Books published by Chronicle Books

Have you ever tasted the stars?On a cold, clear night, Molly gazes up at the bright stars above, which look good enough to eat. If she could reach far enough . . . surely it wouldn¿t hurt to try just one.Would it?Luminous and dreamlike as a falling star, this gorgeously illustrated picture book is a modern fable that shares timeless truths¿how the consequences of our actions affect those around us, how desire is not always what it seems, and how generosity and friendship glow brightest of all.

Every day is magic with Charlie and Mouse! In this latest continuation of the award-winning Charlie & Mouse early chapter book series, the two brothers are mixing up a magical potion¿with sweet and surprising results. Join in as they disappear, dance in the rain, bring some animals to dinner, and make some (but not all) wishes come true!

Through backyards and neighborhoods, over mountains, and across oceans, this colorful heart string ties us all together. Invisible yet undeniable, it joins our hearts so that we are never truly alone.Follow the thread of this reassuring story to see how, even in a world as vast as ours, there is always a bond that connects us to the ones we love¿and to the world we share.

Look what is coming down the track. It¿s the Trainbow!From the creator of the bestselling PEEK-A WHO? comes this colorful, shaped board book that¿s perfect for story time and playtime. All aboard!

Winner of the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book MedalWinner of the BolognaRagazzi Award for PhotographyNamed a Best Book of the Year by Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, and others. ¿ ¿This arresting work brings history to vivid life.¿ ¿Kirkus Reviews, starred review¿ ¿[An] exquisitely crafted, fiercely provocative work of nonfiction.¿ ¿BCCB, starred review¿Ingeniously designed.¿ ¿The New York TimesThis important work of nonfiction features powerful images of the Japanese American incarceration captured by three photographers¿Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake, and Ansel Adams¿along with firsthand accounts of this grave moment in history.Three months after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the incarceration of all Japanese and Japanese Americans living on the West Coast of the United States. Families, teachers, farm workers¿all were ordered to leave behind their homes, their businesses, and everything they owned. Japanese and Japanese Americans were forced to live under hostile conditions in incarceration camps, their futures uncertain.Three photographers set out to document life at Manzanar, an incarceration camp in the California desert:Dorothea Lange was a photographer from San Francisco best known for her haunting Depression-era images. Dorothea was hired by the US government to record the conditions of the camps. Deeply critical of the policy, she wanted her photos to shed light on the harsh reality of incarceration.Toyo Miyatake was a Japanese-born, Los Angeles¿based photographer who lent his artistic eye to portraying dancers, athletes, and events in the Japanese community. Imprisoned at Manzanar, he devised a way to smuggle in photographic equipment, determined to show what was really going on inside the barbed-wire confines of the camp.Ansel Adams was an acclaimed landscape photographer and environmentalist. Hired by the director of Manzanar, Ansel hoped his carefully curated pictures would demonstrate to the rest of the United States the resilience of those in the camps.In Seen and Unseen, Elizabeth Partridge and Lauren Tamaki weave together these photographers' images, firsthand accounts, and stunning original art to examine the history, heartbreak, and injustice of the Japanese American incarceration.AWARENESS OF AMERICAN HISTORY: This impactful book engages with an underrepresented topic in American history, and highlights important and timely themes like primary sources, censorship, and visual literacy.SUBSTANTIAL BACKMATTER: Featuring eighteen pages of backmatter, including an Author's and Illustrator's Note, footnotes, photo credits, biographies of each photographer, and more.

SALES HANDLE:A bot-building princess engineers her own happy ending in this futuristic retelling of the classic Snow White tale, a follow-up to the acclaimed INTERSTELLAR CINDERELLA!KEY SELLING POINTS:A STELLAR ROLE MODEL FOR GIRLS: This (and the others in the series) is a uniquely feminist retelling of Snow White, in which the princess is an engineer and inventor. Funny as well as empowering, this story encourages girls to see themselves as the heroines of their own stories.STEM FOR THE WIN: With women currently making up less than 30% of the science and engineering workforce, it¿s more important than ever to support young girls who are interested in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math) activities. This picture book makes tinkering, inventing, and engineering accessible and inviting for very young readers¿no matter what their gender.SO MUCH FUN TO READ ALOUD: An enchanting rhyme, easy rhythm, and gorgeous, color-drenched illustrations combine to make this engaging book a wonderful choice for story-times¿one that little readers will want to pore over again and again.DON¿T MISS THE OTHER BOOKS: This fractured fairy tale is a smart and funny follow-up to the acclaimed INTERSTELLAR CINDERELLA and READING BEAUTY, with a similarly stellar setting and a cast of adorable dragon-bots!CONSUMER:- Teachers and librarians- Fans of INTERSTELLAR CINDERELLA and READING BEAUTY- Enthusiasts of princesses, fairytales, and fairytale retellings- Parents and caregivers looking for engaging and empowering picture books- Gift-givers seeking a smart, artful alternative to branded princess presents- Anyone looking for picture books to inspire young readers in both STEM and the arts- Supporters of the #WeNeedDiverseBooks movement

Just like people, there are so many ways a city can be. And this lively picture book explores all of them. From quiet and dreamy to bright and buzzing, the magnificent diversity of our world is vividly celebrated by connecting the uniqueness of its places with the people who live in them. Wild, gritty, bookish, or sheltering - if you were a city, how would YOU be?

A laugh-out-loud celebration of our favorite four-legged friends, CAN I PET YOUR DOG? features a series of increasingly improbable illustrations depicting the universal experience of bending-over-backwards to give a good pup a well¿earned belly rub. Whether it¿s slathering yourself in bacon grease or pole-vaulting across traffic, these bizarre scenarios all share a common end goal: Must. Pet. That. Dog. The perfect book for any dog lover, this book is a lighthearted ode to good boys and girls everywhere.

Here organizing duo Ann Lightfoot and Kate Pawlowski teach us how to manage our homes in a way that is modern, kind, and effective. Through their signature systems of decluttering, organizing, and maintaining, Ann and Kate guide readers through the steps needed to resolve the issues behind the excess stuff and create the literal space to consider what they really want from their home. This is a compassionate and practical guide to reimagining the home of your dreams.

Sales Handle:This special edition invites fans inside the world of Anne Elliot. It includes the full text of PERSUASION, plus gorgeous, removable replicas of the characters¿ letters and other paper ephemera.Key Selling Points:BELOVED STORY: PERSUASION is a much beloved classic, cherished by romantic readers everywhere. This project hits all the sweet spots for Austenites while offering something new to beguile them.PERSUASION ADAPTATIONS IN THE WORKS: With not one but two new film adaptations of PERSUASION on the horizon, now is the perfect time to revisit the original text in a unique way, with physical ephemera that links you directly to Austen¿s world.UNIQUE FORMAT: From the masterful calligraphy to the painstaking attention to historical detail to the hand-folding of the letters to the quality of the materials¿each book is an object made by fans for fans. This edition offers an immersive experience of the story, stands apart on the shelf, and makes for a truly lovely gift and keepsake.CONSUMER:- Jane Austen fans- Moms, daughters, grandmothers, and girlfriends- Book clubbers- Letter writers- Collectors of vintage ephemera

Unlock the powerful wisdom of dreams. This enchanting book teaches readers to listen to the wisdom of their unconscious mind and tap into their innermost desires through the art of intuitive dream interpretation. The book provides a range of rituals¿energy practices, crystal work, affirmations, and more¿to prepare the dreamer for slumber, promote peaceful sleep, and enhance dream recall. An A to Z guide decodes 40 common dream symbols and scenarios. Packed with beautiful, ethereal artwork and essential wisdom on the history, traditions, and techniques of dream interpretation, LUMINOUS DREAMS is an essential bedside companion for modern mystics, meditation enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to discover the hidden power of dreams.

Lighthearted and full of easy-to-make drinks, FREE SPIRIT COCKTAILS is a refreshing approach to cocktail-making without the hangover. This collection of 40 zero-alcohol recipes features a wide variety of flavorful refreshments that have the look and feel of well-crafted cocktails without any liquor involved. From twists on classic cocktails to inventive sippers, quick 3-ingredient recipes, and more, this mocktail book offers countless opportunities for a spirit-free moment:- Unwind after a long day with a fragrant glass of A Perfect Pear.- Mix up some flavorful Faux Swizzles for a zero-proof mocktail party.- Host a perfect brunch with a large batch of Life¿s a Peach.- Cheers with a glass of Be My Honey to celebrate all of life¿s moments.

From bestselling author Ton Mak, here is a quirky collection of 50 easy self-care practices as demonstrated by one of her most popular Flabjack characters, No-Pants Pansy. Via cute, dip-in dip-out vignettes, Pansy?who loves spending time at home and can usually be found in her undies?presents all the happiness-inducing activities and self-care practices you can only do in your personal space: Play with fluffy friends, procrastibake, foam roll, jade roll, just . . . roll.