HOURS: Tues-Fri 11:00-5:00, Sat 11:00-7:00, Sun 12:00-5:00. Call (207)253-6808 or visit us as 661 Congress St in Portland, Maine! ----- IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTE: Orders placed 12/15 onward into early 2026: Shipping will be delayed SUBSTANTIALLY, as I will be away from the shop due to a serious family health situation up north. Assistance continues to be available via phone or in the shop, though!
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HOURS: Tues-Fri 11:00-5:00, Sat 11:00-7:00, Sun 12:00-5:00. Call (207)253-6808 or visit us as 661 Congress St in Portland, Maine! ----- IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTE: Orders placed 12/15 onward into early 2026: Shipping will be delayed SUBSTANTIALLY, as I will be away from the shop due to a serious family health situation up north. Assistance continues to be available via phone or in the shop, though!
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Picture books

One of the funnest pursuits in the world is picking out picture books for children.  There are so many wonderful artists and authors who have created magical and delightful books over the years.  Here are a few selections that we are particularly fond of.
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Who Farted? by Captain Jack - hardcvr

Who Farted? by Captain Jack - hardcvr

$21.95

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Hi, Cat! by Ezra Jack Keats - hardcvr

Hi, Cat! by Ezra Jack Keats - hardcvr

$16.99

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The Night Gardener by Eric and Terry Fan - tpbk

The Night Gardener by Eric and Terry Fan - tpbk

$9.99

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Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever by Richard Scarry - hardcvr

Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever by Richard Scarry - hardcvr

$16.99

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Findus & Pettson: The Birthday Cake by Sven Nordqvist

Findus & Pettson: The Birthday Cake by Sven Nordqvist

$17.95

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Adventure of Gremlin by Dupre Jones ill by Edward Gorey

$17.95

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The Bat-Poet by Randall Jarrell ill by Maurice Sendak

$8.95

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Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin - illus by Rebekah Raye - hardcvr

Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin - illus by Rebekah Raye - hardcvr

$17.95

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The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes Noble

The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes Noble

$7.99