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A collection of inspirational, bite-sized lessons on creativity and life taught through LEGO(Reg TM) brick building. A handful of LEGO(Reg TM) bricks can change the way you see the world. They can ignite your creativity, help you solve problems, focus, and find your flow. In LEGO(Reg TM) Build Every Day, Master Model builder Alec Posta show readers how to build their way through problems-by using LEGO techniques to solve real life challenges. Filled with bite-sized lessons on creativity, perspective, and process, each illustrated chapter explores a LEGO concept and follows with a building prompt to put the idea into practice. Its bold typographic design and thought-provoking topics and prompts make LEGO(Reg TM) Build Every Day a thoughtful gift for graduates of all ages, or anyone in need of inspiration at a milestone moment. What might you discover about yourself by simply sitting down and building something every day? BITE-SIZED TOPICS: Readers can dip in and out or read all 22 mini-chapters in one sitting. IDEAS INTO ACTION: Each inspirational topic is followed by a building prompt or activity, to motivate readers to put what they've learned to work, right away. INSPIRATION FOR LIFE: The lessons in this book starts with LEGO building concepts, but translate to all parts of life-whether your writing, drawing, composing, acting, competing, or working toward a goal at school, work, or home. This book is meant to help readers overcome creative challenges of all kinds. BOLD DESIGN: Each chapter is a visual treat, with bold typography, colors, and a modern take on iconic LEGO bricks and minifigures. The perfect LEGO gift for grads, dads, and all LEGO lovers of all ages. GO BACK TO THE LEGO BIN: Rediscover what you can do with the bricks you already own. You can build something every day-no new sets needed! Perfect for: Ages 12+, LEGO fans, adult LEGO fans, graduates, parents, dads LEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2022 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

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An exciting choose-your-path STEM adventure for emerging readers! Take a journey to the ocean's twilight zone in Search for a Giant Squid ! An exciting mixture of fiction and nonfiction, this choose-your-path style story allows readers to take on the mantle of a teuthologist looking for a giant squid in its natural habitat. Once readers pick their submersible, pilot, and dive site, the adventure begins!

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Want to write your own jokes? This book shows you how! Packed with fun-filled illustrations, easy-to-follow exercises, and sample jokes, this humorous handbook proves that with a little elbow grease, anyone can write jokes that really make people LOL. Covering everything from surprise to wordplay to visual jokes- plus tips on how to perform a joke so it lands - LOL 101 is the approachable and (of course) funny guide for any kid ready to channel their inner comedian.

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Following the breakout success of his first cookbook, From Crook to Cook, Snoop Dogg returns with this new collection of recipes in collaboration with his friend and iconic Bay Area rapper E-40. Drawing inspiration from both rappers’ musical catalog, Snoop’s VH1 show with Martha, and E-40’s Filipino food business, Lumpia, here are 65+ crowd-pleasing dishes that range from drinks to main courses to desserts. Also included are suggested menus for celeb-worthy events ranging from Super Bowl Sunday to Father’s Day Feast, a 4/20 Potluck, and a Summertime Block Party. A number of Snoop and E-40’s well-known industry pals appear in recipe headnotes and in sidebar stories about their most epic dinner parties and nights out. Seriously entertaining, this next-level cookbook is the follow-up that fans are waiting for. Packaged with a series look that gestures to From Crook to Cook but feels fresh with E-40’s distinctive influence, this book will draw home cooks who love Snoop Dogg and E-40, as well as the 300,000 people who bought and loved From Crook to Cook and are eager for more recipes straight from these rappers themselves.

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This warm and welcoming New Year celebration invites readers to learn about Rosh Hashanah and Lunar New Year traditions and to reflect on the rich blends of cultures and traditions in their own lives. For this multicultural family, inspired by the author's own, two New Years mean twice as much to celebrate! In the fall, the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah offers an opportunity to bake challah, dip apples in honey, and lift voices in song. In the spring, the Chinese Lunar New Year brings a chance to eat dumplings, watch dragon dances, and release glowing lanterns that light up the sky. With bright, joyful prose and luminous illustrations, Richard Ho and Lynn Scurfield invite readers of all backgrounds to experience the beauty of two New Year traditions, paying homage to the practices that make each unique while illuminating the values of abundance, family, and hope that they share. Full of opportunities to reflect on the rich blends of cultures and traditions in our lives, this moving picture book is a beautiful reminder that, at heart, our celebrations might not be so different after all.

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Kim Krans’s NEW YORK TIMES bestseller THE WILD UNKNOWN TAROT (375K copies sold) launched a culture-shifting brand that redefined tarot for the twenty-first century. Now comes Krans’s next deck in her bestselling series, THE WILD UNKNOWN ALCHEMY DECK AND GUIDEBOOK. This stunning oracle deck reveals insights into the ancient mysteries of alchemy: the metaphorical process of turning lead (unconsciousness) into gold (enlightenment). Alchemy is the doorway to the imagination and self-discovery. You do not need to be an expert in metals, symbols, astrology, or Latin to become an alchemist. Whether a baker, mechanic, surgeon, seamstress, or surfer—those who become masters of their materials are all alchemists. The magic of Alchemy is available to anyone who is willing to explore, observe, and invoke transformation. Paired with a 224-page, hand-lettered, fully illustrated guidebook written and designed by Kim Krans, THE WILD UNKNOWN ALCHEMY DECK includes 71 beautiful, easy-to-shuffle hexagon cards divided into six suits: The Cosmic Forces, The Colors, The Seasons, The Materials, The Mysteries, and The Operations. Illustrated in Krans’s iconic style of elegant line art and lush watercolor painting, each full-color card offers a tool for self-study and exploration, expressed through symbol, image, and language. The unique shape of the cards allows edges to meet and images to meld and transform, with all-new connecting spreads, including readings for revealing energetic and emotional blockages, identifying what is serving and what is draining, and much more. Through this profound experience of observing image, color, and materials with an alchemical perspective, new gifts and discoveries are revealed. This deck is a journey to awakening and reuniting us with what may be dormant or unseen as we begin to weave together the physical and mystical aspects of our lives.

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Health and well-being have long been attributed to the balance of the seven primary chakras - Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, and Crown. This illustrated deck offers 64 easy-to-follow exercises to help unblock and align your chakras through meditations, breath work, mudras, affirmations, and yoga poses. With a booklet that provides an overview of each chakra as well as corresponding elements, colors, crystals, essential oils, and more, this deck is an invaluable tool for anyone interested in learning more about subtle energies and harmonizing mind, body, and spirit.

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Need a break . . . now? Horizontal Parenting offers 50 hilarious and effective activities designed to entertain kids while you lie down. Children are exhausting! In the marathon of modern parenting, everyone needs a break—just 10 precious minutes to rest your body and tune out the chaos. Enter Horizontal Parenting, the super-simple parenting hack for everyone, everywhere. With creative and practical advice for overworked parents and caretakers who "just need a minute," this book includes 50 fun, effective, and hilarious games to play with toddlers and children while lying down. Activities include: • What's on My Butt • Hide and Seek-ish • Don't Wake the Giant • Railroad to Relaxation • And many more! Relax and let your little ones release some energy while you catch your breath (and maybe a few even a few z's). All you need is a comfortable surface, a few household items, and your child's imagination, and you too can master the sanity-saving art of horizontal parenting. • 50 activities to keep your kids engaged and keep you lying down • Entertaining ideas for children and toddlers • No endless supply lists, screens, or batteries needed • Perfect for long days at home • Great gift for new (or seasoned!) parents Perfect for: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and caretakers of kids ages 2+

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This deluxe set of playing cards contains two standard 54-card decks with vibrant, colorful brick designs on the backs. Perfect for group or solo play, these playing cards are sure to inspire countless card games and endless ways to play with friends or family. Housed in a collectable keepsake box, LEGO Brick Playing Cards are the perfect gift for the LEGO fan who has it all!

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For enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike, this new picture book from Jane Mount explores the process of book discovery for bibliophiles-in-training. Lotti isn't sure she wants to make friends. She's shy, and she doesn't really know how. While everyone around her is playful, outgoing, and loud, Lotti prefers a quiet place and a book to read. Lotti LOVES books. To her, books are full of magic and aren't as scary as new friends. But perhaps Lotti's books can show her how to find magic in everyday moments, and maybe the friends she can share this magic with are closer than she thinks. Iconic Bibliophile creator Jane Mount makes her children's book debut in this imagination-driven story of a shy booklover's attempts to open her mind and find joy with the people around her. This journal-esque narrative - which includes fun recommended reads on each page - celebrates the avid reader, demonstrates how books make you better, and reassures anyone who has been anxious or uncertain about facing the real world.

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The Stahl House: Case Study House #22, The Making of a Modernist Icon is the official autobiography of this world renowned architectural gem by the family that made it their home. Considered one of the most iconic and recognizable examples of mid-century modern homes in the world, it was first envisioned by the owner’s Buck and Carlotta Stahl, designed by architect Pierre Koenig, and immortalized by photographer Julius Shulman. This 1960 glass-and-steel home in the Hollywood Hills has come to embody the idealism of a generation in search of the American dream. As one of the Case Study Houses designed between 1945 and 1966 under the vision of John Entenza and ARTS & ARCHITECTURE magazine, this was an affordable yet progressive design experiment to address the postwar housing shortage. The result—a two-bedroom, 2,200-square-foot house with glass walls that disappear into a 270-degree panorama of Los Angeles—became Koenig's pièce de résistance. The Stahl House broke rules, defied building codes that discouraged building on cliffs, and expanded the possibilities of residential architecture. The glass walls blurred the boundary between indoors and outdoors. The building seemed to merge with the city itself, the lines of the structure aligning with the geometry of the city's gridded streets. "Los Angeles becomes an extension of the house and vice versa," Koenig said. "The house is just a part of the city." The book shares the never-before-told inside story by the Stahl family's adult children who grew up there and still graciously give home tours to fans from around the world. Through extensive research and interviews, historical information and personal photos are featured. This includes Buck Stahl's initial vision of the home with his own DIY schematic model for how to build on the complicated site. It also includes blueprints, floor plans, and sketches by Pierre Koenig, as well as Julius Shulman’s renowned photographs. Additionally, photographs of the house used in high-end, fashion ad campaigns and film and television are also included, cementing The Stahl House’s prominence in contemporary culture.

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This special edition invites fans inside the world of the March sisters. It includes the full text of Little Women, plus gorgeous, removable replicas of the characters' letters and other writings. For anyone who loves Little Women, or still cherishes the joy of letter writing, this book illuminates a favorite story in a whole new way. Louisa May Alcott's classic tale follows the March sisters as they come of age, and these unforgettable characters come alive in their letters and other writings. When Laurie invites Jo to join him for a picnic and "all sorts of larks," the unbridled joy of their friendship shines through. Each of the girls' personalities is perfectly encapsulated in the letters they pen to Marmee. And Jo's heart-wrenching poem "My Beth" speaks to the profound bond between two sisters. As you read this deluxe edition of the novel, you will find pockets throughout containing replicas of all 17 significant letters and paper ephemera from the story, re-created with beautiful calligraphy and painstaking attention to historical detail. Pull out each one, peruse its contents, and allow yourself to be transported to the parlor of the March family home. BELOVED STORY: LITTLE WOMEN has been passed down from generation to generation. Greta Gerwig's 2019 film adaption welcomed new fans to the story. Now is the perfect time to revisit the Alcott's original text and experience it in a unique way with physical ephemera that links you directly to the world of the March family. UNIQUE FORMAT: From the masterful calligraphy, to the painstaking attention to historical detail, to the hand-folding of the letters, to the quality of the materials—each book is an object made by fans for fans. This edition offers an immersive experience of the story, stands apart on the shelf, and makes for a truly lovely gift and keepsake. NOSTALGIC APPEAL, TIMELESS STORY: LITTLE WOMEN evokes deep childhood nostalgia—yet it's a rich and sophisticated story with feminist overtones that engages readers of any age and any generation. This edition allows those who read LITTLE WOMEN as children to experience their beloved novel anew, while inviting first-time readers to the party. Perfect for: • LITTLE WOMEN fans • Fans of the film adaptions • Moms, daughters, grandmothers, and girlfriends • Book clubbers • Letter writers • Collectors of vintage ephemera

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Six California Kitchens is the quintessential California cookbook, with farm-to-table recipes and stories from Sally Schmitt, the pioneering female chef and original founder of the French Laundry. Sally Schmitt opened The French Laundry in Yountville in 1978 and designed her menus around local, seasonal ingredients-a novel concept at the time. In this soon-to-be-classic cookbook, Sally Schmitt takes us through the six kitchens where she learned to cook, honed her skills, and spent her working life. Six California Kitchens weaves her remarkable story with 115 recipes that distill the ethos of Northern California cooking into simple, delicious dishes, plus evocative imagery, historic ephemera, and cooking wisdom. With gorgeous food and sense-of-place photography, this is a masterful, story-rich cookbook for home and aspiring chefs who cook locally and seasonally, food historians, fans of wine country, and anyone who wants to bring the spirit of Northern California home with them. CALIFORNIA CONNECTION: This is a California cookbook from a native Californian chef, who founded one of the most well-known and revered restaurants in California (and in the world). The book was written, photographed, and designed by members of Sally's family. PERSON OF NOTE: Sally Schmitt was the great unsung hero of California cuisine, a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement, and original founder of the French Laundry restaurant in Napa Valley. This book celebrates a respected, reputable chef and shares a collection of her best recipes from a lifetime of cooking. COMPELLING PACKAGE: This book is full of evocative images of Napa Valley, rustic kitchens, and the rugged California coastline. With lifestyle photography that offers a peek into the history of Northern California and its food revolution, this book will appeal to readers with its lovely design and package-but they'll stay for the inspiring story and approachable recipes. Perfect for: • Home cooks who cook locally and seasonally, who live in California, or who enjoy California cuisine • Foodies who collect regional cookbooks rich with history and visuals • People who bought Twelve Recipes, Zuni, and Gjelina • Fans of the French Laundry and Alice Waters

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Today’s a bright and sunny day! Come on, let's go explore LA! From the Hollywood Bowl to Santa Monica Pier, there's something for everyone in the bright and bustling city of Los Angeles! With stops at the Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Olvera Street, and more, this delightful rhyming read-aloud is just right for young readers—and their parents!—who are eager for adventure. Get ready to experience a truly memorable day in LA!

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A secret path leads across the water to a dragon's kingdom. A mermaid avenges the death of a human girl. A monstrous squid guards the most beautiful pearl in the world. This collection of traditional folktales captures the mysterious and magical power of the ocean. As you sail uncharted waters from Norway to New Zealand and Ghana to Korea, you'll encounter underwater palaces, brave seafarers, and monsters of the deep. Each story is paired with luminous contemporary art. With creamy paper, a ribbon marker, and a cover adorned with shimmering foil, this handsome hardcover is truly a book to treasure.

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AM I OVERTHINKING THIS?: A JOURNAL is a companion to the popular book and a must-have space for overthinkers to get their thought spirals out of their heads and onto paper. Fun and inviting, with engaging charts, encouragement, and plenty of blank pages to process feelings and emotions, this journal is just the thing for people who write through their anxiety, need space to freely overthink, or loved the book and its humorous, relatable visuals.

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This luxe sketchbook features iconic characters from Studio Ghibli’s award-winning film Spirited Away. Featuring a cloth case, lay-flat binding, a foil-stamped cover, and extra thick pages, the Spirited Away Sketchbook makes writing and drawing an enjoyable experience. Perfect for writers, artists, collectors, and animation fans alike looking for one-of-a-kind art supplies. • DISTINCTIVE AND LUXE FORMAT: Durable cloth-bound hardcover with foil stamping, full-color endsheets, and unlined/blank sketchbook pages. Measures 7 x 9 inches, 128 pages, 140 GSM woodfree FSC-certified paper, great for most art mediums, including pencils, pens, inks, pastels, markers, and more. • LAY-FLAT BINDING: This sketchbook lays flat for ease of writing, sketching, and drawing. • GREAT GIFT: Fans of Spirited Away, Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli will love this high-quality sketchbook. A unique present for creatives, 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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Award-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal return in this latest addition to the OVER AND UNDER picture book series, this time exploring the rich, interconnected ecosystem of the ocean! Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there’s a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them all. Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest, and all the fascinating creatures living just a paddle’s length away—over and under the waves.

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Men to Avoid in Art and Life pairs classical fine art with modern captions that epitomize the spirit of mansplaining.This hilarious book perfectly captures those relatable moments when a man explains to a woman a subject about which he knows considerably less than she does. Situations include men sharing keen insight on the female anatomy, an eloquent defense of catcalling, or offering sage advice about horseback riding to the woman who owns the horse. • These less qualified men of antiquity dish out mediocrity as if it's pure genius • For the women who have endured overbearing men over the centuries • Written with hilariously painful accuracy"Now, when you're riding a horse, you need to make sure to keep a good grip on the reins." "These are my horses."Through cringe-induced empathy, this timeless gift book of shared experiences unites women across history in one of the most powerful forms of resistance: laughter. • Started as a Twitter thread and quickly gained widespread popularity. • A great pick for a birthday or Galentine gift for a friend who needs a funny pick-me-up • Makes a perfect gift for women and feminists with a wry sense of humor, millennials, anyone who loves memes and Internet humor, as well as history and art buffs. • Add it to the shelf with books like Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit, Milk and Vine: Inspirational Quotes from Classic Vines by Emily Beck, and Awards For Good Boys: Tales Of Dating, Double Standards, And Doom by Shelby Lorman.

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Let your creative spirits flow with this handy set of 10 graphite pencils featuring beloved characters from Hayao Miyazaki’s award-winning fantasy film Spirited Away. • GREAT FOR STUDIO GHIBLI FANS: This pencil set, 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. • DISTINCTIVE SCHOOL OR OFFICE SUPPLY: Bring some flair to your school or office supplies with this fun pencil set that features characters from Spirited Away. The Standard HB/No. 2 pencils offer great writing quality, while the full-color characters printed on them will delight adults and children alike. • INCLUDES: 10 sharpened graphite pencils with erasers in box (tray with sleeve). 5 unique designs. © 2001 Studio Ghibli - NDDTM

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Named a Best Children's Book of the Year bythe Washington Post, Amazon, Working Mother, and more!Now available in a board book edition for the very youngest readers to enjoy, Hello Hello explores all aspects of seeing and appreciating nature.Starting with color and pattern and moving on size, shape, sound, and more, this board book is perfect for introducing the youngest readers to important visual concepts. • From Brendan Wenzel, Caldecott Honor–winning author ofThey All Saw a Cat • Features over 30 different species, many of them endangered • Includes a glossary identifying the animals in the bookIt's easy to see how the animals in this book are different from one another, but can you tell what makes them the same?Hello Hello is a celebration of the unique traits that make every creature special—a celebration of diversity that is also an ode to connection and curiosity. • Brendan Wenzel is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. • A playful approach to similarities and differences in nature • Great gift for new parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, teachers, and educators • Perfect for baby showers and first birthdays • Add it to the shelf with books like What Do You Do with a Problem? by Kobi Yamada, This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen, and Du Iz Tak? by Carson Ellis.

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Make mistakes vanish with this set of five erasers featuring characters from Studio Ghibli's award-winning film Spirited Away. Eraser sleeves include Chihiro, Haku, No Face, Yubaba, and Radish Spirit—all packaged to look as if they are crossing the bridge into the spirit world! GREAT FOR STUDIO GHIBLI FANS: This eraser set, 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. DISTINCTIVE SCHOOL OR OFFICE SUPPLY: Bring some flair to

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Share the little word of Liz Climo with friends and family! Featuring all new comics and fan favorites from the bestselling artist's delightful cast of animal friends, these 30 postcards will bring a smile to anyone you send them to, no matter the occasion. • INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING ARTIST: Liz Climo's books have sold millions of copies. These postcards are a new way to get a piece of her quirky, charming artwork. • FEATURES FAVORITE ART AND BRAND-NEW STRIPS: The postcards contain full-color comics and spot illustrations throughout, including some new Liz Climo art! • RELATABLE AND FUNNY CONTENT: Liz Climo has a gift for creating short and sweet panels that range from goofy to sweet to laugh-out-loud. Her voice is pitch-perfect, and her animal art is just as charming. These postcards are perfect for all occasions. • INCLUDES: 30 unique full-color postcards, 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches

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Rabbits, bears, crocs, anteaters, sloths, sharks, narwhals, dinos, and more all charmingly populate The Little World of Liz Climo. Unlike the real world, its inhabitants are equal parts clever, thoughtful, resourceful, and just a little bit naïve. These qualities combine to make it an altogether delightful place where a kiwi can fly (with the help of a helium-filled balloon), octopuses are huggers, and hammerheads use bikini tops as sleep masks. Lucky for you, with this clever little calendar featuring a different cartoon on every page, it's a world you'll be able to spend a lot of time in.

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A new, lavishly illustrated oracle deck from bestselling author Katie Daisy! Awaken your sense of wonder with this deck from beloved illustrator Katie Daisy, author of the New York Times bestselling book How To Be a Wildflower. Each of the 78 cards has a symbol on one side and an inspirational phrase on the other. Bursting with florals, fruits, and wildlife, the How To Be a Wildflower Deck will provide you with insight on everything from savoring the moment to believing in yourself. Much like an oracle deck, these cards foster self-reflection and encourage moments of mindful contemplation. Choose the image that calls out to you, or let the universe choose for you—whichever card you select will guide you throughout the day. • BELOVED AUTHOR: New York Times bestselling author Katie Daisy has more than 100K followers on Instagram, where you will find frequent posts featuring her vibrant artwork. • THOUGHTFUL GIFT: The How To Be a Wildflower Deck makes a beautiful gift for the people in your life who look to art and illustration for creative encouragement, self-exploration, and mindfulness. • A CELEBRATION OF NATURE: Nature-lovers and plant-appreciators will find much to admire in this deck. Illustrating everything from shooting stars to sun-ripened strawberries, Katie Daisy has a knack for capturing the very best this magical world has to offer. Perfect for: • Katie Daisy's many fans and followers • Free spirits and nature lovers • Modern mystics and moon worshippers

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Here is everything you need to know about getting into oil painting-and maintaining a safe, solvent-free oil painting practice—in a slim, sophisticated guide. Oil painting is an exciting and adventurous medium, but aspiring artists can feel daunted by complex setups and the thought of using harsh chemicals. All of that changes now. The New Oil Painting walks you step-by-step through oil painting fundamentals-which materials you actually need, how to mix paint, how to set up your painting space—and, most revolutionary of all, how to eliminate harmful solvents from your work and replace them with safe, effective substitutes. This instructional handbook is organized into chapters with helpful diagrams throughout illustrating various techniques and tools. Whether you're a true beginner or have been painting with oils for years, you will find that this book has everything you need to build a new, thriving, solvent-free practice. • UNIQUE APPROACH: Not only does this book help aspiring artists build a repertoire of skills and materials, it also offers all artists, regardless of their experience levels, methods for eliminating solvents and other toxic substances from their oil painting practices. What was once a dangerous pastime is now a guilt-free, health-conscious, and rewarding activity. And using safe, nontoxic materials is better for the environment! • LONG-TERM USE: Good art instruction can deliver over a long period of time, and this handy guide is no exception. Along with being able to use this as an entryway into oil painting, you can also use it for reference or reread sections when you need a brushup. • EXPERT AUTHOR WITH IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIALS: Painter Kimberly Brooks was the founding arts editor at Huffington Post. As a painter, she exhibits her work frequently throughout the United States and was a featured artist with the National Endowment for the Arts. She has led oil painting workshops, and now she shares her vast knowledge of the subject in this accessible and comprehensive handbook. Perfect for: • Artists and art aspirants interested in exploring a new medium • Experienced oil painters looking to eliminate solvents from their practices • Painting students and teachers

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One aspiring writer plus one magic book. It all adds up to a whole lot of trouble. Polly and her magic book, Spell, have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when they join forces to help get the best class pet ever, they get more than they bargained for! Can Polly come up with the right words to save the day?

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I Wish You More meets "I wish you a Merry Christmas" in this sweetly spirited book by the bestselling creators behind Happiness Is . . . . A festive gift spreading joy and Christmas cheer! Each star you see on Christmas Eve is a wish that's come true for those who believe. So many millions of wishes come true! Here are a handful that I wish for you . . From the bestselling creators of Happiness Is . . . comes a touching celebration of the holiday spirit, from spreading Christmas cheer to spending sweet moments together with the ones you love. Featuring an affirming rhyming text and charming illustrations with bright pops of Pantone colors, this merry and bright celebration of the holiday season makes a wonderful gift, reminding readers of what Christmas is truly about: togetherness, the spirit of giving, and spreading goodwill with heaps of heart. TIMELESS MESSAGE OF GOODWILL: This gifty picture book is a fresh take on the enduring "wishing moment" of the Christmas season, with a generosity of spirit that will inspire readers of all ages to celebrate the holidays, and their loved ones, with wonder and appreciation. A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EVERYONE: From its clever twist on a classic Christmas theme to its colorful, compelling illustrations and irresistible object quality, this sweet seasonal offering makes a thoughtful gift for children, friends, and family members alike. BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Ralph Lazar and Lisa Swerling have created a well-loved and bestselling brand with an art style that's accessible, recognizable, and emotionally resonant. Perfect for fans of Happiness Is . . ., this ebullient ode to the holiday season is also sure to delight new readers and gift-givers full of the Christmas spirit. Perfect for: • Gift-givers • Parents • Fans of Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar

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The latest book in Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud's internationally acclaimed I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . series is out of this world! It's a race to do homework-in space! But first, there's a spaceship jam. Then there's the moon detour, the Mars alien exploration, and a stop on the gravity-defying International Space Station. And that's just the beginning! Henry and Ali want to get their homework done-they really do! But how are they supposed to study the solar system when they seem to be swept up in an endless series of interstellar surprises? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the author-illustrator team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . ., comes an action-packed, entertaining tale about trying to get your homework done, whether you're in-or out-of this world!T

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A stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlia blooms from celebrated farmer-florist and New York Times bestselling author Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm. World-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to growing, cultivating, and arranging gorgeous dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colors, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden space and personal preference, making them one of the most beloved flowers for arrangements. In these pages, readers will discover: - Expert advice for planting, harvesting, and arranging garden-fresh dahlias - A simple-to-follow overview of the dahlia classification system - An A–Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties - Step-by-step how-to’s for designing show-stopping dahlia bouquets that elevate any occasion Expert Author: Erin Benzakein’s gorgeous flowers are celebrated throughout the world. Her book Floret Farm’s A Year in Flowers was a New York Times bestseller and her first book, Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden, won the American Horticultural Society Book Award. Filled with Wisdom: Overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs and invaluable advice, DISCOVERING DAHLIAS is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for anyone who loves flowers, including flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, florists, small farmers, stylists, and designers. Beautiful Present: This book is a beautiful present for Mother’s Day and a thoughtful gift for nature lovers, flower enthusiasts, and gardeners. The colorful, flower-forward package pairs perfectly with a bouquet of flowers, seeds, or a vase.

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Through backyards and neighborhoods, over mountains, and across oceans, this colorful heart string ties us all together. Invisible yet undeniable, it joins our hearts so that we are never truly alone. Follow the thread of this reassuring story to see how, even in a world as vast as ours, there is always a bond that connects us to the ones we love—and to the world we share.

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Find your goddess within and tap into your inner strength with this empowering deck of 58 goddesses from beloved artist Ann Shen. The cards feature colorful portraits of female deities from around the world, and the accompanying booklet describes how you can invoke their unique powers in your own life. Let these legendary ladies lead you toward your ultimate destiny. • Select a goddess based on your needs, pull a card to let fate guide you, or do a full reading to discover what the universe has in store. • A must-have for the modern mystic and feminist historian alike • Also makes a great gift for anyone interested in spirituality, personal growth, mythology, or the Tarot Includes: • 58 full-color cards, each depicting a goddess • 80-page booklet with descriptions of the deities and their mystical powers, and instructions on using the cards as a tool for self-discovery

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Bash the establishment and have a great game night with your girlfriends!From satirical women''s media brand Reductress, here is a hilarious, fast-paced card-matching game aimed at taking down (or at least taking a good jab at) the patriarchy. Players each draw 9 cards; the Matriarch (the dealer) pulls a prompt card. Players can use any combination of their cards to create a response to the prompt—Subject, Verb, and Descriptor cards allow for infinite possibilities of riotous phrases. The Matriarch chooses the best (or funniest) answer, and the winner becomes the Matriarch for the next round. The game is over when all the cards have been played, or someone needs to pee. • For 3+ players, ages 18 and up • Contents: 300 full-color cards, trifold instruction booklet • A fun and funny new option for game night or girls'' night in• Perfect for fans of Cards Against Humanity• A perfect gift for any rebellious femini

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A lyrical and heartwarming celebration of a mother's love for her children by the award-winning author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns. In this moving picture book, author Hena Khan shares her wishes for her children: "Inshallah you find wonder in birds as they fly. Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky." With vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran, this charming picture book is a heartfelt and universal celebration of a parent's unconditional love. • A reassuring bedtime read-aloud for mothers and their children. • A perfect book for sharing Muslim family traditions and for families teaching diversity and religious acceptance. • Hena Khan's books have been widely acclaimed, winning awards and honors from the ALA, Parent's Choice, and many others. For families who have read and loved Under My Hijab, Yo Soy Muslim, and Mommy's Khimar. A sweet and lovely bedtime book to help let children know they are loved and precious. • Bedtime books for ages 3–5 • Mother's Day gift • Islamic children's books

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What begins as a test of bravery or a sleepover activity—chanting in front of a mirror, riding an elevator alone, taking pictures in the dark—can become something . . . dangerous. This compendium collects the most spine-chilling games based on urban legends from around the world. Centuriesold games such as Bloody Mary and Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board are detailed alongside new games from the internet age, like The Answer Man, a sinister voice that whispers secrets to whomever manages to contact him with a cellphone. With step-by-step instructions, historical context, and the stakes for each game, this black handbook is the ideal gift for anyone looking for a late-night thrill—but beware who, or what, may come out to play.

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Like modern-day Miss Rumphius, this luminous story brings the scope of a lifetime into focus for a child reader, and fills it with the magic of gifts given and received. On the morning of her eighth birthday, Maude buries a secret at the foot of a flowering dogwood- and inside it, a tiny toy elephant, a marble like a tiger's eye, a bird's nest with purple string woven through the twigs, and more. A special box. A gift, waiting for the right moment to be opened again. Matthew Burgess and Evan Turk offer readers a moving and radiant story of the relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter, and the joy and promise passed down between them. At once lyrical and profound, this book is a joyful celebration of intergenerational relationships, and of the secret treasure houses of childhood. Young readers will delight in the memories and magic tucked away in the red tin box.

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Let your creativity soar with Totoro! Celebrated for being one of the best hand-drawn films in the history of animation, My Neighbor Totoro is a true inspiration. This luxe hardcover sketchbook is a must-have for Totoro fans. • Cloth case with a foil stamping of Totoro on the cover • Lay-flat binding for ease of writing or drawing • Extra-thick blank pages are perfect for sketching—no ghosting or show-through • 7 x 9 inches, 128 pages—a great size for all types of creative work • A great gift or self-purchase for Studio Ghibli and animation fans; collectors; artists; and anyone who owns other My Neighbor Totoro products or loves cute Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture My Neighbor Totoro © 1988 Studio Ghibli

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In the 1970s and 1980s, the Disney animation studio redefined its creative vision in the wake of Walt Disney’s death. This latest volume from renowned Disney historian Didier Ghez profiles Ken Anderson and Mel Shaw, whose work defined beloved classic Disney characters from films like The Jungle Book, The Aristocats, Robin Hood, and The Rescuers. With vivid descriptions of passages from the artists’ autobiographies and interviews, accompanied by never-before-seen images of their art and process, this visually rich collection offers a rare view of the Disney leg­ends whose work helped shape the nature of character and story development for generations to come. Copyright ©2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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The longest-running picture book on the New York Times bestseller list, now available in a board book!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! This interactive board book teaches kids how to interact with the world around them Perfect as a read aloud book for preschool or bedtime Surprising and fun, Hervé Tullet's adventures are great for the whole family PRESS HERE, MIX IT UP!, LET'S PLAY!, and SAY ZOOP! Collect all four interactive books from Hervé Tullet.Additional categories for this children's book include: Books for Toddlers Teach Baby to Read Books Classic Picture Books

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Experiment, play, and draw—but most of all, just have fun—inside and outside the box with bestselling author Hervé Tullet's new activity book! Tullet's signature bold dots bounce, spin, and splatter across spread after spread, brilliantly communicating the foundations of whimsical imagination. More than 135 pages brimming with activities invite readers to fill in, connect, decorate, and above all, reimagine the dots, opening up eyes and minds to see things differently, playfully, and creatively!

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This visually magnificent book unveils the alluring world of uncommon botanicals, including a prickly cactus that played a storied role in the founding of an ancient city, a tiny pink mushroom that glows green in the dark, and a magnificent blue cactus with rows of golden spines. Celebrated paper designer Kate Alarcón reveals the rich histories and unique characteristics behind 30 remarkable plants alongside instructions for crafting stunning paper versions of each one. These eye-catching creations make perfect wedding centerpieces, beautiful arrangements (that never wilt!) to brighten a home, and cheerful gifts for any occasion. Brimming with fascinating botanical trivia, vivid photography, and essential design techniques, this is a breathtaking resource for flower lovers, crafters, and anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the natural world.

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As rhythmic as the swish of a loom, and as vibrant as a skein of brightly dyed wool, this lyrical picture book shares the history and practice of weaving through the centuries and around the world, as imagined by a young weaver learning her craft. Her family’s weaving practice helps her feel connected to the past and hopeful for the future. It shows her that each of us is a tapestry: a unique, rich, and beautifully interwoven combination of traits and traditions, with a pattern that is still emerging. At once a celebration of a time-honored art and a meditation on the ways we are interconnected, this artfully woven narrative gathers the threads of weaving as a technical skill, a cultural tradition, and as a metaphor for how our lives are knit together, into a radiantly intertwined whole.

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Some mornings are Claire mornings. Allyn, we know just how you feel...A funny book of llama illustrations by artist Kristin Llamas (her real name) with personality-rich portraits of named llamas, penned in a realistic and humorous black-and-white style.Amusing, endearingly modern quips and names lend personality to each llama drawing.• Finely detailed black and white illustrations of llamas• An adorable collection of super-relatable llama portraits• A sweet gift book that allows you to find a llama with your nameFans of Llamanoes, Have a Little Pun, and Llive, Llaugh, Llove Llike a Llama will love this book. • Llama fans• Animal lovers • Anyone who appreciates modern humor

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Escape into a magical world with this adorable Bookscape Board Book! Discover a a museum's exhibits in this one-of-a-kind book. Each uniquely shaped page overlaps with the next to create a complete landscape when closed—and an immersive world to explore with each turn of the page when open. Delightfully petite and chunky, this book begs to be picked up thanks to its tactile, toylike quality. With simple concept-based text and jubilant illustrations, A Marvelous Museum provides a light introduction to landscapes kids will recognize—or soon encounter.

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With lyrical language that captures the majesty of the natural world coupled with fun narrative featured throughout, this spirited picture book tells the victorious story of three girls' friendship—and their tribulations and triumphs in the great outdoors. Here is the best and worst of any hike: from picnics to puffing and panting, deer-sighting to detours. Featuring a glossary, a sketchbook by one of the characters, abundant labels throughout, and scientific backmatter, this book is a must-have for budding scientists, best friends, and all adventurers. And it proves, as if proof were needed, what epic things can happen right in your own backyard.

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Every day of December brings a delightful new Christmas tradition in this keepsake advent book. Each flap on the cover of the book reveals a clue to a festive activity that can be found inside the pages. It might be a recipe for a delicious homemade treat, instructions for a cozy craft, a game to play, a carol to sing, or a beautifully illustrated story to read with the whole family. This inviting twist on the traditional advent calendar is perfect for families who love to put their own spin on celebrating the holidays, offering fun-filled activities that can be fondly shared together year after year.

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In this sweet and interactive bedtime read-aloud-with the rollicking rhyme of Sandra Boynton's Barnyard Dance! and the bedtime themes of Sleep Like A Tiger by Mary Logue-young readers can make skunks scamper and possums prance with each push of a durable novelty element. When you rest your head at night, nocturnal animals awake to dance and play! Push and pull the sturdy tabs to make foxes frolic and hedgehogs hustle in this sweet, interactive tale of nighttime 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! BEDTIME READ-ALOUD: After celebrating what nocturnal animals do at night, the child reader helps to tuck the child protagonist into a cozy bed by pull up their covers. Perfect for a bedtime read-aloud! 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, fans of interactive books"

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