Italianissimo
Italianissimo (literally, very, very Italian) profiles fifty enticing Italian contributions to culture high and low, from the lofty realm of great ideas to the delicious realities of cuisine, fashion, cinema, and much more—an eclectic mix of the customs, culture, and concepts that embody the essence of Italy.
The World of James Bond: 1,000-Piece Puzzle
Welcome to The World of James Bond, MI6's most famous Secret Service agent. As you piece together this action-packed puzzle, spot ground-breaking gadgets, breath-taking stunts and eccentric adversaries. Find your way through the puzzle with the help of a poster bursting with 007 knowledge. Spot a cast of original Bonds, villains and supporting characters as you race through shuttle launches and underwater lairs to island retreats and casinos.
Shakespeare First Folio Journal
The gold-tooled design on this journal, in the Folger Shakespeare Library, is based on a binding, created c. 1800, for a copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio. Originally published in 1623, "Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies" (or, First Folio) is one of the most valuable books ever printed.
The Shakespeare Game
The winner of the 2022 Independent Toy Awards Board Game Category, The Shakespeare Game is a labor of love and scholarship. The illustrations, text, game, and design have been carefully researched, and the consultants have impeccable credentials.
The Real Women of Greek Myths: 1,000-Piece Puzzle
In this beautifully detailed jigsaw puzzle, rediscover the lives and stories of the women of Greek myths, from Medusa and Medea to Helen, Euridice, Aphrodite, Phaedra, Artemis, and others.
Da Vinci Cats Wrapping Paper
This all-occasion wrapping paper reproduces a sheet of more than twenty drawings of cats and lions by Leonardo da Vinci. Two sheets, each measuring 19.5" x 27.5".
Pastry Paris: In Paris, Everything Looks Like Dessert
Pastry Paris is a collection of photographs of some of the world's most enticing pastries against the background of one of the world's most iconic cities. The pastries are taken out of their display cases and photographed "on location" at Paris's best-known sights and everyday streetscapes, illuminating the visual and cultural connections between the city, its architecture, its culture, and its wildly beautiful desserts.
Edward Gorey Dancing Cats: 300-Piece Puzzle
Originally appearing in Edward Gorey’s book “Dancing Cats and Neglected Murderesses,” these felines—knitting, skating, balancing, and juggling—are classic examples of the artist’s quirky narratives that keep his devotees in gleeful anticipation of decorous mayhem.
Magic Wands Kit
Make beautiful, artistic, quality keepsakes that can be used endlessly for imaginative play, whether the maker wants to be a Merlin or pharaoh, fairy godmother or a sorceress. Throughout the ages, wands have been symbols of magic and wonder, healing and transformation. This creative kit has all the components to make four wands which can be customized with the included decals, stickers, and ribbons.
Twelve Subject Graph Notebook with Tabs
A sophisticated variation on the iconic French composition books, this version has 12 tabbed sections, with four different colors of graph paper. It’s a one-stop organizational tool for people with multiple ongoing projects. Available in four colors.
Walt Whitman Happiness Quote Cuff
“Happiness...not in another place but this place, not for another hour but this hour.” — Leaves of Grass, “A Song for Occupations”. Each bracelet is individually made by a local New York area artist. Each letter is stamped, then the silver is oxidized, sanded, and polished for a minimal yet handmade look.
David Levine Author Notebook
Caricatures by world-renowned artist David Levine enriched and enlivened the pages of The New York Review of Books for almost five decades. Thirty-three of Levine’s most arresting and iconic caricatures of authors decorate this beautifully crafted lined notebook.
A Star Danced Onesie
“…there was a star danced, and under that was I born.”—Shakespeare. 3-6 month onesie.
Baby Lit Little Poets
A set of four endearing board books introduce little ones to the beauty of the words and sound of the poetry of Emily Dickinson, Shakespeare, Robert Frost, and Walt Whitman, and will be appreciated by parents as well as children.
Baby's First Books
Four board books with padded covers are ideal for babies and toddlers. The set includes: First 100 Words, First 100 Animals, Numbers Colors Shapes, and First 100 Trucks. Each book is illustrated with engaging photos, not drawings.
Baby Lit Classics
This classics collection includes four of our favorites from the wildly popular Baby Lit series: Moby Dick, An Ocean Primer (nautical and weather words); The Odyssey, A Monster Primer (characters from the epic); Alice in Wonderland, A Colors Primer (colors); and Jungle Book, An Animals Primer (names of animals)
Old-fashioned Corners of Paris
It’s hard to imagine a more memorable way to spend a day in Paris than by following in author Christophe Destournelles's footsteps to see the city’s only remaining illuminated subway map, outdoor artesian water fountain, photo booth, vespasienne, and more. The small but significant details in these pages enrich any reader’s experience of Paris and promise a pilgrimage filled with romance and history.
Set: A Family Game
The three families who tried this game had similar experiences. The game quickly turned from competitive to raucously cooperative—players constantly jumping in to identify or object to SETs— not as easy or as obvious as one would think. Most impressive: the youngest players were as successful as the adults.
The World of Agatha Christie: 1,000-Piece Puzzle
Follow trails of murder and mystery as you travel down the Nile and on the Orient Express on the heels of Poirot, Miss Marple, and others. As you build the puzzle, spot famous characters, crime-solving clues, and historical locations, as well as Christie and her real-life inspiration.
Blast Off
First published in 1973, a year after the final Apollo mission, when American astronauts were exclusively white and male, Blast Off is the story of a young African American girl with a vision and a mission. Regina Williams wants to be an astronaut.
Books and Ladders Classic Board Game
The Books & Ladders Classic Board Game is a bookish version of the classic Snakes & Ladders, which is often one of the first games introduced to children and appropriate for ages three and up. The game board features a booklover’s shelf, with ladders that take you up and bookmark ribbons (instead of snakes) that take you down.
Wearable LED Reading Light
"The New York Times" Wirecutter chose this as the #1 pick for a wearable reading light. It’s comfortable, hands free, and rechargeable. The light beam is restricted to the target area; it can be bright enough for you and at the same time dim enough to not disturb others nearby.
Cleaning up New York
A 26-year-old starving poet needs $60. What else to do but register with a temp agency as a house cleaner? The excitement never wanes as he is catapulted into the everyday yet unimaginable worlds behind closed (apartment) doors.
Need a House? Call Ms. Mouse!
With clever features, like a trapdoor for Mole or a telescope platform for Owl, and the ideal placement, like high in a pine for Squirrel or inside a pear for Caterpillar, Henrietta Mouse’s houses are both practical and beautiful—in short, ingenious!
100 First Words for Little New Yorkers
New Yorkers have a vocabulary all their own: it’s not a pizza, it’s a pie. It’s not cream cheese, it’s a schmear. Things aren’t carried, they’re schlepped. This fun and inventive board book is a primer for little Gothamites who want to master all their hometown icons.
The World of Shakespeare: 1,000-Piece Puzzle
The setting: As A Midsummer Night's Dream is being rehearsed at the Globe, actors wander the streets, along with an expansive cast of extras and local characters who may well have provided the Bard with inspiration.
The World of King Arthur: 1,000-Piece Puzzle
Step into the mythical, magical realm of King Arthur... Uncover the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table in intricate detail as you piece together his fabled kingdom and read about the epic tales that have fascinated storytellers for centuries.
The World of James Joyce: 1,000-Piece Puzzle
Travel back to 16, June, 1904 and join Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom on their odyssey through "dear dirty Dublin", Blazes Boylan jingling along in his carriage, Molly Bloom in her chamber and a host of other iconic Dubliners.
D'Aulaires' Book of Animals
Written and illustrated by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire, "D’Aulaires’ Book of Animals" introduces young children to the creatures of every continent. The celebrated husband-and-wife team prepared this exceptionally beautiful volume for their own son Ola, and it is as fresh and enchanting today as it was when it first sprung from their imaginations.
D'Aulaires' Book of Trolls
Trolls of all kinds—mountain trolls, forest trolls, trolls who live underwater and trolls who live under bridges, uncouth, unkempt, unbearable, unforgettable, and invariably unbelievably ugly trolls—fill the pages of "D’Aulaires’ Book of Trolls," the spectacularly illustrated and delightfully entertaining companion volume to the much-acclaimed "D’Aulaires’ Book of Norse Myths."
Janet All-Occasion Greeting Cards by Glen Baxter
"Janet set aside an hour each day to work on her threatening letters." These all-occasion cards are Baxter at his most Baxterian: “A kind of mad cross between Magritte, S. J. Perelman, and Pulp Fiction.”—"The New York Times"
Mind Shapes Developmental Toys
This set of three irresistible developmental toys—a soft ball, cube, and triangle—will take a newborn from birth to toddlerhood, and beyond. These vibrant shapes encourage babies to look, touch, and listen. Each easy-to-grasp shape has a noisemaker and a medley of research-correct graphics and textures.
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