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This laugh-out-loud picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake unpacks the reasons behind a variety of relatable behaviors. Clever and creative, it will inspire children and parents alike to expand their powers of reason and view their own habits in a new, humorous, and?most importantly?forgiving light. After all, there's an explanation for everything!

ALOHA (love) ¿ '¿INA (land) ¿ MO'OLELO (stories) ¿ 'OHANA (family)DISCOVER FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF HAWAIIAN LIVINGFOR A PEACEFUL AND BALANCED LIFE.More than just a beautiful paradise, Hawai'i has a rich culture, deeply rooted in tradition. Native Hawaiian and cultural expert Kainoa Daines has spent many years teaching visitors to the islands about this time-honored wisdom, and now he has teamed up with journalist Annie Daly to share that knowledge with you. Island Wisdom is an inspirational and rewarding journey through traditional Hawaiian teachings that have stood the test of time, from how to be pono (live a balanced life) every day, to how to m¿lama '¿ina (preserve and protect the land). Filled with the voices and guidance of Hawaiian elders, regional folklore, and ancient teachings¿plus gorgeous local photography and illustrations throughout¿Island Wisdom is a celebration of Hawaiian culture, language, and values that will give you a deeper understanding, appreciation, and respect for Hawai'i and the Hawaiian way of life.Perfect for:- Fans of the New York Times bestseller The Little Book of Hygge- Travelers who have visited or are thinking of visiting Hawai'i- Readers curious to learn about Hawaiian culture and language- Anyone seeking a more thoughtful and balanced life

There is no city quite like New York City, for better or worse. I LOVE(ISH) NEW YORK is a hilarious relatable collection of essays, illustrations, and cartoons about the always interesting, sometimes frustrating, and endlessly entertaining quirks of living in the Big Apple. Despite the notorious six-floor walk-ups and unrequited love found in all the wrong dive bars, the city¿s unique charm and irresistible allure keeps millions of residents¿and starry-eyed millions more on their way¿walking fast and talking faster in this urban paradise. NEW YORKER magazine contributor Ali Solomon offers an absurdist¿s eye and a satirist¿s pen, crafting a love letter to the greatest (or great-ish?) city in the world. I LOVE(ISH) NEW YORK is the perfect gift for anyone who lives, left, loved, or dreamed of living in New York City.

Sales Handle:Using just 6 common spices, here is a collection of 60 Indian recipes that are fresh and healthy, easy to prepare, and full of flavor.Key Selling Points:EXPERT AUTHOR: Ruta was a cooking teacher for many years in the Bay Area before moving to Goa. She is adept at explaining step-process cooking to amateur home cooks, and her recipes are clearly written and well tested, coming out perfect every time. This is her third cookbook¿she knows what she¿s doing!AUTHENTIC RECIPES: Ruta was born and raised in India, and has since lived in California, Hong Kong, Goa, and Wisconsin. Her food is authentic and healthy, drawing on the Ayurvedic principles she lives by and her experience living in India and abroad.STRONG SALES TRACK: Rutäs first book, also published by Chronicle, 5 SPICES, 50 DISHES sold very strongly. It has a 4.6 star rating on Amazon, and commenters rave about it:¿Somehow the recipes in this book manage to keep all the wonderful Indian flavor without leaving me exhausted in the process; what a find!¿¿The recipes in this book are easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.¿¿I got this book out from the library and then bought it because I liked it so much.¿6 SPICES 60 DISHES takes the same successful formula and updates it for a modern audience, with contemporary recipes and photos, a sixth spice (asafetida), and options for cooking with an Instant Pot.CONSUMER:- Home cooks of all levels- Anyone looking to expand their weeknight repertoire- Busy people who need easy recipes but still want them to taste good- People who love Indian food- People who bought books like LEMONGRASS & LIME, MADE IN INDIA, and 5 SPICES, 50 DISHES

Becky Blades empowers readers to become "stARTists?: initiators with a bias for action and the courage to ignite ideas. Blades introduces the concept of "stARTistry,? spotlighting the 4-step changemaking process we all use to subconsciously start. Using digestible data, humorous and honest personal experience, interviews with artists and entrepreneurs, and assignments to help you get started. In today's world, we must, in fact, start more than we can finish.

Rice is so much more than just a pantry staple. It is the foundation of cuisines across the world, a grain that sustains half the world's people, and the start of a delicious meal at home. This love letter to rice and rice noodles, from the founders of Lotus Foods, showcases the grain with over 65 recipes for easy-to-cook meals. Along the way, it also offers essays on rice culture and sustainable rice agriculture, showing how rice plays a part in uplifting people across the globe.

SALES HANDLE:Use science to crack each case in this collection of STEM-focused mini-mysteries, the latest in the Sleuth & Solve series!KEY SELLING POINTS:ENGAGING MYSTERIES WITH A SCIENCE TWIST: From Encyclopedia Brown to Sherlock Holmes to CLUE, mysteries transfix, engage, and entertain. Following the previous three books in the Sleuth & Solve series, this latest age-appropriate, smart, science-themed take on mysteries for kids will become a family favorite.AN ENGAGING GAME IN A BOOK: Readers get points for solving each mystery correctly, encouraging teamwork and interactivity. Perfect for family fun!IRRESISTIBLE SCIENCE HOOK: Calling all STEM fans! This book features content from a variety of scientific disciplines, including geology, chemistry, astronomy, and more.A FUN SPIN ON SCIENCE: Each puzzle must be solved using a scientific principle, and those principles are explained at the back of the book. Bonus material encourages readers to perform hands-on activities, ask and answer questions like a scientist, and more!REINFORCES LOGICAL REASONING SKILLS: These clever mysteries are solved by way of deduction, inference, and logical reasoning, all of which build readers¿ critical thinking skills.IDEAL FOR A WIDE RANGE OF READERS: With an engaging illustration style, fast-paced narratives, humorous scenarios, and bonus experimental content, there¿s something for everyone!CONSUMER:- Fans of mysteries- Fans of the Sleuth & Solve series- Kids who love science- Kids who love brainteasers and puzzles- Anyone seeking interactive and engaging gifts with replay value- Parents, grandparents, and caregivers- Educators and librarians

Crisp air. Vibrant foliage. Chunky sweaters. Pumpkin everything.For anyone who loves all things fall, FROM HARVEST TO HOME is a stunning celebration of this cozy season. Brimming with gorgeous photography and tons of autumnal activities, creative décor projects, and delicious recipes, this beautiful lifestyle guide will inspire readers to make the most of this enchanting time of year. Plan an epic tailgate party. Host a spooky movie marathon with the ultimate watch list. Get inspired to go apple picking, then make Cardamom Ginger Apple Butter. Design an exquisite tablescape using decorative gourds, greenery, and candles for a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving celebration. All these ideas and more are presented in an attractive package with foil on the cover that makes a thoughtful, seasonal gift alongside a scarf, a thermos, or a fall-themed candle.

There¿s work to do! No time to waste! All year the farm¿s a busy place!Six hardworking trucks¿with help from brand-new farm vehicles¿have work to do in each of the seasons: planting in spring, building a barn in the summer, harvesting in fall, and finally tucking the animals in for a cozy winter. Construction enthusiasts will love this look at a farm through the year, and all the rough, tough work there is to do!Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford, the author-illustrator team behind the many New York Times CONSTRUCTION SITE bestsellers, bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to another exciting tale of teamwork, sure to delight little construction fans everywhere.

An exquisite combination of beautiful photography and compelling stories, this book from Outdoor Afro founder, Rue Mapp, celebrates Black joy in nature. Filled with breathtaking photography, inspiring stories, profiles, and spotlights from Outdoor Afro volunteer leaders, prominent Black leaders in outdoor spaces, and other organizations, this book inspires Black communities to reclaim their place in the natural world. Interspersed throughout are essays from Mapp on the rich history of Black involvement in the outdoors, activism, and conservation, as well as resources for readers who want to deepen their own connection with the elements. A perfect blend of gorgeous photographs, awe-inspiring stories, and Black history, this collection is the perfect gift for anyone looking to heal in these sacred natural spaces.

Amidst bloody battles and political maneuvering, thousands of African Americans spent the Civil War trying to hold their families together. This moving book illuminates that struggle through the letters they exchanged. Despite harsh laws against literacy and brutal practices that broke apart black families, people found ways to write to each other against all odds. In these pages, readers will meet parents who are losing hope of ever seeing their children again and a husband who walks fifteen miles to visit his wife, enslaved on a different plantation. The collection also includes tender courtship letters exchanged between Lewis Henry Douglass and Helen Amelia Loguen, both children of noted abolitionists, and letters sent home by the young women who traveled south to teach literacy to escaped slaves. Roberts¿ expert curation allows readers to see the wider historical context. The transcriptions are accompanied by reproductions of selected original letters and photographs of the letter writers.

Sales Handle:For readers who love THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH and COUNTING BY 7S: an honest story of grief, redemption, and life as a kid facing both.Key Selling Points:A GREAT WAY TO UNDERSTAND DIFFICULT FEELINGS: Coming to terms with one¿s responsibility for things both our fault and not is a universal experience that can be difficult to process, particularly when grief is involved. Millie offers a great blueprint for young readers who don¿t understand the surrounding emotions and need help working through them.A MAIN CHARACTER KIDS WILL LOVE: Millie makes mistakes as she goes through grief. It¿s often not pretty, but it is very relatable. The author¿s honest portrayal of this experience¿and her perceptive identification of so much that is real and difficult about being an adolescent struggling with anything¿will resonate with young readers, whether grieving or not.SCIENCE ANGLE: One way Millie learns to cope with grief is through a long-term science project focused on incubating eggs and hatching chicks. The metaphorical meaning behind this practical science makes this book resonate emotionally and feel grounded in real-world issues.CONSUMER:Middle grade readers, Educators and librarians, Parents looking for books on loss or grief

HOORAY FOR GRANDPARENTS celebrates the special role grandparents play in children¿s lives and collects 50 ways to build a strong relationship between grandparent and grandchild. It¿s packed with fun activities to do together, ways to create your own special traditions, advice on how to support your grandchild in difficult times, and ideas for building a legacy that lives beyond your years. Packaged in a fun and engaging format, with simple, fun, and heartwarming ways to deepen connections across generations, this is full of useful and meaningful ways for grandparents to bond with grandchildren.

The thrilling graphic biography of an unforgettable man, from acclaimed authors Patricia C. McKissack and Fredrick L. McKissack Jr., is now in paperback! Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love, also known as Deadwood Dick, grew up to become the most famous African American cowboy in the Old West. A contemporary and acquaintance of Bat Masterson and Billy the Kid, Nat was widely known as an expert roper and driver, a crack shot, and a real Wild West character. Featuring lively full-color artwork by Randy DuBurke, Best Shot in the West is an exhilarating mix of high-interest historical fiction and nonstop adventure.

75 vegan recipes for meat alternatives and tasty dishes from cult favorite vegan butcher shop The Herbivorous Butcher.Think of any go-to American meat-focused cookbook. Now, imagine it vegan. From the Guamanian brother-sister duo behind the acclaimed and beloved vegan butcher shop, The Herbivorous Butcher, here are 75 innovative recipes for plant-based meats and standout vegan dishes. These are butcher shop classics (but so much healthier) such as Pork Chops, Ground Beef, and Chicken Cutlets that taste and chew as good as the real thing¿perfect for vegans as well as anyone who wants to eat less meat.Use these base recipes (or store-bought substitutes) to prepare super-tasty, hearty dishes that are¿yep¿totally vegan: Cherry-Glazed Rib Rack, Nashville Hot Popcorn Chicken, Kale's Very Fine Lasagna, BLT Couscous Crust Quiche, and more. With a chapter on bases, butters, and sauces that will elevate your vegan dishes, plus beautiful photography and entertaining stories, this book is a glimpse of the future¿and the future tastes delicious.

Licensed psychotherapist and master baker Jack Hazan guides you through 75 simple, healing recipes that can help you tap into whatever you might be going through that day. Inspired by the Syrian and Middle Eastern baked goods he grew up with, along with his take on classic American desserts, recipes are organized into themed chapters based on common life moments and needs.

HOMAGE is a first-of-its-kind cookbook that celebrates a vastly under-explored foodway in the African diaspora: Amish soul food. Via comforting recipes and vivid narrative, renowned chef Chris Scott tells the remarkable story of his family over seven generations¿from his enslaved ancestors to his great-grandfather, who migrated to Pennsylvania after the Emancipation Proclamation, to his own childhood in Amish country, and, ultimately, his successful restaurant career in Philadelphia and New York City. Here Chris shares 100 dishes born of a unique blend of Southern, German, and Dutch cuisines, including Chicken Fried Steak with Sassafras Country Gravy, Charred Radicchio Salad with Roasted Grapes and Shaved Amish Cheddar, and the ultimate Whoopie Pies. With stunning photography that evokes the rich history of these distinct cultures, HOMAGE is a must-have for home cooks who love JUBILEE and Carla Hall, who enjoy soul flavors or Midwestern food, or who are drawn to cookbooks with vivid storytelling, a sense of place, and a new point of view.

Have you ever tasted the stars?On a cold, clear night, Molly gazes up at the bright stars above, which look good enough to eat. If she could reach far enough . . . surely it wouldn¿t hurt to try just one.Would it?Luminous and dreamlike as a falling star, this gorgeously illustrated picture book is a modern fable that shares timeless truths¿how the consequences of our actions affect those around us, how desire is not always what it seems, and how generosity and friendship glow brightest of all.

Sales Handle:This book has everything parents need to know about swaddling a baby, babywearing safety, plus tips on sleep and soothing, and some much-needed humor.Key Selling Points:HIGHLY GIFTABLE: People are always looking for easy parenting books to give at a baby shower. Both fun and informative, this is a gift any expectant parent can appreciate and that anyone will enjoy gifting. It¿s also a cheery add-on gift to liven up traditional gifts of baby necessities.PERENNIAL TOPIC: There is always a need for parent gifts (roughly 3.7 million babies are born in the US every year!), and this age-old technique, scientifically proven to help babies sleep, is not just a passing trend. With a fresh look and feel for modern parents, this book will backlist well for years to come.PRACTICAL FOR TIRED PARENTS: Swaddling isn¿t just cute¿research has shown that swaddled babies sleep longer and have more REM sleep while swaddled. And more sleep for baby means more sleep for their tired parents. This book has safe and still cute ways to swaddle baby, and they¿re easy enough for any sleep-deprived parent to do.CONSUMER:women ages 25+ pregnant or having recently given birth, anyone needing a gift for expecting and new parents, baby shower

Little wild animal pals like to hug! And when you mix and match their hugs, there¿s more to love!A monkey and a seal make a CHITTER-CHATTER, SPLISH-SPLASH HUG!A penguin and a kangaroo make a CLACK-CLACK, JUMP-JUMP HUG!Turn the pages to pair up ten adorable wild animals as they hug each other in this interactive board book. Featuring die-cut pages that may be read in any order, this playful book for the youngest of readers offers endless hugging possibilities and is sure to become a favorite of toddlers and parents alike. Just right for reading aloud, making laugh-out-loud animal sounds, and celebrating the sweetness of hugs together!

From the mountains to the ocean shores, from the wetlands to the deserts, North America teems with flora and fauna in delicately balanced ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth. With this book in hand, you will understand the language of nature and see those wild places with new eyes. Yoüll learn to recognize the lobed leaf of an Oracle Oak, the webbed tracks of a River Otter, and the fine, cream-colored tentacles of a Frilled Anemone. This volume celebrates a tradition of knowledge established by the Nature Study Guild. For more than sixty years, the Guild¿s pocket guidebooks have helped hikers, campers, foragers, and explorers navigate the great outdoors. Now, the best of the guides¿ informative text and iconic illustrations are gathered in one handsome hardcover: the perfect reference for today¿s ramblers.

Sales Handle:A durable, playful, and interactive introduction to caring for a pet.Key Selling Points:KIDS LOVE PETS: So many young children dream of owning a pet. But many don¿t know quite what that entails¿yet. This novelty board book series provides basic care guidelines in a playful, hands-on format.LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: What makes for a happy pet? In this series, toddlers discover the joy and responsibility of caring for a pet through simple yet engaging interactions. A useful tool for parents looking for a way to broach the subject of caring for a pet with their kids, building understanding of both the fun and the work that comes with pet ownership.GIFTABLE: The perfect gift for the child or family on the brink of bringing a pet into their lives¿or just dreaming of one.INTERACTIVE PLAY: The push-pull tab mechanisms are both sturdy and satisfying, encouraging hands-on play and reinforcing learning concepts as kids slide the tabs to discover more about their pet.NO PET NEEDED: Kids will learn to care for the pet IN THE BOOK, which means that there is no live pet needed for enjoyment of this book. Perfect for the aspirational pet owner!consumer:- Kids who like dogs or animals generally- Parents of children who want a pet- Parents looking for books about pet care- Parents and gift-givers for babies and toddlers

SALES HANDLE:Explore the wonders and beauties (as well as the depths and heights) of the ocean¿s kelp forests in this latest addition to the acclaimed OVER AND UNDER series!KEY SELLING POINTS:SO MANY FASCINATING FACTS: This book is full of wonder! Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals and plants living in it¿and the ocean is FULL of amazing and surprising life!ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MADE WONDERFUL: Preservation of our wilderness¿and of our oceans in particular¿is essential, and this book makes such a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world¿s natural habitats and ecosystems.THE GORGEOUS UNDERWATER WORLD: This new book in the OVER AND UNDER series illuminates the magic and amazing biodiversity of the kelp forest by telling the story of one family¿s kayaking trip through a real-world ocean ecosystem. Lyrical prose and color-drenched illustrations will draw even the most reluctant readers into the world¿inside and outside of this book!STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize learning about animal habitats/biomes in K-2 curriculums, while later grades address topics like food chains, conservation, and endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators.FROM A FAVORITE AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Kate Messner and Chris Neal make nonfiction approachable and appealing! These two award-winning creators have received countless accolades and published books to critical acclaim, making them the perfect team to tackle any nonfiction topic.CONSUMER:- Those who loved OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW and other books in the OVER AND UNDER series- Fans of Kate Messner- Lovers of the ocean and marine life- Parents and grandparents seeking beautiful books to read aloud together- Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking illustrated nonfiction books with STEM content- Anyone seeking a distinctive gift for a child who loves animals or nature