Family/Love

Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson and cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton give fans of all ages even more to be thankful for with Giving Thanks, a special book about gratitude.

This smile-inducing book features countless color illustrations of scenarios that are simply incomplete without the whole family. “We without you? What would we do? Like crafts without glue. Yodelay without hee hoo.” From famed cartoonists and authors of Me Without You Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, the book celebrates family love without being too sappy or sweet. An oh-so-cute baby shower, mom-to-mom, or mom-to-kid gift for Valentine’s Day or just because, We Without You will be shared and enjoyed by the entire family again and again.

Love Haikubes brings a romantic twist to the top-selling game of poetry composition. With just a roll of the dice and a little imagination, players can pay tribute to all kinds of amour—sweet, sexy, passionate, or silly—and display finished poems in the decorative box. Including two cubes with inspiration cues to help guide the haiku and more than sixty word cubes offering thousands of possible love poems, anyone can craft a haiku to suit the mood—or craft a mood to fit the haiku!

Finally, a fun wedding organizer for gay grooms! Packaged in a sleek two-ring binder that will slip easily into a messenger bag or briefcase, this planner covers every aspect of the event so the big day goes off without a hitch. Focusing on the details of the celebration and steering away from the politics of gay marriage, Getting Groomed offers a refreshing approach to readers planning a wedding or commitment ceremony.

Following the popular My Quotable Kid (more than 100,000 copies sold), this journal is filled with roomy pages for grandparents to record the hilarious and unexpectedly wise things their grandchildren say. With a photo window for personalizing the journal, plus a ribbon marker, this is the perfect gift for cherishing family memories.

This valentine of a book is brimming with hip contemporary art celebrating matters of the heart. Flowers, hearts, doilies, chocolates, and couples holding hands are all reinvented here with a cool modern twist to create a new visual vocabulary that expresses all those tender sentiments we can’t quite find the words for. Featuring contributions by such beloved artists as Gemma Correll, Julia Rothman, Rifle Paper Co., and many more, this showcase of creative talent will tug at the heartstrings and delight the eyes. Chock-full of page after page of inventive ways to say “I Love You,” this little treasure will win the heart of any art lover and the heart of that special valentine.

Handsomely packaged and reminiscent of a cigar box, this elegant stationery set offers 20 heavyweight debossed cards and envelopes for a range of occasions, along with a booklet of witty and thoughtful advice on the gentlemanly art of graceful correspondence.

The modern man has good intentions—all he lacks are the tools to turn them into gentlemanly action. This illustrated reference guide instructs and informs readers on the subtle art of being a contemporary gentleman by incorporating both traditional and modern practices, bringing the classic idea of gentlemanliness forward into the 21st century.

Listography for parents! Now fans of the smash-hit journal series (more than a quarter of a million copies sold!) can keep a unique memory book of their child and their parenting experiences over the years. With more than 60 thought-provoking list topics ranging from the classic to the lovably idiosyncratic (including your child’s first words, the best and most challenging parts of parenting, and your child’s biggest tantrums), this illustrated journal is a celebration of parenthood and childhood that will serve as a lovely keepsake for the family.

Fatherhood is full of ups and downs, quirks and crises. But there is always humor to be found! Featuring 60 all new cartoons from Andy Riley, Beer Makes Daddy Strong shows the world just how great dads can be:

From the author of the wildly popular Bunny Suicides series comes this hilarious collection detailing all the quirks and endearing oddities of motherhood. Mommy loves chocolate cake (no matter how bad it is for her), has magical spit (removes any stain!), and loves spa treatments (especially when she’s not the one paying).

Rob Ryan’s papercut prose is so exquisitely intricate, it begs closer examination— and always captures a lingering eye. The story Ryan tells in this jacketed hardcover is a celebration of love and family just as heartfelt as it is visually arresting: two songbirds eagerly anticipate the arrival of their first child, and as they tend to their nest, they can’t help but worry about becoming parents.

There’s a marketplace for sex and love, and you’re in it. In Dollars and Sex, economist Marina Adshade converts economic theory into a sexy science by applying the principles of supply and demand and other market forces to matters of love and libido.

No one loves taking pictures more than parents. But the combination of complicated digital cameras with fast-moving kids means no one is more flummoxed by taking pictures, either. This easy-to-use manual offers parents the tools they need to make beautiful, lasting, and evocative memories.

In a world of 72-day celebrity marriages, a 73-year marriage is nearly unimaginable. Against all odds, Cutie and Harry Cooper persevered through seven decades of marriage, enjoying triumphant milestones and enduring devastating losses, all while keeping their sense of humor and connection intact.

Brides need a chic and practical planner. Expert advice from in-demand wedding planner Alison Hotchkiss combines to-do lists, sample floor plans, downloadable templates, and gorgeous design by Hello!Lucky, in this essential tool for organizing a picture-perfect wedding.

For every bride who dreams of making her special day exactly that—hers—this gorgeous book shows how to mix personal touches with vintage style for a truly meaningful celebration. From flea market chic to Great Gatsby grandeur, each chapter from wedding stylist Elizabeth Demos features photographs from real weddings and easy-to-follow instructions for achieving the look.

After the loss of his wife in a tragic accident, beloved artist Danny Gregory chronicled his grief in the medium he knows best—the pages of his illustrated journals. This intimate volume reproduces these journal pages in a stirring visual memoir of Gregory’s journey towards recovery.

Dogs know how to talk to us—they do it all the time. A pair of raised ears or a wagging tail can speak volumes to those in the know. In this heartfelt ode to the furriest of family members, dog lovers get the chance to say something back, sharing personal letters penned to their beloved companions. With gorgeous accompanying photographs by Robin Layton, this collection of letters and portraits features a wide range of dogs and their owners, including everyday people with remarkable stories as well as celebrities like Hilary Duff, Tony Bennett, and Oprah Winfrey alongside their pooches. Throughout, these tales of perseverance, love, and loyalty celebrate the deep and devoted friendships that humans share with their pups.

Bestselling writer Jane Heller thought she’d found her dream man—until he turned out to be a “frequent flier,” the term doctors and nurses use to refer to patients who land in the E.R. more often than the average person goes to Starbucks.

The latest addition to the bestselling Fortune-Telling series divines auspicious signs, personalized fortunes, and time-tested spells for attracting love and keeping the flames of affection alight. With vintage-inspired illustrations by Grady McFerrin, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker, this charming gift book is the perfect token for anyone searching for love, and for those lucky enough to have found it.

There’s a reason why more than two million women turn to TheBump.com each month. From its sassy and straightforward tone to its honest advice and fun visuals, the website is the go-to resource for the modern mom-to-be. Here, the experts behind The Baby Bump bring their wisdom to moms expecting multiples.

From Christie Mellor, the best-selling author of The Three-Martini Playdate, comes this hilarious (and helpful) guide to recovering from getting those little angels into college and out of the house.

With instant film once again available, Polaroids and other instant cameras are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. This friendly and informative guide is the essential how-to book for shooting gorgeous instant pictures with personal panache and a touch of romance.

This gift book for dad collects more than 100 inspiring quotes from the greatest coaches of all time. After all, dads do what the best coaches do: they motivate, mentor, discipline, and love.

He listened to vinyl before you did. He drank whiskey before you did. He had a mustache before you did. Admit it: your dad was a hipster before you were!

Like mother, like daughter! Mom & Me Knits offers everything a knitter needs to stitch up fashionable pieces for herself and her little one.

So many women dream of having it all—being kickass mothers and running their own successful businesses. This book helps them take the leap with confidence.

This journal is meant to be filled in and given as a gift for mom. Featuring 50 prompts to record childhood memories, answers to life questions, and dreams for the future, here’s a charming gift moms will treasure.

This cookbook is an indispensable reference for modern couples looking to spend quality time together in the kitchen. Inside are more than 130 recipes for both classic and contemporary cooking that are perfect for day-to-day à deux and special occasions with family and friends.

Being a fabulous bridesmaid these days calls for much more than dyeing your heels to match your dress, especially now that the Internet is the bride’s best friend. Fortunately, this all-new edition from bridesmaid expert Kate Chynoweth shares how to be the very best bridesmaid possible.