This keepsake journal, with its shakeable confetti-filled cover, is a celebration of love. Filled with prompts to help the newly engaged record special moments both big and small, from the proposal to the big day, it will be a treasured part of any couple's journey.

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Sweet, simple rhyming text and an interactive finger puppet combine for hours of delightful play!

Little Butterfly: Finger Puppet Book

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Charles Dickens's beloved tale of the Christmas spirit is beautifully presented in this deluxe new illustrated edition. Contemporary artist and illustrator Yelena Bryksenkova has created enchanting artwork to accompany Dickens's classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Gorgeous watercolors evoke the magic of a Victorian Christmas while simultaneously infusing this timeless text with a touch of modern-day whimsy. With gilded page edges and a satin ribbon marker, this lavish keepsake volume is tomorrow's cherished family heirloom—an essential holiday treasure to read year after year around the fire, under the tree, or with the plum pudding.

A Christmas Carol

Cats lead very busy lives, and their days are full of activities not always visible to the naked eye. This irresistibly adorable complete-the-drawing book presents dozens of illustrations of cats engaged in invisible pastimes, just waiting for users to finish each scene with their creative and artistic inspiration.

Invisible Cat Activities

Every writer knows that as rewarding as the creative process is, it can often be a bumpy road. Have hope and keep at it! Designed to kick-start creativity, this handsome handbook from the executive director of National Novel Writing Month gathers a wide range of insights and advice for writers at any stage of their career. From tips about how to finally start that story to helpful ideas about what to do when the words just aren't quite coming out right, Pep Talks for Writers provides motivation, encouragement, and helpful exercises for writers of all stripes.

Pep Talks For Writers

Who gathers honey? Who designs clothes? Who makes lunch for students?  So many jobs can be found in this delightful and satisfying sliding panel format for preschoolers. The 36 panels feature jobs in various settings: in the orchestra, at the market, at school, and more! Each new spread offers clues to the right responses and provides bite-size information. Slide the panels to reveal the answers. It’s match-and-learn fun for preschoolers!

Who Does What?

From Linus Boman, creator of the popular Calligraphuck novelty line. Whether you play poker, rummy, crazy eights or go fish, take your game to the next level with this deluxe deck of funny playing cards for adults. Housed in an eye-catching box with gold foil, this 54-card deck features humorous expletives written in elegant calligraphy, and classic designs with a modern twist. With gold metallic accents throughout and top-quality cardstock, this portable deck is sure to delight card players of all suits. Game on, bitches! 
- Fun novelty pack of cards to spice up game night with friends 
- Cards feature elegant design with explicit words 
- Funny sayings raise poker games to the next level

Game On, Bitches Playing Cards

Pull the flap, then let go for the snap! Curious, animal-loving kids will go wild for this silly and irresistible novelty book series by acclaimed author/illustrator Bob Barner. Filled with impressive facts about the wild's most remarkable jaws, this clever novelty book takes a fascinating look at some of the planet's strangest creatures, as they chomp and gnash! Simply pull the jaws on each page—and when you let go? SNAP! The jaws clamp back into place, making it appear as if each animal is biting dramatically. Written and illustrated by the distinguished and ever-curious Bob Barner, this innovative "snapping" board book will satisfy even the hungriest of curious minds. 
- ANIMALS AND HUMOR: Animals and humor are perennially popular, and this book features fascinating animal facts with a delightfully silly twist. 
- PLAY AND LEARN: This interactive, nonfiction novelty book is equal parts educational and entertaining, with novelty elements that invite play while reinforcing facts about the natural world. 
- TRIED AND TRUE AUTHOR: Bob Barner's bright, accessible art and deceptively simple approach to engaging children have a proven track record over his long career. With this latest offering, Bob Barner brings his signature art style and passion for nonfiction about the natural world to his youngest readers. 
- INNOVATIVE NOVELTY: This playful novelty book features pull-and-release tabs that "snap!" back in to place on EVERY spread. 
- EXPANDING A SERIES: Try the companion title, Stick Out Your Tongue!, featuring the same novelty mechanism, with fascinating tongue facts. Perfect for: 
- Young readers who love a surprising interactive element 
- Any kid with an interest in animals 
- Lovers of weird facts 
- Parents, librarians, and teachers looking for a fun, educational, thought-provoking read-aloud

Snap! Chomp Your Jaws!

The perfect baby present and self-purchase for just the right moment in a baby and parent's life. Introducing Beginning Baby, a new line of novelty board books and gifts from the Chronicle Children's group. Based on over 30 years of distinctive, innovative, bestselling, and award-winning children's publishing, Beginning Baby is the ultimate series for new parents and their children. We've taken our experience as creative professionals, moms, dads, aunts, uncles, siblings, and friends to create a line of books and gifts that we would want to share with the little ones in our lives. Every Beginning Baby book, toy, or game features simple icons to denote which developmental milestones it supports, along with the intended age range. With its distinctive yet accessible art, lovable characters, and educational concepts, Beginning Baby is designed to make growing and learning as easy as playing and dreaming—and will become the must-have gift or self-purchase for every baby's first library. Because a strong beginning sets the groundwork for a bright start! In 10 Hugs and Kisses, follow all of the adorable characters as they count all the way up to ten by making peace signs, sharing hugs, blowing kisses, and saying goodnight. 
- DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE: Every book is conceived and written to address milestones in a baby's life, from fine motor skills to shape recognition and emotional awareness. 
- A CHARMING WAY TO LEARN TO COUNT: Like Counting Kisses, this counting book teaches very young children how to count to ten and express their affection in many delightful ways. 
- CUTE CHARACTERS: Evoking Richard Scarry's classic characters but for much younger readers, these adorable characters—from an artistic llama to a musical elephant and gardener octopus—teach toddler concepts while promoting socialization and community. 
- BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR DISCERNING EYES: Bright, peppy colors and patterns make this series of books attractive for both babies and adults! 
- MORE TITLES COMING: Beginning Baby will launch with 3 titles and publish 2–3 titles per season through 2022. Perfect for: 
- Parents of babies and toddlers 
- Grandparents 
- Uncles and aunts 
- Teachers and educators at daycare and early childhood centers 
- Anyone looking for the perfect baby shower gift

10 Hugs And Kisses

From runways to boutiques, statement jewelry has become the coveted accessory. In Make a Statement, jewelry designers Janet Crowther and Katie Covington share their trade secrets for using basic techniques and easy-to-source materials to make stylish jewelry and accessories, from a gold bib necklace and geometric hoop earrings to a classic charm bracelet and elegant shoe clips. Featuring gorgeous watercolor how-to illustrations, an introduction to the basic tools needed, and helpful information on sourcing highquality, affordable materials, Make a Statement will inspire readers to craft pieces to dress up any outfit.

Make A Statement

For an a-meow-zing game of cards, look no further than this Cat Lover's playing card deck! Featuring beautiful hand illustrated images of feline friends, this 54 card deck is purrrfectly packaged in an illustrated tin.
For an a-meow-zing game of cards, look no further than these Cat Lovers Playing Cards from Ridley's Games! Featuring beautiful hand illustrated artwork of our team's furry feline friends, along with interesting facts about each breed, this 54 card deck is purrrfectly packaged in an illustrated tin. The perfect gift for any cat lover, always have this deck on hand to play your favorite classic card games whether at home or on-the-go. See if you can spot your kitty's doppelganger!

Cat Lover's Playing Cards

A bestselling author-illustrator duo join forces to create a modern father-son love story. The father tells his little son the story behind each of his tattoos, and together they go on a beautiful journey through family history. There's a tattoo from a favorite book his mother used to read him, one from something his father used to tell him, and one from the longest trip he ever took. And there is a little heart with numbers inside—which might be the best tattoo of them all. Tender pictures by New York Times bestselling illustrator Eliza Wheeler complement this lovely ode to all that's indelible—ink and love.

Tell Me A Tattoo Story

This fascinating and bizarre collection compiles the most unusual, obscure books from the far reaches of the human imagination throughout history. From the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Phantom Atlas and The Sky Atlas comes a unique and beautifully illustrated journey through the history of literature. The Madman's Library delves into its darkest territories to hunt down the oddest books and manuscripts ever written, uncovering the intriguing stories behind their creation. From the Qur'an written in the blood of Saddam Hussein, to the gorgeously decorated fifteenth-century lawsuit filed by the Devil against Jesus, to the most enormous book ever created, The Madman's Library features many long forgotten, eccentric, and extraordinary volumes gathered from around the world. Books written in blood and books that kill, books of the insane and books that hoaxed the globe, books invisible to the naked eye and books so long they could destroy the Universe, books worn into battle and books of code and cypher whose secrets remain undiscovered. Spell books, alchemist scrolls, wearable books, edible books, books to summon demons, books written by ghosts, and more all come together in the most curiously strange library imaginable. Featuring hundreds of remarkable images and packed with entertaining facts and stories to discover, The Madman’s Library is a captivating compendium perfect for bibliophiles, literature enthusiasts, and collectors intrigued by bizarre oddities, obscure history, and the macabre.

MUST-HAVE FOR BOOKLOVERS: Anyone who appreciates a good read will love delving into this weird world of books and adding this collection to their own bookshelf.
DISCOVER SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE: The Madman's Library will let you in on the secret and obscure histories of the strangest books ever made.
EXPERT AUTHOR: Edward Brooke-Hitching is the son of an antiquarian book dealer, a lifelong rare book collector, and a master of taking visual deep dives into unusual historical subjects, such as the maps of imaginary geography in The Phantom Atlas or ancient pathways through the stars in The Sky Atlas.

The Madman's Library

Send a special delivery of cuteness to friends and loved ones in the form of these adorable notecards from Tiny Cat!

Tiny Cat Notecards

A collection of more than 100 inspiring quotes from the greatest coaches of all time.
Empowering fathers to be the best leaders, role models, and life coaches: After all, dads do what the best coaches do—they motivate, mentor, discipline, and love. Author and parenting expert Tom Limbert takes wisdom from John Madden, Vince Lombardi, Tommy Lasorda, Phil Jackson, and many more, and applies it to fatherhood.

- Features many photographs of coaches in actions paired with the brightly colored quotes to help dads keep their head in the game.

- Includes a foreword written by Hall of Fame Quarterback Steve Young where he talks about his own family and shares real-life experiences.

- The compact 6 x 8-inch size is great for keeping on a coffee table or a bedside table for daily reminders.
Dad’s Playbook is a homerun gift for any new or soon-to-be dad.

Dad's Playbook

The second title in the critically acclaimed series for emerging readers is now available in paperback. In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick – two unlikely friends who despite their differences always manage to find a way to get along. In this second book in the series, Fox and Chick go on three adventures involving a boat ride, a mysterious box, and an early morning trip to see the sunrise. The universal characters, humor and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers. 
- BUDDY BOOKS ARE PERENNIAL: From Frog and Toad to Elephant & Piggie to Ivy & Bean, kids of all ages respond to books about friendship. 
- PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The universal characters, humor, and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers. 
- AWARD-WINNING: The first book in the series won a Geisel Award Honor for "the most distinguished book for beginning readers" by the American Library Association. It was also a New York Times Notable Children's Book and appeared on many Best Book of the Year lists. 
- KIDS LIKE GRAPHIC NOVELS: This series will appeal to kids who are visually oriented readers as well as new readers who are eager to tackle graphic novels. Perfect for: 
- Parents, caregivers, and grandparents 
- Teachers and librarians 
- Fans of Frog and Toad, Elephant & Piggie, Bink & Gollie, Charlie & Mouse, and Barkus

Fox & Chick: The Quiet Boat Ride

The unique designs from Amy Butler's Soul Blossoms collection make home or office workspaces more stylish and productive. Jot down important notes, URLs, or phone numbers and simply tear off the sheet for a fresh page. Your mouse will keep moving until the very end.

Soul Blossoms Mousepad Notepad

Here is a guide to improving your day-to-day routines using CBD in every room of your home—for wellness, sleep, sex, cooking, entertaining, and with your pets. From the team behind Merry Jane, the cannabis focused digital media company founded by Snoop Dogg. Upgrade your life with CBD! Take a journey through your home to discover the many ways CBD can improve your day-to-day routines. You'll learn how to: 
- Incorporate CBD into your bathroom skin care and beauty rituals 
- Invite CBD into your bedroom, to help you relax or rev up your sex life 
- Experiment in the kitchen with CBD-infused food and drink 
- Throw a CBD-themed dinner party 
- Share the healing benefits of CBD with your furry friends With more than 25 recipes and DIY projects, plus helpful tips on sourcing, storing, and using CBD in all its forms, this is a wide-ranging, must-have handbook for both the canna-curious and canna-competent—anyone who wants to enhance their lifestyle with the awesome powers of CBD! As the third installment in Merry Jane's THE CBD SOLUTION series, this is a perfect gift or self-buy on its own or as a set. 
- CONNECTIONS IN HIGH PLACES: Merry Jane is the High Times for a new generation, launched by Snoop and managed by his team. This is the third book in their CBD SOLUTION Series. 
- GROWING CANNABIS CURIOSITY: As CBD becomes increasingly legal in the United States and abroad, people are starting to take a keener interest in the proper methods and usage. This book provides an accessible entry into the world of CBD. Perfect for: 
- People looking to experiment with CBD in different ways 
- Shoppers looking for a housewarming or anytime gift for their canna-competent or canna-curious friend

Merry Jane's The Cbd Solution: Living

Classic and comprehensive, this guide to over 350 games is sure to appeal to all ages. From Bridge to Poker and Solitaire to Hearts, card games are a beloved source of entertainment and competition (and they are recession-proof!). This authoritative book is ideal for every household, college dorm, family cabin, or neighborhood bar that has a pack of cards. Designed in the style of the popular Ultimate Bar Book, this essential resource provides the rules to dozens of variations of your favorite games, and a few you've probably never heard of (Bezique, anyone?). With simple instructions and clear illustrations to guide the way, this volume will be a welcome addition to any gamer's library.

The Ultimate Book Of Card Games

Goldilocks meets Little Red Riding Hood in this charming and unexpected fairytale mashup from the New York Times bestselling Illustrator of Easter Cat! KNOCK! KNOCK! When the Three Bears answer the door, it's not Goldilocks they meet, but a stranger from a different story. It's Little Red Riding Hood—and the Big Bad Wolf is close behind her! Still, much unfolds as expected: porridge is eaten, a chair is broken, and there is a girl asleep in Baby Bear's bed. Does Little Red fit in this book after all? Perhaps it's the Wolf who will surprise us. With a bit of courage and much compassion, the Bears and Little Red learn that characters, just like the stories we tell, can change over time. In this quirky combination of familiar fairy tales, Claudia Rueda tells a new story about what happens when we open our minds, hearts, and homes to the utterly unexpected. FAIRYTALES—WITH A TWIST: From the original mind of Claudia Rueda, this fresh take on classic fairy tales is an inspired nod to the storytelling tradition and reveals how some of our most beloved, time-honored children's stories interact with each other . . . literally, and with hilarity. This fairytale mashup will charm even the most jaded of readers with its humor, its wild and endearing characters, and its unexpected meta twists. FOR FANS OF…: Sure to be read side-by-side with mash-up classics like Jon Scieszka's The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and David Wiesner's The Three Pigs! MILLENNIAL LITTLE RED: Little Red Riding Hood has got a punk personality and aesthetic. She breaks down the barriers that stand in her way, including escaping traditional narratives and endings. EMPATHY FOR THE WOLF: Is The Big Bad Wolf really so big, and really so bad? Approach a "villain" with a little empathy, and you may just make a new friend! INSPIRED BY BOOKS: Inspired by antique books, Claudia Rueda has infused this book with classic bookmaking, from flourishes on book covers and type design, to playing with meta touches like walking between books, past title pages, and in to other stories. CURRICULUM TIE-IN: Perfect for teachers and librarians looking for tools for teaching about storytelling and narrative. Perfect for: For fans of fairytale mash-ups, parents, educators

Redlocks And The Three Bears

Get ready to keep a straight face in Bluff It, a game of incredible facts and outrageous bluffs from Ridley's Games! In this strategy family game, players (Bluffers) take it in turns to read a card with options of 2 bluff answers and 1 correct answer. The trick is, bluffers can read only one of the answers along with the statement, with all other players needing to try to 'call your bluff'! Be sure to make the bluff believable, so that no one questions you! Perfect for the whole family, Bluff It is suitable for ages 8+, 2 or more players and has an average gameplay of 20 minutes.

Bluff It

Baby Fox Finger Puppet Book is a sweet, entertaining board book with a finger puppet built right in. Where does Baby Fox play? How does Baby Fox find a snack? 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 fox'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 foxes and the forest 
- Perfect for baby showers, first birthdays, and gender reveal parties 
- Add it to the shelf with books like Babies in the Forest: First Lift-a-Flap by Ginger Swift, Peek-Through Forest by Jonathan Litton, and A Little Fox by Rosalee Wren.

Baby Fox: Finger Puppet Book

With a plush finger puppet permanently attached to the book and peek-a-boo holes in every page, this charming board book is a fun way for parents and children to play and read together.

Little Spider: Finger Puppet Book

Enjoy date night from the comfort of your own home with these 52 inexpensive and imaginative ideas! This deck includes date night ideas like body painting, a home day spa, and more. Couples new and old will love these fun and flirty activities! Compact Size: This petite package means you can easily keep the cards at home on your bedside table, bookshelf, or coffee table. Great for Gifting: Makes a great newlywed or anniversary gift; or treat yourself and your partner. Date Night Activities for the Year: Choose one card a week, or pick a card whenever you need a date night. Perfect for:

Couples looking for date night ideas
Valentine's Day, anniversary, and birthday gifters
Newlywed, bachelorette party, and wedding shower shoppers

52 Cheap Dates At Home

Follow the trail of good deeds in this beautiful wordless picture book to learn how small acts of kindness can make all the difference! When one act of kindness sparks another, anything is possible! As a girl searches for her lost dog, a simple act of generosity ripples into a wave of good deeds. In the course of a single day, each considerate action weaves lives together and transforms a neighborhood for the better. This wordless story, told in beautiful illustrations reminiscent of a graphic novel, demonstrates how every little kindness, shared from person to person, can turn a collection of strangers into a community, and—even though we might not always see it—make the world a more vibrant and compassionate place to be.

SHOWS CHILDREN WHY KINDNESS MATTERS: By demonstrating how each kind act leads to another, this heartfelt book shares an important message with children that even small actions can have a big effect.
EASY TO FOLLOW: Told entirely in wordless illustrations with pops of color for every good deed, anyone can enjoy following this simple yet powerful story and appreciate the wisdom it shares.
INCLUSIVE CAST OF CHARACTERS: This book features characters of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds, showing how a diverse community comes together to care for one another.
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: Created by award-winning Slovenian artist Marta Bartolj, this story offers a perspective on kindness that resonates in any country.

Perfect for:

Parents
Educators
Fans of wordless picture books

Every Little Kindness

From shredded furniture to messy litter boxes to fur on everything, there are times when every cat owner wants to shout, "Cats are the worst!" This playful book shows what it looks like if cats could shout back, "No, humans are the worst!" For every grievance humans have about their feline friends (knocked over glasses!), cats have one about their humans (unprovoked vacuuming!)—and each is explored in a lively exchange that is as funny as it is familiar. Filled with watercolor illustrations that perfectly capture every moment of cat-titude and packaged in a lovingly clawed case, Cats Are the Worst is a relatable laugh for anyone who might agree that cats are the worst—but also, maybe, a little bit the best.

Cats Are The Worst

All the famous females are covered in this Games Room Famous Women Trivia. A sure-fire test of knowledge about renowned women past and present. Includes questions on women like Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai. There are 140 question cards in this thoroughly entertaining and enlightening game. Presented in a stylish geometric print box. Full instructions included.

Famous Women Trivia

This classic cookbook from Food Network star Michael Chiarello is at last available in paperback. It's vintage Chiarello: blending simple yet sophisticated recipes from Napa Valley's famed Tra Vigne restaurant with the grace of Wine Country living and the warmth of his Italian heritage. More than 80 rustic recipes are enhanced by personal stories, detailed descriptions of how to choose ingredients for seasonal perfection and deliciousness, and Chiarello's personal philosophy of life as it relates to cooking—and feeding—those you love.

The Tra Vigne Cookbook

This journal from blogger and cyclist BikeSnobNYC features tips, tricks, and rules for the road alongside classic cycling wisdom from famous bike lovers. With plenty of space for recording musings while cycling around the city or countryside, the Bike Snob Journal is the perfect addition to any cyclist's tool kit.

Bike Snob Journal

It is February 1983, and Berlin is a divided city with a miles-long barricade separating east from west. But the city isn't the only thing that is divided. Ada lives among the rebels, punkers, and immigrants of Kreuzberg in West Berlin. Stefan lives in East Berlin, in a faceless apartment bunker of Friedrichshain. Bound by love and separated by circumstance, their only chance for a life together lies in a high-risk escape. But will Stefan find the courage to leap? Or will forces beyond his control stand in his way? National Book Award finalist Beth Kephart presents a story of daring and sacrifice in this three-starred reviewed Junior Library Guild Selection and Booklist Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth.