The last year of elementary school is big for every kid. In this novel, equal parts funny and crushing, utterly honest and perfect for boys and girls alike, Christine Gouda faces change at every turn, starting with her own nickname—Tink—which just doesn't fit anymore. Readers will relate to this strong female protagonist whose voice rings with profound authenticity and absolute novelty, and her year's cringingly painful trials in normalcy—uncomfortable Halloween costumes, premature sleepover parties, crushed crushes, and changing friendships. Throughout all this, Tink learns, what you call yourself, and how you do it, has a lot to do with who you are. This book marks beloved author Karen Romano Young's masterful return to children's literature: a heartbreakingly honest account of what it means to be between girl and woman, elementary and middle school, inside and out—and just what you name that in-between self.

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Magnificently capturing the colorful world of Islam for the youngest readers, this breathtaking and informative picture book celebrates Islam's beauty and traditions. From a red prayer rug to a blue hijab, everyday colors are given special meaning as young readers learn about clothing, food, and other important elements of Islamic culture, with a young Muslim girl as a guide. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns is equally at home in a classroom reading circle as it is being read to a child on a parent's lap.

Golden Domes And Silver Lanterns

Discover Benedict drinking hot chocolate in Paris, France; Mitko chasing the school bus in Sofia, Bulgaria; and Khanh having a little nap in Hanoi, Vietnam! Clotilde Perrin takes readers eastward from the Greenwich meridian, from day to night, with each page portraying one of (the original) 24 time zones. Strong back matter empowers readers to learn about the history of timekeeping and time zones, and to explore where each of the characters lives on the world map. A distinctive educational tool, this picture book's warm, unique illustrations also make it a joy to read aloud and admire.

At The Same Moment, Around The World

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

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From internationally popular design blogger SF Girl By Bay comes the ultimate love letter to San Francisco. This gorgeously photographed lifestyle guide gives readers an insider's tour of the City by the Bay through Victoria Smith's unique lens. Organized by neighborhood, each chapter features enchanting photos of hidden corners, local color, landmarks, and hot spots, revealing why so many people, Victoria included, fall head over heels for this amazing city. Brimming with original, dreamy photography and packaged as a gorgeous jacketed hardcover, this lovely book makes a perfect gift for photography fans, San Francisco dwellers, visitors to the city, or those who have left their hearts in San Francisco.

See San Francisco

Meet the world's most unusual monsters in this darkly funny collection of creatures and cryptids from folkloric history. Illustrator Emma SanCartier captures the bizarre and hilarious elements of 17 monsters from around the world in a light, tongue-in-cheek tone, from the Japanese dream-eater Baku and the Persian carnivorous unicorn Shadhavar to the Eastern-European Shurale, a literal tickle monster. Packaged in a textured three-piece case and illustrated in lush watercolor, Monsters You Should Know is a perfect primer for the many strange, frightening, and compelling things that go bump in the night.

Monsters You Should Know

Color you must, Jedi and Padawan.
Color the galaxy with Darth Vader as he rules the Empire and keeps an eye on his rebellious kids, Luke and Leia. Featuring artwork carefully adapted from Jeffery Brown’s New York Times bestselling Darth Vader and Son™ series plus nine new images, here’s a creative coloring adventure for Jedi Masters and young Padawans alike.
Features images to color in of:

- Darth Vader throwing toddler Luke and Leia a joint birthday party 
- A trip to the petting zoo with little Leia, Luke, Han, and papa Vader 
- Jabba the Hutt hosting a Halloween trick-or-treat 
- Mini golfing through the Death Star with Chewie, little Lando, young Padmé, R2-D2, and a mini AT-AT
plus forty-three more!

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Darth Vader And Family Coloring Book

New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller! — What happened that night on Dead Mountain?
In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the incident—unexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clothes—have led to decades of speculation over what really happened.
This New York Times bestseller, Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident, is a gripping work of literary nonfiction that delves into the mystery of Dead Mountain through unprecedented access to the hikers' own journals and photographs, rarely seen government records, dozens of interviews, and the author's retracing of the hikers' fateful journey in the Russian winter.
Dead Mountain is a fascinating portrait of young adventurers in the Soviet era, and a skillful interweaving of the hikers' narrative, the investigators' efforts, and the author's investigations. Here for the first time is the real story of what happened that night on Dead Mountain.

Dead Mountain

Both inspiring and uplifting, silly and fun, Wild Masterpieces is an eccentric collection of animal portraits. From cats and dogs, to llamas and ducks, to pandas and wolves, over 60 animals offer their sage words, wit, and profound wisdom from the world’s grandest landscapes. An iguana reminds readers to “Live. Laugh. Love.” An Australian shepherd advises, “Don’t let rough times get you down”. This is the weird and wacky world of Wild Masterpieces, based on the Instagram account of the same name. Each inspirational quote featured in Wild Masterpieces assures us that if we stay “paw-sitive”, life can be “udder-ly” wonderful. Hilariously offbeat and heartwarming, this quirky humor book will bring a smile to anyone’s face and make life seem a little less serious. 
- Includes never-before-seen majestic animal portraits 
- Perfect for a gag gift exchange or pick-me-up present 
- Nice conversation starter or addition to the coffee table 
- Great for fans of Sorry I Barfed on Your Bed (and Other Heartwarming Letters from Kitty) by Jeremy Greenberg, Cats on Catnip by Andrew Marttila, and Sad Animal Facts by Brooke Barker Nature and wildlife enthusiasts, animal lovers and pet owners, and Bob Ross and awkward family portrait fans alike will love this laugh-out-loud funny book.

Wild Masterpieces

Baby Raccoon Finger Puppet Book is a sweet, entertaining board book with a finger puppet built right in. What does Baby Raccoon like to eat? When does Baby Raccoon go to sleep? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion-copy seller. 
- More than 6 million copies sold in the series 
- Features a permanently attached plush finger puppet 
- An interactive story that is endlessly entertaining to babies Each volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together. With an adorable finger puppet and warm illustrations about the rhythms of a baby raccoon's day, this board book is perfect for the very youngest readers. 
- Part of the incredibly popular Baby Finger Puppet Book series 
- Great interactive gift for new parents and grandparents, especially those with a fondness for raccoons 
- Perfect for baby showers, first birthdays, and gender reveal parties 
- Add it to the shelf with books like A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon by Audrey Penn, Please Pick Me Up, Mama! by Robin Luebs, and Baby Raccoons by Bobbie Kalman

Baby Raccoon: Finger Puppet Book

A sweet and sticky game for the whole family! S'mores Wars is a fast-paced, competitive, card-drafting game of cute food with a dark twist. In a race to collect the perfect s'more, you must sic marshmallows against your opponents' to squish, chomp, and toast them—before yours are smashed themselves! 3–5 players battle for best ingredients to create the s'mores with the highest scores. In the end, the player with the most points wins the S'mores Wars! If you like playing rock-paper-scissors or the card game War—or enjoy eating s'mores—you'll love this game! 
- Ages 8+, 3–5 players 
- Quick and easy to play and replay (games last 15–30 minutes) 
- Contents: 25 Battle cards, 55 Ingredient cards, 20 round selection tokens, 5 Tiebreaker cards, 1 game board, instructions 
- Perfect for fans of fast-paced card games like Go Nuts for Donuts, Slamwich, and Sushi Go! as well as strategic games like Exploding Kittens 
- Packaged in a lightweight, travel-friendly box, this is a great portable game to take camping or on a family vacation—or play it at home for a fun yet competitive game night.

S'mores Wars

For fitness lovers of all levels, this handy kit includes 7 wooden dice and an instructional booklet with 36 different exercises—offering a fun and effective way to get a full-body workout at home or on the go. Each die represents a different area of focus: lower body, upper body, chest and back, core, cardio, full body, and number of reps/time. Simply roll the dice to generate a workout sequence or to add variety to an existing routine. With thousands of possible combinations and options for making exercises easier or more challenging, Fitness Dice is guaranteed to keep workouts fresh and exciting. No props or equipment needed!

INCLUDES: 7 wooden dice, an instructional booklet with explanations for 36 different exercises at a lower price point than many other fitness products.
GET A FULL-BODY WORKOUT AT HOME, NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY: Roll the dice for a unique fitness routine every time. You donÆt need any weights, props, or machines—just your own body!
THOUSANDS OF POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS: The dice cover various body parts and types of exercises (cardio, back, arms, legs, etc.), and determine the number of reps and duration. With more than 45,000 workout possibilities, you'll never have to do the same one twice!
TAKES THE INTIMIDATION OUT OF WORKING OUT: No matter your fitness level, these dice will create a great workout. And the included booklet will guide you through each exercise as well as offer tips on stretching, warming up, and cooling down.
GREAT FOR BUSY FOLKS ON THE GO: No need to worry about getting to the gym or a workout class; fit in an efficient workout whenever and wherever!
FUN, UNIQUE GIFT OR SELF-PURCHASE FOR FITNESS FANS: Great for men and women, health-conscious folks, fans of other quick routines like the 7-Minute Workout, and beginners as well as more advanced athletes.

Fitness Dice

What is a country? Acclaimed travel writer and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton brings to life the origins and histories of 50 states that, lacking international recognition and United Nations membership, exist on the margins of legitimacy in the global order. From long-contested lands like Crimea and Tibet to lesser-known territories such as Africa's last colony and a European republic that enjoyed independence for a single day, Middleton presents fascinating stories of shifting borders, visionary leaders, and "forgotten" peoples. Beautifully illustrated with 50 regional maps, each country is literally die-cut out of the page, offering a distinctive tactile experience while exploring these remarkable places.

Atlas Of Countries That Don't Exist

This is the must-have baking book for bakers of all skill levels.
Find your favorite Bakehouse recipes: Since 1992, Michigan's renowned artisanal bakery, Zingerman's Bakehouse in Ann Arbor, has fed a fan base across the United States and beyond with their chewy-sweet brownies and gingersnaps, famous sour cream coffee cake, and fragrant loaves of Jewish rye, challah, and sourdough. It's no wonder Zingerman's is a cultural and culinary institution.
To coincide with its 25th anniversary, Bakehouse co-owners Emberling and Carollo have crafted a cookbook that intimately blends the business's unique history and philosophy of service with never-before-published recipes for its best-loved baked goods.

- Features 65 meticulously tested, carefully detailed recipes in a beautiful hardcover book.

- Showcases more than 50 color photographs and bountiful illustrations.

- Includes behind-the-scenes stories of the business that enrich this collection of best-of-kind, delicious recipes for every "I can't believe I get to make this at home!" treat.

- Notably, the book includes a wealth of traditional Hungarian and Jewish foods.
Bring home delicious and enjoy the Zingerman’s classics (and discover new favorites!) in your very own kitchen.

Zingerman's Bakehouse

Little Love Bug Finger Puppet Book is a sweet, entertaining board book with a finger puppet built right in. In this feel-good finger puppet book, a parent and their little love bug share a day of morning snuggles, afternoon dance parties, and goodnight hugs. The simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion-copy seller. 
- More than 6 million copies sold in the series 
- Features a permanently attached plush finger puppet 
- An interactive story that is endlessly entertaining to babies This adorable book offers a cozy and reassuring celebration of a parent's love for their little one, at Valentine's Day or any time of year. Each volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together. 
- Part of the incredibly popular Baby Finger Puppet Book series 
- Great interactive gift for new parents and grandparents, especially for Valentine's Day 
- Perfect for baby showers, first birthdays, and gender reveal parties 
- Add it to the shelf with books like You're My Little Cuddle Bug by Nicola Edwards, Where's the Ladybug? by Nosy Crow, and Love Bug by Sandra Magsamen.

Little Love Bug: Finger Puppet Book

From the same hilarious wellspring of failure as the bestselling F in Exams and F for Effort comes this all-new collection of inventively wrong—yet totally real—test responses by students who don’t know the answer, but come up with something better instead. Featuring crucial academic subjects including English (Q: Name a key theme in Madame Bovary; A: Cows), Geography (Q: Where can you find the Andes?; A: Google Earth), Science (Q: Describe the properties of a meteor; A: An animal that only eats meat) and more, F this Test rounds out the curriculum with an extra-credit section for those tricky elective courses, and demonstrates that it’s more fun to laugh when faced with an absolute fail.

F This Test

Two babies go on two big-city adventures, and there are so many exciting sights to see! In New York, Baby! , Times Square, Broadway, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art number among the top destinations; while in San Francisco, Baby! , the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Alcatraz are some of the main attractions. Rhyming text and charming illustrations make these picture books perfect for babies—and parents—who are always on the go, or who have big-city dreams!

San Francisco, Baby!

Bob Marley's music has inspired millions of listeners around the world with messages of peace, love, and truth. This third picture book adaptation of one of his beloved songs has a timely message for children: To counter injustice, lift others up with kindness and courage. As a young girl goes on with her day in school, she comes across several instances of teasing and intimidation. But with loving action and some help from her friends, she's able to make things right for herself and others. With exuberant pictures by John Jay Cabuay accompanying Marley's iconic lyrics, Get Up, Stand Up is a vibrant testament to the power we all have to make a difference.

Get Up, Stand Up

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" Eat Pretty is a gorgeous book that reveals the latest research-based ageless secrets of true beauty from the inside out and outside in throughout the seasons of the year and seasons of life. Beauty-full reading to last a lifetime."  —Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., CNS, and New York Times bestselling author
Look and feel your best all year long with this seasonal nutrition guide: Nutrition is the fastest-rising beauty trend around the world. Eat Pretty simplifies the latest science and presents a user-friendly program for gorgeous looks, at any age, that last a lifetime. Buzzwords like antioxidants, biotin, and omega-3s are explained alongside more than 85 everyday foods, each paired with their specific beauty-boosting benefit: walnuts for supple skin, nutmeg for beauty sleep, and radishes for strong nails. But healthful ingredients are just one aspect of beauty nutrition. Eat Pretty offers a full lifestyle makeover, exploring stress management, hormonal balance, and mindful living.
Featuring over 85 glow-getting food including celery for skin hydration, raspberries for luscious hair, dandelion greens for detox, ginger to antiaging defense, and many more.
Includes charts, lists, and nearly 20 recipes that make this nutrition book a delicious and infinitely useful package—in the kitchen, at the grocer, and on the go.
Eat Pretty is a lifestyle guide that helps you identify the foods, habits, and thoughts that are standing in your way of discovering your true radiant beauty.

Eat Pretty

Inspired by a Victorian parlor game, this deluxe journal asks 100 intimate, philosophical, and eye-opening questions for readers to answer themselves or to ask a friend. Divided into categories like character, influences, science, love and relationships, and more, it asks questions like, What times have you feared for your life? Whom do you most love to make laugh, and why? When, if ever, has it been necessary to take revenge? With a vintage look and feel, this biographical guided journal is a timeless keepsake, designed to share and store one's deepest confessions.

The Confession Album

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A boy rides a bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind, he envisions
himself traveling at a speed beyond imagining, on a beam of light. This
brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever
conceived. From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him,
Albert Einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world
over for profoundly illuminating our understanding of the universe. Jennifer
Berne and Vladimir Radunsky invite the reader to travel along with Einstein
on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery. Parents and
children alike will appreciate this moving story of the powerful difference
imagination can make in any life.

On A Beam Of Light

An inspiring and informative book for kids about the past and future of America's presidents. Who will be the NEXT president? Could it be you? When George Washington became the first president of the United States, there were nine future presidents already alive in America, doing things like practicing law or studying medicine. When JFK became the thirty-fifth president, there were 10 future presidents already alive in America, doing things like hosting TV shows and learning the saxophone. And right now—today!—there are at least 10 future presidents alive in America. They could be playing basketball, like Barack Obama, or helping in the garden, like Dwight D. Eisenhower. They could be solving math problems or reading books. They could be making art—or already making change. 
- A breezy, kid-friendly survey of American history and American presidents 
- Great for teachers, librarians, and other educators 
- Kate Messner's nonfiction picture books have been lauded by critics and received a variety of awards. For young readers and students who loved The New Big Book of Presidents, Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare, and Kid Presidents: True Tales of Childhood from America's Presidents. A helpful addition to curriculums of 5th- to 8th-grade students studying U.S. History and civics and the federal government. From award-winning author Kate Messner and New York Times bestselling artist Adam Rex comes a timely and compelling compendium about the U.S. presidents—before they were presidents.

The Next President

The comic book universe is adventurous, mystifying, and filled with heroes, villains, and cosplaying Comic-Con attendees. This book by one of WIRED magazine's art directors traverses the graphic world through a collection of pie charts, bar graphs, timelines, scatter plots, and more. Super Graphic offers readers a unique look at the intricate and sometimes contradictory storylines that weave their way through comic books, and shares advice for navigating the pages of some of the most popular, longest-running, and best-loved comics and graphic novels out there. From a colorful breakdown of the DC Comics reader demographic to a witty Venn diagram of superhero comic tropes and a Chris Ware sadness scale, this book charts the most arbitrary and monumental characters, moments, and equipment of the wide world of comics.

Super Graphic

Take a giant leap into lunar exploration with this 100-piece puzzle honoring the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. This deluxe, oversized circular floor puzzle features a photograph of the moon from NASA's archives and will dazzle stargazers and space aficionados of all ages.

Moon: 100 Piece Puzzle

From best-selling artist Sylvia Long comes an exquisite version of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale about a thumb-size girl and her larger-than-life adventures. Jewel-toned paintings depict the story's settingsfrom light and airy meadows to Mole's dark and dismal underground homewhile whimsical details bring the classic cast of characters to life and make this storytime favorite a visual feast.

Sylvia Long's Thumbelina

For New York City fashion and beauty photographer BriAnne Wills, the "crazy cat lady" is a myth. Co-written with Elyse Moody, senior editor at Martha Stewart Living, this book redefines the stereotype by showcasing 50 strong, independent, and artistic women who take the world in stride, flanked by their beloved felines. With its vibrant cover and gorgeous faux-suede spine, Girls and Their Cats features striking portraits and engaging profiles of each woman and her cat—or cats—including fun facts unique to each furry friend. Girls include: 
- Hannah Shaw, humane educator, animal advocate, and founder of the neonatal kitten rescue project Kitten Lady 
- Christene Barberich, cofounder of Refinery29 
- Alyssa Mastromonaco, author, Crooked Media podcast host, and reproductive rights activist 
- Maria Hinojosa, anchor and executive producer of NPR's Latino USA 
- Nikki Garcia, owner and designer of the clothing line First Rite 
- Erica Chidi Cohen, doula, author, and cofounder of the reproductive health education company Loom 
- Anka Lavriv, tattoo artist and co-owner of Black Iris Tattoo Interspersed throughout are amusing lists any cat lady will find relatable, from "How to Catproof Your Home" to "The Chorus of Cat Sounds," as well as an adoption resource guide and a list of rescue organizations in the United States and Canada. This irresistible book celebrates the powerful bond between a girl and her cat, proving that we need them just as much as they need us.

Girls And Their Cats

Harness the power of your breath to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. For anyone in search of peace, clarity, and calm, Breathwork is an all-levels handbook of breathwork techniques—the practice of combining breathing exercises with meditation. Decrease anxiety, foster energy, and build awareness using breathwork traditions. 
- Covers foundational breathing techniques from a range of traditions—including Zen breathing, Somatic breathing, and Holotropic breathing 
- Teaches simple-to-follow breathing exercises that you can do on your own 
- Unintimidating and highly accessible to beginners With practices for energy, healing, awareness, stress relief, and more, this all-levels guide gives you everything you need to find balance and clarity. All you need is your breath to foster health and happiness. 
- The perfect gift for anyone seeking simple self-care techniques to help for their mind, body, and spirit 
- A useful skill to learn and pair with other mindfulness practices, such as meditation and yoga 
- Great for readers who enjoyed The Little Book of Mindfulness by Patricia Collard, Calm by Michael Acton Smith, and The Healing Power of the Breath by Richard Brown

Breathwork

This journal is the key to finding the goddess within. With elegant illustrations from Legendary Ladies and encouraging prompts inspired by powerful women from around the world, readers will find the inner strength to unlock their truest selves.

How To Be Legendary

Make It Dirty is a game of sinful cinematic parody that's only as dirty as you make it!
In this outrageously funny adult party game, players race to come up with the filthiest parody movie title. Players draw a Movie Title card from the deck of 200 beloved Hollywood classics, set the timer, and then compete to see who can brainstorm the dirtiest title. May the filthiest, funniest answer win!

Make It Dirty

From the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Wine for Normal People, described by Imbibe magazine as "a wine podcast for the people." Wine for Normal People is an unpretentious guide to everything you ever wanted to know about wine. Learn a not-snobby wine vocabulary, how and where to buy wine, how to read a wine label, and so much more. This is the go-to wine book for men, women, and all other people who want to know more without becoming sommeliers. 
- Rich with charts, maps, and lists 
- Includes tips on how to smell, swirl, and taste wine 
- Both highly comprehensive and approachable Explore the basics of wine, including tasting, regions, winemaking, etiquette, and buying with this vividly illustrated handbook. Author Elizabeth Schneider's deep knowledge and unintimidating delivery make this a friendly introductory wine book. 
- The perfect gift for Mother's and Father's Day, millennials who are starting to get serious about wine, fans of the Wine for Normal People podcast, and people in the restaurant industry 
- A down-to-earth resource for anyone seeking an introduction to the world of wine 
- Great for those who loved Wine Folly: The Master Guide by Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack, The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil, and Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste by Bianca Bosker