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Book SynopsisNew York Times Besteller Following the success of New York Times bestseller Dumpty comes Volume 2 of award-winning actor and national bestselling author John Lithgow’s next book of satirical poetry chronicling the era of Trump madness. Darker, funnier, and more hard-hitting than ever, Lithgow writes with poetic fury and cutting satire, taking readers verse-by-verse through the last year of even more unthinkable and shocking real events surrounding Trump and his administration—including poems about the impeachment, Rudy Giuliani, Mick Mulvaney, Jay Sekulow, Jim Jordan, Roger Stone, and others. With completely new poems and never-before-seen line drawings, Lithgow will once again make readers laugh in frenzied times with this mix of striking and humorous prose—dismantling the reign of Dumpty one stanza at a time. Audio edition read by the author.

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Book SynopsisGet the positive vibes flowing! This uplifting blank journal sparks reflection and positivity, with an eye-catching holographic cover and hip hand-drawn affirmations and artwork by Rose Lazar of the Great Lakes Goods inside. BRINGS POSITIVITY: Capture positive thoughts on these pages to foster a habit of gratitude and reflection. Write down negative thoughts as well to help yourself move through them. A GORGEOUS OBJECT: The holographic cover and hand-drawn art and affirmations on the interior pages make this journal a joy to write in, and a beautiful addition to your desk or nightstand. GIVE THE GIFT OF GOOD VIBES: This journal is a thoughtful, feel-good, anytime gift for someone who likes to reflect or practice mindfulness, or someone entering a new phase of life. INCLUDES: Hardcover journal with holographic cover, 5 x 7 inches, 144 pages (lined, blank, and gridded), full-color images throughout

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Book SynopsisDitch the 10 mental traps that are making you feel anxious and insecure! Toxic thought patterns zap your energy, kill your motivation, and upset your calm. The good news is that you can change not just the way you think, but the way your brain is wired. In Detox Your Thoughts, clinical psychologist Andrea Bonior uses techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to teach you to understand your thoughts--and your body--in a completely different way. For each of the 10 mental traps, Bonior uses the latest research in psychology and neuroscience to help you disempower and conquer self-sabotaging thoughts and offers a new habit to practice with specific and actionable steps. Negative thoughts will never go away completely, but with this book, you will learn how to eclipse them, improve your mental and emotional health, and change your life. The perfect book for: - Inspiration, self-help, motivation, and happiness seekers - Anyone looking for practical solutions to turn post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth - Fans of the Washington Post and The Lily "Baggage Check" column - Fans of Buzzfeed/Goodful articles and challenges - People who read Psychology Today and Science of Us

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Book Synopsis Gear up for baby''s first wilderness adventure with this adorable board book all about the great outdoors!Hike beside mountain lakes, pedal down rocky hillsides, and swoop across snowy ski slopes in this one-of-a-kind board book by celebrated illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius. Each uniquely shaped page overlaps with the next to create a complete landscape when closed-and an immersive world to explore when open. Simple text and vibrant illustrations introduce babies and toddlers to the many ways of enjoying time in nature. Delightfully petite, Bookscape Board Books'' chunkiness and unique layers give them a tactile, toylike quality that begs to be picked up-making each book in the series a memorable and irresistible gift.ADORABLE ARTWORK: Ingela P Arrhenius has a unique eye for color and design that has made her a beloved creator of books for the youngest readers. Step into her world with this specially crafted novelty book. UNIQUE GIFT FOR LITTLE ONES:

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Book SynopsisFilled with clues from NPR's popular news quiz show, Wait, Wait . . . Don't Tell Me!, this collection features 80 new crossword puzzles, perfect for every fan who's been itching to put their own trivia powers to the test! With a foreword by your host Peter Sagal, More Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me! Crossword Puzzles is bound to challenge and delight listeners of the show and die-hard puzzlers alike. • BRAND-NEW PUZZLES FOR WAIT, WAIT FANS: The 80 all-new puzzles in this book include content featured on the last several years of the show, ranging from pop culture to current events. • THERE'S TRIVIA TOO: The book also includes six pages of specialty trivia, perfect for hardcore Wait, Wait . . . Don't Tell Me! fans • A GREAT GIFT FOR THE PUZZLER IN YOUR LIFE: Buy this crossword collection for trivia nerds, pop-culture fanatics, word-game lovers, and public radio enthusiasts.

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Book SynopsisThis large-format book features 30 removable posters by 30 inspiring Black creatives from around the world. Artists and designers including London-based muralist Lakwena, and South Africa-based artist Huston Wilson, among others, are included in this inspiring book of ready-to-frame artwork. Each poster is aesthetically unique; the selection ranges from illustrations to typography featuring phrases expressing positivity, hope, and strength, all through the lenses of internationally acclaimed and emerging Black creatives working today. According to Tré Seals, the curator and designer of the book, "We see Black as a palette, a mixture of every color and every form of light. This is our true definition of Black, and this is why we Dream in Color.”

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Book SynopsisOne father-son duo make a pizza so delicious, and so over-the-top with toppings, that it destroys the universe—and will surely melt readers' minds and hearts, like warm mozzarella. It's a tale as old as time: a kid wants to make a pizza with his dad, but not just any pizza . . . he wants a pizza with everything on it. That's right, everything. But as the toppings pile on, this father-son duo accidentally create a pizza so delicious, so extravagant, so over-the-top, that it destroys the universe—and the cosmos go as dark as burnt crust. Will anyone enjoy pizza ever again? At turns heartwarming, hilarious, and completely out of this world, Kyle Scheele and Andy J. Pizza deliver a riotous adventure that will melt readers minds and hearts and leave them calling for a second helping. • FATHER'S DAY GIFTING: This heartwarming and hilarious portrait of a memorable father-son bonding experience is the perfect way to show appreciation to the tough-to-buy-for dad all year round, and especially on Father's Day! • FOOD-THEMED HILARITY: A mouthwatering and laugh-out-loud funny story of culinary catastrophe! This book is for fans of food-themed classics like Green Eggs and Ham, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, and Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. • ELEMENT OF CHAOS: Starting with something as relatable as pizza toppings, and culminating in the destruction of the universe, the escalating silliness is literally out of this world. For anyone who loves books that celebrate the absurd and chaotic, like Dragons Love Tacos or Llama Destroys the World. • TIMELESS QUALITY: A classic family-bonding moment—making pizza—leads to memorable father-son adventure, with a heartwarming and satisfying ending ensuring countless rereads. • PIZZA: Universal and delicious. Perfect for: • Anyone who likes pizza • Anyone looking for Father's Day gifts • Fathers looking for a lighthearted book to share with their kids • Fans of the absurd, chaotic, and hilarious • Foodies and their children • Anyone looking for wholesome family stories about family bonding • Fans of Dragons Love Tacos and Llama Destroys the World

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Book SynopsisCute Animals for Hard Times offers an adorable oasis, the tried-and-true cure for a sad day—ridiculously cute animals. In a world full of political meltdown, social media fatigue, and the constant mental health struggle, it's hard to find solace. Luckily, these adorable animals are guaranteed to get anyone out of a bad mood. • The perfect palate cleanser for a bad day • Over 75 full-color photographs • Cute, calming photos help fight the bad news blues.What else could possibly be cuter than some floofs and boops?Cute Animals for Hard Times is your ticket to a better day. • Great gift for friends and family, whether for the holidays or anytime • The perfect read to cheer up anyone bogged down by the news • Keep it readily accessible on the coffee table for whenever the mood strikes • Add it to the shelf with books like Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom by Jennifer S. Holland, Tomorrow : Adventures in an Uncertain World by Bradley Trevor Greive, and A Teaspoon of Courage: A Little Book of Encouragement for Whenever You Need It by Bradley Trevor Greive.

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Book Synopsis The award-winning novel in verse is now in paperback! Celebrated author K.A. Holt delivers an emotional wallop in this universal story of finding a way to be comfortable in your own skin.An Odyssey Honor bookA Rainbow Book List selectionAn NCTE Notable Poetry Book selectionA Booklist Top 10 Romance Fiction Book for Youth Kate and Tam meet, and both of their worlds tip sideways. At first, Tam figures Kate is your stereotypical cheerleader; Kate sees Tam as another tall jock. But the more they run into each other, the more they surprise each other. Beneath Kate''s sleek ponytail and perfect facade, Tam sees a goofy, sensitive, lonely girl. And Tam''s so much more than a volleyball player, Kate realizes: She''s everything Kate wishes she could be. It''s complicated. Except it''s not. When Kate and Tam meet, theyfall in like. It''s as simple as that. But not everybody sees it that way. From the author of Ho

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Book SynopsisIACP AWARD WINNER: Literary or Historical Food Writing  A powerful memoir of resilience, friendship, family, and food from the acclaimed chefs behind the award-winning Hy Vong Vietnamese restaurant in Miami. Through powerful narrative, archival imagery, and 20 Vietnamese recipes that mirror their story, Mango & Peppercorns is a unique contribution to culinary literature. In 1975, after narrowly escaping the fall of Saigon, pregnant refugee and gifted cook Tung Nguyen ended up in the Miami home of Kathy Manning, a graduate student and waitress who was taking in displaced Vietnamese refugees. This serendipitous meeting evolved into a decades-long partnership, one that eventually turned strangers into family and a tiny, no-frills eatery into one of the most lauded restaurants in the country. Tung's fierce practicality often clashed with Kathy's free-spirited nature, but over time, they found a harmony in their contrasts—a harmony embodied in the restaurant's signature mango and peppercorns sauce. • IMPORTANT, UNIVERSAL STORY: An inspiring memoir peppered with recipes, it is a riveting read that will appeal to fans of Roy Choi, Ed Lee, Ruth Reichl, and Kwame Onwuachi. • TIMELY TOPIC: This real-life American dream is a welcome reminder of our country's longstanding tradition of welcoming refugees and immigrants. This book adds a touchpoint to that larger conversation, resonating beyond the bookshelf. • INVENTIVE COOKBOOK: This book is taking genre-bending a step further, focusing on the story first and foremost with 20 complementary recipes. Perfect for: • Fans of culinary nonfiction • Fans of Ruth Reichl, Roy Choi, Kwame Onwuachi, and Anya Von Bremzen • Home cooks who are interested in Asian food and cooking

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Book SynopsisInternationally acclaimed behavioral science and social media expert Dr. Brian Primack, MD, PhD, makes the realist's argument that we do not need to give up social media, delete all of our online accounts, or discard our phones to live healthier, happier lives. Dr. Primack shows how what we consume online affects our well-being, and in response he gives us a personalized "tech diet" for enjoying a balanced relationship with social media. Arming readers with new, evidence-based research, You Are What You Click teaches us why many of our current social media habits may be making us feel more alone and depressed. He then empowers us to take back control by being selective about the way we spend our time online. Primack's research reveals how surprising nuances may modify the effect of social media use, such as our personality traits, how many different platforms we use, and whether we've met our social media friends face-to-face. With short, actionable chapters, you'll learn how to: • Break off toxic relationships and select positive ones instead. • Overcome comparison syndrome. • Fill your feed with uplifting content. • Manage your news intake and stop doomscrolling. • Improve your sleep, create "tech holidays," and much more. With innovative science, and an engaging new protocol for managing your relationship with technology, you'll discover how to find inspiring, creative ways to make social media work for you.

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Book SynopsisDiscover if you have what it takes to be the sole survivor of a spacewalk gone wrong in A Little Selfish: Space Edition from Ridley’s Games! This Mini Edition of our bestselling classic offers a faster game that can be played over a smaller playing surface—perfect for on-the-go fun. You and your former friends are floating in space, and your oxygen supplies are running low. Only the first one back to the ship will survive. This devious strategy game is a race through the vast and dangerous void. Attempt to reach safety while desperately preserving your oxygen supply and simultaneously sabotaging your fellow astronauts. Perfect for playing with friends, families, and lovers of light strategy games. It's suitable for ages 8+, 2-4 players, has an average 10-minute gameplay, and includes English-language instructions. Made using FSC paper and soy inks.  How to Play: Choose your astronaut and put the spaceship in its plac

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Book SynopsisWhich Side of History? offers a collection of bold essays on how technology is affecting democracy, society, and our future. Featuring prominent national voices such as Sacha Baron Cohen, Marc Benioff, Ellen Pao, Ken Auletta, Chelsea Clinton, Tim Wu, Khaled Hosseini, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Jaron Lanier, Willow Bay, Sal Khan, Sherry Turkle, Shoshana Zuboff, Vivek Murthy, Geoffrey Canada, and many more. The essays focus on the extraordinary impact of technology on our privacy, kids and families, race and gender roles, democracy, climate change, and mental health. This groundbreaking book challenges opinion leaders and the broader public to take action to improve technology's effects on our lives. • Featuring notable journalists, engineers, entrepreneurs, novelists, activists, filmmakers, business leaders, scholars, and researchers, including: Thomas Friedman, Kara Swisher, Michelle Alexander, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Jenna Wortham, Cameron Kasky, Howard Gardner, and Tristan Harris. • Explores the ethical behavior of Big Tech, or the lack thereof. • Offers roadmaps for constructive change and thought-provoking perspectives. With the rise of cyberbullying and hate speech online, issues around climate change and technology, and the "move fast and break things" mentality of tech culture, Which Side of History? will urge readers to draw the line. • This book will help shape the conversations we have around technology in our society and our future for years to come. • A smart gift for anyone who approaches tech and the future with a healthy skepticism • Edited by James P. Steyer, the CEO and founder of Common Sense Media. • Add it to the shelf with books like Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier, The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr, and The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power by Shoshana Zuboff.

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Book SynopsisThis booklet is Mom's ticket to some much-deserved quality time and care. The 12 shimmering foil-stamped tickets inside can be redeemed anytime for the gifts she really wants—ranging from fun family activities to favors that let her take a load off. Perfect to give one at a time or as a set, these tickets are a sweet and thoughtful way to let Mom know she's the best on Mother's Day—or any day. GREAT FOR THE MOTHER WHO HAS EVERYTHING: Can't think of the perfect present for Mom? This ticket booklet is a unique and fun gift, and also a fabulous way to give experiences—like a family fun activity or a favor that lets her take a load off—that she's sure to love. EASY BUT THOUGHTFUL GIFT: Gifting gold! This is a perfect last-minute gift for moms, whether for birthdays, Mother's Day, or just because. ADD YOUR OWN PERSONAL TOUCH: All 12 tickets offer space on the back to add a personal touch, and the booklet includes one blank ticket that you can fill in with your own gift idea. GIFT ALL AT ONCE, OR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR: This booklet for Mom is full of the gifts she most wants to receive-and they can be gifted all together or individually one at a time. Either way, she'll feel like a winner with a Lucky Ticket in hand. INCLUDES: booklet with 12 gold foil-stamped perforated tickets

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Book Synopsis As you piece together this 1000-piece 50 Must-Watch Movies Bucket List puzzle from Ridley's Games, you'll uncover 50 classic titles from various genres to inspire fun family movie nights at home. Featuring beautiful illustrations inspired by classic and blockbuster films like Ghostbusters, Parasite, Lord of the Rings, and West Side Story, this great gift for movie lovers offers a bucket list of incredible films to watch after piecing it together! Perfect for the cinephile or puzzle lover, it comes in giftable packaging. Made using 80% recycled materials and 20% FSC paper. Printed using soy inks.

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Book SynopsisA sweet lap board book with adorable animals, simple, child-friendly text, and two soft plush arms to cuddle and play with. Share your love with this huggable finger puppet book! The sweetly reassuring stories in the Hug Me series celebrate all the things a parent's arms can do for their child, from playing games to sharing a treat and—best of all—showing their love with a hug. Adorable illustrations and two plush finger puppet arms make for a cozy, interactive reading experience for babies and their loved ones. • PLAY AND READ TOGETHER: Soft, huggable finger puppet arms offer a playful way for parents to interact with little ones while reading aloud. • A PERFECT GIFT: Sweet and soothing, this book makes the ideal gift for new and soon-to-be parents. • CELEBRATE TIME TOGETHER: The affectionate story explores the true power of a parent's love and how simple moments shared with your little ones can have a great impact. Perfect for: • Parents looking for an interactive, adorable way to entertain their young ones • Gift-givers looking for an inexpensive yet sweet baby shower, new baby, or birthday gift • Fans of the Finger Puppet series • Fans of puppies and animal lovers • Children in the Infant to 3 age range

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Rhyme Schemer and House Arrest comes Knockout, now available in paperback!Knockout is a middle grade novel written from the perspective of a kid who wants nothing more than to be treated as normal.When formerly medically fragile Levi discovers his love for boxing, he finds himself in the ring with those who love him most. He knows he's strong enough to fight for his life. But can he convince everyone else to believe in him, too? • Both a companion book to House Arrest and a stand-alone novel • A heartwarming story of family, individuality, and siblinghood • Written as a novel in verse—told through shaped poetry alongside typical proseAs a baby, Levi had a serious disease that caused him respiratory issues. He's fine now, but his mom and overprotective brother still think of him as damaged, and his schoolmates see him as the same class clown he's always been. He feels stuck. So when his dad—divorced from his mom—suggests he take up boxing, he falls in love with the sport. And when he finds out about a school with a killer boxing team and a free-study curriculum, it feels like he's found a ticket to a new Levi. But how can he tell his mom about boxing? And how can he convince his family to set him free?This gripping, funny novel in verse looks at what it means to be a typical kid, and all the many definitions of strength. • Perfect for parents of reluctant readers, educators and librarians, middle grade readers, new readers of poetry, and fans of boxing • Recommended for children between the ages of 9 and 12 • Add it to the shelf with books like Rebound by Kwame Alexander, Wonder by R. J. Palacio, and Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott.

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Book Synopsis Make any day sparkle! This newest addition to the popular Spark series is full of fun prompts to get the whole family creating, imagining, and playing together.This shimmering faux matchbox is filled with 50 prompts for hands-on activities that encourage connection and creativity for all ages! Design a family crest together, reuse everyday materials to build a tiny town, or craft cards for friends and relatives. With 50 ideas for creative play, this box will spark imagination and screen-free fun on rainy days or whenever boredom strikes.UNIQUE WAY TO SPARK JOY: Slide open this shimmering box to reveal 50 kraft sticks in the shape of matches. Pick one whenever you want to strike up a little fun for the family! THE GIFT OF CREATIVITY: Use Spark Family Creativity to plan a day of engaging offline activities for birthdays, family reunions, vacations, or any gatherings! The prompts include project ideas for visual art, music, writing, and ot

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Book SynopsisIt's magic! Unscramble and reveal amusing images with a magic picture finder enclosed in the book. Is it a triangle or a fish? An apple tree or a raspberry bush? To find out, readers line up the black stripes of the magic picture finder with the strips on the illustration. It's a look-and-find book with a twist! • A fun, interactive book that encourages curiosity and discovery • Includes acetate sheet and storage pocket in the book • Colorful illustrations will entertain and engage children • Answer key with helpful labels is provided at the back of the book What Do You See? A Magic Slide-and-Find Book is an interactive and engaging book for curious kids. • Books for children aged 0 to 3 • Interactive board books for toddlers and preschool children • Books that boost hand-eye coordination

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Book Synopsis Showcasing cutting-edge underwater photography from the world’s leading marine and nature photographers, The Life & Love of the Sea is a breathtaking visual tour of the ocean, from its coasts and beaches to the wildlife beneath its surface. With Lewis Blackwell, the author of The Life & Loves of Trees and The Life & Loves of the Forest, anyone can celebrate and explore the world’s oceans. Here you’ll share the experience of land meeting sea and the spectacular power of the ocean with a stunning collection of wave photography, and you will dive down to have a close-up look at many of the ocean’s most fascinating and beautiful inhabitants. Blackwell presents a wide-ranging variety of incredible images showcasing the ocean in all its power and diversity: Humpback whales Manta rays Clownfish Penguins Octopi Dramatic coastlines

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Book SynopsisShow your gratitude with Thanks a Ton!, a pun-derful picture book from Sabrina and Eunice Moyle, the bestselling creators of Hello!Lucky! Here’s a hug. A trophy. The kitchen sink! This book will give you TONS of ideas for how to say “THANKS” when words just aren’t enough. With their bold style and sidesplitting humor, the Hello!Lucky team offers this book of gratitude as one big thank-you to the people in our lives.“A humorous story with energetic illustrations that can help young children learn about gratitude.” —School Library JournalRead all the books in the Hello!Lucky Series: My Mom Is Magical! My Dad Is Amazing! Super Pooper and Whizz Kid Kindness Rules! Christmas Is Awesome! Go Get ’Em, Tiger! Thanks a Ton! Sloth and Smell the Roses You Are Fantastic! School Is Cool! Bananas for You! My Grandma Is Great! My Grandpa Is Grand! Hang in TherTrade ReviewA humorous story with energetic illustrations that can help young children learn about gratitude. * School Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewClever paper engineering adds an extra bit of magic to this firehouse visit. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book Synopsis Graphic designer Justine Lecouffe and fashion illustrator Chloe Takahashi present an interactive guided sketchbook for all who love fashion and want to design and sketch their own unique and stylish outfits.Sketch Your Amazing Style has a modern sensibility that includes body positive and racially diverse fashion croquis (figure templates) readers can use to start their own fashion doodles and drawings. With more than fifty drawing prompts and challenges, the professional illustrator authors offer dynamic inspiration from both the world of fashion and street style looks. Guided spaces for sketching accompany the drawing exercises—and there is flexibility to swap in a template that better suits the reader’s body. With a style diary section to keep track of outfits readers have worn (or wish to wear), Sketch Your Amazing Style is suited to all skill levels, with easy-to-follow tutorials on figure drawing, hair and

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Book SynopsisBulldozer proves that working on the construction site can be just as fun as learning your shapes in this new board book entry in the GNGNCS series, perfect for little hands!

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Book SynopsisLeia Organa is one of the galaxy''s fiercest rebels and greatest heroes—a powerful leader and a force against galactic evil, never to be underestimated. This one-of-a-kind, handpainted statue comes with a display stand and a 48-page illustrated booklet featuring an illuminating look at Leia''s role in the Star Wars saga and insights on Carrie Fisher''s portrayal by Lucasfilm editor Jennifer Heddle, a celebration of the inspiration and symbol of strength the character has become for legions of fans.© & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

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