Night of the Moon

Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan (beginning September 1 in 2008), "The Night of the Moon," and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story is a beautiful book that offers a window into modern Muslim culture-and into the ancient roots from which its traditions have grown. Send free e-postcards from the book to a friend and meet author Hena Khan at these events.

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Wish

Written by Roseanne Thong and illustrated by Elisa Kleven, Wish is a lively and colorful picture book that will educate and inspire young readers to think about how children make wishes all over the world. Wish is now available for pre-order on our site. Share free e-postcards from the book and find out when Elisa Kleven is coming to your local Bay Area bookstore this fall.

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Paleo Bugs

What could be creepier than a 390 million-year-old cockroach? How about a 320 million-year-old millipede that's seven feet long! These crawlies and their many-legged cousins are featured in Paleo Bugs. Download a free teacher's guide to both Paleo Bugs and Paleo Sharks for classroom ideas built around this fascinating pair of books.

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Lonesome Puppy

From contemporary Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara comes his first picture book for children, The Lonesome Puppy. This charming story revolves around a puppy so large that no one notices him, until a determined little girl climbs high enough to meet him and become his friend. Sure to delight young ones and just about anyone's inner child. Take a peek at some of the artwork inside the book here.

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