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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

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.

My tiger loved cake, and I went with him to the cake shop. Then he got a bad tooth, so I went with him to the dentist.My tiger didn't like sitting in the waiting room, climbing onto the dentist chair, or being told by the dentist what to eat. Especially when she said no more cake!What's a tiger supposed to eat?A bossy adult is made to look silly and a charming tiger wins the reader's heart in this subversively funny story about a love of cake and the pull of natural tiger instincts.

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!

★ 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

Conmemoramos el 50. aniversario de la publicaci鏮 de la segunda novela de Stephen King con un homenaje a la primera edici鏮, traducci鏮 revisada y acabados metalizados. El autor Ben Mears regresa a Salem's Lot para escribir un libro sobre la casa que le atormenta desde que era solo un ni隳. Sin embargo, al llegar se encuentra su aislado pueblo invadido por vampiros. Y, conforme las criaturas sedientas de sangre reclaman m嫳 v獳timas, Mears se hace cargo de convencer a un peque隳 grupo de creyentes para oponerse a los no muertos. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Stephen King's second novel with a tribute to its first edition, a revised translation with metallic finishes. NOW A NEW FILM STREAMING ON MAX - #1 BESTSELLER - Ben Mears has returned to Jerusalem's Lot in hopes that exploring the history of the Marsten House, an old mansion long the subject of rumor and speculation, will help him cast out his personal devils and provide inspiration for his ne

There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy.Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle. Beyond the reach of the Sun, Reverie is dependent upon the magic of the mysterious Starmaker: every morning, he trudges across a vast glacier and pulls in sunlight over the peaks, providing the village with the light it needs to survive.Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker’s magic, never imagining she’d one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within her and demands she come study under his guidance. With her newfound abilities tied to the survival of the village, Aurora is swept away to his ice-covered cast

FROM THE MEGA BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES Now featuring the weird and wacky coworkers of everyone's favorite sewer-sleuthing super-agents, Mango and Brash! In this entry of Agents of S.U.I.T., someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce! But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they're having with each other. To help them realize what a great team they truly are, General Inspector decides to split them up. He assigns Marsha to work with Cilantro on a super-secret pilot program, and Bongo to work with Sven on a not so-secret reality competition: "Sew You Think You Can Sew!" But here's the rub: This season includes a chef challenge, and underground sources say Piggy Smalls's notorious sauce was stolen to help one of the contestants win!

本書以維京兄妹的視角展開，記錄一家人離開熟悉的挪威、準備在海外建立新家的過程。從上船前的盛宴，到與親人道別的時刻，故事以平易的筆法呈現維京人的日常樣貌。祖母傳授符文、分享航海經驗，使孩子在啟程前對世界有了更多期待與理解。隨著船隻駛向未知，他們聽見關於巨怪、幽魂與眾神的傳說，也在旅途中學習如何面對不確定的挑戰。作者 Lan Cook 將歷史背景巧妙融入漫畫節奏，使本書兼具閱讀趣味與文化資訊。A Viking family embarks on a perilous voyage to set up home in a new land, in this comic strip packed with information and adventure.A Viking family in Norway loads up their ship and enjoys a farewell feast before setting sail to set up home overseas. What dangers might they face at sea? Will the Norse gods protect them on their journey?Meet a brother and sister as they say goodbye to their old home and prepare for adventure. Before they go, there's time for one last lesson in sword fighting, and a final visit to their ancestors at the burial ground. Their grandmother tells them tales of her own seafaring adventures and shows them how to read Norse writing - runes.This comic is filled with details about every aspect of Viking life, interwoven with stories of trolls and vengeful ghosts and lege

A playful and chaotic riot of animal naughtiness from picture book master Jeanne Willis. Nigel’s done a naughty thing, and he’s giving it some thought in a quiet spot. But it gets hard to focus as he quickly becomes surrounded by wild, animal naughtiness! Mole has been ruining the lawns, Bull’s been charging around with his horns .. . even Daddy admits it’s hard to be perfect all the time! But can you guess what naughty thing Nigel has done?Each scene gets wilder and wilder as the chaos builds, and Paddy Donnelly's brilliantly engaging pictures provide so much whacky detail to spot.

For the first printing only! This hardcover features exclusive painted edges while the special edition supply lasts. In a world ruled by the tenets of Greek mythology, one girl's fate is more than it appears in the first book in a new dark academia fantasy middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series Tracy Wolff. What's your myth? Penelope Weaver has spent her whole life preparing to attend Anaximander's Academy, where students learn how to bring to life the stories of Greek mythology as well as discover the Greek god whose principles they most embody. Penelope knows she's an Athena--all smart, practical, and rule-following girls who take part in stories that matter are Athenas. But when Penelope and her twin brother Paris arrive at Anaximander's, it appears fate has other plans. Penelope isn't placed with Athena but with students who are anything but practical and who prefer parties to rules. And that's just the beginning. She's given the world's w

From the New York Times Bestselling Creator of Hilo, comes Hilo Presents--introducing all new stories, new heroes, and new worlds! Miranda's an average kid trying to make it through the school day—but is she also the SUPERHERO known as THE MIGHTY?! Get ready for Mega-sized adventure and fun!Welcome to Willow City—home to the one and only Miranda Luna!Miranda loves Willow City and her life...exactly as they are. But lately everything seems to be changing. Crime is up in the city. Bullying is up at school. Even Miranda's family is acting weird. It feels like everything is out of her control...even her own body! (What's with all this hair? And where did this super-strength come from?!) The world needs someone to fix things. There's a local legend about a giant, furry, mythical creature who has always kept Willow City safe in times of need. But that doesn't have anything to do with Miranda...right? Does Miranda have what it takes to be the hero that Willow City needs..and the person she wa

Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. The gods are dead. All that’s left are the Players…The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper knows the dangers better than anyone, after her own encounter with a Player resulted in a curse that is slowly killing her.When the Playhouse announces the spectacle of a lifetime—a chance for one mortal to steal a Player’s immortality—Riven sees her last chance to live. Desperate for answers, she infiltrates the competition. There, she finds Jude, the Playhouse’s brilliant, merciless Lead Player, whose charm is as dangerous as his Craft, and strikes a deadly bargain to save her life.But with time running out and the Playhouse’s secre

The epic fantasy masterpiece that captured audiences worldwide with its breathtaking imagination and true humanity. Marked with the curse of a rampaging boar god, young Ashitaka sets off on a journey to cure his mysterious affliction. From behind the walls of an iron-mining town, Lady Eboshi arises to smash all obstacles to technological development. And from out of the forest comes Princess Mononoke, driven by a hatred of all humans. Can she and Ashitaka ally in time to stop the wildlands from being destroyed?

Streaming live on StewTube: Pizza and Taco!!! These foodie besties are on a mission to go viral! Will they get lots of likes for their awesome video? Find out in book #10 in the best-selling chapterbook graphic novel series! Pizza and Taco are "jelly" of their friends who have StewTube channels. But don't worry, these food besties always have a plan! All they need is some funny footage and a pet video is what most people are hungry for. Since neither of them has a pet, they borrow Biscuit the dog from the lady down the street--with some embarrassing results! This hilarious young graphic novel series--with chapters--will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for those who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels. Readers will be hungry to read all ten books in the series! Look for these and more!Coolest Club Ever!Draw Your Own Comic Activity Book!Go Viral!

在本書中，一個來自芬蘭的小女孩不蒐集「第一次」，而是把生活中的「最後一次」剪貼成冊。最後一次戴毛帽的寒日、跳水前最後一口緊張的呼吸、班上最後一個掉牙的人、最後一塊巧克力，甚至一生中的最後一句話，都被她細細保存。這些片刻有些溫柔，有些古怪，也帶著淡淡的失落與滿足。本書以鉛筆與水彩描繪，線條安靜，情感含蓄，讓讀者在翻頁之間慢慢體會改變與告別。作者 Maija Hurme 長年投入童書創作，作品曾入圍 Nordic Council’s Children’s Literature Prize、Finlandia Junior Prize 等獎項。本書入選 2023 年 100 Outstanding Picture Books，並獲《Kirkus Reviews》星級推薦。它像一本奇特的記憶簿，引人反思自己珍藏的「最後」。A thoughtful, imaginative child decides to make a scrapbook of "lasts" instead of "firsts," inviting readers to think about what they hold onto and collect, in this charmingly drawn import from Finland! Some people collect pens, shells, or stamps. Others collect friends, trips, or world records. This picture book shares one girl's unusual collection: a collection of lasts. With a feel for the poignant, the bittersweet, and the odd, an observant, emotionally astute child shares the whimsical, eccentric, and touching lasts she has collected, from the last day cold enough for a wool cap, to the last anxious breath before a high dive,

用雙語故事看見微觀世界，帶你秒懂 DNA 轉化奧祕！◎用小鎮故事擬人化呈現 DNA 轉錄，讓生物學生動易懂。◎全書簡單易懂、插畫有趣，採雙語教學，可吸收英文資訊。◎冒險情節結合科學概念，輕鬆理解 DNA 轉變與專有名詞。世界級「細胞達人」蕾妮這次將視野帶入我們體內，從神祕的核鎮到飛速前進的 mRNA 列車。透過精緻擬人的故事、簡練的文字與獨特的「轉錄密技」大公開，揭開 DNA 複製與轉變的神祕面紗。不論你是大朋友還是小朋友，不妨閉上眼睛想像、感受身體律動，你會意外發現體內的建築家所打造的神祕家園！English Version:Citizens in Nucleotown are finding a new place to survive.Can they move to another town without facing any danger?Come with me to explore the secrets of our body's DNA.How does it replicate and transform into different substances?Follow the journey of these citizens to discover the answers!中文版:核鎮的居民正在尋找新家園，希望避開所有未知的危險。他們能順利搬遷到另一座城鎮，展開新的生活嗎？跟我一起探索 DNA 奧祕，看它們如何複製並轉化物質？加入市民們的奇幻旅程，你就能找到守護身體的答案！◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263648555.pdf

★凱迪克獎得主 Dan Santat 醞釀已久的創意巔峰，每一頁畫作都能直接裱框。★幽默又帶點酸楚的情節，讓孩子學會包容不同，讓大人找回與世界和解的力量。★不管你是魚、是人，還是兩者皆非，這本書都會讓你大笑之後，眼眶微濕。你是那個覺得自己和世界「不太合拍」的人嗎？在藤壺灣（Barnacle Bay）小鎮上，有個神祕生物正在潛伏。他從大海深處而來，只為了尋找和他一樣的同類。為了融入人類世界，「魚男孩」偷偷溜進一所小學假扮成學生。但顯而易見地，他簡直像是一條「離水之魚」，完全狀況外！當「魚男孩」發現全鎮的人都在搜捕傳說中的「藤壺灣怪獸」，而那個怪獸聽起來跟他本人簡直一模一樣時，一連串雞飛狗跳的趣事就此展開！幸好，在新朋友和班級小金魚的幫助下，終於找到了在陸地上化險為夷、不被淹沒的生存之道。An Indie and USA Today Bestseller!An Amazon Best Book of the MonthFrom bestseller Dan Santat comes a hilarious new graphic novel series starring a creature with the head of a fish, the body of a boy, and the chance to have the best adventure ever! In the town of Barnacle Bay, a creature lurks. He's come from the ocean, in search of others like him. He is... A FISH BOY NAMED SASHIMI! To fit in with humans, Sashimi sneaks into an elementary school and pretends to be a student. But he's clearly a fish out of water! When Sashimi finds out the whole town is on the hunt for the Beast of Barnacle Bay--a creature who sounds a lot like Sashimi--hijinks e

From the wild imagination of Rowboat Watkins, author of Rude Cakes and Go-Go Guys, comes a riotous read-aloud about every kind of mustache imaginable!Hip, hip, HOORAY-stache! It's your lucky day-stache!Join Mouse and Moose in a mustache-mania world packed with silly rhymes and playful illustrations--perfect for building early reading skills, nurturing a love of language, and keeping readers laughing along the way.Sit down and stay-stache! And read this book right AWAY-stache! SUPER-FUN READ-ALOUD: Rowboat Watkins's uniquely funny children's books make for read-aloud and read-along fun, for both family and classroom reading time. The pure silliness of the words and pictures will delight young readers.READING & LANGUAGE SKILLS: The creative vocabulary and rhythmic text are great for helping kids develop an understanding and love of language. The illustrations and hilarious story are perfect for engaging new and emerging readers.ACCLAIMED CREATOR: Rowboat is known for such favorites a

★ 從「為什麼不能坐行李轉盤？」開始的超真實機場導覽★ 超細節插畫，宛如《威利在哪裡》式尋寶閱讀體驗★ 回答孩子最敢問的問題，安撫第一次搭機焦慮★ 全新「幕後運作」知識系列首發作，7歲以上必讀機場，不只是旅程的起點，更是一座巨大的秘密基地。當孩子問：「行李會不會搞丟？」「掃描器會看到我裸體嗎？」「可以帶蛇上飛機嗎？」這本書用清楚又幽默的方式一一解答。從報到櫃檯、安檢通道、行李分揀中心，到駕駛艙與塔台控制室，本書帶領讀者深入國際機場的幕後運作。透過層層拆解與趣味問答，讓孩子理解飛機如何安全起飛、數百件行李如何準確送達目的地。由芬蘭插畫家 Maxim Usik 以細節筆觸呈現，每一跨頁都藏著小故事與驚喜，既像《威利在哪裡》的尋寶遊戲，又像Richard Scarry的熱鬧城市圖景。這不只是知識書，更是幫助孩子理解、安心與期待飛行旅程的最佳陪伴。Airports reveals the busy and complex world of an international airport to discover exactly how it works.Airports are complex and fast-moving environments filled with people traveling across the globe and workers keeping it all going---and there are so many questions about how they work: How do the bags get to the planes? Why can't people ride the luggage carousels? Do suitcases get mixed up? Do body scanners show people naked? Can snakes ride on a plane? Why can't we open the windows on the plane? And where do planes go at night? These are just a few of the questions answered in this entertaining, informative, and th

◎A vivid account of how Blue, an adorable T-Rex, transcends species boundaries to fulfill his dream of becoming an investment banker.◎To blend into the financial world, Blue strives to adapt to its customs, offering humorous insights into workplace culture.◎Following a promotion, Blue begins to question the cycle of tedious meetings and late-night overtime, sparking a profound reflection on the true meaning of his dreams.This absurd tale follows a T-Rex’s journey from the jungle to the boardroom, creating a sharp contrast between primal nature and the stresses of contemporary finance. With a witty yet somber tone, it portrays the realities of corporate life—midnight oil, infinite meetings, and the drive for shareholder value—capturing the hollow exhaustion of making it to the top. More than just a parable, it is a meditation on the disillusionment that follows success, prompting readers to reconsider the price of ambition and what it means to truly live.◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pre

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

★ 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

★ 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

【療癒首選】日本街貓攝影大師沖昌之作品：Neko: Cats of Japan★超過 50 萬粉絲追蹤，日本最懂貓的攝影師，帶你領略最真實的貓咪表情。★從富士山腳到傳統神社，貓咪與日本絕景的完美結合，翻開書就像出國旅行。★高質感精裝設計，208 頁的滿滿療癒感，是送給自己或貓奴友人的最棒禮物。★被譽為「捕捉日本靈魂最可愛的方式」，看貓咪如何優雅地統治這座島嶼。當日本最受歡迎的街貓攝影大師 沖昌之 (Masayuki Oki) 遇上這片土地上的「貓主子」，這場化學反應簡直萌度破表！這不只是一本攝影集，更是一場橫跨全日本的尋貓之旅。透過沖昌之那雙能捕捉「貓咪靈魂」的眼睛，我們走進了貓島的自由王國、古老寺廟的寧靜角落，以及充滿人情味的昭和街道。無論你是重度貓奴，還是想念日本旅行的溫度，這本書都能在你的書架上開出一扇窗，看見那些在街道角落、陽光下翻滾的自由靈魂。現在就帶走這份來自日本貓咪的呼嚕聲，讓家裡的空氣也變得溫暖起來。Fall in love with cats from Japan! What do people love more? Cats or Japan? Why compromise? What could be cuter than a book that combines the two?! Neko is a finely curated collection of cute cats doing what they do best in the world's favorite tourist destination. Whether they're building their own empire on one of Japan's dedicated cat islands, roaming the streets looking for fish and scritches, or reclining at temples, one thing's for sure: the cats of Japan are some of the cutest kitties out there, and everyone loves them. Neko provides a glimpse into the lives of Japan's fel

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

★ 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

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

★ 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.

《Pax》作者Sara Pennypacker首部歷史小說，以納粹佔領下的法國為背景，描繪一名孤兒在動盪年代中尋得勇氣的過程。本書主角Lucas在孤兒院被嘲笑為「小閃電」，因為他心軟、不敢打架。戰火與佔領讓村莊籠罩陰影，他渴望證明自己。一次拯救小貓的行動，使他遇見藏匿小馬的英國女孩Alice。兩人從互不信任到並肩合作，也逐漸發現村中暗藏的抵抗行動：傳遞密碼的神父與女管家、疑似庇護猶太家庭的鄰居、為保護嬰兒鋌而走險的年輕母親。在流言指向盟軍登陸之際，Lucas必須衡量自己願意承擔多少風險。本書透過孩童視角呈現戰爭下的人性與選擇，是一部動人的成長故事。The acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of Pax delivers an historical novel about an orphan during WWII who discovers unexpected courage within himself when he becomes involved with the Resistance. An orphan in Nazi-occupied France discovers unexpected courage within himself in the first historical novel from the acclaimed, bestselling author of Pax. For fans of Alan Gratz, Ruta Sepetys, and Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.Petit éclair. That’s what the other boys at the orphanage call Lucas DuBois. Too softhearted to play war, too cowardly to fight his bullies. He’s tired of his weak reputation, just as he’s tired of the war and the Nazi occupation of his French village. He longs for justice, a chance to show h

★ 本書繪者曾獲得美國兒童票選圖書獎提名及韓國娜美杯國際繪本獎。★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！鳥兒在窗外歌唱，嘹亮穿雲，聲聲問你為何還留在原地，不隨心飛翔？這是歌頌大自然的樂章，美麗又奇妙。這部充滿詩意的繪本如同一陣清新的微風，邀請孩子打開感官，擁抱大自然的奇妙世界。字裏行間流淌的韻律與生動意象，為兒童開啟了一扇探索自我與環境的美麗窗戶。孩子沉浸在詩意的文字中時，不僅是在閱讀一個故事，更是在與大自然建立深刻的情感連接。There’s a bird outside your window with a song that’s full of sky.And it wonders why you stay insidewhen you are free to fly?A joyful celebration of the beauty and wonder of nature.適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

★ 法國亞馬遜讀者５顆星滿分好評！★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 灰暗當中，活出色彩，從溫馨的故事中，學習樂觀與正向的思維。一場大風暴之後，這地方失去了色彩，一夜之間一切都變成灰色。水果、樹木和花朵失去顏色，就連食物也失去原本的味道。有一天，妮娜發現一盒彩色鉛筆。她從沒見過這麼美的東西，在灰暗世界裏非常耀眼。純真的妮娜種下這五支鉛筆，引發意料之外的奇蹟，為世界找回色彩。After a storm passed through, Nina's land lost its colours and everything turned grey overnight.The fruit, trees and flowers are all shades of grey and nothing tastes the same.One day, while digging a hole in the ground, Nina found a box of coloured pencils.Never before had she seen such beauty, and being so used to the grey of her surroundings, she was overwhelmed with joy.With those five pencils, Nina sets out to bring colour back to the world around her.適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

本書以簡潔溫暖的筆觸描繪一隻小貓的世界：牠有小小的眼睛與耳朵、柔軟的鬍鬚和會輕輕擺動的尾巴。作者 Natalia Shaloshvili 透過細膩圖畫呈現小貓日常中的小確幸，例如在花叢間散步、喝口牛奶、或在陽光下找到最舒服的角落。然而，牠最需要的其實是能陪伴牠、疼愛牠的那雙手──或許就是翻開這本書的孩子。Natalia Shaloshvili 以柔美的畫風與精準節奏，讓小貓的可愛特質與孩子的情緒自然連結。無論是散步、喝牛奶，或在陽光下伸展，小貓的日常都像孩子的生活縮影。Sweet, tender, and perfect for the youngest picture book readers, this winning story about a most adorable kitten is an affectionate invitation to identify with and love this small cat! What does a small cat need? Two little eyes, two little ears, big whiskers, and a tail, to start. What else does a small cat need? Maybe a walk in the flowers, a sip of milk, or a warm spot to laze around in the sun. But above all else, what a small cat needs is... someone big or little--maybe someone just like you!--with cuddly arms and a huge heart to pet it and hear it purr. Yes, every cat needs that! This is a tender and universal story through which author-illustrator Natalia Shaloshvili achieves something quite rare: illustrations that are of great artistic quality

This Little Golden Book is based on Disney and Pixar's Hoppers, releasing in theaters Spring 2026! What if you could talk to animals and understand what they're saying? In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film Hoppers, scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. This Little Golden Book retelling of the film is perfect for children ages 2 to 5, as well as Disney Little Golden Book collectors of all ages! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

The first title in an exciting new search-and-find series that blends history with fantasyCross the moat, pass through the gatehouse, and dodge flying arrows as you journey back in time on a search-and-find history adventure!Blaze the Dragon guides you through the fascinating world of medieval times—where lords, ladies, and even wizards roam. Discover how castles were built, how knights fought, and the secrets of magic and medicine.From the grand fortress of Dragon Castle to the bustling castle kitchens, the dark dungeon, and beyond the castle walls to noble hunting grounds, there are 12 illustrated scenes to search and 10 medieval characters to spot in every location.Written by a real castle steward and told by a real dragon, this book will spark curiosity in the youngest squires.

Watch this space for news!The moment you see a dragon is usually your last…Since the dragons emerged–along with the scourge that ravaged our lands and people–there’s only one human city that remains standing: Vinguard.But the hellfire from above is nothing compared to the infection that threatens us all. For there is no worse fate than being dragon cursed. Slowly and excruciatingly, you’ll be transformed into a mindless beast who destroys everything–and everyone–you love.Any of us could be tainted. Any of us could be lying. Any of us could be caught and killed by the authorities.And I’m terrified that I might be next.There’s only one other person who might suspect my secret. He’s like my shadow, following me wherever I go. Part protector, part tormentor, fully annoying. Sometimes I think I am just one of the million unfathomable secrets he keeps hidden.Because Lucan definitely knows something.And if I’m dragon cursed, death might be the only mercy I get.