Books published by Chronicle Books

Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. Enchanting die-cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book. Wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life. An acorn is just the beginning.

Dog lovers are a passionate bunch, and Instagram is the perfect platform for expressing their devotion. The curators behind @dogsofinstagram channel this passion perfectly in this delightful book, a must-have collection featuring over 400 of the best crowdsourced dog photographs from their wildly popular feed. For dog lovers by dog lovers, this eclectic compilation celebrates the full spectrum of things to love about our four-legged friends.

Published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth, this magnificent collection celebrates the artist behind The Tale of Peter Rabbit and numerous other beloved children's books.

Lively and engaging, The Art of Coco explores the stunning new world Pixar created for its latest film, Coco, set to hit theatres November 2017.

Features photos from the archives of NASA, each with explanatory text that contextualises its places in the cosmic ballet of planets, stars, dust and matter. With an introduction by Bill Nye.

From the award-winning creators of "An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, " and "A Butterfly Is Patient" comes a gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor. Full color.

A gifty impulse buy with actual substance for literary language lovers, Shakespeare fans, students and insult aficionados alike.

If you owe your lover a treat, make it a real treat - for both of you. This book features 30 naughty IOUs for sensual favors.

Rocking, rolling, clickety-clack, coming closer down the track . . . The dream train pulls into the station and the train cars are loaded; polar bears load the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises load the auto rack with racecars, seals fill the hopper car with balls. Delightful fun for fans of trains.

Pablo Picasso andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo . . . so many great artists have shared one very special love: the companionship of cats. Gathered here for the first time are behind-thescenes stories of more than 50 famous artists and their feline friends.

Covering pork, beef, and lamb, this title teaches what the fashionable butchers already know - the cuts and where they come from, what they look like in whole and how they come off the animal and get broken down into individual cuts. It includes a section on tools, techniques and handling.