Tomorrow @BooksofWonder @randallde @PaulSchmidBooks Let’s have a ball, Release Party for Peanut and Fifi Have a Ball!

Let’s have a ball!  On Thursday, April 25th, Books of Wonder is ready to party and we know you and your picture book lovers will have a great time as NY Times bestselling author RANDALL de SEVE and illustratorPAUL SCHMID invite us to join them in celebrating the publication of…

Learning to share is important — especially sharing with your siblings. But sometimes, sharing can be hard. And when you’re asked to share your favorite new toy… well, that’s really difficult! On April 25th, Books of Wonder is thrilled to host the Launch Party for a wonderful new picture book Peanut & Fifi Have a Ball. In their new book, NY Times bestselling author RANDALL de SEVE and illustrator PAUL SCHMID have come together to deliver a poignant, yet lighthearted story about the importance of sharing. Join us as we are introduced to Fifi, her younger sister Peanut, and the new ball they must learn to share. Beginning at 5pm, this talented author and artist team will present their brand new book, answer questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their wonderful books. Ages 3-6. Thursday, April 25th, 5-7pm.

Tomie dePaola is coming to @BooksofWonder May 12th, so you should too!

We are thrilled to be welcoming back Tomie dePaola — Caldecott  Honor artist and Newberry Honor author and legend of children’s literature! On May 12th, beginning @ 1pm, Tomie dePaola will join our 2013 Newbery & Caldecott Celebration as our special guest! 

Pre-order your signed copy of Tomie dePaola’s classic Strega Nona today at BooksofWonder.com! 

Mo Willems and Herve Tullet shine @BooksofWonder signed copies now available! #Press_Here to order!

Last night two of the brightest stars in the world of Children’s Literature joined us for a wonderful evening engaged in candid conversation for all their fans to enjoy.

A huge thank you to everyone that came out for this special evening and to Herve Tullet that came the whole way from Paris.

We are thrilled to now be offering books by both these bestselling authors and artists, just click any of the titles below to order your signed copies today!

We are thrilled to bring you the New and Improved BooksofWonder.com!

Dear Friends,

Like Santa’s helpers or the shoemaker’s elves, there are people here at Books of Wonder who you never get to see, but are hard at work making sure that shopping with us to find the best books for your young readers is both easy and a pleasure. We are very proud of our wonderful booksellers who maintain Books of Wonder’s stellar reputation by being always ready with a smile and great suggestion for the young readers you love. Now, after months of hard work, our wonderful “behind the scenes elves” have put the finishing touches on our brand new website, BooksofWonder.com — a website designed to bring all the magic of shopping at our store to our countless loyal customers around the world at the click of a button.

With an updated, more colorful design and improved, easy-to-browse user experience,  BooksofWonder.com is sure to make shopping online with Books of Wonder easier and more fun than ever before.  

For those of you who have shopped online with us in the past, we have taken extra steps to make sure your data is protected during this transition. For that reason, we need those of you who are already registered at our old website to re-register at the new BooksofWonder.com when you checkout there for the first time. 

As our way of thanking you and showing our appreciation for your support of our new website, we are offering a 10% discount on your first purchase at the new BooksofWonder.com. Simply enter the discount code BooksofWonder1 to receive your 10% discount when you checkout. 

 We have worked hard to try to capture the magic of Books of Wonder online, so that when you can’t make it to the store, the new BooksofWonder.com will be your best and favorite source for great children’s books. Whether you are looking for a classic picture book or a signed copy of the hottest teen novel the new BooksofWonder.com is ready to serve as your one-stop shop for all your children’s literature needs.

Though we’ve worked hard to make this new website as error free as possible, we’re sure a few gremlins have snuck in and left some mischief behind. We look forward to your help in finding their handiwork and pointing it out to us so we can correct it!

In addition to our ever growing selection of New & Classic children’s books, we are also delighted to be offering an updated selection of Old & Rare titles as well as an unparalleled array of children’s book art and graphics! And all these sections will continue to expand — so check back regularly to see what we’ve added!

Of course, no computer can ever replace the person-to-person joy of sharing your love of children’s books or hearing from another book lover about what they’d recommend. So please always feel free to give us a call if you’d like our personal recommendations. But for those times you want to shop online, we hope the new BooksofWonder.com will meet your needs. And we look forward to continuing to do so as our new website grows, expands, and improves. 

Best Wishes,

Great Picture Books For Spring next weekend @BooksofWonder!

Picture book lovers get ready for a fun-filled afternoon featuring 6 picture book creators presenting their new works for you and your children. Beginning at 1pm, NANCY CARPENTER, award winning illustrator of over 30 picture books, and author EVA MOORE share their new title Lucky Ducklings; NY Timesbestselling author & illustrator, BRETT HELQUIST, introduces one seriously cranky farm animal in Grumpy Goat; author & illustrator LITA JUDGE shares the journey of a beloved Red Hat; author & illustrator STEVE LIGHT lifts off withZephyer Takes Flight; author & illustrator SERGIO RUZZIER will delight with two new picture books — Bear and Bee, the story of a very hungry bear who has just woken up from hibernating, and Have You Seen My New Blue Socks, a charming, rhyming tale; and NY Times bestselling author & illustrator DAN YACCARINO powers up to introduce his new picture book, Doug Unplugged. Picture book fans will smile and laugh as this talented cast of picture book creators bring their books to life for young readers and listeners. Beginning at 1pm, the authors and artists will present their new books, answer questions from fans, and sign copies of all their great titles! Ages 3-6. Sunday, March 10th, 1-3pm.     

I Hate Picture Books @BooksofWonder this Saturday with Timothy Young! You & your kids will LOVE this book.

@lisagraff Launch Party 4 A Tangle of Knots @BooksofWonder Feb 6th we can’t wait!

Books of Wonder is thrilled to open our doors and welcome LISA GRAFF and all her fans to a Launch Party for her latest book, A Tangle of Knots. Middle grade readers will eat up this whimsical tale of an 11 year old orphan named Cady — a girl with the amazing ability to create the perfect cake for any individual — who finds herself on a spellbinding journey involving mystery, suspense, and a pinch of magic. Help us celebrate the launch of this wonderful new book February 6th, beginning at 6pm, as LISA GRAFF shares her new book, takes questions from the audience, and signs copies of all her wonderful books. And, as befits this delicious book, refreshments will be served! Ages 8-12. Wednesday, February 6th, 6-8pm.

@OliverJeffers is coming to @BooksofWonder next weekend so you should too!

The final weekend of January brings one last treat for picture book lovers as OLIVER JEFFERS, the international bestselling creator of Stuck and The Incredible Book Eating Boy, at long last makes his first appearance at Books of Wonder to share his newest picture book…

                      

PUBLICATION PARTY FOR THE DARING ESCAPE OF THE MISFIT MENAGERIE @BooksofWonder!

 Ages 8-12. Sunday, December 9th, 3:30-5pm. Books of Wonder is thrilled to host the publication party for The Daring Escape of the Misfit Menagerie, a page turning new book for middle-grade readers. Join us beginning at 3:30pm as local debut authorJACQUELINE RESNICK lifts the curtain on a most unusual bunch, known as the Misfit Menagerie. These four odd-ball animals live together on a farm in what is a rather perfect existence. But all that changes when a cruel circus owner comes to town and snatches them away to perform in his cut rate show. From the wide open farm to cramped and filthy cages, the Misfit Menagerie must enlist the aid of a new friend to escape the terrible circus. This exciting new tale is a perfect gift for all your middle-grade readers. Join us next Sunday, December 9th, as JAQUELINE RESNICK shares her new book, takes questions from the audience, and signs copies of her debut book.

You can pre-order your signed copies of this great new book now by just clicking the book below!

There’s No Gift Like Picture Books For The Holidays @BooksofWonder!

Young readers and listeners rejoice! Everyone’s favorite time of year is here and there is no better gift for the budding imagination of the children you love than new books. Beginning at noon, on December 8th, share your Saturday with 5 wonderful picture book creators and their new picture books just out in time for the holiday season. Bring your young readers and listeners to meet and hear from debut author and illustrator MELISSA GUION as she introduces a very happy family of Penguins with Baby Penguins Everywhere!; illustrator LEE HARPER gives us the giggles and gobbles with Turkey Clause; author and illustrator HUDSON TALBOT introduces some fabulous felines in It’s All About Me-Ow; best-selling author and illustrator BOB SHEA returns to Books of Wonder to share a roaring good time with Dinosaur Vs. Santa; and authorADELE URSONE sets sail with the true story of The Christmas Tugboat: How the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Came to New York City. Join us as this talented cast of authors and artists share their new picture books, take questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their wonderful titles. Ages 2-6. Saturday, December 8th, 12-2pm. 

ORDER YOUR SIGNED COPIES NOW @BooksofWonder.com !

Great Teen Fiction For The Holidays @BooksofWonder this coming Thursday!

Here’s a Holiday treat for teen readers who love a good, moving tale. Come meet 4 talented authors — three of them making their debut — as they introduce their great new books on Thursday evening, December 6th. Beginning at 6pm, debut author COLLEEN CLAYTON shares her story of rising up against horrible odds in Whats Happens Next; debut author AMY McNAMARA gives us chills with Lovely, Dark and Deep, her tale of retreating from the world after losing everything — and the connections that force you to rejoin it; E. C. MYERS thrills with Quantum Coin, the sequel to his Fair Coin, an exciting adventure spun across worlds; and debut author TIFFANY SCHMIDT unveils Send Me a Sign, her harrowing tale of one girl’s search for signs of life in the face of death. These 4 talented authors will introduce their new books, take questions from the audience, and gladly sign copies of their books. Ages 12-16. Thursday, December 6th, 6-8pm.  

Great Middle Grade Reads this Saturday @BooksofWonder !

Middle grade readers get the best of both worlds: they have wonderful novels written just for them, but they’re not too old for longer, meatier picture books filled with great illustrations! Books of Wonder is delighted to welcome 8authors and artists who have created both types of thrilling and inspiring new books for middle grade readers. Join us on Saturday, December 1st, beginning at noon, as author STACY DeKEYSER casts her spell with The Brixen Witch; local author CHRIS GRABENSTEIN introduces a twelve-year-old hometown hero you won’t soon forget in Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers; author TOMMY GREENWALD comes back to Books of Wonder to share some hilarious exploits with Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Extra Credit; NY Timesbestselling author GARY GOLIO and illustrator RUDY GUTIERREZ hit all the right notes with there new picture book biography Spirit Seeker: John Coltrane’s Musical Journey; author and illustrator JOE McKENDRY paints a new picture of one of the worlds most famous addresses in One Times Square: A Century of Change at the Crossroads of the World; and author S.S TAYLOR and illustrator KATHERINE ROY take us on an adventure to remember with their new book The Expeditioners and the Treasure of Drowned Man’s Canyon. Be sure to join us as these 8 talented authors and artists awe and amaze you and your middle grade readers with their new tales. Starting at noon, the authors and artists will present their new books, take questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their wonderful titles. Ages 8-12. Saturday, December 1st, 12-2pm.

Order your signed copies today @ Booksofwonder.com!

This Saturday @ noon it’s a November Book Bonanza @Booksofwonder !

Picture books are a wonderful way to induce a lifelong love of words, pictures, story, and reading in young children. Anything is possible in a great picture book — from a magical purple crayon to a gentle bull who doesn’t want to fight. On Saturday, November 17th, your youngest readers and listeners are invited to hear about a dog with glasses, a pet glacier, a bear with a special wish, and much more as 8 authors and artists join us to share their newest books. Beginning at noon, your young book lovers are in for a real treat as bestselling creator of the beloved Arthur books (which inspired the animated television program)  MARC BROWN counts down his new read-a-loud book Ten Tiny Toes; author and illustrator TAD CARPENTER sings us the blues with Sad Santa; NY Times bestselling author and illustrator GREG FOLEY  makes a wish upon a twinkling star with Make a Wish Bear; award-winning poet MATTHEA HARVEY and illustrator GISELLE POTTER take us to Norway to meet a uniquepet in Cecil the Pet Glacier; NY Times bestselling illustrator BARBARA McCLINTOCK shares her latest work, a collaboration with famed recording artist Natalie Merchant, Leave Your Sleep?; bestselling author, artist, and musician, BARNEY SALZBERG, brings us two new works, Arlo Needs Glasses — about a K-9 who gets a bit closer to having 20/20, and Andrew Drew and Drew, about a boy who just can’t put his pencil down; and author and illustrator of over 120 beloved books for young readers ROSEMARY WELLS comes back toBook of Wonder to share her two newest titles, Max & Ruby’s Treasure Hunt an interactive picture book with lift-the-flap clues to help young readers and listeners assist Max and Ruby, and Following Grandfather in which a mouse learns to deal with the loss of a beloved family member. Beginning at noon, this wonderfully talented and creative group of picture book creators will share their colorful stories, take questions from the audience, and sign copies of all their wonderful books. Ages 3-6. Saturday, November 17th, 12-2pm

Pre-order Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel signed by Jeff Kinney @BooksofWonder now!

Tuesday, November 20th, Diary of a Wimpy Kid creator Jeff Kinney is coming back to Books of Wonder for a pre-thanksgiving bash. Don’t miss this chance to get all your favorite Wimpy Kid books signed by this amazing author and artist!