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Come with me if you dare, and take the Which Way to Anywhere...Hold on tight for book 3 in an out-of-this-world new series from former Waterstones Children's Laureate and No.1 bestselling author ofHow to Train Your Dragon.From the bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON comes book 3 in an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic.Planet Earth, in case you do not know it, is a small, green little world, out on the end of a remote and rarely visited Milky Way.All Magic wassupposedto have disappeared from this particular planet many centuries earlier.But in an ordinary, slightly damp part of the planet there are five human children with extraordinary Magical Gifts that the universe has never seen before. Only two of them don't know it yet.What will Mabel and Izzabird's Gifts be? And how will they navigate Bounty Hunters, a witch and three perilous tasks to reach the end of their story? After all, there's nothing like an adve

Humans think they invent everything, but the fact is, us animals have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans.WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2022An international best-seller, translated into over 25 languagesIn this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans. We have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. Often human scientists try and solve a problem or invent a new tool and they realise that animals have already invented it for them.Sometimes when a human inventor gets stuck, they come to the animal kingdom to see if we can help them out. In this book yo

Perfect for sharing with preschoolers, this delightful activity book is full of easy but fun nature things to draw, paint and craft - as well as some simple picture puzzles.From sweet pebble mice to fluffy pinecone owls to twiggy hedgehogs, you're sure to find something for everyone - and gathering the natural materials is a great excuse to get outside. Rainy day? Use the rain to make colourful raindrop art! A lovely way to spend time together and keep kids busy, without a screen in sight!- Easy projects, using everyday materials- Builds hand-eye coordination, concentration and pen control

Dive into the fourth laugh-out-loud book in the Agents of S.U.I.T. series, featuring the weird and wacky coworkers of everyone's favourite sewer-sleuthing super-agents, Mango and Brash!Laugh yourself silly with the Agents of S.U.I.T. inSew Much Trouble- a hilarious InvestiGators adventure!If you like perfect puns, silly supervillains and special BBQ sauce, then this is the book for you! The fourth side-splitting book in the InvestiGators spin-off series, a full colour, laugh-out-loud graphic novel.'Fantastically funny!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey on InvestiGators.Someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls’s special BBQ sauce! Badgers Bongo and Marsha are teamed with Cilantro the chameleon and Sven Septipus on a super-secret pilot programme and a not-so-secret reality TV competition,Sew You Think you Can Sew.Can the Agents discover the thief in time and save the day?Created by John Patrick Green with cowriter Christopher Hastings and art

★ 2026全新爆笑橋梁書系列，怪物親自寫日記！★ 希臘神話大翻轉：怪物也有自己的故事★ 喜歡《Loki》《Horrible Histories》讀者必讀★ 插圖滿滿、笑點密集，7歲以上讀者輕鬆入門神話當人們聽到獨眼巨人波呂斐摩斯時，總以為他只是個可怕的怪物。但如果由他自己來說，故事其實完全不同。這位獨眼巨人最大的夢想只是辦一場史上最盛大的派對，直到英雄奧德修斯闖入，一切計畫瞬間失控。本書以幽默日記形式重新詮釋希臘神話，讓神話怪物親自講述自己的版本，是認識神話最爆笑有趣的橋梁書系列。New for 2026, a monstrously fun illustrated series for 7+ readersMonsters from mythology finally get to tell their side of the story, in this hilarious illustrated series for fans ofLoki,Horrible Historiesand Pamela Butchart."A charming, funny and hugely enjoyable reimagining of Greek mythology. Perfect for fans ofLoki." Anna JamesWhen people hear Polyphemus is a cyclops, they always assume he's a big scary MONSTER with one huge eye who EATS PEOPLE.The truth is, YES, he is big, and he does have one huge eye, and ok he does OCCASIONALLY eat people… but THAT’S NOT THE WHOLE STORY!All he ever wanted was to throw THE GREATEST PARTY OF ALL TIME! But then Odysseus arrived, and it all went very, VERY, wrong…

SEVERED FROM THE LEGENDBORN. OATHBOUND TO A MONSTER. Tracy Deonn's #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle continues in the sensational third book about a dazzling contemporary fantasy world that blends Southern Black Girl Magic with secret societies and the legend of King Arthur!Bree Matthews is alone.She exiled herself from the Legendborn Order, cut her ancestral connections, and turned away from the friends who can't understand the impossible cost of her powers. This is the only way to keep herself--and those she loves--safe. But Bree's decision has come with a terrible price: an unbreakable bargain with the Shadow King himself, a shapeshifter who can move between humanity, the demon underworld, and the Legendborn secret society.In exchange for training to wield her unprecedented abilities, Bree has put her future in the Shadow King's hands--and unwittingly bound herself to do his bidding as his new protégé. Meanwhile, the other Scions must face war while their Round Table is

The new novel by the Number 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six***THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER***'The read of the summer' SUNDAY TIMES'A richly drawn page-turner' OBSERVER'Beautifully written, immersive' THE TIMES'Our favourite TJR novel yet' COSMOPOLITAN'I absolutely adored this' BRYONY GORDONREADERS ARE SAYING...'So emotional by the end that I could hardly speak' - Reader Review, 5*****'Melted my heart by the end' - Reader Review, 5*****'Taylor Jenkins Reid is the master of a really great love story' - Reader Review, 5*****'Taylor Jenkins Reid's best book yet' - Reader Review, 5*****An epic novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits.In the summer of 1980, Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston's Johnson Space Centre, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates. As the

A glorious introduction to the wonders of wildflowers for children!Ideal for any budding wildflower explorer, this pocket-sized guide is full of useful tips to help children spot and identify flowers in the wild.*Designed to inspire children to venture outside and explore nature, this book ignites the spirit of adventure and discovery.*Packed with valuable information, it provides the essential knowledge needed to identify flowers that can be found all over the UK, making it accessible and enjoyable for kids.*Inside, you'll discover a comprehensive field guide section, structured by colour and brimming with expert insights on an array of wildflowers - from bright white snowdrops and scarlet-red poppies, to fluffy yellow dandelions and prickly green stinging nettles. Find out which flowers attract bees and butterflies, which ones are poisonous and which ones produce fruit.*Discover how to plant your own wildflowers and how you can help protect them in nature.For more adventures, don't m

Three Unicorn Academy stories to read, with full-colour episode stills from the hit TV show!Read all about Sophia, Wildstar and their friends in Sapphire dorm in this highly illustrated first storybook for newly-independent readers.With an easy-to-read font, pictures on every page and plenty of magic and sparkle, this is the perfect reading book for young fans of the show.Each chapter follows the friends at Unicorn Academy as they explore the island and its many magical secrets, from the unexpected return of esteemed Unicorn Riders and a volcanic rescue mission to save some foals, to the final stand-off with the Star Snatcher, there is never a dull moment at Unicorn Academy!Ride towards your destiny and discover more magical adventures at Unicorn Academy:Unicorn Academy: Sophia's Invitation (Book 1, Fiction 7+ Chapter Book)Unicorn Academy: Sophia and the Magical Invitation (Book 1, Fiction 5+ Illustrated)Unicorn Academy: Sticker Activity BookUnicorn Academy: Colouring BookUnicorn Acade

Discover the life-giving, world-shaping magic of Water in this beautiful picture book about the natural world, in our Wonder World Series, published in partnership with the National Trust. Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes and gives a home to millions of creatures!Created in collaboration with the National Trust, this is the perfect science picture book for curious minds.Don't miss the first title in the series:*National Trust: Wonder World: Earth

Now available in a fully revised and updated paperback edition, produced in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, this inspirational collection of stories about how individual people are saving the planet is the ultimate gift for any aspiring climate activist.When faced with climate change, the biggest threat that our planet has ever confronted, it's easy to feel as if nothing you do can really make a difference . . . but this book proves that individual people can change the world. With 22 inspirational stories celebrating the pioneering work of a selection of Earth Heroes from all around the globe, from Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough to Yin Yuzhen and Isatou Ceesay, each tale is a beacon of hope in the fight for the future of our planet, proving that one person, no matter how small, can make a difference.Featuring Amelia Telford, Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, Bittu Sahgal, Chewang Norphel, David Attenborough, Doug Smith, Ellen MacArthur, Felix Finkbeiner, Greta T

Discover all kinds of weird and wonderful mistakes you've (probably) never heard of in this funny, fascinating book.Did you know that Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin BY MISTAKE when he forgot to tidy his lab? Or that an 11-year-old child accidentally invented . . . the ICE LOLLY? What about the chemist whose fiery failure led to . . . the very first MATCHSTICK? Or the chef whose attempt to annoy a fussy customer resulted in . . . the creation of CRISPS?From building blunders to musical mishaps, mouthwash to ice-cream cones, post-it notes to fireworks, there are all sorts of incredible mistakes that you've probably never heard of . . . and some of them have shaped life as you know it! Maybe one day YOU will make an incredible mistake too.*Shows children how important lessons can be learned from failure and teaches them not to be afraid of making mistakes*Features engaging text from author Natalie Labarre, brimming with wit and wow-factor*Colourfully brought to life throughout wi

In Welcome to Our Playground, we invite you to explore how children play all around the world in this beautifully illustrated follow-up to the bestselling Welcome to Our World.From basketball to board games, clapping games to climbing frames, dens to doll's houses, there are so many ways to play and have fun around the world.In this fascinating picture book, young children can learn all about the different games, toys and playtimes around the world, as well as the playgrounds, fields and beaches children play in, and the many different words they use when they play.With engaging, colourful artwork on every page by award-winning illustrator Harriet Lynas, this is a unique, warm-hearted book to help teach children understanding, harmony and respect."Sure to be a smash hit with the older end of the preschool market" (The Independent, on Welcome to Our World)Other books in the series include:Welcome to Our WorldWelcome to Our Table.

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Spring is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree.The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words.Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In spring, the tree's leaves are budding, rain falls from the sky, a sweet treat is a cookie and the perfect hat is a yellow one that keeps you dry. Now I See Spring celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year.Collect them all:Now I See SummerNow I See AutumnNow I See Winter

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Summer is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree.The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words.Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In summer, the tree has full green leaves, the sky is bright blue, a sweet treat is ice cream and the perfect hat shades you from the sun. Now I See Summer celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year.Collect them all:Now I See SpringNow I See AutumnNow I See Winter

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Autumn is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree.The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words.Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In autumn, the tree sheds its russet leaves, the sky turns pink and gold, a sweet treat is a caramel apple and the perfect hat is plaid with flaps to cover your ears. Now I See Autumn celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year.Collect them all:Now I See SpringNow I See SummerNow I See Winter

From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Winter is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons through a child’s eyes. The house. The tree.The garden. Me. Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a farm setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words.Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone stories, each of the four books in this series has identical text but a different visual treatment to show the time of year. In winter, the tree is bare, snow falls from the sky, a sweet treat is a candy cane and the perfect hat is one that keeps you warm. Now I See Winter celebrates all the wonderful things about the season from a kid’s point of view – and why it’s their favourite time of year.Collect them all:Now I See SpringNow I See SummerNow I See Autumn

A stand-out series of beautifully soft, black-and-white cloth books - with a crinkly page, buggy handle, felt flaps and a mirror!Cuddle up with baby's first cloth book featuring high-contrast images to help develop a newborn's eyesight. In Cuddly Cat, you'll find a host of friendly pet faces, combined with bright felt flaps that are easy to tug and a crinkly page to stimulate a baby's senses and focus their attention. The surprise mirror ending is sure to delight the tiniest of babies!In a super-stylish presentation box and with a handy Velcro strap for attaching to a buggy or a cot, these tactile, multi-sensory books make the perfect gift for a newborn baby - that adults will find irresistible too!With bold artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, bestselling illustrator of the award-winning, must-have board book series for babies and toddlers - Felt Flaps and Peekaboo.Also available: Cuddly Ladybird, Cuddly Bear, Cuddly Lion and more!

A hilarious alphabet adventure that will have readers racing from A to Z!A is for apple. B is for ball. C is for castle. But wait! D is NOT for dog. There's a wolf in this book and it's lurking right behind you. YOU are the hero of this story! Can you spot the sneaky wolf hiding throughout this book, escape its clutches and make it all the way to Z? You better watch out for its devious disguises!From the creators of award-winning How to Count to One, featured in the New York Times, comes this mad-cap story that will have you on the edge of your seat! How well do you know your ABC?Praise for How to Count to One:"Just as we once screamed at a pigeon not to drive the bus, we now, with similar glee, take on Salmon as he commands us not to count past one." - New York Times"This debut is more than a book; it's an invitation to have fun." - Observer"Counting book with a delightful difference" - GuardianIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

All aboard!A world of colour awaits the passengers of the Rainbow Train.Join in with this beautiful adventure as Rainbow chugs along from morning till night, passing lots of vibrant places along the way.Look out of the windows and spot the colours on every page, one for every colour of the rainbow.Children will love the gentle story, perfect for taking on your travels or for bedtime reading.With gorgeous, vibrant art from Ella Hobbis and fun rhyming text by Katrina Charman.

Discover the life-giving, world-shaping magic of Water in this beautiful picture book about the natural world, in our Wonder World Series, published in partnership with the National Trust. Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes and gives a home to millions of creatures!Created in collaboration with the National Trust, this is the perfect science picture book for curious minds.Don't miss the first title in the series:National Trust: Wonder World: Earth

We Are Dragon is the third book in the outstanding, highly original and unputdownable 'I Am Wolf' series from Alastair Chisholm.Following on from I Am Wolf and I Am Raven, this is a bold, thought-provoking adventure, great for fans of Mortal Engines and The Last Wild.Rieka's world is on fire.She's lived her whole life aboard Constructs, giant mechanical creatures that battle each other for territory. Now a new enemy has swept across the land - Dragon. And even with all the survivors united against it, Dragon is winning.Technically brilliant, Rieka believes that she alone can turn the war. But the path she sets out on is dangerous, both for her and her friends. And all the while, there is a truth about herself she must face.If she doesn't, she could destroy everything she's trying to save.Also written by the award-winning Alastair Chisholm:I Am Wolf (Shortlisted, Peters Children's Book of the Year award 2025)I Am RavenPraise for I Am Wolf:"Jam-packed with action and suspense, and wildly

Hercules Braver, modern-day son of Zeus, is about to face his BIGGEST challenge yet... A legendary Greek monster has escaped from the underworld!Hercules is ready to start a new school year as the BEST demigod when, to his surprise, his cousin Theseus suddenly comes to stay from Greece. Theseus, son of Poseidon, is a young demigod just like Hercules. But right as Herc was (finally) preparing to be a heroically good role model, infuriating Theseus causes TROUBLE at every turn!But soon the boys are forced to work together - because Zeus has been so focused on writing a book that he's lost control of the cosmos... and now the universe is in jeopardy. One of the most terrifying monsters in Greek myth has hatched an escape from the underworld! With their dads pre-occupied, it's up to Herc and Theo to track down and stop the Minotaur.No doubt about it, this is Herc's most high-stakes adventure yet. Will the boys become monster-slaying heroes like their namesakes? Or will they learn that myth

From hilarious MEGA-BESTSELLING author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story in the phenomenal LOTTIE BROOKS series!Pack your bags, and put on your helmets, for Lottie s latest hilarious diary! She s off on a ONCE IN A LIFETIME skiing holiday - what could possibly go wrong?!Amber has seen the light and returned to the QUEENS OF EIGHT GREEN. PHEW! And now she s invited Lottie on her family skiing holiday RESULT!One tiny problem . .. Lottie s never been skiing before and she doesn t know her piste from her poles! How hard can it be though?Join Lottie as she learns how to ski with old and new friends, tries fondue for the first time and discovers what the banana of destiny has in store for her.Will this be the best holiday ever or is it all downhill from here?Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath.My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was gigglin

An official illustrated children’s gaming fiction series – perfect for fans of the movie and kids aged 6, 7, 8 & 9!The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!The chance to be in a local TV advert has Po Chen stressed out. But that’s nothing compared to having to go on an adventure into Minecraft to save their friend Eek to the End or risk losing him forever.Can Morgan and their friends cover for Po while he's auditioning for the commercial? And, more importantly, can they cover for him whilst going up against several terrifying Endermen?The fourth book in a jam-packed series, dive into this Minecraft adventure to find out how the gang saves the day!

Max and Sally's camping trip takes a sinister turn when they stumble across a gang of ruthless crooks on the trail of smugglers' treasure. Packed full of interactive puzzles and comic-strips, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

Stroke a baby dinosaur better in this adorable touch-and-feel book.Little dinosaur bumps his nose when hatching from an egg, steps on something prickly and then gets a fright from a big buzzy dragonfly. There, there, little dinosaur. Let's stroke you better. Babies and toddlers will love stroking the velvet nose, ribbed tummy and soft back of this gorgeous baby dinosaur to help it recover from little everyday mishaps. With interactive fun, this touchy-feely book teaches kindness and empathy.Discover more books in the There There Little... series- There There Little Lamb- There There Little Puppy- There There Little Bear- There There Little Kitten- There There Little Reindeer- There There Little Bunny

Perfect for young children who are just starting to read and spell simple words, this board book has five three-piece jigsaws housed within its pages, each one featuring an animal - cat, bee, fox... There's one letter on each jigsaw piece, so children can have fun putting the jigsaw together, then saying the word once it's complete. The finished jigsaws can then be slotted back into the book for safekeeping.

Perfect for young children who are just starting to read and spell simple words, this board book has five three-piece jigsaws housed within its pages, each one featuring a farm animal - cow, pig, dog... There's one letter on each jigsaw piece, so children can have fun putting the jigsaw together, then saying the word once it's complete. The finished jigsaws can then be slotted back into the book for safekeeping.

Babies and toddlers will love moving the sliders back and forth to see and hear all the ocean animals.Each time you move one of the sliders in the book, an ocean animal springs into view and makes a fun sound. But there's more! Move the same slider back again, and you'll see and hear a completely different animal.From snorting whales to playful dolphins, discover the world beneath the waves in this exciting journey through the sea.- Playful and interactive reading experience- Helps build fine motor skills and improves dexterity- Sliders are perfectly-sized for little hands- Includes on/off button to save battery life

全球發燒烘焙經典！翻譯六國語言， 《紐約時報》、《華盛頓郵報》都推薦的暢銷飲食專書，中文版隆重上市！ ★ 2025「詹姆斯‧比爾德書籍獎─烘焙與甜點類」（James Beard Foundation Book Awards） ★ 2024《星期日泰晤士報》年度飲食書（The Times and Sunday Times Food Book of the Year） ★ 2024「茱莉亞‧柴爾德首作獎」（IACP Julia Child First Book Award） ★ 2024「英國食物作家協會年度首作獎 」（Guild of Food Writers First Book Award） ★ 2024「安德烈‧西蒙飲食書獎」（André Simon Food & Drink Book Award） 這本由名廚作家妮可拉．蘭姆以「烘焙」為根柢， 所撰寫的「食材X技術X配方」百科， 不僅一出版就榮登英國Waterstones、WHSmith 等大型書店暢銷榜， 更拿下美國Amazon烘焙甜點類暢銷第1名！ 英國國寶級大廚奈傑‧史萊特（Nigel Slater）也讚譽： 「每一頁，都是一堂烘焙大師課！」 堂本麵包店創辦人陳撫洸 專文推薦 SEASON Cuisine Pâtissiartism主廚洪守誠 WUnique pâtisserie吳一無二法式甜點主廚吳宗剛 Quelques Pâtisseries某某法式甜點主廚賴卉雋Lai Bonheur Bonne Heure Pâtisserie創辦人Claire L. ── 一致強推！ 奶油如何化作酥脆的可頌？蛋白如何變成輕盈柔軟的蛋糕？ 為何僅僅兩度的差異，就可能讓卡士達從滑順變成結塊？…… 妮可拉．蘭姆憑藉多年專業廚房的實戰經驗與對烘焙的熱情， 將那些烘焙人困惑、不解，甚至只能憑直覺完成的麵包與甜點製作過程， 整理並轉化為一套邏輯化、系統化的烘焙知識，寫成這本深入淺出的作品。 她將帶領你探索烘焙魔法背後的科學原理，一步步理解每一個步驟的「為什麼」， 並幫助你培養屬於自己的「烘焙第六感」，真正消除對烘焙失敗的恐懼。 書中不僅完整解構烘焙理論── 從關鍵成分（油脂、麵粉、蛋、糖）與核心技術原理（質地、色澤、發酵與膨脹等）， 並透過精美插圖與圖表，讓你清楚理解烘焙每一個環節如何運作。 本書收錄超過10

Rafi 和 Rita 是一對雙胞胎，他們幾乎什麼都一樣，只有一件事始終爭不出結果：到底誰比較高？Rafi 覺得自己高到要小心別撞到月亮，Rita 則說自己跟「高高龍」一樣高——而且那當然是一種真正存在的恐龍！兩個孩子你一句、我一句，越說越誇張，連一首超煩人的「我比你高」之歌都登場了。原本只是小小的手足較勁，最後卻發展成一場充滿想像力的爆笑比拚。本書由《Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth》作者 Jarvis 以幽默鮮明的文字創作，搭配《The Lonely Beast》創作者 Chris Judge 大膽明亮、表情豐富的插畫。故事節奏活潑，畫面甚至會因為角色「太高了」而需要把書轉過來看，讓閱讀本身也成為一場好玩的互動。Rafi and Rita are twins. They are almost exactly the same in every single way. Except … they both think they are the tallest!Rafi is so tall he has to be careful not to bang his head on the moon. Rita is as tall as a Tallasaurus, which is definitely a real dinosaur. Rafi is SO tall he’s written a (really annoying) song about it:I’m taller than youI’m taller than youI’m the Queen of Tall TownAnd it’s front-page news!Oh yes, I’m taller than you!A side-splittingly funny tale of sibling rivalry that escalates to a charming twist, with hilarious words by the inimitable Jarvis, author of Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth, and colourful illustrations throughout from the creator of The Lone

Explore the intersection of perfumery and magic with this gorgeously illustrated hardcover guide. Discover the sacred art of Ars Botanica--selecting and blending herbs, flowers, resins, and spices for pleasure and for magical endeavors. Packed with hands-on, do-it-yourself recipes, this accessible book immerses you in the craft of fragrance making. You'll luxuriate in fiery and smokey notes, the contrasting yet complementary shades of solar and lunar fragrances, and much more. This illustrated, hardcover book unveils the alchemical transformation of raw materials into complex, evocative scents. Perfume enthusiasts of any skill level will find something to love, and Caterina Ronati's poetic prose only deepens the magic found in these pages. This book is perfect for anyone who practices magic and appreciates the importance of aromatherapy

From the Newbery Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and Odder comes a stunning new middle grade standalone novel about compassion, resilience, and surprising friendships, following a dog named Wombat in the aftermath of a catastrophic fire.Wombat isn't actually a wombat-but when the homeless dog is discovered, singed and ash-covered after a terrible fire destroys a community, someone tags her with the nickname and it sticks.Wombat is a "destiny dog." Something inside of her (she nicknames it "Voice') keeps telling her there's a special someone out there who is meant to be her person.Surrounded by a devastated town, Wombat takes up residence on bench near the makeshift community center, an old brick warehouse that, for the most part, survived the flames. A small part of the community center evacuation site has been repurposed for the local wildlife rehab sanctuary that burned down. All of the animals were spared, and the temporary quarters inclu

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician and Technician Fourth Editionis a comprehensive, practical study guide for aspiring and working professionals in live event production. It includes updated technology throughout, new and expanded information on safety, DC systems, and clean energy technology, and more quiz questions.

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A celebration of international book-loving cats. Bookshop Cats is a beautiful photographic collection of cats who have made the wise decision to live in bookshops across the world.In these pages you will find moggies curled up amongst the memoirs, tabbies atop the shelves of the travel section, and kittens who can sniff out the next international bestsellers. This charming collection is a celebration of literature-loving cats, their doting colleagues and the havens they create together.

A PROPULSIVE DEBUT MYSTERY FROM EVELYN CLARKE, THE BRILLIANT AND DIABOLICAL CREATION OF CAT CLARKE AND V.E. SCHWABSix authors.One private island.Seventy-two hours to write the ending that will change their lives.Named one of the Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2026 by GoodReads, Marie Claire, and Page Six.“In the running for the best mystery of 2026. With a trove of tropes that mystery lovers will love, it will remind you, in the best way, of Agatha Christie.”—Stephen KingArthur Fletch, one of the world’s bestselling novelists, is a reclusive genius known for his iconic protagonists and fiendish twists. When six struggling authors are invited to spend a weekend on his private Scottish island, they arrive to discover a shocking secret: Arthur Fletch is dead . . . and his last book is unfinished.Desperate to publish the novel, Fletch’s agent and editor have summoned these writers in the hope that one of them will imagine a worthy ending for this final book. To sweeten the deal, they are of

OVER 3.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN SERIES! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved worldwide phenomenon of Fablehaven. In the first book of this New York Times bestselling series, two siblings inherit a hidden sanctuary for magical creatures and must race against the clock to protect it from looming dangers. For centuries, mystical creatures of all kinds have found a home in Fablehaven, a hidden home where they are protected from extinction. The sanctuary is one of the last strongholds of true magic. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite . . . Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws keep order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken, powerful forces of evil are unleashed, forcing Kendra and Seth to face the greatest challenge of their lives, to save the

OVER 3.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN SERIES! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved New York Times bestselling series about two siblings who inherit a hidden sanctuary for magical creatures. In the second installment of this worldwide phenomenon, Fablehaven comes under attack by a mysterious threat that looms far outside its walls. The most dangerous evil has infinite subtlety and patience. Beware: It is rising. At the end of the school year, Kendra and her brother, Seth, find themselves racing back to Fablehaven, a refuge for mythical and magical creatures. Grandpa Sorenson, the caretaker, invites three specialists--a potion master, a magical relics collector, and a mystical creature trapper--to help protect the property from the Society of the Evening Star, an ancient organization determined to steal a hidden artifact of great power. Will Kendra learn to use her fairy gifts in time? Will Seth stay out of trouble for long enough to defeat the threat? Time is running out, and Evening