Adorned with some of Liz Climo's beloved animal friends and featuring all new comics and fan favorites, this lined journal will spark joy and laughter in animal lovers and Liz Climo fans alike. 
- INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING ARTIST: Liz Climo's books have sold millions of copies. This journal is a new way to get a piece of her quirky, charming artwork. 
- FEATURES FAVORITE ART AND BRAND-NEW STRIPS: The journal contains full-color comics and spot illustrations throughout, including some new Liz Climo art! 
- RELATABLE AND FUNNY CONTENT: Liz Climo has a gift for creating short and sweet panels that range from goofy to sweet to laugh-out-loud. Her voice is pitch-perfect, and her animal art is just as charming. 
- INCLUDES: Paperback journal with lay-flat flexi-binding, 5 x 7 inches, 192 lined pages, with 4-color comics and spot illustrations throughout

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Learn how to buy, style, and present seasonal flower arrangements for every occasion. With sections on tools, flower care, and design techniques, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers presents all the secrets to arranging garden-fresh bouquets. Featuring expert advice from Erin Benzakein, world-renowned flower farmer, floral designer, and bestselling author of Floret Farm: Cut Flower Garden, this book is a gorgeous and comprehensive guide to everything you need to make your own incredible arrangements all year long, whether harvesting flowers from the backyard or shopping for blooms at the market. 
- Includes an A–Z flower guide with photos and care tips for more than 200 varieties. 
- Simple-to-follow advice on flower care, material selection, and essential design techniques 
- More than 25 how-to projects, including magnificent centerpieces, infinitely giftable posies, festive wreaths, and breathtaking bridal bouquets Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers offers advice on every phase of working with cut flowers—including gardening, buying, caring for, and arranging fresh flowers. Brimming with indispensable tips and hundreds of vibrant photographs, this book is an invitation to live a flower-filled life and the perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers. 
- The definitive guide to flower arranging from the biggest star in the farm-to-centerpiece movement 
- Perfect to 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 
- For those who loved Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden by Erin Benzakein, The Flower Recipe Book by Alethea Harampolis, Seasonal Flower Arranging by Ariella Chezar, and The Flower Chef by Carly Cylinder

Floret Farm's A Year In Flowers

This undated engagement calendar from the bestselling Letters to My... series includes space to write a note to your future self each week. Once completed, it transforms into a unique time capsule of the year!

Letters To My Future Self Weekly Agenda

Planners & Calendars

Rex Ray celebrates life, work, and legacy of iconic San Francisco fine artist Rex Ray (1956–2015). This comprehensive volume features more than 100 of his works on canvas, wood, and paper—including never-before-seen pieces courtesy of the Rex Ray estate. His playful painted-paper-collages and organic, abstract forms have earned him comparisons to artists like Paul Klee and Henri Matisse. 
- Essays by celebrated writer Rebecca Solnit, art critic Christian Frock, and Ray's gallerist and friend Griff Williams 
- Ray's collages and paintings are both playful and geometric. 
- This vibrant book pays tribute to Ray's life and work. Rex Ray was a successful and prolific fine artist whose art has been shown at major museums and galleries throughout the United States. Now, longtime collectors and new fans alike can revel in the beauty of Ray's inimitable body of work. Ray's exuberantly colorful paintings and collages are a testament to the prolific artist's joy in the creative process. 
- This fine art monograph is perfect for Ray's fans and collectors, as well as those discovering the power and beauty of his work for the first time. 
- A perfect gift for lovers of pop art and modern design, museumgoers, fine art fans, artists, designers, and those interested in the San Francisco art scene and local history 
- Great for those who loved Rex Ray: We Are All Made of Light by Griff Williams, Kevin Killa, and Rene Paul Barilleaux; House Industries: The Process Is the Inspiration by House Industries; and Barry McGee by Aaron Rose and Barry McGee

Rex Ray

Brighten someone's lunchtime! These 75 tiny tear-out letters fold into adorably small envelopes, sealed with enclosed stickers. Tuck into a kid's lunch box or tape onto a loved one's baggie.

Little Letters For Lunch

The perfect incentive for keeping your head in the clouds, The Cloud Collector's Handbook is a whimsical guide to the wonders of the sky. Throughout, author and cloud expert Gavin Pretor-Pinney catalogs a variety of clouds and gives readers points for spotting them and recording their finds. This fun and useful book features gorgeous full-color photographs that showcase a new type of cloud on every spread, from fluffy cumulus to the super rare horseshoe vortex to the wispy noctilucent clouds that hang at the fringes of space. Sure to be a hit with both aspiring and seasoned cloud gazers, this clever handbook will have everyone looking up.

The Cloud Collector's Handbook

Boys will be boys. Unfortunately, they will also be arsonists, wrecking balls, flooders, and eight-limbed ninjas of destruction. It is their nature. With photos pulled from the 1950s on, this book celebrates the wacky, illogical, dangerous, and ridiculous things boys do. Parents everywhere will laugh in recognition at each bit of mischief and misadventure—all proof that boys really do need parents.

Why Boys Need Parents

Celebrated comic artist and graphic novelist Jeffrey Brown's collection of all-new drawings sweetly illustrates the joys of living with a cat. Featured in McSweeney's and on NPR's This American Life, and praised by comic luminaries Chris Ware and Daniel Clowes, Brown's work has always paid tribute to felines as they curl up on couches and purr on the peripheries of his autobiographical stories. Cat Getting Out of a Bag follows his cat Mistyâreally, any catâas she goes about her everyday activities and adventures. In a series of drawings, Brown perfectly captures the universal charm of cats in a lovely book sure to please fans and cat lovers of any stripe.

Cat Getting Out Of A Bag And Other Observations

There's more than one way to be a witch! Some witches harness the properties of herbs and crystals, and some craft their own spells and rituals for empowerment and success; some dress all in black, and some prefer a more colorful aesthetic. Author and illustrator Sonia Lazo celebrates the power and diversity of contemporary witches in this enchanting love letter to all things occult. Her charming illustrations offer an inclusive, body-positive message to modern mystics all over the world, reminding readers that anyone can tap into their inner magic—all you have to do is be true to yourself.

Witch, Please

A New York Times bestseller.
She might be small, but she's got it all—she's Kid McGear, Skid Steer!
Kid McGear is the newest truck to join the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site crew, and she's eager to help with even the roughest and toughest construction work. But when a steep cliff puts the other trucks in danger, can the new Kid on the site prove she's big enough for even this big, big job? Playful rhyming text from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night makes this thrilling tale of teamwork and the BIG potential in the littlest readers a must-have read-aloud for construction fans both big and small.

Three Cheers For Kid Mcgear!

Gifts For Kids

This gift-worthy set of three encouraging ballpoint pens with messages from artist Lisa Congdon is perfect for dreaming big dreams and making things happen—whether at home, on the go, or in the office!

BEST-SELLING ARTIST: Lisa Congdon’s work is beloved by countless fans. She is known for her signature lettering and colorful art style. She hand-lettered the phrases on these pens, and they will inspire artists, journalers, and writers to get their ideas down on paper.

A PEN SET WITH REAL PERSONALITY: The positive messages on the pen barrels (“Okay, Let’s Do This!,” “Today Is Going to Be Awesome,” and “Eyes Forward, Heart Open”) are a helpful reminder that you’ve got everything under control. Or the pen set makes a great gift for a friend who needs a boost of motivation or creativity.

A DISTINCTIVE ADDITION TO YOUR DESK OR OFFICE: These stylish pens will stand out among other more basic office supplies. And they come in a colorful triangular box that can double as a pen stand, bringing personality and cheekiness to any desk or workspace.

INCLUDES: Three vintage-style ballpoint pens, medium point (1.0 mm), black ink, hand-lettered barrels

Okay, Let's Do This 3 Pens

Books & Stationery

Rather than focusing on going to bed—and what kid wants to think about going to bed?—this book explores all of the dreamy, wonderful, strange things the next day might bring. Whimsical, witty, and hopeful, this revolutionary rewriting of a classic goodnight book from bestselling author Dave Eggers and award-winning illustrator Lane Smith is a bedtime story for tomorrow ever after.

Tomorrow Most Likely

More than 2.4 million copies sold in the series! Send them off to camp with love. Give your young camper this keepsake book of letters to keep them company and encourage reflection. You (or a group of loved ones) fill out the first part of each letter and seal with the enclosed stickers. Once at camp, your child will be able to open the letters and add to them, writing and drawing in their own thoughts, memories, and observations to create a souvenir that you'll treasure for years to come. 
- Includes 12 tear-and-send letters, plus full-color stickers to seal the letter flaps and sides 
- A great gift or self-purchase for parents, grandparents, or family members of camp-aged children 
- An easy way to send encouragement and love to a child at summer camp 
- Works for kids at both day camp and sleepaway camp

Letters To The Happy Camper

Three little piglets are all bundled up and as cozy as can be. Open the "blanket" flaps of this novelty board book and help the piglets start their day! Young readers will follow their wacky antics and ever-changing wardrobes as these energetic pigs jump, prance, and dance through a fun-filled day before finally climbing back into bed again. A delightful rhyme reinforces key daily rituals and the importance of winding down the day and going to sleep.

Pigs In A Blanket

These notecards feature 16 engaging and utterly striking photos from National Geographic photographer Vincent J. Musi's book The Year of the Dogs. The individuality and special spirit of each dog subject shines through in every portrait. Musi was used to photographing bears, elephants, tigers, lions, sheep, and pigs, but dared to try something different: dogs. In his studio, he captured their beauty, spirit, and personality using the same lighting and photographic techniques that he applied to his other animal work. The results are exquisite—arresting close-ups that dignify each dog with grace and humor. 
- Box contains 16 notecards (16 unique portraits) and 16 envelopes 
- A great gift or self-purchase for animal or dog lovers, and those who appreciate gorgeous photography or enjoy the art of correspondence

The Year Of The Dogs Notecards

1 die-cut calendar, desktop stand, full-color illustrations.

Sukie Perpetual Calendar

A luxe cloth-bound cover in Marimekko's classic Istuva Härkä pattern and 12 gorgeous patterns inside make this an elegant repository for recording and remembering birthdays throughout the year.

Marimekko Birthday Book

1 die-cut calendar, desktop stand, fullcolor illustrations

Waterspouts And Chimney Tops Perpetual Calendar

This irresistible pregnancy tracker assembles in minutes without scissors or glue and is as pretty to look at as it is fun to use. Enclosed in a flat-pack envelope are two die-cut cards containing punch-out pieces that provide instant inspiration to moms-to-be and expecting families as they mark important pregnancy milestones and count down the weeks until baby arrives.

Countdown To Baby

Two intertwining stories of Bogotá.
One, a family of five children, left to live on their own.
The other, a girl in an orphanage who will do anything to befriend the mysterious Immortal Boy.
How they weave together will never leave you.
Presented in English and Spanish

The Immortal Boy

Boys Fashion

Celebrate the weird and wonderful life of cats! What are our kitties really up to when we aren't looking? Peek into their mysterious world with this set of three notebooks featuring artist Pepe Shimada's delightfully imaginative portraits of cats doing unexpected things. From playing guitar to skiing and eating ice cream, cats do it all! 
- 3 paperback notebooks, 6 x 8½ inches each, 64 pages each 
- Full-color cover illustrations 
- One journal is lined, one is blank, one is dotted 
- A great add-on gift or self-purchase for Pepe Shimada fans, cat lovers, and stationery enthusiasts 
- The notebooks are great for bullet journaling, note-taking, goal tracking, and list-making; or use as a daily planner, gratitude journal, or travel log!

The Secret Life Of Cats Notebook Collection

Go Fish with Taro Gomi! The classic game of Go Fish gets the Taro Gomi treatment in this easy-to-play, undersea-themed extravaganza. Players of all ages will delight in the bright, colorful sea creatures and distinctively unique fish, from the Sea Sweeper to the Shooting Starfish, as they compete to collect the most pairs possible. Featuring Taro Gomi's signature bold and beautiful illustrations and presented in a giftable, screen-printed tin package, this card game of quirky and compelling creatures will quickly become a family favorite.

Taro Gomi's Funny Fish: Go Fish Card Game

Kids Toys

Help Little Bluebird—and her flock—find a match! Once you do, let the new friends cuddle up in their nest. The player with the most birds in their nest wins! For additional play value, sort the 24 birds by color and accessories, count the birds in each category, and engage in open-ended imaginative play with these sweet characters and their cozy homes. With die-cut game pieces and a shaped box, kids will fall in love with matching these lovebirds!

Little Bluebird's Matching Game

Learning while playing is the name of the game: Parents are forever looking for things to keep children entertained while on a road trip–whether it's a 10-minute ride to Grandma's house or a flight across the country! They'll find the perfect solution in Twirl's Matching Game Books.

Four activities in one! Slide the panels to find matching pairs; spot the creatures in the big picture; identify them by their characteristics; play hide-and seek with the matching pairs, or even come up with games of their own!
An interactive game book that trains visual memory, increases attention to detail, and builds vocabulary too
Colorful and whimsical illustrations of a wide variety of bugs and little creatures

Fans of Matching Game Book: Bugs will also enjoy the interactive learning in other books in the Matching Game Book series, including Animals, Zoom!, and Colors.

Ideal for travelling and learning on the go
Books for 3–5 years old
Books for preschool and kindergarten learning

Matching Game Book: Bugs And Other Little Critters

Celebrate baby's milestones with adorable art from The Very Hungry Caterpillar ™! These sturdy paper-over-board blocks featuring Eric Carle's classic illustrations can be arranged to display any number of days, weeks, months, and years, making it easy for new parents to record and share every important moment as their little one grows up.

The World Of Eric Carle (tm) The Very Hungry Caterpillar (tm) Milestone Blocks

Creating an animated film takes a lot of work, from the texture of a character's hair to the shot sequence of a high-speed car chase.
This Pixar-branded sketchbook is comprised primarily of blank pages for animators of all skill levels to fill in with ideas, storyboards, and sketches. Conveniently divided based on the core preproduction stages of Concept, Color, Story, Characters, and Worlds, each section begins with a brief introduction, a handful of inspiring quotes from some of the best artists working at Pixar, and a few key examples of related art before launching into blank templates, ready to be filled.
Useful and inspiring, this journal provides a structured space for aspiring filmmakers to workshop their ideas through all phases of development.

Copyright ©2015 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved.

The Animator's Sketchbook

This portable scratch-off map of Chicago transforms a trip through the city into a one-of-a-kind adventure. Illustrated in full-color, the map features 30 scratch-off icons of landmarks and hot spots around town—that when uncovered, reveal fun facts and highlights at each destination. Extended travel information on the back of the map, written by the author of bestselling City Walks decks, Christina Henry de Tessan, packs helpful navigation tips and more fascinating details that will delight first-time visitors and locals alike.

City Scratch-off Map: Chicago

Fuzz, fur, and feathers--there's so much to discover on the Touch and Explore farm! Introducing Touch And Explore™, Twirl's multisensory series for children who want to do more than just listen! Already bestsellers in their original French editions, these well-crafted interactive titles encourage hands-on engagement, learning, and knowledge retention. Packed with things to touch and farmland facts, this Touch And Explore™, offers a barn-full of farm time fun! Visual learners and pre-readers can get to know which animal is soft, curly, smooth, wooly or silky. They can lift and turn flaps to open the door of a hutch for rabbits, a coop for a hen nestled atop her straw nest. They'll discover who says "bah!", "oink!" or "cluck-cluck!" With over a dozen animals, this farmland feast for eyes, ears, and hands lets kids fully engage with every page.

Farm

Baby & Kids

Rev your engines and let the quiz begin! Put your knowledge of all things car to the test with this Car Buff Trivia from Games Room. Wow your friends with your wisdom and answer multiple choice questions like "What car did The Dukes of Hazzard drive in the 1980s TV series?" With 140 question cards, it's time to prepare yourself for a wild ride! Packaged in a stylish geometric print box. Full instructions included.

Car Buff Trivia

Herbert is deeply doubtful about his first Halloween—but with a little help from his dad and a special tiger costume, Herbert might just find confidence on Halloween night. Together, father and son practice roaring, carve a pumpkin, and venture out in search of candy. And by the end of the night, Herbert finds his doubts have melted away. A sweet introduction to Halloween and to being brave, this book is sure to delight the youngest of trick-or-treaters.