BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS

Written by M.H. Clark

Illustrated by Madeline Kloepper 

The whole world is a treasure waiting to be found. This is the story of a child and a grandfather whose walk around the neighborhood leads to a day of wonder. With rhythmic storytelling and detailed and intricate illustrations, this is a book about how childlike curiosity can transform ordinary days into extraordinary adventures.

Written by Kobi Yamada

Illustrated by Mae Besom

What do you do with an idea? Especially an idea that’s different, or daring, or a little wild?

This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. It’s a story for anyone, at any age, who’s ever had an idea that seemed too big, too odd, too difficult. It’s a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it space to grow, and to see what happens next.

What Do You Do With an Idea? has won several awards, including the Independent Publisher’s Book Gold Award, the Washington State Book Award, and the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award. It has also hit multiple best-seller lists, such as , Publisher's Weekly, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.

A Story about the Endless Potential in All of Us

Written by Kobi Yamada

Illustrated by Gabriella Barouch

You are the only you there ever has been or ever will be. You are unique in all the universe. Just the odds of you being here at this exact place and this exact time are so great and so rare that it will never happen again.

Written by the New York Times best-selling author of What Do You Do With an Idea?, this is a story for everything you will do and everything you can be—for who you are right now and all the magical, unbounded potential you hold inside. With rich, enchanting illustrations, it’s a reminder that you were meant for incredible things. And maybe, just maybe, you will exceed your wildest dreams.

Today, decide to trust yourself. Decide to believe in your heart. Tell the small voice inside you’re giving it a chance.

This vibrant gift book is a daily reminder for yourself or for any girl or woman you love to be bold, be strong, and fight on.

Sixteen award-winning children's book artists illustrate the civil rights quotations that inspire them in this stirring and beautiful book. Featuring an introduction by Harry Belafonte, words from Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. among others, this inspirational collection sets a powerful example for generations of young leaders to come. It includes illustrations by Selina Alko, Alina Chau, Lisa Congdon, Emily Hughes, Molly Idle, Juana Medina, Innosanto Nagara, Christopher Silas Neal, John Parra, Brian Pinkney, Greg Pizzoli, Sean Qualls, Dan Santat, Shadra Strickland, Melissa Sweet, and Raúl the Third.

A New York Times bestseller The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?

When Bobbi Gibb saw the Boston Marathon her mind was set-she had to be a part of it. But when the time came to apply for the marathon, she was refused entry. They told her girls don't run, girls can't run. That didn't stop Bobbi.

This picture book tells the true story of how she broke the rules in 1966 and how, one step at a time, her grit and determination changed the world. Created in collaboration with Bobbi Gibb, The Girl Who Ran is perfect for would-be runners, kids of all ages, and everyone out there with a love of sport.

From tracking gorillas in Uganda to cliff diving in Brazil, surfing a volcano in Nicaragua, or starting a tomato fight in Spain, this action-packed guide is bursting with inspiring ideas for trying the unfamiliar, taking risks, or pursuing a new experience.

Containing in-depth descriptions and logistical information for each activity, this handbook also features trivia, survival skill tips, and an adventure kickstart guide. Ranging from death-defying stunts to easy and safe family vacations, Ultimate Book of Adventure has an escapade for everyone and welcomes travel junkies and armchair travelers along for the ride.

A facsimile edition of the tattered notebooks of the Unknown Adventurer, this love letter to the wild details everything you need to know about how to live and thrive in nature, from the principles of treehouse building to wilderness first aid.

If you are reading this, it means my notebooks have been found. I am leaving them here at camp for safekeeping along with a few other belongings that I won’t be taking with me. The notebooks are a lifetime’s worth of knowledge, which I’m passing on the you.

So reads an excerpt from the weatherworn letter discovered by nature enthusiast Teddy Keen on a recent trip to the Amazon, along with sketchbooks filled with details of extraordinary adventures and escapades, expedition advice, and survival methods, annotated with captivating colored-pencil drawings.

It is thought that the sketchbooks were created for two young relatives of the author. Drawing on Teddy’s knowledge of the outdoors, the pages of the sketchbooks have been carefully transcribed for young readers, as they were originally intended.

You’ll be transported by riveting adventure tales from around the globe, like being dragged off by a hyena in Botswana, surviving a Saharan dust storm, being woken by an intrepid emperor penguin in Antarctica, and coming face-to-face with a venomous bushmaster (one of the most dangerous snakes on the planet)—all told in lyrical prose and illustrations that wonder at the mysterious beauty of the wild.

Having inspired the adventurous spirit in you, the Unknown Adventurer encourages you to set out on your own adventure with information on wild camping, rafting, exploration, and shelters and dens, plus tips on first aid and tying knots. Expert instructions on wilderness basics, like building a fire, what to do if you get lost, and how to build various types of shelters are accompanied by more specific skills culled from many years of experience, like baking campfire bread, creating a toothbrush from a twig, making a suture from soldier ants, and even how to pan for gold. Find your way back to your primal self with the immersive text and glorious color artwork of this one-of-a-kind adventure book.

REMEMBER: be good, be adventurous…and look after your parents.

This collection of maps explores the unique personalities of 28 cities around the world, shedding light on the strange and marvelous ways in which humans interact with the places they call home. Artist and creative cartographer Adam Dant dissects Manhattan in an anatomical diagram, traces the form of a Picasso nude in the streets of Monaco, and transforms the crisscrossing paths of boats on the Bosporus into the nerves of Istanbul. Dant draws on the history, culture, and geography of each city and on the beguiling aesthetic of antique maps to create gorgeous works of cartographic art.

Witty, insightful, and adorned with a gold foil–stamped cover, this book will capture the imaginations of travelers, map enthusiasts, history buffs, and dreamers.

Featuring Princess Leia Organa, Rey, Ahsoka Tano, Iden Versio, Jyn Erso, Rose Tico, Maz Kanata, and many more...

They are heroes and villains, Sith and Jedi, senators and scoundrels, mothers, mercenaries, artists, pilots...

The women of the Star Wars galaxy drive its stories and saga forward at every level. This beautifully illustrated, fully authorized book profiles 75 fascinating Star Wars women from across films, fiction, comics, animation, and games. Each character is explored through key story beats, fresh insights, and behind-the-scenes details by author Amy Ratcliffe. Also showcasing more than 100 all-new illustrations by a dynamic range of female and non-binary artists, here is an inspiring celebration of the Star Wars characters that help create a galaxy far, far away.

DC: Women of Action is a collection of female Super Heroes and Super-Villains in the DC universe. This book focuses in on the fierce, strong, and independent heroes, along with the real-life women integral to their development. The gorgeously illustrated volume features Wonder Woman™, Lois Lane, Batgirl, Bumblebee, Hawkgirl, Black Canary, Amanda Waller, and many more. 

• A vivid celebration of the amazing and inspirational women of DC 
• Features lush illustrations of each Super Hero and Super-Villain
• Offers fans an enjoyable, in-depth look at their favorite DC women

DC: Women of Action is a celebration of the Super Heroes who have inspired us to reach new heights, find strength in adversity, and access our inner power for decades.

Punch out, fold up, and fuhgeddaboutit!

Paper New York City–the eleventh in the PaperMade series–features 20 of New York's iconic landmarks that will bring the city to life wherever you are! Each iconic structure is pre-cut, pre-scored, and easy to punch out and fold up into a 3-D object with instructions right on the page. Whether you're a tourist, native, or simply an admirer from afar, "The City that Never Sleeps" can keep you awake for hours in your own home.

Paper New York City masterfully combines paper craft with advanced paper engineering so no glue, tape, or tools are ever needed!

Paper New York City inspires anyone ages 7 to 101 to keep their eyes to the sky and their feet firmly on the pavement while exploring the crossroads of the world.

Paper New York City includes

• The Statue of Liberty
• A Yellow Taxi Cab
• The Chrysler Building
• The Empire State Building
• The Freedom Tower & 9/11 Memorial

Follow one day in the real lives of seven kids from around the world—Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia!

In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope.

Be the change you wish to see in the world! From the popular founders of Hello!Lucky stationary, Be the Change inspires and guides you to promote positive change within your community—with information and practical advice on how to take action, 16+ DIY projects and templates, and tear-out postcards and stationery designs.

First learn how to get inspired and how to inspire others, as well as the importance of embracing diverse perspectives and how to handle conflict diplomatically. Then discover how to channel your inspiration into creative outlets, such as organizing community events or meetings, using social media to affect change, and contacting your government representatives. Also get some great tips for generating creative ideas, running for office at school or getting involved with local government, and what to bring to protests. Quotes from famous leaders and thinkers provide inspiration throughout.

Once you learn about what it takes to effectively “be the change,” promote your ideas and events with style by creating the simple step-by-step projects, including: "You for President" campaign poster "Word on the Street" bumper stickers "Teamwork Makes the Dream Work" team t-shirt "Wild Feminist" stenciled tote bag "Easy as Pie!" donation jar "Sweet Charity" lemonade stand With a little creativity and a positive outlook, you too can inspire change in the world! Your purchase helps support the WE Schools program to empower young people with the tools to change their communities—and the world.

Dinosaurs are one of the most spectacular groups of animals that have ever existed. Many were fantastic, bizarre creatures that still capture our imagination: the super-predator Tyrannosaurus, the plate-backed Stegosaurus, and the long-necked, long-tailed Diplodocus.

Dinosaurs: The Ultimate Guide to How They Lived taps into our enduring interest in dinosaurs, shedding new light on different dinosaur groups.

Leading paleontology experts Darren Naish and Paul Barrett trace the evolution, anatomy, biology, ecology, behavior, and lifestyle of a variety of dinosaurs. They also remind us that dinosaurs are far from extinct: they present evidence supporting the evolution of dinosaurs to birds that exist today as approximately ten thousand different species. Throughout their narrative Naish and Barrett reveal state-of-the-art new findings shaping our understanding of dinosaurs. Readers will discover, for example, how the use of CT-scanning enables scientists to look inside dinosaur skulls, thus gaining new insight into their brains and sense organs.

Dinosaurs is a must-have for all those wanting to keep up to date about these dynamic, complicated creatures.

An interactive instant classic for inquisitive young minds and budding book lovers. From the creator of the critically acclaimed Flip-Flap book, Hide and Sleep. Who loves books? Is it Rabbit? Is it Bird? Is it Butterfly? Flap and flap the sturdy pages of this playful book to find out. The buoyant colors, silly story, and interactive format will keep even fidgeting little readers engaged.

• A seek-and-find book with flaps to encourage play and exploration in babies and toddlers
• Foster a love of books and reading at a young age with this fun board book.
• Eye-catching art and fun animal illustrations will make this a perfect read-aloud book to share with baby.

This pocket-sized hard cover handbook to becoming a vegetarian has everything you need to start a healthy and tasty plant-based diet.

Ready to try a diet that's greener, healthier, and better for the planet? Here's an easy and approachable guide to the world of eating, cooking, and living meat-free. Featuring chapters on everything from choosing the right meat substitutes and building a complete protein to dining out and troubleshooting the "Help, I'm still hungry!" stage, this pocket-sized book's tips and tutorials will take you from wannabe veggie to vegetarian extraordinaire. Plus sample shopping lists, health benefits of going meatless, and recipe ideas to keep you on track for a long--and healthy!--vegetarian life.

Topics include: 
- How to Stock Your Shelves 
- How to Make Recipes Vegetarian 
- How to Make an Amazing Stir-Fry 
- How to Cook Dried Beans 
- 5 Great Bacon Substitutes

And more!

 “One person’s choice to go veg saves more than an animal a day—over 350 animals a year, of which at least 25 will be land animals such as cows pig, goats, and chickens … If you stop eating meat at age 20 and keep at it, you will have saved over 1,000 land animals.” –Katherine MCGuire

Get ready for stacks of giraffey laughs!

Get thinking and dreaming with the If I Were A Giraffe book! This chunky board book has a splotchy giraffe tail, and pages and pages of feely fun. Let little ones ponder being a wandering giraffe, eating leaves and being tall, patchy, and furry!

• Tested against and passed ASTM requirements.
• Suitable from birth.
• Made from 100% paper board.
• Wipe clean only.

What would it be like to spend your days under the sea?

The If I Were an Octopus Book aims to find out! Let little imaginations swim to their hearts content. A beautifully drawn and colorful way to explore being somebody else for a day!

• Tested against and passed ASTM requirements.
• Suitable from birth.
• Made from 100% paper board.
• Wipe Clean.

Can you sing a rainbow?

Discover a world of art and fun with the Amuseable Colors Book! This Amuseable gang can't wait to share their favourite colors in this hardback book. A gorgeous gift with a hardback cover, it's a joyful intro to our bright, bonny world.

• Tested against and passed ASTM requirements.
• Hardback book.
• Wipe clean only.

How many carrots would you chomp?

What would it be like to hop and snuffle? The If I Were A Bunny Book aims to find out! Let little imaginations leap up high with dreams of bobtails and waggly ears! A beautifully drawn and colorful way to explore being somebody else for a day!

• Tested against and passed ASTM requirements.
• Suitable from birth.
• Made from 100% paper board.
• Wipe clean only.

Growl and prowl to your heart's content with the 'If I Were a Lion' board book. Kooky and colorful, it's a great way to play, and has gorgeous textures for tots to touch. Squashy nose, furry tail - looks like you're set to be king of the jungle! A super story and playtime favorite.

• Tested against and passed ASTM requirements.
• Board book measures 6".
• Suitable from birth.
• Wipe clean only.

Nom nom knowledge!

Let little imaginations grow big with the Avocado Fabric Book! This soft velcro book fixes on to the buggy, and is full of crinkly texture. Not to mention those awesome brown booties! Learn how an avocado grows and lift up flaps to learn lots!

• Tested against and passed ASTM requirements.
• Suitable from birth.
• Hand wash only; do not tumble dry, dry clean or iron. Not recommended to clean in a washing machine.

Ocean antics with a wonderful whale!

If I were a Whale invites little readers to dive into their imaginations! Splash and swoosh as a mighty whale, with beautiful pictures, chunky board pages and fabulous feely panels! A beautiful briny birthday gift!

• Tested against and passed ASTM requirements.
• Suitable from birth.
• Wipe clean only.

UNIQUE WOODEN BLOCK DECOR: Whether displayed on your bookshelf, nursery table, or office desk, these colorful blocks are sure to liven up any space.

EDUCATIONAL: These colorful shapes help kids learn the alphabet and first words through interactive play.

GREAT FOR ALL AGES: The vibrant wooden blocks are perfect for adults and children ages 3 and up.

PERFECT GIFT FOR DESIGN LOVERS: Alpha Shapes offers a fun new way to see and explore the beauty of letterforms.

ENDLESS PERSONALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES: With 39 wooden shapes, you can create countless personalized messages for play and display.

"Visual and tactile elegance that will appeal to eyes and hands."

— The New York Times Introducing TouchThinkLearn books, a format unlike any other.

Combining scooped-out die-cuts with raised, shaped elements, each book is designed to offer the youngest learners an irresistible opportunity to explore their universe in a hands-on, multisensory way. Seeing the image, tracing its shape, saying its name: these modes of perception combine in a dynamic way to stimulate understanding of essential concepts.

Experience green both in the beauty of a raised leaf's surface as well as in the caterpillar that munches on the leaf's edge.

Celebrate a moon rising into the night, while simultaneously a sun sets deep into the mirroring page.

• Translates abstract thought into tangible knowledge 
• Gives early learning new dimension

"A bold, graphic and tactile introduction to colors." — Kirkus Reviews

Wouldn’t it be great to have big stompy feet and a long grey trunk to grab goodies to eat?

The If I Were An Elephant Book encourages children to think about these amazing animals. With a fluffy blue tail and strong board pages, this book will last them for ages and ages. Cute illustrations and lots of food for thought - sounds elephantastic to us!

• Tested against and passed ASTM requirements.
• Suitable from birth.
• Made from 100% paper board.
• Wipe clean only.

Mystical, magical and marvellous tails

Delve into a world of crinkly, crackly and squishy unicorn fun. Sparkly, pastelley enjoyment from page to page. These unicorns are showing off their fabulous tails, from fuzzy to shiny to super soft, unicorn tails is sure to be a firm favorite for toddlers learning all about imagination.

• Tested against and passed ASTM requirements.
• Suitable from birth.
• Hand wash only; do not tumble dry, dry clean or iron. Not recommended to clean in a washing machine.

This little bundle of love notes is full of surprises! Inside, pockets and envelopes on every page contain mini gifts to personalize just for your sweetheart. Think date coupons, memories of special moments, books-to-read-together lists, or romantic getaways to share.

Enclosed in a hardcover portfolio with a magnetic clasp, this is an extra-sweet way to show a special someone how you feel on Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or whenever the love bug bites.

Don’t let your kid miss out on a cool name!

Do you live in the inner city and own a fixed-gear bicycle? Do you have a passion for all things bespoke and esoteric? Have you ever thought taxidermy might make a suitably ironic yet intriguing hobby? Are you currently in the throes of an epic craving for vegan cookies? Most importantly, are you expecting a baby?

Having a child with a boring old family name isn’t enough these days—John and Jane just don’t cut it. How can you possibly keep up with your hipster neighbors?

For girls, why not go with Anaïs, Enid, Beatrix, Beryl, Scout, or Ethel, or Arlo, Atticus, Axl, Lennon, or Bear for a boy

From historical figures and Greek mythology to literary references and pop-culture icons, From Ace to Zowie has handpicked the 322 names that will become the trendiest monikers on the playground in the years ahead.

Doodled Cats is packed with creative prompts, fun feline facts, and step-by-step doodling projects for the feline fanatic in you—the perfect book for on-the-go artists.

In Doodled Cats, beloved artist and illustrator Gemma Correll provides inspiration and ideas for doodling a variety of different cat breeds in a fun, quirky style. From a Persian and a Sphynx to a Scottish Fold and Siamese, doodle enthusiasts will learn to draw and doodle all their favorite feline friends, in addition to anthropomorphic cats, fashionable furballs, and even cats in hats!

A bonus project demonstrates how to create your own cat-doodled mug. This compact, hardcover book makes the perfect gift for on-the-go creative types and cat lovers alike.

With artwork by Andy Warhol and lettering by his mother, Julia Warhola, this delightful board book from Mudpuppy is a true mother-son collaboration. Let Warhol take you on an adventure through the alphabet with his whimsical drawings! - 34 pages - Ages 1+

Every day is a little adventure with Zoom To The Moon! It's a crinkly, grabbable tale of adventure with rockets and planets and so much to see! This funky fabric book has velcro fixings to turn any buggy into a rocket!

• Tested against and passed ASTM requirements.
• Suitable from birth.
• Hand wash only; do not tumble dry, dry clean or iron. Not recommended to clean in a washing machine.

Learn your colors with a little help from Andy Warhol! This sturdy board book features Warhol's Happy Bug Day artwork, which he created during the 1950's. Each type of bug corresponds to a different color.

• 28 pages
• Trim: 6.25 x 5" (16 x 12.5 cm)