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How to Be a Moonflower, the new book from bestselling author Katie Daisy, celebrates the magic and mystery of the world at night. Discover the world that awakens after everyone else has gone to sleep. In this lavishly illustrated book, New York Times –bestselling artist Katie Daisy explores the mystery and magic of the nighttime. Join her on a journey from dusk to dawn, complete with quotes, poems, meditations, field guides to different nocturnal flora and fauna, and charts that map out the cosmos. From night-blooming flowers to cozy campfires, from moon baths to meteor showers, Katie Daisy's lush illustrations capture the beauty that comes to life in the darkness. BELOVED AUTHOR: Known for her lush, painterly artwork and love of the natural world, NEW YORK TIMES–bestselling author Katie Daisy has 112K followers on Instagram, where you will find frequent posts featuring her vibrant illustrations. A CELEBRATION OF NATURE: Nature-lovers and plant-appreciators will find much to admire in this book. Illustrating everything from the phases of the moon to fluttering moths, Katie Daisy has a knack for capturing the very best this magical world has to offer. EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF NIGHT TIME: The nighttime offers time for reflection, exploration, and adventure. This book will help you make the most of those mystical, after-dark hours and observe the hidden wonders that come to life at night DELUXE PACKAGE: Featuring a tactile two-piece case with silver metallic ink on the spine and back cover, How to Be a Moonflower makes a beautiful gift for the people in your life who look to art and illustration for creative encouragement, self-exploration, and mindfulness. Perfect for: 
- Fans of Katie Daisy's artwork and previous book HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER 
- free spirits 
- art and nature lovers 
- tarot readers and moon worshippers

How To Be A Moonflower

Sushitasty! Don't know your Flying Fish Roe from your Futomaki? Enter these fun, colorful postcards. Each has identifying captions in English and Japanese.

Sushi Postcard Box

GriffinFoolish man. You cannot turn me into a phantom because you are frightened. You do not dismiss a muse at a whim. If you will not join me, then I will come to you. —Sabine
Sabine was supposed to be imaginary, a friend and lover that Griffin had created to soothe his loneliness. But she threatens to become embodied, to appear on his doorstep, in fact. So he runs.
Griffin & Sabine, the most creative and talked-about bestseller of 1991, left readers on the edge of a precipice. With Sabine's Notebook, they beginalong with Griffinthe fall. Once again, the story is told through strangely beautiful postcards and richly decorated letters that must actually be pulled from their envelopes to be read. But this volume is also a sketchbook and diary kept by the possibly unreal Sabine, who is living in Griffin's house in London while he wanders through Europe, North Africa, and Asia, backwards through layers of ancient civilizationsand of himself.
Filled with her delicately macabre drawings and notations, the notebook adds a darker element of visual intrigue to their complex and mysterious world. For the thousands who finished Griffin & Sabine and asked, "What happened next?," this second volume in the quartet provides the answersbut raises new and even more haunting questions of its own. 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.

Sabine's Notebook

A sweet lap board book with adorable animals, simple, child-friendly text, and two soft plush arms to cuddle and play with. Share your love with this huggable finger puppet book! The sweetly reassuring stories in the Hug Me series celebrate all the things a parent's arms can do for their child, from playing games to sharing a treat and—best of all—showing their love with a hug. Adorable illustrations and two plush finger puppet arms make for a cozy, interactive reading experience for babies and their loved ones.

PLAY AND READ TOGETHER: Soft, huggable finger puppet arms offer a playful way for parents to interact with little ones while reading aloud.
A PERFECT GIFT: Sweet and soothing, this book makes the ideal gift for new and soon-to-be parents.
CELEBRATE TIME TOGETHER: The affectionate story explores the true power of a parent's love and how simple moments shared with your little ones can have a great impact.

Perfect for:

Parents looking for an interactive, adorable way to entertain their young ones
Gift-givers looking for an inexpensive yet sweet baby shower, new baby, or birthday gift
Fans of the Finger Puppet series
Fans of puppies and animal lovers
Children in the Infant to 3 age range

Hug Me Little Puppy: Finger Puppet Book

Baby & Kids

Take care, GRIZZLY BEAR! Stay loose, MOOSE! Buh-bye, BUTTERFLY! Join Miles and Spike as they take a hike...and a few provisions, as well, much to the vexation of their fellow forest creatures. Travis Foster and Ethan Long offer a hilarious picture book full of silly rhymes, outdoor adventures, and learning how to get along with others.

Take A Hike, Miles And Spike!

Yigit Pura is a sugar fiend... and a pastry dynamo! His striking desserts have sparked excitement and devotion throughout his career, from the top pastry kitchens of New York and San Francisco to the winner's podium on Top Chef: Just Desserts. His sugar showcase is Tout Sweet Patisserie, his pâtisserie and dessert laboratory on San Francisco's Union Square. Now, in Sweet Alchemy, Yigit shares his approach to pastry and his sweet formulas for the very first time. He demonstrates how fun and, in fact, simple it can be to combine straightforward basics into beautiful, multilayered desserts. Each ingredient-driven chapter (sugar, flour, dairy, fruit, and chocolate) contains new twists on traditional recipes, such as Butterscotch Sauce, Sweet Almond Tart Dough, and Baked Berry Meringue Kisses. These playful sweets can be served on their own or combined into irresistible mélanges such as the Negroni Creamsicle, a composition of Citrus & Vanilla Bean Scented Panna Cotta, Grapefruit-Campari Gelee, and Ruby Red Grapefruit Supremes, or the Sexy Chocolate Coupe, a chocolate extravaganza that marries Dark Chocolate Cremeux to Bittersweet Flourless Chocolate Cake. This book brims with innovative recipes and classic techniques that will elevate your pastry game and bring you into Yigit's world. You will be inspired to create your own sweet alchemy.

Sweet Alchemy

A 2019 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers With millions of followers on Instagram, Juniper the fox is the internet’s cutest pet! Juniper's adorable snaggletooth smile and fun-loving personality are vibrantly captured in this heartwarming book. With gorgeous photos, a charming narrative about Juniper's life, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to live with a fox, this book will capture the heart of any animal lover. Juniper's story chronicles her adoption and real-life Fox and the Hound relationship with a dog named Moose as well as the hilarious shenanigans she regularly gets herself into—including adapting to her new companion Fig, a younger fox who was rescued from a fur farm. Readers will also get a look at the thing Juniper is best known for: she paints with her paws! Juniper's paw paintings sell out instantly on her website, and readers will delight in learning more about her artistic adventures. With her signature grin, Juniper reminds us that there is always something to be happy about; you just have to know where to look.

Juniper: The Happiest Fox

Jeremy’s troubles begin when his eccentric neighbor leaves him an “experiment” for safekeeping—a jackalope! This so-called mythological creature looks like a bunny rabbit, but comes with razor-sharp antlers and is purported to be a ruthless killer. When government agents show up at Jeremy’s house seeking the jackalope for their own nefarious purposes, Jeremy must find a way to protect the jackalope, and himself. So he reluctantly joins forces with Agatha, his holier-than-thou genius neighbor. Together, with the jackalope (and his weapons-grade antlers) tucked away in a backpack, they have only one chance to save Jack and still get their science fair projects in on time. With her striking sense of humor, Emily Ecton has created a hilarious and suspenseful adventure, complete with a compelling and unforgettable cast of characters.

Project Jackalope

The latest addition to the best-selling Fortune-Telling series (450,000 copies sold), this gift book for expectant mothers divines the secrets about the baby they carry. From determining the baby's sex and temperament to decoding dreams and omens associated with pregnancy, this little book is a perfect way for moms-to-be and baby shower guests to consult with the cosmos.

Fortune-telling Book For Moms-to-be

Blast off! Become an intergalactic pinball wizard with this special edition Space Pinball game from Ridley's Games. Enjoy hours of fun with the old-school game, just pull back the trigger and let the ball bearings go! A challenging game you can play yourself or compete with friends. Includes 8 metal balls and plastic, space-themed game board. Watch your points rocket as you become a star player! Packaged in an illustrated open-front kraft box. Product dimensions: 291 x 177 x 16mm

Space Pinball

Dogs are in their natural element when they are playing outdoors. Pet photographer Amanda Jones captures this unbridled joy perfectly in her latest collection of photographs. Set against the backdrop of four distinct seasons—each with its own color palette and lush backdrops—these dogs are clearly having their favorite days in their favorite places. This handsome book showcases the energy and character of a diverse group of dogs as they run, jump, and play outdoors all year long.

Unleashed

In this lavishly illustrated collection, designer Amy Butler presents 20 charming, contemporary projects for the nursery and beyond. There's a snuggly wrap blanket, imaginative plush toys, bright diaper bags, handy travel bibs, and much more. Our innovative packaging makes for easy use 7 pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder on the inside cover while lay-flat, spiral binding makes for easy reference while sewing. Beautiful photos inspire, while illustrations and simple instructions explain the techniques. Amy also shares tips on choosing baby-friendly fabrics and includes a comprehensive techniques section, glossary, and resource guide. With her eye for detail and her signature fine craftsmanship, Amy has created a delightful offering of handcrafted keepsakes sure to be cherished by generations to come.

Amy Butler's Little Stitches For Little Ones

Colors, shapes, numbers, and opposites. These basic concepts are fundamental lessons in early toddler education. Young readers are in for a multisensory treat with this big book containing 120 words and 40 touch-and-feel elements. Discover bright colors at a carnival, touch the sticky splotches of paint, count the number of spots on a ladybug, and trace the shiny star and spiral shapes. There’s so much to see, touch, and discover! A hands-on learning experience that encourages sensory awareness, builds vocabulary skills, and develops word and picture associations, this interactive volume is a must-have for a young child’s growing library.

My Big Touch-and-feel Concepts Book

This couples-version of the classic teenaged pastime promises hours of naughty and sensual fun. Every turn of the card and roll of the die is a chance for lovers to abandon inhibitions and explore their mutual passions.

Truth Or Dare

Test your knowledge of some of the world's most amazing women and their incredible achievements with this Inspirational Women Trivia from Ridley's Games. The trivia set features 80 question cards featuring fantastic females from around the world, like 'In which year did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus?'. The icons included in this quiz were voted for & curated by the Wild & Wolf team. Featuring beautiful illustrations, the cards come in a 2 piece box that would be the perfect gift for any brilliant woman in your life.

Inspirational Women Trivia Game

Ooh l la! Take a trip back in time to the early days of French cinema with the scenes reproduced in this funny and charming flip book. A collaboration between The Museum of Modern Art and the film company Gaumont Cinmathque, here is a reel classic for every foreign film lover and Francophile alike.

Petit Cinema: Dance

Pull up your leg warmers and fire up the DeLorean because we're heading to the 80s with this 80s Pop Culture Trivia from Games Room! Who will be on the A-Team and who'll be on Team Betamax? From questions about Super Mario and Street Fighter to Madonna and Ghostbusters, put your knowledge of the decade to the test! Packaged in a geometric print box, the set contains 140 question cards and instructions.

80s Pop Culture Trivia

The home has long been the center of our family lives. This is where we gather to create memories with family and friends and to find comfort and solace for ourselves. In House Blessings, best-selling anthologist June Cotner has assembled a moving collection of interfaith prayers, poems, and toasts that speak to the experiences we share in turning our houses into our homes. With 112 pieces collected from 38 writers, this little book offers a reading for every occasion. From housewarming to holiday celebration, from planting a garden to raising a family, gems of wisdom and inspirational selections celebrate all our most treasured moments at home.

House Blessings

From bestselling artist Sylvia Long comes an enchanting collection of over seventy-five classic Mother Goose rhymes. Imbued with the artist's love of nature and overflowing with charming details, this spectacular compilation includes such timeless favorites as Old Mother Hubbard, Mary had a little lamb, and Rock-a-bye baby. Sylvia Long's Mother Goose is a perfect gift that, like the rhymes themselves, will be passed from one generation to the next.

Sylvia Long's Mother Goose

The wonder of being a dad is on display in this touching tribute to fathers. After all, the connection between a father and child yields a lifetime of learning and love. In You and Me, Me and You, that special bond is honored through poignant, tenderly rendered illustrated vignettes: a father and son walk together, discuss life amid a city's bustle, play, and, perhaps most profoundly, grow, side by side. Bright pops of Pantone yellow infuse each spread with joy, and a cloth spine adds an irresistible specialness. At once a treasured Father's Day gift and a year-round "I love you," parents and children will delight in this celebration of a supremely meaningful relationship.

You And Me, Me And You

From Joyce Lock, creator of the games Foodie Fight, Wine Wars, and Foodie Fight Rematch, member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, and judge for the James Beard Foundation book awards. More than 100,000 copies sold. Test your food knowledge and challenge your friends. This fully revised, modern version of the bestselling Foodie Fight game gives food lovers a refreshing new reason to play the game and test their food knowledge. This addictively fun, classic board game is now revised and updated with 50 percent new content and questions. Gamers, foodies, pop culture fans, trivia fanatics and anyone interested in the culture of cuisine around the world can compete with their friends and family with more than 1,000 questions—on celebrity chefs, food science, food history, and more—to find the ultimate foodie. Game night will never be the same! 
- Revised with 50 percent new questions for even more fun 
- More than 1,000 food-related trivia questions 
- Challenging questions for die-hard foodies

Foodie Fight Revised

Tiny tots will enjoy spending a sunny day of play with a mischievous fox cub in Little Fox. These simple, comforting stories feature a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peekaboo holes in every page, giving parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read together.

Little Fox: Finger Puppet Book

This volume reveals a major trend taking place today in visual and material culturethe radical appropriation of consumer goods as raw material for art- and object-making. A growing number of artists, craftspeople, and designers are realigning traditional craft practices with already manufactured objects and materials to marry the uniquely handmade with the uniformly mass-produced. Published to coincide with a show at the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Oregon, Manufactured offers an arresting look at the new crossover of craft, art, and design, and an exciting new cultural genre.

Manufractured

Aspiring novelists don't need an MFA in creative writing, a book agent, an airtight plot, or a winsome cast of characters to get a novel writtenâthey don't even need to know what they're doing. All that's needed is a little determination and this high-octane kit to kick motivation into overdrive and inspire users to produce a 50,000-word book in an exhilarating, invigorating month long Noveling Adventure.

The No Plot? No Problem! Novel-writing Kit

“A wonderful book that expresses the art of ‘simple’ beautifully. . . ” —Fergus Henderson "There is a lot of culinary wisdom here and a raw, energetic, lusty approach to food which is exhilarating." —Diana Henry, The Telegraph , Books of the Year The debut cookbook from Clare Lattin and Tom Hill, chefs of London’s popular restaurant Ducksoup, featuring more than 130 seasonal, simple, clean recipes. Named a Book of the Year in London’s The Observer, The Telegraph and Spectator. Sometimes a book comes out of a restaurant kitchen that speaks with such simplicity, wisdom, and surprise, that it inspires home cooks to rethink their approach. Ducksoup: The Wisdom of Simple Cooking is one of these rare books. More than 130 recipes and color photographs feature seasonal produce, meats, fishes, and cheeses elevated by achievable means. A design that's as delightfully original as the recipes brings the ambiance of this unique London restaurant—a Soho gem—to life, providing fresh thinking for cooks in kitchens everywhere. Organized into seven chapters, Ducksoup takes the reader through the restaurants “clean” cooking philosophy and shares the inspiration for the restaurant, from international travels to growing up in England, as well as Clare and Tom’s essentials for a stocked larder. The recipes are organized by cooking method, and include: 
- Pan-roasted Carrots, Goat’s Milk Yogurt & Za’atar 
- Spring Vegetable Fritters, Cucumber Yogurt & Curry Leaves 
- Shaved Squash, Feta, Cumin & Mint 
- Angel Hair Pasta, Sage, Rosemary & Parmesan 
- Orzo Pasta, Spicy Tomato Sauce & Feta 
- Salt Cod, Tomato & Olive Oil 
- Lamb Chops, Cumin & Garlic Yogurt 
- Summer Zucchini, Orecchiette, Parmesan & Oregano 
- Poached Rhubarb, Crème Fraîche Ice Cream & Hazelnut Crumb With approachable recipes and essays on creating the full dining experience, such as assembling a successful charcuterie platter, selecting music, how to present dishes, and the case for biodynamic wine, Ducksoup captures the fun and excitement of one of London’s most exciting restaurants and allows readers to recreate the experience at home.

Ducksoup

Create stunning cupcakes fit for a princess, with scrumptious recipes, designer liners, and wraparound crowns! Princesses meet cupcakes and it's tastily ever after! Princess Cupcakes has everything parents and kids need to create majestic, princess-themed cupcakes, including cupcake liners with sweet princess patterns andreusable crown cupcake wrappers for a regal display! With a booklet that includes decadent decorating tips and recipes for Pink Velvet Cupcakes, Deep Dark Chocolate Cupcakes, Sugar and Spice Cupcakes, and more, this kit makes a perfect gift for young bakers.

Princess Cupcakes

Inspiration is sure to strike with this brilliant set of 10 graphite eraser-topped pencils.

Bright Ideas Pencils

Take game night on an undersea adventure! Your journey to the deepest reaches of the unexplored sea floor was meant to be revolutionary—but everything has gone terribly wrong. Now you're trapped in the crushing dark of the Midnight Zone, with a wrecked submarine and quickly dwindling oxygen—and something is stirring in the depths. . . . In The Living Infinite, players work together as scientists gathering materials from the ocean floor to repair their ship, while one or two players move as creatures, hunting the scientists down through the inky depths. With asymmetrical, one-versus-many play, it’s an undersea adventure of quick wits and strategic social prediction. Can you rebuild your ship in time to escape, or will your wily predator find you first? "The sea is everything . . . it is the 'Living Infinite' . . . There I recognize no masters! There I am free!" —Jules Verne, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

TAKE GAME NIGHT ON AN UNDERSEA ADVENTURE: In this fast and fun social prediction game, scientists are stranded at the bottom of the sea, and it's up to the players to save their sub—unless the creatures of the ocean depths find them first! Players acting as scientists must race to collect resources and repair their broken sub, while other players move as deep-sea creatures, trying to predict where the scientists will go next. The game ends when either the scientists have run out of oxygen (creature victory) or all the submarine parts have been repaired and the scientists are able to escape (scientist victory).
GREAT FOR PLAYERS OF ANY LEVEL: The game is engaging for experienced gamers, and easy to learn for families and newer players. Gameplay averages around 20–30 minutes—perfect for all attention spans. For 2–6 players, ages 8 and up.
MANY STRATEGIES FOR WINNING MAKES THE GAME FUN: The one-versus-many gameplay invites multiple strategies for winning; you'll also need to employ playful deception and cooperation for survival.

The Living Infinite

Step onto the red carpet and thrust your friends and family into the limelight with this Celebrity Trivia from Games Room! Who will become Hollywood Royalty and who'll become a box office flop? From questions about The Weeknd's real name to which Spice Girl married first, see who comes out on top as the ultimate celeb fanatic! Packaged in a geometric print box, the set contains 140 question cards and instructions.