Girls Aloud

Join Frank and Bert in this funny story about frogs, friendship and facing your fears. From best-selling author-illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, creator of The Suitcase.Frank and Bert love to sail Bert's toy boat on the little pond. But - oh no! - there's a FROG in the pond and Bert is scared of frogs. Poor Bert! Frank wants to help his best friend, but is he just a little bit frightened too . . .?Accolades for Frank and Bert:WINNER OF THE NOTTINGHAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2023Praise for Frank and Bert:"Full of warmth and visual humour, with neon accents for extra zing. One for fans of Jon Klassen." - The BooksellerFind out more about the hilarious fox and bear double act:Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Hide And SeekFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns To Ride A BikeFrank and Bert: The One With The Missing BiscuitsFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays FootballIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

In this My First I Can Read!, Big Dog and Little Dog mistake a certain black-and-white critter for a kitty and end up in a stinky mess. Created by Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man and The Adventures of Captain Underpants.Big Dog and Little Dog love chasing kitties, like the black-and-white one in this story. At least they thought it was a kitty! Big Dog and Little Dog are in for a smelly surprise! With simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Dav Pilkey taps into the joys of friendship through his tales of two lovable dog pals. Includes activities.Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake is a My First I Can Read book with basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The first step to helping children become great readers is reading aloud to them. Books at this level have short, compelling stories and are written with simple vocabulary. Repeated phrases allow young readers to read some words along with their

In this My First I Can Read!, best friends Big Dog and Little Dog find themselves in a particularly muddy situation! Created by Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.Big Dog and Little Dog go for a walk--and walk straight into a mess! The doggie duo discover that both mud patches and rain puddles make for a great outdoor adventure, and that even a bath is more fun with a friend by your side. With easy vocabulary, repetition, and bold illustrations, acclaimed children's book creator Dav Pilkey taps into the joys of childhood friends through his tales of two lovable dog pals. Includes activities.Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk is a My First I Can Read book with basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The first step to helping children become great readers is reading aloud to them. Books at this level have short, compelling stories and are written with simple vocabulary. Repeated phrases allow young r

A classic picture book from Sweden with a very happy ending about feeling lonely and finding friends. It is possible, after all, to have more than one friend!There was once a tiny man. One day, at the first sign of Spring, he decided to pin a note to a tree that said FRIEND WANTED. Then he sat down on the step to wait.After ten days, he woke to find a cold nose in his hand. Beside him was a big dog with a beautiful curve in its tail. The tiny man had made a friend at last.They play and walk and laugh every day. But then the girl in the polka dot dress comes to the step. The little man watches as the dog put his soft muzzle into the girl’s hand and worries that he has lost his only friend.A touching picture book that explores learning how to make and share friends, feelings of being left out and discovering group dynamics. Packed full of emotion, this hardback picture book also teaches young children about self-esteem and empathy. A perfect story to read aloud with preschoolers or for y

For the first time ever, enjoy the beloved, bestselling Wingfeather Saga in its entirety with this hardcover collectible boxed set This collection of Andrew Peterson's Wingfeather Saga includes all four novels in hardcover: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, North Or Be Eaten, The Monster in the Hollows, and The Warden and the Wolf King.Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera. Andrew Peterson's sweeping saga is full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage. It is a tale that children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers' groups are sure to

最受歡迎的Little World推拉書系列來了！好玩的推拉機關不但訓練小小讀者的手眼協調，更能增加閱讀的樂趣，一同透過可愛的插畫認識火車！A new title in the interactive Little World series from Ladybird - moving board books that make our big world little. Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and beaches to outer space and ocean depths. The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children through a railway journey - from buying a ticket to finding a seat and journeying to the countryside.A novelty slide, push or pull on every spread will engage children as they spend a day on the railway. Sam Meredith's bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread. The Little World series:Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+Look out for other titles in the Ladybird Little World series:In the CityTo the MoonJungle JourneyUnder the SeaTo the BeachAt the AirportSho

本教程供大學一年級學生使用。旨在幫助中、高級英語學習者掌握朗讀與復述的技巧，為陳述、討論、演講及辯論等進階與提高階段的學習打下堅實的基礎。教程以系統的英語語音知識為線索，通過對短文朗讀和故事復述實例的分析與講解，向學生展示英語的語音和語義之間的互動關系。教程有別于傳統的語音教材，從宏觀到微觀，從語流到單音，緊緊圍繞英語使用中語義的有效交流。教程還提供豐富的語音練習材料以及資源鏈接。

Four starred reviews!A Today Show Best Book of the YearAn NPR Favorite Book of 2019From E.B. White Read Aloud honor artist Matthew Forsythe comes an “extraordinary” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) picture book about a magical drum, an emerald forest, and the little frog who dares to make her own music.The biggest mistake Pokko’s parents ever made was giving her the drum. When Pokko takes the drum deep into the forest it is so quiet, so very quiet that Pokko decides to play. And before she knows it she is joined by a band of animals —first the raccoon, then the rabbit, then the wolf—and soon the entire forest is following her. Will Pokko hear her father’s voice when he calls her home?Pokko and the Drum is a story about art, persistence, and a family of frogs living in a mushroom.“In embracing one’s own beat, Pokko discovers, extraordinary things can happen.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Forsythe's coy, playful writing is a wonder on its own, but the lush...illustrations beaut

2018 Sainsbury's Children's ClassicShare in fifty years of magic… The classic story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published fifty years ago, and is now available in this spectacular hardback and slipcase edition to celebrate this very special anniversary.The Tiger has been coming to Tea for 50 glorious years! Celebrate this incredible anniversary with this beautiful slipcased hardback edition, featuring sketches and notes from the making of the book, explained and elaborated on in Judith Kerr’s own words.The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger!This inimitable picture book is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time and again. First published in 1968 and never out of print, it has become a timeless classic enjoyed and beloved by generations o

The perfect picture book for children who have discovered the power of the word "NO"!Ned the knight ALWAYS does exactly what he's told. When his parents ask him to pick up his toys, dig up the cabbages or go to bed on time, he does it all with a smile. And when the dragon swoops into town every night, he always runs inside just as he's asked.But one morning, instead of saying,"yes," he says, "NO!" He will NOT help his dad find his shield, his arrow or his bow, and he will certainly NOT let the butcher go past. That night, he refuses to go inside, and in doing so he confronts the dragon, making a very unlikely friend . .. This rambunctious, rhyming picture book is a brilliantly observed portrait of children's behaviour, with vibrant, detailed illustrations by the enormously talented Kate Hindley. Children and adults alike will fall in love with little crosspatch knight Ned and the very cute and lonely dragon he befriends.Lucy Rowland is a children's speech and language therapist has wri

A bear is a bear, except when he's not. What would he be, if a bear FORGOT?Poor bear! He's all confused. Is he a bird? A moose? A fox? Or maybe even a .. . squirrel? And now winter is coming .. . perhaps Bear should curl up tight and settle down for a long, long sleep.He might remember who he is in the spring!A funny, rhyming romp about an adorably baffled bear with an identity crisis! Little ones will love joining in with repeated phrases and picking their favourite animals, whether it's a dancing fox or a cute red squirrel. Sharing this picture book with a little one is a great way to introduce them to seasons and the concept of hibernation. It has a sleepy theme that's brilliant for bedtime, too!This young, fun story from Karl Newson, who has been shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, is illustrated with warmth and humour by the talented Anuska Allepuz, who has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the AOI Award.

The criminal class was seen as a violent, immoral and dissolute sub-section of Victorian London's population. Making their living through crime and openly hostile to society, the lives of these crimin

超人氣的戰車x少女作品漫畫版，終於進入最高潮！在戰車道全國大賽決賽上，對上的是由美穗的姐姐西住真穗率領的黑森峰學園。面對最強的德國戰車軍團，美穗的戰術能否管用!?而優花里的想法又是否能順利傳達呢!?本書特色：☆超人氣同名動畫改編漫畫版！☆少女們的戰車道迎向熱血感人的最終章！

大洗女子學園全校都還沉浸在戰車道隊通過全國大賽第二輪比賽的喜悅中。然而在比賽前夕，優花里目擊到美穗與西住家的人見面……就在這樣的情況下迎接了準決賽。對手是超強隊伍真理高中！面對擁有多輛蘇聯製強力戰車的敵人，在雪地中展開激戰！本書特色：超人氣同名動畫改編漫畫版

首次與校外對手比賽，實力堅強的聖戈瑞娜女學院佔了上風…優花里一行人將會使出什麼戰術來對應呢？另外，全國大賽也如火如荼地展開了！第二場比賽的對手是安齊奧高中!!激鬥的第二集熱血登場！

這是一個將使用戰車的武技「戰車道」與花道、茶道等項目並稱為大和撫子技藝的世界。大洗女子學園的秋山優花里與西住美穗等同伴，一起搭乘四號戰車，揭開青春序幕！花漾年華的少女們與鋼硬堅固的戰車一同開戰啦！

本書由暢銷繪本《Giraffes Can’t Dance》原班團隊創作，長頸鹿Gerald和朋友們再次登場，在月光下展開閃亮又歡樂的聖誕舞會。韻律感十足的押韻文字與繽紛畫面，營造出節日的喜悅氣氛，是親子共讀、迎接聖誕的理想選擇。Join Gerald the Giraffe and friends for a sparkling, festive celebration of CHRISTMAS! From the creators of the bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance comes a brand-new rhyming story filled with festive fun . . .and all your favourite characters from the bestselling classic!This magical moonlit rhyme is ideal for sharing and reading aloud with loved ones at Christmas, and as a sturdy board book, it's perfect for even the littlest hands. The perfect gift to say "Merry Christmas" and to get everybody dancing!Praise for Giraffes Can't Dance:"All toddlers should grow up reading this" Daily Mail"A modern classic" Baby & Me"A joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms . .. there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different" Junior"A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp" Daily Telegraph

洗車的早晨，Banjo 和爸爸在忙，妹妹 Elsie 卻驚呼：「我的蛋杯裡有蛋！桌子下面還有一個灰色的大傢伙！」《Under the Table》延續《The Pencil》《The Runaway Dinner》的幽默風格，由 Allan Ahlberg 與 Bruce Ingman 再度聯手，帶來一場又驚又喜的家中大冒險。節奏明快，插畫充滿童趣。Now here’s another story for you, full of such fun and exciting stuff, you will surely love it...Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman are back! Hold on tight for a funny and quirky new story set in the same world as their celebrated classics, The Pencil and The Runaway Dinner.One morning, Banjo is helping his dad to wash the car. His little sister Elsie comes running up. "There's an egg in my egg cup!" she yells. "And a great big grey thing ... UNDER THE TABLE!" Brimming over with Allan Ahlberg's idiosyncratic voice, charm and character, and perfectly matched with Bruce Ingman's bold and playful illustrations, Under the Table is an irresistible read-aloud full of surprises ... oh, does Elsie discover such wonderful (and unexpected!) new friends in her lively and happy home!

※請注意，為避免書本、線褪色，請勿使用洗滌劑 (如洗衣精、柔軟精等) 以及熱水洗滌※9781523514144 This Little Piggy The beloved nursery rhyme "This Little Piggy" is sure to get babies' toes wiggling!This little piggy went to market. Wiggle baby’s big toe!9781523514151 Happy and You Know It!The beloved song "If You're Happy and You Know It" makes read-aloud time into a fun and interactive session of clapping, stomping, and more!If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands! Clap Clap!9781523512751 It's Bath Time! Baby will delight in seeing a muddy baby elephant being sprayed down by its mom, a content infant gorilla being groomedand a happy baby splashing around in a sudsy tub. All clean!9781523512744 Rhyme with Me!Books babies can really sink their teeth into!What’s a word that rhymes with tree? KNEE!How about a rhyme for cat? Yes, a HAT!Do you know what rhymes with pie? A FLY in the SKY!Have fun with rhyming in a book that’s INDESTRUCTIBLE!

獲《Kirkus》《School Library Journal》等專業書評推薦由 David Elliott 與插畫家 Randy Cecil 攜手完成，本書以詩歌形式，向世界上所有生物舉杯致意。從飛翔的鳥、神祕的魚，到黏人又忠心的狗，每一種生命都被描寫得誠懇而有趣。文字節奏輕快，畫面充滿細節與喜感，使閱讀成為一場聲音與圖像的遊戲。Here's to exuberant read-alouds! This picture book ode to joy invites us to celebrate the world's vast diversity - and feel pretty happy with our place in it, too.Here's to the birds!The Feather People!Birds!Here's to the birds and the bears and the bugs! Here's to the weird and wacky, the cute and creepy! From toothy fish to let-you-when-you're-sleeping cats to lick-lick-lick-lick-lick-lick dogs, every creature is unique and lovable . . . especially you! The infectious joy of David Elliott's wonderful read-aloud poem and Randy Cecil's brilliant, amusing artwork is sure to have children reciting along.

小象第一次露營，堅持自己已經五歲，不需要帶任何玩偶。然而夜色降臨，陌生聲響讓勇氣逐漸消失。此時，一團大人襪子變身「襪蚤」，成為小象最意想不到的守護朋友。一本爆笑、溫暖又貼近孩子情緒的親子共讀繪本。Rollicking and irreverent, this any-time ode to independence--and parental innovation--doubles as the vacation read-aloud of the year. Don't leave home without it (spare socks optional)! This little elephant is going camping for the first time, and does not need to bring ANY STUFFIES. You don't need stuffies in the wild, OK? Not when you're FIVE! Not even when it's dark (very dark) and the sky is endless black, and there are crunchy scrunchy noises all around. Why didn't the grown-up insist on packing stuffies? Enter Sockflea, who may look like a rolled-up ball of grown-up socks, but NO. Sockflea has been sent by the stuffies back home to look after their friend on vacation. Bold, quirky character art by a New York Times-bestselling illustrator meets high action, slapstick humor, and genuine heart in a witty interactive romp. Brimming with personality, this playful picture book will charm

本書出自 New York Times 暢銷作家 Sandra Boynton，以她一貫幽默又充滿韻律感的筆觸，講述一隻小兔子的聖誕願望──牠不求禮物，只想在平安夜與聖誕老人共舞。故事改編自 Boynton 聖誕專輯 Cows and Holly 中由 Zooey Deschanel 演唱的歌曲，節奏輕快、插圖表情生動，充滿節慶的溫度與童心。Celebrate Christmas with one magical dance with Santa in this adorable picture book from a New York Times bestselling author, the inimitable Sandra Boynton. "Now everybody's rushing toward Christmas Eve, but I'm quietly waiting. I've got to believe. It's not about presents. No, here's the cause: I just want to dance with SANTA CLAUS!" The only thing this sweet bunny child wants for Christmas is to dance the Rock-and-Roll Swing with Santa on Christmas Eve. Will it happen? (Spoiler: Of course!) Sandra Boynton's jaunty lyrics and captivating, expressive illustrations come together in this cozy gift book for the festive season. Based on the magical song (gloriously sung by Zooey Deschanel) on Boynton's Christmas album, Cows and Holly, this lovely picture book is the perfect read-aloud to celebrate Christmas with any litt

故事以年輕超級英雄為主角，搭配黑白插圖，情節緊湊又充滿行動力。讀者將跟隨 Miles Morales 與 Black Panther 兄妹攜手守護 Stark Center，見證 Gwen Stacy 如何平衡學生與英雄身份；也能欣賞 Shuri 靈活運用科技的機智，以及 Ghost-Spider 與意想不到的夥伴合作的冒險。Save the day with the first four original chapter books in the Marvel After-School Heroes series with black-and-white illustrations throughout—now available together in one paperback boxed set!New York City has no shortage of villains putting young heroes to the test in these exciting stories. First, Miles Morales teams up with King T’Challa and his sister Shuri to save the Stark Center. Then, Gwen Stacy has to balance her responsibilities as a super hero and a student, and Princess Shuri uses her technological know-how to save her friends. Finally, Ghost-Spider teams up with an unlikely ally.These chapter books are perfect for Marvel fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud!This action-packed paperback boxed set includes:Miles Morales Untangles a WebGhost-Spider’s Unbreakable MissionShuri Takes ControlReptil

一隻鱷魚一大早醒來，感覺喉嚨裡好像有隻青蛙，卡卡的很不舒服 。為了擺脫這種不爽快的感覺，他決定出門散步。一路上，他對遇到的每隻動物都惡狠狠地問：「你在找麻煩嗎？」 。這些小動物們當然被嚇得魂飛魄散，沒有誰敢挑戰這隻看起來脾氣暴躁的鱷魚。直到最後，他遇見了一頭體型龐大的大象，鱷魚也問了同樣的問題。大象的反應以及故事意想不到的結局，將會讓所有讀者捧腹大笑 。Crocodile has woken up with a frog in his throat. He heads out on a walk and asks the same question to every animal he meets: "Are you looking for trouble?" No one is up for the challenge - that is, until he comes across an enormous elephant.A fantastically funny picture book, Are You Looking for Trouble? is the perfect read aloud story to share with your little one. With bold illustrations by Delphine Durand, and a hilarious twist to look forward to, this is a book to come back to again and again.

誰才是森林裡最強的？大野狼自信滿滿走遍童話世界，逼大家稱讚他，沒想到最後踢到鐵板！這本繪本用誇張有趣的語言顛覆經典童話，不但令人捧腹，也讓孩子思考自大與謙遜，是故事時間的完美選擇！In this fractured fairytale picture book with humorous, expansive language and a twist ending, the big bad wolf gets an unexpected and satisfying taste of his own medicine.The big bad wolf knows he rules the forest—but he likes to hear the others tell him so. He marches through the woods, asking: âTell me, who is the strongest?â Everyone, from Little Red Riding Hood to the Three Little Pigs to the Seven Dwarfs, agrees he is the strongest, the toughest, the terror of the woods. So when âa little toad of some sortâ stands up to him, the wolf is furious—then quickly learns his lesson.I Am So Strong is a great read-aloud for families and classrooms, and a delightful story for anyone who’s known an overconfident wolf.âThe wolf’s comeuppance is deeply satisfying; the only disappointment is that the book is over so soon. Better read it again.â Publishers Weekly

夜晚入睡時，從事哪些職業的人才剛開始工作呢？從晚班醫生到博物館巡邏員、從麵包師傅到夜班火車司機，每頁包含數個小機關，搭配Ingela P. Arrhenius繽紛簡約的插畫風格，翻一翻認識你所不知道的夜間工作。Discover the amazing people that work when you’re fast asleep in this large-format board book with easy-to-lift flaps on every page!There are all kinds of people that work during the night-time, from bakers to doctors, train drivers to road workers, and out at sea or in an art gallery. Peek inside the oven at the bakery, find out if the fishing boats have caught any fish and open the doors into a busy hospital. Learn more about the world at night with this fun lift-the-flap book that’s packed with details to spot and perfect for sharing at bedtime.With a rhyming, read-aloud text from Peter Arrhenius and bold, friendly artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning illustrator of the bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series.

My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia 是一本為學齡前孩子設計的第一本百科全書。從地球到音樂、數字到食物，以最貼近孩子視角的方式，呈現世界的多樣與驚奇。語言簡潔、節奏感強，適合朗讀，圖像溫暖生動，幫助幼兒建立語彙與認知概念，是親子共讀、日常探索的最佳起點。The first-ever Britannica Encyclopedia for children under three, in a beautifully illustrated, large-format board book.My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little one’s eyes. This huge board book covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers and Shapes. The simple, clear and lyrical text includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyable reading-aloud experience, and is paired with gorgeous illustrations by Hanako Clulow. Reviewed by early-years specialist Dr Amanda Gummer, as well as a host of Britannica subject experts, this is the perfect book to inspire little brainiacs!Quotes/Reviews"Rocket fuel for cognitive development."-Wall Street JournalSelected for Waterstones Best Children's Books in October 2022 List"Just the right amount of information is included

這是你的太陽，你的樹，你的小森林。Jon Klassen 以他一貫的冷靜筆觸與獨特幽默，創造出一個屬於幼兒的寧靜世界。森林裡有小木屋、石頭、溪水與橋，也有一個友善的小幽靈相伴。當太陽落下，世界進入夜晚，這片森林便成為孩子心中的安穩之地。全書節奏緩慢、文字極簡，像一首溫柔的睡前詩。From the incomparable Jon Klassen, one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children This is your sun. It is coming up for you.These are your trees.They can go over by the sun. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a forest and all its items--a cabin, some rocks, a (nice) forest ghost, a stream, a bridge--are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is a forest for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One of a trio of board books focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, Your Forest signals both a departure for Jon Klassen and a story whose peculiar touches of whimsy stamp the book as iconically his.

馬可斯剛轉學到梅林學院，這裡處處古怪，他只想闖點禍被送回家。沒想到一次惡作劇，竟喚醒沉睡的巨人克羅姆。更糟的是，還有更大、更危險的巨人來勢洶洶。馬可斯和新朋友必須一起面對挑戰，找回屬於自己的勇氣與力量，守護大家。The GIGANTIC magical new adventure from Ben Miller, bestselling author of The Day I Fell Into a Fairyale. Marcus has just started at Merlin's, a very unusual school... He doesn't like it and is doing everything he can to get into big trouble and be sent home.When a midnight prank accidentally wakes a sleeping giant called Crom, things take a turn for the magical. But there are other giants on the move, bigger and angrier than Crom. Realising that Merlin's and the whole country are in danger, it's a race against time for the two new friends to find the magic of their own bravery.Turn the page, share the adventure!Praise for Ben Miller:'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas'Fabulous' Sunday Express

Lisette和好友Bobbi決定試試看「說謊」是什麼感覺，於是對朋友Popof說他們要去爬山。沒想到Popof也想一起去，兩人只好發揮創意「變出」一座山……。《Lisette’s Lie》以輕鬆詼諧的方式，帶出故事與謊言之間的微妙差異。Catharina Valckx筆下的動物角色富有童心，情節展現孩子面對突發情境時的靈機應變，是一本既具想像力又引人共鳴的繪本。A springtime fresh picture book about a good day out with friends—climbing mountains, swimming and singing—and the difference between storytelling and lies.Lisette and her friend Bobbi the lizard have never told a lie. But they are eager to try—it might be fun! They tell Popof they are going for a trip to the mountains. When Popof decides to come too, they realise they’ll have to make the mountain. A liar needs to improvise.In this funny story about imaginative play with friends, Lisette’s creativity and quick thinking make for a wonderful day out. Gently exploring the differences between storytelling and little white lies and the importance of good intentions, this picture book is ideal to read aloud with preschoolers. With illustrations that convey a range of mood and emotion, the animal friends are brim

跟著爺爺走進森林，小男孩展開一場充滿觸覺驚喜的探索旅程。從濕滑的溪石到黏黏的松脂，森林裡的每一樣東西都能用手去感受、去認識。透過溫柔的押韻文字與柔和插圖，本書邀請孩子用身體去感受自然，也珍惜與家人共享的時光。適合親子共讀，並附有五感遊戲活動指引。Forest school meets sensory play in this cozy picture book about a grandparent and grandchild on an exploratory walk through the woods. Smooth and wet is a stone in a creek. Slippery and cold is the splash on your cheek. A boy and his grandfather travel through a scenic forest on a sensory adventure written in soothing rhyme. Everywhere they look, there are fascinating things to see and feel. The boy is naturally curious... and in the woods, it's okay to touch! Some things are sticky. Some things are firm. Some are oozy or crumbly or coarse. The boy delights in using his sense of touch to explore the natural world--made even sweeter by grandpa as his companion. With soft, velvety illustrations, this sumptuous story is just right for kids who learn by doing, and makes an ideal read-aloud for preschools with sensory awareness on the curriculum. Back matter features a

這是你的太陽，你的樹，你的小森林。Jon Klassen 以他一貫的冷靜筆觸與獨特幽默，創造出一個屬於幼兒的寧靜世界。森林裡有小木屋、石頭、溪水與橋，也有一個友善的小幽靈相伴。當太陽落下，世界進入夜晚，這片森林便成為孩子心中的安穩之地。全書節奏緩慢、文字極簡，像一首溫柔的睡前詩。From the bestselling creator Jon Klassen, Your Forest is one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children."A comforting board book about imagination and safe spaces from the legendary author of I Want My Hat Back that creates a charming forest from a handful of familiar objects." - Waterstones"Full of the usual Klassen charm, young children will enjoy the simple and straightforward way this book is written, while adults will appreciate the deadpan humour." - The ScotsmanThis is your sun.It is coming up for you.These are your trees.They can go over by the sun.With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a forest and all its items – a cabin, some rocks, a (nice) forest ghost, a stream, a bridge – are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is a forest for a young child t

傑克喜歡安靜，也喜歡在安養院當志工，陪長輩玩賓果、唱歌、念故事。他不太想和同齡人相處，也害怕照鏡子，更害怕吃東西。他努力讓自己變得「不一樣」，直到有一天，開始懷疑自己是不是快要消失了。這本詩體小說改編自作者真實經歷，用真誠筆觸描寫面對自我、與內心痛苦對話的過程，是一本關於掙扎、療癒與接納的深刻作品。A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book"This heart-wrenching verse novel--inspired by the author's experiences . . . is an unflinching depiction of resistance and disordered eating recovery." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Jake volunteers at a nursing home because he likes helping people. He likes skating and singing, playing Bingo and Name That Tune, and reading mysteries and comics aloud to his teachers. He also likes avoiding people his own age . . . and the cruelty of mirrors . . . and food. Jake has read about kids like him in books--the weird one, the outsider--and would do anything not to be that kid, including shrink himself down to nothing. But the less he eats, the bigger he feels. How long can Jake punish himself before he truly disappears? A fictionalized account of the author's experiences and emotions living in reside

本書是前英國兒童文學桂冠詩人 Michael Rosen 與新銳插畫家 Robert Starling 攜手合作的幽默繪本系列第二彈。故事主角是一隻餓到失控的松鼠，什麼都想吃——白飯、巧克力老鼠、薑餅人，甚至連平底鍋都不放過。節奏明快的押韻文字，層層堆疊出愈來愈誇張的想像，精準捕捉幼兒情緒偶爾「一發不可收拾」的狀態。插畫以大膽線條與鮮明色彩放大喜感，讓畫面與文字相互推進。本書改寫自《A Great Big Cuddle》中的人氣詩作，是非常適合大聲朗讀、一起大笑的親子共讀作品。The second in a funny new series from former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen and rising star Robert Starling.Look out, this squirrel is HUNGRY. So hungry it could eat boiled rice, chocolate mice, a gingerbread man ... even a frying pan! Is there anything it WON'T eat? A rollicking ride of increasing absurdity and imagination, this hilarious picture book captures the occasional outlandishness of toddler moods. Based on the popular poem from A Great Big Cuddle, I Am Hungry is a terrific read-aloud from the master of rhyme, Michael Rosen, coupled with brilliantly bold illustrations from Robert Starling.

一位嬌小的女子想為自己做一件外套，森林裡的朋友們紛紛伸出援手：樹給她葉子、動物給她羽毛與毛髮，她便「剪剪剪」、「縫縫縫」，做出屬於自己的溫暖大衣。這本《The Tiny Woman’s Coat》充滿童趣與節奏感，圖文搭配自然俏皮，讓幼兒在故事中體會合作與感恩。翻閱時如同窩進一件軟軟的毯子，是陪伴孩子入眠的理想選擇A small and cosy book leaving preschoolers snug as a bug, from award-winning author, Joy Cowley.The Times Children’s Book of the Week.The tiny woman makes a coat of leaves with the help of her animal friends. The trees, geese, porcupine, horse and plants all share something so the tiny woman can snip, snip, snip and stitch, stitch, stitch a coat to keep herself warm.Friendship and sharing are at the heart of this warm and simple rhythmic poem by one of the world’s best children’s writers. A perfectly cosy hardback storybook to read-aloud and share with babies, toddlers and preschoolers who will delight in everything tiny and small, including the fresh and funny illustrations by award-winning illustrator Giselle Clarkson.“Now I have a new favourite cosy read to add to my collection.” — The Times.Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand’s b