Tudor era of Elizabeth I into focus.

[Viking] 9780670026340 $36

The Men Who United the States Simon Winchester From the author of The Professor and the Madman comes a fascinating look at the lives and eccentricities of the men who pulled the country together as one unit, and pulled us together as a nation.

[Harper] 9780062079602 $29.99

Where Were You? Gus Russo and Harry Moses This is the official companion to the special two-hour NBC documentary Where Were You?, published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the assassination.

[Lyons Press] 9780762794560 $29.95

Why We Build Rowan Moore In an era of brash, expensive, provocative new buildings, a prominent critic argues that emotions are the most powerful force behind architecture, yesterday and (especially) today.

[Harper Design] 9780062277534 $30

One Summer Bill Bryson One of our most admired nonfiction writers puts his unique spin on a remarkable year in America’s history: 1927.

[Doubleday] 9780767919401 $28.95

The Sea & Civilization Lincoln Paine This monumental work retells human history through the lens of maritime travel, an accomplishment of both great sweep and illuminating detail.

With illustrations and maps.

[Knopf] 9781400044092 $40

Confronting the Classics Mary Beard One of the world’s leading historians provides a revolutionary tour of the ancient world, dusting off the classics for the 21st century.

[Liveright] 9780871407160 $28.95

The Cool School Edited by Glenn O’Brien GQ’s “Style Guy” presents the ultimate anthology of the original hipsters, from Henry Miller and Miles Davis to Jack Kerouac and Emily XYZ. [Library of America] 9781598532562 $27.95

Radio Free Boston Carter Alan Discover the definitive story of the pioneering rock radio station that galvanized a city and a generation.

[Northeasten University Press] 9781555537296 $25.95 pb

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Gifts

Support Your Independent Bookstore A Mark Twain Christmas Carlo DeVito Author Carlo DeVito captures the magic of Christmas through the eyes of this literary icon. A Mark Twain Christmas presents vivid, intimate accounts of three outstanding Christmases in the life of the renowned humorist: 1908, 1875 and 1909.

[Cider Mill Press] 9781604334487 $15.95

Turn Around Bright Eyes Rob Sheffield The best-selling author of Love Is a Mix Tape returns with his most personal book yet, exploring the intersection of love and music in our lives.

[It Books] 9780062207623 $25.99

Doctor Who: The Vault Marcus Hearn This ultimate visual celebration of 50 years of the BBC cult hit “Doctor Who” is filled with iconic material, photos, artwork and production papers from the official, previously untapped BBC archive and from private collectors.

[Harper Design] 9780062280633 $45

The Pocket Scavenger Keri Smith The creator of Wreck This Journal invites you on an unusual scavenger hunt, exploring the creative process and chance.

[Perigee] 9780399160233 $15 pb

The Night Before Christmas in Crochet Clement C. Moore and Mitsuki Hoshi Clement C. Moore’s classic Christmas poem is told through adorable amigurumi-style crocheted figures.

Includes step-by-step instructions on how to create each cute little crochet figure!

[Harper Design] 9780062289742 $16.99

Knitting Yarns Edited by Ann Hood In this fabulous gift book for the knitter in your life, Ann Hood has collected 27 extraordinary essays from an all-star lineup—Barbara Kingsolver, Ann Patchett, Jane Smiley—certain to delight and entertain. Includes five original knitting patterns.

[Norton] 9780393239492 $24.95

The Diary of Edward the Hamster 1990-1990 Miriam Elia and Ezra Elia The darkly comic musings of a deeply thoughtful rodent make the perfect gift for pet lovers and anguished existentialists of all ages.

[Blue Rider] 9780399165979 $14.95

Why Do Bluebirds Hate Me? Mike O’Connor “This detailed Q&A will appeal to bird enthusiasts and birdwatchers, but O’Connor’s friendly approach will also appeal to novices.” —Publishers Weekly [Beacon Press] 9780807012536 $12.95 pb

The Superman Files Matthew Manning Celebrate 75 years of Superman with the strikingly illustrated, in-depth life story of the Man of Steel, from his birth as Kal-El through today.

[Andrews McMeel] 9781449447151 $75

When They Were Boys Larry Kane This is the story of the Beatles’ rise to fame, from when the boys met as teenagers to the Fab Four’s U.S. debut in early 1964.

[Running Press] 9780762440146 $24.95

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Gifts

Support Your Independent Bookstore Making Masterpiece Rebecca Eaton The Emmy Award-winning producer of PBS’s “Masterpiece Theatre” and “Mystery!” reveals the secrets to “Downton Abbey,”“Sherlock” and other hit programs.

[Viking] 9780670015351 $29.95

Our Boston Andrew Blauner This is an anthology of essays about Boston and what it means to the contributors, with $5 from every copy sold donated to the One Fund.

[HMH] 9780544263802 $16 pb

Rose Kennedy’s Family Album Foreward by Caroline Kennedy Featuring more than 300 images of the beloved and revered Kennedy family, this remarkable history covers everything from the family’s first home to beach vacations, from children’s birthdays to first communions.

[Grand Central] 9781455544806 $45

It Alexa Chung The darling of the fashion world and co-host of the music TV show “Fuse News” shares her inspirations, musings and her own very personal and eclectic style.

[Penguin] 9780143124832 $30

The Vatican: All the Paintings Anja Grebe From Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel to the works of Fra Angelico and Caravaggio, this is a timeless celebration of one of the most exquisite art collections in the world.

[Black Dog & Leventhal] 9781579129439 $75

Barns of Connecticut Markham Starr Featuring more than 100 stunning color photographs, plus helpful diagrams and historic photos, this book is a visual feast and a lovely introduction to Connecticut barns.

[Wesleyan University Press] 9780819574039 $35

Dog Songs Mary Oliver A collection of new and favorite poems celebrating the dogs that have enriched Mary Oliver’s world, Dog Songs is a testament to the power and depth of the human-animal exchange.

[Penguin Press] 9781594204784 $26.95

Humans of New York Brandon Stanton A beloved social media phenomenon with over a million loyal fans, Humans of New York is a celebration of individuality and a tribute to the spirit of New York City.

[St. Martin’s] 9781250038821 $29.99

Lonely Planet’s Beautiful World Lonely Planet This lavishly produced, landmark pictorial includes sublime photography of our planet’s most magnificent spectacles: fiery volcanic eruptions, wind-sculpted icebergs, magnificent wildlife migrations and a celebration of our world’s amazing natural wonders.

[Lonely Planet] 9781743217177 $39.99

A Fine Romance Susan Branch Filled with recipes and stories, Branch’s handwritten journal of her transatlantic crossing on the Queen Mary 2 and her travels through the back roads of rural England is being described by reviewers as “an Anglophile’s delight.”

[Vineyard Stories] 9780984913664 $26.95 10

Gifts

Support Your Independent Bookstore The President’s Devotional Joshua DuBois Named President Barack Obama’s “Pastor-in-Chief” by TIME, former White House staff member Joshua DuBois has provided the president with a daily meditation since he was a junior senator.

[HarperOne] 9780062265289 $24.99

The Devil’s Cormorant: A Natural History Richard J. King King takes readers on a journey through the history, biology and culture of the misunderstood cormorant.

[University Press of New England] 9781611682250 $29.95

David and Goliath Malcolm Gladwell In the tradition of Gladwell’s previous bestsellers, David and Goliath draws on history, psychology and powerful storytelling to shape the way we think of the world around us—this time, about obstacles and disadvantages.

[Little, Brown] 9780316204361 $29

Seeing Flowers Teri Dunn Chace Don’t just stop to smell the roses, see them! Seeing Flowers highlights 343 popular flowers through stunning photographs, accompanied by illuminating essays that will forever change the way you look at flowers.

[Timber] 9781604694222 $29.95

Schottenfreude Ben Schott From best-selling author and New York Times columnist Ben Schott comes an entertaining and much-needed German dictionary for the human condition, a gift book for wordsmiths and Deutschophiles alike.

[Blue Rider] 9780399166709 $16

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A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York & New England William Morgan and Trevor Tondro Stunning photographs and insightful text capture a diverse group of rustic farmhouses in this beautifully designed volume.

[Norfleet Press] 9780964993464 $49.50

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Break Out! Joel Osteen Every person has seeds of greatness planted within by the Creator. In Break Out!, best-selling author Joel Osteen provides practical steps and encouragement for readers to “break out”—to let nothing hold them back and live without limits.

[FaithWords] 9780892969746 $26

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Children’s

Support Your Independent Bookstore Poems to Learn by Heart Caroline Kennedy and Jon J. Muth In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Caroline Kennedy has chosen more than 100 poems for all ages. Illustrated with striking watercolor paintings by award-winning artist Jon J. Muth, this is the perfect holiday gift.

[Disney] 9781423108054 $19.99

Friends Eric Carle From the creator of the all-time classic Very Hungry Caterpillar comes a sweetly resonant story about the power of friendship.

[Philomel] 9780399165337 $17.99

Frog Trouble Sandra Boynton Giddy up, cowboy! Sandra Boynton goes country with Frog Trouble, a fully illustrated songbook and CD featuring an amazing roster of country artists including Dwight Yoakam, Alison Krauss and Ben Folds.

[Workman] 9780761171768 $16.95

When It Snows Richard Collingridge The beauty of winter and the power of reading are enchantingly celebrated with this story of a boy and his teddy bear on a wondrous, snowy adventure.

[Feiwel & Friends] 9781250028310 $16.99

Ladybug Girl and the Big Snow Jacky Davis From the New York Times best-selling Ladybug Girl series comes a new story about the joys of winter and snow day fun.

[Dial] 9780803735835 $17.99

Llama Llama and the Bully Goat Anna Dewdney Taking on a difficult part of children’s lives, Anna Dewdney lets young readers experience and discuss bullying in a safe and comforting way.

[Viking] 9780670013951 $17.99

Mr. Wuffles!

David Wiesner From three-time Caldecott Medalist David Wiesner comes a fantastical wordless adventure starring a haughty feline who discovers the ultimate cat toy when tiny aliens crash-land in his living room.

[Clarion] 9780618756612 $17.99

The Snatchabook Helen Docherty This sing-song read-aloud celebrates the love of reading as the animals of Burrow Down search for a misunderstood book thief.

[Sourcebooks Jabberwocky] 9781402290824 $16.99

If It’s Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws!

Kim Norman Adorable animals play joyfully in the snow, make frosty forts and more in this irresistible winter-themed romp, a humorous variation on “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” [Sterling Children’s Books] 9781454903840 $14.95

The Real Boy Anne Ursu From Anne Ursu, author of the beloved middle grade novel Breadcrumbs, comes a new fairy tale adventure of magic, faith and friendship.

[Walden Pond] 9780062015075 $16.99

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Children’s

Ghost Hawk Susan Cooper From Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper comes a story of adventure and friendship between a young Native American and a colonial New England settler.

[Margaret K. McElderry] 9781442481411 $16.99

The Wolf Princess Cathryn Constable A young girl, enchanted by the fairy tales of a Russian princess, goes to live in a wintery palace where all is not as it seems.

[Chicken House] 9780545528399 $16.99

Snowflakes Fall Patricia MacLachlan Newbery Medalist Patricia Maclachlan and award-winning artist Steven Kellogg have created a truly inspiring picturebook that is a celebration of life and a message of hope.

[Random House Books for Young Readers] 9780385376938 $17.99

The Smallest Gift of Christmas Peter H. Reynolds In Peter H. Reynolds’ whimsical holiday story, young Roland learns that more isn’t always better—and rediscovers the magic of home.

[Candlewick] 9780763661038 $14

Dusk Uri Shulevitz A brilliant companion to Caldecott Medalist Uri Shulevitz’s New York Times best-selling picture book Snow, Dusk illustrates the many dazzling lights of the holiday season.

[Roaring Brook] 9780374319038 $17.99

Cinders: A Chicken Cinderella Jan Brett Jan Brett sets her Cinderella story in a snowy Russian winter. Cinders is a feast for the eyes and sure to become a perennial favorite.

[Putnam] 9780399257834 $17.99

The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter Beatrix Potter’s classic tales are brought to life like never before, featuring original illustrations from New York Times best-selling illustrator Charles Santore.

[Applesauce Press] 9781604333763 $19.95

The Dwarf in the Drawer L. van King This gift set, containing a book and plush dwarf, is a hilarious parody of Santa’s elfish spy that will make us all take another look at the true meaning of Christmas.

[Square Fish] 9781250041432 $19.99

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The Kissing Hand Audrey Penn This heartwarming children’s classic, which has started a Kissing Hand tradition for millions of children and their families, is the perfect gift for holidays and other occasions.

[Tanglewood] 9781933718002 $17.95

Boris and Stella and the Perfect Gift Dara Goldman In this child-sized version of the “The Gift of the Magi,” Boris and Stella find a way to exchange the perfect holiday gifts.

[Sleeping Bear Press] 9781585368594 $15.99 13

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The Eye of Minds James Dashner The first book in a new series from New York Times best-selling author James Dashner is set in a world of hyperadvanced technology and gaming beyond your wildest dreams…and your worst nightmares.

[Delacorte] 9780385741392 $18.99

Desmond Pucket Makes Monster Magic Mark Tatulli Meet Desmond Pucket—master of monsters! Will his pranks get him kicked out of middle school before the big class trip?

[Andrews McMeel] 9781449435486 $13.99

Dear Santasaurus Stacy McAnulty In 17 letters to Santasaurus, Ernest details the whopping 257 nice acts (and the mere 256 naughty acts) he racks up through the year. This fresh, funny countdown to Christmas is a journey that readers will want to take over and over again.

[Boyds Mills Press] 9781590788769 $15.95

The Little Mermaid Robert Sabuda A beloved under-the-sea tale is now a pop-up masterpiece, from expert craftsman Robert Sabuda.

[Little Simon] 9781416960805 $29.99

Cool Creations in 35 Pieces Sean Kenney Using the same 35 bricks, LEGO artist Sean Kenney builds a variety of creations, proving that with a little imagination, anything is possible.

[Holt for Young Readers] 9780805096927 $12.99

Star Wars: Jedi Academy Jeffrey Brown An original story that captures all of the humor, fun and frustrations of middle school in a galaxy far, far away.

[Scholastic] 9780545505178 $12.99

The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett Tom Angleberger The latest episode in the best-selling Origami Yoda series is sure to inspire a new legion of devoted readers. Instructions for origami Jabba and Ewok are included in the back of the book.

[Amulet] 9781419708589 $12.95

Spirit Animals: Wild Born Brandon Mull Four children discover they are each magically connected to a wild beast—a wolf, a leopard, a panda, a falcon—and they must join forces to save the world.

[Scholastic] 9780545522434 $12.99

Rooftoppers Katherine Rundell The possibilities are endless in this luminous novel about a girl in search of her past who discovers a secret rooftop world in Paris.

[Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers] 9781442490581 $16.99

With a Mighty Hand: The Story in the Torah Amy Ehrlich Amy Ehrlich retains the beauty, drama and mystery of the Torah in this unique adaptation, gorgeously illustrated with paintings by Daniel Nevins.

[Candlewick] 9780763643959 $29.99 14

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How to Love Katie Cotugno A stunning new voice in contemporary fiction brings us an unforgettable love story for fans of Sarah Dessen. In this breathtaking debut, Katie Cotugno weaves together the story of one couple falling in love—twice.

[Balzer + Bray] 9780062216359 $17.99

The Unwanteds: Island of Fire Lisa McMann The fate of Artimé is at stake—and an unlikely alliance could redeem it—in book three in the New York Times best-selling Unwanteds series.

[Aladdin] 9781442458451 $16.99

Dork Diaries 6: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker Rachel Renée Russell It’s the biggest dance of the year and Nikki is hoping her crush, Brandon, wants to be her date. But what if he doesn’t want to go with her?

Or worse—what if he ends up going with Mackenzie?

[Aladdin] 9781442449633 $13.99

Go Chip Kidd From award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd comes Go, a stunning introduction to the way designers ­communicate their ideas to the world.

Try your hand at all the elements of design with this creative guide!

[Workman] 9780761172192 $17.95

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea April Genevieve Tucholke Nothing exciting happens in Violet White’s sleepy, seaside town . . . until River West comes along. But when grim things start to happen, everything points to him.

[Dial] 9780803738898 $17.99

Not for Parents: The Real Wonders of the World Lonely Planet Discover the most awesome places on the planet from a kid’s perspective.

Intriguing facts and amazing graphics allow kids (and adults) to see the wonders of the world like never before.

[Lonely Planet] 9781743217344 $19.99

America’s National Parks: A Pop-Up Book Don Compton National parks spring to life in spectacular three-dimensional scenes.

Eighteen parks are featured; six as stunning pop-ups illustrated in the 1930s WPA poster style.

[W.W. West] 9780975896037 $34.95

Treasury of Egyptian Mythology Donna Jo Napoli This stunning tableau of Egyptian myths is brought to life by the lyrical storytelling of Donna Jo Napoli and is richly depicted in art-deco style illustrations.

[National Geographic Children’s Books] 9781426313806 $24.95

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CHILDREN’S • If I Built a House Chris Van Dusen [Dial] 9780803737518 $16.99

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