Ultimate Appetizer Ideabook is a cook's gold mine. Chock-a-block with updated classics, modern-day favorites, and totally unique recipes for hosts of all skill levels, every single preparation is photographed so party planners can envision their array of treats. The 225 recipes cover everything from dips, spreads, and one-bite nibbles to heartier fare requiring a fork or a spoon as well as a section of little sweets perfect for an all-dessert soiree. Whether hosts want to add snazzy new offerings to their repertoire, establish a set of quick recipes for impromptu gatherings, or just learn to make basic appetizers, this chunky, distinctively packaged little volume makes an exceptional pair with our bestselling Ultimate Bar Book.

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Todd Parr makes understanding feelings fun with these 20 sturdy flash cards featuring 40 different emotions. Each card shows two opposite feelings, one on each side, rendered in words and lively pictures. Kids will learn what it means to feel silly and serious, calm and nervous, brave and scared, and more.

Todd Parr Feelings Flash Cards

Baby & Kids

In the war-ravaged England of 1940, Charlotte Bromley is sure of only one thing: Kitty McLaughlin is her best friend in the whole world. But when Charlotte's scientist father makes an astonishing discovery that the Germans will covet for themselves, Charlotte is faced with an impossible choice between danger and safety. Should she remain with her friend or journey to another time and place? Her split-second decision has huge consequences, and when she finds herself alone in the world, unsure of Kitty's fate, she knows that somehow, some way, she must find her way back to her friend. Written in the spirit of classic time-travel tales, this book is an imaginative and heartfelt tribute to the unbreakable ties of friendship.

Once Was A Time

With never-before-seen development art, character sketches, storyboards, and color scripts, The Art of Raya and the Last Dragon gives fans a front-row view of the making of the Disney animated feature.

Art book from Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon

Features colorful concept art from the all-original fantasy adventure
Includes fascinating facts and details from the creators

It's an exclusive look inside the studio as Disney's talented team of artists develop characters and create the Raya and the Last Dragon universe, inspired by the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia. In Raya and the Last Dragon, a lone warrior from the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra teams up with a crew of misfits to find the last dragon and bring light and hope back to their broken world. The Art of Raya and the Last Dragon is part of the acclaimed ART OF series, inviting audiences behind-the-scenes of their favorite animated films. This book is perfect for:

Disney fans and art buffs
Animators and students of animation
Fans of The Art of Frozen 2 and The Art of Moana

©2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Art Of Raya And The Last Dragon

Voyeuristic. Inspirational. Entertaining. One thousand blank journals are currently circulating throughout the world, beckoning contributors who find the journals by chance on trains, in cafs, and anonymously left on doorsteps. Artist Someguy shares more than 250 of the best entries: a collage of African countries repositioned into a new continent; the musings of a teen trapped in a drug- ravaged community; a student's humorous personal ad for his ideal girlfriend ("C-cup required!"). A faux leather cover and two beautifully embroidered pages bring the look and feel of the original journals to life. The perfect gift for journalists, aspiring artists, designers, and anyone who can't wait for one of the journals to magically appear in their lives.

1000 Journals Project

Sure, everyone does it; but everyone tries to hide it a little differently. Farts: A Spotter's Guide will help you pinpoint he (or she) who dealt it every time. This hilarious book identifies the habitat, range, voice, and "field marks" of tencommon wind breakers, from the gentle hiss of the Silent-but-Deadly to the rip-roaring flatulation of the Seismic Blast. The attached battery powered fart machine reproduces each emanation in accurate sound. Grossly hip illustrations by the Fudge Factory'syes, you read that rightTravis Millard depict the offenders and offendees in brilliant detail. Printed on durable card stock, this is pure, unbridled entertainment for the giggling child in all of us. Let 'er rip!

Farts: A Spotter's Guide

Brightly colored pins styled into fun patterns and designs are the hottest new trend in hairstyling, and Pin It! gives short- and long-haired fashionistas the know-how to create 20 colorful bobby pin hairstyles for everything from an afternoon trip to the mall to an elegant party. Step-by-step photos make it easy for anyone to follow along, and the unique looks appeal to trendy teens and stylish young women as well as parents looking for a wholesome hair-styling book with fresh-faced appeal. With style tips to pull it all together and five DIY projects for personalizing bright and sparkly pins, this is the new must-have beauty book.

Pin It!

Friendship is . . . a big welcome at the airport, wearing the same outfit by accident, letting you show off, coming to the rescue, and so much more! From Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, New York Times bestselling authors, famed illustrators, and the creators of Happiness Is . . ., this adorable gift book illustrates the very best things about friendship. The charming, make-you-smile illustrations hit just the right note and give us hundreds of reasons to appreciate our friends. A universally appealing gift for birthdays, holidays, or a little pick-me-up, this cheerful collection is the perfect way to say âthank you for being a friend!â

Friendship Is . . .

Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Let’s say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometime confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins—adults—named Dean D. Dean and Dan D. Dean, kidnapped the Templeton twins and their ridiculous dog in order to get their father to turn over one of his genius (sort of) inventions. Yes, kidnapped. Wouldn’t it be fun to read about that? Oh please. It would so. Now in paperback, this is just the first in a series perfect for boys and girls who are smart, clever, and funny (just like the twins), and enjoy reading adventurous stories (who doesn’t?!). And now, there’s more!

The Templeton Twins Have An Idea

Two new titles in the bestselling finger puppet series! Tiny tots will enjoy searching for and burying a bone with Little Dog, and swimming with newly hatched baby sea turtles in Little Sea Turtle. These simple, comforting stories feature a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page, giving parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read together.

Little Dog: Finger Puppet Book

From a simple, brilliant premise—to create comics from the weirdest and funniest tweets around—artist Mike Rosenthal (@VectorBelly) has crafted a hilariously surreal world that has attracted over a million followers to his blog Twitter: The Comic. Each carefully curated tweet delivers concentrated humor in the language of the Internet, reproduced in the comics with typos and all. As envisioned by Rosenthal, each comes to life through a bizarrely recognizable cast of bassoon-playing cops, sarcastic teens, bear MDs, clueless dads, potential insect overlords, and more. Featuring more than 120 of these comics, including dozens unique to this book, Twitter: The Comic (The Book) is a dementedly funny vision of our strange online age.

Twitter: The Comic(the Book)

Make some noise! Bestselling picture book stars Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tony Fucile invite you on a rollicking cumulative read-aloud perfect for bedtime or storytime! It's time for bed, but one little mouse just can't get to sleep. It's TOO QUIET! But the night is full of rhythmic sounds, from the croak of the bullfrog to the howl of a coyote on a distant hill. As the symphony of nighttime sounds builds and builds in this rollicking read-aloud, the mouse starts to wonder whether he wouldn't like a little MORE quiet. From the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site comes a silly, noisy bedtime book that will have parents and children squealing, croaking, and laughing along—before settling themselves down for a quiet night's sleep. 
- BESTSELLING AUTHOR: With five #1 New York Times bestselling picture books to date, Sherri Rinker has won the hearts of millions of fans with the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series. 
- GREAT BEDTIME READ-ALOUD: Soft and sweet rhymes build to a hilarious nighttime chorus before settling back down to sleep. Little readers will delight in the humor and interactivity of this bedtime book, just right for a fun read-aloud that encourages appreciation of bedtime's soothing quiet. 
- A GO-TO BOOK FOR PARENTS: Does your child love animal noises and funny read-alouds? This book will engage even the most rambunctious readers, and become a bedtime favorite. Perfect for: 
- Parents, grandparents, and caregivers 
- Librarians 
- Kindergarten and elementary school teachers 
- Fans of Sherri Duskey Rinker

It's So Quiet

A simple and delicious cookbook in the form of a board book filled with endless ways to enjoy a sweet frozen treat. Indulge in thousands of sweet combinations! With three categories of recipes—cookies and crusts, ice creams, and toppings—to build unique and delicious frozen desserts, Ice Cream Party encourages readers to mix and match different selections in any and every way possible to create fresh, new tastes. Each page is divided into thirds, making it easy to flip around and create a perfect combination for any moment. Featuring bright and colorful illustrations, and both classic and new flavors, including Coffee Toffee Ice Cream, Spiced Hot Fudge Sauce, Black and White Sesame Brittle, Cocoa Nib-Candied Ginger Ice Cream, and Buckwheat Brownies, there's something to satisfy every sweet tooth.

A GREAT GIFT: Cute illustrations, 45 recipes, endless mixing and matching—what's not to love? A huge value with its endless combinations, this book is the perfect gift for any ice cream lover and a delightful pick-me-up for someone with a sweet tooth.
FOREVER FAVORITE: Ice cream is forever and this book celebrates a deep love for the frozen confection in a fun format. With thousands of combinations for ice cream desserts, this book will offer new ideas and fun options for years to come.
A PERFECT PAIR: This book is in the same mix-and-match format as Salad Party and the two make a perfect set for dinner and dessert.

Perfect for:

Anyone with a sweet tooth and who loves ice cream
Book fans who are drawn to the unique format
Families looking for a new approach to dessert making

Ice Cream Party

For fans of Go the F*ck to Sleep, Mommy Cusses is a hilarious novelty parenting book full of tell-it-like-it-is quotes, snarky lists, and too-true anecdotes that will resonate with new moms everywhere. For new-ish mothers who need to laugh at the absurdity of parenting so they don't cry, who are looking for a we're-in-this-together sense of solidarity, and who don't have time to read a "real" book, here is a hilarious and highly relatable collection of mom malarkey. There are real-talk quotes, helpful lists (such as "How to Look Like You Have Your Act Together"), "mom-tivities," and quizzes, all delivered with a healthy dose of sarcasm. Packaged in a handy trim size with colorful illustrations throughout, Mommy Cusses is the perfect gift for moms and moms-to-be who need some comic relief.

GREAT GIFT: Mommy Cusses is super relatable and laugh-out-loud funny, making it an easy gift for Mother's Day or a baby shower, or an anytime gift for a parent.
PERENNIAL TOPIC: It doesn't take long to experience all the ups and downs of parenting. Mommy Cusses features timeless mommy humor that won't go out of style and a fresh look and feel that speaks to young parents.

Perfect for:

Expectant parents and parents of children under 5
Shoppers looking for a baby shower or Mother's Day gift for a friend, spouse, or daughter
Followers of the Mommy Cusses blog or Instagram account

Mommy Cusses

Interrupting Chicken meets Click, Clack, Moo in this zany classic-in-the-making! With rollicking rhythms, nonsensical refrains, and too many chickens to count, this modern classic will inspire unstoppable giggles and endless rereads. Bawka-bawka! Mr. Watson has 456 chickens in the sink, on the bed, in the bread box. When his partner, Mr. Nelson, threatens to leave, Mr. Watson takes his chickens to town to sell only for them to escape! Young readers will follow Mr. Watson all around town as he gathers up his chickens. But, when they're all rounded up, does he have the heart to sell them? Does a different fate await these chickens? This quirky, irresistible book is full of read-aloud fun with its onomatopoeia, rollicking rhythm, and familiar refrains and ends with a touch of sweetness. It has all the makings of a classic, with a farm theme, hilarious refrains, and a familiar narrative structure that unfolds in threes. Librarians, teachers, and parents looking for a new book that feels traditional will love sharing this book with children. A JOY TO REREAD: This is a very classic-feeling storybook. Paired with its funny farm setting and hilarious refrains, this book is sure to inspire countless rereads and endless giggles. PERFECT READ-ALOUD: This book is full of nonsensical sounds and repetition that make it fun to read out loud and invite audience participation. It's a perfect choice for classroom events and laptime reads. LIKE CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM, WITH CHICKENS!: With its bouncy refrains and rollicking rhythms, this book will remind readers of classic bestsellers like Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. REALISTIC RELATIONSHIP UNUSUAL IN PICTURE BOOKS: This book features a gay couple at its center, but doesn't call specific attention to it. It simply portrays a healthy relationship between two men (and their chickens!). WRITTEN BY A NEW TALENT WHO REALLY UNDERSTANDS KIDS: This is Jarret Dapier's first book! He's a popular, award-winning teen librarian who works with kids, knows what they like, and is well-versed in the rhythms of the classic children's book—and he has many more stories up his sleeves. DELIGHTFUL, DETAILED DRAWINGS OF OVER 400 CHICKENS!: With hundreds of chickens to find and scenes crammed with action and detail, the pages of this book are chock-full of things to look at. Young readers will spend hours poring over each spread. Perfect for: parents, families looking for LGBTQIA+ stories, fans of funny books

Mr. Watson's Chickens

Tweens will love designing new outfits for runway models and making their mark on historic buildings with this unique activity book! Famous European landmarks and works of art, genuinely useful facts, and super-chic contemporary cultural references—not to mention plenty of sophisticated fashion—make this one-of-a-kind doodle book perfect for creative, wandering, globe-trotting young minds.

I Love Paris, Rome, Berlin, London

It's a cinch for the hostess to celebrate the bride-to-be with this light-hearted collection of eight classic shower games. The perforated game sheetsenough for a party of 15plus instructions and hostessingadvice, make it easy to throw a splendid shower.

Bridal Shower Games

Nature is full of fleeting wonders. This breathtaking collection of nature photography reveals rare creatures, transports us to distant landscapes, and captures uncommon moments of drama and beauty in the natural world.
From a heart-pounding shot of the Wildebeest Migration to a glimpse of the elusive Pampas cat, each image tells a story about the diversity and grandeur of life on earth. Bold, surprising, and jaw-droppingly beautiful, these photographs are all winners of the California Academy of Sciences' BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition.
With more than 100 photographs and captions explaining the scientific phenomena and photographic techniques behind each picture, this book will captivate nature lovers, science enthusiasts, photographers, and adventurers.

Wonders

Delicious Metropolis brings together two of Wayne Thiebaud's most celebrated bodies of work: desserts and cityscapes. Between the two, fascinating juxtapositions develop. The layers of a Neapolitan cake echo the shadows cast across a street in the late afternoon. The pastel hues of iced sponge cakes match California's candy-colored houses. Curators, critics, and artists guide the reader through the book via insightful bite-size essays. This gorgeous hardcover offers fans and newcomers a refreshing and accessible way to enjoy the oeuvre of this iconic American painter. Complete with multicolored page edges evoking the layers of one of Thiebaud's mouthwatering cakes, it's a treat for art lovers, city-dwellers, and gourmets alike.

Delicious Metropolis

In this classic, bestselling story of a child testing the limits of her independence, a mother reassures that a parent’s love is unconditional and everlasting. This universal story is made all the more captivating by its unusual Arctic setting. Complemented by a detailed glossary, this tender story introduces young readers to a distinctively different culture and shows that the special love between parent and child transcends all boundaries of time and place.

Mama, Do You Love Me?

Storms are swift and violent changes in the weather. From lightning to blizzards, learn all about the awesome power of these amazing natural disturbances.

Super Storms

This is a collection of hilarious notecards to share with the dog lovers in your life. By the bestselling author of I Could Chew on This, this set includes four distinct cards, each with a dog poem inside covering a range of sentiments (Thank You, Congratulations, Happy Birthday, Thinking of You). These fun cards will cheer up anyone having a ruff day.

I Could Chew On This

These charming cards make every note a treat to open. The envelopes feature irresistible goodies painted over the flaps, and when opened, they reveal cute coordinating icons on the cards inside. The 12 different designs cover all sorts of card-sending themes, from birthdays and romance to congrats and sweet hellos.

Love You More Than Cake Cards

The Sudoku craze continues, and this unique fold-over notepad is filled with 200 new puzzles for even more hours of highly puzzling fun!

Sudoku Vol. 2 Puzzle Pad: Medium To Hard

This new collection of vintage-with-a-twist work by Anne Taintor offers up a fresh serving of Anne's signature hilarious commentary on the joys, challenges, and cocktail hours of motherhood. From the fundamentals (WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers! ) to putting food on the table (you see them as pies . . . I see them as cries for help) to dealing with childhood questions (because I'm the mother . . . that's why) and strategies for taking the edge off (now be a dear and fetch mommy her flask), Taintor expertly captures the funny, frantic, and honest thoughts that most moms have experienced, with an attitude mothers everywhere will welcome.

But I Wanted A Pony!

Kids will feed their imaginations with these doodle place mats based on the popular artwork from Eric Carle’s storybook animals! Picky eaters and restless restaurant-goers can imagine and create at mealtime with Brown Bear, Busy Spider, Mixed-Up Chameleon, and more. This engaging place mat format will entertain whether at home or dining out! © 2013 Eric Carle LLC. ERIC CARLE, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR, THE WORLD OF ERIC CARLE logo, the Caterpillar logo and related designs, logos, and names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Eric Carle LLC. All rights reserved. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” is published by Penguin Group (USA). To learn more about Eric Carle books and merchandise visit visit and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art at 

The World Of Eric Carle™ Animal Place Mats

For people who like to salsa like they like their salsa mucho! here are more than 60 recipes in a Latin-inspired cookbook guaranteed to get the party started. With three of the hottest Latin restaurants on the east coast to his credit, Rafael Palomino knows how to throw a proper fiesta. His vibrant, accessible recipes for pasabocas (appetizers), main courses, and desserts will grant any host or hostess the powers for effortless entertaining. Fusion treats like Chipotle Crabmeat and Sweet Plantain Empanadas, and Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewers are a fresh take on cocktail food. Just say ceviche and there's an entire chapter devoted to zesty takes like Blood Orange, Shrimp and Mango-Wasabi. With color-drenched photos, mix-and-match salsitas and sauces, and plenty of Latin flair, here's very good food for very good times.

Fiesta Latina

Look no further: this eye-focused fashion extravaganza includes 15 punch-out paper eyeglasses in 30 styles to mix and match for inspiring results. Have a blast posing for photos, hamming it up with friends, and serving up eye-popping party favors or photo booth props. Arrange and re-arrange the paper frames to create a variety of unique looks, all riffing on classic, retro, modern, edgy, and pretty styles. Includes paper eyeglass cases in four designs and a fold-out eye chart and eyeglass style guide.

Eye Style

From beloved American heritage brand Pendleton comes this collection of family-friendly tales of adventure and discovery in the wilderness. This captivating collection of campfire stories is the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. These pages present a range of tales, including daring feats of endurance and strength, epic journeys through new frontiers, and exhilarating encounters with wild animals, plus spooky myths to bring campers closer together around the fire. Readers will discover works by beloved naturalists John Muir and Henry David Thoreau, modern tales of adventure from Alex Honnold and Cheryl Strayed, and accounts of bravery and heroism from the adventures of Shackleton and the Donner party. With a combination of awe-inspiring stories and Pendleton's beloved patterns and engaging illustrations throughout, this handsome campfire collection is the ideal addition to any adventure and a wonderful gift for families and friends who love camping.

BELOVED BRAND: For over 150 years, Pendleton Woolen Mills has been one of America's most beloved heritage brands. Known for their woolen blankets and clothing, their products are celebrated by people who love the great outdoors. This thoughtfully curated collection speaks to Pendleton's fans with stories that will elevate any adventure.
FAMILY FUN: These family-friendly stories are the perfect way to bring everyone together after a day of fun outdoors. Reading the stories together is an easy activity for everyone to participate in, and offers tons of opportunities to bond with family or friends.
BEAUTIFUL TO DISPLAY: Featuring more than 30 Pendleton patterns delivered in a handsome hardcover package with a cloth cover and lovely textured details, this eye-catching package is the perfect accessory for any outdoor occasion or mountain home, and makes for a wonderful Father's Day gift or holiday gift for those who enjoy the natural world.

Perfect for:

People seeking a gift for Father's Day
Fans of Pendleton
Campers, nature lovers, and cabin owners

The Pendleton Field Guide To Campfire Stories

Surprise puzzles just for fans of LEGO® minifigures! These blind box mini puzzles are a whole new way to play with the world’s most collectible toy.
What minifigure will you build today? It’s a mystery! This mini puzzle comes together to reveal a surprise minifigure design from the massively popular LEGO® Collectible Minifigure line. Test your puzzle skills and LEGO knowledge as you piece together one of six fan favorite minifigures—you’ll have to complete the puzzle to find out which one you have! Collect all six designs for the full set.
SURPRISE PUZZLE IN EACH BOX: You will randomly receive 1 of 6 minifigure mini puzzles.

6 PUZZLES TO COLLECT: Puzzle images include 6 fan favorites minifigures (Flower Pot Girl, Hot Dog Man, Unicorn Girl, and Shark Suit Guy) and 2 additional mystery minifigures not revealed on the packaging! Collect them all.FUN
UNBOXING EXPERIENCE: Open the box to reveal your minifigure puzzle! Use the clues on the packaging and on the puzzle pieces themselves to figure out which design you are building. This puzzle is perfect for fans of “blind bag” collectables—there is so much fun in the reveal!
A PERFECT GIFT FOR THE LEGO FAN WHO HAS IT ALL: The mini size and clever concept make for the perfect little present for LEGO fans—from holidays to birthdays, gift exchanges to Easter baskets.
A NEW WAY TO PLAY: These puzzles feature fan favorites from LEGO Collectible Minifigures line, now in its 21 st series. Did you miss a limited edition Collectible Minifigure in-store? Find it again in puzzle form.
GREAT ACTIVITY AT HOME: This challenging puzzle is great at-home fun for a game night or get-together. Did you solve the mystery? Pass it to a friend to try! Or buy two and race to see who completes the mystery image first.

INCLUDES: 126 puzzle pieces, 6 x 9 inch puzzle when built, 4 x 5 x 2 inch box, and full color printout of puzzle image.
Perfect for:

Ages 9+
Fans of LEGO minifigures
LEGO collectors
Anyone who loves a good puzzle!

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