New Releases by Chronicle Books

A new title in the bestselling finger puppet series! Tiny tots can enjoy the sun (and rain!) on the savannah with Little Zebra in this simple, comforting story. The book features a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page, giving parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read together.

A follow-up to the bestselling Everything Is Going to Be Okay—bold words of affirmation with audaciously positive art, craft, photography, and design. Good vibes are back—and are exactly what the world needs now. And uplifting messages of hope, love, and encouragement continue to crop up everywhere in contemporary art and design. You Are So Loved serves up a second delightful helping of optimism from a mix of favorite artists from the first book—including Enormous champion, Katie Daisy, and Jen Renninger—and new talent like Dallas Clayton, Lisa Congdon, and Jessica Hische. Each artist offers warm and fuzzy sentiments packaged in cutting-edge art. Whether it’s an invitation to stay in the “here and now” or a reminder that “everything’s alright forever,” there’s a breath of fresh air on every page. “The printed version of a giant hug.” —Design*Sponge

Each year millions of tweens and teens embark on their very first job as babysitters. With this rite of passage comes questions, fears, and doubts, as well as excitement. This must-have reference book prepares newbies for babysitting kids at any age. It includes tips for handling the most challenging "clients" and ideas for maintaining a babysitting business. With advice on everything from engaging very young children to first aid emergencies to playtime ideas, young babysitters will benefit from having this invaluable book at their fingertips, all while developing skills that ensure fun...and success!

Two new titles in the bestselling finger puppet series! Watch Little Pig play in the mud and Little Dolphin swim with friends in these simple, comforting stories. Each book features a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page, giving parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read together.

Kindness is contagious: 365 seemingly simple actions that have the power to ignite a chain reaction of compassion. Each brightly illustrated page of this uplifting book features an inspiring prompt (“tell a friend why she means the world to you,” “leave your change in the vending machine for the next person,” “say a blessing for one thing you’re grateful for today”) encouraging people to make meaningful connections with loved ones, build community, spread cheer to strangers, or prioritize their own happiness. If you want to be the change you want to see in the world, this little book is a great place to start—and it’s sure to inspire you to come up with your own creative ideas for making someone’s day . . . as well as your own.

Kids will go crazy for these quirky books featuring lovable characters, vivid art, rhyming text, and best of all, cute finger puppets! Watch Little Owl snuggle down to sleep and Snow Baby discover winter s magic in these simple, comforting stories. Each book features a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page, presenting a super-fun way for parents and children to play and read together.

Discover the meaning behind your birthday, identify your ideal mate, and more with this handy little guide. Forget cookies and crystal balls—this little book has a personalized fortune for you and everyone you love. Harkening back to the 1930s, the nostalgic illustrations in the Fortune-Telling Birthday Book accompany a perennial calendar for you to keep track of (and interpret) the birthdays of all your friends and family. Other traditions and folklore are also included—birthstones and their meanings, astrological signs, ideal mates, flowers of the month, and anniversary symbols.

Add some happiness to your life with this collection of inspirational contemporary art, craft, design, and photography. A little inspiration goes a long way. This volume is filled with artwork bearing mottos of encouragement and affirmation. Featuring work from a diverse roster of indie artists, designers, and crafters—including beloved figures such as Mike Perry, Marian Bantjes, Marc Johns, Enormous Champion, and Yee-Haw Industries, as well as a host of emerging new talents—this hip take on the classic cheer-you-up book is the perfect visual treat for anyone whose spirits need a little lift from time to time.

Little Turkey and friends prepare for winter, and offer thanks for all their blessings in this charming new Finger Puppetbook. This sweet story offers a special Thanksgiving message that parents and children can enjoy all through the year.

A handy little reference guide packed with information to help you predict your future through interpreting your dreams. Inspired by a vintage book, this delightful guide deciphers dreams to predict the future. It compiles more than one thousand dream symbols and reveals what they portend for the dreamer. This handy little book is irresistible to pick up; its content is so compelling, it’s impossible to put down.

We often forget to bring quiet, meditative time into our lives. With a contemplative image and a simple guided exercise on each page, this ebook provides an enjoyable entre to the practice of meditation—helping you focus, reflect, and find balance.

Kids will go crazy for these quirky books featuring lovable characters, bright and simple art, charming rhymed text, and best of all, adorable finger puppets! Each darling book has a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page, presenting a super-fun way for parents and children to play and read together.

Poker is 10% luck, 90% psychology. This illustrated guide to Texas Hold ''Em, the world''s most popular poker game, gives players the strategy and skills they need to make some cold, hard cash. An essential companion for any poker night, online tournament, or casino trip, this pocket-sized manual allows players to keep vital tips and tactics close at hand. A section for notes at the back of the book provides space for recording competitors tells and refining a winningstrategy. Accessible to beginners and enlightening to poker devotees, Texas Hold ''Em belongs in the hands of anyone with a stack of cards and a competitive spirit.

Spend a day at play with Little Polar Bear in this fun and interactive reading experience for parent and child.

Spend a day at play with Little Giraffe in this fun and interactive reading experience for parent and child.

Young children will learn as they play with this imaginative activity book designed to develop important childhood skills. This oversized book is packed with hours of doodling, drawing fun, and comes with 10 embedded sticker sheets. Full color. Consumable.

A state-by-state tour of America''s favorite Christmas recipes features classic regional recipes--ranging from Alabama''s pecan divinity to New York''s oyster stew and Utah''s quick peppermint stick cake--highlighted by vintage artwork evoking the spirit of Christmas past.

Featuring photographs from the Internet phenomenon Stuffonmycat.com, this compact board book contains hilarious images of two mortal enemies: cats and water. Full color.

An adorable finger puppet peeks through a diecut hole on each page making this book an excellent way to read and play.

William Powell and Myrna Loy. Bogart and Bacall. Tracy and Hepburn. These on-screen (and sometimes off-screen) couples defined romantic chemistry and the art of falling in love. From Turner Classic Movies, Leading Couples features the most unforgettable screen pairings of the studio era, including actors and actresses with many film courtships and those who made their indelible mark in a single, memorable movie. Engaging and thoroughly researched, each profile includes trivia, behind-the-scenes stories, biographical overviews, and memorable quotes, illustrated by rare stills and poster art.

Little Penguin and friends play hide-and-seek on the ice, and invite the smallest readers to play, too!

With a plush finger puppet permanently attached to the book and peek-a-boo holes in every page, this charming board book creates fun along the way as parents and children play and read together.

With a plush finger puppet permanently attached to the book and peek-a-boo holes in every page, this charming board book is a fun way for parents and children to play and read together.

Sweet, simple rhyming text and an interactive finger puppet combine for hours of delightful play!

An adorable finger puppet peeks through a diecut hole on each page making this book an excellent way to read and play.

Nancy Drew The Secret in the Old Attic Journal is a journal.