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For every young artist scolded for using the “wrong” color crayon, every boy teased for wearing a pastel shirt, every girl denied blue shoes, here’s the perfect response: All colors are for everyone. Just ask Nature! No One Owns the Colors is a lively celebration of self-expression and a bolstering invitation to advocate for your special uniqueness. The unnamed and non-gendered narrator shows us that colors are simply part of our natural world. No bit of the spectrum—from pink and blue to scarlet and chartreuse—is meant to be claimed by any one gender or being or culture. Color is not something that can be right or wrong, or better or worse. Inspired by school yard experiences of her own children, this melodic, rhythmic text provides the words, and the confidence, readers may need if someone says that their color—be it skin, shirt, shoes, or simply the crayon they love most—is wrong.

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Gus Davis is a French bulldog who thinks he can do anything—even swim. Bean is Gus’s human best friend who thinks bulldogs aren’t designed for the water.Who is right?It turns out, they both are!All it takes is a persistent bulldog and a creative human friend to prove that, with a little practice and adaptation, anything is possible. The Unsinkable Gus Davis is a playful story about figuring things out, staying safe around water, and laughing along the way!

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BLANK - 128 PAGESThis journal is part of a series featuring art by renowned artist Josh Baum from the book Malkah’s Notebook: A Journey into the Mystical Aleph-Bet, written by Mira Z Amiras. Part bedtime story, part poem, part journal, Malkah’s Notebook is a love letter to the Hebrew alphabet that unlocks life’s greatest mysteries. Mira Amiras is also the writer and director of the award-winning film The Day Before Creation, a companion to the book. In this hand drawn illustration, Malkah is new to her travels and just beginning to engage with the ruins of ancient civilizations. Here, she encounters the dolphins of Crete as depicted in a frieze from the ancient Palace of Knossos. Her intrepid adventures will inspire readers, writers, and thinkers of all ages. The Dolphins of Knossos Journal is packaged with a bronze ribbon for inspired organization. The pages are blank for free journaling and creative expression.

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“When a teacher gives anything other than glowing feedback, it's tough to keep from slipping into a defensive stance. Enter The Overly Honest Teacher...written by seasoned educator and administrator Meredith Essalat, M.Ed. The Overly Honest Teacher is filled with tangible advice from how to best communicate with your children's teachers to how to start your kids' school day off on the right foot.”–Amy Lupold Bair, Founder of Resourceful Mommy Media, LLCAll parents want their children to have the tools to vocalize their emotions—to own their opinions, their fears, and their views of the world. But parents don’t always feel prepared to take on the role of model adult. As both a teacher and a school principal, Meredith Essalat has lived the daily challenges of helping children navigate through their young lives. She has seen the struggles that parents have as they balance long working hours with the demands of home life. She sees that it’s the teachers who are often caught in the middle. In an effort to stop pointing out each other's flaws—and instead letting kids know they are supported—Essalat offers hard-won pointers that enable parents, teachers, and students alike to encourage one another with accountability. Combining humor with straightforward, practical advice, The Overly Honest Teacher educates parents on how to embrace everyday parenting gracefully. The results will be well-adjusted, positive, enthusiastic young adults ready to work hard and learn vastly.

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A daily writing quest for teens to hone their writing skills and develop a writing habit that is an oasis from all the other media that is constantly bombarding them. Lots of teens want to keep a diary but aren’t sure what to write. That’s why Oasis Pages: Teen Writing Quest invites teens on a daily guided writing quest, encouraging them to explore their inner landscapes, asking questions and inviting them to write via thought-provoking prompts, engaging templates, fun word lists, and inspiring notes. All they have to do is follow the roadmap and write. Teens will find a variety of interesting and supportive templates and cues for inspiring curiosity and engaging in a personal writing habit—whether it is their first time, or they have been writing for years. Girls LOVE the Oasis Pages! As do moms, aunts, grandmothers, friends, teachers—as well as dads and uncles, soccer coaches, camp directors, and social service providers.

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Filled with photos of adorable baby animals paired with playful rhymes, these books are specially designed to captivate a preschooler's attention while laying a foundation for learning. Cute calves, wild foals, and rascally kittens all come together in this fun, learn-together volume about the sounds baby animals make. Filled with beautiful full-color photos of baby animals in their natural surroundings and accompanied by playful rhymes, this book will get you and your child happily mooing, roaring, and baa-baaing together as you learn about sounds. Sized perfectly for curious little hands to hold, children will delight in learning from a wide array of creatures in the Baby Animals First series. The series expands with age, as young children will be attracted to the tactile cover and vibrant photographs, while older kids will engage with the rhyming text that teaches early learning concepts.

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Life can be unpredictable and messy, and that’s OK! Balance Is Bullshit introduces the 4 pillars of wellness—physical, mental, financial, and social—and provides a blueprint for building a stable foundation for a healthy life. Balance Is Bullshit is a guided workbook/journal with exercises and challenges focusing on physical, mental and financial wellness, as well as community engagement. The workbook will prompt the reader to define realistic, achievable goals and increase the efficiency of everyday life. Journal prompts encourage writing and introspection. Weekly schedules provide readers with a clear structure for planning their days. With a holistic approach to wellness, Balance Is Bullshit will help anyone eliminate chaos and achieve more stability and productivity.

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Say YES with joy!"If you know you are ultimately going to drive your child to the mall, let your daughter have a 3-person sleepover or allow your son an extra cookie after dinner - just go straight to a happy YES! When you offer up an awesome gesture as if you are doing your kids a big favor, it takes the fun out of it. It is so easy to add joy to your delivery with "Sure!" or "I'd be happy to!" or "Let's do that!" Your enthusiasm will make your child feel even better about your YES, but best of all, it will make you feel great."(Parenting Golden Rule #1) In this collection of readily actionable tips, parenting mentor Sue Groner distills the best parenting wisdom into one easy-to-read book, providing simple, fun, and effective guidance. Chapters are divided into easy to explore sections. Parenting Golden Rules Family Time Rules and Respect Perspective and Judgment Gratitude and Attitude Food and Dining Forbidden Phrases Life Skills Family Management One Last Tip With gentle guidance from Susan Groner, the founder of The Parenting Mentor, Parenting with Sanity and Joy will help parents feel more confident as they navigate one of the most important roles they will ever take on.“The most beautiful thing about the advice in this book is that it all comes with a deep wisdom and love based on years of experience, and a positive energy that any kid would want in their parents!” –Katya Libin, co-founder and CEO of HeyMama“To call Sue a miracle worker is an understatement. Sue has coached me through it all...teaching me various tools and prompts to stay firm on the important things and let the little things go. She’s a light in our family’s life." –Hitha Palepu, author and entrepreneurHighly recommend for parents, grandparents, teachers and anyone else who wants to help children." - Talar, Goodreads

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One lonely baby raccoon is joined by two fluffy owlets, three pink little piglets, and onward to ten curious meerkats, building an adorable menagerie of baby animals. Filled with eye-catching photos of animals in their natural surroundings and paired with playful rhymes, these books will instill a love of nature while teaching children to count.

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Developed by an experienced Art Therapist, this journal uses art-making and drawing as a vehicle for children to learn about themselves and how they fit into the world.“This is an indispensable resource to connect with children and help them share their inner world. —Dr. Steven Baron, author of Teaching With A Strength-Based Approach: How To Motivate Students And Build Relationships Making art is not only enjoyable for children but significant in their emotional, cognitive, and social development. Draw and Discover: An Art-Making Journal for Kids contains carefully created prompts to help children become aware of their feelings, name them, express them and pay attention to the physical sensations that accompany them. This engaging and playful journal features: • 60 unique activities and design elements that unleash your child''s creativity and self-expression. • Prompts developed by a seasoned art therap

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Featuring 52 seasonal recipes, one for every week of the year, and more than 50 gorgeous images, Monday Night Mocktails welcomes the week with style. With drinks this chic and tasty, you won’t miss the alcohol!A handy resource enhanced by vibrant photos.—Publishers Weekly This is the perfect go-to guide for the sober curious and dry revolution. Having a great balance of familiar cocktails and new beverages sans alcohol allows everyone to have the tools to create great cocktails for yourself and all your guests. —Chris Cosentino, Chef and cookbook author Monday Night Mocktails offers inspired, easy-to-put-together non-alcoholic drinks that are as appealing as cocktails. The 52 creative infusions are crafted with seasonal ingredients and use widely available non-alcoholic wines and spirits. The recipes include fresh takes on old stand-bys (such as a Virgin Margarita, Fauxjito, or a Nearly Negron

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68 prompts created by an experienced art therapist invite teens to explore their identities and to express themselves through art and drawing.Created by a licensed art therapist, this book may be a useful tool to support the ''healing benefits of art making and creativity''” —Kirkus Reviews Vision and Voice: An Art-Making Journal for Teens bridges the gap between focused writing journals for teens and coloring books. The beautifully designed pages give teens a space where they can respond in imaginative, creative ways that help them to make sense of their relationships with themselves and the world. This journal features: • Four sections—About Being Playful, About Me, About Feelings, and About Knowing Yourself—that enable teens to explore various topics in depth. • 68 prompts that introduce diverse approaches, coping mechanisms, and tools for emotional processing, such as gratitu

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Find inspiration to take charge and become the CEO of your own life.“Boss Beauty […] is great inspiration for women and girls and anyone who loves them. —Lauren Iannotti, Editor-in-Chief of Real Simple Magazine Boss Beauties arrived at the development of web3 to usher women and girls into this exciting new world, and they do it with bold and colorful art that motivates and inspires. —Maya Draisin, Chief Brand Officer at TIME Magazine Lisa Mayer, founder and CEO of Boss Beauties, brings the modern women to the page in Boss Beauty: Inspiration to Be Everything You Want. From Olympic athletes to NASCAR drivers, activists to artists, this vibrantly illustrated book features advice from the world’s most inspiring Boss Beauties, celebrating women all around the world and their empowering contributions. Boss Beauty includes: ICONIC FEMALE

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Deliciously delightful donuts from A to Z! “A is for Apple Fritter” and “B is for Beignet.” Get ready to dive into this mouthwatering alphabet book that will surely sweeten your day! Lively rhyming text covers all the classics, from Jelly and Rainbow Sprinkles to Éclairs and Old-Fashioneds, while introducing Loukoumades, Sufganiyot, and other donuts from around the world. Life-size photos look ready to eat and keep readers asking for more. Practicing your ABCs never looked so yummy!

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“Perfect for flavor-first foodies like me, who are on a mission to add more plant-forward dishes to our tables!" – Michelle Tam, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Nom Nom PaleoThe Vegetarian Reset celebrates a lifestyle where a foodie sensibility intersects with healthy eating. It solves the never-ending dilemma that all plant-based eaters face: Is life fun when you eat salad every day, or is it worth it to let your health take a backseat to enjoy a big bowl of rice or pasta without enough protein? In her debut cookbook, Vasudha Viswanath takes readers on a little trip around the world, drawing inspiration from an array of traditional and global cuisines that are rich in whole foods like vegetables, legumes, and healthy fats. Seasonal vibrant recipes are moderately low-carb and put vegetables front and center, while also being gluten-free! Learn to bake healthy bread from scratch, make paella out of cauliflower rice, transform paneer into gnocchi, and sweeten brownies with dates! Whether you already follow a low-carb lifestyle or simply want to add more healthy dishes into your rotation, The Vegetarian Reset will delight and inspire vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike to eat well, fully nourish, and reset your body.MORE PRAISE FOR THE VEGETARIAN RESET:“A genius idea that is beautifully executed by Vasudha…Bring on the Curried Lentil Mushroom Bolognese, Masala Egg Bites, and Avocado Lime Smoothie, please!” – Archana Mundhe, bestselling author and founder, Ministry of Curry“[A] genuine work of art! The photos are breathtaking, and the recipes are unique, nourishing, and easy to follow.” – Shana Hussin, author of Fast To Heal and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist“[V]ibrant and diverse recipes will inspire you to change the way you eat and focus on healthy lower carb options." – Dhru Purohit, host of the Dhru Purohit Podcast and serial entrepreneur

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A cute hedgehog curls into a circular ball, a diamond-shaped stingray glides across the ocean floor, and a young praying mantis watches the world through the wide eyes in its triangular head. Filled with colorful, eye-catching photos of baby animals in their natural surroundings and paired with playful rhymes, Baby Animals First Shapes will instill a love of nature while teaching children all about shapes.Sized perfectly for curious little hands to hold, children will delight in learning from a wide array of creatures in the Baby Animals First series. The series expands with age, as young children will be attracted to the tactile cover and vibrant photographs, while older kids will engage with the rhyming text that teaches early learning concepts.

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“Once upon a time, a line was drawn.” So begins the journey of Line, a small drawing asking some big questions. Who is he? What should he do? Where does he fit in? On a voyage of self-discovery that takes him from the east to the west, from the mountains to the sea, Line tries on many shapes and sizes, often with hilarious consequences. But can Line find his true purpose without losing hope?With a heartwarming conclusion, Once Upon a Line explores a journey all must take—to discover your true self. With witty wordplay, relatable dialogue, and engaging illustrations, this story helps readers find the confidence and enthusiasm to discover their own identity and purpose.

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Find out who wiggles and who doesn’t in this playful book that ends with a delightful, wiggly surprise! Hi rabbit, are you wiggly? How about you, butterfly? Are You Wiggly? As the narrator searches high and low to find who might be wiggly, they meet different critters and learn about the movements they make. That is until they meet the wiggliest creature of all – a reflection of themselves via a novelty mirror at the back of the book!

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Friday Night Cocktails says, “The workweek is over. The weekend is full of chores and activities. Right now I just want to take a moment for myself. Let’s have a cocktail!” ​Friday Night Cocktails is for 30-somethings and, really, anyone who’s interested in a well-made but not fussy homemade mixed drink. The 52 cocktails (plus numerous variations) are made with common ingredients that readers can easily stock up on and keep at hand. Importantly, the focus of the book is “cocktail as ritual” - a recognition that the transition from the workweek to the weekend should be celebrated. Rituals help us define beginnings and endings. And what better way to close the door on the week and welcome the weekend with open arms than with a chilled cocktail? The drinks include old stand-bys (e.g., Gin & Tonic) as well as new takes on the standards (e.g., Blood Orange Margarita). The message throughout is “Try something new, but be mindful of the tried-and-true.” Friday Night Cocktails is your invitation to slow down and take a moment for yourself.

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“Kristen Glosserman’s If It’s Not Right, Go Left is an upbeat and approachable lifestyle guide that’s structured around eleven transformative lessons….Her presence fills the pages of the book.” —Foreword ReviewsEveryone gets stuck sometimes. Whether it’s a personal loss, an aimless career, or a difficult breakup, many people find themselves unsure where to take their next steps. Kristen Glosserman—goal-setting strategist, life coach, and mother of four—offers wise guidance and direction, using examples culled from her own inspiring life. In light of her own family tragedy and personal struggles, Kristen formulated a plan to regain sight of her goals, now made accessible to readers. She heads each section of If It’s Not Right, Go Left with a life lesson, including:Begin. Focus. Commit.Traditions: Honor Them, Create Them, Keep ThemIf It’s Not Right, Go LeftLive DirectionallyEach chapter builds on the idea that life will happen no matter what, and it’s up to us to respond accordingly. Readers will be drawn to gorgeous illustrations alongside a wealth of constructive lessons in order to accomplish the lifestyle changes they need. If It’s Not Right, Go Left teaches that connection, communication, and collaboration bring change, and it takes only the actionable guidance offered by Kristen to pivot towards one’s achievable goals.PRAISE FOR IF IT’S NOT RIGHT, GO LEFT:"Kristen is a steady, patient reminder of doing what you can, celebrating the good stuff, and not beating yourself up about what you didn't do. There's always tomorrow."–Rina Stone, Creative Director of InStyle“If It’s Not Right, Go Left is a wonderfully natural direction for Kristen—a chance to share her guidance and wisdom with all.” —Gucci Westman, founder of Westman Atelier“Those who find themselves in a rut may appreciate the nudges.” —Publishers Weekly

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For those who want to connect with Jewish culinary history while following a plant-based diet, Nosh offers more than 80 recipes that can be served at shabbat, holidays, and even better, every day.Yes, you can host a vegetarian Rosh Hashanah and a hearty, meatless Passover seder, especially with this book in hand.—Epicurious Many beloved Jewish dishes don''t always align with a vegetarian diet—until now.—Food Network Food is a central part of Jewish culture, and those who don''t connect with the foods of yesterday may feel as though a part of their heritage is missing. Nosh is the vegetarian cookbook for the modern Jewish kitchen, drawing inspiration from history through a 21st century lens. With the rise in plant-based eating across the globe, Nosh is an ideal guide for those looking to connect with and share their Judaism in a way that feels authentic in today''s landscape. The cookbook features:

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Filled with photos of adorable baby animals paired with playful rhymes, these books are specially designed to captivate a preschooler's attention while laying a foundation for learning. A small field mouse is dwarfed by a big whale calf, a tall baby giraffe towers over a short baby hedgehog, and a fast colt races along while a slow little sloth has a leisurely climb. Filled with colorful, eye-catching photos of baby animals in their natural surroundings and paired with playful rhythms, Baby Animals First Opposites will instill a love of nature while teaching children all about opposites.

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There’s a magical sound when a tooth wiggles free. . . . But what happens next?In the black, velvet night, a bright spot appears. It zips through the sky and swoops to your home. And there, in a burst of shimmering fairy dust, a magical story unfolds.Prepare to be whisked away as the Tooth Fairy shares the secrets of her mystical midnight flight.With luscious, atmospheric illustrations from award winning artist Matt Gaser, and classic rhyming text, Flight of the Tooth Fairy takes readers on an adventurous quest like none they will have read before.

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“Introducing numbers at an early age has been one of the most important tasks for me as a parent. I want to set my two year old up with a great start in math and this book has been a fun way to learn to count! My kiddos love beautiful illustrations and rhyming in every story—this book piques his interest and keeps him engaged!”—Ciara Evans, @la.bookclubOnce a bear sat on a chair. He is soon joined by a furry friend and then, one by one, other playmates follow. Each bear claims a chair as they wait with eager anticipation for what happens next in this sweet counting story. With dynamic rhymes and lively illustrations, this board book offers an engaging premise for young readers to practice their counting and get to know a group of eclectic bear friends. From Ron Atlas, the author of Looking for Zebra and Ten Pigs Fiddling, this timeless book will become a staple in any household with children.

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A positive antidote to the negative narrative on caregiving, Positive Caregiving helps those who are caring for older adults connect with their care partners and enjoy life together through positive emotions and engaging activities. There are more than 40 million family caregivers in the U.S. caring for an older adult. The overwhelming narrative in the U.S. is that caregiving for older adults is a burden to bear and a problem to be solved. Positive Caregiving offers an alternative, positive perspective and provides an accessible, research-based path for people who want to make the most of the caregiving experience. At the heart of the book is an extensive list of simple activities, conversation-inspiring questions, and self-care practices designed to immerse caregivers and their care partners in gratitude, empathy, forgiveness, love, and awe. These five specific positive emotions are central to caregiving relationships and have been shown to improve health, help reduce stress, and create meaning in daily life. There are many books available for caregivers trying to navigate day-to-day practicalities. This book focuses on the emotional journey and personal growth opportunities inherent in the caregiving experience, helping readers to embrace, celebrate, and honor this critical role in modern society.

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Join Rabbit and Fox on an informative, hilarious, and celebratory journey into the who, what, why, and where of poop.Children are fascinated by ­bodily functions, and this book endeavors to capture that need to know with a plethora of poo-related information [and] illustrations that will engage young readers wanting to know more. —School Library Journal Smelly, stinky, sandy poop. Litter poop. Whose poop? Kitty poop! Please scoop. Yes, we all poop—animals and humans, young and old, those who walk and fly and swim. And Ooo…Poo! is a joyful investigation into the who, what, why and where of poop on our planet Earth. The upbeat, rhythmic text encourages young readers to celebrate both their time spent on the potty and any scat they come across in the wild. Let’s hear it for poo…woo hoo! MORE PRAISE FOR OOO...POO! Cute, concise, an

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The award-winning coming-of-age story is now available in paperback!Bank Street Books - 2022 Best Children’s Books of the Year (STEM Selection) Silver Winner in the PubWest Book Design Awards (Children’s/YA - Illustrated category) “This illuminating tale simultaneously serves as a primer on the loon and a satisfying, well-paced chronicle of progress.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review Ooo aaa woo woo! Papa Loon’s voice calls out long and strong across the water. He warns of danger. He defends his family’s home. He even wards off predators. But Peep! Eep! Squeak! Little Loon’s voice is nothing like his Papa’s. When an eagle attacks, will Little Loon find his voice in time? A water bird found throughout much of North America, loons are famous for their echoing calls. Little Loon Finds His Voice is the endearing, coming-of-age tale of one little loon

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Want to design a life you love? Start here. In Reflect and Reset: AnEmbrace Your Life Journal, best-selling author, Fran Hauser, has created a journal that will empower you to live more intentionally. Drawing on the five most popular exercises from Embrace The Work, Love Your Career, Hauser connects you more deeply to yourself and to what you really want.The journal is divided into five key areas:ReflectionsSmile FileVision BoardTo-Don’t listColoringWhether it’s guided visualizations, writing down wins, or prioritizing what really matters, the creative prompts in this journal provide a framework of positive habits and the necessary space to allow you to create the life of your dreams.

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Follow Tali in this heartening tale where children are encouraged to face their fears and embrace bravery with wide-spread wings.Validates children’s fears before gently encouraging them to face them. —Foreword Reviews This book is a reminder that if we pay attention, we can find something or someone to teach us how we can step out of the fear and into power. —Dr. Rayna Savrosa, L.Ac, DACM Moonshadow Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, San Francisco, CA Tali longs to play like the other kids as they tumble and swing at the park, the gymnastics studio, and the aikido dojo, but her fears hold her back. In her dreams, she can soar, but when she wakes up in the morning, she’s still scared. Until one night, a surprise guest flies into her dreams and teaches her how to make them a reality. Filled with beautiful, evocative illustrations and honest prose, Tali and the Toucan is for any child (or parent) who

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Take a culinary trip around the world without leaving home! This children’s cookbook invites the whole family to explore new flavors and cultures through over 60 recipes tailored for cooking enthusiasts of all ages.AS SEEN IN THE NEW YORK TIMES A Taste of the World is an attractive global cooking introduction—an amuse-bouche to give budding cooks a taste for international flavors and world cultures. —Foreword Reviews From Rowena Scherer, founder of Eat2Explore, A Taste of the World is a carefully curated collection of recipes celebrating global cuisine and designed to be made by families with kids of all ages. Each recipe is a full meal and includes step-by-step instructions so parents can safely have their kids join in the fun while learning about other cultures through their traditional foods. A Taste of the World offers: • 64 kid-friendly recipes ranging from Pork Ka

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Your favorite baby animal board books are now available in a handy slipcase containing three vibrant books and a menagerie of cute critters!  A sweet, speckled fawn. A wide-eyed baby gorilla. A stinky little skunk. And many more! The three board books that make up this box set will instill a love of nature while teaching essential early learning concepts. Filled with photos of adorable baby animals paired with playful rhymes, these books are sized perfectly for curious little hands to hold. Children will delight in learning from a wide array of creatures in these charming books. This set includes: Baby Animals First 123 Book Baby Animals First ABC Book Baby Animals First Colors Book

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Quiet and loud, soft and strong. You being you, there's no way to be wrong… Every day, parents come home from the hospital with a brand-new human being. What if we made vows to our babies to love them no matter what? What if the world didn't rush in to judge our little ones and instead made them feel truly seen and supported. With bright, vibrant illustrations and exuberant rhythm and rhyme, Whoever You Are is the ultimate vow every baby will love to grow up hearing.

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GRID PATTERN - 128 PAGESThis journal is part of a series featuring art by renowned artist Josh Baum from the book Malkah’s Notebook: A Journey into the Mystical Aleph-Bet, written by Mira Z Amiras. Part bedtime story, part poem, part journal, Malkah’s Notebook is a love letter to the Hebrew alphabet that unlocks life’s greatest mysteries. Mira Amiras is also the writer and director of the award-winning film The Day Before Creation, a companion to the book. In the hand-drawn illustration from the book, Malkah is pictured having mastered the art of meditation at long last. Her contemplative pose and dynamic vision will vitalize readers, writers, and thinkers of all ages. The Day Before Creation Journal is packaged with a platinum ribbon for inspired organization, and the pages include a grid pattern for journaling and creative expression.

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Do you believe you have barely tapped your potential career? Do you know that you could change your business, your industry, and the lives of those around you if you just got the chance? It's time to make your own chances with The Peak Performance Formula. As a Bay Area resident and longtime Silicon Valley executive coach, Bob Lesser knows the stresses of career development firsthand. His advice, research, and 30 Day Peak Performance Challenge draw from his own experiences and research, yet can be applied much further than just the workplace.Whether you are a struggling athlete or a high powered executive, The Peak Performance Formula will guide you to become your best and not settle for mediocrity. In this actionable guide to achieving one's peak performance, Lesser shares his analysis of the three pillars of success: purpose, values, and vision. He incorporates case studies from real-life peak performers: people and organizations that are the best and the brightest. Bob will help you examine these questions in detail, so you can find the answers that are waiting within you: What exactly is purpose and how can you pinpoint yours? How can values improve your fulfillment and performance? How can you utilize vision to ensure you're getting where you want to go, regardless of your chosen endeavor? Bob will show you how the most successful leaders are innovative and influential, and contextualizes his argument within neurological, psychological, and religious research so you can trust your instincts and have the relentless courage to succeed. Read about: Iron Man Dick Hoyt Musician G Love Activist Suraya Sadeed Former Governor Michael Dukakis ...and many more real life peak performers! This simple-but-powerful equation - Purpose + Values + Vision = Peak Performance - will open the doors that have been closed to you until now.Readers of Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, Start With Why by Simon Sinek, The 10x Rule by Grant Cardone and Relentless by Tim S. Grover will love The Peak Performance Formula. TAKE IT FROM THOSE AT THE TOP: THIS REALLY WORKS! "We all need tools and tactics to achieve at the highest levels—both at work and in life. This book gives you the framework."—Eric Schmidt, Cofounder, Schmidt Futures, and Former CEO, Google"As a cofounder, leader, and CEO, I need to manage my time, relationships, energy, and company at the highest levels. The Peak Performance Formula will show you how." —Meirav Oren, Cofounder and CEO, Versatile"The principles in this book have made me a better leader and have helped us build one of the most valuable new companies in our industry." — Bradley Rothenberg, CEO, nTopology"Purpose and values guide everything we do as an organization. This book shows you how to use these powerful tools in your own work." —Charles Best, Founder and CEO, DonorsChoose

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"This is so good—time to reclaim our identity and power."—Eve Rodsky, New York Times best selling author of Fair PlayIn a world where women are overwhelmed with empty personal growth messages, it can be hard to navigate what’s real, and what’s just a sales pitch. A Little Less of a Hot Mess: The Modern Mom’s Guide to Growth and Evolution helps quiet the noise with practical, simple, and powerful invitations for real healing and growth. The twelve invitations and practices shared in this book offer the modern mom a path toward imperfect evolution, so that she can live her life authentically.Through vulnerable and often humorous storytelling, as well as clinical expertise, licensed therapist Kaitlin SoulÉ invites readers into a step-by-step healing process that takes the whole woman to heart. Moms aren’t just parents, they are:World leadersTeachersNurturersCreatorsProvidersSoulÉ recognizes the importance of mental and emotional wellness for mothers, guiding readers through nonlinear, intentional evolution. Moms, YOU are worth the time it takes to be whole—step into the driver’s seat of life and say yes to the invitation for growth!

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In the United States, a majority of students graduate below proficiency in all academic subjects. Parents of struggling students feel overwhelmed and confused about how to help their children simply survive school, let alone succeed. Various school reform efforts have been tried and all have failed. But all hope is not lost. A science exists that allows children to learn as individuals even though at school they are educated in groups. One that avoids senseless labels that sentence children to lifetimes of failure and mediocrity.Dr. Kimberly Berens and a team of scientists have spent the last 20 years perfecting a powerful system of instruction based on the learning, behavioral, and cognitive sciences that they call Fit Learning. This method of teaching has been proven to markedly improve how students understand and achieve, even for children who have been told they have learning disabilities or other disorders that interfere with their ability to learn.Blind Spots reveals the history of our broken education system and shows that by using this teaching system in the classroom, we can unlock the vast potential hidden within every child.

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From the bustling cityscape of New York to the sloping hills of San Francisco, Shrimp ‘n Lobster are keen to explore the characteristic sights of cities around the United States. This animated duo takes to the City by the Bay to discover landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and even Karl, the only fog in the world with a name.Filled with spirited illustrations and local charm, this guide to San Francisco will captivate children from the Bay to Chinatown with equal parts education and delight. Readers will have a blast discovering the history and culture of this coastal city as they follow Shrimp ‘n Lobster to over twenty five destinations in San Francisco alone.

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Gratitude is the greatest natural superpower."Hi, I’m Frankie! But you can call me Gratitude the Great.How’d I get that name? Well, it all started when my cousin Hope came to visit and taught me how to make Rea bracelets, a gratitude tradition in her Brazilian family. We made a bunch and decided to give them away to thank some of the cool people we saw on the boardwalk. And the idea just exploded!"What starts as a sweet gesture of family gratitude, quickly goes viral and soon this dynamic duo will have much more to be thankful for. In her afterword, author Pamelyn Rocco prompts children and parents alike on ways to invite gratitude into daily life and ignite their own natural superpower.Whether you gift this book to a child you love, or buy it to read aloud to one, your daily life will be enriched by introducing a new habit of gratitude. Fans of Have You Filled a Bucket Today: A Guide to Daily Happiness and Kindness is a Kite String will love—and be grateful for—Gratitude the Great!"Gratitude is one of the greatest gifts you can teach your kids and this book not only leaves you with ways to do that but also reminds the adults reading to not forget as well." - Jana Kramer, host of the Whine Down podcast and author of The Good Fight

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"This book is equal parts hysterical and heartwarming. It's the perfect gift for any mom!”—Cat & Nat, Best-Selling Authors & Hosts of Mom TruthsWhere’d I Go? is a new lift-the-flap book for moms by TV producer, mother, and author Raquel Kelley. This colorful book offers a humorous and relatable take on the ride that is motherhood. Kelley's rhyming text and easy illustrations paint a lighthearted and approachable picture of the identity crisis both new and existing mothers experience, making it the perfect gift for first-time, second-time, and even seventh-time moms alike. The clever interactive format, typically reserved for toddler board books, aims to make the serious topics of maternal mental health and postpartum depression easier to discuss. Where'd I Go? engages mothers in a comical way, encouraging them to recognize their strengths and embrace the beautiful mess that is motherhood! A percentage of sales from every book will be donated to Mental Health America.

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Wonder Hunt is an epic treasure hunt that will change how the elementary school crowd sees and experiences the things, beings, and places around them. Part game, part nature journal, part creative scrapbook, part meditation, Wonder Hunt will change how kids, and their families, see and value the world around them. A delightful game of bingo combined with a field journal encourages moving through everyday life with curiosity. A 500-item treasure hunt encourages players to see, think, and ask questions—to wonder—and offers a playful way to look up from screens, be present, and interpret the world through personal writing and drawings. Our guide, Aunt Lea, has curated 20 thematic chapters, each with a first-person introduction and 25-item bingo board. A pocket holds the “chips” (numbered stickers) to mark the board as each item is found. Lightweight, flexible, and compact, the book can go anywhere—home, school, sports, car—and becomes a keepsake of a specific time in a kid’s life, a snapshot of how they see their world.

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“Embrace the Work, Love Your Career is for women who want to fall back in love with their work and design a career action plan grounded in confidence and clarity.” —ForbesYOU ARE DESERVING OF A CAREER YOU LOVE.Fran Hauser, best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl, follows up with a workbook for women who want to get more out of their careers. Embrace the Work, Love Your Career combines accessible advice, time-tested strategies, creative prompts, and thoughtful exercises into one holistic resource.Stemming from years of experience in senior leadership at Time Inc.’s People, InStyle and Entertainment Weekly as well as AOL and Coca-Cola Enterprises, Hauser centers her career guidance around six main actions: Fall in love with your career Design your career action plan Create time and space Know your value Build your dream team Reflect and reset Each chapter starts with practical advice and includes prompts and exercises to help readers create their own personal career action plans. Palate-cleansing meditations and coloring breaks conclude each chapter, offering chances for calming reflection. Through simple, inspiring, and actionable tools, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career teaches women to be empowered to focus on the things that truly matter, set boundaries and, ultimately, realize their full potential. "Embrace the Work, Love Your Career couldn't have arrived at a better time." —PopSugar“From the author of The Myth of the Nice Girl, an instructional workbook to help you find professional satisfaction and achieve your goals.” —PeoplePRAISE FOR FRAN HAUSER:Named one of the “6 Most Powerful Women in NYC’s Tech Scene” by Refinery29"Is it possible to be both kind and a total badass? Yes—and Fran Hauser tells us how.” —goop“Fran gets into the mess—and gets specific—explaining how she has learned to handle all kinds of uncomfortable moments with authenticity and grace” —Refinery29

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"Colorful and easy to implement, this book will be a resource for parents and guardians looking to try behavior contracting in their homes." —Library JournalWhen a child is struggling with a behavior challenge or wants to learn a new skill, a contract can be a surprisingly effective solution that leads to more peaceful family dynamics. To help families create contracts as a collaborative process, Let’s Make a Contract offers an innovative combination of how-to text for parents and illustrated stories for children. Let’s Make a Contract describes a straightforward, four-step solution called behavioral contracting, a research-based technique with proven real-world success. Contracts are a tool that can benefit anyone, but they’re particularly useful for:Autistic childrenChildren with learning or developmental disabilitiesChildren who benefit from clear expectations and receiving positive feedback and rewardsThe book’s beautifully illustrated stories show a diverse group of families using contracts to address common problems such as:Completing chores or homeworkGetting along with siblingsBecoming independentAchieving personal goalsQuestions after each story are designed to spark age-appropriate discussions. Sample contracting forms and supporting materials are provided in the book and also on a companion website.

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"This book has the power to heal the world one person at a time." - Lorilee Binstock, host of A Trauma Survivor's Podcast and founder of Authentic Insider MagazineWHAT IF YOU ALLOWED YOURSELF TO TRULY FEEL? Whether it’s grief, despair, or anxiety, society will always find a way to label feelings as “messy.” But burying these reactions only leads to greater emotional turmoil. In the past, we have looked to self-help gurus like Gary Zukav, whose Seat of the Soul inspired Oprah Winfrey to help America process trauma. So why did that book resonate with her, and what does everyone still love about Oprah? It's not that she's rich or that she's successful...it's her authenticity. She taps into what she has described in her SuperSoul Sundays as Authentic Power: uniting all the pieces of herself so that she's always bringing her whole self to everything she does. Oprah didn't ignore her messy feelings: she shared them with America, and she processed and integrated them in order to tap into her own authentic power. She became her authentic self, which exudes from her in every second that you see her. In Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel, accomplished entrepreneur, journalist, publicist, and award-winning podcaster Ashley Bernardi continues the brave work of these great thought leaders by teaching you that your darkest hours are disguised opportunities to uncover and process, feel, heal, and grow. Bernardi’s personal journey began when she witnessed her father’s sudden death at age eleven. Years later, a mysterious illness began a personal quest toward healing and taught her that trauma and adversity can be sources of strength and self-discovery. Through daily affirmations and writing prompts, you will discover Ashley Bernardi’s F.E.E.L. Framework:FocusEnterExperienceLearn You will explore chapters such as: Embrace the Waves of Emotions Lift the Emotional Fog Make Space for the Brave Conversations The F.E.E.L. Framework Balanced Body, Balanced Heart Discover Your Deeper, Powerful, Self Exercise Your Empathy As the founder of a national media relations and publicity firm, Ashley has the privilege of access to many of the world's leading experts in health and wellness who offered healing and hope with her personal challenges—a rich collection of top doctors, neurologists, psychologists, nutritionists, coaches, spiritualists, and others. She shares their profound wisdom so that you can build hope during your times of struggle.Bernardi searched for true healing and growth for more than twenty years; Authentic Power equips you with the tools to ignite your own journey now. "Through daily affirmations, exercises, and journaling prompts...Bernardi walks readers through her FEEL framework—focus, enter, experience, and learn— to help them find a way forward after experiencing trauma." —Publishers Weekly"Ashley Bernardi completely reveals herself and therefore all of us with a compendium of powerful words, wisdom and practices to put into place immediately." —Dana Look-Arimoto, host of Settle Smarter Podcast and author of Stop Settling, Settle Smart

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"Musing through a space that’s somewhere between an illuminated, psalmic narrative poem and a graphic novel attuned to the soul, Malkah’s Notebook is an intimate trip through Jewish mysticism and feminist theology." —Foreword ReviewsMalkah is a child when her father tries teaching her to read Torah. But they don’t get very far. As Malkah studies, her questions multiply. She discovers an earlier, hidden story of creation within the Hebrew Aleph-Bet letters in the first line of Genesis. And a door opens. Malkah’s discovery takes her on a lifelong journey in search of her beginnings—into Jewish mystical texts, far-off places, archaeological digs, ancient gods, and ultimately into the nature of existence itself.Part bedtime story, part poem, part journal, and coupled with highly evocative illustrations, Malkah’s Notebook is a love letter to the Hebrew alphabet that unlocks life’s greatest mysteries.

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"Dear white women: please do us all a favor and buy this book….Then READ IT." —Kate Schatz, New York Times bestselling authorWHAT CAN I DO TO HELP? This is a question that many seemingly well intentioned White people ask people of color. Yet, it places the responsibility to educate on their peers, friends, colleagues, and even strangers, rather than themselves. If you've ever asked or been asked "What can I do to help combat racism?" then Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is the answer you're looking for. From the creators of the award winning podcast Dear White Women, this book breaks down the psychology and barriers to meaningful race discussions for White people, contextualizing racism throughout American history in short, targeted chapters. Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham bring their insights to the page with: Personal narratives Historical context Practical tips Dear White Women challenges readers to encounter the hard questions about race (and racism) in order to push the needle of change in a positive direction.PRAISE FOR DEAR WHITE WOMEN: "Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is a book that needs to be read by all people." —Shanicia Boswell, Author and Founder of Black Moms Blog "This gentle but firm guide will appeal to readers interested in putting the concept of anti-racism into action." —Publishers Weekly "Smart, insightful....Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham provide a blueprint for thinking through the hard questions, recognizing that crossing identity lines requires intentional and continuous practice." —Ji Seon Song, Acting Professor of Law, University of California at Irvine "The invisibility of Native Americans from U.S. society must be a part of our racial reckoning, something Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham have taken care to address in this thoughtful look at race in America.” —Crystal Echo Hawk (Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma), Founder and Executive Director of IllumiNative

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AS SEEN IN THE NEW YORK TIMES“Gorgeous” —The Washington Post Whether you are a longtime host of weekly Shabbat dinners or new to this global Jewish tradition, 52 Shabbats will spice up your Friday night in one way or another. This book offers a holistic scope of the Shabbat tradition for every reader, Jewish or otherwise. In it you’ll find:Over fifty primary recipes to anchor your menuMore than twenty recipes for side dishes, accompaniments, and dessertsShort essays that detail global foodways and historiesExplanation of the Shabbat ritualFaith Kramer outlines recipe pairings in a mix-and-match friendly format, incorporating easy substitutes throughout the cookbook to make Shabbat accessible for all lifestyles. From gefilte fish to challah, berbere lentils to cardamom cheesecakes, these seasonally organized recipes will never fail to inspire your weekly dinner menu. MORE PRAISE FOR 52 SHABBATS:"Imaginative" —Los Angeles Times“For anyone who appreciates world flavors, history, and great techniques….A worthy companion to Joan Nathan’s King Solomon’s Table (2017).” —Booklist“Educational and tantalizing” —Foreword Reviews"[Faith Kramer's] inventive dishes are...packed with flavor." —Dianne Jacob, author of Will Write for Food“Clear and approachable....Faith has included recipes that not only have you rethinking Shabbat but dinner year-round.” —Calvin Crosby, The King’s English Bookshop

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Æbleskiver presents 70 delicious twists on the classic Danish pancake, offering everything from sweet delights to savory bites. These versatile treats are ideal for any meal, especially a brunch gathering with family and friends.Even if you have never eaten æbleskiver, these little round Danish pancakes may be your new favorite food, thanks to Pim Pauline Overgaard’s tempting, gorgeous cookbook. [...] Æbelskiver is a creative, playful, and lively cookbook that expands the possibilities of working with the cute pancake-esque pastries. —Foreword Reviews Discover the world of æbleskiver, the beloved sphere-shaped Danish pancakes traditionally savored during the holidays and for special celebrations. In this contemporary twist, more than 70 recipes transform these sweet delights to everyday fare. Home cooks will love the variety of dishes, including: • Savory spins on the Danish delicacy<

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