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Join the unicorns and their fairy friends as they fly over a rainbow, explore and enchanted forest and splash in a magical pond. Move the chunky sliders to reveal lots of little surprises. The eye-catching illustrations are designed for very young children, and the sliders, cut-outs and fingertrails are brilliant for developing essential early learning skills.

An iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children's literature.Beautifully crafted compositions together with simple die-cut design, reveal the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey. That is until a reassuring hand reaches out and shares words of kindness. Soon the child begins to see the warmth of colour again, and understands that their colours will always be there and that they will always be loved, whether they feel grey or sunshine yellow. Laura and Lauren have created a beautiful book full of empathy and understanding that will provide comfort and hope to readers of all ages.

**Nominated for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2024**''Lush illustrations with cut-out details and unfolding flaps take readers on a joyous journey through Donaldson’s rhyming text.'' - GuardianA stunning book to encourage creativity, bursting with colourful landscapes to stimulate the imagination.Follow a little girl in Colours, Colours Everywhere as she paints her own adventure with her bright blue tree frog companion. With luscious green trees to climb and red hot air balloons to sail away in, young children will delight in the rhyming story and vibrant artwork while learning about different colours.A truly beautiful gift with flaps to lift and absolute must for the family bookshelf. From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and Sharon King-Chai, who together created the award-winning Animalphabet and Counting Creatures.

Babies will love looking at the bright pictures of zoo animals and seeing what happens when they move the sliding panels. An elephant waves her trunk, a turtle pops in and out of his shell and an orang-utan swings in the trees. There are cut-out shapes and fingertrails to discover, too.

Co-published with HKU LibrariesOn the Steppes of Dreams is the latest collection of ‘dreamscapes’ by Basil Pao. Designed as a companion piece to his previous book Carnival of Dreams (2023) - which chronicled, from his first album cover and early cut & paste collages to the current CGI enhanced digital images of his photomontage work over a period of 50 years. The new book completes the circle and concludes the story of his surrealist/magic-realism imagery with a chapter of tributes to the group of artists who had inspired and influenced his work. The book is also intended as a celebration and a momento for the 100th anniversary of Surrealism.In his introduction, Terry Gilliam wrote: “His stunningly beautiful composite images surprise us by combining opposites, juxtaposing unlikely imagery and ideas that ask questions, make us smile, make us think, releasing us from the rigid restrictions of Reason. The portal is in your hands. Turn the page and float off into Basil’s endless univer

Discover all the cut-throat facts about the Incredible Incas with history’s most horrible headlines: Inca edition. Jump into Inca life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover how a bucket of pee could make you beautiful, why servants ate the emperor's hair and how sick people were tricked into feeling better. It’s all in Horrible Histories: Incredible Incas: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie –Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Guys comes another hilarious illustrated series starring a pampered cat who is way tougher than anyone realizes.The final installment of CAT ON THE RUN! Find out what happens to Princess Beautiful in the finale of the trilogy...

A Newbery Honor WinnerANew York TimesBestsellerIn this first book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri finds herself a sudden participant in a contest to find the next princess of the realm.Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her village the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince will choose his bride from among the village girls.The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and every teenage girl must attend and learn how to become a princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Winning the contest could give her everything she ever wanted--but it would mean leaving her home and family behind.

Little children will love to wind-up the little red car and watch as it whizzes through busy towns and beautiful countryside on its way to the seaside. With four different tracks for the car to drive around, bright and lively illustrations and lots to spot and talk about on every page.

Discover the wonderful world of insects in this beautiful 3D search-and find book. Join Little Ladybird and friends as they head off on a journey through an exciting world populated by beetles, spiders, butterflies and many more colourful little creatures. Clever 3D glasses will offer young readers a joyful and dynamic hunt among the jungle and its inhabitants! Little Ladybird is bored, so she decides to go and see the world and make new friends.She meets some colourful beetles along the way and is rescued from a big bird by some mantises in a tropical forest. There’s no stopping Little Ladybird and her new friends as they meet spiders, butterflies, frogs and other little creatures, each more beautiful and fascinating than the last. Little Ladybird soon realises that the world is full of wonders: ‘Nature really is an artist!’

A gentle and reassuring bedtime companion for little ones. As night falls, parents everywhere hold their babies close: a baby monkey sleeps, safe in its mother’s arms; a baby whale snuggles tight, and a baby kangaroo gets a tickle and kiss. Featuring shaped die-cut pages that are graduated in size for a “what’s next?” sense of discovery, the youngest readers will enjoy poring over the adorably illustrated pages of familiar animal friends as they say “good night.” • Shaped board book with sturdy pages that are graduated in size • Charming illustrations engage young children • Encourages parent-child bondingBedtime Kisses is an irresistible board book that will be a nursery room favorite! • Fun family read-aloud books • Books for children aged 0 to 3 • Books for babies

The sixth book in theNew York Timesbestselling series that began withNat Enough!You don't know until you try...Nat doesn't think she's an athlete, but after a series of painfully embarrassing moments, she's determined to build her confidence and signs up for a triathlon with her best friend, Zoe. As training begins, Nat realizes she's in way over her head, facing so many setbacks and challenges that she wonders why she ever signed up! Can Nat get out of her own way and complete the triathlon, or will she convince herself that she's not cut out for it and quit?

The sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!You don't know until you tri...Nat doesn't think she's an athlete, but after a series of painfully embarrassing moments, she's determined to build her confidence and signs up for a triathlon with her best friend, Zoe. As training begins, Nat realizes she's in way over her head, facing so many setbacks and challenges that she wonders why she ever signed up! Can Nat get out of her own way and complete the triathlon, or has she convinced herself that she's not cut out for it and quit?

A new Anne Tyler novel destined to be an instant classic: a socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding.Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job—or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter Debbie is getting married, and she hasn’t even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail’s ex-husband Max arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay and without even a suit.But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband-to-be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max’s past.Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, full of the joys and heartbreaks of love and marriage and family life,Three Days in Juneis a triumph, and gives us the perennially bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer at the height of her powers.

Follow Little Bee as she buzzes from garden to greenhouse to desert, visiting all kinds of different blooms, each one as beautiful and fascinating as the next.Little Bee leaves her hive and flies out to discover the many beautiful and strange plants and flowers that bring color to the world. Buzz by dazzling tulips and floating water lilies but watch out for the snapping Venus flytraps!Packed with bright illustrations and creative wordplay, this chunky board book is designed to instill a love of nature from an early age, great for reading aloud yet perfect for bedtime, finishing with a peaceful nighttime scene. Written by an expert baby-book writer, using sound effects and simple phrases to engage babies with the pictures on the page, this series of board books has broad appeal to both Zommer fans and gift givers alike.

With a colorful cast of characters and a cellar full of wine, anything can happen--from murder to a second chance at love--in Jenny Elder Moke's half mystery, half romance adult debut set at a lavish destination wedding. A high-end wedding on a private island off the coast of Seattle sounds like something out of a magazine. But for bestselling mystery author Kate Valentine, it's more like a nightmare. Why Kate agreed to attend her ex-fianc?s wedding is its own enigma, but she'll plaster on a fake smile for two nights, with the aid of free champagne, naturally. And because the groom happens to be her editor, she'll try to finish a draft of her latest Loretta Starling mystery as a wedding gift. But when the bride is poisoned and Kate stumbles across a dead body, she finds herself in a real-life mystery that eerily echoes the plot of her latest novel. And the only person who seems willing to help Kate catch the killer is Jake Hawkins, aka: the Hostralian; aka: Kate's biggest romantic regr

The animal orchestra is visiting Venice, and playing music by an amazing composer who lived there. Discover five of Vivaldi's most beautiful tunes by pressing the buttons on the pages, while members of the orchestra tell you a little about the life of one of the most beloved composers of all time.

‘What happened to the heart? It’s the most important, beautiful and sad question I’ve ever wondered in my life.’ AURORAIn April 2022, Aurora discovered a love letter to Earth, written by indigenous activists from Brazil. The letter was a plea for mankind to “heal the land”, “reforest our minds” and celebrate our connection to Mother Nature. The profound impression this letter left on Aurora became the inspiration for her fourth studio album, What Happened to the Heart?Complete with full album lyrics and striking photography, this beautiful clothbound reproduction of Aurora’s personal album notebook gives fans intimate insight into her creative process and takes readers on a journey through the human body as she seeks the soul of humanity.

Miffy visits the gallery and sees lots of beautiful works of art. Feeling inspired, she uses her pencils to make her own artworks and creates her own gallery at home! The sturdy and big puzzle pieces with rounded edges are suitable for small hands. The six jigsaw puzzles in the book increase in difficulty, from four to nine pieces.

小黑貓不想被剪蛋蛋！還沒睜開眼睛就察覺自己被遺棄在黑暗裡。被偶然發現自己的人類救回家裡奶大後，卻得面對「不剪蛋蛋就無法成為真正的家人」的貓生危機。小黑貓不想被剪蛋蛋。因為被剪掉蛋蛋之後，自己就不是完整的貓咪了。不完整的貓咪，要如何跟人類成為真正的家人？於是小黑貓逃出了動物醫院，踏上街頭。街頭的動物們，都有著自己的「蛋蛋理論」。小黑貓是否能夠在街頭的蛋蛋理論中，找到最適合自己的蛋蛋理論？以及「不用剪蛋蛋，也能成為真正家人」的方法？ 從頭到尾毛茸茸，用貓咪的眼睛以及貓咪的能力解決貓咪的問題，貓咪純度99％的貓小說 To cut or not to cut, this is the problem.無論如何，總之小黑貓不想被剪蛋蛋！

A favourite children’s picture book classic!Packed with things to spot on every page, this picture book classic is beautiful, fun and a favourite with children of all ages.Everyone is busy in Busytown – from train drivers to doctors, from mothers to sailors, in police stations and on fire engines. Follow lots of busy people working through their busy days!

This engaging and comprehensive illustrated guide will answer all kids' questions about how the president is elected!There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America -- and more specifically, voting in presidential elections.This easy-to-understand guide explains every step in the presidential election process -- from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and debates, the difference between caucuses and primaries, and how the Electoral College works, plus information about who is eligible to vote; the many different ways citizens can vote on (and leading up to) Election Day; what happens after the final ballots are cast; and tips on what to consider when deciding which candidate should get your vote.Each page of this nonfiction guidebook also features full-color artwork, including photographs

Hawaiian native Carissa Moore brought joy and pride to the islands when she won the first-ever, gold medal in surfing’s Olympic debut. Here she shares her story and her personal perspective, alongside contributions from many of her fellow Hawaiian surf legends, on what it means to be a surfer from Hawaii.This long-awaited book celebrates Hawaii’s rich surf history and culture, featuring stunning photography capturing the magnificent beauty of the islands, Hawaii’s most famous surf breaks, and legendary surf icons. It showcases Hawaiian surfing traditions such as paddle outs, surfboard shaping, the shaka symbol, and all of the things that have made the origins of surfing in Hawaii uniquely beautiful.Moore invites notable Hawaiian surfers and cultural figures to share their perspectives on growing up on the islands and the connection they have with surfing in Hawaii, the birthplace of this sport. This unique and special book pays tribute to the significance of Hawaiian surfing, shared by

Discover the sound of each season as you press the buttons in this beautiful book. From the first birds tweeting to welcome the spring, enjoy bees buzzing and horses trotting in a lazy summer meadow. Each time of the year is conjured up with fun busy scenes and soothing sounds to listen to.

First haircut? No problem! With this playful board book in tow, little ones getting a trim will feel at ease and amused!Contrary to popular belief, a toddler's first haircut can actually be fun! (And every hair-washing, too!) This interactive board book featuring die-cuts across each illustrated spread for fingers to wash," "cut," and "comb" hair introduces the youngest readers to haircare in a clever and comforting way.TOTAL TODDLER APPEAL: Simple text and accessible illustrations are easy to understand and help little ones understand all that goes into getting their first haircut.KIDS' ANXIETY RELIEF: Soothing, fun, and engaging, this book addresses both the practical and emotional aspects of this sometimes-fraught toddler milestone, making it more easily managed and even fun!PARENT/CHILD BONDING: Die-cut holes for fingers on each spread make the haircutting, washing, and combing experience toddler-friendly, welcoming laughter, questions, assurance, and delight.A GREAT GIFT: With a d

Paper World: Ocean uses ingenious paper cuts to reveal the wonders of our planet's oceans, from the microcosm of a rock pool, to the strange creatures living in the very deepest waters. With detailed art by paper-cut artist Gail Armstrong, a fact-packed text, and flaps and die-cuts on every spread, this unique novelty book will appeal to all the family. Fact-checked by Marine Biologist Dr Helen Scales.Also available:Paper World: Planet Earth (published 2019)Paper World: Space (published 2020)Paper World: Human Body (published 2023) Winner of the ASE Reader's Choice Award 2023

The New York Times bestselling SUNNY series continues as Sunny finds herself in the spotlight in a competition unlike any other...Sunny is starting to understand the ins and outs of middle school... but she still feels more out than in. It's about classes or homework, really. No, it's the fact that most kids have a thing they do outside of class. Like football or track or cheerleading. Sunny isn't quarterback material, and her cheer attempts are... not the best. So what can she do?When Sunny's friend Arun says he wants to start a debate club, she's not really sure what he means. Isn't debate just... arguing? Sunny's never had a problem with arguing. Arun and the advisor show her there's more to it than that -- there's also teamwork, and research, and being able to speak up in front of judges. Some of the debates are fun ones -- which is the best candy? Is peanut butter a force for evil or a force for good? But when the debate club starts to be a success, Sunny realizes she won't just b

《Dollars to Doughnuts!》系列以親切故事幫助孩子理解重要的金錢觀念。本集中，Julian和Lucy在料理課釀成「麵糊災難」，為了修補廚房，他們打算辦一場烘焙義賣會。但他們很快遇上難題——要怎麼擬定預算？而且還得守住？From budgeting to spending, to credit cards and gift cards, this new early chapter book series tackles and explains big financial topics for kids, Dollars to Doughnuts! After a batter disaster, Julian and Lucy's cooking class needs a kitchen cleanup, including a new paint job. Luckily, they have a plan to make things right--they'll simply throw the bake sale of the century! But their sweet dreams dissolve like sugar when faced with the b-word: Budget. What is a budget and how are they ever supposed to stay within it? In this early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies, Lucy and Julian discover the ins and outs of budgeting.

The Baddest Day Ever (The Bad Guys #10)(平裝本)The Bad Guys in the Dawn of the Underlord (The Bad Guys #11)(平裝本)The One? (The Bad Guys #12)(平裝本)Cut To The Chase (The Bad Guys #13)(平裝本)They'Re Bee-Hind You! (The Bad Guys #14)(平裝本)Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! (The Bad Guys #15)(平裝本)The Bad Guys in the Others?! (The Bad Guys #16)(平裝本)Let The Games Begin! (The Bad Guys #17)(平裝本)Look Who's Talking (The Bad Guys #18)(平裝本)

Stretch your wings--and your knowledge--with this bird-themed addition to the bestselling Abrams Block Book series From the tiny bee hummingbird to the giant condor and every-wing in between, no fowl is left behind in this fabulous addition to the acclaimed Abrams Block Book series! In this small but sturdy block-shaped board book, young readers are introduced to an incredible array of birds. Follow our young protagonists and their avian-expert grandfather as they explore what makes birds amazing--from the nests of bald eagles to the swift running speed of an ostrich. Around 96 million people in the United States--more than a third of the population--are avid birdwatchers. This book will be a hit with the youngest readers who have jumped on the birding bandwagon! Like other books in the Block Book series, Birdblock features die-cut pages to peek through as well as durable, interactive gatefolds perfect for curious hands. Illustrated in Peski Studio's bright, graphic style, this is a mu

Explore the beautiful night sky with this inspiring guide - the perfect companion for budding astronomers of all ages. From mountains on the Moon to glittering star clusters and distant galaxies, it includes over 120 sights to spot from the Northern Hemisphere, with information on when and how to see them. Each entry shows what you can expect to see with a telescope, as well as breathtaking photographs, engaging descriptions and spotting tips.

A timely, inspiring and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression, from one of the world's most treasured bookmakers.“Graham finds big themes in small events: community, imagination, hope.”Sunday Times“Restrained, poetic, humorous text and joyously burgeoning pictures speak to the perennial power of shared imagination.”Guardian“Inclusive and familiar … about creativity and teamwork. It should inspire young readers to draw.”BooktrustAfter a cold, dark winter, doors opened. Children spilled out like sweets from a box. Amanda was last one out of the tower block. She brought some chalk with her. On every inch of the concrete outside, the children drew pictures of everything they could think of, from flowers and snails, to spaceships and queens. Before long, a beautiful and exotic garden spread out across the concrete.From master storyteller Bob Graham comes a charming story about finding optimism after a dark spell, and the nurturing power of community friendships in

The Hunting of the Snark relates in glittering verse the story of how the Bellman and his eccentric crew, who include a butcher, a baker, a beaver and a tailor, set off in quest of that most mysterious and elusive of creatures: the Snark. In 1959, Tove Jansson, the creator of Moomin Valley and its magical inhabitants, was commissioned to illustrate a Swedish edition of Lewis Carroll's miniature masterpiece. It proved an inspired choice, as the enigmatic charms of Jansson's illustrative style bring to life the beauty and strangeness of Carroll's tale.The minds of two of the greatest children's authors of the past 150 years meet on the page. Remarkably, amid the success of Tove Jansson's Moomin books, her unique edition of The Hunting of the Snark was forgotten, and has been unavailable for over fifty years. Now, for the first time, these beautiful illustrations are matched with Lewis Carroll's original English text, so that readers can encounter this wonderful adventure afresh through t

EXCLUSIVE DELUXE EDITION--a beautiful hardcover edition featuring sprayed edges, a foil stamp on the casing, and full-page illustrations! From the New York Times bestselling author of Starling House, Alix E. Harrow, comes a moving and genre-defying adventure through time, and the truth beneath the greatest legend ever told. It begins where it ends: beneath the yew tree--a woman not yet a knight, and a man without a story. That is where she pulls a sword from the heartwood and becomes a legend. And it is where, more than a thousand years later, he will find her--and lose her--and find her--and lose her again. It is where a new story will be written--but whose will it be?

用自己的水瓶、關燈、重複利用舊衣服——原來保護地球可以這麼簡單！《10 Things I Can Do to Help My World》以互動翻頁設計，介紹10個孩子每天都能做到的小行動。插圖鮮明大方，語言簡單親切，不僅鼓勵幼兒主動參與環保，也為親子共讀帶來溫暖啟發。這是一本讓行動從閱讀開始的環保入門繪本。Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference--like filling up your reusable water bottle, upcycling old clothes, or any of the other clever suggestions in this eco-picture book with fun die-cut pages and flaps. Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for fresh, unpackaged produce at the farmers' market? Perhaps you opt for a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one, or take public transportation when you go out? Creativity plays a part, too--in crafty projects like using an eggshell as a little container to grow watercress, or making a wildlife shelter in your backyard. With ten doable suggestions, bright illustrations, and short explanations of how the actions help to protect the earth, Melanie Walsh shows even the youngest eco-warriors several easy ways to weave green choices into their everyday lives.

Join your favorite Pixar pals in this colorful collection of 12 adventure-packed, friendship-filled 5-minute stories! This sturdy hardcover book includes a brand-new Toy Story tale along with stories from recent and beloved Pixar films such as Inside Out 2, Elemental, Turning Red, Coco, Cars, and more! Get ready for playtime with Jessie, Buzz, and Woody; explore Headquarters with Joy, Anxiety, and the rest of Riley's Emotions; speed down the track with Lightning McQueen; travel to Element City with Ember and Wade; and much more! Each story in this sturdy hardcover collection features beautiful, vibrant illustrations and is ideal for reading aloud in just 5 minutes--a great length for new readers and perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime! Complete your collection with these best-selling favorites!: 5-Minute Moana Stories5-Minute Spidey and His Amazing Friends Stories5-Minute Horse Stories5-Minute Marvel Stories5-Minute Little Mermaid Stories

Last in a series of four sweet and simple stories about a young child's joyful discovery of nature through the seasons. When winter comes, the snow is falling and the ducks are skating on the frozen lake. Icicles and animal tracks, snowmen and sledging, feeding birds with Mum and clearing a path through the snow with Dad, before snuggling up inside together with hot chocolate and gingerbread - there is so much to see and do as the year draws to a close.And one little girl is loving every magical moment!Fall in love with the wonder of winter in this beautiful first picture book.

A beautiful and moving testament to the enduring life of Kobe Bryant and the Mamba Mentality.When Kobe and Gianna Bryant died, tragically and unexpectedly, in 2020, the world mourned with a wholehearted ferocity. In perhaps the largest and most intense outpouring of public art the world has ever seen, murals went up on seemingly every available wall in Los Angeles and around the globe. The paintings were both professional and amateur, some public and some private, many of them colossal. All of them expressed love and respect for Kobe and Gianna Bryant as athletes, as a father and daughter, as heroes who will not be forgotten.In Mamba & Mambacita Forever, Vanessa Bryant brings together the images and stories of more than a hundred murals honoring her husband and daughter. Taken together, what emerges is the story of a man who became even more than he himself could have imagined, an avatar of determination, discipline, and competitiveness. He was also a worldwide icon, one of the gre

Journey around the world to some of the most challenging and remote spots on Earth in this stunningly illustrated book that celebrates human ingenuity, community, and the people who call these places home.Would you be lonely living atop a steep, snowbound mountain or bored in a tiny island village? Could you find your way home through a dense jungle or a blinding desert sandstorm? Our planet has many places where everyday life is made difficult by severe climates, isolation, or natural forces such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Yet in these secluded locations, families learn how to band together and rely on each other, and this spirit of teamwork helps to sustain extreme living.Master of cut-paper collage artwork Giles Laroche transports readers to the world’s most extreme places through his exquisite illustrations and succinct explorations of what it takes to survive and thrive there.

Is there a horrifying screaming inside your head? Do you want it to get louder? Well, you're in luck! The Book of Bill, the #1 New York Times bestseller, is back in a limited collector's edition that will make all the other books on your shelf jealous. This time, Bill Cipher has blessed you with rare special extras, including: A cursed glow-in-the-dark collector's slipcase, and an exclusive cover variant in Undead Green!A beautiful double-sided poster!A sticker sheet of Bill tattoos!A collection of four keepsake postcards!Beware: This book travels to dimensions meant for older readers.