Abrams & Chronicle Books

OK, phew. Here's a beautiful, basic to-do list for a good life from the beautiful, not-at-all-basic brain of Lisa Congdon, who really knows her shit. It's a great touchstone for when things feel messy or complicated or overwhelming. (Or probably all of the above, if you're a person.) Sure, it's all easier said than done. But it's definitely easier to do when breathing.

And my toast. And my butter. In other words, I really, really like you. A lot. This jam comes all fresh and made from scratch in the kitchen (aka, studio) of artist/author Lisa Congdon! Created by Lisa Congdon for Em & Friends. - Blank inside - A2 size (4.25" x 5.5") - Offset printed in Los Angeles onto heavyweight matte stock, using environmentally friendly soy inks - Comes with a matching

True story: There are people out there who love you, no matter what. And isn't it lovely when they say it out loud - or in a card like this one by Lisa Congdon? It feels so good. And it feels even better to say it to someone else. We all need to hear it now and again. And again. And, yup. . .still needing to hear it.

Celebrate the magic of someone magical on the magical day they were born. Did we just say 'magical' too many times there? No we did not. Magic. Blank inside A2 size (4.25 x 5.5-inches) Offset printed in California with eco-friendly vegetable inks on heavyweight matte stock Comes with a matching kraft envelope By the great Lisa Congdon for Em & Friends.

There are times when no words can make everything better. But maybe these words, and this picture, can help someone feel embraced, wrapped in love, and less alone during a time like that.

Let someone know that they're not alone, whatever they've got going on and whatever they need: talking, not-talking, crying, laughing, worrying, late-night calls or early-morning texts, errands, or favors. Sometimes, simply offering to lend a hand is lending a hand.

This thank-you card by Lisa Congdon lets someone know that their very existence enables you to soar… or merely function on a daily basis. (We're not even sure which is more important anymore, tbh.) You could also sing them 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' when you give them this card. Totally up to you.

This jubilant and thrilling card by Lisa Congdon works for almost any happy occasion, including but not limited to: birthday, graduation, new home, new job, new year, wedding, recovery, divorce, anniversary, and NO SPECIAL REASON AT ALL. (Like, if we could we would send it to every good human who made it through the past couple years.)

A green cloud and a white tree? Who is responsible for illustrating this book? True Colors begins innocently with two friends, their dog, and their kite, but each time the story gets started, more colors seem to go awry.

Enjoy over seventy delicious, seasonal recipes from the country's best independent breweries in this cookbook and beer pairing guide—a must-have book for craft beer lovers, home cooks, and fans of homebrewing.

A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year

A definitive workbook for anyone who wants to express themselves and their creativity through letter making and typography.

Blending pop culture iconography with the existential threat of technological creations turning on their creators, Emotional Robots is a compulsively readable graphic novella set in an all-too presciently depicted world in which advanced robots successfully compete with humans—in sports, music, and art—in pursuit of emotional intelligence.

Artist, activist, and influencer Laetitia Ky, known for sculpting her own hair to create powerful and joyful artwork that embraces the beauty of Black hair and style, the fight for social justice, and the journey toward self-love, tells her personal story that fans have been waiting for, through words and photos. Laetitia Ky is a self-described polyvalent artist and a one-of-a-kind creative voi

Foreword by Morgan Doane and Erin Harding, co-authors of How to Raise a Plant and Make it Love You Back and co-founders of @HouseplantClub.

This wonderful true story of iconic fashion editor Diana Vreeland teaches young readers that individuality is to be celebrated, and that even extraordinary dreams can come true.

George learns to overcome his fear of the dark with the help of his new nighttime friends, an ensemble of endearing animals rendered in celebrated illustrator Seng Soun Ratanavanh's wondrous, dreamy style.

The perfect gift for dog lovers, Forever Home will leave a pawprint on your heart with its series of full-color, close-up portraits of rescue dogs and their stories of adoption, from the photographer of Shelter Dogs and Finding Home.

The definitive biography of one of the most enduring and endeared recording artists in history—the Carpenters—is told for the first time from the perspective of Richard Carpenter, through more than 100 hours of exclusive interviews and some 200 photographs from Richard's personal archive, many never published.

In the Museum. 1000 Piece Puzzle