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Your favorite baby animal board books are now available in a handy slipcase containing three vibrant books and a menagerie of cute critters!  A sweet, speckled fawn. A wide-eyed baby gorilla. A stinky little skunk. And many more! The three board books that make up this box set will instill a love of nature while teaching essential early learning concepts. Filled with photos of adorable baby animals paired with playful rhymes, these books are sized perfectly for curious little hands to hold. Children will delight in learning from a wide array of creatures in these charming books. This set includes: Baby Animals First 123 Book Baby Animals First ABC Book Baby Animals First Colors Book

Do you have, work for, or dream of starting a business or organization that positively impacts the world while also turning a profit? Radical Business is a blueprint for business owners and businesses ready to usher in a newer, practical form of doing business. By learning more about what a social enterprise is and how it can apply to any business, employee, activist, consumer, or citizen, we can use the golden rule as a catalyst for a different mindset. Radical business is not a brand new operational system, it's a way of returning to the root or origin. A genuinely radical business goes back to its root purpose: to meet a customer's need, solve a problem, and provide value. David Gaines outlines his Seven Seeds framework for a truly radical business model, including: Supply Chain: Behind Every Product Is a Story Employees: Successful Brands Are Built By Happy Teams Customers: What is Ethical Marketing? Community: Fostering Healthy Interdependence Competitors: A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats Environment: Rethinking the Costs & Benefits to Going Green Self: True Sustainability Requires Self Care In Radical Business, Gaines provides real-life business insight with case studies of successful companies who have taken action to grow their profitability and positive impact. He provides actionable steps towards making a positive impact with in-depth analysis of supply chain, employee, customer, competitor, communal, and environmental interactions. As the world rapidly changes, and we realize that it needs more businesses that do good, Radical Business can help us leave the world better than we found it.

A cute hedgehog curls into a circular ball, a diamond-shaped stingray glides across the ocean floor, and a young praying mantis watches the world through the wide eyes in its triangular head. Filled with colorful, eye-catching photos of baby animals in their natural surroundings and paired with playful rhymes, Baby Animals First Shapes will instill a love of nature while teaching children all about shapes. Sized perfectly for curious little hands to hold, children will delight in learning from a wide array of creatures in the Baby Animals First series. The series expands with age, as young children will be attracted to the tactile cover and vibrant photographs, while older kids will engage with the rhyming text that teaches early learning concepts. PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: “Charming and educational in one joyful package” —School Library Journal

“Accessible and unfailingly encouraging, Dreaming on the Page proves that dreaming and writing are for everyone – and that when you combine the two, the result can be truly magical.” –Brooke Warner, writing coach, author, and publisher of She Writes Press and SparkPress Pick up a pen and dream. Dreaming on the Page is for writers of all genres, from casual journal-keepers to experienced authors – and anyone who aspires to write. Accessible to people who don’t remember their dreams as well as for people who do, this book will empower writers to pick up a pen and befriend all aspects of who they are. Dreams and writing offer approachable ways to live richer, more soulful lives both on and off the page. Within these pages, discover how to: • Turn your dreams into poems and stories • Supercharge your poetry and prose • Blast through writer's block • Use brain science to help harness your creative powers • Have an endless supply of rich writing prompts ...and much more! Pick up this book, tuck into bed, and tap into your midnight mind and supercharge your writing. MORE PRAISE FOR DREAMING ON THE PAGE: "Tzivia Gover takes us on a delightful journey that bridges the worlds between dreaming and writing...A must-have for writers and dreamers.” ­–Linda Yael Schiller, author of PTSDreams: Transform Your Nightmares From Trauma through Healing Dreamwork and Modern Dreamwork: New Tools for Decoding Your Soul’s Wisdom “Packed with fascinating tips, prompts, and exercises, Dreaming on the Page will spark your imagination and have you reaching for your pillow and pen. Do not miss this gem. You, your writing, and your dreams will be forever changed.” –Jean Benedict Raffa, Ed.D., author of Dream Theatres of the Soul and award-winning The Soul’s Twins “In Dreaming on the Page Tzivia Gover provides a powerful set of tools to unleash your creativity, enhance your writing, and inspire your life.” –Naomi Epel, author of Writers Dreaming "Tzivia Gover has spent a lifetime writing and dreaming and has realized the power of joining the two." –Lori Soderlind, author of The Change and Chasing Montana

Have you ever wondered what your feathered friends are really thinking? For the last time, Paul, we are not going to fly in a “P” formation. Is that cat seriously trying to sneak up on me again? Wanna go circle over some humans and freak them out? Birds are everywhere­­—soaring through our skies, flocking to our beaches, perched in our trees, and sometimes even sharing our homes. Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind the songs, squawks and chirps that filter through our daily lives? Get ready for a sneak peek into the mysterious thoughts (and twisted plots) fluttering through the little bird brains of our feathered friends.

Author and blogger Lauren Thomas defines the modern hippie lifestyle as simple, nostalgic, and whimsical meets new, sophisticated, and casual. It's a way to slow down and create a sanctuary at home, using food and conversation to bring people together at the table and forge family bonds and lifelong friendships. This book includes: •More than 70 elevated, yet simple recipes •A combination of fresh ingredients and quality prepared staples •Gorgeous, accessible decorating ideas for the tabletop Discover unique uses of flowers, linens, and surface textures with Lauren's signature table setting aesthetic. Set your scene quickly and economically while creating an atmosphere of laid-back elegance. With an array of suggested menus for easy meal planning, The Modern Hippie Table encourages everyone to find joy and ease in the art of cooking and entertaining for gatherings big and small.

The moon is a small hello in the sky. Shining bright as it passes us by. Introduce little ones to the wonder of the natural world with Our Friend Moon, a beautiful, circle-shaped ode to the moon. Like friends and family throughout a day, a month, or a year, the moon cycles between presence and distance. Hello. Goodbye. Hello again. Even though the moon is sometimes out of sight, it always returns with its warm embrace. An appreciation for nature begins with noticing. After reading Our Friend Moon, children will love spotting the moon in the sky, pointing to it, and sharing their observation with loved ones. They can even learn the scientific terms for the moon’s phases from the diagram in the back of the book!

“With effusively inclusive rhyming language...this affectionate volume imbues a classic 'be yourself' narrative with gender-expansive affirmations, positioning guardians as partners in their children’s journey to 'find what’s authentic & true.'” —Publishers Weekly Quiet and loud, soft and strong. You being you, there’s no way to be wrong… Every day, parents come home from the hospital with a brand-new human being. What if we made vows to our babies to love them no matter what? What if the world didn't rush in to judge our little ones and instead made them feel truly seen and supported. With bright, vibrant illustrations and exuberant rhythm and rhyme, Whoever You Are is the ultimate vow every baby will love to grow up hearing.

“Once upon a time, a line was drawn.” So begins the journey of Line, a small drawing asking some big questions. Who is he? What should he do? Where does he fit in? On a voyage of self-discovery that takes him from the east to the west, from the mountains to the sea, Line tries on many shapes and sizes, often with hilarious consequences. But can Line find his true purpose without losing hope? With a heartwarming conclusion, Once Upon a Line explores a journey all must take—to discover your true self. With witty wordplay, relatable dialogue, and engaging illustrations, this story helps readers find the confidence and enthusiasm to discover their own identity and purpose.

Gus Davis is a French bulldog who thinks he can do anything—even swim. Bean is Gus’s human best friend who thinks bulldogs aren’t designed for the water. Who is right? It turns out, they both are! All it takes is a persistent bulldog and a creative human friend to prove that, with a little practice and adaptation, anything is possible. The Unsinkable Gus Davis is a playful story about figuring things out, staying safe around water, and laughing along the way!

A small field mouse is dwarfed by a big whale calf, a tall baby giraffe towers over a short baby hedgehog, and a fast colt races along while a slow little sloth has a leisurely climb. Filled with colorful, eye-catching photos of baby animals in their natural surroundings and paired with playful rhythms, Baby Animals First Opposites Book will instill a love of nature while teaching children all about opposites. Sized perfectly for curious little hands to hold, children will delight in learning from a wide array of creatures in the Baby Animals First series. The series expands with age, as young children will be attracted to the tactile cover and vibrant photographs, while older kids will engage with the rhyming text that teaches early learning concepts.  PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: “Charming and educational in one joyful package” —School Library Journal

Wonder Hunt is an epic treasure hunt that will change how the elementary school crowd sees and experiences the things, beings, and places around them. Part game, part nature journal, part creative scrapbook, part meditation, Wonder Hunt will change how kids, and their families, see and value the world around them. A delightful game of bingo combined with a field journal encourages moving through everyday life with curiosity. A 500-item treasure hunt encourages players to see, think, and ask questions—to wonder—and offers a playful way to look up from screens, be present, and interpret the world through personal writing and drawings. Our guide, Aunt Lea, has curated 20 thematic chapters, each with a first-person introduction and 25-item bingo board. A pocket holds the “chips” (numbered stickers) to mark the board as each item is found. Lightweight, flexible, and compact, the book can go anywhere—home, school, sports, car—and becomes a keepsake of a specific time in a kid’s life, a snapshot of how they see their world.

"This book is equal parts hysterical and heartwarming. It's the perfect gift for any mom!”—Cat & Nat, Best-Selling Authors & Hosts of Mom Truths Where’d I Go? is a new lift-the-flap book for moms by TV producer, mother, and author Raquel Kelley. This colorful book offers a humorous and relatable take on the ride that is motherhood. Kelley's rhyming text and easy illustrations paint a lighthearted and approachable picture of the identity crisis both new and existing mothers experience, making it the perfect gift for first-time, second-time, and even seventh-time moms alike. The clever interactive format, typically reserved for toddler board books, aims to make the serious topics of maternal mental health and postpartum depression easier to discuss. Where'd I Go? engages mothers in a comical way, encouraging them to recognize their strengths and embrace the beautiful mess that is motherhood!  A percentage of sales from every book will be donated to Mental Health America.

“Charming and educational in one joyful package” —School Library Journal A little red crab, fluffy yellow ducklings, a vibrant purple seahorse, and soft pink piglets join together to welcome toddlers to the wide world of color. Filled with eye-catching photos of animals in their natural surroundings and paired with playful rhymes, Baby Animals First Colors Book will instill a love of nature while introducing children to all of the colors in a rainbow of adorable baby animals. Sized perfectly for curious little hands to hold, children will delight in learning from a wide array of creatures in the Baby Animals First series. The series expands with age, as young children will be attracted to the tactile cover and vibrant photographs, while older kids will engage with the rhyming text that teaches early learning concepts.

There’s a magical sound when a tooth wiggles free. . . . But what happens next? In the black, velvet night, a bright spot appears. It zips through the sky and swoops to your home. And there, in a burst of shimmering fairy dust, a magical story unfolds. Prepare to be whisked away as the Tooth Fairy shares the secrets of her mystical midnight flight. With luscious, atmospheric illustrations from award winning artist Matt Gaser, and classic rhyming text, Flight of the Tooth Fairy takes readers on an adventurous quest like none they will have read before.

This selection of 26 postcards features pastels from Rita Blitt’s 1984 Li Po Series. Li Po was a Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty whose poems document his journeys sailing the Yangzi River. Each drawing includes the line of poetry that inspired Blitt’s work.

"Celebrating the versatility, popularity, and ubiquity of noodles, this board book gives hungry readers a delicious tour of pasta dishes from a variety of cultures and countries." —Kirkus Reviews Here’s an alphabet book to set your taste buds aflame. Noodles are a universally loved food, from Ash Reshteh in Iran to Zaru Soba in Japan. In this board book shaped to mimic bowls, readers will discover 26 different varieties as they eat their way through the alphabet. Who knew noodles could be served so many ways: long and short, hot and cold, spicy and sweet, in broth and baked, paired with vegetables, meat and fish. Noodles, Please! provides a culinary tour of the world, highlighting cuisines from over a dozen different countries. With each new letter, a new dish is introduced identifying its country of origin and name written in both English and the country’s native language. Whether learning about Tallarines Verdes for the first time, or a Naengmyeon aficionado, readers young and old are sure to slurp this one right up.

Alicia McKenzie—athlete, personal trainer, businessperson, wife, and mother of five—knows all too well how hard it can be to balance the stresses and pressures of daily life. She developed this 12-week program to help you schedule your time more efficiently while continuing to achieve your goals. Each week closes with an attainable practice as small as making your bed or as big as walking a mile every day for a month. Balance Is Bullsh*t includes A week-at-a-glance planner Exercises structured around four pillars: physical, mental, financial, and communal wellness Journal prompts for reflecting on wins, losses, and ways to stay motivated Learn how to move your body, develop your mind, manage your money, and give back to your community to revitalize your everyday wellness and overall happiness. And that’s no bullshit.

"Colorful and easy to implement, this book will be a resource for parents and guardians looking to try behavior contracting in their homes." —Library Journal When a child is struggling with a behavior challenge or wants to learn a new skill, a contract can be a surprisingly effective solution that leads to more peaceful family dynamics. To help families create contracts as a collaborative process, Let’s Make a Contract offers an innovative combination of how-to text for parents and illustrated stories for children.  Let’s Make a Contract describes a straightforward, four-step solution called behavioral contracting, a research-based technique with proven real-world success. Contracts are a tool that can benefit anyone, but they’re particularly useful for: Autistic children Children with learning or developmental disabilities Children who benefit from clear expectations and receiving positive feedback and rewards The book’s beautifully illustrated stories show a diverse group of families using contracts to address common problems such as: Completing chores or homework Getting along with siblings Becoming independent Achieving personal goals Questions after each story are designed to spark age-appropriate discussions.  Sample contracting forms and supporting materials are provided in the book and also on a companion website.

"This is so good—time to reclaim our identity and power."—Eve Rodsky, New York Times best selling author of Fair Play In a world where women are overwhelmed with empty personal growth messages, it can be hard to navigate what’s real, and what’s just a sales pitch. A Little Less of a Hot Mess: The Modern Mom’s Guide to Growth and Evolution helps quiet the noise with practical, simple, and powerful invitations for real healing and growth. The twelve invitations and practices shared in this book offer the modern mom a path toward imperfect evolution, so that she can live her life authentically. Through vulnerable and often humorous storytelling, as well as clinical expertise, licensed therapist Kaitlin Soulé invites readers into a step-by-step healing process that takes the whole woman to heart. Moms aren’t just parents, they are: World leaders Teachers Nurturers Creators Providers Soulé recognizes the importance of mental and emotional wellness for mothers, guiding readers through nonlinear, intentional evolution. Moms, YOU are worth the time it takes to be whole—step into the driver’s seat of life and say yes to the invitation for growth!

"A misfit Camel with excellent dental hygiene shows his worth in a tale that covers a lot of ground." —School Library Journal Enamel wants to be like all the other camels who live in Camel-lot, but his front teeth are bigger than anyone else's. And they stick out. He's the only camel who brushes his teeth—he has to because everyone can see them. Enamel is tired of getting teased for being different. Then one day the class gets caught in a terrible sandstorm...and his exceptional incisors save the day. Enamel the Camel is an upbeat, humorous story about sticking out, stepping up, and the importance of good dental hygiene.

“Embrace the Work, Love Your Career is for women who want to fall back in love with their work and design a career action plan grounded in confidence and clarity.” —Forbes YOU ARE DESERVING OF A CAREER YOU LOVE. Fran Hauser, best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl, follows up with a workbook for women who want to get more out of their careers. Embrace the Work, Love Your Career combines accessible advice, time-tested strategies, creative prompts, and thoughtful exercises into one holistic resource. Stemming from years of experience in senior leadership at Time Inc.’s People, InStyle and Entertainment Weekly as well as AOL and Coca-Cola Enterprises, Hauser centers her career guidance around six main actions: Fall in love with your career Design your career action plan Create time and space Know your value Build your dream team Reflect and reset Each chapter starts with practical advice and includes prompts and exercises to help readers create their own personal career action plans. Palate-cleansing meditations and coloring breaks conclude each chapter, offering chances for calming reflection. Through simple, inspiring, and actionable tools, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career teaches women to be empowered to focus on the things that truly matter, set boundaries and, ultimately, realize their full potential. "Embrace the Work, Love Your Career couldn't have arrived at a better time." —PopSugar “From the author of The Myth of the Nice Girl, an instructional workbook to help you find professional satisfaction and achieve your goals.” —People PRAISE FOR FRAN HAUSER: Named one of the “6 Most Powerful Women in NYC’s Tech Scene” by Refinery29 "Is it possible to be both kind and a total badass? Yes—and Fran Hauser tells us how.” —goop “Fran gets into the mess—and gets specific—explaining how she has learned to handle all kinds of uncomfortable moments with authenticity and grace” —Refinery29

From the bustling cityscape of New York to the sloping hills of San Francisco, Shrimp ‘n Lobster are keen to explore the characteristic sights of cities around the United States. In this third installment, the animated duo takes to Yankee territory to discover landmarks like the USS Constitution, Paul Revere House, and Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox. Filled with spirited illustrations and local charm, this guide to New England will captivate children from the Freedom Trail to the Ben and Jerry’s headquarters with equal parts education and delight. Readers will have a blast discovering the history and culture of this coastal region as they follow Shrimp ‘n Lobster to Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

"A...delightful, colorful, bagel-themed ABC book that’s an ode to the round doughy delicacy beloved by American Jews (and anyone who has good taste in food)." —Kveller Splish, splash, and roll your way through this book, where unicorns and rainbows take their bagel form, and sprinkles know no limits! Kids will love finding a new favorite bagel, whether they like lox or maybe just x-tra schmear! From asiago to za’atar, and everything in between, B is for Bagel teaches the whole alphabet, while introducing children to traditional and innovative bagel flavors. Vibrant photographs of each life-size bagel make turning the pages so much fun!

LINED - 128 PAGES  This journal is part of a series featuring art by renowned artist Josh Baum from the book Malkah’s Notebook: A Journey into the Mystical Aleph-Bet, written by Mira Z Amiras. Part bedtime story, part poem, part journal, Malkah’s Notebook is a love letter to the Hebrew alphabet that unlocks life’s greatest mysteries. Mira Amiras is also the writer and director of the award-winning film The Day Before Creation, a companion to the book.  In this hand drawn illustration, Malkah, on her travels, encounters the Great Mother of Us All, protector of all journeys, both inner and outer. In her pack, she always carries her feather quill for writing in her journal. Our Lady of the Rivers Journal is packaged with a cerulean ribbon for inspired organization. The pages are lined for journaling and creative expression.

GRID PATTERN - 128 PAGES This journal is part of a series featuring art by renowned artist Josh Baum from the book Malkah’s Notebook: A Journey into the Mystical Aleph-Bet, written by Mira Z Amiras. Part bedtime story, part poem, part journal, Malkah’s Notebook is a love letter to the Hebrew alphabet that unlocks life’s greatest mysteries. Mira Amiras is also the writer and director of the award-winning film The Day Before Creation, a companion to the book.  In the hand-drawn illustration from the book, Malkah is pictured having mastered the art of meditation at long last. Her contemplative pose and dynamic vision will vitalize readers, writers, and thinkers of all ages.  The Day Before Creation Journal is packaged with a platinum ribbon for inspired organization, and the pages include a grid pattern for journaling and creative expression.

BLANK - 128 PAGES This journal is part of a series featuring art by renowned artist Josh Baum from the book Malkah’s Notebook: A Journey into the Mystical Aleph-Bet, written by Mira Z Amiras. Part bedtime story, part poem, part journal, Malkah’s Notebook is a love letter to the Hebrew alphabet that unlocks life’s greatest mysteries. Mira Amiras is also the writer and director of the award-winning film The Day Before Creation, a companion to the book.  In this hand drawn illustration, Malkah is new to her travels and just beginning to engage with the ruins of ancient civilizations. Here, she encounters the dolphins of Crete as depicted in a frieze from the ancient Palace of Knossos. Her intrepid adventures will inspire readers, writers, and thinkers of all ages.  The Dolphins of Knossos Journal is packaged with a bronze ribbon for inspired organization. The pages are blank for free journaling and creative expression.

"Dear white women: please do us all a favor and buy this book….Then READ IT." —Kate Schatz, New York Times bestselling author WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP? This is a question that many seemingly well intentioned White people ask people of color. Yet, it places the responsibility to educate on their peers, friends, colleagues, and even strangers, rather than themselves. If you’ve ever asked or been asked “What can I do to help combat racism?” then Dear White Women: Let’s Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is the answer you’re looking for. From the creators of the award winning podcast Dear White Women, this book breaks down the psychology and barriers to meaningful race discussions for White people, contextualizing racism throughout American history in short, targeted chapters. Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham bring their insights to the page with: · Personal narratives · Historical context · Practical tips Dear White Women challenges readers to encounter the hard questions about race (and racism) in order to push the needle of change in a positive direction. PRAISE FOR DEAR WHITE WOMEN: "Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is a book that needs to be read by all people." —Shanicia Boswell, Author and Founder of Black Moms Blog "This gentle but firm guide will appeal to readers interested in putting the concept of anti-racism into action." —Publishers Weekly "Smart, insightful....Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham provide a blueprint for thinking through the hard questions, recognizing that crossing identity lines requires intentional and continuous practice." —Ji Seon Song, Acting Professor of Law, University of California at Irvine "The invisibility of Native Americans from U.S. society must be a part of our racial reckoning, something Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham have taken care to address in this thoughtful look at race in America." —Crystal Echo Hawk (Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma), Founder and Executive Director of IllumiNative

Forge a lasting connection with your child and build their self-esteem in The Us Journal , the guided journal that brings parents and kids together. Creative prompts to write and draw invite kids to discover more about themselves-their likes, their fears, their hopes and dreams-while parents get to join in the fun with written responses of their own! Whimsical art and inviting, full-color designs adorn the pages, and with a sturdy hardcover binding, this is one journal your kids can treasure forever. Share your jokes, trade your secrets, and create some one-on-one moments of screen-free joy with your kids-it''s time to get the conversation started!