**December Staff Picks**

By Caroline O'Connor | December 11 2018 | AdultsChildren'sPop CultureGeneralAllGift

Whether you need some last minute holiday inspiration or are looking forward to 2019 – we’ve chosen some faves for you!!

Cook It in Your Dutch Oven
Cook It in Your Dutch Oven
150 Foolproof Recipes Tailor-Made for Your Kitchen's Most Versatile Pot
9781945256561
A Dutch oven is the most versatile pot in your kitchen: a soup pot, a deep fryer, a braiser, a roaster, an enclosed bread oven, and the perfect vessel for one-dish meals.
$32.99 US
Dec 04, 2018
7-7/8 x 9-5/8
Paperback
328 Pages
America's Test Kitchen
I Am Little Fish! A Finger Puppet Book
I Am Little Fish! A Finger Puppet Book
Lucy Cousins, Lucy Cousins
9781536200232
With the wiggle of a finger, readers bring Little Fish to life as he pops through every spread of an adorable puppet book.Come play with Little Fish as he swishes through the sea! Help him blow bubbles and swim around in a whirly circle, then propel him along as he joins his friends to splash and dive and play peekaboo. Who is Little Fish happiest to greet? With its plush finger puppet sturdily attached, this engaging book lets children take a star turn in the story again and again.
$12.99 US
Dec 11, 2018
8-1/4 x 5-9/16
Board Book
16 Pages
Candlewick
Age 0-3 years
Isle of You
Isle of You
Jaime Kim, David LaRochelle
9780763691165
A deep breath and a little imagination are key in this gentle, beautifully illustrated story that will inspire little ones to lift their own spirits — and remember that they are loved.Some days are harder to get through than others, but when you’re sad, or lonely, or angry, it helps to remember these words: the Isle of You. Take a moment to shake off your worries, then set sail to a land where your dreams can come true. Soar on the back of an eagle, hunt for treasure, watch dancing polar bears on roller skates — anything you can imagine is yours. Hopeful and dreamlike, Jaime Kim’s paintings illuminate a way for young readers to visualize a brighter, happier mood in this compassionate story by David LaRochelle.
$16.99 US
Dec 11, 2018
9-5/8 x 10-5/8
Hardcover
32 Pages
Candlewick
Age 3-7 years
Fox Explores the Night: A First Science Storybook
Fox Explores the Night: A First Science Storybook
Martin Jenkins, Richard Smythe
9780763698836
Young readers are invited to join a determined fox as she sets out to find her dinner in this simple, stylish introduction to light and dark.Fox is hungry. She waits until dark, then emerges from her den to hunt for food. Follow her as she pads through the city streets and learns about sunlight, moonlight, and electric light. Shadows grow along alleys and reflections bounce off store windows as Fox moves through patches of light and dark. Using simple, clear language and beautiful illustrations, this gentle story is the perfect introduction to light and dark for budding scientists.
$16.99 US
Dec 24, 2018
9-1/16 x 10-5/8
Hardcover
32 Pages
Candlewick
Age 2-5 years
Baby's First Chinese New Year
Baby's First Chinese New Year
DK
9781465484017
Celebrate Chinese New Year with this delightful baby board book little ones will adore.
$6.99 US
Dec 24, 2018
5-1/8 x 5-1/8
Board Book
14 Pages
DK Children
Age 0-2 years
Pop-up Peekaboo! I Love You
Pop-up Peekaboo! I Love You
A surprise under every flap!
DK
9781465465269
Find out who's sending Sheep presents in this cute baby book with flaps to lift and pop-ups to enjoy.
$14.99 US
Dec 04, 2018
8-1/4 x 8-1/4
Board Book
12 Pages
DK Children
Age 0-3 years
I Love You Little One
I Love You Little One
DK
9781465480163
Snuggle up with your little one and discover a host of adorable animals and their babies as they gaze at the same glowing moon from beautiful habitats around the world.
$12.99 US
Dec 04, 2018
6 x 10
Board Book
18 Pages
DK Children
Age 0-3 years
Good Night Love
Good Night Love
Mark Jasper, Adam Gamble, Katherine Blackmore
9781602197756
Good Night Love features marital love, friendship love, love for a sibling, love for one's baby, love for grandparents, love for teachers, love of nature, self-love, Valentine's Day, love for a pet, love of the stars and moon, and more! This adorable board book teaches the joys of everyday love while sending little ones off to a peaceful night's sleep.This book is part of the Good Night Our World Series, which includes hundred of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
$9.95 US
Dec 24, 2018
6 x 6
Board Book
20 Pages
Good Night Books
Age 0-3 years
Cowboy Wisdom
Cowboy Wisdom
Over 200 Quotes about the Old West
9781578267842
An inspiring collection of over 200 favorite quotations about the Old West.
$12.50 US
Dec 18, 2018
4-3/4 x 7-1/8
Hardcover
112 Pages
Hatherleigh Press
Meditation Made Easy
Meditation Made Easy
Coming to Know Your Mind
Matteo Pistono
9781788172448
An introductory step-by-step guide to meditation, suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their knowledge and practice.
$14.99 US
Dec 11, 2018
5-1/4 x 8
Paperback
208 Pages
Hay House UK
Compendium of Magical Things
Compendium of Magical Things
Communicating with the Divine to Create the Life of Your Dreams
Radleigh Valentine
9781401951221
A friendly guide to a wide array of divination tools, both ancient and modern, from internationally known spiritual teacher and author Radleigh Valentine.
$16.99 US
Dec 04, 2018
6 x 9
Paperback
208 Pages
Hay House LLC
Whose Eye Am I?
Whose Eye Am I?
Shelley Rotner
9780823440450
Eye-popping photographs, a guessing game, and fascinating facts come together to introduce vision to young readers.
$7.99 US
Dec 18, 2018
9-1/2 x 8-1/2
Paperback
32 Pages
Holiday House
Age 4-8 years
Up Close With Bugs
Up Close With Bugs
Alexandra Siy
9780823440368
Amazing micrograph photography helps readers find out if bugs get an undeserved bad rap in this nonfiction picture book.
$8.99 US
Dec 18, 2018
10 x 10
Paperback
40 Pages
Holiday House
Age 7-10 years
A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind
A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind
Shoukei Matsumoto
9780143133339
Little known fact: Buddhist Monks are amazing at cleaning and tidying. In this one-of-a-kind guide to cleaning your home, Buddhist monk Shoukei Matsumoto reveals how to make your home as spotless as it is tranquil and peaceful.
$16.00 US
Dec 24, 2018
5 x 7-1/8
Paperback
144 Pages
TarcherPerigee
You Are a Badass Every Day
You Are a Badass Every Day
How to Keep Your Motivation Strong, Your Vibe High, and Your Quest for Transformation Unstoppable
Jen Sincero
9780525561644
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a book of mantras and meditations to fuel your badassery every day
$20.00 US
Dec 04, 2018
5 x 7
Hardcover
224 Pages
Penguin Life
Love for Imperfect Things
Love for Imperfect Things
How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection
Haemin Sunim, Lisk Feng
9780143132288
Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet: "The world could surely use a little more love, a little more compassion, and a little more wisdom. In Love for Imperfect Things, Haemin Sunim shows us how to cultivate all three, and to find beauty in the most imperfect of things--including your very own self."A #1 internationally bestselling book of spiritual wisdom about learning to love ourselves, with all our imperfections, by the Buddhist author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down
$25.00 US
Dec 24, 2018
5 x 7-1/2
Hardcover
272 Pages
Penguin Life
Mad Libs After Dark
Mad Libs After Dark
World's Greatest Word Game
Mad Libs
9781524788681
A Mad Libs collection that includes two romance-themed Adult Mad Libs titles in a sexy hardcover package that's perfect for Valentine's Day or any day filled with romance!
$10.99 US
Dec 24, 2018
5-1/4 x 8-3/8
Hardcover
96 Pages
Mad Libs
Love Makes a Family
Love Makes a Family
Sophie Beer
9780525554226
This fun, inclusive board book celebrates the one thing that makes every family a family . . . and that's LOVE.
$11.99 US
Dec 24, 2018
8-5/8 x 8-5/8
Board Book
26 Pages
Dial Books
Age 0-3 years
You Are My I Love You
You Are My I Love You
oversized board book
Maryann Cusimano Love, Satomi Ichikawa
9781984812575
This joyful celebration of the love shared between parent and child is now available in an oversized board book edition! Perfect for new parents, baby showers, christenings, and sharing at bedtime.
$12.99 US
Dec 24, 2018
8 x 10
Board Book
30 Pages
Philomel Books
Age 0-3 years
Little Owl's Snow
Little Owl's Snow
Divya Srinivasan
9780670016518
Little Owl experiences his first snow and first winter in this perfect follow-up to Little Owl's Night and Little Owl's Day!
$18.99 US
Dec 04, 2018
8-1/4 x 10-1/2
Hardcover
40 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Age 3-5 years
Tokens of My Love
Tokens of My Love
24 Redeemable Coupons for Friends, Couples, and Families
Jordan Sondler
9780525574255
Share the love with this adorable set of redeemable friendship coupons from quirk-tastic illustrator Jordan Sondler. Perfect for Valentine's or Galentine's Day, or as an everyday gift, this keepsake box is filled with 24 IOUs--a delightful gift for both BFFs and romantic partners.
$12.99 US
Dec 04, 2018
3-1/2 x 3-1/2
Merchandise
24 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Keep Out!
Keep Out!
A Nostalgic '90s Diary with Smiley Face Charm and Stickers
Jordan Sondler
9780525574262
For those of us still craving a taste of the '90s, Jordan Sondler's illustrated diary is the perfect place to store all of your best-kept secrets, highest hopes, and most embarrassing moments. Keep out!
$14.99 US
Dec 04, 2018
5 x 7
Hardcover
160 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age 8-12 years
Lucky in Love
Lucky in Love
Traditions, Customs, and Rituals to Personalize Your Wedding
Eleni N. Gage
9780525573906
Covering traditions, rituals, and superstitions from places and cultures all over the world, Lucky in Love is all about bringing the magic to your wedding.
$16.99 US
Dec 11, 2018
6 x 8
Hardcover
160 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Love in Twelve Languages
Love in Twelve Languages
12 Foil-Stamped Note Cards with Envelopes
House Industries
9780451499677
House Industries's luxurious, rose gold and gold foil-stamped note cards feature twelve translations of love in all different fonts, proving that this emotion truly is a universal language. Blank on the inside with phonetic spellings of the translations and packaged in a beautiful keepsake box, each of these twelve cards is a unique way to tell someone you care.
$22.50 US
Dec 18, 2018
5 x 7
Cards
12 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Speeches of Note
Speeches of Note
An Eclectic Collection of Orations Deserving of a Wider Audience
Shaun Usher
9780399580062
From the author of the popular blog and international bestselling book Letters of Note comes an illustrated collection of 80 of history's most interesting, profound, and sometimes unknown speeches from a range of scintillating personalities such as Queen Elizabeth II, Maya Angelou, Barack Obama, Harvey Milk, John Cleese, and Barbara Streisand.
$40.00 US
Dec 04, 2018
8 x 11
Hardcover
384 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Modern Spaces
Modern Spaces
A Subjective Atlas of 20th-Century Interiors
Nicolas Grospierre
9783791384689
In this follow-up to Modern Forms, award-winning photographer Nicolas Grospierre presents a visually arresting archive of remarkable modernist interiors found throughout the world.
$40.00 US
Dec 04, 2018
9-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
224 Pages
Prestel
The Minimalist Home
The Minimalist Home
A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life
Joshua Becker
9781601427991
A popular minimalist blogger and author of The More of Less shows you how to methodically turn your home into a place of peace, contentment, and purposeful living.
$19.99 US
Dec 18, 2018
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
256 Pages
WaterBrook
My Little Golden Book About Martin Luther King Jr.
My Little Golden Book About Martin Luther King Jr.
Bonnie Bader, Sue Cornelison
9780525578703
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!
$5.99 US
Dec 24, 2018
6-5/8 x 8
Hardcover
24 Pages
Golden Books
Age 4-8 years
My Little Golden Book About Jackie Robinson
My Little Golden Book About Jackie Robinson
Frank John Berrios, III, Betsy Bauer
9780525578680
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the the trailblazing baseball player Jackie Robinson! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!
$5.99 US
Dec 24, 2018
6-5/8 x 8
Hardcover
24 Pages
Golden Books
Age 4-8 years
Who Loves Boo?
Who Loves Boo?
Salina Yoon
9780525579571
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Boo the cat in this flocked die-cut board book by Salina Yoon, the master of seasonal board and novelty books.
$6.99 US
Dec 24, 2018
7 x 6-3/4
Board Book
18 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years
My Fuzzy Valentine Deluxe Edition (Sesame Street)
My Fuzzy Valentine Deluxe Edition (Sesame Street)
Naomi Kleinberg, Louis Womble
9781984850416
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Elmo in this big board book with a super-fuzzy cover and super-fuzzy pages.
$9.99 US
Dec 24, 2018
8 x 8
Board Book
12 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years
Harold Loves His Woolly Hat
Harold Loves His Woolly Hat
Vern Kousky
9781524764678
An Indie Next List Pick!"All libraries should make space on their shelves for Harold."--School Library Journal (starred review)In this sweet picture book that celebrates selflessness and the joy of helping others, a little bear named Harold loses his beloved woolly hat--only to discover that others need it more.
$18.99 US
Dec 11, 2018
8 x 11
Hardcover
40 Pages
Random House Studio
Age 3-7 years
How to Say I Love You in (Almost) Every Language
How to Say I Love You in (Almost) Every Language
Celeste, Shelly
9781925418859
This beautifully designed and illustrated guide to saying "I love you" in 150 languages is the perfect gift for the romantic traveler or loved one.
$16.95 US
Dec 24, 2018
5-1/2 x 7-1/4
Hardcover
224 Pages
Smith Street Books
Sue Stratford's Knitted Aviary
Sue Stratford's Knitted Aviary
A flock of 21 beautiful birds to knit
Sue Stratford
9781782216407
Create your own flock of 21 knitted birds, from best-selling author and knitting designer Sue Stratford.
$19.95 US
Dec 04, 2018
8 x 10-1/4
Paperback
144 Pages
Search Press
Mindful Eating on the Go
Mindful Eating on the Go
Practices for Eating with Awareness, Wherever You Are
Jan Chozen Bays
9781611806335
A compact, carry-along collection of meditative eating practices to use wherever you happen to be--by the best-selling author of Mindful Eating, in the model of her wildly successful Mindfulness on the Go.
$12.95 US
Dec 24, 2018
4-1/4 x 6-3/4
Paperback
176 Pages
Shambhala
The Compassionate Kitchen
The Compassionate Kitchen
Buddhist Practices for Eating with Mindfulness and Gratitude
Thubten Chodron
9781611806342
Eating as a spiritual practice: wisdom from the Buddhist tradition that you can use at home.
$14.95 US
Dec 11, 2018
5 x 7-3/4
Paperback
160 Pages
Shambhala
Radiant
Radiant
The Cookbook
Mafalda Pinto Leite
9781611805093
Turn your pantry into a storehouse of beauty fuel -- and you'll begin to radiate health from the inside out.
$26.95 US
Dec 04, 2018
7 x 10-1/2
Paperback
288 Pages
Roost Books
Nourish
Nourish
The Cancer Care Cookbook
Christine Bailey, Penny Brohn
9781848990760
Penny Brohn Cancer Care is the UK's leading centre for holistic cancer treatment - and here they share their practical and compassionate wisdom, their inspiring advice and their groundbreaking recipes
$18.95 US
Dec 24, 2018
7-3/16 x 8-1/2
Paperback
160 Pages
Nourish
The Big Book of Quick, Easy Family Recipes
The Big Book of Quick, Easy Family Recipes
500 simple, healthy ideas you and your kids can enjoy
Charlotte Watts, Christine Bailey, Kirsten Hartvig, Nicola Graimes, Gemini Adams
9781848993594
500 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes suitable for the whole family. Each one is simple and quick to prepare and contain honest, uncomplicated ingredients that are certain to please.
$19.95 US
Dec 24, 2018
7-7/16 x 9-9/16
Paperback
388 Pages
Nourish
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