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If you don't know about Lookybook, you're in for a real thrill! Lookybook allows you to look at picture books in their entirety—from cover to cover, at your own pace (click on the book above for and example). Have you ever wondered if you really want to buy a book when you've only seen the front cover online? Well, Lookybook is the solution to your problem. Lookybook currently features over 200 titles and their goal is to feature over 1000 titles by mid-2008.

Go ahead, check it out and see if it isn't the coolest thing since sliced bread!

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