Almost

A tender father-and-son story about the passage of time, the change of seasons, and the excitement of reaching a goal.Eager for maple syrup, Ethan can’t wait till sugaring time rolls around. And he ca

George can't roller-skate, George can't paint, and George most certainly can't dance! But Bear thinks that, with a little help, George can do all these things - and more! And, luckily for George, Bear

本書以「月亮快來了」為反覆出現的低聲提醒，鋪陳夜晚來臨前的片刻時光。當白日的活動慢慢停歇，自然中的每個生命都各自找到歸處。文字簡單卻富音樂性，適合朗讀，也讓孩子在重複中感到穩定與放鬆。插畫以柔和而內斂的色彩，描繪默劇人物 Pierrot 與孩子靜靜觀看世界入睡的過程，是一本能陪伴孩子安心入眠的經典睡前繪本。Newbery medalist Patricia MacLachlan and Caldecott Honor and Newbery Honor winner Tomie dePaola have joined forces to create a stunning and lyrical new bedtime picture book that’s sure to become an instant classic.The moon’s almost here.Robin sings in her nest.Babies fly back to her,ready to rest.The moon’s almost here.There’s no time to play.Mama sheep hurries;Sun’s going away.Nighttime is approaching as each animal readies itself for bed in this lyrical picture book text by Patricia MacLachlan. In striking paintings with a calming palette, Tomie dePaola imagines the scene through the eyes of mime Pierrot and his child.

Doris 是大家眼中的模範小狗，她總是準時、可靠，每件事都希望做到最好，也相信「不能出錯」才是好狗狗。然而，一次意外的失誤打亂了她熟悉的生活。她開始擔心主人會不會因此失望，也懷疑自己是不是不夠好。就在這時，幾位新朋友陪伴她走過這段低潮，讓她慢慢發現，偶爾犯錯並不可怕，重要的是願意繼續嘗試。作者以貼近孩子生活的情境，描寫對犯錯的擔心、自我要求，以及重新建立信心的過程，適合和孩子一起閱讀與分享。The Dog Who Was (Almost) Perfect follows Doris, a dog who loves being perfect. But one day, something goes wrong and she learns it’s okay to make mistakes. 'A charming, clever and reassuring tale about loving (and being loved for) your perfectly-imperfect self.'– Chelsea BromleyA heartwarming story that helps children embrace imperfection, manage worries about getting things wrong and learn that mistakes are part of life. There once was a dog called Doris who was practically perfect in every way. She woke up on time every morning, never forgot to fetch her owner’s slippers and could perform all her tricks flawlessly. Doris loved being perfect. Until one day, something not-so-perfect happens and Doris panics. Will my owner be sad? Or angry? Or think I'm a bad dog? For the first time, Doris fe

Benny Chia’s memoir of life on the fringe is a vivacious slice of Hong Kong’s life and cultural development at a time of minimal institutional support. His colourful and anecdotal story will interest culture practitioners as well as the general reader curious about the Fringe Club and its role as a seedbed for local artists and as a venue for international ones, both functions championed by Benny at the helm of this small but important institution housed in a distinctive former ice house in Central. general reader curious about the Fringe Club and its role as a seedbed for local artists and as a venue for international ones, both functions championed by Benny at the helm of this small but important institution housed in a distinctive former ice house in Central.

"I'm BORED!" wails a little girl after her screen time is cut short. "That's great!" her dad says with a grin. "Being bored comes right before having a Really Good Idea." After an initial protest, the little girl dives into her imagination, and takes the reader with her on a whirlwind ride of pure fun. A cardboard box becomes a magical train, the washing machine inspires an imaginary trip into space, a scribbly doodle becomes a hungry spaghetti monster, and ants in the garden lead her into an escapade in the Funny Bug Circus. In a world where children can find entertainment at the touch of a button, it's ever-more important that they have time to be bored - because that's where they have the space to come up with their own Really Good Ideas.

From acclaimed author Linda Urban comes the funny, bittersweet story of a girl and her ghosts—and the welcoming home they find where they least expect it.California Poppy has been dropped off, yet again, with an unsuspecting relative. This time it’s her eccentric Great-Aunt Monica, a woman she’s never even met. Aunt Monica has no idea what to do with an eleven-year-old, so she puts California to work researching their ancestor, the once-famous etiquette expert Eleanor Fontaine.California soon discovers that Great-Great-Great Aunt Eleanor is...not exactly alive and well, but a ghost—and a super sensitive one at that. The grand dame bursts into clouds of dust whenever she loses her composure, which happens quite often. Still, an unexpected four-legged friend and some old-fashioned letter writing make this decidedly strange situation one that California can handle.Just as California’s starting to feel like she’s found a place for herself, life turns upside-down yet again. Thankfully, this

From acclaimed author Linda Urban comes the funny, bittersweet story of a girl and her ghostsand the welcoming home they find where they least expect it.California Poppy has been dropped off, yet agai

Now in board book format, this lyrical animal ABC book is just right for bedtime--or anytime!From antlered antelope to zzz-ing zebra, all the awake animals are getting sleepy in this abridged board book edition of a favorite bedtime alphabet book, from an acclaimed author and bestselling illustrator. This exquisite celebration of language and nature is perfect for lulling little ones into a cozy, soothing slumber.

This is the Library and Academic Institution Edition of Almost, by Anne Eliot. To order, contact Amazon Create Space and use this ISBN-13: 978-1475181227 for wide distribution, school/library or bulk