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Unexpected Guests is an interactive picture book full of suspense and surprises from the multi-award-winning creator Mariajo Ilustrajo. Find out what happens when a family of mice investigate the unexpected guests in their home . . . humans! Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year – British Book Awards 2025 Step inside the mice’s hidden world in this interactive page-turner from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo. In a playful twist on the classic 'unexpected guest' story, humans become the surprise visitors in a tale told by mice! A family of mice living happily under the floorboards get the shock of the lives when they discover some very unusual houseguests – humans! At first, the mice are wary, but curiosity soon takes over. They investigate the strange objects and delicious food their guests have brought with them and decide maybe humans aren’t so bad after all . . . until one mouse gets trapped in a jar. When the mouse’s friends try to help, they get

Don’t miss the hilarious and heartfelt Oh, Carrots! from multi-award-winning creator Mariajo Ilustrajo. Celebrate the magic of making new friends and discover valuable lessons about kindness in this delightful, must-have picture book for children. Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year – British Book Awards 2025 From the award-winning creator of I (Hate) Love Books comes a humorous and heartfelt tale about the value of kindness and the magic of making new friends. Oh, Carrots! is the perfect choice for young children as they begin to navigate their first friendships. Mr Rabbit lives alone, and do you know what? He likes it! He enjoys peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea and gardening – but sometimes it can get a little too quiet . . . Luckily, Spring has arrived, and that means Mr Rabbit can plant his favourite vegetable – carrots! With some love, sunshine and a little bit of singing, the carrots begin to grow. But one day, Mr Rabbit spots something unusual – a wiggl

千萬別摸這隻驢子！你會讓牠笑不停！全球狂銷 Usborne 觸摸有聲書，孩子一摸就愛上的神奇魔力！當你輕輕觸摸驢子身上那塊軟綿綿的毛，牠會突然發出逗趣的「咿唷～」聲，保證讓螢幕前的孩子咯咯笑個不停。本書三大魅力看點：觸覺驚喜： 每一頁都有不同觸感的柔軟區塊，滿足孩子探索世界的觸覺渴望。擬真音效： 採用高品質音效晶片，聲音清脆不刺耳，完美模擬小驢子、小雞等動物的叫聲。舞動結局： 故事最後，所有動物將一起大合唱！準備好跟著音樂一起扭動身體了嗎？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 dev

the gripping new novel from the author of global sensation BUTTER‘Tender and thrilling it’s Yuzuki at her best’ ELLE‘I couldn't stop reading’ COSTANZA CASATI‘Unsettling, compelling, richly written’ JODIE HARSH‘Dark, tender, unforgettable’ JANE CASEYThe unmissable new novel of friendship and dangerous obsession from Asako Yuzuki, the award-winning author of the global bestselling sensation Butter.Eriko really wouldn't mind being savaged, if it was her best friend doing the savaging …Eriko's life appears perfect – devoted parents, pristine apartment and a high-flying job in the seafood division of one of Japan's largest trading companies. Her latest project, to reintroduce the controversial Nile perch fish into the Japanese market, is characteristically ambitious. But beneath her flawless surface she is wracked by loneliness.Eriko becomes fascinated with a popular blog written by a housewife, Shōko. Shōko’s posts about eating convenience-store food and her untidy home are the opposite of

★ 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

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

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...

An overeager boy and his skittish cat find new ways to connect in this humorous picture book about boundaries and personal space. Arthur adores his cat. He's wild about Zeffo. But Zeffo? Not so much. Arthur would love to brush Zeffo's fur, turn him into Super Cat, and jump into the clouds. But Zeffo would love some space. One day Arthur gives Zeffo a big hug--and owwww! Arthur cries, Zeffo runs away, and the days and nights pass. Maybe Arthur needs a new and different way to connect with his cat.With hilariously outlandish--yet deeply relatable--scenes of a boy and his cat, author-illustrator Johan Leynaud shares a warm, lighthearted SEL story of friendship, boundaries, and personal growth. Like Arthur, young readers will discover how love can mean giving freedom instead of taking control. Translated from French by Sarah Ardizzone.

★ 走進希臘神話世界，親自完成英雄試煉★ 破解迷宮×密碼×謎語，沉浸式閱讀新體驗★ 華麗插畫＋機智改寫，讓經典神話秒懂又上癮★ 7歲以上最佳神話入門讀本這不是「看」神話，而是「玩」神話。翻開書頁，你將化身傳奇英雄，踏上屬於自己的冒險任務——解開迷宮，帶冥后珀耳塞福涅重返人間，讓春天再次降臨；加入伊阿宋與阿爾戈英雄的遠征，尋找金羊毛；協助珀爾修斯躲避蛇髮女妖梅杜莎的致命凝視……每一跨頁都是一則精采神話，由童書作家 Catherine Ard 以輕快幽默筆法重新演繹，搭配插畫家 Maria Surducan 精心設計的解謎任務，讓讀者真正成為故事的一部分。除了遊戲與挑戰，書中更附有「Who’s Who」角色介紹與趣味小知識，讓孩子在破關之餘，自然吸收神話背景與人物關係。經典與創意的完美結合，是神話迷與解謎控都會愛不釋手的全新閱讀體驗。A book of Greek myths with a twist! Readers step into the shoes of a legendary hero to solve mazes, crack codes and untangle the riddles that bring lavishly illustrated retellings of classic tales to life.Readers take on their very own quest through the myths of ancient Greece to become a Puzzle Hero.By navigating mazes and labyrinths, cracking codes and solving riddles, they will guide Persephone out of the underworld so Spring can begin, join Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the golden fleece and help Perseus avoid the terrifying gaze of the snake-haired gorgon Medusa, and much more.Every spread features a Gree

A heart-warming picture book about a lost, broken robot searching for their place in life, their family and their forever home by award-winning author and illustrator Joe Todd-Stanton.A heart-warming picture book about a lost, broken robot searching for their place in life, their family and their forever home by award-winning author and illustrator Joe Todd-Stanton. Deep in the heart of a rubbish dump, a little broken robot woke up . . . Mio can't remember where they came from or how long it's been, but they know they're not meant to be there. They go in search of their memories and the home they once knew, only to discover that everything has changed. A stunning picture book with a beautiful message about loving yourself and knowing there is always a place where you belong.

A heartwarming middle-grade adventure about the bond between two brothers, their faithful horse, and a surprising legacy. A deserving follow-up to I Am Rebel from a beloved author twice short-listed for the Costa Children's Book Award Remember everything I taught you, Small Wonder. Take care of Leaf. Take care of Pebble. I've done all I can. The rest is up to you . . .Tick, called Small Wonder by his grandfather, lives peacefully at the edge of Ellia, along with his little brother and faithful horse. But then a deadly assassin arrives. Enemies are invading and the kingdom is in danger. Tick has six moons to get to Kings' Keep and warn their ruler. Traveling through forests and over mountains, encountering bandits and rogue knights, Tick is determined to honor his grandfather's last words of advice . . . Make it count.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a gripping psychological thriller about a YouTube sensation who has secrets hidden offline that might be enough to destroy her. Everyone has secrets. But some are worse than others. . .Everyone has secrets.YouTube baking sensation April Masterson knows the secret to the perfect gooey brownies. Or how to make key lime squares that will melt in your mouth. But if you keep watching her offline, you may find out some other secrets about April. Secrets she’d rather you didn’t know.Like where did her son go when he snuck out of the house? What was she doing with the local soccer coach behind fogged windows?And what’s buried in her backyard?Everyone has secrets. Some are worse than others.April’s secrets are enough to destroy her.I’ll make sure of that.

BookTok狂推暗黑浪漫奇幻續作震撼登場！《The Dragon and the Sun Lotus》延續《The Scorpion and the Night Blossom》的史詩格局，將中國神話元素推向極致——魔族mó、天界不朽者、四海龍族與沙漠鳳凰齊聚戰場。戰火、背叛與禁忌愛情交織，Àn’yīng面對心愛之人竟是宿敵血脈的殘酷真相，在崩潰與覺醒之間，她將踏上集結三界的終極征途。這不只是戰爭的終章，而是一場關於選擇與命運的史詩對決。In the breathtaking sequel to The Scorpion and the Night Blossom, the battle has just begun. With Anying's kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction, and admist a budding forbidden romance, she must now risk everything to protect her world.A decade ago, the Kingdom of Night began the war against the Kingdom of Rivers, ravaging the lands and releasing mó—beautiful, ravenous demons—to roam free, drinking the souls of mortals. Now the mó have made it beyond the magical wards of the immortal realm—the Kingdom of Sky—and will not stop until the entire world falls to darkness.Àn’yīng is determined to banish the mó to their realm and return the mortal realm to peace. But a stunning betrayal has turned the tides of this war: Her handsome rival from the Immortality Trials

An orphan girl discovers she has dragon blood--the key to immortality. Hunted by an evil necromancer, she must learn to control her emerging powers if she is going to stop him."A hero forged in fiercest flame, A child of iron and pain. By blood shall heal and chasm seal A kingdom torn in twain."--The Final Prophecy from the Tome of Terrible Tomorrows* *Also known as Odolf's prophecy. (But only by Odolf!)All the best stories and adventures start with a knock at the door... Or the thwump of a dragon's tail at the entrance to her cave, in the case of Emba Oak. But then nothing about Emba's story is normal; from the scales on her arms and legs, to the shocking discovery that she hatched out of a dragon's egg. Even more shocking is the news that an evil sorcerer is after her dragon blood and will do anything to get his hands on it. Can Emba keep herself safe or will her loved ones pay the price?

【紐伯瑞金獎大師 Avi 2026 震撼新作】★紐伯瑞金牌得主 Avi 再次展現精準的歷史觀察與緊張的敘事節奏。★《Booklist》、《Kirkus Reviews》星級好評，讀者公認「翻開後就無法放下」的歷史冒險。★真實還原 20 世紀初紐約移民群像，體現人類在逆境中追求希望的永恆力量。1910 年，13 歲的義大利少年 Santo 帶著對父親的承諾，橫跨大西洋來到紐約尋找更好的生活。然而在埃利斯島（Ellis Island）入境時，他意外與母親和手足失散。隻身一人在充滿敵意且語言不通的曼哈頓街頭，Santo 必須在犯罪邊緣與生存本能之間掙扎，並靠著驚人的毅力找回他失散的家人。這不只是一段移民的奮鬥史，更是一場關於勇氣、責任與「家」的深刻探索。Newbery Medalist Avi is back with a gripping exploration of the immigrant experience at the turn of the twentieth century. A must-read for fans of Moon over Manifest and Echo Mountain.When Santo's father left their tiny town in Italy for America, he made Santo promise to keep their family together until he has enough money to bring the rest of them to the US.It takes a few years, but Mama finally gets word that their family can join Papa. Santo couldn't be more excited to go to America--and to see his father again. However, Santo gets separated from his mother and siblings at Ellis Island, and he is left to fend for himself on the mean streets of Manhattan. Santo

This is a dialogue across East and West,and a sincere remembrance of trust, responsibility, and mission.From classroom to life, from ideas to practice,the book records not only Drucker’s thought,but the legacy of a belief at its core:that management exists to develop human beings.In 1999, Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, embarked on a profound dialogue with Chinese entrepreneur Shao Minglo over a shared vision for education. Drucker made a solemn commitment: to serve as Shao’s pro bono advisor for the rest of his life. In the years that followed, the two met regularly in California to discuss management education in China, economic realities, and organizational culture—forging a deep friendship that transcended both culture and age.This book records that precious journey. It illustrates not only how Drucker translated ideas into practice, but also portrays his sincerity, warmth, and humanity. He held a deep hope for the future of management in China, remained steadfast i

在本書中，Sarah Wynn‑Williams 以其任職於 Facebook（現 Meta）全球公共政策部門的經歷，提供了一部大膽直言且不畏權勢的內部回憶錄。她生動地記述了與馬克．祖克柏（Mark Zuckerberg）及雪柔．桑德伯格（Sheryl Sandberg）的交手過程，並深切剖析自己在平衡母親身分的同時，如何在「挺身而進」（Lean In）的職場文化中掙扎求存。書中更揭露了令人震驚的決策失誤－從政治操弄、言論審查，到在緬甸煽動暴力與仇恨的災難性後果。本書筆觸犀利、帶著黑色幽默，且讀來令人不寒而慄。這部回憶錄敲響了警鐘：揭示了不受約束的權力如何蠶食理想，並摧毀人們的生活。''Amazing: of all the books in all the world Mr Free Speech Zuckerberg wants to ban, it’s the one about him'' Marina Hyde, Guardian''Jaw-dropping . . . A tell-all tome'' Financial TimesSarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook’s potential and knew it could change the world for the better. But, when she got there and rose to its top ranks, things turned out a little different.From wild schemes cooked up on private jets to risking prison abroad, Careless People exposes both the personal and political fallout when boundless power and a rotten culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative, Wynn-Williams rubs shoulders with Mark Z

With more than half a million children's books in its collections, the Library of Congress has everything from beloved classics to forgotten treasures ready for rediscovery. These range from an early American edition of John Newbery's Little Pretty Pocket-Book to twentieth-century classics introducing familiar characters such as Dorothy and Toto or Frog and Toad. In addition to books, the Library holds original artwork by illustrators Jerry Pinkney and Vera B. Williams; manuscripts by pathbreaking authors Virginia Hamilton and Jade Snow Wong; and influential magazines such as St. Nicholas and The Brownies' Book--not to mention the nation's largest public comic book collection.Tell Me a Story reimagines the canon of American children's literature, in the process highlighting the evolution of literary, artistic, and publishing trends. From classic books and award-winners to little-remembered gems, this engaging volume features more than two hundred children's books, original artworks, an

“PAWSSIBLY the sweetest books on the shelf!” — Ben Clanton, bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly seriesFollow the antics of Squash and Ginny in the sixth installment of Cat & Cat Adventures from popular webcomic creator Susie Yi! This chapter book graphic novel series is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad.Into the belly of the beast! After recovering the orbs of the Past and Present, Squash, Ginny, and the rest of the crew head to the zoo to secure the Orb of the Future from their greatest enemy yet: the Owl King. But their mission will be no easy feat. After all, the Owl King holds the Orb of the Future, which means he knows their next move even before they do. Their best plan of attack: to have no plan at all!Armed with nothing but their wits (and some snacks, of course) the Spirit Squad must find a way to rescue the third orb and restore the Staff of Knowledge. If not, the Spirit Realm, Human World, and the future of snacking all hang in the balance!

A magnificent new novel from the bestselling, award-winning author of An American Marriage—Tayari Jones has written an unforgettable novel that sparkles with wit and intelligence and deep feeling about two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart in the face of a devastating tragedyVernice and Annie, two motherless daughters raised in Honeysuckle, Louisiana, have been best friends and neighbors since earliest childhood, but are fated to live starkly different lives. Raised by a fierce aunt determined to give her a stable home in the wake of her mother’s death, Vernice leaves Atlanta at eighteen for Spelman College, where she joins a sisterhood of powerfully connected Black women and marries into an affluent family. Annie, abandoned by her dissolute mother as a child, and fixated on the idea of finding her and filling the bottomless hole left by her absence, sets off on a journey that will take her into a world of peril and adversity, as well as love and adventure,

The time-tested, most popular board prep resource―updated to reflect the newest Step 1 examFirst Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 is a veritable blueprint for preparing for this critical exam, revealing all the content you will encounter on test day. This unmatched text is written by carefully chosen students who excelled on the Step 1 exam and reviewed by top faculty―ensuring the content is relevant, high-yield, and accurate. The book is organized and formatted in ways that help you easily home in on the most important content.The new edition of First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 is filled with over 1,000 color clinical images, including more depicting diverse patients; 1,300+ high-yield facts and mnemonics, organized by basic principles and organ system; and invaluable test-taking advice. There's a reason for the longstanding success of First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1. Once you open the 2026 edition, you'll instantly understand why it's a resource you can't be without!

Read about the origin stories of Addie and Keedie in this incredible prequel toA Kind of Spark.Set in Juniper five years beforeA Kind of Sparkcomes a powerful coming-of-age story from award-winning author Elle McNicoll.As Keedie and her twin Nina approach their fourteenth birthday, they seem to only be growing further apart. Keedie instead feels drawn to, and fiercely protective of, their quiet younger sister Addie – who on the surface is the opposite of loud and fiery Keedie, but in fact they have more in common than anyone knows.'This is a novel filled with love - not only Keedie’s love for Addie but McNicoll’s for young neurodivergent people everywhere, and the brilliant and brave Keedie will inspire those children to be proud of who they are'The Bookseller'A brilliant story of kindness, justice and just a little bit of revenge. Brash, bold and furious, just like Keedie herself' Lizzie Huxley-JonesDon't miss Elle McNicoll's other books for young readers:A Kind of SparkShow Us Who Yo

本書翻轉人們對精靈的想像。Bear Fairy 圓胖、蓬鬆，愛零食也愛賴床，卻同樣擁有屬於自己的光芒。Spencer 從驚訝到理解，在與他相處的過程中，看見真誠與善良比外表更重要。當嘲諷來臨，他選擇站在朋友身旁。Paul Coccia 長期關注 LGBTQ+ 與青少年議題，此次以圖畫書形式傳達自我認同與友誼力量；Fred Blunt 的畫風活潑鮮明，情緒表現十足。書評指出其既逗趣又溫暖，適合幼兒園與低年級共讀。這是一個關於閃耀、關於挺身而出的故事。Meet an unlikely fairy and his new best friend in this laugh-out-loud picture book about acceptance, being yourself and standing up to anyone who tries to diminish your sparkle. Fairies should be pretty and sparkly and dainty . . . not chubby, not fluffy and NOT lured in by potato chips. But when Spencer catches a fairy in the park, he's shocked to find that's exactly what he's got! The Bear Fairy is no delicate Tinkerbell: he hogs the remote, drops crumbs everywhere and snores like a truck. But he's still a fairy, and when Spencer's friend insults the Bear Fairy's appearance and hurts his feelings, Spencer must step up to defend his new friend. With wit, charm and hilarity, author Paul Coccia and illustrator Fred Blunt have created a modern classic about being pr

★ 六大權威媒體星級推薦，年度最耀眼奇幻繪本！★ 《In a Jar》作者全新創作，帶領讀者踏上一場翻轉世界的魔法冒險★ 讀者也要一起「把書翻過來」！互動式閱讀體驗充滿驚喜★ 關於手足、想逃離的心情，以及重新發現家的魔法一部結合奇幻冒險與互動閱讀的繪本。主角 Evie 在雪地中打開通往顛倒世界的魔法入口，讀者也需要把書翻轉，與角色一起探索星海與奇幻生物。故事描寫手足關係的矛盾與溫暖，畫面華麗、想像奔放，是一本讓孩子一翻開就沉浸其中的奇幻旅程。SIX STARRED REVIEWS! ******A richly illustrated picture book from the author ofIn a Jarthat follows an older sister and her pack of wild, noisy, can’t-sit-still younger siblings on a grand and wondrous adventure.Evie believes in all things magic, but her always-pestering, always-following younger siblings make her life seem a littlelessmagical sometimes. So Evie makes her escape to the snowy world outside, hoping for a bit of peace and solitude, only to discover her siblings trailing behind her, once again.Luckily, with the help of a wand and a few magic words, Evie turns a snowbank into a portal to an upside-down worldfull of stars, dolphins, and seahorses to ride. Even the reader is invited to rotate the book and follow the siblings along on their adventure! But wh

Build skyward in this graphic novel set in the world of Minecraft! It takes teamwork to adventure across the world of Minecraft, and that's something brothers Cobb and Flint don't have. But when their young friend, Rochelle, heads off on her own into a monster-infested zone, the two must work together to try and find her before some nasty beast does. Cobb considers himself a simple farmer and, until recently, a bit of a loner. He's content to mind his crops, gather resources, and be left alone. But fate has more in store for Cobb than intercepting the wayward villagers who replace his carrots with potatoes! When a mysterious treasure map captures the imagination of Cobb's young friend Rochelle, she tries to inspire his adventurous side. But when Cobb refuses to join her, Rochelle decides to follow the map all on her own--leaving Cobb a copy in case he changes his mind. Sure enough, Cobb is thrust into action when his adventure-obsessed brother, Flint, points out that the map leads stra

2026年全新第一彈 !!!內容簡介1. 2026年全新出版多元主題，並具挑戰性的益智尋寶圖叢書，不只是尋寶，更是多重關卡的全方位練習！2. 內容經由跨領域教育專家協助與指導，結合圖像式學習，建立小朋友邏輯思考與手眼協調能力。2026新版畫風多元，遊戲變化豐富，孩子必須不斷轉換尋寶的模式才能突破關卡。3. Highlights秉持著「寓教於樂」(Fun with a Purpose?) 的理念，出版品充滿有趣故事、挑戰十足的益智遊戲，以及趣味橫生的活動。益智尋寶圖融合「尋寶遊戲」和「單字學習」，將物件隱藏在複雜畫面中，每個物件皆附有中英文字彙，讓孩子邊尋寶、邊認識英文單字，輕鬆增加字彙量。4. 每本書有多種隱藏物件，內容十分豐富，圖片圍繞著孩子喜歡的主題，讓人想一找再找，愛不釋手！幫助關心兒童成長的家長與老師和孩子渡過充滿探索與學習的美好時光，鼓勵小朋友好奇地探索世界，愛上閱讀與學習，喜歡語言與文字，並且認識豐富的詞彙。5. 益智尋寶圖每頁都安排與孩子生活息息相關的特別主題，配合生動的圖畫，除了尋寶遊戲，還有著色本功能，著色時除了讓畫面更生動活潑，更可培養孩子學習顏色認知，並啟發孩子的創造力與想像力。6. 2026年全新版包含充滿挑戰的主題設計，更加考驗孩子的觀察力，同時滿足讀者的多樣興趣與喜好。附錄附有解答（Answers）。

2026年全新第一彈 !!!內容簡介1. 2026年全新出版多元主題，並具挑戰性的益智尋寶圖叢書，不只是尋寶，更是多重關卡的全方位練習！2. 內容經由跨領域教育專家協助與指導，結合圖像式學習，建立小朋友邏輯思考與手眼協調能力。2026新版畫風多元，遊戲變化豐富，孩子必須不斷轉換尋寶的模式才能突破關卡。3. Highlights秉持著「寓教於樂」(Fun with a Purpose?) 的理念，出版品充滿有趣故事、挑戰十足的益智遊戲，以及趣味橫生的活動。益智尋寶圖融合「尋寶遊戲」和「單字學習」，將物件隱藏在複雜畫面中，每個物件皆附有中英文字彙，讓孩子邊尋寶、邊認識英文單字，輕鬆增加字彙量。4. 每本書有多種隱藏物件，內容十分豐富，圖片圍繞著孩子喜歡的主題，讓人想一找再找，愛不釋手！幫助關心兒童成長的家長與老師和孩子渡過充滿探索與學習的美好時光，鼓勵小朋友好奇地探索世界，愛上閱讀與學習，喜歡語言與文字，並且認識豐富的詞彙。5. 益智尋寶圖每頁都安排與孩子生活息息相關的特別主題，配合生動的圖畫，除了尋寶遊戲，還有著色本功能，著色時除了讓畫面更生動活潑，更可培養孩子學習顏色認知，並啟發孩子的創造力與想像力。6. 2026年全新版包含充滿挑戰的主題設計，更加考驗孩子的觀察力，同時滿足讀者的多樣興趣與喜好。附錄附有解答（Answers）。

重返熱鬧又失控的 Grimwood，本書是 Nadia Shireen 這套暢銷插圖喜劇冒險系列的第五集。全書圖文並陳，節奏飛快，幽默中帶著溫度，讓七歲到大人讀者都能自在閱讀。這一次，Grimwood 要選出新鎮長。Titus 宣布退位，留下「大角」般的空缺。新舊角色紛紛投入選戰，有人懷抱理想，有人暗藏盤算，也有人只是想辦派對。最終能決定小鎮未來的，竟是 Grimwood 的居民——場面勢必更加混亂。故事在荒誕與真誠之間擺盪，既誇張又貼近人心。本系列獲 Richard Osman、Liz Pichon 等作家盛讚，稱其「anarchic」又充滿創意。Return toGrimwoodin the wildly funny fifth book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series.Perfect for readers age 7 to 107, fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, Mr Gum and David Walliams, and anyone who loves to laugh.Grimwood needs a new mayor! Titus has finally decided he’s had enough, leaving behind big antlers to fill. With characters new and old throwing their hats into the ring, who has what it takes, who has a hidden agenda, and who is simply in it for the parties? The only people who can decide the fate of Grimwood are . . . the residents of Grimwood. Oh no.Fully illustrated throughout and full of heart, laughs and surprises, this is the must-read fifth title in t

Learn new words with Little Nutbrown Hare, while discovering the wonders of the world around you!A beautiful introduction to language and nature for a little loved one of any age, featuring the beloved Nutbrown Hares from Guess How Much I Love You. This celebration of love and nature is perfect for Father's Day!Guess How Much I Love You has sold more than 61.5 million copies and been translated into 57 languages worldwide. It has become a timeless way to express love that’s simply too big to measure. Whatever the occasion or season, there’s a Guess How Much I Love You book for everyone!Join Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare as they explore the world around them – from the pond to the mountain, and from the meadow to forest. This large format board book has 100 new words for little readers to discover, and tabs to help them navigate between the different scenes.With stunning new artwork from Anita Jeram, and inspired by the timeless storytelling of Sam McBratney, this book take

★情緒與魔法的完美結合： 這裡的魔獸不是隨機出現，而是由恐懼、勇氣、憤怒或快樂等情感幻化而成。讀故事，也是一場情感教育。★快節奏的全球冒險： 故事場景跨度極大，科學、自然與魔法交織，每一頁都像在看好萊塢特效大片。★深厚的情感連結： 探討友情、恐懼與自我認同，是 8-12 歲讀者（以及所有童心未泯的大人）最佳的成長伴侶。當情緒化為怪獸，世界將陷入狂歡或是混亂？在這一集中，一項能複製「情緒魔獸（Magicores）」的神奇發明遭到蓄意破壞，導致無數失控的魔獸在地球各個角落流竄。從加拉巴哥群島到婆羅洲的雨林，主角碧西（Bitsy）和柯什（Kosh）必須踏上一場跨越全球的獵捕行動。他們不僅要面對躲在暗處的神秘敵人，更要對抗內心深處最大的恐懼。如果無法在風暴來臨前收服這些混亂的魔獸，全世界的情緒平衡將徹底崩潰！JOURNEY INTO A WORLD OF INCREDIBLE CREATURES... The third thrilling adventure in a spectacular science-packed fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magical creatures, dramatic locations and amazing inventions. Fans of Pokémon, Skandar and Impossible Creatures won't be able to put this book down!An incredible new invention can duplicate magicores! But when the device is sabotaged, rogue magicores escape across the globe. Bitsy and Kosh embark on a dangerous quest to hunt them down in an adventure that takes them from the Galápagos islands to the rainforest of Borneo. With the help of their Magicalia handbo

《YOU VS The Poison Plot》：這場校園陰謀，由你親手終結！★ 席捲歐美校園的「遊戲化閱讀」風潮 ★★ 拒絕當旁觀者！翻開這本書，你就是主編兼偵探 ★【劇情大綱：倒數計時，兇手就在後台！】學校才藝大賽即將開幕，這本該是充滿掌聲的夜晚，卻在戲劇導師 Rosso 先生突然昏倒後，淪為一場驚悚的「中毒現場」。現場只有四名嫌疑人，每個人都有完美的動機，而真相被掩蓋在層層謊言之下。身為校園報社的主編，你無法袖手旁觀。你只有不到兩小時的時間，必須在謝幕燈光亮起前，找出那個藏在暗處的下毒者！【這本書為什麼讓你欲罷不能？】•互動式分歧劇情： 你的每一個決定都將導向不同的結局。是要先盤問神祕的萬人迷，還是潛入暗房搜索證物？命運就在你指尖。• 視覺化解謎體驗： 知名插畫家 Josh Hicks 親自操刀，將地圖、證據清單、嫌疑人側寫以漫畫風格完美呈現，閱讀就像在玩一場高品質的 RPG 遊戲！• 適合「非典型讀者」： 厭倦了冗長的文字敘述嗎？本書節奏極快，充滿反轉，連最不愛看書的孩子都會為了破案而讀到廢寢忘食。Can YOU solve the case? Choose your suspect, choose your next move – choose the story!YOU VS is a series of interactive adventure stories where the reader gets to choose what happens next! Full of maps, diagrams and illustrations, YOU VS gives readers the chance to star in their own stories: big genre adventures with huge stakes, real heart and a sense of humour. Oh, and lots and lots of endings.In YOU VS The Poison Plot, it’s the eve of the school talent show, but the school’s drama teacher has suddenly collapsed with four witnesses

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating first introduction to artificial intelligence.Who invented the first artificial intelligence? How do machines listen without ears? And can I use artificial intelligence to talk to my pets?Learn what artificial intelligence is and how it works as you explore its impact on the environment, society and even our own bodies.Discover how artificial intelligence is used all around you, from smartphones and search engines to cars and prosthetic limbs, and how it might be used in the future!Fun, conversational text breaks down complex ideas so they are accessible to young readers.Created in consultation with experts from the University of Cambridge.Colourful and dynamic illustrations bring abstract concepts to life.For more big ideas, don't miss other titles in the series:Think Big: Secrets of BeesThink Big: The Speed of Light

★ 經典《白鯨記》爆笑改編，最可愛的文學名鯨登場！★ 《紐約客》漫畫家 Lars Kenseth 幽默首作繪本★ 給所有「只是想交朋友」的小怪咖與小海怪★ 喜歡 Jon Klassen、Jory John 風格讀者必讀的機智繪本Moby是一隻熱情又友善的白鯨，只想交朋友。當他遇見一艘滿載水手的船，開心地展現笑容與絕技時，卻把大家嚇得不知所措。本書以幽默方式翻轉《白鯨記》的經典形象，講述一個關於誤會、友情與接納自我的溫暖故事。An adorable white whale tries to make new friends with hilarious results in the debut picture book by New Yorker cartoonist Lars Kenseth. Meet Physeter Macrocephalus - but you can call him Moby. He's got the BIGGEST toothy smile, and he's always up for a game of tag. Plus his backflips can't be beat! Who wouldn't want to be his pal? So when Moby encounters a ship full of sailors, he's eager to make a bunch of new friends. What could go wrong...? Illustrated in bold full color, this funny, charming riff on the Herman Melville classic, Moby-Dick, is at its heart a story about making friends and belonging - and finding those who accept you for who you are. Perfect for fans of Jory John and Jon Klassen.

★ 果醬罐大小的半神英雄，笑點卻是「巨人級」！★ 《Bunny vs Monkey》×《InvestiGators》讀者必收★ 神話任務 × 爆笑拳擊 × 節奏炸裂全彩漫畫他很勇敢！他很強壯！他……只有果醬罐那麼大！被逐出「小小奧林帕斯」的迷你海克力士，必須完成十二項傳奇任務，才能重返神界。原因？他不小心搞砸了小宙斯的超狂派對。墜落地球後，他降臨在平靜小鎮「Chutney-on-Toast」，立刻鎖定第一個壯舉——打敗獅子！（呃……還是其實只是一隻貓？）半神的力量遇上凡間的日常，混亂全面失控！爆笑誤判、誇張打鬥、英雄自尊心大爆發，這是一場把神話縮小、把笑聲放大的漫畫狂歡。當體型不是問題，勇氣才是關鍵。迷你海克力士，準備一拳一拳打回神界！Get ready to laugh out loud at the GIANT adventures of Tiny Hercules in this hilarious comic book adventure!Get ready for GIANT laughs with Tiny Hercules! Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman, Tiny Hercules is the hilarious debut full colour children's graphic novel from co-creators Jon Lock and Nich Angell.'This was a blast! That Tiny Herc packs a powerful, and hysterical, punch' – John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGators'Tiny Hercules is Huge Fun! Funny jokes, great characters, and PUNCHING. Basically, everything that is good about comics.' – Neill Cameron, creator of Donut SquadHe’s brave! He’s strong! He’s the size of a jam jar! He’s Tiny Hercules, the

「我從未把姊姊當作家人看待。」 一場車禍，讓她穿越進自己寫的小說，成為欺負男主角「尤司塔夫」的繼姊「蘭」。 身為砲灰反派，結局自然是被男主角殺掉！ 為了活命，也為了讓心愛的男主角幸福，蘭努力改變劇情，悲劇卻依舊降臨，公爵家一夕之間只剩下姊弟兩人。 蘭只能改變策略，暫代家主之位，替男主角擋下豺狼虎豹般的親戚。 然而，這個「弟弟」比想像中更難攻略⋯⋯ © Siya&Sarkk&Eunhye kim&binu/DAON STUDIO Taiwan edition published by arrangement with DAON STUDIO through RIVERSE Inc. Taiwan translation © KADOKAWA TAIWAN CORPORATION ★韓國Kako Page累積觀看數7,800萬、十星滿分，超人氣西方奇幻羅曼史！ ★穿越反派姊姊×腹黑主角弟弟 ★我一定會讓你變得幸福，因為這本小說的作者就是我！ ★1+2特裝版收錄： 1.漫畫單行本1+2（皆含首刷贈品小卡） 2.壓克力搖搖立牌（尺寸：16cm×14cm） 3.多功能防塵滑鼠墊（尺寸：28.5cm×15cm） 4.銀箔海報組（尺寸：20cm×14cm，3張） 5.情緒人生四格、可愛人生四格（尺寸：14cm×6cm）

「我不喜歡姊姊在我手中輕易死掉。」為了向小說男主角宣示忠誠，蘭挺身而出，替未成年的他守護家族，擔任臨時家主，處理層出不窮的危機。為奪取家主之位，叔叔竟教唆堂哥玷汙她。噩耗接踵而至──這裡並非小說世界，預知的外掛不復存在，她該如何應對？前有鉅額債務，後有虎視眈眈的叔叔，還有帶著懷疑，提前畢業歸來的弟弟……只是想活下去，怎麼會這麼困難呢？© Siya&Sarkk&Eunhye kim&binu/DAON STUDIO Taiwan edition published by arrangement with DAON STUDIO through RIVERSE Inc. Taiwan translation © KADOKAWA TAIWAN CORPORATION ★韓國Kako Page累積觀看數7,800萬、十星滿分，超人氣西方奇幻羅曼史！★穿越反派姊姊×腹黑主角弟弟★我一定會讓你變得幸福，因為這本小說的作者就是我！【首刷限定】精美小卡（※首刷售完即無贈品）

「我從未把姊姊當作家人看待。」一場車禍，讓她穿越進自己寫的小說，成為欺負男主角「尤司塔夫」的繼姊「蘭」。身為砲灰反派，結局自然是被男主角殺掉！為了活命，也為了讓心愛的男主角幸福，蘭努力改變劇情，悲劇卻依舊降臨，公爵家一夕之間只剩下姊弟兩人。蘭只能改變策略，暫代家主之位，替男主角擋下豺狼虎豹般的親戚。然而，這個「弟弟」比想像中更難攻略⋯⋯© Siya&Sarkk&Eunhye kim&binu/DAON STUDIO Taiwan edition published by arrangement with DAON STUDIO through RIVERSE Inc. Taiwan translation © KADOKAWA TAIWAN CORPORATION ★韓國Kako Page累積觀看數7,800萬、十星滿分，超人氣西方奇幻羅曼史！★穿越反派姊姊×腹黑主角弟弟★我一定會讓你變得幸福，因為這本小說的作者就是我！【首刷限定】精美小卡（※首刷售完即無贈品）

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