Looks like the first copies of Coraline have started trickling into the shops, or rather, trickling onto the shelves.

I went to my local Kansas City, MO Barnes and Noble for my usual Friday afternoon visit. I walked into the children's department on a lark, knowing that I would have to wait until Tuesday to get the book. BUT, low and behold, there were several copies, facing out on the shelf staring at me. I am so looking forward to this! Just thought you might want to know that its out. -Carl