Books published by publisher CHRONICLE BOOKS

This delightful board book by renowned author-illustrator team Laura Numeroff and Lynn Munsinger celebrates all the wonderful things sisters can do! Sisters can do lots of things, like teach you how to swim, start a game of tag, and be there when you need them. But what do they do best? The answer is clear in this irresistible celebration of sisters and the everyday things they do.

"Come for the behind-the-scenes stories.stay for the cutest picture of a kitten-covered Stephen King ever." — O, The Oprah MagazineEvery great writer needs a mews: Mark Twain, Alice Walker, Haruki Murakami, Ursula K. Le Guin—this volume celebrates many famous authors who have shared their homes and hearts with furry feline friends. From the six-toed kitties who still inhabit the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Florida to the mewling muses of mystery writer Lilian Jackson Braun, cats are clearly, in the words of Gloria Steinem, "a writer's most logical and agreeable companion."• Features photographs and stories from 45 famous authors that capture the special bond between wordsmith and mouser• Sorted by alphabetical order, you'll see photographs from some of the most well-known authors including Beverly Cleary, Mark Twain, Stephen King, Sylvia Plath, and many more• Alison Nastasi is a journalist and the author of Artists and Their Cats, also from Chronicle Books. She lives in Los Angeles, California"Full of charming anecdotes and feline whimsy, this collection is catnip for lit nerds." — Shelf Awareness• Makes a charming and thoughtful gift for any fan of great literature and cats• An excellent addition to your coffee table books for guests to enjoy browsing

A captivating exploration of how a family gets a farm ready for the snow of winter, Sleep Tight Farm lyrically connects each growing season to the preparations at the very end of the farm year. This beautiful and informative book paints a fascinating picture of what winter means to the farm year and to the family that shares its seasons, from spring's new growth, summer's heat, and fall's bounty to winter's well-earned rest. All year long the farm has worked to shelter us, feed us, keep us warm, and now it's time to sleep.

Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow lies a secret world of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals making their winter home under the snow. This beloved nonfiction picture book exploring the subnivean zone reveals the tunnels and caves formed beneath the snow but over the ground, where many kinds of animals live through the winter, safe and warm, awake and busy, but hidden beneath the snow.

Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Step One: Find a story. (A good one.)Step Two: Find a reading buddy. (Someone nice.)Step Three: Find a reading spot. (Couches are cozy.)Now: Begin.Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel chronicle the process of becoming a reader: from pulling a book off the shelf and finding someone with whom to share a story, to reading aloud, predicting what will happen, and—finally—coming to The End. This picture book playfully and movingly illustrates the idea that the reader who discovers the love of reading finds, at the end, the beginning.

The exciting next book in the bestselling Jedi/Sith/Bounty Hunter series has arrived! The Empire has taken hold of the galaxy, and high-ranking officials from each branch of the military have created an Imperial Handbook, compiling tactical guidelines and procedures as well as mission reports and classified documents for all newly ascending commanders. This comprehensive manual details secrets of Imperial battle tactics, acceptable actions for bringing swift justice to traitors, and the Emperor's long-term plan for galactic military domination. After the Battle of Endor, this copy of the Imperial Handbook fell into the hands of the Rebel Alliance. Well-known rebels provide a humorous running counter-commentary to the official Imperial propaganda in the form of handwritten annotations in the margins of the pages.© and TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

One pan + fresh ingredients = dinner for two! Includes more than 70 recipes specially created to fill exactly two plates. With an emphasis on reducing prep time and the usual sinkful of dishes, cooking instructor Carla Snyder serves up the ideal couple's guide to simple, complete, and truly delicious meals—imagine Balsamic Braised Chicken Thighs with Figs and Creamy Polenta or Thyme-Rubbed Salmon with Shallots and Caramelized Cauliflower "Risotto"—that can be made in one skillet, in less than 60 minutes. More than 70 tasty and easy to prepare recipes that couples can make together in 60 minutes or less. Includes recipes for home-cooked pasta, grains, sandwiches, beef, pork, chicken, and seafood, plus wine or beer pairings for each dish.From Three Cheese Mac with Crispy Prosciutto to Pad Thai, Croque Madame, Lamb Korma, Catfish Tacos with Chipotle Slaw, and so many more, there is an easy dinner recipe to satisfy every craving. Forget asking the question "What's for dinner?" and embrace the simple, healthful, and delicious meals offered in One Pan, Two Plates. From newlyweds to empty nesters, there is something for everyone in this one pot meals cookbook. One Pan, Two Plates makes a delightfully tasty gift that encourages quality time spent in the kitchen.

NOTE:"If the audio does not play, you may need to replace the batteries" From tiny bubble-popping goldfish toots to thunderously loud elephant gas, learn how to spot the funniest (and smelliest) farts in the animal kingdom! Hilarious tidbits identify the odor, range, frequency, and aftereffects of ten different types of gassy expulsions, while the attached battery-powered fart machine reproduces each emanation with astounding accuracy. This is pure, unbridled entertainment for the giggling child in all of us. Let 'er rip!

It's the Science Fair, and the second grade is all over it! Some kids are making man-eating robots. Some kids are holding their breath for a very, very long time. Some kids are doing interesting things with vacuum cleaners. The theme, obviously, is global warming. But what should Ivy and Bean do? Something involving explosions? Or ropes? Something with ice cubes? Or maybe...maybe something different.

Our feline friends have spent eons observing, napping, pondering, napping, and taking notes about the human condition. In between naps, they've realized that we humans could use some catlike guidance when it comes to handling the ups and downs of life. In this book they've condescended to share their invaluable wisdom in short advice columns such as "Always Stay at Least 30 Feet from a Loved One" and "Never Let Anyone Dress You." Whether it's coping with romance, surviving a social gathering, or clawing your way to the top of the corporate ladder only to realize you can't get down, the cats in this book will have you relaxed and ready to take on the world! Just after one more nap.

From the mother-daughter team behind the bestselling Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter comes a new keepsake journal for sisters to celebrate their unique bond. A No-Stress, No-Rules Journal: Just Between Us: Sisters provides thoughtful guidelines and inspired prompts that pave the way for discussing everything from the weirdest (and best!) thing about your family to favorite books, music, TV shows, and more.Provides space to share stories, record memories, and answer questions that help nurture and grow the sisterly bond.Plenty of room to personalize the content, plus fun pages for drawing pictures and making lists. Inspires conversations that help sisters to get to know each other on a more personal level and create precious, lasting memories. Fans of Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter and Just Between Us: Grandmother & Granddaughter will also enjoy this guided life journal that preserves memories and helps family traditions grow.Conversation and writing prompts include "My top five favorite foods," and "If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go to," to help grow and strengthen sister relationships in a stress-free, no pressure way.Makes a wonderful gift for sisters of all ages.