The One and Only Shrek
by William Steig
Square Fish

$29.95
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This lovely collection from a master of the picture book form includes six classic titles: The Amazing Bone, Brave Irene, Spinky Sulks, Doctor De Soto, Caleb & Kate, and (of course) Shrek! A lovely collection for old and young, and the perfect way to mark SteigÂ’s 100th birthday.

Pirates: Most Wanted
by John Matthews
Atheneum

$16.99
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With short biographies on thirteen of the most dastardly villains ever to sail the high seas, Pirates Most Wanted is full of surprising and fascinating facts.  Did you know Blackbeard used to braid hemp into his hair and “set it alight” during battle?  A companion piece to his previous book, Pirates, John Matthews’ Pirates Most Wanted is an engaging history of sailors, corsairs, and criminals.

The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3)
by Rick Riordan
Miramax

$17.95
20% off: $14.36

For anyone who has read and enjoyed the first two Percy Jackson books, this book is a must. Titan's Curse finds Percy, Grover and Thalia on another cross-country quest. Annabeth and the goddess Artemis have mysteriously disappeared, and it's up to Percy and gang to find them before Kronos can re-form his army and lead it to Olympus. There's action, adventure, zombie warriors, lots of fun bits of mythology, and some darn good writing. This series is a favorite among our staff!

Who Put the B in the Ballyhoo?
by Carlyn Beccia
Houghton Mifflin

$16.00
20% off: $12.80

Elephants and tigers and pigs? Oh my! The lovely vintage-poster art of this intriguing alphabet book brings to life circus acts of old. Gaze with wonder on the feats of the Flying Wallendas! Gasp in awe at Annie Oakley and her sharp shooting! Through it all, learn the alphabet and intriguing facts about popular circus acts and astounding performers.

The Incredible Book-Eating Boy
by Oliver Jeffers
Philomel

$16.99
20% off: $13.59

“My parents used to say, ‘We buy you books and buy you books, and all you do is read the covers.’ (Which was never really true.) I mistakenly repeated it once as, “Buy you books and buy you books and all you do it eat the covers.” It’s been a family saying ever since. Henry, the main character of The Incredible Book Eating Boy, actually does eat the covers (red ones are his favorites). In fact, he eats whole books and becomes smarter. He’s well on his way to becoming the smartest boy in the world before his stomach starts having trouble digesting so much information. Can Henry find another way to appreciate books and all they have to offer? Of course! Join Henry on this delightful adventure as he learns the joys of reading.” -Kari P.