Books with author Chronicle Books

Award-winning photographer Callie Shell presents an intimate portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama and the guiding principles that defined their time in the White House. While documenting the journey from the Obama's family home in Chicago to the most powerful house in the United States, Shell and the Obamas became friends, swapping stories about their families and sharing tips about coping with life on the road. Over 100 compelling photographs from behind the scenes, including many previously unpublished, are paired with insightful quotes from Michelle and Barack that reveal their warmth, compassion, and unending commitment to service. Featuring an in-depth introduction by Shell and notes drawn from the diaries she kept during her time with the Obamas, this is an affecting, deeply personal insight into an extraordinary couple who energized and empowered millions of people around the world. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

One of life's enduring mysteries? Missing socks! Where do they go after the laundry? Who can say? What isn't a mystery, is that kids love socks! These flash cards in the shape of socks put a new spin on learning colors and patterns, with each sock featuring a descriptive word on one side and the corresponding pattern or color on the other, from polka dots to stripes, plaid, and more. Twenty thick and sturdy cards make these flash cards perfect for small hands, and ideal for decorating a child's room.

"What kind of music do you like?" For some people, there's an easy answer to that question. But for those who love music, chances are there isn't. This journal is for those people: dedicated thinkers about, and lovers of, any kind of music. With a band name generator, individual song analyses, "Would You Rather?" questions, fill-in-the-blank prompts, Top 25 rankings, guilty pleasure lists, and more, this journal provides a space for reflecting on music. Engaging, thought-provoking prompts are perfect for every level of music lover—from those who take music seriously to those who are content with any song that comes on the radio—and the varying types of questions make this journal perfect for writers and artists alike.

Meet Baby Hedgehog! Where does Baby Hedgehog live? How does Baby Hedgehog find a tasty treat? Follow along as he experiences his world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion seller. Featuring a permanently attached plush finger puppet, each volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together.

Kids go crazy for these quirky books featuring lovable characters, vivid art, rhyming text, and best of all, adorable finger puppets! Watch Little Chicken welcome spring and Little Seal play by the sea in these simple, comforting stories. Each book features a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peekaboo holes in every page, presenting a super fun way for parents and children to play and read together.