August can be a very distracting month—gift show season is in full swing and we’re prepping madly for NY NOW. This year we are also working on the launch of this web site. And of course summer vacations are coming to a close. So we want to be sure you didn’t miss out some terrific new books and gifts that went on sale during the dog days of summer:
*Staff Picks for August*
By Sarah Williams | August 15 2017 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGift
The newest title in the bestselling Q&A a Day series, Q&A a Day for Grandparents is a 3-year journal with prompts that celebrate and record the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren. We love the large-type font (thank you design!) and the personalized cover that lets you slip a photograph of grandparent and grandchild into the frame. (*New series corrugate + custom header available for this title.)
- Craft & Creativity > Paper Craft
- Gifts for… > Grandparents
- Holidays & Seasons > Holidays > Grandparents Day
- Inspirational & Spiritual > Inspirational > Inspirational Gift
- Literacy & Education > Literacy > Early Childhood Development
- Love & Relationships > Family
- Love & Relationships > Parenting
- Non-fiction > More Non-fiction...
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > Journals > Prompted
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Some like it hot, after all, and this gorgeous guide to peppers is packed with fascinating history, tasting notes and recommended uses, delicious recipes, and a gallery of more than 225 color photographs.
This pretty gift book of affirmations and prayers is small (5 x 7 1/8”) enough to tuck in your pocket but packed with inspiration and encouragement. For anyone who loved Illuminata by Marianne Williamson, Graces by June Cotner, or Help, Thanks, Wow by Anne Lamott, Life Lessons comes from Julia Cameron, the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Artist’s Way.
We love this journal’s sunny yellow cover—sure to bring cheer to every day—and the shimmering rainbow foil. The bestselling Do One Thing series continues to be a hit in the gift market and this new topic has struck a nerve in our offices. We all need the reminder to stop and smell the roses—or whatever brings each of us happiness, gratitude, and joy–every day. (*New series corrugate + custom header available for this title.)
- Art & Photography > Design
- Gifts for… > Empty Nesters
- Gifts for… > Graduates
- Gifts for… > Host/Hostess
- Health & Wellness > Self-Help > General
- Inspirational & Spiritual > Inspirational > Inspirational Gift
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > Journals > Prompted
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > More Puzzles, Games & Journals…
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > Novelty & Book+
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Seattle designer and muralist Kyler Martz packs this journal with retro-cool illustrations of dare-defying, high-flying women, the perfect inspiration when you’re recording big dreams, satisfying achievements, or revolutionary ideas.
We love Hamilton–we know we’re not alone–and game night too so we challenge you to Deal or Duel! This mash-up of Hamilton facts, Revolutionary War history, and innovative dueling card game includes 3 card decks, a treasury of fake colonial bills, and a mini-poster scroll of revolutionary war figures. And sure, it’s ok to hum while you play…
- Cultural Destinations > Museums > History
- Formats > Adults > More Non-traditional Formats...
- History > United States History
- Hobbies > Traditional Games > Cards
- Pop Culture > Games & Puzzles > Brain Fitness
- Pop Culture > Games & Puzzles > Games
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > Games & Puzzles > Brain Fitness
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > Games & Puzzles > Games
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > Games & Puzzles > More Games & Puzzles…
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > Novelty & Book+
- Reference > Trivia
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We found a lot of inspiration in Rad Women Worldwide, so we’re very excited about My Rad Life, an empowering and interactive journal that encourages teens, tweens, women, and girls to think, create, reflect, and explore their own radness. This rad journal includes inspiring quotes, gentle prompts, and stories about amazing women who’ve shaped history.
- Art & Photography > Art > More Art...
- Cultural Destinations > Museums > Art
- Formats > Adults > More Non-traditional Formats...
- Gifts for… > Women
- Health & Wellness > Self-Help > General
- Holidays & Seasons > Holidays > Mother's Day
- Non-fiction > Biography & Memoir
- Pop Culture > General Pop Culture
- Puzzles, Games, Journals & More > Journals > Prompted
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We have a lot of busy moms and dads on our team so we’re excited that the authors of the bestselling How to Feed a Family have tackled the annual end-of-summer challenge: school lunches and weeknight meal planning. Thanks to their 110 recipes and valuable strategies, this school year should be much less chaotic for all our families.
Why is this beloved classic about the world’s most peaceful bull in our Staff Picks? Because for the first time ever, it’s available in board book. Be Ferdinand!
Promoting acceptance and love, Good Night Families is a celebration of the diversity in the modern family. More than 4 million copies of the books in the Good Night series have been sold; it’s a trusted brand for bed-time in the gift market and a sure-sell for all our board book fans.
From the creators of How to Babysit a Grandpa, How to Raise a Mom, and more, How to Get Your Teacher Ready will bring the laughs this school year as students offer up back-to-school tips for teachers. The perfect gift for a student or a teacher—at the start or end of the school year or any time its role-reversal humor might be appreciated.
Show friends and family how much you appreciate them with the Very Hungry Caterpillar’s colorful book of thanks.
Rustic breads, scones, and biscuits paired with fruit-jams, jellies, nut butters, savory spreads, pickles, and more–from the James Beard award-winning author of Sourdough.
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