Stationery that captures the spirit of adventure and the immense beauty of the great outdoors! These cards feature stunning woodcut-style illustrations depicting a range of natural landscapes, from luscious woodland forests, stunning mountain waterfalls, and gorgeous wildflower fields to golden cactus-filled deserts and dreamy beaches with swaying palm trees. 
- Use your correspondence to share your love of Earth's beauty! Whether you like hiking, camping, fishing, RVing, or traveling to national parks, these cards will remind you of your favorite outdoor pastimes. 
- These cards work for all occasions—or you can use them as unique wall art! 
- A great add-on gift or self-purchase for writers, artists, and outdoor enthusiasts 
- 20 flat cards (10 designs repeating twice), 20 envelopes, full-color illustrations throughout

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We can’t be good all the time, and no one knows it better than Anne Taintor. This generous collection of her most popular artwork includes more than 150 images in categories such as friendship (a real friend will help you hide the body), motherhood (WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers!), money (screw the budget!), attitude (let a smirk be your umbrella), and more. Also featuring an introduction by Taintor, this hilarious volume perfectly captures the deliciously sarcastic, snarky, and honest things that most women have found themselves thinking at one time or another. If you’re looking for trouble, look no further....

Someone Has To Set A Bad Example

Tales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Welcome to a world of magical adventure—a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals. Translated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, these stories evoke the distinctive beauty and irresistible humor of East African folklore. 
- The tales come alive alongside bold, contemporary art in this special illustrated edition. 
- Each story transports readers to an enthralling world. 
- Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Tales of Japan, Celtic Tales, and Tales of India Tales of East Africa will enthrall fans of fairytales and captivate those interested in East Africa's rich history and culture. Readers will encounter mischievous animals, plucky heroes and heroines, and monsters, and artist Jamilla Okubo pairs each tale with a bold and vibrant illustration. 
- A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table. 
- A perfect gift for fairy tale and folklore lovers, fans of East African culture, people of East African ancestry, collectors of illustrated classics, adults and teens alike, and bibliophiles 
- Add it to the collection of books like The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa by Alexander McCall Smith, Favorite African Folktales by Nelson Mandela, and Indaba My Children: African Folktales by Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa

Tales Of East Africa

More than 2 million copies sold in the One Line a Day series! This charming memory book for a newly married couple preserves the magical first years of marriage forever. Each page features space to jot down treasured newlywed memories on the same date over three years. With a ribbon marker, padded cover, and gilded page edges, this lovely diary makes both a chic bedside companion and a treasured keepsake that depicts the joys of the early years of marriage. 
- START ON ANY DATE: The memory book is undated, so you can start writing anytime—on your wedding day, on your honeymoon, or in the first weeks or months of your married life. 
- SIMPLE TO USE: Just jot down a short note for each day—the mundane moments of life will be as fun to look back on later as the big events. Write together, or take turns. 
- A THOUGHTFUL WEDDING GIFT: This gorgeous book, with a padded cover, 372 lined pages, metallic edges, and a ribbon page marker, makes a lovely wedding or wedding shower present for friends or family who are tying the knot.

Newlywed's One Line A Day

Books & Stationery

What really happened over the summer break? A curious teacher wants to know. The epic explanation? What started out as a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours, an outrageous cast of characters, and one very mischievous bird! Is this yet another tall tale, or is the truth just waiting to be revealed? From the team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . comes a fantastical fast-paced, detail-rich illustrated summer adventure that's so unbelievable, it just might be true!

The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer

Baby & Kids

From the mother-daughter team behind the bestselling Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter comes a new keepsake journal for sisters to celebrate their unique bond.
A No-Stress, No-Rules Journal: Just Between Us: Sisters provides thoughtful guidelines and inspired prompts that pave the way for discussing everything from the weirdest (and best!) thing about your family to favorite books, music, TV shows, and more.

- Provides space to share stories, record memories, and answer questions that help nurture and grow the sisterly bond.

- Plenty of room to personalize the content, plus fun pages for drawing pictures and making lists.

- Inspires conversations that help sisters to get to know each other on a more personal level and create precious, lasting memories.
Fans of Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter and Just Between Us: Grandmother & Granddaughter will also enjoy this guided life journal that preserves memories and helps family traditions grow.
Conversation and writing prompts include “My top five favorite foods,” and “If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go to,” to help grow and strengthen sister relationships in a stress-free, no-pressure way.

Just Between Us: Sisters

California Book Award Gold Medal Winner
Grisha is a dragon in a world that's forgotten how to see him. Maggie is an unusual child who thinks she's perfectly ordinary. They're an unlikely duo—but magic, like friendship, is funny. Sometimes it chooses those who might not look so likely. And magic has chosen Grisha and Maggie to solve the darkest mystery in Vienna. Decades ago, when World War II broke out, someone decided that there were too many dragons for all of them to be free. As they investigate, Grisha and Maggie ask the question everyone's forgotten: Where have the missing dragons gone? And is there a way to save them? At once richly magical and tragically historical, The Language of Spells is a novel full of adventure about remembering old stories, forging new ones, and the transformative power of friendship.

The Language Of Spells

Danger! It lurks at every corner.
Quicksand. Sharks. Cyberbullies. Super-Flu.
From wrestling an alligator to evading drones to landing a plane if the pilot passes out, The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is here to help with expert, illustrated, step-by-step instructions for life's sudden turns for the worst. Needed now more than ever, this revised and expanded edition—published on the international bestseller's 20th anniversary—delivers frightening and funny real advice readers need to know fast.
With crucial information added from across the Worst-Case series and 20 all-new scenarios for twenty-first-century threats (extreme weather, "fake news," dropping a cell phone in the toilet), this action-packed hardcover handbook brings emergency instruction for anxious times.

The Worst-case Scenario Survival Handbook

These 75 tiny tear-out letters are perfect for expressing gratitude. Simply fold into adorably small envelopes and seal with the enclosed stickers to create the perfect way to show your friend, child, coworker, bus driver, barista, neighbor, teacher, or hero how much you care.

Little Letters Of Thanks

Inspired by the international bestseller Darth Vader™ and Son, this full-color flexi-journal features Jeffrey Brown’s hilarious artwork illustrating the ups and downs of being a father and a Sith Lord in a galaxy far, far away.

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Darth Vader And Son Flexi Journal

With premium-quality color and a snazzy, sturdy, and travel-ready package, these pens will add flair to bullet journals, coloring books, or any other creative projects.

Bright Ideas Neon And Glitter Gel Pens

Writing down worries is a recognized therapeutic technique for relieving stress and anxiety. This inviting journal encourages users to record worries on one page ("write it down") and then use the opposite page to reframe anxious thoughts into positive actions or feelings ("let it go").

Write It Down  Let It Go

A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book
In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who shares. A friend who listens. Maybe even a friend who likes things to stay the same and all in order, as Henry does. But on a day full of too close and too loud, when nothing seems to go right, will Henry ever find a friend—or will a friend find him? With insight and warmth, this heartfelt story from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum celebrates the everyday magic of friendship.

A Friend For Henry

Who's safe when there are cannibals hiding among you? That's the question at the heart of this fast-paced game of social deduction in which cannibals and pioneers face off in a fight for survival. Set in the winter of 1846, players are members of the ill-fated Donner Party wagon train, stranded atop a mountain with no food. Who will avoid becoming tonight's dinner and make it off the mountain alive? And who are the suspicious scoundrels hungry for human flesh? Rowdy, outrageous, and full of playful deception, this party game packs a delightfully wicked twist!

Donner Dinner Party

Get the positive vibes flowing! This uplifting blank journal sparks reflection and positivity, with an eye-catching holographic cover and hip hand-drawn affirmations and artwork by Rose Lazar of the Great Lakes Goods inside.
BRINGS POSITIVITY: Capture positive thoughts on these pages to foster a habit of gratitude and reflection. Write down negative thoughts as well to help yourself move through them.
A GORGEOUS OBJECT: The holographic cover and hand-drawn art and affirmations on the interior pages make this journal a joy to write in, and a beautiful addition to your desk or nightstand.
GIVE THE GIFT OF GOOD VIBES: This journal is a thoughtful, feel-good, anytime gift for someone who likes to reflect or practice mindfulness, or someone entering a new phase of life.
INCLUDES: Hardcover journal with holographic cover, 5 x 7 inches, 144 pages (lined, blank, and gridded), full-color images throughout

Posi Vibes Journal

LEGO® bricks meet art! Share the LEGO® love with this delightful collection of 100 postcards. Featuring 50 images of everyday objects and scenes recreated with LEGO bricks, these postcards transform the mundane into beautiful works of art and are a fun way to share joy and creativity with friends and loved ones. 
- These deceptively simple but meticulously executed constructions made from LEGO bricks transform the way you'll see this classic toy—and the world around you. Send the postcards to friends and family, or display them as playful, unique wall art. 
- 4 3/8 x 6 1/4 x 2 ½-inch box with hinged lid, 100 postcards (50 full-color images, repeating twice) 
- A perfect gift or stocking stuffer for adult fans of LEGO (AFOL) and art lovers alike

Lego Still Life With Bricks: 100 Collectible Postcards

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. 
- Makes a perfect book 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. 
- You'll love this book if you love 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.

Men To Avoid In Art And Life

Mystic Mondays provides you with a stunning tarot deck that is vibrant, beautifully illustrated, and ready to help you connect to your intuition.
Includes 78 brightly designed cards with hardcover guidebook: This deluxe tarot deck offers fresh interpretations of each of the major and minor arcana in a standard tarot deck. Mystic Mondays is full of positive vibes that invite you to start fresh any day of the week and helps you connect to your intuition.

- This vibrant tarot deck features bright artwork, holographic card edges, and foil exterior to help you create an experience that is visually appealing and all your own.

- A full-color guidebook that describes the symbolism of each card is also included.

- Mystic Mondays was created by Grace Duong who is a multidisciplinary artist and visual designer.
This tarot card set features the strikingly perfect balance of vibrancy and minimalism and is perfect to use however you see fit.

Mystic Mondays Tarot

Over the past 25 years, Pixar’s team of artists, writers, and directors have shaped the world of contemporary animation with their feature films and shorts. From classics such as Toy Story and A Bug’s Life to recent masterpieces such as Up, Toy Story 3 , and Cars 2 , this comprehensive collection offers a behind-the-scenes tour of every Pixar film to date. Featuring a foreword by Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter, the complete color scripts for every film—published in full for the first time—as well as stunning visual development art, The Art of Pixar is a treasure trove of rare artwork and an essential addition to the library of animation fans and Pixar enthusiasts.

The Art Of Pixar: Complete Color Scripts

Perfect for newlyweds, couples looking to spice things up, couples who play card games and board games, and playful partners. Couples of all ages and stages of relationship will have a blast playing this game. Whether you want to spice up your sex life or spark intimacy, or if you are looking for a new, flirty way to have fun and play with your partner (or you are simply feeling naughty), this card game has all the prompts you need. You and your partner will dare each other to be provocative, sexy—even X-rated—in ways you might not have thought of before. You will seduce and be seduced, dare and be dared. Date night will never be the same. A fun way for couples to spark romance and passion. 
- Attractive foil-wrapped box 
- 100 sexy dares to try 
- Endless possibilities for play

Box Of Dares

Nina journeys to a secret jungle city populated by animals, plants, and lost objects. The reason for her visit: story hour, where a book's power holds the wild in thrall. The animals are eager for stories about space, the sea, and other worlds. But their favorite story of all is the one told here: a story about a mysterious place, laden with legend and lore, and now overtaken by nature. Five Pantone colors infuse each illustrated spread with a vibrant, electric energy, making this powerful celebration of nature—and stories—as vivid visually as its narrative is engrossing.

Animal City

Frida Clements’s new illustrations in this set of postcards are an extension of the widely successful Have a Little Pun line. A lighthearted, witty, and adorable extension of the successful Have a Little Pun line for fans of Frida Clements’ art and humor. A fun way to keep in touch with friends and family, each playful card is illustrated with artwork of animals and objects, along with a witty pun. All postcards are culled from the new work in the new book The Snuggle Is Real. Send them a smile and let them know you’re thinking of them with a note on these cute cards. Keep a book for yourself—they are suitable for framing and make whimsical home decor. 
- Beautifully illustrated pictures with cute animals and funny puns 
- Cards are suitable for framing—hang in your home for a fun, artsy display 
- A punny way to say hello or send a fun birthday wish

Have A Little Pun: 30 Postcards

Pencil notecards for pencil lovers! Get right to the point with these notecards featuring photographs of perfect arrangements of pencils and pencil accessories. Curated by pencil powerhouse Caroline Weaver, owner of legendary New York pencil emporium CW Pencil Enterprise, this set celebrates the enduring magic of the beloved writing implement, and is perfect for sharing pencil love with family and friends! 
- Box with lift-off lid holds 20 full-color notecards and 20 envelopes. 
- A perfect gift for obsessive pencil nerds, collectors, admirers, historians, artists, writers, and vintage enthusiasts 
- A great back-to-school purchase or addition to any stationery collection 
- Use as thank-you cards, birthday cards, notes of congratulations, or everyday greetings

Pencils You Should Know Notes

Discover words to surprise, delight, and enamor. Learn terms for the sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees, for dancing awkwardly but with relish, and for the look shared by two people who each wish the other would speak first. Other-Wordly is an irresistible gift for lovers of words and those lost for words alike.

Other-wordly

A New York Post gift guide pick for 2017! 

In this delightful series written by BabyLit author Jennifer Adams and illustrated by kidlit darling Greg Pizzoli, each book showcases a different city with lighthearted baby-appropriate text and ridiculously charming illustrations. Take a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple: cheer with the roaring crowds at Yankee Stadium, chug along peacefully on the Staten Island Ferry, wonder at the bright lights of Times Square, and say good night to the famous New York City skyline.

My Little Cities: New York

Notebooks made for creatives by creatives. Introducing the Go-To Notebook: the only notebook you'll ever need. When Chronicle Books and Mohawk teamed up to create their ideal notebook, the Go-To was born, made with the highest quality of materials and designed with productivity in mind. Features include: 
- Superfine paper by Mohawk—the finest printing paper made today, milled in the USA for more than 80 years 
- Project planning/tracking pages, as well as dotted or lined pages 
- A pocket for storage 
- A silk ribbon marker 
- Lay-flat binding 
- Tactile cloth case The Go-To is the ultimate notebook for getting things done, and is sure to help makers, thinkers, and dreamers do their best work.

Go-to Notebook With Mohawk Paper, Sage Blue Dotted

Notebooks & Journals

Delightfully irreverent and classy, this notecard set offers 4 different greetingsâall rendered in beautiful hand-drawn calligraphy and foil-stamped on uncoated card stock. Perfect for expressing sentiments with humor and style.

Fan-fucking-tastic Notecards

Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow exists a secret kingdom of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals that live through the winter safe and warm, awake and busy, under the snow. Discover the wonder and activity that lies beneath winterâs snowy landscape in this magical book.

Over And Under The Snow

There's a marketplace for sex and love, and you'e in it. In Dollars and Sex, economist Marina Adshade converts economic theory into a sexy science by applying the principles of supply and demand and other market forces to matters of love and libido. As she does in her hugely popular blog of the same name, Adshade unlocks the mysteries behind our actions, thoughts, and preferences using engaging research, economic analysis, and humor. The end result is a fascinating look at just how central the interplay of libido, gender, love, power, and economic forces is to the most important choices we make in our lives. Ultimately she shows that every option, every decision, and every outcome in matters of sex and love is better understood through economics.

Dollars And Sex

Step into Sherlock's mind palace to try and solve 165 codes, sequences, logical problems, acrostics, quizzes, enigmas, and more in this official Sherlock book of puzzles. With challenges for all skill levels and explanations of how BBC's Sherlock Holmes might arrive at the solutions, Sherlock fans and puzzlers alike will be eager to find out if they're a match for the brains of 221B Baker Street.