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This vibrant and entrancing book invites readers on a journey around the world. Artist and globetrotter Shirin Sahba celebrates the diversity of people, places, and traditions, and revels in the joy of the journey itself. In exquisitely detailed paintings, she captures fleeting moments and small treasures—a brightly colored sari fluttering in the breeze, a mother and child enjoying gelatos on a hot Italian day, the mesmerizing pattern of an antique Chinese carpet. Along the way, the artist shares reflections, inspirations, and stories, immersing readers in each new landscape. Packaged in a petite square and featuring a shimmering foil-stamped cover, this book makes a special gift for nomads, graduates, retirees, or anyone setting off in search of their own new horizons.

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No Old Maids here! This thoroughly modern twist on the classic card game has players racing to end up as the awesome Cat Lady. Match a cute collection of feline friends, like Fluffer Nutter, Aaron Purr, and Chip. The player with the Cat Lady card at the end wins! Fun to play and packed with gorgeous illustrations, this game makes an excellent gift for cat lovers.- For 2-6 players, all ages- Includes 52 cards, instructions for play

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A ridiculously cute way to add instant purr-sonality to any outfit, this pair of enamel pins showcases two cats high fiving. For cat lovers and cat-loving friends everywhere. High five!

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Featuring two enamel pins—a stack of books and a pair of eyeglasses—this set celebrates the love of reading and all things literary. For bibliophiles and book friends of all ages!

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Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.Letters to the Graduate is the perfect way to say the best is yet to come.Each letter is printed with a unique prompt like: I'm proud of you because... Remember, you can always count on me for... You have so much to offer the world... Included are 12 letters to fill with memories, advice, and hopes for the future from a group of loved ones (or just you!).Seal the letters with the enclosed stickers, postdate, and gift this keepsake collection to the new graduate!

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Maurice rides his bike to his shop every day. Lotta rides her bike to collect sticks every day. Both go about their separate routines, unaware of the friendship that awaits them just a few blocks away. But what happens when a branch and a lemon peel get in the way? This delightful falling-in-like story from acclaimed picture book creators Carter Higgins and Zachariah OHora celebrates the power of coincidence to lead us to the friends we're meant to meet all along.

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This newest title in the wildly popular Spotter's Guide series leads readers through the distinct field marks of flatulence in the latter years of life, from "The Crank" (the fart that chases pesky kids—and everyone else—off the lawn) through "The ReAnimator" (the sudden eruption of post-holiday meal flatulence that brings Great Aunt Gladys back from the brink). Each spread is devoted to a singular fart profile and includes helpful information such as age of onset, key characteristics for identification and prominent subtypes. Detailed "in situ" illustrations and ten distinct push-button sounds complete this indispensable reference to farting happily and healthfully into the autumn years of life.

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There's more to this museum than meets the eye! This is the wonderfully wacky world of celebrated international author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the duo behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because... , The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer ... and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School ... . Notoriously (and delightfully) unreliable narrator Henry is late to a museum where his class is spending the day. But he has a plan: He'll just catch up in one of the exhibits. That's not possible in these halls! With volcanoes erupting, dinosaurs charging,and secret stairwells lurking, reuniting with his classmates becomes a quest of outrageous proportions. Young readers will revel in this entertaining book's over-the-top antics.

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For anyone who'd rather be reading than doing just about anything else, this book is the ultimate must-have. In this visual ode to all things bookish, readers will get lost in page after page of beautiful contemporary art, photography, and illustrations depicting the pleasures of books. Artwork from the likes of Jane Mount, Lisa Congdon, Julia Rothman, and Sophie Blackall is interwoven with text from essayist Maura Kelly, bestselling author Gretchen Rubin, and award-winning author and independent bookstore owner Ann Patchett. Rounded out with poems, quotations, and aphorisms celebrating the joys of reading, this lovingly curated compendium is a love letter to all things literary, and the perfect gift for bookworms everywhere.

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This unique painting and colouring book offers a fun and easy way to get into a creative flow and wash away stress. Printed on luxe watercolour paper excellent for paints, marker, pencil, or any colouring medium, the sumi-ink outlines from celebrated stationer Linda & Harriett become vivid, frame-worthy works of art with just a few splashes of colour. A sturdy backing board makes it easy to work on any surface, while single-sided removable pages are perfect for easily sharing or displayingfinished pieces.

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Zoom into first words with colorful vehicles! Twenty flash cards in the shapes of a school bus, fire truck, taxi, doubledecker bus, garbage truck, and more will delight young children who love all things that go vroom-vroom! Printed on thick, sturdy board, the cards are perfect for play and decorating a child''s room.

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Showcasing the heartland dishes we all love made vegetarian, this cookbook provides a literal and visual feast of creative, generous cooking that's born in the traditions of the Midwest but transcends geographic boundaries. Celebrated photographer and blogger Shelly Westerhausen presents 100 wholesome, meatless recipes for everything from drinks to desserts. Thoughtfully organised by the adventures that make a weekend special-picnics, brunch, camping and more-this gloriously photographed book will inspire folks to eat well, wherever their vegetarian ventures lead them. Celebrating a fresh perspective in food, here's a new go-to that's perfect for vegetarians and anyone looking for more delicious vegetable-forward meals.

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130 recipes that redefine the way we think about flavor. Visually stunning and conceptually fresh, this is the cookbook of the season from Josef Centeno, the chef credited with capturing the myriad tastes of Los Angeles on the plate. Recipes span from simple to show stopping, exploring sauces, soups, mains, salads, and desserts, too. More than 130 vivid photographs convey the beauty and excitement of Chef Centeno's extraordinary cooking. Josef Centeno is the chef and owner of Bâco Mercat, Bar Amá, Orsa & Winston, Ledlow, and P.Y.T. In Bäco, he draws on his multicultural heritage, formal training in top-notch restaurants such as Manresa and Daniel, a lifelong obsession with cookbooks, and his insatiable curiosity. Centeno's cooking layers textures and explores how spices and sauces can be used to transform the most basic vegetables.

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In this delightful series written by BabyLit author Jennifer Adams and illustrated by kidlit darling Greg Pizzoli, each book showcases a different city with lighthearted baby-appropriate text and ridiculously charming illustrations. Explore the city on the Thames: feed the pigeons in Trafalgar Square, watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, marvel at the spinning lights of the London Eye and say good night to London's landmark skyline.

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With Junzo Terada's adorable Animal Friends, every day is a party! Farm animals gather their bandmates at the barn to jig and jive until they feel alive. After all, celebrations are better when we're all together! With a new animal friend peeking out from each shaped, layered page, this innovative board book is full of guessing game fun. Culminating in a flap fiesta on the final spread, the animal friends exchange instruments and swim toys, modeling both sharing and community for young readers. Featuring lovable animal friends who know that the best things in life are shared, this smart board book is perfect for interactive reading and playtime fun!

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Roz Chast rescues us from the boredom of gray with this set of individually and hilariously named (yet identical) graphite pencils.

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This silk-screened keepsake box contains 150 sheets of rescued paper perfect for recording one-of-a-kind thoughts. Each sheet of notepaper has a blank side for writing, while the other side is adorned with a previously printed design. Refill by rescuing and reusing your old sheets of paper, too! RESCUED PAPER products are made from paper stocks that would otherwise be discarded. No paper is pulped in this line. Found in Old Delhi's Paper Market as well as among misprints and overruns from manufacturers across India, the rescued paper is sorted, folded, and bound with thread and silkscreened covers. Designed by SUKIE, the acclaimed UK-based studio of Darrell and Julia Gibbs.

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This hardcover notebook features a silk-screened cover, cloth spine and 90 pages of rescued paper within. The sheets are folded and bound so that the blank sides face out for writing, while the previously printed sides face in, offering a peekaboo reveal. RESCUED PAPER products are made from paper stocks that would otherwise be discarded. No paper is pulped in this line. Found in Old Delhi's Paper Market as well as among misprints and overruns from manufacturers across India, the rescued paper is sorted, folded, and bound with thread and silkscreened covers. Designed by SUKIE, the acclaimed UK-based studio of Darrell and Julia Gibbs.

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Four notepads (and a coordinating pencil!) neatly bound within a smart-looking hardcover portfolio emblematic of PANTONE's iconic brand make keeping lists and to-dos a brilliantly colourful business.

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A fun new way to sightsee, this portable scratch-off map of Chicago is like a scavenger hunt through thirty must-see landmarks and hot spots around town. Scratching off the metallic icons on the map reveals activities, fun facts, and highlights to look out for: At Navy Pier, discover a favorite popcorn outpost; on a walk through the Loop, find public art by the likes of Chagall, Calder, and Picasso. The reverse side of the map offers more extensive information about each place—its history, points of interest, more things to do, and little-known trivia, plus the address and the nearest L stop.

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This pad contains 60 single-sided sheets of removable, all-purpose rescued paper perfect for sketching, crafting, and writing of all kinds. The top sides of the paper are blank, while the underneath sides are adorned with previously printed designs.

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Fresh as fruits picked straight from the tree, this trio of notebooks features vibrant cover artwork of pomegranates, lemons and oranges accented with bright bursts of neon ink.

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For the adventure enthusiast or armchair traveller, this delightful journal is the perfect place to jot down favourite recollections from journeys near and far. Just the right size to pack in a carry-on or jacket pocket, when it's filled it becomes a sweet travel keepsake of the happiest memories.

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This cheerful customisable paper garland features individual letters wreathed in leaves and flowers, ready to be mixed and matched into custom banners for all manner of celebrations. Eight additional deco- rative tiles will punctuate any garland with forest- themed cuteness.

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What makes a good story? One little girl thinks it's a princess with magical powers that can—ta-da!—overcome any obstacle. Her friend thinks it's—dun dun duh!—a combination of dragons, pirates, and fire that cause total chaos. But as their stories intertwine, these two young storytellers soon learn that a good story needs both conflict—dun dun duh!—and resolution—ta-da! An irresistible celebration of imaginary play, storytelling, and the joys of collaboration, this gorgeous picture book features two strong voices throughout, making it the perfect read-aloud.

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For taming to-do's on the go, this slender hardcover ledger contains four colourful notepads for lists and memos. The fashion-forward leopard print portfolio pops with a red foil-stamped spine and closes securely with a coordinating pencil slipped through elastic loops.

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Meet Frank. His goal in life is to make humans smile. And that's exactly what he and his wise-cracking friends do in this guide to living the good life - of a dog! From the creator of the popular greeting card line From Frank, this playful book offers advice for dogs, by dogs. Collage-style photographs accompany hilarious insights into the weird and wonderful relationship that pets share with their owners. Any dog who follows Frank's advice is in for some extra belly rubs, guaranteed.

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This charming book of whimsical illustrations is sure to win over even the most finicky cat lover. Brimming with colourful contemporary artwork by today’s up-and-coming indie art and illustration darlings, and sprinkled throughout with quotations from famous folks celebrating the traits and quirks of their favourite furry friends, this fanciful and playful little volume offers kittenish delight on every page— making it the perfect just-because gift for cat lovers everywhere. Featuring dancing cats, snarky cats, musical cats, sleepy cats, cunning cats, cranky cats, cuddly cats and dapper cats, there’s a kitty for everyone in this treasury of heartwarming feline fun.

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Two of a Kind gathers images from photographers around the world in a striking celebration of visual symmetry. Twins, reflections, doubles, duplicates, and pairings are brought together in these dreamy images compiled by French photo curator and blogger Sandrine Kerfante. Fashion-forward, smart, and beautiful, this is the perfect gift for girlfriends with great taste who feel as close as sisters, actual sisters who feel as close as twins, and actual twins who will see their duality reflected in all kinds of intriguing new ways. A survey of 21st-century photography and an exploration of shared identity, this atmospheric collection, with metallic-tone and debossed cover, will transport its viewers, awakening the imagination and capturing the heart.

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Of all the miracles of life, it is life's persistence that astounds the most. In the endless black of the deepest caves, blind fish find their way. In a frozen forest, snow monkeys find a cozy hot spring to keep warm. Even in the salt desert's barren cold, flamingoes bloom like vivid flowers. The 14 animals in this book defy the odds and make their homes in the unlikeliest of places—under the weight of seas, in the belly of tar pits, in the sandstorm's mouth.

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Keep track of important info in these pocket-sized, eco-friendly journals featuring adorable new Star Wars best friend illustrations by artist Jeffrey Brown.© and TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

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The darling, dancing Flora is back, and this time she’s found two new friends: a pair of peacocks! But amidst the fanning feathers and mirrored movements, Flora realises that the push-and-pull between three friends can be a delicate dance. Will this trio find a way to get back in step? In the third book featuring Flora and her feathered friends, Molly Idle’s gorgeous art combines with clever flaps to reveal that no matter the challenges, true friends will always find a way to dance, leap, and soar—together.

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The Lowriders are back! Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria and El Chavo Octopus are living their dream at last--they are the proud owners of their very own garage. Then an unexpected series of earthquakes hits their town, and their beloved cat Genie goes missing. Our heroes hit the road in search of him, only to discover that the trail leads to a confusing cornfield. All is not what it seems, as the cornfield leads to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec god of the Underworld, who is keeping Genie prisoner! It will take all of Lupe's, Elirio's, and El Chavo's courage and smarts to outwit old Mic. But our heroes are brave. They are willing to go all the way to the Centre of the Earth to rescue Genie--and in this book, that's just what they do! Another inventive, visually amazing adventure from the duo that created LOWRIDERS IN SPACE.

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