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Take your self-study English language learning and confidence to the top level with the fourth practice book in the visual learning series English for Everyone.Practice Book: Level 4 Advanced will help you to solidify the skills you learn from the Course Book: Level 4 Advanced or from your other courses or studies. Strengthen your language for topics such as family life, business, and news and the media.Grab your pen and work your way through the exercises as you cover each topic. Activities include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs, and much more. Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparation for major English-language exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL. Whether you want to improve you

Whether you're a lifelong cat parent, an art enthusiast, or in need of a relaxing, creative outlet, this coloring book offers something truly special.In this ultimate coloring book for cat lovers, bestselling author and illustrator Marjorie Sarnat portraysdozens of kitties in 31 sweet and chic adventures, from farm scenes to city streets. With the extraordinary care and attention to detail that is Sarnat's signature style, this volume will bring joy to all friends of felines—and make the perfect gift for cat parents everywhere.31 beautifully detailed illustrationsfeaturing cats in country and city environments.Designs by Marjorie Sarnat, known for her intricate and beloved artistic style.Perforated pagesfor easy removal, framing, or sharing of completed artwork.Single-sided illustrationsto prevent bleed-through and enhance versatility.Compatible with a variety of coloring tools, including pencils, gel pens, and markers.Perfectly themed for cat lovers, gifting occasions, and stress-reli

Welcome to the Poppy Fields, where there’s hope for even the most battered hearts to heal.Here, in a remote stretch of the California desert, lies an experimental and controversial treatment center that allows those suffering from the heartache of loss to sleep through their pain...and keep on sleeping. After patients awaken from this prolonged state of slumber, they will finally be healed. But only if they’re willing to accept the potential shadowy side effects.On a journey to this mystical destination are four very different strangers and one little dog: Ava, a book illustrator; Ray, a fireman; Sasha, an occupational therapist;Sky, a free spirit; and a friendly pup named PJ. As they attempt to make their way from the Midwest all the way west to the Poppy Fields—where they hope to find Ellis, its brilliant, enigmatic founder—each of their past secrets and mysterious motivations threaten to derail their voyage.A high-concept speculative novel about heartache, hope, and human resilience

Take your self-study English language learning a step further with the third book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series.English for Everyone Level 3 Intermediate Course Book introduces topics such as telling a story, describing new experiences, relationships, and problem solving. The step-by-step teaching methods are clear and engaging, making the English language easy to learn by yourself. Key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary are explained alongside colorful illustrations to help you put new language into context. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises are set in bite-sized modules, allowing you to learn at your own pace.Free audio is available online to support your language learning, featuring native English speakers. The audio examples help you to build experience of spoken English and give you the chance to perfect your pronunciation.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparat

A complete self-study English language course for advanced learnersEnglish for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced guarantees an engaging and entertaining experience for adults already accomplished at learning English as a foreign language.This advanced course targets experienced English speakers looking to hone their existing skills. Learn English at the highest level by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. At this level the content is more challenging, covering subjects such as family life, business, and news and media.English for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced covers the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel.With audio material available on the accompanying websi

★ "Simultaneously cozy and utterly engaging."--Kirkus, starred review​ This celebration of going at your own pace will remind readers that sometimes slow is the best way to go! After some sleep, sloth is ready to eat. Go, Sloth, go! In a world where the pressure to speed ahead seems relentless, now is the time to take a trip to the rainforest and cheer for the slowest mammal on Earth--a hungry sloth--who takes her time moving through thicket and vine in search of the tastiest leaves. Developed in consultation with The Sloth Conservation Foundation in Costa Rica, Toni Yuly's exploration of the sloth's habits and habitat springs to life, rendered in rich, colorful layers of torn paper and ink. Don't miss Toni Yuly's companion title The Pelican Can!

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don’t need to be tall to fly!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?Karasuno fights their way through the preliminaries and wins, earning them a spot in the October qualifier rounds of the Spring Tournament. Their first opponent is Johzenji, an unorthodox team of partiers that leaves Karasuno baffled about how to counter them! And when Karasuno’s captain, Daichi Sawamura, is injured in the quarterfinal round, Chikara Ennoshita steps up to replace him. Will this often-overlooked team member be able to bring the team to the semifinals?

From the bestselling author ofBorn Survivors, a novel inspired by the powerful true story of a man who risked everything to protect children in Auschwitz.Fredy built a wall against suffering in their hearts . . .Amid the brutality of the Holocaust, one bright spot shone inside the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. In the shadows of the smokestacks was a wooden hut where children sang, staged plays, wrote poetry, and learned about the world. Within those four walls, brightly adorned with hand-painted cartoons, the youngest prisoners were kept vermin-free, received better food, and were even taught to imagine having full stomachs and a day without fear. Their guiding light was a twenty-seven-year-old gay, Jewish athlete: Fredy Hirsch.Being a teacher in a brutal concentration camp was no mean feat. Forced to begsenior SS officers for better provisions, Fredy risked his life every day to protect his beloved children from mortal danger.But time was running out for Fredy and the hundreds in his

Stitch from Disney Lilo & Stitch celebrates his birthday in this adorable Little Golden Book featuring an original story!Stitch’s friends are throwing him a surprise birthday party—he just doesn’t know it yet! Can Lilo keep him distracted all day while Nani sets up his party? This sweet and silly Little Golden Book is perfect for Disney Lilo & Stitch fans 2 to 5 and 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.Series Overview: Lilo is a young, lonely girl who has never quite fit in with kids her own age. Stitch is an extraterrestrial creature genetically engineered to cause chaos and mischief. When Stitch ends up at the pound in Lilo's Hawaiian town, she adopts him. Together they learn that it's not always bad to be different and that your 'ohana, or family, is a bond worth fighting for-even if that fight is against alien i

★ 營造睡前親子說故事溫馨柔和的氣氛，陪伴孩子進入甜美的夢鄉。★ 本書內容中英對照，親子共讀增進全方位閱讀素養。一起閱讀孩子最愛的聖經故事，享受美好的親子時光！《彩繪小聖經》文字生動易讀，圖畫色彩豐富，為孩子述說關於上帝的故事。Reading favourite Bible stories with your children is the most precious time.The stories in are told in simple language with delightful and engaging illustrations.適讀年齡：․ ３歲以上，學齡前․ 適合親子共讀本書特色：․ 本書內容中英對照，增添英語學習樂趣，培養孩子雙語能力。․ 插圖精美，色彩斑斕，更巧妙運用圖案花紋來作畫，增添畫面趣味與藝術感。․ 精心挑選20個重點故事，從上帝創造天地，到耶穌出生、地上工作及復活升天，是孩子輕鬆愉快地認識《聖經》的好幫手。

Discover the fascinating world of the Vikings through 99 questions and answers

從萊特兄弟的飛行夢，到愛迪生的燈泡實驗，本書用漫畫方式講述科學史上重要發明的誕生故事，還介紹了幾位令人驚艷的兒童發明家。每則故事都帶出創新背後的努力與挑戰，讓孩子理解失敗與嘗試同樣是通往成功的關鍵一環。由 Paul Mason 撰文、Jess Bradley 插畫，並由資深科學教育者 Peter Riley 審訂，內容兼顧知識性與趣味性。書中另設有重點解析頁，幫助讀者更深入了解發明原理與科學概念。An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering the stories around some incredible inventions. Discover how the Wright Brothers got into flying planes, the science behind the lightbulb, some incredible child inventors and more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, science educator Peter Riley.Comic Strip Science Adventure

A human body book with a twist – discover the science behind the weird and unusual stuff our bodies can do from Dr Azmain Chowdhury, with illustrations from Daniel Nelson.You know your heart is always beating, your intestines digest your food, and even that your brain is still awake when you’re asleep – that’s no mystery. But why do we get "brain freeze" if we eat ice cream too quickly? And why on earth do we get butterflies in our stomach when we’re nervous? And is it true we can squirt milk from our eyes?!This book focuses on the bizarre things all of our bodies do – including things we don’t understand (looking at you, appendix). Dr Azmain also asks the burning medical questions we’ve all been wondering about:Why does coriander taste like soap to some people? How long can we stay awake for? Can our hearts actually break after a romantic break-up? (Asking for a friend).Filled with gross, surprising, and downright terrifying facts, it’s bloated with cool science to impress your friend

Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, an interactive hide-and-seek book with tabs to push and pull, eye-catching neon details, a surprise mirror ending and an adorable animal character, Dot!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, and with distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Is Dot in the Tree? is perfect for toddlers.Little children will love sliding the easy-to-use tabs to discover where Dot is hiding, and then finding themselves in the mirror at the end.Look out for Is Dot in the House?

Discover the fascinating world of the Aztecs through 99 questions and answersWhy were the Aztecs mad for maize? What were chinampas? And did the Aztecs really make towers of skulls?! Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Aztec Empire.99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.

無與倫比、傳奇指標、離經叛道的──艾瑞絲．埃普菲爾 IRIS APFEL1921.8.29-2024.3.1「More is more and less is a bore.（多即是好，少很無聊！）」時尚不只是穿衣風格，而是一種人生態度──這是艾瑞絲・埃普菲爾（Iris Apfel, 1921–2024）一生的實踐與宣言。世界上最老的年輕人，在全球熱搜高度十分火紅的高齡102歲時尚阿嬤艾瑞絲．埃普菲爾在2024年3月1日告別了人世，但她留下來的思想與視覺遺產，使恭逢其盛世的我輩深獲啟發且受益無窮。她對時尚那種鮮明果敢無畏的詮釋深植你我心中，見過一次永生難忘。2023年夏天，在迎接102歲生日之際，她拿起紙筆，開始了她的傳世之書寫作計畫。本書收錄超過三百張私人照片，以及來自舊世界織工檔案匣從未公開過的美麗布料。艾瑞絲那令人讚嘆的充沛精力躍然紙上，娓娓道來她的創意作品、冒險經歷，以及她那堅定不移的信念：色彩與創意是美好人生不可或缺的元素。本書集萃艾瑞絲人生哲學精鑰，分享這位永恆時尚明星為何隨年紀增加，從不被潮流擊退，反而更受歡迎，始終走在時代尖端的祕密！──她做到了凡人你我無法做到的境界：忠於做自己！以六大主題揭示她的時尚觀與人生哲學，結合繽紛視覺設計與生動敘述，描繪她如何透過色彩、圖案與材質表達自我，並闡述風格背後的深層價值──穿衣是一種自我理解與世界溝通的方式。這不僅是一本風格誌，更是一則激勵人心的生命故事，鼓舞讀者思考：我能否活出獨一無二的自己？我，能否也成為經典？【本書特色】1．創意靈感的繆斯：全書充滿艾瑞絲•埃普菲爾各種創意、多彩、大膽的穿搭，既時髦又新鮮，炸表的意想不到，瘋狂到令人耳目一新，帶來視覺刺激與創意靈感。2．每一頁版面設計本身就是一頁藝術品：每一頁都採用艾瑞絲自己的各種古董收藏品元素編排。3．時尚界最特立獨行、穿搭最吸睛的百歲設計師兼偶像：老老少少最好的典範，你可以老但老得很優雅，毋需拷貝不必擔憂，每個年紀都有每個年紀的特有風格。4．「時尚」不只是一種美學，而是展現你看待自己和看待這世界的觀點：這輩子你只有一趟旅程，大膽無懼地表現自己吧，開發你的特質並傳播出去，享受吧。5．活到百歲的熱愛工作狂人，最強大的能量體：一本跨類心靈勵志書，其形式歸類於視覺藝術時尚領域，內容卻無比勵志。所有讀者都會對艾瑞絲•埃普菲爾「有態度的」生命哲學，產生敬意並起而傚之，

｛ 澳洲百萬人氣Podcaster的減躁奇蹟 ｝靠著這7個練習，她走出憂鬱、過勞、生活一團糟的人生低谷聚焦／節奏／儀式感學會清除大腦中的過載思緒，重建一個簡單、有效率，又兼具鬆弛感的完美日常吧！★ 歐美百萬讀者風靡，新冠疫情後最棒的生活模式！重新學會好好過生活，而不再只是拚盡全力地過日子★ 每天最短只要1分鐘，可複製、最實用的「簡單生活對策」All in One：大腦斷捨離原子習慣……and more這本書將幫助你：變得更有耐心、更有彈性、更滿足，而且──更容易感受到生活中，那些突如其來的快樂！布茹珂曾經是一位被工作壓力、孩子尖叫聲追著跑的年輕媽媽，直到憂鬱及過勞找上自己，她才赫然發現：所謂生活，不需要每分每秒全力衝刺，你必須找到方法，「傾斜」（而非平衡）那些「該做的事」與「想做的事」。本書將她長年來改變生活模式的方法，拆解成一個個能輕鬆達成的小步驟，這些建議溫暖、實用且安撫人心──每一個筋疲力竭的人，都能藉由調整日常儀式與生活節奏，創造自己的簡單生活。允許自己放鬆、平靜、滿足、保有餘地：你無法控制生命中的每件事，但你可以慢下來，感受生活中的每一個吉光片羽 你正在晾衣服嗎？ 這個時候，與其思考晚餐的計畫、明天的會議、孩子午睡醒來以後你要做什麼，不妨把注意力放在： ● 濡溼而乾淨的衣物的淸新氣味 ● 手中溼潤的布料帶來的涼爽感 ● 使用曬衣夾時發出的淸脆響聲 ● 陽光是如何照射在衣物纖維上 或者，也許你正在泡茶： ● 想想水在茶壺中被加熱的過程 ● 在將水倒入杯中時，請專心聆聽那慰藉心神的音色 ● 觀察茶葉將水染色，從透明變為淺色，再變為深色 ● 如果加入牛奶，就觀察牛奶與水融合，改變了茶的色彩 ● 如果加入糖，就聆聽那在攪拌之時，湯匙碰撞了茶杯杯身所發出的淸脆聲響 ● 注意熱氣如何輕柔舒緩地上升 當你專注做完一件事、細細品味每一個細節之後…… 請深吸一口氣，回到日常之中。 像這樣，透過賦予一件平凡日常事務「儀式感」（本書第一部分），以及建立早晨、晚間，能因應各種環境變化的「生活節奏」（本書第二部分），就能在不改變既有工作與身分的前提下，創造出更簡單、更滋潤、更Chill的生活模式。 而且你從今天就可以開始！※更多精彩內容，請下滑至【前言】──如何使用這本書？

Learn everything there is to know about the groundbreaking career of one of the greatest soccer players of all time inThe Totally Awesome World of Cristiano Ronaldo!Are you a soccer superfan? Want to dive into the life of a soccer superstar?A part of the Totally Awesome World series for middle-grade readers, this book covers all the major highlights of Cristiano Ronaldo’s career on and off the soccer field. Among discussions of athletic achievements, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy are quizzes, quotes, and illustrations for an engaging guide to the life of this iconic athlete.Cristiano Ronaldo is a five-time FIFA Player of the Year, and the iconic player has won 33 senior trophies in his career. From Real Madrid to Manchester United to his current team Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has brought his talent and his dedicated fans with him to each team. He brings his all to the soccer field and to various charities, including UNICEF, Save the Children, and his own foundation. Whether

In this Level Three I Can Read! best friends Iris and Walter go on a highly anticipated class trip to the aquarium.Everyone in Miss Cherry's class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can't wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and—best of all—penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for, until Walter gets lost! It's a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do!In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side.This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.

In this Level Three I Can Read, meet Iris—the new kid in town—and her soon-to-be best friend, Walter!After a move, Iris is sure that life in her new home will be just awful. There's nothing to do and no one to play with. Iris willneverbe happy here. Then Grandpa suggests a walk. Down the road and around the bend, they discover a huge green tree, a secret hideaway—and a boy named Walter. Maybe life far from the city won't be so lonely after all.In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side.This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.

Unleash the Power of Storytelling offers a practical roadmap to crafting and delivering more powerful, persuasive stories that you can use to get more of what you want out of your career and your life.“In this engaging, no-nonsense, and often extremely funny handbook on the craft behind great stories, Rob Biesenbach shares his own storytelling roadmap without hesitation, giving you precisely what you need to raise your business storytelling to an art form."Shonali Burke, ABC, President & CEO, Shonali Burke Consulting"There is no greater skill that will positively impact your career as much as becoming a masterful storyteller. Well-told stories have the power to teach, clarify, and inspire. Rob's experience and unique point of view makes him a go-to authority for ambitious leaders."Patricia Fripp, Past President, National Speakers Association"All the experts suggest you tell stories — but no one tells you how. That's where Unleash the Power of Storytelling comes in. Rob Biesenbach p

“Dr. Cohen relinquished his role as president several years ago. Even in the final months of his life, he remained engaged and active, not ready to retire. His final book, ‘Be All You Can Be and Get Ready for the Future,’ is a testament to his enduring contribution.” Minglo Shao, Co-founder of CIAM“Bill’s monthly letter always contributed thoughts that were practical and served as reminders to management artisans.”Len Kwiatkowski, Chairman, Board of Trustees, CIAM“In addition to his record of service, Bill Cohen was a mentor, interpreting the teachings of Peter Drucker by sharing anecdotes that guided his subordinates and students while instilling the values of integrity, courage and resilience.”Ron Fogleman, General, USAF. Retired 15th Chief of StaffThis book is a collection of management essays written by Dr. William A. Cohen, Major General, USAF (Ret.), in the final years of his life. Drawing on his military background, professional experience, and education under Peter F. Drucker a

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the Overworld. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Nico has set off on an adventure to the ends of the Overworld! He now has what every great adventurer needs--an adventuring party. Turns out it's good he has friends with him, because he's about to face a spider larger than his whole party combined!

Chip, the little penguin, tries to get out of swim lessons in this hilarious Level Two I Can Read Comic by Maddie Frost.Chip is starting swim school and he really isn’t looking forward to it.When Mom persuades Chip to go and watch, he bonds with new friend Lucy who has the swimmer shivers too. They enjoy themselves at the side of the pool, but when it’s time for the dance party swim—with bubbles and a disco ball—Chip and Lucy wonder if they’re missing out!Join Chip as he navigates this first-time experience with imagination and humor. This Level Two I Can Read Comics title, by Maddie Frost, is illustrated with comic panels and is perfect for children eager to read on their own.

★歐巴馬2025年夏季選書★驚悚緊湊、動作十足，極具心理張力，讀來如同動作電影般刺激。★南方氛圍濃厚，火葬場、失落城鎮背景，展現獨特地域與人性的黑暗面。★以深刻描寫家庭創傷與道德選擇聞名的S.A. Cosby，作品屢獲好評。《King of Ashes》是一部扣人心弦的南方犯罪小說，由暢銷作家S. A. Cosby最新力作。故事圍繞一家經營火葬場的家庭——父親車禍意外後陷入昏迷，老大Roman不得不回家，發現弟弟Dante欠下黑幫巨債，姐姐Neveah獨自撐起家業卻身心俱疲。面對殘酷惡勢力，Roman決定以自己的方式救回家人，一場血腥、動盪的家庭復仇劇即將上演——因為，一切都可能付之一炬...A son returning home. A dangerous debt. Secrets about to ignite . . . and a family consumed by flames.Roman Carruthers left the smoke and fire of his family's crematory business behind in his hometown of Jefferson Run, Virginia. He is enjoying a life of shallow excess as a financial adviser in Atlanta until he gets a call from his sister, Neveah, telling him their father is in a coma after a hit-and-run accident.When Roman goes home, he learns the accident may not be what it seems. His brother, Dante, is deeply in debt to dangerous, ruthless criminals. And Roman is willing to do anything to protect his family. Anything.A financial whiz with a head for numbers and a talent for making his clie

Celebrate Jungkook, the once-in-a-generation talent at the center of BTS, in this illuminating look into the forces that have made him a global icon.Jungkook is one of the world’s biggest stars, period. His first album,Golden, sold more than 2 million copies on the day of its release and stayed on the Billboard 200 for twenty-four consecutive weeks.How did a young prodigy from South Korea make music history?The Meaning of Jungkookis an unofficial kaleidoscopic exploration of the forces that made Jungkook into the triumph he is today. The book does more than chronicle his humble beginnings in Busan and meteoric rise to fame. A lively narrative, it places Jungkook in a larger cultural and historical context, shedding light on the inner workings of the K-pop industry, internet culture, ARMY, and more. We learn that Jungkook’s ruthless work ethic is a symptom of Korean culture and its singular pursuit for excellence; his style of dance places him in the lineage of Michael Jackson; and “the

一起來認識一下「搖滾家族」吧！爸爸是電吉他手、爺爺是主唱、姊姊打鼓、哥哥彈鍵盤還寫歌詞，奶奶跟狗也不落人後，全員都在搖滾樂團裡！除了山姆之外，他們全家走到哪兒，總是穿著閃亮鞋子、蓬鬆搖滾頭，沒錯！這就是「華麗搖滾風」！不過山姆喜歡吹長笛，喜歡寧靜、古典、優雅的音樂，他總覺得自己像是錯頻的電台，完全融不進這個搖滾直拉滿的家庭。眼看學校的期末音樂會就要到了，他最怕的不是吹錯音，而是他的家人能安靜坐著聽完嗎？！但就在舞台恐懼快要把他吞蝕的時候……也許他的搖滾家人們，正是讓他鼓起勇氣在台上演奏完的秘密武器！Sam's family, the Rocks, are too loud for him. But when stage fright hits, maybe his rocking, grooving family is just what he needs.The Rock family make a CRASH wherever they go. It's all a bit much for Sam.Meet the Rocks.Dad is a rock guitarist, Pops is the singer, Liv is the drummer, and Bo is keyboardist and writes the lyrics. Oh, and Nan and the dog are in the band too. It's a household of big shoes, big hair, and GLAM ROCK. Except for the youngest child, Sam. Sam is a flautist who likes peace, quiet and classical music. He doesn't feel like he fits in and he's dreading his end-of-year school recital. Can he trust his family to sit and listen?But when stage fright hits, maybe Sam's rocking, grooving, clanging family might be just what

Welcome toMiniTouch: On the Go! A gorgeous, giftable touch-and-feel book for little ones from birth upwards. Introduce vehicles and first words, and boost motor skills with sensory touch-and-feel fabrics.The MiniTouch series for babies aged 0–3 is packed full of developmental benefits. Fresh, stylish and playful with gently rhyming text, each book makes a beautiful addition to your child's playspace or bookshelf,forming an eye-catching collection.The content of each book covers core early learning concepts. There are two layers of learning: the first being topic-themed, such as vehicles, and the second being learning-based, such as first words. Theplayful rhyming text is perfect for engaging your childand will help develop their rhythm and rhyme as well as bringing added context to each new word.Each book in the series features a unique range of touch-and-feel areas, which are ideal for developing your child's motor skills as well as aiding sensory development. Fabrics such as corduroy

Who wants to join the marching band? EVERYONE is welcome in this energetic, anarchic adventure with artwork by award-winning Littlest Yak illustrator Kate Hindley. Kate Hindley's picture books have sold over 180,000 copies and have won awards including the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, and Oscar's Book Prize. This band gets bigger and louder on every page! Watch out for wrecking balls on the building site, tigers roaring in the jungle and yetis on the mountain.Everyone wants to join the fun . . .even aliens in outer space! Then it's time to zoom back home, wishing everyone goodnight, one by one. Addictive rhyming text and fun repeated words. Wind-down to bedtime at the end of the story.Funny detailed scenes including a building site, a beach, a jungle and outer space. Encourages counting skills - count all 10 members of the marching band!Get ready to stomp your feet and march along in time with the band, and have lots of adventures and laughs along the way!

An exciting activity book with lots of space for fingerprinting.This colourful book is bursting with ideas for fingerprinting lots of summer fun! Create your ideal ice cream, print crabs and fish in a rock pool, decorate a surfboard and print picnic food. There's no need to buy paints or inks, just use the seven bright colours on the inkpad that are attached to the back cover to fill the space with your very own fingerprint pictures.

當伊登參加一場虛擬逃脫遊戲，她沒想到會身陷一場真假難辨的冒險。要解開謎題、闖過關卡，她必須不只是玩家，更要看清遊戲背後的真相。A brand-new Escape Room adventure from bestselling author, Christopher Edge. Discover an epic new world packed with puzzles, action, danger and bravery – a virtual escape room where anything is possible and nothing is as it seems…“A writer of genuine originality” – Guardian“Perfect for puzzle-hungry beginner horror fans who require lashings of jeopardy” – The Times If you liked ESCAPE ROOM, then you’ll love GAME ZERO. A twisty, puzzle-filled story, it’s a gamer’s delight! Eden’s visit to The Escape sees her dropped into a world of puzzles and peril with no way out. She must find the keys, climb the levels and meet her fate. But what if she’s not playing the game? Maybe the game is playing her… A thought-provoking story about the power that games give us to reimagine the world. “Punchy and action-packed, with a killer twist” – The Bookseller Check out these other brilliant books from Christopher Edge: Black Hole Cinema Club

你是否也曾想改寫故事的結局？可憐的龍龍Dave被困在故事書裡好久好久，每次都卡在黏答答的結局裡！直到小王子George出現，告訴他：文字是可以改寫的——只要夠勇敢！Have you ever wanted to change how a story ends? Then this is the picture book for you! Help! Dragon Dave has been stuck in this book FOREVER. He really wants to get out. The story always has a very sticky ending . . . But when Prince George shows Dave that words can be re-written, will Dave be brave enough to change his story? This funny, innovative picture book is a story of empowerment, friendship, and daring to be different! Written by master storyteller Alex Latimer, author of many picture books, including Pip & Egg Illustrated by new rising talent Phillip Cullen Features important messages, subtly woven into a child-friendly story, with bags of humour and fun Encourages children to be brave, question often, and to embrace change when it feels right

When Devils Singis a rural, atmospheric YA horror is perfect for fans of Stephen King andWilder Girls. In a small town in the American South four unlikely allies investigate a local teen's disappearance. What they discover festering at the core of their community is far more sinister than they could’ve ever imagined . . .When Dawson Sumter goes missing, all he leaves behind is a smattering of blood in room 4 of the debt-ridden motel owned by Neera Singh's family. Disappearances like this aren't uncommon in the rural Georgia town of Carrion. Especially during the Cicada Festival, which takes place every thirteen years when a cicada brood returns from underground, shrieking their deafening screams.For Neera, Dawson is another reminder that in this corner of the South the rich only get richer, and the poor - well, nothing good comes their way.Desperate to find out if Dawson is still alive, Neera joins forces with three other local teens: Isaiah, son of a prominent judge and clandestine tr

For bear-lovers and brave hunters everywhere, the classic chant-aloud story by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury is available for young readers as a new interactive board book with easy-to-use pull, slide and play tabs on every page.We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too?Join in all the fun of the bear hunt in this ingenious interactive board book for young readers. With super-sturdy tabs to pull, sliders to push and wheels to turn, little fingers will love playing along with the classic story of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, revealing surprises on every page. Entertaining and engaging in equal measure, children can swish swash their way through the long wavy grass; stumble trip through the forest; whirl their way through the swirling snow storm and tiptoe through the gloomy cave to find the bear! Perfect for 2- to 4-year-olds and their grown-ups everywhere.

1911年的倫敦港口暗潮洶湧，一隻來自剛果雨林的珍稀小猩猩，成了黑市販子戈萊亞斯與小扒手托夫的牟利工具。12歲的奈蒂意外捲入這場危機，決心阻止這筆交易、拯救這隻無辜生靈。途中她將遇見地底撿骨人、幫派份子與騙徒。這是一段扣人心弦的歷史冒險，也是一場探問勇氣與信任的成長旅程。The much-anticipated thrilling companion to the award-winning When the Sky Falls from best-selling author Phil Earle. It is 1911 and London’s docks thrum with underhand deals, none so great as the arrival of a valuable, rare and exotic animal, smuggled from the depths of the Congolese rainforest. The baby gorilla stands to make one man, the shady Goliath Deeds, very, very rich: he and his right-hand man, juvenile pickpocket, Toff Squabble. Heaven help anyone who dares stand in their way, not least the brave and innocent twelve-year-old Nettie Beecroft, who finds herself embroiled in a dangerous rescue attempt where she encounters toshers, bone grubbers and gangsters. Whom can Nettie trust? And can she save the life of this very special creature? ‘This richly atmospheric adventure . . . confirms Earle as a master of his craft’ Daily Mail ‘Nobody writes

I thank the moon for the night time. I thank the sun for the day. I thank my boots for knowing the way…There is so much to be thankful for! In this happy and hopeful picture book for the very young, we see the world through a child’s eyes as he thanks all of the things that give him joy – the sun, his bicycle, the jelly in his bowl, and so much more.Jarvis creates beautiful collage art in this first book of gratitude; a book that inspires children to think about what they might like to say "thank you" to, too!

‘The cockpit is a lonely place when it feels like your mech is your enemy…’On his thirteenth birthday, Miles joins the war against alien Spinners. As a child soldier piloting a mech robot, he's humanity's last hope. But Miles is no ordinary recruit – he's the son of Professor Riley, the missing genius behind the mechs.Now, Miles must master a rogue mech called Ironclad, find his father and save the world. Some birthday.

一起跟恐龍大吼、用力踩踏、享受書中帶來的各種關於恐龍的有趣韻腳吧！和青蛙、貓咪、狗狗一起，投入滿滿的史前韻律歡樂：恐龍、猛獁象，當然還有可愛的史前青蛙大軍登場！由暢銷作家 Kes Gray 和插畫家 Jim Field 聯手打造的《Oi Frog and Friends》系列已累計熱銷超過 300 萬冊！這本押韻趣味繪本絕對可以讓小小恐龍迷們咯咯笑不停。Everyone will want to get their hands on this roaring, stomping, dino-packed new title in the award-winning, bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series.The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Get your hands on this roaring, stomping, dino-packed new title in the award-winning, bestselling Oi Frog and Friends series!According to Frog, in dinosaur times sitting down hadn't been invented. So . . .Pterosaurs didn't sit on bendy straws?Velociraptors didn't sit on plug adaptors?And Triceratops didn't sit on lollipops?Join Frog, Cat and Dog for oodles of prehistoric rhyming fun packed with dinosaurs, mammoths and - of course - prehistoric frogs! With over 3 million copies sold across this beloved series, this hilarious new rhyming story from Kes Gray and Jim Field is the perfect picture book to share together. Gu

月亮莎莎發現了一口許願井，住在井裡的淘氣水妖答應讓讓她「永遠快樂」！但莎莎很快就發現，無時無刻都快樂，並沒有她想像中那麼開心……她能說服水妖撤銷這個願望，讓她重新感受到各種情緒嗎？月向莎莎的媽媽是仙女，爸爸是吸血鬼，因融合了兩者的特質，也顯得她非常的與眾不同！她喜歡夜晚、蝙蝠和黑色蓬裙，也愛陽光、魔法棒和粉紅兔兔。雖然生活有時讓人覺得「不太尋常」，但她樂於做自己！這是一個幽默又溫馨的橋樑書故事，溫柔地探討情緒的多樣性，正所謂情緒沒有好壞之分，感受每一種情緒，正是我們成為人類（或半吸血鬼半仙女！）的一部分。When Isadora discovers a wishing well, the mischievous nymph who lives inside grants her the wish of constant happiness. But being happy all the time isn't quite as enjoyable as Isadora expects. Can Isadora convince the nymph to undo the wish, and allow her to feel all of her feelings again?Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!Isadora Moon is special because she's different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she is a bit of both. Isadora loves the night, bats and her black tutu, but she also loves the sunshine, her magic wand, and Pink Rabbit. She is proud to be different, but with parents like hers, everyday activities don't always go to plan!When Isadora discovers a wishing well, the mischievous nymph who lives insi

★ 如果地球是你的作業，結果被人類搞砸了怎麼辦？★ 地球史上最懶外星人登場，爆笑拯救人類計畫！★ 校園幽默 × 外星觀察 × 諷刺喜劇，笑到停不下來外星少女Sky把地球當成自己的學校作業創造出來，但當人類出現後，整個星球開始變得一團糟。為了挽救自己的作品，她只好親自降落地球，試圖修好人類。以外星人的視角觀察人類世界，本書充滿爆笑校園幽默與機智諷刺，是一部輕鬆又聰明的冒險故事。Hilarious observational humour and witty social commentary combine in this debut comedy of an alien reluctantly coming to Earth to "fix" the mess that humans have made of her school project. When alien "Sky" creates planet Earth as part of a school project, she's delighted by her success. Those dinosaurs roaming about the place are top-mark material! Then humans sweep in and it's farewell dinosaurs, hello destruction.This disappointing evolutionary twist calls for drastic measures: Sky, the laziest student in class, is going to have make an effort, go down to Earth and fix humanity...