With more than 40 family-friendly cultural activities and adventures, Family Field Trip makes it easy to incorporate moments of learning and exploration into life with kids. In this engaging guide, parents and caretakers will find simple-to-follow ideas and tips for cultural experiences the whole family can enjoy, whether they are at home, exploring the neighborhood, or taking a vacation. Drawing on a range of popular experiential educational techniques—including Montessori, World Schooling, Forest Schooling, and more— Family Field Trip is the perfect handbook for any family with young children and an invaluable resource for raising kids who will grow into curious, well-rounded citizens of the world. 
- Gives parents the tools and inspiration to turn the world into a giant field trip full of opportunities to teach children cultural appreciation 
- Provides parents with easy ways to incorporate learning, adventure, and exploration into both travel and daily life 
- Tackles a range of lessons and topics without being prescriptive or overwhelming By exploring sites, languages, and foods of the world, Family Field Trip is an inspiring guide to raise globally minded kids who appreciate art, food, music, nature, and more. Activities include starting a supper club to introduce kids to the basics of cooking, having conversations that encourage empathy and cross-cultural understanding, designing fun scavenger hunts for any kind of museum, exhibit, or park, packing for trips with kids, and more. 
- Perfect for parents, grandparents, and caregivers who aspire to raise open-minded world citizens with good taste 
- A lovely gift for the adventurous, travel-loving family 
- Great for readers who enjoyed How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims, Atlas of Adventures by Rachel Williams, and Bringing Up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman

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From the bestselling Calligraphuck line! Classy as Fuck Cocktails is a cocktail book that celebrates the fine arts of drinking and swearing. Feeling classy as fuck? Have a Bellini. Life kicking your ass? Try a Corpse Reviver. Expecting company? Batch that shit! 
- Includes more than 60 recipes ranging from the fucking classics to fancy-ass twists 
- Features dozens of variations including low and non-alcohol options 
- Covers the basics on glassware, hardware, spirits, and methods This cocktail collection is a fucking must for beginners and experienced mixologists alike. Complete with a gold foilûstamped cover, gilded page edges, metallic ink, and sassy calligraphy throughout, this makes this a stylish addition to any home bar. 
- Makes a great pick for cocktail enthusiasts of all skill levels—from beginners to experienced mixologists—who don't shy away from cursing 
- Pair it with a cocktail shaker, shot glasses, coasters, or other barware for an extra-special holiday or birthday present. 
- Perfect gift for a host or hostess, Mother's or Father's Day, or an anytime surprise for a friend 
- Add it to the shelf with books like The Little Black Book Of Cocktails: The Essential Guide to New & Old Classics by Virginia Reynolds, Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist by Tim Federle, and Big Bad-Ass Book of Cocktails: 1,500 Recipes to Mix It Up! by Running Press.

Classy As Fuck Cocktails

Skate ramps, zip lines, go-carts, and more! In this super-fun book, Todd Davis–extreme sports athlete and host of HGTV's Over Your Head– presents 25 awesome projects for dads to build with their kids. Busy dads can choose projects that range from simple to challenging and take anywhere from five minutes to a full weekend. Readers are given all the directions they need to grab materials that can be found around the house or at the local hardware store and get to work banging up a sweet BMX ramp or half-pipe, building a treehouse or tire swing, or throwing together a slip-and-slide or tie-dye station for an afternoon of fun. With plenty of color photographs, easy-to-follow instructions, and detailed illustrations, Handy Dad is chock-full of creative and inexpensive ways to keep kids (and dads) entertained for hours.

Handy Dad

Look closer. Grant Snider's beautiful debut picture book explores the wonders—and colors—of nighttime. For night is not just black and white. Ending in colors yet unseen, and a night of sweet dreams, this lilting lullaby is sure to comfort those drifting off to sleep. With luminous art as spare and glowing as the moon, and lyrical text that reads like a friend leading the way through the wilderness, What Color Is Night? is a rich and timeless look at a topic of endless fascination, and a perfect bedtime read-aloud.

What Color Is Night?

Baby & Kids

Jam making gets a bad rap for being highly technical, complicated, messy, hot, and sticky; but preserving fruit can be simple and easy. Jordan Champagne unlocks the secrets of mouthwatering fruit sauces and butters, delicious whole-fruit preserves, and fresh-tasting jams and marmalades from the comfort of your home kitchen. It Starts with Fruit features 73 recipes total: master recipes for each type of preserve, followed by recipes for jams, marmalade, juices, syrups, shrubs, whole fruit preserves, butters, pie fillings, and dried fruits, plus a final chapter on baking with preserves. 
- Great for home cooks who want an easy and approachable guide to making jams and other fruit-based preserves 
- Jordan's gentle and encouraging methods will guide you through the process of making incredible fruit preserves using seasonal produce. 
- Learn inventive techniques that are more flavorful and less complicated than traditional methods—with less sugar, too! Jordan Champagne, author and cofounder of Happy Girl Kitchen, learned how to make jam while working on a farm, trying to use up fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste. Now it's your turn to learn. Recipes include Raspberry Lemon Jam, Pink Grapefruit Marmalade, Honeyed Apricots, and Peach Rosemary Syrup, as well as baking recipes to turn your fabulous preserves into Thumbprint Cookies, Jam Bars, Fruit Cobbler, and Homemade Toaster Pastries. 
- A must-have for anyone who wants to learn about making jam and other preserves, likes experimenting in the kitchen, or enjoys DIY projects 
- Approachable for first-timers who feel intimidated by jam-making 
- Perfect for those who loved The Noma Guide to Fermentation by René Redzepi & David Zilber, The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook by Rachel Saunders, and Preserving by the Pint by Marisa McClellan

It Starts With Fruit

Acclaimed writer Joan Holub and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet team up in this hilarious and exuberant retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, in which a brave, little red pencil finds her way through the many perils of writing a story, faces a ravenous pencil sharpener (the Wolf 3000)... and saves the day.

Little Red Writing

Fantastic Coloring features 70 of the best illustrations inspired by the internationally bestselling adult coloring book series that has sold over 500,000 copies.
This distinctive collection captures the beauty of the world around us with black-and-white coloring designs by artist Steve McDonald. Including a dozen never-before-seen artwork, and castles, jungles, cityscapes, butterflies, and more, each unique design is in his signature photo-to-illustration style.
With detailed illustrations of travel destinations, natural wonders, and everyday scenes, the popular Fantastic series, which includes fan favorites like Fantastic Cities, has delighted and inspired hundreds of thousands of artists and coloring enthusiasts to create beautiful works of art.

In a handy 10 x 10 inch size
Features 12 never-before-seen illustrations 
- Series has sold over half a million copies worldwide
Great for fans of Millie Marotta, Johanna Basford, and Kerby Rosanes; and for those who loved Secret Garden, Lost Ocean, Animal Kingdom Color Me Draw Me, and Tropical World

Fantastic Coloring

Written by the author of the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site children’s book series. More than two million Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site books have sold across the series. From the author of the best-selling, #1 New York Times Best-selling book Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, this new alphabet concept board book features the same characters as the original, but is written for a younger audience. This lyrical story helps toddlers sing along with Cement Mixer, who churns out a rollicking alphabet rhyme while he shows Bulldozer that work can be fun and teaches little readers the words of the construction site, from A to Z. Work is always lighter when there is someone by your side to sing along! Teaches children about friendship, teamwork, and the alphabet. Features characters from the original book. 
- Teaches toddlers their ABCs 
- Kids learn about teamwork 
- Story highlights the value of friendship Fans of Mighty, Mighty Construction Site, Dump Truck's Colors, and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train Board Books Boxed Set will love this book by author Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrator Ethan Long.

Cement Mixer's Abc

Gifts For Kids

Defying every expectation of what a book can be, this pop-up extravaganza transforms into six fully functional tools: a real working planetarium projecting the constellations, a musical instrument complete with strings for strumming, a geometric drawing generator, an infinite calendar, a message decoder, and even a speaker that amplifies sound. Artist Kelli Anderson contributes enlightening text alongside each pop-up, explaining the scientific principles at play in her constructions and creating an interactive experience that's as educational as it is extraordinary. Inspiring awe that lasts long after the initial pop, This Book Is a Planetarium leaves readers of all ages with a renewed appreciation for the way things work—and for the enduring magic of books.

This Book Is A Planetarium

Discover Two Minute Mornings, a simple system based on positive psychology research.
The choices made in the morning can have a huge impact all day long: Utilizing a gratitude journal can encourage you to “win the day” in just a few minutes each morning. This written exercise helps facilitate mindfulness and assists in the creation of a constructive daily focus – the right track to forming a permanent positive mindset.

- Features simple, quick prompts that focus on gratitude, letting go of stress, and setting daily intentions.

- A clean, yet effective page set up provides space to reflect on three daily questions: I will let go of, I am grateful for, and I will focus on.
Fans of The Happiness Equation, Book of Awesome and Journal of Awesome, will appreciate the mindfulness of this gratitude journal that will help get up on the right side of the bed.
A unique and successful way to increase happiness and set yourself up for success every day.

Two Minute Mornings

Your adventure to Mars starts now as you assemble this deluxe, 100-piece puzzle! Beautiful and unique oversized circular floor puzzle! Featuring photography from the archives of NASA, the completed puzzle will beguile Red Planet and space fans of all ages. 
- Completed puzzle measures 2.5-feet (76 cm) in diameter 
- Great family puzzle for ages 6 and up 
- Challenging yet fun to complete Fans of Mars, space exploration, and challenging family puzzles will love solving this one-of-a-kind puzzle. Features a breathtaking photograph of Mars from NASA's archives. 
- High-quality puzzle 
- Makes a great gift 
- Great holiday, vacation, and family time purchase Includes 100 puzzle pieces. For ages 6 and up.

Mars: 100 Piece Puzzle

Disgruntled tips and activities designed to put a frown on your face. Featuring the sour expression of internet sensation Grumpy Cat: Internet sensation Grumpy Cat's epic feline frown has inspired legions of devoted fans. Celebrating the grouch in everyone, Grumpy Cat: A Grumpy Book teaches the fine art of grumpiness and includes enough bad attitude to cast a dark cloud over the whole world. 
- Featuring brand new as well as classic photos, grump-inspiring activities, and games 
- Delivers unmatched, hilarious grumpiness that puts any bad mood in perspective 
- The original Grumpy Cat was a small cat with a big frown who inspired a hugely popular meme that made even the grumpiest people around the world smile Turn that smile upside down with the help of Grumpy Cat. Celebrating the grouch in all of us.

Grumpy Cat

This luminous notecard set brings a fresh photographic look to celestial stationery. Housed in a glittering foil-stamped box and featuring 20 different images from the archives of NASA, these cards will capture the imaginations of dreamers and science nerds alike.

Moon Notes

Step One: Find a story. ( A good one.) Step Two: Find a reading buddy. ( Someone nice.) Step Three: Find a reading spot. ( Couches are cozy.) Now: Begin.

Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel chronicle the process of becoming a reader: from pulling a book off the shelf and finding someone with whom to share a story, to reading aloud, predicting what will happen, and—finally—coming to The End. This picture book playfully and movingly illustrates the idea that the reader who discovers the love of reading finds, at the end, the beginning.

How To Read A Story

Murder Most Puzzling is a gorgeous and witty book that invites readers to play detective and solve a series of absorbing, murder-mystery-themed puzzles. Readers are cast as the faithful sidekick to amateur sleuth Medea Thorne in order to solve 20 puzzling cases. Meet a cast of colorful characters—from ghost hunter extraordinaire Augustin Artaud, to Leonard Fanshawe, a competitor in the Annual Perfect Pickled Foods Festival. 
- A witty riff on the classic whodunit that brings out everyone's inner detective 
- Each mystery is sumptuously illustrated. 
- The mysteries require different deductive tactics, making them a good brain exercise A body in the topiary garden, a death at a clairvoyants' convention, and the mysterious accident of the boating lake—prepare for a whirlwind adventure, laced with humor and a dash of the macabre. This book will delight fans of Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Edward Gorey. 
- This is a collection of darkly humorous puzzles. 
- Features a clever die-cut cover, and illustrated in a gorgeous gothic style by Stephanie von Reiswitz 
- Perfect gift for Edward Gorey fans, mystery buffs, puzzle addicts, and fans of true crime podcasts and TV shows 
- Add it to the shelf with books like The Gashlycrumb by Edward Gorey, File Under: 13 Suspicious Incidents by Lemony Snicket, and The Composer Is Dead by Lemony Snicket.

Murder Most Puzzling

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.

Like The Moon Loves The Sky

Grounded in cutting-edge science but translated for people who speak emoji, Find Your F*ckyeah disrupts the warm and fuzzy "personal growth" fads made fashionable by mock gurus and self-proclaimed #selfcare experts. This bold guide combines humor, pop culture, and psychology to show us why the one-size-fits-all success formulas and trendy morning routines keep us caught in a cycle of boredom and stress, never fully sustaining our happiness. With hard science, guided experiments, and modern wisdom—from Beyoncé to Carl Jung—Alexis Rockley takes us step-by-step through the biological, cultural, and social factors that create our self-limiting beliefs. Debunking self-sabotaging ideals like "You Are a Living Brand" and "You Have One Calling," Rockley encourages us to discover our real, uncensored selves and find a sense of purpose, even when we don't have all the answers. For those of us tired of feeling the pressure to be better, do more, and work faster—to self-optimize and fall in line— Find Your F*ckyeah teaches us how to find joy where we are right now and to let our genuine self-expression guide us.

Find Your F*ckyeah

Waiting is not easy, whether it’s waiting to play with a toy or to eat a snack. And Little Kangaroo, Little Cat, and their friends are just not sure that they can be patient. But as their grown-ups show them, being patient doesn’t have to be boring or unbearable. There are many fun things they can do while they wait! Children will identify with the feelings voiced by Little Crocodile and his friends, and by using the pull tabs, they learn how to turn challenging situations into positive ones.  The Pull and Play Books™ series offers children support, encouragement, and reassurance through a variety of familiar childhood experiences and growth milestones. Focusing on social development, the themes include manners, sibling relationships, getting along with siblings, bathtime, and feelings. Using pull-tabs to change the pictures, children are empowered and inspired to model positive behavior.

Pull And Play: Patience

Jane Austen's family is eager to secure her future by marrying her off. But Jane is much more interested in writing her novels, and finds every suitor lacking—until the mysterious Mr. Lefroy arrives. Could he be the one? Before Jane can find out, she must solve a murder, clear her family's name, and face a decision that might cost her true love.

Secrets In The Snow

Put dullards and miscreants in their place with more than 150,000 handy mix-and-match insults in the bard’s own words. This entertaining insult generator and flip book collects hundreds of words from Shakespeare’s most pointed barbs and allows readers to combine them in creative and hilariously stinging ways. From “apish bald-pated abomination” to “cuckoldly dull-brained blockhead” to “obscene rump-fed hornbeast,” each insult can be chosen at random or customized to fit any situation that calls for a literary smackdown. Featuring an informative introduction on Shakespearean wit, and notes on which terms were coined or only used once by the author in his work, this delightful book will sharpen the tongue of Shakespeare fans and insult aficionados without much further ado.

Shakespeare Insult Generator

Brimming with engaging writing and stirring photography, Forest is an ode to the natural world and a celebration of the relationship between humans and trees. Discover the secrets hidden within the Earth's lush woodlands and wild landscapes through photographs and stories about enchanting forests, magnificent trees, and people who live off the land. Journeying across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe, writer Matt Collins and photographer Roo Lewis capture the history, science, and human stories behind some of the most enchanting natural environments in the world. 
- Explores the captivating history behind some of the world's most enchanting forests 
- Organized by tree species, including the hearty pines in Spain's Tamada forest, the towering firs of the American West, the striking Birch groves of Germany's Elbe Valley, and beyond 
- A blend of beautiful photographs, scientific trivia, and engaging human stories Forest is an arresting tribute to the magnificence of the natural world and a wonderful gift for anyone who enjoys spending time in the outdoors. Complete with gorgeous photography and engaging stories of people living in harmony with nature, readers will learn everything they dream of knowing about the forests of the world. 
- A handsome gift for photographers, travel and outdoor enthusiasts, environmentalists, and science lovers 
- A stunning way to learn about the world and the trees that surround us 
- Great for readers who couldn't get enough of The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben, Ancient Trees by Beth Moon, and Wise Trees by Diane Cook and Len Jenshel

Forest

New York Times bestselling children's book! Smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side: From the award-winning author of Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink comes a clever take on the age-old optical illusion: is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it! Readers will find more than just Amy Krouse Rosenthal's signature humor here; there's also a subtle lesson for kids who don't know when to let go of an argument. 
- A fun story based on the classic duck/rabbit visual puzzle 
- Book teaches a lesson on right versus wrong and differing points of view 
- Written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, the award-winning author of Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink; and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, creator of children's books including Everything I Know About Pirates Fans of Red is Best, The Perfect Pet, and In My Opinion will love solving the eternal visual puzzle in Duck! Rabbit!

Duck! Rabbit!

From Merry Jane, the leading voice in cannabis culture launched by world-renowned rap icon Snoop Dogg. Merry Jane's The CBD Solution: Wellness is an authoritative guide to using cannabis to improve wellness. This book reveals how CBD affects mood and can be used generally in health routines: in bath oils, balms, tinctures, and more. 
- Explains how cannabis, CBD, and other plants can change your everyday 
- Helps relieve everything from headaches and achy joints to stress and anxiety 
- Features dozens of illustrations and striking photography The book features an authoritative breakdown of CBD research—the history, the science, the politics, uses, forms, and effects — as well as answers to common questions and myths. Merry Jane's The CBD Solution: Wellness makes a great gift for anyone curious about incorporating CBD into their life, or those looking to learn more about CBD and its health benefits. 
- CBD can be used to enhance physical and mental wellness. 
- With a pearlescent foil case, this is truly a luxe handbook for CBD users and the canna-curious. 
- A great gift for those who enjoy using CBD or are curious about learning more, marijuana smokers, and anyone interested in wellness and enhancing their health routines 
- Add it to the shelf with books like CBD Oil: Everyday Secrets: A Lifestyle Guide to Hemp-Derived Health and Wellness by Gretchen Lidicker, Healing with CBD: How Cannabidiol Can Transform Your Health without the High by Eileen Konieczny RN and Lauren Wilson, and Bong Appétit: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Weed by Editors of MUNCHIES.

Merry Jane's The Cbd Solution: Wellness

Speaking directly to today's explosion of creativity, Ladies Drawing Night is for women looking to deepen their creative connections and expressions. Join rock star illustrators Julia Rothman, Leah Goren, and Rachael Cole for ten evenings of fun and art-making. Each night is led by a talented guest artist and themed around a particular topic, from large-scale ink painting to making art with kids. Samantha Hahn, Mary Kate McDevitt, Joana Avillez, and many more share their expertise. Each chapter includes loads of exciting artwork, insights about drawing, and instructions for that night's project. A rare peek into the minds and sketchbooks of some of the best female illustrators working today, this inspiring volume is an irresistible invitation to host your own Ladies Drawing Night!

Ladies Drawing Night

This cheeky seek and find features illustrated scenes from the life of a modern gal—from brunch with friends to shopping for succulents—with clever and funny challenges on every page. Lenny Letter contributor Sally Nixon combines the nostalgia of visual puzzles with smart, contemporary content for a fresh and charming gift.

Houseplants And Hot Sauce

The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn't be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to hide quickly, Ivy comes to the rescue proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. Vibrant characters and lots of humor make this a charming and addictive introduction to the Ivy and Bean series.

Ivy And Bean (book 1)

How does Saint Christopher keep us safe when we travel? Why is Saint Patrick always depicted with a nest of snakes? How did Cecilia come to be the patron saint of music? These wonders and more are explained in this treasure ofa book. The perfect gift for the devout or any religious occasion, this captivating collection recounts the extra-ordinary legends, heartrending stories, joys, and sorrows of the most beloved saints, from the famous to the mysteriously obscure. Beautifully illustrated with historical pictures from prayer books and missals, this elegant keepsake is packaged with a padded cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker—a joy to have and to give.

The Little Book Of Saints

With a palette drawn from the systems of Pantone, each postcard in this set of 100 offers a different bold hue to brighten up the mail.

Pantone Postcard Box

In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes. Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts. Illustrated throughout with classical art inspired by the myths, this gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with a brilliant storyteller as your guide. 
- Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive voice and writing style. 
- Connoisseurs of the Greek myths will appreciate this fresh-yet-reverential interpretation, while newcomers will feel welcome. 
- Retellings brim with humor and emotion. "Mostly Chiron saw in the child and the young man he became boundless courage athleticism intelligence and ambition. He saw too lots of words beginning with 'self ' which gave him pause. Self-belief self-possession self-righteousness self-confidence self-love. Perhaps these characteristics are as necessary to a hero as courage." In Heroes Fry draws out the humor and pathos in both tender love affairs and heroic battles and reveals each myth's relevance for our own time. 
- A collector's edition filled with classical art inspired by the myths and a luxe foil-stamped jacket 
- Perfect gift for mythology and history buffs lovers of ancient Greece art aficionados and devoted fans of Stephen Fry 
- Add it to the shelf with books like Circe by Madeline Miller Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman and Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton

Heroes

The Library of Congress brings booklovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than 200 full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the library's magnificent archives, this collection is a visual celebration of the rarely seen treasures in one of the world's most famous libraries and the brilliant catalog system that has kept it organized for hundreds of years. Packed with engaging facts on literary classics—from Ulysses to The Cat in the Hat to Shakespeare's First Folio to The Catcher in the Rye —this package is an ode to the enduring magic and importance of books.