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Best Picture Books of September

Submitted by Mrs. Nelsons Blog on Fri, 09/02/2011 - 11:13am
These are the picture books we at Mrs. Nelson's are most excited about! If they aren't out yet you can order them online or in the store - enjoy!

What Dat? The Great Big Ugly Doll Book of Things to Look at, Search for, Point to, and Wonder About (Uglydolls) (Hardcover)

By David Horvath, Sun-Min Kim
$14.99
ISBN-13: 9780375864346
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Random House Books for Young Readers, 9/2011
The newest book in the "Ugly Doll" series is full of brightly colored pictures of "things to look at, search for, point to, and wonder about". Perfect for kids who are learning their first words - and whose parents have a sense of humor!

Birdie's Big-Girl Dress (Hardcover)

By Sujean Rim
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780316132879
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 9/2011
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Sujean Rim (of Daily Candy fame) has written another beautifully-illustrated book about staying true to yourself. Perfect for stylish little girls and their equally fashionable moms!

Every Thing On It (Hardcover)

By Shel Silverstein, Shel Silverstein
$19.99
ISBN-13: 9780061998164
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: HarperCollins, 9/2011
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As a lifelong Shel Silverstein fan, I cannot wait to get my very own copy of his newest book which promises to have "every thing on it". Full of never-before-published poems, this is a collection every fan should own!

YOU WILL BE MY FRIEND! (Hardcover)

By Peter Brown
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780316070300
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 9/2011
Lucy, the star of "Children Make Terrible Pets" is back and on the lookout for a new friend! Unfortunately, none of the forest critters share her enthusiasm. Despite her pleading, cajoling, and threatening, Lucy still doesn't have a friend - will she ever find one? Kids and their parents will appreciate Brown's trademark humor and engaging illustrations!

Dinosaur vs. the Library (Hardcover)

By Bob Shea, Bob Shea
$15.99
ISBN-13: 9781423133384
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Hyperion, 9/2011
Little Dinosaur is at it again! He's already mastered bedtime and the potty, now it's time for him to go up against the library - who will win? Read this cute, simple story and find out for yourself!

Me and Meow (Hardcover)

By Adam Gudeon, Adam Gudeon
$12.99
ISBN-13: 9780061998218
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: HarperCollins, 9/2011
This simple story about a girl and her cat features even simpler, almost childlike drawings that are just too cute - irresistable!

The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories (Hardcover)

By Dr Seuss
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780375864353
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Random House Books for Young Readers, 9/2010
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A collection of little-before-seen Dr. Seuss stories and pictures - 'nuff said!