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The New York Times® Bestsellers: Children's Picture Books, Posted: September 18, 2009

For our list of the top children's book of all time, go to Moms and Tots Magazine

Listen to the Wind by Greg Mortenson

In this beautiful story, with a dramatic landscape and a happy ending, Mortenson retells his remarkable journey through the eyes of Pakistani children.

Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library! by Vicki Myron

In this fully-illustrated picture book adventure, a young abandoned kitten becomes Dewey Readmore Books, the best library cat.

Truckery Rhymes (Jon Scieszka's Trucktown) by Jon Scieszka

All the favorite truckery rhymes are gathered in this one big colletion of beloved tales, rowdy rhymes, and honk-along songs.

Goldilicious by Victoria Kann

In this book, Pinkalicious and her pet unicorn, Goldilicious, conquer the evil wizardy of Pinkalicious' little brother, Peter.

Gallop!: A Scanimation Picture Book (Scanimation Books) by Rufus Butler Seder

This book has an amazing collection of black-and-white animal graphics, using trademarked Scanimation, a low-tech marvel of sliding paper and stripes.

Marley Goes to School by John Grogan

This book tells the story of a little girl named Cassie and her adventurous dog, Marley, on the first day of school.

Swing!by Rufus Butler Seder

Admirers of Gallop! which last year introduced Seder's astonishing Scanimation technology, will enjoy this sports-themed follow-up.

Strega Nona's Harvest by Tomie dePaola

With beautiful illustrations, this books celebrates harvest and gardening and will make the perfect addition to any Strega Nona collection.

Look to the Stars by Buzz Aldrin

In this book, Aldrin, of Apollo 11 fame, leads a journey through centuries of air and space aviation and action, from Isaac Newton’s theories on gravity to the future of Martian colonies and space tours.

Oceanology: The True Account of the Voyage of the Nautilus (Ologies)
by Ferdinand Zoticus deLessups

In the lavishly illustrated Oceanology, a tale of an 866 voyage of discovery that investigates diving bells and shipwrecks; coral reefs and ice canyons; sharks, giant octopi, and luminous sea monsters; underwater volcanoes, and even the legendary island of Atlantis.

Step aside mom jeans, and hello skinny jeans

For most of the past two years, mom jeans were a hit in my wardrobe. How can a Mom (post delivery) resist high-waisted, loose in the right areas, and all around comfortable jeans. Mom jeans done well, not so bad. Or so went my motto. As with everything, things change.

With fall fast approaching, the idea of layering tops, wearing cool boots (ankle or super tall), and topping it all off with a trench coat or boyfriend jacket, I feel daring. I have officially traded my mom jeans for a pair of not only skinny, but also ripped, jeans.

With 80s fashion gracing all fashion magazines, and with fashion week around the corner, I'm feeling both anxious and excited. I've always loved fashion, but for Fall 2009, I'm feeling weary of 80s trends. Nobody should wear the same decade twice. I'm not sure I can sport the big hair, pleated pants, shoulder pads or anything neon. However, in honor of comfort and flexibility, I'm loving cool leggings, long sweaters and even some ruffled tops.

city babes trek to the west village tomorrow

There's an outdoor screening of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa tomorrow in the West Village. Great noon date, plus shopping afterwards... It's a win-win!