March Picks

March Picks for You

Whether it’s a new title, a gift that celebrates the season, or a specially discounted offer, these are our favorites for March.

Baby's First Book
The perfect book to share with a baby. Introduce them to their first letters, numbers, and shapes!


Barefoot Book of Faeries
Formerly A Child's Book of Faeries
Retold and Narrated by: Tanya Robyn Batt
Illustrated by: Gail Newey
"Whether you believe in faeries or not, this anthology will keep kids dreaming."—San Diego Parent Magazine

Cow In The Cabbage Patch
Written by: Stella Blackstone
Illustrated by: Clare Beaton
"The magical blend of flannel boards and quilting is like eye candy - a visual feast for the mind and the soul. But it's Blackstone's 'fish out of water' story that brings the playful pictures to life." - Booklist

Faerie's Gift
Written by: Tanya Robyn Batt
Narrated by Niamh Cusack
Illustrated by: Nicoletta Ceccoli
Breathtaking gift edition hardcover with CD!

Gigantic Turnip
Written by: Aleksei Tolstoy
Illustrated by: Niamh Sharkey
"Niamh Sharkey's drolly comic illustrations are going to make this version the new storytime favorite."—Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books (starred review)

Hare and the Tortoise
and other fables of La Fontaine
Translated by: Ranjit Bolt
Illustrated by: Giselle Potter
"A modern version of La Fontaine's wised-up fables."—The New York Times Book Review

I Took the Moon for a Walk
Written by: Carolyn Curtis
Illustrated by: Alison Jay
New in large format lap book!

Listen, Listen
Written by: Phillis Gershator
Illustrated by: Alison Jay
New in large format lap book!

Magic Train Ride
Written by: Sally Crabtree
Illustrated by: Sonia Esplugas
Climb on to the magic train for a journey you'll never forget!

Mother Goose Remembers
Compiled and Illustrated by: Clare Beaton
"Beaton's work evokes the cozy domesticity and unhurried days of a bygone era, and many adults may find it refreshing to find a Mother Goose untainted by zingy modern ironies."—Publishers Weekly

Motherbridge of Love
Illustrated by: Josée Masse
Silver Winner in the 2008 Nautilus Book Awards


Pirates
Retold by: Richard Walker
Illustrated by: Olwyn Whelan
"Walker has extensively researched the genre in order to make this uncommon selection." - School Library Journal

Story Tree
Tales to Read Aloud
Retold by: Hugh Lupton
Illustrated: Sophie Fatus
These tales from around the world are perfect for story-time, bedtime, or anytime!

Storytime
First Tales for Sharing
Written by: Stella Blackstone
Illustrated by: Anne Wilson
"The art is fresh, vibrant, and full of child appeal."—School Library Journal

Tales from Celtic Lands
Retold by: Caitlín Matthews
Narrated by Niamh Cusack
Illustrated by: Olwyn Whelan


Tales From Old Ireland
Retold by: Malachy Doyle
Illustrated by: Niamh Sharkey
Winner of the 2000 Parents' Choice Awards, Gold Award! New paperback with double story CDs!

Tales of Wisdom & Wonder
Retold by: Hugh Lupton
Illustrated by: Niamh Sharkey
"Lupton imbues each folktale with the rhythm and wit of an informal orator, and delivers a nugget of truth at the close." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales
Written by: Dawn Casey
Illustrated by: Anne Wilson
Discover how the rest of the world is 'Living Green'!

Who Are You, Baby Kangaroo?
Written by: Stella Blackstone
Illustrated by: Clare Beaton
"A great choice for one-on-one or group sharing."—School Library Journal

Whole World
Sung by: Fred Penner
Illustrated by: Christopher Corr
Featured in Oprah's "O List"!

Whole World Fun Eco Activities
Illustrated by: Christopher Corr
We’ve got the whole world in our hands! Now try our eco-activities!



Yoga Planet
50 Fun Activities for a Greener World
Illustrated by: Sophie Fatus
Celebrate the Green Revolution!