Books, Children's Books, Obsessions, Collectibles

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Scholastic
50 States Quarters Platinum
by Tangerine Press (Hardcover)

Alexandre Dumas
The Three Musketeers
by Baronet (School & Library Binding)

The classic historical adventure novel, set in the 1620s at the court of Louis XIII, where the musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis, together with their companion, the headstrong d'Artagnan, are engaged in a battle against Richelieu, the King's minister, and a beautiful, unscrupulous spy.

Official Whitman Statehood Quarters Folder: Complete 50 State Set
by Whitman Coin Products (Board book)

Dover
Beginner's Stamp Collecting Fun Kit: Everything You Need to Start a Fun and Fascinating Hobby
by Dover Publications (Hardcover)

A perfect introduction for novices — and fun for all! — this mega-set provides everything a beginner needs: • An illustrated album with room for over 1,000 stamps• A guide booklet that explains how to build and care for a collection• A catalog listing hundreds of historic stamps available for purchase • A magnifying glass• Adhesive hinges for mounting stamps• Starter pack of 25 real U.S. postage stamps

Scholastic
Ultimate Handbook (Volume 3) (Littlest Pet Shop)
by Scholastic Inc. (Paperback)

This handbook is the comprehensive guide to the third batch of Littlest Pet Shop pets! Features photos and descriptions of more than 80 pets--in full color!

Scholastic
All-New Collector's Sticker Book (Pokemon)
by Scholastic Inc. (Paperback)

Ready to catch 'em all? Now you can! Inside, you'll find a sticker for every Pokemon ever: that's all the classic characters, plus the newest Sinnoh Pokemon. Match 'em up with their place in the book and you'll learn some basic info, and maybe even a bonus fact to boost your knowledge. Every sticker puts you one step closer to becoming the world's greatest Pokemon expert. So what are you waiting for? Catch 'em, match 'em, and go!

Robert Tieman
Mickey Mouse Treasures, The
by Disney Editions (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2007-07-31)

  In The Mickey Mouse Treasures, author Robert Tieman describes in detail the adventures of everyone's favorite mouse, from Mickey's screen debut in Steamboat Willie to his starring roles in Fantasia and The Mickey Mouse Club. This richly illustrated book tells the story of Mickey's incredible career, springing from the imaginations of Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks onto the page, and becoming an international legend, hero, and icon. Included are chapters on Mickey's family tree, the animators and voice actors who have given Mickey life over the decades, and Mickey's numerous incarnations in film, television, print, and at the Disney theme parks. Filled with unique removable keepsakes, Mickey Mouse Treasures is an essential collector's item for every Disney fan.

Leonard S. Marcus
Golden Legacy: How Golden Books Won Children's Hearts, Changed Publishing Forever, and Became An American Icon Along the Way (Deluxe Golden Book)
by Golden Books (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2007-10-23)

THE YEAR 2007 marks the 65th anniversary of a bold experiment: the launch of the Little Golden Books during the dark days of World War II. At a time when the literacy rate was not nearly as high as it is now - and privation was felt by nearly all - quality books for children would now be available at a price nearly everyone could afford (25 cents), and sold where ordinary people shopped. Golden Legacy is a lively history of a company, a line of books, the groundbreaking writers and artists who created them, the clever mavericks who marketed and sold them, and the cultural landscape that surrounded them.

Robert Tieman
Disney Keepsakes, The
by Disney Editions (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2005-08-15)

In The Disney Treasures, author Robert Tieman led readers on a tour through some of the highlights of Walt Disney's career and company, from his early sketches and biography to the beginnings of his last projects at Walt Disney World and the building of an international audience for Mickey and friends. In this second volume, The Disney Treasures: Volume II, Tieman returns to the archives to fill in the history of Disney during Walt's lifetime, fleshing out some of the early stories with more details and interesting side projects and also visiting fan favorites that were neglected in the first volume. Featuring more fascinating and never-before-seen removable facsimiles from the Archives, Volume II will be arranged chronologically, as was The Disney Treasures, with each spread covering a different topic in the Disney story. Likewise, the design will capture the same sense of whimsy, fun, and elegance that the first volume did. Volume II will also be produced at the same specs as ...

Raymond Miller
U.s. Stamps: Collect All 50 States (U.S. Stamps)
by Tangerine Press (Paperback)

On April 4, 2002, the Postal Service released a commemorative set of postal stamps honoring the 50 states. The set was called "Greetings From America." Now, with this nifty cardstock collector's kit, kids can store those stamps inside small acetate pockets for safekeeping. Along the way, they'll learn about stamp collecting techniques (parts of a stamp, handling, grading, etc.) and important nuggets of United States state trivia.

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