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When a little boy finds a lonely stone on a quiet beach, he decides to find him the perfect home among other stones just like him. But nowhere feels quite right for little Stone. And just as the boy is about to give up, he realises that he may have had the perfect home for Stone all along .. . A touching story about finding friends in unexpected places, from the award-winning creators of My Pet Star.Praise for My Pet Star:"The perfect book for bedtime or snuggling up with" BookTrust

The irresistible hardback Times bestseller and bookshop favourite about the healing power of books and community; Time magazine Top 100 books of 2023; 'An undeniable page-turner' New York TimesDISCOVER THE TWO-MILLION-COPY UPLIFTING WORD-OF-MOUTH HITA top ten Times bestsellerThe NEXT read for lovers of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, this feel-good story shows how the perfect book recommendation can change a life.'I ADORED this uplifting, hopeful novel ' Daily Mail'A quirky slice of feel-good fiction that you could recommend to anyone' Mail on Sunday'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries' Irish Times'An undeniable page-turner' New York Times________________What are you looking for?So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi.But she is no ordinary librarian.Sensing exactly what someone is searching for in life, she provides just the book recommendation to help them find it.We meet five visitors to the library, each at a different

The third book in the irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz.It’s Gabriel’s third year at Crookhaven School for Thieves. Along with the usual Break-In challenge – this year to Reclamation island – and difficult new classes like Signs & Signals, Gabriel and his friends have another goal: taking down the Nameless.The Nameless are the very worst type of criminals – they steal, trick and kidnap for their own benefit, rather than to do good in the world. Each member of Gabriel’s crew has a very personal reason for wanting to take the Nameless down – but what can a group of underage school children do compared to the most powerful crew of the underworld?Luckily, there might be something hidden at Crookhaven that could help them. But first they have to find it…The third book in the ‘criminally good’ Crookhaven series, the secret school where students are taught to do wrong, s

IF YOU HAVE A SHRED OF PRIDE LEFT, STAND UP AND FIGHT!Inside the ruthless scenarios of TWSA, something as simple as getting a meal is a life-or-death struggle. With all the food destroyed by the goblin, Dokja’s group is forced to venture into the dark tunnels full of vicious creatures. But in the cruel new world, monsters are not the most dangerous enemies...Fear and desperation among the survivors cause Geumho Station to erupt into wanton bloodshed. And amid the chaos, Huiwon’s true power awakens—the Time of Judgment is here!

Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place. When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, the only words she knows are hello, thank you, I don't know, and toilet. Her new school feels foreign and terrifying. But when she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals--like bao, dumplings, and bok choy--she realizes home isn't so far away after all. Through lush art and spare dialogue, Cherry Mo's breathtakingly beautiful debut picture book reminds readers that friendship and belonging can be found in every bite.

Can Detective Sweet Pea sniff out the suspect and crack the case? From beloved author Sara Varon comes a new graphic novel series for young readers! Sweet Pea's got a pretty sweet life. The animals in her hometown of Parkville have always gotten along with one another, and she's free to spend her days doing what she loves best: making art, hanging out with friends, and digging through the trash for tasty treats. When two new dogs move to town, Sweet Pea is eager to show them the sights and smells of Parkville . . . especially its most famous attraction, the one-of-a-kind GOLDEN CHEW BONE! But . . . the Golden Chew Bone has VANISHED! Parkville needs a detective, and Sweet Pea's spectacular sense of smell makes her the perfect pup to crack the case.

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Introduce your baby to their very own little dragons in this bright, interactive touch-and-feel book. With bumpy wings, shiny scales and soft fur to explore, each page has a new texture for your little one to touch. With simple text, high-contrast colours and an exciting touch-and-feel on every double page, this playful book is perfect for sharing with your baby as they develop their motor skills.From tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Also available:DinosaursUnicornsMagical Peekaboo

Pack your brain with over 100 of the yuckiest facts and trivia from around the world!From yucky germs to animals who clean the snot out of their noses with their tongues, you’ll find everything you need to know about the silliest, most disgusting facts within the pages of this fun-filled book. Don’t read this while you’re eating…Fully illustrated throughout!Look out for more Amazing Facts books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know

Pack your brain with over 100 of the yuckiest facts and trivia from around the world!From yucky germs to animals who clean the snot out of their noses with their tongues, you’ll find everything you need to know about the silliest, most disgusting facts within the pages of this fun-filled book. Don’t read this while you’re eating…Fully illustrated throughout!Look out for more Amazing Facts books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know

提升程式設計與品質的訣竅 推薦給堅持寫出優質軟體的你 無論技術如何發展，程式碼的簡潔仍然至關重要。 程式碼的簡潔度和明確度，不僅是程式設計師的責任，也影響資源分配、開發策略、專案管理等面向，甚至關乎整個軟體產業的發展。 雖然 AI 可以自動生成程式碼，但目前仍存在基本錯誤、理解問題和維護困難等缺陷。現階段，人機合作還是主流，程式設計師需要監督、修正和改善 AI 生成的程式碼。 因此無論技術如何演進，程式碼的可讀性和維護性仍然十分重要。 「這是一本資訊豐富的著作，它用深入的理論和豐富的實例來說明如何寫出clean code。強烈推薦給堅持寫出優質軟體的你。」 —Daniel Moka 軟體工匠，Moka IT 「Maxi是位應用科學家，本書充分展示出他在軟體開發領域深厚的專業知識。」 —Alex Bunardzic 軟體開發者和教育者 負責龐大且複雜的code base軟體工程師和架構師必須高效擴展和維護程式碼。在本書中，Maximiliano Contieri將以clean code(簡潔程式碼)的理念為基礎，帶你瞭解如何快速辨識改善的機會，並評估它們對產品程式碼的影響。這些技術為系統的可靠性和演進帶來的好處會隨著時間推移而逐漸實現。 本書使用JavaScript、PHP、Python、Java等程式語言的實際範例來提供經過驗證的祕訣，幫助你擴展和維護大型系統。本書的每一個章節皆涵蓋許多基本概念，包括易讀性、耦合、易測試性、安全性和易擴展性，還有程式碼異味及其處理方法。 隨著本書的進展，重構的祕訣和它們想解決的問題將變得更加複雜。您將從中： ‧瞭解clean code的好處，學會辨識改善的機會 ‧逐步學習重構技巧 ‧瞭解clean code背後的理論 ‧從多種現代程式語言的實際案例中學習 ‧全面瞭解各種程式碼異味、它們的影響和可能的解決方案 ‧寫出直接、易讀和易學的程式碼

Did you know you could turn £1 into £1,000,000? And there's more than one way to do it!Stocks, shares, taxes, saving, investing, these things all sound confusing (and maybe even a little boring), but understanding more about money can help you to embrace your inner entrepreneur, make the world a better place, and even make some extra money for yourself while doing so. You've been presented with £1 and now is your chance to grow that money and make yourself a millionaire. You'll meet people along the way who all have different approaches to money - you'll meet risk-takers, money-savers, people who are nifty with numbers and business pros.Some of the advice will be good. Some ... not so good.But financial advisor Emmanuel Asuquo will help you cut through the noise, give you the tools to make decisions that are right for you - and show how YOU could become a millionaire!

Pack your brain with over 100 of the yuckiest facts and trivia from around the world!From yucky germs to animals who clean the snot out of their noses with their tongues, you’ll find everything you need to know about the silliest, most disgusting facts within the pages of this fun-filled book. Don’t read this while you’re eating…Fully illustrated throughout!Look out for more Amazing Facts books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know

Help the baby dinosaurs find their way home in this fun sliding counter series!Meet T-rex, stegosaurus, pterodactyl and triceratops - four adorable baby dinosaurs who are lost in the wild! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby dinosaurs home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the series include: Let's Go Home, Baby Rabbit, Let's Go Home, Baby Tiger, Let's Go Home, Baby Shark and Let's Go Home, Baby Lion

From an old-fashioned biplane taking off to a helicopter flying over a canyon, there are all kinds of exciting flying machines to discover in this novelty book... and when you press the button on each page you can hear each one and switch on its lights. The charmingly illustrated animal pilots are shown landing a sea plane on the water, guiding a jet airliner through the clouds and wowing the crowds with a spectacular acrobatic display at the end.

Perfect for summertime getaways - or staycations - this book is packed with beautiful illustrations of summer fun, from butterflies and seashells to surfboards and sunflowers. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and brilliant hues magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel.Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

'Laugh-out-loud funny. Kids are going to love The Cheat Book!' Cressida Cowell, bestselling author'Comedy gold!' Louie Stowell, author of Loki'Clever and hilarious ... A funny and much needed fresh voice in the middle grade arena' Dapo Adeola, award-winning illustratorForgotten your homework and need to WING it? Wish you could talk your way out of DETENTION?Want to SQUASH your bullies and RISE to the top?Join Kamal on his hilarious journey from INVISIBLE to INVINCIBLE! Kamal is better than anyone else in his school at fading into the background.When you're a refugee and you've started a new school three times in as many years, you learn to keep your head down. But, after a major puke incident in front of the whole school, being invisible is no longer an option. And when Kamal finds a mysterious CHEAT BOOK in the library that promises to help him gain popularity, he sees a chance to finally make his mark .. . This hilarious guide to being 'too cool for school' (or just cool enough) from

A big, bright book brimming with summertime craft activities for young children.From craft activities to colouring pages and step-by-step drawing, this delightful book is packed full of fun activities to keep little children busy all summer long. Each craft activity uses everyday and recycled materials from around the house, and has clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions, with helpful tips and photos of the finished crafts.

Add in hundreds of big stickers of all sorts of amazing sharks, with fun facts too.From hungry hammerheads to super-massive megalodons, this sticker book is bursting with the planet's most famous predators: sharks. With hundreds of stickers to put in exciting scenes, this book will provide hours of entertainment, and lots of information too.

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a multi-award-winning author. Young orphan Pip, downtrodden and mistreated by his guardian sister, has a terrifying meeting with an escaped convict. Soon afterwards he is invited to play at the gloomy, cobwebbed house of unhappy Miss Havisham, where he is humiliated by her beautiful ward, Estella.Pip falls in love with the girl, despite her disdain for his ignorance and rough appearance, and begins his apprenticeship to his blacksmith brother-in-law feeling ashamed of his lowly home. Then Pip is told he is to be brought up as a wealthy gentleman, and he delightedly assumes his secret benefactor to be Miss Havisham, planning him as a match him for Estella. When he discovers this is not the case, his heart is broken and his loyalties torn.What is the connection between Miss Havisham and the mysterious convict? And will Pip ever win Estella’s heart?

A hilariously quirky mini mystery reminiscent of Jon Klassen’s classic I Want My Hat Back.Welcome to this extremely interesting book about size. Marcel is a bird. He is big. Steve is a worm, and he is . . . Wait a minute! Steve has DISAPPEARED! Does Marcel know something about it? And can he be persuaded to return that poor worm RIGHT NOW?!

The fan-favorite danmei/Boys’ Love novel series originally released in Chinese!In this historical tale of war and political intrigue, an intense relationship burns between the son of an infamous traitor and the vengeful nobleman who despises him...at first.Shen Zechuan is the eighth son of the traitorous Prince of Jianxing, a man who doomed his cities and people to destruction at the hands of the foreign enemy. As the only surviving member of his reviled line, Shen Zechuan is dragged to the capital in chains. He bears the hatred of the nation, but no one's hate burns hotter than that of Xiao Chiye, the youngest son of the powerful Prince of Libei.Xiao Chiye would love nothing more than to see Shen Zechuan dead--but against all odds, he clings to life. Rather than succumb to his family's disgrace, he becomes a thorn in Xiao Chiye's side, clawing his way into the cutthroat political world of the capital. Yet as these two bitter enemies beat against the bonds of their fate, they find them

Can in-game friendship level-up to something more in real life? The second volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome high school boy and pro gamer, while playing an online RPG. In-game, he brushed her off, but in the real world, Yamada helped Akane escape an embarrassing encounter with her ex.When Akane’s guild master invites her to an in-person meet-up with other members of their guild—including Yamada—she eagerly accepts. But things get tense when she meets Runa, a player who didn’t want to include Akane—or any new members—in their guild activities.Meanwhile, Akane’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow but she’s conflicted about those emotions. Could Yamada like her too?Volume 2 includes Chapters 10-19.Story Locale:Japan, online game world

在拯救Breakfast Town、擊退Dr. Evil Breakfast Sandwich後，Peggy Pancake如今面臨新的挑戰——這次不是反派，而是六顆失控的迷你瑪芬。為了完成春假作業「如何當個負責任的人」，Peggy被媽媽派去照顧這些精力充沛的小傢伙，沒想到卻意外釀出一場小小災難。《Super Pancake and the Mini Muffin Mayhem》延續系列的幽默調性與熱鬧圖像風格，在冒險中注入關於責任、平衡與自我認同的思考。角色設定趣味十足，情節節奏明快，適合喜歡輕鬆幽默故事的中年級讀者。It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a . . . pancake? The syrupy superhero of Breakfast Town, Peggy Pancake, is now up against her toughest, scariest obstacle yet: babysitting.When we last saw our hero Peggy Pancake, she was mastering her newfound superhero abilities and saving her sidekick, Luc Croissant, from the scary clutches of Dr. Evil Breakfast Sandwich and his sinister Henchtoasts. Now, Peggy balances being a superhero with her everyday life--going to school and hiding her crime-fighting identity from her family. This Spring Break, Peggy has homework to complete: write an instructional "How To" paper. Soon, Peggy's mom volunteers her to babysit six rambunctious mini muffins so she can write about "how to be responsible." Tha

Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023 Fromtheaward-winningcreatorofFloodedandLostcomesathird, colorfulpicturebookaboutthespellbinding magicofdiscoveringaconnectionwithbooksfortheveryfirsttime. School's out, and a young girl is given the unreasonable task of reading a whole book over the summer vacation. A whole book? That's impossible! Books are so boring! Luckily her sister takes her to the library and recommends just the thing. Slowly, the girl is drawn into a world of adventure inside her own imagination, for the very first time. Even the greyscale world starts to fill with color as she is carriedawayinthestory. A little fennec fox leads her to meet fairytale witches and creatures as they find ingredients to cast a special spell at the end of her book. The girl is dismayed to learn that the spell seemingly hasn't changed a thing. However, the little fox points out that she is completely transformed: discovering the powerofherimagination has transformed her forever.

Explore the secrets of the Bamboo Kingdom in the fourth installment of this thrilling new series from bestselling Warriors author Erin Hunter, perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Endling.The Bamboo Kingdom is once again safely led by guidance of a real Dragon Speaker--three Dragon Speakers, in fact!But a troubling vision from the Great Dragon warns of a "Dark Sun" coming soon. And while Rain, Leaf, and Ghost argue amongst themselves about what it means, the monkeys are hatching a plan to use this moment of uncertainty to their best advantage...Unless the pandas learn to trust each other, their biggest challenges may still lurk on the horizon...

Chiri is a fun-loving super cook looking for fresh adventures and ingredients, but her love of exploration has landed her in some serious magical trouble and she's going to need all the help she can get to find home again. Chiri and best friend Dai live in an orphanage right next to the deepest, darkest forest. On a scavenging mission to find some amazing new ingredients for her many culinary experiments, Chiri plunges both her and her best friend into the secret kingdom of Puddin', a secret place plagued by the Thousand Faces Monster and inhabited by all sorts of magical people and critters. Befriending witches, bards, ogres and sorcerers, can our two protagonists make it home and more importantly, can they evade the darkness that has awoken on their arrival?

Natalie navigates jealousy and responsibility in this second book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover! Natalie Ruiz's enthusiasm for the Mini Cupcake Club ends up in her biting off more than she can chew. She's signed the club up for so many baking projects, how will they ever finish them all? And to make matters worse, her math-whiz twin sister Stephanie comes up with a solution to get all the cupcakes baked on time. Natalie wants to be happy that her twin saved the day--and closer to her in general--but can she be close to someone she secretly envies a little bit?

Flamingo 發現一頂閃閃發亮的泳帽，瞬間覺得自己帥翻了！結果泳帽一戴，竟召來一位氣質非凡的「氣氣仙女教母」，宣布他有機會成為充氣界的超級明星──擁有金馬桶、專屬管家、豪華充氣城堡的一切榮耀！但要繼承這一切，他得接受一連串奇妙任務：從拔劍、打龍到對抗瘋狂羊駝，每一關都笑料百出。Flamingo 能否撐到底、實現他的閃亮明星夢？The Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that's perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!When Flamingo finds a bejeweled swim cap, he knows he will look fiiiiine in it. But when it fits perfectly, he gets a surprise visit from an Airy Godmother with some mind-blowing inflata-news! The inflata-head that fits his bejewelled swim cap will be the air to a celeb style inflatable estate -- complete with glittery bouncy castle, solid-gold bathroom, and inflata-staff for everything!Flamingo is pumped! Capes! Giant birthday parties! Being on the cover of Vanity Air! BUT as the Airy Godmother explains he'll need to complete a number of challenges first. Pull an

Bo and the unicorns meet a magical witch who needs help in this early chapter book from the New York Times bestselling author of Owl Diaries! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In this tenth book in the USA Today bestselling Unicorn Diaries series, Unicorn Bo and friends can't wait to spot a witch! Witches live high above the clouds and are rarely seen flying in the sky. But on one fateful day, a young witch named Charm crash lands in Sparklegrove Forest! The unicorns are super excited to meet a witch for the first time. But when they realize the witch is in trouble, will the unicorns be able to help Charm find her way back home? With full-color artwork throughout and plenty of smiles, your young reader

The Inside Scouts help a giraffe with an upset tummy feel better in this full-color early reader series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Viv and Sanjay are the Inside Scouts! Together, they help animals. They have a cool superpower -- they can shrink super small. A giraffe can't eat because her tummy feels sick. The Inside Scouts put on their suits, grab their tools, and get really small! They go inside the giraffe to find out what is stuck in her gut. And they work together to help the giraffe feel better!This series introduces beginning readers to the human body through mammals with similar anatomy -- and it does so in really fun ways! In this book, readers learn about the di

Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series is very grumpy when his best friend Norman is too busy with his ever-expanding bug collection to play.When Norman shows Jim his pet butterfly, Butterfly-Butterfly, Jim is suitably impressed, especially when Norman spouts butterfly facts. Then Norman adds Beetle-Beetle 1 and Beetle-Beetle 2 and so many more to his menagerie. Now Norman spends all his time feeding and caring for his pets and doesn’t have time to play. Grumpy Monkey Jim feels left out. And when all the bugs have babies, Jim declares that Norman has too many and persuades his friend to set them free. But then Norman sees a ladybug…Simple bug facts, easy-to-read words, and dynamic and humor-filled illustrations will lead young readers to a lifelong love of books.Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell engaging stories. They are perfect for children 4-6 who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words

小企鵝Reggie回來了！這次他又在社區裡掀起一連串爆笑騷動——機器人零件亂飛、吹泡泡滑得滿地跑，還參加了寵物才藝秀！雖然總是惹麻煩，Reggie也在一次次糊塗中學著動腦解決問題，慢慢懂得什麼叫「負責任」。In the second book of this early reader graphic novel series, Reggie the kid penguin returns with his trademark spunk and energy for more daily adventures ... but they rarely go according to plan! Around the neighborhood, Reggie is up to his regular shenanigans. But it seems like everything he does causes a mess! When he's building a toy robot, parts fly everywhere. When he's blowing bubbles, the suds make his flippers all slimy. And let's not even get started on what happens at the local pet talent show! Reggie has a knack for causing a scene, but can this penguin use his creative energy to problem solve and learn what it means to take charge? Reggie: Penguin in Charge is a collection of six giggle-worthy comics that tell playful and relatable stories for fun-loving kids. DON'T MISS REGGIE'S FIRST ADVENTURE: Reggie: Kid Penguin

跟著一頭巨大的藍鯨，一起看看牠在海底變成「鯨落」後，如何讓全新的海底世界開始熱鬧起來！藍鯨雖然離開了，但牠的身體會慢慢沉到深海，沿途變成盲鰻、小螃蟹、魚類和許多微小生物的美味大餐與舒適小家。從胖胖大鯨魚到乾淨骨骼，每一階段都孕育新的生命。這本以細緻圖畫呈現的科普繪本，用最溫柔的方式告訴孩子：生命會結束，但也會帶來新的開始。Winner of the Robert F. Sibert MedalFollow a blue whale’s enormous body to the bottom of the ocean, where it sets the stage for a bustling new ecosystem to flourish.All living things must one day die, and Earth’s largest creature, the majestic blue whale, is no exception. But in nature, death is never a true ending. When this whale closes her eyes for the last time in her 90-year life, a process known as whale fall is just beginning. Her body will float to the surface, then slowly sink through the deep; from inflated behemoth to clean-picked skeleton, it will offer food and shelter at each stage to a vast diversity of organisms, over the course of a century and beyond. Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin’s astonishing artwork enriches and amplifies engaging, well-researched text by Bill Nye the Science Guy writer Lynn Brunelle. Youn

Join the Gruffalo's Child for a BIG adventure in this clever rhyming sequel to much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist .. . does he?The Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo.Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo's Child has followed firmly in her father's footsteps and that her story is one that children will ask for again, and again . . .

When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend?From the creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo comes this touching tale of adventure and friendship. With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, here is a story that shows us that even the smallest creatures can help others in a big way.

An indispensable reference to the development of the Chinese economy—past, present, and future.—DALE W. JORGENSON, Samuel W. Morris University Professor, Harvard University Since China undertook economic reform and opened its economy to the world in the late 1970s, its economy has been growing at an average annual rate of over 9 percent for more than four decades. No other economy in recorded history has grown at such a high rate and for such a long period as China has done. The questions that naturally arise are: Was the Chinese economy a miracle? Or was it a mere bubble? Will the Chinese economy begin to stagnate like the Japanese economy did in the 1990s, and perhaps decline? Will it be able to escape the “middle-income trap”? If it is not a miracle, can the Chinese development experience be replicated elsewhere? This book provides a comprehensive and detailed discussion of the remarkable growth of the Chinese economy over the past decades, by scrutinising the sources of e

Join Bluey and her family and piece together four double-sided puzzles in this fun jigsaw activity book!Join Bluey and her family in this fun jigsaw puzzle board book!Read along, piece the jigsaw pieces together and flip for a new picture to find out what Bluey and her family have been up to!WAKADOO!What other adventures will you go on with Bluey? Also available:Bluey: SleepytimeBluey: What Games Should We Play: A Lift-The-Flap BookBluey: Bob Bilby

Megabat wants to help his Daniel earn some money. But how? Easy! Become a STAR. The fifth laugh-out-loud book in this sweet and funny chapter book series featuring a talking bat, now available in paperback.Daniel's allowance is not going to cover the cost to fix his dad's phone screen, which he and Megabat broke. And he is out of ideas. Megabat has a GREAT idea: become famous! Famous people have lots of money.Daniel is also grounded, and being stuck inside is pretty boring. Megabat has no time to spend with bored Daniel, he's too busy learning the skill that will make him famous and rich.Daniel really doesn't like Megabat's new catchphrase, or his fancy new hairdo. Megabat will show him!When Megabat takes things too far and ruins Daniel's mom's dinner party with his "magic show," chaos ensues . . . and Daniel is not too happy. And Megabat learns there are some things that are more important than fame and riches. Kris Easler's adorable illustrations paired with Anna Humphrey's hilarious

A tender picture book about loss, intergenerational love and the power of family keepsakes, from acclaimed author Thomas King and for fans of Memory Jars.After Nana passes away, Xavier, his mother and Comet the kitten all head up to Nana's attic to help clean it up.At first, Xavier is a little nervous. Though there are no dragons up there, it looks like a dragon's cave — it's gloomy, dusty and full of cobwebs. But as Xavier explores the attic, he discovers all kinds of interesting things:An old tricycleTwo monkeys made out of coconutsA scrapbook full of photographsA rocking horse with gold and red stars stuck to its neckAt the bottom of one box, Xavier finds a strange piece of fabric. It's thick, soft and green, and it makes his mother's eyes wet with memories.As Xavier learns more about this keepsake, he discovers more about his family and himself in this gorgeous picture book about intergenerational love and the power of memory.