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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.

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!

"Celebrating the versatility, popularity, and ubiquity of noodles, this board book gives hungry readers a delicious tour of pasta dishes from a variety of cultures and countries." —Kirkus Reviews Here’s an alphabet book to set your taste buds aflame. Noodles are a universally loved food, from Ash Reshteh in Iran to Zaru Soba in Japan. In this board book shaped to mimic bowls, readers will discover 26 different varieties as they eat their way through the alphabet. Who knew noodles could be served so many ways: long and short, hot and cold, spicy and sweet, in broth and baked, paired with vegetables, meat and fish. Noodles, Please! provides a culinary tour of the world, highlighting cuisines from over a dozen different countries. With each new letter, a new dish is introduced identifying its country of origin and name written in both English and the country’s native language. Whether learning about Tallarines Verdes for the first time, or a Naengmyeon aficionado, readers young and old are sure to slurp this one right up.

"Dear white women: please do us all a favor and buy this book….Then READ IT." —Kate Schatz, New York Times bestselling author WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP? This is a question that many seemingly well intentioned White people ask people of color. Yet, it places the responsibility to educate on their peers, friends, colleagues, and even strangers, rather than themselves. If you’ve ever asked or been asked “What can I do to help combat racism?” then Dear White Women: Let’s Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is the answer you’re looking for. From the creators of the award winning podcast Dear White Women, this book breaks down the psychology and barriers to meaningful race discussions for White people, contextualizing racism throughout American history in short, targeted chapters. Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham bring their insights to the page with: · Personal narratives · Historical context · Practical tips Dear White Women challenges readers to encounter the hard questions about race (and racism) in order to push the needle of change in a positive direction. PRAISE FOR DEAR WHITE WOMEN: "Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is a book that needs to be read by all people." —Shanicia Boswell, Author and Founder of Black Moms Blog "This gentle but firm guide will appeal to readers interested in putting the concept of anti-racism into action." —Publishers Weekly "Smart, insightful....Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham provide a blueprint for thinking through the hard questions, recognizing that crossing identity lines requires intentional and continuous practice." —Ji Seon Song, Acting Professor of Law, University of California at Irvine "The invisibility of Native Americans from U.S. society must be a part of our racial reckoning, something Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham have taken care to address in this thoughtful look at race in America." —Crystal Echo Hawk (Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma), Founder and Executive Director of IllumiNative

Forge a lasting connection with your child and build their self-esteem in The Us Journal , the guided journal that brings parents and kids together. Creative prompts to write and draw invite kids to discover more about themselves-their likes, their fears, their hopes and dreams-while parents get to join in the fun with written responses of their own! Whimsical art and inviting, full-color designs adorn the pages, and with a sturdy hardcover binding, this is one journal your kids can treasure forever. Share your jokes, trade your secrets, and create some one-on-one moments of screen-free joy with your kids-it''s time to get the conversation started!

“Introducing numbers at an early age has been one of the most important tasks for me as a parent. I want to set my two year old up with a great start in math and this book has been a fun way to learn to count! My kiddos love beautiful illustrations and rhyming in every story—this book piques his interest and keeps him engaged!” —Ciara Evans, @la.bookclub Once a bear sat on a chair. He is soon joined by a furry friend and then, one by one, other playmates follow. Each bear claims a chair as they wait with eager anticipation for what happens next in this sweet counting story.  With dynamic rhymes and lively illustrations, this board book offers an engaging premise for young readers to practice their counting and get to know a group of eclectic bear friends. From Ron Atlas, the author of Looking for Zebra and Ten Pigs Fiddling, this timeless book will become a staple in any household with children.