NEIBA Holiday Catalog 2016

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The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Phaedra Patrick In this poignant and charming debut, a lovable widower embarks on an epic quest to find the truth about his wife’s secret life before they met.

[Mira] 9780778319337 $24.99

Mercury Margot Livesey Bestselling author Margot Livesey delivers her most gripping novel yet—at once a tense, psychological family drama and a taut emotional thriller about love, obsession and deceit.

[Harper] 9780062437501 $26.99

The Other Einstein Marie Benedict How did one man discover the theory of relativity on his own? He didn’t. This is the vivid, mesmerizing tale of a brilliant and extraordinary woman who was forgotten by history.

[Sourcebooks Landmark] 9781492637257 $25.99

Commonwealth Ann Patchett Ann Patchett returns with this highly anticipated novel, a story of two broken families and the paths their lives take over the course of 40 years, through love and marriage, death and divorce, and a dark secret from childhood that lies underneath it all.

[Harper] 9780062491794 $27.99

Before the Fall Noah Hawley From the award-winning creator of “Fargo” comes the runaway thriller of the year.

[Grand Central] 9781455561780 $26

A Great Reckoning Louise Penny According to Library Journal, the 12th installment in Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache series is “Riveting . . . with characters of incredible depth who only add to the strength of the plot.”

[Minotaur] 9781250022134 $28.99

News of the World Paulette Jiles In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex historical novel.

[Morrow] 9780062409201 $22.99

The Tourist Robert Dickinson With breathtaking plot twists that ricochet through time, this is the most original sci-fi thriller you will read this year.

[Redhook] 9780316399425 $26

We Are Unprepared Meg Little Reilly A looming superstorm threatens to devastate a Vermont town and drive apart a couple in this powerful fiction debut from former Treasury spokesperson Meg Little Reilly.

[Mira] 9780778319436 $15.99

The Book That Matters Most Ann Hood This is an enthralling novel about love, loss, secrets, friendship and the healing power of literature.

[Norton] 9780393241655 $25.95

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Don’t You Cry Mary Kubica The bestselling author of The Good Girl returns with an electrifying and addictive tale of deceit and obsession.

[Mira] 9780778319054 $26.99

The Season of Us Holly Chamberlin Against the irresistible backdrop of a New England Christmas, bestselling author Chamberlin creates a heartfelt and memorable novel—a story of reunited family, new beginnings and unconditional love—the best gift of all.

[Kensington] 9781496706812 $18.95

Nicotine Nell Zink The author of Mislaid returns with a fierce and audaciously funny novel of families—a story of obsession, idealism and ownership—centered around a young woman who inherits her bohemian late father’s childhood home.

[Ecco] 9780062441706 $26.99 Faithful Alice Hoffman Hoffman spins hope from heartbreak in this profoundly moving novel about a young woman struggling to redefine herself.

[Simon & Schuster] 9781476799209 $26

LaRose Louise Erdrich This contemporary literary masterpiece is centered on natural justice and a reparation of the heart through an act of atonement that has roots in indigenous culture.

[Harper] 9780062277022 $27.99

The Secret History of Twin Peaks Mark Frost From the co-creator of the landmark television series “Twin Peaks” comes a companion book that deepens the mysteries of that iconic town, enriching the original series and preparing fans for the upcoming Showtime episodes.

[Flatiron] 9781250075581 $29.99 As the Poppies Bloomed Maral Boyadjian In the waning years of the Ottoman Empire, Anno and Daron wish for nothing more than marriage, but neither is prepared for the upheaval that will soon envelop their village, their land and their hearts.

[Salor Press] 9780991124107 $15.95

Winter Storms Elin Hilderbrand Gather under the mistletoe for one last round of caroling with the Quinn family in this heartwarming conclusion to Hilderbrand’s bestselling Winter Street Trilogy.

[Little, Brown] 9780316261173 $26

Monticello Sally Cabot Gunning This is a captivating and compelling work of literary historical fiction that explores the tenuous relationship between one of the founding fathers and his daughter—Thomas Jefferson and Martha Jefferson Randolph.

[Morrow] 9780062320438 $25.99

The Eastern Shore Ward Just From an American master comes a riveting novel of a newspaper editor’s fateful decision to expose a small-town fugitive.

[HMH] 9780544836587 $25

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Liar’s Key Carla Neggers An FBI legend, an antiquities specialist and a brazen art thief draw top agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan into a complex web of blackmail, greed and murder.

[Mira] 9780778319115 $26.99

Nutshell Ian McEwan From the bestselling author of Atonement comes a classic story of murder and deceit, narrated from a perspective unlike any in recent literature.

[Nan A. Talese] 9780385542074 $24.95

This Road We Traveled Jane Kirkpatrick Three generations of Brown women travel west together on the Oregon Trail. When the trail divides, a decision must be made that could bring survival or tragedy.

[Revell] 9780800722333 $14.99

Penguin Galaxy Series This boxed set includes hardcover editions of six masterworks of science fiction and fantasy: Dune, The Left Hand of Darkness, Neuromancer, The Once and Future King, Stranger in a Strange Land and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

[Penguin Classics] 9780143131014 $225

The Nightingale Kristin Hannah Bestselling author Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women’s war.

[St. Martin’s] 9780312577223 $27.99

Only Daughter Anna Snoekstra One woman’s dark past becomes another’s deadly future in this chilling psychological thriller debut from Anna Snoekstra.

[Mira] 9780778319443 $15.99

The Sympathizer Viet Thanh Nguyen Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, this is a gripping spy novel, a moving story of love and friendship and a layered portrayal of a young man drawn into extreme politics.

[Grove] 9780802124944 $16

American Revolutions Alan Taylor From the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian comes a fresh, authoritative history that recasts our thinking about America’s founding period.

[Norton] 9780393082814 $37.50

The Glass Universe Dava Sobel Bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with the captivating, little-known true story of a group of women whose remarkable contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe.

[Viking] 9780670016952 $30

A History of American Sports in 100 Objects Cait Murphy This eye-opening and exuberant book shows how the games Americans play tell the story of our nation.

[Basic] 9780465097746 $29.99

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Disrupted Dan Lyons This hysterical bestseller is the perfect read for anyone who’s ever wondered what really goes on in a start-up.

[Hachette] 9780316306089 $27

After the Wind Lou Kasischke Perfect for adventurers and book groups, Lou Kasischke’s riveting account of how he survived the historic 1996 Everest tragedy is also an unforgettable love story.

[Good Hart] 9781940877037 $14

Chasing Summits Garry Harrington Peak bagger, ultramarathoner, freelance sportswriter and film promoter Garry Harrington shares an amazing journey of adventure and self-discovery. Harrington is one of a handful to have summited all 66 of the accepted 14,000-footers in the Lower 48.

[Appalachian Mountain Club] 9781628420456 $18.95 The French Chef in America Alex Prud’homme Written by Julia Child’s nephew, this is the enchanting story of Julia’s years as a TV personality and beloved cook.

[Knopf] 9780385351751 $27.95

Mad Enchantment Ross King This brilliant biography chronicles Monet’s creation of his renowned Water Lilies paintings.

[Bloomsbury] 9781632860125 $30

The Nine of Us Jean Kennedy Smith The last surviving child of Joe and Rose Kennedy shares a vivid memoir of her childhood growing up in America’s remarkable first family, along with 60 family photographs.

[Harper] 9780062444226 $29.99

The Feud Alex Beam “A shrewd, affectionate, and wildly engrossing account of one of the greatest and most ridiculous smackdowns in literary history.” —Jill Lepore [Pantheon] 9781101870228 $26.95

Belichick and Brady Michael Holley From bestselling author and New England sports radio icon Michael Holley comes a new book filled with unique insider info about the rise and dominance of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots.

[Hachette] 9780316266918 $27

When in French Lauren Collins This is a laugh-out-loud funny and surprising memoir from New Yorker writer Lauren Collins about the lengths we go to for love, as well as an exploration across culture and history into how we learn languages—and what they say about who we are.

[Penguin Press] 9781594206443 $27

Tree of Treasures Bonnie Mackay Mackay shares the heartfelt stories behind 100 of her cherished holiday ornaments, which hold many memories.

[Penguin] 9780143107842 $20

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The Star Trek Encyclopedia, Revised and Expanded Edition Michael & Denise Okuda Boasting a completely new design, stunning new full-color photographs and illustrations and 300 pages of new entries, this two-volume, fully authorized and revised encyclopedia is packaged in a stunning deluxe slipcase.

[Harper Design] 9780062371324 $150

Star Wars Propaganda Pablo Hidalgo Written by a Lucasfilm insider, and fully authorized by Disney and Lucasfilm, this is the first book dedicated solely to the powerful posters used by the resistance and the First Order, and expands upon what we know about the galaxy “far, far away.”

[Harper Design] 9780062466822 $40 Blue Man World Blue Man Group As entertaining and hilarious as the show itself, the first-ever Blue Man Group book celebrates their 25th anniversary by revealing everything you ever wanted to know about the Blue Men, but couldn’t get them to tell you.

[Black Dog & Leventhal] 9780316395182 $24.99

The Case of Beasts Mark Salisbury Take a front-row seat and witness the filmmaking magic that brought J.K. Rowling’s script for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to the screen.

Explore the realm of fantastical creatures that roam the wizarding world and discover the magical cast of characters in pursuit of them.

[Harper Design] 9780062571373 $45

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Magical Characters and Places Coloring Book Color pages of characters, designs and scenes from the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in this officially licensed coloring book.

[Harper Design] 9780062571359 $15.99

Bolshoi Confidential Simon Morrison In this enthralling, definitive history of the Bolshoi Ballet, visionary stage performances compete with offstage political machinations.

[Liveright] 9780871402967 $35

The Julia Rothman Collection Julia Rothman This irresistible boxed set features the three paperbacks from the Anatomy series by Julia Rothman, along with a specially designed slipcase and 10 frameable prints.

[Storey] 9781612128528 $50

Copyright © 2016 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM characters, names and related Indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WB SHIELD: TM & © WBEI. J.K. ROWLING’S WIZARDING WORLD: ™ J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s16)

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Magical Creatures Coloring Book Unleash your creativity and color in pages of illustrations of the menagerie of magical creatures from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

[Harper Design] 9780062571342 $15.99

Mandalas for Meditation These exquisite meditative designs are now in scratch form, with multicolor backgrounds that spring to life when you scratch off the white lines. Use the included stylus to create these stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces.

[Lark Crafts] 9781454710172 $16.95 The Extraordinary Image Robert P. Kolker Beautifully illustrated with 50 photographs, this is an acclaimed film expert’s fascinating look at the lives and films of three great directors, identifying what made them cinematic visionaries.

[Rutgers University Press] 9780813583099 $27.95

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Psychobook Julian Rothenstein, editor The beautifully illustrated Psychobook informs and entertains through a fascinating, comprehensive look at the history of psychological testing, and includes the various meanings of test results.

[Princeton Architectural Press] 9781616894924 $40

The Daily Show (The Book) Chris Smith The fascinating behind-thescenes antics, controversies and relationships of the iconic show, as chronicled by its legendary host and players.

[Grand Central] 9781455565382 $30

Who Shot Sports Gail Buckland More than 280 spectacular photos—great action shots, portraits, athletes off the field and behind the scenes.

A must for sports (and photography) lovers.

[Knopf] 9780385352239 $45

Zen Dogs Alexandra Cearns Celebrate the peace and joy dogs bring with this unique collection of dogs captured in their most relaxed moments by award-winning photographer Alex Cearns.

[HarperOne] 9780062459374 $19.99

Christmas Greetings from the Presidents This warm, nostalgic look at presidential holiday messages features rare photos and offers a glimpse into history.

[Shadow Mountain] 9781629722207 $14.99

Bark! The Herald Angels Sing Peter Thorpe This is the perfect stocking stuffer for dog lovers. Costumed dogs plus elaborate holiday scenes equals jolly good fun!

[Countryman Press] 9781581574166 $16.95

Envelope Poems Emily Dickinson This collection of full-color facsimiles of Dickinson’s famous envelope poems is sure to be the literary stocking stuffer of the season.

[New Directions] 9780811225823 $12.95

From Darkness to Dynasty Jerry Thornton This witty and brutally honest history of the New England Patriots chronicles how they became the most dominant franchise in NFL history.

[ForeEdge] 9781611689747 $27.95

The African Svelte Daniel Menaker & Roz Chast Inspired by the author’s tenure at The New Yorker, this collection of revelatory errors foraged from the wilds of everyday English comes with erudite commentary, illustrations by Roz Chast and a foreword from Billy Collins.

[HMH] 9780544800632 $20 A Field Guide to Fantastical Beasts Olento Salaperäinen This illustrated atlas of the fascinating creatures of this world and beyond are captured here in their natural habitats, with detailed information and field notes from myth, legend and popular culture.

[Sterling] 9781454920946 $14.95

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Atlas Obscura Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras & Ella Morton Equal parts wonder and wanderlust, this book celebrates more than 600 of the strangest and most curious places in the world [Workman] 9780761169086 $35

The Travel Book Lonely Planet Journey through every country in the world with Lonely Planet’s best selling gift book, now better than ever with all-new images and a fresh new design.

[Lonely Planet] 9781786571205 $50

Owl Paul Bannick Award-winning photographer Paul Bannick’s intimate and dramatic images follow owl species through the course of one year, from nesting in spring to winter’s migration.

[Mountaineers Books] 9781594858000 $34.95

American Museum of Natural History Birds of North America François Vuilleumier, editor This updated and refreshed edition is the ultimate photographic guide to every bird species in the United States and Canada.

[DK] 9781465443991 $40

Gem This definitive visual guide to the world’s most precious gemstones and jewelry weaves together stunning photographs with science, natural history, mythology and true stories of adventure and discovery.

[DK] 9781465453563 $50

Great City Maps A beautifully illustrated history of the world’s most celebrated historical maps, from hubs of ancient civilization to sprawling modern mega-cities.

[DK] 9781465453587 $30

@NatGeo A one-of-a-kind, winning combination of the most liked and commented-on photographs from the world’s top noncelebrity Instagram account.

[National Geographic] 9781426217104 $19.95

National Geographic Greatest Landscapes From vast deserts at twilight to snowcapped mountain ranges at dawn, this iconic collection showcases National Geographic’s photography of the world’s most beautiful natural landscapes.

[National Geographic] 9781426217128 $40

Big History A blend of history, science, sociology and more, this fully illustrated tome tells the story of the universe, where humans fit in and what the future may bring.

[DK] 9781465454430 $50

New Scientist: The Origin of (almost) Everything New Scientist & Graham Lawton New Scientist takes you on a colorful infographic journey from the start of our universe to civilization, knowledge and technology. Witty essays, plus a foreword from Stephen Hawking, help to explain the origins of (almost) everything.

[Nicholas Brealey] 9781857886610 $35

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Appetites: A Cookbook Anthony Bourdain & Laurie Woolever Written with the no-holdsbarred ethos of his beloved series “No Reservations” and “Parts Unknown,” the celebrity chef and culinary explorer’s first cookbook in more than 10 years is a collection of recipes for the home cook.

[Ecco] 9780062409959 $37.50

Art of the Pie Kate McDermott Making pie is as easy as pie, with recipes and lessons from a renowned teacher of the craft.

[Countryman Press] 9781581573275 $35

Dinner Made Easy with Six Sisters’ Stuff Six Sisters’ Stuff ‘’There are good reasons that the blog Six Sisters’ Stuff continues to gain readers and its sixth cookbook will do the same.”—Booklist [Shadow Mountain] 9781629722283 $21.99

Mario Batali: Big American Cookbook Mario Batali Mario Batali takes a delicious, deep dive into American regional cooking with 250 recipes—from San Diego Fish Tacos to Boston Cream Pie. [Grand Central Life & Style] 9781455584710 $40

Taste of Persia Naomi Duguid This collection of recipes from the heart of the Persian Empire captures the astonishing flavors, traditions and common palate of the diverse region—from Armenia to Kurdistan.

[Artisan] 9781579655488 $35

Oh She Glows Every Day Angela Liddon This eagerly awaited follow-up to the New York Times bestseller The Oh She Glows Cookbook features easy plant-based recipes for every day of the year.

[Avery] 9781583335741 $27

The All New Ball Book of Canning and Preserving Jarden Home Brands Learn to preserve your favorite foods with innovative and fresh flavors with our definitive guide to jams, jellies, pickles and more.

[Oxmoor House] 9780848746780 $22.95

The New Single Malt Whiskey Clay Risen & Chip Tate The most definitive guide to single malt whiskey around the globe, complete with cocktail recipes, bottle reviews, tasting notes, distiller interviews and contributions from award-winning experts.

[Cider Mill Press] 9781604336474 $35

Complete IPA Joshua M. Bernstein Everybody is drinking IPA! Joshua M. Bernstein, author of the critically acclaimed The Complete Beer Course, tells you everything you need to know about your favorite brew.

[Sterling Epicure] 9781454920724 $19.95

The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails Steve Reddicliffe, editor This is the only compendium you will ever need for home entertaining, featuring over 350 cocktail recipes culled from the Times archives.

[Cider Mill Press] 9781604335873 $29.95

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Dinosaur Dance!

Sandra Boynton From the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton comes a brand-new board book about dancing dinosaurs.

[Little Simon] 9781481480994 $5.99

Baby Loves Quarks!

Ruth Spiro & Irene Chan It’s easy to foster young scientists when you embrace the basics of particle physics and chemistry. This board book is accurate enough to satisfy an expert yet simple enough for a baby!

[Charlesbridge] 9781580895408 $8.95

Your Alien Returns Tammi Sauer & Goro Fujita In this heartwarming sequel to the critically acclaimed Your Alien, it’s the human boy’s turn to visit the extraterrestrial’s home planet. Like the two irresistible characters, readers will have the ride of their lives.

[Sterling Children’s] 9781454911302 $14.95

Penguin’s Christmas Wish Salina Yoon Penguin learns how to find holiday magic in the most unexpected places in this delightful story from acclaimed authorillustrator Salina Yoon.

[Bloomsbury] 9781681191553 $14.99 Gingerbread Christmas Jan Brett The Gingerbread Baby returns in this spirited Christmas caper.

[Putnam Books for Young Readers] 9780399170713 $18.99

Maple & Willow’s Christmas Tree Lori Nichols When Maple and Willow discover that Maple is allergic to Christmas trees, the sisters worry that Christmas is ruined. But a little creativity saves the day!

[Nancy Paulsen] 9780399167560 $16.99

Groovy Joe: Ice Cream & Dinosaurs Eric Litwin & Tom Lichtenheld Meet Groovy Joe, a fun-lovin’, guitar-strummin’ pup who must wrangle three hungry dinosaurs.

[Orchard] 9780545883788 $17.99

Nanette’s Baguette Mo Willems Mo Willems’ hilarious new picture book follows our plucky heroine on her first big solo trip to the bakery.

But will Nanette get the baguette from baker Juliette? Or will Nanette soon be beset with regret?

[Disney-Hyperion] 9781484722862 $17.99 On Bird Hill Jane Yolen & Bob Marstall From bestselling children’s author Jane Yolen comes an enchanting tribute to discovery and the miracle of life.

[Cornell Lab Publishing] 9781943645022 $15.95

Penguin Problems Jory John & Lane Smith The holidays can be challenging, but imagine living in the snow, or trying to pick out your friends and family from a lineup when everyone’s identical. With so many problems, it’s not easy being a penguin!

[Random House Books for Young Readers] 9780553513370 $17.99

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My First Book of Hockey Editors of Sports Illustrated for Kids Using action photography, simple text and a fun illustrated character, this book introduces readers to the basics of hockey.

[Sports Illustrated for Kids] 9781618931771 $11.95

Brave Little Finn John Churchman & Jennifer Churchman A real and adorable newborn lamb, Finn, stars in the follow-up to the media sensation and instant bestseller The SheepOver.

[Little, Brown Books for Young Readers] 9780316273596 17.99

Tek Patrick McDonnell From bestselling Caldecott Honor recipient Patrick McDonnell comes a hilarious reminder of how technology can take us backward . . . all the way to the times of prehistoric man!

[Little, Brown Books for Young Readers] 9780316338059 $15.99

How to Track a Truck Jason Carter Eaton & John Rocco For kids who love trucks, this definitive guide to catching and taming one of your own comes from the creators of How to Train a Train.

[Candlewick] 9780763680657 $16.99

The Nutcracker New York City Ballet & Valeria Docampo This beautiful picture book is a must-have for every aspiring ballerina’s library and a holiday tradition for every family’s bookshelf.

[Little Simon] 9781481458290 $17.99

If You Give a Mouse a Brownie Laura Numeroff & Felicia Bond You’ve given a mouse a cookie, but what happens when you give a mouse a brownie?

[HarperCollins] 9780060275716 $17.99

Return Aaron Becker This is the much-anticipated finale of Caldecott Honoree Aaron Becker’s wordless trilogy—a spectacular, emotionally satisfying story that brings its adventurer home.

[Candlewick] 9780763677305 $15.99 The Darkest Dark Chris Hadfield & The Fan Brothers From astronaut, bestselling author and social media superstar Chris Hadfield comes a beautifully illustrated story about embracing your fears and following your dreams.

[Little, Brown Books for Young Readers] 9780316394727 $17.99

The Storybook Knight Helen Docherty & Thomas Docherty What’s a knight’s greatest power? Stories, of course! But can a story be as mighty as a sword?

New from the author/ illustrator team behind The Snatchabook.

[Sourcebooks Jabberwocky] 9781492638148 $16.99 River Rose and the Magical Lullaby Kelly Clarkson & Laura Hughes Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson makes her picture book debut with this rollicking, rhyming story of a little girl’s dream trip to the zoo. The book is inspired by Clarkson’s daughter, River Rose.

[HarperCollins] 9780062427564 $18.99

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Wonderfall Michael Hall From the bestselling creator of My Heart Is Like a Zoo and Red: A Crayon’s Story comes a gorgeous new picture book that celebrates the magic of the fall season.

[Greenwillow] 9780062382986 $17.99

A Child of Books Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston Combining Oliver Jeffers’ elegant images and Sam Winston’s typographical landscapes shaped from excerpts of children’s classics and lullabies, this book is a stunning prose poem on the rewards of reading and sharing stories.

[Candlewick] 9780763690779 $17.99

Sun Moon Star Kurt Vonnegut & Ivan Chermayeff With striking illustrations by graphic designer Ivan Chermayeff, this is Kurt Vonnegut’s only children’s book and the story of the birth of Jesus as only he could tell it.

[Triangle Square] 9781609807245 $22.95

Artwork from this book is featured on the cover of the catalog.

The Poet’s Dog Patricia MacLachlan From Newbery Medal winner Patricia MacLachlan comes a poignant story about two children, a poet and a dog—and how they help one another survive loss and recapture love.

[Katherine Tegen] 9780062292629 $14.99

The Christmas Story Robert Sabuda Hope and joy radiate from the pages of Robert Sabuda’s new pop-up book celebrating the Nativity.

[Candlewick] 9780763683269 $35

Santa’s Underwear Marty Rhodes Figley & Marty Kelley It’s Christmas Eve and Santa is almost ready to head out on his annual trip, but something very important appears to be missing: Santa’s long, red, woolen undies!

[Sleeping Bear Press] 9781585369546 $16.99

Hotel Bruce Ryan T. Higgins Upon returning from a southern migration trip with his geese, Bruce discovers his den has been invaded by woodland creatures.

[Disney-Hyperion] 9781484743621 $17.99

Butterfly Butterfly Cammie Ho Early elementary learners will love these stunning photos that capture the wonders of caterpillars as they hatch from eggs and transform into beautiful butterflies.

[Phonic Monic] 9781943241033 $7.99

The Night Before Christmas Clement C. Moore & Charles Santore Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges lends his iconic voice to a special audio recording of the timeless poem, sold with the #1 bestselling picture book.

[Applesauce Press] 9781604336771 $24.95

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Animal Planet Animal Atlas This definitive atlas of animal life, featuring gorgeous full-color maps and fun graphics, takes readers on a continent-by-continent and habitatby-habitat passport to adventure.

[Animal Planet] 9781618931658 $17.95

365 Things to Do with LEGO Bricks Simon Hugo This interactive book features games, activities and LEGO building projects for every day of the year. It also includes a timer and random number generator for selecting activities.

[DK Children] 9781465453020 $24.99

© 2016 The LEGO Group

Factastic This book illustrates facts about our world and everything in it with photos and a fun LEGO scene on each page.

[Scholastic] 9781338032840 $19.99

Children Just Like Me Through profiles of 44 children from 36 countries around the world, this celebration of international cultures shows the many ways children are different—and the same!

[DK Children] 9781465453921 $19.99

Fablehaven Book of Imagination Brandon Mull This activity book for Fablehaven fans includes games, puzzles, essay prompts and even an origami dragon!

[Shadow Mountain] 9781629722412 $14.99

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Illustrated Edition J.K. Rowling & Jim Kay Award-winning artist Jim Kay illustrates year two of Harry’s adventures at Hogwarts in a beautiful, gift-ready format.

[Arthur A. Levine] 9780545791328 $39.99

Gertie’s Leap to Greatness Kate Beasley Gertie Reese Foy is 100% notfrom-concentrate awesome, and she is determined to be the best fifth grader ever.

[FSG Books for Young Readers] 9780374302610 $16.99

Some Writer!

Melissa Sweet Melissa Sweet, a two-time Caldecott Honor winner, presents the first fully illustrated biography of E.B. White, which includes letters, photos and original artwork.

[HMH Books for Young Readers] 9780544319592 $18.99

Magic Tree House Incredible Fact Book Mary Pope Osborne & Natalie Pope Boyce Get ready for a collection of the coolest, weirdest, funniest, most all-around amazing facts Jack and Annie have ever encountered.

[Random House Books for Young Readers] 9780399551178 $16.99 Tales from the Arabian Nights Donna Jo Napoli & Christina Balit Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of princesses, sailors and genies come to life in a stunning retelling of the Arabian folk tales.

[National Geographic] 9781426325403 $24.99

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The Inquisitor’s Tale Adam Gidwitz & Hatem Aly Bestselling author Adam Gidwitz redefines medieval times in this hilarious middle grade adventure about three magical children and their holy dog.

[Dutton Books for Young Readers] 9780525426165 $17.99

Maker Lab Jack Challoner Supporting STEM education initiatives, Maker Lab has 28 kid-safe projects and crafts that will get young inventors’ wheels turning and make science pure fun.

[DK Children] 9781465451354 $19.99

Vincent’s Starry Night and Other Stories Michael Bird & Kate Evans This beautiful story collection takes children on an enthralling journey through 40,000 years of global art history, from prehistoric cave paintings to the present day.

[Laurence King] 9781780676159 $29.95

Howard Wallace, P.I. Casey Lyall “Engagingly blending the fictional world of dames and private eyes with keen insights about adolescent friendship, Lyall’s debut is a winner.”

—Publishers Weekly [Sterling] 9781454919490 $14.95

Moo Sharon Creech From Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech comes a new novel about a family that moves to rural Maine and one very ornery cow who teaches them about being open to new experiences.

[HarperCollins] 9780062415240 $16.99

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly: Locker Hero Rachel Renée Russell In this brand-new series from bestselling Dork Diaries author Rachel Renée Russell, Max Crumbly is about to face the scariest place he’s ever been: South Ridge Middle School.

[Aladdin] 9781481460019 $13.99 Last Man Out Mike Lupica From bestselling author Mike Lupica comes a middle grade sports story about football, family and the true meaning of bravery.

[Philomel] 9780399172793 $17.99

The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase Wendy Mass Breathtaking action, hidden treasures and lots of candy will have readers craving this delightful sequel to the bestselling The Candymakers by beloved author Wendy Mass.

[Little, Brown Books for Young Readers] 9780316089197 $18.99

When the Sea Turned to Silver Grace Lin This breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestseller Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.

[Little, Brown Books for Young Readers] 9780316125925 $18.99

Maxi’s Secrets Lynn Plourde When a big, lovable dog wiggles her way into the heart of a loudmouth pipsqueak of a boy, wonderful things happen in this can’t-miss novel.

[Nancy Paulsen] 9780399545672 $16.99

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Ashes Laurie Halse Anderson Return to the American Revolution in this blistering conclusion to the bestselling trilogy that began with the National Book Award finalist Chains and continued with Forge.

[Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy] 9781416961468 $16.99

The Forgetting Sharon Cameron In a society that loses its collective memory, one girl remembers everything. Sharon Cameron, the beloved author of Rook, takes readers by storm with her brilliant foray into science fiction.

[Scholastic] 9780545945219 $18.99

Raymie Nightingale Kate DiCamillo Two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving, masterful story of an unforgettable summer friendship.

[Candlewick] 9780763681173 $16.99

The Secret Keepers Trenton Lee Stewart A magical watch. A string of secrets.

A race against time. The author of the bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series invites readers to join the adventure and ask themselves: Is knowing a secret a gift or a curse?

[Little, Brown Books for Young Readers] 9780316389556 $18.99

Something in Between Melissa de la Cruz Melissa de la Cruz launches Seventeen Fiction from Harlequin Teen with a timely and personal contemporary story. When FilipinoAmerican high school student Jasmine discovers her family is in America illegally, everything in her life is suddenly cast in doubt.

[Harlequin Teen] 9780373212385 $18.99 The Way Things Work Now David Macaulay Drones! Jet packs! 3-D printers!

Explainer-in-chief David Macaulay’s essential guide to machines is back in full color, spectacularly updated for the way we live today.

[HMH Books for Young Readers] 9780544824386 $35

Replica Lauren Oliver This first book in a duology weaves together the stories of Gemma and Lyra—one a girl, and one a Replica, raised in a research facility.

[HarperCollins] 9780062394163 $19.99

The Singing Bones Shaun Tan From the brilliant mind of Shaun Tan comes the Brothers Grimm fairy tales as they’ve never been seen before!

[Arthur A. Levine] 9780545946124 $24.99

The Da Vinci Code (The Young Adult Adaptation) Dan Brown The greatest conspiracy of the past 1,000 years is about to unravel. Start reading the #1 bestseller from Dan Brown, now adapted for young readers.

[Delacorte] 9781524715823 $18.99

Vassa in the Night Sarah Porter Inspired by a Russian folktale, Sarah Porter weaves a dark yet hopeful tale about a young girl’s search for home, love and belonging.

[Tor Teen] 9780765380548 $17.99

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Local Independent n n n Bookstore China: The Cookbook Celebrate the rich history and diversity of one of the world’s oldest cuisines with this authoritative guide to authentic Chinese home cooking.

9780714872247 $49.95

Plant: Exploring the Botanical World The ultimate gift for gardeners and art lovers. A visually stunning survey of 300 of the most beautiful botanical images celebrates the extraordinary beauty and diversity of plants.

9780714871486 $59.95

The Art Book The accessible, award-winning A-Z guide to the world’s great painters and sculptors, available in a new compact and portable format perfect for gifting.

9780714873213 $39.95

Where to Eat Pizza “There are two kinds of books in this world: those everyone ought to read, and those that you must own…Where To Eat Pizza is both.” —Wallpaper 978 0714871165 $29.95

The Grain Bowl A delicious take on the latest superfood meal, with innovative grain, seed and rice recipes ideal for everyday healthy eating.

9780714872254 $29.95

Eataly The best modern Italian recipes from the largest and most prestigious Italian marketplace in the world, featuring 300 landmark recipes highlighting the way Italians cook today.

9780714872797 $49.95

Regarding Cocktails Beautifully illustrated recipes and notes on cocktail culture from the visionary behind the modern cocktail renaissance, presented in an elegant, holiday-gift worthy package.

9780714872810 $29.95

Evolution: A Visual Record Stunning photographs by awardwinning photographer Robert Clark reawaken us to the scientific process that drives the amazing diversity of life on earth.

9780714871189 $39.95

Hug This Book!

A heartfelt, humorous and whimsically illustrated ode to the printed book from the beloved author of Beautiful Oops!

9780174872841 $16.95

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Pancakes!

Cook pancakes from scratch— readers whisk the eggs, flip the pancakes and more! This is the first title in a series of interactive recipe books, called Cook in a Book.

9780714872827 $14.95

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