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Violet is wild. She growls at the dog, draws on the walls, and slurps her cereal straight from the bowl. Violet's Gran takes her to the zoo for a relaxing trip but, after a mix-up, Violet spends the n

The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers. Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well .. . he used to be, but now he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE.The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean. In Gordon Saves the Day, there's a new goose in town! Unfortunately for Gordon, it's Captain Quack-the superhero. The whole town's excited about having another 'good goose' around, but Gordon can't help but wonder .. . is Grover Gardens big enough for the both of them? For more mean goose antics read Gordon in the City.

《Gordon in the City》延續爆笑系列《The Meanest Goose on Earth》，主角Gordon──地球上「最壞的鵝」──這回決定改邪歸正，努力當一隻「好鵝」。但想要變得溫柔又有耐心，說起來容易、做起來難。這次他受邀前往城市，為「年度最壞鵝獎」頒獎——而得獎候選人竟是他的媽媽！在尷尬又逗趣的場合裡，Gordon必須面對家人與自我的挑戰。插圖生動、情節爆笑，是初階閱讀者的理想讀物。・幽默故事搭配大量插圖，閱讀輕鬆有趣。・主題探討「改變」與「做自己」的勇氣。・適合剛開始獨立閱讀的孩子。The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers. Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well .. . he used to be, but now, he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE.The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean. In Gordon in the City, Gordon is invited to a fancy award ceremony in the big city. He's been asked to present this year's award for The Meanest Goose on Earth, a prize he's won the previous eight years in a row! But now that he's a good(ish) goose he's nervous to be in the presence of such mean geese .. . one in parti

The narrator of this book will draw anything you want, but he can't draw tigers! Except trying to draw them might be the only way to get better... This book is magical. Whatever you think of, the narrator will draw it on the next page.There’s just one problem: they’re really bad at drawing tigers. Hilariously bad. So please, don’t think of tigers! But of course, soon all you’ll be able to think of is tigers .. . so the narrator will draw them, more and more ridiculous as they go: a tiger in a mermaid outfit, one carrying a coffee and a briefcase, some just plain awful.But with practice, will they get better?A fun book to read together, perfect for children who love to draw – and for those who don't (but might soon!).

地表最壞的大白鵝回來了，但這次他決定當個好鵝！Gordon立志在花園大賽中贏下所有比賽，證明自己最棒——只不過，他的「改過自新」之路好像不太單純……The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers. Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well .. . he used to be, but now, he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE.The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean. In Gordon Wins It All, Gordon decides he wants to be good at EVERYTHING, so he arranges Grover Garden's first-ever GRAND TOURNAMENT. He's determined to win every event and prove he's the best goose around, even if that means cheating with the help of his old friends at the Meanest Goose Society.But will Gordon's selfish scheme be everything he dreamed of? For more mean goose antics read, Gordon Starts a Band.

Dream up anything you like, dear reader, and watch it come to life on the next page--just no tigers! This fun read-aloud about creativity and perspeverance will have your reader giggling and inspired, all while our hero learns that with a bit of practice, even the wildest challenges can be tamed. This book is MAGIC! Imagine anything you like, and the illustrator will draw it on the next page. There's only one rule: DON'T THINK OF TIGERS! Ready? Oh dear. You thought of tigers, didn't you? Please, think of anything else. A cow doing ballet? No problem! Just no tigers. Our illustrator really, really can't draw tigers... Or can he? As his hilariously silly and irresistibly charming drawings of tigers improve, Alex Latimer delivers a subtle but important message about practice, creativity, and embracing imperfection. A fun read-aloud that's sure to delight time and time again, this is the perfect book for kids who love to draw--and for those who don't (but might soon!).

最壞的大白鵝失眠啦！是誰整晚吹口哨？Gordon氣呼呼地踏上追查之路，卻一頭栽進了一場動物樂團大亂鬥！搖滾麋鹿、歌唱鱷魚、敲擊鯊魚輪番登場，他會忍得住不耍壞嗎？The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . .. he used to be, but now, he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean.In Gordon Starts a Band, Gordon is in a very bad mood. An annoying whistling noise has kept him awake ALL NIGHT and he's determined to find out what's causing it. His journey will lead him on a mission to try and help a rock 'n' roll moose, a singing crocodile, and a handy hammerhead shark .. . but can he help them without falling back into his mean ways?For more mean goose antics with Gordon, read The Meanest Goose on Earth.

Godfrey used to be an egg, then he was a tadpole. Now, Godfrey is a frog. He changed quickly and it was all very exciting.He's waiting for the next change . . .but it seems there isn't one. Is this it? Godfrey thinks. It's not very exciting.Bear has wonderful claws, Deer has impressive antlers, Heron has majestic wings. Godfrey buries himself in the mud and hides away from the world. He doesn't want to be just a frog.Can Brinley the minnow, Radcliffe the snail, and Penelope the shrimp convince Godfrey that a frog is a pretty special thing to be?

You see that duck over there? You could watch it all day and it wouldn’t blink.Nothing works – not shouting, not jokes, or even sad stories. Maybe you have some other ideas? Just don’t take your eyes off the duck, and don’t, even for a second, think about blinking!From award-winning author and illustrator Alex Latimer comes this sharply witty picture book that will have every child trying to outwit this devilish duck... if they can stop giggling, that is!"The best read-aloud book in decades... Destined to be a classic, the illustrations are beautifully simple, the words are simply hilarious and as the suspense builds, it’s like playing the best interactive party game. Young or not so young, we all need a good laugh and this book is really blinking funny"Jeanne Willis - LoveReading4Kids"The illustrations feature a pastel color palette and a cartoon aesthetic, with a handwritten font used for emphasis. The simplicity of the illustrations keeps the reader's focus on the duck's unblinking

The Fruits and the Vegetables have been fighting FOREVER! But best friends Grape and Mushroom decide it's time for things to change. They meet in secret and hatch a plan to end the fighting once and for all. And so they set off on an epic journey to the very top of the fridge to ask the legendary Wise Old Cheese for help-that is, if he even exists.Join these tiny peace envoys on their courageous mission as they eventually find the solution in an unexpected place . . .A laugh-out-loud picture book about conflict resolution: 'Hilarious, Grape and Mushroom truly achieve peas on Earth.' - David Litchfield

This new edition of Alex Latimer's best-loved internationally bestselling picture book is perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts! 'Excuse me, please, but am I yours? I'm sure I am a dinosaur's!'When an icy wind pushes an egg from its nest, five friendly dinosaurs must get it home before dark. But who does the lost egg belong to? And will they figure it out in time?The stunning artwork and gentle introduction to a host of dinosaur species make this a book to be truly treasured. Look out for more of Alex Latimer's brilliant picture books including Dinosaur Hide-and-Seek, Godfrey is a Frog and Frank is a Butterfly.

《The Meanest Goose on Earth》是英國暢銷作家 Alex Latimer 為初階讀者創作的幽默圖像小說系列。主角 Gordon 曾是全世界最壞的鵝——愛惡作劇、愛頂嘴、從不道歉。但在連串爆笑事件之後，他決定嘗試改變，學習成為一隻「好鵝」。從首集《Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth》到《Gordon Starts a Band》《Gordon in the City》《Gordon Wins It All》，每一冊都充滿誇張笑點與溫暖時刻。孩子可以在 Gordon 的搞怪冒險中，看見友情、勇氣與學會改變的力量。圖文比例恰好、字體清晰，是低中年級獨立閱讀的絕佳入門書。・圖像漫畫形式，幽默輕快，閱讀零壓力。・主題聚焦「改變」「友情」「勇氣」，兼具趣味與啟發。・適合7–10歲讀者，從笑聲中體會做自己的力量。The Meanest Goose on Earth by Alex Latimer is a laugh-out-loud illustrated series perfect for young readers. Gordon used to be the meanest goose alive—bossy, loud, and impossible—but now he’s trying (really hard!) to be good.Across four hilarious stories—Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth, Gordon Starts a Band, Gordon in the City, and Gordon Wins It All—Gordon faces friendship troubles, family chaos, and plenty of feather-ruffling lessons about kindness, teamwork, and change. With its witty writing, bold illustrations, and just the right amount of mischief, this series is ideal for early independent readers who

On a broad green leaf sit ten rather gorgeous (though they do say so themselves) caterpillars. And all they can talk about is what beautiful butterflies they are going to be! But not Frank. Frank is a very plain caterpillar, but he's fine with that.There's so much beauty to see all around him, and so many interesting insects to say good morning to. When the butterflies hatch, they are not happy. Not one of them looks quite as fabulous as they thought they would.Except for Frank . . .A funny and inspiring picture book from Alex Latimer, author of the award-winning Godfrey is a Frog, which explores the beauty of being content with what you have.