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Featuring famous gems from the Smithsonian Museum—illustrated by beloved artist Samantha Hahn—this sweet, yet elegant, notebook collection, featuring foil-stamping on each cover, is the perfect way to record life's most precious and brilliant moments.

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This maze book is a thrilling hands-on fantasy adventure. In this unique hybrid of text- and maze-based storytelling, readers are immersed in a quest. They must capture the missing pieces of a famous sword by solving mazes, collecting gems, keys, and more—while also dodging mysterious monks, escaping hoards of giant bees and foul creatures, and exploring epic landscapes. Irresistibly analog, Maze Quest provides hours of screen-free fun.

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Here is a go-to resource for bakers of all skill levels who love new information and techniques that lead to better loaves and more flavor. These 45 foolproof recipes for delicious, nutritious, good-for-the-gut breads and pastries star a wide range of artisanal flours that are now readily available to home bakers. These flours add layers of flavor and texture, and combined with a natural starter and long fermentation, make these baked goods enjoyable even by those who have difficulty with gluten. In-depth master tutorials to starter, country loaves, and adjusting recipes for different flours are paired with step-by-step photography sequences that help visual learners get these fundamentals just right. Including recipes for one-of-a-kind rolls, scones, muffins, coffee cake, cookies, brownies, and more, this is a new take on baking for the home baker's cookbook canon.

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These postcards showcase the words and artwork of MARCH, the New York Times bestseller about the life of Congressman John Lewis.Featuring a special essay by Andrew Aydin on the power of written engagement, this book of postcards invites civic involvement and makes a special gift for activists, comics fans, and collectors alike.

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This sparkling celebration of accessories from the author of the 50 Ways to Wear series offers top-notch tips for rocking statement pieces—think earrings, bracelets, hats, belts, purses, and more—in unexpected ways. Learn how to accessorize any outfit for a snowy day, a fancy event, a job interview. With fun illustrations that show how to achieve each look, advice on different ways to wear each featured item and style, and tips on mixing and matching different items, patterns, and prints, 50 Ways to Wear Accessories is a must-have resource to optimize any wardrobe and head out the door with panache.

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Accessible introduction to Spanish language and Mexican culture Learning Spanish is just a few pictures away in this lovingly illustrated picture book language primer! Focusing on the Spanish language as it is spoken in Mexico, this informative picture book is an ideal way to learn. Pairing words and whimsical pictures, aspiring Spanish speakers are treated to a breezy yet informative experience. At once instructive and a joy to behold, Let's Learn Spanish is a go-to gift for the world traveler and language learner. • Fantastic resource for Spanish language learners young and old! • Perfect gift for anyone traveling to Mexico or South America. • Aurora Cacciapuoti is an author and illustrator of more than a dozen children's books. This informative Spanish language primer will appeal to readers of Little Concepts: ABC Spanish, First Words – Spanish, and My Big Book of Spanish Words. • Books for kids ages 4 to 8 • Learn Spanish for kids, preschool, kindergarten • Easy to carry travel companion language book

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Loved by millions of children, these classic peekaboo books are now gathered together in a boxed set that''s ideal for gift giving—and for giving story time an extra dose of fun! Showcasing animals, vehicles, and more, each book in this wildly popular series features colorful pictures and lively, rhyming text that help children predict what is peeking through die-cut windows. Includes Peek-a Who?, Peek-a Zoo!, and Peek-a Choo-Choo!.

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Tracks, treads, engines, lights, and more! The hardworking parts of kids' favorite construction vehicles from Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site can be explored in this playfully shaped board book with graduated pages. Each page is shaped like the vehicle on it and is sturdy enough to withstand wear and tear from the roughest, toughest readers. Handy labels highlight the different parts of each vehicle as an accompaniment to the charming rhyming text. From bulldozers to dump trucks, the youngest construction fans will be revved up and raring to go.

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Drink to health with this vibrant collection of tasty cocktails that promote wellness from the inside out. Inspired by the seasons, each of these 24 cocktail recipes includes ways to enjoy the drink "clean" (sans alcohol) or "dirty" (with alcohol), with ingredients aimed at promoting health. From a refreshing and revitalizing rhubarb and coconut sparkler (the optional splash of gin makes this perfect for a summer baby shower), to inflammation-busting turmeric in a spicy, non-alcoholic version of a Moscow Mule, each drink is equal parts eye-catching, healthful, and most of all, delicious. Part One is dedicated to 75 recipes for elements of a perfect cocktail—flavored ice, infusions, foams, syrups, and more—making this book an essential source for anyone looking to up their mixology game with new and innovative ingredients and techniques.

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Levi just wants to be treated like a typical kid. As a baby, he had a serious disease that caused him respiratory issues. He's fine now, but his mom and overprotective brother still think of him as damaged, and his schoolmates see him as the same class clown he's always been. He feels stuck. So when his dad—divorced from his mom—suggests he take up boxing, he falls in love with the sport. And when he finds out about a school with a killer boxing team and a free-study curriculum, it feels like he's found a ticket to a new Levi. But how can he tell his mom about boxing? And how can he convince his family to set him free?

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This undated engagement calendar from the bestselling Letters to My… series includes space to write a note to your future self each week. Once completed, it transforms into a unique time capsule of the year!

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When you're small and on the go, there's a lot to watch out for: big boats, waves, rain clouds, and more! But Little Boat can handle whatever comes his way, braving the elements and the unexpected with his initiative, confidence, and positive attitude. This colorful follow-up to Little Truck by beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi will entertain toddlers sailing toward big adventures!

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Adventure awaits! Readers help characters explore the world from driving a jeep on a jungle safari to riding a tandem bike through Paris – just by wiggling their fingers! Then, with two sets of hands, readers help the characters chase adventure together in the gatefold finale. With interactive holes on every page, a satisfying touch-and-feel cover, and an impressive gatefold, these interactive board books are the perfect way to play and read together.

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I Can Dream readers help characters pursue their aspirations from driving a race car to traveling to Mars – just by wiggling their fingers! Then, with two sets of hands, readers help the characters come together as they all follow their dreams in the gatefold finale. With interactive holes on every page, a satisfying touch-and-feel cover, and an impressive gatefold, these interactive board books are the perfect way to play and read together.

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In the war-ravaged England of 1940, 10-year-old Charlotte Bromley and her best friend Kitty McLaughlin are inseparable. They read their favourite books, they play pretend, and they promise to stick together, no matter what the future may bring. But that future is more uncertain than they could imagine, as Charlotte’s scientist father has unearthed a staggering truth: time travel is real.When this discovery attracts the attention of cruel forces, throwing the two girls into peril, Charlotte is faced with an impossible choice between danger and safety, between remaining with her friend or following a portal to another time and place. In a split second, Charlotte’s life changes forever. Alone and far from home, unsure of Kitty’s fate, she knows that somehow, no matter what, she must find a way back to her friend.

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Every writer knows that as rewarding as the creative process is, it can often be a bumpy road. Have hope and keep at it! Designed to kick-start creativity, this handsome handbook from the executive director of National Novel Writing Month gathers a wide range of insights and advice for writers at any stage of their career. From tips about how to finally start that story to helpful ideas about what to do when the words just aren't quite coming out right, Pep Talks for Writers provides motivation, encouragement, and helpful exercises for writers of all stripes.

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The sweetest and smallest pet ever continues her everyday adventures in this playful journal for cat lovers.

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Welcome to the creative kingdom of artist Michelle Waldie, where beloved animals become magnificent geometric wonders to colour. This fresh new colouring book renders foxes, birds, hedgehogs and more with a prismatic look that makes them as cool to display as they are pleasing to colour. With just the right level of detail, these unique designs can easily be completed in one sitting if so desired, but those who want a more involved colouring session can opt for a 3-dimensional look-and make these animals leap off the page. Plus, designs print single-sided, and the pages are easily removable for sharing and display. Whimsical and fun, Crystal Menagerie sets the imagination running wild and will bring colouring fans hours of immersive creative relaxation.

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First words are everywhere you look, especially in a house! This visually striking picture book catalogues an impressive array of household items, naming the delightful miscellany that comprises a life. The charming collections are creative and unexpected, providing the sweetest of visual snapshots that reinforce word recognition and understanding. In addition to the everyday kitchen, living room and garden items, there are surprising and smart illustrated spreads featuring everything for resting, everything for warming up and everything that gets lost. Plus, a seek-and-find element (a hiding cat!) offers bonus amusement. Children will savour the delicate illustrations of things they are learning to recognise, things they are discovering every day and things they will cherish and use as they grow.

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Suit up for a daring adventure as our hero navigates the unknown reaches and alien inhabitants of a planet called . . . Kindergarten. This clever book will prepare bold young explorers for their next mission—whether it’s a strange, new world . . . or somewhere much closer to home.

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Preface by John Lasseter • Foreword by Brian Fee • Introduction by Bill Cone and Jay Shuster Pixar Animation Studios presents The Art of Cars 3, a behind-the-scenes look at the concept art from the latest film in the popular Cars series. Fascinating storyboards, full-color pastels, digital paintings, and more offer a unique perspective into the beloved world of Lightning McQueen and his friends, new and old. With a preface by John Lasseter, foreword by director Brian Fee, and an introduction by production designers Bill Cone and Jay Shuster, The Art of Cars 3 is a scenic road trip through a masterfully animated film.Copyright ©2017 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved.

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Artfully capturing yoga's vibrant spirit, Yoga Bodies presents full-colour yoga-pose portraits of more than 80 practitioners of all ages, shapes, sizes, backgrounds and skill levels-real people with real stories to share about how yoga has changed their lives for the better. Some humorous, some heartfelt, others profound, the stories entertain as they enlighten, while the portraits-which joyously challenge the yoga body stereotype-celebrate the glorious diversity of the human form. Handsomely jacketed and richly visual inside and out, Yoga Bodies is a coffee table-worthy contemplation, a meaningful gift and a source of endless inspiration for anyone seeking fresh perspectives on how to live well.

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This spirited new addition to the 642 series encourages young artists to let their imaginations run wild. Filled with hilarious, awe-inspiring, and over-the-top drawing prompts, this outrageously awesome sketchbook will inspire budding artists to reach new creative heights—the stranger and sillier, the better!

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For those who love color-coding and things arranged neatly, this trio of notebooks featuring Julie Seabrook Ream''s photos of objects organized by color is the ultimate eye candy.

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This box of notecards contains a colourful collection of rainbows inside. Each card features a different photo of objects-from succulents to macarons-arranged into a rainbow, perfect for sending a little good cheer.

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From the creation of the QWERTY keyboard to the world's first portable typing machine, this handsome collection is a visual homage to the golden age of the typewriter. From the world's first commercially successful typewriter-the Sholes & Glidden Type Writer of 1874-to the iconic electric models of the 1960s, eighty vintage devices are profiled in elegant photographs and fascinating text that highlights the design modifications, intricate details, and peculiar quirks that make each typewriter unique. From functional advances like noiseless machines to luxurious details such as mahogany covers and inlaid mother-of-pearl, a century of design innovation and experimentation is charted in these pages. Packed with visuals and rich with history, Typewriters is the essential story of a writing invention that changed the world.

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Some of us like the comfort of familiarity—staying close to the home we've always known, making a life, building a community. For some, the intimacy of the old routine is satisfaction itself. But the known is not for everyone. When our 5 protagonists get to wondering what's on the other side of their island, they can't stop until they find out. What follows is an epic journey of discovery, danger, imagination, and ultimately, bittersweet fulfillment. Is this sophisticated picture book about man versus earth? Man versus man? Or man versus self? Like our protagonists, every reader will find their own right answer in this haunting and deceptively simple modern fable.

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This book is not a valentine. It doesn't have lacey edges or sugary hearts. But it is full of lucky rocks, secret hiding spots, and gumball machine treasures. This is a book about waiting in line and wishing for cinnamon buns. About recognizing that if you care so much about someone not thinking you care, maybe you really do. But wait-isn't that exactly what love is about? Maybe this book is sort of a valentine after all. A testament to handmade, wacky, bashful, honest love-sure to winover the hearts of all readers-this offering from debut picture book author Carter Higgins and children's book veteran Lucy Ruth Cummins is the perfect gift to celebrate every relationship, from parent to child, sibling to sibling, partner to partner, crush to crush.

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"An enchanting adventure of magic and mishaps." —Kirkus Reviews "Upbeat and lovable, Polly Diamond brings the magic of imagination to life." —Booklist, starred review The first in a delightfully funny and magical chapter book series perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean, Amelia Bedelia, and Dory Fantasmagory! Polly loves words. And she loves writing stories. So when a magic book appears on her doorstep that can make everything she writes happen in real life, Polly is certain all of her dreams are about to come true. But she soon learns that what you write and what you mean are not always the same thing!

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Polly and her magic book, Spell, have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when Polly and Spell join forces to make the school fair super spectacular, they quickly discover that what you write and what you mean are not always the same. Filled with the familiar details of home and school, but with a sprinkling of magic, this book is just right for fans of Ivy + Bean, Judy Moody, and Dory Fantasmagory, as well for aspiring writers, who, just like Polly, know the magic of stories.

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Cat lovers, rejoice! This irresistible book compiles over 400 photos from the hugely popular Instagram profile @cats_of_instagram into a keepsake treasure. Playful categories including "bowties," "surprise!," and "happy cats" showcase all the charm and delightful quirks of the wide world of cats. This is a gift that will have feline fans smiling in recognition, surprise and appreciation.

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Embark on a Tiny Tour! These adorable shaped board books give young readers a tour of a tiny world with each turn of the page. With a die-cut on each page leading to the next adventure, and finally ending in the comforts of home, young readers will delight in guessing what comes next while learning essential prediction skills. Shaped like a building, with neon accents throughout, young readers won’t be able to resist collecting them all to create their own tiny world.

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