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The New York Times' 100 Notable Books of 2008

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Sparknotes the Giver
by Lowry, Lois
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Newbery Medal winner. Given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the... more info...

Curious George Visits a Toy Store
by Rey, Margret
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At the opening of a new toy store, George can't wait to get inside, there are so many new toys to see up close. The owner is nervous about George's excitement, but things turn out okay. Color illus. 24p.... more info...

Incredible Book Eating Boy
by Jeffers, Oliver
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A boy eats a book one day and enjoys it so much, he keeps going with it until he overindulges one day and decides to rethink his diet. more info...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Kinney, Jeff
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Packed with original art and all-new material, this Do-It-Yourself Book features ruled pages and empty word balloons so you can create your own stories and comics, list your favorites and least faves,... more info...

Big Fat Little Lit
by Spiegelman, Art , (Editors)
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Gathered together in one volume for thre very first time are some of the most hilarious winning and profound picture stories and games one could wish for, by 33 of the world's most beloved authors and... more info...

Secret History of Tom Trueheart, Boy Adventurer
by Beck, Ian

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Tom Trueheart really wants to be a hero, just like his six older brothers. They are valiant and bold, handsome and strong. But Tom secretly fears that he's not brave enough. The Story Bureau is never going... more info...

Room With a Zoo
by Feiffer, Jules
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The author relates the story of his daughter Julie, who co lects creatures in her bedroom at an alarming rate. B&W illus. (Ages: 7 & up). more info...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
by Fleming, Ian
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When resourceful inventor Caractacus Pott saves the enormous green roadster from the scrap heap, it doesn't take long for his family to realize that they have a pretty amazing auto. Their day trip to the... more info...

Mary Poppins and Mary Poppins Comes Back
by Travers, P.L.
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A compilation of the first two books in the Mary Poppins series, Mary Poppins and Mary Poppins Comes Back, about the lovable nanny who helps out the Banks children and leads them to adventureafter... more info...

Goodnight Moon
by Brown, Margaret Wise
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A little rabbit bids goodnight to each familiar thing in his moonlit room. Rhythmic, gently lulling words combined with warm and equally lulling pictures make this beloved classic an ideal bedtime book.... more info...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Dahl, Roald

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Charlie Bucket's wonderful adventure begins when he finds one of Mr. Willy Wonka's precious Golden Tickets and wins a whole day inside the mysterious chocolate factory. Little does he know the surprises... more info...

Matilda
by Dahl, Roald
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Who put superglue in Dad's hat? Was it really a ghost that made Mom tear out of the house? Matilda is a genius with idiot parents - and she's having a great time driving them crazy. But at school things... more info...

Zin! Zin! Zin!
by Moss, Lloyd
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(A Caldecott Honor Book). When this book begins, the trombone is playing all by itself. But soon a trumpet makes a duet, a french horn a trio, and so on until the entire orchestra is assembled on stage.... more info...

Fancy Nancy
by O'Connor, Jane
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(Fancy Nancy series). Nancy wants her first book report to be absolutely dazzling. But will she remember to make the report as interesting as the cover? Color illus. 32p. (Ages: 5-8). more info...

Sam Katz On The Loose!
by Radice, Frank
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The secret life of the rescued cat, Sam Katz - his endless amusement and high adventure. Outstanding in color illustrations. 24p. (Ages: 3-6). more info...

2095/Your Mother Was a Neanderthal Flip Book
by Scieszka, Jon
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(The Time Warp Trio Series). Two books in one. 2095: While on a field trip to New York's Museum of Natural History, Joe, Sam, and Fred travel one hundred years into the future, where they encounter robots,... more info...

Curious George Snowy Day
by Moscovich, Rotem
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George would love to play in the freshly fallen snow, Buyt can he do when the snow is monkey-deep? Color illus. 24p. (Ages: 4-7). more info...

Curious George's Dream
by Rey, Margret
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After a long day at the fair George is frustrated. But when he falls asleep and wakes up BIG, George discovers being too large can be different, too, and maybe he's the right size after all. Color illus.... more info...

Language Nursery
by Aigner-Clark, Julie
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(Baby Einstein). This book includes eight simple phrases in English, Spanish, French, Japanese and Hebrew, color-coded. Color illus. (Ages: newborn & up). more info...

Tomie's Baa Baa Black Sheep and Other Rhymes
by Depaola, Tomie
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Perfect for toddlers! Board book in color. more info...

Wish You Were Here
by Hobbie, Holly
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Toot returns from his wild-flower-gathering trip to Borneo with the Violet Virus, which Opal and Puddle set out to cure. more info...

Toot & Puddle
by Hobbie, Holly
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Puddle's cousin Opal vacations in Woodcock Pocket with her first loose tooth. Color illus. (Ages: 3&up). more info...

Horton Hatches the Egg
by Seuss, Dr.

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When faithful Horton agrees to look after lazy Mayzie's egg, he determines to face up to his responsibilities - whatevver it may cost him! Color illus. (Ages: 5 & up). more info...