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這是一則幽默又帶點寓意的動物故事。農場即將舉行選舉，新任領袖人選有豬先生皮耶、小母雞珍妮，以及鼠兄弟們——大家都想贏。這時，一位新候選人出現了：帥氣、有禮又愛開玩笑的狼帕斯卡。牠實在太受歡迎，大家都喊著「投票給狼！」然而，外表親切的候選人，真的值得信任嗎？這是一則機智又諷刺的小寓言，讓孩子從中思考判斷與群眾心理。À la ferme, les animaux vont bientôt choisir leur nouveau chef. Pierre Cochon, Jeanne Poulette et les frères Souris aimeraient être élus, évidemment. Mais cette année, voilà Pascal Leloup, un candidat que personne ne connaît : il est beau, il est sympa, il fait de très bonnes blagues... tout le monde veut voter pour Leloup ! votez le loup ! Pour les petits et pour les grands, une fable qui ne manque pas de mordant.

Do you want to stop a meteor that is about to fall to earth? Or avoid a train accident? With this simple manual, you can become a great superhero.Thinking of becoming a superhero? It is very hard work, but with these helpful instructions it will be much easier. This manual will help you choose your supercostume or decide which is the best superpower. You may want to know how to form a supergroup or which place is better as a secret base... Here you will find everything you need to know to become the superhero you have always wanted to be.También disponible en español. (Also available in Spanish.)

Théophile 愛書成癡，從旅行筆記到百科大全，什麼都有。書太多了，他只好把它們堆滿整個小公寓，走路都得側身。有一天，朋友問他：「你知道拿破崙的狗叫什麼嗎？」這下麻煩了——哪一本書裡才有答案？他開始在書堆中展開尋寶般的大搜查。這是一個溫柔又滑稽的故事，寫給那些「總覺得還少一本書」的讀者。Théophile is a bibliophile. His greatest passion is books. A seasoned traveler, explorer, and collector, his shelves are overflowing. So much so that he’s had to store books in every room of his tiny apartment. It’s not easy to move around in all that clutter! But Théophile is proud—there isn’t a single topic on which he doesn’t own at least one book.One day, his friend Philibert calls and asks him an important question: what was the name of Napoleon’s dog? Théophile is stumped. Where on earth did he put the precious book that holds the answer to such a vital question?---------------------The´ophile est bibliophile. Sa grande passion, c’est les livres.Grand voyageur, explorateur et collectionneur,ses e´tage`res en sont pleines.Tellement pleines qu’il est oblige´ de les entreposer dans toutes les pie`ces de son petit appartement. Pas facile de

有一天，大象來到城市裡，想去咖啡館吃早餐，卻被拒絕：「我們不招待大象。」想買報紙？不賣。想買香蕉？也不行。直到一場火災發生，大象用長鼻子噴水救火，大家才突然改變態度，熱情地誇他「真棒」。大象心想：「這些人真奇怪。」這本以簡潔筆觸與溫柔諷刺描寫的繪本，讓讀者思考偏見與接納的意義，也提醒我們：友善不該只在需要的時候出現。An elephant arrives in town. He’s looking for a café to have breakfast.“Sorry,” says the waiter. “We don’t serve elephants.”Elephant looks for a newsstand to buy a newspaper.“We don’t sell newspapers to elephants,” says the vendor.And when Elephant tries to buy some bananas, the answer is the same:“Not for elephants.”Until a fire breaks out…This time, Elephant proves very helpful—with his firehose trunk!Suddenly, everyone loves him.“These people are strange,” thinks Elephant.And the reader can’t help but think so too.-----------------------------------------------Un éléphant arrive en ville. Il cherche un café pour son petit déjeuner. " Désolé, dit le garçon. On ne sert pas les éléphants. " Éléphant cherche un kiosque pour s'acheter le journal. " On ne vend pas de journaux aux éléphants ", fait le marchand. Et quand Éléphant veut

What is the best solution to a creative dry spell? A grand journey!Little Pea illustrates stamps for a living. He has painted insects, tomatoes, cars, and flowers. But what should he draw next? Short

這是一個溫柔又帶點哲思的森林故事。鴿子先生開著卡車販售「幸福罐頭」——有大有小，甚至有聖誕特別款。那天，他來到森林裡，不同的鳥兒依自己的能力與心意購買：有人為了送禮、有人為了分享，也有人堅持不買，因為幸福怎能用錢買？當鴿子先生離開時，一只小老鼠掃街經過，撿起一個從車上掉落的罐子——那會帶來什麼樣的幸福呢？這本書用簡潔文字與細膩畫面，讓人思考「幸福」的形狀。Mr. Pigeon sells happiness in a jar. Small or large size, six-pack, or a special holiday edition for Christmas.In the forest he visits that day, each bird buys a jar according to their means, their personality—some to give, some to share.And some not at all, on principle—because happiness can’t be bought.As Mr. Pigeon drives away, poor Mr. Mouse, the street sweeper, picks up a jar that fell from the truck…-----------------------------------------------------Monsieur Pigeon vend du bonheur en pot. Petit ou grand format, pack de six ou modèle décoré pour Noel.Dans le bois qu'il visite ce jour-là, chacun des oiseaux en achète selon ses moyens, sa personnalité, pour offrir ou partager. Ou pas du tout, par principe, car le bonheur ne s'achète pas. ?Lorsqu'il repart, le pauvre balayeur, monsieur Souris, ramasse un p

A sweetly offbeat adoption storyBoris is a normal kid: he goes to school and rides his bike and climbs trees, just like all the other children. It doesn't matter that he has scales and gills, or that

在漫長的戰爭裡，一名士兵孤身留在戰壕，等待、懷疑，也開始思考。手冊說敵人是野獸，但他越想越覺得，那個「敵人」或許只是另一個自己。《L’ennemi》以孩童般的語氣寫出最成熟的思考，作者用克制的筆觸揭示戰爭的荒謬與人性的脆弱，讓讀者在靜默中重新定義「敵人」這個字。Un soldat, livre a lui-meme au fond de son trou au cours d’une guerre interminable, s’interroge sur le silence de son commandement et surtout sur l’autre, l’ennemi, celui que son manuel decrit comme une ? bete sauvage ?.Les auteurs de Moi j’attends, prix Baobab 2005, se retrouvent pour un nouveau livre evenementDeroulee sur un ton faussement naif, la demonstration est imparable

How many excuses are there for not doing homework? Let us count the ways: Giant lizards invaded the neighborhood. Elves hid all the pencils. And then there was that problem with carnivorous plants.... The excuses go on and on, each more absurd than the next and escalating to hilarious heights. Featuring detail-rich illustrations by Benjamin Chaud, this book is guaranteed to amuse kids and their parents, not to mention anyone who has experienced a slacker student moment—and isn't that everyone?

With a fresh take on the big bad wolf, a topical narrative twist and a lot of playful satire, this hilarious picture book is the perfect introduction to how elections work for young readers aged 4–8.It's election time at the farm and the candidates are as varied as the animals themselves. There’s Peter Piggles and his "more mud for everyone" campaign; Anne Hen, the staunch defender of the right not to lay eggs; and the Mouse brothers, whose primary concerns are all cheese-based. This year, however, an animal nobody knows has entered the race — George Wolf, and he has attracted a huge amount of attention!Mr Wolf is charming, likeable and very funny. He wants to be everyone’s friend; that’s his campaign pledge! But when he's elected, sheep start to go missing and George Wolf's team look very suspicious ...Vote Wolf is a witty picture book that introduces politics and the unreliability of the media to young readers aged 4–8. Little ones will recognise familiar fairytale characters, such a

本書以輕鬆又機智的筆調，描寫一群豬從刺青潮流開始，發展出自我圈子的故事。當 Ham 為自己畫上刺青、Mortadella 跟進後，整個農場掀起了「豬豬時尚」。隨後，一句「我們來成立俱樂部吧！」引發了更大的騷動——因為「豬以外」的動物都被拒於門外。作者以孩子熟悉的社交情境為題，幽默化解群體排他與自我認同的問題。讀來節奏明快，笑點與寓意兼具。The hilarious author duo is back with a wild and funny story about animal clubs!One day on the farm, a pig named Ham showed up with a strange drawing on his arm.“What’s that?” asked his friend Mortadella.“That’s a tattoo,” Ham replied proudly. “Want one? I’ve got plenty!”Five minutes later, all of Ham’s friends were tattooed.While they were busy admiring themselves, Mortadella had an idea:“What if we started a club?”And just like that, the Pig Club was born.And this club? It was for PIGS ONLY!---------------------------------------Le retour d'un duo d'auteurs tordants, pour une histoire de clubs d'animaux rocambolesque. Un jour, à la ferme, un cochon nommé Jambon arriva avec un drôle de dessin sur le bras. - Qu'est-ce que tu as là ? lui demanda son amie Mortadelle. - Ça, c'est un tatouage, répondit Jambon, tout fier. V

The latest book in Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud's internationally acclaimed I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . series is out of this world! It's a race to do homework--in space! But first, there's a spaceship jam. Then there's the moon detour, the Mars alien exploration, and a stop on the gravity-defying International Space Station. And that's just the beginning! Henry and Ali want to get their homework done--they really do! But how are they supposed to study the solar system when they seem to be swept up in an endless series of interstellar surprises? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the author-illustrator team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . ., comes an action-packed, entertaining tale about trying to get your homework done, whether you're in--or out--of this world! THE LATEST IN A FAVORITE SERIES: The dynamic author-illustrator team of Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud are back with an engaging sixth book in the acclaimed I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . childr

Adapted from the Italian original, this picture book imagines a mythical world in which animals' nightmares take literal form, yet the scariest place of all is the dreamless Island of Shadows, the domain of extinct creatures.If an animal could dream, what shape would its nightmare take? Would it be furry, or scaly, or drooly? Or would it be mysteriously devoid of any form? In this picture book, adapted from the Italian original, animals' nightmares take literal shape, yet the scariest place of all is the Island of Shadows, the domain of extinct creatures whose dreams have disappeared. As the "doctor of nightmares" chillingly explains to the Tasmanian tiger, "once you are gone, there is no coming back."

當 Owen 和 Zoey 在寵物店遇上「買一送一」活動，他們開心帶回兩隻兔子——一公一母。結果？短短時間內兔子成倍暴增，家裡頓成「兔海」！故事透過節奏明快的數數情節，讓孩子在笑聲中體驗「過多的好事」也可能帶來麻煩。畫面中藏滿小巧思，讀者可一邊尋找、一邊細看，樂趣無窮。A special offer at the pet store results in an unforeseen rabbit situation for two siblings in this lighthearted cautionary tale.After a month of pleading, Dad finally takes Owen and Zoey to the pet store to adopt a rabbit. Once there, a two-for-one special offer just cannot be ignored; so they take home two rabbits - one male, and one female. Two rabbits make more rabbits, who then make even more rabbits, and soon there are just too many of the sweet little creatures. So begins a hilarious counting game as Owen and Zoey find homes for all of the rabbits. Full of little 'easter eggs' hidden in the art, Too Many Rabbits is a mirthful reminder to be careful of what you wish for and a hilarious lesson in chaos control for young readers.

Discover Little Pea's debut in this gentle, joyous story about embracing what makes us unique Little Pea was born tiny, but with big aspirations. As he grows up, he loves to climb, explore, swim, daydream--just like any other kid his age. But when Little Pea starts school, the realization of how small he is sets in. Suddenly, he's too small to sit at his desk, play the flute, or even join classmates at recess. What will become of Little Pea?

本書以幽默的方式重新改寫《三隻小豬》，由一位看不見的旁白與大野狼展開一場鬥智對話。故事一開始就被大野狼快速「結束」，因為他只想跳到最重要的部分──吃掉小豬。但旁白並不願意放棄，決定加長故事，於是讀者很快就遇見一支由豬組成的足球隊、為字母表量身打造的豬角色，甚至是多達 101 隻豬的動畫場景。隨著豬的數量越來越多、情節越來越誇張，大野狼的耐心也逐漸消耗，而旁白仍努力讓故事變得更有趣。生動的插圖以算盤為構圖基礎，使每隻小豬的動作與表情都帶有輕快的節奏感，與機智的文字形成有趣對比。結合計數遊戲與經典童話的趣味改寫插畫以算盤呈現豬群的節奏與變化適合親子共讀，增添閱讀互動與笑聲An unseen narrator goes head-to-head with the big bad wolf in this hilarious counting-book twist on The Three Little Pigs.Once upon a time, there were three little pigs.Then the wolf ate them.THE END. This story is too short! I want a longer one! In this clever counting book, the big bad wolf doesn't want to tell a long story. He wants to get to the eating part. But the narrator has other ideas. From a pig soccer team to a pig for every letter of the alphabet to 101 pigs in an animated movie, the stories get more and more fantastical . . . but they're always too short and they ALL end the same way. Using an abacus as the basis for her illustrations, Marianna creates beguiling little pigs and a menacing b

Discover Little Pea’s Drawing School, where everyone is about to learn an important lesson about art, even the teacher!Little Pea is now an accomplished artist—everyone knows it. One day, a friend of

《小豆子》作者David Cali繪本新作。作家的寵物狗有些很重要的工作，要盯著主人吃飯，還要想方設法避免主人整天對著電腦工作。從寵物狗的角度出發，幽默描繪人類最忠實的朋友如何豐富我們的生活。A dog has an important job to do, especially if his human is a writer. Without a dog by his side, the writer would forget to eat. He'd never get out of his pajamas, and he'd probably stare at the computer all day long. But even the best French bulldog can't do everything. Maybe this perfect pair needs someone new in their lives... Illustrated in warm, earthy tones, this witty story reflects the ways dogs change our lives for the better. Our canine friends can make--and find--the best companions.

Inspired by the art and sport of lucha libre, this picture book follows a masked wrestler who, although tough in the ring, is actually very shy and is looking for a friendMeet Mr. Tiger, the bravest, the strongest, and the greatest wrestler in the ring. With his trademark move, “The Leap of the Tiger,” he has defeated his most formidable rivals: Black Claw, Boogeyman, Constrictor, and Blob. But outside the ring, despite the muscles and the fierce mask, Mr. Tiger is painfully shy. Even speaking to the lady he secretly admires seems impossible—until a loyal friend helps him out. Enter the ring and find out what happens when a tough body houses a sweet heart!

Grown-ups Never Do That is a hilarious picture book about the seemingly unbelievable fact that adults, like kids, misbehave—from Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaudthe duo behind Junior Library Guild selec

Two graphic novel mysteries in one book, each filled with fun humor and intrigue. Are there really werewolves in London? Mummies in the metro? Fear not—Mystery Club is on the case! In&

Two graphic novel mysteries in one book, each filled with fun humor and intrigue. Are there really werewolves in London? Mummies in the metro? Fear not—Mystery Club is on the case!In Wi

A pup and his father contemplate his grand future while looking at other Great Dogs in their family. Will he be a marathon runner like Uncle Tibor, the fastest dog in the family? Will he be an astronaut like Aunt Yuki, who reached for the stars? Or maybe a teacher like Uncle Scooter, respected by all? No matter what, says his father, he will be a GREAT dog!Davide Cali’s tongue-in-cheek writing and Miguel Tanco’s unique and funny illustrations bring these great dogs to life and will have readers giggling from start to finish. With gatefolds that show the real story behind the characters and a surprise twist at the end, Great Dog is a winner for kids and parents alike!

Funny, wry, and retro, George and His Shadow refreshes the “imaginary friend” trope. After all, George is a grown man with a hat and George’s shadow is better than him at almost everything! How irrita

?When he was born, Little Pea was tiny. Teeny-tiny.? His clothes were hand sewn by his mother and his shoes were hand-me-down doll shoes. As he grew older, Little Pea enjoyed climbing tomato plants, d

There's more to this museum than meets the eye! This is the wonderfully wacky world of celebrated international author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the duo behind Junior Library Gu

From the bestselling author of I Didn't Do My Homework Because...comes an irresistible meditation on the quest for connection. When an elephant falls in love, he does many foolish things. He hides whe

Getting home after a long day’s work to find your house flying off – now there’s an upsetting situation. What can you do? Who should you ask for help? As we all know, buildings don’t come with an instruction manual, but even if they did, would anyone think to include a chapter on airborne houses? This story is about that rare phenomenon: a house that takes a notion to take off. There isn’t an easy solution to such an unusual event, and the owner of this house doesn’t know what to do. Where do you start when your house flies away? The fire department? The police? The civil aviation department? Not easy at all. Still, every cloud has a silver lining, as this owner discovers when his house comes back down to earth.

What really happened over the summer break? A curious teacher wants to know. The epic explanation? What started out as a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning treasure hunt with high-flying hi

A humorous story about imaginative excuses for being late to school. 商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

How many excuses are there for not doing homework? Let us count the ways: Giant lizards invaded the neighborhood. Elves hid all the pencils. And then there was that problem with carnivorous plants....

With a length of brilliant red thread, Serge Bloch weaves the eloquent tale that is life’s journey. As various as the tree in Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree

Abigail dreads swimming lessons. Every time she dives into the pool, she makes a big splash, and all the girls in her class shout: Abigail’s a whale!” Abigail can see that she is larger than the other

When Sam can't sleep, he decides to ask all the other animals in the jungle if they know why. But Elephant, Snake, Monkey, Tiger and Crocodile aren't very happy about being woken up in the middle of the night. Will Sam ever find out why he can't sleep? With a colorful palette that is exciting yet impeccable for nighttime, Sam Can't Sleepis the perfect "can't-get-to-sleep" bedtime story.

An ordinary day turns into an extraordinary adventure for three friends lying in the grass watching the clouds pass by as Zip, Trik, and Flip set off to find where the world ends. The trio journeys ac

A mouse decides one morning to make an omelet, but needs an egg, and sets out to find one. On his search, he eventually finds everything needed to bake a cake, including apples, flour, and sugar, but

Ginger is the weird one. She plays with peas, purrs at artichokes, and has a strange fondness for chicken (but only the neighbor's chicken). Then there's Fred. His greatest talent? Sleeping. Oh, and h

Beware of . . . this school?! Henry is taking his new classmate on a whirlwind tour of their school. Mysterious inventions lurk, the cafeteria requires ninja skills, and some teachers may be monsters!

The age-old question of "what will I be when I grow up" gets a hilarious twist in this stylish and clever story.A pup and his father contemplate his grand future while looking at other Great Dogs in t