introduce children to the history of juneteenth with the let’s celebrate juneteenth board book from mudpuppy. Featuring rhyming text and colorful, bold artwork, this board book is a beautiful celebration of this important holiday. A wonderful addition to your child’s bookshelf!

• 26 pages
• trim: 7 x 7”, 17.78 x 17.78
• all mudpuppy products adhere to CPSIA, ASTM, and CE safety regulations.
• made responsibly from FSC-certified material. printed with nontoxic inks.
  

for anyone who wants to learn how to catch a runaway pig, mend a fence post, milk a cow, or throw an unforgettable barn party, this engaging volume delivers timeless advice on accomplishing tasks big and small around the house, garden, and farm. featuring original text and illustrations from the 1919 first edition, this 100th-anniversary volume presents a new generation of readers with expert guidance on every facet of homesteading in a very handsomely crafted package. with projects that range from practical (ridding a yard of poison ivy) to downright bemusing (organizing a potato peeling contest), this delightful book is equal parts useful and entertaining. an ode to self-reliance brimming with wit, wisdom, and nostalgia, this is a must-have for anyone who enjoys doing things with their own two hands.

green scenes is the first-ever travel guide to cool, ethically-operated legal cannabis destinations across the us.

spanning 15 states and 24 cities where cannabis is legalized, this guide comprises 120 of the most interesting dispensaries, hemp-friendly spaces, and cannabis consumption-welcoming experiences and lodging in the country. almost all are locally owned, and every single one is operated by people who care about the integrity of this plant, the positive potential of this industry, and the well-being of their employees.

in addition to creative businesses like nomsternailz cannabis-friendly nail salon in oregon, consumption-friendly sound baths by new rituals in california, and immersive infused dinners by arizona's cloth and flame in massachusetts, green scenes also features q&as with renowned cannabis entrepreneurs and advocates who have helped make these scenes possible.

dream baby dream showcases the photography of los angeles-based award-winning photographer, director, and designer jimmy marble.

this bright and tactile book is filled with marble's fresh, sun-drenched photography alongside handwritten text from the photographer himself.

dream baby dream features fashion and lifestyle photographs of models and celebrities, including ariana grande and amy adams.

• the first monograph on the work of jimmy marble
• unique, quirky, and fashion-forward
• images capture the vibe of sunny southern california
• bound in an orange textured paper with an inset portrait, dream baby dream has a vivid and tactile appeal dream baby dream is a whimsical celebration of marble's colorful aesthetic and fashion sensibility.

his unique sense of pattern and color evokes a distinctly youthful and sunny southern california aesthetic.

chinatown pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six chinatowns. andria lo and valerie luu have been interviewing and photographing chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and instagram, chinatown pretty, since 2014. chinatown pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) everywhere—but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, and a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances.

photos span chinatowns in san francisco, oakland, los angeles, chicago, new york city, and vancouver.

the style is a mix of modern and vintage, high and low, handmade and store bought clothing.

this new collection of vintage-with-a-twist work by anne taintor offers up a fresh serving of anne's signature hilarious commentary on the joys, challenges, and cocktail hours of motherhood. from the fundamentals (WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers! ) to putting food on the table (you see them as pies . . . I see them as cries for help) to dealing with childhood questions (because I'm the mother . . . that's why) and strategies for taking the edge off (now be a dear and fetch mommy her flask), taintor expertly captures the funny, frantic, and honest thoughts that most moms have experienced, with an attitude mothers everywhere will welcome.

this new picture book from beloved author-illustrator jane mount celebrates the avid reader, demonstrates how books make you better, and reassures anyone who has been anxious or uncertain about facing the real world. lotti isn't sure she wants to make friends. she's shy, and she doesn't really know how. while everyone around her is playful, outgoing, and loud, lotti prefers a quiet place and a book to read. lotti LOVES books. to her, books are full of magic and aren't as scary as new friends. but perhaps Lotti's books can show her how to find magic in everyday moments, and maybe the friends she can share this magic with are closer than she thinks.

because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. enchanting die-cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book. wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life. an acorn is just the beginning.

the glory of growing older is the freedom to be more truly ourselvesâ with age we gain the liberty to pursue bold new endeavors and worry less about what other people think. In this richly illustrated volume, bestselling author and artist lisa congdon explores the power of women over the age of forty who are thriving and living life on their own terms. profiles, interviews, and essays from womenâ including vera wang, laura ingalls wilder, julia child, cheryl strayed, and many moreâ who've found creative fulfillment and accomplished great things in the second half of their lives are lavishly illustrated and hand-lettered in congdon's signature style. the perfect gift for women of all ages, a glorious freedom celebrates extraordinary lives and redefines what it means to gain wisdom and maturity.

this photographic celebration of queer love and excellence gathers fourteen LGBTQ+ power couples, offering a glimpse into the journeys that led to their meaningful relationships and thriving careers. from designer debbie millman’s ardent courtship of writer roxane gay to the romantic and creative relationship forged between perfume genius bandmates mike hadreas and alan wyffels on stage during their first world tour, this beautiful book offers a closer look into the lives of fourteen inspiring LGBTQ+ couples and the meet-cutes, success stories, and personal reflections that made them the role models they are today. these icons come from a range of backgrounds—they are trailblazers who lead research labs, kitchens, and news organizations; create life-giving art and music; and tell queer stories in award-winning books, films, and television shows.

an intimate look at juneteenth, this story is a warm exploration of a family and a community. juneteenth is the smell of brisket filling the air. juneteenth is the sounds of music, dancing, and cheering ringing from the parade outside. it is love. it is prayer. it is friends and relatives coming together to commemorate freedom, hope for tomorrow, and one another.

this book is an ode to the history of the black community in the united states, a tribute to black joy, and a portrait of familial love. with poignant text and vivid illustrations, juneteenth Is offers a window and a mirror for readers, resonating with kids who will see themselves reflected in its pages and those who hope to understand experiences beyond their own.

divided into six categories of keisters, this humorous history book takes you on a whirlwind tour of the finest rear ends in museums around the world—from the lusciously rendered bottoms of renaissance painting to the abstract curves of contemporary art. heritage scholars and art educators mark small and jack shoulder pair illuminating social commentary, historical context, and lively captions with captivating depictions of tasteful—and sometimes cheeky—bums in art.

author: mark small and jack shoulder 

"readers will root for bighearted, small armed tiny." —publishers weekly

tiny t. rex has a HUGE problem. his friend pointy needs cheering up and only a hug will do. but with his short stature and teeny t. rex arms, is a hug impossible? not if tiny has anything to say about it! join this plucky little dino in his very first adventure, tiny t. rex and the impossible hug—a warm and funny tale that proves the best hugs come from the biggest hearts.

• readers are sure to fall in love with tiny!
• full of sweet, adorable illustrations
• teaches lessons in kindness, overcoming obstacles, and perseverance
  

full of quirk and whimsy, things to do before a monday provides 52 amusing activities to start each week in a positive and joyful way. ranging from silly, irreverent ideas to self-improvement goals, each prompt encourages readers to shake up their usual routine with fun and attainable exercises such as volunteering at an animal shelter, cooking a favorite meal from childhood, building a pillow fort, or holding hands on a bike with a cutie. with humorous, brightly colored illustrations and inspirational actions, this little book is the cure for the Monday blues.

the 500-piece bookstack puzzle is just the right level of challenge for booklovers and puzzlers. encased in a box shaped like a book.

perfect for literary lovers: a useful and fun puzzle for goodreads users, voracious readers, booklovers, aspiring writers, book club members, librarians, and english teachers as well as fans of jane mount, ideal bookshelf, jamise harper, and #diversespines.

discover unsung literary heroes: a wide variety of books written by BIPOC authors, over 60 in all, are featured in this puzzle, like pachinko by min jin lee, the fire next time by james baldwin, kindred by octavia e. butler, there there by tommy orange, the house on mango street by sandra cisneros, and more.

expert authors: using their keen knowledge of all things literary, jamise harper (founder of the diverse spines book community) and jane mount (author and illustrator of bibliophile) have curated expertly devised bookstacks featuring a wide range of underrepresented voices.