Modeling Dose-Response Microarray Data in Early Drug Development Experiments Using R

★本書榮獲韓國知名線上書店【KYOBO】【YES 24】童書類 TOP100！堪稱是韓國當下最優質的知識型漫畫。★這套韓國優質的知識型漫畫，是藉由兔家成員的生活歷險與有趣互動內容，並透過實際參與書中益智題目的問答交流，引發小讀者對當下全世界最關注並積極投入參與的【SDGs】議題，也就是由聯合國所議定的「2030永續發展目標」（Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs）產生進一步的理解與興趣。★這套韓國優質的知識型漫畫，透過深入淺出且有趣的圖像故事，培養小讀者正確的國際視野，放眼世界，與地球村的人民攜手，共同讓【SDGs】17項「永續發展目標」落實在實際生活中並邁向永續。★這套韓國優質的知識型漫畫，不僅可以培養小讀者良好的人格，還能激發他們的創意和提升面對困境的應變能力：一、學習正確道德價值，培養優質人格◎道德價值觀：透過兔槽家族一家人正確的生活行為和優質處事模式，讓小讀者學習到正確的價值觀和道德觀念，培養出善良、正直和負責任的品格。◎合作與團隊精神：故事中兔槽家族共同合作解決問題，可激發小讀者合作意識和團隊精神，培養出團隊合作的能力。二、寓教於樂，藉互動遊戲激發優質創意◎解難思考：這套韓國優質的知識型漫畫中的故事情節和困難情況透過益智題目的問答，完美激發小讀者的思考能力和創造力，讓小讀者學習由不同角度思考解決問題。◎想像力：透過漫畫多元且活潑的畫風和歷險元素，主動的開啟了小讀者的想像空間，讓他們能夠創造出屬於自己的故事情境。像是在第一集中所講述的拯救森林的內容，便是以主要遊戲「拯救消失的地球森林」引領了該集的故事，小讀者們可以感受到當下正在和《兔槽家族》一起進行直接拯救森林大作戰。也就是說，小讀者們藉由和《兔槽家族》一起進行挑戰與對決，實際感受到超越虛擬實境和當今遊戲的樂趣。此外，還有可以和家人和朋友一起玩的7種「兔兒家遊戲」，可在閱讀結束後繼續使用。不僅如此，這本書還收錄了有益、充實的環境相關資訊，以及可以直接進行的環境相關工作活動，兼具趣味性和教育性。三、發現問題並提出解決辦法，啟發優質應變能力◎挑戰與解決問題：這套韓國優質的知識型漫畫內容中的歷險挑戰和主角遭遇到的困境，告訴小讀者學會面對困難時，不但要勇敢面對挑戰，更要進而積極尋找解決問題的方法。◎堅韌與毅力：透過兔槽家族在面對困難時的堅韌和毅力，小讀者可以學會不輕易放棄，堅持到最

∴∵∴∵知名迪士尼電影雙語繪本系列，全新推出！∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵必懂單字整理，學習有效率！∴∵∴∵還在煩惱孩子們對英文學習沒興趣、沒動力嗎？每天只要十分鐘！利用大人小孩都熱愛且熟悉的迪士尼電影角色改編的雙語繪本，提升孩子們的學習興趣！在迪士尼公主：《美女與野獸》、《超人特攻隊：神奇的小飛》、《可可夜總會》、《冰雪奇緣》、《動物方城市》、《靈魂急轉彎》、《玩具總動員》與可愛雪寶的故事之後，本次將繼續推出迪士尼經典公主系列：《睡美人》(STEP 2)，讓我們一同踏入經典故事中的奇妙世界吧！《睡美人》(STEP 2)適合與學前至小學一年級（Preschool-Grade 1）的小朋友閱讀。完整中英對照，附注音。奧蘿拉公主被下了一個邪惡的詛咒！這魔咒能被打破嗎？Belle is trapped in a castle, under a terrible curse. Can she break the spell?奧蘿拉公主因一道邪惡咒語而陷入永恆沉睡，必須等待真愛之吻將她喚醒。這段被咒語綑綁的命運，能否透過愛的力量找到解脫呢？本系列由迪士尼知名閱讀書系STEP INTO READING改編，配合學習等級，使用淺顯易懂的單字語句，搭配大受歡迎的迪士尼角色圖像，帶給孩子們愉快且成功的閱讀體驗，循序漸進地增強孩子們的英語能力。本系列包含所有迪士尼與皮克斯知名動畫故事：超人特攻隊、冰雪奇緣、玩具總動員、大英雄天團、可可夜總會、動物方城市、靈魂急轉彎等，陸續推出。不論男孩或女孩，喜歡公主或英雄，熱愛冒險故事或史詩旅程，都可以找到適合自己的故事，建立良好的英語學習基礎。系列特色★☆中英雙語對照，孩子尚未啟蒙英文之前，可當成繪本親子共讀。☆★基礎單字、短句，循序漸進，增加孩子英文力。★☆簡單又有趣的故事情節加上生動活潑的角色，閱讀體驗不枯燥。☆★中英雙語分開列示，小朋友在閱讀英文時，不會被中文影響，又能適時對照。★☆閱讀年齡廣泛，學前孩童到小學中高年級學生皆適合閱讀。

With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this fifth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, A.J. and his friends finally get a chance to join after-school clubs--but these are extra-weird extracurriculars!A.J. and the gang are all old enough now to participate in after-school clubs, but they've never heard of clubs like these. Forget Chess Club, Book Club, or Computer Club--Ella Mentry School only has wacky clubs like Lawn Mower Racing Club, Cloud Watching Club, and Underwater Hockey Club. And Miss Marge is in charge of every group! Will the kids be able to find the perfect club under these very weird circumstances? Excellent for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his friends!

∴∵∴∵知名迪士尼電影雙語繪本系列，全新推出！∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵必懂單字整理，學習有效率！∴∵∴∵還在煩惱孩子們對英文學習沒興趣、沒動力嗎？每天只要十分鐘！利用大人小孩都熱愛且熟悉的迪士尼電影角色改編的雙語繪本，提升孩子們的學習興趣！∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵在《超人特攻隊：神奇的小飛》、《可可夜總會》、《冰雪奇緣》、《動物方城市》、《靈魂急轉彎》、《玩具總動員》與可愛雪寶的故事之後，本次將推出迪士尼經典公主故事：《美女與野獸》(STEP 2)，讓我們一同踏入經典故事中的奇妙世界吧！【故事內容】《美女與野獸》(STEP 2)適合與學前至小學一年級（Preschool-Grade 1）的小朋友閱讀。*完整中英對照，附注音*貝兒被囚禁在一座受到恐怖詛咒的城堡裡，她是否能打破魔咒？Belle is trapped in a castle, under a terrible curse. Can she break the spell?為了拯救父親，貝兒自願代替父親，與受到詛咒變成野獸的王子同住在城堡裡，他們會有怎麼樣的故事？貝兒與野獸是否能打破魔咒？本系列由迪士尼知名閱讀書系STEP INTO READING改編，配合學習等級，使用淺顯易懂的單字語句，搭配大受歡迎的迪士尼角色圖像，帶給孩子們愉快且成功的閱讀體驗，循序漸進地增強孩子們的英語能力。本系列包含所有迪士尼與皮克斯知名動畫故事：超人特攻隊、冰雪奇緣、玩具總動員、大英雄天團、可可夜總會、動物方城市、靈魂急轉彎等，陸續推出。不論男孩或女孩，喜歡公主或英雄，熱愛冒險故事或史詩旅程，都可以找到適合自己的故事，建立良好的英語學習基礎。《本系列特點》★☆中英雙語對照，孩子尚未啟蒙英文之前，可當成繪本親子共讀。☆★基礎單字、短句，循序漸進，增加孩子英文力。★☆簡單又有趣的故事情節加上生動活潑的角色，閱讀體驗不枯燥。☆★中英雙語分開列示，小朋友在閱讀英文時，不會被中文影響，又能適時對照。★☆閱讀年齡廣泛，學前孩童到小學中高年級學生皆適合閱讀。

“Moments of humor captured through playful anime-like facial expressions and gestures propel the plot forward in whimsical fashion.” —The Horn Book"With compassion, the story teaches the benefits of embracing one’s identity... A worthy addition to any middle or high school library." —School Library JournalFrom the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up, author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi, comes a graphic novel about two sisters—one who embraces her Taiwanese culture and one eager to do away with it—who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Perfect for fans of Be Prepared and Sisters, this is a heartwarming story about the importance of being true to yourself. Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn’t be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture. Whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior c

你知道地球上的土地退化的情形越來越嚴重了嗎？你知道目前的水資源越來越不夠了嗎？如果繼續過度開發，地球會怎麼樣呢？這些看似離我們很遙遠的問題，其實都與人類的生存息息相關！以關懷地球與環境為出發點，培養未來公民必備的核心素養認識基礎地科知識，為國中自然科奠定良好基礎開心閱讀輕鬆學習，啟發孩子對自然科學的興趣闖關測驗驗收成果，從小累積在自然科的成就感【本書特色】以聯合國SDGs啟發孩子思考永續議題永續發展目標（Sustainable Development Goals，SDGs），是由聯合國於《2030年永續發展議程》提出的17個永續發展目標。本書則藉由與環境相關的SDGs介紹，啟發孩子思考人與環境的關係，與地球共存共好，讓孩子除了學習教材中的科學知識，還能學會身為地球公民的重要觀念。豐富圖解讓知識學習更輕鬆有趣只看文字說明肯定頭腦昏昏脹脹，一個字也沒有讀進去。為此，本書特別設計豐富的插圖，來傳達書中重要的知識概念，並激發孩子的學習興趣。讓沒有閱讀習慣的孩子也可以透過本書超前掌握國中小必備地科知識，學習事半功倍！多元題型讓閱讀理解能力更上一層樓本書在每一單元後，精心設計多樣化的題型來驗收學習成果，以靈活多變的問題來引導孩子思考，不僅能鍛鍊孩子的閱讀理解能力，更能加強孩子的思辨力。所有題目皆有詳盡的解答與說明，閱讀解答的同時複習重要觀念。

Get ready for another epic Hilo adventure in the laugh-out-loud funny New York Times Bestselling graphic novel series— this time Hilo's favorite magical warrior cat, is going to boarding school!"An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANWelcome to the Wombatton Academy of Better Magic!Hilo's favorite warrior-cat-friend, Polly's adventures with Hilo have landed her in trouble! So when Polly breaks one too many rules, she gets sent to Wombatton--the magical boarding school for bad kids. But something strange is going on at Wombatton--why does everyone pick on Polly's roommate? And why have students started disappearing? Can Polly get to the bottom of this magical mystery and reunite with Hilo and her friends on Earth?!Full of action, humor, and lots of heart—the New York Times calls Hilo, "A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family." Don't miss out on the latest installment of this beloved series that kids and grownups love!Hilo #1: The Boy Who Crashe

終於有一本適合家長和孩子一起使用的食譜了！清新的漫畫風格和易於閱讀的格式，孩子們會發現遵循每個食譜步驟輕而易舉！父母能夠從基本的黃油餅乾到摩卡、抹茶和花生的口味，甚至製作菠蘿餡餅，就好像他們多年來一直是專業麵包師傅一樣！在這本食譜中，帕梅拉將讓家人清楚了解 22 種基本食譜，並教他們如何調整基礎知識來創造 20 種令人興奮的變化！學習帕梅拉的創意烘焙風格，您和您所愛的人很快就會在廚房裡製作出不僅僅是美味的亞洲烘焙食品，您還將建立終生的家庭回憶！書裡面有什麼：逐步指南亞洲烘焙插圖資訊圖表Finally, a cookbook for parents and children to use together!With a fresh comics-style and an easy-to-read format, children will find following each recipe step a breeze! And parents will be able to go from basic butter cookies to flavours of mocha, matcha and peanut, and even make pineapple tarts, as if they've been expert bakers for years!In this cookbook, Pamela will give families a clear understanding of 22 basic recipes and teach them how to adapt the basics to create 20 exciting variations! Learning Pamela's creative style of baking, you and your loved ones will soon be making more than delicious Asian bakes in the kitchen. You'll also be building lifelong family memories!WHAT'S INSIDE:Step-by-step guideAsian bakesIllustrated infographics

終於有一本適合家長和孩子一起使用的食譜了！清新的漫畫風格和易於閱讀的格式，孩子們會發現遵循每個食譜步驟輕而易舉！父母能夠從基本的黃油餅乾到摩卡、抹茶和花生的口味，甚至製作菠蘿餡餅，就好像他們多年來一直是專業麵包師傅一樣！在這本食譜中，帕梅拉將讓家人清楚了解 22 種基本食譜，並教他們如何調整基礎知識來創造 20 種令人興奮的變化！學習帕梅拉的創意烘焙風格，您和您所愛的人很快就會在廚房裡製作出不僅僅是美味的亞洲烘焙食品，您還將建立終生的家庭回憶！書裡面有什麼：逐步指南亞洲烘焙插圖資訊圖表Finally, a cookbook for parents and children to use together!With a fresh comics-style and an easy-to-read format, children will find following each recipe step a breeze! And parents will be able to go from basic butter cookies to flavours of mocha, matcha and peanut, and even make pineapple tarts, as if they've been expert bakers for years!In this cookbook, Pamela will give families a clear understanding of 22 basic recipes and teach them how to adapt the basics to create 21 exciting variations! Learning Pamela's creative style of baking, you and your loved ones will soon be making more than delicious Asian bakes in the kitchen. You'll also be building lifelong family memories!WHAT'S INSIDE:Step-by-step guideAsian bakesIllustrated infographics

小行動大改變獻給那些在生活中受到啟發並以行動應對氣候變遷的孩子們快來認識這些與你年齡相仿的小朋友吧！看看他們為了應對氣候變遷，做了哪些力能所及的事情。你會發現，地球的未來會從此刻開始改變……我們也一起加入吧！【本書特色】★符合聯合國提出的17項SDGs永續發展目標聯合國在2015年提出須在2030年前達成的「17項永續發展目標」（Sustainable Development Goals，簡稱SDGs）。書中12個真實案例，都至少符合一項甚至多項的永續發展目標。★小小的年紀，也有拯救世界的能力拯救世界不是大人的專屬權利，小小年紀的我們，也可以在生活中做一些我們能力所及的事情。用聰明的腦袋，想出有創意的改變方法；時時惦記這個世界，關注地球上的大事；用目前所學的知識，改變、拯救地球。★全球各地的每個角落，都有我們可以改變的地方全球各地正面臨著前所未見的氣候危機。世界各地的孩子們正透過他們所學的知識，與靈活的小腦袋，想出許多拯救地球的方法，並且付諸行動，讓大家看見成效。透過這本書，了解這十二個孩子的工作與面臨的挑戰，並深刻體會到，地球的未來可以因為一個念頭，從此刻開始改變。▲適讀年齡：3～6歲可親子共讀；9歲以上可自己閱讀。▲關鍵字：永續發展、環保、地球、SDGs亞馬遜★★★★★好評「為拯救世界的下一代，提供振奮人心的良好楷模。」―柯克斯評論「生動活潑且細膩的插圖，補充了作者的文字內容，非常值得購買。」―學校圖書館雜誌「這是一本對讀者而言，具有很大吸引力的繪本。」―Horn Book Magazine

An instant #1Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller!An instant USA Today bestseller!In Diper Överlöde, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks.When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick’s band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn’t realize what he’s getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle.Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick’s band be a diper överlöde?

小行動大改變從12位孩子的真實故事中一起建立永續發展的未來認識不一樣的孩子，他們透過社會企業的行動，提高了大家對於人類和地球負有責任的意識。了解所做的工作，發現我們世界的未來……由你我開始。【本書特色】★符合聯合國提出的17項SDGs永續發展目標聯合國在2015年提出須在2030年前達成的「17項永續發展目標」（Sustainable Development Goals，簡稱SDGs）。書中的12個故事內容，至少都符合一項甚至更多項的永續發展目標。★以淺顯文字搭配細緻的圖片，引領孩子了解永續發展的實踐內容淺顯簡短的文字與繪者生動、細緻的插圖結合。每個跨頁都細膩呈現實際行動時的情景；文字上，作者將每個孩子在生活中看見的問題，以及決定實踐行動的想法與行動靈感，用簡潔的文字呈現，引導孩子們了解，愛護地球付諸行動，與年紀大小毫無關係，重要的是行動力，「做，就對了！」★從小扎根永續發展教育，期許未來有更美好的世界書中12位主角付諸行動的平均年齡約為15歲，作者用年齡和孩子相仿的實際故事告訴讀者們，我們生存的環境已遭到嚴重破壞，大自然對人類的反撲不容小覷，改變是必然的選擇，期許閱讀過這本書的孩子們，可以成為改變者甚至是永續發展的領導者，而非袖手旁觀的旁觀者，從食衣住行等方面，各種的改變，都可能為地球帶來大大的影響。★不要小看自己的力量，我們都能讓世界變得更美好解決社會和環境面臨的問題，需要社會上更多的創新者與改革者加入。小小讀者更是改變地球未來的希望，建立永續發展的世界可以從小地方開始做起，別以為自己的力量很小，一旦有了共鳴，你的小小行動就可能在世界各地逐漸發酵，與世界所有人事物共好，是指日可待之事。▲適讀年齡：3～6歲可親子共讀；9歲以上可自己閱讀。▲關鍵字：永續發展、環保、地球、SDGs【愛護地球盛情推薦】(依姓氏筆畫排序)吳文德│台北市學校環境教育中心執行長、永建國小校長邱靜慧│美濃愛鄉協進會 總幹事張寒瑋│台灣青年氣候聯盟 氣候教育講師戴興盛│國立東華大學自然資源與環境學系教授

★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

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

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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

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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

囡仔kap in爸爸去菜市仔買卵，無細膩跋一下，十粒卵lóng飛--出-去--ah。緊kā接--起-來！Ua̋，bē赴--ah。Phia̍k！Kha̍k！Kho̍k！Po̍k！Tsia-ê卵suah變做菜脯卵、蔥頭炒卵、三色卵、滷卵……。Koh有啥mih卵ê料理--leh？In beh按怎tsiah好？做伙來讀tsit个心適ê故事，認bat生活中ê台文！小孩和爸爸去菜市場買蛋，不小心跌倒了，十顆蛋都飛出去了。快抓住它啊！哇，來不及了。Phia̍k！Kha̍k！Kho̍k！Po̍k！這些蛋竟變成了菜脯蛋、蔥頭炒蛋、三色蛋、滷蛋……。還有什麼蛋料理呢？他們該怎麼辦？一起來讀這個有趣的故事，認識生活中的台文！【台語人來贊聲】Tsit本繪本《十粒卵》m̄-nā畫kah真suí，內容koh真用心，hōo囡仔ē-tàng透過無仝ê卵來學習動物、菜蔬、色水、文化節慶等等ê台語名詞，實在是「大碗koh滿墘」。——邵大倫（廣播金鐘獎最佳流行音樂節目主持人）《十粒卵》畫本內底，十粒飛--出-去ê卵隨變做十出芳kòng-kòng ê料理，hōo人一下看--著，喙瀾kiōng-beh津--落-來。——林杏佳（台大雲林分院小兒科醫師）

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

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

一本專為孩子撰寫的地球氣候變遷史，從地球和大氣層的起源，全面了解氣候變遷的所有原因與影響。守護地球的行動刻不容緩，拯救地球就等於拯救我們的未來！當文明的進步破壞了自然的平衡，世界人口擴張伴隨森林消失、環境汙染與溫室氣體排放，導致全球氣候變遷……這時，綠色能源逐漸替代傳統能源，海洋與森林的環境保護受到重視，甚至有許多兒童為氣候行動挺身而出！你，可以為氣候變遷做點什麼呢？★從文明發展到氣候危機，地球小公民必讀的環境素養繪本★呼應108課綱環境教育主題，探究人類生存與發展所面對的環境危機和挑戰★結合地質歷史、生物演化、地球科學、社會發展四大面向，跨領域學習★扣合SDGs永續發展目標13：氣候行動，帶領孩子執行綠色、簡樸與永續的生活行動你是否有感受到氣候變遷正在我們的生活中悄悄發威？原本習以為常的天氣資訊變得越來越難預測，極端氣候正在世界各地持續發生著，我們的地球「燒」了起來。其實地球氣候的歷史可以重新改寫，只要我們不再繼續成為氣候危機的加害者，而是要成為改變者，就能終結這場地球公民的氣候浩劫。聯合國在2015年提出須在2030年前達成的「17 項永續發展目標（Sustainable Development Goals，簡稱SDGs）」中的第13項是氣候行動──採取緊急行動應對氣候變遷和其衝擊，這是一個全球性的目標，這個目標不分年紀、不分地區，是每個人都應該關注且付諸實際行動的事情。「減緩氣候變遷」不再只是呼口號，而且這件事已經有人在做了。從日益受到重視的海洋和森林的環境保護議題中，我們看到了溫室氣體被大自然吸收的可能；從綠色能源逐漸替代傳統能源中，我們看到了新能源所帶來的希望；從國家政府到平民百姓的行動中，我們看到了改變的曙光。那身為地球小公民的孩子，到底能做些什麼呢？讓我們透過繪本一探究竟吧！本書以地球古老氣候的起源、大氣的形成和改變作為切入點，帶領孩子以歷史的時間軸探索氣候發展，從工業革命帶來的文明進步中，反思化石燃料雖然帶來的便利生活，卻也造成不可逆的破壞，人類創造的問題最終仍得由人類來解決，藉此引導孩子思索氣候變遷所帶來的前因後果，認知氣候變遷的嚴重性，具備環境保護意識與找出改變的方法。孩子可以透過本書，看見全球正在為氣候變遷做出什麼樣的改變，如各國開始積極普及可再生的綠色能源，降低人們對化石燃料的依賴；減少傳統汽車的使用，提倡搭乘大眾運輸工具與騎乘自行車；極力消

每天10分鐘寫小日記，完成100天任務　培養「英文語感」及「寫作創意力」，學習超有趣！圖像式引導，讓孩子輕鬆練出好英文！表達喜怒哀樂、形容人事物、激發想像力、實現夢想，從基礎句型到小短文，培養用英文思考的腦袋！ 學語言，就是要融入生活中，每天從寫小日記開始，一天一天慢慢的累積經驗及語彙力，讓孩子對英文不再感到害怕，因為每天都習慣一點，開始內化為思考的一部分，因為每天都進步一點，開始擁有成就感而喜歡英文。 本書完整規劃100種日常生活中所有會面對的情境主題，透過大量的聽讀說寫，就能慢慢習得語感。讓孩子多元豐富的學習，足以應付每一種提問挑戰！ l生活中的各種對話，都是訓練英文思維的寫作題材書中收錄多達100篇圖文英文日記，包羅萬象的主題讓孩子盡情思考發想，大量練習表達想法和心情、串連思考力與組織文章的能力！ è Q：關於你自己……Talk about yourself. 來聊聊你自己吧！Describe your face. 試著描述自己的長相吧！What is your nickname？你的綽號是什麼？ è Q：關於學校⋯⋯What do you have in your backpack？你的書包裝了哪些東西？What will you do if you become a teacher？假如你成為一名老師，你會做什麼？What if there is no exam in school？假如沒有考試會變得怎樣？ è Q：關於爸媽⋯⋯Describe your dad. 試著描述你的爸爸吧！Describe your mom. 試著描述你的媽媽吧！When did your parents scold you？你什麼時候被爸媽罵過？ è Q：關於想像⋯⋯If you are invisible, what do you want to do？假如你是透明人，你想做什麼？What do you want to do if you have wings？假如你有翅膀，你想做什麼？What if you can’t see anything？假如你看不見？ l照著範本，輕鬆寫出正確文法的日記萬事起頭難，但是別擔心，每篇日記皆列出三種開頭句子供參考，套上開頭句型，即可參照書中日記

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.

★日本熱銷10萬冊、亞馬遜書店4.5星評價★＼你還來得及，在2030年到來之前，快跟著一起救地球！／情境漫畫入門＋全彩圖表解說＋SDGs專家引路＋拓展世界觀＝小學生也能做到的愛地球實踐方式我們可能常聽到上一輩說：「我們小時候，天氣不是像現在這樣的……」在過去，夏天不用一直吹冷氣，秋天的氣息還感受得到，每年的梅雨和颱風為臺灣帶來豐沛的雨量，幾乎不用擔心缺水問題……但現在，極端氣候越來越劇烈，夏天屢屢創新高的氣溫讓人們越來越依賴冷氣，冷氣排出的熱風又加劇氣候的變化；秋天好像只是瞬間的感受，幾乎短暫的消失無蹤；人們總笑說，臺灣因為有護國神山所以颱風自動避臺，但帶來的結果是雨水量越來越缺乏，缺水成了每年的憂慮。 氣候之外，還有很多全球相關的事件，例如從中國而起的新冠疫情，竟然能迅速在全球傳開，讓各國國界關閉、生活被打的一團亂。在臺灣，大部分的人民生活都能安居樂業，無論男女都有同樣的受教權、工作權、參政權等，但是在國外，有很多國家發生戰爭、發生飢荒，人民貧窮到甚至每天收入不到臺幣一百元，根據統計，全球的文盲中女性竟占了大多數，很多從小就得被賣去有錢人的家庭。中東發生戰爭，全球油價就上漲，很多民生物資也跟著上漲；烏蘇戰爭一開打，全球貨運就受到波及，你或許會想說他們打仗跟我有什麼關係？有的，壽司店紛紛貼出「因受戰爭影響，鮭魚暫時缺貨。」為什麼人類打仗會讓鮭魚缺貨？為什麼油價上漲、物資就得漲？這些都在在讓我們感受到，地球似乎出現了問題，而地球上的每個人似乎都無法置身事外…… 多年之前，有許多專家察覺到再這樣下去，地球將會面臨很大的危機，要解除危機，必須得靠全球人類的合作才行。因此聯合國在2015年就提出須在2030年前達成的「17 項永續發展目標（Sustainable Development Goals，簡稱SDGs）」。為了讓地球成為更適宜的家園，這些目標不分年紀、不分地區，是每個人都應該關心、應該出一份力的事。※聯合國「17項永續發展目標」（SDGs）1終結貧窮2消除飢餓3健康與福祉4優質教育5性別平權6潔淨飲水與衛生設施7可負擔的潔淨能源8合適工作與經濟成長9產業創新與基礎建設10減少不平等11永續城市與社區12負責任的消費與生產模式13氣候行動14保育海洋生態15保育陸域生態16和平、正義與健全的制度17促進目標實現的夥伴關係這些目標涵蓋了氣候、生

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

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

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)

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

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

《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

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

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?