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Lift the flaps to dive into our oceans and discover millions of incredible plants and creatures, including the biggest and oldest creatures on the planet. Discover a range of habitats, find out just h

Dragon fans will adore this new addition to Usborne’s Magic Painting series. Simply brush water over the pages and watch as they burst into colour, revealing an array of magical scenes.

距離《墨水心》的奇幻冒險已過一年，梅琪仍無時無刻不懷念那場故事與現實交錯的奇遇。而對從書中世界被拉出來的火舞人達斯特指來說，回到原本世界的渴望已經迫在眉睫。當他找到一位能讓文字成真的說書人，卻無意間開啟了更驚險的轉折——這次，梅琪與角色們被帶回那個充滿魔法與戰火的「墨水世界」，一個由叛軍與王子爭奪的危險國度。《墨水魔咒》是Cornelia Funke「墨水三部曲」的第二部作品，延續首集的閱讀魔法，帶領讀者再次走入書中世界，見證文字能量的深邃與震撼。The second book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising. 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne Jones Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinking of the extraordinary events of Inkheart, and the story whose characters strode out of the pages, and changed her life for ever. But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater, torn from his world of words, the need to return has become desperate.When he finds a crooked storyteller with the magical ability to read him back, he sets in motion a dangerous reversal that sees the characters of Inkheart transported to a charmed Inkworld, about to be fought over by rival rebels and prince

The third magical murder mystery in the bestselling Seth Seppi series, which started with The Last Chance Hotel!Seth and his talking cat Nightshade arrive in the magical town of Gramichee to gain an a

Economics is all about how and why we make choices. This exciting book breaks down a fascinating subject that governs so much of our lives. Why are markets so important? How do we actually make

OLD books get NEW doodles - it's the classics as you've never seen them before!A hilarious new series that brings the classics to life with illustrations by Jack Noel. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Wimpy Kid and Dav Pilkey. And Charles Dickens.WHAT THE DICKENS?Ten-year-old Pip gets the fright of his life when he meets an escaped convict in a spooky graveyard. And that's just the beginning of an adventure that will lead him to a house full of secrets, a strange old lady and a journey to the big city to seek his fortune. But Pip is in for a BIG surprise . . .Join Pip in a rip-roaring story of family secrets, scary grannies and a REALLY annoying big sister in COMIC CLASSICS: GREAT EXPECTATIONS by Charles Dickens and Jack Noel.Look out for more COMIC CLASSICS:TREASURE ISLAND will have you HOOKED!Climb aboard with Jim Hawkins, a chatty parrot and a bunch of crazy pirates for a hilarious adventure across the seven seas.Get on the trail of THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLESSolve the case with Hol

梅琪從小熱愛閱讀，但自從母親失蹤後，父親莫便不再唸書給她聽。直到某天夜裡，一位神秘訪客出現，揭開了莫隱藏多年的秘密——他唸書時，書中角色會真實走出書頁，而真實世界也會付出代價。當邪惡的角色闖入現實，梅琪與父親必須踏上一場穿越故事與現實的冒險旅程。《墨水心》是德國奇幻大師Cornelia Funke膾炙人口的代表作，描繪閱讀的魔力與文字的力量，被譽為「書寫給愛書人的魔法之書」。A gorgeous new edition of the first book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy - magical, thrilling and mesmerising.'I don't think I've ever read anythingthat conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne JonesMeggie loves stories, but her father, Mo, hasn't read to her since her mother disappeared. When a stranger knocks at their door, Mo is forced to reveal an extraordinary secret - when he reads aloud, words come alive, and dangerous characters step out of the pages. Suddenly Meggie is living the kind of adventure she has only read about in books, butthis one will change her life for ever ...Also a major film starring Andy Serkis, Paul Bettany and Brendan Fraser!

自從《Cornelia Funke》的奇幻旅程之後，墨水世界變得更加危險。火舞人達斯特指已死，邪惡的白衣人奪取了統治權，整個故事也走向黑暗與悲劇。被困書中世界的梅琪與莫，陷入無法改寫的命運中；而留在現實世界的艾莉諾，也以為摯愛的家人永遠迷失書中。隨著冬季降臨，僅存的希望寄託於一場與「死亡」達成的危險交易上。《墨水死亡》是Cornelia Funke奇幻三部曲的最終章，深刻探問文字與命運的交織，一場關於救贖、勇氣與想像力的最後試煉。The third book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising. 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne Jones on Inkheart Life in the Inkworld has been far from easy since the extraordinary events of Inkspell, when the story of Inkheart magically drew Meggie, Mo and Dustfinger back into its pages. With Dustfinger dead, and the evil Adderhead now in control, the story in which they are all caught has taken an unhappy turn.Even Elinor, left alone in the real world, believes her family to be lost – lost between the covers of a book. But as winter comes on there is reason to hope – if only Meggie and Mo can rewrite the wrongs of the past and make a dangerous p

Bjorn lives in a cave. The walls are soft, the ground is comfortable, and just in front there is new grass and a rough tree, perfect for back-scratching.A Bear Named Bjorn takes us into the forest wit

The next installment of the very successful Monster Diary series. A mindfulness book for children that kids actually WANT to read!School’s out and summer camp’s in! When Marvin and his friends meet Jo

Our heroes beat the Bionic Booger Boy, but they forgot about those rascally Robo-Boogers. Join George, Harold, Mr Krupp, Melvin Sneedly and Sulu the Bionic Hamster on an adventure that will take them

When Winnie and Wilbur discover life in miniature, the bugs in their garden suddenly seem very big indeed. It's the start of an exciting safari. But when excitement turns to survival, mini Winnie and tiny Wilbur would rather be their rightful size again.There's one small problem: teeny Winnie can't wave her whopping wand . . .Bugs, minibeasts, and creepy-crawlies are endlessly fascinating to children and they come under the spotlight in Winnie and Wilbur's latest adventure. This edition comes with a wonderful soundtrack of the narrated story with alll kinds of music and effects.

When Lewis and his best friend Rose Rita set out to explore old Wilder Creek Bridge and the deserted farm nearby, they discover shocking secrets: the destruction of the bridge threatens to release a h

Winner of the 2021 Caldecott MedalA bold and lyrical picture book about protecting nature's most sacred resourcesWater is the first medicine.It affects and connects us all.Water is sacred.My people talk of a black snake that will destroy the land,Spoil the water, wreck everything in its path.They foretold that it wouldn’t come for many, many years.Now the black snake is here.Told from the perspective of a Native American child, this bold and lyrical picture book written by Ojibwe/Métis author Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Tlingit artist Michaela Goade is a powerful call to action to defend Earth’s natural resources—inspired by the Dakota Access Pipeline protests and similar movements led by Indigenous tribes all across North America.

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The sixteenth title in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon.When Mum and Dad forget it's half term, what's Tom going to doto keep busy over the break?!All his friends are a

Lots of children love flowers but don't know much about them. This book explains where and how different flowers grow, what sort of flowers exist and what the largest flower in the world is, with plen

Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2020 Anisha is all set to be a (reluctant) bridesmaid at Aunty Bindi’s wedding...until a secret ransom note arrives. Bindi’s groom has been kidnapped and will only be released IF THE WEDDING IS CALLED OFF! With best friend Milo, mischievous Granny Jas, a runaway lobster, a kitten-loving giant, and some super skills of logic and observation, it’s up to Anisha Mistry to find her uncle, before the big family wedding of the year becomes a big disaster.

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 steam train. But when a precious jewel goes missing, Harrison and his new friend Lenny find themselves at the centre of the investigation.Can they solve the mystery and catch the culprit before they reach the end of the line?Hear whispers in the dining car, find notes in the library and unknown passengers among the luggage, as you help Harrison solve the mystery aboard one of the world's grandest trains. The Highland Falcon Thie

Do you know why the Moon's so dry and yet our world is wet?Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of water and discover the story of H20 from its very beginning. Engaging, informative poetry flows ov

Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Roman facts and over 100 other thi

The most spellbinding new childrens fantasy series of 2019, with beautiful black-and-white inside illustrations by Sarah Warburton. Perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Nevermoor. Willow Moss, the

All is chaos in Year 2! An unexpected visitor, a bewitched violin and an invasion of bunnies! What can it all mean??? Look out for other Wigglesbottom titles! The Shark in the Pool The Toilet Ghost Th

The laugh-out-loud new Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Daisy and her class are so excited when their new school nature garden is unveiled. Trouble is, there's

Another BRILLIANT laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy isn’t have a very good time of it lately.She’s been GROUNDED. And the

"Why Do Tigers Have Stripes"takes a playful, informative look at why animals (and a few plants) are the way they are and do what they do, zoned into 5 topics - camouflage, food storage, protection, mo

In this blockbuster instalment of the bestselling Middle School series, Rafe and all the favourite characters from James Patterson's books for kids get caught up in a hilarious adventure – together fo

Billy is trying to stay awake so the SCARY creatures of the dark won’t come. But then he hears a squeaky little voice and notices some tiny purple footprints. Not only that, SOMETHING has ATTACKED his

In this powerful story from Christine Baldacchino, author of Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress, a young girl navigates social anxiety at family gatherings and works with her father to find a

At the edge of the woods, there is a great tree. Peep through the branches and you might just see some little people who stand as tall as your thumb and have heads the size of hazelnuts. Sylvia prefer

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose tackle an out-of-this-world mystery—in the twelfth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition!Mystery takes off in 3…2…1! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are in Florida, visiting a space museu

The enchanting New York Times and USA Today bestselling series continues with installment number twelve!I really want the magic mirror in my basement to take me to my friend's sleepover party. But of

When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!Geronimo and Trap decide to start making organic honey with the help of some beekeepers. When the honey is ready, they face up agai

Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Everyone transports curious kids and inquisitive adults on an incredible journey through the night sky. Explore our solar system from the comfort of your cosy bedroom