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As seen in the Where Seattle magazine Gift Guide:

BACK ROW (Left to Right): Tickle Monster, $16.95; Good Night, Seattle, $9.95 ; Larry Gets Lost in Seattle, $16.95; Wheedle on the Needle, $16.95. MIDDLE ROW (Left to Right): Tickle Monster Hands, $14.95; Bao Bao Bear - Cream $19.00; Wheedle Plush $9.95. FRONT ROW (Left to Right): Seattle ABCs: A Larry Gets Lost Book, $16.95; Boogie Monster, $16.95.

  1. Tickle Monster

     by Compendium
    $16.95
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    Author/actress/mother Josie Bissett and illustrator Kevan J. Atteberry bring you the tickle-riffic tale of a monster from another planet here on earth to spread joy and laughter the best way he knows how: By tickling! His big mitts will leave no spot untickled. Hardcover; 48 pages with full-color illustrations; measures approximately 10¾″ × 10¼″.

  2. Goodnight Seattle

     by Independent Publishers Group
    $9.95
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    This welcome addition to the ever-burgeoning Good Night Our World board book series introduces the beautiful city of Seattle to bedtime-bound young readers. A festive tap to Dreamland. 20 pages

  3. Larry Gets Lost in Seattle

     by Sasquatch Books
    $16.95
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    Join Pete and his lost dog Larry as they search for each other in Seattle, in the process visiting many of the Emerald City's landmarks, such as the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and Pioneer Square. Written and illustrated by locally schooled native artist John Skewes (with Robert Schwartz), it's a heart warming tale with a little tour guide thrown in for good measure. Hardcover; 32 pages with full color illustrations; measures approximately 11¼″ × 9″.

  4. Wheedle on the Needle

     by Sasquatch Books
    $16.95
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    From Seattle-born Stephen Cosgrove, author of more than 300 children's books (and more than 25 books for young adults) comes the heart warming tale of Wheedle, a giant, fuzzy orange creature native to what is now Seattle. For many years, Wheedle enjoyed the silence and solitude of the Pacific Northwest, until men came along to live and build, assaulting Wheedle's delicate hearing with noise, noise, noise. Follow Wheedle's search for quiet and his interactions with the Seattle newcomers, and learn the truth behind the blinking red light atop the Space Needle. Illustrated by current Snohomish resident Robin James, illustrator of over 75 children's books, this story has been delighting Seattleites and non-Seattleites for over 30 years. Hardcover; 32 pages with full color illustrations; measures approximately 11¼″ × 9″.

  5. Tickle Mitts

     by Compendium
    $14.95
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    From the charming children's book Tickle Monster by author/actress/mother Josie Bissett and illustrator Kevan J. Atteberry comes this tickle-riffic pair of mitts, perfect for bringing the story out of the book and into your child's life. One size fits most.

  6. Bao Bao with Cream Blanket

     by Bunnies by the Bay
    $19.00
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    Bao Bao & ladybug embroidery on foot. Bao Bao comes holding a velour blanket and a cloth adoption tag. Size: 15 inches. Spot clean if needed, NO HEAT!

  7. Wheedle Doll

     by Sasquatch Books
    $9.95
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    Many, many years ago, there lived a large, happy creature called the Wheedle. He was pleasingly plump, covered in orange fluffy fur, and had a big, round, red nose. And so begins the children's classic story The Wheedle on the Needle by Stephen Cosgrove, illustrated by Robin James. Now kids can have their very own Wheedle plush doll, a cute and cuddly companion to the bestselling book. 8.5 inches

  8. Seattle ABC

     by Sasquatch Books
    $16.95
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    "How many letters do you see around you?" All 26 and then some is the answer in this picture book that teaches little ones the alphabet during a journey through Seattle. The tour guides are lovable, excitable pooch Larry and his owner Pete. This new entry in the popular Larry Gets Lost series finds the plucky duo experiencing all that the Emerald City has to offer. They visit the Seattle Aquarium, the Woodland Park Zoo, and Lake Union, and learn about houseboats and hydroplanes, geoducks and viaducts, even evergreens and coffee! Bright colors, witty retro illustrations, and two endearing hosts make this an entertaining way for little ones who are visiting or live in Seattle to learn the alphabet. 32 pages

  9. Boogie Monster

     by Compendium
    $16.95
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    Josie Bissett has done it again! Her first book, Tickle Monster, became a national sensation by getting kids and their parents to laugh, laugh, laugh. Now comes Boogie Monster, a loveable character from Planet Boogie whose only mission is to inspire kids to dance, dance, dance. Boogie Monster teaches kids that there's no right or wrong way to dance. In the process, kids build confidence and have fun exercising. A wonderful gift for parents, grandparents and children.