Welcome to the 2016 Art Nerd Holiday Guide. The series begins Monday, Nov. 28 and will feature Bay Area-focused gift ideas for those who want to give something special to the people close to them. Keep checking back here for more stories.
So Bad It's Good: The Worst Christmas Specials on TV
The Best Christmas Songs You Don't Know, But Should
Ganja Gifts for the Merrily Medicated
The Best Children's Books for Holiday Giving
Take It Easy: Holiday Gifts for the Stressed
Bay Area Bites Guide to 10 Great Local Food Gifts for the Holidays
Skillful Gifting: A Selection of Art Classes Available in Marin
Even Grinches Can Get Behind Books as Gifts — Here Are Some Ideas
How to Force More Art on Everyone in Your Life, One Gift at a Time
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I blame the ‘80s. I spent about 43 percent of that decade watching TV. And with only four channels to choose from (my parents refused to get cable) I had to rely on whatever the networks aired and hope for the best.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sadly, that hope was often misplaced, especially around the holidays when networks would broadcast very special holiday episodes that might as well have been cooked up by a nefarious cell of Santa-hating atheists, such was their power to make Christmas look lame.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/series/art-nerd-holiday-guide-2016/\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12409450\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg\" alt=\"art_nerd-holidayguide-2016\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And yet, as Alf is my witness, I loved them. No, I hated them. No, I loved them. No, I tolerated them. Anyway, here are my most memorable holiday special dumpster fires from years past. You’ll find, I think, a healthy mixture of horrible wonderfulness, beautiful misery, agony, and ecstasy. Happy holidays, kids.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eFMwzyxsGA\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Beverly Hills 90210\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Brandon, Brenda, Dylan, Kelly and the rest of the 30-year-old teens celebrated many Christmases during their original run, but none were more infamous than the episode that took the angel motif from \u003cem>It’s a Wonderful Life\u003c/em> and beat it to death with a stick. The episode concludes with two off-screen angels (helpfully represented by stock footage of blinking stars) intervening to prevent the bus-riding teens from colliding with a rusty garbage truck. After this aired in 1992, I remember turning to my sister and saying, with utmost sincerity, “What?” 24 years later, I still don’t know.\u003c/p>\n\u003caside class=\"aligncenter noborder\">\nhttp://www.dailymotion.com/video/xmq5p6_alf-s-special-christmas_shortfilms\u003cbr>\n\u003c/aside>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Alf \u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>I know, I know. It’s \u003cem>Alf\u003c/em> and \u003cem>Alf\u003c/em> was always lame, so of course the Christmas episode was too. True. But hear me out, because this two-parter (remember those?) found a way to make a show about a wise-ass alien puppet incredibly depressing (while still using a laugh track). Basic plot: The Tanners go to a cabin for Christmas. Alf gets lost and mistaken for a stuffed animal. Hilarity ensues, right? WRONG! Alf winds up in the hands of a very sick young girl and learns an important lesson about how the grim specter of death is never far away. And… scene.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJgeO2wL8zE\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>He-Man and She-Ra\u003c/em>: \u003cem>A Christmas Special\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Welcome to the wonderful world of Eternia, where every character is on steroids and the wearing of loin clothes is enforceable by law. In this yuletide special, a couple of ragamuffins from Earth are kidnapped and end up in the hands of the evil Skeletor. Things looks very grim indeed because Skeletor is one mean S.O.B. But then he has a change of heart and decides he wants to protect the kids from the elements as they traipse through a blizzard. Why? Does he have an even more sinister plan? Is he going to harvest their organs? Nope. He’s been transformed by the magic of Christmas. Oof. Not believable, Skelly, totally out of character. It’s as if a misogynist suddenly started respecting women. That’s not that a bad idea, but just doesn’t seem very likely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3a5j8PgQxg\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Star Wars\u003c/em> \u003cem>Holiday Special\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For decades, it was just a rumor: A \u003cem>Star Wars Holiday Special\u003c/em> featuring all the main actors partaking in jaw-droppingly lame variety show skits about “Life Day”? No way could that be true. But then the Internets happened and people started to sell old VHS copies on eBay and the world bore witness to the horror that is four wookiees grunting at each other with no subtitles. And that’s just the first 15 minutes. Stick around and watch Bea Arthur do standup, Carrie Fisher sing, and Chewbacca’s father enjoy virtual reality wookiee porn. I’m not joking. People really made this. It exists and no list of worst Christmas anything can be complete without it. Like the Grand Canyon, it has to be seen to be believed.\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Decades of network television programming have produced some Godawful yuletide specials. Here are some of the most appalling.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1705032082,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":true,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":11,"wordCount":720},"headData":{"title":"So Bad It's Good: The Worst Christmas Specials on TV | KQED","description":"Decades of network television programming have produced some Godawful yuletide specials. 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I spent about 43 percent of that decade watching TV. And with only four channels to choose from (my parents refused to get cable) I had to rely on whatever the networks aired and hope for the best.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sadly, that hope was often misplaced, especially around the holidays when networks would broadcast very special holiday episodes that might as well have been cooked up by a nefarious cell of Santa-hating atheists, such was their power to make Christmas look lame.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/series/art-nerd-holiday-guide-2016/\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12409450\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg\" alt=\"art_nerd-holidayguide-2016\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And yet, as Alf is my witness, I loved them. 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The San Francisco-based team at Zen Potion has put together a handful of tea varieties to sooth both your throat and mind on these windy winter evenings. The all-vegan, all-organic, sugar-free Big Bang variety packs includes rooibos, cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, rosehip, rose petals, and a strong dose of THC into a toasty treat. Also available in Creativity, Time Travel and Healing varieties (all of which deliver a mellower high). Bonus points: it comes in a little triangular box that looks #StraightOuttaDiagonAlley. 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You don’t need a medical card to buy this coloring book. Created by Jared Hoffman, the volume features more than 40 original illustrations by nine artists, and is designed to both mesmerize and relieve your stress. While Hoffman suggests that it’s perfect for “[settling] down with your ‘kindest buds,’ a stash of junk food, and plenty of good vibes,” any open-minded adult is likely to find peace of mind by tapping into the Zen-like trance of coloring, especially on the handful of gray winter days we get per year, when you’re just looking to inject a little color into the gloom.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12513563\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 625px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12513563\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/WhoopiMaya-Products.jpg\" alt=\"Whoopi & Maya products\" width=\"625\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/WhoopiMaya-Products.jpg 625w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/WhoopiMaya-Products-160x96.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/WhoopiMaya-Products-240x144.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/WhoopiMaya-Products-375x226.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/WhoopiMaya-Products-520x313.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whoopi & Maya products\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Whoopi & Maya’s Bath Salts\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"http://whoopiandmaya.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>It’s official: Whoopi Goldberg is in the medical marijuana game. The talk-show host and actress has teamed up with Maya Elisabeth, the founder of Om Edibles and winner of numerous Cannabis Cup awards, to create a collection of medical cannabis products specifically designed to relieve menstrual discomfort. Their product line include rubs, tinctures and edibles. And their most exciting offering is a line of Epsom bath salts called Soak designed to give bathers the most glorious soak this side of Turkey. The salts come in three scents: lavender, something called Amber Moon (is it a metaphor? a moon made of caramel?) and Fragrance-Free. But just to clarify — you’re not gonna get high. 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Available in countless strains, from the OG Kush to the Blue Dream Haze, cultivating your own plants isn’t just a way to save some cash — it’s the best way to learn about the intricacies, challenges and rewards of home-grown pot.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003ch2>Runner Ups\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>VapeXhale\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nFor the high-end patients in your family (or if you’ve robbed a bank recently, or have come into an inheritance, or work in tech) there is no stronger product on the market than the VapeXhale. Developed by Bone Thugs n’ Harmony backup dancer and Mortal Kombat stunt double turned entrepreneur Seibo Shen, the Evo model delivers the most thorough and pleasant inhalation out there. Plus, you can carry it around in a suitcase, which makes you look cool, or like you’re in The Matrix.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\nNapreva Peppermint Tincture\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThis tincture – spritz it under your tongue for maximum effect – is mostly CBD, versus THC, so it won’t get you terribly stoned. But if you’re having trouble sleeping, or are experiencing any aches this holiday season, this may just be the gift for you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gift Cards!\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIf you know whether the person you’re buying for prefers an indica or a sativa, a concentrate or an eighth, why not just get them a gift card from one of the Bay Area’s many dispensaries, including Cookies SF, Berkeley Patients Group, CBCB or Harborside? You can’t go wrong.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"With the holidays upon us, what better opportunity to give the gift of cannabis to our…cough…medically-merited friends!","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1705032094,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":11,"wordCount":740},"headData":{"title":"Ganja Gifts for the Merrily Medicated | KQED","description":"With the holidays upon us, what better opportunity to give the gift of cannabis to our…cough…medically-merited friends!","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Ganja Gifts for the Merrily Medicated","datePublished":"2016-12-21T23:00:04.000Z","dateModified":"2024-01-12T04:01:34.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"sticky":false,"path":"/arts/12513363/ganja-gifts-for-the-merrily-medicated","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/series/art-nerd-holiday-guide-2016/\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12409450\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg\" alt=\"art_nerd-holidayguide-2016\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the days get shorter, we find ourselves retreating, with accelerating frequency, to the comfort of the couch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And with the holidays upon us, what better opportunity to give the gift of cannabis! Here are just a few ideas for those on your (medically-qualified) list of patients, er…friends.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12513367\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12513367\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/zen-potion-big-bang.jpg\" alt=\"Zen Potion's Big Bang Tea\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/zen-potion-big-bang.jpg 600w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/zen-potion-big-bang-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/zen-potion-big-bang-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/zen-potion-big-bang-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/zen-potion-big-bang-520x520.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/zen-potion-big-bang-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/zen-potion-big-bang-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/zen-potion-big-bang-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/zen-potion-big-bang-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/zen-potion-big-bang-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/zen-potion-big-bang-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zen Potion’s Big Bang Tea\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Zen Potion’s Big Bang Tea\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Zen-Potion-556647741085019/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>We’re all familiar with the time-honored tradition of pouring a little whiskey in your tea; but what about some THC? The San Francisco-based team at Zen Potion has put together a handful of tea varieties to sooth both your throat and mind on these windy winter evenings. The all-vegan, all-organic, sugar-free Big Bang variety packs includes rooibos, cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, rosehip, rose petals, and a strong dose of THC into a toasty treat. Also available in Creativity, Time Travel and Healing varieties (all of which deliver a mellower high). Bonus points: it comes in a little triangular box that looks #StraightOuttaDiagonAlley. (#HarryPotterReference – Ed.)\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12513365\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 480px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12513365\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/stoner-coloring-book.jpg\" alt=\"'The Stoner's Coloring Book'\" width=\"480\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/stoner-coloring-book.jpg 480w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/stoner-coloring-book-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/stoner-coloring-book-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/stoner-coloring-book-375x374.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/stoner-coloring-book-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/stoner-coloring-book-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/stoner-coloring-book-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/stoner-coloring-book-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/stoner-coloring-book-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/stoner-coloring-book-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘The Stoner’s Coloring Book’\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>The Stoner’s Coloring Book\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"http://stonerscoloringbook.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Hey, good news! You don’t need a medical card to buy this coloring book. Created by Jared Hoffman, the volume features more than 40 original illustrations by nine artists, and is designed to both mesmerize and relieve your stress. While Hoffman suggests that it’s perfect for “[settling] down with your ‘kindest buds,’ a stash of junk food, and plenty of good vibes,” any open-minded adult is likely to find peace of mind by tapping into the Zen-like trance of coloring, especially on the handful of gray winter days we get per year, when you’re just looking to inject a little color into the gloom.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12513563\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 625px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12513563\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/WhoopiMaya-Products.jpg\" alt=\"Whoopi & Maya products\" width=\"625\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/WhoopiMaya-Products.jpg 625w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/WhoopiMaya-Products-160x96.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/WhoopiMaya-Products-240x144.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/WhoopiMaya-Products-375x226.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/WhoopiMaya-Products-520x313.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whoopi & Maya products\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Whoopi & Maya’s Bath Salts\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"http://whoopiandmaya.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>It’s official: Whoopi Goldberg is in the medical marijuana game. The talk-show host and actress has teamed up with Maya Elisabeth, the founder of Om Edibles and winner of numerous Cannabis Cup awards, to create a collection of medical cannabis products specifically designed to relieve menstrual discomfort. Their product line include rubs, tinctures and edibles. And their most exciting offering is a line of Epsom bath salts called Soak designed to give bathers the most glorious soak this side of Turkey. The salts come in three scents: lavender, something called Amber Moon (is it a metaphor? a moon made of caramel?) and Fragrance-Free. But just to clarify — you’re not gonna get high. It’s just going to feel nice.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12513565\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12513565\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/cali-connection.jpg\" alt=\"Cali Connection Logo\" width=\"500\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/cali-connection.jpg 500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/cali-connection-160x131.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/cali-connection-240x196.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/cali-connection-375x307.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cali Connection Logo\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Seeds from Cali Connection\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>More Information\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>A small bundle of seeds from one of the oldest seed producers in the nation is the perfect low-stakes introduction to growing your own plants. Available in countless strains, from the OG Kush to the Blue Dream Haze, cultivating your own plants isn’t just a way to save some cash — it’s the best way to learn about the intricacies, challenges and rewards of home-grown pot.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003ch2>Runner Ups\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>VapeXhale\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nFor the high-end patients in your family (or if you’ve robbed a bank recently, or have come into an inheritance, or work in tech) there is no stronger product on the market than the VapeXhale. Developed by Bone Thugs n’ Harmony backup dancer and Mortal Kombat stunt double turned entrepreneur Seibo Shen, the Evo model delivers the most thorough and pleasant inhalation out there. Plus, you can carry it around in a suitcase, which makes you look cool, or like you’re in The Matrix.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\nNapreva Peppermint Tincture\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThis tincture – spritz it under your tongue for maximum effect – is mostly CBD, versus THC, so it won’t get you terribly stoned. But if you’re having trouble sleeping, or are experiencing any aches this holiday season, this may just be the gift for you.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gift Cards!\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIf you know whether the person you’re buying for prefers an indica or a sativa, a concentrate or an eighth, why not just get them a gift card from one of the Bay Area’s many dispensaries, including Cookies SF, Berkeley Patients Group, CBCB or Harborside? You can’t go wrong.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/arts/12513363/ganja-gifts-for-the-merrily-medicated","authors":["6624"],"series":["arts_1554"],"categories":["arts_75"],"tags":["arts_1118","arts_1006","arts_596"],"featImg":"arts_12513366","label":"arts_1554"},"arts_12409660":{"type":"posts","id":"arts_12409660","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"arts","id":"12409660","score":null,"sort":[1481990430000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"the-best-childrens-books-for-holiday-giving","title":"The Best Children's Books for Holiday Giving","publishDate":1481990430,"format":"standard","headTitle":"The Best Children’s Books for Holiday Giving | KQED","labelTerm":{"term":1554,"site":"arts"},"content":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/series/art-nerd-holiday-guide-2016/\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12409450\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg\" alt=\"art_nerd-holidayguide-2016\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The holidays are all about traditions. We have friends who have us over for a Christmas Day dinner every year, the main course always a closely guarded secret until it’s served. My wife and I used to make our daughter (now 27) sit on the couch with her eyes closed when we gave her Hanukkah gifts. Here at KQED, I’m keeping the tradition of helping our readers find children’s books for the holidays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So here’s the favorites from the children’s book buyers at bookstores at the four corners of the Bay Area. Sure, you can buy them on Amazon, but I’ll bet you’ll find more shopping fun if you stop by the bookstores mentioned below.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-800x78.jpg\" alt=\"Q.Logo.Break\" width=\"800\" height=\"78\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12127869\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-400x39.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-768x75.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.hicklebees.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Hicklebees in San Jose\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp> The San Jose-based book store features a children’s literature museum, with real and faux exhibits (a pair of jeans signed by Ann Brashares, author of the \u003cem>Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, \u003c/em>one of Charlotte’s webs). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s a list of books from co-owner Valerie Lewis:\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12410465\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12410465\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-800x958.jpg\" alt=\"'A Hat For Mrs Goldman' by Michelle Edwards; illustrated by G. Brian Karas\" width=\"800\" height=\"958\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-800x958.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-160x192.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-768x920.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-240x288.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-375x449.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-520x623.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘A Hat For Mrs Goldman’ by Michelle Edwards; illustrated by G. Brian Karas \u003ccite>(Photo Courtesy of Michelle Edwards)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://michelledwards.com/a-hat-for-mrs-goldman/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story About Knitting and Love \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>By Michelle Edwards/G. Brian Karas For Grades PS-2\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>A book about gift giving. Mrs. Goldman knits hats for everyone in the neighborhood. Sophia thinks knitting is too hard so she helps her by making the pom-poms. When Sophia notices that Mrs. Goldman is too busy to knit one for herself, she takes on the task, with a delightful result.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12410466\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 700px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12410466\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-Me-and-Annie-McPhee.jpg\" alt=\"'Me and Annie McPhee' By Olivier Dunrea; Illustrations by Will Hillenbrand\" width=\"700\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-Me-and-Annie-McPhee.jpg 700w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-Me-and-Annie-McPhee-160x141.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-Me-and-Annie-McPhee-240x212.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-Me-and-Annie-McPhee-375x331.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-Me-and-Annie-McPhee-520x458.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Me and Annie McPhee’ By Olivier Dunrea; Illustrations by Will Hillenbrand \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Penguin Random House)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/315672/me-and-annie-mcphee-by-olivier-dunrea-illustrated-by-will-hillenbrand/9780399168086/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>Me and Annie McPhee\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>By Olivier Dunrea; Illustrations by Will Hillenbrand Grades PS-2\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>This talented duo offers a counting book where the tranquility of a deserted island is disturbed by silly rhyming animals appearing at the turn of each page. There are two wee dogs who think that they’re frogs, three perky pigs that are all wearing wigs, and more. Cheery read aloud where young listeners can’t help but pipe in before the turn of the page.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12410467\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12410467 size-medium\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-800x566.jpg\" alt=\"'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds\" width=\"800\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-800x566.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-160x113.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-768x543.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-1020x721.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-1180x835.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-960x679.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-240x170.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-375x265.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-520x368.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913.jpg 1346w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Ghost’ by Jason Reynolds \u003ccite>(Photo: Image courtesy of Simon and Schuster)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Ghost/Jason-Reynolds/Track/9781481450157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>Ghost\u003c/em> \u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Jason Reynolds: Ages 10 and up\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Ghost Crenshaw started running three years ago when his father chased him and his mother through the neighborhood firing a gun. After that he saw himself as “the boy with a scream inside”. Now he’s on an elite middle school running team with a shot at the Junior Olympics. Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award–winning author Jason Reynolds flawlessly delivers terror, anticipation and fear in this National Book Award finalist – clear to the finish line. I couldn’t stop thinking about it.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12410468\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 698px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12410468\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-March-e1480385213787.jpg\" alt=\"A page from 'March: Book Three' by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell\" width=\"698\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-March-e1480385213787.jpg 698w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-March-e1480385213787-160x87.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-March-e1480385213787-240x131.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-March-e1480385213787-375x204.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-March-e1480385213787-520x283.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A page from ‘March: Book Three’ by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Top Shelf Productions)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>\u003cstrong>March: Book 3\u003c/strong> \u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>The last of the powerful trilogy written by civil-rights crusader and Congressman John Lewis that brought back into focus the terrible struggles of the Civil Rights Movement. Sadly, it is still relevant today. For teachers of civil rights it should be a mandatory selection.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-800x78.jpg\" alt=\"Q.Logo.Break\" width=\"800\" height=\"78\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12127869\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-400x39.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-768x75.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.dieselbookstore.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diesel Books\u003c/a> in Oakland and Larkspur\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp> Children’s Book Buyer Clare Doornbos says she loves it “when a kid comes back to the store and tells us that our recommendation was the ‘best book ever.'”\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12494027\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-1020x840.jpg\" alt=\"'They All Saw a Cat'\" width=\"640\" height=\"527\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12494027\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-1020x840.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-160x132.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-800x659.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-768x633.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-1920x1582.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-1180x972.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-960x791.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-240x198.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-375x309.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-520x428.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘They All Saw a Cat’\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chroniclebooks.com/titles/they-all-saw-a-cat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">They All Saw a Cat\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>\u003c/em> \u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Brendan Wenzel\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>A catchy and deceptively simple book about a cat meeting other animals as it walks through the world. The illustrations and repetition have a classic quality, but the theme of understanding differences in perception is right up to date.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12494029\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-1020x574.jpg\" alt=\"'Frazzled'\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12494029\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-800x450.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-768x432.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-960x540.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-240x135.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-375x211.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-520x293.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Frazzled’\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062398796/frazzled\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Frazzled \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Booki Vivat\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Abbie Wu is the narrator of this very funny, heavily illustrated chapter book for ages eight and over. Wu is certain that nothing good ever comes of the middles including middle school. Abbie is an instantly lovable character, a comically neurotic heroine who gets school hilariously wrong and eventually starts to get it right.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12415017\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12415017\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-800x1209.jpg\" alt=\"The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill\" width=\"800\" height=\"1209\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-800x1209.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-160x242.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-768x1160.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-1020x1541.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-1180x1783.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-960x1450.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-240x363.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-375x566.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-520x786.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Algonquin Young Readers)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://algonquinyoungreaders.com/book/the-girl-who-drank-the-moon/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>\u003cstrong>The Girl Who Drank the Moon\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> \u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Kelly Barnhill\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>There is a witch who lives in the forest, she steals babies, raises dragons and casts a gloom over the village. Or so the stories say. Effortlessly lyrical and casually dark, this story is just like all the classic fairy tales. It’s perfect for young readers aged 10 and up who understand that life is not often fair and that stories are not always true.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-800x78.jpg\" alt=\"Q.Logo.Break\" width=\"800\" height=\"78\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12127869\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-400x39.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-768x75.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://marcusbooksoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marcus Books\u003c/a> in Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Co-owner Karen Johnson offers a rich assortment of books about at Marcus Books in Oakland, with an emphasis on books about Africans Americans and other people of color.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12424868\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 480px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12424868 size-thumb\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Beautiful-Moon-e1480643445698.jpeg\" alt=\"Beautiful Moon: A Child's Prayer\" width=\"480\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Beautiful-Moon-e1480643445698.jpeg 480w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Beautiful-Moon-e1480643445698-160x106.jpeg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Beautiful-Moon-e1480643445698-240x160.jpeg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Beautiful-Moon-e1480643445698-375x249.jpeg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful Moon: A Child’s Prayer \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Abrams Books)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.abramsbooks.com/product/beautiful-moon_9781419707926/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Beautiful Moon: A Child’s Prayer\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> \u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Tanya Bolden, illustrations by Eric Velasquez\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Beautiful Moon teaches that prayer is a path to find our humanity and compassion for others. The illustrations are as beautiful as the book’s content.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12410665\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12410665\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Hiawatha.jpg\" alt=\"'Hiawatha and the Peacemaker' by Robbie Robertson, illustrated by David Shannon\" width=\"400\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Hiawatha.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Hiawatha-160x191.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Hiawatha-240x287.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Hiawatha-375x448.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Hiawatha and the Peacemaker’ by Robbie Robertson, illustrated by David Shannon \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Abrams )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.abramsbooks.com/product/hiawatha-and-the-peacemaker_9781419712203/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Hiawatha and the Peacemaker\u003c/em> \u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Robbie Robertson, illustrated by David Shannon\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Musician Robbie Robertson (The Band), of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, tells this ancient Iroquois story about Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, who together bring unity to the warring Iroquois nations. This story shows how America might become great, again.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12409665\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 630px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12409665\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Radiant-Child.jpg\" alt=\"Radiant Child:The Story of Jean Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe\" width=\"630\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Radiant-Child.jpg 630w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Radiant-Child-160x190.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Radiant-Child-240x286.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Radiant-Child-375x446.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Radiant-Child-520x619.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Radiant Child:The Story of Jean Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe \u003ccite>(Photo: Image courtesy of Hachette Book Group)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/javaka-steptoe/radiant-child/9780316213882/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean Michel Basquiat \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>written and illustrated by Javaka Steptoe\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Not everyone understood Basquiat’s art, but Steptoe helps us to “get” both the artist and his vividly colorful work.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12424875\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12424875\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-800x977.jpg\" alt=\"Malcolm Little The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X By Ilyasah Shabazz\" width=\"800\" height=\"977\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-800x977.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-160x195.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-768x938.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-1020x1245.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-1180x1441.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-960x1172.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-240x293.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-375x458.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-520x635.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X.jpg 1399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Malcolm Little The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X By Ilyasah Shabazz \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Atheneum Books for Young Readers)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Malcolm-Little/Ilyasah-Shabazz/9781442412163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X\u003c/em> \u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Ilyasah Shabazz with illustrations by A.G. Ford\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Malcolm was raised by a loving, spiritual father and a wise and beautiful mother. The memories of their happy home enabled Malcolm X to stand up for freedom and justice. Shabazz, the author, is Malcolm’s own daughter.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-800x78.jpg\" alt=\"Q.Logo.Break\" width=\"800\" height=\"78\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12127869\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-400x39.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-768x75.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.greenapplebooks.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Apple Books in San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ashley Despain buys the kid’s books at Green Apple, and tests them on his beloved nieces and nephews. And he specializes in one sentence reviews.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12424877\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 604px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12424877\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/mi-familia-calaca-e1480644840657.jpg\" alt=\"'Mi Familia Calaca: A Mexican Folk Art Family' in English and Spanish by Cynthia Weil and illustrated by Jesus Canseco Zárate\" width=\"604\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/mi-familia-calaca-e1480644840657.jpg 604w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/mi-familia-calaca-e1480644840657-160x150.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/mi-familia-calaca-e1480644840657-240x225.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/mi-familia-calaca-e1480644840657-375x352.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/mi-familia-calaca-e1480644840657-520x488.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Mi Familia Calaca: A Mexican Folk Art Family’ in English and Spanish by Cynthia Weil and illustrated by Jesus Canseco Zárate \u003ccite>(Photo: Image courtesy of AK Press)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.akpress.org/mi-familia-calaca.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Mi Familia Calaca: My Skeleton Family\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Cynthia Weill and Jesus Canseco Zarate\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>A beautiful bilingual celebration of what it means to be a family, even if you are just a bunch of skeletons.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12424879\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12424879\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Princess-and-the-Warrior-e1480644983169.jpg\" alt=\"The Princess and the Warrior by Duncan Tonatiuh\" width=\"640\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Princess-and-the-Warrior-e1480644983169.jpg 640w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Princess-and-the-Warrior-e1480644983169-160x66.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Princess-and-the-Warrior-e1480644983169-240x98.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Princess-and-the-Warrior-e1480644983169-375x154.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Princess-and-the-Warrior-e1480644983169-520x213.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Princess and the Warrior by Duncan Tonatiuh \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Duncan Tonatiuh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.abramsbooks.com/product/princess-and-the-warrior_9781419721304/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>The Princess and the Warrior\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Duncan Tonatiuh\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Exquisite illustrations accompany this heartbreaking Aztec legend about the origin of the volcanoes Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl near Mexico City.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12428543\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12428543\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice.jpg\" alt=\"'How Do You Say? Como se Dice?' by Angela Dominguez\" width=\"500\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice.jpg 500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-160x158.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-240x237.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-375x371.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘How Do You Say? Como se Dice?’ by Angela Dominguez \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Angela Dominguez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.angeladominguezstudio.com/post/152532555348/how-do-you-say-c%C3%B3mo-se-dice-bilingual-henry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>How Do You Say? Como se Dice?\u003c/em>\u003c/a> \u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Angela Dominguez\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Angela and I went to art school together, and I love her work. I mean, who wouldn’t love a Spanish-speaking giraffe?\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12428544\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12428544\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Lilla-and-the-crow-e1480713054942.jpg\" alt=\"'Lila and the Crow' by Gabrielle Grimard\" width=\"640\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Lilla-and-the-crow-e1480713054942.jpg 640w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Lilla-and-the-crow-e1480713054942-160x102.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Lilla-and-the-crow-e1480713054942-240x153.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Lilla-and-the-crow-e1480713054942-375x239.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Lilla-and-the-crow-e1480713054942-520x332.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Lila and the Crow’ by Gabrielle Grimard \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Annick Press)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.annickpress.com/Lila-and-the-Crow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>Lila and the Crow\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Gabrielle Grimard\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>As powerful as it is sensitive, this story is about embracing that which sets us apart, and how that kind of courage makes us magnificent.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12428548\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 512px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12428548\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Cow-who-Climbed-a-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"'The Cow Who Climbed a Tree' by Gemma Merino\" width=\"512\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Cow-who-Climbed-a-Tree.jpg 512w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Cow-who-Climbed-a-Tree-160x205.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Cow-who-Climbed-a-Tree-240x307.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Cow-who-Climbed-a-Tree-375x480.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘The Cow Who Climbed a Tree’ by Gemma Merino \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Albert Whitman and Company)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.albertwhitman.com/book/cow-climbed-tree/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>The Cow Who Climbed a Tree\u003c/em> \u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Gemma Merino\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Never let anyone tell you that your dreams are impossible, ridiculous, or nonsense.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"We gathered recommendations from four Bay Area bookstores for the best kids' books of the year.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1705032134,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":30,"wordCount":1406},"headData":{"title":"The Best Children's Books for Holiday Giving | KQED","description":"We gathered recommendations from four Bay Area bookstores for the best kids' books of the year.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"The Best Children's Books for Holiday 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https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The holidays are all about traditions. We have friends who have us over for a Christmas Day dinner every year, the main course always a closely guarded secret until it’s served. My wife and I used to make our daughter (now 27) sit on the couch with her eyes closed when we gave her Hanukkah gifts. Here at KQED, I’m keeping the tradition of helping our readers find children’s books for the holidays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So here’s the favorites from the children’s book buyers at bookstores at the four corners of the Bay Area. Sure, you can buy them on Amazon, but I’ll bet you’ll find more shopping fun if you stop by the bookstores mentioned below.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-800x78.jpg\" alt=\"Q.Logo.Break\" width=\"800\" height=\"78\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-12127869\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-400x39.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-768x75.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.hicklebees.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Hicklebees in San Jose\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp> The San Jose-based book store features a children’s literature museum, with real and faux exhibits (a pair of jeans signed by Ann Brashares, author of the \u003cem>Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, \u003c/em>one of Charlotte’s webs). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s a list of books from co-owner Valerie Lewis:\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12410465\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12410465\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-800x958.jpg\" alt=\"'A Hat For Mrs Goldman' by Michelle Edwards; illustrated by G. Brian Karas\" width=\"800\" height=\"958\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-800x958.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-160x192.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-768x920.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-240x288.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-375x449.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901-520x623.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-A-Hat-for-Mrs-Goldman-e1480383086901.jpg 959w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘A Hat For Mrs Goldman’ by Michelle Edwards; illustrated by G. Brian Karas \u003ccite>(Photo Courtesy of Michelle Edwards)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://michelledwards.com/a-hat-for-mrs-goldman/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story About Knitting and Love \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>By Michelle Edwards/G. Brian Karas For Grades PS-2\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>A book about gift giving. Mrs. Goldman knits hats for everyone in the neighborhood. Sophia thinks knitting is too hard so she helps her by making the pom-poms. When Sophia notices that Mrs. Goldman is too busy to knit one for herself, she takes on the task, with a delightful result.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12410466\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 700px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12410466\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-Me-and-Annie-McPhee.jpg\" alt=\"'Me and Annie McPhee' By Olivier Dunrea; Illustrations by Will Hillenbrand\" width=\"700\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-Me-and-Annie-McPhee.jpg 700w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-Me-and-Annie-McPhee-160x141.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-Me-and-Annie-McPhee-240x212.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-Me-and-Annie-McPhee-375x331.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebee-Me-and-Annie-McPhee-520x458.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Me and Annie McPhee’ By Olivier Dunrea; Illustrations by Will Hillenbrand \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Penguin Random House)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/315672/me-and-annie-mcphee-by-olivier-dunrea-illustrated-by-will-hillenbrand/9780399168086/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>Me and Annie McPhee\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>By Olivier Dunrea; Illustrations by Will Hillenbrand Grades PS-2\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>This talented duo offers a counting book where the tranquility of a deserted island is disturbed by silly rhyming animals appearing at the turn of each page. There are two wee dogs who think that they’re frogs, three perky pigs that are all wearing wigs, and more. Cheery read aloud where young listeners can’t help but pipe in before the turn of the page.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12410467\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12410467 size-medium\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-800x566.jpg\" alt=\"'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds\" width=\"800\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-800x566.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-160x113.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-768x543.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-1020x721.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-1180x835.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-960x679.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-240x170.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-375x265.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913-520x368.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-Ghost-e1480384249913.jpg 1346w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Ghost’ by Jason Reynolds \u003ccite>(Photo: Image courtesy of Simon and Schuster)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Ghost/Jason-Reynolds/Track/9781481450157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>Ghost\u003c/em> \u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Jason Reynolds: Ages 10 and up\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Ghost Crenshaw started running three years ago when his father chased him and his mother through the neighborhood firing a gun. After that he saw himself as “the boy with a scream inside”. Now he’s on an elite middle school running team with a shot at the Junior Olympics. Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award–winning author Jason Reynolds flawlessly delivers terror, anticipation and fear in this National Book Award finalist – clear to the finish line. I couldn’t stop thinking about it.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12410468\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 698px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12410468\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-March-e1480385213787.jpg\" alt=\"A page from 'March: Book Three' by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell\" width=\"698\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-March-e1480385213787.jpg 698w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-March-e1480385213787-160x87.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-March-e1480385213787-240x131.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-March-e1480385213787-375x204.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Hicklebees-March-e1480385213787-520x283.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A page from ‘March: Book Three’ by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Top Shelf Productions)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>\u003cstrong>March: Book 3\u003c/strong> \u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>The last of the powerful trilogy written by civil-rights crusader and Congressman John Lewis that brought back into focus the terrible struggles of the Civil Rights Movement. Sadly, it is still relevant today. For teachers of civil rights it should be a mandatory selection.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-800x78.jpg\" alt=\"Q.Logo.Break\" width=\"800\" height=\"78\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12127869\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-400x39.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-768x75.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.dieselbookstore.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diesel Books\u003c/a> in Oakland and Larkspur\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp> Children’s Book Buyer Clare Doornbos says she loves it “when a kid comes back to the store and tells us that our recommendation was the ‘best book ever.'”\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12494027\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-1020x840.jpg\" alt=\"'They All Saw a Cat'\" width=\"640\" height=\"527\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12494027\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-1020x840.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-160x132.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-800x659.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-768x633.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-1920x1582.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-1180x972.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-960x791.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-240x198.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-375x309.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC-520x428.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/They-All-Saw-a-Cat_FC.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘They All Saw a Cat’\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chroniclebooks.com/titles/they-all-saw-a-cat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">They All Saw a Cat\u003c/a> \u003c/strong>\u003c/em> \u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Brendan Wenzel\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>A catchy and deceptively simple book about a cat meeting other animals as it walks through the world. The illustrations and repetition have a classic quality, but the theme of understanding differences in perception is right up to date.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12494029\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-1020x574.jpg\" alt=\"'Frazzled'\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12494029\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-800x450.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-768x432.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-960x540.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-240x135.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-375x211.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook-520x293.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/FrazzledBook.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Frazzled’\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062398796/frazzled\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Frazzled \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Booki Vivat\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Abbie Wu is the narrator of this very funny, heavily illustrated chapter book for ages eight and over. Wu is certain that nothing good ever comes of the middles including middle school. Abbie is an instantly lovable character, a comically neurotic heroine who gets school hilariously wrong and eventually starts to get it right.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12415017\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12415017\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-800x1209.jpg\" alt=\"The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill\" width=\"800\" height=\"1209\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-800x1209.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-160x242.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-768x1160.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-1020x1541.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-1180x1783.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-960x1450.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-240x363.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-375x566.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1-520x786.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Barnhill_GirlWhoDrankMoon_HC_jkt_rgb_2MB_HR-1.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Algonquin Young Readers)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://algonquinyoungreaders.com/book/the-girl-who-drank-the-moon/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>\u003cstrong>The Girl Who Drank the Moon\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> \u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Kelly Barnhill\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>There is a witch who lives in the forest, she steals babies, raises dragons and casts a gloom over the village. Or so the stories say. Effortlessly lyrical and casually dark, this story is just like all the classic fairy tales. It’s perfect for young readers aged 10 and up who understand that life is not often fair and that stories are not always true.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-800x78.jpg\" alt=\"Q.Logo.Break\" width=\"800\" height=\"78\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12127869\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-400x39.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-768x75.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://marcusbooksoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marcus Books\u003c/a> in Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Co-owner Karen Johnson offers a rich assortment of books about at Marcus Books in Oakland, with an emphasis on books about Africans Americans and other people of color.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12424868\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 480px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12424868 size-thumb\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Beautiful-Moon-e1480643445698.jpeg\" alt=\"Beautiful Moon: A Child's Prayer\" width=\"480\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Beautiful-Moon-e1480643445698.jpeg 480w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Beautiful-Moon-e1480643445698-160x106.jpeg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Beautiful-Moon-e1480643445698-240x160.jpeg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Beautiful-Moon-e1480643445698-375x249.jpeg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful Moon: A Child’s Prayer \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Abrams Books)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.abramsbooks.com/product/beautiful-moon_9781419707926/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Beautiful Moon: A Child’s Prayer\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> \u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Tanya Bolden, illustrations by Eric Velasquez\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Beautiful Moon teaches that prayer is a path to find our humanity and compassion for others. The illustrations are as beautiful as the book’s content.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12410665\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12410665\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Hiawatha.jpg\" alt=\"'Hiawatha and the Peacemaker' by Robbie Robertson, illustrated by David Shannon\" width=\"400\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Hiawatha.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Hiawatha-160x191.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Hiawatha-240x287.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Hiawatha-375x448.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Hiawatha and the Peacemaker’ by Robbie Robertson, illustrated by David Shannon \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Abrams )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.abramsbooks.com/product/hiawatha-and-the-peacemaker_9781419712203/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Hiawatha and the Peacemaker\u003c/em> \u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Robbie Robertson, illustrated by David Shannon\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Musician Robbie Robertson (The Band), of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, tells this ancient Iroquois story about Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, who together bring unity to the warring Iroquois nations. This story shows how America might become great, again.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12409665\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 630px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12409665\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Radiant-Child.jpg\" alt=\"Radiant Child:The Story of Jean Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe\" width=\"630\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Radiant-Child.jpg 630w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Radiant-Child-160x190.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Radiant-Child-240x286.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Radiant-Child-375x446.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Marcus-Radiant-Child-520x619.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Radiant Child:The Story of Jean Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe \u003ccite>(Photo: Image courtesy of Hachette Book Group)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/javaka-steptoe/radiant-child/9780316213882/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean Michel Basquiat \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>written and illustrated by Javaka Steptoe\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Not everyone understood Basquiat’s art, but Steptoe helps us to “get” both the artist and his vividly colorful work.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12424875\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12424875\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-800x977.jpg\" alt=\"Malcolm Little The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X By Ilyasah Shabazz\" width=\"800\" height=\"977\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-800x977.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-160x195.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-768x938.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-1020x1245.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-1180x1441.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-960x1172.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-240x293.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-375x458.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X-520x635.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Malcolm-X.jpg 1399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Malcolm Little The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X By Ilyasah Shabazz \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Atheneum Books for Young Readers)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Malcolm-Little/Ilyasah-Shabazz/9781442412163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X\u003c/em> \u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Ilyasah Shabazz with illustrations by A.G. Ford\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Malcolm was raised by a loving, spiritual father and a wise and beautiful mother. The memories of their happy home enabled Malcolm X to stand up for freedom and justice. Shabazz, the author, is Malcolm’s own daughter.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-800x78.jpg\" alt=\"Q.Logo.Break\" width=\"800\" height=\"78\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-12127869\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-400x39.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/Q.Logo_.Break_-768x75.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.greenapplebooks.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Apple Books in San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ashley Despain buys the kid’s books at Green Apple, and tests them on his beloved nieces and nephews. And he specializes in one sentence reviews.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12424877\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 604px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12424877\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/mi-familia-calaca-e1480644840657.jpg\" alt=\"'Mi Familia Calaca: A Mexican Folk Art Family' in English and Spanish by Cynthia Weil and illustrated by Jesus Canseco Zárate\" width=\"604\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/mi-familia-calaca-e1480644840657.jpg 604w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/mi-familia-calaca-e1480644840657-160x150.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/mi-familia-calaca-e1480644840657-240x225.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/mi-familia-calaca-e1480644840657-375x352.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/mi-familia-calaca-e1480644840657-520x488.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Mi Familia Calaca: A Mexican Folk Art Family’ in English and Spanish by Cynthia Weil and illustrated by Jesus Canseco Zárate \u003ccite>(Photo: Image courtesy of AK Press)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.akpress.org/mi-familia-calaca.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Mi Familia Calaca: My Skeleton Family\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Cynthia Weill and Jesus Canseco Zarate\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>A beautiful bilingual celebration of what it means to be a family, even if you are just a bunch of skeletons.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12424879\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12424879\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Princess-and-the-Warrior-e1480644983169.jpg\" alt=\"The Princess and the Warrior by Duncan Tonatiuh\" width=\"640\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Princess-and-the-Warrior-e1480644983169.jpg 640w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Princess-and-the-Warrior-e1480644983169-160x66.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Princess-and-the-Warrior-e1480644983169-240x98.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Princess-and-the-Warrior-e1480644983169-375x154.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Princess-and-the-Warrior-e1480644983169-520x213.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Princess and the Warrior by Duncan Tonatiuh \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Duncan Tonatiuh)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.abramsbooks.com/product/princess-and-the-warrior_9781419721304/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>The Princess and the Warrior\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Duncan Tonatiuh\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Exquisite illustrations accompany this heartbreaking Aztec legend about the origin of the volcanoes Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl near Mexico City.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12428543\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12428543\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice.jpg\" alt=\"'How Do You Say? Como se Dice?' by Angela Dominguez\" width=\"500\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice.jpg 500w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-160x158.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-240x237.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-375x371.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Como-Se-Dice-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘How Do You Say? Como se Dice?’ by Angela Dominguez \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Angela Dominguez)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.angeladominguezstudio.com/post/152532555348/how-do-you-say-c%C3%B3mo-se-dice-bilingual-henry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>How Do You Say? Como se Dice?\u003c/em>\u003c/a> \u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Angela Dominguez\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Angela and I went to art school together, and I love her work. I mean, who wouldn’t love a Spanish-speaking giraffe?\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12428544\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12428544\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Lilla-and-the-crow-e1480713054942.jpg\" alt=\"'Lila and the Crow' by Gabrielle Grimard\" width=\"640\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Lilla-and-the-crow-e1480713054942.jpg 640w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Lilla-and-the-crow-e1480713054942-160x102.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Lilla-and-the-crow-e1480713054942-240x153.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Lilla-and-the-crow-e1480713054942-375x239.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Lilla-and-the-crow-e1480713054942-520x332.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Lila and the Crow’ by Gabrielle Grimard \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Annick Press)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.annickpress.com/Lila-and-the-Crow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>Lila and the Crow\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Gabrielle Grimard\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>As powerful as it is sensitive, this story is about embracing that which sets us apart, and how that kind of courage makes us magnificent.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12428548\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 512px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12428548\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Cow-who-Climbed-a-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"'The Cow Who Climbed a Tree' by Gemma Merino\" width=\"512\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Cow-who-Climbed-a-Tree.jpg 512w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Cow-who-Climbed-a-Tree-160x205.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Cow-who-Climbed-a-Tree-240x307.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/The-Cow-who-Climbed-a-Tree-375x480.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘The Cow Who Climbed a Tree’ by Gemma Merino \u003ccite>(Photo: Courtesy of Albert Whitman and Company)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.albertwhitman.com/book/cow-climbed-tree/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>The Cow Who Climbed a Tree\u003c/em> \u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Gemma Merino\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Never let anyone tell you that your dreams are impossible, ridiculous, or nonsense.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/arts/12409660/the-best-childrens-books-for-holiday-giving","authors":["32"],"series":["arts_1554"],"categories":["arts_73"],"tags":["arts_1118","arts_1006","arts_596"],"featImg":"arts_12428744","label":"arts_1554"},"arts_12448285":{"type":"posts","id":"arts_12448285","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"arts","id":"12448285","score":null,"sort":[1481929214000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"take-it-easy-holiday-gifts-for-the-stressed","title":"Take It Easy: Holiday Gifts for the Stressed","publishDate":1481929214,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Take It Easy: Holiday Gifts for the Stressed | KQED","labelTerm":{"term":1554,"site":"arts"},"content":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/series/art-nerd-holiday-guide-2016/\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12409450\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg\" alt=\"art_nerd-holidayguide-2016\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Let’s face it, 2016 has been a tough year. If your friends and family are anything like mine, they’ve been stressed out by the untimely deaths of David Bowie and Prince, the contentious election season, police brutality, a rise in hate crimes and ongoing social injustice. It can be totally overwhelming, and coming up with holiday gifts seems especially challenging this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Self-care is important of course, and those who are most vulnerable may need a gentle nudge to remember to take care of themselves. This holiday season perhaps the kindest thing to do is to not give our loved ones more stuff but to help them to take time out and relax.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12448282\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12448282\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"Bellocq Tea Atelier\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-800x800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-768x768.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-960x960.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-520x520.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens.jpg 1383w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bellocq Tea Atelier, based in Brooklyn, makes many appealing herbal blends. \u003ccite>(Photo: Bellocq Tea Atelier)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Tea\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>For several years running, I’ve been gifting my close friends and family tea blends from \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellocq.com/collections/tea-collections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bellocq Tea Atelier\u003c/a>. The Brooklyn-based company has seasonal offerings such as \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellocq.com/collections/black-blends/products/no-44-bellocq-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bellocq Christmas\u003c/a> (a black tea with cinnamon and rose petals) and \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellocq.com/collections/herbal-blends/products/no-42-little-dickens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Dickens\u003c/a> (a rooibos blend with mint and chocolate.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellocq.com/collections/herbal-blends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">herbal blends\u003c/a> are a calming option, especially \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellocq.com/collections/herbal-blends/products/no-12-le-hammeau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Hammeau\u003c/a>, which includes soothing lemongrass, chamomile, and lavender. The packaging is very pretty — even the simple brown atelier bag with blue lettering and handwritten label is charming.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another idea in this vein is taking your loved one to afternoon tea in San Francisco. \u003ca href=\"http://www.fairmont.com/san-francisco/dining/afternoon-tea-at-the-fairmont/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fairmont\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfpalace.com/signature-tea-san-francisco/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palace\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/san-francisco/dining/afternoon-tea-in-the-lounge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ritz-Carlton\u003c/a> are the fancy options, while \u003ca href=\"http://www.lovejoystearoom.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lovejoy’s\u003c/a> is a cozier and more offbeat choice.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12448281\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12448281\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-800x500.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-160x100.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-768x480.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-1020x638.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-1180x738.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-960x600.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-240x150.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-375x234.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-520x325.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker is a perennial favorite for the holiday season. \u003ccite>(Photo: Erik Tomasson)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Performances\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The performing arts are a source of solace for many, myself included. There’s something transcendental about sitting in a huge hall and experiencing live music, dance, or theater. Why not take the family to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfballet.org/season/nutcracker/nutcracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Francisco Ballet’s \u003cem>Nutcracker\u003c/em>\u003c/a> (Dec. 10 – 29) or head to San Francisco Symphony for \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2014-2015/Christmas-Spectacular.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>A Charlie Brown Christmas\u003c/em>\u003c/a> (Dec. 21-24)? For those who want a less Christmasy time, there’s \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.shnsf.com/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=thelionking&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lion King\u003c/a>, \u003c/em> which goes until New Year’s Eve, or \u003ca href=\"https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/2016discounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shotgun Players’ Rep Fest\u003c/a>, in which the audacious Berkeley-based theater company performs all five plays of its present season on consecutive nights, through Jan. 22.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also gift tickets to the people you love for shows happening months in the future. One of my standard gifts for a close friend is tickets for \u003ca href=\"https://calperformances.org/performances/2016-17/dance/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alvin Ailey Dance Theater\u003c/a>, as the company always comes to Cal Performances in the spring while on tour. Another idea is to try and \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2016/11/30/ticket-alert-hamilton-in-san-francisco/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">score tickets\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"https://www.hamilton.shnsf.com/Online/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>Hamilton\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, which comes to San Francisco in March. Though you’ll need quite a bit of luck, not to mention spare cash to make that happen.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12448280\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12448280\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-800x404.jpg\" alt=\"Hero Yellow Fish\" width=\"800\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-800x404.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-160x81.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-768x388.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-1020x515.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-1180x596.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-960x485.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-240x121.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-375x189.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-520x263.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Steinhart Aquarium, part of the California Academy of Sciences, can be a very calming spot. \u003ccite>(Photo: Kathryn Whitney)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Aquarium Membership\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>One of the calmest places in all of San Francisco must be \u003ca href=\"http://www.calacademy.org/become-a-member\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cal Academy\u003c/a>‘s \u003ca href=\"http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/steinhart-aquarium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steinhart Aquarium\u003c/a> during members-only hours on Sunday and Tuesday mornings. The Philippine Coral Reef is completely serene — you can just watch the jewel-like fish flit back and forth. I also love to space out in the tranquil Amazon Flooded Forest. The installation has a soothing effect on my toddler, who can sit surrounded by the “fish tunnel” as he calls it for a full hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A membership to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/support-us/membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monterey Bay Aquarium\u003c/a> is also a fine option, especially if you live in the South Bay. Watching the\u003ca href=\"https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/invertebrates/jellies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> undulating jellies\u003c/a> is a good way to take a break and be in the moment. If you are further north, you can use the membership as an excuse for a weekend away.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12448277\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12448277\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-800x485.jpg\" alt=\"Jordan's Kitchen\" width=\"800\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-800x485.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-160x97.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-768x466.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-1020x619.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-1920x1165.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-1180x716.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-960x582.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-240x146.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-375x227.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-520x315.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jordan’s Kitchen holds popular cooking classes, including those for children, in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Photo: Jordan's Kitchen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Cooking Classes\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Cooking can be daunting for the uninitiated, and I would have never guessed in my single days, when my fridge only had beer and ketchup in it, that making your own meals can be quite meditative. Taking a cooking class can give those with less confidence in the kitchen that extra encouragement to create their own menus. What could be more in line with self-care than figuring out what goes into your own body?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s easy enough to give that special person a \u003ca href=\"http://jordanskitchensf.com/san-francisco-cooking-class-gift-certificates/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gift certificate\u003c/a> for \u003ca href=\"http://jordanskitchensf.com/cooking-classes-in-san-francisco/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan’s Kitchen\u003c/a> in SOMA, which covers everything from knife skills to Thai cooking. The school also offers Valentine’s Day classes to share with a significant other or close friend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another option is \u003ca href=\"https://www.cozymeal.com/gift-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cozymeal\u003c/a>, which features classes from both local and traveling chefs. This can also make a great activity for a group of friends, adding a social component to the gift. Sometimes spending time together is a gift unto itself.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12448278\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12448278\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"EarthBody Day Spa\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-960x640.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-240x160.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-375x250.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-520x347.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">EarthBody is an organic day spa in Hayes Valley with an ayurvedic bent. \u003ccite>(Photo: EarthBody)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Spa Treatments\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>A trip to the spa is the perfect way to reduce stress, and a gift certificate provides an easy step towards taking care of one’s self. I like \u003ca href=\"https://www.secure-booker.com/earthbody/ShopOnline/GiftCertificate.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EarthBody Day Spa\u003c/a>, which is an oasis of stillness in bustling Hayes Valley. Treatments include massages and facials using handcrafted organic products with a nod to ayurvedic traditions. Others swear by Korean style spas like \u003ca href=\"http://imperialdayspa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Imperial Day Spa\u003c/a> in Japantown, which is known for its scrubs and acupressure massages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another option is making this gift an escape to nearby Napa for a day at one of the region’s fancy hotel spas. I’ve taken family members to \u003ca href=\"https://www.indianspringscalistoga.com/spa/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian Springs\u003c/a> in Calistoga, which has mud and mineral baths and some seriously intense deep tissue massages on offer. You can spend the rest of your time in their Olympic-sized mineral pool, which is a toasty 82–102 degrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Let's face it, 2016 has been a tough year and we all need to give ourselves some \"me time.\"","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1705032148,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":17,"wordCount":1012},"headData":{"title":"Take It Easy: Holiday Gifts for the Stressed | KQED","description":"Let's face it, 2016 has been a tough year and we all need to give ourselves some "me time."","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Take It Easy: Holiday Gifts for the Stressed","datePublished":"2016-12-16T23:00:14.000Z","dateModified":"2024-01-12T04:02:28.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"sticky":false,"path":"/arts/12448285/take-it-easy-holiday-gifts-for-the-stressed","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/series/art-nerd-holiday-guide-2016/\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12409450\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg\" alt=\"art_nerd-holidayguide-2016\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Let’s face it, 2016 has been a tough year. If your friends and family are anything like mine, they’ve been stressed out by the untimely deaths of David Bowie and Prince, the contentious election season, police brutality, a rise in hate crimes and ongoing social injustice. It can be totally overwhelming, and coming up with holiday gifts seems especially challenging this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Self-care is important of course, and those who are most vulnerable may need a gentle nudge to remember to take care of themselves. This holiday season perhaps the kindest thing to do is to not give our loved ones more stuff but to help them to take time out and relax.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12448282\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12448282\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"Bellocq Tea Atelier\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-800x800.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-768x768.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-1020x1020.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-1180x1180.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-960x960.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-520x520.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/bellocq-little-dickens.jpg 1383w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bellocq Tea Atelier, based in Brooklyn, makes many appealing herbal blends. \u003ccite>(Photo: Bellocq Tea Atelier)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Tea\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>For several years running, I’ve been gifting my close friends and family tea blends from \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellocq.com/collections/tea-collections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bellocq Tea Atelier\u003c/a>. The Brooklyn-based company has seasonal offerings such as \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellocq.com/collections/black-blends/products/no-44-bellocq-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bellocq Christmas\u003c/a> (a black tea with cinnamon and rose petals) and \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellocq.com/collections/herbal-blends/products/no-42-little-dickens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little Dickens\u003c/a> (a rooibos blend with mint and chocolate.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellocq.com/collections/herbal-blends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">herbal blends\u003c/a> are a calming option, especially \u003ca href=\"http://www.bellocq.com/collections/herbal-blends/products/no-12-le-hammeau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Hammeau\u003c/a>, which includes soothing lemongrass, chamomile, and lavender. The packaging is very pretty — even the simple brown atelier bag with blue lettering and handwritten label is charming.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another idea in this vein is taking your loved one to afternoon tea in San Francisco. \u003ca href=\"http://www.fairmont.com/san-francisco/dining/afternoon-tea-at-the-fairmont/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fairmont\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfpalace.com/signature-tea-san-francisco/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palace\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/san-francisco/dining/afternoon-tea-in-the-lounge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ritz-Carlton\u003c/a> are the fancy options, while \u003ca href=\"http://www.lovejoystearoom.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lovejoy’s\u003c/a> is a cozier and more offbeat choice.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12448281\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12448281\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-800x500.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-160x100.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-768x480.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-1020x638.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-1180x738.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-960x600.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-240x150.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-375x234.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet-520x325.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/nutcracker-sf-ballet.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker is a perennial favorite for the holiday season. \u003ccite>(Photo: Erik Tomasson)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Performances\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>The performing arts are a source of solace for many, myself included. There’s something transcendental about sitting in a huge hall and experiencing live music, dance, or theater. Why not take the family to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfballet.org/season/nutcracker/nutcracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Francisco Ballet’s \u003cem>Nutcracker\u003c/em>\u003c/a> (Dec. 10 – 29) or head to San Francisco Symphony for \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2014-2015/Christmas-Spectacular.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>A Charlie Brown Christmas\u003c/em>\u003c/a> (Dec. 21-24)? For those who want a less Christmasy time, there’s \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://www.shnsf.com/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=thelionking&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lion King\u003c/a>, \u003c/em> which goes until New Year’s Eve, or \u003ca href=\"https://shotgunplayers.org/Online/2016discounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shotgun Players’ Rep Fest\u003c/a>, in which the audacious Berkeley-based theater company performs all five plays of its present season on consecutive nights, through Jan. 22.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also gift tickets to the people you love for shows happening months in the future. One of my standard gifts for a close friend is tickets for \u003ca href=\"https://calperformances.org/performances/2016-17/dance/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alvin Ailey Dance Theater\u003c/a>, as the company always comes to Cal Performances in the spring while on tour. Another idea is to try and \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2016/11/30/ticket-alert-hamilton-in-san-francisco/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">score tickets\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"https://www.hamilton.shnsf.com/Online/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003cem>Hamilton\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, which comes to San Francisco in March. Though you’ll need quite a bit of luck, not to mention spare cash to make that happen.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12448280\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12448280\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-800x404.jpg\" alt=\"Hero Yellow Fish\" width=\"800\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-800x404.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-160x81.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-768x388.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-1020x515.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-1180x596.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-960x485.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-240x121.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-375x189.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/sa_lg_hero_yellow_fish-520x263.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Steinhart Aquarium, part of the California Academy of Sciences, can be a very calming spot. \u003ccite>(Photo: Kathryn Whitney)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Aquarium Membership\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>One of the calmest places in all of San Francisco must be \u003ca href=\"http://www.calacademy.org/become-a-member\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cal Academy\u003c/a>‘s \u003ca href=\"http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/steinhart-aquarium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steinhart Aquarium\u003c/a> during members-only hours on Sunday and Tuesday mornings. The Philippine Coral Reef is completely serene — you can just watch the jewel-like fish flit back and forth. I also love to space out in the tranquil Amazon Flooded Forest. The installation has a soothing effect on my toddler, who can sit surrounded by the “fish tunnel” as he calls it for a full hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A membership to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/support-us/membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monterey Bay Aquarium\u003c/a> is also a fine option, especially if you live in the South Bay. Watching the\u003ca href=\"https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/invertebrates/jellies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> undulating jellies\u003c/a> is a good way to take a break and be in the moment. If you are further north, you can use the membership as an excuse for a weekend away.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12448277\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12448277\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-800x485.jpg\" alt=\"Jordan's Kitchen\" width=\"800\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-800x485.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-160x97.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-768x466.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-1020x619.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-1920x1165.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-1180x716.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-960x582.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-240x146.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-375x227.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse-520x315.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/jordans-kitchen-mousse.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jordan’s Kitchen holds popular cooking classes, including those for children, in San Francisco. \u003ccite>(Photo: Jordan's Kitchen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Cooking Classes\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Cooking can be daunting for the uninitiated, and I would have never guessed in my single days, when my fridge only had beer and ketchup in it, that making your own meals can be quite meditative. Taking a cooking class can give those with less confidence in the kitchen that extra encouragement to create their own menus. What could be more in line with self-care than figuring out what goes into your own body?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s easy enough to give that special person a \u003ca href=\"http://jordanskitchensf.com/san-francisco-cooking-class-gift-certificates/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gift certificate\u003c/a> for \u003ca href=\"http://jordanskitchensf.com/cooking-classes-in-san-francisco/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan’s Kitchen\u003c/a> in SOMA, which covers everything from knife skills to Thai cooking. The school also offers Valentine’s Day classes to share with a significant other or close friend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another option is \u003ca href=\"https://www.cozymeal.com/gift-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cozymeal\u003c/a>, which features classes from both local and traveling chefs. This can also make a great activity for a group of friends, adding a social component to the gift. Sometimes spending time together is a gift unto itself.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12448278\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12448278\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"EarthBody Day Spa\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-960x640.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-240x160.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-375x250.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses-520x347.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/earthbody-roses.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">EarthBody is an organic day spa in Hayes Valley with an ayurvedic bent. \u003ccite>(Photo: EarthBody)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Spa Treatments\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>A trip to the spa is the perfect way to reduce stress, and a gift certificate provides an easy step towards taking care of one’s self. I like \u003ca href=\"https://www.secure-booker.com/earthbody/ShopOnline/GiftCertificate.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EarthBody Day Spa\u003c/a>, which is an oasis of stillness in bustling Hayes Valley. Treatments include massages and facials using handcrafted organic products with a nod to ayurvedic traditions. Others swear by Korean style spas like \u003ca href=\"http://imperialdayspa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Imperial Day Spa\u003c/a> in Japantown, which is known for its scrubs and acupressure massages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another option is making this gift an escape to nearby Napa for a day at one of the region’s fancy hotel spas. I’ve taken family members to \u003ca href=\"https://www.indianspringscalistoga.com/spa/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian Springs\u003c/a> in Calistoga, which has mud and mineral baths and some seriously intense deep tissue massages on offer. You can spend the rest of your time in their Olympic-sized mineral pool, which is a toasty 82–102 degrees.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/arts/12448285/take-it-easy-holiday-gifts-for-the-stressed","authors":["8660"],"series":["arts_1554"],"categories":["arts_835","arts_967"],"tags":["arts_1118","arts_1006","arts_596"],"featImg":"arts_12448275","label":"arts_1554"},"bayareabites_113965":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_113965","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"113965","score":null,"sort":[1481921545000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"bay-area-bites-guide-to-10-great-local-food-gifts-for-the-holidays","title":"Bay Area Bites Guide to 10 Great Local Food Gifts for the Holidays","publishDate":1481921545,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{},"content":"\u003cp>As 2016--a seemingly endless year marked by losses large and small, local and worldwide--comes to a close, the holidays are a welcome reprieve. There’s family, biological or otherwise. There’s \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/12/14/taste-test-6-california-eggnogs/\" target=\"_blank\">eggnog\u003c/a>. And, of course, there are presents. Here are some locally made food gift ideas for the loved ones in your life, a reminder that even when the world is grim, food is still one of the most powerful ways of bringing people together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_113968\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 160px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-113968 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-160x499.jpg\" alt=\"Cherrywood Rye Whiskey from Sonoma County Distilling Co.\" width=\"160\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-160x499.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-800x2493.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-768x2393.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-1020x3178.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-1180x3677.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-960x2992.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-240x748.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-375x1169.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-520x1620.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cherrywood Rye Whiskey from Sonoma County Distilling Co. \u003ccite>(Sonoma County Distilling Co.)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Alcohol\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There’s a 2005 country song from singer Terri Clark where she sings about the world \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXE-vP15cug\" target=\"_blank\">needing a drink\u003c/a>. While the lyrics are a quaint flashback to Bush-era politicking (“Too much tension between Miss Liberty/And The Eiffel tower”), Clark’s thesis remains relevant. Alcohol is a fairly foolproof gift (assuming you have evidence that your giftee does, in fact, imbibe) for everyone from boss to brother, and while you could go with an obvious bottle of red, why not shake things up with some locally made liquor? There’s a rye whiskey \u003ca href=\"http://sonomacountydistilling.com/\" target=\"_blank\">made in Sonoma County\u003c/a>, fruit brandy from \u003ca href=\"http://www.stgeorgespirits.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Alameda’s St. George\u003c/a>, or Seven Stills’ \u003ca href=\"http://www.sevenstillsofsf.com/craft-whiskey/\" target=\"_blank\">line of whiskeys\u003c/a> made from craft beers. If they’re not a fan of brown liquor, a bottle of \u003ca href=\"http://www.raffdistillerie.com/gin.html\" target=\"_blank\">Bummer and Lazarus gin\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://sutherlanddistilling.com/spirits/vodka/\" target=\"_blank\">Diablo’s Shadow vodka\u003c/a> from Livermore makes a fine alternative.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_114049\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-114049\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino.jpg\" alt=\"Cappuccino IT`S-IT.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cappuccino IT`S-IT. \u003ccite>(IT`S-IT)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Bay Area specialties for far-flung friends\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Maybe you have a friend who moved out of the Bay Area in an effort to experience “seasons,” or to “not spend 48% of my take-home pay on rent.” While they may enjoy their new city, we bet they miss certain local foods. While it’s hard (\u003ca href=\"https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-way-to-send-a-burrito-from-San-Francisco-to-New-York-without-it-getting-bad-and-spoiling\" target=\"_blank\">but not impossible!\u003c/a>) to mail a burrito through the US Postal Service, there are plenty of classic Bay Area dishes that can be shipped through the mail. You can ship them pints of Secret Breakfast \u003ca href=\"https://www.goldbely.com/humphry-slocombe#shipping\" target=\"_blank\">from Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>, or mail them 24 \u003ca href=\"https://www.itsiticecream.com/products/ice-cream/cappucino-its-it\" target=\"_blank\">Cappuccino Its-Its\u003c/a>. If your dad’s a pizza fanatic, send him a \u003ca href=\"https://www.foodydirect.com/restaurants/tony-s-pizza-napoletana/dishes\" target=\"_blank\">three pack of pies from Tony's Pizza Napoletana\u003c/a>. Thanks to Boudin Bakery, you can even \u003ca href=\"http://store.boudinbakery.com/storefront.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">mail sourdough bread\u003c/a>--a baguette, round or loaf in the shape of a crab--to your carb-obsessed sister in Jersey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_113970\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-113970\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933.jpg\" alt=\"Aprons from San Francisco's Lundy Way.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1173\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-160x98.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-800x489.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-768x469.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-1020x623.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-1180x721.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-960x587.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-240x147.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-375x229.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-520x318.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aprons from San Francisco's Lundy Way. \u003ccite>(Lundy Way)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Kitchenware\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re not careful, kitchen gifts can easily fall into the back-of-the-closet category of gift--make sure your giftee actually uses their kitchen (and not for \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/RpQn0M5bWMI?t=46s\" target=\"_blank\">Bradshaw-esque\u003c/a> clothing storage) before giving them something they’ll have to find room for in their tiny Bay Area home. If they do cook, kitchenware makes a thoughtful, functional gift. Head to the \u003ca href=\"https://towncutler.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Town Cutler\u003c/a> for pricy, lovingly handmade knives. Cooking gets messy; everyone could use a new apron to replace the one they filched from their college barista job. \u003ca href=\"http://www.lundyway.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lundy Way \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"http://caysondesigns.com/aprons\" target=\"_blank\">Cayson Designs\u003c/a> both offer simple, sturdy designs made in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for something more ornamental, ceramic kitchenware is a way of gently telling your friend that they deserve better than that Ikea plate set they’ve had since Socks was in the White House. \u003ca href=\"http://www.heathceramics.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Heath\u003c/a> is a classic option but don’t miss newcomers like \u003ca href=\"http://atelierdion.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Atelier Dion \u003c/a>or \u003ca href=\"http://www.svenceramics.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sven Ceramics\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_92762\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-92762\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/featured_pic.jpg\" alt=\"The New Parkway in Oakland Photo: Shelby Pope\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/featured_pic.jpg 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/featured_pic-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/featured_pic-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The New Parkway in Oakland Photo: Shelby Pope\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Movie date\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Movie tickets make an ideal gift for someone you don’t know very well--while you may not know whether your babysitter prefers subtitled meditations on the human condition or Michael Bay flicks, they’ll still enjoy a movie more than whatever scented candle is leftover at TJ Maxx. Instead of the Regals and AMCs, opt for a local theater, whether that’s the \u003ca href=\"http://www.thenewparkway.com/\" target=\"_blank\">New Parkway in Oakland\u003c/a> or San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.roxie.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Roxie\u003c/a>. And if you’re feeling extra generous, get them a gift card to one of the many local theaters \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/02/07/bay-area-bites-guide-to-5-movie-theaters-serving-food-and-alcoholic-beverages/\" target=\"_blank\">that serve food and drinks\u003c/a>, and include enough for dinner in addition to tickets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_113699\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-113699\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolates from Hooker's Sweet Treats\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolates from Hooker's Sweet Treats \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Hooker's)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Dessert\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Sure, there are plenty of decadent savory holiday foods, but the real reason for all that holiday good cheer is the promise of dessert. If you want to earn a particularly warm welcome at your next gathering, bring something sweet. No time to \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/category/recipes/holiday-recipes/\" target=\"_blank\">make your own\u003c/a>? Check out our list of \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/11/29/bay-area-bites-guide-to-13-bay-area-chocolate-shops-and-gifts/\" target=\"_blank\">gift-worthy chocolatiers\u003c/a>, or pick up a buche noel from \u003ca href=\"http://www.tartinebakery.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tartine\u003c/a>, sufganiyot from \u003ca href=\"http://www.saulsdeli.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Saul’s\u003c/a>, stollen from \u003ca href=\"http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/\" target=\"_blank\">Cheeseboard\u003c/a> or bibingka from \u003ca href=\"http://www.auntieemsfinefoods.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Auntie Em’s in Daly City\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_113971\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-113971\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505.jpg\" alt=\"One of the cooking classes available from Kitchen on Fire.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the cooking classes available from Kitchen on Fire. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Cooking classes\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A cooking class is the perfect experience gift. As the old saying goes, give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish via the gift of cooking classes and be guaranteed an invite to a demonstration of his newfound salmon-cooking abilities. The Bay Area offers cooking classes of every kind, from kid’s classes at \u003ca href=\"http://www.cucinabambini.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Cucina Bambini\u003c/a>, to a French-themed couples cooking lesson from \u003ca href=\"https://kitchenonfire.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Kitchen on Fire\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_31754\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-31754 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2011/08/alicewaters500.jpg\" alt=\"Alice Waters - Chez Panisse. Photo by Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alice Waters - Chez Panisse. Photo by Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>A trip to an iconic Bay Area restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Even if you’ve lived in the Bay Area your entire life, there’s probably one or two famous sites you’ve never visited. Maybe you’ve never been to Alcatraz. Perhaps you’ve never stepped foot on Pier 39. I’ve never walked across the Golden Gate Bridge. You--and your loved ones--probably have restaurant equivalents. Make this the holiday to take someone to one of their bucket list restaurants, whether it’s finally making it to \u003ca href=\"http://www.yanksing.com/home.php\" target=\"_blank\">Yank Sing\u003c/a> with your cousin or taking your aunt who owns own every single Alice Waters cookbook to \u003ca href=\"http://www.chezpanisse.com/intro.php\" target=\"_blank\">Chez Panisse\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_113969\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-113969\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked.jpg\" alt=\"Home Cooked: Essential Recipes for a New Way to Cook Kindle Edition by Anya Fernald.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2425\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-160x202.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-800x1010.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-768x970.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-1020x1288.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-1180x1490.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-960x1213.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-240x303.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-375x474.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-520x657.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Home Cooked: Essential Recipes for a New Way to Cook Kindle Edition\u003cbr>by Anya Fernald. \u003ccite>(Ten Speed Press)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Cookbooks\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>People have been predicting the death of the cookbook for years, but year after year, they continue to top the bestseller list. This year, several local authors released cookbooks covering a wide variety of topics, suitable for everyone on your list. For the person in your life who’s committed to weeknight cooking--but who also wants to know how to cook over an open fire--pick up \u003ca href=\"http://www.belcampo.com/shop/uncategorized/home-cooked-by-anya-fernald/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>Home Cooked\u003c/em>,\u003c/a> from Belcampo Meat Co founder Anya Fernald. \u003ca href=\"http://www.flavorsofoakland.com/preorder/flavors-of-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>Flavors of Oakland \u003c/em>\u003c/a>offers an impressive guide to the Town’s varied cuisines, from Hawaiian to Jewish. Bakers should get San Francisco food blogger Irving Lin’s book of creative desserts, \u003ca href=\"http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544453739\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>Marbled, Swirled, and Layered\u003c/em>\u003c/a>. Your friend with the classy mid century modern bar cart? Get them Smuggler’s Cove’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.smugglerscovesf.com/book/\" target=\"_blank\">guide to tiki drinks\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://umamimart.com/products/the-complete-cocktail-manual\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>The Complete Cocktail Manual\u003c/em>\u003c/a> from local food writer Lou Bustamante.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96961\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-96961\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Fusti, full of oil ready for tasting, all lined up at Amphora Nueva.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fusti, full of oil ready for tasting, all lined up at Amphora Nueva. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Ingredients\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>One of the best gifts for a home cook is an intriguing ingredient they wouldn’t buy themselves. If they usually cook with McCormick spices, get them a gift set from \u003ca href=\"https://oaktownspiceshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oaktown Spice Shop\u003c/a>. Upgrade their bottle of Trader Joe’s olive oil to one from \u003ca href=\"http://amphoranueva.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Amphora Nueva\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.mcevoyranch.com/olive-oil-and-table\" target=\"_blank\">McEvoy Ranch\u003c/a>. Are they into experimental cooking techniques like sous vide and foams? Pick them up one of Berkeley perfumer Mandy Aftel’s intense, concentrated \u003ca href=\"http://www.aftelier.com/category-s/1820.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Chef’s Essences\u003c/a>, in flavors like fir needle and shisho. Did your college kid just come back her Berlin study abroad with a taste for sauerkraut and \u003cem>Der Spiegel\u003c/em>? Build her a gift basket of her new favorites from \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/lehrs-german-specialties-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">Lehr’s German Specialties\u003c/a>. Or pick someone up a gift card to a fancy grocery store like \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleybowl.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Berkeley Bowl\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.rainbow.coop/\" target=\"_blank\">Rainbow Grocery\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.biritemarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bi-Rite\u003c/a> and pair it with strict instructions to use it on something special and delightfully non-essential.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_95701\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-95701\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2.jpg\" alt=\"A recent day in the kitchen at Open Hand.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1278\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2-400x266.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2-1440x959.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2-1180x785.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2-960x639.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A recent day in the kitchen at Open Hand. \u003ccite>(Project Open Hand)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Donation\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Everyone appreciates a gift made in their name to a worthy charity. There are plenty of \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/11/16/your-bay-area-guide-to-holiday-volunteering-and-donations/\" target=\"_blank\">food-centric charities\u003c/a> doing important work in the Bay Area, and we’ve covered a few of them: there’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.openhand.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Project Open Hand\u003c/a>, which \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/04/28/project-open-hand-turns-30-an-iconic-san-francisco-nonprofit-looks-forward/\" target=\"_blank\">provides nutritious meals\u003c/a> for people with AIDS and other illnesses. Then there’s the \u003ca href=\"http://ceresproject.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Ceres Project\u003c/a>, a \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/03/31/ceres-community-project-brings-healing-food-and-youth-empowerment-to-alameda/\" target=\"_blank\">nonprofit that teaches teens to cook\u003c/a> while providing meals for Bay Area residents with serious illnesses. \u003ca href=\"http://www.rootsofchange.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Roots of Change\u003c/a> funds the kind of \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/11/13/how-oaklands-roots-of-change-transforms-food-policy-in-california/\" target=\"_blank\">important food policy research\u003c/a> that will probably come under threat during Trump’s presidency. The \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandfood.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Oakland Food Policy Council \u003c/a>wants to build an \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/10/12/race-money-and-food-talking-to-the-oakland-food-policy-council/\" target=\"_blank\">equitable food system\u003c/a> for The Town. In San Francisco, \u003ca href=\"https://www.projecthomelessconnect.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Project Homeless Connect\u003c/a> hosts all-in-one events where people experiencing homelessness can \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/12/07/shelter-is-just-the-beginning-project-homeless-connect-hosts-multi-service-events-to-help-homeless-san-franciscans/\" target=\"_blank\">secure everything from groceries to STD tests to wheelchair repair\u003c/a>. And don’t forgot your \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/\" target=\"_blank\">local food banks\u003c/a>--they can always use donations, as can religious organizations like \u003ca href=\"https://www.glide.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Glide \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.stanthonysf.org/\" target=\"_blank\">St. Anthony’s\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"From stollen to knives, we've rounded up foodcentric locally-made gifts for everyone on your list.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1481992206,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":14,"wordCount":1524},"headData":{"title":"Bay Area Bites Guide to 10 Great Local Food Gifts for the Holidays | KQED","description":"From stollen to knives, we've rounded up foodcentric locally-made gifts for everyone on your list.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Bay Area Bites Guide to 10 Great Local Food Gifts for the Holidays","datePublished":"2016-12-16T20:52:25.000Z","dateModified":"2016-12-17T16:30:06.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"113965 http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=113965","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/12/16/bay-area-bites-guide-to-10-great-local-food-gifts-for-the-holidays/","disqusTitle":"Bay Area Bites Guide to 10 Great Local Food Gifts for the Holidays","source":"Guides","sourceUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/category/guides-2/","path":"/bayareabites/113965/bay-area-bites-guide-to-10-great-local-food-gifts-for-the-holidays","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>As 2016--a seemingly endless year marked by losses large and small, local and worldwide--comes to a close, the holidays are a welcome reprieve. There’s family, biological or otherwise. There’s \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/12/14/taste-test-6-california-eggnogs/\" target=\"_blank\">eggnog\u003c/a>. And, of course, there are presents. Here are some locally made food gift ideas for the loved ones in your life, a reminder that even when the world is grim, food is still one of the most powerful ways of bringing people together.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_113968\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 160px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-113968 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-160x499.jpg\" alt=\"Cherrywood Rye Whiskey from Sonoma County Distilling Co.\" width=\"160\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-160x499.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-800x2493.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-768x2393.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-1020x3178.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-1180x3677.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-960x2992.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-240x748.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-375x1169.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/CherrywoodRye_Front-520x1620.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cherrywood Rye Whiskey from Sonoma County Distilling Co. \u003ccite>(Sonoma County Distilling Co.)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Alcohol\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There’s a 2005 country song from singer Terri Clark where she sings about the world \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXE-vP15cug\" target=\"_blank\">needing a drink\u003c/a>. While the lyrics are a quaint flashback to Bush-era politicking (“Too much tension between Miss Liberty/And The Eiffel tower”), Clark’s thesis remains relevant. Alcohol is a fairly foolproof gift (assuming you have evidence that your giftee does, in fact, imbibe) for everyone from boss to brother, and while you could go with an obvious bottle of red, why not shake things up with some locally made liquor? There’s a rye whiskey \u003ca href=\"http://sonomacountydistilling.com/\" target=\"_blank\">made in Sonoma County\u003c/a>, fruit brandy from \u003ca href=\"http://www.stgeorgespirits.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Alameda’s St. George\u003c/a>, or Seven Stills’ \u003ca href=\"http://www.sevenstillsofsf.com/craft-whiskey/\" target=\"_blank\">line of whiskeys\u003c/a> made from craft beers. If they’re not a fan of brown liquor, a bottle of \u003ca href=\"http://www.raffdistillerie.com/gin.html\" target=\"_blank\">Bummer and Lazarus gin\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://sutherlanddistilling.com/spirits/vodka/\" target=\"_blank\">Diablo’s Shadow vodka\u003c/a> from Livermore makes a fine alternative.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_114049\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-114049\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino.jpg\" alt=\"Cappuccino IT`S-IT.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-160x160.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-768x768.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-240x240.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-375x375.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-520x520.jpg 520w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-32x32.jpg 32w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-50x50.jpg 50w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-64x64.jpg 64w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-96x96.jpg 96w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-128x128.jpg 128w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/itsit_cappuccino-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cappuccino IT`S-IT. \u003ccite>(IT`S-IT)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Bay Area specialties for far-flung friends\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Maybe you have a friend who moved out of the Bay Area in an effort to experience “seasons,” or to “not spend 48% of my take-home pay on rent.” While they may enjoy their new city, we bet they miss certain local foods. While it’s hard (\u003ca href=\"https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-way-to-send-a-burrito-from-San-Francisco-to-New-York-without-it-getting-bad-and-spoiling\" target=\"_blank\">but not impossible!\u003c/a>) to mail a burrito through the US Postal Service, there are plenty of classic Bay Area dishes that can be shipped through the mail. You can ship them pints of Secret Breakfast \u003ca href=\"https://www.goldbely.com/humphry-slocombe#shipping\" target=\"_blank\">from Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>, or mail them 24 \u003ca href=\"https://www.itsiticecream.com/products/ice-cream/cappucino-its-it\" target=\"_blank\">Cappuccino Its-Its\u003c/a>. If your dad’s a pizza fanatic, send him a \u003ca href=\"https://www.foodydirect.com/restaurants/tony-s-pizza-napoletana/dishes\" target=\"_blank\">three pack of pies from Tony's Pizza Napoletana\u003c/a>. Thanks to Boudin Bakery, you can even \u003ca href=\"http://store.boudinbakery.com/storefront.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">mail sourdough bread\u003c/a>--a baguette, round or loaf in the shape of a crab--to your carb-obsessed sister in Jersey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_113970\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-113970\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933.jpg\" alt=\"Aprons from San Francisco's Lundy Way.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1173\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-160x98.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-800x489.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-768x469.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-1020x623.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-1180x721.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-960x587.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-240x147.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-375x229.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/IMG_7933-520x318.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aprons from San Francisco's Lundy Way. \u003ccite>(Lundy Way)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Kitchenware\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re not careful, kitchen gifts can easily fall into the back-of-the-closet category of gift--make sure your giftee actually uses their kitchen (and not for \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/RpQn0M5bWMI?t=46s\" target=\"_blank\">Bradshaw-esque\u003c/a> clothing storage) before giving them something they’ll have to find room for in their tiny Bay Area home. If they do cook, kitchenware makes a thoughtful, functional gift. Head to the \u003ca href=\"https://towncutler.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Town Cutler\u003c/a> for pricy, lovingly handmade knives. Cooking gets messy; everyone could use a new apron to replace the one they filched from their college barista job. \u003ca href=\"http://www.lundyway.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lundy Way \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"http://caysondesigns.com/aprons\" target=\"_blank\">Cayson Designs\u003c/a> both offer simple, sturdy designs made in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for something more ornamental, ceramic kitchenware is a way of gently telling your friend that they deserve better than that Ikea plate set they’ve had since Socks was in the White House. \u003ca href=\"http://www.heathceramics.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Heath\u003c/a> is a classic option but don’t miss newcomers like \u003ca href=\"http://atelierdion.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Atelier Dion \u003c/a>or \u003ca href=\"http://www.svenceramics.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Sven Ceramics\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_92762\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-92762\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/featured_pic.jpg\" alt=\"The New Parkway in Oakland Photo: Shelby Pope\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/featured_pic.jpg 640w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/featured_pic-400x225.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/02/featured_pic-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The New Parkway in Oakland Photo: Shelby Pope\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Movie date\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Movie tickets make an ideal gift for someone you don’t know very well--while you may not know whether your babysitter prefers subtitled meditations on the human condition or Michael Bay flicks, they’ll still enjoy a movie more than whatever scented candle is leftover at TJ Maxx. Instead of the Regals and AMCs, opt for a local theater, whether that’s the \u003ca href=\"http://www.thenewparkway.com/\" target=\"_blank\">New Parkway in Oakland\u003c/a> or San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.roxie.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Roxie\u003c/a>. And if you’re feeling extra generous, get them a gift card to one of the many local theaters \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/02/07/bay-area-bites-guide-to-5-movie-theaters-serving-food-and-alcoholic-beverages/\" target=\"_blank\">that serve food and drinks\u003c/a>, and include enough for dinner in addition to tickets.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_113699\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-113699\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolates from Hooker's Sweet Treats\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/11/12961660_1041299082584519_9028617045054089227_n-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolates from Hooker's Sweet Treats \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Hooker's)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Dessert\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Sure, there are plenty of decadent savory holiday foods, but the real reason for all that holiday good cheer is the promise of dessert. If you want to earn a particularly warm welcome at your next gathering, bring something sweet. No time to \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/category/recipes/holiday-recipes/\" target=\"_blank\">make your own\u003c/a>? Check out our list of \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/11/29/bay-area-bites-guide-to-13-bay-area-chocolate-shops-and-gifts/\" target=\"_blank\">gift-worthy chocolatiers\u003c/a>, or pick up a buche noel from \u003ca href=\"http://www.tartinebakery.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tartine\u003c/a>, sufganiyot from \u003ca href=\"http://www.saulsdeli.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Saul’s\u003c/a>, stollen from \u003ca href=\"http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/\" target=\"_blank\">Cheeseboard\u003c/a> or bibingka from \u003ca href=\"http://www.auntieemsfinefoods.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Auntie Em’s in Daly City\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_113971\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-113971\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505.jpg\" alt=\"One of the cooking classes available from Kitchen on Fire.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/DSC02505-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the cooking classes available from Kitchen on Fire. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Cooking classes\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>A cooking class is the perfect experience gift. As the old saying goes, give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish via the gift of cooking classes and be guaranteed an invite to a demonstration of his newfound salmon-cooking abilities. The Bay Area offers cooking classes of every kind, from kid’s classes at \u003ca href=\"http://www.cucinabambini.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Cucina Bambini\u003c/a>, to a French-themed couples cooking lesson from \u003ca href=\"https://kitchenonfire.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Kitchen on Fire\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_31754\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-31754 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2011/08/alicewaters500.jpg\" alt=\"Alice Waters - Chez Panisse. Photo by Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alice Waters - Chez Panisse. Photo by Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>A trip to an iconic Bay Area restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Even if you’ve lived in the Bay Area your entire life, there’s probably one or two famous sites you’ve never visited. Maybe you’ve never been to Alcatraz. Perhaps you’ve never stepped foot on Pier 39. I’ve never walked across the Golden Gate Bridge. You--and your loved ones--probably have restaurant equivalents. Make this the holiday to take someone to one of their bucket list restaurants, whether it’s finally making it to \u003ca href=\"http://www.yanksing.com/home.php\" target=\"_blank\">Yank Sing\u003c/a> with your cousin or taking your aunt who owns own every single Alice Waters cookbook to \u003ca href=\"http://www.chezpanisse.com/intro.php\" target=\"_blank\">Chez Panisse\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_113969\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-113969\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked.jpg\" alt=\"Home Cooked: Essential Recipes for a New Way to Cook Kindle Edition by Anya Fernald.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2425\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-160x202.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-800x1010.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-768x970.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-1020x1288.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-1180x1490.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-960x1213.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-240x303.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-375x474.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/12/Fern_Home-Cooked-520x657.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Home Cooked: Essential Recipes for a New Way to Cook Kindle Edition\u003cbr>by Anya Fernald. \u003ccite>(Ten Speed Press)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Cookbooks\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>People have been predicting the death of the cookbook for years, but year after year, they continue to top the bestseller list. This year, several local authors released cookbooks covering a wide variety of topics, suitable for everyone on your list. For the person in your life who’s committed to weeknight cooking--but who also wants to know how to cook over an open fire--pick up \u003ca href=\"http://www.belcampo.com/shop/uncategorized/home-cooked-by-anya-fernald/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>Home Cooked\u003c/em>,\u003c/a> from Belcampo Meat Co founder Anya Fernald. \u003ca href=\"http://www.flavorsofoakland.com/preorder/flavors-of-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>Flavors of Oakland \u003c/em>\u003c/a>offers an impressive guide to the Town’s varied cuisines, from Hawaiian to Jewish. Bakers should get San Francisco food blogger Irving Lin’s book of creative desserts, \u003ca href=\"http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780544453739\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>Marbled, Swirled, and Layered\u003c/em>\u003c/a>. Your friend with the classy mid century modern bar cart? Get them Smuggler’s Cove’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.smugglerscovesf.com/book/\" target=\"_blank\">guide to tiki drinks\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://umamimart.com/products/the-complete-cocktail-manual\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>The Complete Cocktail Manual\u003c/em>\u003c/a> from local food writer Lou Bustamante.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_96961\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-96961\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Fusti, full of oil ready for tasting, all lined up at Amphora Nueva.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_2508-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fusti, full of oil ready for tasting, all lined up at Amphora Nueva. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Ingredients\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>One of the best gifts for a home cook is an intriguing ingredient they wouldn’t buy themselves. If they usually cook with McCormick spices, get them a gift set from \u003ca href=\"https://oaktownspiceshop.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oaktown Spice Shop\u003c/a>. Upgrade their bottle of Trader Joe’s olive oil to one from \u003ca href=\"http://amphoranueva.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Amphora Nueva\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.mcevoyranch.com/olive-oil-and-table\" target=\"_blank\">McEvoy Ranch\u003c/a>. Are they into experimental cooking techniques like sous vide and foams? Pick them up one of Berkeley perfumer Mandy Aftel’s intense, concentrated \u003ca href=\"http://www.aftelier.com/category-s/1820.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Chef’s Essences\u003c/a>, in flavors like fir needle and shisho. Did your college kid just come back her Berlin study abroad with a taste for sauerkraut and \u003cem>Der Spiegel\u003c/em>? Build her a gift basket of her new favorites from \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/lehrs-german-specialties-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">Lehr’s German Specialties\u003c/a>. Or pick someone up a gift card to a fancy grocery store like \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleybowl.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Berkeley Bowl\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.rainbow.coop/\" target=\"_blank\">Rainbow Grocery\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.biritemarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bi-Rite\u003c/a> and pair it with strict instructions to use it on something special and delightfully non-essential.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_95701\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-95701\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2.jpg\" alt=\"A recent day in the kitchen at Open Hand.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1278\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2-400x266.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2-1440x959.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2-1180x785.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/POH14-112-2-960x639.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A recent day in the kitchen at Open Hand. \u003ccite>(Project Open Hand)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>Donation\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Everyone appreciates a gift made in their name to a worthy charity. There are plenty of \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/11/16/your-bay-area-guide-to-holiday-volunteering-and-donations/\" target=\"_blank\">food-centric charities\u003c/a> doing important work in the Bay Area, and we’ve covered a few of them: there’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.openhand.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Project Open Hand\u003c/a>, which \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/04/28/project-open-hand-turns-30-an-iconic-san-francisco-nonprofit-looks-forward/\" target=\"_blank\">provides nutritious meals\u003c/a> for people with AIDS and other illnesses. Then there’s the \u003ca href=\"http://ceresproject.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Ceres Project\u003c/a>, a \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/03/31/ceres-community-project-brings-healing-food-and-youth-empowerment-to-alameda/\" target=\"_blank\">nonprofit that teaches teens to cook\u003c/a> while providing meals for Bay Area residents with serious illnesses. \u003ca href=\"http://www.rootsofchange.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Roots of Change\u003c/a> funds the kind of \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/11/13/how-oaklands-roots-of-change-transforms-food-policy-in-california/\" target=\"_blank\">important food policy research\u003c/a> that will probably come under threat during Trump’s presidency. The \u003ca href=\"http://oaklandfood.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Oakland Food Policy Council \u003c/a>wants to build an \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/10/12/race-money-and-food-talking-to-the-oakland-food-policy-council/\" target=\"_blank\">equitable food system\u003c/a> for The Town. In San Francisco, \u003ca href=\"https://www.projecthomelessconnect.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Project Homeless Connect\u003c/a> hosts all-in-one events where people experiencing homelessness can \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/12/07/shelter-is-just-the-beginning-project-homeless-connect-hosts-multi-service-events-to-help-homeless-san-franciscans/\" target=\"_blank\">secure everything from groceries to STD tests to wheelchair repair\u003c/a>. And don’t forgot your \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/\" target=\"_blank\">local food banks\u003c/a>--they can always use donations, as can religious organizations like \u003ca href=\"https://www.glide.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Glide \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.stanthonysf.org/\" target=\"_blank\">St. Anthony’s\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/113965/bay-area-bites-guide-to-10-great-local-food-gifts-for-the-holidays","authors":["5566"],"categories":["bayareabites_264","bayareabites_8770","bayareabites_11028","bayareabites_13746","bayareabites_1763","bayareabites_1875","bayareabites_366"],"tags":["bayareabites_3238","bayareabites_1320","bayareabites_69","bayareabites_1684"],"featImg":"bayareabites_113966","label":"source_bayareabites_113965"},"arts_12421232":{"type":"posts","id":"arts_12421232","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"arts","id":"12421232","score":null,"sort":[1481731218000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"skillful-gifting-a-selection-of-art-classes-available-in-marin","title":"Skillful Gifting: A Selection of Art Classes Available in Marin","publishDate":1481731218,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Skillful Gifting: A Selection of Art Classes Available in Marin | KQED","labelTerm":{"term":1554,"site":"arts"},"content":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/series/art-nerd-holiday-guide-2016/\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12409450\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg\" alt=\"art_nerd-holidayguide-2016\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s been a deluge of holiday commercials on TV for weeks now, embedding jingles in the minds of viewers along with a pointed message: spend money. ‘Tis the season! Yes, even if it’s disguised as a \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDinoNRC49c\">Wes Anderson movie,\u003c/a> the motivation is still the same. But in spite of the one-day-sale fear mongering, presents for your loved ones exist beyond department stores and Amazon deals. \u003ca href=\"http://shopdine49.com/\">Shopping local\u003c/a> is encouraged of course and gifts don’t even have to be tangible — with the assortment of art classes in the Bay Area, there’s a workshop or studio for every budding artist on your holiday list. With that, here are five hubs in Marin offering a variety of creative outlets and growth opportunities. \u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12421235\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web.jpg\" alt=\"Art Works Downtown\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12421235\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web.jpg 900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web-240x160.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web-375x250.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art Works Downtown\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Art Works Downtown\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"http://www.artworksdowntown.org/classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Located on San Rafael’s liveliest thoroughfare, this 40,000-sq. ft behemoth on Fourth Street is a truly comprehensive art space. Featuring four galleries, hundreds of art studios, a frame shop, restaurant and more, Art Works Downtown showcases new exhibits, events and classes every month. Classes are available for both kids and adults and include painting, ceramics, drawing, photography and mixed media. Prices start at $40 per painting class and go up to $240 for a month of weekly ceramics sessions. Additionally, Art Works Downtown is at the center of San Rafael’s monthly Second Fridays Art Walk. Registration forms can be downloaded online.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12428545\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Carl Heyward Mixed MEdia Workshop\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12428545\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-960x640.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-240x160.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-375x250.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-520x347.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carl Heyward Mixed Media Workshop\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Marin Museum of Contemporary Art\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmoca.org/Learn/ClassCalendar.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>The classes at MarinMOCA include drawing, sculpture and painting as well as ceramics, mixed media workshops and abstract sewing among others. Located at Hamilton Field in Novato, admission to the museum is free of cost and many classes are almost as affordable. For as little as $15, students can drop in on a draped figure drawing session, or use the space for to create ceramic sculptures. Museum members at the contributor level and above score an even sweeter deal with a 15 percent discount on all classes and workshops. For the more committed artist, MarinMOCA also hosts one day workshops that delve into disciplines like painting and hand monoprinting. Registration forms can be downloaded online.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12479682\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 418px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/masterworks1.jpg\" alt=\"Example work from Masterworks Kids Art Studio\" width=\"418\" height=\"270\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12479682\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/masterworks1.jpg 418w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/masterworks1-160x103.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/masterworks1-240x155.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/masterworks1-375x242.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example work from Masterworks Kids Art Studio\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Masterworks Kids Art Studio\n\u003ch3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"http://masterworkskidsart.com/2014/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003c/h3>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>For nearly 20 years, this Corte Madera studio has educated young artists using a multi-pronged approach. Led by Lisa Jones, a professional illustrator and fine art painter, the classes also involve both standard art and a cultural context element. Depending on the level on investment, students age 6 to 14 may attend Saturday workshops that cost $35, take part in half day holiday camps, or enroll in the year round program. The winter session, which covers the Impressionists, begins in January, continues until March and costs $420. Masterworks Kids Art Studio also hosts themed art parties. Parents may enroll children online.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12421240\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-800x565.png\" alt=\"O’Hanlon Center of the ArtsO’Hanlon Center of the Arts\" width=\"800\" height=\"565\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12421240\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-800x565.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-160x113.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-768x543.png 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-240x170.png 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-375x265.png 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-520x367.png 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi.png 862w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">O’Hanlon Center of the Arts\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>O’Hanlon Center of the Arts\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"http://ohanloncenter.org/programs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Started by Ann and Richard “Dick” O’Hanlon in 1969, O’Hanlon Center of the Arts in Mill Valley was known as Sight & Insight Art Center until 2004. The artist couple — Ann founded the art department at the Dominican University of California and Dick was a teacher and lifelong sculptor — owned a large plot at the base of Mount Tam which they turned into a creative stronghold that is still operating today. Programs cover visual, literary and performing arts, meditation, classes for the family and wabi sabi. Prices range but oftentimes members receive discount. An upcoming watercolor workshop costs $35, while $225 pays for a five-week sewing lab. Enrollment instructions vary per course.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12421241\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 597px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing.png\" alt=\"Studio 4 Art\" width=\"597\" height=\"595\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12421241\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing.png 597w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-160x159.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-240x239.png 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-375x374.png 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-520x518.png 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-32x32.png 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-50x50.png 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-64x64.png 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-96x96.png 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-128x128.png 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Studio 4 Art\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Studio 4 Art \u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"http://www.studio4art.net/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>With holiday-themed family workshops like ceramic platter making, locations in Mill Valley and Novato and many classes offered off-site, Studio 4 Art covers a lot of land. Founded in 2000 by Kebby McInroy — an artist whose experience includes clothing design, oil drafting and a background in early childhood education — this family-owned business has been helping kids aged 2 to 15 develop creative thinking and problem solving skills through art. Class topics range from staples like drawing and painting, but some of the curriculum also involves history and science, such as an art + science STEAM course that has students working with clay, recycled material and other mediums to see how the two subjects are connected. Prices vary with certain workshops starting at $22, to $274 for 2 months of of clay, ceramics, pottery sessions. Parents may enroll children online.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"You can follow the adage of 'shopping local' without buying physical objects. 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Yes, even if it’s disguised as a \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDinoNRC49c\">Wes Anderson movie,\u003c/a> the motivation is still the same. But in spite of the one-day-sale fear mongering, presents for your loved ones exist beyond department stores and Amazon deals. \u003ca href=\"http://shopdine49.com/\">Shopping local\u003c/a> is encouraged of course and gifts don’t even have to be tangible — with the assortment of art classes in the Bay Area, there’s a workshop or studio for every budding artist on your holiday list. With that, here are five hubs in Marin offering a variety of creative outlets and growth opportunities. \u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12421235\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web.jpg\" alt=\"Art Works Downtown\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12421235\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web.jpg 900w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web-240x160.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web-375x250.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Artworksdowntown_millahall_web-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art Works Downtown\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Art Works Downtown\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"http://www.artworksdowntown.org/classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Located on San Rafael’s liveliest thoroughfare, this 40,000-sq. ft behemoth on Fourth Street is a truly comprehensive art space. Featuring four galleries, hundreds of art studios, a frame shop, restaurant and more, Art Works Downtown showcases new exhibits, events and classes every month. Classes are available for both kids and adults and include painting, ceramics, drawing, photography and mixed media. Prices start at $40 per painting class and go up to $240 for a month of weekly ceramics sessions. Additionally, Art Works Downtown is at the center of San Rafael’s monthly Second Fridays Art Walk. Registration forms can be downloaded online.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12428545\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Carl Heyward Mixed MEdia Workshop\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12428545\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-960x640.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-240x160.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-375x250.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop-520x347.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Carl_Heyward_MixedMedia-Workshop.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carl Heyward Mixed Media Workshop\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Marin Museum of Contemporary Art\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marinmoca.org/Learn/ClassCalendar.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>The classes at MarinMOCA include drawing, sculpture and painting as well as ceramics, mixed media workshops and abstract sewing among others. Located at Hamilton Field in Novato, admission to the museum is free of cost and many classes are almost as affordable. For as little as $15, students can drop in on a draped figure drawing session, or use the space for to create ceramic sculptures. Museum members at the contributor level and above score an even sweeter deal with a 15 percent discount on all classes and workshops. For the more committed artist, MarinMOCA also hosts one day workshops that delve into disciplines like painting and hand monoprinting. Registration forms can be downloaded online.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12479682\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 418px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/masterworks1.jpg\" alt=\"Example work from Masterworks Kids Art Studio\" width=\"418\" height=\"270\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12479682\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/masterworks1.jpg 418w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/masterworks1-160x103.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/masterworks1-240x155.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/masterworks1-375x242.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example work from Masterworks Kids Art Studio\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Masterworks Kids Art Studio\n\u003ch3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"http://masterworkskidsart.com/2014/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003c/h3>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>For nearly 20 years, this Corte Madera studio has educated young artists using a multi-pronged approach. Led by Lisa Jones, a professional illustrator and fine art painter, the classes also involve both standard art and a cultural context element. Depending on the level on investment, students age 6 to 14 may attend Saturday workshops that cost $35, take part in half day holiday camps, or enroll in the year round program. The winter session, which covers the Impressionists, begins in January, continues until March and costs $420. Masterworks Kids Art Studio also hosts themed art parties. Parents may enroll children online.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12421240\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-800x565.png\" alt=\"O’Hanlon Center of the ArtsO’Hanlon Center of the Arts\" width=\"800\" height=\"565\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12421240\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-800x565.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-160x113.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-768x543.png 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-240x170.png 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-375x265.png 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi-520x367.png 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/OHanlonCenterof-the-Arts_HeartoftheBrush_KazTanahashi.png 862w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">O’Hanlon Center of the Arts\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>O’Hanlon Center of the Arts\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"http://ohanloncenter.org/programs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>Started by Ann and Richard “Dick” O’Hanlon in 1969, O’Hanlon Center of the Arts in Mill Valley was known as Sight & Insight Art Center until 2004. The artist couple — Ann founded the art department at the Dominican University of California and Dick was a teacher and lifelong sculptor — owned a large plot at the base of Mount Tam which they turned into a creative stronghold that is still operating today. Programs cover visual, literary and performing arts, meditation, classes for the family and wabi sabi. Prices range but oftentimes members receive discount. An upcoming watercolor workshop costs $35, while $225 pays for a five-week sewing lab. Enrollment instructions vary per course.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12421241\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 597px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing.png\" alt=\"Studio 4 Art\" width=\"597\" height=\"595\" class=\"size-thumb wp-image-12421241\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing.png 597w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-160x159.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-240x239.png 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-375x374.png 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-520x518.png 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-32x32.png 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-50x50.png 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-64x64.png 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-96x96.png 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-128x128.png 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Studio4ArtWheelthrowing-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Studio 4 Art\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Studio 4 Art \u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"http://www.studio4art.net/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More Information\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>With holiday-themed family workshops like ceramic platter making, locations in Mill Valley and Novato and many classes offered off-site, Studio 4 Art covers a lot of land. Founded in 2000 by Kebby McInroy — an artist whose experience includes clothing design, oil drafting and a background in early childhood education — this family-owned business has been helping kids aged 2 to 15 develop creative thinking and problem solving skills through art. Class topics range from staples like drawing and painting, but some of the curriculum also involves history and science, such as an art + science STEAM course that has students working with clay, recycled material and other mediums to see how the two subjects are connected. Prices vary with certain workshops starting at $22, to $274 for 2 months of of clay, ceramics, pottery sessions. Parents may enroll children online.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/arts/12421232/skillful-gifting-a-selection-of-art-classes-available-in-marin","authors":["3212"],"series":["arts_1554"],"categories":["arts_1"],"tags":["arts_1118","arts_1006","arts_596"],"featImg":"arts_12421233","label":"arts_1554"},"arts_12414186":{"type":"posts","id":"arts_12414186","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"arts","id":"12414186","score":null,"sort":[1481583648000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"even-grinches-can-get-behind-books-as-gifts-so-here-are-some-ideas","title":"Even Grinches Can Get Behind Books as Gifts — Here Are Some Ideas","publishDate":1481583648,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Even Grinches Can Get Behind Books as Gifts — Here Are Some Ideas | KQED","labelTerm":{"term":1554,"site":"arts"},"content":"\u003cp>If you’ve ever seen \u003cem>How the Grinch Stole Christmas\u003c/em>, just replace me with Dr. Seuss’ green-skinned curmudgeon, and you’ll understand how I feel about the American consumer’s most sacred national holiday. “\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pQgSvN7hYo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You’re a mean one, Ms. Clark…\u003c/a> ” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/series/art-nerd-holiday-guide-2016/\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12409450\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg\" alt=\"art_nerd-holidayguide-2016\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yes, I’m the type of mom who thinks her daughter should be grateful for a couple of books wrapped in recycled paper. That’s because new books make the best presents! They can be enjoyed over and over again, they take up very little space, they provide endless adventure without having to get anywhere near an airplane, and when you’re done, they can be easily passed on to a friend or donated to the local public library. What’s more, the Bay Area has no shortage of cozy and well-lit independent bookstores: \u003ca href=\"http://www.greenapplebooks.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Apple\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://citylights.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City Lights\u003c/a>,\u003ca href=\"http://www.bookpassage.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Book Passage\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.keplers.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kepler’s,\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://omnivorebooks.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omnivore, \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.dogearedbooks.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog Eared,\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://www.dieselbookstore.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diesel,\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://www.booksinc.net/event\">Books Inc.\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.booksmith.com/\">the Booksmith,\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mrsdalloways.com/\"> Mrs. Dalloway’s,\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://www.copperfieldsbooks.com/\">Copperfield’s,\u003c/a> and many more. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, without further adieu, here are five suggestions for book gifts, all published in 2016, paired with the ideal recipient. Happy book holidays from my grinchy heart to yours!\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12474046\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-800x1021.jpg\" alt=\"'Rad Women Worldwide'\" width=\"800\" height=\"1021\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12474046\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-800x1021.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-160x204.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-768x980.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-960x1225.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-240x306.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-375x478.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-520x663.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide.jpg 1001w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Rad Women Worldwide’\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Rad American Women Worldwide\u003c/em> \u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For rad kids and/or parents:\u003c/strong> The latest Rad Women installment from Bay Area authors Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl is just as good as the first. Kids ages five and up will love this collection of short stories and beautiful illustrated portraits of the “artists and athletes, pirates and punks, and other revolutionaries who shaped history.” These include Frida Kahlo, Emma Goldman, Nanny of the Maroons, Poly Styrene (of X-Ray Spex), Qui Jin, and so many more. Like Jin says, “Don’t tell me women aren’t the stuff of heroes.” Also consider \u003cem>Rad Families: A Celebration\u003c/em>, edited by Tomas Moniz of \u003cem>Rad Dad\u003c/em>, as a sort of companion book for progressive parents. The book collects essays by a diverse assortment of writers on topics like trans birth, feminist parenting, empty nesting and police brutality.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12474053\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"'Ongoingness' by Sarah Manguso\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12474053\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-160x240.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-1180x1770.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-240x360.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-375x563.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-520x780.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Ongoingness’ by Sarah Manguso\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Ongoingness\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Sarah Manguso \u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For fans of break-the-mold narrative styles:\u003c/strong> Don’t expect this sparse collection of short reflections on birth, mortality, and identity by Bay Area resident Sarah Manguso to cheer anyone up in these end days of 2016. “The best thing about time passing is the privilege of running out of it, of watching the wave of mortality break over me and everyone I know. No more time, no more potential. The privilege of ruling things out. Finishing, knowing I’m finished. And knowing time will go on without me.” Fans of Maggie Nelson and Leslie Jamison will enjoy the tight, seering prose style that’s been perfected by Manguso over the course of numerous book collections.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12474248\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-800x1027.jpg\" alt=\"'Farmsteads of the California Coast'\" width=\"800\" height=\"1027\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12474248\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-800x1027.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-160x205.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-768x986.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-1020x1310.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-1180x1515.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-960x1233.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-240x308.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-375x482.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-520x668.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Farmsteads of the California Coast’\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Farmsteads of the California Coast\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Sarah Henry\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For fans of local food, farming, and landscapes:\u003c/strong> Filled with lovely photographs by Erin Scott and sweet portraits of farmers by Sarah Henry, this book from San Francisco’s Yellow Pear Press will inspire even the most jaded foodie to hit the road in search of fresh scenery. A farmstead, writes Henry, includes agricultural land, along with barns, farmstands and other structures contained on a property. “Small family farms continue to thrive on the California coast, despite economic and social challenges to a way of life that was once commonplace,” she continues. From Petaluma’s Green String Farm (which has long supplied vegetables to Chez Panisse in Berkeley) to Pie Ranch in Pescadero and Gospel Flat Farm in Bolinas, the book explores the Bay Area’s thriving agricultural scene by way of individual stories. Anyone interested in local food will love this one.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12474250\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-800x1227.jpg\" alt=\"'Unseen City' by Nathanael Johnson\" width=\"800\" height=\"1227\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12474250\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-800x1227.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-160x245.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-768x1178.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-1020x1565.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-1180x1810.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-960x1473.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-240x368.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-375x575.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-520x798.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover.jpg 1335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Unseen City’ by Nathanael Johnson\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Unseen City: The Majesty of Pigeons, the Discreet Charm of Snails & Other Wonders of Urban Wilderness\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Nathanial Johnson\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For the urban explorer and people that love The Pilgrim at Tinker Creek:\u003c/strong> \u003cem>Unseen City\u003c/em> opens with Johnson, a Berkeley resident and food editor at \u003ca href=\"http://grist.org/\">Grist,\u003c/a> walking around the streets of San Francisco with his then-one-year-old daughter Josephine. Her perpetual questions about everything — the trees, the sky, the leaves — compels the new father to purchase a used copy of \u003cem>The Trees of San Francisco\u003c/em>. From there, he embarks of a journey of exploration into the creatures and plants that make up a city: pigeons, weeds, squirrels, turkey vultures, ants, crows, ginkos, birds, and snails. Also called synanthropes, these are the species that thrive alongside humans. “We have traded local knowledge for mobility,” writes Johnson. “This lack of local knowledge yields a world that is less meaningful — literally less filled with meaning — which abrades the soul. If you don’t know where you are, you don’t know \u003cem>who\u003c/em> you are, as Wendell Berry as phrased it.” Help someone retrieve their soul and buy them this book.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12474254\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-800x1209.jpg\" alt=\"'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi\" width=\"800\" height=\"1209\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12474254\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-800x1209.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-160x242.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-768x1160.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-1020x1541.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-1180x1783.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-960x1450.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-240x363.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-375x567.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-520x786.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Homegoing’ by Yaa Gyasi\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Homegoing\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Yaa Gyasi\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For lovers of the fabulous, enthralling historical novel:\u003c/strong> In this historical moment, when we awake from years of denial about pervasive racism in the United States, this debut novel by Berkeley resident Yaa Gyasi has become even more essential reading. I wrote about the book on its release last July and stand by my glowing \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2016/07/17/book-review-homegoing-by-yaa-gyasi/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review\u003c/a>; Gyasi also recently \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/forum/2016/12/07/berkeley-author-yaa-gyasi-on-her-acclaimed-slavery-epic-homegoing/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appeared on KQED’s Forum\u003c/a> for an interview. Anyone interested in history will find new lessons in \u003cem>Homegoing\u003c/em> about the role and effect of slavery on early America and as well as modern generations, while fans of fast-paced, entertaining novels will be carried away by the precise and powerful character development. Yes, indeed, this book has something for everyone. If you’re looking for a novel for the fiction-loving history buff in your life, this is it.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Here are five suggestions for book gifts, all published in 2016, paired with suggestions for who would appreciate them the most.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1705032231,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":11,"wordCount":1023},"headData":{"title":"Even Grinches Can Get Behind Books as Gifts — Here Are Some Ideas | KQED","description":"Here are five suggestions for book gifts, all published in 2016, paired with suggestions for who would appreciate them the most.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Even Grinches Can Get Behind Books as Gifts — Here Are Some Ideas","datePublished":"2016-12-12T23:00:48.000Z","dateModified":"2024-01-12T04:03:51.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"sticky":false,"path":"/arts/12414186/even-grinches-can-get-behind-books-as-gifts-so-here-are-some-ideas","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>If you’ve ever seen \u003cem>How the Grinch Stole Christmas\u003c/em>, just replace me with Dr. Seuss’ green-skinned curmudgeon, and you’ll understand how I feel about the American consumer’s most sacred national holiday. “\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pQgSvN7hYo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You’re a mean one, Ms. Clark…\u003c/a> ” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/series/art-nerd-holiday-guide-2016/\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12409450\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg\" alt=\"art_nerd-holidayguide-2016\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yes, I’m the type of mom who thinks her daughter should be grateful for a couple of books wrapped in recycled paper. That’s because new books make the best presents! They can be enjoyed over and over again, they take up very little space, they provide endless adventure without having to get anywhere near an airplane, and when you’re done, they can be easily passed on to a friend or donated to the local public library. What’s more, the Bay Area has no shortage of cozy and well-lit independent bookstores: \u003ca href=\"http://www.greenapplebooks.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Apple\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://citylights.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City Lights\u003c/a>,\u003ca href=\"http://www.bookpassage.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Book Passage\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.keplers.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kepler’s,\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://omnivorebooks.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omnivore, \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.dogearedbooks.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog Eared,\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://www.dieselbookstore.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diesel,\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://www.booksinc.net/event\">Books Inc.\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.booksmith.com/\">the Booksmith,\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mrsdalloways.com/\"> Mrs. Dalloway’s,\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://www.copperfieldsbooks.com/\">Copperfield’s,\u003c/a> and many more. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, without further adieu, here are five suggestions for book gifts, all published in 2016, paired with the ideal recipient. Happy book holidays from my grinchy heart to yours!\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12474046\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-800x1021.jpg\" alt=\"'Rad Women Worldwide'\" width=\"800\" height=\"1021\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12474046\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-800x1021.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-160x204.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-768x980.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-960x1225.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-240x306.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-375x478.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide-520x663.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Rad-Women-Worldwide.jpg 1001w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Rad Women Worldwide’\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Rad American Women Worldwide\u003c/em> \u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For rad kids and/or parents:\u003c/strong> The latest Rad Women installment from Bay Area authors Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl is just as good as the first. Kids ages five and up will love this collection of short stories and beautiful illustrated portraits of the “artists and athletes, pirates and punks, and other revolutionaries who shaped history.” These include Frida Kahlo, Emma Goldman, Nanny of the Maroons, Poly Styrene (of X-Ray Spex), Qui Jin, and so many more. Like Jin says, “Don’t tell me women aren’t the stuff of heroes.” Also consider \u003cem>Rad Families: A Celebration\u003c/em>, edited by Tomas Moniz of \u003cem>Rad Dad\u003c/em>, as a sort of companion book for progressive parents. The book collects essays by a diverse assortment of writers on topics like trans birth, feminist parenting, empty nesting and police brutality.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12474053\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"'Ongoingness' by Sarah Manguso\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12474053\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-800x1200.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-160x240.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-1020x1530.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-1180x1770.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-960x1440.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-240x360.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-375x563.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness-520x780.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Ongoingness.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Ongoingness’ by Sarah Manguso\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Ongoingness\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Sarah Manguso \u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For fans of break-the-mold narrative styles:\u003c/strong> Don’t expect this sparse collection of short reflections on birth, mortality, and identity by Bay Area resident Sarah Manguso to cheer anyone up in these end days of 2016. “The best thing about time passing is the privilege of running out of it, of watching the wave of mortality break over me and everyone I know. No more time, no more potential. The privilege of ruling things out. Finishing, knowing I’m finished. And knowing time will go on without me.” Fans of Maggie Nelson and Leslie Jamison will enjoy the tight, seering prose style that’s been perfected by Manguso over the course of numerous book collections.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12474248\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-800x1027.jpg\" alt=\"'Farmsteads of the California Coast'\" width=\"800\" height=\"1027\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12474248\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-800x1027.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-160x205.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-768x986.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-1020x1310.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-1180x1515.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-960x1233.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-240x308.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-375x482.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849-520x668.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Cover-with-Alice-Waters-quote-on-front1920-1440x1849.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Farmsteads of the California Coast’\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Farmsteads of the California Coast\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Sarah Henry\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For fans of local food, farming, and landscapes:\u003c/strong> Filled with lovely photographs by Erin Scott and sweet portraits of farmers by Sarah Henry, this book from San Francisco’s Yellow Pear Press will inspire even the most jaded foodie to hit the road in search of fresh scenery. A farmstead, writes Henry, includes agricultural land, along with barns, farmstands and other structures contained on a property. “Small family farms continue to thrive on the California coast, despite economic and social challenges to a way of life that was once commonplace,” she continues. From Petaluma’s Green String Farm (which has long supplied vegetables to Chez Panisse in Berkeley) to Pie Ranch in Pescadero and Gospel Flat Farm in Bolinas, the book explores the Bay Area’s thriving agricultural scene by way of individual stories. Anyone interested in local food will love this one.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12474250\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-800x1227.jpg\" alt=\"'Unseen City' by Nathanael Johnson\" width=\"800\" height=\"1227\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12474250\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-800x1227.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-160x245.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-768x1178.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-1020x1565.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-1180x1810.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-960x1473.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-240x368.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-375x575.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover-520x798.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/UnseenCityCover.jpg 1335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Unseen City’ by Nathanael Johnson\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Unseen City: The Majesty of Pigeons, the Discreet Charm of Snails & Other Wonders of Urban Wilderness\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Nathanial Johnson\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For the urban explorer and people that love The Pilgrim at Tinker Creek:\u003c/strong> \u003cem>Unseen City\u003c/em> opens with Johnson, a Berkeley resident and food editor at \u003ca href=\"http://grist.org/\">Grist,\u003c/a> walking around the streets of San Francisco with his then-one-year-old daughter Josephine. Her perpetual questions about everything — the trees, the sky, the leaves — compels the new father to purchase a used copy of \u003cem>The Trees of San Francisco\u003c/em>. From there, he embarks of a journey of exploration into the creatures and plants that make up a city: pigeons, weeds, squirrels, turkey vultures, ants, crows, ginkos, birds, and snails. Also called synanthropes, these are the species that thrive alongside humans. “We have traded local knowledge for mobility,” writes Johnson. “This lack of local knowledge yields a world that is less meaningful — literally less filled with meaning — which abrades the soul. If you don’t know where you are, you don’t know \u003cem>who\u003c/em> you are, as Wendell Berry as phrased it.” Help someone retrieve their soul and buy them this book.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12474254\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-800x1209.jpg\" alt=\"'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi\" width=\"800\" height=\"1209\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12474254\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-800x1209.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-160x242.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-768x1160.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-1020x1541.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-1180x1783.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-960x1450.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-240x363.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-375x567.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover-520x786.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/Homegoing-cover.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">‘Homegoing’ by Yaa Gyasi\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>\u003cem>Homegoing\u003c/em>\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>by Yaa Gyasi\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For lovers of the fabulous, enthralling historical novel:\u003c/strong> In this historical moment, when we awake from years of denial about pervasive racism in the United States, this debut novel by Berkeley resident Yaa Gyasi has become even more essential reading. I wrote about the book on its release last July and stand by my glowing \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2016/07/17/book-review-homegoing-by-yaa-gyasi/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review\u003c/a>; Gyasi also recently \u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/forum/2016/12/07/berkeley-author-yaa-gyasi-on-her-acclaimed-slavery-epic-homegoing/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appeared on KQED’s Forum\u003c/a> for an interview. Anyone interested in history will find new lessons in \u003cem>Homegoing\u003c/em> about the role and effect of slavery on early America and as well as modern generations, while fans of fast-paced, entertaining novels will be carried away by the precise and powerful character development. Yes, indeed, this book has something for everyone. If you’re looking for a novel for the fiction-loving history buff in your life, this is it.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/arts/12414186/even-grinches-can-get-behind-books-as-gifts-so-here-are-some-ideas","authors":["3224"],"series":["arts_1554"],"categories":["arts_73"],"tags":["arts_1118","arts_1006","arts_596"],"featImg":"arts_12429054","label":"arts_1554"},"arts_12415217":{"type":"posts","id":"arts_12415217","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"arts","id":"12415217","score":null,"sort":[1481065236000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"how-to-force-more-art-on-everyone-in-your-life-one-gift-at-a-time","title":"How to Force More Art on Everyone in Your Life, One Gift at a Time","publishDate":1481065236,"format":"image","headTitle":"How to Force More Art on Everyone in Your Life, One Gift at a Time | KQED","labelTerm":{"term":1554,"site":"arts"},"content":"\u003cp>You probably have a few people in your life who already appreciate handmade, bespoke, artisanal gifts. They love ceramics and succulents. They get excited about lining their shelves with colorful objects d’art. You can easily check them off your holiday shopping list with one trip to a local craft fair.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/series/art-nerd-holiday-guide-2016/\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12409450\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg\" alt=\"art_nerd-holidayguide-2016\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then there are those who are a bit harder to pin down. They don’t seem the type to want watercolor sets over this year’s hottest electronic gadget. But the art world is vast and varied, and I’m here to argue there’s something out there under $100 for everyone, you just have to get a little creative in your creative gift-giving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12415222\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 485px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12415222\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-1020x669.jpg\" alt=\"Spread from Jenifer Wofford's '73+,' 2016.\" width=\"485\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-1020x669.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-160x105.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-800x525.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-768x504.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-960x630.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-240x158.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-375x246.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-520x341.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spread from Jenifer Wofford’s ’73+,’ 2016. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of the artist)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>For the sports fan\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>Jenifer Wofford, \u003ci>73+ Playoffs Book\u003c/i>, 2016\u003cbr>\nPrice: \u003ca href=\"http://wofflehouse.com/store/73playoffs-book/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$30\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>For so many Bay Area denizens, the Golden State Warriors’ April 13 record-breaking 73rd regular-season victory was an unforgettable moment. Instead of letting that excitement dissipate into fist pumps, San Francisco-based artist \u003ca href=\"http://wofflehouse.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jenifer Wofford\u003c/a> channeled her enthusiasm into illustrations of key moments (and players’ facial expressions) from each postseason game. Originally shared on Facebook, this full-color book collects the 25 images in one gift-worthy volume. From a glowing rendering of Steph Curry’s “mouthguard of destiny” to Steve Kerr holding a battered clipboard, \u003ci>73+\u003c/i> charts the Dubs’ ill-fated but valiant run at the 2016 NBA championships. Even more heartwarming: 20 percent of the sales from these books go to nonprofits “working towards protecting the people and environments most imminently at risk in our present situation,” the artist says.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12415225\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 485px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12415225\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal-800x400.png\" alt=\"BUZZ: A New Year's Eve Party for The Lab\" width=\"485\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal-160x80.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal-768x384.png 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal-240x120.png 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal-375x188.png 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal-520x260.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">BUZZ: A New Year’s Eve Party for The Lab \u003ccite>(Courtesy of The Lab)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>For the disconsolate party animal\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>BUZZ: A New Year’s Eve Party for The Lab\u003cbr>\nDec. 31, 9pm – Jan. 1, 3am\u003cbr>\nThe Lab, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nTickets: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buzz-a-new-years-eve-party-for-the-lab-tickets-29129644551\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$85\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>While we’re on the topic of killing two birds with one stone — that is, supporting worthy nonprofits while gifting great gifts — San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.thelab.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lab\u003c/a> hosts a well-timed dystopian New Year’s Eve celebration that’s perfect for the fatalist in your midst. With an open bar, performances and dancing till 3am, BUZZ promises to be “like partying in a nuclear fallout shelter while watching a Jerry Lewis-style Telethon on LSD… with Peaches Christ.” Don your best end-of-the-world flamboyant party attire. As long as radical, experimental and truly all-inclusive spaces like The Lab continue to exist, all is not lost.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11283312\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 485px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11283312\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"Diller Scofidio + Renfro, UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2016; Aerial view from the UC Berkeley Campus.\" width=\"485\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A-400x267.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A-960x640.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diller Scofidio + Renfro, UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2016; Aerial view from the UC Berkeley Campus. \u003ccite>(Courtesy Diller Scofidio + Renfro)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>For the homebody who needs to get out more\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Tried and true methods for getting people out of their comfort zones: a) gentle, insistent persuasion; b) trickery; and c) guilt tripping. Provide someone with the gift that keeps giving (for a year, at least) with added bonus of gaining an art viewing partner in crime. That’s right, I’m talking about a museum membership! Individual membership levels at all the local institutions grant members free admission for themselves and a guest, discounts on museum shops and cafes and other special perks — like early admission and first dibs at event tickets. Membership prices range from Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, which has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.ybca.org/membership/pay-what-you-can\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">“pay what you can” level\u003c/a> ($40 suggested), to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmoma.org/get-involved/membership/individual/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Francisco Museum of Modern Art\u003c/a>’s $100.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12443160\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 485px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12443160\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492.jpg\" alt=\"Tiny Splendor’s Zine Habitat at Giant Robot’s 'Silent Wonderment Exhibition' at the Vincent Price Art Museum.\" width=\"485\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-768x576.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-960x720.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-240x180.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-375x281.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tiny Splendor’s Zine Habitat at Giant Robot’s ‘Silent Wonderment Exhibition’ at the Vincent Price Art Museum. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Tiny Splendor)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>For the interior decorating-challenged\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/321624304897412/?active_tab=about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Bay Print Sale\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1006 Pardee Street, Berkeley\u003cbr>\nDec. 10-11, 10am-4pm\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>If you know someone lucky enough to have walls in the Bay Area, but unlucky enough to have terrible taste regarding the covering of said walls, the East Bay Print Sale is a one-stop shop for affordable, responsible print purchases. Organized by \u003ca href=\"http://maxsgaragepress.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Max’s Garage Press\u003c/a>, the two-day event sports enough lithographs, etchings, woodcuts, screenprints and risograph prints to suit any future home. Buy directly from over 80 artists instead of \u003ca href=\"https://mic.com/articles/149311/artists-take-a-bold-stand-after-accusing-zara-of-ripping-off-over-a-dozen-of-their-designs#.MPETWJUBd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the companies that rip them off\u003c/a> (the organizer takes a 25 percent cut to fund its community print shop), mill about to old-timey live music from the \u003ca href=\"http://www.rhythmrangellers.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhythm Rangellers\u003c/a> and get your purchases gift-wrapped in one feel swoop.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12415219\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 485px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12415219\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/kagami_laces1-e1480472025249.jpg\" alt=\"Ken Kagami shoelaces.\" width=\"485\" height=\"324\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ken Kagami shoelaces. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of THE THING Quarterly)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>For the person who wears shoes\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>Ken Kagami shoelaces\u003cbr>\nTHE THING Quarterly\u003cbr>\nPrice: \u003ca href=\"http://thethingquarterly.com/shop/projects/kk-shoelaces.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$12\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>A holiday truism: No one can ever have enough socks. This also means everyone’s go-to for last resort gifts are socks. Break from convention with another foot-focused wearable art object — artist-designed shoelaces. Irreverent Japanese artist \u003ca href=\"http://kenkagamiart.blogspot.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ken Kagami\u003c/a> deconstructs and scrambles the features of Charlie Brown’s lovable dog Snoopy in these snappy white laces that’ll knock the socks off anyone who wears shoes. (Please note: Wearing shoes without socks is not recommended, for basic olfactory reasons.)\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"What do you get for the sports-watching, shoe-wearing, aesthetically-challenged disconsolate party animal homebodies on your holiday shopping list?","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1705032294,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":10,"wordCount":877},"headData":{"title":"How to Force More Art on Everyone in Your Life, One Gift at a Time | KQED","description":"What do you get for the sports-watching, shoe-wearing, aesthetically-challenged disconsolate party animal homebodies on your holiday shopping list?","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"How to Force More Art on Everyone in Your Life, One Gift at a Time","datePublished":"2016-12-06T23:00:36.000Z","dateModified":"2024-01-12T04:04:54.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"sticky":false,"path":"/arts/12415217/how-to-force-more-art-on-everyone-in-your-life-one-gift-at-a-time","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>You probably have a few people in your life who already appreciate handmade, bespoke, artisanal gifts. They love ceramics and succulents. They get excited about lining their shelves with colorful objects d’art. You can easily check them off your holiday shopping list with one trip to a local craft fair.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/series/art-nerd-holiday-guide-2016/\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-12409450\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg\" alt=\"art_nerd-holidayguide-2016\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-160x160.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-240x240.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-375x375.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-32x32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-50x50.jpg 50w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-64x64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-96x96.jpg 96w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-128x128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/Art_Nerd-HolidayGuide-2016-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Then there are those who are a bit harder to pin down. They don’t seem the type to want watercolor sets over this year’s hottest electronic gadget. But the art world is vast and varied, and I’m here to argue there’s something out there under $100 for everyone, you just have to get a little creative in your creative gift-giving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12415222\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 485px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12415222\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-1020x669.jpg\" alt=\"Spread from Jenifer Wofford's '73+,' 2016.\" width=\"485\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-1020x669.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-160x105.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-800x525.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-768x504.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-960x630.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-240x158.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-375x246.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP-520x341.jpg 520w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/73-interior-riley-pages-may-11-1024x768_CROP.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spread from Jenifer Wofford’s ’73+,’ 2016. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of the artist)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>For the sports fan\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>Jenifer Wofford, \u003ci>73+ Playoffs Book\u003c/i>, 2016\u003cbr>\nPrice: \u003ca href=\"http://wofflehouse.com/store/73playoffs-book/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$30\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>For so many Bay Area denizens, the Golden State Warriors’ April 13 record-breaking 73rd regular-season victory was an unforgettable moment. Instead of letting that excitement dissipate into fist pumps, San Francisco-based artist \u003ca href=\"http://wofflehouse.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jenifer Wofford\u003c/a> channeled her enthusiasm into illustrations of key moments (and players’ facial expressions) from each postseason game. Originally shared on Facebook, this full-color book collects the 25 images in one gift-worthy volume. From a glowing rendering of Steph Curry’s “mouthguard of destiny” to Steve Kerr holding a battered clipboard, \u003ci>73+\u003c/i> charts the Dubs’ ill-fated but valiant run at the 2016 NBA championships. Even more heartwarming: 20 percent of the sales from these books go to nonprofits “working towards protecting the people and environments most imminently at risk in our present situation,” the artist says.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12415225\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 485px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12415225\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal-800x400.png\" alt=\"BUZZ: A New Year's Eve Party for The Lab\" width=\"485\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal-160x80.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal-768x384.png 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal-240x120.png 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal-375x188.png 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/https-2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F262214522F1538423223842F12Foriginal-520x260.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">BUZZ: A New Year’s Eve Party for The Lab \u003ccite>(Courtesy of The Lab)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>For the disconsolate party animal\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>BUZZ: A New Year’s Eve Party for The Lab\u003cbr>\nDec. 31, 9pm – Jan. 1, 3am\u003cbr>\nThe Lab, San Francisco\u003cbr>\nTickets: \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buzz-a-new-years-eve-party-for-the-lab-tickets-29129644551\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$85\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>While we’re on the topic of killing two birds with one stone — that is, supporting worthy nonprofits while gifting great gifts — San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.thelab.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lab\u003c/a> hosts a well-timed dystopian New Year’s Eve celebration that’s perfect for the fatalist in your midst. With an open bar, performances and dancing till 3am, BUZZ promises to be “like partying in a nuclear fallout shelter while watching a Jerry Lewis-style Telethon on LSD… with Peaches Christ.” Don your best end-of-the-world flamboyant party attire. As long as radical, experimental and truly all-inclusive spaces like The Lab continue to exist, all is not lost.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11283312\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 485px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11283312\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"Diller Scofidio + Renfro, UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2016; Aerial view from the UC Berkeley Campus.\" width=\"485\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A-400x267.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A-960x640.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/BAMPFA-DSR-16-01-4786_A.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diller Scofidio + Renfro, UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 2016; Aerial view from the UC Berkeley Campus. \u003ccite>(Courtesy Diller Scofidio + Renfro)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>For the homebody who needs to get out more\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>Tried and true methods for getting people out of their comfort zones: a) gentle, insistent persuasion; b) trickery; and c) guilt tripping. Provide someone with the gift that keeps giving (for a year, at least) with added bonus of gaining an art viewing partner in crime. That’s right, I’m talking about a museum membership! Individual membership levels at all the local institutions grant members free admission for themselves and a guest, discounts on museum shops and cafes and other special perks — like early admission and first dibs at event tickets. Membership prices range from Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, which has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.ybca.org/membership/pay-what-you-can\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">“pay what you can” level\u003c/a> ($40 suggested), to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmoma.org/get-involved/membership/individual/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Francisco Museum of Modern Art\u003c/a>’s $100.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12443160\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 485px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12443160\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492.jpg\" alt=\"Tiny Splendor’s Zine Habitat at Giant Robot’s 'Silent Wonderment Exhibition' at the Vincent Price Art Museum.\" width=\"485\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-800x600.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-768x576.jpg 768w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-960x720.jpg 960w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-240x180.jpg 240w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-375x281.jpg 375w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/12/IMG_1492-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tiny Splendor’s Zine Habitat at Giant Robot’s ‘Silent Wonderment Exhibition’ at the Vincent Price Art Museum. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Tiny Splendor)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>For the interior decorating-challenged\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/321624304897412/?active_tab=about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Bay Print Sale\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1006 Pardee Street, Berkeley\u003cbr>\nDec. 10-11, 10am-4pm\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>If you know someone lucky enough to have walls in the Bay Area, but unlucky enough to have terrible taste regarding the covering of said walls, the East Bay Print Sale is a one-stop shop for affordable, responsible print purchases. Organized by \u003ca href=\"http://maxsgaragepress.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Max’s Garage Press\u003c/a>, the two-day event sports enough lithographs, etchings, woodcuts, screenprints and risograph prints to suit any future home. Buy directly from over 80 artists instead of \u003ca href=\"https://mic.com/articles/149311/artists-take-a-bold-stand-after-accusing-zara-of-ripping-off-over-a-dozen-of-their-designs#.MPETWJUBd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the companies that rip them off\u003c/a> (the organizer takes a 25 percent cut to fund its community print shop), mill about to old-timey live music from the \u003ca href=\"http://www.rhythmrangellers.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhythm Rangellers\u003c/a> and get your purchases gift-wrapped in one feel swoop.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout noborder\">\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12415219\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 485px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12415219\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/kagami_laces1-e1480472025249.jpg\" alt=\"Ken Kagami shoelaces.\" width=\"485\" height=\"324\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ken Kagami shoelaces. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of THE THING Quarterly)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>For the person who wears shoes\u003c/h3>\n\u003ch5>Ken Kagami shoelaces\u003cbr>\nTHE THING Quarterly\u003cbr>\nPrice: \u003ca href=\"http://thethingquarterly.com/shop/projects/kk-shoelaces.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$12\u003c/a>\u003c/h5>\n\u003cp>A holiday truism: No one can ever have enough socks. This also means everyone’s go-to for last resort gifts are socks. Break from convention with another foot-focused wearable art object — artist-designed shoelaces. Irreverent Japanese artist \u003ca href=\"http://kenkagamiart.blogspot.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ken Kagami\u003c/a> deconstructs and scrambles the features of Charlie Brown’s lovable dog Snoopy in these snappy white laces that’ll knock the socks off anyone who wears shoes. (Please note: Wearing shoes without socks is not recommended, for basic olfactory reasons.)\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/arts/12415217/how-to-force-more-art-on-everyone-in-your-life-one-gift-at-a-time","authors":["61"],"series":["arts_1554"],"categories":["arts_70"],"tags":["arts_1006","arts_596"],"featImg":"arts_12443159","label":"arts_1554"}},"programsReducer":{"possible":{"id":"possible","title":"Possible","info":"Possible is hosted by entrepreneur Reid Hoffman and writer Aria Finger. Together in Possible, Hoffman and Finger lead enlightening discussions about building a brighter collective future. 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