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This essential guide to pregnancy offers everything the expecting father needs to know in the run-up to the birth, or "deployment day." Packaged like an army training manual and writ

Unlearning to Draw looks to the art of children and outsider artists for inspiration, advocating a return to carefree, untrained drawing and a renewed focus on the joys of making rather than on the en

Crafty kids and adults too will have a blast creating their autobiography in thumbprints in this guided diary. Fill-in scenes and activity pages prompt users to capture a moment (a month in thumbprint

Nothing in the built world captures the imagination like the skyscraper. Behind every soaring tower stands a designer with courageous vision and enough engineering know-how to pull off incredible feat

A follow-up to the smash-hit 642 Things to Draw, this wild and wonderful assortment of locations to sketch will send casual doodlers and serious artists, armchair travelers and seasoned globetrotters

Introduces the principles of architectural technology and offers guidance on integrating design thinking with appropriate environmental and structural solutions.

Dogs know how to talk to us they do it all the time. A pair of raised ears or a wagging tail can speak volumes to those in the know. In this heartfelt ode to the furriest of family members, dog lovers

A follow-up to the wildly popular 642 Things to Draw, this guided sketchbook offers a whole new batch of offbeat, clever, and endlessly absorbing drawing prompts. From the deceptively simple (how to s

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Create monogrammed stationery, custom bookplates, personalized craft and project labels, and unique gift packaging.

Designer's Guide to Color 2 is an invitation to look at color in new ways, to perceive color differently and more acutely, to experiment and enjoy. The books that make up the Designer's Guide to Colo

All those aspiring ne'er-do-wells who cackled all the way to the cash register with the best-selling How to Be a Villain are ready to embrace the finer points of the evil life with The Villain's Guid

Research has revealed that an optimistic approach to life leads to concrete mental, emotional, and physical results, including a longer lifespan, reduced stress, and a better chance of recovering fro

Indispensable for both first-time and experienced cat owners, the ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats is the one place to turn for up-to-date information on feline health and behavior, including detailed ad

We all need to relax. If only it were as easy as it sounds! Now, with this beautifully illustrated and practical volume, anyone can learn to let go. Offering almost 30 ingenious and easy-to-do exerci

From Hervé Tullet, the New York Times bestselling creator of Press Here, Museum in a Book invites young and old to unleash their creativity!At once an endlessly playful tabletop exhibition and a hands-on guide to enable one and all to create their very own art, this book is a physical kaleidoscope of the imagination. Using only his favorite tools—four bold colors, a brush, sheets of paper, and a pair of scissors—and applying a few straightforward principles and directions from his revolutionary art-making project, The Ideal Exhibition, Hervé provides simple instructions to create art that can be used to fill a huge space . . . or squeezed into a matchbox. But the best expression of Hervé’s prodigious creativity is this book itself: An interactive marvel that readers will arrange and rearrange in a dazzling display of shapes, colors, and patterns.INTERACTIVE PLAY: Fold, unfold, arrange and rearrange, insert, pull up, and so much more to create a deeply sati

This charming day-to-day calendar features adorable animal comics by bestselling author Liz Climo.With a different illustration on each page, this page-a-day desk calendar features Liz Climo's short and sweet comics on the funny-yet-honest exchanges that likely occur in the animal kingdom. Sweet, adorable, and all too relatable, this calendar captures life's everyday eccentricities with lighthearted wit and wisdom, making it an irresistible self-buy and a unique, affordable gift for fans of Liz Climo and animal lovers everywhere.6 x 5 x 1 1/2 inches314 tear-away pagesGREAT GIFT: Easy to display at home or in an office, this is a must-have for Liz Climo fans, a perfect present for animal lovers, and a unique treat for moms, dads, aunts, grandmas, and more. RELATABLE AND FUNNY CONTENT: Liz Climo has a gift for creating short and sweet panels that range from goofy to sweet to laugh-out-loud funny and beg to be shared with a friend or parent. Her voice is pitch-perfect, and her animal art

A book full of charming—unexpected!—ways to say "I love you" from bestselling duo Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar.I love you like pizza loves cheese,like a sailor loves a breeze,and like a lemon loves a squeeze.How do I love you? The comparisons are endless! From the bestselling creators of Me Without You comes an irresistible, heartfelt, and humorous ode to love, just right for gift-giving on Valentine's Day and every day! Kids and adults alike will delight in all the clever ways to express affection and say "I love you."A MEMORABLE WAY TO SAY "I LOVE YOU": This sweet book encourages families and loved ones to share appreciation for each other by finding new, meaningful ways to say "I love you."AN EVERYDAY VALENTINE: There's something in this book for everyone: Parents can express love for their kids, kids can say "I love you!" to their parents, friends can express affection, and romantic partners can say "I love you" too!FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR DUO: Fans of Lisa Swerling

A colorful celebration of cities and the people living in them. Just like people, there are so many ways a city can be. And this lively picture book explores all of them. From quiet and dreamy to bright and buzzing, the magnificent diversity of our world is celebrated by connecting the uniqueness of its places with the people who live in them. Wild, gritty, bookish, or sheltering--if you were a city, how would YOU be? CELEBRATING CITIES AND PEOPLE: Vivid illustrations introduce readers to cities and their citizens across the globe. A FUN READ-ALOUD: Kyo Maclear is an acclaimed writer for all ages. Her lively text is perfect for reading aloud both at home and at school. A FRESH WAY TO THINK ABOUT OURSELVES: Sometimes it can be hard to come up with the right words to describe who we are and how we feel. This thought-provoking book gives readers a new way to think about themselves and to express their identities. Perfect for: ParentsGrandparentsGift-giversEducators

A grab bag of historic spleens, chins, and more, this is your ultimate literary dissection of body parts throughout history!From famous craniums to prominent breasts, ancient spleens and bound feet, this book will bring history to life in a whole new way. With their inimitable wit and probing intelligence, authors Kathy and Ross Petras look at the role the human body has played throughout history as each individual part becomes a jumping-off point for a wider look at the times. In far-ranging, quirky-yet-interrelated stories, learn about Charles II of Spain's jaw and the repercussions of inbreeding, what Anne Boleyn's heart says about the Crusades and the trend of dispersed burials, and what can be learned about the Aztecs through Moctezuma's pierced lip. A History of the World Through Body Parts is packed with fascinating little-known historical facts and anecdotes that will entertain, enlighten, and delight even the most well-read history buff.BESTSELLING AUTHORS: Kathy and Ross Petr

Bursting with color and charm, this finger puppet book lets inquisitive babies and toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world. Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Lion! Baby Lion pounces, explores, and takes a cool nap in the shade. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, this entry in the bestselling Finger Puppet series offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together. MORE THAN 7 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN THE SERIES! The Finger Puppet books are a trusted, go-to series for new parents and gift-givers. LEARNING PLUS PLAYTIME: The bright and colorful cloth finger puppet is ideal for little hands to build and engage their motor skills. A SWEET AND SIMPLE NEW BABY GIFT: Just the thing for baby showers and birthdays! STURDY AND SECURE: Never worry about losing this soft plush finger puppet, which is permanently attached to the back cover of the book. Perfect for: Parent

An empowering handbook on how to have candid conversations around race and become a better advocate, written by a Black woman and a white woman who ask and answer 20 common, uncomfortable-but-critical questions about racism.Many people struggle to have honest conversations about race, even those who consider themselves allies or identify as anti-racist. For anyone who wants to have better, more productive discussions, COURAGEOUS DISCOMFORT is an empowering handbook that teaches you how to do just that.In these pages, authors (and best friends), Shanterra McBride, who is Black, and Rosalind Wiseman, who is white, discuss their own friendship and tap into their decades of anti-racism work to answer the 20 uncomfortable-but-critical questions about race they get asked most often, including:• Should I see color?• I'm a good person―how can I be racist?• What if I say something wrong?• What kind of apology makes a difference?These 20 questions-as-chapters invite you into the conversation wit

Car trouble? Little hands get to work and play in the Big Green Garage by pushing and pulling 15 satisfying novelty elements!Lift flaps, pull tabs, and turn wheels to fix vehicles in the Big Green Garage!With ten spreads of durable levers and gears, readers will tow a car, check the tires, fix the muffler, and more, side by side with the talented mechanics of the Big Green Garage. In the Big Green Garage, even cars have fun! With rollicking, rhyming text and 15 push-and-pull tabs throughout, young readers will delight in this satisfying and interactive read-aloud.A FRESH, STEM-THEMED TAKE: The novelty elements invite hands-on engagement, while the detail in both the text and the illustrations introduces young readers to car repair―from common issues to basic tools!VEHICLE-OBSESSED: This is perfect for the vehicle-obsessed, and especially for fans of interactive books like The Ultimate Book of Vehicles!READ ALOUD: With rollicking, rhyming text, young readers will delight in this satisfy

This colorful calendar features bold brick-based designs, patterns, and minifigure compositions—a modern twist on classic LEGO® bricks and themes.Enjoy a full year of LEGO® inspiration with this vibrant wall calendar! Capturing the boundless creativity and iconic colors of the LEGO brand, this calendar celebrates the bricks, minifigures, and sets that fans have known and loved for 90 years. A thoughtful gift or self-purchase for LEGO fans of all ages, this wall calendar reminds you to take some time to play, every day.UNIQUE ART: Featuring vibrant, clever, and captivating original art, this calendar exemplifies the creativity and distinctiveness at the heart of the LEGO brand.GIFTABLE: This is the must-have gift for LEGO lovers! Beautiful to display, this calendar inspires and delights with its imaginative visuals.FUN FOR ALL: This calendar is perfect for adults and fans ages 9+. Creativity has no age limit! Fans of all ages can proudly display their love of the LEGO brand.PLASTIC-FREE

The perfect gift for just the right moment in a baby and parent's life.Welcome to Beginning Baby, a line of novelty board books and gifts designed to give little ones a bright start! Vetted by early childhood experts and thoughtfully created with input from parents and caregivers, each Beginning Baby book explores educational concepts tied to early learning milestones, building a foundation for a strong beginning. An adorable and energetic cast of animal characters guide babies through early learning concepts in a playful way that reinforces ideas through rhythm and repetition and engages eyes and hands with flaps, moving parts, mirrors, or tabs. With its irresistible interactive elements, colorful and decorative designs, and strong educational framework, Beginning Baby makes growing and learning for babies as easy as playing and dreaming―and also makes the perfect gift for new families.It's a busy day for the Beginning Baby animal friends, and they could use some help! In YOU'RE A HEL

The perfect baby present and self-purchase for just the right moment in a baby and parent's life.Welcome to Beginning Baby, a line of novelty board books and gifts designed to give little ones a bright start! Vetted by early childhood experts and thoughtfully created with input from parents and caregivers, each Beginning Baby book explores educational concepts tied to early learning milestones, building a foundation for a strong beginning. An adorable and energetic cast of animal characters guide babies through early learning concepts in a playful way that reinforces ideas through rhythm and repetition and engages eyes and hands with flaps, moving parts, mirrors, or tabs. With its irresistible interactive elements, colorful and decorative designs, and strong educational framework, Beginning Baby makes growing and learning for babies as easy as playing and dreaming―and also makes the perfect gift for new families.The beloved song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" comes to life in this

The definitive guide to the wildlife of the United States.Do you know which animal evades rattlesnakes by dancing?Or that some squirrels can glide on the air for hundreds of feet?Or that alligators can create their own year-round pools?Put on your best pair of hiking boots, grab a sturdy walking stick, and explore the wild places of the United States with this stunning guidebook! Soak up new and shocking facts about this unexpected world of ours; pore over captivating, detail-rich illustrations; and discover surprising new creatures (some may be closer than you think!) every time you open the book. From glistening, snow-packed mountain ranges to searing deserts, this immersive and accessible guide is a one-stop shop for outdoor adventurers, animal enthusiasts, inquisitive minds―and anyone who listens to the call of the wild.WILD CREATURES OF THE US: Alexander Vidal tells the story of the wild creatures of the United States, offering accessible and fun visual cues like flags and badges

Fox and Chick are back in this newest book in the hilarious early reader series by Geisel honoree Sergio Ruzzier.In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick―two unlikely friends who, despite their differences, always manage to find a way to get along. In this fourth book in the series, Fox and Chick climb a tree, build a bookcase, and catch snowflakes!HILARIOUS, LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUN: This unlikely duo will have readers rolling with laughter as they follow along with their antics!PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The universal characters, humor, and comic-style layout make this series ideal for newly independent readers.AWARD WINNING: The first book in the series was awarded a Geisel Award honor for "most distinguished book for beginning readers" by the American Library Association. It was also a New York Times Notable Children's Book.KIDS LOVE GRAPHIC NOVELS: This series will appeal to visually oriented readers as well as new readers who

Everyone knows what it feels like to be a passenger―and this book finally puts this universal feeling into words.Climb aboard Bus Number Four as it travels along country roads and city streets, past train tracks and farm fields. Through the window, countless details rush by, just waiting to be noticed. What will you see today?In this lyrical tribute to long rides and curious minds, author Grant Snider celebrates the extraordinary found within the ordinary, the fascinating hiding within the familiar, and the world of discovery awaiting all those who watch and wonder.THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING A PASSENGER: An ode to staring out the window, to the daydream, and to observation. This thoughtful new picture book is a wonderful way for kids to think about their own commute to school.COUNTING: Every morning, one boy watches . . . for two bright headlights, three big steps up, four rusty cars, and infinite wonders that can be seen along the way! Kids will enjoy counting the colorful worlds that sl

This enduring anthem for Black girls celebrates their power, potential, and brilliance―for themselves and for the world.You are a thousand curlsunfurling in your hair.You are a thousand fistsstanding proudly in air.You are the song of swallows,lifting sun as they sing―breaking light with their beaks,breaking sky with their wings . . .Black girlhood is beautiful! In this deeply moving celebration and rallying cry, and in the face of the many messages that still work to convince Black girls that they should shrink themselves, hide their light, know their place, Brynne Barnes and Tatyana Fazlalizadeh reclaim that narrative: A Black girl's place is everywhere, and her selfhood is everything she can dream it to be.With poignant, poetic prose and striking, color-drenched illustrations, this empowering picture book centers the inherent worthiness and radiance of Black girls that is still far too often denied. A love letter to and for Black girls everywhere, Black Girl Rising alchemizes the so

Delight in the data of your life with this beautifully illustrated journal from bestselling author Lea Redmond.Collect data from your everyday activities and learn to recognize the extraordinary patterns all around you!Can you remember all your dreams? Can you predict how long it will take you to spot 250 smiles? Personalize these colorful and quirky diagrams, charts, and graphs as you keep track of the most curious and remarkable elements of your everyday life. Not only a robust and hands-on tutorial on infographics, this activity book also invites you to be present, to notice, and to reflect upon the vast world around you—and inside of you—inevitably leading to new insights. Log your own unique, one-of-a-kind life, and add the extra to the ordinary!BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Lea Redmond is the author of MANY books—and her Letters to My . . . series alone has sold more than 3 million copies!MINDFULNESS: As kids work their way through the journal, the infographics become beautiful, meaningful

Grab friends, family, or dive in solo—this fan-designed 1000-piece LEGO® puzzle is a true celebration of the creativity, passion, and imagination of LEGO fans of all ages.This LEGO® puzzle is unlike any that have come before it! These 1000 pieces come together to reveal a stunning LEGO image designed and chosen by . . . the fans! Launched in an online contest on LEGO Ideas, this puzzle features the winning design from a global call for submission and fan vote. Perfect for the whole family, this puzzle showcases the boundless creativity and passion of LEGO fans and builders.BROAD APPEAL: This puzzle is perfect for all types of LEGO fans—from hardcore LEGO lovers to casual builders to parents sharing their love of the brand with their children.CREATIVE AND CHALLENGING: This delightful 1000-piece puzzle will test your skills as it showcases the creative spirit integral to the LEGO brand.Perfect for: Ages 9+, adult LEGO fans, LEGO fans, gift givers, puzzlersLEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Bri

Say hello to friendly animals and introduce young readers to times of day with this adorable Bookscape Board Book!Visit the animals of the savanna in this one-of-a-kind format, complete with art by celebrated illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius. Each uniquely shaped page overlaps with the next to create a complete landscape when closed―and an immersive world to explore with each turn of the page when open.Light concept-based text and jubilant illustrations introduce babies and toddlers to adorable animals of the savanna and act as a gentle primer for times of day, from morning to night! Delightfully petite, Bookscape Board Books' chunkiness and unique layers give them a tactile, toylike quality that begs to be picked up―making each book in the series a memorable and irresistible gift.ADORABLE ARTWORK: Ingela P Arrhenius has a unique eye for color and design that has made her a beloved creator of books for the youngest readers. Step into her world of friendly wild animals with this specially

Reading Together is the essential guide for parents interested in starting a book club with their kids and raising their children to become book-loving adults.This book is the first guide to parent-child book clubs. Written by a group of moms and their adolescent children who started a book club while the kids were in first grade, this how-to book shares the dos and don'ts they learned over more than 100 meetings and 100 books.Brimming with insight and inspiration, Reading Together includes the details of organizing and structuring meetings, tips on finding diverse books and choosing titles that spur discussion, common book club challenges and how to overcome them, and more.Readers will also find plenty of curated booklists with brilliant recommendations for middle grade and YA readers across genres, from sci-fi to mystery, adventure, and graphic novels. This book is a go-to gift for bookish parents who hope to raise a reader and connect with their community through the magic of books.

Your Mission: Match! Play! Blastoff! Space mission patches celebrating NASA's most notable voyages into space exploration offer hands-on opportunities to hone memory skills and learn about NASA's most awe-inspiring journeys to date.Mission control, we are go for launch! NASA's most iconic mission badges and patches are on display in this out-of-this-world matching game, perfect for honing memory and introducing players to some of humanity's notable journeys into outer space. Marvel at historic patches that commemorate the very first Mars rovers, the Apollo 11 mission, the launch of the International Space Station, and more . . . just remember where you last spotted each mission memento to win! Interstellar explorers will want to launch into this game again and again!

Green Eggs and Ham meets Everyone Poops in this laugh-out-loud story that asks―and answers―the burning question in every kid's life.Does a scarecrow have a butt?Yep, you stuff him with a straw one.And does a crayon have a butt?Nope, but it can surely draw one.This silly, funny, clever book will be the most quoted text in all of elementary school.Over the course of a long walk across a city, one curious kid needs to know: "Does it have a butt?" Everything from sheep to ghosts to dinosaurs is subjected to this all-important question, and Dad is a never-ending source of answers. On a laugh-out-loud father-child ramble, we come to see that every butt, from a bullfrog's to a zombie's, has its own distinctive, and distinctively hilarious, quality.LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY: It's impossible to find a kid who doesn't giggle at the word "butt." The repetition of the word, the varied assortment of butts, and the clever rhymes make this a book that both parents and children will return to over and over

A deluxe edition of the seminal book that unites two legends of rock 'n' roll: Jim Marshall and the Rolling Stones. Now with new essays and never-before-seen proof sheets!The year 1972 brought together two legends of rock 'n' roll at the peaks of their careers: Jim Marshall and the Rolling Stones. Selected by LIFE magazine to photograph the Stones' EXILE ON MAIN ST. tour, Marshall had a week of unlimited access. The results are his now-iconic images of the band, onstage in their full glory and backstage in moments of unguarded camaraderie. Marshall's ability to capture the essential spirit of an artist and the transformative power of music is matched only by the Stones' larger-than-life energy. Fifty years after these photographs were taken, they retain the power to thrill and inspire.This definitive edition presents the images as they were meant to be seen: at a larger size and in the rich, high-contrast tones Marshall favored. The original content is enhanced with never-before-seen p

The next books in the acclaimed Lowriders series combines comics, Spanish, mixing cultures, science, superheroes, and first loves for an out-of-this-world graphic novel experience.A changing planet means new problems―and new friends―for nuestros amigos favoritos!Meet Lupe, a whip-smart impala with a flair for mechanicsFlapjack, a sweet young octopus who can shine up anything with his eight gleaming tentaclesand Elirio, a thoughtful mosquito who's fascinated with words and determined to become an artist.What do all three have in common? A love of lowriders―and a passion for solving problems!Nothing is normal in the little town where the Lowriders live. To start, Flappy can't see a thing! He keeps mistaking fire hydrants for sailors and laundry for love interests. Even more worrying, the Upscale Business Association is determined to make more money than ever by tearing down local shops in favor of a brand-new development for wealthy landowners. Most disconcerting of all, the monarchs who

The next books in the acclaimed Lowriders series combines comics, Spanish, mixing cultures, science, superheroes, and first loves for an out-of-this-world graphic novel experience.A changing planet means new problems―and new friends―for nuestros amigos favoritos!Meet Lupe, a whip-smart impala with a flair for mechanicsFlapjack, a sweet young octopus who can shine up anything with his eight gleaming tentaclesand Elirio, a thoughtful mosquito who's fascinated with words and determined to become an artist.What do all three have in common? A love of lowriders―and a passion for solving problems!Nothing is normal in the little town where the Lowriders live. To start, Flappy can't see a thing! He keeps mistaking fire hydrants for sailors and laundry for love interests. Even more worrying, the Upscale Business Association is determined to make more money than ever by tearing down local shops in favor of a brand-new development for wealthy landowners. Most disconcerting of all, the monarchs who

This illustrated compendium celebrates LGBTQIA+ history and culture, written by and according to culture icon Justin Elizabeth Sayre!Based on Sayre's five-part show in New York City, From Gay to Z is a humorous collection of the rich legacy of gay culture, told through the letters of the alphabet. From ABBA to addiction, hair and makeup to HIV, Fannie Flagg to fierce, Sayre offers their own perspective on the things that have influenced gay culture today, including iconic figures, historical moments, ongoing issues in the LGBTQIA+ community, and everything in between. As gay culture is always evolving and different for everyone, this book does not serve as a definitive guide―instead, Sayre encourages readers to use this knowledge to reflect on the things that have informed their personal identities. Engagingly written and beautifully designed, From Gay to Z is a distinctive and dynamic look at gay culture for LGBTQIA+ readers everywhere.STRONG VOICE AND ENGAGING CONTENT: Sayre's writin