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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.

Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes!Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Éclair leads an exciting double life!At France's Olympics training camp, a brilliant young cyclist needs help. Her father has disappeared - along with the machine he invented that creates unbreakable codes. Alice goes to work undercover in the athletes' butter-free kitchen, desperate to crack the case.Armed with a light sponge mix and an airy disregard for danger, can Alice serve up a solution before it's too late?A Sprinkling of Danger is Alice's fourth adventure and can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire series. Look out for Alice's other missions - A Recipe for Trouble, A Spoonful of Spying and A Sprinkling of Danger!Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series and M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman's Adventures on Trains series.

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?

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.

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

Join the Very Hungry Caterpillar for a very exciting birthday party! It's a busy day as everyone gets ready for a special birthday celebration. Animal friends scurry about, preparing decorations and more for the fun festivities. This sweet board book, with its sparkly cover and a special fold-out surprise at the end, is the perfect gift for the littlest readers!

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

《The Wingfeather Saga》，推出全新平裝版套書，本系列累積銷量已突破七十萬冊。故事從懸崖上的小屋展開，Igiby 兄妹與忠犬 Nugget 在母親與外祖父的守護下長大，卻被迫捲入黑海彼端而來的邪惡勢力追逐，並逐步揭開關於王國與傳說的真相。本版收錄插畫家 Joe Sutphin 的全新內頁插圖、地圖與趣味註腳，閱讀節奏流暢。系列並改編為動畫影集，由 Angel Studios 推出，讓這段冒險以不同形式陪伴新一代讀者。Now in paperback--enjoy the beloved, bestselling Wingfeather Saga in its entirety with this collectible boxed set! NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES: Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios. This collection of Andrew Peterson's Wingfeather Saga includes all four novels in paperback: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, North! Or Be Eaten, The Monster in the Hollows, and The Warden and the Wolf King.In a cottage near the edge of the cliffs above the Dark Sea of Darkness live three siblings: Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby. The trio unknowingly hold the secret to a lost legend and the Jewels of Anniera. But across the Da

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

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?

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.

世界頂尖駭客高手齊聚一堂，線上線下互相攻防，從Catch The Flag生死大戰，讓你知道，你自以為幸福快樂又安全的網路，是多麼的不堪一擊！CTF(Catch The Flag)是電腦史上最著名的安全攻防大戰，由全世界最強的暗黑高手所組成的團隊，互相進行接化發攻防戰。這些厲害到沒有天理、喪盡天良的駭客，可以幾秒鐘就癱瘓成千上萬台防密嚴實的主機，你能想到的安全防護措施，在他們眼中都如同吃飯般容易攻陷，你想了解他們的攻防手段嗎？你想成為他們的一員嗎？本書由獲得多次世界大賽冠軍的Nu1L團隊撰寫，真槍實戰的把駭客每天都在用的技術完整傳授，從Web各種服務，伺服器的基礎、進階、擴充開始，一直到Windows、Linux的漏洞，再加上對各種程式語言的深度了解，如Java, C/C++/C#，CTF的成員就是強的可怕，史上第一本針對這些人的技術，知識，工具大解密，更可以幫助你加強了解網路安全的重要。本書主要針對CTF入門者，融入了CTF比賽的各方面，讓讀者可以進行系統性的學習。本書包含13章內容，技術介紹分為線上賽和線下賽兩部分。線上賽包含10章，涵蓋Web、PWN、Reverse、APK、Misc、Crypto、區塊鏈、程式稽核。線下賽包含2章，分別為AWD和靶場滲透。第13章透過Nu1L戰隊成員的故事和聯合戰隊管理等內容來分享CTF戰隊組建和管理、營運的經驗。

領域驅動設計之父 Eric Evans 親推的必看專書！「搞笑談軟工」板主 Teddy 專文推薦關於 [名家名著] 30領域驅動設計（DDD）是一種軟體開發方法，只要實作得當，可以幫助開發人員設計出高品質的軟體模型，明確地反映出預期業務目標。然而能不能成功實作 DDD，卻是許多 DDD 開發人員所遭遇到的共同難題，對於新接觸 DDD 的人來說更是困難重重。作者 Vaughn Vernon 以一種獨到的方式將 DDD 中的抽象概念統整起來，並做出規範，而這些指導原則，正是實作 DDD 的最佳指引。作者用搭飛機來比喻接觸 DDD 的心情，將 Eric Evans 的《領域驅動設計： 軟體核心複雜度的解決方法》比喻為「從高處俯瞰的視角與寬廣的視野」，而本書則像是一張地圖，其作用是「帶領各位讀者緩緩降落、停穩飛機，走一條熟悉的路線安全到家」。《實戰領域驅動設計》以由上而下的方式說明 DDD，將戰略模式與基礎的戰術程式設計工具自然地結合起來。Vaughn Vernon 示範了如何在現代軟體架構中實作 DDD，強調業務領域概念的重要性與價值之同時，又不失技術層面上的務實考量。本書是基於 Eric Evans 的開創性著作《領域驅動設計》一書而來，作者透過我們都熟知的業務領域範例講解如何實作 DDD。所有的原則都搭配真實的 Java 程式範例，對於 C# 程式語言的開發人員也同樣適用，所有的範例內容都來自於一個設想案例：基於一個假想的大型 SaaS 多租戶 Scrum 協作系統的開發案例研究。本書作者將帶領讀者跨越「DDD-Lite」的侷限，不僅僅是將DDD作為一套技術工具運用，而是透過 Bounded Context、情境地圖、通用語言，充分運用 DDD 的「戰略設計模式」。而透過書中的技術與範例，可以加速軟體開發、提高品質，讓軟體更具靈活性與可擴展性，同時緊密地與業務目標保持一致。【本書精彩內容】☑ 以正確的方法踏入 DDD 的世界，就能快速從中獲益☑ 說明如何將 DDD 運用於不同的架構中，包括六角架構、SOA、REST、CQRS、事件驅動設計以及基於 Data Fabric/網格的架構☑ 妥善地設計與運用實體，並了解何時該使用值物件而非實體☑ 學習掌握與運用 DDD 強大的新技術——領域事件☑ 利用 ORM 與 NoSQL 和其他資料庫等技術來實作 Repository【

"There's more fun and excitement in a Jess Bradley page than in a barrel-load of monkeys armed with party poppers."- M. R. Carey, author ofThe Girl With All the GiftsADVENTURES DON'T COME ANY BIGGER THAN THIS!When the Earth is invaded byextra-mean extraterrestrialsandginormous monsters, Zoe and her kid brother Pablo think things can't get any crazier. But then their school gets infiltrated by aliens and Pablo gets turned into a massive monster himself!For some kids, being suddenly supersized might be scary. But for Pablo, it's the beginning of anincredible and hilariousadventure. Instead of going berserk, ourcolossal kid herocontinues to obsess over video games, trading cards, and cookie dough ice cream.Zoe soon realises that he's the same annoying little brother as ever ... except that now, her "little" brother is100 feet tall!Can a schoolkid in the body of a skyscraping monster take on an entirealien army? Can Zoe and Pablo keep it together when the whole world is going100%bananas? F

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! The first in a new series featuring classic Minecraft characters, creatures, and quests!Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld.Then Winston has the brilliant idea of taming a Minecraft player to be his secret weapon. Can Winston and his pet player finally reveal the true evil nature of the Baby Turtles, or will they be defeated by these lovable critters over and over again? Read and find out in this unofficial Minecraft series that features illustrations throughout!

✧「傾聽」是讓人際相處更美好的最佳手段✧～日本國家資格職涯發展諮商師親撰～希望可以跟別人建立更深的關係？就是這本！ 【本書特色】◎人際心理講師教你好好觀察、好好聆聽、好好表達，好感關係由自己創造！◎7章零壓力好感傾聽分類✕100點人際傾聽要點，重點敘述條理分明超易讀！◎囊括基本傾聽要點與職場人際、咄咄逼人對象應對法則，傾聽就是「以守為攻」！ 「好希望可以透過談話，就能與他人相處融洽、沒有隔閡……」「好希望他人願意對我敞開心扉暢所欲言，真心地喜歡我……」──如果這些願望都能實現，人生會變得如何呢？ 別擔心！就由講座受講人數超過1萬人的日本高人氣職涯發展諮商師──藤本梨惠子，幫你培養人際上的好感傾聽習慣，讓你內外兼美！ ✦✦「懂得傾聽」比「懂得說話」更重要✦✦為什麼我們的注意力全放在如何學會好好說話呢？自顧自地說個不停，反而會讓對方沒有機會開口，使得自己未能獲得任何重要的資訊……此外，對方若未能汲取出話中要點，也將無所適從。這時，我們就必須具備「傾聽力」，從對談中找出自己希望獲得的資訊、話題。透過對方的言談間獲得啟發，發現自己真正的問題所在！ ✦✦好的傾聽可以改善人際關係✦✦學習傾聽可以讓自己跳脫「必須想點話題跟對方聊」、「必須想出一些建議」的思維，打開人與人之間的交流！透過傾聽，更深入地了解他人喜好與生活型態，便能依據他人話語給予最適合的建言與回應，增加個人魅力！許多人都對「傾聽」不以為意，然而，傾聽確實蘊含了強大的力量！ ✦✦讓對方感到一見如故的傾聽技巧✦✦人類對於未知的事物都有一種無法控制的恐懼，因此要建立與陌生對象的安全感以及信任感，最重要的就是找出或創造出彼此之間的共通點！NLP（Neuro Linguistic Programming）心理學稱之為「同步（Pacing）」，這是透過配合對方的呼吸、動作、說話速度建立信任的溝通技巧。善於營造出輕鬆氛圍的人，都會與對方形成同步。要與對方製造信任，就增加彼此之間的共通點吧！ 有人說，希望自己擁有神一般的影響力，並感嘆不論再怎麼努力，還是得不到眾人的認可。不過，請各位想一想，世上有哪位神祇會對人「喋喋不休」呢？所以，如果想如神一般擁有廣大的影響力，就一定要具備傾聽能力，別無他法！ 詳悉人的心理，有助於更理解他人並更好的展現自己！本書便以心

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

This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on the Disney and Pixar film Inside Out 2--in theaters summer 2024! Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 is an all-new adventure inside the mind of now-teenager Riley, who is definitely feeling all kinds of new Emotions. Amy Poehler returns as the voice of Joy. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, Inside Out 2 is set for release in Summer 2024. Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the animated feature film. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

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.

Build your watercolor skills with confidence with these 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly new projects on premium watercolor paper! From artist Sarah Simon, author of the bestselling Watercolor Workbook series, comes 25 new projects that will let you take an artistic journey through cozy caf廥 and blooming gardens. This easy-to-use watercolor workbook is filled with unique and beautiful illustrations of flowers, nature, and caf?scenes that are ready for you to watercolor--no drawing skills required! Each page is specially designed with simple step-by-step instructions so you can easily and confidently paint each project and create artwork that matches the quality of the author's example. Watercolor Workbook: Caf?in Bloom features: - An introduction to fundamental watercolor techniques- 25 beginner-friendly projects on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolor art paper--no color bleed-through!- Beautiful artwork inspired by quaint caf廥 and blooming botanicals- Easy-to-follow instructions, incl

Join Tunde on his next superpowered mission in The Boy with Wings: Clash of the Superkids, a hilarious, action packed story from Lenny Henry, illustrated throughout by Keenon Ferrell.Wings? Check.A super-cool, super-secret past? Check.An impossible mission to save the world from a super evil enemy? Check.When Tunde’s parents take him to a top-secret testing facility called The Complex, he’s nervous about meeting others like him who have super powers. But trying to make new friends is the least of his worries. There’s something much scarier going on. And it’s going take more than just the boy with wings to stop it . . .Now that flight isn’t an option, the only choice is to fight.

故事從現代展開，女孩 Liv 偶然發現外婆童年留下的神秘盒子，牽引出一段被塵封的戰時往事，也悄然改變了她對家族與自身的理解。1942 年的荷蘭，十二歲的 Mila 與姊姊 Hannie 因猶太身分而被迫分離原生家庭，換上新名字、學會沉默求生。性格堅定的 Hannie 投入地下抵抗組織，化身代號「翠鳥」的祕密幹員；Mila 則努力在恐懼中維持日常，卻逐漸意識到，危險與背叛無所不在。本書在緊張的歷史情境中，細緻描寫選擇、信任與成長，為年輕讀者帶來一則兼具希望與重量的戰爭故事。From million-copy bestselling author Liz Kessler comes the powerful new landmark World War II novel for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Phil Earle.When Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A story that will change Liv and her family forever…Holland, 1942.The world is at war and as the Nazis’ power grows, Jewish families are in terrible danger. Twelve-year-old Mila and her older sister Hannie are sent to live with a family in another city with new identities and the strict instruction not to tellanyonethat they are Jewish.Hannie, determined to fight back, is swept into the Dutch resistance as an undercover agent: Code Name Kingfisher. And though Mila d

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure.Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly. He would:- make rude noises from BOTH ENDS...- pick his nose with his little toe...- eat the skins of bananas, hurling out the tasty part inside.NASA's scientists thought he'd be the PERFECT chimp to send into space. Little did Chump know that he had been selected for a deadly-dangerous mission.If a chimp could orbit Earth, then chances were a human could too.With Chump the chimp at the controls of a spacecraft, what could possibly go wrong? As it turned out, EVERYTHING.Blast off with Chump, and encounter dog space pirates, evil insects, and the silliest chimpanzee who ever lived in this wildly funny space opera, fully illustrated in fantastic colour.David Walliams was most recently Children's number one bestseller with The Blunders TCM Chart, 14 October 2023).

A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count Mother Duck's little ducklings from the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks. Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to make Mother Duck's little ducklings follow her down the stream and off on their adventures! A counting book like no other, the irrestible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes this the perfect way to introduce children aged 3 and up to counting. With richly detailed scenes that are packed full of details to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for Old MacDonald had a Farm, a slide and count book.

A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count all your favourite farmyard animals from the popular nursery rhyme, Old Macdonald had a Farm. Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to bring Old Macdonald's noisy farmyard to life! A counting book like no other, created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, with an irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element that makes this the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting. Packed full of sheep, cows, pigs and other favourite farm animals - and of course a noisy tractor - Old Macdonald had a Farm has richly detailed scenes with heaps of detail to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for Five Little Ducks, a slide and count book.

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward. At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn't have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future--and he couldn't be happier. Hiroto's breezy attitude isn't easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life. After developing an unlikely friendship with the grouchy old granny who lives in his neighborhood, Hiroto suddenly finds himself inheriting not just her house, but some rather difficult emotions as well. His 18-year-old cousin Natsumi moves in with him, but as a struggling art student, she has her own troubles to deal with and may just put Hiroto's easygoing lifestyle to the test.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER - Things are about to go from bad to wolf in the howlingly entertaining third book of the beloved Wingfeather Saga, with more than one million copies sold! NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES - Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios.Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby, the Lost Jewels of Anniera, are hiding from Gnag the Nameless in the Green Hollows, one of the few places in the land of Aerwiar not overrun by the Fangs of Dang. But there's a big problem. Janner's little brother--heir to the throne of Anniera--has grown a tail. And gray fur. Not to mention two pointed ears and long, dangerous fangs. To the suspicious folk of the Green Hollows, he looks like a monster. But Janner knows better. His brother isn't as scary as he looks. He's perfectly harmless. Isn't he? Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and co

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER - Our intrepid heroes are caught in the middle of an epic showdown between good and evil in the fourth and final novel in the beloved Wingfeather Saga, with more than one million copies sold! NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES - Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios. All winter long, people in the Green Hollows have prepared for a final battle with Gnag the Nameless and the Fangs of Dang. Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli are ready and willing to fight alongside the Hollowsfolk. But when the Fangs make the first move and invade Ban Rona, the children are separated. Janner is alone and lost in the hills; Leeli is fighting the Fangs from the rooftops of the city; and Kalmar, who carries a terrible secret, is on a course for the Deeps of Throg. Monsters and Fangs and villains lie between the children and their only h

How do you solve a murder? Follow the lessons of the master--Agatha Christie! Iris and Alice find themselves in the middle of another Castle Cove mystery in the sequel to New York Times bestseller The Agathas, by powerhouse authors Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson. A PEOPLE MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF SUMMERA READ WITH JENNA JR. SELECTION Last October, Alice Ogilvie's ex-best friend, Brooke Donovan, was killed--and if it weren't for Alice's unlikely alliance with her tutor, Iris Adams, and her library of the complete works of Agatha Christie, the wrong person would almost certainly be sitting in prison for the crime. The Castle Cove police aren't exactly great at solving crimes. In fact, they're notorious for not solving crimes. Which is why, on the night of Castle Cove High's annual Sadie Hawkins dance, Alice takes the opportunity to explore Levy Castle--the site of one of Castle Cove's most infamous deaths. Mona Moody--­the classic film star--died there almost a century ago, and Alice i

The third hilarious adventure featuring lovable Lin, everyone's favorite Bad Panda.A documentary crew have come to the zoo, to film every day life with the animals. The only thing is that the reality is a bit boring so they ship in some animal actors. Lin and her best friend Fu are less than impressed with the prancing lion that wants to take centre stage. And the smaller animals in the zoo, the mites, are fed up of being overlooked. It's time to unleash some bad pandaness! Insects and pandas unite to create an authentic show about real zoo life that promises to be anything but boring.

9781035023356 Old Macdonald had a Farm: A Slide and Count Book (手指迷宮書)Based on the favourite farmyard nursery rhyme, an amazing counting book with buttons to slide around the page.A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count all your favourite farmyard animals from the popular nursery rhyme, Old Macdonald had a Farm.Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to bring Old Macdonald's noisy farmyard to life! A counting book like no other, created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, with an irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element that makes this the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.Packed full of sheep, cows, pigs and other favourite farm animals - and of course a noisy tractor - Old Macdonald had a Farm has richly detailed scenes with heaps of detail to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for Five Little Ducks, a slide and count book.97810350

Size isn’t all that matters;if you’re little, you’re not least,As you will soon discoverwhen you meet a minibeast! Say hello to a grumpy ladybird, a shy snail and a baking bee in this hilarious book with innovative pop-ups and rhyming text. A brilliant book of pop-up minibeasts!

Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon.In Kitty and the Stolen Storybook, Kitty spots a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows near the library and her super senses alert her to trouble. That night, she returns to discover that there's been a break-in. The whole library is in a mess: displays have been ruined, books are scattered all over the floor, and Pixie the cat's favourite storybook has disappeared.There's something very strange going on, and it's up to Kitty to find out who's responsible. Will a set of muddy pawprints lead to the culprit ...?

From the bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON comes book 2 in an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic - perfect for gifting. There is no Magic here on Earth. At least, that's what you've been told...But in an ordinary-looking house in an ordinary-looking village, live a group of children who have just uncovered a secret. A tiny and helpless Magical Creature lost far from home leads the O'Hero-Smith children on another Starcrossing adventure through the Which Ways and across the galaxy. The children have a plan to get little Bug back to the fiery-ice planet where it belongs, and to prove to their parents that they can be trusted with Magic along the way...But a witch's curse, venomous snowsnakes and a gang of fighter robots are waiting for them through the Which Ways. The fate of the galaxy is once again in their hands - they better not mess it up!A family with a Magical secret ... A child with a powerful Gift ...A

A stunning new edition of the fourth novel in the bestselling Bone Season series with gorgeous new cover artwork and updated text, by the bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree.Paige Mahoney has eluded death again. Snatched from the jaws of captivity and sent to a safe house in the Scion Citadel of Paris, she finds herself caught between factions that seek Scion's downfall and those who would kill to protect the puppet empire.The mysterious Domino Programme has plans for Paige, but she has ambitions of her own in this new citadel. With Arcturus Mesarthim at her side, she embarks on an adventure that will lead her from the catacombs of Paris to the glittering hallways of Versailles.As Scion widens its bounds and the free world trembles in its shadow, Paige strives to understand her bond with Arcturus, which grows stronger by the day. But just as the revolution began with them – it could end with them too...

A stunning new edition of the second novel in the bestselling Bone Season series with gorgeous new cover artwork and updated text, by the bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree.Paige Mahoney has escaped the secret prison city of Oxford. Now a fugitive in London, she nurtures a new taste for revolution.Oxford may be behind her, but the Republic of Scion is undefeated. As Scion turns its all-seeing eye on Paige, she is forced to return to Jaxon Hall, her charismatic and brutal employer, to keep her foothold in the underworld.But Paige will bow to only one now, and not even Jaxon will stop her exposing the corruption in the syndicate. As she plots to with the fabled Rose Crown, both sides of an ancient conflict seek her talents for themselves.

A stunning new edition of the third novel in the bestselling Bone Season series with gorgeous new cover artwork and updated text, by the bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree.Following a fierce battle for the Rose Crown, Paige Mahoney has risen to the dangerous position of Underqueen, ruling over the clairvoyant syndicate of London. But with vengeful enemies still at large, the task of stabilising the fractured underworld has never seemed so challenging. As Paige rallies her army of criminals, she continues to meet in secret with her former enemy, Arcturus Mesarthim. Should they be discovered, the fragile alliance with the Ranthen will fail. But all bets are off when Scion introduces Senshield, a deadly technology that spells doom for clairvoyants. Now Paige must race against the clock to stop her reign from ending in blood.

A fun sticker book packed with all kinds of delightful dogs and puppies.Meet a whole host of different dogs in this engaging sticker book with over 100 stickers of playful pooches and cute characterful puppies. Whether it's walkies in the park, going to the groomers or visiting the vets, children will love adding all kinds of dogs to each scene.