** February Staff Picks **

By Christine Palomino | February 1 2018 | General

Some faves to brighten the short days!

How to Roast Everything
How to Roast Everything
A Game-Changing Guide to Building Flavor in Meat, Vegetables, and More
9781945256226
With over 175 foolproof recipes covering everything from simple roast chicken and pork loin to top sirloin roast, rack of lamb, and lobster, this authoritative volume offers a master class in the timeless art and science of roasting.
$35.00 US
Feb 06, 2018
8-1/2 x 10
Hardcover
416 Pages
America's Test Kitchen
Just Add Sauce
Just Add Sauce
A Revolutionary Guide to Boosting the Flavor of Everything You Cook
9781945256240
Boost the Flavor of Everything You Cook!
$29.99 US
Feb 27, 2018
7-7/8 x 9-5/8
Paperback
328 Pages
America's Test Kitchen
The Tiptoeing Tiger
The Tiptoeing Tiger
Philippa Leathers, Philippa Leathers
9780763688431
Every child who has ever crept up behind someone and shouted “roar!” will enjoy this utterly adorable story with a gentle final twist.Everyone knows that tigers are sleek, silent, and totally terrifying . . . most tigers, that is. But no one is afraid of Little Tiger. He’s just too small and clumsy to frighten anyone. Determined to prove that he is terrifying, Little Tiger sets out on tiptoe, creeping through the forest to find someone to scare. He gets yawned at and laughed at, but Little Tiger won’t give up. Is there any animal in the forest who will find him just as sleek, silent, and totally terrifying as the bigger tigers?
$17.99 US
Feb 06, 2018
7-1/2 x 9-1/16
Hardcover
32 Pages
Candlewick
Age 3-7 years
The Bee Book
The Bee Book
Charlotte Milner
9781465465535
Explore the secret world of bees: how they live, how they work, how they support each other and their hive.
$15.99 US
Feb 06, 2018
10 x 7-3/4
Hardcover
48 Pages
DK Children
Age 5-8 years
Good Night Fairies
Good Night Fairies
Mark Jasper, Adam Gamble, Jimmy Holder
9781602194335
Good Night Fairies explores flower fairies, sea fairies, butterfly fairies, pixies, rainbow fairies, glitter fairies, cloud fairies, gnomes, elf fairies, brownies, will-o'-wisps, star fairies, moon fairies, and more.This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
$9.95 US
Feb 06, 2018
6 x 6
Board Book
20 Pages
Good Night Books
Age 0-3 years
I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle, Eric Carle
9781524785895
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Show Dad how much you care with this little message of love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
$9.99 US
Feb 27, 2018
5-1/2 x 6-3/4
Hardcover
32 Pages
World of Eric Carle
Age 3-5 years
How to Window Box
How to Window Box
Small-Space Plants to Grow Indoors or Out
Ryan Benoit, Chantal Aida Gordon
9781524760243
From the founders of the popular gardening blog The Horticult comes a guide to the window box, the container garden that is by far the most accessible garden for any skill level, space, or quality of light. The sixteen indoor and outdoor projects range from succulents to veggies and showcase a variety of full sun- and shade-loving foliage. Bright photography and a thorough introduction to soil, watering, and plants make this great for anyone who's green to gardening.
$14.99 US
Feb 27, 2018
8-1/4 x 5-1/2
Hardcover
176 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Daisy Cakes Bakes
Daisy Cakes Bakes
Keepsake Recipes for Southern Layer Cakes, Pies, Cookies, and More : A Baking Book
Kim Nelson
9780451499417
A beautiful baking cookbook of 100 recipes for the delicious cakes that made Daisy Cakes a huge success story of ABC's Shark Tank, plus cookies, pies, cobblers, and more--with 60 photographs evoking a sense of nostalgia for making your own family recipes.
$25.00 US
Feb 27, 2018
7-7/16 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
224 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Martha's Flowers
Martha's Flowers
A Practical Guide to Growing, Gathering, and Enjoying
Martha Stewart, Kevin Sharkey
9780307954770
The essential resource from Martha Stewart, with expert advice and lessons on gardening and making the most of your spectacular blooms
$60.00 US
Feb 27, 2018
9 x 11
Hardcover
288 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Gardener's Log Book
Gardener's Log Book
A 5-Year Planner
The New York Botanical Garden
9781524759070
This beautiful and hardworking spiral-bound journal for gardeners is waterproof and offers space for years of noting progress and thoughts about their gardens.
$16.99 US
Feb 06, 2018
4-1/2 x 7-1/2
Stationery & Accessories
240 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Seeds and Pods
Seeds and Pods
24 Postcards
The New York Botanical Garden
9781524759056
This beautifully designed book of 24 postcards showcases the exquisite colors, textures, and shapes of seeds through rare botanical art.
$14.99 US
Feb 06, 2018
4-1/4 x 6
Cards
24 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Petra
Petra
Marianna Coppo
9780735262676
The humorous adventures of an irresistible little rock who finds herself in constantly changing circumstances, Petra is a picture book that celebrates the power of perspective and believing in yourself.
$17.99 US
Feb 06, 2018
7-1/4 x 10-5/8
Hardcover
48 Pages
Tundra Books
Age 3-7 years
Stuff Every Beer Snob Should Know
Stuff Every Beer Snob Should Know
Ellen Goldstein
9781594749834
From the bestselling STUFF series comes this handy pocket guide to buying, tasting, and appreciating beer.
$10.99 US
Feb 06, 2018
3-1/2 x 5-3/4
Hardcover
144 Pages
Quirk Books
Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know
Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know
Melissa Monosoff
9781683690191
From tips for tasting at home to picking the perfect bottle for a BYOB, this how-to handbook is a must-have for wine lovers everywhere.
$10.99 US
Feb 06, 2018
3-1/2 x 5-3/4
Hardcover
144 Pages
Quirk Books
Hello, World! Dinosaurs
Hello, World! Dinosaurs
Jill McDonald
9781524719340
All young children love dinosaurs. Now here's a board book that teaches toddlers all about Triceratops, Stegosaurus, T-rex, and many more--with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts.
$8.99 US
Feb 13, 2018
7 x 7
Board Book
26 Pages
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years
Hello, World! My Body
Hello, World! My Body
Jill McDonald
9781524766368
Young children are fascinated by their eyes, ears, nose, fingers, and toes. Now here's a board book that teaches toddlers all about the human body, with shapes, sizes, colors, and super-simple facts.
$8.99 US
Feb 13, 2018
7 x 7
Board Book
26 Pages
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years

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