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鴿子躲進垃圾桶，竟是為了開偵探會議！?★授權22國‧澳洲得獎作繪者聯手創作★暢銷全球　經典兒童圖文讀本系列--{你知道你的城市，正受到一支由打擊犯罪的鴿子組成的偵探小隊保護嗎？這是真的！}為您介紹垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎！他們是一群打擊犯罪的英雄，由偽裝大師小鴿所領導，垃圾桶是他們開會及收集工具的好地方。他們解決了棘手的「謎團」！‧為什麼公園裡鴿子最愛吃的麵包屑都消失了？‧是誰設下陷阱，困住了蝙蝠們？‧博覽會的臭氣彈是誰放的？人們能避開這場「臭臭災難」嗎？垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎將解開所有謎團，與壞人戰鬥，以保護城市安全！打擊犯罪的任務就交給他們！ ◎好評推薦★大人們看鴿五郎★「完美的搞笑創作。」――書單評論（Booklist）「鴿五郎=孩子們的笑聲！」――莎莉·里彭(Sally Rippin)/澳洲暢銷童書作家「讓讀者無法抗拒的書。」――《世紀報＆雪梨晨驅報》（The Age and Sydney Morning Herald）「超級呆萌好笑的故事……小朋友們會想要趕快看完這本書！」──《科克斯書評》（Kirkus Review）「非常適合喜歡看冒險、搞笑，以及含有打擊犯罪和解謎主題的低年級讀者們。」──《學校圖書館雜誌》（School Library Journal）「我們不僅在閱讀這本書時會咯咯地笑，還睡得更安穩，因為知道有鴿五郎正在打擊犯罪！」──彼得·海利亞（喜劇演員）★孩子們看鴿五郎★「鴿五郎真的很有趣也很搞怪。我已經讀了大約50遍了。」– 湯姆，8 歲「鴿五郎讓我發笑，這本書讀起來很有趣。」– 凱特琳，7 歲「我喜歡鴿五郎，因為他們富有冒險精神、勇敢，他們讓我發笑。」– 山姆，7 歲「裡頭的鴿子都讓我發笑。現在當我在街上看到鴿子時，都會想像他們正在試圖破獲什麼樣的罪行。」–弗雷澤，6歲9個月「我也非常喜歡小鴿的寵物樹枝川川。擁有一根寵物樹枝真是一件有趣的事情。」–湯姆，8 歲「我真的很喜歡鴿五郎，因為它幽默，帶有英雄主義和冒險。」–阿奇，10 歲◎引導閱讀 《垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎》──光是看到這個書名，就足以使得孩子們跟大人都忍不住發笑，再看到鴿子躲進垃圾桶，竟是為了開偵探會議的設定，就覺得真是腦洞大開！到底是怎樣蠢萌又搞笑的一本書啊？（其實光看到封面那張鴿子臉……對，臉最大的那隻！小編就已經先愛上這本書一半了！） 再來看書的內容，書裡的主角小鴿，原本住在農

您準備好參加有關植物、動物、真菌和細菌的終極測驗了嗎？你是否想知道...植物如何自己製造食物？為什麼蜘蛛不是昆蟲？真菌如何幫助您製作披薩？細菌是長什麼樣子嗎？Quiz Champs 系列是經過專門設計，為年輕學習者提供有趣且具有教育意義的學習體驗。 該系列與新加坡小學科學課綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致，內含豐富的問題，以開拓小學生好奇心，並提供答案和附加資訊來幫助學習、複習和準備考試。Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on plants, animals, fungi and bacteria?Have you ever wanted to know ...how plants make their food?why spiders are not insects?how a fungus can help you make pizza?if you can see what bacteria look like?Join Quiz Champs host Lily Ladybug as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. The series is aligned with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also includes enrichment questions to stretch curious minds. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid in learning, revision an

您準備好接受有關物質的終極測驗了嗎？你是否想知道...雪是怎樣形成的？為什麼我們可以壓縮氣體但不能壓縮固體？當湖泊結冰時，魚會怎樣？如果沒有水循環會發生什麼？Quiz Champs 系列是經過專門設計，為年輕學習者提供有趣且具有教育意義的學習體驗。 該系列與新加坡小學科學課綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致，內含豐富的問題，以開拓小學生好奇心，並提供答案和附加資訊來幫助學習、複習和準備考試。Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on matter?Have you ever wanted to know ...how snow is formed?why we can compress gases but not solids?what happens to fish when lakes freeze?what would happen if there was no water cycle?Join Quiz Champs host Isaac Ice Cube as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. The series is aligned with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also includes enrichment questions to stretch curious minds. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid in learning, revision and preparation

您準備好參加有關材料和磁鐵的終極測驗了嗎？你是否想知道...蜘蛛絲真的比鋼鐵還堅固嗎？動物糞便是否可以造紙？塑膠瓶需要多久時間才能分解？磁浮列車真的漂浮在空中嗎？Quiz Champs 系列是經過專門設計，為年輕學習者提供有趣且具有教育意義的學習體驗。 該系列與新加坡小學科學課綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致，內含豐富的問題，以開拓小學生好奇心，並提供答案和附加資訊來幫助學習、複習和準備考試。Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on materials and magnets?Have you ever wanted to know ...if spider silk is really stronger than steel?if paper can be made from animal dung?how long a plastic bottle takes to break down?if Maglev trains really float in air?Join Quiz Champs host Perry Pencil as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. The series is aligned with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also includes enrichment questions to stretch curious minds. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid i

您準備好接受有關人體系統的終極測驗了嗎？你是否想知道...嬰兒真的比成人有更多的骨頭嗎？你的糞便是由什麼構成的？為什麼你的鼻孔長毛？你體內的哪塊肌肉一天 24 小時都在自行工作？Quiz Champs 系列是經過專門設計，為年輕學習者提供有趣且具有教育意義的學習體驗。 該系列與新加坡小學科學課綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致，內含豐富的問題，以開拓小學生好奇心，並提供答案和附加資訊來幫助學習、複習和準備考試。Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on human body systems?Have you ever wanted to know ...if babies really have more bones than adults?what your poop is made of?why you have hair inside your nose?which muscle in your body works by itself 24 hours a day?Join Quiz Champs host Skip Skeleton as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. The series is aligned with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also includes enrichment questions to stretch curious minds. Answers and additional information have been provided to ai

您準備好參加有關生命週期的終極測驗了嗎？你是否想知道...番茄是水果還是蔬菜？如果大象真的懷孕快兩年了？如果毛毛蟲是蠕蟲？為什麼雄性蚊子不咬我們？Quiz Champs 系列是經過專門設計，為年輕學習者提供有趣且具有教育意義的學習體驗。 該系列與新加坡小學科學課綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致，內含豐富的問題，以開拓小學生好奇心，並提供答案和附加資訊來幫助學習、複習和準備考試。Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on life cycles?Have you ever wanted to know ...if a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable?if elephants are really pregnant for almost two years?if caterpillars are worms?why male mosquitoes do not bite us?Join Quiz Champs host Carter Caterpillar as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. The series is aligned with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also includes enrichment questions to stretch curious minds. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid in learning, revision and

Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel series for emerging readers.Owl wants to play catch. But Penguin wants to play tennis! Which should they play? Sometimes best friends disagree. Though Owl and Penguin are opposites, they like to solve their conflicts with creative play. From conquering fears to flying a runaway kite, there’s nothing these pals can’t get through together.In five nearly wordless stories, expressive art leads the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and emoticon-style images in speech bubbles. This innovative format supports visual literacy and sight word recognition for the earliest independent readers. With warm humor and a joyful palette, it’s perfect for kids to giggle over on their own.I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific sto

山谷裡住著兩位性格迥異的朋友：愛安靜的熊和愛抱怨的兔子。他們一起經歷雪崩驚魂、藍莓便便騷動、神秘新鄰居來訪，還有自以為是的冰熊國王。這套圖文並茂的橋樑書，以輕快節奏與幽默筆觸描寫友情的磨合、衝突的化解，以及面對改變的勇氣。插畫風格溫暖細緻，角色互動生動逗趣，幫助孩子從繪本邁向獨立閱讀。每集都蘊含簡單卻有力的思辨，讓大小讀者在笑聲中思考如何與他人相處。2019 Kirkus Reviews' Best Middle-Grade Books2020 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards GOLD Winner, Young Reader: Fiction (8-12 years)Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they’re shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.‘A perfect animal double-act.’ (The Times, Book of the Week)Rabbit is surprised: some of the trees in the valley seem to be flying south for the winter.His friend Bear is sure that trees can’t fly.Then there’s a loud CRUNCH! from Very Near By. It sounds like the world’s largest rabbit, eating the world’s largest carrot.There’s a new creature in Rabbit and Bear’s valley, and he’s trying to Change Everything.From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner

New York Times bestseller! From Matt and Rebecca Zamolo, creators of the mega-popular YouTube series Game Master Network, comes a new thrilling novel about everyone’s favorite mystery-solving team as they go toe-to-toe with the mysterious and menacing Game Master.Rebecca Zamolo is on a mission to save her summer. Instead of going to camp like she’d planned, she’s been stuck in summer school. But today is the day! She’s going to present her final science assignment—using her Nana’s borrowed vintage zoetrope—and then she’ll be free to have fun.But as Becca and her classmates wait for her teacher to arrive, a menacing voice comes over the intercom claiming to be the Game Master! The kids quickly discover that the Game Master has locked the doors, scared off the teachers, and made it clear that if Becca and her friends don’t solve the clues that have been left behind, they’ll never get back Becca’s irreplaceable zoetrope, never finish summer school, and never get to enjoy wh

由暢銷作家暨繪者 Tedd Arnold（Fly Guy 系列作者）攜手專業說書人 Martha Hamilton 與 Mitch Weiss 合作創作，Noodleheads 系列以兩兄弟 Mac 和 Mac 為主角，透過漫畫風格插圖、短小章節與滿滿笑料，將「愚人故事」轉化為貼近孩子的幽默冒險。故事中，Mac 和 Mac 腦袋空空卻總有稀奇古怪的計畫：從數星星、數沙粒，到建造「末日堡壘」；從用西瓜孵小貓，到挑戰做派、吃派；甚至陰錯陽差地環遊世界。他們總被好友 Meatball 捉弄，也常把簡單的事弄得一團糟。情節充滿雙關語、打鬧橋段與誇張插圖，讓讀者在大笑之餘，也能練習觀察角色邏輯漏洞，培養批判思考。全系列靈感來自世界各地的民間「愚人故事」，每冊皆附有故事淵源與延伸閱讀建議。這套書既是圖像小說入門的好選擇，也是孩子輕鬆接觸民俗智慧、享受閱讀樂趣的絕佳橋樑書。#1: Noodlehead Nightmares (平裝本)(graphic novel)#2: Noodleheads See the Future (平裝本)(graphic novel)#3: Noodleheads Find Something Fishy (平裝本)(graphic novel)#4: Noodleheads Fortress of Doom (平裝本)(graphic novel)#5: Noodleheads Lucky Day (平裝本)(graphic novel)#6: Noodleheads Do the Impossible (平裝本)(graphic novel)#7: Noodleheads Take It Easy (平裝本)(graphic novel)Mac and Mac rescue the fallen stars, but then lose count. They decide to count grains of sand instead.Then . . . while counting grains of sand, they realize THEY'VE WALKED AROUND THE WORLD!!!This sixth book in the Noodleheads graphic novel series is perfect f

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

★ 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?

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.

Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!Mirabelle is desperate for a brand-new pair of magical roller skates, but Mum and Dad say she's got to earn the money to pay for them herself. Earning money sounds tricky-how's she going to do it? Of course! She'll set up a business. But a business doing what.. . ?She has a go at dog-walking, but things get a little bit out of hand.And when 'things getting out of hand' include the dogs' leads, that's not good for business. Maybe something that keeps still would be easier. Something like making and selling enchanted charm bracelets!Can Mirabelle make a success of her get-rich-quick schemes? Or will being the boss end up being more trouble than it's worth?

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

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.

9781474958011 The Wind in the Willows 柳林風聲 (Usborne English Readers Level 2)9781474939942 The Little Mermaid 小美人魚 (Usborne English Readers Level 2)9781474928892 The Snow Queen 冰雪女王 (Usborne English Readers Level 2)9781474991162 The Firebird 火鳥 (Usborne English Readers Level 2)9781474939966 Gulliver's Travels 格列佛遊記 (Usborne English Readers Level 2)9781474924665 Arthur and the Sword in the Stone 石中劍 (Usborne English Readers Level 2)9781803706795 Theseus and the Minotaur 賽修斯與牛頭怪 (Usborne English Readers Level 2)

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.

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.

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

小學生的煩惱特效藥最貼近孩子的橋梁故事書化解孩子校園生活的疑難雜症孩子、師長、教育專家一致感動推薦所有孩子想破頭，卻不知如何求助的大小煩惱；所有家長好煩惱，卻不知如何幫助孩子解決的生活困擾；都可以在「安心國小」找到解答，讓孩子了解如何有效的面對問題、面對同儕、面對自己。安心國小融合了社會情緒學習（SEL, Social and Emotional Learning）的概念，透過貼近生活的故事，提升社交與情緒能力，讓孩子認識自己、了解他人，學會如何與自己和他人相處，並且懂得為自己的決定負責。 情緒教育專家 楊俐容　推薦導讀本書不著痕跡的將網路的遊戲魅力與時間陷阱，化為校園生活的一部分，再以孩子的專長興趣、工作習慣……等日常點滴穿針引線，帶出時間管理的課題。透過閱讀，孩子可以沒有心理負擔的覺察自己無法管好時間的狀態，了解只要有心改變，就算進三步退兩步也是可喜的成長，甚至找出事半功倍的工作方法。期待有更多讀者從中體會「管好自我，就能管好時間」，做時間的主人，讓時間成為學習成長的沃土！安心國小，一個可以安心讀書、學習、成長的地方。孔守仁不只是籃球高手，還是個天才小畫家，卻常常在跟時間賽跑。他想滿足一時的欲望―跟同學一起玩手機遊戲，又必須兼顧其他任務―無論是他不喜歡的打掃工作，還是他其實很喜歡的圖畫創作。他身旁有完全沉迷在網路世界的林信佑，也有總是能妥善安排時間的孫華彤，在觀察大家怎麼做的過程中，他發現自己如果想得到最大的滿足，就是得取捨、決定事情的優先順序，並且在既定的時間內完成。問題是，他真的做得到嗎？該怎麼做呢？

一個人給十塊錢，有的人能從小豬撲滿變出一百元，有的人像是口袋破洞「咕咚！」一下子就沒剩半毛錢。歡迎來到安心國小學「金錢管理」，趕走心中那隻胡亂花錢的小怪獸、展開好滿足的幸福人生！安心國小，讓小學生搖身一變，成為管理大師－－從管理情緒和人際關係開始，到管理時間與金錢，幫孩子排除煩惱與障礙，活出最精采的自己！小學生的煩惱特效藥、最貼近孩子的橋梁故事書化解孩子校園生活的疑難雜症孩子、師長、教育專家一致感動推薦安心國小融合了社會情緒學習（SEL, Social and Emotional Learning）的概念，透過貼近生活的故事，提升社交與情緒能力，讓孩子認識自己、了解他人，學會如何與自己和他人相處，並且懂得為自己的決定負責。 情緒教育專家 楊俐容　推薦導讀一直很喜歡「老師作家」岑澎維寫的故事，除了選題精準、切合孩子們的興趣與需求之外，她下筆細膩、輕巧，不會讓任何一個孩子成為刻板印象中的「壞孩子」，而是讓孩子自然而然的走進故事、找到適合自己的角色和位置。這個故事以家中經濟困窘的林靖茹的視角，描述洪承穎相對闊綽、不珍惜所有物的行為，最後體會到自己和洪承穎都該學理財，只是洪承穎要學的是「少花錢」，而林靜茹自己該學的是「肯花錢」。孩子們終將發現－－愈有錢，不一定愈快樂；愈懂得如何聰明花錢，一定愈幸福！各界名人 全系列暖心推薦地方爸爸與他的小幫手們　知名親子部落客李依親臨床心理師 IEQ心理師團隊發起人 李佩甄　台灣好媳婦林怡辰　彰化縣原斗國小教師尚瑞君　作家／講師神老師&神媽咪（沈雅琪） 資深教師黃宜珊　臨床心理師楊俐容　情緒教育專家安心國小，一個可以安心讀書、學習、成長的地方。林靖茹是個節儉的小孩，因為覺得媽媽賺錢辛苦，她盡可能不花錢，甚至連校外教學她都想放棄。同班的洪承穎恰好相反，常常帶昂貴的用品到學校，炫耀家裡的寵物，是班上的風雲人物。兩人反映出截然不同的金錢觀，一個幾乎是一毛不拔，另一個是花錢大手大腳卻不懂得愛惜東西。後來他們都有了改變，承穎驚覺他花錢的極限；靖茹則突破她省錢的盲點，發現如果能好好用錢，不只能傳達美好心意，還能完成心願。原來存錢是好事，花錢更是一門學問。

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?

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

深受喜愛的《Magic Tree House》系列改編為全彩漫畫版，全新形式帶來熟悉的驚奇與冒險。本套書收錄四部經典篇章：從恐龍時代、黑夜騎士、古墓謎團到海盜秘寶，Jack與Annie透過魔法樹屋穿越時空，展開想像力十足的旅程。畫風清晰生動，情節保留原作魅力，適合剛接觸長篇故事的小讀者，也為小讀者開啟閱讀的大門。The #1 bestselling chapter book is now a graphic novel! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie in this giftable boxed set!There's a mysterious tree house in the woods and it's filled with books! Where did the tree house come from? Jack and Annie aren't sure. The real question is, where will it take them?Get whisked away with Jack and Annie in their first four adventures, now as graphic novels! This boxed set includes Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon.Series Overview: Magic Tree House Graphic Novel Pub Plan:Summer 21: Dinosaurs Before Dark Graphic NovelFall 21: The Knight at Dawn Graphic Novel; Magic Tree House Graphic Novel 2-book Boxed SetSummer 22: Mummies in the Morning Graphic NovelFall 22: Pirates Past Noon Graphic

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!

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!