@Booksofwonder birthday wishes to Margret Rey 1906-1996 co-author and illustrator of Curious George!
Now available for Signed pre-order @Booksofwonder A Sick Day For Amos Mcgee, The 2011 Caldecott Award winning masterpiece. Signed by both Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead who will be joining us @booksofwonder for our June 5th event From Bookseller to Book Creator. Order your signed copy now!
Also available signed is Erin Steads newest work And Then It’s Spring. Written by Julie Fogliano who will also be joining us for our June 5th Event.
@Booksofwonder born date wishes to Lyman “L” Frank Baum author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and much much more. Visit our World of OZ page online and see all the Oz goodies we love.
Always available from Books of Wonder:
The Wizards Super Special - is the Books of Wonder exclusive set of 15 OZ books the Frank Baum wrote. More info here.
@booksofwonder Mommy? by Maurice Sendak (2006) – Sendak’s only pop-up book has but two words, one repeated several times. A toddler wanders into a haunted house but instead of the monsters harming him, he pranks them – pulling out Frankenstein’s neck bolts, unwrapping the mummy, depantsing the werewolf, and plugging Dracula’s mouth with a binky. Turns out he belongs to Frankenstein’s bride. No wonder!
@booksofwonder Outside Over There by Maurice Sendak (1981) – Ida is jealous of her baby sister. But when she’s kidnapped by goblins while their father is away, Ida sets out to rescue the bambina. It is also associated with the 1986 film, Labyrinth, starring Jennifer Connelly and rock legend David Bowie, because of the similar story lines
@booksofwonder In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak (1970) – Ever had that dream where you’re naked? Young Mickey did, and was almost baked into a cake until he escaped in a plane made out of bread. Despite controversy and even banning because of the depicted nudity, it won nine awards including the Caldecott. It was turned into an animated short in 1981. And provided the namesake for the Night Kitchen children’s theater which Sendak co-founded with Arthur Yorinks in 1993.
@booksofwonder The Nutshell Library by Maurice Sendak -(1962) – A four-book anthology containing Pierre,Chicken Soup with Rice, Alligators All Around and One Was Johnny, A Counting Book. The most well-known is Pierre, where the title character responds to everything, “I don’t care!” A lion approaches Pierre and asks if he wants to die. Pierre, of course, doesn’t care and the lion eats him. When the lion spits him out, Pierre, thankful to be alive, understands the need to care.
Less than 100 SHADOW AND BONE Posters Available!
Books of Wonder pre-orders for Shadow and Bone are moving quickly! With only 200 posters of the map of Ravka and novel-themed pins in stock to include in your purchase, and with over 100 hundred copies already sold, Books of Wonder encourages you to quickly place your order for a signed copy of Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo to be eligible for these awesome collector’s items.
Pre-order the book that NYT Bestselling author Veronica Roth (Divergent, Insurgent) said was “Unlike anything I’ve ever read.”
Orders can be placed online or by calling the store. To pre-order a copy of Shadow and Bone over the phone, please 1 (212) 989-3475 on Mon-Fri from 11:00 A.M to 6:00 P.M and ask to speak with a Customer Service representative. If calling over the weekend, please call the sales floor 1 (212) 989-3270 where you’ll be asked all the required information by a bookseller.
Signed copies of Shadow and Bone are expected to be shipped the week of publication and can be shipped internationally. Order now while supplies last!
This past Saturday @Booksofwonder hosted Great Middle Grade Reads. 8 wonderful authors shared their new fun books and everyone enjoyed a great afternoon with some super stories. Thanks to the talented authors that spent their day with their fans! LAURIE CALKHOVEN, LISA GRAFF, PETER HOWE, AMY IGNATOW, MICHELLE KNUDSEN, GORDON KORMON, and TRAVIS NICHOLS! Signed copies of the books featured in this event are now available at Booksofwonder.com
Teen Reads For Spring!
On Saturday, May 19th, @BooksofWonder is thrilled to welcome 7 authors of page-turning novels for teen readers to an event that features fantasy, mystery, a traveling circus, thrillers, and some extreme situations. Joining us for this exciting afternoon as debut author, HANNAH BARNABY, pulls the curtains back on Wonder Show, a menagerie of human curiosities and misfits guaranteed to astound and amaze; JENNIFER HUBBARD steals our breath with Try Not to Breath, a riveting story about a teenage boy who attempted suicide and now finds a new chance at life when he meets an energetic new girl; BRIAN JAMES shares Life Is But a Dream, the intense, compelling story of a teen girl with schizophrenia; the team of debut authors STACY KRAMER and VALERIE THOMAS take us for a ride with From What I Remember, the crazy tale of four classmates and a trip south of the border; DANIEL NAYERI shares Another Jekyll, Another Hyde revisiting Jekyll and Hyde as a current-day cautionary tale laced with a heady dose of paranormal intrigue; and ROBIN WASSERMAN introduces a teen whose dream romance turns overnight into a nightmare of a mystery in The Book of Blood and Shadow. Join us beginning at noon for this event packed with great teen novels. The authors will present their books, answer questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their great titles. Ages 12 and up. Saturday, May 19th, 12-2pm.
Sunday, May 20th, @BooksofWonder welcomes back one of our favorite little picture book ballerinas and the two wonderful picture book creators who brought her to life. Join us as Talluah takes the stage for the release party for her second book and we are all invited to the…
Tallulah’s Solo
Launch Party
Books of Wonder is thrilled to welcome back author MARILYN SINGER and illustrator ALEXANDRA BOIGER for the launch party of Tallulah’s Solo, their second book together about this young ballerina. Last year Books of Wonder hosted the launch for Tallulah’s Tutu, and we all got to meet a headstrong little ballerina that wanted things just her way. Now Tallulah is back, sure she will have a solo at her dance school’s upcoming performance. But Tallulah may be in for some surprises as things don’t go quite they way she expects. Beginning at 1pm, bring your young ballerinas to a launch party for Tallulah’s Solo and to meet and share an afternoon with two special picture book creators. MARILYN SINGER and ALEXANDRA BOIGER will read their new book, take questions from the audience, and sign copies of their wonderful books. Light refreshments will be served, plus one or two fun surprises! Ages 3-6. Sunday, May 20th, 1-3pm.
Book Making
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Books of Wonder is thrilled to welcome artist and art teacher STEPHANIE KRAUSE as we invite your young book lovers to a special workshop in book making! Over the last 15 years STEPHANIE KRAUSE has taught book art at museums, libraries, and schools and now she is coming to Books of Wonder to share her talents. Beginning at 3pm Stephanie will lead young book lovers in an hour long workshop in which we will all make our own books! Ages 7-12. Saturday, May 26th, 3-4pm. THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
@Booksofwonder 4pm on Saturday, May 20th, a fun-filled children’s musical adventure comes to Books of Wonder …
Help Wanted: Pirates!
Sunday, May 20th, Books of Wonder invites your young adventurers to take the high seas with HELP WANTED: PIRATES! a new fun-filled play for children. Captain Squid and his fun-loving band of pirates are being hunted by Sir Nigel, the maniacal leader of the British Navy. They need to clear out of Nigel’s waters, and fast, but there aren’t enough pirates to man the ship. In a stroke of genius, Squid recruits the audience and teaches your children the tools of the pirate trade! The audience moves from one location to the next, learning how to walk, talk and squawk like a pirate! Will Squid’s new recruits (that’s you) be ready in time to find the treasure? No two shows are the same in this delightful interactive musical. Join us for this afternoon event sure to bring big laughs and big smiles to all your young pirates! Ages 4-10. Saturday, May 20th, 4-5pm.
This Past Sunday @booksofwonder a wonderful cast of authors of teen fiction joined us a wowed fans with their great new books.A huge thanks to PAOLO BACIGALUPI, DAVID MacINNIS GILL, ALETHEA KONTIS, MARY G. THOMPSON, GALAXY CRAZE, KATE KLIMO, ELIZABETH NORRIS and all the great fans that showed up!
Signed copies of all the books featured in this event available here http://www.booksofwonder.com/events050612.asp
