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What is Oz First Editions Club?
If you are not familiar with this club, it is a great way to stay on top of the best of kids' literature as your own child is constantly growing and reading at new levels.
Each month, we select a beautifully illustrated picture book or a fantastically written Middle-Grade chapter book signed by the author and mylared to protect the cover as the book is read again and again. The idea behind the club is to create a library for your child so that they can either (A.) Read the book now (B.) Have the book read to them (C.) Read the book later when they are old enough.
Do you have to pay extra?
No. All you pay is the cost of the book, and a shipping fee if you require the book to be shipped somewhere. Otherwise, it is as if you came into the store and picked it up off the shelf. You can pre-pay so the book will be ready to go, or you can choose to pay once you pick up the book in the store.
Is it worth it to be in the club even if I don't want the book each month?
Absolutely! The books that we pick are the ones that we would recommend to anyone walking in off the street and asking us what is our favorite kids book now. If you would rather have another book than the selection of the month, we will work with you to suit your reading needs. Regardless, being a First Editions Club Member is the best way to stay up-to-date on new books and discovering authors you never knew existed, as well as expanding your child's library. One book a month equals twelve books a year, and is a great way to keep your child reading.
Stop by the store or give us a call at 601.366.7619 for more information on joining.
Previous Picks
Return to Augie Hobble $16.99
New York, NY: Roaring Brook Press (2015)
Augie Hobble lives in a fairy tale--or at least Fairy Tale Place, the down-on-its-luck amusement park managed by his father. Yet his life is turning into a nightmare: he's failed creative arts and has to take summer school, the girl he has a crush on won't acknowledge him, and Hogg Wills and the school bullies won't leave him alone. Worse, a succession of mysterious, possibly paranormal, events have him convinced that he's turning into a werewolf. At least Augie has his notebook and his best friend Britt to confide in--until the unthinkable happens and Augie's life is turned upside down, and those mysterious, possibly paranormal, events take on a different meaning.
Lane Smith is a four-time recipient of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book award and a two-time Caldecott Honor recipient, most recently for Grandpa Green. He is the author and illustrator of Abe Lincoln's Dream and It's a Book, which has been translated into more than twenty languages, among many other books.
The Skunk $17.99
New York, NY: Roaring Brook Press (2015)
Discovering that he is being followed by a skunk, a tuxedoed man finds himself in a frantic race through the city as he tries to outmaneuver the stinky little creature. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Extra Yarn and the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Me... Jane.
April 2015 Oz Signed First Editions Club
Circus Mirandus $17.99
New York, NY: Penguin (2015)
Fans of Big Fish, Peter Pan, and Roald Dahl will fall in love with Circus Mirandus, which celebrates the power of seeing magic in the world.
Do you believe in magic?
Micah Tuttle does.
Even though his awful Great-Aunt Gertrudis doesn’t approve, Micah believes in the stories his dying Grandpa Ephraim tells him of the magical Circus Mirandus: the invisible tiger guarding the gates, the beautiful flying birdwoman, and the magician more powerful than any other—the Man Who Bends Light. Finally, Grandpa Ephraim offers proof. The Circus is real. And the Lightbender owes Ephraim a miracle. With his friend Jenny Mendoza in tow, Micah sets out to find the Circus and the man he believes will save his grandfather.
The only problem is, the Lightbender doesn't want to keep his promise. And now it's up to Micah to get the miracle he came for.
Billy’s Booger $17.99
New York, NY: Simon & Schuster (2015)
Billy loves to draw. He draws on books and on his homework and even on his math tests—he might not get the answer right, but doesn’t it look swell sitting in a boat at sea? His teacher doesn’t think so, and neither does the principal. But the librarian has an idea that just might help Billy better direct his illustrative energies: a book-making contest!
Billy gets right to work, reading everything he can about meteors, mythology, space travel, and…mucus? Yep, his book is going to be about the world’s smartest booger, who stays tucked away until needed—say, to solve multiplication problems, or answer questions from the President. Billy’s sure his story is a winner. But being a winner doesn’t mean you always win.
Full of nostalgic references to a time when TV was black-and-white and Sunday newspapers had things called the funnies, this wildly fun story-within-a-story is based loosely on children’s book legend William Joyce’s third grade year, and includes a sewn-in mini-book of that tale of the world’s smartest booger.
Home $16.99
Boston, Mass: Candlewick (2015)
A picture book debut by the illustrator of The Composer Is Dead offers a whimsical tribute to the myriad possibilities of home, depicting homes in different real-world environments as well as fantastical settings.
March 2015 Oz First Editions Club
Wolfie the Bunny $17.00
New York, NY: Little Brown & Co. (2015)
When her hapless bunny family adopts a wolf cub, little Dot tries to convince her smitten parents that Wolfie might eat them all up.
February 2015 Oz First Editions Club
Red Butterfly $16.99
New York, NY: Simon & Schuster (2015) As new in dust jacket.
A young orphaned girl in modern-day China discovers the meaning of family in this inspiring story told in verse, in the tradition ofInside Out and Back Again and Sold.
Kara never met her birth mother. Abandoned as an infant, she was taken in by an American woman living in China. Now eleven, Kara spends most of her time in their apartment, wondering why she and Mama cannot leave the city of Tianjin and go live with Daddy in Montana. Mama tells Kara to be content with what she has…but what if Kara secretly wants more?
Told in lyrical, moving verse, Red Butterfly is the story of a girl learning to trust her own voice, discovering that love and family are limitless, and finding the wings she needs to reach new heights.
The War That Saved My Life $16.99
New York, NY: Dial Books (2015) As new in dust jacket.
A young disabled girl and her brother are evacuated from London to the English countryside during World War II, where they find life to be much sweeter away from their abusive mother.
Brown Girl Dreaming $16.99
New York, NY: Penguin (2014)
National Book Award Winner
"Jacqueline Woodson, one of today's finest writers, tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse. "
Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child's soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson's eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become.
Sam & Dave Dig a Hole $16.99
Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press. (2014)
With perfect pacing, a "New York Times"-bestselling team digs down for a deadpan tale full of visual humor. Sam and Dave are on a mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all.
Egg and Spoon $17.99
Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press (2014)
In this tour de force, master storyteller Maguire ("Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West") offers a dazzling novel for fantasy lovers based on the story of Baba Yaga, witch of Russian folklore.
Sebastian and the Balloon $17.99
New York, NY: Roaring Brook Press. (2014)
On a boring day, on a dull street, Sebastian sat high atop his roof - something he was never supposed to do. When he launched himself into the air in his balloon made of Grandma's afghans and patchwork quilts, his journey took on a life of its own and his boring day turned into the adventure of a lifetime.
Courage for Beginners $0.00
New York, NY: Little & Brown (2014)
Twelve-year-old Mysti Murphy wishes she were a character in a book. If her life were fictional, she would magically know how to deal with the fact that her best friend, Anibal Gomez, has abandoned her in favor of being a "hipster." She would be able to take care of everyone when her dad has to spend time in the hospital. And she would certainly be able to change her familys secret.
Seventh grade is not turning out the way Mysti had planned. With the help of a hot-air balloon, her new friend Rama Khan, and a bright orange coat, can she find the courage to change?
My Teacher Is a Monster: No, I Am Not. $18.00
New York, NY: Little Brown & Co. (2014)
A young boy named Bobby has the worst teacher. She's loud, she yells, and if you throw paper airplanes, she won't allow you to enjoy recess. She is a monster! Luckily, Bobby can go to his favorite spot in the park on weekends to play. Until one day... he finds his teacher there! Over the course of one day, Bobby learns that monsters are not always what they seem.
The Thickety: A Path Begins $16.99
New York, NY: Katherine Tegen Books (2014)
The Thickety: A Path Begins is a spellbinding tale about a girl, the Thickety, and the power of magic. Fans of Neil Gaiman will love this thrilling new world.
When Kara Westfall was five years old, her mother was convicted of the worst of all crimes: witchcraft. Years later, Kara and her little brother, Taff, are still shunned by the people of their village, who believe that nothing is more evil than magic…except, perhaps, the mysterious forest that covers nearly the entire island. It has many names, this place. Sometimes it is called the Dark Wood, or Sordyr's Realm. But mostly it's called the Thickety.
The villagers live in fear of the Thickety and the terrible creatures that live there. But when an unusual bird lures Kara into the forbidden forest, she discovers a strange book with unspeakable powers. A book that might have belonged to her mother.
And that is just the beginning of the story.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
Publishers Weekly Best Book
IndieBound Indie Next List
Publishers Weekly Flying Start
Amazon's Big Spring Books
Washington Post Summer Book Club
The Adventures of Beekle $35.00
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New York, NY: Little Brown & Co. (2014)
Born on a faraway island, an imaginary dragon patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child only to be overlooked repeatedly before he embarks on an incredible journey to the city in search of his perfect match. By the award-winning creator of Sidekicks.
Caldecott Medal Book 2015
Oz First Editions Club Pick 2014
Sparky! $16.99
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New York, NY: Schwartz & Wade Books (2014)
The ingenious author of 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore and a brilliant illustrator and production designer of the Coraline movie have created a hilarious, touching picture book perfect for young animal lovers. Like the Caldecott Medal-winning Officer Buckle and Gloria, Sparky stars a pet who has more to offer than meets the eye. When our narrator orders a sloth through the mail, the creature that arrives isn't good at tricks or hide-and-seek . . . or much of anything. Still, there's something about Sparky that is irresistible.
Winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award
The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing $16.99
New York, NY: Kathy Dawson Books (2014)
The eagerly anticipated followup to the Newbery honor winner and New York Times bestseller, Three Times Lucky
Small towns have rules. One is, you got to stay who you are -- no matter how many murders you solve.
When Miss Lana makes an Accidental Bid at the Tupelo auction and winds up the mortified owner of an old inn, she doesn't realize there's a ghost in the fine print. Naturally, Desperado Detective Agency (aka Mo and Dale) opens a paranormal division to solve the mystery of the ghost's identity. They've got to figure out who the ghost is so they can interview it for their history assignment (extra credit). But Mo and Dale start to realize that the Inn isn't the only haunted place in Tupelo Landing. People can also be haunted by their own past. As Mo and Dale handily track down the truth about the ghost (with some help from the new kid in town), they discover the truth about a great many other people, too.
A laugh out loud, ghostly, Southern mystery that can be enjoyed by readers visiting Tupelo Landing for the first time, as well as those who are old friends of Mo and Dale.
Wednesday April 8, 2015
Signing: 4:30
The Thickety: The Whispering Trees $16.99
New York, NY: Katherine Tegen Books (2015) As new in dust jacket.
The Thickety is no place to be alone.
The branches closed behind Kara and Taff when they rode Shadowdancer into the dark forest. But there is no returning to the village, and Sordyr chases close behind. The forest demon has a terrible plan—one that requires Kara's magic to succeed.
The dangers of the Thickety are many. Its plants are often deadly, strange animals whisper among the trees, and unknown magic lurks behind every twist and shadow of the path. But more dangerous still are the other inhabitants of the Thickety: Sordyr and his snapping branchwolves; the shadowy residents of an abandoned village; and Imogen, a creature with an unspeakable hunger.
They would do anything she asked.
All she had to do was use her magic.
And then there's Mary Kettle, a strange witch seeking redemption from a horrifying past. She offers to lead them out of the Thickety while teaching Kara how to cast spells without a grimoire. The children are hesitant to trust her . . . but this could be their only chance to escape.
Or the first step down a dark and wicked path.
December 19, 2014
Signing: 1:00PM
Paint Me! $14.95
USA: Sky Pony Press (2014)
Red, blue, and yellow are just the tip of the iceberg when you have a good imagination. In this colorfully illustrated story, a young girl makes her way through the day--first painting a portrait of her dog, and then painting anything and everything she can find. With a simple, affectionate plot that teaches colors and embraces the "creative process" for many kids, "Paint Me!" offers a message of love and discovery.
Featuring a heartwarming story and simple yet striking illustrations from author and illustrator Sarah Frances Hardy, "Paint Me!" encourages children to explore their creativity and express themselves while learning their primary and secondary colors. For parents who remember reading "Harold and the Purple Crayon" when they were young, or for those who love more recent books about art such as "Beautiful Oops!," this is one sweet story you wont want to have missing from your library.