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Adapted from the award-winning short film of the same name, this heartwarming picture book follows the journey of a determined puppy who overcomes adversity to discover his purpose as a service dog.Meet Andy—the smallest of his litter—who first captured hearts and minds in the original short film, brought to life by Ignite Animation Studios through the support of Executive Producer Jean Schulz, a Canine Companions board member and president of Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates. Now Andy’s inspiring story leaps off the screen and onto the page in this uplifting retelling by John Kelly, a contributor to the original film script. Follow along as Andy encounters challenges on his path, mirroring the real-life dedication and training that goes into preparing service dogs and matching them with their forever homes. With its universal themes of resilience, compassion, and the power of purpose, Andy’s story will resonate with dog-lovers, families, and people of all abilities. This touching tale reminds us that unlikely heroes often come from small beginnings, proving that what truly matters is the size of your heart.

Heartland Masala features 100 Indian recipes from Jyoti Mukharji paired with cultural and historical insights from her son, Auyon. Together, they blend Indian traditions with Midwestern influences to create a vibrant masala of flavors—delicious, inventive, and unique.Take a flavorful journey into Indian cooking and culture with a Midwestern mother-son duo. Since 2010, Jyoti Mukharji has been teaching cooking classes from her Kansas City kitchen, sharing her love for Indian cuisine with her community. Heartland Masala brings her 100 favorite recipes to life in a beautifully photographed collection, enriched with witty, culturally insightful, and vividly illustrated vignettes by culinary historian Auyon Mukharji. From beloved restaurant staples like Saag Paneer to unique creations like Masala Brussels Sprouts and rare delicacies such as Murgh Rezala (Chicken Curry with Water Lily Seeds and Cashews), this cookbook offers something for every curious cook and adventurous palate. Packed with vibrant flavors, cultural anecdotes, and inventive recipes, Heartland Masala is a one-of-a-kind collaboration that redefines the Indian cookbook.

Spiritual Spin offers a more gratifying and balanced life through do-it-yourself spirituality. Using a disco ball framework, this playful guide helps you establish your own authentic, spiritual groove. Looking to connect with the divine—without the dogma? Spiritual Spin: A DIY Guide to Divine Connection is a savvy, sassy, and approachable guide for creating a personalized spiritual practice. Perfect for those who feel left out of traditional systems or seek deeper meaning in life, this joyful book offers structure, balance, and inspiration. Using the Divine Disco Ball framework, the book explores four quadrants of spirituality: Infinite Source (the divine), Infinite Self (your spirit), Incarnate Self (body and mind), and Incarnate Source (nature). Each chapter features practical exercises, daily connection tips, and step-by-step guidance to help you move to your own spiritual rhythm. Written by a psychotherapist and spiritual guide, this beautifully designed and uplifting book encourages readers to embrace their authentic selves while crafting a spiritual practice that’s accessible, exuberant, and deeply personal. With engaging illustrations and a vibrant tone, Spiritual Spin is a meaningful addition to any body-mind-spirit journey—or a thoughtful gift for anyone seeking greater connection and fulfillment.

This heartwarming and imagination-filled picture book helps families navigate the NICU and all the feelings that come with it, from the perspective of one big sister who just wants to bring her new brother home.Louise can’t wait to meet her new little brother, Max! But he was born earlier than expected and has to stay in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) until he’s strong enough to come home. Waiting is hard. Really hard. So big sister Louise uses her BIG imagination to come up with her own creative plans to get Max home.Inspired by first-time author Emily Rosen’s personal experience with her son in the NICU, this lovingly crafted book is filled with rich illustrations, relatable details, and some much-needed smiles. A comforting read for parents, siblings, big cousins, friends––or even former NICU patients curious about their first experiences––this book helps navigate a challenging and often overlooked subject with warmth, empathy, and wonder. And at its heart is the reminder that no matter how long it takes, some things truly are worth the wait.

The 70 recipes inTiny Bubbles are perfect for sparkling drink lovers—whether you prefer alcohol-free mocktails or fizzy cocktails. Step up your beverage game with unique, homemade syrups and fresh, creative flavors that take sparkling water to the next level.BUBBLES, BUBBLES, AND MORE BUBBLES! Craft delicious and stunningly creative sparkling drinks using natural, gourmet syrups you make at home. Why settle for store-bought carbonation when you can create refreshing and unique flavors right in your own kitchen? Tiny Bubbles shows you how to elevate sparkling water with recipes like: • Apricot-Cinnamon • Rhubarb-Basil • Mango-Chile • Prickly Pear • Fizzy Cucumber-Mint Agua Fresca With 70 palate-pleasing recipes, step-by-step instructions, and vibrant photos, this book makes it easy to create your own bubbly concoctions. From fizzy sodas and agua frescas to shrubs with optional alcohol variations, Tiny Bubbles serves up fizzy fun for any occasion, impressing even the most refined tastes.

Join Heart on a heartwarming quest for love in this creative tale that explores adoption’s emotions while celebrating the joy of becoming family—perfect for anyone discovering home in unexpected places.Filled with emotional depth disguised in lighthearted rhyme, this clever tale follows Heart as it searches high and low, both inward and outward, for a missing piece. When Little Heart is found, brought to life by another caring heart, Heart finds a fresh beat, and a new family is made whole. With whimsical art from Carole Chevalier that captivates little imaginations, this beautifully crafted picture book by debut author Anna Schocket—an adoptive mom herself—gently opens conversations about adoption and family. The Heart That Found You is the perfect way to show the little one in your life how loved and precious they are—and a beautiful reminder for all of us that families come in all shapes and sizes and from many different places.

A Time to Hide captures a poignant Jewish tale of resilience and hope through a powerful collection of historical photographs and documents, as well as beautiful new illustrations, shedding light on one of history's darkest moments.

Explore the wonders of the seashore in Animal Adventures: Day at the Beach, where young readers are introduced to playful creatures as they experience a day full of fun and discovery on the sandy shore.

Featuring 52 seasonal recipes, one for every week of the year, and more than 50 gorgeous full-color photographs, Wednesday Night Wine-Down offers stylish, low-ABV cocktails featuring wine, Port, sherry, and vermouth to help you relax after a long day.

Bond with baby from day one with a blend of brain-boosting, high-contrast art and heartfelt words in this engaging, giftable board book, perfect for any caregiver!

Embrace the power of risk and become your authentic self. Through wise lessons and heartfelt stories, discover how making courageous and unconventional choices that are truly your own can lead to growth and self-discovery in all areas, from spirituality to finance, and from individuality to personal relationships.

A heartwarming picture book about the healing power of creativity and nature as a young child learns to bring the beach home through a special craft, offering comfort during life’s transitions.

B Is For Bossy transforms stigmatized words into badges of honor, empowering kids to build positive self-talk and embrace their genuine personalities through thoughtful and vibrant prose.

Explore the roots of your favorite foods! This vibrant book educates children about the origins of fruits and vegetables, using colorful illustrations to spark curiosity in young minds about nature's bounty.

Journey through Chianti with John Bersani as he presents over 40 authentic Italian recipes, interwoven with personal tales and traditions—ideal for anyone enchanted by Italy or passionate about true Italian cooking.

Designed for young explorers and early learners, this playful board book invites readers into the bustling world of woodland critters as they embark on a day filled with adventures.

Delve into the mischievous minds of your everyday ornaments. This hilariously insightful gift book reveals the secret grudges and joys of your inanimate objects.

A charming Purim counting story where costumed bears gather one by one, waiting in anticipation for a festive surprise!

A compassionate story about memory loss, love, and the special bond between a young girl and her grandmother, gently opening the door to important conversations about aging family members.

This alphabetical collection introduces the youngest readers to egg dishes from 20 countries around the globe, complete with vibrant illustrations, tasty descriptions, country of origin, and name in each native language.

Through lyrical text and vivid images, How Do I Wonder? invites young readers to open the door to their miraculous minds, exploring the wacky and wonderful 'What-ifs' and 'Whys' of the world around—and within—them.

Your favorite baby animal board books are now available in a handy slipcase containing three vibrant books and a menagerie of cute critters!  A sweet, speckled fawn. A wide-eyed baby gorilla. A stinky little skunk. And many more! The three board books that make up this box set will instill a love of nature while teaching essential early learning concepts. Filled with photos of adorable baby animals paired with playful rhymes, these books are sized perfectly for curious little hands to hold. Children will delight in learning from a wide array of creatures in these charming books. This set includes: Baby Animals First 123 Book Baby Animals First ABC Book Baby Animals First Colors Book

Do you have, work for, or dream of starting a business or organization that positively impacts the world while also turning a profit? Radical Business is a blueprint for business owners and businesses ready to usher in a newer, practical form of doing business. By learning more about what a social enterprise is and how it can apply to any business, employee, activist, consumer, or citizen, we can use the golden rule as a catalyst for a different mindset. Radical business is not a brand new operational system, it's a way of returning to the root or origin. A genuinely radical business goes back to its root purpose: to meet a customer's need, solve a problem, and provide value. David Gaines outlines his Seven Seeds framework for a truly radical business model, including: Supply Chain: Behind Every Product Is a Story Employees: Successful Brands Are Built By Happy Teams Customers: What is Ethical Marketing? Community: Fostering Healthy Interdependence Competitors: A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats Environment: Rethinking the Costs & Benefits to Going Green Self: True Sustainability Requires Self Care In Radical Business, Gaines provides real-life business insight with case studies of successful companies who have taken action to grow their profitability and positive impact. He provides actionable steps towards making a positive impact with in-depth analysis of supply chain, employee, customer, competitor, communal, and environmental interactions. As the world rapidly changes, and we realize that it needs more businesses that do good, Radical Business can help us leave the world better than we found it.

A cute hedgehog curls into a circular ball, a diamond-shaped stingray glides across the ocean floor, and a young praying mantis watches the world through the wide eyes in its triangular head. Filled with colorful, eye-catching photos of baby animals in their natural surroundings and paired with playful rhymes, Baby Animals First Shapes will instill a love of nature while teaching children all about shapes. Sized perfectly for curious little hands to hold, children will delight in learning from a wide array of creatures in the Baby Animals First series. The series expands with age, as young children will be attracted to the tactile cover and vibrant photographs, while older kids will engage with the rhyming text that teaches early learning concepts. PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: “Charming and educational in one joyful package” —School Library Journal

“Accessible and unfailingly encouraging, Dreaming on the Page proves that dreaming and writing are for everyone – and that when you combine the two, the result can be truly magical.” –Brooke Warner, writing coach, author, and publisher of She Writes Press and SparkPress Pick up a pen and dream. Dreaming on the Page is for writers of all genres, from casual journal-keepers to experienced authors – and anyone who aspires to write. Accessible to people who don’t remember their dreams as well as for people who do, this book will empower writers to pick up a pen and befriend all aspects of who they are. Dreams and writing offer approachable ways to live richer, more soulful lives both on and off the page. Within these pages, discover how to: • Turn your dreams into poems and stories • Supercharge your poetry and prose • Blast through writer's block • Use brain science to help harness your creative powers • Have an endless supply of rich writing prompts ...and much more! Pick up this book, tuck into bed, and tap into your midnight mind and supercharge your writing. MORE PRAISE FOR DREAMING ON THE PAGE: "Tzivia Gover takes us on a delightful journey that bridges the worlds between dreaming and writing...A must-have for writers and dreamers.” ­–Linda Yael Schiller, author of PTSDreams: Transform Your Nightmares From Trauma through Healing Dreamwork and Modern Dreamwork: New Tools for Decoding Your Soul’s Wisdom “Packed with fascinating tips, prompts, and exercises, Dreaming on the Page will spark your imagination and have you reaching for your pillow and pen. Do not miss this gem. You, your writing, and your dreams will be forever changed.” –Jean Benedict Raffa, Ed.D., author of Dream Theatres of the Soul and award-winning The Soul’s Twins “In Dreaming on the Page Tzivia Gover provides a powerful set of tools to unleash your creativity, enhance your writing, and inspire your life.” –Naomi Epel, author of Writers Dreaming "Tzivia Gover has spent a lifetime writing and dreaming and has realized the power of joining the two." –Lori Soderlind, author of The Change and Chasing Montana

Have you ever wondered what your feathered friends are really thinking? For the last time, Paul, we are not going to fly in a “P” formation. Is that cat seriously trying to sneak up on me again? Wanna go circle over some humans and freak them out? Birds are everywhere­­—soaring through our skies, flocking to our beaches, perched in our trees, and sometimes even sharing our homes. Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind the songs, squawks and chirps that filter through our daily lives? Get ready for a sneak peek into the mysterious thoughts (and twisted plots) fluttering through the little bird brains of our feathered friends.

Author and blogger Lauren Thomas defines the modern hippie lifestyle as simple, nostalgic, and whimsical meets new, sophisticated, and casual. It's a way to slow down and create a sanctuary at home, using food and conversation to bring people together at the table and forge family bonds and lifelong friendships. This book includes: •More than 70 elevated, yet simple recipes •A combination of fresh ingredients and quality prepared staples •Gorgeous, accessible decorating ideas for the tabletop Discover unique uses of flowers, linens, and surface textures with Lauren's signature table setting aesthetic. Set your scene quickly and economically while creating an atmosphere of laid-back elegance. With an array of suggested menus for easy meal planning, The Modern Hippie Table encourages everyone to find joy and ease in the art of cooking and entertaining for gatherings big and small.

The moon is a small hello in the sky. Shining bright as it passes us by. Introduce little ones to the wonder of the natural world with Our Friend Moon, a beautiful, circle-shaped ode to the moon. Like friends and family throughout a day, a month, or a year, the moon cycles between presence and distance. Hello. Goodbye. Hello again. Even though the moon is sometimes out of sight, it always returns with its warm embrace. An appreciation for nature begins with noticing. After reading Our Friend Moon, children will love spotting the moon in the sky, pointing to it, and sharing their observation with loved ones. They can even learn the scientific terms for the moon’s phases from the diagram in the back of the book!

“Once upon a time, a line was drawn.” So begins the journey of Line, a small drawing asking some big questions. Who is he? What should he do? Where does he fit in? On a voyage of self-discovery that takes him from the east to the west, from the mountains to the sea, Line tries on many shapes and sizes, often with hilarious consequences. But can Line find his true purpose without losing hope? With a heartwarming conclusion, Once Upon a Line explores a journey all must take—to discover your true self. With witty wordplay, relatable dialogue, and engaging illustrations, this story helps readers find the confidence and enthusiasm to discover their own identity and purpose.

A small field mouse is dwarfed by a big whale calf, a tall baby giraffe towers over a short baby hedgehog, and a fast colt races along while a slow little sloth has a leisurely climb. Filled with colorful, eye-catching photos of baby animals in their natural surroundings and paired with playful rhythms, Baby Animals First Opposites Book will instill a love of nature while teaching children all about opposites. Sized perfectly for curious little hands to hold, children will delight in learning from a wide array of creatures in the Baby Animals First series. The series expands with age, as young children will be attracted to the tactile cover and vibrant photographs, while older kids will engage with the rhyming text that teaches early learning concepts.  PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: “Charming and educational in one joyful package” —School Library Journal