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BUDDHA JUMPS OVER THE WALL AND OTHER CURIOUSLY NAMED CLASSIC CHINESE DISHES TP A GRAPHIC COOKBOOK
Ying Chang Compestine(W) Vivian Truong(A)
“This engaging comic cookbook makes learning about Chinese cuisine fun and accessible for everyone.' —BooklistExplore the unique nomenclature of traditional Chinese dishes through folklore, personal storytelling, and 26 easy-to-cook recipes in this entertaining graphic novel cookbook, perfect for lovers of comics and food. Storytelling is one of the most universal and collaborative components in every culture. In Chinese culture, dishes are often connected to a classic legend, a famous person, or a historical event, underlining the importance of food.In this delightful graphic novel-style recipe book, Chinese American cookbook author Ying Chang Compestine explores the folkloric stories behind beloved Chinese dishes and gives easy-to-follow recipes for each, such as:Mapo Tofu, a savory dish named for the “old lady with a pockmarked face” who invented itGoubuli Baozi (translation: 'ignored by doggy stuffed buns”), classic buns with minced pork and vegetables made popular by an unusually taciturn village boyTear-inducing Heartbreak Jelly Noodles that combine chili oil, peppercorns, and other fiery ingredients and are believed to cure the sadness of a broken heartSteamed Milk Custard, one of the most beloved desserts in China, originated during the Qing Dynasty by a hungry young cattle farmer as a way to preserve milkThese are dishes Ying grew up with, cooked with her grandmother, and prepares for her own family today. Stories and recipes are illustrated and presented in panel layout, with art by award-winning children’s book illustrator Vivian Truong.
MAMA NEEDS A MINUTE HC A CANDID FUNNY ALL TOO RELATABLE COMIC MEMOIR ABOUT SURVIVING MOTHERHOOD
Mary Catherine Starr(W) Mary Catherine Starr(A)
A Boston Globe Most Anticipated Parenting Book of Spring 2025“You can almost see mothers around the world nodding their heads in recognition.” —The Washington PostFrom Mary Catherine Starr, the artist behind the @momlife_comics Instagram account celebrated by moms all over the world, this deeply funny illustrated memoir captures the chaos, joy, exhaustion, guilt, well-intentioned-but-clueless partners, and infinite loads of laundry that come with being a mom.Packed with humor, warmth, and all-too-relatable anecdotes, this comic memoir explores the (often invisible) labor of modern motherhood that leaves so many moms feeling like they are losing themselves—and their minds! Whether you’re navigating a hellish sleep regression, wiping sweet potato off the walls, seething with spousal resentment (deserved and undeserved), or simply hoping to pee without a toddler watching, this candid and irreverent account perfectly captures what every mom knows in her heart to be true: motherhood is @#$% hard (and also really amazing)!Filled with Starr’s signature wit, warmth, and observational humor, Mama Needs a Minute! tackles all the absurdities of mom life and will make you laugh, cry, and feel seen in a way only a true mom-friend can offer.
STAR WARS MAZES TP
Sean C. Jackson(W) Sean C. Jackson(A)
Expert maze creator and lifelong Star Wars fan Sean C. Jackson brings the saga to life through more than 30 beautifully illustrated mazes of iconic scenes and locations ranging from the forest moon of Endor to Bespin's Cloud City, the dark side planet of Exegol, Jabba's palace, pod races, clone armies, and much more. Each full-color maze includes notes about the environment and special bonus elements to find hidden along the way.Star Wars fans of all ages will enjoy racing through the corridors of the Death Star, scavenging inside a fallen star destroyer on Jakku, searching the rocky cliffs of Ahch-To, and much more.
ART OF DISNEY THE GOLDEN AGE (1937-1961) 100 COLLECTIBLE POSTCARDS
Disney(W) Disney(A)
This box of postcards collects a treasure trove of concept art—many pieces never before published— and final frames from Disney's golden age of animation, spanning from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937 to One Hundred and One Dalmatians in 1961.
LEGO BRICK BOTANICALS 1000 PIECE PUZZLE
LEGO(W) LEGO(A)
Get ready LEGO® builders, the next challenge in the bestselling LEGO puzzle line is here!This 1,000-piece puzzle comes together to reveal a stunning image inspired by the wildly popular LEGO® Botanical collection. Perfect for the whole family, but just as fun to take on solo, this puzzle showcases the creativity and delight integral to the LEGO® brand. Once completed, this puzzle will be the perfect reminder to stop and smell the flowers every once in a while!
MARVEL AVENGERS 100 COLLECTIBLE COMIC BOOK COVER POSTCARDS
Marvel Entertainment(W) Various(A)
AVENGERS FANS ASSEMBLE!Perfect for Marvel fans of all ages, this collectible box of 100 postcards is a tribute to the Avengers through the comic book covers of their fan-favorite adventures.60 YEARS OF THE AVENGERS: Celebrate 60 years of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes with covers from their first appearance as a team in Avengers #1 in 1963 to today’s best covers.
STUDIO GHIBLI PONYO 30 POSTCARDS
Studio Ghibli(W) Studio Ghibli(A)
Dive into the wonderful world of Ponyo, Studio Ghibli’s beloved animated film about a friendship between a boy and a magical goldfish, with this collection of postcards to keep or send.Featuring 30 final frames from the film—all hand-drawn and gorgeously detailed—these postcards are a must-have for animation fans of all ages.
CLOVER PRESS
DICK TRACY COLLECTION TP 1943
Chester Gould(W) Chester Gould(A)
Introducing Clover Press and The Library of American Comics’ new deluxe softcover slipcase series, collecting all of Chester Gould’s Dick Tracy newspaper strip. Every volume collects a full year of newspaper strips, from January 1 through December 31. Each book is printed in an 11” x 8.5” landscape format softcover book that slides into a vertically oriented die-cut slipcase! Pruneface is sprung from the hospital and makes his last stand against Tracy in the dead of winter! The gangster Nifty has lost his baby boy, and it is Dick Tracy who finds him! Orchestra leader 88 Keyes is on the run after a body is found in his piano! Mrs. Pruneface is out for vengeance with her sights set on the yellow clad detective! Finally, a laughing murderer is selling forged narcotic prescriptions! Dick Tracy has never had his hands more full!
TOM THE DANCING BUG TP VOL 02 SEX TOM THE DANCING BUG AND ROCK N ROLL
Ruben Bolling(W) Ruben Bolling(A)
Back to the beginning, where it all started. Volume 2 of Tom the Dancing Bug collects the comic strips from 1995 to 1999! Tom the Dancing Bug is the wildly popular, groundbreaking comic strip that has won multiple awards, including the Herblock Prize, the Berryman Award, and a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, as well as being a two-time Pulitzer Prize Finalist. 'The fact that Tom the bug can keep dancing in this day and age is a testament to Ruben Bolling's skills as a cartoonist!' —Seth Meyers