From the moment Lucy goes through the wardrobe, adventures begin for her, Edmund, Susan and Peter in the land called Narnia.

--The latest November 2004 edition of C.S. Lewis´ The Chronicles holds 8th place on the New York Times children’s bestseller list.
--More than 50 years after their original publication, Lewis’ seven tales continue to delight and inspire.
--The children’s stories are accompanied by Lewis’ essay, “On Three Ways of Writing for Children.”

Published January 2004, Shel Silverstein’s book of verse is accompanied by line drawings.

--This collection makes the all-time classic books list for ages 8-12 from the Association for Library Service to Children.
--According to Publisher’s Weekly, “Where the Sidewalk Ends” is one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, having sold more than six million copies.
--Twelve new poems, in addition to those of the original 1974 edition, are included.

This board book by Byron Barton shows workers gathering at a construction site, driving vehicles and using heavy equipment. The busy day is captured in brightly-colored pages and rhythmic text.

From the legendary creator of “Where the Sidewalk Ends,” “A Light in the Attic,” “Falling Up” and “The Giving Tree” comes an unforgettable new character in children's literature. Welcome to the world of Runny Babbit and his friends Toe Jurtle, Skertie Gunk, Rirty Dat, Dungry Hog, Snerry Jake and many others who speak a topsy-turvy language all their own.

Many readers have questions about Lemony Snicket, author of the distressing serial concerning the trials of the charming but unlucky Baudelaire orphans, published under the collective title “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” Before purchasing, borrowing, or stealing this book, you should be aware that it contains the answers to some of those questions, such as the following: Who is Lemony? Is there a secret organization I should know about? Why does Lemony Snicket spend his time researching and writing distressing books concerning the Baudelaire orphans? … and more! It’s 240 pages, paperback. “Of course, ‘Lemony Snicket’ is doing well,” owner Sherrie Cannon of Discovery Depot in Cookeville, Tenn., told TDmonthly in regard to 2006 holiday sales projections.

The magical world of the Realm has a terrible problem — a plague of mischievous, troublemaking Peskies. A wild west wind has brought the tiny creatures down from the hills in the thousands. They're making life in the Realm impossible, and eating up all the magic! Then Jessie comes up with an answer: an old, forgotten spell that will lead her and her friends on a fascinating journey — and straight into trouble. Written by Emily Rodda and illustrated by Raoul Vitale, this latest in the Fairy Realm series will be published in March 2006. It’s 128 pages, hardcover.

With his long black curls, a shadowy family tree, and an affinity for pet spiders, James Matthew bears little resemblance to his starched-collar, blue-blooded peers at Eton. Dubbed King Jas., he stops at nothing to become the most notorious underclassman in the prestigious school's history. For James, sword fighting, falling in love with an Ottoman Sultana, and challenging the Queen of England are all in a day's skullduggery. But when he sets sail on a ship with a mysterious mission, King Jas.' dream of discovering a magical island quickly turns into an unimaginable nightmare. Written by J.V. Hart and illustrated by Brett Helquist, it’s 352 pages, hardcover.

In the heart of New York City, beneath a venerable old Broadway theater known as the Sovereign, there sits a long-forgotten architect’s model — the Sovereign’s miniature replica. In this secret space, a troupe of theater mice busily prepare to stage their own show, “Broadway Airs.” Rehearsals are in their usual state of chaos when suddenly the production is threatened by the imminent destruction of the theater and the disappearance of its star. As the clock ticks toward opening night, everyone is worried — will the Sovereign survive? How can they pull off the most important night in mouse theater without the star? Somehow, the show must go on! Theater fans young and old will delight in this humorous insider spoof — written and illustrated by a best-selling team (Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton) that has firsthand experience of this much-adored world.

This book is the last in “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” and even if the reader braved the previous 12 volumes, they probably can't stand such unpleasantries as a fearsome storm, a suspicious beverage, a herd of wild sheep, an enormous birdcage … and a truly haunting secret about the Baudelaire parents.

For Nancy, there's no such thing as too, too much; she loves her frilly bedroom, her lace-trimmed socks, and her pen with a plume. Nancy teaches her family how to be fancy, too. Then following Nancy's lead, the fancied-up family heads for a festive night out (at the local pizzeria).  A messy food mishap puts a damper on Nancy's joy, but her supportive family and the “I love you” at bedtime smoothes everything out.
- “‘Fancy Nancy’ has done really well — the whole series,” said Merrick Smith, owner of Piccolo Mondo Toys in Portland, Ore.
- “All the ‘Fancy Nancy’ titles have sold for me,” Jeanette Lauture, owner of Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats in Montclair, N.J., told TDmonthly in November 2008.
- Terri Bracken, owner of Earth Explorer Toys Zionsville, Ind., said, “Fancy Nancy is a new one. Yesterday we sold out so we had to reorder.” Bracken said she reorders the books about every two months.

When Oscar's best friend, Susie Green, forgets to bring the key for her pet rabbit's cage to the pet show, he embarks on an adventure of epic proportions. Oscar learns to read a map, navigates a city, and defeats a bully – all in a day’s work. Amy Schwartz and Leonard S. Marcus have crafted a sweet, funny story that proves that even little sock monkeys can accomplish big things. This book received the 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. Launch date: May 23, 2006.

Alligators are feared animals whose ancestors date back 160 million years. They have lived with all types of plants and animals – even dinosaurs. Today the alligator has a key role in its ecosystem, but nevertheless was once near extinction. This book shows how alligators are more than monster reptiles. It received the 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. Launch date: November 7, 2006.

The earth is getting hotter, and not just in the summer. The climate of hometowns is changing. This book, written by Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Paul Meisel, explores the dangers of global warming and whether we can stop it. It received the 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. Launch date: November 7, 2006.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room – to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens – he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children's literature by Margaret Wise Brown, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. Launch date: October 1, 1996.

In this book by Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple, illustrated by Brooke Dyer, animals everywhere find comfort in their own cozy dwellings, encouraging any restless child to snuggle down deep for a peaceful sleep. “This is a quintessential bedtime book, as the child looks at the beautiful and whimsical portrait of each animal saying good night in its own way,” Melissa Dittmar of HarperCollins Children’s Books told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2007.

In this book by Victoria Foyt, Lexie Diamond loves her computer and loves surfing the Web — to the exclusion of a social life. She believes essential truth about life is found on the Internet. But a tragic accident rocks Lexie's cyber-driven world and forces her to navigate the real world after all. With the aid of her first actual friend, not only is Lexie drawn into a mystery surrounding the accident, but she also discovers more magic in the Web than she ever dreamed possible. Along the way, Lexie must decide what is real and what is virtual: Her life depends on it. Launch date: March 3, 2007.

Julie Andrews Edwards and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton share their mutual discoveries and delight in the growth experiences of childhood and motherhood. Accompanied by photographs from the authors' extended family collection, these personal exchanges between mother and child celebrate a special bond while reflecting a universal truth. Launch date: March 13, 2007.

In this book by Wendy Lichtman, Tess thinks math is a perfect metaphor for life. But when she hits 8th grade and starts to study algebra, things don’t always add up. This novel takes readers inside the head of one 13-year-old girl with a unique way of looking at life, and covers best friends who break a promise, cute boys who cheat and a mother who’s keeping a scary secret. Launch date: July 2007.

Jessica Seinfeld, a mother of three and wife of actor-comedian Jerry Seinfeld, teaches parents how to encourage healthy eating habits and how to easily incorporate healthy ingredients in a child’s meal. The book includes a month’s worth of meals, including recipes for putting pureed cauliflower in mac and cheese and beets in chocolate cake. The book even includes tear-out shopping guides to help parents speed through the grocery store. Launch date: October 2007.

Inspired by a memory of sitting in a box on her driveway with her sister, author and illustrator Antoinette Portis captures the thrill of when one’s imagination takes over. Using a bunny, a cardboard box and simple illustrations, Portis demonstrates how a box can transform into a mountain, a rocket ship, a racecar and much more. This product is a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book Award and ALA Notable Children’s Book Award winner. Launch date: December 2006.

The book is a manual equipped with everything girls need to know, including information about female heroes in history, secret note-passing skills, science projects, friendship bracelets, double dutch, cats cradle, the perfect cartwheel or the eternal mystery of what boys are thinking. The book is for any girl who is a tomboy, girly-girl or a little bit of both. A version for boys is also available. Launch date: October 2007.

Pinkalicious loves the color pink, but all the girls at school like black. They tease her, saying that pink stinks and pink is for babies. But Pinkalicious stands strong and ignores them — until her own friends begin to ignore her. Pinkalicious debates what to do and learns a valuable lesson. Launch date: October 2007.

This book is the follow-up to Antoinette Portis’ Not a Box. Portis uses a concept similar to the one she used in Not a Box, but this time, introduces a pig and a stick. The pig demonstrates to kids the power of the imagination, turning the stick into anything but a stick. Launch date: December 2007.

Author Jane Yolen uses lyrical prose to not only reprise a well-known legend but also to tell the true story of apple tree-planting Johnny Appleseed, rather known as John Chapman, in this book illustrated by award-winning artist Jim Burke. Launch date: August 26, 2008.