# Chronicle Books (chroniclebooks.com) product data API

> Search Chronicle Books products with StoreRouter’s API. Get prices, images, and details as JSON. See coverage and curl, Python, and TypeScript examples.

- Catalog key: `chroniclebooks` (pass in `"catalogs"` to narrow a search to this store)
- Products: 1,721
- Snapshot: 2026-10-14T17:08:28Z (counts are approximate and refreshed about daily)
- Search endpoint: `POST https://api.storerouter.ai/v1/products/search`
- Human page: https://storerouter.ai/catalog-coverage/stores/chroniclebooks
- Get an API key: https://platform.storerouter.ai/auth/organization

## Questions

### What does Chronicle Books sell?

Almost entirely Media: 99.7% of its 1,721 products. Books is the largest department with 1,717 products, followed by Accessories (3) and Makeup (1). The most common Chronicle Books categories are Print Books (1,702), E-Books (14) and Bag Accessories (2).

### How are Chronicle Books products categorized?

Into a shared taxonomy 4 levels deep. The first level separates Media, Apparel & Accessories and Beauty; the second separates departments such as Books; 3 levels down, categories are as specific as Print Books (1,702 products). Every level is a search facet.

### What can I filter Chronicle Books products by?

17 searchable fields. Well-covered attributes include genre (99% of products), language version (80%) and target audience (75%). For genre, the most common values are Children, Arts and Humor & comedy; for language version, the most common values are ENG- English, ESP- Spanish and Multilingual- multilingual (not specific to one language).

### Is this API provided by Chronicle Books or StoreRouter?

StoreRouter. One API key gives your app or agent access to Chronicle Books product data and thousands more stores.

### Can I get Chronicle Books product prices and stock status?

Yes. Bring pricing and availability into your shopping experience with structured data for selling prices, original prices, currency, and stock status.

### Can I get sizes and variants for Chronicle Books products?

Yes. Help shoppers find their perfect match with size, color, SKU, and stock details from product lookup.

### How fresh is the data?

StoreRouter continually recrawls product pages to update product details. This page tracks 1,721 Chronicle Books products, with coverage counts refreshed about daily.

### Where does the data come from?

Straight from chroniclebooks.com. StoreRouter turns product pages into rich, searchable data—organized into consistent categories and attributes so your app can connect shoppers with the right products.

## Example product

### Mysterious Things

From the creators of the New York Times bestseller Invisible Things, this entertaining exploration of invisible mysteries is a mind-tickling, STEM-friendly invitation to explore the unseen world.The universe is full of Mysterious Things—lost things, forgotten things, things we don't know, and even things we don't know we don't know! In fact, you might say the world contains more questions than answers! Questions like: What do dreams mean? What is at the bottom of the ocean? Where is that lost puzzle piece? If you're ready to begin unravelling these mysteries and more, grab your detective's hat or slip into your lab coat and come along on an exciting journey to embrace the unknown.INSPIRATIONAL FUN: Learning about some of the universe's mysteries—like dreams, heebie-jeebies, dark matter, curiosity, rumors, and so much more—will inspire kids to dream big and explore a world full of untapped possibilities, showing that not everything has been discovered yet.LIFELONG LEARNING: This vibrant book introduces the idea that there's so much we don't know, turning curiosity and problem-solving into a lifelong adventure and fostering a growth mindset.STEM THEMES: Packed with engaging content and visuals, Mysterious Things will spark curiosity about science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun way.PRAISE FOR INVISIBLE THINGS: “Invisible Things is as interactive as you want it to be. Along the way, there are seek-and-finds, mindfulness exercises, and discussion topics, but it also works well as a straight-ahead read-aloud. The experience is somehow simultaneously contemplative and exuberant. It's a winning, wholly original book.” ?The New York TimesGREAT GIFT: Pair with any of the books in Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller's bestselling series, including Invisible Things, Get the Giggles, and Feel Calm, to create an outstanding present for young learners.Perfect for:  A distinctive gift to encourage curiosity and wonder in kids Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking classroom books with STEM content Anyone interested in entertaining ways to explore our world with kids Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking engaging  and artful nonfiction picture books Fans of Andy J. Pizza, the Creative Pep Talk podcast, or his many books, including the viral internet hit Invisible Things

Indexed response retrieved 2026-10-15T06:24:19.570Z. Price and availability may change.
Availability: In stock

### Product details

Product content returned by the lookup API, ready for a product page.

```json
{
  "source": "indexed",
  "catalogKey": "chroniclebooks",
  "product": {
    "title": "Mysterious Things",
    "brand": {
      "name": "Chronicle Books"
    },
    "productUrl": "https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/mysterious-things",
    "currentPrice": 18.99,
    "currency": "USD",
    "inStock": true,
    "description": "From the creators of the New York Times bestseller Invisible Things, this entertaining exploration of invisible mysteries is a mind-tickling, STEM-friendly invitation to explore the unseen world.The universe is full of Mysterious Things—lost things, forgotten things, things we don't know, and even things we don't know we don't know! In fact, you might say the world contains more questions than answers! Questions like: What do dreams mean? What is at the bottom of the ocean? Where is that lost puzzle piece? If you're ready to begin unravelling these mysteries and more, grab your detective's hat or slip into your lab coat and come along on an exciting journey to embrace the unknown.INSPIRATIONAL FUN: Learning about some of the universe's mysteries—like dreams, heebie-jeebies, dark matter, curiosity, rumors, and so much more—will inspire kids to dream big and explore a world full of untapped possibilities, showing that not everything has been discovered yet.LIFELONG LEARNING: This vibrant book introduces the idea that there's so much we don't know, turning curiosity and problem-solving into a lifelong adventure and fostering a growth mindset.STEM THEMES: Packed with engaging content and visuals, Mysterious Things will spark curiosity about science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun way.PRAISE FOR INVISIBLE THINGS: “Invisible Things is as interactive as you want it to be. Along the way, there are seek-and-finds, mindfulness exercises, and discussion topics, but it also works well as a straight-ahead read-aloud. The experience is somehow simultaneously contemplative and exuberant. It's a winning, wholly original book.” ?The New York TimesGREAT GIFT: Pair with any of the books in Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller's bestselling series, including Invisible Things, Get the Giggles, and Feel Calm, to create an outstanding present for young learners.Perfect for:  A distinctive gift to encourage curiosity and wonder in kids Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking classroom books with STEM content Anyone interested in entertaining ways to explore our world with kids Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking engaging  and artful nonfiction picture books Fans of Andy J. Pizza, the Creative Pep Talk podcast, or his many books, including the viral internet hit Invisible Things  ",
    "primaryImage": {
      "url": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0261/7291/5805/files/9781797239880.in02.jpg?v=1779143442",
      "cdnUrl": "https://cdn.octogen.ai/558f98f06b73cc478a3fdd51baf9b7b1/c17a12ead4f05ec19116dcb37b8513c1.webp?request_id=edcae55b-b0b9-4a25-8ee3-fd6678073c4f",
      "width": 2400,
      "height": 2399,
      "sizeBytes": 361694,
      "mimeType": "image/webp"
    },
    "details": {
      "materials": [],
      "fit": [],
      "dimensions": null,
      "patterns": []
    }
  }
}
```

### Enrichment

StoreRouter classification and attributes. Use attribute_handles as search facet values.

```json
{
  "source": "indexed",
  "catalogKey": "chroniclebooks",
  "product": {
    "enrichment": {
      "type": "picture book",
      "category_path": [
        "Media",
        "Books",
        "Print Books"
      ],
      "styles": [
        "whimsical",
        "colorful",
        "modern"
      ],
      "attributes": {
        "Genre": [
          "Children",
          "Education"
        ],
        "Book cover type": [
          "Hardcover"
        ],
        "Target audience": [
          "Kids"
        ],
        "Language version": [
          "ENG- English"
        ]
      },
      "attribute_handles": {
        "genre": [
          "genre__children",
          "genre__education"
        ],
        "book_cover_type": [
          "book_cover_type__hardcover"
        ],
        "target_audience": [
          "target_audience__kids"
        ],
        "language_version": [
          "language_version__eng_english"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Query this store

```bash
curl -sS https://api.storerouter.ai/v1/products/search \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $OCTOGEN_PLATFORM_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "catalogs": ["chroniclebooks"],
    "q": "print books",
    "limit": 5
  }'
```

Selected matching products on October 15, 2026 (not the complete search response):

- [Mysterious Things](https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/mysterious-things) — $18.99
- [The Story of Scent](https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/the-story-of-scent) — $24.95
- [Herve Tullet Hardcover Book Set](https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/herve-tullet-hardcover-book-set) — $76.99
- [Dieu Donne](https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/dieu-donne) — $65.00
- [The Joyful Gardener's Journal](https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/joyful-gardeners-journal) — $19.95

## Categories

| Category | Products |
| --- | --- |
| Print Books | 1,702 |
| E-Books | 14 |
| Bag Accessories | 2 |
| Audiobooks | 1 |
| Baby Essentials | 1 |
| Body | 1 |

## Searchable fields

Use `name` and a `value` as a facet: `{"name": "<name>", "values": ["<value>"]}`.

| name | Field | Source | Coverage | Distinct values | Top values (`value` = label, products) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `color` | Product color | Merchant data | <1% | 6 | `black` = Black, 2; `gold` = Gold, 2; `gray` = Gray, 1; `multi` = Multi, 1; `navy` = Navy, 1 |
| `color_family` | Color family | Merchant data | <1% | 6 | `Black` = Black, 2; `Yellow` = Yellow, 2; `Blue` = Blue, 1; `Gray` = Gray, 1; `Multicolor` = Multicolor, 1 |
| `is_activewear` | Activewear | Merchant data | <1% | 1 | `false` = False, 4 |
| `category_path.depth_0` | Category at depth 0 | StoreRouter enrichment | 100% | 3 | `media` = Media, 1,717; `apparel & accessories` = Apparel & Accessories, 3; `beauty` = Beauty, 1 |
| `category_path.depth_1` | Category at depth 1 | StoreRouter enrichment | 100% | 3 | `books` = Books, 1,717; `accessories` = Accessories, 3; `makeup` = Makeup, 1 |
| `category_path.depth_2` | Category at depth 2 | StoreRouter enrichment | 100% | 6 | `print books` = Print Books, 1,702; `e-books` = E-Books, 14; `bag accessories` = Bag Accessories, 2; `audiobooks` = Audiobooks, 1; `baby essentials` = Baby Essentials, 1 |
| `genre` | Genre | StoreRouter enrichment | 100% | 53 | `genre__children` = Children, 761; `genre__arts` = Arts, 354; `genre__humor_comedy` = Humor & comedy, 283; `genre__education` = Education, 238; `genre__self_help_personal_development` = Self-help & personal development, 198 |
| `language_version` | Language version | StoreRouter enrichment | 81% | 5 | `language_version__eng_english` = ENG- English, 1,361; `language_version__esp_spanish` = ESP- Spanish, 22; `language_version__multilingual_multilingual_not_specific_to_one_language` = Multilingual- multilingual (not specific to one language), 8; `language_version__eng_us_english_united_states` = ENG-US- English (United States), 6; `language_version__esp_mx_spanish_mexico` = ESP-MX- Spanish (Mexico), 2 |
| `target_audience` | Target audience | StoreRouter enrichment | 75% | 4 | `target_audience__kids` = Kids, 733; `target_audience__adults` = Adults, 372; `target_audience__suitable_for_all_ages` = Suitable for all ages, 190; `target_audience__teens_young_adults` = Teens & young adults, 62 |
| `book_cover_type` | Book cover type | StoreRouter enrichment | 28% | 4 | `book_cover_type__hardcover` = Hardcover, 351; `book_cover_type__paperback` = Paperback, 89; `book_cover_type__other` = Other, 37; `book_cover_type__soft` = Soft, 6 |
| `category_path.depth_3` | Category at depth 3 | StoreRouter enrichment | <1% | 4 | `bag charms` = Bag Charms, 1; `keychains` = Keychains, 1; `nursery accessories` = Nursery Accessories, 1; `temporary tattoos` = Temporary Tattoos, 1 |
| `pattern` | Pattern | StoreRouter enrichment | <1% | 6 | `pattern__text` = Text, 2; `pattern__animal` = Animal, 1; `pattern__birds` = Birds, 1; `pattern__characters` = Characters, 1; `pattern__floral` = Floral, 1 |
| `age_groups` | Age Group | StoreRouter enrichment | <1% | 2 | `adult` = Adult, 1; `kids` = Kids, 1 |
| `hardware_finish` | Hardware finish | StoreRouter enrichment | <1% | 1 | `hardware_finish__gold` = Gold, 1 |
| `material` | Material | StoreRouter enrichment | <1% | 3 | `material__brass` = Brass, 1; `material__felt` = Felt, 1; `material__metal` = Metal, 1 |
| `surface_finish` | Surface Finish | StoreRouter enrichment | <1% | 2 | `surface_finish__glossy` = Glossy, 1; `surface_finish__metallic` = Metallic, 1 |
| `brand_name` | Canonical brand name | Brand | 100% | 5 | `Chronicle Books` = Chronicle Books, 1,415; `Levine Querido` = Levine Querido, 132; `Twirl` = Twirl, 96; `Chronicle Prism` = Chronicle Prism, 44; `Chronicle Chroma` = Chronicle Chroma, 34 |