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Coloring Books — Monster Mash-Up

This mountain-sized space rock

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MONSTER MASH-UP—Dinosaurs Face Destruction George Toufexis

Prepare for a mash-up of prehistoric proportions as dino-saurs rampage through space and time to battle humans! From barbarians and samurai to soldiers in tanks and heli-copters, warriors from around the world and throughout history face off against raptors, pteranodons, a tyrannosau-rus rex, and more marauding monsters. Captions iden-tify dinosaurs as well as their human antagonists. Will Earth survive this vicious onslaught of beasts?

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Aliens Meet Their Match George Toufexis

Alien invaders find a portal to transport them to different points in Earth’s history — but brave warriors are ready to fight them off! In this mind-bending coloring book, aliens do battle with everything from fearsome prehistoric creatures to Roman gladiators, Vikings, Aztecs, pirates, samurai, and soldiers of the First and Second World Wars.


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ABC Sign and Color A Beginner’s Book of American Sign Language Susan T. Hall

A clever, kid-friendly introduction to signing, this coloring book presents both the American Manual Alphabet for fin-ger spelling words and some of the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). Charming illustrations with an engaging touch of humor depict cor-rect positioning plus common words beginning with the let-ters demonstrated. Includes signing tips and etiquette.


Look & Find Letters to Color Victoria Maderna

Experience the thrills of a treasure hunt, with letters of the alphabet as prizes! There’s an airport with an aardvark and an astronaut, a forest with a fox and a fairy, a treehouse with a turtle and a train, and more. Kids can color the whimsical full-page illustrations and seek out the letters hidden in each. Suitable for ages 4 and up.

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Alphascapes Jessica Mazurkiewicz

These fantastic fonts look like they’re flying right off the page! Each of the 26 allover patterns is dedicated to an indi-vidual letter, featuring upper- and lower-cases in all styles and sizes plus complementary images from Arrow to Zebra. Great for kids who are learning the alphabet and adult col-orists attracted to offbeat designs.


Geometric Motifs Wil Stegenga

Star-filled circles, radiating suns, paisley swirls, undulat-ing waves, and interlocking geometric shapes vibrate with energy! Thirty intricate patterns offer a world of coloring possibilities, with continuous designs that form optical illu-sions and other eye-popping effects. These kaleidoscopic illustrations offer an endless variety of coloring possibilities!


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Happy New Year Around the World Sylvia Walker

It’s fun to explore the new year tradi-tions of many cultures, from spectacu-lar parades in China and candles in the sand on Brazilian beaches to fireworks over Sydney Harbor and bustling crowds at New York’s Times Square. Thirty lively illustrations depict cus-tomary festivities of Israel, Germany, India, Greece, Mexico, Italy, Haiti, and other countries.


Let’s Learn About JAPAN Activity and Coloring Book Yuko Green

Dozens of activities introduce young-sters to the Land of the Rising Sun, from its geography and language to food, arts, sports, and festivals. Includes crosswords, mazes, origami lessons, and a New Year’s game. Many pages can be colored, and there’s a bonus paper doll with over two dozen authentic costume stickers.


Let’s Learn About MEXICO Activity and Coloring Book Yuko Green

From dot-to-dots and spot-the-differences to simple directions for making a piñata and maracas, a variety of fun-filled activities explore Mexican geography, language, food, arts, sports, and festi-vals. There are plenty of opportunities for coloring, and a bonus paper doll is included with more than two dozen reusable costume stickers.


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* Nihon (nee-hawn); another pronunciation is Nippon (ni-pon)

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Burro Maze

Mexicans have used burro (small donkeys) for farming and fortrips over rough land. The sturdy burro can pull farm wagonsand carry loads. Help this boy and burro go over mountain trailsto get to the town.

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At midnight, a dazzling display of fireworks lights up the

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Coloring Books

The Birdwatcher’s Coloring Book Dot Barlowe

Thirty well-detailed illustrations cover a wide variety of U.S. and Canadian species and habitats, from an Oriole perched in an apple tree to a Bald Eagle diving for fish in the Alaskan wilderness. A color guide and captions that identify where the species nest make this book a great addition to the joyful experience of bird-watching.


Floral Patterns Coloring Book Jessica Mazurkiewicz

A vivid fantasy for everyone who loves flowers: full-page patterns of lush roses, daffodils, poppies, sunflowers accom-panied by butterflies, and more. Plus, each illustration fea-tures a fanciful border fresh from the garden. 30 fun-to-color images.


Deadly Insects and Arachnids Jan Sovak

From harmless-looking ants and flies to sinister spiders, scor-pions, and killer bees, this coloring book focuses on lethal insects and arachnids in the world around us. Thirty real-istic drawings include the black widow, brown recluse, and Brazilian wandering spiders; yellow jackets and giant Asian hornets; and a deadly host of mosquitoes, fire ants, ticks, and beetles. Includes informa-tive captions.


Sharks! Coloring Book George Toufexis

Thirty action-packed illustrations to color include mythic and prehistoric depictions of bloodthirsty predators as well as realistic drawings of modern species, including the ham-merhead, white, bull, and other sharks. Captions accompany each image, offering fascinat-ing facts about shark ecology, including their feeding, swim-ming, and territorial habits.


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First Ladies Fun Facts Coloring Book Diana Zourelias

Pat Nixon was the first First Lady to wear pants in public, Frances Cleveland was the youngest First Lady, and Jackie Kennedy won an Emmy! Loaded with fascinating facts about all of the presi-dents’ wives, this book features amus-ing caricatures to color paired with educational and entertaining captions. Ages 8 and up.


Glorious Angels Coloring Book John Green

Thirty black-and-white illustrations offer a heavenly variety of angelic creatures to color. Focusing on the Christian hierarchy as specified in the Bible, the book features inspiring images of seraphim, cherubim, virtues, archangels, and other celestial beings, including Caracasa, angel of spring; Leliel, angel of the night; and Ramiel, angel of thunder.


Great Scenes from Horror Stories John Green

Filled with thrills and chills, this color-ing book features bloodcurdling scenes from more than two dozen well-known tales of horror. Each of the 29 images is accompanied by a famous quotation from the corresponding story. Contents include vignettes from Frankenstein, The Raven, The Magic Island, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and more.


See our Election 2012

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Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882)The outspoken Mrs. Lincoln supported her husband and his efforts to abolish slavery. Her 1861 Inaugural ball gown was created by seamstress Elizabeth Keckley, a freed slave who became Mary’s close friend and confidante.

FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley“It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils, . . . my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard, and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs.”

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Fairy Tale Princesses Paper Dolls Eileen Rudisill Miller

Inspired by the traditional fairy tales of yesterday as well as trendy new movies and television shows, these reversible punch-out dolls depict four popular princesses — Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Sleeping Beauty. Each comes with a royal wardrobe of cos-tumes and accessories, and a beautiful storybook background scene provides additional play value.


My Storybook Paper Dolls Maggie Swanson

Ten cute-as-a-button dolls and a colorful assortment of outfits will help youngsters act out scenes from “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” “The Three Little Pigs,” “Puss in Boots,” and “Little Red Riding Hood.” Each item is perforated for easy removal, providing hours of creative play for children ages 4 and up. Includes brief recaps of the stories.


Paper Doll Design Studio Ted Menten

Budding fashion designers can cre-ate their own runway shows with this inventive paper doll book. Four dolls; 25 stencils of tops, skirts, pants, and dresses; and 24 ready-to-cut “fabric” patterns offer the materials for an end-less array of style combinations. Plus, a complete wardrobe of accessories includes a versatile selection of shoes, belts, bags, and scarves.


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR — Tim Foley

Tim Foley is the creator of Dover’s 2012 Political Circus Inaction Figures, 2012 Political Circus Super Sticker Book, and

Literary Greats Paper Dolls. Mr. Foley’s illustrations have been prominently featured at Barnes & Noble and by the

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Paper Dolls — Election 2012!

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2012 Political Circus Barack Obama vs. the Republican Candidate Paper Dolls Tim Foley

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Children’s Literature

Long-lost work by the

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First two volumes of the legendary My Book House series — hundreds of classic stories and illustrations

Slovenly Kate and Other Stories From the Struwwelpeter Library Heinrich HoffmannWith illustrations by Theodor Hosemann

Meet Slovenly Kate, Envious Tom, Tell-Tale Jenny, and other disagreeable characters in this comic collection of cautionary tales. Originally published in 1874 as part of the Struwwelpeter series, these stories recount the horrible but humorous fates of naughty children. Includes a wealth of additional rhymes and fables, plus delightful illustrations by Theodor Hosemann.

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My Book House—In the Nursery Edited by Olive Beaupré Miller

From Mother Goose to Shakespeare, this edition of My Book House—In the Nursery assembles more than 350 beloved nursery rhymes, chants, and children’s poetry from around the world. Hundreds of full-color illustra-tions highlight Japanese lullabies, American Indian songs, Russian rhymes, and other folklore favorites. Contributors include celebrated authors and illustrators Robert Louis Stevenson, Kate Greenaway, Christina Rossetti, and Robert Burns.

Reprint of The Book House for Children, Chicago, 1937 edition. 224pp. 7 x 10.

My Book House—Story Time Edited by Olive Beaupré Miller

Filled with vibrant full-color illustra-tions, this edition of Story Time from the acclaimed My Book House series presents a charming selection of more than 75 tales from the world’s folk-lore and literature. Contents include Aesop’s “Belling the Cat,” Lear’s “The Owl and the Pussy-Cat,” and Tolstoy’s “Uncle Mitya’s Horse,” plus stories and verse by Whitman, Blake, Sandburg, and dozens of others.

Reprint of The Book House for Children, Chicago, 1937 edition. 224pp. 7 x 10.


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The Berenstain Bears’ Big Book of Science and Nature Stan & Jan Berenstain

Discover fun facts about the world around us in the company of the fun-loving Berenstain Bears and their friend Professor Actual Factual. Three big adventures involving the Bear Country Almanac, a nature guide, and a trip to a science fair answer such questions as What are the seasons? Are you an animal? and How can we make energy from wind and water?

Reprint of the Random House, New York, 1973, 1975, and 1977 editions. 192pp. 7 7/8 x 10 7/8.

The Berenstain Bears’ Storytime Treasury Stan & Jan Berenstain

Just in time for the 50th anniversary of their very first story, this collectible volume features four easy-to-read adventures of the Berenstain Bears. Charmingly illustrated tales, recounted in verse, include a journey through the four seasons, a series of bedtime rituals, a trip to the supermarket, and a family picnic.

Reprint of the Random House, New York, 1991 edition. 104pp. 8 1/4 x 11.

The Berenstain Bears’ Paper Doll Book Stan & Jan Berenstain

Dress up and play with the lovable Berenstain Bears! This cuddly collection features six dolls — Mother and Father Bear and two dolls each for Brother and Sister Bear — along with a playful wardrobe of clothes and accessories. Costumes include sportswear, swimwear, and pajamas, plus a play scene of the family closet.

Reprint of the Random House, New York, 1984 and 1997 edi-tions. 32pp. 8 1/4 x 11.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS — Stan & Jan Berenstain

Stan and Jan Berenstain began drawing together in 1941, on their fi rst day at the Philadelphia

Museum School of Industrial Art. The couple created more than 300 Berenstain Bears books, which

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Children’s Literature

The Tale of Cuffy Bear A Sleepy-Time Tale Arthur Scott BaileyWith illustrations by Harry L. Smith

Young Cuffy Bear’s powerful curios-ity leads him into some dangerous scrapes as he discovers the perils of stealing honey from bees, bullying a porcupine, and other capers. The first in Bailey’s Sleepy-Time Tales series, this book blends captivating tales of wildlife with simple examples of the conse-quences of good behavior and bad behavior. Black-and-white illustrations by Harry L. Smith.

Reprint of the Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1915 edi-tion. 80pp. 5 3/16 x 8 1/4.

The Tale of Frisky Squirrel A Sleepy-Time Tale Arthur Scott BaileyWith illustrations by Harry L. Smith

The second in Arthur Scott Bailey’s Sleepy-Time Tales series, this edi-tion features 23 stories of lively little Frisky Squirrel. Frisky’s adventures in meadows and forests offer wonderful glimpses of woodland life and subtle lessons about honesty, bravery, and other virtues. Includes black-and-white versions of Harry L. Smith’s memorable illustrations from the original edition.

Reprint of the Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1915 edi-tion. 80pp. 5 3/16 x 8 1/4.

The Adventures of Uncle Lubin Written and Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson

This playful and richly imaginative tale recounts the exploits of the ingenious Uncle Lubin as he invents everything from an air-ship to a submersible sea-boat to rescue his nephew from the clutches of a loathsome bag-bird. Every page of the enchanting 1902 adventure features remarkable pen-and-ink draw-ings by W. Heath Robinson.

Reprint of the Grant Richards, London, 1902 edition. 128pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2.

Thornton Burgess Smiling Pool Stories Thornton W. Burgess Illustrations by Harrison Cady

Three long-lost tales by the beloved storyteller return to charm young readers and their parents — these rare stories have not been reprinted in other Thornton Burgess editions in more than 80 years! Charming silhou-ettes and vibrant full-color illustrations by Harrison Cady accompany tales of Grandfather Frog, Baby Possum, and Jimmy Skunk.

Reprint of the Whitman Publishing Company, Racine, Wisconsin, editions. 112pp. 5 3/4 x 8 1/2.

Once Upon a Time Tales with Read & Listen MP3 Download Retold by Wallace WadsworthIllustrated by Margaret Evans Price

This fairy tale treasury from the 1920s features winsome illustrations by a popu-lar artist of the era plus a free MP3 down-load of the stories for listen-and-read enjoyment. Timeless tales include “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Gingerbread Man,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Cinderella,” “Peter Rabbit,” and many other favorites.

Reprint of selected stories from The Real Storybook and Once Upon a Time, Rand McNally & Co., Chicago, 1927 and 1921. 112pp. 8 1/4 x 11.

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