Audio Books by Chronicle Books

This little book has 365 pieces of advice, something for every life moment. Think of it like an oracle deck, a Magic 8 Ball, and an irreverent tarot reading all in one book. Have you ever needed an affirmation from someone who''s been there? A too-real observation from your bestie? A calm voice to center your thoughts? Open this book of 365 pieces of advice to reveal what you need to hear right now. • Not sure what to do? Say yes to more cheese. • Feeling burned out? You are worth more than your productivity. • Need some uplifting words? Good news, you''re perfect. Crack this book open at random or flip through the colorful pages until you find the one that feels right. Keep the words with you throughout the day. Come back to them for answers, a moment of clarity, or a quick chuckle. EASY INSPIRATION: Flip to a random page to find a dose of happiness, some kindness, or quirky quip to motivate you throughout the day. COLOFUL GIFT: A chunky package with colorful pages throughout, this book is perfect to give to friends, siblings, partners, for Galentine''s Day, Mother''s Day, birthdays, or as stocking stuffers. CUTE AND QUIRKY: For fans of Am I Overthinking This?, A Sloth''s Guide to Mindfulness, and Affirmatiors!. DECOR OBJECT: Each striking and colorful page makes a great decoration for your desk and will keep you on track throughout the day. Or share on social media to inspire others! Perfect for: • Those looking for an achievable new year/new you goal • Fans of Ban.do; Refinery29, Brit + Co. • Bustle readers • Recent grads

The ultimate travel companion for nervous fliers, this guided journal quells flight anxiety through the power of creativity. Organized into three sections (Takeoff, In Flight, and Landing), this illustrated journal features writing and drawing prompts, activities like bingo and word search, and informative flight facts--all designed to distract, amuse, and soothe your nerves throughout your flight. Complete with a preflight checklist, flight log, and plenty of space to doodle the stress away, Why Are We Inside a Cloud? is a carry-on essential that you can use on multiple trips--whether you''re a frequent flyer or the occasional traveler. SELF-CARE TOOL TO REDUCE ANXIETY: Aviophobia, or the fear of flying, affects millions of people around the globe. Packed with prompts that inspire imaginative thinking, this journal provides a fun distraction and an emotional outlet while you''re up in the air. A great addition to your anti-anxiety toolkit. A CARRY-ON ESSENTIAL: At 5 x 7 inches and 192 pages, this paperback journal is compact and convenient--small enough to fit in your carry-on and durable enough to last multiple trips. THOUGHTFUL GIFT: Whether you are a frequent flyer or the occasional traveler, this is a great self-care tool for yourself, or a perfect gift for any and all aviophobes in your life. INCLUDES: An entertaining range of creative writing and drawing prompts, fun activities (connect the dots, word search, bingo, tic tac toe), informative plane and flight facts, a section to record interesting and funny overheards, and plenty of space to doodle. Perfect for: - People with anxiety, flight anxiety, stress, or discomfort looking for a distraction - People who are often bored on planes - Friends and family of those with flight anxiety

This latest addition to the Lucky Ticket series is a thoughtful gift for grads. Inside are twelve gilded tickets redeemable for sweet surprises like a festive getaway, a day of post-achievement destressing, or a stroll through memory lane to remind the graduate of how far they''ve come.

These scavenger hunt ideas offer endless possibilities for play - all you need is a card from the deck and the help of your trusty senses! Your living room, backyard, and neighborhood park are full of hidden treasure - you just have to know how to look for it! The scavenger hunt suggestions on these 50 cards will create hours of screen-free fun for the whole family.

Planning your next family getaway? Grab this fun, helpful tin and see where it takes you. The 50 ideas in this deck are location-agnostic suggestions for identifying your ideal driving destination: Visit a nearby relative, check out a historical monument in your area, or head to the closest body of water for a swim and a picnic. Adventure is closer than you think!

Turn off those screens and start having fun with these 52 entertaining activities! In a compact package that''s easy to use at home or on the go, this deck allows users to unplug and engage in offline activities like scavenger hunts, marble mazes, charades, and more. The whole family will enjoy these easy, inexpensive, and imaginative ideas! Compact Size: This petite package means you can easily carry the cards with you in a pocket or purse. Great for Gifting: Makes a great stocking stuffer or add-on gift; or treat yourself to the gift of unplugging. Analog Activities Throughout the Year: Choose one card a week to unplug all year long, or pick a card whenever you need a break from screen time in your life. Perfect for: • Men and women seeking new, distinctive ways to relax and reflect • People looking for "offline" experiences • New Year gifters • Parents looking for gifts for teens and graduates

There''s a time for yes—and there''s a time for no. Oh Hell No! is a collection of art and essays that serve a much-needed reminder to say no to anything that might waste our precious energy. Reclaim your time with the help of these sassy illustrated sayings and astute insights. • A timely celebration of the joy of saying no • Features passionate prose from feminist scholar Sara Ahmed • Includes actionable advice from author and journalist Dani Katz From polite refusal to emphatic rejection, we need that two letter word now more than ever. Oh Hell No! is a reminder and a celebration of the universal human right to say "I would prefer not to." • The ultimate naysayer''s manifesto • The perfect self-purchase for feminists, introverts, activists, realists, or burned-out overachievers who are trying to say "no" more often • You''ll love this book if you love books like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson; Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend; and F*ck Feelings: One Shrink''s Practical Advice for Managing All Life''s Impossible Problems by Michael Bennett MD and Sarah Bennett.

The perfect baby present and self-purchase for just the right moment in a baby and parent''s life. Introducing Beginning Baby, a new line of novelty board books and gifts from the Chronicle Children''s group. Based on over 30 years of distinctive, innovative, bestselling, and award-winning children''s publishing, Beginning Baby is the ultimate series for new parents and their children. We''ve taken our experience as creative professionals, moms, dads, aunts, uncles, siblings, and friends to create a line of books and gifts that we would want to share with the little ones in our lives. Every Beginning Baby book, toy, or game features simple icons to denote which developmental milestones it supports, along with the intended age range. With its distinctive yet accessible art, lovable characters, and educational concepts, Beginning Baby is designed to make growing and learning as easy as playing and dreaming—and will become the must-have gift or self-purchase for every baby''s first library. Because a strong beginning sets the groundwork for a bright start! In Welcome to Shape School!, readers join Gabriel Giraffe, Elijah Elephant, Riley Narwhal, Mia Monkey, Layla Llama, Paisley Octopus, and Mateo Red Panda as they tap, trace, and count the nine different shapes that they encounter during their day at school! • DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE: Every book is conceived and written to address milestones in a baby''s life, from fine motor skills to shape recognition and emotional awareness. • A CHARMING WAY TO LEARN TO COUNT: Like Counting Kisses, this counting book teaches very young children how to count to ten and express their affection in many delightful ways. • CUTE CHARACTERS: Evoking Richard Scarry''s classic characters but for much younger readers, these adorable characters—from an artistic llama to a musical elephant and gardener octopus—teach toddler concepts while promoting socialization and community. • BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR DISCERNING EYES: Bright, peppy colors and patterns make this series of books attractive for both babies and adults! • MORE TITLES COMING: Beginning Baby will launch with 3 titles and publish 2–3 titles per season through 2022. Perfect for: • Parents of babies and toddlers • Grandparents • Uncles and aunts • Teachers and educators at daycare and early childhood centers

Try not to overthink it. Am I Overthinking This?, /iu003e meets The Journal of Awesome in this visual journal featuring engaging imagery and plenty of blank space for capturing your overthoughts. This visually driven journal makes it easy for people to get their overthinking out of their heads and onto paper. Brimming with Michelle Rials'' beloved, fun-to-read charts and plenty of blank pages to process emotions, this encouraging journal is a must-have companion for people who love humorous, relatable visuals and anyone who needs space to feel their feelings. FOR FANS OF the Am I Overthinking This? book: This journal is the perfect companion for fans of Michelle Rial''s bestselling book, providing them with an inviting space to do their own overthinking. BEAUTIFUL ACCESSORY: With an eye-catching title and a colorful cover, this stylish package makes the perfect statement accessory. EASY TO USE: Featuring simple encouragement, relatable and witty charts, and blank pages for reflection, this inviting journal makes it easy to process emotions, set intentions, and practice self-care in everyday life. VALUABLE CONTENT: Touching on themes of stress and anxiety, this journal offers compassion and encouragement for all of life''s overwhelming moments. Perfect for: - Fans of the Am I Overthinking This? book - Teens through early thirtysomethings looking for a space to capture their overthinking - People who love fun, visual charts - Fans of Michelle''s Twitter account and her graphics around the web (whether they know her by name or not) - Journalers who need to write out their anxieties to get them off their minds

This little box of enriching experiences—a refreshing update of a classic bestseller—contains 52 prompts for living life to the fullest. Make every day count with this illustrated deck of 52 experiences everyone should have at least once. This updated version of a classic from the bestselling 52 deck series offers ideas ranging from the wild and adrenaline-pumping (such as skinny-dipping and skydiving) to the mundane but meaningful (such as watching the sun rise and set in one day, or writing a love letter). As the gift of a life less ordinary, this electronic deck of cards is a fun way to refresh at the start of the new year or a sweet present for anyone turning a new leaf. INSPIRES NEW EXPERIENCES: The activities in this deck range from adventurous to poignant. Draw a card daily, once a week, or whenever you want to invigorate your routine. GREAT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION: Gift friends and family a year''s worth of life-changing experiences. This deck is a fun and festive present for holidays, birthdays, graduations, housewarmings, or any celebratory occasion.

Carry this journal and take your spiritual journey anywhere. Like a spiritual retreat or a self-contained trip to a personal guru, this journal offers a path to enlightenment without having to go anywhere. This Is Your Spiritual Retreat is a guided journal to ease stress, reduce anxiety, deal with anger and depression, boost self-confidence, and realize your full potential. The journal has 18 prompts that build on each other, acting as steps on a journey towards growth and healing. Alongside guided exercises are illustrations and writing space to reflect and record revelations along the way. DIFFERENT APPROACH: There are many spirituality journals and personal growth journals out there but most of them include prompts that don''t necessarily build on each other. This journal is a complete journey that builds from the first prompt to the last, helping readers gain a deeper knowledge of themselves as they go. FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: The accessible content and easy-to-follow prompts will appeal to anyone looking to deepen their personal awareness and realize their potential--from New Year''s resolution setters who want an easy way into spiritual growth, to seasoned yogis looking for new ways to connect with their intuition. MULTI-YEAR USE: This journal is for the spiritually curious and doesn''t tie to any one trend. Mind/body/spirit enthusiasts will continue to turn to it year after year. Perfect for: - People looking for a guru but without the budget for it - Mindfulness and self-help readers looking for something less feminine - People in search of some guidance - Yoga enthusiasts

Turn up the heat, it''s time to get cheesy! The cookbook Hot Cheese celebrates the magical combination of heat and cheese in over 50 recipes. Whether melted between crusty bread, baked until browned and bubbly, or fried for the perfect crunch-to-ooze factor, there are limitless ways to enjoy the thrill of hot cheese. • Includes no-fuss snacks, hearty and healthy-ish meals, and party favorites • Features twists on beloved classics and inventive, cheesy combinations • Filled with bright and stylish photography to satisfy any cheese lover Melt over delectable recipes like Easy Poutine, Smoked Gouda Chicken Cordon Bleu, and The Best Nachos in the World. This cheesy cookbook also features handy guides to throwing your own fondue or raclette party. • Filled with plenty of guilty pleasures, kid-friendly recipes, and crowd-pleasers, this is the perfect book for anyone who loves cheese and comfort food. • Good for newbie chefs, parents who cook for picky kids, and hosts who want to serve something they know everyone will enjoy. • You''ll love this book if you love books like The Mac + Cheese Cookbook: 50 Simple Recipes from Home by Allison Arevalo and Erin Wade, QUESO! Regional Recipes for the World''s Favorite Chile-Cheese Dip by Lisa Fain, and World Cheese Book by Juliet Harbutt.

Say Yes to Your Higher Calling. "Discover Your Dharma is a timely book for readers to decondition their minds, remember their essence, and step into the purpose they were born to express." --From the foreword by DEEPAK CHOPRA It is no coincidence you have found this book. Your soul is calling you to step fully into your purpose, your truth, the reason why you are here: your dharma. This lifetime is about figuring out what your dharma is. When you say yes to your higher calling, everything you''ve been seeking naturally manifests. This book will guide you through the journey and lead you to a life of happiness, abundance, joyful service, and fulfillment. In Discover Your Dharma, bestselling Ayurvedic author and Highest Self Podcast host Sahara Rose shares her unique approach to discovering your dharma through the Doshas (the Ayurvedic mind-body types) and the chakras (energy centers of the body). Take the "What''s Your Dharma Archetype?" quiz and use your Dharma Blueprint to unlock the code of what you''re meant to do next, in your relationships, business, and every facet of your life. Modernizing ancient Vedic wisdom, Sahara Rose shares how to remember your true essence, illuminate your path, and embrace your highest self. In her signature style, she offers personal stories and reflections on dharma discovery and embodiment. Discovering your dharma is the most important work you can do. This is the perfect introduction to living in alignment for all spiritual seekers and anyone looking to become more self-aware. Digital audio edition read by the author.

Welcome to Beginning Baby, a line of novelty board books and gifts designed to give little ones a bright start! Vetted by early childhood experts and thoughtfully created with input from parents and caregivers, each Beginning Baby book explores educational concepts tied to early learning milestones, building a foundation for a strong beginning. An adorable and energetic cast of animal characters guide babies through early learning concepts in a playful way that reinforces ideas through rhythm and repetition and engages eyes and hands with flaps, moving parts, mirrors, or tabs. With its irresistible interactive elements, colorful and decorative designs, and strong educational framework, Beginning Baby makes growing and learning for babies as easy as playing and dreaming - and also makes the perfect gift for new families. It''s a busy day for the Beginning Baby animal friends, and they could use some help! In YOU''RE A HELPER, baby can push the embedded slides to help Paisley the octopus water plants, Layla the llama find a crayon, Mia the monkey put away toys, and other characters with their activities around the house. It all ends with a hug for Mateo the red panda, who needs one after getting an ouchie.

Welcome to Beginning Baby, a line of novelty board books and gifts designed to give little ones a bright start! Vetted by early childhood experts and thoughtfully created with input from parents and caregivers, each Beginning Baby book explores educational concepts tied to early learning milestones, building a foundation for a strong beginning. An adorable and energetic cast of animal characters guide babies through early learning concepts in a playful way that reinforces ideas through rhythm and repetition and engages eyes and hands with flaps, moving parts, mirrors, or tabs. With its irresistible interactive elements, colorful and decorative designs, and strong educational framework, Beginning Baby makes growing and learning for babies as easy as playing and dreaming - and also makes the perfect gift for new families.The beloved song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" comes to life in this adorable adaptation. The Beginning Baby animal friends exercise and sing together, and babies are encouraged to find their heads, shoulders, knees, and toes right along with them.

"A bold new approach to improving your performance and deepening your purpose." --DANIEL H. PINK, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of DRIVE, WHEN, and TO SELL IS HUMAN "Cable''s book vividly and helpfully shows how ''playing to your strengths'' is not about coasting to success, but importantly involves using a growth mindset to fulfill your potential." --CAROL S. DWECK, PhD, author of MINDSET "Athletes achieve excellence by compiling and studying their personal highlight reels. There''s no reason why the rest of us can''t do the same thing. In this buoyant, evidence-backed book, Dan Cable shows us how." --ADAM GRANT, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of ORIGINALS, GIVE AND TAKE, and host of the chart-topping TED podcast WORKLIFE A Three-Step Process to Access and Activate Your Full Potential Imagine switching on the television to see a highlight reel of the best moments from your life. Like a professional athlete, with every clip you''d learn how to repeat past successes, pinpoint blind spots, and build confidence in your skills. In EXCEPTIONAL, London Business School professor and expert social scientist Daniel M. Cable reveals how building your own personal highlight reel--a collection of positive memories about yourself from your network--is key to accessing your potential. Using the latest science and proven research behind best-self activation, his three-step process will help you improve your life by: - Focusing on what you do best - Crafting a life around your strengths - Increasing your confidence and resilience Cable has worked with tens of thousands of people to create their highlight reels and make the most of their gifts. The three-step process ultimately reveals how living up to your full potential can improve the relationships you value most and transform your mindset to one of possibility.

Every day of December brings a delightful new Christmas tradition in this unique advent book. Each day features a festive activity to countdown towards Christmas. It might be a recipe for a delicious homemade treat, instructions for a cozy craft, a game to play, a carol to sing, or a beautifully illustrated story to read with the whole family. This inviting twist on the traditional advent calendar is perfect for families who love to put their own spin on celebrating the holidays • Offers fun-filled activity based advent calendar for families • Designed to be shared together year after year • Beautifully illustrated with accessible and stylish images Fans of Once Upon a Magic Book and Cookie Advent Cookbook will love this book. This book is perfect for: • Anyone who celebrates Christmas • Families who love holiday traditions • Parents, grandparents, and gift givers

Nurture your mind, body, and spirit with this unique twist on Truth or Dare! Be inspired to create a more joyful, thoughtful lifestyle with this fun, interactive tool offering 100 ways to practice self-care on a daily and weekly basis. Featuring 50 sticks, each with a thought-provoking question on one side and a challenging but achievable dare on the other, Self-Care Truth or Dare invites you to reflect, recharge, and connect with yourself. In a compact, foil-stamped cylinder that can be used at home or on the go, these prompts will inspire anyone seeking ways to nourish their health and everyday well-being. Players: 1+ SAMPLE PROMPTS TRUTH: Who or what are you grateful for today? TRUTH: What are your core values? Do you feel aligned with them? TRUTH: How do you connect with your body? Do you have an exercise routine? Are you getting enough movement in your life? DARE: This week, keep a daily food diary. Pay attention to how what you eat makes you feel. DARE: Give yourself 3 compliments or encouraging affirmations. Repeat them to yourself every day for the next week. DARE: Take a meditative walk in nature. Pay attention to your surroundings, and engage your senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Focus on being present. SELF-CARE MADE EASY, FUN, AND ACCESSIBLE: The simple-to-use sticks are a great tool for individuals looking for ways to start, cultivate, and enhance their self-care practice and build healthy habits. Just pull a stick and choose truth or dare. You can do this on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. And if a prompt doesn''t resonate with you at that moment, just pick another! SELF-CARE IS IMPORTANT: Making time to take care of yourself is essential for living a happy, healthy, and balanced life. These sticks offer a range of insightful questions and achievable practices, encouraging you to nurture what is most important--you! To take care of others, start taking care of yourself. GREAT GIFT AND STOCKING STUFFER: Delivered in an eye-catching, portable package, this set of engaging prompts is a great gift or stocking stuffer for wellness enthusiasts and anyone interested in self-care, personal growth, and mindful living. Perfect for: - Self-care enthusiasts - People interested in physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health - People interested in mindful living and healthy habits - Anyone seeking ways to reflect, recharge, and grow

Inspired by classic video games of the ''80s and ''90s, this clever board book sets out to level up the ABCs. Within these pages lies an alphabet adventure, rendered entirely in striking 8-bit artwork. Young gamers will love guiding their daring hero through the story to learn new words, discover hidden pictures, and find the missing treasure in an epic quest that will have kids and adults ready to press restart!

This illustrated guide to good fortune shares lucky charms, symbols, and traditions from around the world—plus advice on avoiding curses and bad omens. In The Red Book of Luck, you will discover the potential luck in everyday things; learn to decipher the auspicious meanings of numbers, colors, clothing, and the days of the week; find new ways to be lucky in love; and encounter superstitions and practices from around the world. Author Amy Treadwell uncovers fascinating details, such as why ancient peoples used acorns to ward off lightning bolts, and what an ant colony might have to say about your financial security. Lively illustrations enhance the text as it ranges from lucky talismans to birthstones to movies about luck. With The Red Book of Luck, you’ll be able to create your own good fortune no matter what fate sends your way.

A joyful testament to our ability to rise to new challenges and shape the world for the better, Make Change! collects art celebrating inclusivity, love, and civic engagement in one compelling, petite hardcover volume. Filled to the brim with artwork from a diverse roster of celebrated illustrators and designers, this book is a font of encouragement for aspiring activists, artists, teachers, graduates, and movers and shakers. Whether fighting for social justice or striving towards personal growth, Make Change! will inspire readers to face each new hurdle with grace and perseverance. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of this book will be donated to the ACLU.

A collection of more than seventy-five classic Christian prayers accompanied by beautiful vintage illustrations. Full of wisdom, hope, and opportunities for contemplation, this elegant little book features more than seventy-five classic Christian prayers paired with beautiful illustrations taken from vintage missals and prayer books. Gorgeous representations of holy figures are accompanied by beloved litanies—including the Lord’s Prayer, Gloria, Prayer of Saint Francis, and the Apostle’s Creed—to recite in moments of celebration or times of need.

Whether they''re sharing their favorite snacks, laughing along with your best jokes, or cheering you on through thick and thin, everyone could use a friend like the capybara! This lighthearted ode to friendship is delivered by capybaras, gentle giants who are known for their calm demeanor and social friendships with other animals, from dogs and monkeys to turtles and birds. This gift book features charming photography of these cuddly creatures and their assorted animal companions, paired with sweet advice and odes to friendship, straight from nature''s experts. In a time of division and separation, capybara''s community, love, and kindness towards everyone - regardless of whether they have hooves, claws, or shells - is a must-have gift for friends of all sizes.

Go Forth! is the perfect dose of positivity and kick-in-the-pants motivation to get out and get living, making, and doing. Chock-full of uplifting text-based art with an emphasis on being brave, courageous, and authentic, it''s the perfect gift for grads, travelers, or anyone else in need of inspiration as they embark on a new adventure. Think Everything Is Going to Be OK and You Are So Loved with an audacious new look—bold, rather than sweet—fit for the contemporary reader.

For fitness lovers of all levels, this handy kit includes 7 wooden dice and an instructional booklet with 36 different exercises--offering a fun and effective way to get a full-body workout at home or on the go. Each die represents a different area of focus: lower body, upper body, chest and back, core, cardio, full body, and number of reps/time. Simply roll the dice to generate a workout sequence or to add variety to an existing routine. With thousands of possible combinations and options for making exercises easier or more challenging, Fitness Dice is guaranteed to keep workouts fresh and exciting. No props or equipment needed! INCLUDES: 7 wooden dice, an instructional booklet with explanations for 36 different exercises-at a lower price point than many other fitness products. GET A FULL-BODY WORKOUT AT HOME, NO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY: Roll the dice for a unique fitness routine every time. You don''t need any weights, props, or machines--just your own body! THOUSANDS OF POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS: The dice cover various body parts and types of exercises (cardio, back, arms, legs, etc.), and determine the number of reps and duration. With more than 45,000 workout possibilities, you''ll never have to do the same one twice! TAKES THE INTIMIDATION OUT OF WORKING OUT: No matter your fitness level, these dice will create a great workout. And the included booklet will guide you through each exercise as well as offer tips on stretching, warming up, and cooling down. GREAT FOR BUSY FOLKS ON THE GO: No need to worry about getting to the gym or a workout class; fit in an efficient workout whenever and wherever! FUN, UNIQUE GIFT OR SELF-PURCHASE FOR FITNESS FANS: Great for men and women, health-conscious folks, fans of other quick routines like the 7-Minute Workout, and beginners as well as more advanced athletes.

This red-hot box of prompts--with 50 steamy activities printed on faux matchsticks--ignites passion in and out of the bedroom. Use it for Valentine''s Day, anniversaries, or any time the sexual spark needs kindling. BEAUTIFUL BOX: Slide open the box to reveal faux prompted, decorative matchsticks. It''s an eye-catching package that makes a great gift for your special someone. SPICE UP YOUR SEX LIFE: Bring fun, humor, and spontaneity into the bedroom! This box offers a unique approach to shaking up your sexual routine and making sparks fly. SAMPLE PROMPTS: Share a secret or fantasy with each other. Set up a sexy scavenger hunt. Focus on foreplay rather than the main event. INCLUDES: 50 kraft-paper faux matchsticks in foil-stamped box tray with sleeve

Help the students identify and trace the nine different shapes featured at Shape School.

Explore the fun of faces with this adorable board book for babies! A sweet and simple board book to help babies grow, learn, and laugh as they discover all the wonderful parts that make up a face. Simple, joyful text and adorable illustrations make this book perfect for babies and parents to share moments together, page by page. • Ideal book for early infant development of motor skills, emotional awareness, and shape recognition • Perfect baby shower gift • Featuring a wonderful cast of animal characters that toddlers will love Fans of Look at Me! and My First I See You: A Mirror Book will find Smile Baby!''s winning combination of art and text a perfect bedtime or anytime read. • For ages 0–3 • New baby gift • Books for baby development

Featuring one of the most popular characters from the new Star Wars films, How to Speak Astromech with BB-8 collects 10 essential BB sounds alongside tongue-in-cheek translations and playful illustrations. Ten droidspeak audio clips, translation and conversation tips, and funny illustrated scenarios help readers understand and get the best out of their own droid companion in a galaxy far, far away. This sound-driven operator''s guide demonstrates the many amazing qualities of the BB-series of astromechs—including bravery, resourcefulness, curiosity, comedy, and more—all through the entertaining adventures of BB-8. • New insights on a beloved character that will delight Star Wars fans of all ages • Follows the success of the sound books How to Speak Wookiee and How to Speak Droid with R2-D2 • Packed with inside jokes BB-8''s (frankly adorable) ball-droid construction, spherical mobility, handy tool bays, dedication and loyalty to their owners make them great mechanical allies and friends. This sound book celebrates the Star Wars droids and all their quirky traits. • A celebration of the fan favorite BB-8 and fresh fun from the new trilogy and beyond • A perfect gift for Star Wars fans of all ages • Add it to the collection of books like Solo: A Star Wars Story Sound Book by Erin Rose Wage, Star Wars: The Force Awakens Flashlight Adventure Book by Phoenix International Publications, and BB-8 on the Run by Drew Daywalt

How to Rule at Photography features 50 bite-size tips and tricks to help you improve your photo skills with your phone''s camera. Creating brilliant photos with your phone isn''t as hard as you might think, and the easy-to-follow advice in this book goes way beyond selfie help. Let these deceptively simple tips help you unleash your inner creativity and upgrade your social media feed as you start snapping great shots using only your phone. You''ll not only learn actionable tips to make your photos better—you''ll learn how to develop your own personal style along the way. • Simple and effective instructional content • Features tips for amateur documentarians and aspiring social media influencers • Advice on how to pose for a portrait, get the best lighting, and edit images like a pro using nothing but your smartphone This book is the perfect easy-breezy volume for the person who wants to up their phone photography game. Part of the How to Rule series, a collection of tiny how-to books you can take anywhere to improve your creative skills. • A perfect gift for aspiring and hobbyist photographers, art students, Instagram addicts, and selfie takers • Makes smartphone photography easy, approachable, and super fun • Great for readers who enjoyed How to Create Stunning Digital Photography by Tony Northrup, The Beginner''s Photography Guide by Chris Gatcum, and BetterPhoto Basics by Jim Miotke

How to Rule at Drawing features 50 bite-size tips and tricks to help you improve your art skills. This easy-to-follow, irresistibly illustrated book will get you in the habit of capturing not just what you see, but also what you feel. Whether you''re a beginner just learning the basics or an expert looking to hone your skills, this handbook is the perfect easy-breezy volume for anyone who wants to up their art-making game. The simple and actionable takeaways will help readers take their sketching skills to new heights. • Filled with irresistible illustrations from artist Rachel Harrell • Accessible to beginners but still useful for the advanced artist • Easy-to-follow instructional content In How to Rule at Drawing, budding artists will discover new ways to warm up, master new tools and techniques, and make good art. Part of the How to Rule series, a collection of tiny how-to books you can take anywhere to improve your creative skills. • A perfect gift for aspiring and hobbyist artists, art students, burgeoning creatives, sketchers, doodlers, and mark-makers of all sorts • Makes drawing easy, approachable, and super fun • Great for readers and artists who enjoyed How to Draw What You See by Ruby De Reyna, Drawing for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Drawing by Mark Willenbrink, and Draw the Draw 50 Way by Lee J. Ames