These vibrant colored pencils feature brilliant prompts foil-stamped on their barrels adding up to a grand total of 642 possible things to draw—or pair them with the 642 coloring book for hours of coloring fun! The premium colored lead in these pencils is very soft. For best results, please use a manual sharpener.

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

Dangerous Games To Play In The Dark

Oh, come all ye furful! Cat lovers will rejoice to find this brand-new edition of the top-selling book (over 300,000 copies sold!) in their stockings. With 20 rollicking feline renditions of favorite Christmas carols, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Featuring all-new illustrations and including several new songs, Catmas Carols is full of festive odes to the joys of the season, from yummy dinner scraps and new catnip toys to the ornaments that shine temptingly from the tree. Joy to the world! Songs include: The First Meow (The First Noel) O! Little Town of Cat Mayhem (O! Little Town of Bethlehem) Here We Come A-Tail-Sniffing (Here We Come A-Wassailing)

Catmas Carols

Science is beautiful. With original illustrations that deftly explain the strange-but-true world of science, Seeing Science brings the wonderful world of science to life in a quirky, indie style. Artist and lay scientist Iris Gottlieb explains the great mysteries of the universe, such as: neap tides, naked mole rats, whale falls, the human heart, the Uncertainty Principle, the ten dimensions of string theory, and how glaciers are like Snickers bars. Gottlieb’s quirky visual metaphors and concise factual explanations provide just the right amount of information to stoke the curious mind with a desire to know more about the life forces that animate both the smallest cell and the biggest black hole. Art and science come together to help readers explore the wonders of the universe. 
- Colorful, hand-drawn illustrations in a fun, quirky style 
- Covers a variety of scientific topics--from biology and astronomy to chemistry 
- Features metaphors and facts to give readers a range of scientific information

Seeing Science

The I Know This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figures from diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing their compelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom.
At just fifteen, Greta Thunberg became one of today's most prominent climate change activists—her impassioned calls for action on global warming have captured hearts and minds around the world.
In this inspiring interview, Thunberg discusses the irrefutable facts surrounding climate change, the need to hold political figures and lawmakers accountable, and why every person has the power to make a difference.

Immovable in her mission, Thunberg's story is a testament to the power of young voices
Here is proof that, when guided by truth and perseverance, anyone can create meaningful change
The landmark book series brims with messages of leadership, courage, compassion, and hope

Inspired by Nelson Mandela's legacy and created in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, I Know This to Be True is a global series of books created to spark a new generation of leaders.
This series offers encouragement and guidance to graduates, future leaders, and anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the world.

Royalties from sales of the series support the free distribution of material from the series to the world's developing economy countries
A highly giftable and lovely hardcover with vivid photographic portraits throughout
Great for those who loved Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience by Shaun Usher, Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela by Nelson Mandela, and The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells

I Know This To Be True: Greta Thunberg

This is the rollicking tale of the adventures of Charlie, the youngest cable car. Only sixty years old, he is tired of the same old rut. One night as he's puffing himself up Nob Hill, he hears a lot of excitement down below: Chinese New year! Suddenly, Charlie takes a right turn at Jackson Street, rather than the left he has taken for sixty years, and he finds himself in the middle of the parade. There he meets a friendly dragon named Chu Chin Chow, who is bored with his job. Charlie treats Chu to a cable car ride that looks as if it will end in a disastrous plunge into the San Francisco Bay--unless a miracle occurs.

The Cable Car And The Dragon

Baby & Kids

Good parents everywhere know the tension of wanting our kids to be curious, to have rich experiences and friends…but to be perfectly safe while doing it. Little Fox knows all about it! His father (in classic picture book fashion) warns him of the danger everywhere. But Little Fox still frolics with butterflies, scavenges for food, and searches for new friends. Then one day he takes a tumble, bumps his head, and starts dreaming of things that reflect both the beauty he’s seen and the scary things he’s heard. Marije Tolman’s ingenious illustrations use a fresh technique that feels like a movie and a dream, starring the cheerful, bright orange Little Fox on grainy mixed media landscapes of blue and green. And when Little Fox wakes up, he’s perhaps a little wiser, but still every bit as curious and full of life.

Little Fox

Ginger is the weird one. She plays with peas, purrs at artichokes, and has a strange fondness for chicken (but only the neighbor's chicken). Then there's Fred. His greatest talent? Sleeping. Oh, and hiding. And when he's not hiding, he's conspiring with Ginger to destroy the house! Such is life with cats. . . can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em—if you love them, that is. And yet the question remains: Why are these captivating creatures so marvelously maddening?! From internationally bestselling author Davide Cali, this humorous picture book about a cat owner and his beguiling felines celebrates quirky cat companions, im purr fections and all.

I Hate My Cats (a Love Story)

Now in board book for the first time, One Love brings Bob Marley's most beloved song to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her friends, family, and community to help transform her neighborhood for the better.

One Love

Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden 100 Postcards is a collection of lush postcards featuring beautiful flower arrangements and bouquets.
With 50 unique photos of beautiful blooms from Floret Farm, these postcards will brighten any correspondence.
These gorgeous flowers are from the farm of Erin Benzakein, world-renowned flower farmer, floral designer, and bestselling author of Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden.

- A lovely way to share and celebrate the beauty of flowers 
- Blank postcards tear easily from the book package 
- Keeping in touch with friends and loved ones has never been so stunning
This postcard set is wonderful for anyone who appreciates the beauty of flowers, whether for mailing, collecting, or pinning up.

- A set of all-purpose postcards for letter writers and pen pals 
- Perfect gift for flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, wedding planners, florists, small farmers, stylists, designers, crafters, and those passionate about the local floral movement

Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden 100 Postcards

This bold, colorful notecard set features illustrated renderings of inspirational quotes from remarkable women including “Find your own happiness” by Jane Austen, “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement” by Helen Keller, “Truth is powerful and it prevails” by Sojourner Truth and many more. 
- 20 full-color notecards and 20 envelopes in a keepsake box with a pull-out tray 
- This smart, positive, empowering collection of quotes by female role models makes an inspired gift for any woman in your life—or buy the cards yourself to send uplifting messages to friends and family.

Words To Live By Notecards

This red-hot box of prompts—with 50 steamy activities printed on faux matchsticks—ignites passion in and out of the bedroom. Use it for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any time the sexual spark needs kindling.
BEAUTIFUL BOX: Slide open the box to reveal faux prompted, decorative matchsticks. It's an eye-catching package that makes a great gift for your special someone.
SPICE UP YOUR SEX LIFE: Bring fun, humor, and spontaneity into the bedroom! This box offers a unique approach to shaking up your sexual routine and making sparks fly.
SAMPLE PROMPTS: Share a secret or fantasy with each other. Set up a sexy scavenger hunt. Focus on foreplay rather than the main event.

INCLUDES: 50 kraft-paper faux matchsticks in foil-stamped box tray with sleeve

Spark Passion

What does it mean to be vulnerable and defiant at the same time? In Deeply Grateful and Entirely Unsatisfied, author and artist Amanda Happé poses this question with disarming honesty and humor. Her colorful marker drawings and quirky hand-lettered sentiments offer an idiosyncratic take on life's challenges, reminding the reader that "you are the sign you've been waiting for." Brimming with compassion, empathy, and a healthy dose of sarcasm, Deeply Grateful and Entirely Unsatisfied is, in Happé's own words, "so good it's odd."

Deeply Grateful & Entirely Unsatisfied

At the new house, there were movers and shouting and boxes and blankets. There were many places a girl like Mabel and a boy like Sam could be tripped over or smooshed or trod upon. There was one safe place where they would not. And that is how Mabel became a Sea Captain. In this three-part picture book of moving house and imaginative play, Mabel and Sam sail the high seas of their new home; tour the intriguing museum of their living room; journey through outer space to the safety of their own beds; and discover how far afield—and how close to home—imagination can take them.

Mabel And Sam At Home

A hand gesture is arguably the most effective form of expression, whether you’re defaming a friend’s mother or telling a perfect stranger to get lost. Learn how to go beyond just flipping the bird with this illustrated guide to rude hand gestures all around the world, from asking for sex in the Middle East to calling someone crazy in Italy. Detailed photographs of hand models and subtle tips for proper usage make Rude Hand Gestures of the World the perfect companion for globe-trotters looking to offend.

Rude Hand Gestures

Rising from the depths of the Pacific lies a fabled island, now submerged just below the surface of the ocean. Rumors and warnings about Cortes Bank abound, but among big wave surfers, this legendary rock is famous for one simple (and massive) reason: this is the home of the biggest rideable wave on the face of the earth. In this dramatic work of narrative non-fiction, journalist Chris Dixon unlocks the secrets of Cortes Bank and pulls readers into the harrowing world of big wave surfing and high seas adventure above the most enigmatic and dangerous rock in the sea. The true story of this Everest of the sea will thrill anyone with an abiding curiosity of—and respect for—mother ocean.

Ghost Wave

In this remarkable collection of illustrated private journals, log books, letters, and diaries, The Sea Journal follows the voyages of intrepid sailors. This captivating book contains firsthand records by a great range of travelers of their encounters with strange creatures and new lands—full of dangers and delights, pleasures and perils. The Sea Journal includes historical figures like Antonio Pigafetta, an Italian who sailed with Magellan; Tupia, a Tahitian who joined Captain Cook's first voyage; buccaneer Bartholomew Sharp, who menaced the Spanish Main; and Jeanne Baret, the first woman to circumnavigate the globe. 
- With 60+ biological portraits accompanied by colorful sketches and maps, each story unfolds in an exciting way. 
- Explore adventures from the frozen polar wastes to the South Seas paradise islands. 
- Readers meet a fascinating cast of real characters: officers and crew, cooks and whalers, surgeons and artists, explorers and adventurers. A collection of rare and exquisite firsthand records of ocean voyages around the world and in different ages, The Sea Journal provides a fascinating insight into exploration and adventure at sea. The records—sourced from libraries, archives, and private collections, as well as family heirlooms, and assembled together for the first time—evoke the thrill of discovery and the spirit of the sea. 
- A gorgeous compilation of sketches by travelers and explorers of many nationalities and eras 
- A wonderful gift for history buffs, map enthusiasts, artists, journal-keepers, coastal tourists and residents, people interested in the sea and exploration, and anyone with an adventurer's spirit 
- Great for those who enjoyed Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World by Julia Rothman; Amazing Rare Things: The Art of Natural History in the Age of Discovery by David Attenborough, Susan Owens, Martin Clayton, and Rea Alexandratos; and Breverton's Nautical Curiosities: A Book Of The Sea by Terry Breverton

The Sea Journal

In Disney's Planes and Planes: Fire and Rescue, the big-hearted crop duster Dusty Crophopper is full of dreams. In the first film, he overcomes his fear of heights to win the Wings Around The Globe Rally. In the second, Dusty learns his damaged engine will keep him from racing, but he finds the true hero within himself working alongside firefighting aircraft on a courageous wildfire air attack team. The Art of Planes explores the beautiful concept art that went into the development of these two inspiring stories, including colorscripts, storyboards, character studies, sculpts, background art, and more. Insider insights from the films' artists and filmmakers, a preface by directors Bobs Gannaway and Klay Hall, and a foreword by Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter offer an invaluable and fascinating glimpse into the creative thinking involved in the making of these companion films.

Copyright ©2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Art Of Planes

A unique gift for someone's special day, this booklet of 12 shimmering tickets will make their recipient feel like they struck gold. Each ticket is redeemable for celebratory surprises—from an impromptu dance party to junk-food delivery—that will make their birthday a shining occasion.
GREAT FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING: Stuck on a birthday idea for someone? This ticket booklet is a unique and fun gift.
AFFORDABLE WITH BIG IMPACT: It's gifting gold! Full of tickets redeemable for fun activities and surprises, this booklet will make its lucky recipient feel like a winner.
ADD YOUR OWN PERSONAL TOUCH: All 12 tickets offer space on the back to add a personal touch, and the booklet includes one blank ticket that you can fill in with your own gift idea.
GIFT ALL AT ONCE, OR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR: Give this birthday booklet to a special someone, or you can tear out individual tickets and slip them into birthday cards for many different people. However you gift, each of these tickets will make the birthday feel like a golden occasion!
INCLUDES: booklet with 12 gold foil-stamped perforated tickets

Lucky Tickets For Birthday Fun

Perfectly named style maven and City Sage blogger Anne Sage knows a wise truth: decorating our living spaces for our goals is the first step in making them happen. In Sage Living, she opens the door to covetable dwellings designed to boost the dreams of their occupants, from the sunny, open-air kitchen of a holistic nutritionist to the eclectic living room of a world traveler ready to put down roots. With page after page of stunning interiors, engagingly written home stories, and hundreds of design tips for every room, Sage Living goes beneath the stylized surface to help readers decorate for the lives they truly want.

Sage Living Hc

We go together like...peanut butter and jelly, eggs and bacon, and salt and pepper! This quirky collection of pop-up notecards features perfect (food) pairings and are an awesome way to celebrate cherished relationships with friends, family, and loved ones.

We Go Together ... Pop-up Notecard Collection

This striking dice set created by Rose Lazar of the Great Lakes Goods is a novel way to tap into greater forces and change your vibe. Roll the eight wooden dice and use the accompanying booklet to interpret the icons that appear, as either a fortune or a message for your current moment. With cool hand-drawn artwork on the dice, and a keepsake storage box that shimmers with holographic accents, this unique pocket oracle is fun to use and beautiful to display.
EASY AND FUN TO USE: Let the dice be your guide! Roll the eight wooden dice and use the accompanying booklet to interpret the icons that appear—either to tell your fortune or reflect your current vibe. It's a fun, playful way to self-reflect and contemplate the future. Play alone or with a group.
A BEAUTIFUL GIFT: The foil-stamped package and the high-quality wooden dice inside make a lovely gift for anyone interested in the tarot, superstitions, or other new age practices—or anytime good vibes and well wishes are needed.
INCLUDES: Foil-stamped box with magnetic closure, 8 printed wooden dice, 24-page booklet

Posi Vibes Fortune-telling Dice

In this lovely keepsake journal, grandparents can record their stories, memories, and hard-earned wisdom for future generations, making a meaningful family heirloom that will be cherished for years to come.

SHARE MEMORIES AND CREATE A FAMILY HEIRLOOM: Throughout this journal, thoughtful prompts and questions about the grandparent's childhood, family, career, and life will spark memories and stories to share with future generations. And fun extras like a fill-in family tree, pages to paste in photos, and a pocket to store memorabilia will enhance the recorded memories.
GREAT GIFT FOR A GRANDPARENT: Whether it's Grandparents Day, a birthday, the holidays, or another special occasion, this journal is a beautiful gift that will bring a grandparent hours of happy reminiscing—and ultimately allow them to create a cherished keepsake that families will treasure for years to come.
EASY TO USE: Features like wide lines for ample writing space, a sizable font for readability, and a lay-flat binding for ease of writing make this journal a joy to fill out. Playful spot illustrations throughout the pages add to the fun.
INCLUDES: Hardcover journal, 7 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches, 160 lined pages, lay-flat binding, elastic band closure, inside back pocket

Memories For My Grandchild

Even pigs can learn to fly: Once, there was a pig who admired birds. But he could never join them. Or could he? Thus begins the journey of a pig with big dreams, and the perseverance to make them come true. He develops flight plans, builds experimental contraptions, and has far-flung adventures, but at the end of the day, his favorite thing to do is sit and watch for those he loves best: birds. Il Sung Na creates a world at once whimsical and aspirational, where anything is possible and, yes, even pigs can learn to fly. Il Sung Na received Honorable Mention, Best Concept Book for The Opposite Zoo by The Huffington Post and Amazon.com named The Opposite Zoo one of the Best Children's Books of 2016. 
- Teaches young children that anything is possible 
- Encourages kids to dream big and set goals 
- Inspires readers with the message that dreams can come true

The Dreamer

In Wenger: My Life and Lessons in Red and White, world-renowned and revolutionary soccer coach Arsène Wenger finally tells his own story for the very first time. Wenger opens up about his life, sharing principles for success on and off the field with lessons on leadership, personal development, and management. This book charts his extraordinary career, including his rise from obscurity in France and Japan to his 22 years at the helm of Arsenal Football Club.

Covers the years of controversy that led up to his resignation in 2018 and his current seat as chief of global football development for FIFA
Wenger offers studious reflections on the game and his groundbreaking approach to motivation, mindset, fitness, and the winning edge.
He popularized the attacking approach and belief that the game should be entertaining.

Among the most successful managers of all time, Wenger, affectionately nicknamed the professor has won multiple championships and run one undefeated and unmatched English Premier League season. This is a must-read for Arsenal fans, soccer fans, athletes, trainers, business leaders, and anyone seeking the tools for success in work and life.

The story of one of the most revered and successful coaches—and his tactics and vision—in the world's largest sport
Makes a great gift for diehard soccer fans around the world
Add it to the shelf with books like Alex Ferguson: My Biography by Alex Ferguson, Beckham: Both Feet on the Ground: An Autobiography by David Beckham and Tom Watt, and Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success by Phil Jackson and Hugh Delehanty.

Wenger

David Gershwin's summer is about to take a turn for the weird. When his dad's new patient Zelda tells him shes from outer space and on a quest to take Johnny Depp back to her planet, he knows he should run away screaming. But with one look from her mean, green eyes, David's hooked, and soon he's leaping across rooftops, running from police, and stealing cars just to stay by her side. He might not be a typical hero, but David's going to get the girl even if it takes him to the ends of the earthor beyond.

How I Stole Johnny Depp's Alien Girlfriend

This extended greeting-card journal from the creators of Me Without You (more than 350,000 in print!) makes it easy for friends, family members, and long-distance loves to count the ways they cherish one another. Featuring the signature sweet illustrations of the original bestselling book and filled with prompts to write down what makes that special someone irreplaceable, this is the perfect gift to show a loved one just how much they mean.

Me Without You, What Would I Do?

Don't just whisper sweet nothings, write them down in this journal created especially for romantic list-makers. Includinga heart-pounding collection of list topics ranging from sweet (favorite love songs, best dates) to cringe-worthy (relationship pet peeves, worst break-ups) to downright naughty (favorite positions, one-night stands), it's the best place to create an entire autobiography of la vie en rose. Each list is also accompanied by a hilarious illustration that will set the perfect mood for a steamy night of list-making. How do I love thee? Let me list the ways!

Love Listography

Here at last is the complete and definitive collection of the more than 2,500 Star Wars® action figures produced over the last 35 years. Fans and collectors can finally trace the evolution of each character in toy form from the time of their first appearance through the designs of today, with pages of amazing and inventive variations crafted to tell the stories of Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul, and literally hundreds more. Compiled by Stephen J. Sansweet, owner of the world's largest private collection of Star Wars memorabilia, the book also showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over, drawing figures from the feature film, video game, and cartoon realms of the vast Star Wars universe.

Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection

Beloved by millions the world over, Griffin & Sabine redefines the art of the novel. With its combination of lush illustration, creative storytelling, and the guilty pleasure of reading other people's correspondence, Griffin & Sabine is part romance, part mystery, and completely a work of art. Each turn of the page contains a new card or letter to be unfolded from its envelope, and is vibrant with wildly imaginative creatures, landscapes, and intrigue. Destined to become a collector's volume, this limited, 25th anniversary edition contains new artwork, an original postcard, and specially created decorative stamps, making this a book that is as rewarding to enjoy all over again—or to discover for the very first time. Don't miss The Pharos Gate, the final volume in the Griffin & Sabine story. Published simultaneously with the 25th-anniversary edition of Griffin & Sabine, the book finally shares what happened to the lovers.