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Dear Reader: Picture Books and Letter Writing

The Thank You Letter
Cabrera, Jane
Celebrate gratitude and simple ways of brightening others' days with this sweet, brightly illustrated story about a girl's letters. . . . and her town's overwhelming response.

After a wonderful party, birthday girl Grace sits down to thank her friends and family for all their kind gifts...

Item No. 9780823442508
$17.99
The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles
Cuevas, Michelle


A message in a bottle holds the promise of surprise and wonder, as told in this enthralling picture book by Caldecott Medalist Erin E. Stead

The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles, who lives alone atop a hill, has a job of the utmost importance. It is his task to open any bottles...
Item No. 9780803738683
$18.99
The Word Collector
Reynolds, Peter H
From the beloved bestselling creator of The Dot and our own Happy Dreamer comes an inspiring story about the transformative and profound power of words.

A New York Times BestsellerNamed an Outstanding Literary Work for Children by the NAACPSome...
Item No. 9780545865029
$17.99
Toot & Puddle (Paperback)
Hobbie, Holly


Toot and Puddle are the best of friends. But when Toot leaves Woodcock Pocket to travel and see the world, Puddle chooses to stay at home. Just when Puddle begins to miss his old friend, he embarks on some of his own adventures-right at home. Finally, after Toot returns from his year-...
Item No. 9780316080804
$8.99
Walt Whitman
Kerley, Barbara
The pioneering team that brought you Caldecott Honor Book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins lends their vision, flair, and unique style to Walt Whitman--poet, American icon, Civil War hero.

Did you know that poet Walt Whitman was also a Civil War nurse? Devastated by his country...
Item No. 9780439357913
$16.95
With Lots of Love
Torres Sanchez, Jenny
A beautiful, lyrical story about a girl who moves from her home in Central America to the United States, and everything she leaves behind and longs for--especially her Abuela--as she makes a new life.

Rocio has grown up in Central America, but now she and her family are moving to the...

Item No. 9780593205006
$17.99
XO, OX: A Love Story
Rex, Adam

Dear Gazelle,

For some time now I have wanted to write a letter to say how much I admire you. You are so graceful and fine. Even when you are running from tigers you are like a ballerina who is running away from tigers.

I think that what I'm trying to say is that I love you.

XO,...

Item No. 9781626722880
$17.99