Melissa Clark

Exciting news! Compendium has joined the Penguin Random House family, bringing a proven line of bestselling, sentiment-driven gifts to our extensive and ever-growing catalog. Since 1985, Compendium has been creating meaningful moments with beautiful, thoughtfully made gifts that center connection and celebrate occasions both big and small. From greeting cards to inspirational books to impulse-friendly add-ons, Compendium

As the legendary Julia Child once said, “People who love to eat are always the best people.” There is nothing more delicious to the body and the soul than sharing a good meal with great company. Food is universal, so universal in fact that we have recommendations for gastronomic gifts from all corners of our

Kids can cook, too! Spending time in the kitchen with children is a great way to bond, build skills, and pass down family recipes. Any kid can help out at mealtime with our books all about demystifying the kitchen for very young children through the teenage years. From sweet treats to after school snacks to

So many amazing books to choose from this month – take a look at the staff picks below!!! See the full list of new titles going on sale in September here and the Children’s list here.   Staff Picks for September:

On Sale Today!   The perfect gift for budding chefs, this illustrated cookbook is filled with fifty recipes inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss–for children and grown-ups to cook TOGETHER! The recipes are organized by the cooking skills they require, making it easy for parents to find the right recipe for their child’s ability.