** March Staff Picks **

By Christine Palomino | March 1 2018 | General

Go! (Blue)
Go! (Blue)
A Kids' Interactive Travel Diary and Journal
Wee Society
978-1-5247-6301-5
Kid-friendly silliness, parent-approved wit, and bright art merge in this immersive, interactive fill-in travel journal with stickers to decorate and postcards to send.
$14.99 US
Mar 27, 2018
6-1/2 x 9
Stationery & Accessories
64 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age 4-8 years
Preschool - 3
Pop-up Ocean
Pop-up Ocean
Ingela P Arrhenius, Ingela P Arrhenius
978-1-5362-0119-2
The illustrator of the oversize hit Animals offers a pair of eye-catching miniature pop-up books sure to make waves and transport imaginations.Dive into a cool underwater who’s who and what’s what of the sea in this palm-size pop-up treasure. Discover ocean dwellers like the crab, octopus, and sea horse as they make a splash in vivid hues of coral and ultramarine and swim through spreads featuring familiar aquatic items — from a fishing boat to a lighthouse to a submarine.
$12.00 US
Mar 13, 2018
4-5/16 x 4-3/4
Hardcover
30 Pages
Candlewick Studio
Age 0-3 years
Up to Preschool
How to Babysit a Grandma
How to Babysit a Grandma
Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish
978-1-5247-7256-7
The New York Times bestseller, now in a board book for little hands.
$8.99 US
Mar 27, 2018
5-1/2 x 7
Board Book
26 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years
Up to Preschool
How to Babysit a Grandpa
How to Babysit a Grandpa
Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish
978-1-5247-7255-0
The New York Times Bestseller, now in a board book for little hands.
$8.99 US
Mar 27, 2018
5-1/2 x 7
Board Book
24 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years
Up to Preschool
Colorama
Colorama
From Fuchsia to Midnight Blue
Cruschiform
978-3-7913-7328-7
When is a blue dress not blue but navy, indigo, denim, or lapiz lazuli? With this fascinating and informative book in hand, young readers will be able to identify the colors that speak to them--and understand the reason there are so many subtle differences between shades.
$24.95 US
Mar 20, 2018
6-1/4 x 8-3/4
Hardcover
280 Pages
Prestel Junior
Age 7 and up
Grade 2 & Up
See the Stripes
See the Stripes
Andy Mansfield, Andy Mansfield
978-0-7636-9895-9
Now that’s a stripe of a different color! Push, pull, lift, turn, fold, slide . . . This clever book is a 3-D invitation to puzzle lovers of all ages.Looking for a blue stripe? Just spin around that square with a window in it. Searching for a purple stripe? Open four simple flaps and you’re done. Too easy? See if placing that yellow transparent stripe over a blue one will give you the green stripe you need. But just when you think you’ve got it down, the sliders, accordion folds, and elaborate pop-ups in this ingenious book start channeling a Rubik’s Cube — and promise big satisfaction to readers who meet the challenge. Eye-catching and bold, here’s a book with appeal to young and old alike.
$15.00 US
Mar 13, 2018
7-1/2 x 7-1/2
Hardcover
14 Pages
Candlewick Studio
Age 3-7 years
Preschool - 2
Grin and Bear It: The Wit & Wisdom of Corduroy
Grin and Bear It: The Wit & Wisdom of Corduroy
Don Freeman
978-0-451-47929-7
Adventurous, imaginative, and always optimistic, Corduroy offers up wit and wisdom that will bring a little bit of sunshine to readers of all ages.
$12.99 US
Mar 27, 2018
5 x 8
Hardcover
56 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Age 5-9 years
Grades K-4
You Can!
You Can!
Words of Wisdom from the Little Engine That Could
Watty Piper, Charlie Hart, Jill Howarth
978-1-5247-8468-3
The classic character that has inspired generations of children to believe in themselves will now inspire readers of every age in this book filled with encouraging words of wisdom. Everybody needs a little downtime for maintenance. There will always be obstacles you don't anticipate. Wake up ready for an adventure.
$12.99 US
Mar 27, 2018
5 x 8
Hardcover
80 Pages
Grosset & Dunlap
Age 10 and up
Grade 5 & Up
She Persisted Around the World
She Persisted Around the World
13 Women Who Changed History
Alexandra Boiger, Chelsea Clinton
978-0-525-51699-6
The companion to Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger's #1 New York Times bestseller, She Persisted. Perfect for tiny activists, mini feminists and little kids who are ready to take on the world.
$17.99 US
Mar 06, 2018
9 x 11
Hardcover
32 Pages
Philomel Books
Age 4-8 years
Preschool - 3
The Little Book of Feminist Saints
The Little Book of Feminist Saints
Julia Pierpont, Manjit Thapp
978-0-399-59274-4
A collection of inspiring, beautifully illustrated profiles of 100 groundbreaking women, from Marie Curie and Maya Angelou to lesser-known champions of progress.
$18.00 US
Mar 06, 2018
4-3/4 x 6-7/8
Hardcover
208 Pages
Random House
Age
yesterday i was the moon
yesterday i was the moon
Noor Unnahar
978-0-525-57601-3
Noor Unnahar is a young female voice with power and depth. The Pakistani poet's moving, personal work collects and makes sense of the phases of collapsing and rebuilding one's self on the treacherous modern path from teenager to adult. Tinged with the heartbreak of a broken home and the complexity of a rich cultural background, yesterday i was the moon stands out from the Insta-poetry crowd as a collection worth keeping.
$14.99 US
Mar 27, 2018
5-1/16 x 7-1/4
Paperback
160 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age
Am I There Yet?
Am I There Yet?
The Loop-de-loop, Zigzagging Journey to Adulthood
Mari Andrew
978-1-5247-6143-1
Adulting meets Hyperbole and a Half in this witty, starkly honest, and absolutely on-point book of essays and illustrations on the realities of growing up and finding yourself.
$19.99 US
Mar 27, 2018
6-1/2 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
192 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age
Friends Forever Wherever Whenever
Friends Forever Wherever Whenever
A Little Book of Big Appreciation
Karen Salmansohn
978-0-399-58100-7
Happiness expert Karen Salmansohn presents a colorful gift book that celebrates the very best things about friendship--from the silly to the supportive--all with her patented brand of humor and wit.
$12.99 US
Mar 20, 2018
6 x 7
Hardcover
112 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Age
Lemons Are a Girl's Best Friend
Lemons Are a Girl's Best Friend
60 Superfood Recipes to Look and Feel Your Best: A Cookbook
Janet Hayward
978-1-5247-6305-3
Lemons Are a Girl's Best Friend is a handy, pocket-sized guide to thirty superfoods, each with two simple recipes--one to eat and one to use as a beauty treatment, complete with notes about each food's benefits and best uses.
$12.99 US
Mar 06, 2018
5 x 7
Hardcover
128 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age
The Nature Lover's Quotation Book
The Nature Lover's Quotation Book
An Inspired Collection for Hiking, Camping and the Great Outdoors
Hatherleigh
978-1-57826-744-6
A collection of inspirational and meaningful quotes perfect for every lover of the great outdoors.
$12.50 US
Mar 27, 2018
4-3/4 x 7-1/8
Hardcover
112 Pages
Hatherleigh Press
Age
Sibley Birds of Land, Sea, and Sky
Sibley Birds of Land, Sea, and Sky
50 Postcards
David Allen Sibley
978-1-5247-6182-0
Birdwatchers everywhere will love this beautiful box of 50 postcards featuring original bird paintings by renowned ornithologist David Sibley.
$19.99 US
Mar 06, 2018
6 x 3-13/16
Cards
50 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age
A Year in the Garden
A Year in the Garden
365 Inspirational Gardens and Gardening Tips
Gisela Keil
978-3-7913-8424-5
Whether you're planting your first flowers or perfecting your master garden, this luminous daybook takes you around the world of gardens for a daily dose of inspiration.
$29.95 US
Mar 20, 2018
8 x 8
Hardcover
744 Pages
Prestel
Age
Bees, Bugs, and Butterflies
Bees, Bugs, and Butterflies
A Family Guide to Our Garden Heroes and Helpers
Ben Raskin
978-1-61180-553-6
How to be a friend to bees, bugs & butterflies--an interactive guide to pollinators and their role in our gardens.
$16.95 US
Mar 13, 2018
8-1/4 x 7-1/8
Hardcover
48 Pages
Roost Books
Age 4-8 years
Preschool - 3
Jerky
Jerky
The Fatted Calf's Guide to Preserving and Cooking Dried Meaty Goods [A Cookbook]
Toponia Miller, Taylor Boetticher
978-1-5247-5902-5
A beautifully photographed cookbook dedicated to homemade jerky from the founders of San Francisco's Fatted Calf Charcuterie, with 40 easy-to-follow recipes perfect for home canners and preservers; hunters; followers of a Paleo, Keto, or high-protein diet; fans of dehydrators; or anyone looking to explore the centuries-old craft of drying meat.
$22.00 US
Mar 20, 2018
7-7/16 x 9
Hardcover
128 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Age
Food52 Any Night Grilling
Food52 Any Night Grilling
60 Ways to Fire Up Dinner (and More) [A Cookbook]
Paula Disbrowe
978-1-5247-5896-7
This innovative collection of recipes will have you grilling deeply flavorful dishes for lunch, dinner, or any time--and loving every second.
$24.99 US
Mar 27, 2018
7-1/4 x 9
Hardcover
224 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Age
The One-Bottle Cocktail
The One-Bottle Cocktail
More than 80 Recipes with Fresh Ingredients and a Single Spirit
Maggie Hoffman
978-0-399-58004-8
A collection of 80 wonderfully creative, fresh, and delicious cocktails that only require a bottle of your favorite spirit, plus fresh ingredients you can easily find at the market.
$22.00 US
Mar 06, 2018
6-1/2 x 9
Hardcover
192 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Age
A Table in Venice
A Table in Venice
Recipes from My Home: A Cookbook
Skye McAlpine
978-1-5247-6029-8
With 100 irresistible recipes, 150 photos, and evocative essays, A Table in Venice is a love letter to this storied city that will bring the beauty of its cuisine into home kitchens everywhere.
$32.50 US
Mar 20, 2018
7-7/16 x 10
Hardcover
288 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age
The Perfect Cake
The Perfect Cake
Your Ultimate Guide to Classic, Modern, and Whimsical Cakes
978-1-945256-26-4
Featured by QVC, Hallmark Home & Family, Tasting Table, and the Washington Post.
$35.00 US
Mar 27, 2018
8-1/2 x 10
Hardcover
432 Pages
America's Test Kitchen
Age
The Healing Power of Essential Oils
The Healing Power of Essential Oils
Soothe Inflammation, Boost Mood, Prevent Autoimmunity, and Feel Great in Every Way
Eric Zielinski, DC
978-1-5247-6136-3
Eric Zielinski, D.C., host of the Essential Oils Revolution summits, offers a soup-to-nuts guide to mastering essential oils for vibrant health and well-being, featuring dozens of recipes and formulations for restful sleep, reduced inflammation, balanced hormones, and more.
$18.00 US
Mar 13, 2018
7-1/2 x 8-1/2
Paperback
320 Pages
Harmony
Age
Stuff Every Dad Should Know
Stuff Every Dad Should Know
Brett Cohen
978-1-68369-064-1
We've put a all new cover on this perennial gift book, making it clear that the content is intended for NEW DADS expecting their first children. We've also given the old black-and-white interior a splashy 2-color makeover -- so this classic gift book is now even gift-ier!
$9.95 US
Mar 27, 2018
3-1/2 x 5-3/4
Hardcover
144 Pages
Quirk Books
Age
Stuff Every Mom Should Know
Stuff Every Mom Should Know
Heather Gibbs Flett, Whitney Moss
978-1-68369-063-4
We've put an all new cover on this perennial gift book, making it crystal-clear that this STUFF is essential reading for NEW moms expecting their first child. We've also given the old black-and-white interior a splashy 2-color makeover -- so this classic gift book is now even gift-ier!
$9.95 US
Mar 27, 2018
3-1/2 x 5-3/4
Hardcover
144 Pages
Quirk Books
Age
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