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Combining scooped-out die-cuts with raised, shaped elements, two new TouchThinkLearn books offer youngest learners an irresistible opportunity to explore their universe in a hands-on, multisensory way. See the image, trace its shape, say its name: these modes of perception combine in a dynamic way to stimulate understanding of essential concepts. Experience the number 2" both by counting a pair of raised car wheels on one side, and feeling its shape on the other. Featuring a format unlike any other, these groundbreaking books translate abstract thought into tangible knowledge."

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Looking to impress your family and guests with your cocktails? Look no further than this cocktail recipe book, The Bar Book - Bartending and mixology for the home cocktail enthusiast.Learn the key techniques of bartending and mixology from a master: Written by renowned bartender and cocktail blogger Jeffrey Morgenthaler, The Bar Book is the only technique-driven cocktail and bartender book out there. This indispensable guide breaks down bartending into bar essential techniques, and then applies them to building the best drinks.Over 60 of the best drink recipes: The Bar Book contains more than 60 cocktail recipes that employ the techniques you will learn in this craft cocktail book. Each technique is illustrated with how-to photography to provide inspiration and guidance.Bartending and mixology techniques include the best practices for: Juicing Garnishing Carbonating Stirring and shaking Choosing the correct ice for proper chilling and dilution of a drink And, much more If you found PTD Cocktail Book, 12 Bottle Bar, The Joy of Mixology, Death and Co., and Liquid Intelligence to be helpful among bartending and mixology books, you will find Jeffrey Morgenthaler's The Bar Book to be an essential bartender book.

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Tartine Book No. 3 is the only book that shows, step-by-step, via text and process photographs, how to make loaves of whole grain bread and whole-grain versions of favourite Tartine pastries. This book offers a truly innovative approach to working with whole grain flours: blending different flours to achieve distinct flavours and textures, introducing new methods for sprouted and fermented quick breads and exploring alternative sweeteners and unique tenderisers in pastry. The crust, crumb and flavour of a Tartine-style loaf of whole grain bread is notably distinct from other whole grain breads.

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Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. Enchanting die-cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book. Wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life. An acorn is just the beginning.

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The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book now available in board book! An unabridged board book for kids version of the bestselling, best-beloved hardcover, perfect for small hands! Even the roughest, toughest readers will want to turn off their engines, rest their wheels, and drift to sleep with this sweet and soothing story. Vibrant illustrations and gentle rhyming text make this construction book for kids a surefire bedtime favorite for truck-crazy kids everywhere.Can't get enough of these tough trucks? The long-awaited sequel to this bestselling book series, Mighty, Mighty, Construction Site, is now available for preorder!

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What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if "Luke, I am your father" was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet Star Wars® comics reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other—except with all the baggage of being the Dark Lord of the Sith. Celebrated artist Jeffrey Brown's delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars® moments a fresh parenting books twist, presenting the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away. Life lessons include lightsaber batting practice, using the Force to raid the cookie jar, Take Your Child to Work Day on the Death Star ("Er, he looks just like you, Lord Vader!"), and the special bond shared between any father and son. It's a great option for unique pregnancy gifts, especially for the expectant father. Darth Vader and Son is a Star Wars® book that makes a great gift or a just because purchase for yourself!

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From the authors of the breakout national bestseller All My Friends Are Dead (more than 100,000 copies in print) comes a brand new illustrated compendium of the humourous existential ruminations of people, animals, legendary monsters, and inanimate objects. Readers will appreciate the plight of the light bulb whose only friends are burnouts, the caterpillar whose friends have all really changed, the cookie whose friends are crumbs, the cactus whose friends always kind of look like they're flipping you off, the robot who was not programmed to understand the concept of friendship, and many more, and fans new and old will laugh (and cry) out loud with this new, darkly funny celebration of the inevitable.

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"This is a great book if your creative juices are running dry." — Portland Book Review A collection of 642 outrageous and witty writing prompts: Banish writer's block with 642 Things to Write, a fun and playful journal that invites inspiration with plenty of space to write it all down. Brimming with entertaining exercises, this writing prompt journal is sure to get the creative juices flowing. • From crafting your own obituary and penning an ode to an onion, to telling a dying houseplant why it should live and making a case for your favorite fruit, writers of all levels will stretch their imaginations and put pen to paper. • From ridiculous to philosophical, the 642 writing prompts are sure to stimulate the mind and encourage creativity • From the literary minds of the San Francisco Writers' Grotto, a workspace and creative community in downtown San Francisco. Thirty-five writers from The Grotto contributed to this prompt journal. 642 Things to Write About prompt journal will appeal to both novice and seasoned writers. Inspire creativity with 642 Thing to Write About. • The ultimate gift for writers of all shapes, sizes and genres • Creative writing journal offers hours and hours of amusing scenarios to reflect and write on

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How many jelly beans are enough? How many are too many? Aiden and Emma can't decide. Is 10 enough? How about 1,000? That's a lot of jelly beans. But eaten over a whole year, it's only two or three a day. This giant picture book offers kids a fun and easy way to understand large numbers. Starting with 10, each page shows more and more colourful sweets leading up to a giant fold-out surprise-ONE MILLION JELLY BEANS! With bright illustrations and an irresistible extra-large format,How Many Jelly Beans? makes learning about big numbers absolutely scrumptious!

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Good news, Rabbit and Mouse are going on a picnic. Bad news, it is starting to rain. Good news, Rabbit has an umbrella. Bad news, the stormy winds blow the umbrella (and Mouse!) into a tree. So begins this clever story about two friends with very different dispositions. Using just four words, Jeff Mack has created a text with remarkable flair that is both funny and touching, and pairs perfectly with his energetic, and hilarious, illustrations. Good news, this is a book kids will clamor to read again and again!

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PRESS HERE, MIX IT UP!, LET'S PLAY!, and SAY ZOOP! Collect all four interactive books from Hervé Tullet!Press the yellow dot on the cover of this interactive children's book, follow the instructions within, and embark upon a magical journey! Each page of this surprising touch book instructs the reader to push the button, shake it up, tilt the book, and who knows what will happen next! Children and adults alike will giggle with delight as the dots multiply, change direction, and grow in size! Especially remarkable because the adventure occurs on the flat surface of the simple, printed page, this unique interactive picture book about the power of imagination and interactivity will provide read-aloud fun for all ages!

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Celebrate Earth Day with this valentine to our wonderful planet from the Newbery Award–winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall. Our friend Earth does so many wonderful things! She tends to animals large and small. She pours down summer rain and autumn leaves. She sprinkles whisper-white snow and protects the tiny seeds waiting for spring. Readers of all ages will pore over the pages of this spectacular book. Its enticing die-cut pages encourage exploration as its poetic text celebrates everything Earth does for us, all the while reminding us to be a good friend in return. • Interactive format and kid-friendly art will engage both toddlers and young readers. • A celebration of the natural world and rallying cry for positive action for Planet Earth • Great opportunities to share life science concepts and amazing facts about the environment with children This beautiful and innovative ode to our natural world will appeal to readers of Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth, The Poet's Dog, and Thank You, Earth. • Read aloud books for kids ages 3-5 • Earth books for kids • Climate change books for kids

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Kids will go crazy for these quirky books featuring lovable characters, bright and simple art, charming rhymed text, and best of all, adorable finger puppets! Each darling book has a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page, presenting a super-fun way for parents and children to play and read together.

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"Laugh out loud funny, and a tiny bit disturbing. In other words, perfect." - The Huffington Post An amusing and captivating tale that’s a delightful primer for laughing at the inevitable: If you're a dinosaur, all of your friends are dead. If you're a pirate, all of your friends have scurvy. If you're a tree, all of your friends are end tables. Each page of this laugh-out-loud, illustrated humor book showcases the downside of being everything from a clown to a cassette tape to a zombie. Cute and dark all at once, this hilarious children's book for adults teaches valuable lessons about life. From the sock whose only friends have gone missing to the houseplant whose friends are being slowly killed by irresponsible plant owners (like you), All My Friends Are Dead presents hilariously entertaining stories about life and existential predicaments. The simple yet effective imagery, the personification of inanimate objects, and short, hilarious quips come together to create an amusing adventure through each character’s unique grievance and wide-eyed dilemmas. Written by Avery Monsen, an actor, artist, and writer and Jory John, a writer, editor, and journalist. They are friends, and neither is dead. Yet. All My Friends Are Dead is both the saddest funny book and the funniest sad book you’ll ever read. Children’s book written for adults Displayed in an accessible cartoon form

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These five touch-and-feel stroller flash cards feature the beloved Eric Carle's wonderful animals: the caterpillar, lion, sheep, hippo, and fish. Easy to attach to a stroller, backpack, or diaper bag, they won't get lost, and the engaging soft textures make them perfect interactive entertainment for toddlers on the go.

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Looking for tween gifts for girls or the perfect mother gift?A journal for girls or girl's diary—Just Between Us: Mother and Daughter: "Packed with writing prompts, it's the perfect gift for Mother's Day."— Girl's Life magazineHave you ever wondered... What your mom thought the moment you were born? Or where your daughter would go if she could go anywhere in the universe? Just Between US—The mother daughter journal: Thoughtful writing prompts and entertaining mini quizzes in this beautiful mom and daughter journal pave the way to discussing everything from friends and school to crushes and growing up. Just Between Us provides plenty of free space for writing about whatever comes to mind, plus pages for drawing and making lists, ensuring this mom and me journal stays refreshingly open-ended.A bestselling mom and daughter journal: With advice and perspectives from both generations, two lovely ribbon bookmarks (one each for mother and daughter), and appealing illustrations, this deluxe hardcover journal has established itself as a bestselling phenomenon. It's a surefire hit with moms and girls alike!If you liked Wreck This Journal or The Care and Keeping of You, you'll love Just Between Us as a gift for tween girls and moms alikeAlso, for those granddaughters out there, don't miss Just Between Us: Grandmother & Granddaughter: A No-Stress, No-Rules Journal

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With a plush finger puppet permanently attached to the book and peek-a-boo holes in every page, this charming board book creates fun along the way as parents and children play and read together.

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Revised and updated edition designed to help overcome the loss of a loved one This unique and sensitive grief journal allows readers to catch — and hold — an angel: Over the past decade, this classic work has helped thousands find meaningful ways to overcome the despair of losing a loved one. Now, Angel Catcher has been revised and updated to convey its powerful message of hope to a new audience. Featuring brand new illustrations and a fresh updated look, the tasteful pages of this journal guide the user through the process of mourning and onward to a lasting sense of peace in the face of loss. • With room for photographs, headings to inspire reflection, and space to record your own thoughts and memories • Keepsake book will forever capture the treasured memories of a loved one • Kathy Eldon and Amy Eldon Turtletaub are the authors of the best-selling journals Soul Catcher and Love Catcher Angel Catcher grief diary gently helps readers through the loss and celebrates the life of the person you love. Revised and updated edition acts as a trusted companion through the stages of grieving a loved one. • Thoughtful sympathy gift for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one • Memory journal becomes a time capsule celebrating a life well lived

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If missionary has become monotonous, and doggy has gotten dull, then turn to the Sex Deck . Tonight, skip the same-old-same-old and give Leg Wrap, Easy Rider, or The Sun Worshiper a try. This provocative and inspiring deck from the international best-seller, The Lover's Guide, offers over 50 ways for lovers to spice up their sex play. Pull a card at random for some steamy spontaneity, leave a suggestion in a lover's briefcase or purse, or slip it under their pillow.

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A Netflix Original Film Series A New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold Best friends Ivy and Bean are back and looking for adventure in the second installment of this engaging series. This time they've made an amazing discovery a ghost in the school bathroom! Ivy and Bean can see its cloudy form and its glowing eyes. They can hear its moaning voice. This is the best thing that ever happened at school until the teachers find out. Now Ivy and Bean have to figure out how to get the ghost out of the bathroom. Will they succeed? Maybe. Will they have fun? Of course!

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With a narrative that will entertain art lovers of all ages, this new board book is a fun way to introduce young children to fine art. The little ones will love spending A Magical Day with Matisse in a world full of music, color, bobbing sailboats, and tickled toes. Playful rhyming texts accompany the artists timeless paintings in this little masterpiece.

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The enormously popular 52 Deck series continues with 52 enlightening projects for the amateur scientist! This collection is packed with concoctions and experiments that could turn you into the next great inventor of our age! Great for kids!

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Pride and Prejudice: An Epistolary Edition Containing Nineteen Handwritten Letters is a collection of the letters exchanged between Jane Austen's characters in Pride and Prejudice. Glassine pockets placed throughout the book contain removable replicas of all 19 letters in the story. From Lydia's announcement of her elopement, to Mr. Darcy's honest, beseeching missive to Elizabeth, this deluxe edition pays homage to the power of these epistles. • Nothing captures Jane Austen's vivid emotion and keen wit better than her characters' correspondence. • Each letter is re-created with gorgeous calligraphy. • Letters are hand-folded with painstaking attention to historical detail.Perusing the letters will transport readers straight to the drawing room at Netherfield or the breakfast table at Longbourn.For anyone who loves Austen, and for anyone who still cherishes the joy of letter writing, this book illuminates a favorite story in a whole new way. • Step inside the world of Pride and Prejudice, one of the most beloved novels of all time. • Great Mother's Day, birthday, or holiday gift for diehard Jane Austen fans • A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table • Add it to the shelf with books like What Would Jane Do?: Quips and Wisdom from Jane Austen by Potter Gift, Jane-a-Day: 5 Year Journal with 365 Witticisms by Jane Austen Edition by Potter Gift, and The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things by Paula Byrne.

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A creative travel guide for anywhere, this handy deck includes 75 cards to inspire exploration. With a unique mix of concrete actions and whimsical prompts-from Ask the next person you meet where his/her favorite street is. Go there" to "Write down what you like about this city on a small piece of paper. Leave it where someone else will find it later"- Anywhere encourages users to see things differently while discovering both new and familiar places."

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In this evocative wordless book, internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee tells the story of a little girl's day at the beach. Stunning in their simplicity, Lee's illustrations, in just two shades of watercolour, create a vibrant story full of joy and laughter.New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book 2008

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In Disney's upcoming animated musical film, Frozen, the Snow Queen holds a kingdom under a spell that traps them in a harsh and grueling eternal winter. Anna, the Snow Queen's sister and Anna's friend Kristoff undertake an adventure of Everest proportions, facing magic and mystical creatures, to capture the Snow Queen and save the kingdom from destruction. The Art of Frozen features concept art from the making of the film, including character studies and sculpts, colour scripts, storyboards and more, alongside interviews and with the film's artists about the making of this adventurous animated film.

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Now beginners, experts, and teachers alike can make rejuvenating meditations part of daily life with this beautifully illustrated deck of fifty yoga poses and meditations. Each easy-to-use card gives detailed instructions, benefits, and an affirmation. If you're short on time, you can pick just a single card, or for a more guided experience, follow one of the sequences provided. Create an exercise routine that focuses on your specific needs. In the park or at the office, these portable cards are perfect for stress relief, promoting strength and energy, and relaxation--anytime, anywhere.

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Find your meditative rhythm with this modern geometric cross-stitch kit featuring abstract designs by multidisciplinary artist Avery Williamson. Whether a thoughtful gift or an addition to your personal collection, each piece can be displayed as distinctive décor. Includes one bamboo hoop, three cross-stitch cloths, embroidery thread in four colors, two tapestry needles, and instruction guide. Perfect for anyone looking for creative ways to unplug and slow down!

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“I Know This to Be True is the basis for the Netflix documentary series Live to Lead created and directed by Geoff Blackwell and executive produced by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.”  The I Know This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figures from diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing their compelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom. The inimitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, former associate justice of the US Supreme Court, embodied the power of persistence and integrity. Throughout her legal career, spanning nearly five decades, she was an unwavering force for progress and a leading voice for equality and justice. Here, she reflects on her many years of service to the law, as well as her family life and struggle with cancer. With disarming honesty, Ginsburg discusses everything from gender equality and fitness to literature and the importance of hard work. Strong, hopeful and wise, her words stand as a guide for budding feminists and those who fight for justice around the world. Inspired by Nelson Mandela's legacy and created in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, I Know This to Be True is a global series of books created to spark a new generation of leaders. This series offers encouragement and guidance to graduates, future leaders, and anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the world. • Royalties from sales of the series support the free distribution of material from the series to the world's developing economy countries. • A highly giftable and lovely hardcover with vivid photographic portraits throughout.

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Bestselling format!Looking for screen-free activities for airplane travel? Look no further than this cute, compact tin filled with 50 great ideas for family fun up in the air! • Perfect for fans of Brain Quest or Mad Libs—a great way to make the plane ride fly by while keeping kids in their seats and entertained! • The colorful, petite tins are perfect for slipping into a purse or pocket for on-the-go fun. Also makes a thoughtful, unique gift or stocking stuffer• Tin box with lift-off lid, 51 cards, full-color printing throughout

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This stationery is anything but stationary! Animate your ideas with these illustrated notepads that also function as flipbooks, ready to fill slow moments with flipping delight! Bring the party to your notes as you flip through this stylish notepad that doubles as an animated flipbook. With plenty of writing space above the animation and a pocket-friendly size, nothing can keep this unicorn down! This handy notepad will make even dull notes and to-dos a celebration.

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This sweet keepsake journal is just right to jot down the special moments in baby's first year. Designed like a playful board book—with a fun, shakable cover with confetti enclosed within—this simple shower gift features simple repeating prompts for each month, making it easy to make note of that unforgettable first year with a little one.

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The perfect companion for Christmas festivities, this delightful gift of a book explores the rich history surrounding the Nativity. Filled with more than 75 entries featuring the fascinating details behind the story of the Immaculate Conception, Jesus's birth, the crèche, the Magi, and so much more, these pages illuminate the many ways the first Christmas is celebrated throughout the world. Beautifully illustrated with vibrant lithographs taken from prayer books and missals, The Little Book of the Nativity is a joyful treasure for a family to gather around year after year.

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Use these spirited protest postcards to write your elected representative or inspire a friend-or just post one above your desk. And feel good about yourself at the same time: All proceeds go to the ACLU, a nonprofit organization that protects civil rights for all Americans.

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We go together like...peanut butter and jam, eggs and bacon, and salt and pepper! The latest in our popular pop-up notecard series, this quirky collection features perfect (food) pairings and are an awesome way to celebrate cherished relationships with friends, family and loved ones.

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Inspired by the popularity of Tattly and other designer tattoos, Lacy Fashion Tattoos features five lace designs in black, white, metallic silver and metallic gold, to accessorise in style. The designs are 18' long and rolled in a tube, so consumers can cut whatever length of lace they'd like for pretty cuffs, necklaces, rings and more.

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All the benefits and beauty of live plants, minus the fuss. This trio of easy-to-assemble paper punch-out plants with trendy succulent leaves instantly decorates windowsills, kitchen tables, or cubicles. Best of all, these blooms stay fresh forever!

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This is a guided journal for bread bakers. A year's worth of entries for baking bread twice a week becomes a chronicle of the rewarding experience of building towards the perfect loaf week by week. Charts, check boxes and blanks to be filled in by the user visually and quantitatively archive the baking process and chart progress, with prompts to report notes on variables such as appearance, flavor and ingredient amounts. The journal is a satisfying record of how the user's skills and knowledge improved, how much flour they used and what factors (ingredients, proportions, weather, temperature and so on combine to provide ideal baking conditions.

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At last--vivid, full-color postcards featuring Frida Kahlo's most popular works in a high-quality, inexpensive collection. This compilation of Kahlo's most famous and haunting works was selected from her passionate self-portraits, exotic still-lifes, and semi-surreal scenes. 22 full-color postcards.

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Uncover new and surprising details about your family with these all‑ages-friendly 'have you ever' conversation starters. With 100 prompts on 50 double‑sided sticks, packaged in a handy, portable box, this family edition party game is perfect for bringing along on family outings or to make game night an entertaining and laugh‑out‑loud event. Pick a stick and read the question aloud for everyone to answer. One side of the stick serves easy and light-hearted questions like, “Have you ever met a famous person?” while the other side challenges your friends and family to answer gently embarrassing questions like, “Have you ever laughed so hard you peed a little?” An all‑ages game for families of every kind—including parents and grandparents, young and adult kids, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews—that you can play over and over again because as time goes by, there’s always a hila

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Pull a card and try to figure out the historical, fictional, or celebrity names your teammates are clueing you into in this fast-paced guessing game!Split the players into teams of two. One player draws a card and holds it to their forehead without reading it. Their teammate picks one of the five names on the card and tries to help their partner guess it as quickly as possible within one minute. If they get the right name fast, they can continue with the other two names on the card or take a new card and continue to play. After one minute, play switches to the next team. The team with the most correct answers wins!FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Celebrity meets Heads Up! in this raucous team game which is perfect for players of all ages! So many names (250 to be exact!) keep the guessing going.   HANDY PORTABLE SIZE: The compact format lets you take the game anywhere! These petite tins are perfect for slipping into a purse or

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Write down your thoughts and feelings with the help of Joy, Sadness, and the rest of the Emotions from Disney and Pixar''s Inside Out films.This mindfulness journal is just the thing to encourage you to check in with yourself and manage your feelings throughout the day. With journaling space for goal setting in the morning and reflection in the evening, this simple mood tracker journal uses the films'' characters to help you express your emotions and jot down your feelings in an approachable, Pixar-inspired way. 2024 Disney/Pixar. All rights reserved.FULL CAST OF EMOTIONS: Get help from all the emotions from the original Inside Out -Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust-and the new Emotions from Inside Out 2 . MINDFULNESS WITH A PIXAR TWIST: Who better to help you connect with your emotions than the cast of the Inside Out films? This brightly illustrated journal with prompts is a fun way to explore your fee

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Joining our bestselling On-the-Go series, 50 Bucket List Adventures is a deck of adventure inspiration for the bold!The activities on the cards are exciting, thrilling, and awe-inspiring. The range of categories includes spending time in nature (deep-sea dive, meditate by a waterfall), thrill-seeking (sky dive, learn to ride a motorcycle, taste a hot pepper), aspirational travel (visit the oldest city you can, travel somewhere during a major local festival), learning something unusual (take instrument lessons, learn a language picked at random), or trying something to push out of a comfort zone (audition for a theater production). Some activities require travel, but many can be done from home. Each on-the-go amusement in the series offers a different way to interact, connect, and have fun out and about. With a cute and compact format, the tins are easy to carry and perfect for gifting. Great for families, friends, and loved ones!IRR

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The perfect baby present and self-purchase for just the right moment in a baby and a parent's life. Join the Beginning Baby animal friends for a day at school that's full of feelings! Whether they're sad or glad, shy or excited, the friends know it's important to express their many emotions. Welcome to Beginning Baby, a line of novelty board books and gifts designed to give little ones a bright start! Vetted by early childhood experts and thoughtfully created with input from parents and caregivers, each Beginning Baby book explores educational concepts tied to early learning milestones, building a foundation for a strong beginning. An adorable and energetic cast of animal characters guide babies through early learning concepts in a playful way that reinforces ideas through rhythm and repetition and engages eyes and hands with flaps, moving parts, mirrors, or tabs. With its irresistible interactive elements, colorful and decorative designs, and strong educational framework, Beginning Baby makes growing and learning for babies as easy as playing and dreaming - and also makes the perfect gift for new families.

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