This journal is meant to be filled in and given as a gift for mom. Featuring 50 prompts to record childhood memories, answers to life questions, and dreams for the future, here's a charming gift moms will treasure.

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In this delightful series written by BabyLit author Jennifer Adams and illustrated by kidlit darling Greg Pizzoli, each book showcases a different city with sweet baby-appropriate text, ridiculously charming illustrations, and a light introduction to rhyme and opposites. High-chair travelers can explore the City by the Bay: cruise along the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, play with the sea lions at Pier 39, ride cable cars up steep hills, and have a picnic in lovely San Francisco.

My Little Cities: San Francisco

Cocktail hour has never been so much fun than with these new Gin Rummy Playing Cards by Ridley's Games. This CDU contains 6 sets of 54 cards featuring illustrations of gin-related ingredients such as juniper berries and cucumber, or gin-based cocktails like Martini and the Singapore Sling. Swap-out traditional playing cards for these fun gin-themed ones and start your favorite card game... with a twist.

Gin Rummy Playing Cards

Instant décor is just a few snips away with this gorgeous portfolio that contains everything crafters need to make twenty exquisite paper mobiles that will bring a special handmade touch to any space, occasion, or home!

Mobile Art

In this revised and expanded edition for the 25th anniversary of Pixar's feature films, The Art of Pixar collects the breathtaking behind-the-scenes visual process of colorscripts.
Colorscripts are the sequential paintings that visually represent key story moments from each film and set the lighting, color, and tone during the filmmaking process.
This expanded edition features colorscripts from Pixar's feature films and shorts through Onward and Soul.

A must-have for aspiring animators, Pixar enthusiasts, and Art of collectors alike
2020 marks the 25th Anniversary of Toy Story

Includes Academy Award-winning Coco, Inside Out, and Brave

Since Toy Story's release in 1995, Pixar Animation Studios has set the standard for contemporary animation with a range of classic and influential feature films and shorts. Packaged in a luxe slipcase, this collectible collection is a treasure trove of artwork for aspiring animators and Pixar fans alike.

Part of the fan-favorite, collectible Art of series—books that explore production art and exclusive making-of details
A perfect gift for Pixar fans, animation and filmmaking students, film buffs, and more
Add it to the shelf with books like The Art of Zootopia by Jessica Julius, The Color of Pixar by Tia Kratter, and To Infinity and Beyond!: The Story of Pixar Animation Studios by Karen Paik.

Copyright © 2020 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved.

The Art Of Pixar

Dare to let the dice decide the color of your next block! Embrace the challenge of choosing between blank, color and gold blocks in this stylish take on the original tumbling blocks game. Box includes 57 wooden stacking blocks and colored dice. Full instructions included. Comes packaged in a unique geometric print box. Size: 12.6" x 3.5" x 3.1".

Tumbling Blocks

A new, lavishly illustrated oracle deck from bestselling author Katie Daisy! Awaken your sense of wonder with this deck from beloved illustrator Katie Daisy, author of the New York Times bestselling book How To Be a Wildflower. Each of the 78 cards has a symbol on one side and an inspirational phrase on the other. Bursting with florals, fruits, and wildlife, the How To Be a Wildflower Deck will provide you with insight on everything from savoring the moment to believing in yourself. Much like an oracle deck, these cards foster self-reflection and encourage moments of mindful contemplation. Choose the image that calls out to you, or let the universe choose for you—whichever card you select will guide you throughout the day. 
- BELOVED AUTHOR: New York Times bestselling author Katie Daisy has more than 100K followers on Instagram, where you will find frequent posts featuring her vibrant artwork. 
- THOUGHTFUL GIFT: The How To Be a Wildflower Deck makes a beautiful gift for the people in your life who look to art and illustration for creative encouragement, self-exploration, and mindfulness. 
- A CELEBRATION OF NATURE: Nature-lovers and plant-appreciators will find much to admire in this deck. Illustrating everything from shooting stars to sun-ripened strawberries, Katie Daisy has a knack for capturing the very best this magical world has to offer. Perfect for: 
- Katie Daisy's many fans and followers 
- Free spirits and nature lovers 
- Modern mystics and moon worshippers

How To Be A Wildflower Deck

This colorful mini puzzle features a box of flowers. The box for the puzzle looks like a box of flowers, and evokes that same joy when opening! A little something to brighten your day! Flowers! This 150-Piece Mini Puzzle offers a colorful activity for puzzlers. The puzzle features a variety of vibrant-looking flowers, and is tucked inside a box that looks like a real vintage wooden crate. Share a little joy with this petite puzzle—perfect for puzzle fans of all levels! 
- MINI 150-PIECE PUZZLE: This compact 5-by-3.5-inch box shows the completed image, carries a sweet message, and keeps the 150-piece puzzle safe from damage. The delightful finished mini puzzle measures 9.25 x 6.75-inches, so doesn’t require much space to work. 
- FOR EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY: This 150-piece set is just challenging enough for all levels of puzzlers, novice and expert, young and old. 
- ANALOG ACTIVITY: For when you need a screen break, this puzzle offers an easy activity that is perfect for work breaks, after-dinner downtime, family fun, or anytime you need a sweet distraction. 
- GREAT GIFT: A charming package makes this a perfect gift, no extra wrapping required. Colorful, sweet, and entertaining!

A Little Something Floral: 150-piece Mini Puzzle

The beloved series is back and bigger than ever! This oversized drawing journal is full of quirky prompts that will encourage doodlers to imagine and draw great big things like "space," "the Pope's hat," and "a twenty-scoop ice cream sundae."

642 Big Things To Draw

Spread happiness with this beautiful and inspiring collection of 50 tear-away posters. Each unique poster features a smile-inducing compliment and includes small perforated tabs at the bottom which echo the art and message of the poster, so anyone can take away a small piece for themselves or offer a compliment to others. The ultimate pick-me-up, these posters are perfect for the office, the classroom, the fridge, or any public space!

Take A Compliment

As seen in the HBO docuseries THE VOW: T he shocking and subversive memoir of a 12-year-NXIVM-member-turned-whistleblower, and her inspiring true story of abuse, escape, and redemption. “‘Master, would you brand me? It would be an honor.’ From the second I climb onto the table, acutely aware that I am lying in the sweat of my sisters, I will have blocked that out. Lying there completely naked, I am at my most vulnerable but determined to prove my strength. I try to keep my legs closed as my body wills itself to protect my most private area. . . . I tell myself: I am a warrior. I birthed a human. I can handle pain. But nothing could have ever prepared me for the feel of this fire on my skin.”
Scarred is Sarah Edmondson’s compelling memoir of her recruitment into the NXIVM cult, the 12 years she spent within the organization (during which she enrolled over 2,000 members and entered DOS—NXIVM’s “secret sisterhood”), her breaking point, and her harrowing fight to get out, to expose Keith Raniere and the leadership, to help others, and to heal. Complete with personal photographs, Scarred is also an eye-opening story about abuses of power, female trust and friendship, and how sometimes the search to be “better” can override everything else.

In the tradition of Unorthodox by Deborah Feldman, Escape by Carolyn Jessop, and Troublemaker by Leah Remini
This tell-all follows Sarah from the moment she takes her first NXIVM seminar, to the invitation she accepts from her best friend, Lauren Salzman, into DOS, to her journey toward become a key witness in the federal case against its founders
Evokes questions about friendship, ethics, good and evil, making it a brilliant selection for book clubs

Scarred

Everything's just peachy with the Ridley's Games Peach Snaps Game. In this fresh and fruity original card game, players must snap down their cards onto the center piles each time there's a match by color, symbol or number. Quick play and even quicker reflexes are needed to be the first to discard all your peach cards to win a juicy victory! The 74 game cards come in a perfectly portable, peach-shaped container making this game ideal for travel.

Peach Snaps

The Ocean: A Handbook is a treasure trove of information and inspiration for anyone with an abiding love for the ocean. This beautiful book features short-subject deep dives on topics like science, sailing, kayaking, surfing, diving, survival, and much more. From experienced seafarers to ocean novices, for those about to ride their first wave, stand-up paddle on a dive, find a simple "one pan" galley recipe, or identify a bird that landed on the bow, The Ocean is rich with how-to advice and instruction. 
- Features expert consultation and entertaining asides about the sea 
- Filled with more than 200 informative and evocative illustrations 
- A compilation of miscellany and delight for the ocean lover In The Ocean, a sense of respect and wonder for the ocean come together under a foil-stamped and textured cover. This handsomely packaged volume is the go-to guide for anyone captivated by the wonder, power, and mystery of the sea. 
- An entertaining, authoritative, and captivating guide to all activities involving the sea 
- The ultimate gift book for sailors, fishers, surfers, beachcombers, and ocean lovers everywhere 
- Perfect for people who live in coastal areas, those who love the ocean, sailing, and ships, and anyone captivated by the power and mystery of the sea 
- Add it to the shelf with books like SAS Survival Handbook by John Wiseman, Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn Iggulden, and Cabin Porn by Beaver Brook.

The Ocean

Published to celebrate the centenary of her birth, this beautifully produced visual biography pays tribute to one of film's greatest actresses, the iconic Ingrid Bergman (1915–1982). Authorized by the Bergman family and co-edited by her daughter Isabella Rossellini, it collects more than 350 images of Bergman throughout her life and career, including many previously unpublished images from the family archive as well as unforgettable shots by the likes of Eve Arnold, Robert Capa, Cecil Beaton, and others. Complementing the photographs are an introduction by actress Liv Ullmann, a substantial interview with Bergman, and texts by John Updike, Martha Gellhorn, and more, making this an essential volume for Bergman fans and lovers of the cinema.

Ingrid Bergman: A Life In Pictures

Proven to boost confidence, memory, positivity, and creativity, doodling is the ultimate way to exercise minds of all ages. This petite version of the Doodle Theory drawing pad sparks the imagination with all new shapes and squiggles in full color and comes in a travel-ready size perfect for doodling on plane trips, long car rides, or anywhere the journey leads.

Doodle Theory Anywhere!

Pendleton Playing Cards: 2-Deck Set is a stylish pouch featuring two card decks.
With the appeal of a Pendleton blanket—tactile materials and timeless design—and travel-ready pouches, this is the perfect game to bring along on any trip.

Pendleton Playing Cards

Designer's Guide to Color 2 is an invitation to look at color in new ways, to perceive color differently and more acutely, to experiment and enjoy. The books that make up the Designer's Guide to Color series were created as professional tools for the graphic designer, but with more than 1,000 innovative color combinations presented in each volume, they are an invaluable reference to anyone making a decision about color. The most important color reference book series on the market, these indispensable volumes allow you to preview a wide range of color combinations and make that important color choice with confidence.

Designer's Guide To Color 2

Make grains the easiest, healthiest, and most exciting stars on your table. Grist is the only grain and legume cookbook you need. Abra Berens, a James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Chef: Great Lakes and the author of Ruffage, shares more than 300 recipes and variations, plus substantial reference information to help you discover the next great grain. Grist includes more than 125 recipes for 29 different types of grains, legumes, and seeds that, in combination with vegetables and lean proteins, are the stars of the healthiest, most variable, and most satisfying meals—many of them gluten free. New and seasoned home cooks will want to reference this guide to start building a repertoire of approachable, big-on-flavor recipes. Home cooks will be attracted to the reference quality of the book, its beauty (more than 100 photos and 30 illustrations) and heft (125 recipes + 300 variations = 448 pages), as well as the great writing, relatable voice, author authority, unique recipe style, extensive variations, and gorgeous photography and illustrations. THIS IS THE A TO Z OF GRAINS, BEANS, AND LEGUMES: The content is deep and authoritative, but also wide-ranging, with information and recipes for 29 different grains, legumes, and seeds: Amaranth, Barley, Black-Eyed Peas, Buckwheat, Bulgur, Chickpeas, Common Beans, Corn, Cowpeas, Crowder Peas, Farro, Fava Beans, Field Peas, Fonio, Freekeh, Legumes, Lentils, Lima Beans, Millet, Oats, Quinoa, Rice, Sorghum, Split Peas, Soy Beans, Teff, Tiny Seed Grains, and Wheat Berries. REFERENCE BOOK: Organized by type of grain/legume/seed, each chapter offers authoritative info and tips that home cooks can use to deepen their knowledge of ingredients and broaden their repertoire of techniques. The recipes are simple, are generally quick to prepare, and use ingredients that are easy to find or often already in people's pantries. FOLLOW UP ON SUCCESS: Ruffage by Abra Berens was named a Best Cookbook for Spring 2019 by the New York Times and Bon Appétit, was a 2019 Michigan Notable Book winner, and was nominated for a 2019 James Beard Award. Here's some strong praise for Ruffage: "Things in my kitchen have changed since Ruffage arrived. This organized, easygoing guide to 29 vegetables offers a few cooking methods for each one, supplemented by several variations.” —Kim Severson, New York Times "RUFFAGE is a total classic in the making."—Christina Chaey, associate editor, Bon Appétit "Crammed with exciting ideas that encourage creativity, this lively book will quickly become an essential item in the home cook's library."— Library Journal (starred review)

Grist

For 20 years, savvy travelers have trusted Sandra Gustafson for real finds and great value abroad. Completely revised and updated, this beloved guide offers in-the-know counsel on the best deals for your money and most unique places to stay in Florence, Rome, and Venice. Both first-time and veteran visitors will find plenty of invaluable tips in these pages, thanks to the author's painstaking research. For this edition, Sandra revisited each of the recommended hotels, and searched high and low for great new finds.
With their lively, detailed, and personal reviews, the Italy guides are proven favorites in this popular series and the antidote to the most-common-denominator travel guides. Including practical advice on transportation, reservations, holidays, and even shopping tips, the Great Eats and Sleeps series is the perfect companion for anyone in search of the authentic Italy.

Sandra Gustafson's Great Sleeps Italy

A visual pep talk of charts and essays on feeling better about not feeling better. Maybe This Will Help is one part the funny and relatable graphs that fans of Am I Overthinking This? and of Michelle Rial know and love, and one part the honest stories behind what makes those graphs so poignant. Michelle Rial brings to light her struggles with chronic pain, grief, and creative uncertainty in a way that reflects the universality of dealing with the unthinkable. Equal parts funny and moving, this book delves into the more serious side of things, finding levity and collective experience in the invisible difficulties that so many of us face. Through humorous charts and intimate peeks into the author's life, it explores the big things that can feel unmanageable and the everyday humor that keeps us moving forward. SELF-HELP WITH HUMOR: This book brings levity and laughter to serious topics without undermining the important message and relatability that makes it resonate. BELOVED AUTHOR: Michelle Rial's first book was beloved by her tens of thousands of fans as well as by the media, including Wired, Vulture, Book Riot —and the New Yorker even published her chart-based article on "Book Publishing by the Numbers." JUST THE RIGHT TONE: This book perfectly captures trying to figure out the "magic pill" that will fix things, struggling to find peace in how things are, and the humor in even the hardest times. It makes an ideal gift for someone struggling with physical or mental pain when you want to help but aren't sure how to. Perfect for: Fans of Michelle Rial's Instagram and first book, Am I Overthinking This?; people in their 20s and 30s grappling with big life changes or chronic illness

Maybe This Will Help

From the astounding to the downright unbelievable, this little volume of mind-blowingly tiny artworks showcases the talents of 24 artists from around the globe. Makers, crafters, art enthusiasts, and fans of tiny works will delight in this homage to all things infinitesimally small. Replete with more than 200 images of miniature masterpieces— including intricately carved pencil leads, fantastical dioramas floating in test tubes, ceramic vases smaller than a sixsided die, crystal cityscape shells designed for hermit crabs, and more— Think Small is sure to make a big impression.

Think Small

Stripes, two-tone, swirls, color blocking . . . beauty lovers will have fun sketching creative nail art designs on this tear-off pad and filling the chic clutch with their favorite polishes. Ooh la la!

Nail Polish Clutch & Nail Art Sketchpad

Full of wisdom, hope, and opportunities for contemplation, this elegant little book features more than 75 classic Christian prayers paired with beautiful illustrations taken from vintage missals and prayer books. Gorgeous representations of holy figures are accompanied by beloved litanies—including the Lord's Prayer, Gloria, Prayer of Saint Francis, and the Apostle's Creed—to recite in moments of celebration or times of need. Presented in an attractive package with gilded edges, a padded cover, and a lovely ribbon marker, this is a keepsake to be treasured by the newly confirmed or baptized and a timeless collection to turn to in all of life's important moments.

The Little Book Of Prayers

One book, so many ways to play! Acclaimed artist and designer Laura Ljungkvist invites children to punch out 10 different puzzles and 13 classic games, such as Memory, Go Fish, and Dominoes. Packed with fun, graphic artwork, a variety of games, and plenty of colorful envelopes for easy storage, this book provides hours of play for kids of all ages—all in an attractively priced package.

Punch Out & Play Game Book

For anyone who loves fashion, this is a dream book: a vast collection of original sketches by 50 of the world's most celebrated fashion designers. Style maven Laird Borrelli has brought together 250 stunning sketches, designs, and concepts by a galaxy of prominent designers from every international fashion capital. Top names like Christian Lacroix and Karl Lagerfeld join hot up-and-comers such as Roksanda Ilincic and Yoshikazu Yamagata in a magnificent and unprecedented gallery of distinctive signature illustration styles, unique creative thought processes, and work in a huge variety of media. Lively text introduces each designer, and an utterly invaluable reference section in back provides contact details for each designer's label. Fashion illustration has never looked so good.

Fashion Illustration By Fashion Designers

Following the popular My Quotable Kid (more than 100,000 copies sold), this journal is filled with roomy pages for grandparents to record the hilarious and unexpectedly wise things their grandchildren say. With a photo window for personalizing the journal, plus a ribbon marker, this is the perfect gift for cherishing family memories.

My Quotable Grandkid

An addictively fun challenge of logic and reasoning skills, these 200 all-new Sudoku puzzles range from very hard to extremely difficult. In a handy, pocket-sized pad, these puzzles are perfect for every on-the-go Sudoku sleuth!

Sudoku 3: Extreme To Grand Master

This cheerful customizable paper garland features individual letters wreathed in leaves and flowers, ready to be mixed and matched into custom banners for all manner of celebrations. Eight additional decorative tiles will punctuate any garland with forest-themed cuteness.

New Leaf Garlands

The rules of the Meat Club:

You have to be a girl
You have to eat meat (any kind)
You have to love to talk about meat
What's said in the Meat Club, stays in the Meat ClubTired of eating Caesar salads and poached chicken breasts every time they got together with the girls, Vanessa, Gemma, and Kristina confided their guilty secret to each other (for what, after all, are girlfriends for?): What they really wanted to eat was meat. And so the Meat Club was formed. The Meat Club Cookbook is a collection of tried-and-true recipes culled from the authors' favorite meals together. Roasted, braised, sauteed, stewed, or grilled (yes, these girls can handle a grill with the best of them), as long as it's meat, they'll cook it up and eat with gusto. With tips on how to choose and cook the most popular cuts, cute gatefolds revealing the different cuts of meat, and a convenient lay-flat binding, this substantial book is the perfect companion for girls who want to have their beef, their pork, their lamb and eat it too.

The Meat Club Cookbook

Ever wondered what you'd look like as a vegetable, or with a huge beard? Find out in Drawsome People, a hilarious drawing game of side-splitting scribbles from Ridley's Games! Draw famous celebrities, characters and your fellow players in this hilarious party game! With a huge range of famous faces to choose from, there's really no drawing talent required. Anyone can join in the fun and be doodling Drawsome People in no time! Roll the dice at the beginning of each normal round to determine who everyone draws from their card, like a Mash Up combination of two people or Wedding where the player must draw the fictional nuptials of any two people on their card. Don't forget the bonus cards with challenges like drawing someone at the table as a vegetable! The person with the most points at the end of five rounds wins! Contains x75 normal cards, x20 bonus cards, x71 scoring tokens, x5 drawing boards, x5 guessing boards, x10 pens, x5 cloths, x1 60 second timer, x1 game dice and instructions. 2-10 players. Ages 11+. Average gameplay 30 minutes.

Drawsome People

With a fantastic mix of vintage paper and imaginative illustrations, the UK-based design team Sukie brings a uniquely nostalgic and handcrafted feel to this delightful line of stationery and gift products.

Sukie Box Of Labels

Heath Ceramics creates tableware and tiles that are as timeless as they are handsome. Found in home kitchens and high-end restaurants, these signature pieces are still made in small runs at Heath's Sausalito and San Francisco factories according to the artisanal tradition conceived by potter Edith Heath in the mid-1940s.
A luxe and beautiful volume, now back in print, Heath Ceramics recounts the remarkable legacy of the company, its wares, and the woman who started it all.
Striking photography, text from visionaries like restaurateur Alice Waters and Design Within Reach founder Rob Forbes, and a newly updated introduction from Heath owners Catherine Bailey and Robin Petravic complete the celebration of this enduring pottery.

Heath Ceramics

This comprehensive guide to the world of terrariums details every part of creating highly unusual and beautiful miniature indoor gardens. Easy to make, these 33 unique terrarium projects are inspired by ecosystems around the world, including a fern-filled Black Forest from Germany, a delicate bonsai garden from Kyushu in the south of Japan, and a tableau of olive and thyme from the shores of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. Lush photography and helpful insider tips and tricks round out this one-of-a-kind handbook. With a variety of projects and plenty of step-by-step instructions covering every element of crafting a terrarium, anyone can fashion a stunning piece of living art.

Terrarium

This book serves as an artful and loving reminder: it's OK to put yourself first. We know self-care is important—after all, if we want to take care of others, we must first take care of ourselves—but what does that actually mean? You Are Your Best Friend offers thoughtful tips for navigating the inevitable pressures of your daily grind. From practical advice and fun activities to strategies that will completely change your mind-set, these uplifting messages will help you cultivate a more compassionate, empathetic, and fulfilling life. Each brief lesson is accompanied by a cheerful illustration in this cozy read. And don't worry, taking good care of yourself is easier than it sounds—a little self-love goes a long way. 
- SELF-CARE IS VITAL: Studies have shown that prioritizing your own health and well-being makes you more successful in your life's endeavors and helps reduce stress, anxiety, and the negative effects those emotions can have on your job and relationships. The tips in this book will empower you to be a healthier, happier version of yourself. 
- SELF-CARE IS EASY: With a little bit of guidance, it's easy to create your own self-care rituals. Author Anisa Makhoul offers an empathetic and straightforward guide to carving out time for you. Her hand-rendered, intimate illustrations invite you to bring more coziness and comfort to your everyday life. 
- SELF-CARE IS FUN: These mantras and ideas are gifts you give yourself! Let Makhoul show you how to invite more joy and contentment into your daily routine. Perfect for: 
- People who consciously practice self-care and those looking to get started 
- All those who are champions for others but always put themselves last—and the people who love them!

You Are Your Best Friend

This guide takes you on a tour of the "home of the brick," the official LEGO® House, so you can experience it for yourself at home! With photos, interviews, essays, and art from the LEGO archives, The Secrets of LEGO House explores the visual wonders and the themed "zones"—yellow for emotions, blue for problem solving, green for social interaction, and red for creativity—within the iconic LEGO House in Billund, Denmark. The Secrets of LEGO House offers an insider's look at the creative philosophy behind the iconic brand. On each page, discover the true "secret" hidden among the 25 million LEGO bricks—that everything in the house is purposefully designed around nine core principles of learning through play. A joy for those who aren't able to visit in person, and just as exciting for those who have, The Secrets of LEGO House is a bright, colorful celebration of the endless experiences possible with LEGO bricks.

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: This book is a perfect gift or self-purchase for avid collectors and super fans seeking new, never-before-published content.
BROAD APPEAL: This book is not only perfect for longtime LEGO collectors, but also a broader audience of fans looking to explore the history of the toy they know and love.
BELOVED BRAND: For decades, the LEGO brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This book captures the creativity and joy at the heart of the LEGO brand, taking readers behind the scenes to reveal the brand's core ethos and ideals.

The Secrets Of Lego House

Create perfect treats for every
occasion with this adorable set
featuring decorative cupcake liners,
flag toppers, recipes, and simple
decorating tips.