Computer Technology and Computer Programming

Whether you've just got your first phone or had a new one, this book will lead you through how your phone works, how to look after it, and how to be safe and thoughtful as you use it. The advice is relevant for all phone users, whatever make or model you might have, and whether it's your first phone or not. Your new phone is a computer, a camera, a sound system and communicator all rolled in to one-and small enough to fit in your pocket. But you knew all that already! So, what else do you need to know? Where to download apps? How to behave online? And what about phishing, trolling and bots? The answers to all this and more are in this handy guide. Find out how to manage your phone settings and apps, have fun and keep safe. Learn how to take the best photos, play some games, do homework and get creative, as well as know how to control your privacy and avoid or deal with cyberbullying. There's also information about setting limits on screen time and how to look up and away and engage wit

This new edition of the award-winningTheBrain Bookuses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain.CGI artworks and MRI scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify complex processes, such as how nerves transmit signals and how memories are laid down and recalled. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain, such as what it means to be conscious and what happens in the brain when we're asleep.Written by award-winning author Rita Carter, this is an accessible reference book to a fascinating part of the human body. Thanks to improvements in scanning technology, our understanding of the brain is changing fast. Now in its fourth edition, The Brain Book draws on the latest information to provide a fascinating guide to one of science's most exciting frontiers.

If you ask the average person who an entrepreneur is, they’ll probably say people like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg. But the truth is, you don’t need to know how to code or raise VC money to start a business. There are hundreds of millions of small business owners globally, with most creating simple, straightforward services that customers need.Nick Huber, founder of The Sweaty Startup and several million-dollar businesses, challenges the prevailing Silicon Valley wisdom by demonstrating that success as a small business owner is based on the essential principle of doing common things uncommonly well. In The Sweaty Startup, Nick offers readers the simplest, easiest, and lowest-risk path to reclaiming entrepreneurship, generating value, and forging a new path to get ahead on their own terms. By returning to the most foundational business tactics, this book is a refreshing burst of clarity and simplicity in a world that’s obsessed with technology startups, the suffocating sque

Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods, and here comes Cleo to save the day. ZIP and BOOM and FLASH and KAZAM! But even Cleo can’t resist taking a nibble (or two!) of the witch’s delicious cottage, and suddenly they’re all trapped in a cage and about to be baked in the oven! Can Cleo put things right and get back home in time for her bedtime story?

Cinderella wants to go to the ball, and here comes Cleo to save the day! ZIP and BOOM and FLASH and KAZAM!Just like that, Cleo falls into a different fairytale each bedtime. But even Cleo can’t charm Cinderella’s mean stepmother. Luckily the fairy godmother arrives and magics up some cool, comfy outfits and a helicopter! When the party is over, can Cleo get Cinderella and the prince together (without any yucky kissing!) and be home in time for her bedtime story?

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.

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!When Ari, Jez and Zeke visit the army base with Zeke's dad, they find themselves in Professor Gilford's laboratory once again. But when a certain sneaky rat activates one of the inventions, the gang ends up in an unexpected location... the rat's own cage! Now Ari and his friends are shrunk, scared, and trapped! Can they find a way out and survive the rat attack?

認識妮娜・皮納特——冷凍披薩小廚神、幽靈獵人、創意天才，以及擁有全世界最臭貓咪的女孩！從拍影片追夢、解救女鬼，到度假遇上死對頭，妮娜的生活充滿笑料、友情與奇想。全彩插圖、節奏輕快，是適合7歲以上讀者的校園爆笑圖文小說新寵！Nina Peanut Is Amazing (graphic novel)(Book1)(英國版)Nina Peanut: Mega Mystery Solver (graphic novel)(Book2)(英國版)Nina Peanut: Epic World Tour Era (graphic novel)(Book3)(英國版)Meet Nina Peanut – frozen pizza chef, ghost hunter, creative genius, and owner of the world’s stinkiest cat! Whether she's chasing online fame, rescuing ghosts, or battling frenemies on holiday, Nina’s life is full of laughs, friendship, and wild imagination. With full-colour illustrations and hilarious storytelling, this series is perfect for readers aged 7+ who love Wimpy Kid, Lottie Brooks and Bunny vs Monkey.

★ Junior Library Guild 選書 × 多項年度童書榜入選★ 小作家 × 魔法筆記本，笑料滿滿的橋梁書冒險★ 《Ivy + Bean》《Amelia Bedelia》讀者必讀系列★ 想像力爆發的校園魔法故事Polly Diamond 有一本神奇的筆記本 Spell，只要寫下任何事情就會變成真的。當她想用魔法幫班上找到最棒的班級寵物時，事情卻意外失控。為了讓一切回到正軌，Polly必須想出最正確的字句。本書以幽默故事與輕魔法元素描繪校園生活，鼓勵孩子閱讀、寫作與發揮想像力。Now available in paperback! One aspiring writer plus one magic book. It all adds up to a whole lot of trouble. A Junior Library Guild selectionA Parents magazine Best Children's Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the BestA Common Sense Media Best Book for Little KidsAn Ontario Library Association Best BetA Cybils Award finalistA Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award nomineePolly Diamond is back in the third book about the magical mix-ups of Polly and her notebook, Spell! In this delightfully funny and magical chapter book series, Polly and Spell have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when they join forces to help get the best class pet ever, they get more than they bargained f

★ 永遠十歲的女孩，迎來100歲生日！★ 帶著小狗與會說話的檸檬，展開奇幻旅程★ 爆笑又溫柔的童話冒險★ 一個關於「好人生」的大問題伊蒂絲有兩個神奇的禮物：能讓東西活過來的魔法，還有——永遠十歲。但一百年後，她開始覺得：一直當十歲，好像也沒那麼好。於是，她帶著聰明的小狗和一顆會說話的檸檬，踏上尋找仙子的旅程，希望解除魔法，開始真正的人生。A philosophical adventure story for early readers that playfully combines fairytale with absurd comedy to ask a big question about what makes a good life.As a newborn, Edith received two gifts: the ability to bring any object to life and eternal childhood. That's why today, 100 years later, Edith is celebrating her centenary as a ten-year-old. What will she wish for this time? Certainly a new life-being ten forever has its downside. On her birthday, Edith sets off to find the fairy who bewitched her and reverse the spell. She takes her only friends, a wise dog and a talking lemon. Fully illustrated in color, this one-of-a-kind chapter book bursts with good things: the dry witof a faithful dog, a fairytale adventure, camping, boating, friendship and danger, and a question that matters.

★ 一本會把願望「寫成真的」神奇筆記本！★ 幽默又充滿想像力的校園魔法故事★ 榮獲 Junior Library Guild 精選推薦如果你有一本能讓文字變成現實的魔法書，你會寫下什麼願望呢？Polly Diamond得到一本神奇筆記本，只要寫下願望就會成真！然而每個願望也帶來意想不到的混亂與驚喜。從魔法失控到顛倒世界，Polly在一連串爆笑冒險中學會友情、責任與成長。這是一套充滿創意與幽默感的插圖故事，帶領孩子進入想像力無限的魔法世界。Polly Diamond Series (Books 1–3)Polly Diamond and the Magic BookPolly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School FairPolly Diamond and the Topsy-Turvy Day (A Junior Library Guild Selection)Polly Diamond is an imaginative young girl who discovers a magical notebook where everything she writes comes true.In Polly Diamond and the Magic Book, Polly learns that her wishes have surprising consequences when her words magically become reality. In The Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair, her magical writing turns a school fair into a wildly chaotic adventure. And in The Topsy-Turvy Day, Polly’s magic leads to a topsy-turvy day where everything turns upside down.Filled with humour, warmth, and lively illustrations, the Polly Diamond series celebrates imagination, frien

Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Wigglesbottom Primary.Billy LOVES football! He wants to play as well as his football hero... But in the first match of the season, Billy's game does NOT go to plan. The Mini Monsters are worried, too. Does Billy love football more than them? Maybe it's time for the Mini Monsters to start playing football... What could possibly go wrong?

九歲的Roya與家人終於在荷蘭獲得居留許可，結束長年的漂泊生活。為了慶祝新的開始，他們帶回了一隻小兔子 Mishka。在與小兔子的陪伴中，Roya逐漸理解家人從阿富汗逃離的過去與在難民中心等待的歲月。本書以溫柔的孩子視角描繪難民家庭的故事，傳遞關於家庭、記憶與重新開始的希望。Winner of the National Book Award for Children's Literature in the Netherlands!NOW IN PAPERBACK! Best of the Year: Publishers Weekly - NYPL - Booklist Winner of the national book award for children's literature in the Netherlands -- a sweet and tender story of a girl refugee finding a new home! Roya, her three brothers, and their parents have a new family member -- Mishka, a bunny rabbit. He soon becomes a beloved part of their new home and gradually, the rabbit -- and also Roya -- get to hear the story of the family's journey from Afghanistan to the Netherlands. Told from different perspectives every time: big Bashir, gentle Hamayun, tough Navid, and sometimes Mom and Dad. Mishka and Roya listen. Anoush Elman and Edward van de Vendel became friends upon Elman's arrival in the Netherlands, and fifteen years later, they decided to write a story for yo

Mirabelle 和家人到海邊度假，但大家規定整個假期都不能使用魔法。對調皮的 Mirabelle 來說，這幾乎是不可能的事。她忍不住偷偷施了一點魔法，想創造一個神奇的小生物，卻意外變出一群可愛又麻煩的小龍寶寶。於是，一場充滿混亂與笑聲的魔法假期冒險就此展開。Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem-they're not meant to be using magic.Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a magical creature? Just for one night . . .Half fairy, half witch, totally naughty!Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem-they're not meant to be using magic.Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a magical creature? Just for one night . . .From the Mirabelle series:• Mirabelle Gets Up to Mischief (ISBN: 9780192776495)• Mirabelle Breaks the Rules (ISBN: 9780192777546)• Mirabelle Has a Bad Day (ISBN: 9780192777553)• Mirabelle I

★ 如果莎士比亞變成小偵探？爆笑歷史冒險登場！★ 《Loki》＋《Horrible Histories》風格的瘋狂歷史喜劇★ 滿滿插圖、節奏飛快，專為喜歡幽默歷史故事的讀者打造★ 臭腳指甲、失蹤聖誕派與王室祕密——史上最荒謬的偵探任務！《The Will Shakespeare Mysteries》是一部充滿笑料的歷史冒險小說，讓年輕的莎士比亞化身小偵探，在伊麗莎白時代的英格蘭解開各種荒謬案件。從國王失蹤的臭腳指甲到混亂的家庭事件，故事節奏快速、插圖豐富，融合歷史與幽默，是喜歡《Horrible Histories》與搞笑偵探故事讀者的最佳選擇。Loki meets Horrible Histories in Stratford-upon-Avon starring history’s favourite genius, a young Will Shakespeare.My name is Will Shakespeare and I SHOULD be . . .Cleaning out the enormous pile of POO in our privyCollecting the CHRISTMAS PIE from the butcher'sBut I'm REALLY ...Solving the MYSTERY of Henry VIII's stolen STINKY toenail clippingsTrying to get Ronaldo and Judy back together, because Ronaldo keeps crying like a babyHiding from my parents because of the poo (see above) and I may have lost the pie.I'm in a turnip-load of TROUBLE ...‘I love this book’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki'Fizzes with mischief and wit!’ Clare Harlow, Author of the Tidemagic seriesHilariously illustrated throughout by debut talent,

★ 超人氣倫敦主題聲音書，全新升級可充電版本★ 一按就響！10種真實倫敦聲音，沉浸式探索城市★ 大開本×鮮豔插圖，啟發幼兒觀察與互動★ 邊找邊玩！每頁都有神祕「皇冠小偷」等你發現準備出發，來一趟熱鬧的倫敦之旅！本書收錄十種真實倫敦聲音，孩子只需按下按鈕，就能聽見雙層巴士、地鐵廣播與大笨鐘鐘聲，彷彿親臨城市現場。搭配色彩鮮明的插圖，呈現自然史博物館、動物園與白金漢宮等場景，讓孩子在探索中觀察與學習。書中還藏有皇冠小偷等互動元素，增添趣味，是一本結合聲音、遊戲與認知的優質啟蒙書。Explore London in this fun rechargeable sound book, with ten press the page noises and bright busy scenes.The London Noisy Book is packed full of sounds, including a genuine Big Ben chime and ''mind the gap'' recording. Beautifully illustrated by Marion Billet, with lots to spot and talk about, young children will love playing the noises, as they discover the sights of hustling, bustling London town.Watch out for beeping double-decker buses, find out who''s roaring at the Natural History Museum, listen to the monkeys chitter chatter at London Zoo . . . then finish off the day with a trip to Buckingham Palace. And look out for the naughty crown jewel thief on every page!The perfect gift for little tourists and London fans!Part of Marion Billet''s best

The multimillion-copy Paint by Sticker series meets stunning architecture from around the world. Paint by Sticker: Architecture contains everything you need to create 12 totally unique polygon paintings of famous buildings and structures--simply find a sticker (for example, A1), place the sticker in the spot labeled A1 on the corresponding sticker map, and watch your art come to life, sticker by colorful sticker. Create the signature curves of the Sydney Opera House; the impressive spindle-shaped towers of Barcelona's La Sagrada Fam璱ia; the iconic blocklike facade of Habitat 67 in Canada; and more. Plus the card-stock pages are perforated, so every finished piece can be easily removed for gifting or display.

Jump on board again with Silver, the Cruise Ship Kid, as she solves another crime in the second book in the hilarious and bestselling detective adventure series from author and West-End actress, Emma Swan. Hi, I'm Silver (yes, really) and I'm back! Here are 4 more things you should know about me: 1. I still live on a cruise ship...2. But two days ago we moved to a brand-new ship!3. I'm now definitely a detective!4.And I need your help investigating my second case! Since my last diary, Mum's been promoted and we now live on a cruise ship with a mini-golf course, an ice-cream parlour and a MEGA SLIDE! And The Gang, my amazing friends who are all over 80, have come along too! I thought my biggest challenge this cruise would be to convince Mum to buy me a phone. But now a SUPER FAMOUS INFLUENCER has been KIDNAPPED, The Gang unhelpfully keep taking over my investigations, and we still can't find her. So, do you want to be definitely-a-detective too and help me solve the kidnap at sea? THIS

Touch the soft patches to hear hilarious animal sounds in this irresistible book.You'd better not tickle the donkey.... because it might just go hee-haw if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a toe-tapping musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for developing language

★ BookTok千萬流量創作者首部小說，未出版先爆紅！★ 青梅竹馬 × 二次心動 × 小鎮咖啡館重逢★ 雙時間軸敘事，初戀的甜與痛交錯上演★ 獻給所有「還沒放下那個人」的你他們曾經是彼此的全世界，卻在一個衝動的吻之後失去一切。Blair與Declan從小形影不離，熟悉到不需要言語就能懂彼此的心。直到那個夏天，他們從朋友跨越界線，卻也因為一場意外與誤解分崩離析。四年後，Blair回到海岸小鎮Seabrook，為家人撐起生活，沒想到推開咖啡店的門，迎面而來的，竟是那雙熟悉的眼睛。過去的傷口還在，心動卻從未停止。當祕密一一揭開，他們是否還有勇氣，重新牽起彼此的手？這是一段關於初戀、遺憾與重來一次的故事——當那個讓你有「回家感覺」的人再次出現在生命裡，你會選擇逃避，還是勇敢？This heartwarming and swoonworthy second chance romance about childhood friends reconnecting as adults is the highly anticipated debut novel from BookTok icon Haley Pham.Blair and Declan were inseparable growing up – best friends who knew each other better than anyone else. But when an impulsive kiss took them from friends to something more, everything changed. Just as quickly as their romance started, one moment shattered it all, leaving them with nothing but heartbreak and silence.Four years later, Blair is back in their coastal hometown of Seabrook to support her mom and care for her great-aunt Lottie. To make ends meet, Blair applies to work at a co

A quackingly new novelty book with lots of fun animals and sliders to push, pull and jiggle.With simple rhyming text, things to push pull and spin, and brilliant illustrations from Guilerhem Karsten, children will love to copy the movements of these animals and join in the jungle fun.A fun way to develop a child's physical development and encourage them to explore the way their bodies move as they trot like a horse, roll like a pig, peck like a hen and quack like a duck.Look out for Stomp Like an Elephant too!

歡迎加入「想太多俱樂部」！你是否也常在深夜回想：「我剛才那句話是不是說錯了？」、「他為什麼沒回我訊息？」、「明年我就要 13 歲了（天啊救命）！」主角 Birdie 是一個不折不扣的「想太多專家」。面對最好的朋友想交新朋友（這根本是背叛！）、學校酷炫小團體的壓力、家裡的劇烈變動，還有那隻生病的倉鼠... Birdie 的大腦簡直要爆炸了！於是，她決定列出一份「快樂清單 (Happy List)」，試圖平息腦中的風暴。The first book in the brand-new illustrated series filled with LOLs, BFFs, drama and crushes and lots of overthinking! For fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.Birdie is an overthinker, and she has a lot to overthink. Her BFF Chloe wants new friends (BETRAYAL), she will be a teenager in one year (BREATHE), yet owns ZERO bras (surely some mistake?!), and a boy at school maybe has a crush on her (BUT HOW TO BE SURE?!).So Birdie has made a Happy List to tackle all the awkward and emotional challenges of being a tween. THEN she will stop being an anxious ball of stress and be happy!That's the plan anyway...

Hope Crumble and her chaotic family serve up cakes, coffee and calamity in this hilarious new series from much-loved author Catherine Wilkins. Illustrated throughout by the brilliant Katie Abey.The second heartwarming and hilarious story in the Café Chaos series.Hope's mum has mistakenly over-ordered the beans and they only have two months to get through them all! Several hilarious family meetings take place to discuss ideas. Aunt Rita comes over all 'flavours of Mexico' while Connor wants a bean-eating competition to catch the post-gym crowd.Hope is trying to distance herself from it all in a bid to have 'time to be a child' and let her family sort out their own crises. But she can't deprive her family of her problem-solving abilities for long. Rescue comes in the unlikely form of Skyla... Hope's arch enemy and school bully - who needs a place to hold her charity fashion show.Praise for Café Chaos:"A beautifully funny story - effortlessly brilliant." - Romesh Ranganathan"This funny an

Join Bizzy Bear for a brand-new Bizzy Town adventure in this exciting new picture book series from award-winning illustrator Benji Davies!Follow Bizzy Bear and Freddy Frog on their farmyard adventure at Bizzy Town Farm! But when Farmer Tim's tractor gets stuck in a muddy field, will Bizzy Bear and his friends be able to free him?A bright and charming storybook that's perfect for busy toddlers that are always ready for their next adventure!Explore, discover and play with more Bizzy Bear books:Bizzy Bear: Dinosaur SafariBizzy Bear: Find and Follow: At the ZooBizzy Bear: My First Sticker Book: Things That GoBizzy Bear: Whizzy Wheels: TrainBizzy Bear: Memory Game: Animals

Welcome to Frog Town - come on in, there's lots to do!In Frog Town, toddlers will become part of this wonderful world by moving the magical mechanisms in this interactive board book to help their fantastic frog hosts - Flo, Fiona, Freddy, Frankie and . . . Dave!At the Frog Café, toddlers will use the robust board mechanisms to help Flo pour the coffee, squeeze the oranges with Fiona and help decorate the cupcake with Freddy.With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread as well as a surprise mirror finish, this hilarious book is packed full of Frog Town fun!Illustrator Alberto Lot has a unique, characterful style and a quirky sense of humour, making him the perfect person to create this series of books for toddlers, inspired by their love of imaginative play.

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Nico has made it! Finally, he and his friends have set foot in the Nether. But, wait...what are all these enemies doing? How did Nico get surrounded? Nico and his incredible ability to create MODs are really going to be put to the test now!

Syaman Rapongan is a chronicler of his people, the Tao, an Indigenous community who live on Orchid Island near the island of Taiwan. In Eyes of the Sky, he invites readers to learn the ways of this oceanic world--and to learn to see their own worlds anew through a Tao lens. Employing oral storytelling conventions, Eyes of the Sky opens by recounting the history of the Tao, from their mythic origins to the present day. Its first chapter is narrated by a giant trevally, a fish common to the waters around Orchid Island. It then tells the stories of three generations of a single family--father, son, and grandson--exploring the transformation of Tao society through their encounters with Han-Taiwanese modernity. Syaman Rapongan paints a vivid picture of his homeland--its mountains and seas, flora and fauna, climate and ecology--as well as local culture and customs. In describing fishing practices, canoe building, and conversations with friends from his village, he illustrates the Tao's ecolo

★ USA Today暢銷作家 Christina Wyman 全新暖心校園成長小說★ 當青春期的「火山痘痘」爆發，友情、家庭與自信也正在翻湧★ 幽默又真實的中學日常——每個曾經尷尬長大的孩子都會懂青春期就像火山爆發，誰也躲不掉。艾莉絲在八年級面對青春痘、家庭變化與友情壓力，生活一團亂，但在姨媽與小狗洛可的陪伴下，她逐漸明白：真正的成長，是學會接納自己。Christina Wyman以幽默又真誠的筆觸，寫下一段既爆笑又動人的中學成長故事。A Junior Library Guild SelectionFrom the USA Today-bestselling author of Jawbreaker and Slouch, this fresh and funny middle-grade novel is a brand-new, standalone story about a girl with chronic acne figuring out how to feel good in her own skin--perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. Rising star author Christina Wyman tackles another quintessential middle-school experience--acne--with her trademark humor, honesty, and heart in Breakout. It's ideal for readers who love Raina Telgemeier, Terri Libenson, Kelly Yang, Gordon Korman, and other endlessly funny and deeply heartfelt books that tackle big topics and universal coming-of-age alike.

★ 個性完全不同的好朋友，再次展開爆笑冒險★ 露營之旅 × 意外連連 × 友情升級Cat渴望來一場刺激的露營旅行，但Dumpling只想留在花園裡完成他的計畫。當花園發生意外後，兩人決定一起出發露營。然而旅途中狀況不斷，讓這趟旅行變成一連串爆笑冒險。《Cat and Dumpling: Go Camping》以全彩插圖與幽默故事呈現，是適合從繪本過渡到橋梁書的溫暖閱讀系列。Meet Cat and Dumpling. They're as different as can be, like radishes and raincoats. In this story, Cat wants to go on holiday, but a disaster in the garden means Dumpling doesn't want to join her. They eventually get out the door, but their camping trip doesn't quite go to plan.An unlikely furry friendship!The third in a charming new series by author Nicola Kent. Packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations and a delightful story about best friends, Cat and Dumpling.Cat and Dumpling are best friends, but they're very different. Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves to knit, and Dumpling is a cautious planner who loves gardening. In these chapter books for early readers, the pair's far-fetched schemes and conflicting ideas wreak warm-hearted slapstick havoc, but always with a happy ending and a reas

美人魚公主 Emerald 在暴風雨後發現一顆閃亮的蛋，竟孵出一隻可愛的小海龍。當小海龍跟著她回到皇宮時，大家都被牠迷住了，但 Emerald 知道牠一定在尋找自己的家人。於是她和朋友與媽媽一起展開海底冒險，幫助小海龍找到真正的家，展開一段溫暖又奇幻的海洋旅程。In this story, Emerald meets a cute baby sea dragon. She knows she must help the little sea dragon find its mother, but where to look?The most rebellious princess under the sea.Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules. She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way.The morning after a big storm, Emerald discovers a shimmery egg in Dad's back garden. A baby sea dragon hatches from the egg! It is sooo cute! When the cheeky little sea dragon hitches a lift with Emerald back to Mum's, everyone at the royal palace is enchanted. Emerald knows deep down that they need to find its real family

A fully illustrated children's edition of Katy Hessel's bestselling adult book The Story of Art Without Men, covering artists from across the globe and throughout history.A beautiful journey through the untold stories of art, adapted from the global sensation The Story of Art Without Men, ideal for readers age 8-14, by expert art historian and bestselling author Katy Hessel.Step into the incredible lives of the women artists who have gone uncelebrated for too long.Journey through history, from the Renaissance to the Second World War, and across the globe, from Cornwall to Manhattan, Nigeria, Japan and more, to discover the stories of women who changed the world with their incredible art.You'll learn about the extraordinary lives of freedom fighters, game changers and adventurers - and be astounded by the art they made, with its striking landscapes, hidden messages and calls for women's rights.Based on the bestselling book The Story of Art Without Men, this version includes breathtaking

★ 超過25隻兔子、25個房間的尋找遊戲繪本★ 展開超大拉頁，一次看見整棟兔子公寓★ 每一頁都是尋找與發現的小驚喜★ 春天與復活節最療癒的兔子繪本Rabbit Residence 是一棟住著二十五戶兔子的公寓，每個房間都有不同的故事與角色。當新的兔子家庭搬進來，讀者將跟著他們探索整棟公寓，發現各種有趣細節。本書結合故事與尋找遊戲，透過可愛插畫與豐富畫面，呈現一個充滿友情與社群溫度的兔子世界。Come and stay in this seek-and-find picture book where more than twenty rabbit residents are waiting to welcome you to their adorable apartment building! The Rabbit Residence is a five-story apartment building with twenty-five homes inside. That means this one picture book actually has over twenty-five stories, each featuring delightful rabbit residents. Today, a new rabbit family is moving in, which is the start of a whole new story . . . Follow the rabbit family as they navigate their new home, and help them find their new neighbors along the way! From Gardener Rabbit to Wizard Rabbit, the apartments feature all kinds of different rabbits with individual passions and professions, inspiring young readers to pursue their own! And remember, no matter what kind of rabbit you may be, or what kin

Inspired by the global phenomenon of the Murdle puzzle books comes the first novel in a new thrilling mystery series, for fans of Mr. Lemoncello's Library and The Swifts. It's a cloudy day on the Sacred Kidney playground, but Jake likes it that way--dark and uncertain. For a junior detective like Jake, standing up to bad guys is a piece of cake. After all, she's the only detective at Sacred Kidney Elementary with a hard-earned badge to her name. But just as Jake and her sidekick Sterling prepare to face off against the biggest bully in school, there's a scream from inside the library. The kids are sure they heard Miss Saffron cry out, but when they arrive at the scene of the crime, the library is how it's always been: filled with books, but no Miss Saffron to be found! None of the adults still there after school are talking, but Jake, Sterling, and Brick the bully are determined to find out what happened. This unlikely trio pinky promises to solve...the crime at Sacred Kidney! The seco

Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE FIRST PRINT RUN while supplies last―featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork. This breathtaking collectible is only available as part of a LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. As the first female team owner in Major League Baseball, Reese Remington has spent her entire life preparing for this role. With a sharp mind and years of experience working behind the scenes, she's more than qualified. But the public only sees a woman in a man's world--not the person who's earned their place on the field. Under constant scrutiny and pressure to prove herself, Reese can't afford distractions. Especially one that comes in the form of the team's tempting field manager who questions her every decision. Emmett Montgomery is a former All-Star turned coach who treats his players like family and the field like home. After years of running the team his way, the last thing he wants is a new boss, let alo

穿上第一雙有鞋帶的鞋子，就是成為大孩子的開始。當鞋帶鬆開、鞋子不見，他學會對自己說：「我可以再試一次。」凱迪克榮譽獎作家溫暖新作，以幽默筆觸陪孩子練習成長，讓每一次跌跌撞撞，都變成自信的起點。From Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Jashar Awan comes a hilarious and all-too-relatable picture book about the perseverance and positive self-talk needed to learn to tie your shoelaces! This big kid is wearing his first pair of big-kid shoes, the kind with laces! Even though they're a little on the roomy side--shoes to grow into, of course--he knows he can take care of them. Except they keep falling off! Not to worry, he'll just tie them up again, because he knows how to tie those loops! But wait a second, where did that darn shoe go? Nothing is ever truly easy when you're just starting something new; but, just like with any stage in childhood, whether it's making your first steps, or going down the really big slide, with persistence, doing anything scary or overwhelming quickly becomes a piece of cake! And before you know it, you're a BIG KID!

★ 得獎作家《Furia》作者最新感動之作，Kirkus年度中階小說★ 一場關於足球、女孩力量與自我認同的熱血成長故事★ 溫柔而真實描寫青春困惑、家庭羈絆與團隊精神★ 適合喜愛運動小說與成長故事的讀者，讀完讓人熱血又感動十二歲的足球天才瓦蕾莉亞在一場失敗後跌入人生低谷，失去球隊與自信。當她加入女子足球隊「亞馬遜隊」，重新學習團隊合作與友情，她也逐漸理解什麼是真正的力量。本書以熱血足球為舞台，描寫青春成長、家庭情感與女孩力量，是一部充滿勇氣與希望的動人故事。Kirkus Best of Middle Grade 2024Los Angeles Public Library Best of 20242025 Rise: A Feminist Book Project BooklistA powerful story about family, fbol, and playing like a girl, perfect for fans of Front Desk, The Academy, and, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret from the award-winning author of Furia. At twelve years old, Valeria "Magic" Salom鏮 is already the best soccer player her town has ever seen. She has talent in spades and an abuelo whose tough-love coaching and lessons about "strength and honor" have made her the star of the Overlords, the top boys' team in the state. Then everything changes at the State Cup semifinal. After an embarrassing moment on the field, Valeria's team is unexpectedly eliminated and everyone who used to treat her as their secre

★ 超人氣「尋找＋故事」繪本★ 每冊超過20個房間／場景，展開多線故事與隱藏任務★ 超大畫面＋細節滿滿，培養觀察力與專注力一棟住著二十五戶兔子的溫馨公寓，以及一艘滿載企鵝的熱鬧郵輪。在《兔子公寓》中，讀者將跟著新搬來的兔子家庭，探索每一個房間，認識不同職業與個性的住戶，並在細節中發現彼此交織的故事。在《企鵝郵輪》中，一場歡樂假期卻暗藏神祕任務——失竊的寶物、走失的小企鵝，以及穿梭各個艙房的線索，等待讀者逐步解開。兩書皆以細膩插畫與多線敘事打造豐富閱讀體驗，讓孩子在翻找與觀察中建立故事理解，也在反覆閱讀中不斷發現新的細節與樂趣。這是一套結合遊戲、故事與想像力的圖像作品，讓閱讀成為一場充滿探索與驚喜的冒險。Acozy apartment building filled with twenty-five rabbit families,and a bustling cruise ship packed with playful penguins.In Welcome to the Rabbit Residence, readers follow a newly arrived rabbit family as they explore their new home, meeting neighbors with unique personalities and discovering how their stories connect.In Welcome to the Penguin Cruise, a fun vacation turns into a mystery adventure, as readers help track down a stolen treasure while following clues across decks, cabins, and hidden corners of the ship.With vibrant illustrations, layered storytelling, and countless details to discover, each book offers a rich interactive reading experience.Children can return again and agai

A young adventurer must test their skills as a hero while navigating new challenges, friendships, and rivalries in the next blockbuster Minecraft novel. Welcome to Adventure School!Hero Crowe’s Adventure School is the stuff of legends. Every year, aspiring heroes across the Overworld wait to see where the mysterious school will pop up this time. But before students can even make it to the front steps, they must pass a dangerous admissions test.Belinda knows she can pass. She has to pass. She needs to prove to everyone (most of all herself) that she’s not a coward, and she is certain that winning the school’s glorious chest of rare, valuable items is the way to do it. She just needs to make sure she wins without revealing too much about her past.Belinda has competition, though. She and countless other students are up against hair-raising mobs, secret rooms, and saboteurs, facing challenge after challenge as they battle their way through Hero Crowe’s unusual “lessons.” While some student

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDALA FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDA NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERAN INDIE BESTSELLERWhen twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed forever. From bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly, winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this novel explores themes of family, friendship, trust, and forgiveness. The First State of Being is for fans of Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me.It's August 1999. For twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever--except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his fifteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented teenage boy named Ridge appears out of nowhere, Michael discovers there is more to life than stockpiling supplies and pining over Gibby.It turns out that Ridge is carefree, confident, and bold, things Michael wishes he could be. Unlike Mi

There was once a small town where fashion was everything and everyone only wore new clothes! However, when a family of industrious mice learn how to mend old and damaged clothes, their human neighbours are all delighted with their handiwork. Everyone, that is, except mean and miserly Igor, the owner of the only fast-fashion factory in town! His business begins to rapidly lose money! Will Igor put a stop to these meddling mice or will their resourceful nature inspire a change of heart (and business)? A positive and humorous story about navigating change, recycling, repairing, and a perfect way to introduce children to the idea of 're-loving' their old clothes.