His Mistletoe Bride

Something weird is going on! Miss Holly, the Spanish teacher, is hanging mistletoe everywhere! That means boys will have to kiss girls. And girls will have to kiss boys. Ugh! Miss Holly is taking

★本書榮獲1992年西班牙加泰隆尼亞國際插畫雙年展大獎★朗朗上口的生動民間故事×處處埋藏玄機的精緻細膩圖繪，讓歷久彌新的經典繪本，啟動孩子的觀察力與想像力，增進中英雙語閱讀素養！ 一月一，年初一。一月二，年初二。年初三，早上床，今夜老鼠娶新娘。 大小老鼠來幫忙，抬花轎，搬嫁妝，新郎新娘早拜堂。一拜堂，二拜堂， 三拜堂來入洞房。 這是一則流傳在臺灣的民間故事。老鼠村長的女兒要拋繡球選新郎，不料，一隻黑貓衝進來攪亂了局面。為了女兒的幸福，老鼠村長決定找一個比貓還強、全世界最強的女婿。左思右想，他覺得太陽是全世界最強的，於是跑去找太陽。可是，烏雲遮住了太陽，風吹散了烏雲，牆擋住了風……，到底誰才是老鼠村長最理想的女婿呢？ 故事中的老鼠村就位在人類家園的牆角下，繪者劉宗慧在一開始的三幅畫，就巧妙運用微觀與巨觀的對比，透過鏡頭的連續推近，從人類的視野慢慢壓低到老鼠的視野，讓老鼠的國度與人類的世界構成了有趣的畫面。全書充滿豐富細節的圖像，不僅有許多地方讓人莞爾一笑，也發展出文本之外的另一種敘事角度。 The wise old head of a small mouse village has a big problem. It is time for his beautiful young daughter to get married. But the old mouse wants to find her the most powerful husband in the world, to protect her from the vicious cat that is terrorizing his village. Setting off on a long journey, the old mouse leader intends to ask the Sun to marry his daughter. But he soon finds the Cloud is stronger. He then asks the Cloud, but to his surprise sees that the Wind is even greater. The Wind

Oxford Reading Tree: Trad Tales: Level 8 (Age 7 - 7½)How Anansi Got His Stories is a tale of a familiar character from many African and Caribbean tales. Anansi the trickster wants everyone to listen t

Tired of following the strict rules of their grumpy replacement principal, second-grader A.J. and his classmates try to find a way to bring back eccentric but lovable Principal Klutz, who was fired fo

★台灣第一本「奎師那」印度神話兒童繪本，中英對照版獨家上市！★來自印度的Krishna Bhavna d. d.女士將「奎師那的故事」重新編寫，以淺顯易懂的方式讓孩童認識充滿智慧的古老印度神話，並從中學習愛與良善的真諦。《給孩子們的奎師那故事》改編自《奎師那—快樂的泉源》謹以本書獻給 聖恩A.C.巴克提韋丹塔．斯瓦米．帕布帕德了解神，祂不是一個手裡拿著懲罰棒的白鬍子老人。當然，祂是這個世界的創造者、維護者和毀滅者，但祂也可以是一位和同齡男孩一起玩耍、被父母寵愛的可愛孩子。祂連媽媽的棍子都害怕！驚人！Learn about a Divinty, a God, who is not an old man with a white beard, holding a rod of punishment in his hand. Certainly, he is the creator, maintainer and destroyer of this world, but he can also be an adorable child who plays with boys his age and is loved by his parents. He is even afraid of his mother’s rod of punishment!! Astonishing!!

Billy's feeling nervous about his first overnight stay in hospital, as he has to have his tonsils out. The Mini Monsters are determined to help him, and ask to come along too. But there's so much for them to explore in the hospital...will they get back to Billy in time for his operation? And will anyone find out what they've been up to? Another fun-to-read Billy and the Mini Monsters story, with a message of overcoming your fears.

Knight-in-training Tim and his best friend, Belinda, embark on a quest to save Princess Grace in this second book in the hilarious, highly illustrated Once Upon a Tim middle grade series from New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs.Prince Ruprecht is VERY UPSET that knights-in-training, Tim and Belinda, have thwarted his plans and ruined his chances with Princess Grace. And so, to get even, he has kidnapped the princess and trapped her in the most complicated, dangerous, complex, dastardly, biggest (okay you get the point)…and scariest maze in all the world!Now it’s up to Tim, Belinda, Ferkle, and Rover to fend off menacing beasts (like the minotaur), conquer treacherous obstacles (like chasms filled with cave sharks), find their way through the labyrinth (which is very tricky), and rescue the princess before time runs out. Oh, and also they need to remember how to get back out again…or they’ll be trapped inside the maze forever.

From the celebrated author of Sarah, Plain and Tall, Patricia MacLachlan, comes another humorous and poignant early middle grade novel. My Life Begins! explores how life begins for Jacob when his triplet sisters are born, and how siblings get to know each other as time, and love, evolve.Jacob is nine years old when his life changes.He wants a litter of puppies. But instead his parents have a different surprise. Jacob will be an older brother soon. And there won't be only one new baby. There will be three! When the triplets are born, Jacob thinks puppies are cuter. The babies look identical to him and he gives them a name: "the Trips."For a school science project, Jacob decides to study the Trips. It feels like magic as they begin to smile, talk, and grow. Slowly, he gets to know each of them. They call his mother "Mama" and his father "Da." But what will they call him? One day, one of the Trips calls him "Jay."As each of the triplets become unique and more special with each day, Jacob

From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling with stunning illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Jon Klassen. It's been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives.Pax must protect his litter of kits in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter, orphaned after the war, has left his adopted home and joined the Water Warriors, a group determined to heal the land from the scars of the war. When one of Pax's kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust.And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing - and each other. A breathtaking novel about chosen families and the healing power of love.

Now in paperback for the first time, featuring all new covers, the Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians middle-grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. Alcatraz Smedry has made it to the Free Kingdoms at last. Unfortunately, so have the evil Librarians--including his mother! Now Alcatraz has to find a traitor among the Knights of Crystallia, make up with his estranged father, and save one of the last bastions of the Free Kingdoms from the Evil Librarians. The Knights of Crystallia is the third book in this action-packed fantasy series for young readers.

In this hilarious, hijinks-filled graphic novel super-swine Batpig is ready to face even bigger bullies, harder fights, and scariest of all―meeting his superhero idol.Ordinary pig, Gary Yorkshire, has his entire life turned upside down when a bite on the nose from a radioactive bat turns him into…BATPIG. With the support of his best friends, Brooklyn the bat and Carl the fish, he finally feels like he’s getting a handle on this whole superhero business. That is, until he faces a battle against time itself, when an underappreciated janitor slows down the clock so much that a math class never ever ends (the horror!). Can Batpig save the class from never-ending fractions?

人氣橋梁書《馴龍大師》最新冒險！Drake和伙伴們要幫助小龍Wildroot對抗摧毀家園的怪物，但牠的馴龍者Oskar卻對Wildroot不是一隻噴火巨龍感到十分失望，這樣的組合能否攜手合作，保護家園與其他龍呢？Drake and Worm must help a Flower Dragon protect his home in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!A Flower Dragon named Wildroot has come to Bracken! He needs help because his home is in danger. The Dragon Masters must find this small dragon his own Dragon Master. The Dragon Stone reveals a boy named Oskar, who is disappointed that he does not have a big, fire-breathing dragon. Can Oskar and his dragon learn to work together in time to save the Flower Dragons from a terrible monster? With engaging black-and-white artwork on ev

How did a peanut farmer from a small town in Georgia become the 39th President of the United States? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!Everyone was rather surprised when small-town farmer Jimmy Carter first announced that he’d be running for president in 1976. When Jimmy told his mother, she replied, “President of what?” But this former naval officer and governor of Georgia was ready for the role. Jimmy Carter went on to become one of America’s most beloved political figures thanks to his honesty, strong faith, and compassion. Even today, Jimmy Carter is still dedicated to helping Americans through his extensive work as a philanthropist. He and his wife, Rosalynn, volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, building houses for the less fortunate and inspiring others to a life of service. Who Is Jimmy Carter? details the entire life of Jimmy Carter, beginning with his 1924 birth in Plains, Georgia. Readers will learn about his life as a p

《芙烈達‧卡蘿和她的動物們》繪者John Parra以童年為靈感，描繪孩提時代與身為園藝師的父親穿梭各家各院，用花草樹木打出美麗風景，進而啟發他不畏他人眼光，驕傲地走出自己的藝術家之路。From award-winning artist John Parra comes a touching and deceptively simple picture book based on his childhood experience about the bond between a father and son, hard work, and the links between nature, art, and creativity. Today is a big daythe first time Juanito gets to help his papi on the job as a landscape architect! Throughout the day, Juanito sketches anything that catches his eye: a nest full of baby birds, a nursery with row upon row of plants and flowers, and more. Father and son travel from house to house, pruning, weeding, mowing, and turning overgrown and chaotic yards into beautiful spaces. A few of the clients don't appreciate Papi's hard work, like Juanito's classmate who pretends not to see him. But Papi always feels pride in owning his own business and in a job well done. And at the end of the day, Juanito may get the chance to turn his artistic eye toward landscape designj

This hilarious, illustrated middle-grade sequel, combining the humor of Diary of a Wimpy Kid with the action of The Last Kids on Earth, follows a hapless warlock-in-training as he struggles to live up to his great and terrible destiny. Remember Wick? Son of the Dark Lord, heir to the throne of black and broken glass, and next in line to be the leader of the Grim World? Well, after a major spell gone wrong, he finds himself kicked out of his own castle and shipped off as an exchange student. As if Middle Ages School wasn't hard enough already! Follow Wick through the pages of his journal as he comes up with a genius plan to defeat his foes, achieve greatness . . . and maybe even make a new friend in the process.

"Great characters, hilarious jokes... a joy to read." ―Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate seriesLiteral-minded Ben cracks open a fortune cookie and it tells him that he can have anything he wants, if only he's willing to wait... A madcap adventure about the perils of patience, for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.Good things come to those who wait.Ben does his best to heed his fortune cookie's advice, and as a result he is paired with Walter--the kid who's always picked last--for a school scavenger hunt. Working with Walter must be a good thing if the cookie said so, but so far all he does is talk too loud and recite obscure facts about feet. Meanwhile, Ben has an argument with his best friend Janet, and waiting for her to apologize first isn't going so well.... But eventually, Ben's patience starts paying off: if he and Walter are able to pull out a win in the scavenger hunt, they'll earn a half-day of recess for the whole school! Waiting may

When Dr. Eggman unleashes his latest attack, Sonic and Tails will have to rely on their friends to help them foil his latest dastardly plan! There's a new kid on the block! And a new... tower? While Tangle tries to initiate the new recruit, Belle, into the Restoration, Sonic, Tails, and Amy investigate a mysterious structure that has popped up. Turns out, it's a maze of twisting corridors and crazy challenges! Can they pass this test with flying colors?Fan-favorite writer/artist Evan Stanley continues her epic Sonic run in this adventure also featuring artists Adam Bryce Thomas and Bracardi Curry.Collects IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog issues #37-40.

Join New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs in this first book in a hilarious, highly illustrated new middle grade series about a peasant boy who wants to be a knight, perfect for fans of Max & the Midknights.Tim is just a peasant, but he dreams big. He wants more out of life than to grow up to be a woodsman like his father. Unfortunately, the only route to success in the kingdom of Merryland is to be born a prince. Still, Tim is determined. He is brave and clever and always tries to do the right thing―even though he rarely gets the credit for it. Then news spreads that Princess Grace of the neighboring kingdom has been abducted by the evil Stinx and Prince Ruprecht needs a legion of knights to join him on his quest to rescue her. Tim finally has the lucky break he's been waiting for, the opportunity to change his station in life. And even though he doesn't know how to ride a horse or wield anything more deadly than a hoe, he's going to do whatever it takes to make sure his

A stuck-up cat and a good-natured dog are pen pals from a distance, until a disastrous sleepover brings them together in this playful illustrated chapter book told in letters. Andy has two pets and two houses: a cat, Simon, at his mom's house and a dog, Baxter, at his dad's house. But when Andy's mom goes on a business trip, Simon must spend a few nights at Andy's dad's house. A sleepover with the beast? Simon says, "No, thank you." Baxter, on the other hand, is sooooo excited to play together. He and Simon can go on walks! Stay up late! Eat liver treats! He can't wait to finally meet his pen pal in person. What could go wrong? The big introduction does NOT go well for these wildly different pets. Simon is so desperate to get back home to his quiet, clean oasis that he escapes through a basement window. Can Baxter convince him to return before Andy notices his beloved cat is gone? This funny and heartwarming collaboration between Geisel Honor and Edgar Award-winning author Dori Hillest

Wry, witty and very funny diary-style story packed with doodles and comic strips about the frustration trickster god Loki feels at having to live trapped in the body of a weedy eleven-year-old boy. After one trick too many, Loki is banished to live on Earth as a "normal" school boy. Forbidden from using his AWESOME godly powers, Loki must show moral improvement.As he records his lies THE TRUTH in his magical (judgemental) diary, it becomes clear Loki hasn't a clue how to tell good from evil, trust from tricks, or friends from enemies.

Can an undercover nerd become a superstar secret agent? The first book in Stuart Gibbs's New York Times bestselling Spy School series is now a graphic novel! Ben Ripley may only be in middle school, but he's already pegged his dream job: CIA or bust. Unfortunately for him, his personality doesn't exactly scream "secret agent." In fact, Ben is so awkward, he can barely get to school and back without a mishap. Because of his innate nerdiness, Ben is not surprised when he is recruited for a magnet school with a focus on science--but he's entirely shocked to discover that the school is actually a front for a junior CIA academy. Could the CIA really want him? Actually, no. There's been a case of mistaken identity--but that doesn't stop Ben from trying to morph into a supercool undercover agent, the kind that always gets the girl. And through a series of hilarious misadventures, Ben realizes he might actually be a halfway decent spy...if he can survive all the attempts being made on his life

A joyful Geisel Honor-winning series! Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Lab Magic, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata. Science exploration, imagination, and play are highlighted in this fun story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6.Ty and Corey love to visit the museum. When they step through the doors, they become scientists. They study bugs and hunt for fossils. They catch the wind. When Ty can't participate in a lab activity because of his age, he uses his big imagination at home. Discovering new things is so much fun!Join Ty on his science adventure in this My First I Can Read for beginning readers. With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this My First I Can Read book, Guided Reading Level I, is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, e

NOW IN PAPERBACK: On an island nation in the Indian Ocean, the explorers venture through a vast underwater world and take part in a friendly robotics competition. But the tides of good fortune change quickly.Suddenly, Team Cousteau jumps into action to rescue a faculty member from the brink of disaster. Meanwhile, the team follows Cruz's mother's clues to a magnificent tomb and center of spirituality precariously perched on the side of a cliff. There, Cruz is confronted by a familiar foe who's determined to stop him from completing his most important mission of all: retrieving the final pieces of his mother's cipher. In this life-and-death showdown, Cruz witnesses the ultimate sacrifice and uncovers a hidden message that makes him question his own mortality.The paperback edition includes the same great content and back matter as the original hardcover.And don't forget to check out the other books in the series:Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret (1)Explorer Academy: The Falcon’s Feathe

Find out how this English singer-songwriter and actor who constantly reinvented his look and sound became one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century.David Bowie, born David Robert

Dr. Henry Jekyll is well-liked and admired by his friends, but seems increasingly troubled and withdrawn from their company. Meanwhile, a mysterious and repellent character, Mr. Hyde, commits crime af

Half mermaid, half unicorn, and totally adorable! The best time of the year has arrived-- Mermicorn Island's annual costume contest. Lucky loves designing ever more elaborate costumes for his Fintasti

In the fifth installment of the exciting Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel series, Ruskin and his friends await a volcano eruption It's almost time for Inferno New Year on Crestwood, when the isl

Kick-start a Stink collection with a way-cool bind-up of his first two adventures.Get two times the Stink in one book! Featuring:Stink: The Incredible Shrinking KidShrink, shrank, shrunk! Every morning Judy measures Stink, and it’s always the same: three feet eight inches tall. Until, that is, the day the ruler reads a quarter-inch less. Can it be? Is Stink shrinking?Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic JawbreakerSpurred by a newfound awareness of false advertising, Stink Moody becomes the proverbial kid in a candy store as his letter-writing campaign yields him heaps of rewards.

A fifth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed

In the ninth and latest addition to the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley faces his nemesis, Murray Hill, on the high seas.Thanks to the evidence Ben uncovered in his investigat

Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The canine cop is sent to the pound for a crime he didn't commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Bei

In the fourth installment of the exciting Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel series, Ruskin and his dragon friends discover there's more than just ghosts to worry about on Ghost Island!After survi

Moby Shinobi and his dog Toby are heading to the racetrack! Moby tries to use his ninja skills to help the crew, but ends up in a mess of oil spills, flat tires, and wrong turns. With some help from T

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum!Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naug

Seriously WHAT is going on with Snake? Terrifying powers! Evil allies! Inter-dimensional doorways! WHAT IS HIS DEAL?! And that's not all! Why is Agent Fox suddenly so mysterious? Who IS she, exactly?

Find out how stories about his son’s stuffed bear, famously known as Winnie the Pooh, made A. A. Milne one of the world’s best-known children’s authors.Born in England in 1882, Alan Alexander Milne gr

Billy and his family are off to the seaside, in another laugh out loud title from the popular "Billy and the Mini Monsters" series: fun, sandcastles and uh-oh, monster-stealing seagulls! Billy and his

In the third installment of the exciting Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel series, Ruskin and his friends compete in the legendary Night Hunt.Ruskin is excited to visit Crestwood to witness a ver

A boy and his neighborhood friend Louise spend their days creating chalk-drawing worlds around their homes. When Louise asks the boy what he has in his head, the boy's imagination takes the reader on

In his penultimate adventure, now in paperback, a devastated but determined Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter, where he must learn what it is to be a hero, or die trying."A clash of mythic intrigues and