Chronicle Books

A brilliant visual guide to the most haunting, fascinating, and exquisitely macabre places around the world.

Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom—with a LEGO® twist! These intricately illustrated animals are built from bricks and elements.

Hello, little penguin! This sweet lap board book features an adorable animal, simple, child-friendly text, and two soft plush arms to cuddle and play with.Share your love with this huggable penguin finger puppet book! The sweetly reassuring stories in the Hug Me series celebrate all the things a parent''s arms can do for their child, from playing games to sharing a treat and—best of all—showing their love with a hug. Adorable illustrations and two plush finger puppet arms make for a cozy, interactive reading experience for babies and their loved ones.PLAY AND READ TOGETHER: Soft, huggable finger puppet arms offer a playful way for parents to interact with little ones while reading aloud.A PERFECT GIFT: Sweet and soothing, this book makes the ideal gift for new and soon-to-be parents.CELEBRATE TIME TOGETHER: The affectionate story explores the true power of a parent''s love and how simple moments shared with a child can have a great impact.Perfect for:Children in the infant to age three rangeParents looking for an interactive, adorable way to entertain their young onesGift-givers looking for an inexpensive yet sweet baby shower, new baby, or birthday giftFans of Chronicle Books’ plush Finger Puppet board book seriesAnimal lovers and fans of penguins

A New York Times Best Illustrated Book—now in paperback! “A fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, an interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is . . . sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination.” —The New York TimesMost people cannot see ghosts. Can you? Follow Leo in this heartfelt tale about a friendly ghost who, after struggling to fit in, sets off on a journey of self-discovery and friendship, capturing the magic of belonging and the unexpected joys of adventure. You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. Leo and Jane become friends, and that is when their adventures begin.  This charming tale of friendship—from two of the best creators in picture books: the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning Extra Yarn and the illustrator of the Newbery Medal–winning Last Stop on Market Street—is destined to become a modern classic that will delight readers for years to come.

Celebrate friendship and connection with these notecards featuring film stills from My Neighbor Totoro, Studio Ghibli’s animated classic about a family and their adventures with the neighboring forest spirits. Includes 16 folded cards with full-color artwork (8 designs, repeating twice) and 16 envelopes in a lovely gift box with a pull-off lid.© 1988 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli

Discover a world of unique entomological beauty with insects from around the globe, handpicked by the premier collector and preservation artist, Bug in the Box. Beautiful Bugs presents a rare and extensive collection of artfully preserved insects, each framed and professionally photographed to create a stunning masterpiece. From shining iridescent beetles to paper-thin butterflies, these insects invite you to ponder the breathtaking intricacy of nature. Accompanying the gallery of photographs are essential identifiers for each insect and unexpected facts about the extraordinary ways these creatures live and operate in our world. A curated gallery for the brave and bug-curious, this stunning book unveils the wonders of the most astonishingly diverse lifeform in the animal kingdom.

Explore the early learning concepts of shapes, sorting,  and parts of a whole with the latest addition to Carter Higgins’s playful trio of books, where visual and math literacy meet.From the creative mind behind the strikingly designed and highly lauded Circle Under Berry and Some of These Are Snails comes this deceptively simple concept book that explores colors, shapes, patterns, and fractions. Its imaginative language, rich with rhythm and playfulness, begs to be read aloud, while its thought-provoking design tickles the brain and shows young readers that even the most familiar things can be seen in infinitely new ways. As with the best classic children''s books, you’ll read it once, then again and again, and see something new every time.? “An utterly delightful, visually rich package that will have readers engaging in the types of classification work that form the basis of math skills and enhance memory and problem-solving abilities, too. . . . A must-have for every young reader’s bookshelf.” —Bookpage on Some of These Are SnailsPACKED WITH LEARNING VALUE: The unusual approach to colors, shapes, and early math intelligently introduces young readers to patterns, classification, and problem solving. Each book in the series explores different ideas, but they also overlap and connect in surprising ways.UNIQUE DESIGN: This book’s art style, with playful nods to Eric Carle and Hervé Tullet, will delight children as well as adults. It sits beautifully on any shelf, from classrooms to home libraries.GREAT FOR SCHOOL AND LIBRARY USE: Carter Higgins presents engaging learning through a variety of concepts. With its wonderful read-aloud qualities, this book is ideal for teachers and librarians who organize reading events in their classrooms and communities.TALENTED AUTHOR: Carter Higgins is the author of many books for young readers, including Everything You Need for a Treehouse, an NPR Best Book of the Year, This is Not a Valentine, a Kids'' Indie Next List selection, and the chapter book series Audrey L & Audrey W. Her first book as both author and illustrator, Circle Under Berry, was named a best book of the year by Publisher’s Weekly, Smithsonian Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.Perfect for:Parents and grandparents seeking engaging, interactive books for kidsChildren ranging from toddlers to emerging readersClassroom gift book for preschool, kindergarten, or art teachersEducators of young children looking to support math and language literacy in fun waysGift giversFans of Carter Higgins, Eric Carle, and Laura Vaccaro SeegerFans of fun educational books

This stunning book showcases the art, behind-the-scenes details, and making of the Disney and Pixar animated film Toy Story 5. The next in the fan-favorite, collectible Disney and Pixar Art of series, The Art of Toy Story 5 presents the story behind the newest film from Pixar Animation Studios. It highlights the stunning artwork from the film's creation—including character designs, storyboards, production art, and much more—and features exclusive interviews with the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. This book is the perfect gift for aspiring artists, animators, film buffs, and fans. © 2026 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved.

Now in paperback, the second book in a fun and funny new chapter book series about two small sisters with very big imaginations from the creators of the New York Times–bestselling Ivy + Bean books. This charming and critically acclaimed early chapter book series follows the everyday adventures of siblings Stella and Marigold. In this second book, Stella and Marigold receive a purple present—a book for them to list all their friends. That’s when they discover they need to make more friends!But how? With magical recipes to make snow fall? With lots of nice Band-Aids? How about a mermaid candleholder? The two sisters are full of ideas and plans. Maybe they turn out, or maybe they don’t, but one thing is for sure: By the end of this book, readers will be the best of friends with Stella and Marigold.

The fourth book in the Schneider Family Award and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning series that follows Henry, a boy on the autism spectrum, as he navigates friendships, classroom conundrums, and the ups and downs of daily life as a sweet and sensitive first-grader. It’s Henry’s turn to take care of the school garden. And his best friend, Katie, will help him. But then a new girl named Ivy joins their garden crew. Ivy tells jokes that make Katie laugh. She does handstands, just like Katie. Katie says Ivy is her friend. But Henry is Katie’s friend! Suddenly, Henry’s world feels upside down. Follow along as Henry learns to tend a garden, deal with a big box of worms, and maybe even make a new friend. Readers of all kinds will delight in seeing the world through Henry's eyes in these gentle, classic-feeling stories, delivered with empathy and charm by the award-winning author-illustrator team of Jenn Bailey and Mika Song.

Let out your inner artist with Paint by Numbers: Woodland from Petit Collage!This craft activity kit includes everything you need to collect acorns with squirrels, play in the branches with raccoons, enjoy a round of hide-and-go-seek with bunnies, and many more forest scenes you can frame, display, or share with friends and family. Each of the included sheets has a printed paint palette that just needs a little water added to work. This minimizes mess and makes it easier to take your creativity on the go. Simply match the numbers of the colors to the numbers on the artwork to make your masterpieces!Perfect for ages 6+, all the materials come packaged in a brightly illustrated keepsake storage tin that can be reused. Inside, you’ll find 20 pre-printed sheets with line drawings to color, plus two wooden paintbrushes. Packaged in a reusable and recyclable tin, the sheets are made using FSC materials.

Unleash your inner artist with Paint by Numbers: Monsters from Petit Collage!This craft activity kit includes everything you need to send monsters to the moon, throw them a pizza party, play a round of hide-and-go-seek in the forest, and many more wild scenes you can frame, display, or share with friends and family. Each of the included sheets has a printed paint palette that just needs a little water to work. This minimizes mess and makes it easier to take your creativity on the go. Simply match the numbers of the colors to the numbers on the artwork to make your masterpieces!Perfect for ages 6+, all the materials come packaged in a brightly illustrated keepsake storage tin that can be reused. Inside, you’ll find 20 pre-printed sheets with line drawings to color, plus two wooden paintbrushes. Packaged in a reusable and recyclable tin, the sheets are made using FSC materials.

Firefighting vehicles and other heroic trucks join forces to battle a fire and make sure everyone is safe and sound in this exciting addition to the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series. Instant New York Times Bestseller • National Indie BestsellerWhen powerful winds knock over electric lines and start a dangerous fire, there's a big job to do. Thankfully, help is on the way! Fire Engine, Foam Truck, Water Tender, and the rest of the mighty fire crew join forces with the classic Construction Site friends to save the day. Working through the night, they put out the flames, clean up the mess, and focus on what matters most—keeping everyone safe. Sherri Duskey Rinker’s lively, rhyming text and AG Ford’s vibrant illustrations bring this team of heroic firefighters to life. Little construction fans will love watching trucks, both familiar and new, work together as a team to save the construction site.

The cringe is strong with this one. An all-new collection of Star Wars–inspired dad jokes, perfect for geeky fathers, pun lovers, and sci-fi fans of any age. What is Lando Calrissian’s fashion philosophy? “Cape it simple.”How did Han Solo get out of his prison cell? With a Wook-key. What do you call a famous Mon Calamari? A star fish. So dad they’re good, the hokey and wholesome jokes in this sensational sequel to Star Wars Dad Jokes finds the fun in the Star Wars galaxy. From silly Sith knee-slappers to jokey Jedi jests, behold the groan-inducing power of this fully armed and operational dad joke collection. Featuring more than 150 new Star Wars puns and gags by author Kelly Knox, irresistibly illustrated by artist Johnny Sampson, these are the laughs you are looking for. © & TM 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd.

From the wild imagination of Rowboat Watkins, author of Rude Cakes and Go-Go Guys, comes a riotous read-aloud about every kind of mustache imaginable!Hip, hip, HOORAY-stache! It’s your lucky day-stache!Join Mouse and Moose in a mustache-mania world packed with silly rhymes and playful illustrations—perfect for building early reading skills, nurturing a love of language, and keeping readers laughing along the way. Sit down and stay-stache! And read this book right AWAY-stache!

A hilarious gift for moms full of irreverent meditations that provide much-needed comic relief for the many inane (and insane) moments of motherhood. From the creator of the popular Mommy Cusses blog and Instagram account, this is the guidebook to staying sane when motherhood does you dirty. Perfect for fans of Horizontal Parenting, Go the F*ck to Sleep, and There Are Moms Way Worse Than You, it is a laugh-out-loud collection packed with irreverent humor and plenty of profanity, featuring snarky guided meditations divided into five sections: Mom Rage Mom Overwhelm People Suck Kid A**holery Doing Our F*cking Best Whether you’re trying (and failing) to pee alone, leave the park after you’ve had your fill of following your kid around like their hired swing-pushing goon, stepping on yet another f*cking toy dinosaur, or trying to keep it together while your mother-in-law dispenses parenting advice, these pages offer solidarity, hilarity, and encouragement when moms need it most.