New Releases by Chronicle Books

Spend time with the ones you love . . . while kicking their butts! A play-anywhere collection of 150+ family challenges inspired by the party games and silly contests popular on social media. Gather the whole family for epic at-home tournaments with over 150 friendly competitions to best your relatives! These fun, easy-to-learn, and challenging games are perfect for all-ages family game nights, holiday gatherings, reunions, birthday parties, and more. Using simple things from around the house as props and game pieces, all the activities are quick to set up and can easily be turned into a friendly competition. Game and challenge ideas fresh off the funniest memes include: Flip Cup Tic-Tac-Toe: Players flip their cup upside down. Once a cup lands successfully, it can be placed on a tic-tac-toe board made of masking tape. The first one to get three cups in a row wins. Cookie Roulette: Mystery condiments make this tasting challenge a hilarious gross-out as players roll a cookie toward a row of goop-filled cups. No matter which one the cookie lands in, the player must eat it! Candle Blowing: Ten tea lights are placed in a row. Whoever blows out the most candles in one breath wins. Candy Cane Scoop: Each player ties an upside-down candy cane around their waist and then uses it to hook things off the floor hands-free. The winner is the one with the most successful pick-ups. A great way to make your own memories (or shareable videos!), these games are endlessly fun and adaptable for any get-together. EVERYONE CAN JOIN IN: With a wide range of activities, there''s a competition for everyone to participate in, from kids and teens to parents and grandparents. HOLIDAY FUN: Perfect for the holidays or any other family gathering—what better way to spend time together than competing for the win! Make your next gathering one to remember with a series of competitions the whole family can enjoy together. START PLAYING RIGHT AWAY: Each game comes with easy-to-follow instructions and requires little to no preparation and no specialized equipment. The book includes scorekeeping pages to record wins and losses. Perfect for: Multigenerational families Friends or family game night Substitute for drinking games Family gift or stocking stuffer

The perfect baby present and self-purchase for just the right moment in a baby and parent''s life. 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. 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. TEACHES PARTS OF THE BODY: In a new take on an old classic, the Beginning Baby friends will help your baby learn their head, shoulders, knees, and toes! CUTE CHARACTERS: These adorable characters—from an artistic llama to a musical elephant and a 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! Perfect for: • Parents of babies and toddlers, Grandparents, Uncles and aunts • Teachers and educators at daycare and early childhood centers • Anyone looking for the perfect baby shower gift

An ode to friendship delivered by the capybara and their many animal friends! Whether they''re sharing their favorite snacks, laughing along with your best jokes, or cheering you on through thick and thin, capybaras know what it means to be a good friend! 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. This celebration of the 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. ANIMAL FRIENDSHIPS: Whether it''s playing with puppies, basking with caimans, getting into mischief with monkeys, sharing a bite to eat with bunnies, or giving a ride to a butterfly, You''re A Good Friend, Capybara is full of unexpectedly delightful real life photos of animals being friends. FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD: Although they are native to South America, these lovable giant rodents have gained huge followings around the world for their photogenic friendships and chill demeanor, and can be found at many zoos and refuges globally. A GIFT FOR FRIENDS: This book is the perfect feel good present for any friend. Whether it''s someone you see every day or your far away bestie, this little book is full of sweet, funny, and heartfelt reminders of what makes a good friend. Perfect for birthdays, Galentine''s Day, wedding party gifts, and any occasion to say, "You''re a good friend!"

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.

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

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

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 10 Hugs and Kisses, follow all of the adorable characters as they count all the way up to ten by making peace signs, sharing hugs, blowing kisses, and saying goodnight. • 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 • Anyone looking for the perfect baby shower gift

Cute Animals for Hard Times offers an adorable oasis, the tried-and-true cure for a sad day—ridiculously cute animals. In a world full of political meltdown, social media fatigue, and the constant mental health struggle, it''s hard to find solace. Luckily, these adorable animals are guaranteed to get anyone out of a bad mood. • The perfect palate cleanser for a bad day • Over 75 full-color photographs • Cute, calming photos help fight the bad news blues. What else could possibly be cuter than some floofs and boops? Cute Animals for Hard Times is your ticket to a better day. • Great for friends and family, whether for the holidays or anytime • The perfect read to cheer up anyone bogged down by the news • You''ll love this book if you love books like Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom by Jennifer S. Holland, Tomorrow : Adventures in an Uncertain World by Bradley Trevor Greive, and A Teaspoon of Courage: A Little Book of Encouragement for Whenever You Need It by Bradley Trevor Greive.

Bursting with color and charm, this finger puppet book lets babies and inquisitive toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world. Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Kitten! Baby Kitten wakes up, purrs with mama, plays, climbs, meets a butterfly, and drifts off to bedtime with his brother and sister. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, Baby Kitten will delight infants and parents alike. • Baby Kitten''s bright and colorful cloth finger puppet is ideal for little hands to grow and engage their motor skills. • A sweet and simple new baby gift—just the thing for baby showers and birthdays • Easy sentences and charming illustrations make Baby Kitten a perfect bedtime story. Recommended for fans of Kitten and friends and Baby Touch and Feel: Kittens. • Family Read Aloud Books • Newborn and Toddler Board Books Ages 0–3 • Baby Animal Books Yu-Hsuan Huang, also known as Smallx2, is an illustrator and artist from Taichung City, Taiwan, where she lives with her family and cats.

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

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!

Where does Baby Sloth like to nap? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting story in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion seller. Featuring a permanently attached plush finger puppet, this volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together.

What is Baby Llama''s favorite food? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting story in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion seller. Featuring a permanently attached plush finger puppet, this volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together.

A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic. • Striking illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba • Special gift edition features an embossed, textured case with metallic gold ink, and a satin ribbon page marker • Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Nordic Tales, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, and Tales of East Africa Fans of Ghostly Tales, and Japanese Notebooks will love this book. This book is ideal for: • Fans of fairytales, folklore, ghost stories, Greek mythology, roman mythology, Chinese mythology, and Celtic mythology • Anyone interested in Japan''s history books and culture studies • People of Japanese heritage • Collectors of illustrated classics

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.

Meet Baby Hedgehog! Where does Baby Hedgehog live? How does Baby Hedgehog find a tasty treat? Follow along as he experiences his world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion seller. Featuring a permanently attached plush finger puppet, each volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together.

Meet Baby Penguin! How does Baby Penguin stay cozy and warm? Where does Baby Penguin play? Follow along as she experiences her world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion seller. Featuring a permanently attached plush finger puppet, each volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together.

The go-to adulting book for food and beverages—from pasta shapes, to beer styles, to basic knife techniques, and much, much more. This handy reference is the perfect partner for anyone who loves to bake, cook, or whip up a cocktail. Armed with the wealth of helpful reference material in this invaluable guide—including weight-to-volume conversions, the basics of stocking a baker’s tool kit, tips on where to store things in the fridge, and more—home cooks will learn to be more confident, competent, and efficient in the kitchen. Featuring separate sections for baking, drinking, and cooking, this is a must-have resource for both seasoned chefs and new cooks.

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.

What is Baby Koala''s favorite snack? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion seller. Featuring a permanently attached plush finger puppet, each volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together.

What does Baby Giraffe like to eat? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multi-million seller. Featuring a permanently attached plush finger puppet, each volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together.

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.

How does Baby Bunny say hello to a friend? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multi-million seller. Featuring a permanently attached plush finger puppet, each volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together.

Take a heartwarming trip into Christmas history with these children’s letters to Santa Claus from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This first-ever collection of children’s letters to Santa written between 1870 and 1920 presents more than one hundred charming and endearing missives. Along with its vintage charm, timeless sentiments, and non-denominational perspective, this heartwarming book is filled with historical discoveries that will delight everyone who loves this holiday ritual. Dear Santa is a unique celebration of one of Christmas’s most enduring traditions—and a tribute to the millions of households that keep it alive.

Make life a little sweeter with this curated collection of special desserts for any occasion. Who doesn’t love a taste of cake and ice cream? Featuring recipes and accompanying photographs culled from Chronicle Books’ most popular cookbooks, this collection is an ideal treat for dessert lovers looking for foolproof recipes perfect for any occasion. With twenty scrumptious treats, from Sky-High Strawberry Shortcake to Spiderweb Pumpkin-Ginger Cupcakes, Pistachio Ice Cream Sandwiches with Walnut Brownies, and Bittersweet Chocolate Ice Cream, there’s something here for every sweet tooth.

This sweet and modern little ebook proves that after the rain always comes the rainbow. A treasure trove of delightful work by beloved indie art stars and emerging talents, this cheering collection echoes the uplifting transformation of rain into rainbows: the book begins with raindrops and umbrellas, transitions midway through, and concludes with a glorious bouquet of colorful rainbows. Perfect for bringing smiles to anyone who needs a little pick-me-up, this ebook of feel-good art is a reminder to appreciate the dark with the light, because nothing stays the same forever—and things are about to look a whole lot brighter.

This inspiring journal offers 365 achievable ways to take small breaks from technology with simple suggestions that encourage journalers to unplug from electronics and appreciate their surroundings. With a year''s worth of digital-detox prompts, it also offers readers time to reflect on the power of unplugging.

With adorable little farm animals, this board book set is sure to engage curious toddlers. Plus, the tiny books are the perfect size for a toddler''s small hands. Each set includes 9 books—a great value for $8.95!

This valentine of a book is brimming with hip contemporary art celebrating matters of the heart. Flowers, hearts, doilies, chocolates, and couples holding hands are all reinvented here with a cool modern twist to create a new visual vocabulary that expresses all those tender sentiments we can''t quite find the words for. Featuring contributions by such beloved artists as Gemma Correll, Julia Rothman, Rifle Paper Co., and many more, this showcase of creative talent will tug at the heartstrings and delight the eyes. Chock-full of page after page of inventive ways to say "I Love You," this little treasure will win the heart of any art lover and the heart of that special valentine.

Contains an eclectic range of more than one hundred decidedly dazzling contemporary repeats, from geometric and figurative patterns to organic and botanical designs.