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The Art of Reading: An Illustrated History of Books in Paint Jamie Camplin and Maria Ranauro For art and book lovers alike, this beautiful volume features more than 100 works by artists from Europe and the United States. The Art of Reading explores the centuries-old story of the great painters and the preeminent information-providing, knowledge-endowing, solace-giving, beliefsupporting, leisure-enriching, pleasure-delivering medium of all time: the book. $34.95 Getty Publications Vanessa Bell, Interior with Artist’s Daughter, c. 1935–36. Oil on canvas, 73.7 x 61 (29 x 24). Charleston Trust, bequeathed by Ben Duncan and Dick Chapman. © the Estate of Vanessa Bell, courtesy of Henrietta Garnett.
Carleton Watkins: Making the West American Tyler Green Watkins’ photographs helped shape America’s idea of the West and integrate the region as a full participant in the nation. His pictures not only introduced entire landscapes, but were also important in the development of American business, finance, agriculture, government policy, and science. $34.95 University of California Press
The Books of Earthsea: The Complete Illustrated Edition Ursula K. Le Guin, illus. by Charles Vess Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the timeless A Wizard of Earthsea, this omnibus edition of the complete Earthsea chronicles features more than 50 new illustrations illuminating Le Guin’s classic saga. $59.99 Saga Press
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Cruisin’ the Fossil Coastline: The Travels of an Artist and a Scientist along the Shores of the Prehistoric Pacific Kirk R. Johnson and Ray Troll A unique look at the fossil history of the West Coast, blending scientific discoveries with humor and fascinating stories, all brought to life by Ray Troll’s exuberant artwork. $35.95 Fulcrum Publishing
...And Then You Die of Dysentery: Lessons in Adulting from The Oregon Trail™ Lauren Reeves, illus. by Jude Buffum A quirky send-up to the popular computer game, featuring hard-earned life lessons from the trail for the ultimate trip down memory lane…all the way to Oregon! $14.99 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Flora of the Pacific Northwest: An Illustrated Manual (2nd Edition) C. Leo Hitchcock and Arthur Cronquist A revised and fully updated edition of the classic guide, making it the most comprehensive reference of Northwest plants for professionals and amateurs alike. $75.00 UNI V E R SI T Y of WA S HING T ON P R E S S
The Flora and Fauna of the Pacific Northwest Coast Collin Varner An extensive, easy-to-follow resource guide to the plant and animal life of our vast and diverse bioregion, stretching the coast from Juneau to San Francisco Bay. $34.95
Little Red Riding Hood of the Pacific Northwest Marcia Crews, illus. by Jeremiah Trammell The classic Grimms’ fairy tale takes on a fun, decidedly Northwest twist, set on the shores of the Salish Sea. $17.99 (ages 4–8) Little Bigfoot
Warblers & Woodpeckers: A Father-Son Big Year of Birding Sneed B. Collard III A big-hearted, humorous account of a father and son’s “Big Year,” traveling across this country and beyond on the bird watching quest of a lifetime. $24.95 Mountaineers Books
Dancing with the Gods: Reflections on Life and Art Kent Nerburn The award-winning writer offers encouragement to all those setting out on the artist’s strange and magical journey, imparting wisdom from a life spent working in the arts. $24.00 Canongate Books
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The Alehouse at the End of the World Stevan Allred, illus. by Reid Psaltis An audacious and comedic epic about a fisherman searching for his beloved in an underworld peopled by shape-shifting demigods, a seductive fertility goddess, and a narcissistic crow. $17.95 Forest Avenue Press
Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees Thor Hanson As informative and enchanting as the waggle dance of a honeybee, Buzz shows us why all bees are wonders to celebrate and protect. $27.00 Basic Books
The Dreamer and the Doctor: A Forest Lover and a Physician on the Edge of the Frontier Jack Nisbet In the turn of the 20th-century Northwest, the lives and passions of an American physician and her Swedish naturalist husband helped shape a territory on the cusp of change. $24.95 Sasquatch Books
A Deadly Wind: The 1962 Columbus Day Storm John Dodge A must-read for the tens of thousands of storm survivors, history buffs, and anyone interested in the intersection of severe weather events and climate change. $19.95 Oregon State Univ. Press
Miss Kopp Just Won’t Quit Amy Stewart The Kopp sisters return! New Jersey’s first female deputy sheriff has collared criminals and demanded justice for wronged women. But one stormy night, everything falls apart. $26.00 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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The Snuggle is Real: A Have a Little Pun Collection Frida Clements In this all-new collection of illustrated wordplay, lovely flora and fauna drawings meet funny sayings and offer fresh ways to have a little pun. $14.95 Chronicle Books
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Hearth: A Global Conversation on Identity, Community, and Place Annick Smith and Susan O’Connor, editors A multicultural anthology about the enduring importance and shifting associations of the hearth. Original contributions from Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Natasha Trethewey, and more. $26.00 Milkweed Editions
Everything She Didn’t Say Jane Kirkpatrick In Carrie Strahorn’s life, there are two versions of everything: the one she’ll share with others and the one she actually lives. $15.99 Revell
Avalanche Dog Heroes: Piper and Friends Learn to Search the Snow Elizabeth Rusch Follow Piper the border collie and her canine classmates through a season of avalanche rescue training, learning the real-life skills they will need to become snow rescue dogs. $18.99 (ages 7–10) Little Bigfoot
Washington: The Evergreen State Rick Schafer With stunning photography on every page, this coffee-table treasure transports you on a visual journey around the state—a must-own for proud Washingtonians and enamored visitors alike. $40.00 Familius
Arctic Solitaire: A Boat, a Bay, and the Quest for the Perfect Bear Paul Souders A laugh-out-loud adventure story of a photographer, a boat, and a somewhat quixotic quest to capture the perfect polar bear photograph. $26.95 Mountaineers Books
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Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive Stephanie Land Evicted meets Nickel and Dimed in this memoir about working as a maid; a beautiful yet gritty exploration of poverty in America. Foreword by Barbara Ehrenreich. $27.00 Hachette Books
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36 Bottles of Wine: Less Is More with 3 Recommended Wines Per Month Paul Zitarelli In this friendly guide, wine expert Zitarelli curates a shortlist of 36 bottles to explain, with an accessible and humorous style, what makes each worth drinking. $19.95 Sasquatch Books
Cooking Scrappy: 100 Recipes to Help You Stop Wasting Food, Save Money, and Love What You Eat Joel Gamoran The National Chef of Sur La Table and star of A&E’s Scraps offers an innovative cookbook that makes the most out of every resource in your kitchen. $29.99 Harper Wave
Scraps, Peels, and Stems: Recipes and Tips for Rethinking Food Waste at Home Jill Lightner, photos by Shannon Douglas Rethink how to shop, store, cook, dine, and responsibly dispose of food waste, with delicious recipes that use up those scraps instead of tossing them out. $22.95 Mountaineers Books
Home Cooking with Kate McDermott Kate McDermott, photos by Andrew Scrivani From the author of Art of the Pie comes the rest of the meal! This practical cookbook focuses on delicious, healthy, and affordable recipes for the busy home cook. $29.95 Countryman Press
Seattle Cooks: Signature Recipes from the City’s Best Chefs & Bartenders Julien Perry An exciting collection showcasing Seattle’s vibrant food scene with 80 signature dishes from 40 of the city’s best restaurants, written with the home cook in mind. $32.95 each
Portland Cooks: Recipes from the City’s Best Restaurants & Bars
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Danielle Centoni From unassuming cafes to eclectic neighborhood joints to latenight bars, this book celebrates the pioneers, game-changers and upstarts who put Portland on the culinary map.
The Lost Art of Reading: Books and Resistance in a Troubled Time David L. Ulin A new introduction and afterword lend fresh relevance to this insightful rumination on the act of reading as a path to critical thinking, identity, civic engagement, and resistance. $16.95 Sasquatch Books
Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany Jane Mount Both a love letter to literature and an indispensable reference for literary facts and recommendations, this delightfully illustrated volume is the ultimate gift for book lovers. $24.95 Chronicle Books
Literary Chickens Beth Moon From the bestselling author of Ancient Trees comes an arresting gallery of black-andwhite chicken portraits, each bird paired with a quotation from classic literature. $35.00 Abbeville Press
The Great American Read: The Book of Books PBS, foreword by Meredith Vieira A vivid portrait of all 100 novels Americans have nominated for the PBS series The Great American Read, including fascinating facts about each author and novel. $29.99 Black Dog & Leventhal
Writers: Their Lives and Works From Shakespeare and Jane Austen to Gabriel García Márquez and Toni Morrison, this sumptuously illustrated book features more than 100 biographies of the world’s greatest writers. $35.00 DK
Literary Landscapes: Charting the Worlds of Classic Literature John Sutherland, editor Explore the real-world locations—setting, scenery, and landscape as central to the tale as any character—behind some of the world’s greatest literature. $29.99 Black Dog & Leventhal
1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List James Mustich An insightfully curated compendium that will inspire hours of browsing and a lifetime of reading—as readable and entertaining as the volumes it recommends. $35.00 Workman
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Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women Catherine Thimmesh illus. by Melissa Sweet With seven new stories, this updated edition, is perfect for readers who want true stories of girl power. $17.99 (ages 10–12) HMH Books for Young Readers
Who Believes What? Exploring the World’s Major Religions Anna Wills illus. by Nora Tomm An upbeat introduction to the world’s great religions and their cultural practices, with search-and-find style illustrations to spark inquiry and discovery. $18.95 (ages 7–10) Owlkids
Little Worlds Géraldine Collet illus. by Sébastien Chebret This book shows children in their own self-constructed “little worlds” as they explore and play freely, develop their own identities, and learn to understand others. $16.95 (ages 4–8) Magination Press
Girl Squads: 20 Female Friendships That Changed History Sam Maggs, illus. by Jenn Woodall A fun and feisty tour of famous girl BFFs throughout history—from the realms of art, science, politics, and sports—who stuck together and changed the world. $16.99 Quirk Books
A Heart in a Body in the World Deb Caletti Each step of her 2,700-mile cross-country run brings Annabelle closer to facing a past trauma in a stunning novel about the heart, all the ways it breaks, and its journey to healing. $18.99 (ages 14+) Simon Pulse
Harbor Me Jacqueline Woodson Jacqueline Woodson’s first middle-grade novel since National Book Award winner Brown Girl Dreaming celebrates the healing that can occur when students share their stories. $17.99 (ages 10+) Nancy Paulsen Books
Rock-and-Roll Woman: The 50 Fiercest Female Rockers
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Meredith Ochs Celebrate women who rock! Award-winning radio personality Meredith Ochs takes an insightful look at 50 rock icons who indelibly shook up the music scene. $27.95 Sterling
The Future Is Female! 25 Classic Science Fiction Stories by Women, from Pulp Pioneers to Ursula K. Le Guin Lisa Yaszek, editor Rediscover space-opera heroines, gender-bending aliens, interplanetary battles of the sexes, and more in this groundbreaking collection of classic American SF from the 1920s to the 1960s. $27.95 Library of America
If You’re Going to a March Martha Freeman, illus. by Violet Kim “If you’re going to a march, you’re going to want a sign”—and this cheerful guide! A wonderful introduction for children to the world of action and activism. $16.95 (ages 5+) Sterling Children’s Books
Girls Resist! A Guide to Activism, Leadership, and Starting a Revolution KaeLyn Rich, illus. by Giulia Sagramola An in-depth, how-to, take-charge handbook for teen girls ready to fight for change, social justice, and equality. $14.99 (ages 14+) Quirk Books
Be Bold, Baby! Michelle Obama Be Bold, Baby! Oprah Alison Oliver Get bold, baby, with two new board books that introduce little readers to big people and bold values. With actual quotes and vibrant illustrations, even the very young will draw encouragement and inspiration from these two great women. $9.99 each (ages 0–3) HMH Books for Young Readers
Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse Marcy Campbell, illus. by Corinna Luyken A classic in the making, this heartwarming read-aloud story about empathy and imagination is one that families will treasure for years to come. $17.99 (ages 3–5) Dial Books
Never Too Young! 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference Aileen Weintraub, illus. by Laura Horton These 50 profiles of kids—from Picasso, who changed the art world, to Malala Yousafzai, who advocated for the education of girls—will inspire and empower young readers. $14.95 (ages 8–12) Sterling Children’s Books
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The Library Book Susan Orlean The acclaimed author of The Orchid Thief reopens the unsolved mystery of the most catastrophic library fire in American history, delivering a dazzling love letter to a beloved institution—our libraries. $28.00 Simon & Schuster
The Global Economy as You’ve Never Seen It Thomas Ramge and Jan Schwochow An ingeniously conceived tour of the global economy and all its key components, deconstructed piece by piece in 99 illuminating, full-color infographics. $35.00 The Experiment
These Truths: A History of the United States Jill Lepore In the most ambitious single-volume American history in decades, award-winning historian Jill Lepore offers a magisterial account of the origins and rise of this divided nation. $39.95 W. W. Norton
Taking to the Air: An Illustrated History of Flight Lily Ford Drawing on the vast print collection of the British Library, this book celebrates the human fascination, whether observed from the ground or as a passenger, of leaving the earth and taking flight. $34.95 University of Washington Press
History as They Saw It: Iconic Moments from the Past in Color Wolfgang Wild and Jordan Lloyd With 120 historic black-and-white photographs, thoroughly restored and rendered in color, this book illuminates some of history’s most iconic moments. $40.00 Chronicle Books
The Annotated Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant Elizabeth D. Samet, editor With a kaleidoscopic view and path-breaking insight, Elizabeth Samet has produced the most ambitious edition of Grant’s Personal Memoirs ever published, 130 years after it first appeared. $45.00 Liveright
National Geographic Almanac 2019
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National Geographic’s first annual almanac for adults is crammed with cool, cutting-edge content—phenomenal photos, fun facts, surprising stories, great maps, and more. $19.99 National Geographic
Sea Prayer
Virgil Wander
There There
Khaled Hosseini The bestselling author of The Kite Runner responds to the current refugee crisis with this deeply moving, beautifully illustrated short work of fiction for all ages. $15.00 Riverhead Books
Leif Enger New from the author of Peace Like a River, an enchanting and timeless story of a down-on-its-luck Midwestern town and the people who mean to save it. $27.00 Grove Press
Tommy Orange “The year’s most galvanizing debut novel. —Entertainment Weekly Fierce, angry, funny, heartbreaking—a wondrous and shattering portrait of an America few of us have ever seen. $25.95 Knopf
Kingdom of the Blind
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Louise Penny Armand Gamache receives a peculiar letter to kick off the highly anticipated 14th installment of the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling mystery series. $28.99 Minotaur Books
Hope Never Dies: An Obama Biden Mystery Andrew Shaffer Biden and Obama are back together again as the ultimate crime-fighting duo in this high-stakes, high-camp thriller—a cathartic read for anyone seeking an escape from current events. $14.99 Quirk Books
Uncompromising Honor David Weber Her voice has always been one of reason, but she shall compromise no longer—and the galaxy is about to witness something it has never before imagined. $28.00 Baen
Nine Perfect Strangers Liane Moriarty Could 10 days at a health resort really change you forever? In bestselling author Liane Moriarty’s new novel, nine perfect strangers are about to find out… $28.99 Flatiron Books
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Wine Folly: Magnum Edition Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack From the bestselling authors and creators of WineFolly.com comes an expanded guide with double the content to help you learn to drink wine like a pro. $35.00 Avery
Soup: The Ultimate Book of Soups and Stews Derek Bissonnette With more than 300 delicious, inventive recipes and beautiful photography featuring the world’s favorite comfort food, Soup is certain to become the regular go-to cookbook in your kitchen. $35.00 Cider Mill Press
Affordable Paleo Cooking with Your Instant Pot® Jennifer Robbins The bestselling author of Paleo Cooking with Your Instant Pot ® shows you how to use easy-tofind, cheaper ingredients to create amazing meals with your Instant Pot. $21.99 Page Street Publishing
Where to Drink Beer Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø The ultimate beer drinkers’ guide featuring 500 experts rating brewers and their beers from 1,600 locations around the world, including more than 300 cities and towns in the U.S. $29.95 Also available in the Where to Eat and Drink series:
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The Nordic Baking Book Magnus Nilsson The acclaimed chef featured in the PBS series The Mind of a Chef explores Nordic home baking with recipes from breads and pastries to cakes and cookies. $49.95 Phaidon Press
The Noma Guide to Fermentation René Redzepi and David Zilber At Copenhagen’s famed Noma restaurant, every dish includes some form of fermentation—and now you can use these step-by-step techniques and recipes to recreate those flavors at home. $40.00 Artisan
Blotto Botany: A Lesson in Healing Cordials and Plant Magic Spencre L.R. McGowan Herbalist Spencre McGowan mixes up original cordial recipes—and some delicious cocktails—that use the power of plants to heal, soothe, and elevate. $17.99 Morrow Gift
Breakfast: The Most Important Book About the Best Meal of the Day From the editors of Extra Crispy, this celebration of the most popular meal of the day offers engaging stories, essential how-tos, and killer breakfast recipes. $25.00 Oxmoor House
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs America’s Test Kitchen Kids THE cookbook every young chef needs! For the first time, America’s Test Kitchen is bringing its expertise and know-how to young chefs. Kid-tested and kid-approved! $19.99 (ages 8–12) Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Savor: Entertaining with Charcuterie, Cheese, Spreads & More Kimberly Stevens Featuring helpful advice from industry experts and more than 100 delicious recipes, Savor proves that the versatile serving board is the center of elegant entertaining. $24.95 Cider Mill Press
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Campfire Stories: Tales from America’s National Parks Dave and Ilyssa Kyu, editors A collection of entertaining, snack-sized stories, poems, legends, and more, featuring six iconic and beloved National Parks across the country—perfect for reading around the campfire! $21.95 Mountaineers Books
The Nature Instinct: Relearning Our Lost Intuition for the Inner Workings of the Natural World Tristan Gooley Rediscover the lost art of natural navigation, and relearn how to intuit the inner workings of the world without having to stop to think about it. $24.95
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Epic Hikes of the World With 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries plus 150 additional trail suggestions, this gorgeous book is sure to inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. $35.00 Lonely Planet
Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter Ben Goldfarb An engaging look at the beaver, and how the influential species can help fight drought, flooding, wildfire, extinction, and the ravages of climate change. $24.95 Chelsea Green Publishing
Journeys of a Lifetime, Second Edition This 10th anniversary edition of the travel blockbuster reveals 500 destinations around the globe, from ocean cruises in Antarctica to horse treks in the Andes. $40.00 National Geographic
The White Darkness
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David Grann By the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a powerful true story of adventure and obsession in the Antarctic, lavishly illustrated with color photographs. $20.00 Doubleday
All Over the Map: A Cartographic Odyssey Betsy Mason and Greg Miller Created for map lovers by map lovers, this exquisite book explores fascinating and unusual maps and the stories behind them through history. $50.00 National Geographic
The Travel Atlas The ultimate world atlas for globetrotters, The Travel Atlas makes it easy to plan adventures and discover remarkable places around the planet. $50.00 Lonely Planet
Seeing Stars: A Complete Guide to the 88 Constellations Sara Gillingham This artful and accessible introduction to the night sky equips readers with the information they need to locate, name, and explain all 88 internationally recognized constellations. $24.95 (ages 7–10) Phaidon Press
The Hidden Life of Trees: The Illustrated Edition Peter Wohlleben Captivating excerpts from the original international bestseller illustrated with stunning large-format photographs of trees from around the world—the perfect gift for forest lovers. $35.00 Greystone Books
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The Weather Detective: Rediscovering Nature’s Secret Signs
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Peter Wohlleben The internationally bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees brilliantly explains how we can decipher nature’s intriguing secret signs by studying the weather. $20.00 Dutton
National Geographic Spectacle: Rare and Astonishing Photographs A dazzling photo collection of natural and manmade wonders, unusual phenomena, amusing curiosities, and epic spectacles that present the miraculous beauty of our planet. $40.00 National Geographic
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The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers Maxwell King The first—and definitive— biography of Fred Rogers, star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, children’s television pioneer, and an utterly unique and enduring American cultural icon. $30.00 Harry N. Abrams
The Travelling Cat Chronicles Hiro Arikawa translated by Philip Gabriel A life-affirming anthem to kindness and selfsacrifice, The Travelling Cat Chronicles shows how the smallest things can provide the greatest joy. $20.00 Berkley
Made Out of Stars: A Journal for Self-Realization Meera Lee Patel From the bestselling author of Start Where You Are, a beautifully illustrated guided journal that celebrates what makes each of us uniquely amazing. $16.00 Tarcher/Perigee
The Illustrated History of the Snowman Bob Eckstein More than 200 illustrations featuring snowmen of the past and present make this truly a winter classic—smart, surprising enlightening and quite simply the coolest book ever. $29.95 Globe Pequot Press
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos Jordan B. Peterson More than two million copies sold! Dr. Jordan B. Peterson brings his uncompromising voice to readers seeking a deeper and more profoundly meaningful life. $25.95 Random House Canada
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Marvelocity: The Marvel Comics Art of Alex Ross Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear The long-awaited celebration of the legendary artist includes Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, the Avengers, X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Fantastic Four. $50.00 Pantheon
I Think, Therefore I Draw: Understanding Philosophy Through Cartoons Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein A hilarious new exploration of philosophy through cartoons from the authors of the New York Times bestselling Plato and a Platypus Walk Into A Bar... $20.00 Penguin Books
Home and Away Candice Montgomery When young, black, and fabulous Tasia Quirk learns her biological father is white, she must unravel truth from lies to stitch together a new sense of herself. $17.99 (ages 14+) Page Street Publishing
Hey, Kiddo Jarrett J. Krosoczka A powerful, unforgettable graphic memoir about growing up with a drug-addicted mother, a missing father, and two very loud, very loving, and very opinionated grandparents. $14.99 (ages 12+) Graphix
Podkin One-Ear: Longburrow Book 1 Kieran Larwood illus. by David Wyatt Meet Podkin and his rabbit siblings, on the run from the villainous Gorm tribe, in this first book of a new epic fantasy series. $7.99 (ages 10–12) HMH Books for Young Readers
Bridge of Clay Markus Zusak The bestselling author of The Book Thief returns with a complex family saga spanning three generations and culminating in a single miracle—a boy and his bridge. $26.00 (ages 14+) Knopf Books for Young Readers
The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger’s Guide
Dactyl Hill Squad Daniel José Older The bestselling author juggles history, fantasy, and real-world relevance in this fast-paced adventure, set in Civil War-Era New York—where dinosaurs roam the streets! $16.99 (ages 8–12) Arthur A. Levine Books
Chris Colfer Perfect for new and mega-fans alike, this is a behind-the-scenes, comprehensive look at Chris Colfer’s #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Land of Stories. $18.99 (ages 8–12) Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Flashback: Keeper of the Lost Cities Shannon Messenger In the seventh book in the bestselling series, Sophie realizes it’s time to change the rules—and to face down her ruthless enemies, she must learn to fight. $19.99 (ages 8–12) Aladdin
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The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid Dylan Thuras and Rosemary Mosco, illus. by Joy Ang The team behind the bestselling Atlas Obscura takes you on an expedition to 100 of the world’s most mesmerizing places—your passport to a world of hidden possibilities. $19.95 (ages 8–12) Workman
StarTalk Young Readers Edition
Neil deGrasse Tyson Adapted for young audiences, this beautifully illustrated companion to celebrated scientist Tyson’s National Geographic Channel TV show is an eye-opening journey into the complexities of our universe. $17.99 (ages 10+) National Geographic Kids
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein Kiersten White The bestselling author recasts the Frankenstein story with a monster like you’ve never seen before—and 200 years later, she’s never been more alive. $18.99 (ages 12+) Delacorte Press
Children of Blood and Bone: The Orïsha Legacy Tomi Adeyemi Tomi Adeyemi’s West African-inspired fantasy debut is an instant #1 New York Times bestseller that conjures a captivating world full of magic and danger. $18.99 (ages 14+) Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
City of Ghosts
The Agony House
Victoria Schwab Ever since Cass almost drowned, she can pull back the Veil that separates the living from the dead…and enter the world of spirits. $17.99 (ages 9–12) Scholastic Press
Cherie Priest illus. by Tara O’Connor After moving with her family into a rundown house, Denise experiences sinister events. From floors collapsing to creepy voices, she must unravel the mystery if she and her family are to survive. $18.99 (ages 12+) Arthur A. Levine Books
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Missing Pieces (Hello Neighbor #1) Carly Anne West illus. by Tim Heitz This pulse-pounding prequel novel to the hit video game Hello Neighbor includes two-color illustrations throughout, to help readers unwind the mystery at the heart of the game. $7.99 (ages 9–12) Scholastic, Inc.
24 Hours in Nowhere Dusti Bowling “Reminiscent of Louis Sachar’s Holes with its quirky characters and unique desert setting, this is a middle-grade read that will easily transport readers somewhere special.” —School Library Journal $14.95 (ages 8–12) Sterling Children’s Books
Dear Evan Hansen Val Emmich with Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul A big-hearted and ground breaking coming-of-age novel, inspired by and from the hit Broadway musical’s creators. $18.99 (ages 14+) Poppy Books
Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret Trudi Trueit Danger and adventure await 12-year-old Cruz Coronado as he joins an elite school for explorers. Inspired by real-life National Geographic stories. $16.99 (ages 8–12) Under the Stars
Air Blast Cannon Ready, aim, blast! Using the fun and clear instruction book, construct a moveable, air-powered cannon and fire away at the included targets! $24.99 (ages 8+) Klutz
Genius LEGO® Inventions with Bricks You Already Have Sarah Dees This new LEGO® project book shares fun and exciting science-powered creations for kids who love tinkering, engineering, and experimenting—a great gift! $19.99 (ages 8–12) Page Street Publishing
Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein Officially approved by the Albert Einstein Archives, this un-put-downable story follows girl genius Max Einstein as she uses science and her imagination to solve the world’s toughest problems. $14.99 (ages 7–14) Jimmy Patterson
Monstrous Devices Damien Love When 12-year old Alex receives a gift from his granddad, strange events start occurring. The old tin robot might be more than it seems—maybe even deadly. $17.99 (ages 8–12) Viking Books for Young Readers
Dork Diaries 13: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday Rachel Renée Russell It’s Nikki Maxwell’s birthday! Will it be a blast or a bust? Find out in her newest diary, the 13th installment in the blockbuster bestselling series. $13.99 (ages 9–13) Aladdin
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Ocean Meets Sky Terry and Eric Fan A stunning new picture book from the creators of The Night Gardener about a boy who sets sail to find the land of his grandfather’s magical tales. $17.99 (ages 4–8) Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
We’ve Got the Whole World in Our Hands Rafael López The award-winning illustrator brings us a fresh new adaptation of the classic song, celebrating the magic of unity and the lives of children around the world. $17.99 (ages 3+) Scholastic Press
An Anthology of Intriguing Animals Children will discover the amazing stories and myths behind more than 100 animal favorites—from tigers to koalas—while poring over incredible photographs and beautiful illustrations. $19.99 (ages 7–10) DK Children
All Mine!
Boo-Boo!
Bye-Bye!
Carol Zeavin and Rhona Silverbush Written with simple language and reflecting children’s realities, the Terrific Toddlers series can help toddlers understand everyday troubles like separation anxiety (Bye-Bye!), minor cuts and scrapes (Boo-Boo!), and taking ownership of their belongings (All Mine!). $8.99 each (ages 2–3) Magination Press
Corduroy Takes a Bow Viola Davis, illus. by Jody Wheeler Author Viola Davis uses her experience as an Emmy, Tony, and Oscar Award-winning actress to imbue Corduroy’s adventure with all the magic of the stage. $17.99 (ages 3–5) Viking Books for Young Readers
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Molly Idle Caldecott Honor Award-winning author and illustrator dazzles with this original mermaid tale about how small, persistent actions can lead to great things. $17.99 (ages 4–8) Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Time for Bed, Miyuki Roxane Marie Galliez, illus. by Seng Soun Ratanavanh A goodnight story full of wonder, as Miyuki remembers all she must do before bedtime, from watering the vegetables to preparing for the Dragonfly Queen’s arrival. $17.95 (ages 5–8) Princeton Architectural Press
Peanut Butter and Jelly: Narwhal and Jelly Book 3
Narwhal and Jelly Book 1 and Puppet Set
Ben Clanton Dive into reading with Narwhal and Jelly! In his third adventure Narwhal learns what humans have known all along: peanut butter is awesome! And hook a reader with the Narwhal and Jelly book and puppet box set. $12.99 Peanut Butter and Jelly $19.99 Book & Puppet Set (ages 5–9) Tundra Books
Presto & Zesto in Limboland Arthur Yorinks and Maurice Sendak From the beloved collaborative team comes a neverbefore-published picture book about two friends lost in a magical, mysterious place called Limboland. $18.95 (ages 4–8) Michael di Capua Books
Sleepy, the Goodnight Buddy Drew Daywalt, illus. by Scott Campbell New York Times #1 bestselling author of The Day The Crayons Quit puts a hilarious twist on a classic bedtime story: When a boy who routinely refuses to go to bed gets a talkative stuffed animal, the tables are turned! $16.99 (ages 3–5) Disney-Hyperion
The Christmas Wind Stephanie Simpson McLellan, illus. by Brooke Kerrigan This beautiful holiday story highlights the heroic spirit of a young girl and the generosity of a stranger—revealing the true spirit of Christmas. $19.95 (ages 6+) Red Deer Press
The Night Before Christmas: The Classic Edition Clement C. Moore, illus. by Charles Santore With stunning illustrations from the renowned artist, this beautiful, oversized edition of the classic poem is destined to become a beloved family heirloom. $19.95 Applesauce Press
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Fly With Me: A Celebration of Birds Through Pictures, Poems, and Stories Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, Adam Stemple and Jason Stemple Enchanting stories, lyrical poems, stunning photography, and fascinating science fill the pages of this lovely treasury of birds. $24.99 (ages 4–8) National Geographic Kids
The Nocturnals: The Peculiar Possum Tracey Hecht, illus. by Josie Yee Snuggle up with your own Dawn the Fox and dive into the latest adventure of The Nocturnal Brigade. Dawn and friends Bismark the Sugar Glider and Tobin the Pangolin meet Penny the Possum and discover it’s ok to be different! $5.99 (ages 5–7) Fabled Film Press
Dawn the Fox 7" Plush Toy $9.99 (ages 3+)
Inky’s Amazing Escape: How a Very Smart Octopus Found His Way Home Sy Montgomery, illus. by Amy Schimler-Safford Meet Inky, the real-life octopus who escaped from the New Zealand aquarium, in this fascinating picture book from the National Book Award nominee and octopus expert. $17.99 (ages 4–8) Paula Wiseman Books
Grow Grateful Sage Foster-Lasser and Jon Lasser, illus. by Christopher Lyles On a camping trip with her class, Kiko learns all about gratitude and shares with readers different things she appreciates about her family, friends, and opportunities. $16.95 (ages 4–8) Magination Press
Grow Up, David! David Shannon On the 20th anniversary of No, David!, David’s back taunting his older brother with a series of tricks that no “you’re too little” can stop! $17.99 (ages 3–5) Blue Sky Press
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Bee Still: An Invitation to Meditation
Ultimate Predatorpedia
Frank J. Sileo illus. by Claire Keay Bentley the honeybee uses meditation to help calm himself and find inner peace, and shows other forest animals how to sit, breathe, and “bee” still! $16.95 (ages 4–8) Magination Press
Christina Wilsdon Jam-packed with fascinating facts, jaw-dropping photography, and the latest scientific discoveries, this is the most complete predator reference ever. $24.99 (ages 8–12) National Geographic Kids
Little Bear Dreams Paul Schmid This gentle tale from the Seattle author and artist takes youngsters on a journey of wintry opposites—a snuggly read-aloud that amuses while it soothes. $17.95 (ages 1–5) Phaidon Press
Moon Alison Oliver A picture book for the over-scheduled generation! Moon makes a new friend and discovers there’s joy to be found in play, nature, and embracing the wild within. $17.99 (ages 4–7) Clarion Books
Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure Torben Kuhlmann In the series’ third science-based adventure picture book starring an intrepid and inventive mouse, Edison engineers and builds a vessel to carry him and a friend to the bottom of the sea, where lost treasure awaits. Kuhlmann’s adventurous tales and gorgeous illustrations captivate and encourage little ones to dream big. $19.95 (ages 4–8) NorthSouth Books Also available
Armstrong: The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon Lindbergh: The Tale of a Flying Mouse $19.95 each
Giraffe Problems
Mac Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1)
Jory John, illus. by Lane Smith Laugh your way through story time with this rollicking second read-aloud from the creative team behind Penguin Problems. $17.99 (ages 3–7) Random House Books for Young Readers
Mac Barnett illus. by Mike Lowery In this witty and historically inspired chapter book, The Queen’s newest secret agent, Mac B., travels the globe to find the stolen Crown Jewels! $12.99 (ages 7–10) Orchard Books
Disney Ideas Book Elizabeth Dowsett and DK Editors Bring your love of Disney to life with more than 100 creative projects and activities: crafts, party games, puzzles, papercraft, and much more. © 2018 Disney/Pixar
$24.99 (ages 7+) DK
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The Wild Unknown Journal Kim Krans A beautifully illustrated, four-color guided journal for exploring your own Wild Unknown. $21.99
The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck & Guidebook
The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck & Guidebook Kim Krans Keepsake boxed set editions include cards, each one a work of art, and instructional guidebook. $39.99 each “ The Wild Unknown is a feeling. It is a place within. Some might call it the unconscious, or more specifically, the creative unconscious. This force moves us towards growth. Can you feel it?” —Kim Krans, Oregon artist and creator of The Wild Unknown Tarot, Animal Spirit, and Journal