One Day...

  ...My children will have a room just like this: a beautifully designed personal library to house their massive picture book collection. Magical, yes?

This one belongs to the young sons of design-maven, Kelly Wearstler. You can read an interview detailing how she created the snazzy space right here.

Postmark Paris

I recently returned from my first ever trip to Paris, France, and if my self-proclaimed francophilia was pronounced before, it's in full on obsession-mode now. That's why I cannot wait to pick up this adorable children's book about a young girl's experience and adventures in Paris conveyed through her growing stamp collection. Available in hardcover from Chronicle Books for $12.95.

Eco-Friendly & Aesthetically-Pleasing Wooden Book

When a kid's product is both eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing, it deserves a special accolade. This simple wooden picture book is made in Switzerland from locally-harvested, sustainable maple and fir trees from the region and printed in non-toxic ink. I can't get enough of the colorful pictures and solid durability. $20 from The Acorn Toyshop in Brooklyn, NY.

When Pigasso Met Mootisse

I actually haven't seen this book in person, but couldn't help but fall immediately in love as soon as I read the title. It looks like a fun and developmentally appropriate way to introduce modern art to kids.

From the website: What begins as a neighborly overture escalates into a mess. Soon, two artists become fierce rivals, calling each other names and ultimately building a fence between them. But when the two painters paint opposite sides of the fence that divides them, they unknowingly create a modern art masterpiece, and learn it is their friendship that is the true work of art. Nina Laden's wacky illustrations complement this funny story that not only introduces children to two of the world's most extraordinary modern artists, but teaches a very important lesson-how to creatively resolve a conflict-in a most unusual way.