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metaset({"version":"1.0","encoding":"UTF-8","entry":{"xmlns":"http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom","xmlns$blogger":"http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008","xmlns$georss":"http://www.georss.org/georss","xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690484890651997990.post-1867379528384551775"},"published":{"$t":"2014-12-07T01:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-01T15:49:01.073-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"book list"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gift guide"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"16 Picture Books that Make Great Gifts"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI always like to purchase \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.totschooling.net\/2014\/11\/best-educational-gifts-for-preschoolers.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeducational gifts\u003C\/a\u003E for my kids, and find that books are the perfect investment for a long-lasting, brain-building and fun-filled gift.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI try to find unique and interesting books, especially if giving a gift to another family, because they are less likely to own it already. Here is a list of my favorite books that make great gifts for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and beyond!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GOuxMvmjBKQ\/VIOZlEpyUbI\/AAAAAAAAB0A\/H4HdTRa3LTI\/s1600\/bookgiftguide.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"16 Picture Books that make great Gifts\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GOuxMvmjBKQ\/VIOZlEpyUbI\/AAAAAAAAB0A\/H4HdTRa3LTI\/s1600\/bookgiftguide.jpg\" title=\"16 Picture Books that make great Gifts\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis post contains affiliate links.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EPreschoolers and Up:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KYk0kv3v8R4\/VIKUhvVqO4I\/AAAAAAAABy0\/Fg8pTWnr764\/s1600\/this%2Bhouse%2Bneeds%2Ba%2Bmouse.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KYk0kv3v8R4\/VIKUhvVqO4I\/AAAAAAAABy0\/Fg8pTWnr764\/s1600\/this%2Bhouse%2Bneeds%2Ba%2Bmouse.jpg\" width=\"241\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/126MFuT\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis House Needs a Mouse\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI received a copy of this book for review and was very impressed with it! My 3 year old daughter was immediately drawn to the fun illustration on the cover and begged me to read it to her as soon as I opened the package.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EI enjoyed the rich language, which is something I look for in books to introduce my daughter to new vocabulary. I had to do a bit of explaining in my own words to her, which is okay because this is one of those books that she will enjoy for many years to come.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAimed at 3 to 8 year olds, this book is fun and educational at the same time. Its cute illustrations and unique protagonist kept my daughter engaged, while\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Eits rich language makes it a great teaching tool. We both loved the clever plot and surprise ending. This was a great addition to our library!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThis House Needs a Mouse\u003C\/i\u003E is available now on the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thishouseneedsamouse.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebook's website\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/126MFuT\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #191919;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/this-house-needs-a-mouse-c-jeffrey-nunnally\/1119998300?ean=9781601311924\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBarnes and Noble\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #191919;\"\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bigtentbooks.com\/thishouseneedsamouse.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBig Tent Books\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CKGasbCicv0\/VIKUhbVtGJI\/AAAAAAAABy8\/2UEzmMzVfRs\/s1600\/the%2Bday%2Bthe%2Bcrayons%2Bquit.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CKGasbCicv0\/VIKUhbVtGJI\/AAAAAAAABy8\/2UEzmMzVfRs\/s1600\/the%2Bday%2Bthe%2Bcrayons%2Bquit.jpg\" width=\"198\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/126MOP5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Day the Crayons Quit\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EA very funny and entertaining book that appeals to a wide range of ages. This witty story is about a boy's crayons brought to life, going on strike and each one writing him a letter about their complaints. The boy then figures out a clever way to make all the crayons happy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b1A3BecZU0I\/VIKUhPUXpTI\/AAAAAAAABzA\/OpBQEiHEby4\/s1600\/pigeon%2Bneeds%2Bbath.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b1A3BecZU0I\/VIKUhPUXpTI\/AAAAAAAABzA\/OpBQEiHEby4\/s1600\/pigeon%2Bneeds%2Bbath.jpg\" width=\"199\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/126PwE7\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThis Pigeon Needs a Bath!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe latest Mo Willems masterpiece, this is another witty book about a pigeon who refuses to take a bath and comes up with a million excuses not to. A story we can all relate to, with a fun twist at the end. Delightful read!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-K9dKcEoeSJ0\/VIKUhAlj_uI\/AAAAAAAAByw\/HifvbWfJaBk\/s1600\/press%2Bhere.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-K9dKcEoeSJ0\/VIKUhAlj_uI\/AAAAAAAAByw\/HifvbWfJaBk\/s1600\/press%2Bhere.jpg\" width=\"165\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/127ZVQ3\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPress Here\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAn interactive book where you are prompted to follow a series of instructions on each page. Press the yellow dot, shake the book, tilt the book and see what happens on the next page. A very clever and entertaining concept that will have kids begging to read it again and again.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cOCNv2mGlTI\/VIKUf6KWArI\/AAAAAAAAByM\/Hrf1Lza8pNE\/s1600\/journey.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"179\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cOCNv2mGlTI\/VIKUf6KWArI\/AAAAAAAAByM\/Hrf1Lza8pNE\/s1600\/journey.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Az3Tgp\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJourney\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EInspired by Harold and the Purple Crayon, this is a fabulous wordless picture book with gorgeous watercolor illustrations. The story takes you on a magical adventure that will captivate children of all ages.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-J4ZNOxtZgmg\/VIKUfr2JfFI\/AAAAAAAAByE\/YslEwNdkQOc\/s1600\/flashlight.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-J4ZNOxtZgmg\/VIKUfr2JfFI\/AAAAAAAAByE\/YslEwNdkQOc\/s1600\/flashlight.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ypAA1Z\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFlashlight\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAnother superb wordless picture book with beautiful illustrations, a flashlight reveals the magic and mysteries of nature in the dark. This would be a great gift paired with a flashlight!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dn1ti1Ayw7k\/VIKUfMV91YI\/AAAAAAAAByU\/AJN3qvryf1g\/s1600\/dragon.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"177\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dn1ti1Ayw7k\/VIKUfMV91YI\/AAAAAAAAByU\/AJN3qvryf1g\/s1600\/dragon.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ypAJlX\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHave you seen my Dragon?\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is a story of a boy who lost his dragon in NYC and goes all over the city in search for it. Very clever book that combines counting numbers 1-20 with look-and-find where you search for hidden items on each page. The illustrations are amazing and super-detailed, full of recognizable city icons.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-F2fRWiNNtsE\/VINdj6vJ2II\/AAAAAAAABzk\/ELwa0aUM7iY\/s1600\/sesame.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-F2fRWiNNtsE\/VINdj6vJ2II\/AAAAAAAABzk\/ELwa0aUM7iY\/s1600\/sesame.jpg\" width=\"166\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1zw6bMy\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EABC and 123: A Sesame Street Treasury of Words and Numbers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is a perfect gift for Sesame Street fans. Each page features a letter of the alphabet or a number (1-100) and shows a scene full of Sesame street characters along with many words and objects that go with each letter. Great for building vocabulary and learning letters and numbers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-laPb87J4Kiw\/VIKUfJPVNjI\/AAAAAAAABx8\/xOqBuE81C8w\/s1600\/bible.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-laPb87J4Kiw\/VIKUfJPVNjI\/AAAAAAAABx8\/xOqBuE81C8w\/s1600\/bible.jpg\" width=\"197\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1rXz9WP\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Big Picture Story Bible\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is an excellent Bible storybook for young children. It seamlessly ties together all the stories of the Bible in a simple, easy to understand way and focuses on the \"big picture\". Short chapters make it perfect for daily Bible story time. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBabies \u0026amp; Toddlers:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RFzxRAyxkd4\/VIKUf7IeATI\/AAAAAAAAByg\/4sKr3AntAT4\/s1600\/goodnight%2Bsongs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RFzxRAyxkd4\/VIKUf7IeATI\/AAAAAAAAByg\/4sKr3AntAT4\/s1600\/goodnight%2Bsongs.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1zx6xCu\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoodnight Songs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWe all know and love Margaret Wise Brown's classic Goodnight Moon. Well, Goodnight Songs is a collection of her previously unpublished poems, illustrated by 12 award-winning artists, and turned into beautiful, enchanting lullabies. The CD is included with the book. This is a true masterpiece and a must-have in any child's library!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ClLbd1Sc7g\/VIKUggG2omI\/AAAAAAAABzM\/QxqOizlYcv4\/s1600\/little%2Bhumans.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"193\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8ClLbd1Sc7g\/VIKUggG2omI\/AAAAAAAABzM\/QxqOizlYcv4\/s1600\/little%2Bhumans.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/126MSy2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELittle Humans\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKids love to look at pictures of other kids, and that's exactly what this 40-page photo book consists of. Created by a famous NYC street photographer, this collection embraces children's diversity and uniqueness. Adorable and captivating photographs that every child will love!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mUXHrkvXOqs\/VIKUfP_SBFI\/AAAAAAAABzU\/zeMl1ckz1Sw\/s1600\/100%2Bfirst%2Bwords.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mUXHrkvXOqs\/VIKUfP_SBFI\/AAAAAAAABzU\/zeMl1ckz1Sw\/s1600\/100%2Bfirst%2Bwords.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1AweOr9\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E100 First Words (Lift the Flap Book)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is currently my toddler's favorite book. She learned a lot of new vocabulary from it, and now she just loves to open each flap and say what each picture is. The flaps are sturdy and also great for fine motor skills.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FK4zFIwtzbw\/VIKUgkSfe_I\/AAAAAAAABzQ\/I7DWFdzFmCg\/s1600\/nursery%2Brhymes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FK4zFIwtzbw\/VIKUgkSfe_I\/AAAAAAAABzQ\/I7DWFdzFmCg\/s1600\/nursery%2Brhymes.jpg\" width=\"175\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/12JzDUX\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPop-up Book of Nursery Rhymes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhy read nursery rhymes any other way? This incredible pop-up book will allow kids to engage with classic nursery rhymes in a whole new way. Includes 6 classic rhymes with pop-ups.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rC5_frMy_88\/VIKUfr6FaLI\/AAAAAAAAByQ\/D8PzpFAsUlA\/s1600\/first%2Banimals.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"196\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rC5_frMy_88\/VIKUfr6FaLI\/AAAAAAAAByQ\/D8PzpFAsUlA\/s1600\/first%2Banimals.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/12JCSM7\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMy Big Animal Book\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis is a great book for learning animal names, building vocabulary, and encouraging language development. Bright, colorful photographs will keep your toddler happy and engaged.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lrIo8kA0P70\/VIKUiGWgk_I\/AAAAAAAABzE\/Ony1fXXWyJI\/s1600\/wheels%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bbus.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lrIo8kA0P70\/VIKUiGWgk_I\/AAAAAAAABzE\/Ony1fXXWyJI\/s1600\/wheels%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bbus.jpg\" width=\"174\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1z4nd5V\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Wheels on the Bus\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EA delightful twist on the classic song, this book features a bus-load of jungle animals who all make their own sounds as the wheels go round and round. This one is sure to be a hit!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CX0dg178Y48\/VINguFdUNEI\/AAAAAAAABzw\/Y9_1FBF6yww\/s1600\/alphablock.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CX0dg178Y48\/VINguFdUNEI\/AAAAAAAABzw\/Y9_1FBF6yww\/s1600\/alphablock.jpg\" width=\"146\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1wHBdTQ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAlphablock\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThis book takes on a different approach to learning the alphabet. The book has thick pages that are cut to form each letter of the alphabet, and kids can interact physically with the letters, and even play peek-a-boo games, revealing an item that begins with that letter sound. One of the most fun alphabet books I've seen.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELooking for more gifts? 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