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There’s work to do! No time to waste! All year the farm’s a busy place! Six hardworking trucks—with help from brand-new farm vehicles—have work to do in each of the seasons: planting in spring, building a barn in the summer, harvesting in fall, and finally tucking the animals in for a cozy winter. Construction enthusiasts will love this look at a farm through the year, and all the rough, tough work there is to do! Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford, the author-illustrator team behind the many New York Times CONSTRUCTION SITE bestsellers, bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to another exciting tale of teamwork, sure to delight little construction fans everywhere.

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With breathtaking illustrations and informative text, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns magnificently captures the world of Islam, celebrating its beauty and traditions for even the youngest readers. From a red prayer rug to a blue hijab, readers will learn about a different color of the Muslim world on each spread with a young Muslim girl and her family as a guide. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, it is equally at home in a classroom reading circle as it is being read to a child on a parent's lap.

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75 vegan recipes for meat alternatives and tasty dishes from cult favorite vegan butcher shop The Herbivorous Butcher. Think of any go-to American meat-focused cookbook. Now, imagine it vegan. From the Guamanian brother-sister duo behind the acclaimed and beloved vegan butcher shop, The Herbivorous Butcher, here are 75 innovative recipes for plant-based meats and standout vegan dishes. These are butcher shop classics (but so much healthier) such as Pork Chops, Ground Beef, and Chicken Cutlets that taste and chew as good as the real thing—perfect for vegans as well as anyone who wants to eat less meat. Use these base recipes (or store-bought substitutes) to prepare super-tasty, hearty dishes that are—yep—totally vegan: Cherry-Glazed Rib Rack, Nashville Hot Popcorn Chicken, Kale's Very Fine Lasagna, BLT Couscous Crust Quiche, and more. With a chapter on bases, butters, and sauces that will elevate your vegan dishes, plus beautiful photography and entertaining stories, this book is a glimpse of the future—and the future tastes delicious.

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America's greatest folk singer and songwriter, philosopher, political analyst, and man-of-the-people, Woody Guthrie and his passionate social politics and deep humanity are as crucial in the America of today as they were in the turbulent 1930s and 1940s. He wrote well over 3,000 songs (including 'This Land is Your Land'), yet he was also a poet, painter, illustrator, novelist, journal keeper, and great letter writer. This fresh, intimate, and beautifully designed book tells Woody's story largely through his own personal writing, lyrics, and artwork, bringing his voice urgently to life. Woody's essential self portrait, carefully-curated by Woody's daughter Nora and award-winning music historian Robert Santelli, is supplemented with contributions by Chuck D., Ani DiFranco, Douglas Brinkley, Arlo Guthrie, and others. Featuring never-before-published handwritten lyrics to some of his greatest songs, personal diary entries, doodles, jokes, and piercing insights on politics and justice, this is an undeniable and important celebration of Woody's powerful life's work.

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A visual pep talk of charts and essays on feeling better about not feeling better.Maybe This Will Help is one part the funny and relatable graphs that fans of Am I Overthinking This? and of Michelle Rial know and love, and one part the honest stories behind what makes those graphs so poignant. Michelle Rial brings to light her struggles with chronic pain, grief, and creative uncertainty in a way that reflects the universality of dealing with the unthinkable. Equal parts funny and moving, this book delves into the more serious side of things, finding levity and collective experience in the invisible difficulties that so many of us face. Through humorous charts and intimate peeks into the author's life, it explores the big things that can feel unmanageable and the everyday humor that keeps us moving forward.SELF-HELP WITH HUMOR: This book brings levity and laughter to serious topics without undermining the important message and relatability that makes it resonate.BELOVED AUTHOR: Michelle Rial's first book was beloved by her tens of thousands of fans as well as by the media, including Wired, Vulture, Book Riot—and the New Yorker even published her chart-based article on "Book Publishing by the Numbers."JUST THE RIGHT TONE: This book perfectly captures trying to figure out the "magic pill" that will fix things, struggling to find peace in how things are, and the humor in even the hardest times. It makes an ideal gift for someone struggling with physical or mental pain when you want to help but aren't sure how to.Perfect for: Fans of Michelle Rial's Instagram and first book, Am I Overthinking This?; people in their 20s and 30s grappling with big life changes or chronic illness

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A Netflix Original Film SeriesA New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold Meet Ivy and Bean, two friends who never meant to like each other: Ivy and Bean are very different. Bean is loud and wild and goofy. She loves to be involved in games and poke her nose in other people's business. Ivy is quiet and full of ideas. She spends most of her time learning how to be a witch. Each girl thinks the other one is weird. Each girl thinks she could never be friends with the other. But sometimes opposites can become the best of friends because they're opposites! Ivy + Bean Box Set 4 (Books 10-12) includes: Ivy + Bean Take the Case (Book 10): There's a new detective on Pancake Court: Bean! She laughs at danger! She solves even the most mysterious mysteries! What? There aren't any mysteries? Then Bean and her assistant, Ivy, will make some! Ivy + Bean One Big Happy Family (B

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Bagel lovers rejoice! This thorough-yet-accessible cookbook demystifies bagel-making with just 5 base ingredients and straightforward techniques for making the dough, shaping the bagels, proofing, boiling, baking, storing, and more. Recipes include two dozen variations on the New York bagel, with classic and innovative flavors ranging from Sesame to Blueberry and Hatch Chile Jack, as well as homemade spreads, schmears, pickles, and other deli favorites, like home-smoked Nova and Smoked Whitefish Salad, for maximum grazing. Home bakers of all levels will delight in these reliable recipes and share them as a hostess, housewarming, or Yom Kippur gift. With suggested menus for fun brunches and gatherings, photos of finished food and step-by-step techniques, and a charming deli aesthetic, this is both a comprehensive baking resource and a playful guide to making one of America's best-loved foods.

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The Art of Alice and Martin Provensen is the first-ever monograph on this beloved midcentury husband-and-wife illustration team. This award-winning pair created more than 40 beloved children's books over the span of seven decades, many of which appeared on the New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year lists. From early favorites for Golden Books such as The Color Kittens by Margaret Wise Brown, 1949, to their Caldecott-winning title The Glorious Flight: Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot, 1983, the Provensens' books inspired generations of young readers. Original paintings for their beloved classics such as A Child’s Garden of Verses, 1951, The Iliad and the Odyssey, 1959, Myths and Legends, 1960 and many others, are beautifully reproduced and included here. This comprehensive volume showcases hundreds of their well-known illustrations, as well as many never-before-seen paintings, drawings, and exquisite sketchbooks from their travels around the world. An interview with their daughter Karen Provensen Mitchell illuminates their life and career and includes many personal photographs, quotes, speeches, and memorabilia from their archive. An introduction by Leonard S. Marcus, a leading historian in children’s literature, underscores the Provensen’s importance and influence as illustrators and authors. Additionally, noted publisher and close family friend Robert Gottlieb, provides a personal essay that shares many of his memories with this cherished couple. The Provensens' colorful, inimitable artwork is a treasure trove that has influenced generations of children, designers, illustrators, historians, and all who cherish classic children's books.

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Have you ever tasted the stars? On a cold, clear night, Molly gazes up at the bright stars above, which look good enough to eat. If she could reach far enough . . . surely it wouldn’t hurt to try just one. Would it? Luminous and dreamlike as a falling star, this gorgeously illustrated picture book is a modern fable that shares timeless truths—how the consequences of our actions affect those around us, how desire is not always what it seems, and how generosity and friendship glow brightest of all.

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They All Saw A Cat - New York Times bestseller and 2017 Caldecott Medal and Honor Book The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see? If you and your child liked The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Finding Winnie, and Radiant Child - you'll love They All Saw A Cat -" An ingenious idea, gorgeously realized. " -Shelf Awareness, starred review - "Both simple and ingenious in concept, Wenzel's book feels like a game changer. " -The Huffington Post

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The New York Times bestselling book, a brilliant companion to the mega-selling classic Press Here, is now gently compressed into a toddler-friendly board book. With the graphic intensity of Eric Carle, the whimsy of Leo Lionni, the humor of The Day the Crayons Quit, but a vision all his own, Hervé Tullet invites readers to MIX IT UP in a dazzling adventure of color and tones, filled with magic and wonder. This New York Times bestselling book from the creator of Press Here is now available in an ever-so-toddler-friendly board book edition. Follow the artist's simple instructions, and suddenly colors appear . . . mix . . . splatter . . . and vanish in a vivid world powered only by the reader's imagination. The result is not only enchantment and giggles, but a real and deeper understanding of colors brought by a true master of his craft. Just as in Press Here, Hervé Tullet sets readers on an extraordinary journey of color, motion, and interactivity without ever relying on the bells and whistles of technology, but rather by working within the confines of the flat surface of an unassuming printed page. Hervé once again displays his unique genius and vision, creating a work that is a glorious and richly satisfying companion to Press Here. Mix It Up! is the perfect gift book for parents and their little ones to cherish and read again and again, as well as an invaluable teaching tool for pre-K classrooms. • AWARD-WINNING BOOK: Mix It Up! was a Junior Library Guild Selection, a Buzzfeed Best Book of the Year, a PBS Parents Best Picture Book, an ACL Distinguished Book, and selected as a Best Book of the Year by Chicago Public Library. • AN INNOVATIVE, INTERACTIVE WAY TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT COLOR: Each delightful page turn mixes colors and teaches kids basic color theory. • AN EDUCATIONAL GIFT: The gorgeous graphic visuals make this book an irresistible choice for gift-giving, while the educational concept is an appealing bonus. • STIMULATES THE IMAGINATION: Celebrates the magic of imagination of three simple colors transforming into an entire rainbow of possibilities. A tour-de-force of imagination that mixes the whimsical minimalism of Duck! Rabbit! with the graphic intensity of Eric Carle. Perfect for: • The millions of child and adult fans of Hervé Tullet and Press Here in both its hard cover and board book incarnations • Fans of Eric Carle's Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Leo Lionni's magical Little Blue and Little Yellow, other books about color • Anyone looking to demonstrate the power of a physical book or looking for books to open the imagination • Pre-schools, nurseries, kindergartens, art programs

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All aboard the Friendship Carousel! Flip the pages of this playful carousel book for a ride that celebrates friends, both big and small. Then tie the ribbon for merry-go-round fun that never ends!

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Come together around the campfire with more than 30 delicious, family-friendly recipes for outdoor adventures, including: Skillet Hash with Sausage and Eggs, Campfire Grilled Pizza, Charred Corn Salad with Spices, Pendleton Campfire Popcorn, Giant Snickerdoodle S'mores, and so much more. Discover expert tips on how to prep ingredients ahead of time, easily transport supplies, and cook over an open fire or camping stove. Brimming with Pendleton's signature patterns and timeless wisdom, this handsome book is a wonderful companion for families and friends who love spending time in nature.

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This vibrant volume is an exclusive look behind the scenes of Disney and Pixar’s original feature film Luca. The Art of Luca explores the stunning visuals of the coming-of-age story, set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera. Readers get a front-row view at never-before-seen development art, character sketches, storyboards, color scripts, and interviews with the creators. • Behind the scenes of the making of Disney and Pixar’s Luca • Features colorful concept art and character explorations from the movie • Includes fascinating facts and details from the creative team In the animated film, Luca and his newfound best friend are sharing an unforgettable summer and a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from a world just below the water’s surface. For aspiring artists, animators, and fans alike, The Art of Luca is part of the acclaimed ART OF series, inviting audiences behind the scenes of their favorite animated films. This book is perfect for: • Pixar fans and art buffs • Animators and students of animation • Fans of The Art of Pixar, The Art of Soul, The Art of Onward and The Art of Coco © 2021 Disney/Pixar. All rights reserved.

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Vibrantly illustrated by artist and author Lisa Congdon—and co-written by Congdon and her friend, brand strategist Andreea Niculescu—this deck will help you live in accordance to what matters most to you. Living your values increases your compassion, reduces your stress, enhances your confidence, and allows you to experience more intimacy in your relationships. These 78 cards offer you a practical set of tools for determining your core values and practicing them in your daily life. Start off with a simple sorting exercise, then dive deeper into your highest values with the prompts and activities listed on each card. The accompanying booklet helps you use the deck to enrich your life and improve your well-being. HANDS-ON EXERCISE: More engaging than a self-help book and less daunting than trying to list your values on a blank page, this deck offers a fun, hands-on way to identify your core principles and integrate them into your life. GREAT GUIDANCE: Along with helping you identify your values, these cards offer advice, suggestions for short-term and long-term goals, and prompts that will help you reflect and take action in meaningful ways. LONG-TERM USE: As life inevitably changes and new milestones are reached, it's good to re-center and reconnect with your values. This deck can be used to see how your values have changed and what new ones have emerged over time. Perfect for: • Anyone contemplating a big life change (moving, switching jobs, etc.) • People looking for personal growth or self-reflection tools • Individuals who want to make meaningful New Year's resolutions • Fans of Lisa Congdon's previous publishing, especially You Will Leave A Trail Of Stars

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On a dark and windy Halloween night, the trucks are ready for bedtime. But with tricks and treats on their minds, the familiar construction site starts to seem a little . . . eerie! Lift the flaps to turn spooky scares into silly surprises, as the trucks are reassured that their site is safe and sound—and learn that laughing with friends is the best way to make any fright night fun.

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with the construction crew from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series! It's Valentine's Day at the construction site, and every truck finds a special note just for them—but who is the mystery writer? Lift the flaps to reveal sweet and silly messages, and celebrate the kindness of true friends. With bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker's lovable rhyming text, and heartwarming illustrations by AG Ford, this interactive Valentine's tale will bring smiles to big truck fans and their families year after year. LIFT THE FLAPS: Eight sturdy flaps throughout encourage interactive reading and help little ones develop fine motor skills. Kids will love uncovering the secret message behind every flap and using clues to guess which truck sent each mystery message! A GREAT READ-ALOUD: Sherri Rinker's energetic rhymes make for a satisfying read-aloud experience, keeping construction-loving kids engaged all the way through. BESTSELLING TEAM: This heartwarming holiday story comes from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night and Three Cheers from Kid McGear. A DELIGHTFUL FIRST VALENTINE BOOK: Seeing how the construction trucks share sweet messages of friendship and appreciation is the perfect way to introduce young readers to Valentine's Day traditions. FAMILIAR FRIENDS: Features the same beloved trucks and construction site from the original book Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. Perfect for • Parents • Gift-givers • Fans of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series • Truck and construction fans

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Celebrate the holidays with the construction crew from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series! When Christmas Eve arrives, there's just one job left for the big trucks to do—get their construction site ready for a festive night of fun! Lift the flaps on every sturdy page to reveal what each truck is bringing to the celebration, while discovering that the best Christmas present of all is the gift of being together. With bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker's lovable rhyming text, and heartwarming illustrations by AG Ford, this interactive Christmas tale will bring smiles to big truck fans and their families all season long. LIFT THE FLAPS: Seven sturdy flaps throughout encourage interactive reading and help little ones develop fine motor skills. Kids will love guessing what festive surprise hides behind every flap! A GREAT READ-ALOUD: Sherri Rinker's energetic rhymes make for a satisfying read-aloud experience, keeping construction-loving kids engaged all the way through. BESTSELLING TEAM: This heartwarming holiday story comes from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night and Three Cheers from Kid McGear! A WONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTMAS: Seeing how the construction site gets ready for Christmas is this perfect way to welcome the holiday season. FAMILIAR FRIENDS: Features the same beloved trucks and construction site from the original book Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. Perfect for: • Parents • Gift-givers • Fans of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series • Truck and construction fans

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This novelty plush embroidered journal features No Face, the mysterious spirit from the award-winning masterpiece Spirited Away from legendary animation studio Studio Ghibli in Japan. With lined interiors and full-color artwork on the front and back pages, this collectible, irresistible notebook is sure to cast a spell on Studio Ghibli fans and animation lovers of all ages! • DISTINCTIVE FORMAT: A plush-wrapped hardcover with embroidered details, full-color artwork on the front and back pages, plus 1-color spot illustrations throughout the lined interior. • GREAT GIFT: Fans of Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli will love this soft plush journal. A unique present for animation enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture. • BELOVED STUDIO WITH MASSIVE FAN BASE WORLDWIDE: Miyazaki is often called the “Walt Disney of Japan.” The Ghibli Museum is a popular destination in Tokyo, seeing about 650,000 visitors a year. Six of Studio Ghibli's films received Academy Award® nominations in the United States. • AWARD-WINNING FILM: Spirited Away has received universal critical acclaim, winning the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature in 2003. Lauded as a masterpiece, the movie continues to appear on “best film” lists including in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Time Out, and more. © 2001 Studio Ghibli – NDDTM

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A must-have for animation fans of all ages, this postcard collection celebrates the award-winning masterpiece Spirited Away from Studio Ghibli, the legendary animation studio in Japan. Featuring 30 final frames from the film—all hand-drawn and gorgeously detailed—these collectible, one-of-a-kind postcards take you on a remarkable journey through director Hayao Miyazaki’s fantastic supernatural spirit world. • LUXE POSTCARD FORMAT: 30 different full-color images printed on quality cardstock and bound in a portfolio cover. Cards are easy to remove to send or frame. Features a range of key scenes and characters from the film! • GREAT GIFT: Fans of Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli will love this collection of postcards. A unique present for animation enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture. • BELOVED STUDIO WITH MASSIVE FAN BASE WORLDWIDE: Miyazaki is often called the “Walt Disney of Japan.” The Ghibli Museum is a popular destination in Tokyo, seeing about 650,000 visitors a year. Six of Studio Ghibli's films received Academy Award® nominations in the United States. • AWARD-WINNING FILM: Spirited Away has received universal critical acclaim, winning the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature in 2003. Lauded as a masterpiece, the movie continues to appear on “best film” lists including in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Time Out, and more. © 2001 Studio Ghibli – NDDTM

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Discover the beauty of our home planet with this deluxe floor puzzle (a follow-up to Chronicle''s MOON and MARS puzzles), featuring a breathtaking view of the Blue Planet from outer space!This deluxe, oversized floor puzzle (spanning 2.5 feet/76 centimeters in diameter) is a gorgeous and interactive tribute to our home planet in all its blue and green glory. Featuring vibrant photography of the Earth as seen from outer space, the completed 100-piece puzzle will dazzle space aficionados, lovers of the natural world, and enthusiastic earthlings of all ages.• A CELEBRATION OF OUR HOME PLANET: From the annual celebration of Earth Day to the ever-increasing awareness and importance of environmentalism, Earth will always be the planet we know, love, and care about the most. It''s our home—and with a striking view from outer space, this puzzle captures exactly how magical and magnificent a home it is.• BROAD CONSUMER REACH: A novel, eye-catching new

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“A timely and much-needed reminder that healthy living today doesn't have to be so complicated.” —Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones In this insightful, full-color tour of Jamaica, Norway, Hawai'i, Japan, India, and Brazil, journalist Annie Daly shares a diverse array of philosophies, lifestyles, and practices for better living. Fed up with the commercialization of the wellness industry after working in it for years, Annie embarked on an inspiring adventure through some of the world’s happiest and healthiest cities and villages to find out what we can learn from them. Whether she’s hiking along gorgeous fjords in Norway to see why Norwegians are so dedicated to getting outside, soothing her spirit with Hawaiian salt water cleanses, or learning about the importance Brazilians place on community, Annie combines on-the-ground reporting with heartful personal narrative to share the global lessons, philosophies, and customs that prove that wellness is not about the products—it’s about the way you live your life. With candid photography, lesser-known history sidebars, and guidance on how to incorporate these often ancient and always timeless practices into your own lifestyle, this culturally-immersive read invites you to view the world through a different lens and decide what being well means to you. Destination Wellness is the perfect book for: • Anyone who has embraced hygge and is looking for new lifestyle inspiration • Armchair travelers and staycationers • Happiness and inspiration seekers • Wellness and travel enthusiasts • History lovers

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From beloved artist and HOW TO BE A MOONFLOWER author Katie Daisy, this journal will immerse you in the mystery and magic that emerges in the evening. Decorating the writing pages inside are illustrations celebrating the wonders of the world after dark, from meteor showers to night-blooming flowers. For night owls and nature lovers, this journal is the perfect place to capture all sorts of ideas and dreams inspired by the light of the moon.

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Highly sensitive and high performing? Being highly attuned to your emotions, environment, and the behavior of others can be the keys to success, but they can also lead to overthinking everything and burnout. Human behavior expert and executive coach Melody Wilding identifies this problem and gives the nuanced reader profile a name—“sensitive strivers.” Drawing on the latest research and work with clients, she examines the intersection of sensitivity and achievement and the challenges that come along with it in the workplace, and offers neuroscience-based strategies readers can use to reclaim control of their lives and reach their full potential.

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This stunning journal prompts reflection on the past and intention-setting for the future. Whether you’re working on a big creative project, learning a skill, starting a routine, or putting new habits into practice, this journal is a place to begin the next chapter of your journey. Divided into three sections to be filled out over three years, this journal offers annually repeating questions that invite you to assess progress and highlights over the past year and to thoughtfully approach goals and dreams for the year ahead. Begin at any point in the year when you feel most reflective. The following year, you’ll answer the same questions and look back on your writing from the past—so that you can reflect on achievements and opportunities for growth. Luxe foil-stamping and Katharine Watson’s elegant block print artwork make this a wonderful keepsake archive of your progress over three years.

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Wild Rituals explores how embracing the rituals of the animal kingdom can make us more connected to ourselves, nature, and others.Behavioral ecologist and world-renowned elephant scientist Caitlin O'Connell dives into the rituals of elephants, apes, zebras, rhinos, lions, whales, flamingos, and many more.This fascinating read helps us better understand how we are similar to wild animals, and encourages us to find healing, self-awareness, community, and self-reinvention. Filled with fascinating stories on 10 different animal rituals Features original full-color photos, from the Caribbean to the African savannah Demonstrates the profound way we are similar to the wild creatures who captivate us Wild Rituals journeys into the desert, tundra, and rainforest to reveal the importance of rituals and how they can help us find a simpler, more meaningful way of living.In a culture of technology where we find ourselves living at a greater distance from nature and each other, this remarkable book taps into the unspoken languages of creatures around the world. Caitlin O'Connell is a Harvard assistant professor and award-winning author who spent more than 30 years studying animals in the wild. Makes a great gift for anyone curious about nature, animals, and how humans compare to and interact with both Add it to the shelf with books like Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel by Carl Safina; Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de Waal; The Inner Life of Animals: Love, Grief, and Compassion—Surprising Observations of a Hidden World by Peter Wohlleben; and The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery.

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The Underachiever's Manifesto is the playfully persuasive pocket guide to living life to the least and loving it. This isn't your average handbook—this is a funny self-help book for our ongoing modern age of overachievement. The book makes the case for just the right amount of effort—a lot less than we've been led to believe—and reveals how mediocrity is the key to happiness at work, in relationships, dieting, exercise, investment, and more. • Contains easy-to-follow advice with gentle humor and genuine wisdom • Addresses issues such as social media stress, FOMO, and the life-draining tragedy of tidying up • Author Ray Bennett is a medical specialist in Seattle and a recovering overachiever This welcome new edition—revised just enough but not going overboard—brings its needed-now-more-than-ever perspective to our new era of fitness tracking, app overload, and tidying up. Turn it down a notch. Don't you feel better already? • Humorous but actually helpful—a rarity for self-help books • Perfect for overachievers, underachievers, anyone looking for a funny, friendly way to take things down a notch • Great for those who loved The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson, Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life by Gary John Bishop, and How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Self-Acceptance, Fearless Living, and Freedom from Perfectionism by Stephen Guise

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Mamaste meets Mindfulness Cards in this deck focused around meditation, breathwork, and movement specifically for those expecting. Here is the support any mama-to-be needs as she preps for the transition to motherhood. With 78 unique cards filled with thoughtful meditations, movement activities, breathwork exercises, and soothing affirmations, this collection of cards supports expectant mothers through pregnancy, birth, and their new motherhood by nurturing their spirit and talking through their fears. Written by renowned doula Lori Bregman and with soothing artwork accompanying each card, this deck offers expert advice on filling all aspects of pregnancy and birth with comfort and confidence. The Doula Deck is a bridge between mindfulness and motherhood, with support you can keep in your pocket, display on your nightstand, or take with you out into the world. • PROFESSIONAL ADVICE: With a career spanning nearly 20 years, Lori Bregman is a source of wisdom in pregnancy and birth. She runs a complete mind-body-spirit support system that helps women throughout fertility, pregnancy, birth, and new motherhood and has built a thriving career based on her passion for supporting more mindful, healthy, happy mothers and women of all kinds. Now she can help you on your own journey to motherhood, wherever you are. • BABY SHOWER GIFT: With its expert advice on mindfulness during an important life moment, this serves as the ideal gift for anyone who is pregnant. With its luxe package and lovely illustrations, this deck of cards is not only insightful and useful but also gorgeous and gift-worthy. • ELEGANT ART: With gorgeous colors and elegant portrayals of the female body throughout pregnancy and motherhood, these cards offer so much more than just a list of exercises. They're a visual source of comfort and encouragement as well as a helpful tool. • UNIQUE FORMAT: Not everyone has the opportunity to hire a doula, and this deck offers a unique way for moms-to-be to practice self-care and find additional support during the birth experience by simply pulling a card and completing the activity whenever they need to. Perfect for: • Expectant mothers interested in natural living and doula support • Doulas • Baby shower attendees

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This colorful graphic novel features the philosophical and existential musings of a cat named Penny. Told through a collection of stories, Penny: A Graphic Memoir wanders through her colorful imagination as she recalls her humble beginnings on the streets of New York and waxes poetic about the realities of her sheltered life living in an apartment with her owners. Filled with ennui, angst, and vivid dreams, Penny proves that being a cat is more profound than we once thought. A unique blend of high art and humor, Penny: A Graphic Memoir perfectly portrays one cat's struggles between her animal instincts, her philosophical reflections, and the lush creature comforts of a life with human servants. • DISTINCTIVE, BEAUTIFUL, AND FUNNY: Reading like a highbrow Garfield, this unique dose of sardonic wit and cat content combines humor and storytelling with Karl Stevens' very realistic illustration style. Fresh and imaginative, this graphic novel feels familiar and accessible, featuring one of the world's most beloved animals. • IMPRESSIVE AND DECORATED AUTHOR: Karl Stevens has written four graphic novels, and his comics have appeared regularly in the New Yorker, Village Voice, and Boston Phoenix. His work has been well received all around, and The Lodger was a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist. • UNIQUE GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: For cat lovers who have all the classic cat humor books, this is something new that's both unique but familiar, combining a new voice with stunning artwork in a fresh format. For anyone who wonders what their cat is thinking, this book is pitch-perfect, and the gorgeous artwork and package make it a delightful present.

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This book serves as an artful and loving reminder: it's OK to put yourself first. We know self-care is important—after all, if we want to take care of others, we must first take care of ourselves—but what does that actually mean? You Are Your Best Friend offers thoughtful tips for navigating the inevitable pressures of your daily grind. From practical advice and fun activities to strategies that will completely change your mind-set, these uplifting messages will help you cultivate a more compassionate, empathetic, and fulfilling life. Each brief lesson is accompanied by a cheerful illustration in this cozy read. And don't worry, taking good care of yourself is easier than it sounds—a little self-love goes a long way. • SELF-CARE IS VITAL: Studies have shown that prioritizing your own health and well-being makes you more successful in your life's endeavors and helps reduce stress, anxiety, and the negative effects those emotions can have on your job and relationships. The tips in this book will empower you to be a healthier, happier version of yourself. • SELF-CARE IS EASY: With a little bit of guidance, it's easy to create your own self-care rituals. Author Anisa Makhoul offers an empathetic and straightforward guide to carving out time for you. Her hand-rendered, intimate illustrations invite you to bring more coziness and comfort to your everyday life. • SELF-CARE IS FUN: These mantras and ideas are gifts you give yourself! Let Makhoul show you how to invite more joy and contentment into your daily routine. Perfect for: • People who consciously practice self-care and those looking to get started • All those who are champions for others but always put themselves last—and the people who love them!

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Showcasing gorgeous concept art from Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film My Neighbor Totoro, this paperback journal provides note-taking inspiration for Studio Ghibli and Totoro fans of all ages. Incudes full-color artwork on the front and back covers, spot illustrations throughout—plus 4 full spreads of concept art.My Neighbor Totoro © 1988 Studio Ghibli

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This guide takes you on a tour of the “home of the brick,” the official LEGO® House, so you can experience it for yourself at home! With photos, interviews, essays, and art from the LEGO archives, The Secrets of LEGO House explores the visual wonders and the themed “zones”—yellow for emotions, blue for problem solving, green for social interaction, and red for creativity—within the iconic LEGO House in Billund, Denmark. The Secrets of LEGO House offers an insider’s look at the creative philosophy behind the iconic brand. On each page, discover the true “secret” hidden among the 25 million LEGO bricks—that everything in the house is purposefully designed around nine core principles of learning through play. A joy for those who aren’t able to visit in person, and just as exciting for those who have, The Secrets of LEGO House is a bright, colorful celebration of the endless experiences possible with LEGO bricks. • EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: This book is a perfect gift or self-purchase for avid collectors and super fans seeking new, never-before-published content. • BROAD APPEAL: This book is not only perfect for longtime LEGO collectors, but also a broader audience of fans looking to explore the history of the toy they know and love. • BELOVED BRAND: For decades, the LEGO brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This book captures the creativity and joy at the heart of the LEGO brand, taking readers behind the scenes to reveal the brand’s core ethos and ideals.

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Build your ideas—brick-by-brick—in this lined notebook inspired by the iconic LEGO® brick. • Notebook features a colorful pattern of LEGO bricks. • Choose a cover to suit your mood: one side has warm-toned bricks, the other has cool-toned bricks. • Hardcover, 7 x 9 inches, 144 lined pages • Add a dose of nostalgia and fun to your bullet journaling, note-taking, list-making, daily planning, or everyday writing! • A great add-on gift or self-purchase for AFOL (adult fans of LEGO) or anyone who appreciates creative and unique stationery

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Let the stars light your way . . . Enter a world where fairies play, mermaids yearn, and threads of the familiar and fantastic are spun together to guide you on your own personal journey. Featuring beloved indie comic artist Trungles' enchanting illustrative style, the Star Spinner Tarot reinterprets classic tarot imagery for a more inclusive and diverse reflection of the modern world, with illustrations drawn from a wide range of stories, myths, and fairy tales. • Contents: 81 full-color cards and a 160-page guidebook • A great gift for tarot collectors and enthusiasts, or anyone seeking guidance and personal growth • Perfect for anyone seeking a modern, diverse, inclusive, or LGBTQ+ way to explore the tarot • Traditional tarot decks are 78 cards; this set contains 81 cards, including multiple Lovers cards to reflect a range of romantic expression

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Welcome to the world of Sleuth & Solve: History, a collection of 20 clever mysteries where the clues are in the details and crafty twists put readers' wits to the test. These mind-bending mini-mysteries transpire across eras and civilizations, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance to the French Revolution and beyond. Sleuth & Solve encourages readers of all ages to practice deduction, inference, and logical reasoning to crack each case—and develop critical thinking skills at the same time. • A history-themed collection of interactive, inference-based mysteries • Makes a perfect gift for puzzle lovers and super-sleuths of every age • Requires keen observation, strong logic, and lots of creative thinking Read the clues, work on solving them, and then lift the flap to reveal the answer to each mystery. Readers may play alone or with friends, collecting points for cracking each case and determining whose sleuthing skills reign supreme. • A wonderful gift for fans of brain teasers and puzzles, mystery aficionados, parents and educators looking for a read-together book that encourages critical thinking • The perfect mix of challenging logic puzzles and quick entertainment • Perfect for children ages 8 to 12 years old • Great for teachers and librarians seeking a book that even the most reluctant readerscan't resist • Add it to the shelf with books like Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. Sobol, The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner, and The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart.

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This paperback journal features beautiful, rarely seen concept art from Spirited Away, Studio Ghibli’s award-winning film about a young girl’s journey through a supernatural realm. With full-color artwork on the front and back covers, spot illustrations throughout, and four full spreads of concept art, it’s perfect for capturing all your notes and bright ideas. • GREAT FOR STUDIO GHIBLI FANS: This journal, part of a continuing official partnership with Japanese animation giant Studio Ghibli, captures the nostalgia and magic of the classic Ghibli film Spirited Away. It’s a great gift or self-purchase for animation fans, collectors, artists, and anyone who loves cute Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture. • OWN A PIECE OF THIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILM: Spirited Away is the highest-grossing film in Japan’s history. It won the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, and has appeared on many critics’ lists of the best films of all time. • RARELY SEEN CONCEPT ART: The journal contains full-color spot illustrations throughout, as well as four full spreads of rare concept art from the film. • DISTINCTIVE SCHOOL OR OFFICE SUPPLY: Bring some flair to your school or office supplies with this gorgeous journal. • INCLUDES: Flexi-bound paperback journal, 5 x 7 inches, 192 lined pages, full-color illustrations throughout, ribbon page marker © 2001 Studio Ghibli - NDDTM

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Grab the wheel and take a ride with this interactive steering wheel-shaped book for eager baby drivers.Honk honk! Make way! Get behind the wheel of a busy fire truck as it speeds through town to fight fires. With sturdy handles on each page for babies and parents to grab and steer, this rollicking, rhyming board book makes it easy and fun to take the wheel and save the day!•⊂ INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE: Each page features steering wheel handles and an interactive dashboard so parents and babies can follow along with an exciting ride through town in a fire truck!•⊂ GREAT TO READ ALOUD: With simple, rhyming text and a story that encourages interactivity, this book is a perfect lap read.•⊂ COLORFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Bright, cheerful art will keep little ones engaged and smiling along the ride.•⊂ STURDY: Rounded corners and sturdy handles are ideal for little hands to grab and hold.Perfect for:•⊂ Babies and toddlers who love cars and trucks•⊂ Fans of fire trucks and firefighters•⊂ Parents and family members looking for a fun, interactive gift for birthdays and baby showers•⊂ Gift-givers looking for an item that has good play-and-read value•⊂ Children in the 0–3 age range

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The Art of Ramona Quimby celebrates the artists behind Beverly Cleary's inimitable Ramona Quimby series.The adventures of her iconic heroine have been brought to life by five different artists: Louis Darling, Alan Tiegreen, Joanne Scribner, Tracy Dockray, and Jacqueline Rogers.Readers can compare multiple interpretations of iconic scenes (remember the infamous egg-cracking incident?), read letters between illustrators and Cleary, and learn the stories behind the illustrations. • Celebrates the timeless work by these five artists since Beverly Cleary published the first Ramona Quimby book in 1955 • Includes excerpts from the books • Complete with three essays that illuminate the series's narrative and artistic impactThe Art of Ramona Quimby explores the evolution of an iconic character, and how each artist has ultimately made her timeless.For fans of illustration and design, and for those who grew up alongside Ramona, this richly nostalgic volume reminds us why we fell in love with these books. • Beverly Cleary's bestselling children's series has sold over 50 million copies. • Makes a great gift for readers who grew up with Ramona and Beezus, as well as parents, grandparents, and anyone who remembers reading these books when they were young • A must-have for fans of Beverly Cleary and the Ramona series, as well as anyone interested in illustrated character art and development over time • Perfect for those who loved The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss by Theodor Geisel, The Art of Eric Carle by Eric Carle, and Literary Wonderlands: A Journey Through the Greatest Fictional Worlds Ever Created by Laura Miller

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A tender, funny tale celebrating all forms of love from award-winning and bestselling author-illustrator duo Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis. “What is love?” a young boy asks. “I can’t answer that,” his grandmother says, and so the boy goes out into the world to find out. But while each person he meets—the fisherman, the actor, and others—has an answer to his question, not one seems quite right. Could love really be a fish, or applause, or the night? Or could it actually be something much closer to home? A CLASSIC LOVE STORY: A wonderful narrative voice and spectacular pictures give this book the feel of a modern classic. A BOOK THAT KIDS AS WELL AS PARENTS WILL ENJOY: This book begins from the child’s perspective, and it’s funny and unexpected in ways that children can relate to, while being thoughtful in ways that adults will appreciate. A STORY GRANDMOTHERS WILL LOVE: The boy’s grandmother is an essential part of this story. Grandmothers everywhere will appreciate what this book says about their wisdom and affection. A BOOK ABOUT FINDING YOURSELF: The boy’s journey takes him to many different people, whose descriptions of what love means to them is very much about how they see themselves and their lives. A GREAT READ-ALOUD: The engaging text is full of surprises and the distinctive voice of the narrator invites audiences to respond. STAR TALENT: Mac Barnett is a New York Times bestselling author and Carson Ellis is a Caldecott Honor–winner and illustrator of some of the most interesting and beautiful children’s books published today.

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Am I overthinking this? Probably. This is a book of questions with answers, over-answers, and many charts: Did I screw up? How do I achieve work-life balance? Am I eating too much cheese? Do I have too many plants? Like a conversation with your non-judgmental best friend, Michelle Rial delivers a playful take on the little dilemmas that loom large in the mind of every adult through artful charts and funny, insightful questions. • Building on her popular Instagram account @michellerial, Am I Overthinking This? brings whimsical charm to topics big and small • Offers solidarity for the stressed, answers for the confused, and a good laugh for all • Michelle Rial is an illustrator, writer and photographer who has been publishing charts online for almost a decade. Her work has been featured on USA Today, Fast Company, Vox, designboom, AV Club, and more. Fans of Adulting: How to Become a Grownup in 535 Easy(ish) Steps, Thin Slices of Anxiety, and It's OK to Feel Things Deeply will relate to the humorous dilemmas in Am I Overthinking This? This book serves as a reminder that there isn't always one right answer—and that, sometimes, the only answer is to pick a path and keep moving. • A perfect coffee table, bathroom or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great gift for a friend who tends to think about the big and small questions a bit too much

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Make salmon splash and bear cubs bustle with each push of a durable novelty element in this sweet and interactive morning read-aloud. When you wake up in the morning, playful animals are starting their day! Push and pull the sturdy tabs to make dragonflies dance and bear cubs bustle in this sweet, interactive tale of morning-time fun. A charming and interactive bedtime read-aloud, young children will delight in moving the durable novelty elements, making the illustrations transform through their efforts. FOR FANS OF BARNYARD DANCE!: With rollicking rhyme and dancing animals, this book is perfect for anyone who loves Sandra Boynton's Barnyard Dance ! GOOD MORNING READ-ALOUD: Every day is a dance! Perfect for any hour of the day, this celebration of daytime animal fun could also be incorporated in to morning routines. The last lines are an inspiring invitation: Each animal romps in their favorite way. What will you go do today?" GREAT VALUE: With 8 durable and movable "sliders" throughout-including on the front cover-$12.99 is great value. BONDING & LEARNING: Interactive novelty elements create opportunities for interacting with the book, and with one another, in new and sweet ways. While promoting parent-child bonding, the interactive elements also help the youngest readers learn hand-eye coordination and cause-and-effect as they see how their actions impact the illustrations. CUDDLY CREATURES: Teagan White's cutest of animals are irresistible. Perfect for: parents, gift-givers, and fans of interactive books"

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High design, brilliant graphics, essential learning skills—these features distinguish the TouchThinkLearn titles, presenting knowledge in a new dimension. Xavier Deneux applies the same unique vision that informed TouchThink-Learn: ABC to this year's most innovative counting book. Die-cut numerals and shapes stimulate understanding of essential concepts, inviting youngest readers to engage in a meaningful and tangible hands-on experience of numbers by tracing figures and shapes to coordinate concepts and images.

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These lush postcards featuring beautiful blooms from Floret Farm are a lovely way to share and celebrate the beauty of flowers while keeping in touch with friends and loved ones.

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A poetic picture book celebration of the life and scientific discoveries of groundbreaking astronomer Cecilia Payne! Astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne was the first person to discover what burns at the heart of stars. But she didn't start out as the groundbreaking scientist she would eventually become. She started out as a girl burning with curiosity, chasing the thrilling lightning bolt of discovery, hoping one day to unlock the mysteries of the universe. With lyrical, evocative text by Kirsten W. Larson and extraordinary illustrations by award-winning illustrator Katherine Roy, this moving biography powerfully parallels the kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light.

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A New York Times Editors' Choice Book!"This remarkable wordless picture book bursts with buoyant energy as a boy finds the key to a long-unopened door and makes his way from drabness to a joyful, magical land." —The New York Times Book ReviewWhat's on the other side of the door? There's only one way to find out: You have to go through it. JiHyeon Lee's debut book, Pool, was lauded as a wordless masterpiece. Here she takes readers on another journey into an unexpected world—without words. Delicate, intricate, and whimsical drawings transform from grays to vivid color as a curious child goes through a mysterious door and discovers that open-mindedness is the key to adventure and friendship. Using magical realism, this book reminds us not to fear others. JiHyeon Lee’s first book, Pool, was a New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year, an ALA Notable, a USBBY Outstanding International Book, an NPR Best Book of the Year, and won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal for Original Art.• Reminds readers that curiosity and open-mindedness are the keys to adventure and friendship• Teaches children to keep their minds and hearts open• Messages of adventure, friendship and facing fearsThose who enjoy The Wall in the Middle of the Book and Pool will love this book. • Parents, teachers and librarians will enjoy sharing this book with kids• Lovely gift for artists, designers and illustrators, or anyone who appreciates art• Collectors of picture books, wordless art, design, Asian, international and world books will want a copy of this book

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Even Death cares about his work-life balance...Death never takes a day off. Until he gets a letter from the HR department insisting he use up his accrued vacation time, that is. In this humorous and heartfelt book from beloved illustrator Brian Rea, readers take a peek at Death's journal entries as he documents his mandatory sabbatical in the world of the living. From sky diving to online dating, Death is determined to try it all! Death Wins a Goldfish is an important reminder to the overstressed, overworked, and overwhelmed that everyone—even Death—deserves a break once in a while. If you enjoyed Brian Rea's work in Mary Karr's The Liars' Club: A Memoir or in the New York Times' popular Modern Love column you'll love his delightful illustrations of Death in this funny, heartfelt collection of works.This book is a great gift or self-purchase if you're looking for: Funny Books Funny Comics Humor Books

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