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*See and Sew* When Tina Davis published Look and Cook, she got thousands of kids in front of the stove and hooked on cooking as they enjoyed the results of their newfound skills. With this wonderful new companion book, she'll move kids from the kitchen to the living room, where they'll have just as much fun learning to sew everything from a strawberry pot holder to a drawstring bag, from a sock doll to a cat purse they can pin to their pockets. Published June 30, 2006. Hardcover. 150 pages

A Mother Is a Story: A Celebration of Motherhood: * Capturing Brooklyn-based artist Samantha Hahn's modern sensibility, A Mother Is a Story: A Celebration of Motherhood is a stunning collection of hand-lettered quotes and ethereal illustrations. Rendered in Hahn's signature watercolors, the book portrays the shared experience of motherhood in all its glorious, messy, sublime beauty. With quotes that range from witty and irreverent to touching and thoughtful, each page presents sentiments and snippets of wisdom that celebrate the spirit of motherhood. Published March 22, 2016. Hardcover. 112 pages *Measurements:* 7" x 8"

*Boo! Haiku* A witch, a bat, a skeleton, a jack-o-lantern, a ghost, a black cat, a spider, an owl and a scarecrow are all hiding in the pages of this clever Halloween-themed book. Deanna Caswell's playful haiku cleverly hint at the creatures revealed after each turn of the page while Bob Shea's bright illustrations capture the scary silliness. Published August 16, 2016. Hardcover. 24 pages

*The Terrible Two* Miles Murphy is not happy to be moving to Yawnee Valley, a sleepy town that's famous for one thing and one thing only: cows. In his old school, everyone knew him as the town's best prankster, but Miles quickly discovers that Yawnee Valley already has a prankster, and a great one. If Miles is going to take the title from this mystery kid, he is going to have to raise his game. Published January 13, 2015. Hardcover. 224 pages

*Flags of the World* In this complete compendium of the world's flags, each nation's flag is paired with facts and tidbits of history. These flags provide a window into the histories, values, and cultures of countries around the world. Published August 1, 2009. Hardcover. 192 pages

Pret-a-Porter: Coloring, Activity and Inspiration Book: * This playful and unique memento allows for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of the YSL brand, as well as the chance for the reader to reimagine these famous designs. Pret-A-Porter explores the behind-the-scenes process of this collection and includes original drawings and sketches by Yves Saint Laurent himself. The book is a unique collection of fashion inspiration and interactive design that allows readers to discover Yves Saint Laurent's design methods in a coloring book that is both stylish and fun. Published May 7, 2013. Paperback. 40 pages *Measurements:* 10" x 14.25"

Carrier and Company: Positively Chic Interiors: * Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller, the principals of Carrier and Company Interiors, create rooms that are a confident mix of timeless and contemporary design-familiar and fresh at once. Always refined and sophisticated, the Carriers' rooms often feature subtle patterns and neutral palettes punctuated by bursts of exuberance and unexpected mixes of high and low, old and new. Published September 22, 2015. Hardcover. 248 pages *Measurements:* 10" x 12"

*Misty Gordon and the Mystery of the Ghost Pirates* Here is a funny middle-grade mystery from a bright new fiction talent. Things in the New England town of Ashcrumb are getting weird. Or just weirder. Misty Gordon, whose antique-dealing parents drive a van that says "D.E.A.D." on the side (for "Deceased's Estate and Antique Dealer"), is accustomed to weird. Published August 1, 2010. Hardcover. 240 pages

This lovely book illuminates all the possibilities a day offers - the opportunities and chances that won't ever come again - and also delivers a gentle message of good stewardship of our planet. Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant's poetic text, alongside Nikki McClure's stunning, meticulously crafted cut-paper art, makes this picture book not only timeless but appealing to all ages, from one to one hundred. * Written by Cynthia Rylant, Nikki McClure * Hardback with 32 pages * Ages: 1 - 6 years

*Lullaby and Kisses Sweet* This beautifully designed case bound board book is organized into five themes - Family, Food, Firsts, Playtime, and Bedtime - while cuddly, anthropomorphized animals make the poems friendly and relatable. Lullaby and Kisses Sweet fosters the love of poetry and is the perfect gift for babies, toddlers, and their poetry-loving parents. Published March 3, 2015. Case bound board book. 44 pages

*In* I only want to stay in. In my pajamas. Inside. In. In. In. Published March 3, 2015. Hardcover, jacketed, picture. 36 pages

*Oops* In a distinctive oversize package and illustrated with Joelle Jolivet's signature retro, eye 'catching style, Oops! follows a family through the streets of Paris as they try to get to the airport for their vacation. Back at their apartment, their house-sitting aunt slips on some soap, setting off a chain reaction of events that create some extreme roadblocks for the family's trip. A movie shoot, a parade, policemen, rampaging bears, aliens, and much more collide in this remarkable new picture book adventure. The book includes a gatefold page at the end that explains in detail the train of chaos on the previous pages. * Hardcover * 42 Pages * Published Date: May 1, 2010

*The Secrets to Ruling School (Without Even Trying): Book 1* It's the first week of middle school, i.e, the Worst Place in the Entire World. How do you survive in a place where there are tough kids twice your size, sadistic teachers, and restrictions that make jail look like a five-star resort? Easy: with the help of Max Corrigan, middle school "expert" and life coach. Let Max teach you how to win over not just one, but all of the groups in school, from the Preps to the Band Geeks. Published September 1, 2015. Hardcover. 240 pages

*Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard: A Peter Nimble Adventure* Sophie knows little beyond the four walls of her father's bookshop, where she repairs old books and dreams of escaping the confines of her dull life. But when a strange boy and his talking cat/horse companion show up with a rare and mysterious book, she finds herself pulled into an adventure beyond anything she has ever read. Published April 5, 2016. Hardcover. 464 pages

Arthur Carter: The Geometry of Passion: * Arthur Carter, who has spent much of his life in the worlds of finance and journalism, is an artist who has created a range of geometric abstractions and whose Orthogonal series will certainly have an important place in the history of sculpture. "Only squares and circles, lines and ellipses," he says, "can elegantly explain and simplify the complex meaning of life. Published March 15, 2016. Hardcover. 272 pages *Measurements:* 8.5" x 10.25"

Lartigue: Life in Color: * Jacques Henri Lartigue (1894-1986) was the best-known "amateur" in the history of photography, famously discovered by the art world and given an exhibition at MoMA in New York when he was in his late sixties. He began by recording the pastimes and customs of his wealthy Parisian milieu, indulging his fascination with sports and aviation, and throughout his long life he was never without his camera. Published February 9, 2016. Hardcover. 168 pages *Measurements:* 8.75" x 9.5"

Art Deco 1910-1939: * Art deco -the style of the flapper, the luxury ocean liner, and the skyscraper-came to epitomize the glamour, luxury, and hedonism of the Jazz Age. It burst onto the world stage at the 1925 Exposition internationale des art decoratifs et industriels modernes in Paris and quickly swept the globe. Its influence was felt everywhere, from the skylines of New York and Shanghai to the design of fashionable eveningwear, jewelry, and plastic radios. Published June 2, 2015. Hardcover. 464 pages *Measurements:* 9.75" x 11"

Vive Le Color! Peace: * Previously published titles in the Vive Le Color! kit series (Energy, Harmony, Serenity, and Vitality) total more than 300,000 copies in print. High-quality pages are detachable-perfect for coloring parties or displaying your work. Includes soft-leaded pencils in 12 vibrant hues (including neon and metallic) and a metal pencil sharpener. Top-bound pad is ideal for the left- or right-handed. Published June 14, 2016. Paperback. 96 pages *Measurements:* 10.5" x 7.75"

The Kentucky Derby: * The Kentucky Derby offers a compendium of the legendary horses and rich history, the personalities, and the real-life experience of Derby Day from the backstretch to the winner's circle. With colorful anecdotes and striking photography, Sheri Seggerman and Mary Tiegreen have captured the rivalries, fanfare, and unpredictability that give the Run for the Roses its allure. The third title in a series that celebrates the nation's most iconic sporting events, The Kentucky Derby captures the pageantry and the passion of this great American race. Published April 1, 2010. Hardcover. 128 pages *Measurements:* 7.25" x 8.25"

Art Is.: * What is art? This engaging book from The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers nearly 200 illustrated answers to that question, all presented in simple, concise observations about selected works in the Museum's collection. For example, a Nigerian mask is symmetry, a Van Gogh still life is composition, a Babylonian lion is fierce, a Duccio portrait is tender. Reaching across all periods and media, from ancient statues to medieval tapestries to Baroque instruments to Impressionist paintings to contemporary costumes, the selected works gathered in this clever little book are sure to inspire both novice and seasoned art lovers. Published October 22, 2013. Hardcover. 384 pages. *Measurements:* 5.5" x 6.6"

Sketching Type: A Guided Sketchbook for Creative Hand Lettering: * Get ready to tap into the trend of hand-drawn lettering with Sketching Type! Inside this guided sketchbook, you'll find more than 50 inspirational exercises and creative prompts divided by type style-retro, futuristic, ornamental, and fun-to help generate ideas, encourage experimentation, and make practicing enjoyable. Published February 9, 2016. Paperback. 224 pages *Measurements:* 8.75" x 9.75"

Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die: * Chris Santella, along with top expedition leaders, explores the world's greatest walking adventures. Whether it's climbing the Rwandan mountains to view mountain gorillas or strolling through bistros along Italy's Amalfi Coast, there's a memorable hike at everyone's level within these 50 chapters. With commentaries from expert trekkers and insider tips that lead the reader off the beaten path, Santella has again captured the special characteristics that make these must-visit destinations. Published October 1, 2010. Hardcover. 224 pages *Measurements:* 7" x 8"

New Shade Garden: * Druse offers advice for common problems facing today's gardeners, from addressing the deer situation to watering plants without stressing limited resources. Detailing all aspects of the gardening process, the book covers basic topics such as designing your own garden, pruning trees, preparing soil for planting, and the vast array of flowers and greenery that grow best in the shade. Published April 14, 2015. HC-POB with jacket. 256 pages *Measurements:* 8.5" x 10.75"

*One Bear Extraordinaire* Bear is a rambling musician. An entertainer. A legend. One Bear Extraordinaire. Bear wakes up one morning with a song in his head, but something is missing. Published September 8, 2015. Hardcover. 32 pages

*Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo (Frank Einstein Series #3): Book Three* Science fiction meets science fact! Frank Einstein (kid-genius scientist and inventor) and his best friend Watson, along with Klink (a self-assembled artificial intelligence entity), create the BrainTurbo to power-boost the human body and help their baseball-pitching pal Janegoodall make the team. But when Klank (a mostly self-assembled and artificial almost intelligence entity) goes missing, they must first rescue their robot pal and stop T. Edison - Frank's classmate and archrival - from stealing their latest invention and using it against them! Published August 25, 2015. Hardcover. 192 pages

*Cloth Lullaby: The Woven Life of Louise Bourgeois* Just as spiders spin and repair their webs, Louise's own mother was a weaver of tapestries. Louise spent her childhood in France as an apprentice to her mother before she became a tapestry artist herself. She worked with fabric throughout her career, and this biographical picture book shows how Bourgeois's childhood experiences weaving with her loving, nurturing mother provided the inspiration for her most famous works. Published March 1, 2016. Hardcover. 40 pages

*Babar on Paradise Island* This newest book in the beloved series is sure to delight longtime fans as well as new readers. Babar and his family are enjoying a relaxing ocean cruise when a sudden, violent storm whisks them far away from Celesteville. Shipwrecked on a desert island, they meet fabulous creatures as they explore their temporary home. Published May 13, 2014. Hardcover. 48 pages

Why I March: Images from the Women's March Around the World: * On January 21, 2017, five million people in 82 countries and on all seven continents stood up with one voice. The Women's March began with one cause, women's rights, but quickly became a movement around the many issues that were hotly debated during the 2016 U.S. presidential race-immigration, health care, environmental protections, LGBTQ rights, racial justice, freedom of religion and workers' rights, among others. In the mere 66 days between the election and inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States, 673 sister marches sprang up across the country and the world. Published February 21, 2017. Paperback. 176 pages *Measurements:* 7" x 8"

Around That Time: Horst at Home in Vogue: * Vogue's Book of Houses, Gardens, People (1968) was a landmark publication among decorating books, and it chronicles an important chapter in the history of Vogue. Vogue's Horst P. Horst, a leading fashion photographer of his time, developed an intense interest in seeing the worlds great homes and meeting their owners; beginning in the early 1960s, he journeyed in an elite world that would soon be lost. With accompanying lyrical essays about homes and their occupants by the famed writer Valentine Lawford (Horst's partner in work and life), the book is a virtual who's who of society, politics, and the arts in the mid-20th century. Published October 4, 2016. Hardcover. 384 pages *Measurements:* 10" x 14"

Kate Spade New York: Places to Go, People to See: * This new volume features vibrant photography, old-world glamour, a dash of charm and inspirational quotes, tips and words of wisdom that every Kate Spade New York girl should know. Published October 14, 2014. Hardcover. 240 pages *Measurements:* 9.75" x 11.75"

*Babar and the Ghost* Celesteville turns topsy-turvy when a friendly but mischievous ghost follows the elephant children home from a haunted castle. Just in time for Halloween, and perfect at bedtime, this spooky story will delight parents and children. Published September 1, 2012. Hardcover. 40 pages

*Fraidyzoo* It's a great day to go to the zoo! As her family hustles to get out the door, Little T lags behind. Published November 5, 2013. Hardcover, jacketed, picture, sewn. 48 pages

*Where Is Mama? In this stylish and sturdy pop-up story, five little tadpoles hatch from their eggs, but their mother is nowhere to be found. They set off to find her, but how will they recognize her? Published April 9, 2013. Board book. 24 pages

*Alphablock* With thick pages cut into the shape of each letter, children and parents will enjoy this peek-through guessing game around the letterform itself. This fresh ABC book encourages readers to manipulate the alphabet in a whole new way. Note: Illustrations have a retro feel, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Published August 6, 2013. Board book. 104 pages

New York Botanical Garden: Revised and Updated Edition: * In The New York Botanical Garden, the institution's remarkable history and collections are presented in one magnificent volume. Through hundreds of exquisite photographs and reproductions of rare botanical art, the book celebrates this urban oasis's 125th year as a place of unparalleled beauty in New York City and as an internationally renowned leader in plant research and conservation. Published April 5, 2016. Hardcover. 252 pages *Measurements:* 11.25" x 10.75"

Chihuly Garden Installations: * The greatest living artist in the medium of glass, Dale Chihuly has long been fascinated by the colors and forms of nature. Over the years, his work has become increasingly open, using forms that show a strong relationship to the architecture of natural shapes. Here, lush illustrations showcase Chihuly's unique glass sculptures positioned among the plants, flowers, and landscapes of some of the world's finest gardens and conservatories, from St. Louis to Phoenix to Kew. Published November 1, 2011. Hardcover. 400 pages *Measurements:* 10.25" x 12.75"

Chihuly: *This large, beautifully produced volume is a companion to the acclaimed Chihuly, Volume 1 originally published in 1997, which covered the first 30 years of the artist's career. Here, Donald Kuspit surveys the work of Dale Chihuly from 1997 to the present, a pivotal time in the artist's career. Long established as one of the most significant artists to ever work in glass, Chihuly began at this point to increase the scale of his work, mounting large museum exhibitions. He brought his work outdoors, building monumental installations in historic cities and at 12 preeminent gardens in Europe and America. Chihuly has also focused on architectural commissions from all over the world, culminating with his designing an exhibition space for his work that includes a glasshouse and garden in Seattle. For all the many fans of Chihuly's astonishing work, this book is the most sumptuous yet published. Published December 16, 2014. Hardcover. 360 pages *Measurements:* 10" x 12"

*Inspector Flytrap* Inspector Flytrap in the Da Vinci Cold introduces kids to the humorous and wacky world of Inspector Flytrap's Detective Agency, home to the world-renowned solver of BIG DEAL mysteries. The plant detective works tirelessly with his assistant Nina the Goat on his community's unsolved cases. There's no case too big, but there are definitely cases too small for this endearingly self-important plant detective Measurements 7.75" x 5.75" x 0.25". Published August 2, 2016. Hardcover. 112 pages

Home Baked: * Food stylist and cook Yvette van Boven has offered delicious seasonal recipes in Home Made, Home Made Summer, and Home Made Winter that highlight the fresh produce available throughout the year. In her much-anticipated follow-up, Home Baked, she celebrates the art of baking. Complete with her signature illustrations and scenic photographs of Ireland and Paris, Home Baked is a beautiful collection of van Boven's favorite baked goods-warm bread from the oven, sweet banana bread, a gooey cinnamon and caramel pull-apart loaf, rich chocolate cake, shortbread cookies, and more. And alongside these beautiful images of delicious treats, van Boven provides step-by-step instructions for how to make them in your own home. Published October 13, 2015. Hardcover. 384 pages *Measurements:* 8.25" x 10.25"

*On a Windy Night* On a windy Halloween night, as a little boy makes his way home after trick-or-treating, he hears a voice. "Cracklety-clack, bones in a sack. They could be yours-if you look back." Published October 1, 2010. Hardcover (Self Ended). 40 pages