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A first sticker book, packed with fun activities and over 300 stickers, and featuring all of your favourite animals fromThe Gruffalo, Room on the Broom,The Snail and the Whaleand many more!Meet all of your favourite animals inThe Gruffalo and Friends: Amazing Animals Sticker Book, sure to delight fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.- Withover 300 easy-to-use stickers- Packed full of fun activities includingsticker scenes, colouring-in, matching activitiesand more- Activities carefully designed forpreschoolers aged 3 and over- Perfect totake on the go- Featuring your favourite characters from the bestselling picture booksThe Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whaleand moreDiscover more sticker books:The Gruffalo: A First Sticker Book, The Gruffalo and Friends Super Sticker BookandThe Gruffalo and Friends: Summer Sticker Book

There are three things you need to know about MEGALOMANIACS! They are TERRORS from outer space!There are LOADS of them!They are TINY!Bobbletown is under attack - from the cutest, silliest and zaniest alien invasion EVER! The super-powered Megalomaniacs have crash-landed, and they're going to do their very best to take over planet Earth! That is, if they don't get in each other's way first . . .Jam-packed with Jamie Smart's unique exuberant humour and artwork, Megalomaniacs is the newest extravaganza in children's comics! You've never read ANYTHING like this before!

【如果你也曾覺得，自己是這個世界多出來的那塊拼圖……】★ 凱特格林威大獎入圍作家 Eva Eland 最新力作 ★ 全球讀者感動好評：這是一本給「不完美主角」的勇氣之書 今天早上醒來，Mia 覺得自己變得很「不一樣」。她試著穿上和大家一樣的衣服，試著走一樣的路，但那種「格格不入」的感覺，就像一顆塞不進方孔的圓形積木。我們都曾是 Mia。在學校的走廊上、在熱鬧的派對裡、在辦公室的茶水間……我們費盡心思想要隱藏自己的獨特性，只為了「看起來正常」。「你不需要被修復，因為你並沒有壞掉。」Eva Eland 用溫柔的筆觸告訴每一個孩子（與曾經是孩子的你）：不一樣，並不可怕。當你不再忙著隱藏，你才能看見那個同樣閃閃發光的同類。這不只是一個關於 Mia 的故事，這是一個關於「看見自己」的開端。Celebrate being different, and discover the power of finding someone who feels a little bit different too…One morning, Mia wakes up feeling different. She tries to fit in and be like everyone else, but nothing feels quite right, and no one else seems to have noticed... Mia feels out of place and alone, until one day, someone finally sees her. Someone who feels different too! Together, they discover that being different is exactly the thing that makes them special.From the Klaus Flugge Prize and V&A Illustrations Award-winning author and illustrator Eva Eland, who created When Sadness Comes to Call and Where Happiness Begins.

Are YOU ready to fly through the storm?Evil is stirring in the Glimmerstone Mountains, and YOU are the only person who can stop it.As a messenger who flies from peak to peak delivering the post on your giant bird, you're used to spectacular views and perilous missions.But this time, you're about to set off on a journey like no other... a desperate race against time and a battle against a terrifying enemy.Can you make the right choices, crack the fiendish picture puzzles and win your battles to fly your way through to the final showdown?With atmospheric illustrations, a pulse-quickening story full of twists and turns, and lots of secrets and mysteries to uncover, this interactive adventure will keep you gripped from beginning to end.- Perfect gamebook for children aged 9+- Dice-based combat system (complete with QR code to an online dice-roller)- Keeps children engrossed for hours

From unicorn mazes in enchanted woods and crystal caves, to spotting differences and completing dot-to-dots, children will enjoy all kinds of unicorn-themed activities in this gorgeously illustrated book. There are also step-by-step unicorns to draw, pictures to colour and magical scenes to complete with the stickers provided. Eight sheets of press-out activities include stand-up unicorn figures, masks and dangling decorations to make, a double-sided jigsaw puzzle to solve and matching games to play.

This vibrant book is full of farm animals and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene invite readers to look for specific things, such as a cat driving a tractor, while picture clues with text and number prompts offer further suggestions. There is a little white mouse to spot in each picture too. Younger children will enjoy sharing this book with older children or adults, while additional details enable grown-ups to make up further questions of their own.

This vibrant book is full of butterflies, bees, beetles and other bugs to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene invite readers to look for specific things, such as a bee on a bicycle or a bug wearing boots, while picture clues with text and number prompts offer further suggestions. There is a little white mouse to spot in each picture too. Younger children will enjoy sharing this book with older children or adults, while additional details enable grown-ups to make up further questions of their own.

Play Hide and Seek with Bluey!It’s time to play Hide and Seek! Can Bluey find everyone without getting distracted? Join the search and see who Bluey meets along the way. SQUAWK!Now everybody, hide! “Ready or not, here I come!”Play Hide and Seek with Bluey and Bingo in this brilliant board book!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: The WeekendBluey: Granny MobileBluey: BBQBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

An innovative children's workbook from viral-sensation entrepreneur and the bestelling author of WHAT'S YOUR DREAM? Simon Squibb.Do you want to be an astronaut? A politician? A footballer?Well, you can! DREAM BIG!In this exciting and innovative children’s workbook, viral-sensation entrepreneur and bestselling author Simon Squibb will help kids to unwind from exam and school pressures and help them to dream BIG!With inspiring stories and journal pages, this book is packed with tips and tricks to help children feel comforted and supported as they realise their dreams, map out what they truly love and build happier and more fulfilling lives in the future.This is the perfect book to help children navigate the tricky perils of growing up, especially during the transition to secondary school, unlocking their potential and creativity.So, pick up a pencil and let’s begin. . .what’s your dream?'Simon is the ultimate dreamer. As a like-minded optimist, I know just how important it is to have a d

Join Bluey and Bingo as they play a game of bus in this fun-filled fiction novel!This hilarious and brilliantly illustrated chapter book is perfect for 6+ readers and Bluey fans.Every day, Margot catches the same bus with the same driver. But on this day, lots of strange things happen with a few unusual passengers!Here come the grannies . . .“Next stop, please, driver!”All aboard and join the adventure!Try Bluey: Taxi or Bluey: Trains for more chapter book reading fun!

The second book in the globally bestselling thriller trilogy, now a major TV series starring Emma Myers – this edition new for 2026!The New York Times and Sunday Times best-selling, brilliantly crafted crime-thriller sequel to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES.Pip Fitz-Amobi is not a detective anymore.With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her.But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared but the police won’t do anything about it. And if they won’t look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town’s dark secrets along the way. But will she find him before it’s too late?The Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series is perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games and One of Us Is Lying

The action-packed new series for fans who can’t get enough of K-Pop Demon Hunters!Hana and her K-pop Crew are back at for a new adventure!Each year, one trainee at K-pop Academy is chosen for the coveted Spotlight Solo, but legends say every winner is cursed. When Nari is selected, her anxieties spiral as shadow demons twist the superstition into a weapon. The group begins falling apart due to their fear of what the curse might do to them. But, with the other members of AURA by her side and the up-and-coming boy group VORTEX ready to sing backup, Nari must summon the courage to nail her vocals, save her school, and prove that friendship shines brighter than fear.Including:Heart-pumping actionCatchy K-Pop tunesForever friendsReturn to the stage and dance your way into the Huntr/x fandom with a fresh new crew of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers. Out Now: Book 1: Stage of ShadowsComing soon in the K-POP ACADEMY seres: Book 3: The Crystal BeatBook 4: The Guardians' GlowBook 5: The

The Mubbles: The Good, the Bad and the Perky is the third in the hilarious full colour comic book series by Liz Pichon, the globally bestselling creator of Tom Gates."I laughed so much, I could barely breathe!" - Ellie"I read this book 5 times over, it was so good!" - HugoReturn to The Isle of Smile and the colourful, fun-loving Mubbles - Pop, Dash, Cheery and the gang. The Mubbles love their island, especially the mysterious Uncertain Curtain, which always delivers an unexpected surprise! What will it be today?Today the Uncertain Curtain delivers a karaoke machine - which the Mubbles love for singing their cheerful songs! This makes the Doomongers on the Isle of Gloom grumpy and desperate to stop the karaoke fun.Will sending the Clouds of Doom, the Whiff of Woe or the Beastly Bugs to the Isle of Smile keep the merry Mubbles quiet once and for all?Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of adventures this series is a guaranteed hit for kids. Featuring a QR code that wi

Measure the speed of light like Albert Einstein! Train to be an astronaut like Mae Jemison! Communicate with chimpanzees like Jane Goodall! This book will make YOU a scientist as you explore 25 different scientific ideas inspired by ground-breaking scientists through history!Discover 25 of the world's most incredible scientists in this fact-filled book full of step-by-step science experiments that are easy to try at home. From making your own volcano and extracting DNA from a strawberry to exploring electricity, evolution and gravity, this imaginative book is jam-packed with ideas for aspiring scientists everywhere!*Friendly, accessible text written by planetary physicist, science presenter and school science teacher Dr Sheila Kanani MBE, author of Blue Peter Award-shortlisted How to Be an Astronaut and Can You Get Rainbows in Space?*Featuring biographies of 25 fantastic scientists, plus an exciting science-based experiment to try on every spread.*Vibrant, full colour illustrations on

The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind each colourful felt flap.In Where's Mrs Fish?, you're on the look out for Mr Dolphin, Mrs Crab, Mr Lobster and Mrs Fish herself! Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror for little ones to find themselves in - something that is always a hit!Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And children love them because they are just so much fun!Other titles in the series include:Felt Flaps Where's Mr Narwhal?Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn?Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird?Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Car?Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017"The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activi

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

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

A beautifully illustrated rhyming fairy tale about one little girl's magical adventure. From the picture-book superstar pairing of Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner.A rhyming fairy-tale adventure about the magic of nature and caring for our environment from the Number One bestselling Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and Catherine Rayner, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration.Imagine if you could speak to birds . . . that's just what happens to one young girl when she is given a magic feather that transforms their trills and twitters into words - and she discovers that they need her help! Join her as she embarks on an amazing journey across the sea to save their nests from the queen's woodcutters in The Magic Feather.A stunningly illustrated book with a wonderful rhyming tale about magic, nature and looking after our environment from the creators of The Go-Away Bird.

The eighteenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself...The perfect Easter book for animal lovers! Gorgeously illustrated, this is a heartwarming tale of an abandoned chick who finds friendship in an unlikely place... A little chick is abandoned by her mother and left for dead after a terrible accident.Jasmine rescues the tiny bird and nurses her back to health but she is again rejected by her family. An old cockerel takes the little chick under his wing, saving her from a buzzard attack and showing that friendship can be found in the most unlikely of places.Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick Ki

A heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between aunt and child, featuring flurries of gold foil on every page!When I became your auntie,I felt a love so new.I thought of all the fun we'd haveTogether, me and you.A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the love an aunt has for their niece and/or nephew. Whether swimming in the stream, climbing trees, or snuggling down at bedtime, there's nothing this little jaguar loves more than spending time with their auntie.With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Mother's Day or following the arrival of a new baby.Collect more titles in this series:When I Became Your GrannyWhen I Became Your GrandadWhen I Became Your MummyWhen I Became Your DaddyWhen I Became Your SisterWhen I Became Your BrotherIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A bright large-format, lift-the-flap gift book, featuring hundreds of everyday objects for babies to look at and talk about.Look, baby, look! There's a squirrel and a dog. A slide, a picnic and a bench, a see-saw and a log.Look, Baby, Look! Outside is a beautifully-designed baby's catalogue featuring hundreds of everyday objects for babies to recognise when they are on the farm, at the park, on the beach and in the city. Arranged by theme, each page has playful rhyming text and bright, beautiful illustrations from Louise Lockhart of The Printed Peanut.The book is printed with vibrant neon ink to help stimulate a baby's developing eyesight and packed with recognisable objects to help a toddler build their vocabulary. This fun and friendly spotting book is a brilliant tool to encourage discussion as you enjoy reading aloud together.Look, Baby, Look! is one of the most stylish gift book series on the market with Look, Baby, Look! At Home also available.Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on th

A favourite bedtime classic, beautifully retold by bestselling and award-winning author, Geraldine Mccaughrean.This beloved childhood classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett is now available in a sumptuous gift book edition with dazzling new art. With sumptuous details including cloth binding, foil cover, full colour illustrations throughout, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker and head and tail bands.When Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her uncle at gloomy Misselthwaite Manor, she is the most spoiled and contrary child you could ever meet. But she is also extremely lonely. Until one day, she discovers a walled garden that has been kept secret for years. With the help of a little robin, Mary unearths the key and unlocks the wonder that lies beyond the garden walls - and finds that making friends can be every bit life-changing as a magical garden.A captivating picture book retelling for young children by acclaimed author Geraldine McCaughrean - who has won numerous awards includ

Babies who've grown up with the bestselling touchy-feely books will love That's not my... Activity Books!Discover zoo-themed things to spot, pictures to finish, shapes to trace and words to learn - all packed into the pages of this fun first activity book. Don't forget to spot little white mouse on every double page!- Perfect for children aged 2 years and above- Helps develop vocabulary and fine motor skills- Bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations support visual development- Keeps children entertained on-the-go- Discover more in the series, from favourite animals to exciting vehicles

A fun and immersive crime-solving adventure for young super sleuths!Put your detective skills to the ultimate test in this crime-solving adventure.A thrilling mystery story with mini chapters containing an innovative mix of narrative text and a puzzle (called a 'Detectogram®') for the reader to solve and keep the mystery unravelling.Police Inspector Cross and her officers have been called out on a mysterious case. They've traced the notorious Dempsey Gang to a warehouse, but they've arrived too late! The gang have sped off into the distance with stolen bars of gold. All they've left behind are a few stray scraps of paper and a very noisy parrot, who seems to be squawking cryptic clues about where the gang went next. Now, it's up to the reader to crack the case, solving one Detectogram® at a time.Packed with a mix of 46 logic, visual and text-based puzzles. From clues to unravel, maps to navigate, suspects to examine and codes to crack, there’s plenty of fun and perplexing puzzles to be

The third book in the hilarious Jess Jackson series from much-loved author and comedian Catherine Wilkins, with a new cover illustrated by Katie Abey - perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks!When JESS gets roped into the school musical she finds herself strangely allied with ARCH-ENEMY Amelia when her best friend NAT becomes crazed with stardom. Meanwhile, Jess's dad is concerned at plans to build a new road through nearby parkland and is now living up a tree. So far, so normal...Look out for these the laugh-out-loud funny books by Catherine Wilkins:Café Chaos: My Family Is Not a Piece of CakeYou're Not the Boss of Me! (WINNER Lollies 2024, Teen)My Best Friend and Other EnemiesMy Brilliant Life and Other Disasters: A Jess Jackson BookAnd more hysterical jokes and high jinks to come in the re-issued Jess Jackson books!"I loved this book. It's brilliantly funny and painfully true" - Jenny Colgan

A collection of inspiring stories about incredible young people who have shaped the world we live in!This is the story of fearless activists, brilliant inventors, champion athletes, gifted creators and inspiring leaders. It is the story of tremendous trailblazers who have influenced change with their passion, courage and determination, and whose inspirational actions and groundbreaking achievements have shaken the world.Stunningly illustrated and wonderfully written, this incredible collection contains the true stories of 50 young heroes, including:*Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai who stood up for girls' right to education.*French educator Louis Braille who changed how blind people read.*Brazilian football legend Pelé who won the World Cup three times.*Hollywood actress Shirley Temple who is the youngest actor to win an Oscar.And more!With wise words from each of the children, fascinating facts, beautiful photographs and gorgeous art, this powerful gift book will engage, entertain

A car-themed puzzle book for kids aged 8+.With more than 100 mind-boggling puzzles to solve, this book is the perfect way for kids to keep busy while on long journeys.With more than 100 mind-boggling puzzles to solve, this book is the perfect way for kids to keep busy while on long journeys.The book is full of car-themed mazes, sudokus, spot-the-differences, sequences and other fun-fuelled puzzles. Can readers spot the difference between the sports cars, guide the racing mouse through the maze and put the roadside jigsaw back together?Written by bestselling author Dr Gareth Moore, creator of the Clever Kids® series.Also available in the series:9781780555638Travel Puzzles for Clever Kids®9781837251216Plane Games for Clever Kids® (July 2026)

A heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between aunt and child, featuring flurries of gold foil on every page!When I became your auntie,I felt a love so new.I thought of all the fun we'd haveTogether, me and you.A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the love an aunt has for their niece and/or nephew. Whether swimming in the stream, climbing trees, or snuggling down at bedtime, there's nothing this little jaguar loves more than spending time with their auntie.With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Mother's Day or following the arrival of a new baby.Collect more titles in this series:When I Became Your GrannyWhen I Became Your GrandadWhen I Became Your MummyWhen I Became Your DaddyWhen I Became Your SisterWhen I Became Your BrotherIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A historical-themed, pick-your-own-path adventure for middle-grade readers.A pick-your-own-path, historical-themed adventure for middle-grade readers.Solve the mystery to save history!Romy (a wolf) and Remus (an owl) are an inventive, time-travelling duo who use special watches to visit different eras in history. The catch is that their watches will only take them back in time for 12 hours.In the first book in the 'Time Twisters' series, Romy and Remus travel back to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. But there's a problem - the famous historian Catticus is visiting the city on the eve of Vesuvius' eruption and he's not supposed to be there. Romy and Remus must race against the clock to get Catticus out of the city and save the day before it's too late and they run out of time ...

A seriously funny collection of over 300 quick and clever jokes for kids.A new title in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-Lot’ series, this hilarious collection has hundreds of clever jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share.A new title in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-Lot’ series, this hilarious collection has hundreds of clever jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share.What are the ten things you can always count on?Your fingers!I hate puns about insects.They really bug me.Help!My fear of moving stairsis escalating!Six sticky skeletonssketched sillysketches of skeletonsgetting sticky.Filled with over 300 laugh-out-loud clever jokes, from ridiculous riddles and teasing tongue twisters to witty one-liners and clever puns. Designed to be easy to read and with wonderfully silly illustrations for extra fun, this comical collection will keep jokers entertained for hours.Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series:9781780559636Jokes for Funny Kids: 5 Year Olds9781780556260Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds978178

(Dyslexia-friendly)Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman delivers an eerily captivating and accessible retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Gothic novel of murder and monstrosity.Evil Mr Hyde stalks London's streets, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.Good Dr Hyde keeps protecting him.Why? Is Hyde blackmailing Jekyll for some shameful past sin? Or is something stranger and more sinister going on?Respected scientist Dr Henry Jekyll is fascinated by the human capacity for evil. But his experimentation into the darker side of his own character has horrific and dangerous results.Robert Louis Stevenson’s Gothic masterpiece continues to fascinate readers 140 years after its first publication, and it is now made accessible to an even wider audience in this compelling retelling by award-winning author Tanya Landman.Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.

本書描繪一名原住民少女在動盪中尋找自我的歷程。Morgan 生長於漁港小鎮，母親的缺席與父親的脆弱，使她早熟而敏感。轉學後，她在友情與初戀裡看見不同未來，卻也因家族真相的揭露，重新理解創傷如何影響一代又一代。面對意外與選擇，她必須為自己的人生做出決定。Kim Spencer 以細膩而坦率的方式書寫寄宿學校歷史與家庭關係，打破對青少女與未成年懷孕的刻板想像，展現堅韌與希望。作品節奏明快，情感真摯，是一部關於身分認同、和解與重新出發的 YA 小說A poignant coming-of-age YA featuring an Indigenous teen girl grappling with the effects of intergenerational trauma while navigating school, family and young love, by the bestselling author of Weird Rules to Follow.It is 1990. Morgan has lived all her life in the small fishing town of Prince Rupert in northern British Columbia. Ever since her mom took off when she was ten, Morgan has kept an eye on her dad, a commercial fisherman who works hard and occasionally parties even harder. After struggling to keep up and find a place at a public high school, Morgan's best friend Skye convinces her to attend an alternate school.There, she meets Nate. Both cute and intelligent, Nate introduces her to a wider worldview, including music, movies and books, and becomes a lifeline

A group of girlfriends gather for a good-riddance brunch to celebrate a breakup, but then the ex turns up dead and everyone at the brunch has something to hide in this chilling new thriller by bestselling author Lisa Unger.A woman’s brunch with friends to celebrate her breakup quickly turns dark when the ex turns up dead in this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger.Ana Blacksmith has called together her closest friends and sister Vera for a festive brunch to celebrate her recent breakup from business mogul Paul Hayes. But when Paul’s body is discovered in a shallow grave and his new girlfriend goes missing, all eyes turn to Ana, the disgruntled ex. Suspicions only intensify when Ana’s best friend falls deathly ill after the brunch.But Ana isn’t the only one who had scores to settle with Paul, a man with a storied history of violence and misconduct against women. And the list of people who will benefit from his death is long. As the investigation deepens,

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.

A girl guides her dad on his route delivering Chinese take-out food in this touching picture book, written by an APALA-award winner, that celebrates the unique bond between immigrant parents and their children. Every night, a girl must help her dad, whose English is not as good as hers, make deliveries for their small family restaurant. Sitting next to him in the car, she studies a map and gives him directions in Cantonese. She helps him get to the places he needs to go. She hates doing this, though. Hates carrying grease-stained boxes of Mongolian beef and moo goo gai pan to customers' doors. Hates being different from the kids behind these doors. Why can't her family be normal like everyone else's? But when her dad tells her about how he immigrated, all alone as a teenager, to the United States, she comes to better understand him, and appreciate how he has made her American life possible.

一顆深紅多汁的 Bing cherry，牽起一段跨海而來的記憶。女孩坐在自家後院，聽父親談起 Ah Bing——那位在奧勒岡果園工作的華人移民。「本書」透過親子對話與童稚想像，將零星史料化為帶著色彩的現代傳說，讓一位園藝家的名字重新發光。故事在甜美果實背後，輕輕映照十九世紀華人社群所承受的排斥與困境，也展現堅持與貢獻。Livia Blackburne 細膩鋪陳文化記憶，Julia Kuo 以紅與長春花藍交織出明亮春意。這是一則關於家族、土地與身份認同的繪本。A modern American tall tale woven by a girl and her father about Ah Bing, the Chinese immigrant behind the Pacific Northwest's most delicious cherries. You've heard of a Bing cherry, but did you know the story of the Chinese American immigrant for whom the dark, luscious cherry is named? Long ago, Ah Bing was a father who travelled across the sea from China looking for work. It was in Oregon where he met a man who hired him to work in his orchards, where eventually, Bing cultivated the delicious cherries we know of today. But what was it that made this man and the cherries he made so special? a young girl wonders as she sits together with her father, enjoying cherries from their backyard. Weaving together cultural memory, historical fact, and her own imaginat

深受家長與老師信賴的美國教育品牌Brain Quest，全新推出可擦寫系列第二冊《ABC 字母學習》。本書專為早期學習階段設計，協助孩子建立字母辨識、正確筆順與精細動作控制能力，是進入正式書寫前的重要基礎。每一頁兼顧練習與趣味活動，透過鮮明插圖與標準化課程設計，讓孩子在描寫大小寫字母的同時，也強化觀察力與專注力。字母皆附指引點與箭頭，幫助孩子掌握正確書寫方向。可擦寫頁面搭配雙面可拆式白板與乾擦筆，提供反覆練習的彈性。頁末設計互動式問題，鼓勵家長陪伴討論，延伸語言與思考能力。銜接前作《Preschool Skills》，打造完整學前學習路徑，是在家共學與幼兒園補充教材的理想選擇。Who's ready to write? The second title in Brain Quest's new write-and-erase workbook line introduces children to the alphabet with tons of writing practice and curriculum-based ABC activities to build pre-literacy and fine-motor skills. Wipe clean pages and included dry erase marker means kids can have fun over and over and over again! Brain Quest Write and Erase: Alphabet Skills introduces children to the alphabet, providing essential practice in letter recognition, writing, and fine motor skills for early learners. Includes a removable double-sided white board and dry erase marker (attached in spiral binding). Discover the joy of learning with Brain Quest! From the brand that's loved by kids, teac

The thrilling sequel to Soul of Shadow, a contemporary romantasy for fans of The Vampires Diaries and Heartless Hunter where love, magic, gods, and monsters collide with devastating consequences. I will make myself strong.I will find Elias.I will kill Elias.I will never trust a boy with my heart again. These are the vows Charlie Hudson made the day after Elias Everhart betrayed her, nearly killing everyone she loves most. One month later, revenge is still her priority, even as she navigates a harsh new reality: one where her brother and friends can now see Asgard, making them just as susceptible to its dazzling delights - and deadly dangers - as she is. But when two bodies turn up in the forest outside town, and Elias waltzes back into her life with an offer to help find out what's happening, Charlie finds herself accepting his offer--but only because feigning an alliance is her best chance to figure out how to kill him. And if it feels like the more time she spends with him, the more

In the long-awaited follow-up to the beloved classic Frindle, a new generation of kids discovers the power of words and imagination - and yes, even screens - to solve a mystery and change their world!"A fitting final work from a master storyteller."--Kirkus ReviewsJosh Willet is a techie, a serious gamer. Which is why Josh and his friends can't stand Mr. N's ELA class; it's a strict no-tech zone. Mr. N makes them write everything out by hand, he won't use a Smartboard, and he's obsessed with some hundred-year-old grammar book. Then Josh discovers a secret; turns out Mr. N's been keeping a lot more than technology from his students! Together with his best friend Vanessa, and using all the computer skills they've got, Josh is determined to solve the mystery of Mr. N's past. And maybe get some screentime back, too? Andrew Clements's final novel is a timely one--about the importance of language, the changes that come along with technology (good and bad), and how sometimes you have to chall

The Lucky Day is the third book from author Lourdes Heuer and award-winning illustrator Lynnor Bontigao's young chapter-book series--perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Mercy Watson--about a diverse community of kids living in a beautiful seaside town It's the last day of school before spring break, but there's still so much to do! Mateo is on a mission to catch a leprechaun, and Sasha and Sophia can't wait to work on their school garden. Elena just wants to read about dinosaurs, but when she finds a secret map in her textbook, she'll need all her friends to help her find the treasure of Seashell Key--and make a treasure map of their own! Filled with a vibrant cast and lots of spring fun, this is a great addition to an utterly charming chapter-book series. The Seashell Key series: Seashell Key (#1) The Monster Storm (#2) The Lucky Day (#3)