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Mac 和 Mac 這次決定「輕鬆一下」，一邊偷懶一邊吃最愛的派。但事情往往沒這麼簡單──派雖然好吃，卻不好做！媽媽和朋友們給了他們一些「簡單秘訣」，可兄弟倆總能把簡單的事弄得更複雜。究竟他們能不能如願，既做出派、又大快朵頤？本書由 Fly Guy 系列作者 Tedd Arnold 與兩位專業說書人合作，透過漫畫式插圖、短篇章節與誇張笑料，呈現一段爆笑卻富有思考性的故事，最適合剛開始獨立閱讀的孩子。Taking it easy is easy peasy, until Mac and Mac give it a try! This colorful graphic novel will have 1st and 2nd grade independent readers laughing out loud at Noodleheads’ funny adventures.Mac and Mac want to take it easy and eat their favorite pie, but making pie isn’t as easy as eating it! Or is it? Along the way they their friends and mom give them tricks to make it as easy as…well pie! But the boys’ shenanigans make things harder than they need to be. Will Mac and Mac get to have their pie and eat it too? This seventh book in the Noodleheads graphic novel series is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers. Short chapters--full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor--follow Mac and Mac through their funny adventures. It is co-written and illustrated by Tedd Arnold, known for his

你知道嗎？有一條線、一條隱形的線，緊緊繫著你、我、爸爸、媽媽、哥哥、姊姊，以及世界上所有人的心！♥附「親子共讀引導‧學習單」♥～繪本職人 賴嘉綾、嚴淑女的「親子共讀心法」～「世界公民」概念必讀繪本＼從故事，與孩子一起「心連心」／國際繪本得獎作家‧陪你建立暖心親子關係★Amazon編輯精選「最佳童書」★入選插畫家協會「原創藝術展」（Society of Illustrators Original Art Show）穿過花園、越過山丘，一條閃亮的線緊緊繫著每一個人的心。但是，這是一條隱形的線、一條沒有人發覺的線，卻讓我們感受到他人的溫暖善意，也將我們的愛傳遞給身旁的人。就算身處遙遠的異地、就算我們互不相識，這條溫暖的線依舊讓我們心緊緊相繫，連起每時每刻的溫暖感動、接起無時無刻的喜樂哀傷。我開心時有你陪我；你難過時有我陪你。當你感到孤單時，記得想想這條隱形的線，你會發現，原來我們的心與他人緊緊相連。♥♥♥《愛心線》溫暖而細緻的圖畫，可以讓孩子跟著故事中的繽紛線條，看見世界的溫暖與感動──與家人的一個擁抱、與朋友的一陣歡笑、與鄰居的一聲問好、與陌生人的一抹微笑……這個世界被關心、愛、善意的線串起，接起人與人之間的情感、連起家與家之間的關懷。透過故事，不論孩子或大人，都能從中看見──我們並不孤單。《愛心線》告訴我們……＊告訴孩子：我們從來都不是一個人，世界上的每個人都有著某種聯繫，而愛與關懷，就是維繫這條線的能量。＊告訴家長：孩子的未來與世界緊緊相連，簡單的故事能夠帶孩子一起認識自己與世界的關係、看見人與人最暖的關懷。＊告訴老師：世界公民是教育的趨勢，不論幼兒或國小兒童，都可以從《愛心線》中引發思考、感受，並且引導孩子一起討論這個多采多姿的世界。※ 國際媒體感動推薦 ※「這本書傳達了讀者嚮往的正面與相互連結的世界觀，動人的敘述也讓我們有機會探索健康的社會情感以及世界公民概念。」──學校圖書館學報（School Library Journal）──「人與人之間連結在一起的觀念，是一個有價值的訊息，即使與所愛的人分離，也有某種東西將我們連繫在一起。」──柯克斯書評（Kirkus Reviews）──「布魯克‧博因頓－休斯的作品，提供了一個世界相互連結的美好願景。」──出版者週刊（Publishers Weekly）──【閱讀關鍵與特色】✏適讀年齡：無注音，3歲以上親子共讀、9歲以

★ 獨特的中英雙語童書！約瑟將要和家人回台灣探望阿公阿媽，所以他非常興奮。約瑟很愛阿媽，但是因為阿媽說一些話傷了他的心，他很介意阿媽的言詞，甚至懷疑阿媽是否還在乎他。祖孫之間的誤會該如何化解？阿媽真的愛約瑟嗎？《阿媽愛你！》是一本中英雙語的童書，描寫了一個駐美的台灣家庭返台探望阿公阿媽，卻因為語言差異而對愛有不同表達方式的故事。不僅有適合親子閱讀的有趣故事，還能增進中文和英文的語文學習，更能認識祖孫之間不同的價值觀和文化差異。作者期盼藉由兩種不同的語言，在跨文化及跨世代的多元生活中引起共鳴。※ 國小適讀（有注音）各界好評：｢本書為作者親身經歷的改編故事，作者育有兩個嚴重過敏體質的兒女。書中所描述的點點滴滴，真實且感人。讀完本書，我腦海中浮現出阿媽牽著小孫子的情景：天真的孩子，慈祥的阿媽，手牽手，心連心，漫步在街道上。這就是愛！這就是幸福！｣――鍾世豪（Peter Chung）牧師｢父母是台灣人，在美國出生長大的作者，根據個人成長經驗，寫了一本雙語的故事書，書寫跨世代、跨越台美文化的愛的故事，平實的故事中流動著祖孫之情。｣――陳曉柔（Abby Chen）國中輔導教師｢AhMa Loves You! is a heartwarming bilingual chapter book highlighting the special relationship between a grandma and grandchild and the cross-cultural differences in ways to show love. There's no other book like it on the market! Highly recommended!｣――Katrina Liu, Author of I Love Boba! and other children's books｢AhMa Loves You! is lovely, quaint, and the perfect window into another culture. It tells the story of a young boy who suffers from food allergies and takes a vacation with his family to visit his

Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!Mirabelle doesn't mean to cause trouble, it just seems to follow her round. But when she and her brother go to stay at their fairy grandparents she is determined that nothing will go wrong, and she is going to be on her very best, most fairy-like, behaviour. But being good all the time is really tiring.And a little bit of mess leads to a little bit of secret witch magic, which leads to even more mess, and even more magic, until everything is in total chaos! Can Mirabelle get the mayhem under control before Granny finds out?

Step out of your element with Science Comics: The Periodic Table of Elements, the latest volume of First Second's middle-grade nonfiction series!A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to put an end to a maniacal madman's evil schemes.The periodic table helps us quickly understand the 118 elements, those tiny substances that make up everything in the world. By using the periodic table, we can recognize how these building blocks behave, find trends and patterns in the universe, and make predictions about elements that haven’t been discovered yet. Join us in learning about the periodic table, and maybe the next big discovery will be yours!

Drake and Worm meet a Shadow Dragon 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 huge shadow is blanketing the sky, spreading across every kingdom. And wizards all over the world are losing their magic powers! The Dragon Masters soon discover that a Shadow Dragon named Chaya and his Dragon Master, Aruna, are responsible for the sky-shadow. Drake teams up with Jean to figure out how this Shadow Dragon has so much power. Will they stop the sky-shadow, or will the world fall into complete darkness? And is evil magic to blame for all this chaos?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this actio

Isadora Moon is special because she's different. Her mum is a fairy, her dad is a vampire, and she's a bit of both. When a new girl, Ava, joins her class, Isadora is keen to make friends.But Ava's not interested. She'd much rather be back at her old school, with her old friends, who are much more fun to play with. Isadora's classmates are happy to leave Ava on her own since she clearly doesn't like them, but Isadora figures out that there's something more going on beneath Ava's unfriendly surface.Can Isadora help Ava to let her guard down, and give her new school a chance?A magical story about the power of kindness, inclusivity, and friendship. With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout, Isadora Moon is a unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family!

A Day in the Life of a Caveman, a Queen and Everything In BetweenA Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You (Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2021)A Day in the Life of an Astronaut, Mars and the Distant Stars：Space as You've Never Seen it Before

Mermaid Days #1-3: An Acorn BookThe Sunken Ship: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #1)The Sea Monster: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #2)A New Friend: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #3)Vera and Beaker make a new friend when they meet a mantis shrimp, in this series perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Swim along with mermaid Vera and octo-kid Beaker! In these three stories, Vera and Beaker make a new friend with a powerful baby mantis shrimp. Together, they explore the town of Tidal Grove. Then they play fun underwater games! Young readers will love discovering Vera and Beaker’s funny adventures and learning nonfiction information about mantis shrimp. Did you know

Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon.In Kitty and the Runaway Train, a famous steam train, the Red Rocket, is visiting Hallam City, but when it starts moving along the track with Pumpkin the kitten on board, Kitty must use her superpowers and race to catch the runaway train.

★「討厭啦！好好吃喔！」出Part.2了！ 花椰菜、香菇、青椒、芋頭和苦瓜，你想先吃哪一樣呢？ 一套結合閱讀趣味＋想像創意的食育繪本！ 5種蔬菜X「討厭啦！好好吃喔！」關鍵句X 5位插畫家的想像力迸發 ＝5個有趣又美味的故事！ 「我才不要吃晚餐呢！」 躲回房間的派派，聽到門外傳來奇怪的聲音。 咦？有一隻戴著香菇帽子的小狗，跳上了餐桌。 當小狗吹起手中的笛子， 鍋子裡的菇菇居然一個個長出腳來，變成了菇菇精靈！ 菇哩菇哩～咚！菇哩菇哩～咚！ 小狗帶領著隨笛聲起舞的菇菇隊伍， 往派派的房間前進了…… ◎編輯導讀：來一場想像力與遊戲的食物冒險 一隻頭戴香菇帽的吹笛小狗、一群隨著笛聲起舞的菇菇精靈，這些突然出現的奇妙生物，勾起了小男孩派派的好奇心，想加入它們的行列，一起探險去。 途中，派派吃下了各種魔法菇類，讓他得以縮小、變高，甚至飛翔，成功克服遭遇的種種難關。這也改變了派派第一次看到菇類的感覺：顏色髒髒的、有奇怪的味道；他才發現，菇菇原來好好吃喔！ 面對未曾嘗試過的食物，孩子難免會覺得害怕，透過閱讀故事、跟著角色一起經歷冒險，心中的恐懼也隨著笑聲煙消雲散了呢！ 貓魚創作故事的靈感，來自於童話《Pied Piper of Hamelin》，我們也一語雙關的將主角取名為「派派」（Piper）；當然，還有貓魚玩心大起，趣味塑造的另一個主角「菇狗」。快翻開這本書，一起菇哩菇哩～咚！的前進菇菇森林吧！ 【本書內容特色】 ★中英雙語＋注音設計：適讀年齡廣，從圖像到認字，耐讀性更高！ ★隨書附「英文故事音檔」，掃QR Code就能聽故事、學英文！ ★讀繪本也能學知識：有趣的蔬菜介紹，認識蔬菜和它的營養價值！ 【閱讀年齡建議】 3歲以上親子共讀 6歲以上自己閱讀 【系列介紹】 一套以蔬果為主題、專為兒童規劃的食育繪本！ 集結十多位臺灣優秀的繪本插畫家，插畫風格多元，故事充滿童心與趣味，能讓孩子在閱讀繪本故事的同時，也愛上美味又健康的蔬菜水果。 首波「討厭啦！好好吃喔！」系列，翻轉孩子對「討厭」蔬菜的刻板印象！ 以孩子不喜愛吃的蔬菜為內容，我們挑選了山藥、胡蘿蔔、洋蔥、茄子、青豆、青椒、苦瓜等10種偏食榜上有名的蔬菜，並以「討厭啦！好好吃喔！」當作故事的關鍵句，讓每位插畫家自由發揮，隨著想像力迸發出各種有趣的故事。 不需要用說教的方式，來告訴孩子這些蔬菜有多營養、把它吃下去對身體有多健康，而

In this third “thrilling” (Kirkus Reviews) installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies help a fellow agent in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls.After taking down a mole within their organization, the City Spies are ready for their next mission—once again using their unique skills and ability to infiltrate places adults can’t. The sinister Umbra has their sights set on recruiting a North Korean nuclear physicist by any means necessary, and the City Spies plan to keep an eye on his son by sending Paris to the chess prodigy’s tournaments in Moscow and Beijing.Meanwhile, Sydney’s embedded as a junior reporter for a teen lifestyle site as she follows the daughter of a British billionaire on tour with the biggest act on her father’s music label to uncover what links both the band and the billionaire have to a recent threat from an old Soviet missile base.F

◎米亞有記憶以來，幾乎所有令她記憶深刻的精彩歡樂時光好像都有妹妹艾瑪在場。◎現今16歲的米亞決定將與艾瑪最美好的童年記錄成一篇篇故事，並成為一本紀念冊。◎沒有人生勵志與格言，其實我們需要的，就是那麼一點簡單的童心。《米亞與艾瑪》講述了一對相差兩歲的姐妹溫馨又好笑的日常。姐姐米亞性格成熟内斂，是一個心底藏著許多事情的大姐姐。米亞最喜歡穿小花裙子以及任何帶有亮片的東西。妹妹艾瑪古靈精怪，年紀雖然不大但總是有著許多奇奇怪怪的點子，一顆小腦袋裡不知道裝了多少古怪的想法，你永遠都猜不到她到底在想些什麽！就是這樣一對從頭到脚一點也不一樣的姐妹，讓平凡的生活充滿了歡樂的色彩！她們吵架，和好，一起冒險，又常常一起做出一些讓媽媽頭大的事情，但這不妨礙她們始終是彼此最好的朋友。翻開這本書來跟米亞和艾瑪一起度過一個快樂的童年吧！“Mia and Emma” is a collection of stories of Mia who is the older sister, and Emma who is the younger.Mia is quiet and thoughtful, and prefers dresses with flowers on them, and anything and everything sparkly. While Emma is mom and dad’s biggest headache. Emma has the weirdest ideas and the most bizarre thoughts; you can never guess what Emma is up to next! Just like that, two very different sisters.They fight, make up, go on adventures together, and do silly things that give mum headaches. But no matter what, Mia and Emma remain each other’s forever best friend.◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786267189115.

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away through time with Jack and Annie--this time to the Yosemite National Park!Jack and his sister, Annie, must go to California! They must look at nature! They must save the wilderness! Save it from what, exactly? That's what Jack and Annie must find out when the magic tree house lands in the tallest tree on earth. The nature around them is so grand and peaceful--is it really in danger? Two travelers, two sketchbooks, and one grizzly bear will show Jack and Annie that danger isn't always seen with the eyes. Sometimes it's felt with the heart.Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresIf you're looking for Merlin Mission #35: Night of the New Magicians, it was renumbered as

The Walk in the Dark and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #4)The Doll in the Hall and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #3)(平裝本)Shadow in the Woods and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #2)Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #1)Jump into these spine-chilling stories from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier, perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Who is waiting at the end of the dark hall? What is a monster doing on the beach? This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is perfect for beginning readers who are looking to be spooked. With

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.

A poignant and non-didactic exploration of difference, self-acceptance, the power of friendship, and inner strength. Milo is a penguin who, unlike the other penguins, does not like the cold. When he takes a chance and goes on a trip to a faraway place where it’s warm, he finds friends who accept him, and with their support he learns to accept himself. When he returns home, he is even able to befriend others who are different.The Penguin Who Was Cold is an endearing tale of a young penguin named Milo who does not want to dive into the icy water of the pack ice to catch fish. Unlike his comrades, he stays put, standing alone at the edge of the ice and contemplating the cold sea. When a whale appears and offers to take him on a trip, Milo readily accepts. It is the beginning of a fabulous journey. In the faraway South Seas, Milo is amazed by the colors, the warmth of the water and the air, and most of all the friendly welcome he receives from the tropical animals who accept him for who he

南極的一天，是怎樣的體驗？本書邀請讀者隨著一位科研基地技師，從早晨的例行工作到冰原上的科學探查，深入認識這片壯闊且嚴酷的土地。故事中可見潛水任務、冰層研究、與企鵝近距離接觸，還有面對暴風雪與緊急狀況的考驗。以漫畫形式結合專家真實經驗，讓科學知識自然融入冒險情節，既有臨場感，又具啟發性。Join a friendly mechanic for a day working on a research base and out on the ice. Learn about the challenges of surviving in the Antarctic, explore the incredible landscape and meet the local wildlife, as you discover all the amazing and important science that is being done down in the South Pole. - Told in lively comic book style- Written in collaboration with leading experts from the British Antarctic Survey, and based on their real-life experiences.- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Bright new day- Breakfast- A map of Antarctica- A chilly dive- Winter- Underwater- Penguins- Life in Antarctica- The match- A peaceful continent- Emergency!- Expedition gear- Landing on the ice- Ice science- The storm hits- Antarctica weather- Out in the storm- Why is it so quiet?

Peep inside a helicopter cockpit to see how the controls work, then use flaps to help it take off, and find and rescue a hiker from a mountain. Emergency vehicles are a talking point for many young children, and this reassuring story of how a helicopter flies to help a stranded mountain climber and take them safely to hospital is a lovely first way to explore the topic, with the added fascination of an unusual rescue vehicle. Young children will love the playful flaps and peep-holes, which create an interactive learning experience while they satisfy their curiosity about helicopters.

冬天時有些動物要冬眠，有些動物會遷徙到溫暖的地方，但你知道冬眠之前要做哪些準備嗎？沒有地圖，為何動物能年年遷徙到固定的地點過冬呢？翻開《動物過冬大解密》知識問答翻翻書，尋找解答吧！A fascinating insight into the world of animals - and their many tricks and tactics for surviving the winter months. Lift the flaps to discover the answers to all kinds of delightful questions, from whether hibernators get hungry and how honeybees stay warm, to which animals migrate the furthest and why they don't need maps.

以繪本形式重述經典童話，視角轉為嫉妒的皇后。故事探討人性中的陰暗與脆弱，透過皇后的獨白，呈現羨慕、空虛與自我迷失的糾結心理。全書畫面細膩強烈，風格深邃不失美感，適合青少年與成人細讀。這不僅是童話重構，更是對善惡界線與人性複雜的冷靜凝視。Shortlisted for the Global Literature in Libraries Initiative's Translated Young Adult Book Prize!In this dark adaptation of Snow White, acclaimed artist Beatrice Alemagna tells the story from the point of view of the jealous stepmother queen, to complicate the question of goodness and set into high relief the shadow side, with its capacity for evil, of human life.Once upon a time, a child was born with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony: the princess Snow White. She is possessed of beauty and innocence, but there in the shadows lurks a queen who will remarry her widower father, a queen who is as empty and envious, as narcissistic and fractured as is every life that gets stuck in the endless reflecting pool or mirror of the self. Void of love, it is hatred that animates her. But like all true fairy tales, this story doesn't ask us to

這不是單純的愛情故事，而是關於如何愛上英語的故事。★英文片語搭配夢幻漫畫劇情，激發尋找學習的動力，並將重點輕鬆刻畫在腦袋裡。★全書依照劇情發展分為三個章節，隨著主角的學習心路歷程一同成長。★專業英語教師根據故事劇情和108課綱撰寫延伸內容，舉一反三的學習，效果加倍。★每個章節皆附一篇「片語解析專欄」，釐清學習上的癥結點。★外籍英語教師專業錄製QR Code音檔，訓練聽力和語感，開口說出道地英語。★書末提供整合附錄，除了便於背誦，還能透過查找對應的漫畫故事，加深學習印象。★隨書附贈紅色透明片，藉由營造填空題的效果，有趣的檢視學習成效。伊藤瑪莉亞是一個熱愛少女漫畫的國中生，最喜歡的漫畫人物是《偶像王子》裡的主人翁凱德，此生最大的願望大概就是和凱德結婚。某天，葉月一家搬到了瑪莉亞家隔壁，他們的兒子路易是一個超級帥氣的混血兒，而且居然和凱德長得幾乎一模一樣！身為凱德粉絲的瑪莉亞當然忍不住鼓起勇氣和路易搭訕，沒想到對方回答說：「If you’ re interested in me, how about speaking in English?（如果你對我有興趣的話，用英語來交談，如何？）」這讓從國小就放棄英語的瑪莉亞該如何是好？英語成績總是吊車尾的她會為了勇敢追愛，重新點燃對英語的熱情嗎？《令人怦然心動的看漫畫學英文片語300》是一本由夢幻漫畫故事，激發孩子對英語產生熱情的學習書，並且藉由認識各種基礎單字組合而成的片語，大幅提升英語閱讀和口說的理解力。本書收錄國中小常見的300則片語和應用例句，並按照劇情發展分為三個章節――英文片語1～100：瑪莉亞為了認識路易重拾英語；英文片語101～200：瑪莉亞想達成更大的夢想而主動加強英語聽力；英文片語201～300：瑪莉亞從成績進步、用英語幫助外國人等事情裡體會學習的樂趣和成就感。透過閱讀的過程，孩子可以隨著瑪莉亞的蛻變一同成長。每個片語皆搭配一頁精美的漫畫，只要回憶故事劇情，就能想起該頁的學習重點，讓背片語不再是一件枯燥乏味的例行公事。而且書中的片語皆經過特殊設計，只要利用隨書附贈的紅色透明片遮住文字，就能營造出填空題的效果，充滿樂趣的檢視自己的學習成效。更棒的是，每頁漫畫不僅搭配一個重點片語，還有由專業英語教師根據故事劇情和結合108課綱教學內容所編寫的延伸內容，例如：片語a lot of等於many，後面必須接可數名詞，所以

9781529013061 The Highland Falcon Thief (Adventures on Trains #1)9781529013085 Kidnap on the California Comet (Adventures on Trains #2)9781529013108 Murder on the Safari Star (Adventures on Trains #3)9781529013122 Danger at Dead Man's Pass (Adventures on Trains #4)9781529072655 Sabotage on the Solar Express (Adventures on Trains #5)9781529072761 The Arctic Railway Assassin (Adventures on Trains #6)Winner of the Book of the Year, Children's Fiction at The British Book Awards, 2021Winner of the Books are My Bag Readers Award, Children's Fiction 2020Shortlisted for the FCBG Children's Book AwardAdventures on Trains is a major mystery series from bestselling authors M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. Beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.First stop is The Highland Falcon Thief, a breathless train journey full of deceptions, puzzles and clues to solve.Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are enjoying the final journey of the Highland Falcon, Britain's most famous st

'A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story' - David Walliams on The Highland Falcon Thief, the first journey in the Adventures on Trains series. The bestselling, prize-winning Adventures on Trains series embarks on a thrilling sixth adventure as Harrison Beck and Uncle Nat climb aboard the night train to Narvik, travelling to the Arctic Circle to see the northern lights for Christmas. But as their train leaves Stockholm, Hal and Uncle Nat realize they're being followed by a sinister figure, and Hal's powers of observation are tested when Uncle Nat's past comes back to haunt him.Journeying into the never ending night of the arctic winter, our railway detectives must outsmart an assassin in their most chilling adventure yet, in which nothing is as it seems. The Arctic Railway Assassin can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the award-winning Adventures on Trains series. Join Hal and Uncle Nat on more stops in this thrilling series with: Murder on the Safari St

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. Isadora has been invited to a sleepover, which is always fun, but this time it's even more exciting because she will be staying at her mermaid friend's house under the sea!It's so much fun spending time with her watery friends, but while she's there Isadora meets a mermaid called Emerald who doesn't seem to be having such a nice time.In the middle of the night, when everyone else is fast asleep, Emerald finally reveals to Isadora what has been troubling her. Can Isadora help Emerald sort out her problem? It's the beginning of an amazing underwater adventure!Beautiful gift edition with silver sprayed edges and packed with extra activities and things to make and do.

Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon.In Kitty and the Vanishing Act, Kitty is called on to investigate a disappearance. Magical double-act The Great Marella and Crystal the Poodle are in town performing their magic show at the Diamond Light theatre, but mid-way through a vanishing act Crystal fails to reappear. Can Kitty use her powers to track down Crystal and save the show?

《The Story Orchestra》系列透過華麗插圖與音樂片段，讓孩子在翻閱經典故事的同時，親耳聆聽來自柴可夫斯基、莫札特、聖桑等作曲家的經典旋律。每冊書中內建音效裝置，搭配情節轉折設計音樂按鈕，引導孩子進入《胡桃鉗》、《天鵝湖》、《四季》、《魔笛》等名作的世界。書末附有作曲家簡介與樂曲導讀，幫助孩子理解旋律背後的情感與樂器特色。透過觸摸、閱讀與聆聽的多感官體驗，讓古典音樂不再遙遠，是啟發音樂興趣與想像力的絕佳入門讀物。非常適合親子共讀，也適合在家中或教室中進行音樂啟蒙。In the Hall of the Mountain King (在山魔王的大廳裡)是挪威國民樂派作曲家Grieg (格里格)創作於1875年的管絃樂曲。挪威劇作家易卜生由民間故事獲得靈感，創作出Peer Gynt《皮爾金》這個劇本，主人翁便是自私又自大的Peer Gynt (皮爾金)；並改編成音樂劇，交由好友格里格作曲。樂曲In the Hall of the Mountain King (在山魔王的大廳裡)出現在Peer Gynt《皮爾金》這齣劇的第二幕，緊張懸疑的氣氛，讓這首曲子至今仍廣為流傳，甚至出現在電影配樂中，而這首樂曲也成了格里格的代表作品。本書故事敘說的是主人翁皮爾金的冒險過程，他跟媽媽一起去鄉間參加婚禮，不耐的皮爾金從沉悶的婚禮中開溜，在湖邊遇到養牛的人家，他謊稱自己騎著馴鹿穿越天空，他們鼓動他去山魔王的巢穴探險。山魔王的大廳又黑又詭異，他一下子就被俘虜了。他能逃脫嗎？他能學會謙卑與友誼的重要性嗎？書中有10段音樂，書末還有作曲家格里格的生平，並介紹了Peer Gynt《皮爾金》這齣劇。搭配書末對這10段音樂的介紹，更能對本書有完整的概念。讀完這本書，對音樂的造詣又更上層樓了呢！Discover the spellbinding magic of The Mountain King in this musical retelling of Peer Gynt – push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Grieg’s score.This tale of a boy’s adventure through the valleys

Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! The bestselling graphic novel series Katie the Catsitter is now available in a purr-fectly irresistible boxed set! Includes two books filled with friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats)!Book 1: Katie the CatsitterKatie is dreading the summer without her best friends, until she gets a job catsitting for a mysterious neighbor who has 217 cats! (And they're not exactly . . . normal cats!) Is Katie's neighbor really a supervillain? Book 2: Katie the Catsitter: Best Friends for NeverSchool’s starting and all of Katie’s friends are mad at her! With the help of 217 out-of-the-ordinary cats, can Katie fix things and be the friend she’s always meant to be? “Readers will revel in the heroic antics.” –The New York Times

我的骨頭為什麼這麼硬？我的心臟為什麼一直跳？食物吃進去後跑去哪裡了？這本書把身體裡的器官變成一群愛說話的小角色，用幽默逗趣的方式幫孩子解答「身體是怎麼運作的」。用最簡單的語言講解身體的運動、消化、呼吸與循環，是孩子第一本人體知識書。What gives me shape? How do I move? What's blood for? And where does my food go? Take a peek inside the human body and discover what's really going on - with help from a characterful cast of body parts!看開箱影片https://youtu.be/VwDSJTqy4X4?si=_dUAUELZ1Vf08f1L

A mysterious cook whips up midnight meals for fellow night owls in a lavish lunch cart while a hungry mouse looks on in this atmospheric picture book inspired by the forerunner of food trucks and diners. A delectable picture book inspired by forerunners of food truck, for fans of The Night Gardener. Noses sniff the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to the Night Owl. Inside this elegant, horse-drawn establishment, a feathery cook works the grill, serving up tasty dishes for shift-workers and operagoers alike: a mince pie for Fox, a ham sandwich for Badger and puddings for little Possums. Mouse, a poor street sweeper, watches as the line of customers swells, ever hopeful that someone will drop a morsel of food -- but Owl's cooking is far too delicious for more than a crumb to be found. As the evening's service winds down, weary Owl spots trembling Mouse. Has he found his own night lunch, or will he invite this small sweeper inside for a midnight

King Viking unleashes his biggest evil plan yet in the latest installment of this USA Today 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!King Viking has come up with a new way to cause trouble in Super World. He has a Multi-plan Plan! Instead of one evil plan, King Viking is doing a lot of evil plans all at once. Super Rabbit Boy runs across Super World from one robot attack to another and another. But Super Rabbit Boy is getting tired. Will Super Rabbit Boy be able to keep up with all the trouble? Or will he need Moon Girl's help to save the day?Thomas Flintham's full-color art on every page brings energy and fun to this action-packed series!

《公主出任務》女力再出擊。傳說中的美人魚公主祈求黑衣公主保護她免受海怪襲擊。但海底世界並不利於黑衣公主行動，美人魚公主必須學習勇敢為自己發聲！There’s trouble under the sea! Can the Princess in Black and her new mermaid friend put a stop to a big blue kraken’s shenanigans?The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort’s royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help protecting her very cute sea goats from being eaten by a very greedy kraken. But the princesses and the Goat Avenger quickly realize that fighting underwater can be tough for land dwellers, and only the mermaid Princess Posy can save the day. Can the masked heroes help her learn that being a princess means more than just being nice―it means speaking up? An ode to using your voice (along with a kelp-tree swing or two), this newest installment in the New York Times best-selling series is a splish-splashing good time.

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by Eisner-nominated artist Chan Chau!Jessi recently moved to Stoneybrook and is one of the newest members of The Baby-sitters Club. She's getting ready to start regularly sitting for the BSC's newest charge, Matt Braddock. Matt has been Deaf since birth and uses sign language to communicate, so Jessi has to use it, too. It's a secret language!Soon all the neighborhood kids want to learn how to sign, which keeps the BSC busy. Jessi's the busiest of all -- she's preparing for her dance school's big show, plus working on another secret, just for Matt. Will Jessi be able to keep the secret and pull off her special event?

Sparklegrove Forest has lost its magic and it's up to Bo to find it in this early chapter book from the USA Today bestselling author of Owl Diaries!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!In the seventh book in the USA Today bestselling Unicorn Diaries series, unicorn Bo Tinseltail is excited to attend the Big Festival of Magic, a celebration where creatures use their magic to entertain everyone. But when all the magic mysteriously goes missing, Bo and friends must find a way to return the magic to the forest. Can the unicorns save the day without being able to use any magic? With full-color artwork throughout and plenty of smiles, your young reader won't be able to put this book down!

四季流轉，有一種愛未曾間斷能夠陪著你認識這世界，是媽媽最幸福的事 熊媽媽從長長的冬眠中醒過來，小熊頂著一雙睡眼惺忪的眼睛，陽光緩緩灑落，在萬物復甦的季節裡，他們即將展開探索世界的旅行。 小小的腳印緊跟著大大的腳印，一前一後、一左一右，媽媽溫柔細心地教導小熊抓魚、游泳的技巧，有時也放手讓充滿好奇心的小熊自己摸索。在看似微小的練習中，小熊不斷累積著獨自在這偌大世界生存所需要的能力，而這一路上，小熊能夠無所畏懼地勇敢嘗試，是因為他的身上，始終有媽媽耐心守護的目光。 在作者深厚的炭筆功力下，穿透樹蔭的光、翻騰的瀑布、大熊小熊毛皮的厚實感……每一頁都讓人彷彿身歷其境，忍不住來回翻閱，仔細品味。全書雖無繽紛的色彩點綴，反透過深淺明暗的細微變化，在平面的作品中展現了獨一無二、觸動人心的生活動態。 無論是生機盎然的春天、鮭魚大餐的夏日、野莓漿果熟成的秋天、天寒地凍的冬日，小熊和媽媽一一走過，微笑品嘗。小熊的成長足跡，見證了媽媽的愛不分四季，始終如一，不論遇到再大的困難，媽媽永遠會為了孩子勇敢起來；臂彎裡的懷抱，永遠為孩子空出溫暖的弧線。每個媽媽愛孩子的方式也許不同，但那份無條件守護的直覺信念，是世界共通的語言。這本書道出了親子間相互依賴的溫馨美好，也展現了母愛的無私與堅強，那是因為明白孩子終有一天要離巢，決心在相伴的日子裡，一點一滴教給孩子立足世界所需的一切，為孩子裝備起將來遠行的行囊。★新銳繪本作家入圍2014年世界插畫獎(The Association of Illustrators ,AOI)新人獎決選名單 ★一筆一畫，都是媽媽對孩子說不盡的愛，一本值得珍藏的經典之作！

A very funny and philosophical illustrated chapter book by a bestselling author/illustrator pair about courage, true friendship and our most secret wishes, in which a lame duck takes a blind hen on a goose chase as they search for adventure and answers to some big questions.A duck spends her days limping around her backyard with the help of a crutch until one day a blind hen stumbles in, lost, and persuades the duck to embark on an adventurous journey. The duck will guide the hen; the hen will steady the duck’s wobbly leg. They leave together for a place where their most secret wishes will come true. The pair come upon astonishing obstacles along the way—a wild forest, a cavernous gorge and many differences of opinion. The hen starts to wish she’d taken a guide dog rather than a duck! When the two finally arrive at their destination after all the hardships, they realize that their own backyard plus a little imagination offers as much adventure as a whole world.From the author/illustrat

Winnie and Wilbur are on their annual visit to the Worldwide Witches' Festival, meeting witches (and their cats) from all over the globe! They have a wonderful time partying, dancing and learning new spells. When the festival is over, Winnie and Wilbur hop on their broomstick and zoom off on a magical mystery tour to visit their new friends in a tropical treehouse, a castle by the sea and a house on top of a mountain! When they arrive back home, it's much tooquiet-but then there's a knock at the door... A jubilant and joyful story celebrating diversity and friendship, as Winnie and Wilbur discover how magical it is to make new friends and be part of a global community of witches.Korky Paul's intricate and spellbinding artwork is full of fun, mischief and mayhem!The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characters in homes and schools all over the world.

Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both! Mirabelle doesn't mean to cause trouble, it just seems to follow her round. But when she and her brother go to stay at their fairy grandparents she is determined that nothing will go wrong, and she is going to be on her very best, most fairy-like, behaviour. But being good all the time is really tiring.And a little bit of mess leads to a little bit of secret witch magic, which leads to even more mess, and even more magic, until everything is in total chaos! Can Mirabelle get the mayhem under control before Granny finds out?

坐穩了！從獨木舟到雙輪戰車，全彩插圖搭配詳盡介紹，讓喜愛交通工具的大小讀者一目了然 ：世界各地，從古到今，這些代步工具是如何載著人類往未來推進，同時一步步形塑了如今世界。祝旅途愉快！A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, written by narrowboat captain and children’s author Matt Ralphs, with stunning colour illustrations on every page by Rui Ricardo.From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered aeroplanes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles. Take a journey through time to discover how these 50 groundbreaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future . . .

★美國凱迪克大獎榮譽獎★ 希望的種子，為我們綻放笑容、盛開溫暖 灰色城市佈滿鋼筋水泥，建築物遮蔽陽光， 人們失去笑容，生活過得不快樂。 小恩帶來一袋種子， 把朵朵花兒種成叢叢花園，為城市添上色彩與花香。 照顧生命讓我們感受生長與力量， 用唱歌的心情與活力， 打開人生的每一道門。 內容簡介： 灰撲撲的城市裡只有鋼筋水泥，陽光被擁擠的建築物遮蔽，人們也忘了微笑。帶著一袋種子，第一次到城市找舅舅的小恩，決定來點變化！ 憑著小園丁不怕辛苦的精神，小恩開始種花。當一朵朵花兒綻放，笑容也開始在人們臉上閃耀。最棒的是，舅舅那總是皺著眉頭的表情也融化了。 本書作者莎拉史都華和繪者大衛司摩是對默契十足的夫妻檔。莎拉平日除了寫作，最喜歡的就是種花，所以她能將小恩愛花的心情寫得那麼生動。而大衛活潑的畫風，更為故事拓展出開闊的空間，讓孩子們進入書中世界，在小恩的秘密花園裡漫遊。 本書特色 ： ✧　獲獎無數的童書界夫妻檔，攜手打造經典溫馨佳作，一舉奪得凱迪克榮譽獎、藍絲帶公告書籍獎、克里斯多福獎……等國際知名大獎！ ✧　作者莎拉史都華取材真實大蕭條時代，以溫暖書信敘事拉近讀者與故事間的距離，大小讀者成為主角小恩的朋友，一同分享她的所見所聞，感受一段難忘的生命經驗。 ✧　繪者大衛司摩生動描繪小人物的日常生活，以精緻水彩、墨水、粉彩描繪故事的豐富情緒層次，畫筆像是注入了愛與希望，揮灑一幕幕動人畫面。 ✧　對比城市的鋼筋水泥、高樓大廈，與從小生長於鄉間的孩子小恩，帶我們重拾對自然的關懷，享受園藝生活帶來的美好，擁抱生命的力量。 得獎紀錄： ★美國凱迪克大獎榮譽獎（The Caldecott Honor Book） ★美國《出版人週刊》年度最佳繪本（Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Books of the Year） ★美國《紐約時報》最佳兒童繪本獎（New York Times Book Notable Children’s Books of the Year） ★美國《學校圖書館雜誌》年度最佳兒童繪本（School Library Journal Best Books of the Year） ★美國圖書館協會優秀兒童圖書（ALA Notable Children’s Books） ★藍絲帶公告書籍獎（Bulletin of the Center