**May Staff Picks**

By Caroline O'Connor | May 8 2020 | Children'sGeneralPop CultureAllGiftAdults

 

It’s been a long and tough winter – let’s turn our thoughts to summer! See all of our May favorites HERE!


 

9781536207361
Ernestine has never been camping before, but she’s sure it will be lots of fun . . . won’t it? An endearing story about a girl’s first experience with the great outdoors.My aunt Jackie invited me to go camping with her and my cousin Samantha this weekend. I’ve never been camping before, but I know I will love it.Ernestine is beyond excited to go camping. She follows the packing list carefully (new sleeping bag! new flashlight! special trail mix made with Dad!) so she knows she is ready when the weekend arrives. But she quickly realizes that nothing could have prepared her for how hard it is to set up a tent, never mind fall asleep in it, or that swimming in a lake means that there will be fish — eep! Will Ernestine be able to enjoy the wilderness, or will it prove to be a bit too far out of her comfort zone? In an energetic illustrated story about a first sleepover under the stars, acclaimed author-illustrator Jennifer K. Mann reminds us that opening your mind to new experiences, no matter how challenging, can lead to great memories (and a newfound taste for s’mores).
$18.99 US
Apr 14, 2020
8-7/16 x 10-1/4
Hardcover
56 Pages
Candlewick
Age 3-7 years

Classic and Inspiring Variations to Hone Your Techniques
9781465494313
The ultimate guide to classic bakes and modern favorites that doesn't just tell you what to do - it shows you.What's the difference between beating and folding? What should "soft peaks" look like? How do you line a pastry crust? When it comes to baking, knowing what an instruction means can be the difference between a showstopper and a soggy bottom. That's where Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking comes in.Each of the 80 classic recipes in this essential collection is fully illustrated, with photographs of every stage of the baking process. See what other baking books only tell you: how to knead the dough, rub together butter and flour, and create a pastry lattice to top a pie or tart. Then try your hand at more than 250 variations on those classics, or use them as inspiration to build on what you've learned and experiment with your own baking creations.If you're spoilt for choice, at-a-glance recipe choosers help you find the right recipe for any occasion, while tips on freezing help you to prepare your bakes ahead of time. With sweet and savory recipes that everyone will enjoy, it's time to roll up your sleeves, flour your work surface, and whip up something superb with Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking.
$40.00 US
May 05, 2020
8-1/2 x 10-7/8
Hardcover
544 Pages
DK

The Easiest Way to Learn What You Like
9781984824684
From grape to glass, this highly readable, charmingly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know to enjoy wine.
$16.99 US
May 12, 2020
5 x 7
Hardcover
160 Pages
Clarkson Potter

A Modern Revival with 60 Recipes
9781984856753
60 recipes inspired by the history of tiki as well as the modern revival that's putting a fresh spin on tropical tiki drinks--all simplified for the home bartender from cocktail authority PUNCH.
$19.99 US
May 12, 2020
5-1/2 x 8
Hardcover
176 Pages
Ten Speed Press

75 Recipes and Stories from the Queer Food Community
9780593136980
From the wildly popular, fiercely inclusive BuzzFeed cooking brand comes 75 innovative recipes and inspiring stories from prominent LGBTQ+ cooks and foodies.
$25.00 US
May 12, 2020
7-3/8 x 9-3/8
Hardcover
224 Pages
Clarkson Potter

A Celebration of Culture & Cocktails, with 100 Recipes from Leyenda & Beyond
9780399582875
A James Beard Award-nominated bartender explores the history and culture of Latin American spirits in this stunningly photographed travelogue--with 70 irresistible cocktails featuring tequila, rum, pisco, and more.
$24.99 US
May 26, 2020
6-1/2 x 9
Hardcover
256 Pages
Ten Speed Press

9780593085905
A hilarious, relatable twist on how to disconnect from our devices, with illustrated laugh-out-loud activities and journaling prompts.
$18.00 US
May 05, 2020
7-3/8 x 9-1/8
Paperback
160 Pages
TarcherPerigee

Choose It, Shape It, Love It
9781465491428
Busting myths and making bonsai accessible to everyone, Happy Bonsai will make you fall in love with this most meditative of garden crafts.
$14.99 US
May 05, 2020
5-13/16 x 7-9/16
Hardcover
144 Pages
DK

Ideas and Inspiration for Living with Crystals
9781984856593
A fashion-forward guide to living well with crystals from the jewelry editor of British Vogue--including guidance and advice from designers, jewelers, and celebrity crystal fans, as well as stories of crystals throughout history.
$32.50 US
May 12, 2020
7-1/2 x 10
Hardcover
256 Pages
Ten Speed Press

9780593115435
Bedtime Classics: charmingly illustrated board book editions of perennial favorites, simplified for the youngest readers!
$7.99 US
May 12, 2020
7 x 7
Board Book
18 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
Age 0-2 years

Inside the Universe's Star Cities
9780525574316
Tour the most dazzling, fascinating, and unusual galaxies in the universe with the editor in chief of Astronomy as your personal guide, featuring jaw-dropping illustrations and full-color photography from the magazine's archives, much of it never before published.
$30.00 US
May 26, 2020
8-1/2 x 10
Hardcover
256 Pages
Clarkson Potter

9781984893468
Meet elementary school superstar Dylan St. Claire in this laugh-out-loud book about a live-out-loud boy.
$17.99 US
May 05, 2020
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
32 Pages
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Age 3-7 years

A Peter Rabbit Tale
9780241418901
A fun, summery Peter Rabbit board book about a day at the pond.
$7.99 US
May 05, 2020
7-1/2 x 6-1/4
Board Book
16 Pages
Warne
Age 3-5 years

9780735265776
A humorous picture book about the adventures of a light bulb who embarks on an enlightening journey, from the acclaimed author-illustrator of Petra.
$17.99 US
May 26, 2020
7-1/2 x 10-1/2
Hardcover
48 Pages
Tundra Books
Age 3-7 years

9780735265417
This sweet and gentle picture book celebrates summer in Japan, as one little girl shares her love for bugs with her cousin who is visiting from America.
$17.99 US
May 12, 2020
8 x 10
Hardcover
44 Pages
Tundra Books
Age 3-7 years