Original playing cards from internationally beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi! This standout deck of playing cards with art by the one and only Taro Gomi will keep all players engaged as they enjoy a variety of classic card games. From Crazy Eights to War to matching games, the possibilities for play are endless.

Support early learning and play all day with these delightfully expressive playing cards.
Suggestions and how-to-play instructions included inside the package
Featuring the four classic suits in a 54-card deck

Featuring an original cast of energetic characters in Taro Gomi's signature style, these colorful playing cards make it fun to play absolutely anything. Enjoy night after night of family-friendly card games while teaching your little one important skills like grouping and matching.

Ideal for children ages 4 and up
Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more
A great pick for preschool and kindergarten teachers looking for a crowd-pleasing set of playing cards for little students
Perfect for parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking a new, aesthetically pleasing spin on classic games

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A New York Times Best Children's Book of 2020 A Publisher’s Weekly Best Book of 2020 A Time Magazine Best YA and Children’s Book of 2020 A Smithsonian Magazine Best Children's Book of 2020 A Booklist Editor's Choice for 2020: Books for Youth A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2020
From two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall! If You Come to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other. This stunning book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children.

An engaging storybook about a single curious and imaginative child
Simultaneously funny and touching
Carries a clear message about the need to care for the earth and each other

If you come to Earth, there are a few things you need to know. . . We live in all kinds of places. In all kinds of homes. In all kinds of families. Each of us is different. But all of us are amazing. And, together, we share one beautiful planet. This masterful and moving picture book is a visually comprehensive guide to the earth, imbued with warmth and humor.

Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years old
Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more
A great pick for teachers looking for a crowd-pleasing picture book about the world for little students
Perfect for parents, grandparents, and caregivers
Add it to the shelf with books like The Travel Book by Lonely Planet Kids, Atlas of Adventures by Rachel Williams, and If You Lived Here: Houses of the World by Giles Laroche.

If You Come To Earth

Gifts For Kids

Have you ever wondered...
What your mom thought the moment you were born?
Or where your daughter would go if she could go anywhere in the universe?

Thoughtful writing prompts and entertaining mini quizzes pave the way to discussing everything from friends and school to crushes and growing up. Plenty of free space for writing about whatever comes to mind, plus pages for drawing and making lists, ensure this journal stays refreshingly open-ended. With advice and perspectives from both generations, two lovely ribbon bookmarks (one each for mother and daughter!), and appealing illustrations, this deluxe hardcover journal has already established itself as a bestselling phenomenon. It's a surefire hit with moms and girls alike!

Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter

A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London. This slang dictionary gathers the most amusing and useful terms from English history and helpfully presents them to be used in the conversations of our modern day. Originally published in 1785, the Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue was one of the first lexicons of English slang, compiled by a militia captain who collected the terms he overheard on his late-night excursions to London's slums, dockyards, and taverns. Now the legacy lives on in this colorful pocket dictionary. 
- Learn the origin of phrases like birthday suit" and discover slang lost to time. 
- Handy pocket-sized edition allows you to whip out vintage curse words whenever needed. 
- An unexpected marriage of lowbrow humor and highbrow wit Discover long lost antique slang and curse words and learn how to incorporate them into modern conversation. A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is perfect for enlivening contemporary conversation with historical phrases.

A Pocket Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue

From the finger waves of the romantic 1910s to the beehive of the rebellious 1960s, retro hair has made a comeback. Vintage Hairstyles presents all the tools, techniques, and step-by-step instructions needed to achieve eye-catching looks for every occasion. Trendsetters, hairstylists, and fashionistas will love creating elegant updos for special events or playful curls for everyday excursions. Featuring a history of beauty trends by the decades, a list of musthave hair products, and projects for making chic hair accessories, Vintage Hairstyles showcases classic beauty with a fresh twist.

Vintage Hairstyles

A companion to the new Over and Under the Pond and the beloved Over and Under the Snow, this sweet exploration of the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year "could not be more lovely," according to the Washington Post. Up in the garden, the world is full of green—leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt there is a busy world of earthworms digging, snakes hunting, skunks burrowing, and all the other animals that make a garden their home. In this exuberant and lyrical book, discover the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves...and down in the dirt.

Up In The Garden And Down In The Dirt

Baby & Kids

A delightful time capsule and bucket list in one. A winning combination of two bestselling series, Listography and One Line a Day : For list-making fanatics daunted by the idea of keeping a journal or diary, the simple commitment of Listography: One List a Day is manageable for everyone. Each page features the date, one list topic, and space to jot down three things for three successive years. Easy to do and packed with engaging prompts covering a range of subjects (movies, music, travel, childhood memories, goals, and more), this illustrated journal serves as a delightful time capsule and bucket list in one. 
- Use the Listography: One List a Day, 3-year journal format to provide an insightful snapshot of your thoughts, memories, likes and dislikes on each of the 365 days of the year 
- See patterns emerge as important events like anniversaries, birthdays and holidays come and go 
- Lisa Nola is the creator of the Listography book series and the popular list-making website, listography.com. With over one million copies sold, her books inspire creative auto-biography and reinvention through list-making Listography: One List a Day will appeal to list-lovers who are new to the journaling habit and seasoned journalers alike. The Listography: One List a Day 3-Year Journal is a perfect way to meditate on the past, present, and future.

Listography: One List A Day

Books & Stationery

A fresh perspective, an outdoor exploration, a new adventure about to begin— How to Be a Wildflower is the book to celebrate these and other wide-open occasions.
Encouraging self-discovery through encounters with nature, beloved artist Katie Daisy brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this collection of things to do and make, quotes, meditations, natural history, and more. A recipe for strawberry rhubarb pie, a prompt to hike by the light of the moon, a place to press flowers: every page inside the charming textured two-piece case invites readers to wander, gather, savor, and ponder the natural world around them. For every wild and free spirit—and those who aspire to be—this is a field guide to living life to the fullest.

How To Be A Wildflower

More and more people are making the shift to a vegetable-centric diet. Yet, in a two-person household, it can be challenging to find quick, easy, and satisfying recipes to cook up at the end of a busy workday (especially without leftovers). This follow-up to the successful One Pan, Two Plates provides 70 perfectly sized vegetarian entrées—think Butternut Risotto, Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms and Edamame, and Eggplant Rollatini—all requiring only one pan and one hour or less to prepare. With beverage pairings for each recipe and an "Extra hungry?" feature for heartier appetites, each dish is one that home cooks will make again and again.

One Pan, Two Plates: Vegetarian Suppers

From the bestselling creators of Happiness Is comes a celebration of the many delightful, triumphant, silly, sweet, life-changing experiences that lie ahead. A world full of wonder is waiting for you . . . the sky is the limit of what you can do! The only thing needed to begin this marvelous adventure? YOU! From far-reaching endeavors to the quieter milestones that have a magic all of their own, this gift-y picture book celebrates life's most meaningful moments, and encourages readers to reach for a sky's worth of possibilities. 
- A joyous all-ages book perfect for families and children celebrating everyday accomplishments 
- An inspiring graduation gift 
- Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar are the creators of the critically acclaimed and bestselling Happiness Is... series. In the spirit of Yay, You!, I Knew You Could, and Oh the Places You'll Go, The Sky Is the Limit will hold a cherished place in the hearts of readers young and old.

The Sky Is The Limit

Collecting a mix of Marimekko's classic prints and sought-after new designs, this treasure trove of color and pattern is housed in a keepsake box.

Marimekko Postcard Box

Good news, Rabbit and Mouse are going on a picnic. Bad news, it is starting to rain. Good news, Rabbit has an umbrella. Bad news, the stormy winds blow the umbrella (and Mouse!) into a tree.
So begins this clever story about two friends with very different dispositions. Using just four words, Jeff Mack has created a text with remarkable flair that is both funny and touching, and pairs perfectly with his energetic, and hilarious, illustrations.
Good news, this is a book kids will clamor to read again and again!

Good News, Bad News

Hello, baby Cancer. Who will you be? Let's look at the stars. What do you see? With rhyming text and adorable art, this Little Zodiac book shares what is special about being an imaginative and caring Cancer (born June 21 – July 22). Little Zodiac Board Books are a sweet and starry-eyed series of board books with one book for each astrological sign. This cute and colorful board book series offers a sweet and accessible introduction to a baby's first horoscope! From Aries to Pisces, these petite books lovingly portray the unique characteristics of each sign. 
- Includes predictions for how young ones will each see the world a little differently 
- Features rhyming text that begs to be read aloud 
- Extra-chunky pages are perfect for tiny hands. The irresistible Little Zodiac Board Books celebrate every zodiac sign. For devoted astrologers and brand-new stargazers alike, these board books portend good omens and happy reading. 
- Discover what is written in the stars for your little one. 
- Makes a great gift for millennial parents, grandparents, and growing families who are interested in astrology and horoscopes 
- Perfect for children ages 0 to 3 years old, as well as a go-to gift for birthdays and baby showers 
- Add it to the shelf with books like ABC for Me: ABC Yoga by Christiane Engel; Twinkle, Twinkle, You're My Star! by Sandra Magsamen; and Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Star by Justin Krasner.

A Little Zodiac Book: Baby Cancer

The lush beauty of Floret Flower Farm is captured in these beautiful cards featuring photographs of glorious sweet pea blooms. Perfect for a lovely birthday greeting, a thoughtful thank-you, or a cheerful hello, these garden-fresh cards are sure to brighten any recipient's day.

Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden Sweet Pea Notes

Retold in both Spanish and English, the universally loved story Princess and the Pea will delight early readers and older learners alike. The striking illustrations give a new look to this classic tale, and the bilingual text makes it perfect for both home and classroom libraries.

Princess And The Pea (bilingual)

This boxed set of notecards and envelopes features bold, colorful illustrated portraits of 20 of the most admired women in contemporary culture, including Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Oprah Winfrey, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Yayoi Kusama, Lady Gaga, Diana Ross, and more. 
- 20 blank full-color notecards and 20 envelopes in a keepsake box with a pull-out tray 
- Ahanonu's illustrated portraits are both easily recognizable and also an artistic take on each of the featured women's likenesses and identities. 
- This collection of smart, positive, empowering female role models makes an ideal gift for women you love—for Mother's Day, a birthday, a graduation, or just because. 
- If you've been inspired by other illustrated collections about strong women, like In the Company of Women, Bad Girls Throughout History, Wonder Women, Bygone Badass Broads, and the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, you'll love this notecard set.

Icons Notecards

For anyone overwhelmed by the stresses of daily life, this deck is a simple tool to promote calm and well-being. Here are 65 soothing cards, each featuring an encouraging mantra on the front and a short practice on the back, including exercises for mindfulness, self-care, awareness, grounding, gratitude, and more. Users can pull one card each morning to center themselves, or pick a few at a time to set a bigger intention for the week. Presented in a lovely portable package with foil stamping, Calm the Chaos Cards make it easy to foster moments of peace and clarity, anytime and anywhere.

A CREATIVE WAY TO PRACTICE SELF-CARE: Manage daily stress, quell anxiety, and build happiness habits with the 65 cards in this deck.
CULTIVATE MORE MINDFULNESS: These cards will help you practice daily reflection, record gratitude, and set achievable goals.
USE DAILY, WEEKLY, OR WHENEVER YOU NEED CALM: Pull a card each morning to find a mantra and inspiration for your day, or choose one card a week to set a larger intention.
HANDY FORMAT: 65 cards in a gorgeous foil-stamped box with sliding tray makes this a portable and attractive way to find balance and peace.
A LOVELY GIFT: This beautifully designed package makes a perfect gift for moms, girlfriends, or anyone trying to balance the busy-ness of their life.

Calm The Chaos Cards

This book is full of wonderful WORDS and beautiful PICTURES! And it's EXCITING! And it's FUNNY! It might be the BEST BOOK EVER—if we could decide whose book it is. Redd and Bloo explore the way a book is made and accidentally build a friendship, too, in this tale told only in dialogue. Travis Foster and Ethan Long offer a hilarious story about the joy of reading, which brings people together in unexpected ways, proving that each book truly belongs to . . . the people who love it.

Give Me Back My Book!

Based on the popular webcomic The Pigeon Gazette! Follow artist Jane Zei through the everyday rollercoaster of a quarter-life crisis—when high-flying optimism meets cold, hard adulthood during the journey from college to a full-time career. With favorites from viral webcomic The Pigeon Gazette, along with never-before seen comics, Success is 90% Spite is a reminder that there's nothing you can't achieve through hard work, persistence—and really wanting to prove someone else wrong. 
- A hilarious and high-energy collection that captures the all-too-real difficulties of life as a 20-something in a modern world 
- Comics follow Jane's endearingly awkward and whimsical efforts to navigate adulthood. 
- Covers a range of topics in both short, four-panel, and longer-form comics When life gives you lemons . . . throw those suckers back into life's stupid face and make your own success. Janeâs stories of awkward subway flirting, mounting credit card debt, office pooping etiquette, navigating friendships as an adult, and taking countless snack breaks (and other peopleâs snacks) are told with upbeat and imaginative twists that show just how ridiculous growing up can be. 
- The Pigeon Gazette has been featured in articles by Huffington Post, Bored Panda, and Buzzfeed 
- Great gift for fans of funny webcomics, internet humor, and any millennial trying to make their way in the world 
- Add it to the collection of books like Adulthood Is a Myth: A Sarah's Scribbles Collection by Sarah Andersen, Am I There Yet?: The Loop-de-loop, Zigzagging Journey to Adulthood by Mari Andrew, and It's All Absolutely Fine: Life Is Complicated So I've Drawn It Instead by Ruby Elliot

Success Is 90% Spite

This visual cornucopia of a cookbook is the guide to entertaining with effortless style. Celebrated author and food blogger Shelly Westerhausen shares the secrets to creating casually chic spreads anyone can make and everyone will enjoy (and envy). Organized by time of day, 40 contemporary arrangements are presented with gorgeous photography, easy-to-prepare recipes, suggested meat and drink pairings, and notes on preparation and presentation. Helpful advice includes tips on portioning, picking surfaces and vessels, pairing complementary textures and flavors, plus a handy chart featuring board suggestions for a variety of occasions (from holiday parties to baby showers). Platters and Boards is an inspiring housewarming or hostess gift and resource for throwing unforgettable get-togethers.

Platters And Boards

This vibrant box of postcards celebrates the art of the Disney Frozen franchise. Featuring gorgeous concept art and illustrations from Frozen (2013), Frozen Fever (2015) and Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017), this is a beautiful, must-have collection for Disney fans of all ages.
· Features 24 postcards to send, collect, or display
· Fully colored illustrations from Disney Frozen
· Great gift for Frozen fans
Fans of The Art of Frozen 2, The Disney Princess Postcard Box, and The Art of Disney will love this set of postcards.
This set of postcards is perfect for:
· Disney fans of all ages
· Animation enthusiasts
· Fans of stationary and pop culture

©2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Disney Frozen Postcard Box

Embark on a Tiny Tour! These adorable shaped board books take young readers on a tour through a teeny world with every turn of the page. Die-cuts on each page lead to the next adventure, finally ending in the comforts of home. Toddlers will delight in guessing what comes next while learning essential prediction skills. Shaped like buildings and featuring neon accents throughout, these cute books have great value and will prove irresistible to children eager to create their own tiny world.

Tiny Town

Baby animals are hiding in the ocean! Lift the flaps to help each animal parent find their babies, from playful dolphin pups to a shy whale calf. Peekaboo fans will delight in revealing every adorable baby animal—and learning what special sound they make! With cleverly layered pages and distinctive limited-palette artwork, this is a board book series to treasure.

Peek-a-baby: Ocean

There's more to this museum than meets the eye! This is the wonderfully wacky world of celebrated international author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the duo behind Junior Library Guild selections I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . ., The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . ., and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . .. Notoriously (and delightfully) unreliable narrator Henry is late to a museum where his class is spending the day. But he has a plan: He'll just catch up in one of the exhibits. That's not possible in these halls! With volcanoes erupting, dinosaurs charging, and secret stairwells lurking, reuniting with his classmates becomes a quest of outrageous proportions. Young readers will revel in this entertaining book's over-the-top antics.

A Funny Thing Happened At The Museum

At last, a puzzle the whole family can enjoy! Twenty large, simple pieces make up half of this paw-some space cat scene, perfect for younger puzzlers honing their skills. Forty smaller pieces make up the other half, giving older siblings and family members more of a challenge. 
- A great game for family time, holidays and vacations 
- An all-ages activity perfect for everyone from toddlers to older children and adults 
- Puzzles help cognitive development and foster teamwork. Perfect gift for families! Younger children who enjoy Mudpuppy puzzles, floor puzzles, and 24-piece puzzles will enjoy solving this transitional puzzle with friends and family.

Piece It Together Family Puzzle: Catstronauts!

Jim Marshall created iconic images of rock 'n' roll stars, jazz greats, and civil rights leaders. He had the power to look into the soul of an individual and to capture the mood of an entire generation. This deluxe, career-spanning volume showcases hundreds of photographs: intimate portraits, heady crowd scenes, and haunting street shots evoking the sights and sounds of the 1960s and 1970s. Marked-up proof sheets offer insight into Marshall's process, while in-depth essays from his contemporaries tell a compelling story about this larger-than-life man. Nearly a decade after his death, Marshall's legacy is the subject of a documentary feature film. This gorgeous collection is a must-have for devoted fans and newcomers alike; a fitting tribute to a true legend.

Jim Marshall: Show Me The Picture

Hello, grown-ups of all ages! Eclectic, bite-sized bursts of advice meet quirky illustrations in this playful guide to feeling like the grown-up we all wanted to be as a kid. From thoughts on the best way to open a champagne bottle to a short list of the kitchen tools you actually need, these tips and tricks reveal secrets that are attainable, not intimidating. Anyone can make a life upgrade using these insights alongside the traits they already have—their wits, creativity, and enthusiasm. This engaging guide is the perfect gift for recent grads, first-apartment dwellers, and anyone who's ready to grow up, one step at a time.

The Secret Art Of Being A Grown-up

Now in board book, Every Little Thing brings Bob Marley's beloved song to life for a new generation. Every family will relate to this universal story of a boy who won't let anything get him down, as long as he has the help of three special little birds. Including all the lyrics of the original song plus new verses, this cheerful book will bring a smile to faces of all ages—because every little thing's gonna be all right.

Every Little Thing

In time for the 200th anniversary of author Herman Melville's birth, this graphically arresting, beautifully rendered pop-up retelling of Moby-Dick is a wonder to behold. Rich linocut artworks portray ten key chronological moments from the story in shadowbox-style pop-ups that reward time spent poring over the details and offer fresh perspectives on the classic. Each spread is accompanied by select quotations from the book, while brief page notes provide additional context for the depicted plot moments. With striking typography presented in an authentic broadsheet style, here is an adventure in book craft and storytelling.

Moby-dick

Discover the stories behind the stories in this treasurable illustrated biography of Jane Austen. Enchanting illustrations and handwritten text featuring excerpts from Austen's personal letters outline the intimate details of the literary icon's life—her childhood on a farm, the writing of her first novella, her marital woes, the inspiration behind Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, and more. Brimming with delightful details like the objects Austen kept on her desk and how much Emma originally sold for, this beautiful package—a petite square with a textured, foil-stamped, and debossed cover—is a lovely new way to celebrate Austen's legacy.