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在本書中，小女孩 Emily 一扇門一扇門地敲問：「我可以進來嗎？」藍色的門說她不夠藍；另一扇門只歡迎老虎與鱷魚；還有一扇只為說話很小聲的人而開。每一次被拒絕，Emily 都沒有停下腳步。直到她來到一處沒有門的牆前，拿出粉筆，畫出屬於自己的門，轉動門把，走了進去。作者 Mel Rosenberg 以簡潔對話構成寓言式節奏，插畫家 Orit Magia 則以鮮明設計感畫面強化象徵意涵。本書榮獲以色列 Dvora Omer Award，並獲《Booklist》肯定。In this story about inclusion and acceptance, a girl goes from door to door, hoping to find one that will welcome her inside. But when each one turns her away, Emily realizes that the only door that will open for her is the one she creates herself. Knock, knock.Who's there?It's me, Emily. May I come in? And so begins Emily's search for a door that will open. The first door is blue, and the voice behind the door tells Emily that she doesn't sound very bluish. The second door says it only opens for tigers, crocodiles, and snakes. But she is a girl named Emily-- and the animals are hungry--and so she moves on. The third is only for people who speak very quietly, and the door can hear Emily. Finally, Emily comes to a place without a door. She gets out her chalk

Discover how Mount Tambora's catastrophic eruption plunged the world into darkness, altering the global climate and inspiring the likes of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This remarkable story of disaster and survival is brought to life in a thrilling new illustrated novel from the award-winning author of The Mona Lisa Vanishes. The world was upside-down. The wind was fire. The sky was ash. The rain was rock. When Mount Tambora, a volcano on the edge of the Indonesian archipelago, erupted in April 1815, it was the largest explosion in recorded history. The land around Indonesia was a hellscape of fire and smoke. In the months and years that followed, the fallout--a cloud of impossibly fine ash-- spread through the atmosphere. It killed harvests on the other side of the world. It turned farmers into beggars and their children into orphans. It turned sunsets into molten nightmares. That same year, eighteen-year-old Mary Shelley fled England with poet Percy Shelley. While sheltering from the

以圖像小說方式改編紐約時報排行榜第一名的《Grumpy Monkey》繪本系列，非常適合已準備好閱讀較長故事線，或是喜愛搞笑劇情的孩子。這一次，Jim Panzee要重返校園，可是他一點也不開心...在一場捉迷藏的遊戲中，Jim惹出了一身「臭麻煩」他鑽進臭鼬的樹洞裡想躲起來，結果全身被臭鼬的噴霧噴得一身臭。朋友們提醒Jim，如果在學校上課有專心，就會知道如何從足跡分辨動物，並運用在生活之中。於是，Jim只好乖乖回到學校...不過你們知道嗎？只要好好專心上課，在學校其實也可以很有趣！當Jim發現自己接連失敗時，最好的朋友Norman也幫助他明白：學習不只是成功時才有收穫，從犯錯之中也能學到東西。這本搞笑的圖像小說，相信連不愛閱讀的孩子也會深深著迷。An original graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey picture books, perfect for children who are ready for longer storylines and hilarious dialogue. This time, Jim Panzee is going back to school. And he is NOT pleased. During a game of hide-and-seek, Jim Panzee causes a real stink. Literally. He walks right into Polecat's log to hide and instead gets covered in Polecat's smelly spray. His friends remind Jim that if he'd paid attention in class, he'd have learned to identify animals by their footprints. So it's back to school for Jim! Guess what! School can be fun--once you get into the swing of it! But when Jim finds himself failing, h

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEARAn endearing story about a girl's efforts to spot an owl from the Caldecott Medal winning creator of Wolf in the Snow. This gorgeous picture book that encourages patience and perseverance will resonate with readers of all ages who have longed to see one of these elusive creatures in the natural world. When will I find you?Where could you be?What will it take?To see an owl. Silent and wide-eyed, owls are hidden creatures of the night. Janie has always dreamed of finding one. She searches everywhere for signs of an owl - on the open prairie for short-eared owls, on the beach for snowy owls, and for great horned owls in the woods near her home. But months go by, and she sees no owls. She wonders, what will it take to see an owl? Her teacher, Mr. Koji, a fellow bird-lover, shares that he, too, waited a long time to see an owl. He assures her, "If you are very quiet and very patient, and if you look very close, you might just find them." When th

★萬聖節繪本推薦★厭世小猩猩繪本系列★紐約時報暢銷繪本萬聖節可說是一年之中最可怕的夜晚，而且當天叢林也變得不太一樣，不過吉姆小猩猩和他的叢林夥伴還是決定鼓起勇氣進行「不給糖就搗蛋」的活動，可是不斷的聽到敲敲敲還有詭異的笑聲，甚至奇怪的味道，到底是甚麼事情嚇得他們連糖果都可以放棄而拔腿就跑呢....INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Grumpy Monkey and his jungle friends are trick-or-treating on Halloween amid strange noises and mysterious smells. Along the way, they are reminded that nothing can be scarier than returning home with no treats. Two pages of full-color stickers are included for extra fun! On the spookiest night of the year, Jim Panzee and his jungle friends brave the dark to collect treats. Not only does the jungle look different at night, it sounds different. What's that knock-knock-knock and that HAHA HAHA HAHA? And the smell? PEE-YEW! "Don't be scared," they tell Jim. But then two glowing eyes flash overhead, and looking for treats is almost abandoned. Halloween in the jungle can be even scarier than trick-or-treating in your own neighborhood.

From the critically acclaimed author ofYour Name Is a Songand the bestselling illustrator ofThe Proudest Bluecomes a story about a Muslim boy who receives a salat (prayer) rug on his seventh birthday and becomes empowered about his faith.In this beautiful story of community, family, and acceptance, a boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad?In the end, with help from his teacher, he finds the perfect place to pray.Salat in Secret, by two highly acclaimed Muslim creators, is a poignant and empowering look at an important facet of Islam that many observant children cherish but might be scared to share.

A NEW YORK TIMES/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK • A stunning picture book for young nature lovers about starlings and the fascinating phenomenon of murmurations. Illustrated by the award-winning artist Marc Martin, this book about the natural world vividly explores how such an enigma is even possible.Sweeping, diving, twisting, turning. To look up at a murmuration of starlings is an experience like no other. Hundreds, thousands, and sometimes millions of starlings fly together as one flock. The group ripples, whirls, and waves as each bird stays close to its neighbors in a harmonious synchronicity of movement. The story is told from the point of view of the flock, which gives the reader an inside look at what is happening, and the breathtaking illustrations perfectly capture the ebb and flow of a murmuration. Young readers will witness and fully appreciate the extraordinary communication and collaboration abilities of these birds and may be able to apply these

《I Walk with Vanessa》作者夫婦新作。操場上的一次意外，讓大家不願意再和Alex玩了。全插畫繪本引導孩子以同理心思考書中角色的感受，傳達人際關係裡的重要課題：道歉與諒解，兩者需要的勇氣與溫柔同等重要。A simple, yet powerful, picture book--from New York Times bestselling creators, Kerascoët―about compassion and forgiveness.Alex’s enthusiasm and energy can sometimes be a challenge for his classmates. He loves to play ball on the playground with his friends, but when his rambunctious behavior inadvertently upsets one of the other students, he finds himself at odds with the whole class.A perfect companion to the picture book I Walk with Vanessa, which Parents magazine named the Best Book of the Year about kindness, this story explores the difficult feelings that come with apologies and forgiveness. In a story that sees the perspective of both sides, Alex learns quickly that the right thing to do is say he’s sorry, leaving it up to his friend to find the compassion and empathy to accept it.This wordless picture book is a good reminder that it’s important to take responsibility for

From a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a picture book to celebrate and remember the days we spent inside―the joys and the hardships, the bravery and the resilience, but most of all the love.This book, inspired by kids who found ways to stay connected to the people they love during the pandemic, is about what an imaginative, curious and loving little girl did when her world was turned inside out.The girl played inside, she learned inside, she waited inside. She talked on the phone to her Nan inside. Her days and nights were all inside, and she would think about what she missed outside―the running, cheering, splashing, hugging, and of course her Nan.Finally, when the girl could go outside, she was happy to be there―to hug her Nan, see her friends, and even climb a tree. But she had changed inside, and she knew she would always remember the small things and the big things that made that time special.Here is a picture book that will help young children remember, process, an

故事講述Jim Panzee這隻深受讀者喜愛的暢銷壞脾氣猴子，在叢林中的聖誕節，卻無法感受到節日氣氛，彷彿成了小小的聖誕守財奴（Scrooge）。當好友Norman遞給他一根“節日特製”的青香蕉後，Jim感到不適，甚至讓氣氛更糟。其他動物們早已準備好迎接聖誕，而Jim卻覺得一切都很糟糕。Norman試圖幫助Jim找到解決辦法，並告訴他，一杯舒緩的茶和與好朋友共度的時光，或許可以化解一切不快...此系列以幽默且溫馨的方式延續Grumpy Monkey系列的情緒教育主題，教導孩子們在節日裡即使感到不悅，也能透過友情與關懷找到快樂的力量，非常適合學齡前兒童閱讀。Jim Panzee, our favorite #1 New York Times bestselling grumpy monkey, is feeling like quite the Scrooge this holiday season!It's Christmas time in the jungle, and Jim just can't get into the holiday spirit. Then Norman offers Jim a "festive" green banana and Jim feels sick, making everything seem worse. All the other animals in the jungle are ready and eagerly awaiting Christmas, but Jim feels everything stinks. Norman tries to find the solution...and shows Jim that everything can be solved with a soothing cup of tea and time spent with a good friend.

原本想安安靜靜午睡的小猩猩Jim，被想邀請他一家起參加比賽的烏龜而吵醒，讓Jim感到非常火大，但最後還是勉強答應烏龜。不過在競賽中，一名參賽者不小心撞到樹，造成香蕉雨傾盆而下！所有動物包括Jim，都瘋狂搶香蕉，造成場面瞬間失控....簡單好懂的字詞搭配豐富的插畫，讓小讀者愛不釋手，輕鬆培養終身閱讀的習慣。快帶著孩子一起加入這場香蕉雨賽跑，笑聲不斷，趣味無窮！Funny monkey Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, is reluctant to join the race in the jungle until banana after banana falls from above. Jim Panzee ‘s plans for a quiet morning nap are interrupted by Tortoise’s plea to join him in the jungle race. This makes Grumpy Monkey even grumpier but he reluctantly agrees. Then one of the runners bumps into a tree and bananas come raining down! The race to the finish is over as everyone, including Grumpy Monkey, races to get the biggest share of bananas. Easy-to-read words and colorful illustrations will hook young readers on the lifelong habit of reading. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

搞笑又可愛的壞脾氣猴Jim Panzee，是《紐約時報》第一名暢銷系列的超人氣主角，這次他要帶領剛接觸讀本的小朋友們學會怎麼擺脫壞心情！Jim Panzee決定變成一個全新的自己，他請叢林的朋友們幫助他氣到極點，把所有壞情緒通通甩掉。結果好像真的有用，但他的朋友Norman溫柔提醒他：最重要的還是做真正的自己，即使偶爾情緒不佳也沒關係。簡單易懂的字詞搭配繽紛插畫，讓小朋友在開心閱讀中養成終身愛讀書的好習慣。Funny monkey Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, tries to show emerging readers how to get rid of a bad mood.Grumpy Monkey Jim Panzee wakes up one morning and decides that it’s time for a new Jim. He asks his jungle friends to get him so mad that he can get rid of all his grumpy feelings. It seems to work until his friend Norman reminds Jim that it’s best just to be himself, grumps and all. Easy-to-read words and colorful illustrations will hook young readers on the lifelong habit of reading. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

本書是 Grumpy Monkey 系列首次推出的圖像小說新作，主角 Jim Panzee 又回來了。每週三的安靜散步時間，原是他舒壓的重要儀式，配上最重要的道具──壓力橘子。但這次，朋友們紛紛加入同行，一路熱鬧喧騰，Jim 的情緒也漸漸升溫。當壓力橘子「啪」的一聲破裂後，他們只好展開一場尋找新橘子的叢林冒險。本書以溫柔幽默的筆調描寫生活中壓力的累積與釋放，圖像豐富，節奏輕快，讓孩子在笑聲中學習面對情緒的方式。In the first book in this new young graphic novel series, Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grumpy Monkey, searches for the perfect orange stress ball.It's Wednesday! Which means it's time for Jim Panzee's weekly Wednesday walk. He wakes up, stretches a little, grabs his stress orange, and sets off. Jim's favorite part of the walk is the blissful silence. When he's alone, he can hear all the jungle sounds. Until . . . his best buddy, Norman, decides to join him. And before he knows it, Jim is followed by every animal in the jungle. It's all just too much.Jim grabs his stress orange to calm his nerves . . . but when he squeezes a bit too hard, the stress orange goes squish. So Jim and his not-so-helpful friends must cross the jungle to get another stress orange bef

Join artist Claude Monet as he chases his cat through his greatest works Claude Monet's iconic house was also home to a small white pottery cat. When this cat awakes from its nap and comes to life, it jumps into one of Monet's famous paintings The cat can't be caught as it frolicks and meanders through Monet's greatest works, always just too far out of Monet's reach. Inspired by the actual porcelain cat that was prominently displayed in Monet's studio, this book offers a fun feline perspective and is a great way to teach kids about Monet's art.

A joyful celebration of Japanese cultural traditions and body positivity as a young girl visits a bath house with her grandmother and auntiesYou’ll walk down the street / Your aunties sounding like cl

Join artist Claude Monet as he chases his cat through his greatest works!Claude Monet’s iconic house was also home to a small white pottery cat. When this cat awakes from its nap and comes to life, it

In this diverse picture book, a young immigrant from South Korea finds community and friendship in an apartment house filled with other newly arrived kids.When Jae looks out the window of his new home, he wishes he could still see his old village, his old house, and his old friends. But his new apartment feels empty and nothing outside is familiar. Jae just arrived from South Korea and doesn't even speak the new language. Yet, making friends is the same wherever you go and he soon meets a girl with a colorful bird perched on her shoulder. Rosa knows just how Jae feels and the two become fast friends. Not only does Rosa show Jae his new neighborhood but she shows him how his imagination can bring back memories of his old home. Then Rosa leaves unexpectedly one night but leaves her parrot for Jae. He thinks about the song that Rosa would sing: “When I fly away, my heart stays here.” And when Jae meets two other newly arrived kids, he teaches them Rosa's song and becomes their guide to

What could a pampered house cat possibly have to complain about? This latest collaboration from picture book superstars—and cat devotees—Lane Smith and Jory John brings with it a hilarious set of feline problems!Just like most cats, this cat lives an extremely comfortable life. But he has his problems too!The sun spot he’s trying to bathe in won’t stop moving. He keeps getting served dry food instead of wet. And don’t even get him started on the vacuum—it’s an absolute menace!—and the nosy neighbor squirrel that just can’t seem to mind its own business. Will this cat ever find the silver lining?Jory John and Lane Smith once again air their grievances in this must-have companion book to Penguin Problems and Giraffe Problems.

A clever and innovative bi-lingual English/Japanese picture book about a Japanese girl and an American girl who prove you don't need to speak the same language to understand each other. When a young Japanese girl moves into her new house, she is happy to see a girl her age playing in the snow just outside her window. The only problem is the Japanese girl doesn't speak English and the American girl doesn't speak Japanese. How will these two girls have any fun at all? As it turns out, it's not that hard when both girls are looking for a friend What starts with a simple hello from the American girl and a yaho response from the Japanese girl, becomes a day filled with simple words and fun in the snow. Each girl's love of play, snow and making a new friend transcends the need to speak the same language, and by using simple words in their own languages along with a bit of charades the girls find they have all they need to build a snow creature. An important book to show children that speakin

A young girl spends the day exploring the outdoors, and as she does, she realizes that every experience--from watching butterflies flit to feeling the sting of raindrops--shapes who she is meant to become. A perfect gift for graduation or any special occasion. Who are you? asks the wide world around me. I am the solid rock beneath me, the soft clouds above meand the air moving through me With each step in nature, a young girl contemplates her place in the world. The question, "Who Are You?" becomes a mantra, asked by the wide sky above and the valley below. It echoes through her adventures as she encounters life's simple treasures--a fallen acorn, a graceful butterfly, the embrace of a towering tree. But everything isn't sunshine and butterflies. There are also unexpected challenges--the sting of raindrops, the uncertainty of darkness. But as the girl perseveres, she realizes that every moment--light or dark--is part of the journey that will lead her to where she needs to be and who sh

In this heartwarming celebration of family and faith, join Haneen and her Momma as they celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan with prayers made on a rainy day. Haneen's Momma says that during Ramadan raindrops bring blessings and answer prayers. As they travel through the streets on a slow bus ride, rain drips down the window, and Haneen prays for new shoes and bright dresses--gifts she really, really wants to receive for Eid. When they arrive at the masjid, Haneen makes Eid cards with the twins, Safa and Marwa, helps give out dates and water and spread tarps for dinner, and whispers duas--and, as she does, she begins to wish for something different. Something she wants more than anything. After all, the most precious gifts are not shoes and dresses, but the kindness of friends and the magic of faith. And, of course, the love of your Momma.

Fluffalo has had enuffalo when his quiet prairie life is turned upside down by the arrival of his new sibling, Puffalo, in this sweet and funny follow-up to the bestselling Buffalo Fluffalo!Every day, Buffalo Fluffalo goes about his usual routine. He munches all the grass he can eat, frolics and rollicks with his friends, and at noontime, lies down for a nap in the shade. But one morning, Fluffalo wakes up to a loud wailing cry and, to his surprise, finds a little buffalo named Puffalo with the tiniest, shiniest eyes!At first, Fluffalo does not like Puffalo. “What does it need?” he huffs in alarm. But Crow wisely explains that Puffalo doesn't need much—just time to learn and grow. Slowly, Fluffalo watches as Puffalo learns to trip, slip, gallop, and trot. He teaches Puffalo to eat plants and to keep away from red ants. Together, the two take long strolls and snuggle for naps. And even though Puffalo sometimes slows him down, Fluffalo realizes that life is much better with Puffalo by hi

Meet Archibald, the only bald dinosaur in the world. From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Grumpy Monkey comes a charming new character in this laugh-out-loud story of Jurassic proportions that celebrates standing out from the crowd. Long ago, in the time of prehistoric preening, all dinosaurs have fur. All except for one. Meet Archibald. When Archibald embarks on a dangerous quest to find his lost locks, he encounters danger at every turn. Along the way, he outwits the clever Woollyciraptors, rescues two dinosaurs from getting eaten, and even encounters the dreaded Furannosaurus Rex! While he may not end this story with even a strand of hair on his head, he does begin to see that his life is wonderful as it is. As he discovers, it's better to focus on what you do have, not on what you don't. Readers will laugh along as Archibald learns to embrace the things that make you different.

《Grumpy Monkey Mom for a Day》是Suzanne Lang所著的Grumpy Monkey系列繪本之一，故事中主角小猴Jim Panzee決定嘗試當一天的臨時媽媽，他天真地以為這會很有趣，也不會太難，但很快他就被育兒的挑戰和繁忙生活淹沒。透過這個體驗，Jim深刻體會到媽媽的辛勞與無條件的母愛，故事以幽默且溫馨的方式讚美母親的付出與偉大，同時也傳達了家庭親情和責任感的重要性。這本32頁的精裝繪本還附有趣味貼紙，適合親子共讀，讓孩子在輕鬆愉快的故事中感受母愛與家庭情感的溫暖。The New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with a celebration of relationships between mothers and their children. Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source. Includes two bonus pages of stickers! When Jim Panzee offers to step in as a temporary mom, he thinks, It will be fun. How hard can it be? But when he's immediately bombarded with a chorus of needs such as "Carry me, mommy," and "I'm hungry." Grumpy Monkey doesn't know what to do first. He tries his best but when the baby animals start falling out of a tree, Jim is completely overwhelmed. That's when his mom swings down, picks him up, calms the baby animals, and makes everything ri