Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

by Judith Viorst

Judith Viorst at her best! Alexander wakes up with last night’s gum in his hair, and things just get worse. Luckily, his mom is there to save the day in this terrific book about a very bad day. (Ages 4-7)

The Alphabet From A to Y With Bonus Letter Z!

by Steve Martin

The #1 New York Times bestseller from one of America's favorite comedians is a delight from A to Z! (Ages 4-6)

The Amber Spyglass

by Philip Pullman

Pullman's characteristic gift for invention takes flight, giving us wheeled creatures possessed of extraordinary vision, Lilliputian warriors called "Gallivespians," and many other dazzling creations, all engrossed in a battle royal whose outcome will reveal the nature of Dust (and pose some unusual questions about the Judeo-Christian deity). Informed by theology and scholarship, electrified by an unbridled imagination, this is a triumphant denouement to an epic. 544 pages. exclusive

Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine

by Herman Parish

It’s Valentine’s Day and Amelia Bedelia wonders why everyone’s so eager to be struck by cupid’s arrow. Ouch! (Ages 4-6)

Angela and the Baby Jesus

by Frank McCourt

The holiday tale from the beloved author of Angela’s Ashes is sure to be cherished for years to come. Ages 6-9.

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The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen

by Maria Tatar

A lushly illustrated, expertly annotated treasure trove of tales like “The Little Mermaid” and “The Ugly Duckling.”

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The Annotated Wind in the Willows

by Kenneth Grahame

This is the definitive edition of Kenneth Grahame’s always delightful and rightly legendary children’s fable. Lovingly annotated by Annie Gauger, this classic story is an essential addition to every library!