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Picture Books That Aren't Especially New, But I'm Excited About Them Anyway!

Submitted by lpeugh on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 11:36am

 

Today I checked in three picture books that just bowled me over - they are so cute, with great stories and wonderful illustrations! But were they new? Not particularly, but I think they deserve a mention! So here they are:

The Lying Carpet (Hardcover)

By David Lucas
$15.99
ISBN-13: 9781842704417
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Andersen Press, 4/2011
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A strange fantastical story with David Lucas' wonderful illustrations - I couldn't ask for more!

My Name Is Elizabeth! (Hardcover)

By Annika Dunklee, Matthew Forsythe
$14.95
ISBN-13: 9781554535606
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Kids Can Press, 9/2011
The bright retro pictures make this fun story, about a girl who doesn't like nicknames, even better!

A Place to Call Home (Hardcover)

By Alexis Deacon, Viviane Schwarz
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780763653606
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Candlewick, 7/2011
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Adorable art and a warm, cozy story!