「我彷彿曾經以不同的靈魂來過這裡，這次只是回家。」義大利波隆那插畫展、美國3X3插畫展入選插畫家――阿力金吉兒，出走遠方，獻給廣袤大地的蛻變之作。「宛如孩童遠足時留下的粉色塗鴉，寫生的對象卻又是聖塔菲原始粗獷地貌，這矛盾衝突，就像阿力金吉兒的文字，用她純度極高的童心為我們擦拭所有已被世俗固定的風景。人生任何時候都需要一個興高采烈的導遊――哪怕仍在原地，也似去了遠方。」――孫梓評（作家）「翻看此書，可以想像阿力金吉兒站在廣闊風景前是如何地激動，畫中似乎能夠感受到風與沙子。顏色堆疊如強勁的野草緊緊抓住新墨西哥州的土地，這是大膽又柔軟的一趟壯旅。」――川貝母（插畫家）------------------------------------------------------「我真的要走了。」我們擁抱了一下，我腦海不斷浮現，「這是值得的，我會克服一切的 ！」曾入選「波隆那國際童書原畫展」和「美國3X3當代插畫大賽優選」的插畫家阿力金吉兒，早年曾以「蘇意傑」為筆名，幫袁哲生等知名作家繪製插畫，作品也經常出現在報章副刊。2018年，她遇到了人生與創作上的關卡，茫然無措之際，獲得了人生第一次的駐村機會，2019年底出發前往美國新墨西哥州的聖塔菲，展開改變她視野與風格的三個月駐村時光。從日本機場轉機遇到的風波開始，這三個月帶給她非常豐富而有趣的刺激和養分。和台灣南洋島國截然不同的北美大陸風光、有趣熱情又充滿各國文化的新朋友們，讓作者的筆調出現轉變，不管是在異地或回到家鄉，畫面儼然有了新的氣息。黃橘色的大地、藍綠色的天空，小巧而別出心裁的人與動物，在她筆下鮮活而充滿氣味，呈現與先前創作截然不同的風情。在這本圖文旅記中，阿力金吉兒用樸實真切的短文，以及創作當下既詩意又童趣的英文隨筆，搭配一張張彷彿記憶重現的彩圖――古印第安的部落遺跡、巨大雄偉的峽谷、看不見盡頭的公路、泥土上奔跑的牛群......充滿感情地記敘了這一段新墨西哥州的駐村之旅，構築成獨特的聖塔菲印象。一路上，有風景、有動物、有朋友；有開心、有衝撞、有奇遇。在這廣袤的陌生之地，她找回了創作的熱情與率真的自己。“There is no light in the blue water.I am wearing a Mexican suit with a coloring pen.I am riding a big cat.Ther
In the eighth title in the popular Maisy First Experiences series, Maisy and Cyril catch a train to the seaside where they enjoy a fun-filled holiday.In Maisy Goes on Holiday, Maisy enjoys packing her
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“As a mystery, historical fiction, and love letter to 1950s Brooklyn, this novel succeeds on every level.” —School Library Journal, starred reviewFrom Newbery Medalist Avi comes the thrilling and susp
一名小男孩搭乘皇家列車「高地獵鷹」的最後一次旅程，卻捲入調查珠寶盜竊案的案件。當十一歲的哈里森「哈爾」貝克被迫陪伴他的旅行作家叔叔乘坐皇家火車的最後一次旅程時，他預期這是一次遠離電子遊戲和同齡孩子的無聊旅行。但隨後哈爾發現了一個不該上車的女孩，他很快就與偷渡客萊尼成了朋友。當皇家王子和公主登上旅程的最後一段時，事情變得更加有趣 --- 因為公主的鑽石項鍊被偷了，並被替換成了假貨！ 萊尼是最可能的嫌疑犯。看哈爾如何揭開真正的珠寶竊賊的罪行，為他朋友洗清罪名，並在高地獵鷹到達最後一站前歸還鑽石項鍊。The Highland Falcon ThiefBook one in the Adventures on Trains seriesHarrison and Uncle Nat are on the last trip of the renowned Highland Falcon steam train. A precious jewel goes missing, and Harrison and new pal Lenny are at the heart of the investigation. The pressure is on: can they solve the riddle and catch the thief before the train hits the buffers?Kidnap on the California CometBook two in the Adventures on Trains seriesHarrison can't resist Uncle Nat's invitation to cross the USA, from Chicago to San Francisco, aboard the iconic California Comet. During the three-day journey, the daughter of a billionaire businessman disappears. Harrison begins an urgent hunt for the kidnapper as the train draws ever closer to its destination.Murder
In the eighth title in the popular Maisy First Experiences series, Maisy and Cyril catch a train to the seaside where they enjoy a fun-filled holiday.In Maisy Goes on Holiday, Maisy enjoys packing her suitcase, meeting Cyril at a busy station and catching a train to the seaside. They have lots of fun on the beach and at the café, write postcards to their friends and finally sleep a peaceful night at their hotel (after bouncing on the beds, of course). Each of the First Experiences series describes a common first experience within Maisy's familar and comforting world, offering a reassuring picture of something that might be new or less familiar.For readers aged: 3+
Come along on a bear hunt in this award-winning classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one.Will you come too? For more than twenty-five ye
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What would Darcy do? How can you be more Bridgerton? Take the Regency approach and be prepared for anything life throws at you - from dates to duels, manners to matters of the heart. You'll soon find yourself the catch of the season.Sick of indecent proposals from untrustworthy rakes? Be more discerning with your dance card and swipe right on only the most eligible and dashing suitors. Whether you want to avoid scandal, or embrace it, keep your name out of the gossip sheets and group chats with this modern take on the rules of polite society.Putting a fresh spin on real Regency etiquette advice, A Regency Guide to Modern Life is a tongue-in-cheek handbook to navigating friendship, dating, work, summer holidays, social events, self-confidence and more - the perfect gift for fans of period dramas and Jane Austen.
Come along on a bear hunt in this award-winning classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one.Will you come too? For more than twenty-five ye
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Young William Shakespeare discovers that words can be as evasive as they are inspiring, but the best ones are worth the effort to tame into stories.With quotes and sly references to the famous works of William Shakespeare and the words he invented, this adventurous ode to language will delight readers young and old.It all starts one morning when words fly into William’s window. He wants to catch them, but they are flibbertigibbety and quick and slip right through his fingers. Soon whole lines of verse are leading him on a wild goose chase as they tumble, dip, flip and skip all through town, past a host of colorful characters the observant reader may find as familiar as the quotes. William remains persistent, and with time and the proper tools he finds a way to keep the words with him.
A new boxed set full of great LOUD HOUSE adventures!A must have for any Loud House fan! Catch up on the first nine volumes of this best-selling graphic novel series, based on the hit award-winning animated series which has spawned movies, spin offs, podcasts, specials, and much more! Presented in three over-sized paperbacks, these laugh out loud stories showcase the ins and outs of the Loud Family, Lincoln Loud and his ten sisters, Lori, Leni, Luna, Lynn, Luan, Lucy, Lola, Lana, Lisa, and Lily, their friends, and their expansive world. Featuring stories by the creative team of the Loud House as well as appearances from the cast of The Casagrandes!
