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Revisit thoughts and memories with a 5-year journal and memory bookThis classic memory-keeper is the perfect way to track the ups and downs of life, day by day.More than a daily diary or journal: For those daunted by the idea of keeping a journal or diary, the simple commitment of just One Line a Day is manageable for everyone. Each page of the journal includes an entry for five successive years, allowing users to revisit previous thoughts on a specific day of the year over the span of five years, and reflect on change and progress.Use the One Line a Day 5-year journal format to provide an insightful snapshot of your thoughts, memories, change, and progress on each of the 365 days of the yearSee patterns emerge as important events like anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays come and goAs the pages fill, you'll discover happy coincidences and have a chance to relive forgotten momentsA valuable alternative to the 5-minute journal format, One Line a Day will appeal to those new to the journaling habit and seasoned journalers alike.A great way to begin the day or to put down a final thought before falling asleep at nightDurable and elegantly designed with a ribbon for easily opening to the right pageMakes a great graduation or milestone birthday gift, or for someone starting on a new journey in lifeKeepsake diary will enhance the appreciation of life and be a treasure for years to come

Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Learned notes from the author offer rich cultural context. This volume is a doorway into a captivating world.

Expand your journaling with this five-year memory book journal, a tactile version of the bestselling One Line a Day memory book. Jot down ideas or highlights one page for every day and compare your entries to the same date in years past in this notebook. This small handsome book features a rich oatmeal-colored, canvas cloth case, striking metallic page edges, and a ribbon page marker and one line for every day. • An excellent gift for graduates, adventurers, dreamers, and anyone embarking on a new phase of life • Capture your memories and ideas and reflect on past entries • A clean, modern, and sophisticated multi-year journal Journal keepers who use One Line A Day, Floral One Line a Day, or Modern One Line a Day will love this journal• Fans of journaling • Recent graduates• New parents • Scrapbook and diary keepers

A perfect baby shower, new mom, and first Mother's Day giftCapture the everyday moments of motherhood with a quick and easy to maintain 5 year baby journal and memory book.More than a daily diary or baby book: Take away the guilt from not making that baby scrapbook with Mom's One Line, a Day 5 year journal and memory book. With enough space to record a single thought, a memorable milestone, or a special event each day in the 5 year journal, this beautiful keepsake makes sure those precious memories will last a lifetime. Looking back it will provide a lasting snapshot of your thoughts, memories, and baby's growth and progress on each of the 365 days of your baby's year.Perfect for the busy mom on the go who wants to capture the everyday moments of motherhood for 5 years in the growth of her babyDaily diary pages allow for an entry for five successive years — one journal entry for each of 5 years on a given dateA valuable alternative to the 5 minute journal format, mom fans of One Line a Day memory books will love to record and reflect on 5 years of baby's life in Mom's One Line a Day.Record the everyday moments of motherhood before starting your busy day or before falling asleep at night with a quick and easy to maintain 5 year journal and memory book.Tracks your child's changes and progress from day to day or year to year and preserves memoriesThe busy mom's memory book to remember 5 years of priceless momentsA wonderful way to record the everyday, small but significant events in your life as a mom

Dive into this treasure trove of offbeat, clever, and endlessly absorbing drawing prompts. The perfect inspirational guided art journal: A rolling pin, a robot, a pickle, a water tower, a hammock, a wasp, a safety pin, a kiss. Some are deceptively simple (just try drawing a bicycle!), some are conceptually mind-bending (sketching the sound of girlish laughter?), and some are refreshingly basic (the only hard thing about drawing an egg is deciding how you want it to be cooked). Hip and helpful, 642 Things to Draw is the perfect inspirational sketchbook, sure to entertain and provoke the imagination of anyone ready to pick up a pencil. Includes 642 random drawing prompts to spark casual doodling while entertaining the mind. With a collection of silly, thought-provoking, simple, and complex prompts, this drawing ideas book will push your mind – and pencil – to think outside the box. While there are no step-by-step, how-to-draw instructions included, you don’t have to be a skilled artist to enjoy the relaxing, stimulating, and entertaining drawing ideas. Budding artists and experienced sketchers alike will find themselves invigorated by this collection of unique and wonderful drawing prompts. 642 Things to Draw is a guided journal that will inspire creativity, energize the mind and stimulate artistry in any aspiring or skilled creator. Makes a unique gift for artists of any age to expand knowledge and boost creative awareness. A must-have for anyone who could benefit from an occasional creative brain break that is pure enjoyment.

These entertaining and educational lacing cards feature Eric Carle's charming illustrations from his bestselling book The Very Hungry CaterpillarT, and include favorite characters like the classic caterpillar and beautiful butterfly. Printed on thick, sturdy board, these lacing cards are durable and reusable, and perfect for small hands to hold. Lacing cards encourage hand-eye coordination, and help develop sequencing, dexterity, and motor skills, while also providing kids with hours of lace-up fun!

Organize travel memorabilia with this handy take-along album. Protective sleeves in two different sizes preserve keepsakes, from ticket stubs and business cards to photos, postcards, and maps. With space in the margins for jotting down notes, the Travel Stub Diary can be used as a scrapbook of souvenirs or an on-the-go guide to favorite hotspots. Acid-free pages will keep travel memories in tip-top shape for years to come.

An appealing way to capture memories of the precious time when your kids are young–and when they say the most unintendedly hilarious things. Outrageous, poignant, or bitingly witty: The things our children say always offer an unexpected glimpse into a world that is all their own. Filled with roomy pages for jotting down conversations or overheard sayings, this handsome keepsake journal also features a bound in photo window for adding a unique, personal touch. Whether parents prefer safely stowing precious insights for future generations or sharing priceless quips with family and friends, My Quotable Kid will become a lasting record of a child's most memorable quotes. Contains over 140 pages to fill in with all of the hilarious, sweet, charming, amusing, and outrageous remarks your children say as they continue on the journey of growing up. Each page has a space to record who, when, age, and where, as well as a bubble to write out the quote. There is plenty of room to write as much or as little about the special moment that you never want to forget. My Quotable Kid is an easy way to capture the wild and boundless imagination your child has while growing up and memorializes in a way that can be enjoyed for many years to come. Filling this book out over the years can turn into an exceptionally thoughtful graduation or special birthday gift for when children are grown. It is a unique keepsake that will be cherished for years to come.

Count down the days until Christmas with this wonderful pop-up advent calendar based on the popular Christmas story Dream Snow by Eric Carle, author of the beloved classic children's book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Open a window each day to reveal a new decoration to add to the display. By the time December 25th arrives, you'll have a very dreamy Christmas scene!