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Misfit in Love (Saints and Misfits) By S. K. Ali Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781534442757
Availability: Backordered-Could Take 2-4Weeks
Published: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for You - May 25th, 2021

Last Night at the Telegraph Club By Malinda Lo Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780525555254
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - January 19th, 2021

The Forest of Stolen Girls By June Hur Cover Image
$21.99
ISBN: 9781250229588
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - April 20th, 2021

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Books Inc.'s new Monthly Subscription Box featuring four age-appropriate titles picked by our experienced children's booksellers!

We know schooling is looking different this year, so we've created a subscription box to provide a different avenue for learning, whether you're returning to the classroom, "zooming-in", or learning at home. 
Though the books will be a mystery to the subscriber, they will fall within the four following categories:
  • STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math)
  • SEL (Social Emotional Learning)
  • Nonfiction
  • Fiction
Free Shipping! All boxes will ship out within the first week of each month. Purchase a single month to test it out, or subscribe for 3 or 6 months at a time.
Click below to sign-up today!

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New books for a great escape!

Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom By Louis Sachar, Tim Heitz (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Louis Sachar, Tim Heitz (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062965387
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: HarperCollins - March 3rd, 2020

Rick Riordan Presents: Race to the Sun By Rebecca Roanhorse Cover Image
$16.99
Unavailable, Out of Stock, or Out of Print
ISBN: 9781368024662
Published: Rick Riordan Presents - January 14th, 2020

Clean Getaway By Nic Stone Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781984892973
Availability: Backordered-Could Take 2-4Weeks
Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - January 7th, 2020

Bedtime for Sweet Creatures By Nikki Grimes, Elizabeth Zunon (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Nikki Grimes, Elizabeth Zunon (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781492638322
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Published: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky - January 14th, 2020

Just Like Me By Vanessa Brantley-Newton Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780525582090
Availability: Backordered-Could Take 2-4Weeks
Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - January 14th, 2020

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Mañanaland By Pam Muñoz Ryan Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338157864
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: Scholastic Press - March 3rd, 2020

Hogar By Carson Ellis, Carson Ellis (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Carson Ellis, Carson Ellis (Illustrator)
$17.99
Unavailable, Out of Stock, or Out of Print
ISBN: 9781536210675
Published: Candlewick - March 17th, 2020

Goosebumps 25th Anniversary Retro Set By R. L. Stine Cover Image
$29.99
ISBN: 9781338149081
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - September 26th, 2017

The Crayons: A Set of Books and Finger Puppets By Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781524791414
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Grosset & Dunlap - October 16th, 2018

Paint by Sticker Kids: Unicorns & Magic: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time! Includes Glitter Stickers By Workman Publishing Cover Image
$9.95
ISBN: 9780761193647
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: Workman Publishing Company - April 30th, 2019

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Green Eggs and Ham (Beginner Books(R)) By Dr. Seuss Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780394800165
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Fox in Socks (Beginner Books(R)) By Dr. Seuss Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780394800387
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Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (Bright & Early Books(R)) By Dr. Seuss Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780394806228
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - August 12th, 1970

There's a Wocket in My Pocket!: Dr. Seuss's Book of Ridiculous Rhymes (Bright & Early Board Books(TM)) By Dr. Seuss Cover Image
$5.99
ISBN: 9780679882831
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - November 26th, 1996

New Picture Book alert!:

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This cat-and-mouse detective story has adorable characters, a thrilling plot, and a surprising ending!

Charlie, a notorious cheese thief, is a mouse on a mission...

Ever since he was little, he had found himself in spots of bother with the law. He had pinched Parmesan, crept off with Camembert, and robbed Roquefort!

Charlie is planning his biggest mission yet--to steal a cheesy sculpture from the Museum of Art! After a hair-raising break-in--creeping past cameras, dodging guards, and avoiding gates--he reaches his stinky prize. But Officer Rita is soon on the case. Will Charlie get away with it this time? The Big Stink is a witty, charming picture book packed with film references that the grown-ups will enjoy too!
 

AVAILABLE MARCH 3RD

 

The Big Stink By Lucy Freegard Cover Image
$16.95
Unavailable, Out of Stock, or Out of Print
ISBN: 9781843654322
Published: Pavilion Children's - March 3rd, 2020

New from the creator of the beloved WILDWOOD Series:

Giggle your way to sweet and silly dreams! A simple goodnight routine turns marvelously madcap in this cleverly rhymed picture book. Instead of settling down to sleep, Dad bakes bread, Mom fixes the roof, and Grandma plays cards with a ghost. And between the dog, the cat, Sister, and Brother, there's at least three different wars being waged! A modern classic perfect for read-aloud fun and bedtime alike.

- A wildly fun read-aloud book for families
- A laugh-out-loud book perfect for any child who struggles with getting ready for bed
- Written by the lead singer of the Decemberists, the silly and clever rhymes make Everyone's Awake fun for both parent and child.

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Fans of Goodnight Already and Dinosaur vs Bedtime will find Everyone's Awake to be a perfect path to a good night's sleep.

 

 

Everyone's Awake: (Read-Aloud Bedtime Book, Goodnight Book for Kids) By Colin Meloy, Shawn Harris (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Colin Meloy, Shawn Harris (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781452178059
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Chronicle Books - March 3rd, 2020

Wildwood (Wildwood Chronicles #1) By Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis (Illustrator)
$11.99
ISBN: 9780062024701
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: Balzer + Bray - September 25th, 2012

Under Wildwood (Wildwood Chronicles #2) By Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9780062024732
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: Balzer + Bray - September 24th, 2013

Hot Off the Press and on Shelves Now!

If you or someone you know likes DC Superhero Girls:

Take a look at THESE new books:

Diana Princess of the Amazons Book Cover

From New York Times bestselling authors Shannon Hale and Dean Hale comes a story about making mistakes, learning the hard way, and growing up to become a hero.

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The Marvel Avenger known as Black Widow is ready to strike in her first Little Golden Book!

Meet Marvel's super-spy hero Black Widow, the Avenger who never backs down even when faced with the baddest of the bad guys. Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this action-packed Little Golden Book as they learn about the Black Widow--from all her amazing skills to her faithful friends and fiercest foes.

-AND-

For Fans of:

Princess in Blac Book Cover       Pheobe and Her Unicorn Book Cover

 

COMING SOON to Books Inc. Near You..

A great NEW book to add to your collection!

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This princess can't resist the lure of adventure, but her parents aren't quite on board in this fantastical graphic novel

 

Diana: Princess of the Amazons By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Victoria Ying (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Victoria Ying (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9781401291112
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: DC Comics - January 7th, 2020

Black Widow (Marvel) (Little Golden Book) By Christy Webster, Ann Marcellino (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Christy Webster, Ann Marcellino (Illustrator)
$5.99
Unavailable, Out of Stock, or Out of Print
ISBN: 9780593122150
Published: Golden Books - January 7th, 2020

The Princess in Black By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9780763665104
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Candlewick - October 14th, 2014

Phoebe and Her Unicorn By Dana Simpson Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781449446208
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: Andrews McMeel Publishing - September 2nd, 2014

The Runaway Princess: (A Graphic Novel) By Johan Troïanowski Cover Image
$13.99
ISBN: 9780593118405
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 Days
Published: Random House Graphic - January 21st, 2020

Are you ready for the next HIT chapter book series?

Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for an adventure.

Meet Kitty, a charming chapter book character with catlike superpowers. With dramatic two-color art on every page and an emphasis on friendship, family, bravery, and building self-confidence, Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue is a perfect choice for independent readers and fans of Rebecca Elliott’s Owl Diaries.

Kitty is special. Her mother is a superhero with catlike powers that Kitty and her little brother Max will someday inherit. But being a superhero involves going on daring adventures at night, and Kitty doesn’t know if she’ll ever be brave enough for that

 

 

 

Bonus: A Staff Review!

"The wait is over with this charming new adventure series by Paula Harrison!

Kitty’s mom is a superhero, and Kitty herself wants nothing more than to follow in her mom’s footsteps.

But when darkness falls, and things go bump in the night, is she ready to BE the superhero that she’s always dreamed of?

With an abundance of curiosity and gentle courage (& some help from her kitty friends), your little reader will fall in love with this new superhero character!” 

-Colleen, Books Inc.

Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue By Paula Harrison, Jenny Lovlie (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Paula Harrison, Jenny Lovlie (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9780062934710
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: Greenwillow Books - September 10th, 2019

Authentic History Lesson for the Upcoming Holiday

 
Countering the prevailing, traditional story of the first Thanksgiving, with its black-hatted, silver-buckled Pilgrims; blanket-clad, be-feathered Indians; cranberry sauce; pumpkin pie; and turkey, this lushly illustrated photo-essay presents a more measured, balanced, and historically accurate version of the three-day harvest celebration in 1621.
 
 
1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving By Catherine O'Neill Grace Cover Image
$7.95
ISBN: 9780792261391
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: National Geographic Kids - October 1st, 2004

Coming Soon: Beloved Picture Book now a Board Book

Tomorrow I'll Be Brave (Board book)

"Jessica Hische, one of the great designers and typographers, now shows herself equally adept at creating gorgeous and immersive images for young readers. This is a joyous burst of color."--Dave Eggers, author of Her Right Foot

 

Tomorrow I'll be all the things I tried to be today:
Adventurous, Strong, Smart, Curious, Creative, Confident, & Brave.
And if I wasn't one of them, I know that it's OK.

 

Journey through a world filled with positive and beautifully hand-lettered words of widsom, inspiration, and motivation. As this book reminds readers, tomorrow is another day, full of endless opportunities--all you have to do is decide to make the day yours.

 

“Encouraging kids to be adventurous, strong, smart, curious, creative, confident, and brave.  At the same time, reminding them that if they couldn’t be any of those things today, there is always tomorrow.  Wonderfully illustrated and lyrical with her words, SF author Jessica Hische teaches self acceptance and how to stay hopeful; great lessons for kids of any age.”

-Hannah, Bookseller at  Books Inc. Alameda

Tomorrow I'll Be Brave By Jessica Hische, Jessica Hische (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jessica Hische, Jessica Hische (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9781524787028
Availability: In Stock Now - Click Title to See Store Inventory. Please allow up to 48-hours for Curbside Pickup orders to be processed.
Published: Penguin Workshop - October 15th, 2019

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