Retold in both Spanish and English, the universally loved story Thumbelina 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.

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Imagine an America very similar to our own. It’s got homework, best friends, and pistachio ice cream. There are some differences. This America been shaped dramatically by the magic, monsters, knowledge, and legends of its peoples, those Indigenous and those not. Some of these forces are charmingly everyday, like the ability to make an orb of light appear or travel across the world through rings of fungi. But other forces are less charming and should never see the light of day. Elatsoe lives in this slightly stranger America. She can raise the ghosts of dead animals, a skill passed down through generations of her Lipan Apache family. Her beloved cousin has just been murdered, in a town that wants no prying eyes. But she is going to do more than pry. The picture-perfect facade of Willowbee masks gruesome secrets, and she will rely on her wits, skills, and friends to tear off the mask and protect her family. Darcie Little Badger is an extraordinary debut talent in the world of speculative fiction. We have paired her with her artistic match, illustrator Rovina Cai. This is a book singular in feeling and beauty.

Elatsoe

Rediscover the magic of Russian folktales in a breathtaking illustrated edition. This collection of traditional stories will sweep you away to the birch forests and ornate palaces of Russia. You'll meet a mysterious girl born from the snow, a terrifying Baba Yaga, and a series of dauntless heroines and heroes willing to fight dragons and cross fiery rivers. Blending whimsical magic with magnificent drama, these tales come to life alongside intricate contemporary art in this special illustrated edition. POPULAR SERIES: The Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. Celebrating the richness of folklore around the world, and featuring the work of beloved contemporary illustrators, these books are treasured by adults and teens alike. ICONIC STORIES: Russian stories hold a special place in the hearts of fairy tales fans. Unforgettable characters like Baba Yaga and the Fire-Bird have captured imaginations for generations. In this collection, readers are sure to find old favorites and discover something new. GORGEOUS SPECIAL EDITION: With a mesmerizing full-page illustration for each story, as well as creamy paper, a ribbon page marker, and a handsome hardcover design, this edition is perfect for gifting and display. Perfect for: 
- Fans of fairy tales and folklore 
- Readers with Russian heritage or interested in Russian culture 
- Illustration and art lovers 
- Adults and teens 
- Collectors of illustrated classics 
- Fans of the illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova

Russian Tales

Start with one rock. Add two mice. The end result? A never-ending battle! Or is it? Using only one word, along with many brightly colored and lively illustrations, Jeff Mack brings his hallmark humor to this rollicking book that will have readers of every age reconsidering whether "Mine!" is the best answer.

Mine!

Handcrafted details are at the heart of a beautiful wedding adding charm, meaning, and style. In this delightful book, Eunice and Sabrina Moyle, the founders of Hello!Lucky, join forces with stylist Shana Faust to bring you over 50 gorgeous projects. Whether you favor a modern, classic look or a retro, homespun flavor, you'll find plenty of crafts and inspiration suited to your taste, from vintage-key save-the-dates to delicate paper wreaths to silhouette bride and groom signs. At the front of the book you'll find guidance on choosing a look, sourcing materials, and working out timelines. Then, each of the 50 projects are fully explained with photos, how-to diagrams, and step-by-step directions. Clever, creative, and budget-friendly, Handmade Weddings is the perfect handbook for the bride looking to style her day her way.

Handmade Weddings

The next book in John Lithgow’s New York Times bestselling series
Following the success of New York Times bestsellers Dumpty and Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown, award-winning actor, author, and illustrator John Lithgow presents the third book in his runaway hit series. A Confederacy of Dumptys takes us through a history of twenty-five “American Scoundrels” in this all-new collection of Lithgow’s satirical poems and illustrations.
While the Trump Era was rife with corruption and abuse of power, it was nothing new. Through Lithgow’s cutting humor, you will read about a rogues’ gallery of villains that came before Donald J. Trump, powerful men and women who were corrupt, venal, criminal, adulterous, racist, or just plain disgusting. With dark and lyrical stories from across American history, you will learn about long-forgotten figures and bad actors of today, including the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, the perpetrator of 19 th century women’s pyramid schemes, and participants in both the Watergate scandal and the Capitol insurrection. Trump and Nixon show up, of course, but also Leona Helmsley, Boss Tweed, Typhoid Mary, Newt Gingrich, Ted Cruz, and many more. Skipping through time, and delivered with classic Lithgow wit and style, A Confederacy of Dumptys is an exuberant reminder of how not to repeat history.
The perfect book for:

Political satire fans—viewers of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
American history buffs and trivia enthusiasts—readers of Jon’s Stewart’s America (The Book): A Citizen’s Guide to Democracy Inaction and Josh Clark’s Stuff You Should Know: An Incomplete Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things.
Poetry, art, and illustration aficionados.

A Confederacy Of Dumptys

Let's see your poker face with this Texas Hold 'Em Poker Set from Games Room! The strengths and weaknesses in a person's character will all be revealed within a game of poker. Apply real life and common sense to your game and you'll become easy to predict; play a random game of calculated and daring moves and you may ultimately win everything! The set contains instructions, x200 poker chips, dealer button and x2 decks of 54 cards all packaged in a trendy geometric print box: everything you need to go all in during a poker game night!

Texas Hold'em Poker Set

Mastering the Art of French Cooking meets Dinner: Changing the Game in a beautifully photographed, fresh approach to French cooking and gathering, with 125 simple recipes. À Table: Recipes for Cooking and Eating the French Way is an alluring, delicious invitation to the French table from Paris-based American food writer and stylist, Rebekah Peppler. It is both a repertoire-building cookbook and a stylish guide that will make readers feel as though they are traveling through France with a close friend.
New York Times contributing writer Rebekah Peppler shares 125 elegant, “new French” recipes that reflect a modern, multicultural French table. With approachable recipes, a conversational tone, and aspirational photography, À Table contains secrets for cooking simple, sophisticated meals and recreating the magic and charm of French life anywhere in the world.
125 ACCESSIBLE RECIPES: Included are classics such as Ratatouille and Crème Brûlée; regional dishes, such as Basque Chicken, Niçoise (for a Crowd), and Alsatian Cheesecake; as well as recipes born of the melding of the cultures and flavors that help define contemporary French eating, from Bigger Bánh Mì and Lamb Tagine to Green Shakshuka.
USEFUL ADVICE: Guidance on shopping, stocking the pantry, and preparing the table, as well as stories on French food culture, make this not just a recipe-driven cookbook but also a chic guide to modern French living.
FOREVER CHIC: French food and the French lifestyle will never go out of style. À Table offers a window into an enviable way of life and is filled with inspiring, useful tips—perfect for Francophiles and anyone who likes to cook and eat good food. Perfect for:

Home cooks looking for accessible recipes, relying less on fancy techniques and more on ease and accessibility.
Fans of Rebekah Peppler’s work, including her James Beard Award-nominated book, Apéritif, and regular writing in the New York Times.

People of all ages who like to plan unfussy meals with delicious food and minimal prep.
People of all ages who like to host unfussy gatherings with delicious food and minimal prep

A Table

A hilarious herd of llamas star in this laugh-out-loud twist on the game of dominoes. From Llama-nardo da Vinci to Super Llama (it's a bird, it's a plane, it's . . . a llama?), kids, families, and llama enthusiasts will have a blast matching heads to tails to complete the chain and win! It's a goofy gift, a boredom-busting game, and a great way to develop matching and fine motor skills, all in one appealing and colorful package.

Llamanoes

From the author of the wildly popular Bunny Suicides series comes this hilarious collection detailing all the quirks and endearing oddities of motherhood. Mommy loves chocolate cake (no matter how bad it is for her), has magical spit (removes any stain!), and loves spa treatments (especially when she’s not the one paying). Whether she’s admiring her shoe collection or hiding Daddy’s favorite grungy T-shirt, Mommy’s always there doing her best to be the greatest.
Including 60 all-new cartoons from Andy Riley, Wine Makes Mommy Clever is an affectionate, witty tribute to moms everywhere.

Wine Makes Mommy Clever

With universal appeal (everyone poops, after all), this witty, illustrated description of over two dozen dookies (each with a medical explanation written by a doctor) details what one can learn about health and well-being by studying what's in the bowl. A floater? It's probably due to a buildup of gas. Now think back on last night's dinner, a burrito perhaps? . . .All the greatest hits are here: The Log Jam, The Glass Shard, The Deja Poo, The Hanging Chad . . . the list goes on. Sidebars, trivia, over 60 euphemisms for number 2, and unusual case histories all make this the ultimate bathroom reader. Who knew you could learn so much from your poo?

What's Your Poo Telling You?

This deluxe set will become a cherished keepsake for new parents. Decorated with irresistible illustrations from celebrated artist Junzo Terada, this precious box includes an imaginative baby book and album for recording milestones from the first year, a roomy drawer for storing mementos, and 15 elegant glassine envelopes and a label sheet for preserving small treasures like baby's first lock of hair.

Animal Friends Deluxe Baby Book & Memory Box

The closeness of family, the beauty of the seasons, laughter among friends, the festivity of a shared mealwhy wait for the holidays to count our blessings and mark them by rejoicing? Donata Maggipinto, lifestyle contributor for NBC's Today show, reawakens our appreciation for all that has meaning in life in Everyday Celebrations and shares her sensational craft and food recipes to create heartwarming gatherings at home. Whether it's a spring garden celebration with asparagus and basil frittatas or creating bejeweled star ornaments in winter, each thoughtful/creative/clever touch and mmmm-inspiring recipe takes advantage of seasonal ingredients and materials to capture a distinct moment in time. Sparkling with style and great ideas, this entertaining book will make every day a special occasion, and every get-together a celebration.

Everyday Celebrations

Set against the backdrop of well-known works by the artist, Auguste Renoir, rhyming text tells a story from the artwork.

Sharing With Renoir

This adorable set of notecards celebrating woodland flora and fauna—from acorns and mushrooms to owls and squirrels—is just right for sending well-wishes on any occasion.

Sukie New Leaf Notes

Who would have thought a simple bean could do so much? Heirloom bean expert Steve Sando provides descriptions of the many varieties now available, from Scarlet Runners to the spotted Eye of the Tiger beans. Nearly 90 recipes in the book will entice readers to cook up bowls of heartwarming Risotto and Cranberry Beans with Pancetta, or Caribbean Black Bean Soup. Close-up photos of the beans make them easy to identify. Packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, these little treasures are the perfect addition to any meal.

Heirloom Beans

No one loves taking pictures more than parents. But the combination of complicated digital cameras with fast-moving kids means no one is more flummoxed by taking pictures, either. This easy-to-use manual offers parents the tools they need to make beautiful, lasting, and evocative memories.
Author, photographer, and mom of three Jen Altman shares her keen eye for the honest moment in this treasure trove of helpful instructions and inspirational photos. From choosing a camera and learning the fundamentals of photography to setting up great kid-friendly shots and overcoming the challenges inherent in photographing little ones, Altman’s warm prose and lovely images sweep aside preconceived notions and show readers how to capture the unique spirit and personality of every child.

Photographing Your Children

An ode to a life warmly lived, The Bread Exchange tells the story of one woman's hunger for greater meaning in her life and how it has been enriched by the sharing of her handmade bread. From her cozy kitchen in Berlin to a flat in London, from a deck in New York City to huddling around a tandoor in Kabul, the author shares discoveries, stories, and recipes from her inspiring travels. A busy fashion-industry professional with a bread-baking obsession, Malin Elmlid started offering her loaves to others in return for recipes, handmade goods, and, above all, special experiences that come from giving generously of yourself. Here is a book of tales and reflections, of wanderlust connections, and more than 50 recipes for Malin's naturally leavened breads and other delicious things collected on a journey honoring the staff and the stuff of life.

The Bread Exchange

Flip the 3-part pages to Creature Clash! Kids will love to mix and match body parts to create new crazy creatures, then color them in, learn their funny names, and memorize their exciting facts! Plus, blank pages invite imaginations to run wild and invent totally unique creatures.

Creature Clash! Mix And Match Coloring Book

A Turtle's Guide to Introversion is a delightful illustrated gift book that celebrates the wonderful qualities of introverts through the everyday adventures of a turtle. Being an introvert comes with numerous advantages and the occasional woe, and no animal knows that better than the humble turtle hiding in its shell. This book celebrates introverts and their many wonderful, often-underrated qualities. The story is narrated by a lovable turtle who finds socializing tiring, prefers alone time, and recharges through solitude. Each spread features 2-color illustrations of Turtle navigating life alongside a cast of pudgy animal friends. Self-identified introverts, art and comics enthusiasts will love the spare yet resonant text, adorable narrator, and delightful illustrations. This uplifting novelty book is a cute collectible or a sweet anytime gift for a friend. 
- BESTSELLING BOOK SERIES: Author Ton Mak delivers all the same ingredients as her bestselling book A Sloth's Guide to Mindfulness with a new (adorable) animal protagonist you'll instantly love. 
- INTROVERTS DESERVE TO BE CELEBRATED: Introverts are having a moment (separately, each one on their own). People are preferring to stay in rather than go out and this book makes it ok to need some alone time. Perfect for: 
- Introverts, and Extroverts who are secretly Introverts. 
- People who like turtles. 
- Fans of quirky comics in the style of Gemma Correll, Jomny Sun, and Yumi Sakugawa.

A Turtle's Guide To Introversion

Everyone wins in this modern take on a classic British party game!

Players take turns unwrapping the parcel to uncover cheeky dares that will soon have the whole group beaming. Under the last layer, there's an envelope containing a special surprise!
 
Dares include:
Name ten animals in ten seconds.
Close your eyes, feel someoneâs face, and guess who it is.
Wear an item belonging to someone else.
Whistle like a song bird.

Pass The Parcel: A Party Game

Boomer's ready for his morning walk. Here's his leash. There's the door. But try as he might, he can't get anyone to pay attention to him. The humans in the house don't rush out the door after breakfast as they normally do. And, most confusing of all, strangers arrive to pack all the things in Boomer's house into boxes. There's definitely something unusual going on.
The simple text and heartwarming pictures charmingly depict Boomer's confusion, anxiety, concern, and ultimate delight on this day familiar to allmoving day.

Boomer's Big Day

Thank-you notes have never been so colorful, clever, and outrageously fun as this collection from The Small Object. Featuring two different designs (repeating 4 times each) and full-color envelopes, these cards
are the perfect way to share smiles and gratitude.

The Small Object You Are Super: 8 Notecards & Envelopes

Part of the bestselling Letters series, one of Oprah's Favorite Things, this unique format features 12 photo frames and a fill-in family tree so grandparents can record each month of their new grandchild's first year. This book of 12 letters lets you record your memories, reflections, and dreams for the newest grandchild in your family during your first year together. Each month, fill out a letter and tuck a photo of your grandbaby into the corresponding frame. Along the way, postdate and seal each letter with the enclosed stickers and fill out the family tree. Then save this keepsake book to gift your grandchild when they're older. They will treasure it forever.

AN EASY AND UNIQUE WAY TO RECORD MILESTONES: The letter templates, photo frames, and fill-in family tree are a novel way to keep track of all the milestones of a grandbaby's first year, while also creating a priceless heirloom that generations to come will cherish.
A MEANINGFUL GIFT: LETTERS FROM MY GRANDCHILD'S FIRST YEAR is a unique gift for expecting or new grandparents, or a great add-on for a baby shower.
OPRAH LOVES THIS LINE: The Letters to My… series was featured on Oprah's list of Favorite Things.

Perfect for:

Grandparents and new parents
Baby shower gift seekers
Fans of the Letters To My… series
Fans of Oprah's Favorite Things

Letters From My Grandchilds First Year

Introducing an addition to the acclaimed Mini Masters series. This engaging board book features beautiful works of art paired with playful, rhyming text. In Dreaming with Rousseau, the artist's vibrant paintings invite readers on a journey to dreamlike jungles packed with playful monkeys, a racing tiger, and other surprises. This unique book will enchant toddlerswith Rousseau's dramatic works.

Dreaming With Rousseau

Watch out, you diabolical masterminds! There's a new detective on Pancake Court: Bean! She laughs at danger! She solves even the most mysterious mysteries! What? There aren't any mysteries? Then Bean and her assistant, Ivy, will make some!

Ivy And Bean Take The Case (book 10)

The cards in this tin provide fun and simple ways to show your gratitude to family, friends, your community, and even yourself! With 50 engaging prompts to choose from, like "Do something nice for a stranger this week," and "Go around the table and say one thing you really like or appreciate about each person," this tin of cards can be used with friends and family, at a party or on the go. Engaging Prompts: This cute, compact tin is filled with 50 attitude-of-gratitude practices and prompts to inspire the whole family. Facilitates Self-Exploration and Bonding: This deck of activities and ideas will help you show your gratitude to the people in your life who really matter, including yourself! Easy To Use: Choose one card for the whole group to answer or accomplish, or each person can choose their own card. Great Gift or Stocking Stuffer: Perfect for families in need of game-night inspiration, dinner-party hosts and partygoers, or campers looking for a joyful activity by the fire. Take It Anywhere: The compact, portable tins are the perfect size to throw in your purse or luggage for a vacation. Explore the Entire Series: This game is part of the After Dinner Amusements series, a collection of tiny tins filled with prompts for lively conversation, trivia, icebreakers, and endless laughs. Perfect for: 
- Men and women seeking new, distinctive ways to record and reflect 
- Families looking for "offline" experiences 
- Mother's Day, graduation, and birthday gift shoppers 
- People looking for a hostess gift for Thanksgiving and Christmas

After Dinner Amusements: Gratitude

From the creators of Happiness Is . . . (more than 125,000 copies in print!) comes a smile-worthy gift book to show dads how much we care—on Father's Day, their birthday, or any other day of the year. Each book features 200 reasons to treasure those only-with-Dad moments, from getting much-needed advice to learning a new recipe, building a tree fort, taking a long walk together, sharing inside jokes, or just getting a big hug. Featuring the brand's signature sweet illustrations and friendly tone, these books celebrate all the personal moments, big and small, that we love to share with Dad.

Happiness Is . . . 200 Things I Love About Dad

Are you a Sensitive Striver? Learn how to get out of your own way and rediscover your sensitivity as a superpower. ___ Highly sensitive and high performing? ___ Need time to think through decisions before you act? ___ Judge yourself harshly when you make mistakes? ___ Take feedback and criticism personally? ___ Find it difficult to set boundaries? It's time to Trust Yourself. Being highly attuned to your emotions, your environment, and the behavior of others can be the keys to success, but they can also lead to overthinking everything and burnout. Human behavior expert and executive coach Melody Wilding, LMSW has spent the past ten years working with Sensitive Strivers like you. In this groundbreaking book, she draws on decades of research and client work to examine the intersection of sensitivity and achievement in the workplace and offer neuroscience-based strategies you can use to reclaim control of your life and reach your full potential. Trust Yourself offers concrete steps to help you break free from stress, perfectionism, and self-doubt so you can find the confidence to work and lead effectively. You will learn how to: 
- Achieve confidence and overcome imposter syndrome. 
- Find your voice to speak and act with assertiveness. 
- Build resilience and bounce back from setbacks. 
- Enjoy your success without sacrificing your well-being. If you're an empathetic, driven person trying to navigate your career and learn how to believe in yourself in the process, Trust Yourself offers the mindset and tools to set you on the path to personal and professional fulfillment. The perfect book for: 
- Those who overthink, struggle to set boundaries, or suffer from burnout 
- Coaches and coaching clients 
- Entry-level workers, middle managers, executive level and above 
- Anyone who identifies as highly sensitive