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THE GOOD DOG CARL COLLECTION™

Laughing Elephant Books is proud to be the publisher of new Alexandra Day Good Dog Carl books and select reprints. .

Good Dog Carl, published in 1985, tells the story of a dog named Carl who looks after a baby.

Thirty plus years later 26 Carl books have been published, with over 6 million books in print.

Seattle resident Sandra Woodward Darling is the creator of the popular Good Dog Carl series of children’s books. She is better known by her pseudonym, Alexandra Day. She is loved the world over for her sumptuously illustrated series of Carl books. When not painting or tending her garden she visits libraries and schools with 'Carl' to promote reading and animal therapy.

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GOOD DOG CARL'S VALENTINE

By Alexandra Day The 26th title in the beloved series. In Good Dog Carl Makes a Valentine Carl works hard to make a handmade Valentine's Day card for his family, with hilarious results.

In Good Dog Carl Makes a Valentine, Carl and family are back and this time they are getting ready for Valentine's Day. After making a Valentine for her Mother, Madeline sits down to a well earned snack. Unbeknownst to her, or anyone else in the family, Carl gets into the homemade Valentine supplies.

As usual the results of Carl's secret activities are sweet, funny and this time around especially loving - appropriately enough for the Valentine's season.

US $16.95 RETAIL HARDBOUND 8.5 IN X 10.5 IN, 32 PAGES EAN 9781514913420

PUBS AUGUST 1

GOOD DOG CARLAND THE BABY ELEPHANT - BOARD BOOK

By Alexandra Day On this adventure beloved children's icon Good Dog, Carl has his paws full with a mischievous baby elephant who likes backyard wading pools, playgrounds and fruit stands!

The appeal of the series continues in the nearly wordless narrative, as the lovable and somewhat mischievous Rottweiler and the little girl take on new secret adventures in this wonderful addition to the series.

Day’s painterly skills are superb and her loving portrayal of the gentle dog and his trusting child companion are as winning as ever.

Carl and Madeleine visit a children’s zoo, where they enjoy visiting various baby animals. When they leave for an ice cream cone and a walk around the neighborhood, the little elephant follows them and shares their adventures.

US $9.95 RETAIL HARDBOUND, 6” X 7”, 18 PAGES EAN:9781514990032

GOODNIGHT, GOOD DOG CARL

By Alexandra Day Everyone’s favorite babysitting dog is back, and this time he’s putting the everybody to bed!

In Goodnight, Good Dog Carl, Carl tucks everyone in, makes sure all is well in the house, as a Good Dog should, and then settles down to sleep himself.

A suggested lullaby is included at the end.

Alexandra Day's light touch and humorous, sweet, story make Goodnight, Good Dog Carl a bedtime classic for a whole new generation of children.

US $9.95 RETAIL HARDBOUND, 6” X 7”, 18 PAGES EAN:9781514911969

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GETTING READY FOR EASTER

By Laughing Elephant Books Getting Ready for Easter invites the reader on the Easter Rabbit's journey of preparation; from painting the eggs, to transporting and hiding them, and finally to the joy of the Easter morning egg hunt.

A large format full-color board book for kids and parents that celebrates the Easter season. Read-aloud, rhyming, text and beautiful vintage illustrations provide a fun story for children who want to learn how the Easter Bunny family prepares for Easter!

Getting Ready for Easter will delight readers as they enjoy the rich vintage illustrations filled with a big family of bunnies and all the eggs they decorate.

US$ 10.95 RETAIL BOARD BOOK 6.3475” X 10.0 “, 24 PAGES EAN 9781514989982

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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - WITH FOLD-OUT DECORATION

By Clement Clarke Moore Illustrated by Helen Hays There are many versions of this wonderful poem, this is one of the best. With its bright, whimsical illustrations and vintage feel, this embossed and decorated full-size storybook helps create holiday moments with the family.

Pioneering woman's illustrator, Helen Hays made a happy fun loving Santa for the ages.

The addition of a table-length cutout of Santa and the sleigh and the reindeer makes it a perfect Christmas tradition starter and keepsake.

US$ 17.95 RETAIL BOARD BOOK 8.25” X 10.75 “, 16 PAGES WITH 38" FOLD-OUT CARDBOARD DECORATION IN ENVELOPE EAN 9781514989999

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COUNTRY MUSIC ABC

By Laughing Elephant Books Country Music ABC celebrates the country and western music of Nashville and all of America as it educates . For beginning readers, it features over 100 words.

The first important words in a babies' life like apple, dog, and socks are illustrated alongside the other essentials for every young crooner, such as; guitar, cwoboy hat and microphone. The illustrations are all in the bright and nostalgic vintage style of the heartland. Every page contains a visual shout out to Country Music Hall of Famers, like George Strait, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and many more. The wide variety of bright and bold illustrations and the fun approach are sure to delight parent and child alike.Country Music ABC is a well made board book that will survive the repeated readings every toddler will demand.

US$ 9.95 RETAIL BOARD BOOK 5.75” X 4.75 “, 24 PAGES EAN 9781514990049

THE MUSIC LEGENDS AND LEARNING FOR KIDS COLLECTION Parents and children alike will enjoy reading and rockin' with these fun and educational board books.

ANY COLOUR YOU LIKE BOARD BOOK Any Colour You Like is baby’s first book to learn about color and rock and roll, featuring 11 colors on double page spreads. Each color is shown occuring in nature and the home, as well as in iconic rock and roll instruments and imagery. This beautifully illustrated baby book introduces little ones to the fabulous world of color as well as to some classic rock icons! The illustrations are all in the bright and nostalgic vintage style of the classic rock era. The wide variety of bold illustrations and the fun approach are sure to delight parent and child alike. Any Colour You Like is a well made board book that will survive the repeated readings every toddler will demand.

US $9.95 RETAIL Board Book, 4¾” x 5¾”, 24 pages EAN:9781514912560

ONE, TWO, THREE O’CLOCK, ROCK: A FIRST NUMBER BOOK FOR COOL KIDS! BOARD BOOK A rockin’ first number book of essential preschool number skills. The numbers from 1 to 10, 20, 50 and 100 are illustrated with references to classic rock and roll instruments and memorabilia. Along with every number, 1 through 10, a numbered rock song is featured.

The illustrations are all in the bright and nostalgic vintage style of the classic rock era.

The wide variety of bright and bold illustrations and the fun approach are sure to delight parent and child alike. One, Two, Three O’Clock, Rock is a well made board book that will survive the repeated readings every toddler will demand.

US $9.95 Retail Board Book, 4¾” x 5¾”, 24 pages EAN:9781514912188

APPLES TO ZEPPELIN BOARD BOOK The coolest board book ABC ever made! The first important words in a baby’s life like apple, dog, and socks are illustrated alongside the other essentials for every young rocker, such as; electric guitar, drums and microphone.

US $9.95 Retail Board Book, 5¾” X 4¾”, 24 Pages EAN:9781514901465,

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EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM MY YOGA TEACHER

By Benjamin Darling Illustrated by Laure Bracconier Everything I Need to Know I Learned from My Yoga Teacher contains all the wonderful wisdom your yoga teacher uses to inspire you during class but that you didn't write down because you were busy doing yoga.

In the same vein as the best seller Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Led Zeppelin, this is a no less relevant and engaging title. Having found the deep wisdom in the words of a yoga teacher leading her students through a class and Engaging us with those instructions and paired with deeper meditations on the themes of yoga and stunning art work by the yoga artist Laure Braconnier. The result could be described as a yoga class in a book.

With the simple instructions of of a yoga teacher rendered in flowing calligraphy, paired with beautiful flowing illustrations of poses and quotes from yogis ancient and contemporary.

(And, it makes a perfect gift for your yoga teacher.)

US$ 15.95 RETAIL HARD COVER 8” X 8 “, 88 PAGES EAN 9781514913444

EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM LED ZEPPELIN

By Laughing Elephant Books Readers will find deep wisdom and profound poetry in the lyrics featured in Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Led Zeppelin. Part self-help, part anthology and part philosophical treatise, the book is an exercise, through words and whimsical pictures in free thought; the type of thought many have experienced laying back on their beds staring at a record album cover.

The lyrics of and quotes from Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham and John Paul Jones provide the reader insight on the timeless topics of life, love and happiness. All this great advice is wittily presented and cleverly illustrated with children's primer/classic rock art mash-ups.

US $15.95 RETAIL HARDCOVER 8” X 8”, 92 PAGES EAN: 9781942334132

i’m just a simple guy, and i live from day to day a ray of sunshine melts my frown, blows my blues away

just believe & you can’t go wrong If you Feel that you can’t go On and your wheel’s sinking low

in the light you will find the road

T H E NA N R A E COL L E C T ION Artist and lecturer Nan Rae is the author of The Ch’i of the Brush based on her popular Brush painting classes that have empowered over 4,000 adults. With over a quarter of a million followers on social media, this ‘influencer’ shares her favorite inspirational quotes in her latest book That's Just What I Needed Today.

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THAT'S JUST WHAT I NEEDED TODAY Quotes from the world’s most inspirational thinkers Nan Rae shares her favorite inspirational quotes, collected over many years.

Paired with her award winning brush paintings, and bound in a unique and sumptuous Japanese style bookbinding.

If you find yourself feeling overburdened, stressed out, or just having a bad day That's Just What I Needed Today offers you the restart you need.

Influencer, with a quarter of a million followers on social media.

US$ 24.95 RETAIL HARDBOUND 7.5 IN X 9.75 IN, 96 PAGES EAN 9781514990001

WHAT IF... WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE OUR LIVES Nan Rae sets forth 25 thought provoking questions. Nan begins by asking “WHAT IF we get up one day and just decide that no matter what the day brings we will be okay.” She then proceeds to expand on the idea of being open to change, forgiveness and a realization that we are all created to be joyful.

What If is a gift that can be shared with friends and family to encourage and support them in whatever life journey they are on. Beautifully illustrated by her world-renowned brush artwork.

US$ 24.95 RETAIL HARDBOUND 7.5 IN X 9.75 IN, 96 PAGES EAN 9781514912799

THIS IS MY WISH FOR YOU 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

By Charles Livingston Snell In This Is My Wish for You the book giver wishes upon the recipient many good wishes. First published by Laughing Elephant in 1992, This Is My Wish for You has been consistently in print for the past 25 years, indicating its popularity and appeal to gift givers. In this, the 25th Anniversary edition, we have redesigned the cover and interiors, and improved the quality and feel of the overall book, while retaining the great art from the original.

With over 250,000 copies of the book in print, the Deluxe 25th Anniversary Edition of This Is My Wish for You is a well-remembered classic which will be purchased and given again and again between friends and loved ones.

At its center is a poem by Charles Snell.

In it the giver, in a series of concrete images, extends the recipient many good wishes.

This Is My Wish for You is in the tradition of ancient blessings, in which one tries, through the power of language, to throw a mantle of protection and beneficence over the receiver.

US $19.95 RETAIL HARDBOUND,7 1/2" X 9 3/4", 40 PAGES EAN: 9781514912812

B OA R D B OOK S GOODNIGHT, GOOD DOG CARL BOARD BOOK Everyone’s favorite babysitting dog is back, and this time he’s putting the everybody to bed! In Goodnight, Good Dog Carl, Carl tucks everyone in, makes sure all is well in the house, as a Good Dog should, and then settles down to sleep himself. A suggested lullaby is included at the end. This new board book is the latest title from Alexandra Day, author and illustrator of the best selling Good Dog Carl series of children’s picture books. With over four-million ‘Carl’ books in print, Goodnight, Good Dog Carl is sure to become a bedtime classic for a whole new generation of children.

US $9.95 RETAIL Board Book, 6” x 7”, 18 pages EAN:9781514911969

ANY COLOUR YOU LIKE BOARD BOOK Any Colour You Like is baby’s first book to learn about color and rock and roll, featuring 11 colors on double page spreads. Each color is shown occuring in nature and the home, as well as in iconic rock and roll instruments and imagery. This beautifully illustrated baby book introduces little ones to the fabulous world of color as well as to some classic rock icons! The illustrations are all in the bright and nostalgic vintage style of the classic rock era. The wide variety of bold illustrations and the fun approach are sure to delight parent and child alike. Any Colour You Like is a well made board book that will survive the repeated readings every toddler will demand.

US $9.95 RETAIL Board Book, 4¾” x 5¾”, 24 pages EAN:9781514912560

ONE, TWO, THREE O’CLOCK, ROCK: A FIRST NUMBER BOARD BOOK A rockin’ first number book of essential preschool number skills. The numbers from 1 to 10, 20, 50 and 100 are illustrated with references to classic rock and roll instruments and memorabilia. Along with every number, 1 through 10, a numbered rock song is featured.

The illustrations are all in the bright and nostalgic vintage style of the classic rock era.

The wide variety of bright and bold illustrations and the fun approach are sure to delight parent and child alike. One, Two, Three O’Clock, Rock is a well made board book that will survive the repeated readings every toddler will demand.

US $9.95 Retail Board Book, 4¾” x 5¾”, 24 pages EAN:9781514912188

APPLES TO ZEPPELIN BOARD BOOK The coolest board book ABC ever made! The first important words in a baby’s life like apple, dog, and socks are illustrated alongside the other essentials for every young rocker, such as; electric guitar, drums and microphone.

US $9.95 Retail Board Book, 5¾” X 4¾”, 24 Pages EAN:9781514901465,

B OA R D B OOK S MOTHER GOOSE! BOARD BOOK Laughing Elephant's board book version of Mother Goose is a thoroughly charming introduction to the famous nursery rhymes beloved by generations of children. Presented in a sturdy board book format that is perfect for little hands to handle without worry of tears.

This newest edition is based on a classic, beautifully illustrated, 1917 version, with charming full color illustrations for every rhyme. With a pleasing die-cut shape, foil embossed cover elements, cloth accented spine, and double thick pages, Mother Goose harkens to the tactile and well crafted books of an earlier time.

US $9.95 Retail Board Book, 4¾” x 5¾”, 24 pages”, 16 pages EAN:9781514912775

PETER RABBIT! BOARD BOOK The popular tale of a disobedient rabbit and his misadventures in Mr. McGregor's garden is here offered in a bright and colorful adaptation. Peter and his rabbit family adventures are delightfully presented in an updated text suitable for beginning readers. With a pleasing die-cut shape, foil embossed cover elements, cloth accented spine, and double thick pages, Peter Rabbit has all the hallmarks of a book that will become a family treasure.

This new version is based on a whimsical 1950's version, with charming full color illustrations on every page.

US $9.95 Retail Board Book, 4¾” X 5¾”, 16 Pages EAN:9781514912768,

THE THREE BEARS BOARD BOOK A lovely and gentle retelling, illustrated by Frances Brundage, of the classic fairytale about three bears and one unwanted visitor.

US $9.95 Retail Board Book, 5” X 7”, 16 Pages EAN:9781514911914, THE THREE LITTLE KITTENS BOARD BOOK A happy and bright retelling of the classic fairytale about three kittens, who are in danger of displeasing mother and getting no pie!

US $9.95 Retail Board Book, 5” X 7”, 16 Pages EAN:9781514911921 THE THREE LITTLE PIGS BOARD BOOK A lively and humorous retelling of the classic fairytale about three sibilings learning about self-reliance and standing up to bullies .

US $9.95 Retail Board Book, 5” X 7”, 16 Pages EAN:9781514911938

SH A PE B O OK DIS P L AY WOODEN SHAPE BOOK DISPLAY FREE WITH THE PURCHASE OF 36 OF OUR SHAPE PICTURE BOOKS This handsome book display is made of sustainable birch plywood. The display ships flat, is easily assembled, and is fully finished. This three-tiered display is built to last and will display your Laughing Elephant books with style.

• Made of sustainable birch plywood in the USA CARB2 compliant and has no added urea or formaldehyde • 18”W X 15”D X 13”H • EAN: 9781514900376

ALADDIN SHAPE BOOK

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

The tale of Aladdin, a poor boy who finds a genie in a magic lamp and eventually marries a princess.

A version for younger children of Lewis Carroll’s classic,

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-cut, EAN:9781595834546 AT THE ZOO SHAPE BOOK A picture book of zoo animals, perfectly suited for young children.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8” X 12,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595837011 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST SHAPE BOOK A simple retelling of the classic, and ever-popular, fairy tale, accompanied by lovely illustrations from Rene Cloke.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8½” X 11½,” 12 Pages EAN:9781595839381

Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8” X 12,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595839404

THE BETTY FAIRY SHAPE BOOK

BY THE SEA SHAPE BOOK

A little girl has adventures with a group of feisty Fairies

Beaches are a place where children are free to play, build, and discover. The place where land and sea meet.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 7½” X 13½,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595830920

US $10.95 Retail Die-cut w/sewn binding, 8” x 12 16 pages EAN: 9781595837028

SH A PE B O OK S CHILD’S BOOK OF BALLET

CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES

This clearly written and beautifully illustrated book, introduces the young dancer to the basic concepts of ballet.

A delightful shaped and whimsically illustrated version of A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson..

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8” X 12½,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595838353

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8¼” X 12½,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595834294

CINDERELLA SHAPE BOOK THE DOGGY BOOK SHAPE BOOK

Cinderella, the poor step-sister who goes to the ball and marries a prince, is here presented in a vintage die-cut edition.

A delightful array of dogs in fancy dress, accompanied by lighthearted verse.

US $11.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8” X 11,” 20 Pages EAN:9781514900666

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8.6” X 12¼,” 16 Pages EAN:9781514900307

FAIRYLAND SHAPE BOOK

FAIRYTALE FAVORITES Eight classic fairy tales, each condensed to 2 pages, accompanied by classic vintage illustrations.

Fairies are endlessly fascinating.

This book offers splendid pictures of them painted by several artists, together with fairy poems.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-cut, 8½” x 12”, 16 pages EAN:9781514912171

US $9.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8¼” X 12,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595838933

FARM BABIES SHAPE BOOK

FIVE LITTLE KITTY CATS

A very simple series of baby animal portraits, which seems appropriate for farm animals.

The delightful tale of five kitty cats and their feline adventures.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8½” X 12,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595839398

US $10.95 Retail Die-cut w/sewn binding, 8¾” x 12 1/2”, 16 pages EAN: 9781595838865

HANSEL & GRETEL SHAPE BOOK

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

Margaret Evans Price, here illustrates the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale of two siblings who brave a night in the dark wood..

The timeless tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, suitable for early readers and accompanied by Milo Winter’s beautiful illustrations.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8½” X 12½,” 16 Pages EAN:9781514900291

US $9.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 7½” X 13½,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595830128 KITTENS AND PUPPIES

KITTY’S ABC SHAPE BOOK

Mid-century picture book, illustrated by Bertha Boyd, that features adorable young animals and their sweet adventures.

This reproduction of an 1890 book, features cats and kittens in an alphabetic parade of charming adventures.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8½” X 11¼,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595839480

US $9.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 7” X 13¾,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595834485

SH A PE B O OK S MOTHER GOOSE SHAPE BOOK

OUR FRIENDS THE BUGS SHAPE BOOK

This die-cut facsimile of a 1917 version of the nursery classic, is great to give or read to a young child.

This beautifully designed book is an excellent antidote to the alltoo-common aversion to bugs.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 7½” X 13½,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595831347

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8½” X 12¾,” 16 Pages EAN:9781514900031

PETER PAN PICTURE BOOK

PUPPY DOG'S ABC SHAPE BOOK

The story of Peter Pan has a vast and permanent appeal. This classic tale hits the hight spots of the story,.

An alphabet of various breeds of dogs with charming Victorian illustrations..

US $10.95 Retail Die-cut w/sewn binding, 8 3/4” x 12 1/2”, 16 pages EAN: 9781595838940

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 7¾” X 13,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595833846

PETER RABBIT SHAPE BOOK

PUSS IN BOOTS SHAPE BOOK

A mid-century adaptation of the classic children’s tale, illustrated

by Ruth Newton, in our popular shaped book format.

A persistently recurring folk story, given perfect form by Charles Perrault, tells the tale of a clever cat who leads his human to fame.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8½” X 11¾,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595839473

US $9.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 7½” X 13½,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595833617

RED RIDING HOOD SHAPE BOOK

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

One of our most popular titles, this version of the elemental tale of a little girl, her grandmother and a scary wolf is by Gladys Hall.

After being snubbed by the royal family, a malevolent fairy places a curse on a princess that only a prince can break.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 7½” X 13½,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595831330

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8” X 11,” 16 Pages EAN:9781514900871

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS SHAPE BOOK

TEDDY’S TRAVELS SHAPE BOOK

The iconic story of the beautiful Snow White and her eventual triumph over a evil Queen..

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8” X 12½,” 20 Pages EAN:9781595838360 THE THREE BEARS SHAPE BOOK These bears are essentially sweet, rather than menacing, while Goldilocks is a charming imp.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 7¾” X 13½,” 16 Pages EAN:9781883211943

In this l reproduction of a mid-century-modern children’s title, Teddy takes a number of trips,.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 9½” X 12,” 16 Pages EAN:9781514911952 THE THREE LITTLE KITTENS This authentic version of the Mother Goose rhyme is curiously evocative and unforgettable. .

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8¼” X 12½,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595833747

SH A PE B O OK S THE THREE LITTLE PIGS SHAPE BOOK

THE TOWN MOUSE & COUNTRY MOUSE SHAPE BOOK

An old English folktale that, like many folktales, contrasts good and evil and stresses intelligence.

Aesop first wrote this tale of a country mouse and city mouse.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8½” X 12¾,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595832658 BLACK CATS AT HALLOWEEN SHAPE BOOK A happy story about the activities of one of Halloween’s most durable icons, black cats; .

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8½” X 12,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595838889 THE CHRISTMAS TREE SHAPE BOOK A tribute to the Christmas tree, accompanied by vintage images and a simple text.

US $9.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8½” X 12¼,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595838872

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 7¾” X 12½,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595831927

IT’S HALLOWEEN! SHAPE BOOK This shaped picture book uses vintage illustrations to explore Halloween.

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 8” X 12½,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595838148

A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS STORY SHAPE BOOK

NT I PR F US $10.95 Retail TO U Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, O

A tender introduction to the nativity story for any early reader, and a perfect holiday gift.

7¼” X 13,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595837608

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS SHAPE BOOK

LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART SHAPE BOOK

This version of the wonderful poem, is ideal for a young child.

A book-length valentine, using the words of the beloved 1910 song as the text.

US $9.95 RETAIL PAPERBOUND, SEWN & DIE-CUT, 8” X 11,” 16 PAGES EAN:9781595836236

US $10.95 Retail Paperbound, Sewn & Die-Cut, 7¾” X 13¾,” 16 Pages EAN:9781595830098 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST This powerful story and Brock’s lovely illustrations are accompanied by a new introduction from children’s literature expert Professor Jerry Griswold.

US $22.95 Retail Hardbound, 7” X 9”, 48 Pages practical.

US $16.95 Retail Hardbound Hidden Spiral, 6” X 8¾”, 88 Pages EAN:9781595839497 ALBUM A COLORIER COLORING BOOK Found in a Paris flea market, the

EAN:9781595834607 A CHILD’S BOOK OF SEWING A reproduction of an extremely useful and charming mid-century instructional sewing book for children by Jane Chapman, features illustrations and diagrams that are not only delightful, but also Album a Colorier brings French style to the coloring book, and now we bring it to you.

US $8.95 Retail Paperbound, 11½” X 10¼”, 24 Pages EAN:9781595834263 GOOD DOG CARL

GI F T B O OK S EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM LED ZEPPELIN Readers will find deep wisdom and profound poetry in the lyrics featured in Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Led Zeppelin. Part self-help, part anthology and part philosophical treatise, the book is an exercise, through words and whimsical pictures in free thought; the type of thought many have experienced laying back on their beds staring at a record album cover.

US $15.95 Retail hardcover, 8” x 8”, 92 Pages color illustrations EAN: 9781942334132

i’m just a simple guy, and i live from day to day a ray of sunshine melts my frown, blows my blues away

just believe & you can’t go wrong If you Feel that you can’t go On and your wheel’s sinking low

in the light you will find the road

PARTY CAKES! EASY TO MAKE CUT-UP CAKES THAT PUT THE FUN BACK IN FUNKY Cut-up cakes are for marking family milestones, holidays, and turning ordinary occasions into celebrations! US $12.95 Retail Hardbound, 5½” X 8½”, 48 pages EAN:9781942334149

MIXOLOGY HAPPY HOUR ASTROLOGY GUIDEWhat’s your sign? The classic ‘line’ becomes all the more useful with Mixology - The Happy Hour Astrology Guide. Spin the wheel and find out the drink for your sign US $12.95 Retail Hardbound, 5½” X 8½”, 48 pageserything EAN:9781514911945

A UNICORN SPOTTER’S GUIDE If you believe in Unicorns (and of course you do) then you will probably welcome a book that teaches you how to find a unicorn and, hopefully, befriend it.

US $14.95 Retail Hardbound, 9” X 12”, 48 Pages EAN:9781514901472

A FIELD GUIDE TO WELL DRESSED ANIMALS The first-ever field guide to welldressed animals,.

US $19.95 Retail Hardbound, 9” X 12”, 96 Pages EAN:9781514900390

HAPPINESS

MERMAIDS

A collection of words and images

by Harold Darling, intended to inspire happiness.

This book celebrates the mermaid in all her guises, and includes many rare illustrations.

US $19.95 Retail Hardbound w/ DustJacket, 8¼” X 11¼”, 48 Pages EAN:9781514900352

US $14.95 Retail Hardbound , 7” X 8½”, 48 Pages EAN:9781514900024

GI F T B O OK S DRAGONS A celebration of the nature and behaviors of dragons; their physical variations, their predilections, and much more.

US $14.95 Retail Hardbound, 6” X 8½”, 48 Pages EAN:9781514900017 EASY AS PIE 76 PIE RECIPES

Nostalgic recipes and illustrations of American pies, assembled by Benjamin Darling for beginners and experts.

US $12.95 Retail Hardbound, 6” X 8¾”, 76 Pages EAN:9781595833853 THE GOLDEN RULE A multi-cultural exploration of the Golden Rule ‘Do unto others...’ - which occurs in some form in most of the world’s ethics.

US $8.95 Retail, Paperbound, 8½” X 2”, 48 Pages, EAN:9781595830579 8¾” X 12”, 48 Pages EAN:9781514900314 COOKIES FOR SANTA Santa’s favorite cookie recipes, collected by Benjamin Darling and illustrated with images from vintage cooking pamphlets.

US $12.95 Retail Hardbound, 6¾” X 9”, 76 Pages Hardbound w/ Dust Jacket, 8¾” X 10”, 96 Pages EAN:9781595836267 THE TRUTH ABOUT SNOW PEOPLE Insights into and pictures of the lives of snow creatures; their friends, their activities, their making and melting.

US $17.95 Retail

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST This powerful story and Brock’s lovely illustrations are accompanied by a new introduction.

US $22.95 Retail Hardbound, 7” X 9”, 48 Pages EAN:9781595834607

EAN:9781595833761 WEIRD & WONDERFUL An entertaining anthology of weird and wonderful scenes from old children’s books.

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VINTAGE COSTUME INSPIRATIONS 100 RETRO COSTUME IDEAS A costume look-book, featuring over one hundred colorful costume illustrations.

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THE BIG BOOK OF CHRISTMAS This book presents poems, information and more than a hundred wonderful images celebrating Christmas.

US $24.95 Retail A CHILD’S BOOK OF SEWING A reproduction of an extremely useful and charming mid-century instructional sewing book for children by Jane Chapman..

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