GIBBS SMITH Autumn 14

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1 GIBBS SMITH Autumn 14 T o E n r i c h A n d I n s p i r e H u m a n k i n d

2 Contents New for Autumn 2014 Frontlist 2 In & Out of Paris 2 Frank Lloyd Wright on the West Coast 3 The French Way with Design 4 The Rustic Wedding Handbook 5 Vintage Ephemera 6 Inspired By... 7 Inner Spaces 8 Kevin Red Star 9 I Love Ramen 10 French Comfort Food 11 The French Cook Soups & Stews Things to do with a Pickle 15 Frankenstein: A BabyLit Anatomy Primer 16 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A BabyLit Colors Primer 17

3 BabyLit Jungle Book Animals Primer Board Book and Playset 22 Edgar and the Tattle- Tale Heart: A BabyLit First Steps Book 23 Goodnight Mr. Darcy: A BabyLit Parody 24 Doodle Lit 25 The Big Book of Boy Stuff 26 Categories Gift 33 Letterpress Note Cards 47 Home 61 Cooking 77 Children s 99 The Big Book of Girl Stuff 26 Winter Walk 27 Aunty Acid Have Yourself a Sassy Little Christmas 29 How-To 121 Regional 127 Humor & Inspiration 141 Outdoors 147 Holiday 157 Sourced Media 161 Index 167 Sales Information 175 Top Sellers 176 American Trivia Quiz Book 31 The Night Before Christmas in the South 32

4 Frontlist New! In & Out of Paris Zahid Sardar Photographs by Marion Brenner Gardens of Secret Delights Among the more than 30 great and small projects within In & Out of Paris are Vaux-le-Vicomte, Versailles, and Courances all classic André Le Nôtre style French gardens. Also discover the Paris gardens of celebrated artist Jean-Michel Othoniel and art aficionado Pierre Bergé, architect Kenzō Takada s Japanese retreat in the Bastille, Australian couturier Martin Grant s tiny terrace in the Marais, Mexican painter MariCarmen Hernandez s Montmartre rooftop, and American architect Michael Herrman s homage to Le Corbusier s surreal Champs- Élysées garden for bon vivant Charles de Beistegui. Modern masters Louis Benech, Gilles Clement, Pascal Cribier, Christian Fournet, Camille Muller, Hugues Peuvergne, and Pierre-Alexandre Risser are also featured, representing a new era of experiments, color, and asymmetry in the Paris garden. $50.00 U.S. Hardcover 9 x 12 in, 264 Pages 225 Color Photographs Pub Date: October, Zahid Sardar is a San Francisco based editor, writer, and curator specializing in architecture, interiors, and design. His work has appeared in Dwell, Interiors, Western Interiors & Design, Interior Design, House & Garden, Elle Décor, House Beautiful, and Landscape Architecture. He has taught design history at the California College of the Arts and has written several other books, including West Coast Modern and New Garden Design. 2

5 Frank Lloyd Wright on the West Coast Mark Anthony Wilson Photographs by Joel Puliatti Frank Lloyd Wright s buildings on the West Coast have not been thoroughly covered in print until now. Between 1909 and 1959, Wright designed a total of 36 structures up and down the West Coast, from Seattle to Southern California. These include well-known structures such as the Marin County Civic Center and Hollyhock House in Los Angeles, and many lesser-known gems such as the 1909 Stewart House near Santa Barbara. With nearly 200 photographs by veteran architectural photographer Joel Puliatti and 44 archival images (many of which have never been seen in print before), this comprehensive survey of Wright s West Coast legacy features background information on the clients relationships with Wright, including insights gleaned from correspondence with the original owners and interviews with many of the current owners. $50.00 U.S. Hardcover x 12 in, 224 Pages 240 Color and Black and White Photographs Pub Date: September, Mark Anthony Wilson is an architectural historian who has been writing and teaching about architecture for more than 35 years. He has written four previous books about architecture, including Julia Morgan: Architect of Beauty and Bernard Maybeck: Architect of Elegance. He lives in Berkeley, California. 3

6 The French Way with Design Betty Lou Phillips $50.00 U.S. Hardcover 10 x 13 in, 240 Pages 225 Color Photographs Pub Date: September, Betty Lou Phillips, ASID, is the author of a dozen books on French design, including her most recent, The Allure of French and Italian Décor, French Impressions and Inspirations from France and Italy. Ms. Phillips lives in Dallas, Texas. A new look is emerging in France s apartments as well as its imposing chateaux and country manors. Along with signature pieces of national identity such as finely crafted wood pieces, splendid mirrors, and grandmère s well cared for linens European mid-century modern furnishings also adorn settings in this age of merging sensibilities. Amid abstract works of art hanging on walls, painted furniture mingles easily with budgetfriendly finds from assorted cultures, such as wool rugs and hand-embroidered linens from India, and pottery, artisan-made pillows, throws and vintage textiles from remote markets in Morocco. 4

7 The Rustic Wedding Handbook Maggie Lord Principal Photography by Maggie Carson Romano The beauty of a rustic wedding is its versatility and all the creativity that it invites. Drawing on the wonderful ambiance of a natural, rustic setting and expressing personal style in a less traditional fashion is an exciting opportunity for couples to say I do in a way that is perfectly unique to them. Bringing this inspiration to life will require those special pieces that will make the day feel as personalized as possible. $19.99 U.S. Paperback with Flaps x 10 in, 160 Pages 200 Color Photographs Pub Date: August, The Rustic Wedding Handbook offers brides, couples and wedding planners ideas, advice and inspiration for planning a rustic-style wedding. Join rustic wedding expert Maggie Lord as she hits flea markets and shops to seek out unexpected items, the ones that will make a wedding day unique, personal and memorable. She shares her carefully curated lists and links for event planners, wedding dresses, venues, décor, stationery, photographers and rentals. Also included are step-by-step instructions for crafting rustic wedding projects that will add an extra measure of charm and creativity to a wedding day. Maggie Lord is the author of two other well-received wedding books: Rustic Wedding Chic and Barn Weddings as well as being the founder and editor of the extremely popular blog RusticWeddingChic. com and the online source RusticWeddingGuide. com, which connects couples with wedding vendors. Maggie is a sought-after wedding expert who frequently appears on TV and radio, reporting on all things wedding. Maggie is also a contributing writer for the Huffington Post and DIY Weddings Magazine, along with several other print publications. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, Jon, and their young son, Jack. 5

8 Vintage Ephemera Brian D. Coleman Photographs by William Wright From the Collection of Cavallini & Co. Cavallini is one of the best-known companies for high-quality gift and stationery products. They have been producing everything from calendars to wrapping papers for 25 years. Designs are based on ephemera from all walks of life charming vintage post cards of the Eiffel Tower, centuries-old hand-colored engravings of birds and flowers, rare maps and prints, amusing early twentieth-century advertisements and trade materials. From the hottest world travel destinations Bon Voyage, San Francisco, New York, London, Italy and Paris to popular themes such as Christmas, Flora and Fauna and Animals, this book will inspire anyone who enjoys art and design. $35.00 U.S. Jacketless Hardcover x in, 160 Pages 200 Color Photographs Pub Date: September, Brian D. Coleman is the author of Fortuny, Barry Dixon Interiors, and Farrow & Ball: The Art of Color, among other home design books. He writes for Old House Interiors and other magazines. He divides his time between New York and Seattle. 6

9 Inspired By... Kathryn M. Ireland Look into a celebrity designer s inspiration book $40.00 U.S. Jacketless Hardcover x 11 in, 224 Pages 275 Color Photographs Pub Date: September, Kathryn M. Ireland is a celebrity designer and cast member of Bravo TV s Million Dollar Decorator. Named by Elle Décor in 2012 as one of the top 25 design stars in the U.S., Kathryn enjoys an international reputation for her expertise in the sympathetic restoration of older properties with important architectural origins. A well-established fabric designer, Kathryn has designed a collection for the venerable fabric house Scalamandré. She is the author of four previous books, including Timeless Interiors and Summers in France. She lives in Santa Monica, California, and has a farmhouse in Southwest France. Kathryn M. Ireland shows journeys she has taken and the places and people that inspire her creativity, from rural England to Southwest France, from the East Coast U.S. to the West Coast. Mixing textiles and fabrics with furnishings gathered on trips to Morocco, France, London and other international destinations, Kathryn creates sophisticated but welcoming room designs in the States and abroad, from city apartments to ranch homes and French farm houses. 7

10 Inner Spaces Brian D. Coleman Photographs by Matthew Millman $75.00 U.S. Hardcover 10 x 13 in, 280 Pages 300 Color Photographs Pub Date: September, Custom luxury in distinctive personal spaces Brian D. Coleman is the author of Fortuny, Barry Dixon Interiors, Farrow & Ball: The Art of Color, and Scalamandré, among other home design books. He writes for Old House Interiors and other magazines. He divides his time between New York and Seattle. Paul Vincent Wiseman & the Wiseman Group Forewords by Frank O. Gehry and Paul Goldberger This first book on the interior designs of San Francisco based Paul Vincent Wiseman and The Wiseman Group showcases distinctive homes where clients find themselves at peace in a profound way. The hallmarks of Wiseman interiors are superb details executed in custom furniture and furnishings. The homes range from a Victorian update on San Francisco s Russian Hill to an Art Deco apartment on Manhattan s Upper West Side; from a sleek urban high-rise in Chicago to a tropical sanctuary in Ka upulehu, Hawaii. Each project is unique and each is distinct. 8

11 Kevin Red Star Daniel Gibson & Kitty Leaken Crow Indian Artist Kevin Red Star is not only one of the most acclaimed Native American artists, but he is also a visual historian of his people, the Crow. His art celebrates, commemorates, and perpetuates the Crow culture. Gibson and Leaken showcase the talents of Red Star in this collection of artwork while also exploring his motivations. Red Star s childhood on the reservation, his time at the Institute of American Indian Arts and San Francisco Art Institute, and his friends and family are all a part of his ever-evolving path of expression that makes his artwork so iconoclastic. Daniel Gibson has worked as a freelance writer and editor for numerous publications, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Cowboys & Indians. He served as editor of Native Peoples magazine for 12 years and as a columnist for the Santa Fe New Mexican. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. $50.00 U.S. Hardcover 9 x 11 in, 192 Pages 250 Color and Black and White Photographs Pub Date: July 2014, Kitty Leaken creates documentaries that preserve art and culture of native peoples of the world. She has been the photographer for several books, including Contemporary Native American Artists. She is an official photographer for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 9

12 I Love Ramen Toni Patrick $16.99 U.S. Jacketless Hardcover x 8 in, 128 Pages 50 Color Photographs Pub Date: September, Ahmen, ramen! 75 recipes for turning a dorm room staple into scrumptious meals Toni Patrick is the culinary creative behind 101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles, 101 Things to Do with Mac and Cheese, 101 Things to Do with Canned Biscuits, 101 Things to Do with a Blender, and 101 More Things to Do with Ramen Noodles, and 101 More Things to Do with Eggs. She has been featured on the Food Network. She lives in Walden, Colorado. If necessity is the mother of invention, a college student s food budget certainly led to the invention of some delicious ways with one of the least expensive, most convenient packaged foods of all time. Taste-tempting food photos show that the humble block of ramen noodles can be magically transformed into delicious main dishes as well as sides, soups and salads. There are even a couple of desserts based on the ever-popular ramen noodle. On the ramen menu: Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry, Crab Lo Mein, Baked Stuffed Tomatoes, Fiesta Chicken, Cheesy Bacon Noodles, Ramen Rolled Steak, Tangerine Chicken Salad, and even Thin Mint on a Stick and more. All made with magical, versatile ramen! 10

13 French Comfort Food Hillary Davis In France, people take pride in preserving the recipes of their regional heritage and deeply rooted traditions. What has remained true over time is that the French have a determined hold on their beloved regional classic dishes, the ones they grew up with that their mothers and grandmothers and grandmothers before them made French comfort food. Collected here are recipes from friends and acquaintances Hillary Davis has made while living in France, recipes handed down through the years as well as modern family remakes of the originals. With these resources, plus referring to her hundreds of well-worn cookbooks, Davis has brought together her favorite comfort food recipes from France, with a hope that they will inspire and charm you, showing just how fabulous good home-cooked food from France can be. $30.00 U.S. Jacketless Hardcover x 11 in, 224 Pages 140 Color Photographs Pub Date: September, Hillary Davis, food journalist, cooking instructor, and writer and creator of the popular food blog Marche Dimanche, is a long-time food columnist and restaurant critic for New Hampshire Magazine, and her work has been featured in many national and international magazine and website articles. She is also the author of Cuisine Niçoise and has been a food and travel lecturer on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruise lines. She lives in New Hampshire. Cuisine Niçoise Sun-Kissed Cooking from the French Riviera $40.00 Hardcover, 11 x in, 240 Pages 80 Color Photographs,

14 The French Cook Series Sweet and savory culinary wonders The French Cook Soufflés Greg Patent The French Cook Sauces Holly Herrick The French Cook Cream Puffs & Eclairs Holly Herrick

15 The French Cook Soups & Stews Holly Herrick Anyone who likes to cook French will find this a must-have for her/his culinary library. Following a brief discussion of equipment needed for making soups and stews, Herrick teaches about the six basic stocks. Then come the luscious recipes for classic French soups this pistou, onion, cheese with croutons, vegetable, salt cod and potato, roasted tomato, and lentil. There are recipes for delicate consommés as well as a plethora of creamy soups corn, mushroom, chestnut, oyster, and fresh pea. Rounding out the selection are hearty stews Beef Bourguignon, Cassoulet, Pot Roast, and Fruity Curried Lamb Stew. Not to be missed are the delightful cold soups vichychoisse with asparagus, cantaloupe, and cold red pepper. All are prepared in classic French style but with Ms. Herrick s creative twists on familiar French offerings. $21.99 U.S. Jacketless Hardcover 7 x 9 in, 128 Pages 50 Color Photographs Pub Date: July, Holly Herrick is the author of two other books in The French Cook series: Sauces and Cream Puffs and Eclairs. A long-time restaurant critic and features writer for the Charleston Post and Courier and a multi-awarded food writer, Holly is also the author of Southern Farmers Market Cookbook, The Charleston Chef s Table Cookbook, and Tart Love. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina. In The French Cook: Sauces, food writer Holly Herrick offers home cooks a step-by-step guide to classic French (or French-inspired) sauces. Aram Bakshian Jr., The Wall Street Journal Ms. Herrick, an award-winning pastry chef herself, is the ideal docent for this classic gallery of French desserts, and her recipes, for even the most complicated items, are concise and clear. Aram Bakshian Jr., The Wall Street Journal 13

16 Top 101 Sellers More than 580,000 Copies sold! More than 500,000 Copies sold! More than 300,000 Copies sold! More than 135,000 Copies sold! 101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix Stephanie Ashcraft Things to Do with a Slow Cooker Janet Eyring and Stephanie Ashcraft Things to Do with Ramen Noodles Toni Patrick More Things to Do with a Slow Cooker Stephanie Ashcraft and Janet Eyring More than 120,000 Copies sold! More than 105,000 Copies sold! More than 90,000 Copies sold! More than 75,000 Copies sold! 101 Things to Do with a Tortilla Stephanie Ashcraft and Donna Kelly More Things to Do with a Cake Mix Stephanie Ashcraft Things to Do with a BBQ Steve Tillett Things to Do with a Dutch Oven Vernon Winterton

17 101 Things to do with a Pickle Eliza Cross This fun and zesty cookbook is full of recipes for making pickles as well as using them in a dill-icious collection of pickle appetizers, sandwiches, salads, dinners, and even desserts. Dill, gherkin, spear, chip, sour, or sweet pickles star in recipes such as Sweet & Sour Mustard Pickles, Bacon-Wrapped Pickle Poppers, Dill Pickle Soup, Roast Pickle Potatoes, and Sweet Pickle Pie. Eliza Cross is an award-winning writer, and the author of seven books, including 101 Things to do with Bacon. She develops recipes and styles cuisine for corporate and print media, and blogs about food, gardening, and sustainable living at Happy Simple Living. She lives with her family in Centennial, Colorado. 101 Series Floor Display 30-Copy Floor Display Display ships empty. Order appropriate titles $9.99 U.S. Paperback x in, 128 Pages Pub Date: July Counter Display 5-Copy Floor Display Display ships empty. Order appropriate titles

18 Frankenstein: A BabyLit Anatomy Primer Jennifer Adams Art by Alison Oliver More than 300,000 copies sold! BabyLit is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar s Alison Oliver, these books are a must for every savvy parent s nursery library. Jennifer Adams is the author of a dozen books including Remarkably Jane: Notable Quotations on Jane Austen and the popular Y Is for Yorick: A Slightly Irreverent ABC Book for Grown-Ups. Jennifer works as a writer and editor in Salt Lake City, Utah. Alison Oliver runs Sugar design studio. Alison s design portfolio includes everything from logos to packaging and product design for clients such as Chronicle Books, Citibabes, and Aerie, as well as Gibbs Smith. She lives in New York. $9.99 Board Book x in, 22 Pages Full-Color Illustrations Ages 0 to 3, Grade k-1 Guided Reading Level A Pub Date: August,

19 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A BabyLit Colors Primer Will delight bookish babes of all ages. Cool Mom Picks The simplicity of these books is its genius. Kid Lit Reviews $9.99 Board Book x in, 22 Pages Full-Color Illustrations Ages 0 to 3, Grade k-1 Guided Reading Level A Pub Date: August,

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21 BabyLit Gift Totes Stylish Totes for Carrying Your Favorite Books! Artwork Alison Oliver $20.00 U.S. 14" wide x " tall x 5" gusset, natural cotton, 22" handles 2 bags per design minimum, nonreturnable Cat Darcy Heart Customized Totes Our design on front and your logo on back. Contact your sales rep to order (see page 36 for more) Dracula Mr. Darcy Mustache Face Moby Pride & Prejudice Sherlock Holmes Wuthering Heights

22 BabyLit Gift Displays and Magnets BabyLit Floor display 30-Copy Floor Display Display ships empty. Order appropriate titles BabyLit Magnets $ U.S. nonreturnable 1 bundle minimum 2 1 4" Round Magnets Available: July 5 each of 12 different styles per bundle, 60 magnets total per bundle Made in the U.S.A Actual Size BabyLit Counter display 8-Copy Counter Display Display ships empty. Order appropriate titles

23 BabyLit Gift Dolls Stuffed Canvas Characters! Artwork Alison Oliver $15.00 U.S. 2 per design minimum, nonreturnable Mad Hatter 13-inch high, cotton canvas outer Dracula 15-inch high, cotton canvas outer Mr. Darcy 15-inch high, cotton canvas outer BabyLit Gift Buttons Button-Lit Wearable Classic Literature Button Box $ U.S. nonreturnable W/200 x 1" Buttons, 24 different designs Box: 4" wide x 5 3 4" deep x 7 3 4" high 1 box minimum, nonreturnable Actual Size 21

24 BabyLit The Jungle Book Animals Primer Board Book and Playset Text by Jennifer Adams Art by Alison Oliver Delight your little lit-o-phile into the world of drama by setting the stage with this classic story line. Turn Rudyard Kipling s classic into hours of fun with 7 punch-out cards featuring the characters and scenes from The Jungle Book: A BabyLit Animals Primer. Also includes a sturdy box for storage and play. $19.99 U.S. Board Book 7 x 7 in, Box with Book 7 Paperboard Punch-out Cards Pub Date: September,

25 Edgar and the Tattle-Tale Heart: A BabyLit First Steps Book Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe s The Tell-Tale Heart Jennifer Adams Illustrated by Ron Stucki The plucky, mischievous toddler Edgar the Raven is at it again in this spirited story with some important lessons. What will Edgar do when he accidentally breaks a statue sitting on a dresser? Will his sister, Lenore, tattle on him? Will Edgar tell his mother the truth? Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe s The Tell-Tale Heart, little lit lovers will delight in this new adventure with characters illustrated in a most poe-etic way. $16.99 U.S. Hardcover x 10 in, 32 Pages Illustrations Throughout Ages 0 to 4, Pub Date: August, Jennifer Adams is the author of more than two dozen books, including titles in the BabyLit series, which introduces children to the world of classic literature. She lives in Salt Lake City. Visit her website at jenniferadams.com. Ron Stucki is a graphic designer and illustrator who loves books. He has designed and done illustrations for books and many other things. Ron works, reads, fly fishes, and bird watches in Utah and Idaho. Visit his website at rstuckidesign.com. Edgar Gets Ready for Bed: A BabyLit First Steps Book Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe s The Raven $16.99 Hardcover x 10 in, 32 Pages Illustrations Throughout Ages 0 to 4,

26 Goodnight Mr. Darcy: A BabyLit Parody Kate Coombs Illustrated by Alli Arnold The adored children s classic Goodnight Moon gets a classic lit makeover in this charming parody of Jane Austen s Pride and Prejudice novel. All of Austen s much-loved characters are at the Netherfield Ball In the great ballroom, there was a country dance, and a well-played tune, and Elizabeth Bennett; and Mr. Darcy surprised, by a pair of fine eyes... And don t forget Jane with a blush and Mr. Bingley turned to mush, and a gossiping mother and father saying hush. Parents and toddlers alike will enjoy this new take on Austen s timeless work à la Goodnight Moon. $16.99 U.S. Jacketless Hardcover 10 x in, 32 Pages 32 Color Illustrations, Ages 4 and up? Pub Date: July, Kate Coombs has written six previous books for children, including the awardwinning poetry collection Water Sings Blue. A former teacher of every grade from kindergarten through college, Kate lives in Utah, where she is curriculum director for Gibbs Smith Education. Alli Arnold graduated from Parsons School of Design and has illustrated for clients such as Travel & Leisure Magazine, the New York Times, Barneys New York, Kate Spade, Tiffany & Co., and Bergdorf Goodman. Alli happily resides in the Old Northeast of St. Petersburg, Florida, but often travels back to her beloved New York City to recharge her batteries. 24

27 Doodle Lit Jennifer Adams and Alison Oliver Now kids can celebrate classic literature in doodle form! With Doodle Lit, artists can use their imaginations to complement favorites such as Pride and Prejudice, Romeo and Juliet, Jane Eyre, Alice in Wonderland, and many more. Kids can follow the entertaining prompts provided and put pencils to work doodling such things as Mr. Darcy s dog Bob Cratchit s Christmas tree Tattoos on Queequeg s arms Anna Karenina s hairdo Dress designs for Elinor and Marianne Sprinkled throughout are also designs with perforated edges, perfect for popping out and crafting! Illustrated in the same colorful and playful style as the acclaimed BabyLit board book series. $19.99 U.S. Paperback with Perforated Pages x 11 in, 272 Pages Illustrations Throughout Ages 8 and up, Pub Date: August Jennifer Adams is the author of more than two dozen books, including titles in the BabyLit series, which introduces children to the world of classic literature. She lives in Salt Lake City. Visit her website at jennifer-adams.com. Alison Oliver runs Sugar design studio. Alison s portfolio includes everything from logos to packaging and product design for clients such as Chronicle Books, Citibabes, and Aerie, as well as Gibbs Smith. She lives in New York. 25

28 The Big Book of Boy Stuff Bart King Now in paperback! Updated Edition After Bart King interviewed hundreds of the wisest guys and smartest alecks for The Big Book of Boy Stuff, something awesome happened: the book became a classic! Hailed by critics and kids alike, it has sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and even won awards. In this updated and redesigned tenth anniversary edition, hijinks and hilarity are still front and center. Within these pages, boys can find a myriad of things to do, things to laugh at, and things they didn t know. Bart King, the veteran of many water balloon wars, taught middle school for many years. He s written other cool books, including The Big Book of Superheroes, The Pocket Guide to Girl Stuff, and The Big Book of Gross Stuff. Visit his website at New! $19.99 U.S. Paperback, 7 x in 304 Pages, 125 Illustrations, Ages 8 and up Pub Date: September, First Edition ISBN: The Big Book of Girl Stuff Bart King Now in paperback! Updated Edition As a middle school teacher, author Bart King listened carefully to the wisdom of his girl students. Along with his five sisters (!), their knowledge made The Big Book of Girl Stuff a classic that Parenting magazine has called a must-have for girls. This updated and redesigned edition of The Big Book of Girl Stuff is still loaded with fascinating facts, activities, quotes, games, and insightful information and advice on important topics. This humorous and informative resource is filled with everything a girl needs to know and celebrates all the things that make being a girl so wonderful. And not only is it a perfect handbook for preteens, tweens, and teens, but it will delight moms, aunts, and big sisters as well! $19.99 U.S. Paperback, 7 x in 320 Pages, 125 Illustrations, Ages 8 and up Pub Date: September, First Edition ISBN:

29 Winter Walk Virginia Brimhall Snow Slide, step, and stomp through the snow with Grammy as she takes her grandkids on a winter adventure. As they explore the woods, they spot a cardinal, learn why some trees are green all year, and build a tall snowman. At the end of the day, they learn how to build a pinecone bird feeder. Virginia Brimhall Snow, author of Fall Walk, lives in a wooded area bordering a national forest in northern Utah. For more than twenty years, she has expressed herself using paints, pencils, and pixels. If she s not working in her garden, you can find her at virginiabrimhallsnow.com. $16.99 U.S. Hardcover 10 x in, 32 Pages Full-Color Illustrations Ages 4 to 8, Pub Date: July, Fall Walk Virginia Brimhall Snow $16.99 Hardcover 10 x in, 32 Pages Full-Color Illustrations Ages 4 to 8,

30 Aunty Acid Created by Ged Backland Aunty Acid s Guide to Love Aunty Acid s Guide to Life Aunty Acid s Getting Older Aunty Acid Magnets $ U.S. nonreturnable, 1 bundle minimum 2 1 4" Round Magnets 5 each of 12 different styles per bundle, 60 magnets total per bundle Made in the U.S.A Actual Size 28

31 Aunty Acid Created by Ged Backland New! Aunty Acid Have Yourself a Sassy Little Christmas Aunty Acid is the sassy senior created to give the crazy old lady in all of us a voice that can be heard from ten blocks away. With her long-suffering husband, Walt, Aunty Acid tells it like it is and has her own unique opinions on everything. Her fan base is growing by more than 1,000 a day as word on her wit and sassy sayings spreads across the internet where she reaches millions each week. Aunty Acid is created by Ged Backland and is brought to life by the team at the Backland Studio in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in Northern England. Their other properties include the widely successful Scarlett & Crimson series. $9.99 U.S. Jacketless Hardcover 6 x 6 in, 112 Pages Color Illustrations Throughout Pub Date: July, Wickedly witty and wonderfully wise! Aunty Acid with Age Comes Wisdom

32 Richard Lederer Humor More than 85,000 copies sold! American Trivia What We All Should Know about U.S. History, Culture & Geography Richard Lederer and Caroline McCullagh $9.99 Paperback 6 x 7 in, 144 Pages Presidential Trivia Feats, Fates, Families, Foibles, and Firsts Revised and Updated Richard Lederer $9.99 Paperback 6 x 7 in, 152 Pages 50 Illustrations Anguished English Richard Lederer $9.99 Paperback x in, 192 Pages Illustrations Throughout Get Thee to a Punnery Richard Lederer $9.99 Paperback x in, 192 Pages Illustrations Throughout The Pun Display 10-Copy Counter Display Display ships empty. Order appropriate titles

33 American Trivia Quiz Book Richard Lederer & Caroline McCullagh Just How Much Do You Know About Our Great Nation? Recent surveys reveal that more Americans can name at least two members of the Simpsons cartoon family than can name the first four American presidents in order. Richard Lederer and Caroline McCullagh have written the American Trivia Quiz Book to make your knowledge of our nation s history at least match the nation s knowledge of The Simpsons. $9.99 U.S. Paperback 6 x 7 in, 144 Pages Illustrations throughout Pub Date: September, Have a blast testing your knowledge of American history The American Trivia Quiz Book brims with fascinating facts about the people, places, and events that make our nation great, with a series of fun and informative quizzes on subjects ranging from Columbus to baseball. There are questions about presidents and first ladies, explorers and inventors, heroes and poets. Impress (and stump) your friends with your knowledge of all things American. In the process, you ll find our national gifts of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to be even more precious. Richard Lederer, Ph.D., is the author of more than forty books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series, and Presidential Trivia and American Trivia. He has been profiled in magazines as diverse as The New Yorker, People, and the National Inquirer, and is founding cohost of A Way with Words on public radio. Dr. Lederer s syndicated column Lederer on Language appears in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States. He has been elected International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International s Golden Gavel winner. Caroline McCullagh, coauthor of American Trivia, earned a master s degree in anthropology from the University of California, San Diego. Her diverse writing projects include four novels, a cookbook, a student opera (under the auspices of San Diego Opera), and twelve years of monthly garden book reviews for the San Diego Horticultural Society. She also teaches creative writing to seniors two days a week. 31

34 The Night Before Christmas in the South Barbara G. S. Hagerty Illustrated by Sheryl Dickert Just a week before Christmas and the Clauses have been working nonstop since September. Santa decides to treat his Mrs. to a quick trip below the Mason-Dixon line, where the livin is easy and the weather is fine! Join them on their merry adventures to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, where they experience Southern grandeur at its best. In the land of gray moss and sweet tea they discover all the beautiful landscapes, celebrated cities, historical landmarks, tasty fare, and fine music the South has to offer. Barbara G. S. Hagerty is a poet and writer who resides in her native Charleston, South Carolina. She is the author of several works of poetry and nonfiction. Sheryl Dickert has illustrated other books in the Night Before Christmas series. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. $9.99 U.S. Hardcover x in, 32 Pages Color Illustrations Throughout Pub Date: September,