** March Staff Picks **

By Caroline O'Connor | February 28 2020 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGift

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This Book Is Literally Just Pictures of Snoozy Animals That Will Make You Sleep Better
978-1-925811-38-4
Screw meditative methods, white-noise machines, and chamomile tea--this photographic compilation of silly sweeties napping will lull you peacefully to sleep.
$14.95 US
Mar 03, 2020
6-1/4 x 7-1/4
Hardcover
96 Pages
Smith Street Books

How to Wash the Dishes
978-1-61180-762-2
Find order and beauty in the kitchen with this delightfully elegant primer on washing the dishes that elevates and illuminates a seemingly routine chore.
$16.95 US
Mar 03, 2020
4-1/4 x 6-3/4
Hardcover
128 Pages
Roost Books

I Love the Earth
A Journal for Celebrating and Protecting Our Planet
978-0-593-13503-7
From the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science comes an inspiring guided journal that will help you reflect on our planet and your impact upon it.
$14.99 US
Mar 03, 2020
6 x 8
Stationery & Accessories
192 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age 8-12 years

Patterns of India
A Journey Through Colors, Textiles, and the Vibrancy of Rajasthan
978-0-525-57709-6
It's the trip of a lifetime--a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India featuring more than 200 lush photographs depicting everday life in one of the most vibrant regions in the world.
$30.00 US
Mar 03, 2020
7 x 9-5/8
Hardcover
288 Pages
Clarkson Potter

How to Make a Better World
For Every Kid Who Wants to Make a Difference
978-1-4654-9087-2
With a foreword by teen Colombian American climate justice activist Jamie Margolin, this fun and empowering guide to making the world a better place is packed with inspiring ideas and tips for kids who want to know how to make a difference.Full of positive encouragement to find something you're passionate about and how to get started on making a big difference through small actions, this brilliant factbook for kids is a treasure trove of information and great advice.There's a lot that can be changed by just one person if you know what to do.If you are a kid with big dreams and a passion for what is right, you just might be a world-changer in the making! Through ideas as small as creating a neighborhood lending library to as important as public speaking and how to talk about politics, How to Make a Better World is a practical guide to activism for children.Well-written and divided into sections on You, Community, Environment, and more, this educational book helps children to look at what they might like to achieve, and the logical approach makes it easy to navigate if you want to tie topics up with school projects.Brightly illustrated inclusive art makes this factbook as visually appealing as its message. You can easily jump around without any loss of comprehension and dip in for short or longer periods. Learn about tricky social interactions like friendship fallouts, or bullying and how to maneuver them, or find out how to go about creating activist campaigns to tackle climate change or social injustice.If kids are to think positive thoughts and be part of movements for positive change, they need to be encouraged to do it. This book is full of wonderful facts about the world, presenting such positivity as cool, sensible, exciting, and achievable. The perfect starter book to activism for kids.Make A Change - Change The World!If you want to create a better world that is equally awesome for everyone, this book is for you.It's packed with tips for how to change the world, one step at a time. You could be an amazing environmental campaigner or a fantastic equal rights champion.Anyone has the power to make a change. Start today, and who knows where your mission to make a better world will lead!Authored by Keilly Swift, the Managing Editor of First News, an award-winning weekly newspaper for children.This kid's educational book teaches children about injustices of the world in a positive way covering topics like:- Finding your cause, discrimination, and spotting fake news- Conservation success and the plastic problem- Animal activism and green living
$16.99 US
Mar 03, 2020
8-1/2 x 10-7/8
Hardcover
96 Pages
DK Children
Age 7-9 years

Ooko
978-0-7352-6712-1
In this funny and sweet board book, a curious fox in search of a friend discovers the importance of being true to yourself.
$8.99 US
Mar 03, 2020
6-1/4 x 8
Board Book
36 Pages
Tundra Books
Age 0-3 years

Alba and the Ocean Cleanup
A Story About Saving Our Oceans
978-1-5362-1044-6
Alba the fish has spent her entire life collecting precious objects that drift down to the ocean floor. From delicate shells to brightly colored coral, each year on her birthday she gathers one more precious item. But over the years, Alba notices her collection is losing its sparkle and that the world is changing. There is trash everywhere! When, on her birthday hunt, something unthinkable happens, it seems like the plastic may have changed her ocean home forever. Is it too late?Alba and the Ocean Cleanup is a beautifully illustrated picture book about what we can do to save this important ecosystem.
$16.99 US
Mar 17, 2020
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
32 Pages
Big Picture Press
Age 3-7 years

The Seedling That Didn't Want to Grow
978-3-7913-7429-1
This story about a reluctant seedling packs a powerful message about the benefits of being different.
$16.99 US
Mar 24, 2020
9 x 11-3/4
Hardcover
40 Pages
Prestel Junior
Age 3-7 years

Living in Paradise
At Home in the Tropics: Bali, Java, Thailand
978-0-8478-6585-7
Living in Paradise brims with the best of tropical residential designs. Architecture and interior design experts Annie Kelly and Tim Street-Porter have selected unique interiors that will inspire readers to create their own paradises.
$60.00 US
Mar 03, 2020
9-1/4 x 10-1/4
Hardcover
224 Pages
Rizzoli

The Perfect Kitchen
978-0-8478-6791-2
A chic, polished guide to creating your dream kitchen from the cofounder of Waterworks, with hundreds of images and practical advice.
$60.00 US
Mar 24, 2020
8-1/2 x 10-7/8
Hardcover
272 Pages
Rizzoli

Hike
978-1-5362-0157-4
Take to the trails for a celebration of nature — and a day spent with dad.In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they’re going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges, and play a small role in the survival of the forest. By the time they return home, they feel alive — and closer than ever — as they document their hike and take their place in family history. In detail-rich panels and textured panoramas, Pete Oswald perfectly paces this nearly wordless adventure, allowing readers to pause for subtle wonders and marvel at the views. A touching tribute to the bond between father and child, with resonant themes for Earth Day, Hike is a breath of fresh air.
$18.99 US
Mar 17, 2020
8-1/4 x 11-5/16
Hardcover
40 Pages
Candlewick
Age 4-8 years