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FICTION
Nibble & Kuhn
By David Schmahmann
N&K is a proper,
venerable Bostonian law firm trying to rebrand itself for the Internet era. Derek Dover is a young lawyer just trying to maintain his tenuous toehold on the precarious ladder to success. Nibble & Kuhn is what happens when the two collide, resulting in a clever, eviscerating critique of lawyering and corporate law with its two appealing main characters trading repartee as they negotiate law and love.
Academy Chicago Publishers
978-0-89733-592-8 HC $24.95
The Last Song
By Nicholas Sparks
In the tradition of his bestseller A Walk to Remember, Sparks delivers a compelling family drama centered around a teenage girl's romantic awakening and her alienation from her divorced parents. This is about love in its myriad forms, demonstrating, as only Nicholas Sparks can, the many ways deeply felt relationships can break our hearts—and heal them.
Grand Central Publishing
978-0-446-54756-7 HC $24.99
Spooner
By Pete Dexter
An extraordinary, darkly comic story of resilience and love, of troubled Warren Spooner and the stepfather who will never understand but will always stand by him. Complex and breathtaking, this is the novel some say the National Book Award-winning author of Paris Trout was born to write.
Grand Central Publishing
978-0-446-54072-8 HC $26.99
True Blue
By David Baldacci
#1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci is back with his next blockbuster thriller. For former firebrand cop Mace Perry, trying to reclaim her reputation after two years in jail for a crime she didn't commit, taking on a fairly routine homicide investigation quickly turns into something complex, diabolical, and possibly lethal.
Grand Central Publishing
978-0-446-19551-5 HC $27.99
Oates's dark, romantic, and captivating tale set in upstate New York is pieced together by two very different characters united by a brutal murder that forever lingers in their lives.
Ecco
978-0-06-182983-3 HC $25.99
Nine Dragons
By Michael Connelly
In #1 New York Times bestseller Michael Connelly's electrifying new thriller, Detective Harry Bosch must face the unknown to save his daughter's life. Assigned to investigate the murder of a Chinese liquor storeowner in LA, Bosch follows the case to Hong Kong, in a new city where nothing is as it seems -- except the race against the clock to find Maddie before it's too late.
Little, Brown And Company
978-0-316-16631-7 HC $27.99
A bewitching tale reveals the secrets of a family of women who can read the future in the patterns in lace.
Harper Paperbacks
978-0-06-162477-3 Pb $14.99
The Best American Short Stories 2009Editor Alice Sebold
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt / Mariner
978-0-618-79225-2 Pb $14.00
A new marriage, a foreign land, a horrific accident. With these ingredients and the "testimony" of 20 odd characters, Shreve, one of the greatest chroniclers of the mysteries of the heart, delves once again into our closest relationships and the ways in which lives can turn on the axis of a single catastrophic event.
Little, Brown And Company
978-0-316-02070-1 HC $26.99
The critics are calling it Patterson's most suspenseful Alex Cross novel yet. With astonishing plot twists and electrifying revelations that will keep readers on the edge of their seat, Cross hunts his niece's murderer, probing the seamy underside of life among some of Washington D.C.'s most elite citizens.
Little, Brown And Company
978-0-316-01878-4 HC $27.99
In Kinsey Millhone's twenty-first excursion into the world of suspense and misadventure, #1 bestselling author Sue Grafton delivers a twisting, complex, surprise-filled, and totally satisfying thriller.
Putnam
978-0-399-15597-0 HC $27.95
Kay Scarpetta faces a sensational case and a string of unexpected events in the explosive new novel from the world's #1 bestselling crime writer.
Putnam
978-0-399-15639-7 HC $27.95
Weaving together the high-tech fixing of major golf tournaments,the historical antecedents of a Roman Consul who leaves his home to save the Republic and a highranking officer of the Continental Army who forms a secret society to preserve the ideals of the American Revolution, Cincinnatus is a riveting dramatic tale full of intrigue, murder, and lost love. That the authors could imagine such an implausible mixture is only slightly less amazing than the fact that he pulled it off with so successfully. Suspenseful and morally complex, this is the rare thriller whose meaning resonates with readers long after they have turned the final page.
Ternary Publishers
978-0-9842132-0-7 HC $24.00
From the #1 bestselling author comes another heartwarming Friday Night Knitting Club novel — a loving, moving, laugh-out-loud celebration of special times with friends and family.
Putnam
978-0-399-15638-0 HC $24.95
From the beloved bestselling author, a quintessential Nick Hornby tale of music, superfandom, and the truths and lies we tell ourselves about life and love.
Riverhead
978-1-59448-887-0 HC $25.95
A spectacularly compelling and haunting novel about love and identity, secrets and sisterhood, and the tenacity of life—even after death—by Audrey Niffenegger, author of the bestseller, The Time Traveler's Wife.
Scriber
978-1-4391-6539-3 HC $26.99
Library Journal sums it up: "One has to write with considerable authenticity to pull off a story steeped in magic and swamp water that examines race and class, death and rebirth, Haitian voodoo, and the beginnings of jazz in 1891 New Orleans." Meticulously drawn in lyrical prose, this debut novel of death and rebirth, devastation and redemption, will draw you into a world of beauty and pain as alluring as it is dangerous.
The Toby Press
978-1-59264-255-7 HC $24.95
Tarmon Gai'don, the Last Battle, looms before unready humankind in book twelve of Robert Jordan's bestselling Wheel of Time® series.
Tor Books
978-07653-0230-4 HC $29.99
The #1 bestselling author brings to life a modern hero in the most exciting and stunningly original thriller of the year.
Putnam
978-0-399-15604-5 HC $27.95
MEMOIR
This New Yorker writer's family is nothing if not illustrious: his father was president of Swarthmore College, and at Smith his mother came in second (to Sylvia Plath!) in a poetry contest judged by W.H. Auden. Part memoir, part family history, and part social commentary, Cheerful Money is a captivating examination of a cultural crack-up and a man trying to escape its wreckage.
Little, Brown And Company
978-0-316-00317-9 HC $24.99
True Compass: A MemoirBy Edward M. Kennedy In 2004, long before his health challenges, Ted Kennedy began an oral history project about his life. Five years later, these interviews have evolved into an incredible memoir that chronicles, for the first time, the personal story of one of America's greatest leaders, from his legendary family to his 50 years in politics. Written with warmth, wit, and grace, True Compass is Edward M. Kennedy's inspiring legacy to readers and to history.
Twelve
978-0-446-53925-8 HC $35.00
Big Man: Real Life & Tall TalesBy Clarence Clemons & Don Reo
Grand Central Publishing
978-0-446-54626-3 HC $26.99
The Gift of an Ordinary Day: A Mother's MemoirBy Katrina Kenison
Grand Central Publishing
978-0-446-40948-3 HC $23.99
HISTORY
The Imperial Cruise: A True Story of Empire and WarBy James Bradley From the New York Times #1 bestselling author of Flag for Our Fathers, a startling look at the events that set the stage for World War II, the Chinese Communist Revolution and the Korean War. Said the Times, "Unforgettable. One of the most instructive and moving books on war and its aftermath we are likely to see."
Little, Brown And Company
978-0-316-00895-2 HC $29.99
When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women
From 1960 to the PresentBy Gail Collins Collins follows her highly lauded American Women with this account of the sea of change women have experienced since 1960, when they needed their husband's permission to apply for a credit card. A comprehensive mix of oral history and keen research, this is the definitive book on the stunning changes that have smashed expectations about what women's lives could be. Told in the down-to-earth, amusing, and agenda-free tone this beloved New York Times columnist is known for.
Little, Brown And Company
978-0-316-05954-1 HC $27.99
Abigail Adams: A LifeBy Woody Holton
Free Press
978-1-4165-4680-1 HC $30.00
The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the
Greatest Treasure Hunt in HistoryBy Robert M. Edsel with Bret Witter
Center Street
978-1-59995-149-2 HC $26.99
The Murder of King Tut: The Plot to Kill the Child King -- A Nonfiction ThrillerBy James Patterson & Martin Dugard Master of suspense James Patterson reopens the ultimate cold case, the unsolved death of King Tut. With Martin Dugard, he combs through the evidence, scavenging for overlooked data and forensic clues. This true crime tale of intrigue, and betrayal presents a compelling case that King Tut's death was anything but natural.
Little, Brown And Company
978-0-316-03404-3 HC $26.99
The Wordy ShipmatesBy Sarah Vowell
The New York Times bestseller -- a witty investigation of the Puritans, from one of America's most celebrated voices. Rich in historical fact, humorous insight, and social commentary, The Wordy Shipmates reveals a highly literate, deeply principled, and surprisingly feisty people.
Riverhead Books
978-1-59448-400-1 Pb $16.00
The Book of Codes: Understanding the World of Hidden MessagesEditor Paul Lunde This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia surveys the history and development of code making and code breaking in all areas of culture and society, from hieroglyphs and runes to DNA, the Zodiac Killer, The Da Vinci Code, graffiti, and beyond. Visually stunning and packed with fascinating details, it tells the complete story of codes at a time when they have become fundamentally important to our lives.
University of California Press
978-0-520-26013-9 HC $29.95
COOKING
The Illustrated Quick Cook: Easy Entertaining, After-Work Recipes, Cheap EatsBy Heather Whinney Packed with recipes for every occasion, handy menu planners, photographic recipe choosers, cook's notes, meals on a budget, and over 650 recipes, this is the perfect kitchen companion for cooks who want delicious food fast.
DK Publishing
978-0-7566-5577-8 HC $35.00
Gourmet Today: More than 1,000 All-New Recipes for the Contemporary KitchenEditor Ruth Reichl Edited by Ruth Reichl and featuring 1,000 all-new recipes for the contemporary kitchen, America's most respected cooking experts focus on the present chapter in the American food revolution, with globe-trotting flavors to please every taste.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
978-0-618-61018-1 HC $40.00
Warm Bread and Honey Cake: Home Baking from Around the WorldBy Gaitri Pagrach-Chandra; photography by Vanessa Courtier
Containing a mix of familiar family favorites and unusual, exotic delicacies, this comprehensive collection of recipes for breads, cakes, cookies and pastries is also a well-researched exploration of home-baking techniques and global ethnic history -- a must for any home cook. Its combination of delicious recipes and fascinating historical and anecdotal text make this award-winning book a fantastic read.
Interlink Books
978-1-56656-792-3 HC $35.00
So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the WeekBy Ellie Krieger
From Ellie Krieger -- weekly host of the Food Network's Healthy Appetite comes So Easy, a gorgeous cookbook that takes her innovative sensibility for creating light and healthy dishes and provides recipes that are easy enough for even the busiest people to prepare.
John Wiley & Sons
978-0-470-42354-7 HC $29.95
Chocolate: A Love Story: 65 Chocolate Dessert Recipes from
Max Brenner's Private Collection
By Max Brenner
A highly imaginative, visually arresting, totally mouth-watering chocolate desserts cookbook from the impresario of chocolate himself. His chain of hip restaurants -- Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man -- are welcomed by chocoholics around the world.
Little, Brown And Company
978-0-316-05662-5 HC $29.99
I Know How to CookBy Ginette Mathiot
First published in 1932, Je Sais Cuisiner has been a best seller for three generations. Now, it's finally available in English. I Know How to Cook is not only an authoritative compendium of every classic French dish, from croque monsieur to cassoulet, it also reveals how easy French cooking really is. More than 1,400 authentic and easy-to follow recipes.
Phaidon Press
978-0-7148-5736-7 HC $45.00
My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead MethodBy Jim Lahey with Rick Flaste It takes only a pot to create "the best no-work bread you have ever made" (Mark Bittman). Lahey shares the fun of making his inventive recipes for classic breads, with step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs.
W.W. Norton
978-0-393-06630-2 HC $29.95
Hudson Valley Mediterranean: The Gigi Good Food CookbookBy Laura Pensiero Chef, nutritionist, and creator of Gigi Hudson Valley, Pensiero offers recipes from her restaurant and market and shows how seasonal, local, and organic food is a great way to move toward a healthier life.
William Morrow
978-0-06-171917-2 HC $30.00
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Morning Glory Farm and the Family that Feeds an Island
By Tom Dunlop
This is an evocative look at how a once-worthless piece of scrub land on Martha's Vineyard became Morning Glory Farm. It captures in pictures and words the work, the family, and the food of the Island's best known farm. It includes 70 recipes and photos of the food that has people lining up each day to purchase and each night to cook.
Vineyard Stories
978-0-615-26606-0 Pb $24.95
A Rainbow in the Night
By Dominique Lapierre
Da Capo Press
978-0-306-818-47-9 HC $26.00
I Am America (And So Can You!)
By Stephen Colbert
The phenomenal #1 New York Times bestseller is now in paperback. The host of the smash-hit TV show The Colbert Report explains his take on the most pressing concerns of our culture -- faith, family, politics and hygiene -- in the inimitable, know-it-all, clueless style of his TV persona.
Grand Central Publishing
978-0-446-58218-6 Pb $15.99
Alex & Me:
How a Scientist and a Parrot Uncovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence -- and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process
By Irene Pepperberg
Harper Paperbacks
978-0-06-167398-6 Pb $13.99
Stones into Schools:
Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan
By Greg Mortenson
Mortenson picks up where Three Cups of Tea left off, recounting his efforts to establish schools for Afghani girls, his work following the 2005 earthquake, and the unique ways he has built relationships with local leaders, even as he dodged shoot-outs and survived an abduction by the Taliban. Sharing his broader vision to promote peace through education and literacy, Mortenson weaves his hopes and experiences with the rich personal stories of the people involved in this remarkable two-decade humanitarian effort.
Viking
978-0-67002-115-4 HC $25.95
Sesame Street: A Celebration: 40 Years Of Life On The Street
By Louise Gikow
To celebrate 40 years of the most beloved children's show of all time, this colorful book takes fans behind the scenes at 123 Sesame Street. A DVD with the first episode -- and more -- is included!
Black Dog & Leventhal
978-1-57912-638-4 HC $40.00
Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera
By Ron Schick
A landmark publication that explores for the first time the meticulously composed and richly detailed photographs that Norman Rockwell used to create his famous artworks. Working
alongside skilled photographers, Rockwell acted as art director, carefully orchestrating models, selecting props, and choosing locations for the 20,000+ photographs -- many works of art in their own right -- that served as the basis of his iconic images. This book will intrigue anyone interested in photography, art, and Americana.
Little, Brown And Company
978-0-316-00693-4 HC $40.00
Bad Blood: Freedom and Death in the White Mountains
By Casey Sherman
Journalist and author Casey Sherman provides a riveting account of the longstanding feud between a local New Hampshire man and a Franconia police officer that led to both their deaths on a stretch of mountain road in May 2007.
University Press of New England
978-1-58465-679-1 HC $26.95
The Fourth Part of the World:
The Race to the Ends of the Earth and the Epic Story of the Map
That Gave America It's Name
By Toby Lester
A dazzling tale of geographical and intellectual exploration, The Fourth Part of the World is an epic adventure story about the creation of the map that introduced Europe to America and ushered in the New World.
Free Press
978-1-4165-3531-7 HC $30.00
99 Yarns and Counting: More Designs from The Green Mountain Spinnery
By The Green Mountain Spinnery
The artisans at The Green Mountain Spinnery have created 99 beautiful, touchable, wearable yarns -- all made on vintage equipment, untouched by bleach or chemicals -- plus 36 patterns for sweaters, socks, hats, and more. Includes engaging stories about and lush full-color photographs of the Spinnery's venerable old mill.
Countryman Press
978-0-88150-826-0 Pb $24.95
One-Yard Wonders
By Rebecca Yaker & Patricia Hoskins
From the publisher behind the One-Skein Wonders series, now with over 220,000 copies in print, comes the new One-Yard Wonders. With 101 exciting and fun sewing projects it is the sourcebook filled with limitless possibilities for every yard of fabric! Win a yard a fabric a month for a year -- enter the One-Yard Wonders Sweepstakes at www.storey.com.
Storey Publishing
978-1-60342-449-3 HC $19.95
Hope for Animals and Their World:
How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink
By Jane Goodall with Thane Maynard & Gail Hudson
Through fascinating success stories of endangered species that have beat the odds, world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Jane Goodall delivers a message of hope for the future. A celebration of endangered species saved and a passionate call to arms to protect critically endangered habitats.
Grand Central Publishing
978-0-446-58177-6 HC $27.99
What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures
By Malcolm Gladwell
A collection of the most provocative and memorable New Yorker essays from bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell. Who can resist his investigation into why there are so many different kinds of mustard, but only one kind of ketchup? Tackling topics that range from hair dye to inventing the perfect cookie, from why employers love personality tests to why homelessness might be easier to solve than to manage, Gladwell's peripatetic musings are pure reading pleasure.
Little, Brown And Company
978-0-316-07584-8 HC $27.99
The Sartorialist is a collection of photographs accompanied by captions and commentary on the subjects -- fashion choices. Schuman traveled the globe taking pictures of everyone who triggered his well-tuned fashion radar, from stylishly suited old men in East Harlem to Audrey Hepburn look-alikes in Milan. His photographs capture men and women, young and old, looking exquisite as they go about daily life. Like the author's hugely successful blog, the focus is on how clothes are worn, not by whom.
Penguin Books
978-0-14311-637-0 Pb $25.00
"What children's book changed the way you see the world?" Silvey asked this question of more than 100 of our most respected and admired leaders in society, and she learned about the books that shaped financiers, actors, singers, athletes, artists, novelists, and more. The lessons they recall are inspiring, instructive, and illuminating.
Roaring Brook Press
978-1-59643-395-3 HC $29.99
In the tradition of The Professor and the Madman and How Proust Can Change Your Life, Stylized is a history of and homage to the most controversial and beloved style guide of our time, The Elements of Style.
Touchstone
978-1-4165-9092-7 HC $22.99
White on White: Churches Of Rural New England
By Steve Rosenthal; introduction by Verlyn Klinkenborg; afterword by Robert Campbell
Photographer Rosenthal has created an elegant and compelling portrait of this enduring symbol and icon of the New England landscape. This oversized edition with tritone images by this renowned architectural photographer traces the evolution of church styles from the early, dramatically simple meetinghouse form through the changing pattern of Greek and Gothic revivals. Rosenthal's photographs capture the intrinsic beauty of the architecture while creating a world of rich order and rational light.
Monacelli Press
978-1-58093-230-1 HC $85.00
David Allen Sibley, celebrated writer and illustrator of the bestselling Sibley Guide to Birds, applies his formidable skills of identification and illustration to the trees of North America. An astonishingly elegant book -- monumental in scope but small enough to take into the field -- the perfect gift for hikers, birders, environmentalists and nature lovers alike!
Knopf
978-0-375-41519-7 HC $39.95
Thomas, author of the internationally bestselling The Hidden Life of Dogs, creates a fascinating and moving account of the year she spent observing deer in the wild.
Harper
978-0-06-179210-6 HC $24.99
In a wonderfully diverse selection of writings and gorgeous illustrations, this stunning companion to The Bedside Book of Birds explores the relationship between predators and their prey.
Nan A. Talese / Doubleday
978-0-385-52459-9 HC $35.00
Medicine for the Outdoors:
The Essential Guide to Emergency Medical Procedures and First Aid, 5th Edition
By Paul Auerbach, MD
Written by one of the world's leading authorities on wilderness medicine, this is a guide packed with step-by-step instructions, how-to explanations, and practical approaches to outdoors and wilderness emergencies. A must for every outdoor enthusiast's duffel or backpack, it could be a lifesaver when help is hours -- or days -- away.
Mosby
978-0323-06813-0 Pb $24.95
The bestselling author of The Match recreates the most exciting baseball game ever played, with an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at this remarkable event where the historical significance becomes just as engrossing as the human drama.
Hyperion
978-1-4013-2310-3 HC $26.99
Wicked Good Year:
How the Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics Turned the Hub of the
Universe into the Capital of Sports
By Steve Buckley
An insightful, celebratory look at Boston's amazingly successful 2007 - 2008 sports season, during which the Red Sox swept the World Series, the Patriots went undefeated during the regular season, and the Celtics won the NBA Championship.
It Books
978-0-06-178738-6 HC $25.99
In this remarkable collaboration, NBA legends Larry Bird and Earvin "Magic" Johnson (with Jackie MacMullan, nationally recognized sports columnist) open up, as never before to give the definitive account of their decades-long rivalry cum friendship.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
978-0-547-22547-0 HC $26.00
Gennady Spirin's sumptuous paintings bring new life and spectacular beauty to this classic song, making it a gift to be treasured at Christmastime. Also available The Night Before Christmas. All Ages
Marshall Cavendish
978-0-7614-5551-6; 978-0-7614-5298-0
HC $16.99 each
This exciting pop-up edition of Saint- Exupery's classic story contains the complete original text accompanied by Saint-Exupery's illustrations brought to life through paper engineering. A must have for long time fans, this edition will also enchant a whole new generation. All Ages
HMH Books
978-0-547-26069-3 HC $35.00
Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers and Eaters
By Jane Yolen, recipes Heidi E. Y. Stemple; illus. by Phillippe Beha
"A creative book, which folds fairy tales into a cookbook of kid-friendly recipes -- Yolen retells them with her usual verve and ease. The resulting dishes, as well as Beha's spare, whimsical spot illustrations, will capture children's fancy --a charming offering that the whole family will appreciate." -- Booklist. All Ages
Crocodile Books
978-1-56656-751-0 Pb $20.00
The Eric Carle Mini Library: A Storybook Gift Set
By Eric Carle
Four classic Eric Carle stories are now available in one adorable mini library! This deluxe set includes full-length mini editions of Rooster's Off to See the World; Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me; Pancakes! Pancakes!; and A House for Hermit Crab.
Little Simon
978-1-4169-8516-7 HC $14.99
Alone in his room, Jeremy draws a monster. But then the monster wants lunch! As his creation takes over, Jeremy begins to wonder how he will ever get rid of it--until he finally draws the monster a bus ticket out of town! With humor and artistry, McCarty cleverly blurs the line between his own drawings and Jeremy's, subtly questioning the line between reality and imagination. All Ages
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
978-0-8050-6934-1 HC $16.99
The Art of A Christmas Carol
By Diana Landau
Who doesn't know the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his spectral Christmas Eve dreams? Renowned director Robert Zemeckis (Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Forrest Gump, The Polar Express, Beowulf) has applied his signature stamp to this beloved tale. The result? A peek into the world behind Zemeckis's camera, revealing the secrets of performance-capture technology and displaying its singular style in a deluxe, artistic format. A gorgeous gift book. All Ages
Disney Editions
978-1-4231-2104-6 HC $35.00
Finally! A worthy sequel to The House at Pooh Corner and Winnie-the-Pooh. Eighty years after Christopher Robin said good-bye to Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre
Wood, we're invited back for a reunion with our old friends in their delightful new adventures. All Ages
Dutton Children's Books
978-0-525-42160-3 HC $19.99
Everyone's favorite rottweiler appears here in a wintertime romp. When Madeleine's parents go to the Pond Party, Carl and baby Madeleine escape the babysitter to play in the snow -- sledding, building a snowman, sliding on ice. Of course, resourceful Carl gets the baby home before her parents return -- and the babysitter is never the wiser. How can you not love this dog? All Ages
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Books for Young Readers
978-0-374-31086-8 HC $12.99
The Christmas Magic
By Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Jon Muth
Jon Muth's warm and enchanting artwork conveys the spirit and magic of Christmas. Far, far North, Santa prepares his reindeer, chooses gifts for every child and ponders the beauty all around him. Sure to become a holiday classic which touches the hearts of the very youngest children. All Ages
Scholastic Press
978-0-439-77497-0 HC $16.99
Waddle!; Swing!; Gallop!
By Rufus Butler Seder
They're irresistible! Kids can't read Gallop! without galloping around the room, and now Waddle! inspires prancing, hopping, stomping, and scampering. The newest animals-in-motion Scanimation book, Waddle! Comes from the optical genius behind the phenomenal #1 and #2 New York Times bestselling Gallop! and Swing! Kids love the action and the color integrated right it into the text. That prancing pig is pink, the leaping dolphin is blue, the slithering snake, yellow. Waddle! teaches color and movement. Its language is a joy, the rhymes are inspiring, and the animals full of life. One more thing: Waddle! has a surprise ending. Ages 3-5
Workman
978-0-7611-5112-8 HC $12.95
Brett's fans count her "snowy" books set in irresistible winter landscapes among their favorites, and now four of these bestsellers appear together in a gorgeous treasury: Gingerbread Baby, The Mitten, The Hat, and The Three Snow Bears. Set in Switzerland, the Ukraine, Denmark and the Arctic, respectively, these favorites are loved not only for Brett's charming illustrations, but also for their inimitable and memorable characters. Perfect for sharing and reading aloud. Ages 3-6
G.P. Putnam's Sons
978-0-399-25401-7 HC $29.99
Dinosaur Park
Illustrated by Steve Weston
Enter four alluring worlds of dinosaurs and interact with fun and mischievous intent. Use nine press-out dinosaur pieces to find the Maiasaura babies -- mommy or help Tyrannosaurus rex chase hadrosaurs. No dinosaur book would be complete without a headbutting competition, and it's right here, along with a field guide to find answers to questions and track down footprints that appear across every scene. Ages 3-6
Kingfisher
978-0-7534-6383-3 HC $17.99
Wag!
By Patrick McDonnell
Everything gets Earl's tail wagging -- a bowl of food, a field of flowers, long walks, and belly rubs. But Mooch, Earl's best friend, knows what's really behind the wag: love. Patrick McDonnell, creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip, Mutts, pays an incredibly sweet tribute to his dog in a tale of wiggling and waggling, fwipping and fwapping... and every dog's secret to the joy of life. Ages 3-7
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
978-0-316-04548-3 HC $15.99
The Polar Express: 25th Anniversary Edition
By Chris Van Allsburg
A beloved holiday classic for twentyfive years, this lavish gift edition includes a CD audio recording read by Liam Neeson, a note from Chris Van Allsburg, and a special keepsake "All Aboard" ornament. Ages 3-8
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
978-0-395-38949-2 HC $18.95
Buckle up, amigos -- everyone's favorite kitty boy is about to lift off! That's right, spice. Skippy knows the planet Mars is red because it's covered in spicy red pepper. To prove it, the brave Skippito's off on a space jaunt replete with craters, crazies, and creatures from Mars. Packed with witty wordplay, Spanish phrases, and Schachner's trademark hilarity, his rollicking romp is simply out of this world. Ages 4-8
Dutton Children's Books
978-0-525-47965-9 HC $16.99
Poor Big Frog. She really, really wants to fit in. But how? She's so big, this book just can't hold her. But with a lot of help from some good friends, Big Frog will fit in just fine! Unique and sturdily constructed, this vibrant new pop-out book is perfectly suited for little hands and will appeal to Mo fans old and new. Ages 4-8
Hyperion Books for Children
978-1-4231-1436-9 HC $19.99
Princess Hyacinth (the Surprising Tale of a Girl who Floated)
By Florence Parry Heide, illustrated by Lane Smith
Princess Hyacinth has a problem: she floats. The king and queen sew pebbles into the tops of her socks, and force her to wear a crown encrusted with the heaviest jewels in the kingdom to keep her earthbound. But then Hyacinth meets a balloon man -- and the rest is, well, a surprise. A legendary children's author and bestselling Caldecott Honor artist have created an unforgettable princess who's sure to delight. Ages 5 Up
Schwartz & Wade
978-0-375-84501-7 HC $17.99
This lavish picture book edition of Dickens' beloved classic pairs wellcrafted condensed text with luminous illustrations by bestselling artist Brett Helquist. Together they capture the warmth and wit of Dickens's original and the true spirit of Christmas. A joyous gift for one and all. Ages 5 Up
HarperCollins Children's Books
978-0-06-165099-4 HC $17.99
Loaded with all of the things 1.3 million subscribers love about NG Kids Magazine, our first-ever almanac for kids features more than 350 pages of jokes, games, puzzles, homework help, and fun information. Awesome adventure...amazing animals, culture connections...wonders of nature... and much, much more! Ages 9-12
National Geographic Society Children's Books
978-1-4263-0501-6 Pb $12.99
Open Me Up
By DK Publishing
Learn about the discovery of penicillin from a graphic novel, see how the heart works via its social networking page, and watch white blood cells zap invaders in a video-game in this dynamic and gruesomely informative book about what goes on in our insides. Ages 9-12
DK Publishing
978-0-7566-5532-7 HC $24.99
Produced in collaboration with McSweeney's, this unique history book looks at 109 forgotten American heroes -- from activists, politicians, ordinary citizens, even pets and inanimate objects -- that have all played a role in who we are as a nation. Ages 9-12
DK Publishing
978-0-7566-5405-4 HC $19.99
From the world of Aratta and Mohenjo-Daro to Atlantis and Camelot, this visually stunning book by the concept artist for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy takes readers on an historical, archaeological, and mythological journey through lost worlds. Some were abandoned in time, left buried and forgotten. Some live in the imagination, and some call to us from the tantalizing border of history and wishful thinking. Ages 9-12
Kingfisher
978-0-7534-6107-5 HC $22.99
If you've always wished for another Peter Pan adventure, here it is. Wendy has heard her mother's stories of a flying boy named Peter Pan; when her mother goes missing, she knows Peter may be her only hope in finding her and saving the world from a shadowy doom. With the help of James, one of the original lost boys and now working for Scotland Yard, Wendy and Peter seek the legendary Sword of Mercy before it falls into the hands of the evil Others. Ages 10 Up
Disney-Hyperion Books
978-1-4231-2134-3 HC $18.99
If the greatest warriors in history met, who would win? From Viking vs. Aztec to samurai vs. gladiator, Versus compares weaponry, armor, tactics and codes of honor, while eye-catching background scenes of arenas provide historical and cultural context. With the computer-gamer in mind, Versus brings history's warriors into the 21st century in large, gate-folded pages that seek to crown history's ultimate warrior. Who will it be? Ages 10 Up
Kingfisher
978-0-7534-1916-8 HC $19.99
What would you do with a million dollars, if you were 13? Nate Brodie is nicknamed 'Brady' not only for his arm, but also because he's a huge Tom Brady fan. But when he gets the chance to win a million dollars by throwing a pass through a target at a Patriots game, the pressure begins. His family is in danger of losing its home, his best friend is losing her eyesight, and he's losing his 'golden arm' touch. Mike Lupica's latest sports novel is also his most heartwarming. Ages 12 Up
Philomel Books
978-0-399-24626-5 HC $17.99
From a talented new writer comes a love story with a chilling twist. In this compelling young adult novel, a werewolf and the girl he once saved from his wolf pack fall in love during his final summer in human form. Sam and Grace race against oncoming winter to find a cure to save him from his fate. Ages 12 Up
Scholastic Press
978-0-545-12326-6 HC $17.99
Everything for a Dog
By Ann M. Martin
In this companion to her bestselling A Dog's Life, Ann M. Martin tells the parallel stories of Bone, a stray dog, Charlie, whose own dog is helping him deal with unspeakable loss, and Henry, whose most ardent wish is to own a dog. Their lives are fated to intersect in surprising ways as told in this powerful, heartfelt novel that's perfect for anyone who has ever longed for a dog, or loved one. Ages 9-12
Feiwel and Friends
978-0-312-38651-1 HC $16.99
The Maze RunnerBy James Dashner The boys don't know why or how they got to the Glade, only that the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them open in the morning and close at night. And every 30 days a new boy is delivered in the old mineshaft lift. Then Thomas arrives and, just one day later, the first girl. The message she brings tells Thomas survival depends on unlocking the dark secrets buried within his mind. Ages 12 up
Delacorte Press
978-0-385-73794-4 HC $16.99
When aspiring filmmaker
Viola Chesterton is shipped off to boarding school, she's tempted to hide behind her video camera. But as she makes new friends, she realizes this could be the most incredible year of her life. The author of the New York Times bestselling adult novel Very Valentine chronicles the ups and downs of dorm life, falling in love, friendship, and following one's dreams. Ages 12 Up
HarperTeen
978-0-06-145102-7 HC $16.99
The recent Strigoi attack at St. Vladimir's Academy was the deadliest in the school's history, and the Strigoi abducted Dimitri. He'd rather die than be one of them, and now Rose must abandon her best friend, Lissa -- the one she has sworn to protect no matter what -- and keep the promise Dimitri begged her to make long ago. With so much at stake, how can she possibly destroy the person she loves most? Ages 13 Up
Razorbill
978-1-59514-198-9 HC $16.999
Bilqis SanGreal always knew she'd have to make sacrifices to be in the Knights Templar, including losing her mother to the Templars' battle against the Unholy and training that isolates her from normal teenage life. Her budding relationship with Michael helps -- until her childhood friend Kay draws the attention of the Angel of Death and Billi realizes she will have to sacrifice more than she ever imagined to save London from catastrophe. Ages 14 Up
Disney-Hyperion Books
978-1-4231-1999-9 HC $17.99
It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. Young King Nash's throne is threatened, and war is coming. In the mountains and forests are spies and thieves -- and Fire, an irresistibly beautiful girl who can control the minds of everyone around her. Exquisitely romantic, this companion to the highly praised Graceling has an entirely new cast of characters, save for one person who plays a pivotal role in both books. Ages 14 Up
Dial Books for Young Readers
978-0-8037-3461-6 HC $17.99
