Did Jew Know?A Handy Primer on the Customs, Culture, &Practice of the Chosen People • By Emily StoneThis handy primer on all things Jewish is filled with funny,surprising and informative facts about Jewish life, culture,and religious practice—all presented in an entertaining andwitty voice and accompanied by bold illustrations that packa graphic punch. Jews, lapsed Jews, and their spouses andfriends will surely learn a thing or ten while devouring thisaddictively readable mix of practical information, fun factsand figures, and amusing trivia. Including information onkey figures from Saul to Seinfeld, a lesson in proper Jew-frocare, and a basic guide to all those second-tier holidays noone ever celebrates, this engaging compendium is perfectfor gifting or for simply learning more while being thoroughlyentertained.Emily Stone is a writer and yoga teacher living in Brooklyn,New York.Ten Thousand StoriesAn Ever-Changing Tale of Tragic HappeningsBy Matthew Swanson and Robbi BehrA new story unfolds with every turn of a flap in this playfuljigsaw puzzle of a book. Every page is divided into fourturnable mini-pages that mix and match to create 10,000different story combinations, each with its own quirkywatercolor illustration. Some stories make sense, somecome out downright surreal, and each one is as irreverentlyimaginative as the next. When will Michael find true love?What was it that pushed Elmo over the edge? Ten ThousandStories lets the reader piece together each hilarious, gripping,or tragic tale. Part Exquisite Corpse and part ChooseYour Own Disaster, this offbeat treasure is an addictivepleasure to play alone or to share.Matthew Swanson and Robbie Behr are the husband-and-wifeteam behind Idiots’ <strong>Books</strong>, a small press based in an old barn onthe Eastern Shore of Maryland.Did Jew Know?$14.95 USHC • 978-1-4521-1896-35 x 7 in, 176 pp, 2-colorillustrations throughoutRights: WEJudaicaPub Month: NovemberAlso available:Yiddish Wisdom$14.95 HC978-1-4521-1573-3Port-A-Menorah$12.95978-1-4521-0707-3Ten Thousand Stories$19.95 USHC • 978-1-4521-1407-19 x 11 in, 32 pp, 10 full-colorillustrations, Wire-O bindingRights: WHumor/Games & PuzzlesPub Month: October20[P] 800 759 0190 / [F] 800 286 9471 / CHRONICLEBOOKS.COM
NumeroBy Marion BatailleFrom the imaginative designer behind the bestselling alphabet book ABC 3D, this visuallydazzling exploration of numbers is equal parts playful pop-up book and work of art.This creative twist on the classic counting book reveals how the most basic shapes—just a single line and a circle—become the building blocks for every number. We beginwith the two simplest digits: 0 and 1. With each turn of a page, the same shapes slideinto place to form 2, then 3, all the way up to 10. A tour de force of creative engineering,Numero is a treat for the whole family: children will delight in the magical transformations,while art lovers will cherish the simple brilliance of the book’s design.Marion Bataille is a bestselling author and graphic designer currently based in Paris. Her previous books include theaward-winning ABC 3D.Numero$14.95 USHC • 978-1-4521-2585-56∂ x 4£ in, 20 pp, 10 pop-upillustrations, slipcase, polybaggedRights: US, Canada(English language), UKCArt/Gift <strong>Books</strong>Pub Month: NovemberMarketing andPublicity Plan:Social media outreachVideo trailer[P] 800 759 0190 / [F] 800 286 9471 / CHRONICLEBOOKS.COM 21
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