CHILDREN'S BOOKS (alphabetical by title)
☆ = Award-winning title
A is for Acadia
photographs by Richard Johnson, text by Ruth Gortner Grierson
$15.95
A is for Acadia, a hardcover children's book, features vibrant color photographs that highlight the island’s natural beauty. It includes, among others, images of harbor seals and barred owls as well as landscapes such as Sand Beach and Bass Harbor.
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Across the Reach
written by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds
$16.95
The summer that Elizabeth turns eleven, she is sent to spend the whole summer at her grandparents' home in Maine, where new friends and family secrets teach her some valuable lessons.
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At One
In a Place Called Maine
written by Lynn Plourde, illustrated by Leslie Mansmann
$16.95
At One is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful state that appeals to readers of all ages. Author Lynn Plourde has written many children’s books, such as Moose, of Course! and Wild Child. At One lyrically celebrates Maine’s inspirational beauty, from the majesty of Baxter State Park to the crashing waves of the Atlantic. For Lynn, At One is a personal statement about the wonders of her home state.
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The Calico Jungle
written and illustrated by Dahlov Ipcar
$17.95
A boy takes a fantastical journey through a jungle landscape on a calico quilt his mother has made for him, encountering calico birds pecking at fruits, calico elephants giving each other shower baths, calico antelope hiding in trees, and more. This is a wonderful Ipcar world full of color and possibility.
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The Cat at Night
written and illustrated by Dahlov Ipcar
$16.95
Join the farmer's cat on his fascinating nighttime journey through fields, farms, forests and even the city to see what only he can see after the sun sets. Legendary artist Dahlov Ipcar mesmerizingly alternates between dark night scenes and vivid color to deliver a beautifully illustrated children's classic.
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Crustacean Vacation
written by Brian Benoit, illustrated by Marty Kelley
$17.95
COMING JUNE 2012: Where do you go when you're feeling crabby and just need a vacation? To the seaside, of course! Join this frolicksome family of curious crabs as they scuttle on land to picnic at the beach, try their luck in an arcade, and slide and glide in a water park. Be prepared, because this is no ordinary boardwalk.
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☆ Dahlov Ipcar's Farmyard Alphabet
written and illustrated by Dahlov Ipcar
$10.95
The artist's first board book, this alphabet book takes readers on a fun-filled journey through farm life with strong proud horses, fat happy pigs, playful kittens and more. This is Dahlov Ipcar's first new book in more than 20 years.
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Dahlov Ipcar's Wild Animal Alphabet
written and illustrated by Dahlov Ipcar
$10.95
NOW AVAILABLE: The artist's second board book, this alphabet book takes readers on a safari filled with exotic animals from antelopes to ibex, unicorn to yak, all the way to "Z is for Zebra, who always comes last."
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☆ The Fish House Door
written by Robert F. Baldwin, illustrated by Astrid Sheckels
$16.95
Shawn comes from a long line of island lobstermen. And there are just some things he takes for granted -- until someone from away comes to visit and gives him a new perspective. Beautiful watercolors by award-winning illustrator Astrid Sheckels and a poignant story from Robert Baldwin will make this an instant classic.
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Grammie's Secret Cupboard
written by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, illustrated by Bert Dodson
$17.95
When rain spoils the plans for a day at the beach, Grammie reveals a hidden cupboard full of special toys to delight any visiting child.
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Hardscrabble Harvest
written and illustrated by Dahlov Ipcar
$16.95
In rollicking verse and wonderful illustrations, Dahlov Ipcar tells of all the hard work that goes into making a bountiful fall harvest. Originally published in 1976, this book is now available for young readers to enjoy Ipcar's distinctive style.
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The Little Fisherman
written by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Dahlov Ipcar
$16.95
The Little Fisherman is a milestone in the illustrious career of the legendary Dahlov Ipcar. The Little Fisherman, originally published in 1945, was the very first children’s book illustrated by the then-twenty-eight-year-old artist. The book, with its authentic coastal scenes, helped establish her distinctive style and ignited a four-decade creative run that saw her write and illustrate more than thirty children’s books, all from a studio overlooking her farm on Georgetown Island, Maine.
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The Littlest Tugboat
written by Sarah Sherman McGrail, illustrated by James A. Taliana
$19.95
The Littlest Tugboat is about a small tugboat who wants to do the same work as his bigger brothers, who help guide ships up and down the Kennebec River at Bath Iron Works. Sometimes the words 'littlest' and 'bravest' go hand in hand.
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Mabel Takes the Ferry
written by Emily Chetkowski, illustrated by Dawn Peterson
$12.95
Based on a true story, Mabel Takes the Ferry tells the story of a dog who took an island vacation, all by herself!
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☆ Mercy: The Last New England Vampire
by Sarah L. Thomson
$16.95, Middle Grade Fiction
available as an eBook
Fourteen-year-old Haley is struggling to cope – with her stepmom and baby brother, with her beloved cousin's terminal illness, with dropping grades at school. When she digs deep into her family history for a school project, she uncovers a disturbing New England tradition and a ghostly past. Haley must overcome her doubts and confront a vampire in order to save herself and her family. Mercy, by accomplished children's author Sarah L. Thomson, is inspired by a true New England story.
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☆ My Cat, Coon Cat
written by Sandy Ferguson Fuller, illustrated by Jeannie Brett
$17.95
A charming new picture book about a young girl who, over the course of a day, slowly wins the affection of a shy Maine coon cat.
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My Wonderful Christmas Tree
written and illustrated by Dahlov Ipcar
$16.95
With vivid imagination and vibrant colors, Dahlov Ipcar captures a lively part of the Christmas season at her farm in Maine. From one shining star that graces the top of a living outdoor tree, she envisions many captivating creatures of the field and forest who come to visit. This is a holiday classic that conveys the feeling of the Christmas season outdoors in New England.
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One Horse Farm
written and illustrated by Dahlov Ipcar
$17.95
One Horse Farm, first published in 1950, tells the story of a boy and a horse who grow up together on a farm and watch the world change around them.
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The Pig Scramble
written by Jessica Kinney and illustrated by Sarah S. Brannen
$17.95
NOW SHIPPING: Young Clarence has always wanted to prove himself to his older brothers. Now, at the annual county fair, he'll have his chance.
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☆ The Scallop Christmas
written by Jane Freeberg, illustrated by Astrid Sheckels
$16.95
When scallops fill the bay in a New England fishing village, it brings unexpected bounty as well as adventure to young Marcie.
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Snow for Christmas
written and illustrated by Doretta Groenendyk
$12.95
A child wishes for snow for Christmas "because snow brings stories." The family members share their snow-filled memories, from giant snowballs that race you down the hill to skiing off the roof, from snowmen goaltenders in pond hockey to caroling in a blizzard.
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Stripes and Spots
written and illustrated by Dahlov Ipcar
$17.95
COMING MAY 2012: A young tiger sets out on his own to explore and hunt, determined to catch things with stripes. A young leopard sets out on his own to explore and hunt, determined to catch things with spots. And when the two youngsters meet, their adventures more than double!
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Titus Tidewater
by Suzy Verrier
$15.95
After becoming ensnared in a lobster trap, Titus is taken away
from his familiar oceanic surroundings to a strange new world on
land. Ultimately, he is rescued by two children and then by the
ocean itself. This vibrantly colorful book, first released 35 years
ago to critical acclaim and the delight of children everywhere,
has been redesigned and updated to include fascinating facts about
Maine lobsters. Titus Tidewater is ready to enchant a
whole new generation of youngsters with its depiction of a captivating
world under the sea and on shore.
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When I'm With You
written by Elizabeth Elder, illustrated by Leslie Mansmann
$15.95 [currently out of stock]
Enchanting story of a boy and girl picnicking on the rocks while
a bear, a fox and a bee watch from the bushes and reeds, making
only paw prints in the sand, faint noises in the air, and ripples
on the water. Read aloud picture book that evokes memories of lazy
summer days by the sea. Gorgeously illustrated with original watercolors.
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