EARLY SPRING 2018 · Chronicle Early Spring 2018 Peek-a Who? Stroller Cards by Nina Laden Chronicle...

EARLY SPRING 2018CHRONICLE

This edition of the catalogue was printed on August 30, 2017. To view updates, please see the Early Spring 2018 Raincoast eCatalogue or visit www.raincoast.com

Chronicle Early Spring 2018

Peek-a Who? Stroller Cardsby Nina LadenChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 20/18 • 6 x 4.75 • 10 pages9781452166148 • $13.99 • miscellaneous • Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / General

Based on the bestselling book series, this set of five sturdy stroller cards-including one witha mylar mirror-is perfect for curious babies and toddlers. The ring can be attached to astroller, high chair, car seat, or diaper bag for interactive entertainment on the go (...)

OceanA Visual Miscellanyby Ricardo Henriques, illustrated by Andre LetriaChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 9 x 12 • 68 pages9781452155265 • $26.50 • cl • Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Marine Life

Which ocean basin is the largest?How many species of ocean fish are there?Who first photographed the ocean's deepest point?

The ocean is the largest known inhabited space in our universe.It covers almost three-quarters of Earth's surface.And it has fascinated humans for thousands of years.This exquisitely illustrated miscellany is a ( )

LlamanoesDominoes . . . with Llamas!by Chronicle Books, illustrated by Shyama GoldenChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 5.5 x 5.5 • 28 pages9781452163710 • $18.99 • board game • Juvenile Nonfiction / Games & Activities / General

A hilarious herd of llama characters make for an entertaining twist on the classic game ofdominoes. With punny favorites like Llama-nardo da Vinci (artist llama), Dolly Llama(country diva llama), Llama-naut (astronaut llama), and many more, kids, families, and llamaenthusiasts will have a blast matching heads to tails to complete the chain and win thegame. It's a goofy gift, a boredom-busting game, and a great way for kids to developmatching and fine motor skills, all in one appealing and colorful package. Comes with (...)

Guess Which HandA Turn-and-Seek Bookby Hans Wilhelm, illustrated by Ilaria GuarducciChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 8 x 8 • 10 pages9781452163598 • $14.99 • board book • Juvenile Nonfiction / Games & Activities /Questions & Answers

This interactive novelty board book brings the favorite kids' guessing game into book form.Turn an interactive 'wheel' to hide a variety of objects (a bone, fish, ladybug, flower) underpaws, hats, seashells, and more on every spread. Then, make a guess and lift the flap forthe reveal (...)

Sales Rep


This Bridge Will Not Be GrayRevised edition with updated back matterby Dave Eggers, by (artist) Tucker NicholsChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 13/18 • 10 x 8 • 112 pages9781452162805 • $27.99 • cl • Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Symbols, Monuments, NationalParks, Etc.

In this delightfully original take on nonfiction, Dave Eggers tackles one of the most famousarchitectural and natural monuments in our country - the Golden Gate Bridge. Cut-paperillustrations by Tucker Nichols ensures this book feels like a special object, and thenarrative's sly humor makes the topic perfectly accessible for kids enthusiastic aboutnonfiction along with kids looking for a neat, easy-to-understand story that just happens tobe about one of the most famous sites in our country. This book also acts as a lovelycompanion to ( )

The Brilliant DeepRebuilding the World's Coral Reefsby Kate Messner, illustrated by Matthew ForsytheChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 11 x 9.5 • 48 pages9781452133508 • $24.99 • cl • Juvenile Nonfiction / Nature / Water

A picture book biography of Ken Nedimyer, who started the Coral Restoration Foundation-an international group dedicated to resuscitating the world's coral reefs. Kate Messner andMatthew Forsythe brilliantly chronicle the groundbreaking efforts of one coral restorationpioneer, from his first optimistic experiment of transplanting coral- with the help of hisdaughter-to his founding of the Coral Restoration Foundation, and the foundation'scontinued efforts around the world to rebuild coral reefs (...)

The Other Dogby Madeleine L'EngleChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 15/18 • 8.5 x 11 • 48 pages9781452171890 • $24.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / General

(...)

The Long Islandby Drew BeckmeyerChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 11 x 9 • 64 pages9781452154855 • $24.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / Survival Stories

Some of us like the comfort of familiarity. Staying in one place, making a home, building acommunity-for some, the intimacy of the old routine is satisfaction itself. But the known is not for everyone. When our five protagonists get to wondering what's on the other side of their island, theycan't stop until they find out. What follows is an epic journey of discovery, danger,imagination, and ultimately, bittersweet fulfillment. Is it a book about man vs. earth (...)

Sales Rep


A Bear Sat on My Porch Todayby Jane Yolen, illustrated by Rilla AlexanderChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 12 x 9.5 • 32 pages9781452102498 • $24.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Bears

A lonely bear is only the first of a raucous cavalcade of critters who take over the porch in ahilarious cumulative yarn from star author Jane Yolen. Chant along with the protagonist asher porch fills up with a bear, a squirrel, a skunk, a possum, a raccoon, a moose, and more!The charming illustrations and fun text work together to convey a relatable story of reluctanthospitality-and the unexpected delight that can come from letting others onto your porch (...)

Old MacDonald Had a Boatby Steve Goetz, illustrated by Eda KabanChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 11 x 9.5 • 44 pages9781452165059 • $22.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Farm Animals

Old MacDonald had a farmE-I-E-I-O.And on that farm he had a . . . BOAT?!

Old Mac and Mrs. Mac are back in a new rollicking reimagining of the classic folk song, thistime with the focus on another kid fascination-tools! With hammers, saws, sanders, andeven a blowtorch, the MacDonalds are turning their peaceful farm lake into the water sports(...)

LEAD

Aquariumby Cynthia AlonsoChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 11.25 x 7 • 40 pages9781452168753 • $24.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Marine Life

A girl ventures to the water's edge, envisioning an immersive coexistence with the aquaticwild, when a little red fish interrupts her reverie, and leaps into her life. A dreamlike aura andshades of magical realism flow through this color-drenched, beautifully rendered wordlesspicture book ode to friendship, freedom, and the transformative power of letting go (...)

Who Was That?illustrated by Olivier TallecChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 11.63 x 5.63 • 32 pages9781452169903 • $21.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / General

This fresh, visually sophisticated addition to WHO DONE IT? and WHO WHAT WHERE?tackles the topic of memory, as each page asks the reader to remember a detail about thecharacters featured on the page before. With die-cuts, clever folds, and imaginativeillustrations, this book requires the sharpest readers' keen attention! The call to action onevery page makes this a wonderful lap read or read-aloud-kids will love the memory games.The delightful, subtly whimsical art will bring this book into the hands of design-consciousparents (...)

Sales Rep


Forever or a Dayby Sarah JacobyChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 27/18 • 11 x 9.5 • 40 pages9781452164632 • $22.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Senses & Sensation

In text that rolls out as elegantly as a poem and is as perfectly paced as a mystery, anunassuming narrator interrogates the elastic nature of time through a series of questionsand comparisons, capturing both a parent's desire to freeze time and a child's desire tolinger just a minute longer. Those seconds that count in catching the bus. The idyllic hoursthat slip by so quickly during a perfect day on the lake. The summer days that disappearinto blissful happiness. Part Virginia Lee Burton, part Margaret Wise (...)

LEAD

I Really Want to See You, Grandmaby Taro GomiChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 11 x 8 • 40 pages9781452161587 • $22.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Family / Multigenerational

Yumi and her grandmother have the same great idea: They want to see each other! So,they each head out to do just that, only to completely bypass each other along the way!That's OK-they'll just head back home and wait for the other to return. The trouble is thatthey have the same great idea-again-resulting in the ultimate missed connection! Will thisduo ever find each other? Leave it to the bestselling author/illustrator Taro Gomi to spin anaction-packed story that sweetly-and humorously (...)

LEAD

Night of the MoonA Muslim Holiday Storyby Hena Khan, illustrated by Julie PaschkisChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 17/18 • 8 x 11 • 36 pages9781452168968 • $10.99 • pb • Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Other, Religious

Now in paperback, this is the story of Yasmeen-a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl-asshe celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, 'The Night of the Moon' (Chaand Raat),and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a windowinto modern Muslim culture-and into the ancient roots from within its traditions have grown(...)

Big Bunnyby Rowboat WatkinsChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 13/18 • 9 x 9 • 40 pages9781452163901 • $22.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories

A funny picture book about a parent and child telling each other a bedtime story that justisn't scary enough (...)

LEAD

Sales Rep


TouchThinkLearn: Wigglesby Claire Zucchelli-RomerChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 7.25 x 7.25 • 26 pages9781452164755 • $19.99 • board book • Juvenile Fiction / Interactive Adventures •TouchThinkLearn

Colorful, die-cut dots and playful, grooved paths encourage little fingers to move andexplore in this latest TouchThinkLearn board book. In a format unlike any other, thegroundbreaking TouchThinkLearn books offer the youngest learners an opportunity toexplore in a hands-on, multi-sensory way. Seeing the image, tracing its shape, saying itsname: These modes of perception combine to stimulate understanding of essentialconcepts.

Wiggles adds a new dimension to the bestselling TouchThinkLearn series, cementing the

LEAD

Cycle Cityby Alison FarrellChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 20/18 • 9 x 12 • 40 pages9781452163345 • $24.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation / Cycling

Little Etta Elephant always loves visiting her aunt. Aunt Ellen lives in a very special place.Welcome to Cycle City!Tonight's the Starlight Parade, but the invitations haven't been sent out yet! Luckily, MayorSnail is on the job. And maybe Etta can lend a hand?Detail-rich and thoroughly delightful, Cycle City takes readers on a seek-and-find tour of anirresistibly charming town, where everyone-from owls on bookmobiles to pigs on pedicabs-ison wheels (...)

Crescent Moons and Pointed MinaretsA Muslim Book of Shapesby Hena Khan, illustrated by Mehrdokht AminiChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 10/18 • 11 x 9 • 32 pages9781452155418 • $24.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Religious / General

From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtakingcompanion to Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns celebrates the shapes-and traditions-ofthe Muslim world (...)

LEAD

Fox & ChickBook 1by Sergio RuzzierChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 7.5 x 9 • 56 pages9781452152882 • $20.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Social / Friendship

This new series about Fox & Chick, two unlikely friends, will delight young readers with itsgentle humor, classic illustrations, and sweet stories (...)

Sales Rep


I Sleep in a Big BedBig Kid Powerby Maria van LieshoutChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 13/18 • 7 x 7 • 24 pages9781452162904 • $13.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Social / New Experience

This latest entry in the Big Kid Power series empowers kids to make the transition from cribto 'big kid bed (...)

Knockoutby K.A. HoltChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 5.63 x 8.13 • 288 pages9781452163581 • $23.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Social / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

When formerly sickly Levi discovers his love for boxing, he finds himself in the ring withthose who love him most. He knows he's strong enough to fight for his life. But can heconvince everyone else to believe in him, too? Told in dynamic shaped verse, this gripping,funny, poignant novel, a companion to House Arrest, looks at what it means to be normal-and all the many definitions of strength (...)

Little Truckby Taro GomiChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 6 x 6 • 22 pages9781452163000 • $9.99 • board book • Juvenile Fiction / Transportation

Little Truck is venturing out to explore! He's going fast, climbing hills, and braving tunnels,being just the right amount of careful along the way. But no matter how far he travels, acaring parent is never far behind. This transportation-themed board book by bestsellingauthor-illustrator Taro Gomi will charm kids and their parents (...)

LEAD

Steam Train, Dream Trainby Sherri Duskey Rinker, illustrated by Tom LichtenheldChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 6 x 5.75 • 32 pages9781452152172 • $10.99 • board book • Juvenile Fiction / Transportation / Railroads &Trains • Steam Train, Dream Train

Rocking, rolling, clickety-clack, coming closer down the track . . .

The dream train pulls into the station. One by one the train cars are loaded-polar bears packthe reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises load theautorack with race cars, kangaroos fill the hopper car with balls. Sweet (and silly) dreamsare guaranteed for every train enthusiast!

Delightful fun for fans of trains (...)

Sales Rep


Dress Me Up!A Mix-and-Match Play Bookby Maria CarluccioChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 5.5 x 7.5 • 16 pages9781452160399 • $17.99 • board book • Juvenile Fiction / Clothing & Dress

In this dress-up novelty board book, flip the patterned flaps to change each character'soutfit!

Readers start by selecting a character they like, each with three die-cut items of clothing.Then they select three of the colorful, patterned flaps from the back of the book. Placing theflaps under the die-cuts, readers can mix and match patterns and palettes until they'vesettled on the most fabulous combinations, delighting in the ensembles that result!

Everything You Need for a Treehouseby Carter Higgins, illustrated by Emily HughesChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 13/18 • 8 x 11 • 40 pages9781452142555 • $24.99 • cl • Juvenile Fiction / Imagination & Play

This lyrical text from author Carter Higgins gives life and meaning to all the requisiteelements of a treehouse, from time, timber, and rafters to a rope of twisted twine, so youcan sprawl out on a limb and slide back down again. Higgins's text, filled with beautifulimages and an incredibly readable assonant cadence, captures the universal timelessnessof the treehouse and celebrates all the creativity, poignancy, and adventure inherent therein(...)

Baby Duck: Finger Puppet Bookillustrated by Yu-Hsuan HuangChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 13/18 • 4.38 x 4.38 • 12 pages9781452163734 • $9.99 • board book • Juvenile Fiction / Imagination & Play • Little FingerPuppet Board Books

Meet Baby Duck! What does Baby Duck like to eat? How does Baby Duck dry off after aswim? Follow along as he experiences his world, from playtime to bedtime. An adorablefinger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about the rhythms of a baby duck'sday make this perfect for the very youngest readers (...)

LEAD

Baby Koala: Finger Puppet Bookillustrated by Yu-Hsuan HuangChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 13/18 • 4.38 x 4.38 • 12 pages9781452163741 • $9.99 • board book • Juvenile Fiction / Imagination & Play • Little FingerPuppet Board Books

Meet Baby Koala! What is Baby Koala's favorite snack? How does Baby Koala cool off on ahot day? Follow along as she experiences her world, from playtime to bedtime. An adorablefinger puppet, warm illustrations, and a comforting story about the rhythms of a baby koala'sday make this perfect for the very youngest readers (...)

LEAD

Sales Rep


Masha's World: Coloring & Activity Bookillustrated by Suzy UltmanChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 7.25 x 9.25 • 48 pages9781452166445 • $20.99 • pb • Juvenile Fiction / Activity Books

Get to know Masha as you explore her world, from her family photo album to her kookycollections.

Masha's World contains it all! - Built-in front cover stencil - 8 pages of stickers- Mix-and-match (...)

Think SmallThe Tiniest Art in the Worldby Eva KatzChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 4.5 x 6 • 208 pages9781452156965 • $19.95 • cl • Art / General

Think Small is a gloriously petite roundup of mind-blowingly teeny-tiny works of art fromartists around the globe-intricately carved pencil lead, ceramic vases smaller than a six-sided die, fantastical dioramas floating in test tubes, crystal shells designed for hermit crabsand inspired by famous cities. Brief interviews with the artists accompany beautiful full-colorphotographs of the works themselves in this delightful homage to all things infinitesimally,incredibly small (...)

Deeply Grateful & Entirely UnsatisfiedA Book for Anyone Wondering if Life Is Giving You Magical Gifts orJust Messing with Youby Amanda HappeChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 8 x 6 • 128 pages9781452161518 • $19.95 • cl • Art / General

What does it mean to be vulnerable and defiant at the same time? In Deeply Grateful andEntirely Unsatisfied, Amanda HappE investigates this question through a series of markerdrawings featuring striking color fields and quirky hand-lettered sentiments. Organized intochapters with titles like 'Life Loves Tough Love,' 'Who We Should Be,' and 'You Have aLimited Amount of Time During Which to Become an Unrelenting Beam of Light,' eachsection opens with a short essay and houses a series of illustrations that speak to the

LEAD

The Wing ReaderAn Illustrated Poemby Brooke Smith, illustrated by Brian ReaChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 6 x 8 • 80 pages9781452158761 • $23.95 • cl • Art / Individual Artist

This enchanting book is a collaboration between poet Brooke Smith and renownedillustrator Brian Rea (of the New York Times' Modern Love column). Heartfelt poetry andcharming artwork combine to tell a story about the healing power of creativity. A woman inthe midst of grief discovers a wonderful secret: she can see words on the wings ofbutterflies. And these words inspire her to compose rejuvenating stories of love. Withdistinctive illustrations from a beloved artist, this slim, elegant hardcover is a touchstone ofsolace for anyone in need (...)

Sales Rep


Lorna Simpson Collagesby Lorna Simpson, introduction by Elizabeth AlexanderChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 8 x 10 • 192 pages9781452161143 • $41.95 • cl • Art / Individual Artist

Renowned American artist Lorna Simpson's exquisite collages feature photographs of blackmodels from vintage magazine advertisements with fantastical coiffures made up of colorfulink washes, striking geological formations, or swathes of clouds. Bringing together fourdifferent series of artworks-Jet, Ebony, Riunite & Ice, and Earth & Sky-alongside a poeticartist's statement and an essay by poet and scholar Elizabeth Alexander, Lorna SimpsonCollages is an intimate and accessible volume that will prove irresistible to both the fine artaudience and the general public (...)

Recipes for Good LuckThe Superstitions, Rituals, and Practices of Extraordinary Peopleby Ellen WeinsteinChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 6 x 8 • 144 pages9781452162188 • $27.95 • cl • Art / Individual Artist

What did Maya Angelou do to keep the words flowing? What is a NASA engineer's luckycharm? How does Thom Yorke prep for a concert? This book peeks into the dressingrooms, studios, labs, and locker rooms of leading creatives, politicians, scientists, andathletes of yesterday and today, to glimpse the unique traits and practices behind theirsuccess - from quirky superstitions and surprising fears to pre-performance rituals andunlikely inspirations. Each figure is portrayed with a charming and whimsical illustration,making this both a visually arresting and thought-provoking (...)

The Clown Egg Registerby Luke Stephenson and Helen ChampionChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 160 pages9781452169682 • $23.95 • cl • Art / Popular Culture

For more than 70 years, Clowns International-the oldest established clowning organization-has been painting the faces of its members on eggs. Each one is a record of a clown'sunique identity, preserving the unwritten rule that no clown should copy another's look. Thisunique book is a mesmerizing assembly of more than 150 of these portraits, from 1946 tothe modern day, accompanied by short personal histories of many of the clowns. Here areTricky Nicky, Taffy, Bobo, Sammy Sunshine, the legendary Emmett Kelly, and Jolly Jack,clowning since (...)

The Vintage BakerMore than 50 Recipes from Pecan Butterscotch Curls to SourCream Jumblesby Jessie Sheehan, by (photographer) Alice GaoChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 10/18 • 6 x 8 • 160 pages9781452163871 • $34.95 • cl • Cooking / Methods / Baking

This book takes recipes from vintage recipe booklets from the early to mid-20th century andrecasts them as a contemporary baking cookbook with a cool, modern edge. The book isillustrated with images of vintage baking booklet art and photography of many of the modernversions of the recipes. Headnotes briefly describe the origins of the recipe, the bookletfrom which it came, and how the author perfected its modern makeover. This book upholdsthe delicious original recipes while also gently nudging them into the 21st century with

Sales Rep


Lemonade with Zest40 Thirst-Quenching Recipesby April White, photographs by Gentl & HyersChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 20/18 • 6 x 8 • 96 pages9781452162775 • $23.95 • cl • Cooking / Beverages / Non-Alcoholic

This little book of lemonades from around the world includes a wide variety of recipes forthis classic beverage, including the go-to basic recipes for lemonade and limeade plusdrinks using lemonade bases, fruits and herbs, and unusual ingredients. An introductorychapter discusses the types of lemons and sweeteners, whether to use still or sparklingwater or ice, and how all of these key components can affect the recipe. Each recipeincludes variations where appropriate to add liquor and turn it into a refreshing cocktail.Playful spot illustrations and (...)

Platters and BoardsBeautiful, Casual Spreads for Every Occasionby Shelly Westerhausen, with Wyatt WorcelChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 20/18 • 7.25 x 10 • 224 pages9781452164151 • $34.95 • cl • Cooking / Methods / Garnishing

A visually-led cookbook with recipes for 40 easy, attractive platters or boards for every mealoccasion or gathering. Each board 'recipe' is presented as a list with minimal method; eachincludes tips on arranging, a (more traditional) recipe for one of the items featured on theboard, or a drink to pair with it. There are an additional 10 recipes for essentials-infusedhoney, homemade cheese straws, candied pistachios-that take any board to the next levelwith a homemade touch. Introductory content includes suggestions for materials that can(...)

Dinner's in the OvenSimple One-Pan Mealsby Rukmini Iyer, illustrated by Jillian Ditner, photographs by DavidLoftusChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 6.57 x 9.68 • 240 pages9781452168593 • $27.95 • cl • Cooking / Methods / Quick & Easy

The concept is simple-take fresh, easy to find ingredients, use a few minutes for prep time,and then let the oven do all the work. Dinner's in the Oven features dozens of delicious one-dish recipes ranging from roasted chicken to sheet pan casseroles of whole grains andfresh vegetables. Chapters are organized into Fish Dishes, Roast Chicken, Veggie Feasts,Quick & Slow Roasts, Rice & Pasta, Supergrains, Roasted Fruit, and Cakes & Oats.Chapter openers include an illustrated chart that shows how to create your own roasted

The Once Upon a Chef Cookbook100 Tested, Perfected, and Family-Approved Recipesby Jennifer Segal, photographs by Alexandra GrablewskiChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 8 x 10 • 304 pages9781452156187 • $39.95 • cl • Cooking / Courses & Dishes / General

In this debut cookbook, popular blogger Jenn Segal (onceuponachef.com) shares 100 ofher tested and perfected recipes, as well as a never-before-seen look into the why and howbehind her flavor-forward food. The Once Upon a Chef cookbook shows busy home cookshow to make everyday meals their families will love. Using commonly found ingredients andthe skills she developed as a professional chef, Jenn creates recipes that satisfy kids whilestill being sophisticated for adult palates. Packed with hundreds of pro tips and sourcingsecrets, plus (...)

LEAD

Sales Rep


Color Me FloralStunning Monochromatic Arrangements for Every Seasonby Kiana Underwood, photographs by Nathan UnderwoodChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 9.5 x 10.5 • 208 pages9781452161174 • $42.00 • cl • Crafts & Hobbies / Flower Arranging

This gorgeous guide from star floral artist Kiana Underwood reveals the secrets to designingshowstopping monochromatic arrangements. Underwood, the artist behind beloved SanFrancisco design studio Tulipina, shares her techniques for creating astounding single-colordisplays unlike any other using inspired ingredients, dramatic textures, and vibrant colors.Organized by season, the book includes how-tos for forty spectacular arrangements-including a lush green display for spring, an astonishing black bouquet for summer, astriking magenta design for fall, and an oh-so-pretty pink arrangement for winter. Each how-to ( )

Most Valuable DadInspiring Words on Fatherhood from Sports Superstarsby Tom LimbertChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 17/18 • 6 x 8 • 120 pages9781452165202 • $19.95 • cl • Family & Relationships / Fatherhood

In this follow up to the bestselling Dad's Playbook, Most Valuable Dad explores what it takesto be a good father with 27 profiles of the most inspiring characteristics dads strive to live upto. Each fundamental is briefly discussed and then followed with an accompanying quotefrom a prominent sports figure (like Buster Posey, Eli Manning, and Serena Williams, amongothers). Qualities like Respect, Encouragement, Trust, Empathy, Compassion, Humor,Consistency and many more are timeless and can apply to any dad as he strives to pass onessential wisdom (...)

LEAD

Love ParisienneThe French Woman's Guide to Love and Passionby Florence Besson, Eva Amor and Claire SteinlenChronicle Books • On Sale: Jan 2/18 • 5.5 x 9 • 192 pages9781452162782 • $27.95 • cl • Family & Relationships / Love & Romance

From the world's most romantic city comes this enchanting guide to passion and love. Threechic Parisian women-les Parisiennes-share their seductive secrets for every stage ofromance: from fleeting flirtations, to the beginning of a serious relationship, to partnershipsthat last a lifetime. Brimming with fashionable illustrations and bite-size advice delivered in adelightfully intimate tone, these pages are all a woman needs to cultivate an exciting,satisfying love life-with never a dull moment. Smart, sexy, and playful, Love Parisienne isthe ultimate guide to living (...)

A Note of Explanationby Vita Sackville-West, illustrated by Kate BaylayChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 48 pages9781452169965 • $27.95 • cl • Fiction / Classics

A NOTE OF EXPLANATION is a previously unknown and unpublished story by thecelebrated writer Vita Sackville-West. It was discovered only recently in a miniature bookwithin the library of Queen Mary's dollhouse (the largest and most famous dollhouse in theworld, created in 1924 and located in Windsor Castle). Written in a witty and effervescentstyle, the story is about a time-travelling sprite who lives in the queen's dollhouse. It is beingpublished for the first time in a beautiful cloth-bound hardcover edition, fully illustrated by(...)

LEAD

Sales Rep


Tales of IndiaFolk Tales from Bengal, Punjab, and Tamil Naduillustrated by Svabhu Kohli and Viplov SinghChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 27/18 • 7.5 x 9 • 176 pages9781452165912 • $32.50 • cl • Fiction / Fairy Tales, Folklore & Mythology

In the same format as CELTIC TALES (F16) and GHOSTLY TALES (F17), this lushlyillustrated book refreshes traditional Indian folktales with vibrant contemporary art. The bookcollects 16 tales from Bengal, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu, recorded by both Indian and Englishfolklorists in the late 19th century. Written in a charming style that will appeal to both adultsand children, these stories feature epic quests, bold heroines, talking animals, and strangeenchantments. The stories are surprising, beguiling, and often hilarious. Each one is pairedwith a full-page illustration by (...)

Terrarium33 Glass Gardens to Make Your Ownby Anna Bauer and Noam LevyChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 27/18 • 224 pages9781452170091 • $34.95 • cl • Gardening / House Plants & Indoor

Terrarium is a sweet guide to creating your own terrariums at home. Fully photographedwith all the information readers need to go from black thumb to beautiful glass garden, thebook provides ten 'recipes' for different terrariums, along with basic care instructions andinformation on the different soils, minerals, and plants used in the book. Readers can eitherfollow along with the instructions to re-create what they see in the book or create their ownunique terrariums using the book as a simple and helpful guide (...)

The Phantom AtlasThe Greatest Myths, Lies and Blunders on Mapsby Edward Brooke-HitchingChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 7.5 x 9.75 • 256 pages9781452168401 • $39.95 • cl • History / Historical Geography

Nine-foot giants were once thought to stalk the Patagonian landscape.The Island of California was known to drift off the coast of North America.The Mountains of Kong were believed to stretch across the continent of Africa.

The Phantom Atlas is a guide to the world not as it is, but as it was imagined to be. It's aworld of ghost islands, imagined mountain ranges, mythical civilizations, ship (...)

Essential 20s20 Essential Items for Every Room in a 20-Something's First Placeby Chronicle Books, illustrated by Lizzy StewartChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 10/18 • 5 x 7 • 104 pages9781452164304 • $20.95 • cl • House & Home / Cleaning & Caretaking

Essential 20s is an illustrated guidebook for all the basic items anyone needs for their firstplace - from closet to medicine cabinet and all the nooks and crannies in between. Dividedinto 12 main sections, this book lists the 20 essential items for each room or area in atypical living space, paired with bright and playful full-color illustrations. Reflecting theclassic and invaluable content inside, this visually-forward guide has a giftable trim and foilaccents on the cover (...)

Sales Rep


Star Trek: The Next Generation Catsby Jenny ParksChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 27/18 • 6.5 x 6.5 • 64 pages9781452167626 • $19.95 • cl • Humor / Form / Parodies

The cats are back in their continuing mission: to boldly go where no one has gone before.Jenny Parks is back with this follow-up to the bestselling original Star Trek Cats, bringingthe cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation to life in feline form as a faithful homage to thehit series. From encounters with the Borg to adventures on the holodeck, Captain Picard,Commander Data, Counselor Troi and the rest of the cast are recreated in loving detail,perfect for Star Trek fans from across the galaxy (...)

LEAD

The Complete What's Your Poo Telling Youby John Richman and Anish Sheth, illustrated by Peter ArkleChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 17/18 • 4.5 x 69781452170077 • $16.99 • cl • Humor / Form / Trivia

THE COMPLETE WHAT'S YOUR POO TELLING YOU? celebrates ten years of regularsales with the motherload of all books. This expanded edition includes descriptions of twodozen types of poo, each with a medical explanation to learn more about your health andwell-being, sidebars, an appendix, and loads of engrossing poo/pee/gas trivia. Now printingin two color with a new author introduction, the new bigger, thicker paperback is a perfectgift for the movement obsessed (...)

How to SwearAn Illustrated Guideby Stephen WildishChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 10/18 • 5 x 7 • 128 pages9781452167763 • $19.95 • cl • Humor / Topic / Language

Even the most profane practitioner of the vulgar tongue must sometimes wonder: Am Idoing it right? This highly entertaining, crucially informative visual guide to the art ofswearing employs quick-read charts, diagrams, explications and strategies to take readers'salty skills to the next level. Offering guidance, history and etymology, quips, insults,answers to lingering questions, and much more, How to Swear celebrates the rudeingenuity of using a single naughty word to express surprise, excitement, anger, joy, ordisgust, limited only by the imagination. It's inspiring. It's educational (...)

The Beachcomber's CompanionAn Illustrated Guide to Collecting and Identifying Beach Treasuresby Anna Burgard, illustrated by Jillian DitnerChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 17/18 • 8 x 6 • 128 pages9781452161167 • $23.95 • cl • Nature / Seashells

The Beachcomber's Companion is a charming guide to collecting and identifying shells andother beach treasures. Organized by species, the identification section includes fascinatingdescriptions for forty North American specimens with illuminating details on each creature'sanatomy, adaptations, and ecosystem. Each entry is paired with a lovely detailed illustration,making it easy to match beach discoveries to the written descriptions. A resource section atthe back includes the beachcomber's commandments, essential items for everybeachcombing kit, and advice on cleaning and preserving shells. Beautiful and useful, TheBeachcomber's Companion is ( )

Sales Rep


Meet Your Dogby Kim BropheyChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 20/18 • 6 x 8 • 224 pages9781452148991 • $34.95 • cl • Pets / Dogs / Breeds

Every dog owner knows that having a canine companion is one of the most fulfillingexperiences a human can have. They also know that when a dog is having behaviorproblems, it can be stressful, frustrating, and even heartbreaking. Enter Kim Brophey,award-winning canine behavior consultant.

Using cutting-edge research, Brophey has developed a groundbreaking new system thatallows owners to identify exactly what their dog is struggling with, why, and how they can fixit. Brophey's approach is (...)

Juniper: The Happiest Foxby Jessika CokerChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 27/18 • 7 x 8 • 160 pages9781452167602 • $22.95 • cl • Pets / Essays

Calling all animal lovers!

Juniper: The Happiest Fox is a heartwarming book about a happy-go-lucky fox namedJuniper, and the amazing life she leads. With gorgeous photos and a charming narrativeabout Juniper's life, this book will capture the heart of any animal lover. Juniper's storychronicles her real-life Fox and the Hound relationship with a dog named Moose, thehilarious shenanigans she regularly gets herself into, as well as how she began her artisticadventures (she (...)

Mr. Boddington's EtiquetteCharm and Civility for Every Occasionby Mr. Boddington's StudioChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 27/18 • 5 x 7 • 224 pages9781452158211 • $24.95 • cl • Reference / Etiquette

The beloved Mr. Boddington, whose love for exquisite stationery gave rise to his bestsellingline of desk accessories, would daresay he has little patience for those who can't properlythank a host, handle their silverware, or-egads!-converse politely. In Mr. Boddington'sEtiquette, he presents the dos and don'ts of civilized society with a dash of wit and a wealthof lovely illustrations. Authoritatively curated, the content includes must-know guidance foreveryday life (how to make an introduction, what time to arrive at events, and what to gift a(...)

The Little Book of Prayersby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 13/18 • 3.88 x 5.88 • 176 pages9781452163307 • $27.95 • cl • Religion / Prayerbooks / Christian • Little Books

This elegant little book features more than 75 classic Christian prayers paired with beautifulillustrations taken from missals and prayer books. Gorgeous representations of holy figuresare accompanied by beloved litanies – including the Lord's Prayer, Gloria, Prayer of SaintFrancis, and the Apostle's Creed. The Little Book of Prayers is a timeless collection to turnto in all of life's important moments (...)

Sales Rep


Make Change!by Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 5 x 7 • 160 pages9781452167480 • $18.50 • cl • Self-Help / Affirmations

Following on the success of our S17 title Go Forth!, this new book of visual inspiration willencourage readers to actively take part in the world around them and change it for thebetter. With an emphasis on social engagement and positivity, this new volume in theEverything is Going to Be OK series will celebrate diversity, love, and the power of everyindividual to leave their mark on the world. Collecting colorful pieces from contemporaryillustrators and artists, Make Change! is the perfect reminder of how much we can (...)

Just When You're Comfortable in Your Own Skin, ItStarts to SagRewriting the Rules of Midlifeby Trisha Ashworth and Amy NobileChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 10/18 • 6 x 8 • 208 pages9781452164335 • $26.95 • pb • Self-Help / Aging

This book, from the authors of I Was a Really Good Mom Until I Had Kids, takes womenthrough the midlife phase of their lives with their signature style of hilarious, irreverentinsights and genuine advice. Through their own experiences as well as advice from scoresof other women, life coaches, and counselors, Trisha and Amy offer direction and advice tomotivate and inspire women to find and develop their passion and encourage them to findjoy and meaning at a time when many women feel lost and alone. The (...)

LEAD

On Doing NothingFinding Inspiration in Idlenessby Roman MuradovChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 24/18 • 4.5 x 7 • 112 pages9781452164267 • $16.95 • cl • Self-Help / Time Mgmt

In an age of obsessive productivity and stress, this illustrated ode to idleness invites readersto take a deep breath and explore the art of slowing down. Beloved author and illustratorRoman Muradov shares how doing nothing is essential to leading a productive, enjoyable,and creative life. He weaves together the words and stories of artists, writers, philosophers,and eccentrics who have pursued inspiration by doing less. And through these examples, hesuggests simple ways for the reader to cultivate idleness in their own lives. Peppered withplayful illustrations, this (...)

Legendary Ladies50 Goddesses to Empower and Inspire Youby Ann ShenChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 7.5 x 9 • 128 pages9781452163413 • $26.95 • cl • Social Science / Folklore & Mythology

This book is an illustrated compendium of 50 women of myth and legend from culturesaround the world. Each entry has a portrait, a hand-lettered name, and a hand-lettered one-liner in Ann's signature style. The entries feature a few paragraphs of pertinent informationabout the women and their powers, feats, and related mythologies, and include a call-to-action for the situations where the goddess's strength can give you an extra boost.Organized by theme from Love to Power to Reinvention, this volume features goddessesfrom a (...)

LEAD

Sales Rep


Richard McGuire's Wild Cardsby Richard McGuireChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 17/18 • 3 x 4.5 • 55 pages9781452164465 • $18.99 • card deck • Games / Card Games / General

Inspired by the classic card game War, this wild deck of animal-themed cards features theexpressive art of iconic illustrator Richard McGuire (...)

Peace: A Card Gameby by (artist) Andrew KolbChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 3.13 x 4.13 • 57 pages9781452167633 • $18.95 • card deck • Games / Card Games / General

A light-hearted and hopeful twist on the classic game of 'War,' Peace challenges players tooutdo each other with increasingly generous acts of kindness. Each card depicts a gooddeed ranging from little things (I picked you flowers) to grand gestures (I bring you love).The first player to gather all the cards wins. Presented in a colorful box with great objectappeal, PEACE is a thoughtful gift for all ages!

2-6 players.

THE DECK: Each card depicts one of fourteen acts of kindness. Cards are numbered 1 to

Mindfulness CardsSimple Practices for Everyday Lifeby Rohan GunatillakeChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 10/18 • 4.06 x 5.63 • 65 pages9781452168364 • $23.95 • card deck • Non Classified

This engaging deck makes it fun and easy to bring awareness, calm, and balance to dailylife. Each card includes an inspiring phrase on the front and a bite-size mindfulness exerciseon the back. Users can pull a single card each morning to form an intention for the day,draw several to build a varied practice for the week, or display them around the home oroffice as inspiring mantras. Each of the cards is color-coded to match a particular area ofimprovement or practice for cultivating balance (...)

City Walks Deck: New YorkRevised and Updated 3rd Editionby Christina Henry de TessanChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 13/18 • 4.06 x 5.63 • 50 pages9781452162447 • $22.50 • card deck • Travel / US / Northeast / Middle Atlantic • City Walks

Featuring brand new walks, neighborhoods, restaurants, shops, and more, this revisededition of the classic deck reveals New York's best-kept secrets. Each card includes a full-color map, walking directions, and highlighted stopping points. Ideal for anyone who wantsto make the most of New York (...)

Sales Rep


City Walks Deck: San FranciscoRevised and Updated 3rd Editionby Christina Henry de TessanChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 13/18 • 4.06 x 5.63 • 50 pages9781452162461 • $22.50 • card deck • Travel / US / West / Pacific • City Walks

Featuring brand new walks, neighborhoods, restaurants, shops, and more, this revisededition of the classic deck reveals San Francisco's greatest treasures. Each card includes afull-color map, walking directions, and highlighted stopping points. Ideal for anyone whowants to make the most of San Francisco (...)

Do DisruptChange the status quo. Or become it.by Mark ShaylerChronicle Books • On Sale: Jun 19/18 • 7 x 5 • 128 pages9781452171456 • $20.95 • pb • Bus & Econ / Entrepreneurship

To be a successful disrupter one must be bold, innovative, and determined. In Do Disrupt,brand consultant Mark Shayler delivers authoritative advice on how to be a strategic anddecisive change maker. Full of tried-and-true tips on how to refine a business plan, define atarget customer, and identify (and out-smart) the competition, plus rousing quotes fromhistory’s most notable innovators, this book gives anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit thetools and confidence they need to make their big idea a reality (...)

Kitchen ConfidantAn Indispensable Guide for the Baker, Drinker, and Cookby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 27/18 • 4.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages9781452165189 • $18.50 • pb • Cooking / Reference

This small book contains essential reference information for any kitchen enthusiast,covering baking, drinking, and cooking. Each section includes conversions betweendifferent units of measurement, common ingredient guides and how-tos for swaps, andnecessary equipment. Plus, each section has specific reference information, including panconversions for baking, food storage tips for cooking, and glassware recommendations fordrinks. The exposed spine and fun color combinations take this beyond 'reference' andmake it a cute kitchen dEcor item (...)

Do GrowStart with 10 simple vegetables.by Alice HoldenChronicle Books • On Sale: Jun 19/18 • 7 x 5 • 160 pages9781452171487 • $23.95 • pb • Gardening / General

For anyone who’s ever dreamed of growing their own food but isn’t sure where to start, DoGrow delivers simple-to-follow guidance on planting and cultivating ten staple vegetables.Experienced farmer Alice Holden shows how doable, low-maintenance, and rewardinggardening can be as she breaks down all the basic tools and steps for planting an ediblegarden—whether it’s in a small window box or a spacious backyard—and providesdelicious, easy-to-prepare recipes so readers can enjoy the fruits of their labor (...)

Sales Rep


Do FlyFind your way. Make a living. Be your best self.by Gavin StrangeChronicle Books • On Sale: Jun 19/18 • 7 x 5 • 128 pages9781452171470 • $20.95 • pb • Body, Mind & Spirit / Inspiration & Personal Growth

Do Fly invites readers to discover their true path in life and follow it with intention andpurpose. Featuring advice on discovering hidden passions, picking the right mentor,cultivating an optimistic and resilient mindset, and identifying personal strengths, thesepages are a rousing call to cultivate a life that is personally and professionally rewarding.The perfect gift for a recent graduate or anyone looking for encouragement on their careerpath, Do Fly is an inspiring guide to taking the leap into life’s next big adventure withcourage and confidence (...)

Do StoryHow to tell your story so the world listens.by Bobette BusterChronicle Books • On Sale: Jun 19/18 • 7 x 5 • 160 pages9781452171463 • $23.95 • pb • Performing Arts / Storytelling

Do Story teaches the art of telling powerful and engaging stories—whether it’s crafting acompany’s mission statement, selling a new product, or performing for a crowd. Written bystory consultant Bobette Buster, the book short stories on a variety of subjects; takentogether they demonstrate a range of effective narrative techniques. Vivid, enlightening, andbrimming with practical tips—including the ten key principles of storytelling, how to structurea compelling tale, and how to form an emotional connection with an audience—Do Storyunlocks the secrets to becoming a (...)

Around the World in Cutoutsby PaperboyoChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 7 x 7 • 208 pages9781452169415 • $23.95 • pb • Photography / Subjects & Themes / General

The world is so much more than it seems! With only paper, scissors, a camera, and his vividimagination, globe-hopping artist Paperboyo transforms real iconic landmarks and settingsaround the world into works of art and amusement by just holding up a cutout and snappinga photo. Here is New York's Guggenheim Museum as a flowerpot, the Eiffel Tower sportingbutterfly wings, a giant octopus peeking its tentacles out of the Roman Colosseum, andnearly a hundred more images of wonder and humor. Featuring favorites from his wildlypopular (...)

The Elements of San Joaquinby Gary SotoChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 6 x 9 • 108 pages9781452170138 • $20.95 • pb • Poetry / Subjects & Themes / Places

A timely new edition of a pioneering work in Chicano literature, National Book Awardnominee Gary Soto's early collection focuses on California's fertile San Joaquin Valley, thepeople, the place, and the hard agricultural work done there by immigrants. In these poems,joy and anger, violence and hope are placed in both the metaphorical and very realcircumstances of the Valley. Rooted in the personal experiences of Gary (himself once aworker in the fields), along with his friends and family, the poems are spare but expansive,with the title (...)

Sales Rep


Creative AlchemyMeditations, Rituals, and Experiments to Free Your Inner Magicby Marlo JohnsonChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 5 x 7 • 192 pages9781452158778 • $23.95 • pb • Self-Help / Creativity

MEDITATION'I am infinitely creative!'~RITUALGo to a park, forest, garden, or other natural site. Without causing any harm, createsomething out of natural objects, and leave it there.~EXPERIMENT

Happiness Is . . . 200 Celebrations of Sisterhoodby Lisa Swerling and Ralph LazarChronicle Books • On Sale: Jan 30/18 • 6 x 6 • 128 pages9781452142715 • $13.95 • pb • Self-Help / Personal Growth / Happiness

The newest title in the Happiness Is series, Happiness Is . . . 200 Celebrations of Sisterhoodillustrates all of the things that make having a sister - and a friend like a sister - special.From random acts of weirdness and sharing trashy magazines to doing everything andanything together, this book uses the brand's signature cheerful and charming style tocapture the unique qualities of sisterhood. Much like the previous titles in the series,Sisterhood has a square, gifty trim and a bright, eye-catching cover (...)

Drink!50 Beer Gamesby Bob GurnettChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 3.5 x 6.75 • 51 pages9781452164458 • $21.95 • board game • Games / Card Games / General

This robust and compact game pack is the cure for all your party boredom ails. Inside thealuminum can is a deck with instructions for 50 classic beer games and a ping pong ball foradditional fun. With old standards, like Beer Pong and King, and new classics like EdwardForty-hands, party goers will be crushing cans and crushing it with this uniquely packagedbeer game deck (...)

Pass the Parcel: A Party Gameby Louise LockhartChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 27/18 • 5.75 x 8.5 • 1 pages9781452160412 • $23.95 • board game • Non Classified

PASS THE PARCEL is an illustrated version of the traditional British parlor game whereeveryone wins! It's perfect for players of all ages and for all kinds of gatherings andcelebrations. The group sits in a circle and passes around a parcel wrapped in 10 layers ofcolorful paper. Players take turns unwrapping one layer at a time to uncover cheeky daresthat will soon have the whole group in stitches. And under the last layer of paper, there's anenvelope containing a special surprise. Spoiler alert: it's a fancy (...)

Sales Rep


Magic LibraryA Jacob's Ladder for Book Loversby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Jan 23/18 • 1 pages9781452164809 • $18.95 • board game • Non Classified

This classic Jacob's Ladder toy uses optical illusion to inspire. Crafted from wood and hand-painted to look like a stack of leather-bound volumes, it will tickle the fancy of anybookworm (...)

Wanderlust and Wildflowers Colored Pencils10 Colored Pencilsby by (artist) Katie DaisyChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 27/18 • 3.25 x 7.75 • 10 pages9781452161242 • $21.95 • writing implements and accessories • Non Classified

Wanderlust and Wildflowers: 10 Colored Pencils bring 10 of Katie Daisy's lush, inspiringillustrations to the barrels of a gorgeous colored pencil set (...)

Forest Life Eraser Setby by (artist) Nathalie LeteChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 27/18 • 5 pages9781452164793 • $15.95 • writing implements and accessories • Non Classified

Paris-based artist Nathalie LEtE creates delightfully whimsical illustrations of forestlandscapes.This eraser set includes 5 erasers with full-color sleeves featuring images ofmushrooms, flowers, squirrels, foxes, and birds! All packaged in a handy box with a die-cutwindow.

Also available this season: Forest Life Notes and Forest Life Notebook Set (...)

Desktop Buddyby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Jan 23/18 • 1 pages9781452164816 • $34.95 • writing implements and accessories • Non Classified

This metal figure will bend to any whim, becoming a bookend, cradling a cell phone, orholding open a book. Combining practical utility and sleek design, it can be put to work onbookshelves and desks, at home or at the office (...)

Sales Rep


A to Z OrganizersTools to keep your pens & pencils in proper orderby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Jan 23/18 • 2 pages9781452164823 • $53.00 • writing implements and accessories • Non Classified

Made from sleek and durable bent metal, these organizers will hold everything from A to Z-including pencils, pens, and other tools. They'll make a beautiful and contemporary additionto any desktop or workspace (...)

Game of Thrones Twin Pins 2by Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 10/18 • 4 x 4 • 2 pages9781452164557 • $21.95 • miscellaneous • Non Classified

Featuring fan favorites, these set of enamel pins gives devotees a way to display theirloyalties to House Lannister and House Greyjoy. Nestled inside a box tray with an acetatewindow, these pins can be worn together or shared with a friend (...)

Never-Ending NotepadCeramic list maker and dry-erase penby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Jan 23/18 • 1 pages9781452164830 • $27.95 • miscellaneous • Non Classified

This ceramic notepad is an original and paperless way to jot down ideas and lists of all sortsand comes complete with its own dry-erase marker. The notepad is designed by SanFrancisco–based artist Alyssa Block (...)

Alpha Shapesby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Jan 23/18 • 26 pages9781452164847 • $42.00 • miscellaneous • Non Classified

This box of beautiful wooden blocks offers adults and kids alike hours of creative fun. The39 shapes can be combined to form all the letters in the alphabet, which can in turn becombined to create messages for display at work or at home (...)

Sales Rep


March Twin PinsTwo Enamel Pinsby John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, by (artist) Nate PowellChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 27/18 • 4 x 4 • 2 pages9781452167459 • $21.95 • miscellaneous • Non Classified • Twin Pins

These enamel pins celebrate the message of the New York Times bestselling graphic noveltrilogy MARCH. Strikingly illustrated by Nate Powell, the MARCH books offer a personalaccount of the civil rights movement through the story of Rep. John Lewis, from hischildhood as the son of sharecroppers in Alabama, to his pivotal role in the civil rightsmovement, and his ongoing work as a congressman. This pair of pins invites a newgeneration to engage in political activism. Part of a three-title stationery program, the pinsencourage fans (...)

After Dinner Amusements: Charades50 Cards with 200 Playful Promptsby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 20/18 • 2.44 x 2.44 • 51 pages9781452167466 • $12.95 • board game • Non Classified • After Dinner Amusements

An entertaining guessing game for friends and family, Charades features 200 prompts in 4different categories-television shows, movies, songs, and books. Teams take turnspantomiming different clues (no talking allowed!), and the goal of the game is to guess theword or phrase that is being acted out-and to have fun!

For 2 or more players, all ages Includes 50 prompt cards + 1 instruction card

After Dinner Amusements: Which Would You Choose?50 Amusing Dilemmasby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 20/18 • 2.44 x 2.44 • 51 pages9781452167473 • $12.95 • miscellaneous • Non Classified • After Dinner Amusements

Featuring 50 amusing and thought-provoking dilemmas, Which Would You Choose? is a funand revealing party game for friends and family. Each card presents two options (sometimesgood and sometimes bad), and players have to choose one, leading to very interestingconversations!

For 2 or more players, all agesIncludes 50 prompt cards + 1 instruction card

March: 30 Postcards to Make Change and Good Troubleby John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, by (artist) Nate PowellChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 27/18 • 4.25 x 6 • 30 pages9781452167442 • $21.95 • postcard book or pack • Non Classified

This postcard book celebrates the words and artwork of the New York Times bestsellinggraphic novel trilogy MARCH. Strikingly illustrated by Nate Powell, the MARCH books offera personal account of the civil rights movement through the story of Rep. John Lewis, fromhis childhood as the son of sharecroppers in Alabama, to his pivotal role in the civil rightsmovement, and his ongoing work as a congressman. This postcard book invites a newgeneration to engage in political activism. Part of a three-title stationery program, thepostcard book (...)

Sales Rep


Letters to Open on Your BirthdayWrite Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever.by Lea RedmondChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 3.75 x 8 • 12 pages9781452159454 • $21.95 • stationery • Non Classified • Letters To My

This keepsake book of twelve prompted letters invites the writer (or a group of loved ones)to celebrate someone special on their birthday by sharing memories and well wishes for thefuture. Once the letters are written, the twelve fold-and-mail-style envelopes can be sealedwith the enclosed stickers, postdated, and presented as a unique gift. Filled withpersonalized wishes and messages, this thoughtful booklet captures a moment in time andwill become a cherished memento for recipients of any age (...)

LEAD

Letters to the New Momby Lea RedmondChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 3.88 x 8 • 12 pages9781452159478 • $21.95 • stationery • Non Classified • Letters To My

This keepsake book of twelve prompted letters invites the writer (or a group of loved ones)to offer encouragement, advice, and congratulations to a new mom. Once the letters arewritten, the twelve fold-and-mail-style envelopes can be sealed with the enclosed stickers,postdated, and presented as a unique gift to any new mom or mother-to-be. Filled withpersonalized wishes and messages, this thoughtful booklet captures a moment in time andis sure to become a mother's cherished memento (...)

LEAD

Little Letters to Say Helloby Lea RedmondChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 4.5 x 3.5 • 75 pages9781452165974 • $13.95 • stationery • Non Classified • Letters To My

This tiny version of the bestselling Letters series contains 75 mini tear-off sheets. Each canbe folded into adorable envelopes and sealed with the enclosed stickers. Perfect forsending casual messages and spreading good cheer, these mini missives can be tucked ina loved one's pocket, placed in a kid's lunch box, or left on a stranger's windshield tobrighten their day (...)

LEAD

Little Letters of Thanksby Lea RedmondChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 4.5 x 3.5 • 75 pages9781452165981 • $13.95 • stationery • Non Classified • Letters To My

This tiny version of the bestselling Letters series contains 75 mini tear-off sheets. Each canbe folded into adorable envelopes and sealed with the enclosed stickers. Perfect forsending spontaneous words of gratitude, these mini missives can be tucked in a loved one'spocket, dropped on a colleague's desk, or left in the tip jar for a favorite barista to find (...)

LEAD

Sales Rep


Life in Bloom Notes20 Different Notecards & Envelopesby Lambert Floral Studio and Irene Kim ShepherdChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 4.38 x 5.56 • 20 pages9781452161150 • $21.95 • notecards • Non Classified

Beloved botanicals in unexpected arrangements bring fresh elegance to this boxed set offloral notecards. Twenty different designs-each appropriate for any card-sending occasion-makes this eye-catching assortment perfect for all kinds of correspondence (...)

With Love, Adventure, and Wildflowers Notes20 Different Notecards & Envelopesby by (artist) Katie DaisyChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 27/18 • 4.38 x 5.56 • 20 pages9781452161235 • $21.95 • notecards • Non Classified

With Love, Adventure, and Wildflowers Notes bring Katie Daisy's beautiful illustrations to ourbestselling notes format (...)

Forest Life Notes20 Notecards & Envelopesby by (artist) Nathalie LeteChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 27/18 • 4.38 x 5.56 • 20 pages9781452164786 • $21.95 • notecards • Non Classified

Paris-based artist Nathalie LEtE creates delightfully whimsical illustrations of forest animalsand nature scenes. This set of notecards features Nathalie's colorful images of flowers,mushrooms, rabbits, hedgehogs, foxes, and more!

Also available this season: Forest Life Notebook Set and Forest Life Eraser Set (...)

The World of Eric Carle Mini Notesby Eric CarleChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 3.31 x 2.69 • 30 pages9781452165349 • $13.95 • notecards • Non Classified

Featuring adorable art from Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar, these irresistible petitenotecards, envelopes, and sticker sheets are perfect for slipping into pockets or for adding alittle card to a baby shower or birthday gift (...)

Sales Rep


You're a Peach: 8 Scratch and Sniff Notecardsby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 10/18 • 8 pages9781452166292 • $22.50 • notecards • Non Classified

From peaches and pears to berries and pineapples, these scratch & sniff notecards smellas sweet as their sentiments! Featuring colorful photos, fruity puns, and matching scents,this collection is a delectable way to express affection to friends and loved ones.

4 messages: I Pine for YouWe Make a Great PearYou're a PeachYou are the Berry Best (...)

Good Dogs on Nice Furniture Notes20 Different Notecards & Envelopesby William WegmanChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 10/18 • 4.38 x 5.56 • 20 pages9781452166636 • $21.95 • notecards • Photography / Subjects & Themes / Plants &Animals

This brand new set of notecards featuring William Wegman's iconic photographs of hisWeimaraners-this time perched on glorious Mid-Century Modern furniture-is a must-have forboth new and old fans of the artist, and for dog lovers everywhere (...)

Take a Compliment50 Posters to Pin, Share, and Treasureby Anna SergeevaChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 6/18 • 8 x 11 • 100 pages9781452167749 • $21.95 • notepad • Art / General

This gifty, positivity-filled notepad contains perforated tear away posters with upliftingcompliments displayed as artwork and also repeated at the bottom so that they that can betorn off, much like the tear off flyers found on telephone poles and community boards.Based on The Compliment Project by artist Anna Sergeeva in San Francisco during thetumultuous election season of 2016, this set of uplifting flyers offers positive notes toanyone who needs them. Once all the compliments at the bottom have been taken byrecipients, the reader is (...)

S'more Notesby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 13/18 • 4 x 4 • 360 pages9781452163147 • $13.95 • notepad • Non Classified

S'more Notes is a three-dimensional stack of notepads that looks like a tasty campfire treatwith space to jot down notes on every sheet (...)

Sales Rep


You're a Gem! Notebook Collectionby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 64 pages9781452170114 • $18.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Antiques & Collectibles / Jewelry

YOU'RE A GEM NOTEBOOK COLLECTION is a sweet set featuring fabulous gems fromthe Smithsonian's collection. One notebook cover will feature the design of the cover of theYou're a Gem Notes, to better merchandise with the notecards, and the other two willshowcase gem from among the most famous pieces at the Smithsonian. Each notebook willhave a description on the back or the inside cover, formatted like a museum card, that willgive readers some historical tidbits about the Smithsonian or the beautiful piece on thecover (...)

Illustration WorkshopFind Your Style, Practice Drawing Skills, and Build a StellarPortfolioillustrated by Mary Kate McDevittChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 17/18 • 8.75 x 8 • 192 pages9781452155562 • $26.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Games & Activities / Guided Journals

This hands-on workbook helps aspiring illustrators and anyone who loves to draw build uptheir drawing skills, confidence, and portfolio all at once. Illustrator extraordinaire Mary KateMcDevitt brings her years of industry expertise to guidance on all the basics of illustration-including tools and materials, how to develop an illustration from concept to final, finding apersonal style-and exercises as practical as they are fun. She offers warm-ups to get loose,practice drills that strengthen through repetition, challenges for getting out of the comfort

The Wildflower's WorkbookA Journal for Self-Discovery in Natureby by (artist) Katie DaisyChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 27/18 • 7.25 x 9.25 • 144 pages9781452161228 • $23.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Games & Activities / Guided Journals

This utterly charming guided journal from bestselling author-illustrator Katie Daisy featuresartwork and prompts for self-discovery through encounters with the natural world-bird-spotting checklists, gratitude lists, meditations, journaling activities, cloud spotting, roadtripplaylists, and much, much more, all richly illustrated in Katie Daisy's appealing signaturestyle (...)

The Color Collector's HandbookA Journal for Discovering the Colors in Your Everydayby Leah RosenbergChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 5 x 7 • 224 pages9781452164199 • $23.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Games & Activities / Guided Journals

Capture the colors of the world around you! Featuring more than 100 unique shades to spot,name, and record-as well as convenient perforated swatches to carry with you on the go-each spread of The Color Collector's Handbook includes a wash of brilliant coloraccompanied by space to jot down where and when the color was found in the wild. Atranslucent pocket in the back holds the swatches, and an index reveals the namesinvented by artist Leah Rosenberg for each unique hue (...)

Sales Rep


Here's to You! My Incredible FriendMini Gifts, Memories, and IOUs for My Incredible Friendby Lucy MailChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 20/18 • 6.5 x 6.5 • 15 pages9781452164274 • $21.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Games & Activities / Guided Journals

Great things come in small packages! This petite hardcover booklet packs a collection ofmini gifts to personalize for an awesome friend. On every page inside, an assortment ofpockets and envelopes enclose little 'surprises' to fill out just for her, like a list of well-wishesor great memories together, tokens of appreciation (a license to nap, a certificate of heramazingness) and IOUs for fun hangouts (a ladies' night in, coupons for cell-phone-freetime). Illustrated throughout with the fun and festive paintings of Lucy Mail (@lucy (...)

A Life of GratitudeHow to Appreciate It All, Big and Smallby Lori RobertsChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 17/18 • 5 x 7 • 224 pages9781452164311 • $21.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Games & Activities / Guided Journals

This is a creative guided journal filled with prompts and projects to help readers notice andappreciate all they have to feel grateful for in life. Each prompt has space for users to fill inwhat they feel grateful about, from things you like about yourself, mornings, seasons, or justthings to be grateful for in the present moment. Each page incorporates illustrations to addwarmth and make this a special object (...)

Listography: One List a DayA Three-Year Journalby Lisa NolaChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 13/18 • 3.75 x 6.13 • 388 pages9781452164441 • $23.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Games & Activities / Guided Journals• Listography

A cross between Listography and One Line a Day, this journal invites users to write oneshort list every day. Each page features the date, one list topic, and space to jot down threethings for three successive years. With engaging prompts covering a range of subjects (TV,music, books, work, travel, goals, and more), this illustrated journal serves as a fun littletime capsule and bucket list - allowing users to revisit details of daily life as experienced ayear (or more) ago (...)

Floral One Line a DayA Five-Year Memory Bookby by (artist) Yao ChengChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 20/18 • 3.75 x 6.13 • 372 pages9781452164618 • $23.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Games & Activities / Guided Journals• One Line a Day

This elegant new version of our bestselling One Line a Day memory book features a lushfloral cover design by Yao Cheng. Interior pages featuring watercolor details offer space torecord a brief daily thought on the same day over five years, allowing journalers to revisitforgotten highlights as they capture the present. With a ribbon marker, padded cover, andgilded page edges, this beautiful five-year diary is sure to bring unexpected joy to each dayand become a keepsake gift that will be treasured for years (...)

Sales Rep


Welcome to the Club Baby BookA Journal for Your Parenting Misadventuresby Raquel D'ApiceChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 17/18 • 6 x 8 • 144 pages9781452166209 • $23.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Humor / Topic / Family

The Welcome to the Club Journal is the perfect keepsake baby book for capturing all of thetwists and turns that new parenthood brings. With interactive prompts that range from quicklittle jottings and checklists to whole pages to draw and reflect, parents are encouraged torecord both the sweetest moments (tape in a photo of your child in an outfit so adorable youcan barely stand it) and the not-always-perfect realities (draw the worst thing you've everpulled out of your child's mouth). With adorable illustrations and (...)

Forest Life Notebook Setby by (artist) Nathalie LeteChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 27/18 • 5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages9781452164779 • $18.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Non Classified

Paris-based artist Nathalie LEtE creates delightfully whimsical illustrations of forestlandscapes. This two-notebook set features foil accents on the spine, gilded edges, and full-color cover illustrations of flowers, mushrooms, birds, rabbits, and an adorable hedgehog!

Also available this season: Forest Life Notes and Forest Life Eraser Set (...)

Don't Tell Me to Smile Shark Flexi Journalby by (artist) Cara McGeeChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 3/18 • 5 x 7.13 • 192 pages9781452167107 • $13.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Non Classified

This flexi journal features illustrated sharks with a range of messages, including the titularbanner-style 'don't tell me to smile' shark on the cover. The interiors are lined with repeatingshark illustrations throughout, featuring other phrases that reflect the anxiety and attitude ofthese adorable sharks: from 'food before dudes' to 'get off my back (...)

March: A Journal for Activismby John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, by (artist) Nate PowellChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 27/18 • 7 x 9 • 208 pages9781452167435 • $21.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Non Classified

This journal celebrates the words and artwork of the New York Times bestselling graphicnovel trilogy MARCH. Strikingly illustrated by Nate Powell, the MARCH books offer apersonal account of the civil rights movement through the story of Rep. John Lewis, from hischildhood as the son of sharecroppers in Alabama, to his pivotal role in the civil rightsmovement, and his ongoing work as a congressman. This journal invites a new generationto engage in political activism. Part of a three-title stationery program, the journal featuresbeautiful artwork (...)

Sales Rep


Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden Notebook Collectionby Erin BenzakeinChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 13/18 • 6 x 8.5 • 64 pages9781452167831 • $18.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Non Classified

From bestselling author and star flower farmer Erin Benzakein comes this gorgeous trio ofnotebooks (1 lined, 1 graph, 1 blank). Featuring lush photography of magnificent blooms onthe covers, these notebooks bring the natural beauty of Floret Farm to every list, note, orrecording (...)

Shine Bright Productivity Journalby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Feb 20/18 • 6 x 8 • 192 pages9781452168241 • $22.50 • journal/ diary/blank book • Non Classified

Eye-catching and brilliant, this journal promises productivity in a pretty package. It featuresthe productivity essentials: dotted paper, page numbers, a fill-in table of contents, and aribbon marker, plus a gorgeous, tactile cover featuring textured black wibalin and a sparklingburst of gold and silver foil (...)

Great Outdoors Notebook Setby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Mar 6/18 • 5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages9781452170152 • $18.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Non Classified

Featuring gorgeous scenes of day and night skies, rivers, and mountains, this pair ofnotebooks celebrates the expansive beauty of the great outdoors. With tactile embossedcovers, lined and blank pages, and packaged with a twine tie, these eye-catching notebooksare perfect for nature lovers and travelers of all ages.

Also available this season: Great Outdoors Playing Cards (...)

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Notebook Collectionby Created by Lucasfilm LTD.Chronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 24/18 • 6 x 8.5 • 64 pages9781452162768 • $18.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Performing Arts / Film / General

This distinctive notebook collection showcases gorgeous vintage posters and conceptartwork from the ultimate film in the original Star Wars trilogy. Each notebook features lightlyruled interiors with quotations from the film, plus additional artwork on the inside and backcovers (...)

Sales Rep


Unwind Every DayA Journalby Chronicle BooksChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 10/18 • 4.75 x 6.25 • 388 pages9781452167817 • $21.95 • journal/ diary/blank book • Self-Help / Personal Growth /Happiness

This soothing journal is filled with ways to take time for yourself, rest, and recharge, withactivities that take as little as five minutes or as long as an hour. Based on the successfulformat used in our Every Day series, each page features an easy-to-do-activity that allowsthe reader to take just a little time to themselves before getting back to their daily life (...)

William Wegman Address Bookby William WegmanChronicle Books • On Sale: Apr 10/18 • 5.5 x 6 • 140 pages9781452168487 • $34.95 • address book • Photography / Subjects & Themes / Plants &Animals

This reissue of our bestselling William Wegman address book (Fay's Friends, 1995, 148ksold) features the artist's iconic photographs and line drawings of his Weimaraner dogs.With a deluxe faux-suede cover, this handsome address book is a must-have for Wegmanfans both new and old, and dog lovers everywhere (...)

Sales Rep

EARLY SPRING 2018 · Chronicle Early Spring 2018 Peek-a Who? Stroller Cards by Nina Laden Chronicle...

Documents

Transcript of EARLY SPRING 2018 · Chronicle Early Spring 2018 Peek-a Who? Stroller Cards by Nina Laden Chronicle...