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  • Letters to My Love: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.

    Lea Redmond

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Aug. 11, 2015)
    An Oprah's Favorite Things Pick for 2015Write now. Read later. Treasure forever: Nothing is more romantic than a handwritten love letter. Declare your affection in this keepsake collection of aerograms that capture a moment in time and serve as an enduring expression of love. Like a dozen grand gestures in one, this innovative format invites romantics to declare their affection to their beloved in 12, fold-and-mail letters to be opened in the future. Treasure this paper time capsule - and each other - for years to come.• Each letter is printed with a unique prompt like "When we first met.," "What I love about us.," "It's the little things, like when.," and "I promise to you.," plus two blank letters to write your own• Ideal for wedding anniversaries, long-distance relationships, or engaged couples• Created by Lea Redmond, the author of the bestselling Letters to My. book series that has sold more than 2 million copies worldwideFans of Letters to My Daughter, Letters to My Mom, and Letters to Open When... will love this Oprah's Favorite Things Pick for 2015, Letters to My Love.For your one and only.Letters to My Love includes 12 prompted letters that will inspire love notes to remind your sweetheart how much your relationship means to you. Postdate each envelope, seal with a kiss (and a sticker), and gift this book of love to your sweetheart for future opening.
  • Farts: A Spotter's Guide:

    Crai Bower, Travis Millard

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Oct. 29, 2008)
    Sure, everyone does it; but everyone tries to hide it a little differently. Farts: A Spotter's Guide will help you pinpoint he (or she) who dealt it every time. This hilarious book identifies the habitat, range, voice, and "field marks" of tencommon wind breakers, from the gentle hiss of the Silent-but-Deadly to the rip-roaring flatulation of the Seismic Blast. The attached battery powered fart machine reproduces each emanation in accurate sound. Grossly hip illustrations by the Fudge Factory'syes, you read that rightTravis Millard depict the offenders and offendees in brilliant detail. Printed on durable card stock, this is pure, unbridled entertainment for the giggling child in all of us. Let 'er rip!
  • Letters to Me, When I Grow Up: Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.

    Lea Redmond

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, March 22, 2016)
    Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.Letters to Me, When I Grow Up will inspire children to write or draw stories, dreams for the future, and advice for their grown-up selves.Each letter begins with a unique prompt like:When I imagine myself all grown up...A pep talk for my future self...If I become a world leader...Included are 12 letters that will inspire children to send a letter to their grown-up self!Each letter has a space to write when it was sealed and when it should be opened (will it be tomorrow or in 20 years?). Seal letters with the included stickers before saving this time capsule for your future self!
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  • Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables

    Abra Berens, Lucy Engelman, EE Berger, Francis Lam

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, April 23, 2019)
    Named a Best Cookbook for Spring 2019 by The New York Times and Bon Appetit A how-to cook book spanning 29 types of vegetables: Author Abra Berens—chef, farmer, Midwesterner—shares a collection of techniques that result in new flavors, textures, and ways to enjoy all the vegetables you want to eat. From confit to caramelized and everything in between—braised, blistered, roasted and raw—the cooking methods covered here make this cookbook a go-to reference. You will never look at vegetables the same way again. Organized alphabetically by vegetable from asparagus to zucchini, each chapter opens with an homage to the ingredients and variations on how to prepare them. With 300 recipes and 140 photographs that show off not only the finished dishes, but also the vegetables and farms behind them. If you are a fan of Plenty More, Six Seasons, Where Cooking Begins, or On Vegetables, you'll love Ruffage . Ruffage will help you become empowered to shop for, store, and cook vegetables every day and in a variety of ways as a side or a main meal. Take any vegetable recipe in this book and add a roasted chicken thigh, seared piece of fish, or hard-boiled egg to turn the dish into a meal not just vegetarians will enjoy. Mouthwatering recipes include Shaved Cabbage with Chili Oil, Cilantro, and Charred Melon, Blistered Cucumbers with Cumin Yogurt and Parsley, Charred Head Lettuce with Hard-Boiled Egg, Anchovy Vinaigrette, and Garlic Bread Crumbs, Massaged Kale with Creamed Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and Wild Rice, Poached Radishes with White Wine, Chicken Stock and Butter, and much more.
  • I Was Here: A Travel Journal for the Curious Minded

    Kate Pocrass

    Diary (Chronicle Books, Feb. 23, 2011)
    Trip planner Vacation journal Travel notebookThe perfect travel gift: This colorfully illustrated, guided travel book encourages users to explore the easily overlooked and wonderful everyday details encountered while traveling, whether near or far away. Packed with unique and fulfilling journeys that can be undertaken in any city, as well as prompts to record every whimsical discovery, each page is a surprise.The I Was Here travel book and vacation journal includes:Plenty of space to capture addresses, itineraries, reviews, and tips from localsA reference section with time zones, measurements, and other relevant informationGraphic pages for note takingA back pocket for collecting ephemeraAnd, much moreFilled with appealing illustrations and unexpected inspirations: I Was Here: A Travel Journal for the Curious Minded is sure to bring out the adventurer in every traveler.
  • Mythos:

    Stephen Fry

    eBook (Chronicle Books LLC, Aug. 27, 2019)
    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. Classical artwork inspired by the myths and learned notes from the author offer rich cultural context.
  • BulldozerÂ’s Shapes: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

    Sherri Duskey Rinker, Ethan Long

    Board book (Chronicle Books, March 5, 2019)
    It's all in a day's work for the trucks of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site!Recommended for children ages 0-2 years who are working on shape recognition.Fun and engaging way to learn shapes: From the author of the beloved international bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, comes Bulldozer's Shapes, a great way for preschoolers to learn their shapes. Little construction fans will love watching Bulldozer and Crane Truck CIRCLE round a new construction site, clearing away TRIANGLES of dirt until the perfect building spot has been SQUARED away.Great book for kids to learn shapes in a fun and engaging way.Ideal for family and preschool story time.Created by Sherri Duskey Rinker author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site; and internationally recognized children's book author and illustrator Ethan Long.The millions of fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site will be excited to learn shapes with their favorite construction friends in Bulldozer's Shapes.Recommended for children ages 0-2 years – and their construction vehicle loving grown-ups – to read and enjoy any time of day.An engaging way to learn shape concepts through vibrant illustrations and easy to follow rhymesKids will recognize their favorite truck characters like Bulldozer and Crane TruckPerfect family read aloud bookFor toddlers and preschoolers who are non-readers and those beginning to work on shape recognition
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  • Enemy Pie :

    Derek Munson, Tara Calahan King

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Oct. 16, 2000)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.A Reading Rainbow book for your child Recommend by experts for children who are reading independently and transitioning to longer books. Teach kindness, courtesy, respect, and friendship: It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy! In this funny yet endearing story one little boy learns an effective recipe for turning a best enemy into a best friend. Accompanied by charming illustrations, Enemy Pie serves up a sweet lesson in the difficulties and ultimate rewards of making new friends. The perfect book for kids learning how to make friends or deal with conflict Ideal as a read aloud book for families or elementary schools Created by Derek Munson who has directly shared his children’s stories with over 100,000 kids across the globe Fans of Last Stop on Market Street, Have You Filled a Bucket Today, and First Day Jitters will love this Reading Rainbow classic, Enemy Pie. Recommend by experts for children who are reading independently and transitioning to longer books and perfect for the following reading categories: Elementary School Chapter Books Family Read Aloud Books Books for Kids Ages 5 9 Children’s Books for Grades 3 5
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  • The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day – The Complete Papyrus of Ani Featuring Integrated Text and Fill-Color Images

    Ogden Goelet, Raymond Faulkner, Carol Andrews, J. Daniel Gunther, James Wasserman

    Paperback (Chronicle Books, Jan. 20, 2015)
    For the first time in 3,300 years, The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day: The Papyrus of Ani is showcased in its entirety in seventy four magnificent color pages.Maybe the most stunning presentation of this book in 3300 years: Upon death, it was the practice for some Egyptians to produce a papyrus manuscript called the Book of Going Forth by Day or the Book of the Dead. A Book of the Dead included declarations and spells to help the deceased in the afterlife. The Papyrus of Ani is the manuscript compiled for Ani, the royal scribe of Thebes. Written and illustrated almost 3,300 years ago, The Papyrus of Ani is a papyrus manuscript with cursive hieroglyphs and color illustrations. It is the most beautiful, best preserved, and complete example of ancient Egyptian philosophical and religious thought known to exist.The Egyptian Book of the Dead is an integral part of the world's spiritual heritage. It is an artistic rendering of the mysteries of life and death. For the first time since its creation, this ancient papyrus is now available in full color with an integrated English translation directly below each image. This twentieth anniversary edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead has been revised and expanded to include:Significant improvements to the display of the images of the Papyrus.A survey of the continuing importance of ancient Egypt in modern culture.A detailed history of Egyptian translation and philology since the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799.And, a state of the art Annotated Bibliography and Study Guide for Ancient Egyptian studies.As the third revised edition, the entire corpus of this critical work is given its most accessible and lavish presentation ever.Includes a detailed history of Egyptian scholarship, an annotated bibliography and study guide, and several improvements to the color plates. Makes an excellent gift for people interested in world history and ancient religions.
  • Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee:

    Chris Van Dusen

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Oct. 27, 2010)
    The third book in the much-loved Mr. Magee seriesA snowy adventure with Mr. Magee and his dog, Dee: One winter morning, Mr. Magee and his little dog, Dee, head out bright and early to learn how to ski. But what begins as a pleasant day in the snow quickly goes downhill when a run-in with a curious moose sends them flying through the air and hanging above an abyss! How will Dee and Magee find their way out of this snowy situation? Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee is another fun-filled adventure for Magee fans old and new. • Filled with charming, vibrant illustrations and playful, rhyming text• Chris Van Dusen is the author and illustrator of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee and A Camping Spree with Mr. MageeFans of the Mr. Magee series and Chris Van Dusen's If I Built a House and If I Built a Car will love this winter adventure with Mr. Magee. A lesson on overcoming obstacles with an easy to follow storyline, fun illustrations, and likable characters. • A fun read-aloud for families and elementary story time• Books for kids ages 4-8• Books for early and emergent readers
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  • The Chess Queen Enigma: A Stoker & Holmes Novel

    Colleen Gleason

    eBook (Chronicle Books LLC, Oct. 6, 2015)
    Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes never meant to get into the family business. But when you're the sister of Bram and the niece of Sherlock, vampire hunting and mystery solving are in your blood, so to speak. In this third installment of the Stoker and Holmes series, Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes have reluctantly agreed to act as social chaperones and undercover bodyguards for Princess Lurelia of Betrovia, who has arrived in London to deliver a letter that details the secret location of an ancient chess queen that's been missing for centuries. But when the letter—which will heal a centuries-old rift between England and the Betrovians—is stolen out from under Evaline and Mina's watchful eyes, the two girls are forced into a high-stakes race to ensure they find the chess queen before anyone else does.
  • How to Read a Story:

    Kate Messner, Mark Siegel

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, May 5, 2015)
    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.