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A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESEVERY MAN HAS A BREAKING POINTCalm never lasts on the Mornington Peninsula, especially for Detective Inspector Hal Challis. Today, he's dealing with a serial armed robber, a brutal home invasion and a mysterious cat burglar, not to mention the offender disguised in a police uniform stalking his beat.But with Sergeant Ellen Destry away, a boss who's more committed to budget cuts than police work, and a team that struggle to separate personal lives from professional duties, one more case could be enough to push Challis to breaking point.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the sixth Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

The seasons are changing and it's time to get cosy!Curl up with a blanket and a delicious mug of hot cocoa to enjoy colouring in 45 beautiful hand-drawn illustrations – adorable animal scenes packed with memorable details. This irresistible colouring book has bold and clean lines to help you create beautiful, effortless colouring pages. This book offers:45 hand-drawn colouring pages to help you relax, unwind and be inspired to appreciate the seasons!Single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through (if using marker pens, please place a protective sheet behind the page you are colouring).High resolution prints on high quality paper, for clear, crisp images.

Join Liko and Roy on their journey to become real Pokémon Trainers as they embark on a series of training battles.This simple story book is accessible to young readers who are learning to read independently.Liko, Sprigatito, Roy, and Fuecoco are now official members of the Rising Volt Tacklers and ask Friede to train them, but Friede has an electrifying surprise in store for them. Will they manage to dig deep and uncover what it takes to become true Pokémon Trainers?This Level 2 reader includes longer sentence structures, more challenging vocabulary, paragraphs and short chapter lengths.

Join these unlikely partners as they learn how to work together on another adventure to save the day and their city. Part of a new series of official Disney graphic novels!Journey beyond the movies as the charming cast of Zootropolis 2 take on new adventures, which see ZPD officers Hopps and Wilde team up on their mission to make the world a better place! Whatever they are dealing with, Judy and Nick realise that not every case is the biggest, but they are all important. A bold and colourful adventure book for kids aged 5-9:Perfect for early readers, The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2 invites kids to embrace the joy of reading in an engaging graphic novel formatBeautiful illustrations and an engaging story make the entry into reading accessible and funPart of a new series of graphic novels featuring popular Disney characters – don’t miss the rest of the series!Embark on New Adventures with more beloved Disney characters:The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2The New Adventur

A forest princess and a demon boy collide in this friends-to-enemies-to-forbidden-lovers romantic fantasy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Elly Blake.Once upon a time, a young forest princess became friends with a lonely demon boy. He gifted her a ring, a worthless trinket . . . or so he thought. Because no sooner did he slide it onto her finger than the demon queen and forest king declared war.Years later, Cassia is a crucial force in her father''s army, wielding her ring of light against hundreds of demons at a time. Then battle-hardened Zeru abducts her, planning to steal back the ring to fix his childhood mistake.Terrified, and more than a little mistrusting, Cassia is forced to travel with Zeru to a place they both believed only existed in storybooks, one where their friendship slowly rekindles into something much more. But it''s only a matter of time before the war they''ve escaped comes for them, and a hidden threat to forest folk and demon alike grows in the shadows.- fr

Love is in the little things.A kiss, a smile, a cup of tea.Just me and you sitting quietly.A song, a hug, a helping handthat lifts us up so we can stand.Join Big and Small as they explore what love TRULY is, and how it is shown in the little things every day – from sharing stories before bedtime, to singing songs to cheer each other up!This heartwarming chunky board book, featuring charming illustrations from the talented Jane Massey, is the ideal gift for parents or carers wanting to share their love with their little ones. Told by both Big and Small as they share their favourite moments, this story is a wonderfully gentle bedtime read!Perfect for fans of I Love You to the Moon and Back by Amelia Hepworth and Tim Warnes, Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram, and I Love You When You’re Angry by Erin Winters and Kaitlin Bucher.

面對即將到來的青春期，許多男孩既好奇又不安。本書逐步解釋身體為何改變、情緒為何波動，並回答成長過程中最常見的疑問。從身高、體毛、刮鬍子，到性、喜歡誰、如何照顧自己與保持安全，內容完整卻不過度。插畫風格活潑，資訊深度拿捏得宜，讓尚未進入青春期的孩子也能先建立基本理解。書中文字傳達一個重要訊息：每個人的成長節奏都不同，而你正在經歷的，都是正常的一部分。For boys who are just starting to hit puberty, a guide to explain sex, and the changes their body will go through.This totally revised edition of the bestselling 'What's Happening to Me?' guide comes with all-new artwork, and 16 more pages. Written with male readers in mind, it explains puberty in a simple, clear and friendly way, with cartoony artwork and diagrams. Designed to help reassure readers that what they're going through is normal, whether that's coping with a changing body, mood swings, new emotions and even questions about their sexuality and identity.The writing and art style, and the level of detail given in each topic has been tailored to be suitable for kids aged 10 and up, who most likely haven't started puberty yet.Topics covered include: growing taller, getting hairier, shaving, all about penise

Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. A glittery birthday celebration at a magical theme park. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practising a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift.Includes:Unicornia: Learning to FlyUnicornia: A Magical BirthdayUnicornia: The Cupcake ContestUnicornia: The Dance Show

Michael Rosen’s hilarious viral video poem is brought to life in picture book form by award-winning illustrator Neal Layton.Michael Rosen’s poem about his dad and the too-hot potato is one of the best-known and best-loved of all his poems. Michael’s own performance of the poem has even become a meme – "Nice!" This is the first time the poem has been illustrated in full colour, in a hilarious picture book.Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. But then one day, one terrible day, he found that his dad does NOT know everything: this is how it goes. They sit down to eat, and the potato’s a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on it to cool it down before eating it. His brother knows it, and his mum knows it. So why does his dad pop it straight into this mouth? And what happens next? A funny slice of family life, told in irresistible repetitive text, that will delight young and old alike.

A woman on the run. A crew of Viking mercenaries. A forbidden romance. And the secret which threatens them all...Silla Nordvig is running for her life. The queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her. When her father is killed, his last words set Silla on a perilous quest: travel the treacherous Road of Bones - a thousand-mile stretch haunted by warbands, creatures of darkness, and a mysterious murderer - and go to Kopa, where a shield-house awaits her.After barely surviving the first stretch of road, a desperate Silla sneaks into a supply wagon belonging to the notorious Bloodaxe Crew. To make it to Kopa, she must win over Axe Eyes, the brooding leader of the Crew, while avoiding the Wolf, his distractingly handsome right-hand man. But the queen''s ruthless assassin has other plans and hunts Silla obsessively.Will Silla make it safely to Kopa? Or will she fall prey to the perils of the Road of Bones?Set in an immersive volcanic world blending

GitHub Copilot學習手冊｜效率倍增的AI程式設計力 「《GitHub Copilot學習手冊》是實用、有深度、貼近日常開發方法的一本書。」 ――Andrew Stellman，開發者、團隊主管、講師與作者 「每一位程式設計師都要瞭解AI輔助程式設計，GitHub Copilot顯然是這個領域的龍頭，而Brent的這一本書是帶你精通這款強大工具的終極指南。」 ――Tom Taulli，《AI輔助程式開發》 作者 使用GitHub Copilot的生成式AI 來大幅提升程式設計效率！在這本實用指南中，作者Brent Laster將教你如何使用生成式AI來迅速寫出更好的程式、輕鬆生成測試程式、在任何開發階段寫出完善的文件…等。本書也會探討進階用法――例如利用Copilot的Agent功能來自動新增功能，以及自動審查pull requests。 《GitHub Copilot學習手冊》適合任何程度的開發者、測試人員、DevOps工程師，以及軟體專業人士。本書除了介紹基本知識外，還會深入討論Copilot Edits、Agent模式與Copilot Vision。你也將學習建立自己的Copilot擴充套件以擴展功能。不論你使用的是Python、JavaScript還是其他語言，本書都能幫你充滿信心地將AI整合到開發流程中。 - 利用即時的AI建議來探索與瞭解陌生的程式與演算法 - 精通行內補全與聊天介面，將常見任務自動化 - 快速、輕鬆地將自然語言提示詞轉換為完整的函式、測試與文件 - 利用背景資訊與提示詞來優化AI生成的結果，以獲得量身打造的解決方案 - 在IDE中透過AI的協助來簡化功能開發與重構

From award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine McCaughrean, an utterly immersive and unforgettable novel set during the London Blitz, inspired by the author's fatherWith World War II on their doorstep, the children of Greenwich, England, are being evacuated. But on the train meant to take them to safety, four of them decide they aren't ready to leave home. They climb out the carriage window just in time, forging an unlikely friendship. With their school taken over by the fire service, they spend their days trying to be useful. Lawrence is building a secret machine. Gemmy searches bombed-out homes for things of value--only to find an adorable mutt she can't even give away. Franklin wants to join the fire service, even if it means lying about his age. Olive looks after her father, haunted by the deaths of his fellow firemen. Together, the four friends roam the streets of London, discovering their resilience amongst the secrets of the city. But as the Blitz unleashes a

The third installment in the mega-bestselling The 39 Clues series, now in graphic novel form!ATTENTION! Amy and Dan Cahill have been located once again, this time in the company of the notoriously unreliable Alistair Oh. Could they have been foolish enough to make an alliance?Spies report that Amy and Dan seem to be tracking the life of one of the most powerful fighters the world has ever known. If this fearsome warrior was a Cahill, his secrets are sure to be well-guarded... and the price to uncover them just might be lethal.

Think Baby-sitters Little Sister Graphix... with a fairy tale twist! The beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling Whatever After series rolls on in graphic novel format, with an enchanting Book 2 that takes us into the story of Cinderella!Abby and her little brother, Jonah, are ordinary kids...except for one little thing. They have a magic mirror in their basement that sends them into different fairy tales. This time, when the mirror slurps them up, they're taken to the story of Cinderella. And they're determined NOT to mess anything up!But then Cinderella breaks her foot and her glass slipper won't fit. How is her prince charming supposed to know she's meant for him? And how will Cinderella get her happily ever after?In order to save the day, Abby and Jonah will have to find Cinderella a job, stay out of jail, and make sure true love finds a way, all before the clock strikes midnight and the chance for a happily ever after is gone...forever!

A classic of science fiction, Journey to the Center of the Earth is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. Renowned geologist Professor Liedenbrock sets out on a fantastic adventure through time and place with his 16-year-old nephew: from Iceland's frozen tundra far down into underground prehistoric worlds and back up again through the fires of an erupting volcano, they experience one of the most incredible journeys ever imagined.

本書以溫柔筆觸與多元視角，展現「藝術無處不在」的理念。從街頭粉筆畫、回收物創作，到音樂、舞蹈、積木與黏土，每一種表達都能成為藝術的形式。書中文字簡潔卻含蓄，配合豐富多樣的人物與文化場景，讓讀者感受到創作的自由與療癒。A celebration of the many ways we make art, spanning mediums, geography, and resources from author-artist Diana Ejaita.Art is for everyone! From found objects to sidewalk chalk, from homemade instruments to breakdancing, from building with blocks to molding clay, art is natural and healing. Readers will be encouraged by the invitation to create anything, anywhere, with any materials. Inclusive and expansive, Ejaita portrays a wide cast of characters exploring their own feelings and ideas, accompanied by a poignant, yet easily understood, text. This deceptively simple and stunningly composed picture book offers children a sense of what art can be, and the ways in which it adds beauty to our lives.

Join Bluey in this 116pp full colour graphic novel based on 28-minute episode, The Sign!The Heeler home is up for sale, but Bluey is not very happy about it. She’s initially comforted by a story Calypso tells her about everything working out the way it’s supposed to . . . but then quickly comes up with a plan to stop the sale of the house.“That sign means the house is for selling. So, if you get rid of it, then the house won’t be for selling anymore.”“Then everything will work out. That’s it, Muffin, we just need to get rid of the sign.”Meanwhile, Frisky and Uncle’s Rad’s wedding is supposed to be taking place at the house but when Frisky gets some unexpected news, nobody can find her!Will everything work out the way it’s supposed to? We’ll see . . .Based on the biggest Bluey episode,The Sign, this 112-page full colour illustrated chapter book is the perfect book for Bluey fans to enjoy a longer story.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: CalypsoBluey: CricketBluey: ZooBlue

Expect four times the charm with this shimmering quartet of adventures that includes a fun sticker page. Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. Enchanted cakes and candies at the most glittery birthday celebration ever. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practicing a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories, complete with a sheet of colorful stickers, is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift.Includes: Unicornia: Learning to FlyUnicornia: A Magical BirthdayUnicornia: The Cupcake ContestUnicornia: The Dance Show

Chiri and Dai are back, levelling up their magic and sword-fighting and determined to face the oncoming Darkness... But can they survive their most evil test yet, and can their friendship survive it? Chiri and Dai are levelling up their sword fighting and spellcasting skills in the land of Puddin', and with the Shadow King safely imprisoned in his bottle, they decide to go to one of Puddin's most exciting events - a huge market filled with wonders and treats. They can't catch a break, however, and when a troupe of skeletons causes havoc and delivers a mysterious invitation to the duo, they find themselves in more danger than ever before. The invitation is to the Obsidian Maze, the terrible place where Bruno Puddin sealed the first and most dreaded Darkness after it wreaked havoc on the land. Since the Shadow King is one of the Darkness' first children, Chiri and Dai are forced to come to terms with the fact that he's not the only bad guy after them now. The MidKnight is another of thes

Escaping the End of Times is a book where history meets psychology. It invites readers to explore the intricate relationships between dreams, politics, and the Chinese writing system in early modern China.Thoroughly researched and written in an accessible manner, this book presents a series of historical encounters that reveal how Ming scholars countered instability by compiling and editing dream texts. Readers learn how these scholars translated their dreams into action, used the past to bolster their status, reaffirmed their preferred societal order, merged myth and history, and interpreted their dreams and the dreams of others through creative techniques grounded in scholarly tradition.By combining detailed research with captivating storytelling, this book not only brings the world of late Ming dream analysis to life but also demonstrates the relevance of the past to the stories we tell now about ourselves and our own dreams.

Over a span of 260 years, from 630 to 894, Japanese embassies to Tang China (ken-Tō shi) played a vital role in importing Tang governance and culture to Japan, significantly shaping the political and cultural landscape of an emerging Japanese state with codes of law (ritsuryō). However, the seventeenth embassy during the Jōwa period, fraught with turmoil, marked the final mission to Tang China. Alongside disasters and significant loss of life during the voyage, mysteries persist around Vice-ambassador Ono no Takamura's refusal to board the ship, the government's insistence on the mission, and the objectives behind dispatching this mission to China. In this volume, Professor Saeki Arikiyo traces the journey from departure to return, focusing on the individuals involved and the prevailing trends of the era. Drawing upon a rich tapestry of historical sources, including records from Shoku Nihon kōki and the accompanying monk Ennin's Nit-Tō guhō junrei kōki, Arikiyo delves into the arduous

A punny holiday tale about a snazzy and pizzazz-y Christmas ornament who tries to find the tree that's right for him—from the author of theNew York Timesbestselling Can I Be Your Dog? series. Perfect for Christmas stockings and on-the-go reading!Otto is an ornament. He's glittery, he's colorful, he's full of Christmas pizzazz! Otto wants to be at the top of the tree, not in the middle with all of the regular ornaments! Doesn't he deserve to shine at the top? Will Otto be able to find the tree he dreams of and learn about kindness and chosen family along the way? Full of Troy Cummings's clever puns, wordplay, and humor, wrapped up with a heartfelt message.An original, comical, and festive tale from aNew York Timesbestselling author-illustrator that should be placed under every Christmas tree! Perfect for families, teachers, and librarians.

THE INSTANTNEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLERThe must-read new book from Jonathan Karl, the author ofNew York TimesbestsellersTired of Winning,Betrayal, andFront Row at the Trump ShowInRetribution, Jonathan Karl’s unparalleled access brings us behind closed doors deep inside the White House and presidential campaigns, revealing the extraordinary moments that ended one man’s presidency and brought another back to power.This is a story of unprecedented political plot twists, showing what happened behind the scenes as political fortunes fell and rose again, and as a new team coalesced around President Trump with the goal of creating an entirely new world order. From President Biden’s shocking withdrawal and Vice President Harris’s historic run, to the multiple assassination attempts on President Trump, his election, and the changes he has brought to every corner of the country, this book reveals in surprising new detail how we got here, and what we can expect from American politics in the years to

Mary Shelley's classic of gothic horror--a cautionary tale of the limits of creativity that introduced the world to one of the most iconic monsters in literary history--now a major-motion picture by Oscar-winning writer-director Guillermo Del Toro, starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth. Obsessed with creating life, Victor Frankenstein plunders graveyards for the material to fashion a new being, which he shocks into life with electricity. But his botched creature, rejected by Frankenstein and denied human companionship, sets out to destroy his maker and all that he holds dear. This chilling gothic tale, begun when Mary Shelley was just nineteen years old, would become the world's most famous work of horror fiction, and is now the inspiration of a film adaptation written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro and starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth.

Use the wand to hear the sounds!YOU can make the magic happen in this exciting Christmas book! Each time you press the wand to the pages you'll hear a different magic spell, as you help Santa and his elves get ready for the big day. From mending broken toys to helping the reindeer fly faster, there are five different spells to cast as they set off on their Christmas journey.

A bestseller in Japan—a beautiful story about shared self-discovery and friendship involving an unlikely group of students who decide to defy the odds and pursue a seemingly impossible goal together.After shoplifting some bread one chilly March night, just before the start of a new academic year at Kansei University in western Tokyo, former high school track and field star Kakeru Kurahara runs through the city streets. Though he has grown disillusioned with the sport, he feels as if he could keep running forever . . . but to where, and for what? His revery is broken by a mysterious boy on a bike who has been following him, a fellow student at Kansei University named Haiji Kiyose, who also happens to be a runner.Impressed by Kakeru’s agility, Haiji Kiyose persuades Kakeru to move into Chikusei-so, a run-down dormitory where he lives with eight other boys, including identical twins Jota and Joji, honor student Shindo, detail-oriented Yuki, trivia junkie King, Tanzanian international stud

Introduce a new generation of readers to the Boxcar Children with this classic Step into Reading leveled reader boxed set, featuring the first four books in the series. Perfect for new readers ages 4-6!Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are four brave siblings who were searching for a home when they discovered a life of mystery and adventure!This boxed set includes the following titles:Meet the Boxcar Children:When four orphaned children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home—and become the Boxcar Children!Surprise Island Adventure: As the Alden children explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island—and to a new friend—than meets the eye.Secret of the Yellow House: A long-lost clue leads the Alden children to a mysterious old house while on summer vacation.Mystery at the Old Ranch: The Alden children make a discovery that leads them to investigate a mystery involving their family ranch.Step 2 Readersuse basic vocabulary and short se

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we explore the Great Depression, an era of economic turmoil, resilience, and innovation.In October 1929, a stock market crash in the United States caused millions of people to suddenly lose their savings, their jobs, and everything they owned. Many had to survive by waiting in long breadlines for free food, building their own homes from trash, and making clothes from scraps. Some rode railroad cars in a desperate search for work, only to end up on farms battling huge dust storms. This was the Great Depression, a time of tragedy but also one where people showed immense grit.

These women have secrets--and nothing to lose....Three psychological thrillers. Endless mind games.Dive into three of #1 New York Times and international bestselling Freida McFadden's mind-bending thrillers - Never Lie, Ward D, and The Locked Door.Never LieNewlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. They think they've found it when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace years ago. But when a violent winter storm traps them at the estate, the house begins to lose its appeal.Stuck inside and growing restless, Tricia stumbles on a collection of audio transcripts from Dr. Hale's sessions with patients. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to the doctor's mysterious disappearance.With each tape, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and a web of lies slowly unravels. But by the time Tricia reaches the f

The kingdom has been breached. Beware The Griefer! Four friends must defend their shared world in this official Minecraft novel.With middle school starting, Lam Đặng is officially ready for a change. He loves to play Minecraft, embarking on epic builds with his crew—Jazz, Elias, and Britt—in their beloved shared world, the Kingdom of the Killer Bunnies. But Lam also wants to try new things and meet new people. So maybe going into sixth grade with a little distance from his old friends wouldn’t be such a bad thing. . . .Lam’s plans change, though, when mysterious letters show up in the gang’s lockers. Someone calling themselves The Griefer is threatening to destroy everything the Killer Bunnies worked so hard to build in the Overworld, from their magnificent castle to the surrounding village. If they don’t play The Griefer’s twisted game, everything will be lost. Lam may be ready for something new, but he’s not prepared to give up the old just yet.Following clues in both the real world

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.

本書描寫十二歲的 Sonnet，在失去奶奶後，與家人搬回祖父身邊生活。曾經繁盛的蘋果園，如今只剩下一棵老樹，靜靜見證家族的變遷。Sonnet 不願面對衰老與失去，只希望一切能維持原樣。偏偏在學校的口述歷史作業中，她被迫與鄰居 Zeke 分組，還要讓祖父成為訪談對象。Zeke 的提問一再觸碰她刻意避開的過往，也讓家族深藏的傷痛逐漸浮現。當一場意外迫使兩人再次合作，Sonnet 開始明白，真正的修復並非遺忘，而是願意回頭凝視。作者以雙視角鋪陳故事，讓衝突、理解與和解自然發生，呈現一段溫柔而深刻的成長歷程。When feuding neighbors Sonnet and Zeke are paired up for a class project, they unearth a secret that could uproot Sonnet's family--or allow it to finally heal and grow. Twelve-year-old Sonnet's family has just moved across the country to live with her grandfather after her nana dies. Gramps's once-impressive apple orchard has been razed for a housing development, with only one heirloom tree left. Sonnet doesn't want to think about how Gramps and his tree are both growing old--she just wants everything to be okay. Sonnet is not okay with her neighbor, Zeke, a boy her age who gets on her bad side and stays there when he tries to choose her grandpa to interview for an oral history assignment. Zeke irks Sonnet with his prying questions, brin

The New York Times bestselling, puzzle-packed sequel to the award-winning Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library is now adapted for graphic novel! It’s the first ever Library Olympics, but books are missing, and a mystery is afoot as the kids band together to solve it!Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympics! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello is at it again!This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first-ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. But something suspicious is going on . . . books are missing from Mr. Lemoncello’s library. Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading?! Now it’s not just a game—can Mr. Lemoncello find the real defenders of books and champions of libraries? In between figuring out mind-boggling challenges, the kids will have to band together to get to the bottom of this mystery.Packed with puzzles, clues, and colorful art, this deliciously f

Slow and steady wins the race--but can this sluggish sloth make it to work on time? Inspired by Disney's Zootopia 2, this hilarious picture book features an original story about Flash Slothmore and his animal friends. Flash the sloth loves his new job, but he always gets to work late. Luckily, his friends Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps show up to help him along. As he s-l-o-w-l-y gets ready, the clock ticks and frustrations grow. Can Flash navigate the rush-hour race and clock in on time? Check out these other best-selling fan favorites: - Disney/Pixar Inside Out 2: Go to Sleep, Anxiety!- Disney Wish: The Grateful Goat- Disney/Pixar Elemental: A City for Everyone

This storybook is based on Disney Zootopia 2, releasing in theaters in fall 2025! In Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootopia 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. Children ages 3 to 7 will love this paperback storybook based on the animated feature film.

本書結合《Anne of Green Gables》的溫柔想像與《How to Train Your Dragon》的飛翔冒險，是一部氣氛溫暖、情感細膩的中階圖像小說。愛麗絲被送往愛德華王子島，與嚴厲的祖母同住，孤單又不被理解，唯有對龍的熱愛始終不減。當她在森林中遇見神祕老龍布林，命運悄悄改變。然而，這段得來不易的友情，卻因布林突如其來的病倒而面臨考驗。為了拯救朋友，愛麗絲踏上旅程，也逐漸發現自己與龍之間，擁有不同於其他「天選之人」的連結。描繪成長、家庭與自我認同。本書獲《Publishers Weekly》《Kirkus Reviews》《Booklist》等多家星級好評。Anne of Green Gables meets How to Train Your Dragon in Kindred Dragons, a middle-grade graphic novel about a brave young girl and the dragon whose life depends on her Alice has been unhappy ever since her parents sent her to Prince Edward Island to live with her strict grandmother. Alice is fanciful, prone to telling tall tales, and absolutely obsessed with dragons! Fairies deliver dragon eggs to a select few, known as Kindreds, but no egg has ever arrived for Alice. While wandering the woods alone she finds and secretly befriends a mysterious, old dragon named Brim. Alice is excited to finally have a dragon friend of her own, but there's something strange about him--he doesn't have a Kindred. When B

You know it’s true—this book belongs with you!Follow the journey of Taylor Swift, from Nashville open mic nights all the way to her rise as one of the biggest pop music stars of all time.A pitch-perfect accompaniment to your Eras Tour friendship bracelets, this highly illustrated book includes all the iconic nonfiction details that Who HQ is known for.Series Overview: An illustrated biography series that brings all the incredible facts of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series to younger readers and fans!

Based on the author's true story that went viral and was discovered by the editor of the three-million copy bestsellerBefore the Coffee Gets Cold, a charming tale translated from Japanese about a woman who gets over a break up by cooking her ex's favorite recipes.Twenty-nine year old Momoko has been tragically dumped. She thought she and her boyfriend were in love. He even took her to a love hotel, where she thought he was going to propose. Instead, he dumps her.Momoko does what many broken-hearted people do—she gets incredibly drunk. So drunk, that she passes out in an empty cafe. Eager to tell her story to anyone who will listen, she pours her heart out to a curious manager and the sole other customer in the cafe, a monk who trains at a temple nearby. When she starts to describe how she doted on her boyfriend, how he loved her cooking, the manager decides to indulge her, and allows her to slip into the kitchen, and cook up her ex’s favorite dish: a warm, delightful butter chicken cur

A Kirkus Best Book of the YearIn The Five Wolves, beloved picture book author and Caldecott Honor recipient Peter McCarty breaks new ground. This monumental graphic poem is perfect for fans of Shaun Tan and Brian Selznick! Across oceans, through fields, and down tunnels, five daring wolves traverse the planet in search of wonders to draw. all the while, a disembodied narrator spins the tale of their absurdist adventure and asks big questions. What is art? And who it belongs to? Part epic picture book, part graphic novel, The Five Wolves defies genres. With intricate pencil work and meticulous hand-lettering, Peter McCarty has crafted an exquisitely illustrated epic poem. The Five Wolves is an entrancing journey and a testament to the power of art and artists.