New Releases by Chronicle Books

He''s smooth. Hes suave. He''s Pink Panther. This hip cat first appeared in the opening credits of the 1964 Blake Edwards film, The Pink Panther. To celebrate his 40th anniversary, Pink Panther pairs with the widely known pop artist Shag for a classic and fresh look. Add a touch of pink to your ink with the hippest cat around. This stationery pad with pink panache is the purrfect way to keep in touch with your Cat Pack.

Bintou wants braids. Long, pretty braids, woven with gold coins and seashells, just like her older sister and the other women in her family. But she is too young for braids. Instead, all she has are four little tufts of hair; all she ever gets are cornrows. However, when Bintou saves the lives of her two young cousins and is offered a reward of her choosing, Bintou discovers that true beauty comes in many different forms. Rich, earthy illustrations and a heartwarming story capture the spirit of a West African village in this wise tale about a girl who learns she''s perfect just the way she is.

In conjunction with The Andy Warhol Museum and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

1970s sex appeal has never been so hot. Send your friends the mail-order hunks of their dreams, or better yet, keep them all to yourself. Get down tonight!

Reading Rainbow "RM" is known across the country for making the picture book reading experience a welcome adventure. Since the launch of Reading Rainbow "RM" Readers a year ago, this award-winning TV show has been encouraging children to take the next step as they learn to read independently. Bringing together the best first-level easy-to-read stories into 8 theme-related collections. Reading Rainbow "RM" Readers continue to make reading more fun than ever! Meet 2 grandmas who disagree about everything, and 2 siblings who scramble to cover their tracks before Mom and Dad get home! Includes 5 stories, featuring Marc Brown, Arnold Lobel, Emily Arnold McCully, Cynthia Rylant, Jean Van Leeuwen, and more.

Reading Rainbow "RM" is known across the country for making the picture book reading experience a welcome adventure. Since the launch of Reading Rainbow "RM" Readers a year ago, this award-winning TV show has been encouraging children to take the next step as they learn to read independently. Bringing together the best first-level easy-to-read stories into 8 theme-related collections. Reading Rainbow "RM" Readers continue to make reading more fun than ever! Explore the Arctic tundra with a pack of sled dogs, or go sailboating into the middle of a wild storm! Includes 5 stories, featuring Betsy Byars, Arnold Lobel, Cynthia Rylant, Mark Teague, and more. Features cover art by Trina Schart Hyman.

Collects short stories for children about baseball, football, kickball, running, and soccer.

Keep a record of your personal life journey in this exquisite journal inspired by the "Tao Te Ching," Lao Tzu''s timeless guide to the art of living. Enriched with key passages from Stephen Mitchell''s acclaimed translation of the "Tao Te Ching" and illustrated with ancient Chinese paintings, each page offers insight into true wisdom and serenity.

Adopted from the work of Michael White, the concept of monster busting'' is approached here from a user-friendly point of view. Without the need of a great deal of resources, skills or therapeutic knowledge, this technique aims to be simple and uncomplicated.

The planet Naboo is surrounded by dark and powerful forces and it''s up to young Queen Amidala to save it. Includes a replica of Amidala''s treasured amulet. Color illustrations throughout.

A pack of materials designed to be an activity program to teach children about Gauguin and art.

With such traditional and contemporary dishes as Tarte Tatin, Croissants, Ratatouille and Salade Nicoise, French cuisine is rightly regarded as one of the richest in the world, and these recipes add up to a repertoire that most would be happy to eat day after day. Once easily available in any number of modest restaurants, today they are more often found in the home; all the more reason, then, to cook them yourself!

The five images in this set of notecards provide a glimpse at the extraordinary work of painter Richard Diebenkorn.

Here at last is the ultimate keepsake book for avid dog lovers. This compact volume is the ideal place to permanently record Fido''s vital statistics--from important medical records and family history to favorite foods and games, lovable and mischievous characteristics, dogsitters'' instructions, and more. Full color throughout.

Travelmates are the most accessible, user-friendly phrase books available. Each volume in the travelmate Series contains an A to Z listing of frequently used vocabluary and phrases, a pronunciation key, and a menu guide. Compliled by Lexus, the premier European translation and linguistic group, this handy guide is invaluabole for both tourists and business travelers alike.

A collection of fifteen classic fairy tales, including "Hansel and Gretel, " "Snow White, " and "Puss in Boots, " featuring antique illustrations.

Chronicle of the Royal Family is a unique and compelling record of the longest-surviving and best-loved royal family in the world. From Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II, kings and queens have shaped the destiny of the British Isles. This book recaptures the full, thrilling drama in the distinctive Chronicle style that brings history to life as never before. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book reports events of the past as though they had just happened. It is a saga not simply of power struggles, political intrigues and the rise and fall of empire, but also of personal joy and tragedy, heroism and scandal. It is also right up to date, highlighting the private and public lives of today''s royal family ... Special features of this book are a gazetteer detailing the principle palaces and royal residences, past and present, and a wallchart depicting the royal family trees of Great Britain from 840 to the present day. This book is a lively and authoritative work of reference for people of all ages. It rekindles memories of great events and serves as a lasting celebration of one thousand years of royalty.--Book jacket.