Books published by Chronicle Books

Peter was born on the east side of Germany. He watches news programs rather than cartoons, and wears scratchy uniforms instead of blue jeans. But, Peter knows it won't always be this way. Late at night in their attic, the family are piecing together a hot air balloon--and a plan. Can Peter and his family fly their way to freedom? This is the true story of one child and his family, as they risk their lives for the hope of freedom in a daring escape from East Germany via a handmade hot air balloon in 1979.

This is an ideal gift book for women's history month, Mother's Day, birthdays, and graduations.

Best in Show is a collection of photographs of well-groomed and award-winning dogs by New York City-based photographer Dolly Faibyshev.The images from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and beyond focus on the unique-and often humorous-relationship between each dog and their handler.Dolly Faibyshev focuses on kitsch, irony, and the larger than life human and canine characters that make up Best in Show. The result is a colorful, vibrant, campy, and satirical take on this specific slice of Americana.• The colorful, closely cropped juxtapositions of each coiffed canine contestant and their dedicated human are both humorous and charming.• Sure to delight fans of all breeds of dogs• A universal and ideal gift for all canine lovers with a sense of humorBest in Show captures a specific subculture of dog devotees primarily from the infamous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Pencil notecards for pencil lovers! Get right to the point with these notecards featuring photographs of perfect arrangements of pencils and pencil accessories. Curated by pencil powerhouse Caroline Weaver, owner of legendary New York pencil emporium CW Pencil Enterprise, this set celebrates the enduring magic of the beloved writing implement, and is perfect for sharing pencil love with family and friends! • Box with lift-off lid holds 20 full-color notecards and 20 envelopes.• A perfect gift for obsessive pencil nerds, collectors, admirers, historians, artists, writers, and vintage enthusiasts• A great back-to-school purchase or addition to any stationery collection • Use as thank-you cards, birthday cards, notes of congratulations, or everyday greetingsCaroline Weaver is a lifelong pencil lover. Her New York City shop, CW Pencil Enterprise, is a haven for like-minded collectors and pencil worshippers.

Harry the Dirty Dog meets Gaston in this dog-themed picture book about what it means to be 'good' and, more importantly, true to yourself.

Turn the wheel to hide them - lift the flaps to find them. An eggs-cellent game in a book!

Just in time for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Newbery Award-winning author and internationally acclaimed artist combine their talents to celebrate the beauty and wonder of Earth.

Filled with beautiful illustrations and fascinating details about the history and traditions behind rituals from around the world, this charming book is an enriching guide to powerful practices for well-being.

Next in the bestselling (Oprah's favourite) Letters series! A truly unique gift for a couple, simple to create and meaningful to receive.