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★深入探討同儕壓力、成名慾望與網路安全。★故事節奏緊湊，充滿幽默與情感，容易引起青少年讀者共鳴。★帶出重要的價值觀和思考，如自我認同、界限設定和勇敢面對困境。《I Dare You》是英國暢銷作家Tamsin Winter於2025年出版的青少年小說，故事貼近現代青少年的生活與熱門話題，特別聚焦於網紅文化、同儕壓力、追求成名以及抖音（TikTok）上的各種危險挑戰。故事主軸圍繞兩位最好的朋友Willow和Alma。雖然她們家庭背景不同，但都渴望成為網路上的焦點，獲得關注和成名。Willow認為網路爆紅是改變命運的最快方式，於是她和Alma一起開設了抖音帳號，開始嘗試各種挑戰影片。她們從一些無害好玩的挑戰，到越來越極端和危險的挑戰，試圖吸引更多粉絲和流量。然而，隨著挑戰的升級，她們面臨的不只是點讚和名氣，還有網路帶來的負面效應和人際關係的考驗。故事探討了追求成名背後的壓力、友情的試煉，以及如何在充滿誘惑和危險的社交媒體世界中保持自我。An unforgettable story that will make you laugh and cry, for fans of Holly Smale and Jacqueline Wilson."How far would you go for a friend? A shocking, poignant, powerful read with a message all young teens need to hear." Cathy CassidyWillow and Alma are best friends, sharing a love of the spotlight. All they want is fame and fortune, and Willow is determined that the best way to get it is to go viral. So they start filming dares. Okay, so getting stuck in a basketball hoop doesn't get them the sort of attention they were hoping for, but as their challenges get more extrem

Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller.A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii.But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying...Now it’s up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island – and the entire world._____'As thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park' Don Winslow'Heart-pounding storytelling at its finest' T.J. Newman'One of the most entertaining novels I've read in years' Adrian McKinty_____PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's m

100 illustrated puzzles and games to develop children's word power.Test your word power with this entertaining collection of puzzles, from crosswords, wordsearches and riddles to anagrams, word sudoku and coded messages. Perfect for quiet times alone or playing with friends and family, with all the answers at the back of the book.

對Pia來說，沒有比擁有一隻自己的寵物更棒的事了──可惜，爸媽總是說「不行」。但她並不氣餒，轉而幫助朋友訓練那隻頑皮的狗狗Luna。過程中雖然充滿挑戰，卻也讓她學到什麼是耐心與照顧。這本書節奏明快、情感真摯，文字與插圖並重，呈現孩子為了夢想努力的樣貌。Meet Pia, the girl who loves pets, but isn't allowed one of her own! A brand-new series of funny animal adventures from the award-winning creators of Anisha, Accidental Detective. Pia LOVES pets, but no matter how much she begs her parents for one, the answer is always NO! But Pia doesn't give up easily... She decides to help her friend Hari train his troublesome puppy, Luna, to show her parents that she can look after one of her own. But when Luna continues to cause CHAOS, Pia will need to work really hard to show her how to behave. It's time to join forces with her animal-loving friends, and form Pet Club! But will Pia ever get a pet of her very own?

威爾總覺得自己和別人格格不入，穿著破舊的鞋子，也藏著一顆孤單的心。他不知道怎麼改變，只能靜靜努力生活。直到有一天，朋友們伸出了手，讓他發現，自己也值得被看見、被理解。《The Wrong Shoes》是一段關於勇氣、希望與陪伴的溫暖旅程。A beautiful and urgent exploration of the experience of child poverty from Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class.'Powerful and moving with the potential to change lives' Hannah Gold'Full of empathy and most importantly, heart' Phil EarleThere's a bunch of kids in there and suddenly they're all looking at me like someone who can actually do something, not just some weirdo with the wrong shoes and a rubbish coat . . .Will has the wrong shoes – he's always known it but doesn't know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way.Praise for The Wrong Shoes:‘An extraordinary, powerful and moving book that has the potential to change lives.’ Hannah Gold‘Eve

★展現小人物如何勇敢追夢和挑戰強大對手的經典對抗。★溫馨的父子關係和幽默風格。★烹飪美食與創新元素。故事講述一位名叫Benny Burns的男孩，他每個週末都會幫助父親經營一台在當地足球場外的漢堡車。當Benny發現祖父的舊食譜書後，他開始按照食譜製作美味的漢堡，這些漢堡吸引了大型快餐連鎖Bonkers Burgers及其CEO Bodley Bonkers的注意。Benny與父親及兩個好朋友一起，努力抵抗這家快餐巨頭的壓力，試圖挽救家族的小生意。Benny最終還與世界頂尖廚師競賽，角逐最佳漢堡的稱號。小說中融入了父子間溫馨的關係和幽默感，並且帶有鼓勵小讀者追尋夢想的訊息。此外，故事還穿插了素食漢堡的創新元素，突顯現代飲食趨勢。A funny, exciting, David vs Goliath adventure with a heart-warming father-son relationship – perfect for fans ofDanny the Champion of the World,Millions, andRatatouille.The story of one boy and his brilliant burgers!Benny Burns spends every weekend helping his dad by working at their burger van, parked outside the local football ground. And when Benny finds his grandfather’s old recipe book and begins following its instructions, he starts cooking INCREDIBLE food – so good, in fact, that he attracts the unwanted attention of fast food giant Bonkers Burgers! and its CEO, Bodley Bonkers.To Bodley, Benny and his burgers are a threat that must be eliminated… by any means necessa

An uplifting and empowering tale about finding new ways to navigate big feelings, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. As a shimmering sun lit the desert at dawn,A clumping of camels awoke with a yawn. "GOOD MORRRRNING!" sang one,"YOO-HOO! Rise and shine!""I will!" called another."Today is DIVINNNNNNE!"But not everyone has woken up in a good mood: Cuthbert the camel is having a bit of a bad morning. He's hot, he's tired and he certainly WON'T be walking to the oasis today! There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING that will get him out of his grump. Or is there?When Cuthbert makes a new friend, he discovers that even if things get off on the wrong hoof, we're all just one smile away from a happy rest-of-day.A laugh-out-loud tale of how choosing fun can turn a grumpy, humpy start into a happy ending. This spectacularly illustrated rhyming tale from the award-winning, bestselling creators of The Lion Inside and The Koala Who Could is the perfect read for anyone who's ever had The Hump.

《I See a Cloud》由Saskia Gwinn撰寫，Daniela Sosa繪圖，是一本以柔和節奏介紹「水循環」的科學繪本。故事從孩子抬頭望見的一朵雲開始，跟著兩位小朋友與他們的狗，一起追隨水的旅程──從微小的雨滴、奔流的河川，到遼闊的海洋與再度升起的雲霧。透過詩意的文字與層層拼貼的畫面，孩子能感受到水在世界中循環流動的奧妙，也學會欣賞自然萬物的連結。本書以故事形式帶出知識概念，既有童趣，也能啟發對自然科學的好奇，是幼兒初識環境系統的絕佳讀物。附「Stories Aloud」音檔，親子共讀更有趣。A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young. I see a cloud, high up in the sky, made of tiny water drops sparkling with dust . .. From the tiniest raindrop to the deepest ocean, join two children and their dog on a fantastic journey through the water cycle. As they splash in puddles, float on clouds and dive into the sea, young readers will discover how water moves through our world in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to the water cycleCreated in consultation with Dr Lucinda Spokes from the University of CambridgeWith beautiful, lyrical text by

《The Last Kids on Earth》系列全球銷量突破千萬冊，並改編為艾美獎得獎 Netflix 原創動畫。這本全彩圖像小說外傳，讓孩子用最輕鬆的方式走進末日冒險世界——驚險但不沉重，搞笑卻很熱血。適合喜歡《遜咖日記》、全彩漫畫、怪物題材、幽默冒險與 Netflix 動畫風格故事的小讀者。The new full-colour graphic novel in the spin-off series from Max Brallier’s NYT bestselling The Last Kids on Earth, now with over 10 million copies in print worldwide and an Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original show. The series that proves that the zombie apocalypse is better with friends. Featuring new Last Kids on Earth stories by Max Brallier and full-colour artwork throughout! Jack, June, Quint and Dirk – AKA the Last Kids on Earth – are creating ANOTHER COMIC BOOK MASTERPIECE! Are you ready for the next Last Comics adventure? Of course you are! And this next book doesn't disappoint.It's bigger, better, and just plain awesome. What is it about, you ask? Well … as Maverick would say, "It's classified." Could I tell you? Uhhh … sure, I guess? Maybe? Okay, fine, no. No, I can't.But soon, SOON I will. And you'll say it was aaaall worth th

在 Ollie and Zing 的海底世界裡，荒唐搞笑是日常。Ollie 是隻吸血烏賊，Zing 則是會噴毒的海兔，兩人是最調皮的死黨。他們的海底小鎮住滿稀奇古怪的生物：從愛放臭氣的 Blob，到狡猾的催眠蝸牛，還有神祕的「蛇角獸」。故事包含四段迷你冒險：寵物海葵失蹤、奇怪的噪音、魔法傳送馬桶等，處處充滿笑料與驚喜。插畫大膽明亮，營造出活潑氛圍，非常適合圖像小說初學者，讓孩子在笑聲中體驗友情與創意的無限可能。SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS meets BUNNY VERSUS MONKEY in this hilarious, zany and action-packed full-colour graphic novel for readers aged 5-8. Join naughty best friends Ollie the vampire squid and Zing the toxin-squirting sea bunny as they cause chaos in the deep sea with the rest of their undersea crew!“What a hoot - gentle, silly, under-the-sea fun. Zing is my spirit animal!” - Ross Montgomery, author of I AM REBELOllie and Zing live in a town called Nowhere, deep under the sea - a place that's home to the wackiest and weirdest creatures of the ocean, like the stinky Blob, crafty Hypno-snail, and the mysterious Snakey Unicorn Thing... Ollie and Zing's antics with their colourful neighbours always keep things lively - especially when they get the better of dastardly old Thornelius, the

本套書收錄英國暢銷作家 David Walliams 十部最受歡迎的幽默小說，包括《Spaceboy》、《The Blunders》、《Code Name Bananas》、《Ice Monster》、《Gangsta Granny》與續集、《The Midnight Gang》、《Bad Dad》、《Billionaire Boy》及《Demon Dentist》。故事題材多元，從太空冒險、時空穿越，到奇想動物夥伴與荒誕家庭喜劇，每一本都充滿機智對話與令人捧腹的情節，也不乏感人溫暖的時刻。無論是喜愛動作冒險還是幽默故事的讀者，都能在此找到樂趣。適合9歲以上喜愛幽默與動作情節的讀者。A new collection of ten of the funniest books by the number 1 bestselling author.01. SpaceboyGo back to the Space Race for a breathless cinematic adventure full of mystery, action, laughs and surprises – and a secret that could change the course of history…02. The BlundersMeet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people.03. Code Name BananasGo back in time for a whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plots – and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save

From hilarious number one bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story. Lottie Brooks is BACK and she's as BRILLIANT as ever!At long last Lottie and Daniel are an official couple and everything seems to be going brilliantly (except for Amber being increasingly mean and jealous, but what's new there?). Meanwhile Toby's new year's resolution is to get a dog, and for once Lottie and him see eye to eye.Pot Noodle, the cockapoo, becomes the newest member of the Brooks family. He's VERY cute but also not toilet trained AT ALL. Lottie soon finds having a new boyfriend and a new dog means she has little time for anyone else, leaving her best friends pretty upset.How is Lottie meant to keep everybody happy and stop Pot Noodle from pooing on the carpet?!Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid. Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking

這本可重複使用的魔法水畫書，帶孩子走進熱鬧的農場，看看可愛的動物朋友藏在哪裡。只需用水輕輕一刷，色彩與圖案就會神奇浮現。畫面乾了還能再玩，附贈畫筆與手提把手，適合小手操作，也讓孩子透過塗畫遊戲，認識動物、練習觀察與數數。Join in the fun with Farm Magic Painting, a brilliant reusable activity book with artwork from Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo.Keep little ones busy as they explore the farmyard, colouring in all their favourite farm animals by just adding water, for mess-free fun!Brush the pictures with water to watch the colours magically appearWipe off excess water, then turn the pageLeave the book to dry standing upright and the colours will fade, ready to paint all over again!With a paintbrush to help develop fine motor skills and an easy to grasp carry handle, as well as things to spot and count on every page, this activity book is the perfect gift for little ones out and about, or at home.Discover more Axel Scheffler magic painting titles with The Gruffalo Magic Painting Book.

Join a diverse cast of superheroes battling to save the world - whether they're big, small, cool, hot, swift, strong or wise. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant 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.

A beautiful and heart-warming dinosaur story from the author of The Bear and the Piano and Kid ChristmasLiz is sure that her next-door neighbour has a secret. He's got a very long neck, clumpy feet and a strange taste for green leaves... he's a dinosaur! Unfortunately, she's not the only one who's noticed. When Mr Wilson is taken away by scientists, Liz realises that everyone is free to live the life they wish and she must help save her friend.A delightful book perfect for children aged 3+· A beautiful story about acceptance and letting people live the life they want· Written and illustrated from the prize-winning and best-selling author of The Bear and the Piano, Grandad's Secret Giant and Kid Christmas· Young children will love being in on the secret that Mr Wilson is a dinosaur!"The Dinosaur Next Door brilliantly combines the joys of dinosaurs and cake... I promise you'll be rooting for Mr Wilson" - The Guardian

Second in a series of four sweet and simple stories about a young child's joyful discovery of nature through the seasons. When summer comes, the sun is shining and the bees and butterflies are busy in the flowers. Ducks and deer, frogs, fish and a friendly mole, watering vegetables with Mum and making a picnic with Dad before watching the sunset together - there is so much to see and do as nature enjoys the warm summer months.And one little girl is loving every magical moment!Fall in love with the wonder of summer in this beautiful first picture book.

Learn all about favourite animals, colours, counting from 1 to 10, and more in this brilliant interactive spinner book, based on the bestselling preschool favourite,Dear Zoo.Dear Zoo Spin and Say!is packed full of everyone's favourite zoo animals from the classic lift-the-flap story, as well as a host of wild animals and pets. Preschoolers will love spinning the wheels and answering the questions on each page: Who's that animal? How many? What colour? Simply spin the wheel, point and say!Enjoy the whole range of much-loved classic stories from Rod Campbell withOh Dear!, Noisy Farm, Fluffy Chickand more!

本書帶領孩子穿越時空，回到古代中國，展開一場尋找傳說中金龍的解謎冒險。Jade 和 Jack 與小狗 Leo 一起踏上旅程，沿途不只要動腦破解各種謎題，還得小心幾位愛耍花招的對手搶先一步。從邏輯推理、觀察細節到破解線索，每一關都需要讀者親自參與，才能幫助主角們繼續前進。故事以漫畫分鏡呈現，節奏明快，讓閱讀像在玩一場冒險遊戲。究竟誰能最先找到金龍，前往皇宮領取獎賞？答案就藏在一道道謎題之中。Travel back to Ancient China to solve the puzzles and find a dragon.Jade and Jack travel back in time to Ancient China and embark on a quest to find the legendary golden dragon. Lots of brain-teasing puzzles stand between them and their goal, as do a couple of sneaky tricksters. Who will find the dragon first and claim their reward at the Emperor's palace? Find out in this exciting puzzle adventure.This brand-new adventure, featuring Jade, Jack and Leo the dog, is packed full of interactive puzzles and comic strips. Usborne Puzzle Adventures have been delighting young adventurers since 1984.

Daddies love hugs - from big playful bear hugs to gentle storytime snuggles, this sweetly-rhyming, interactive board book explores all kinds of cuddles. A gorgeous celebration of relationships between daddies and their little children, this is a perfect gift to share!

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

You'd better not tickle the dolphin... because it might just squeak if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each sea animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the sea creatures being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along.An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my... With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed! Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness - Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity - Rhythmic text for developing language

The epic New York Times bestselling Bravelands series from Erin Hunter comes to a thrilling conclusion as a young water buffalo, hyena, and cheetah come together to vanquish the evil that has threatened their home.As Stride the cheetah, Breathstealer the hyena, and Whisper the buffalo try to right treacherous wrongs and save their home, they must come together to vanquish evil once and for all.Full of adventure and intrigue, this installment will thrill readers who love the Spirit Animals and Wings of Fire series, as well as the legion of dedicated fans who’ve made Erin Hunter a bestselling phenomenon.The thrilling final arc in Erin Hunter’s bestselling Bravelands series comes to an epic conclusion! Set in the African highlands and told from three different animals’ points of view, this is a perfect adventure for dedicated fans and readers new to the Bravelands world.

Cats love books, too, in this sweet story about how every reader--human and feline alike--feel less alone in the company of a good book and each other.Cats love books, too! But why? Is it the scratchiness of the cover? Characters that leap off the page like they leap off, well, everything? Or could it be they love books for the same reasons we do? Discover all the possibilities in this delightful story about the joys of reading and companionship, perfect for both book and cat lovers!Cats Love Books, Toois the companion book to author-illustrator Maria Coco'sDogs Love Books, Too, perfectly capturing both the sassiness and sweetness of having a cat in your life and the stories they can inspire.

Grab a disc and let it fly with this miniature disc golf set!One-of-a-kind mini components:Set includes a 6-inch, easy-to-assemble target basket, 6 multi-colored discs, and a storagebagPortable:Ideal fortravel or at the officeMiniature book: An illustrated mini book includes the rules ofthe game andhistory of this rapidly-growing sportPerfect gift:A fun gift item for disc golf fans of all ages

石獅子金的任務是守護古城大門和神聖寶球，保護人類與靈界的平衡。可是，金覺得這些責任好無聊，他最愛的是練習足球、踢出完美的進球，夢想成為靈界最偉大的球星！沒想到，一次失誤，他把寶球踢出大門，還自己也跟著掉進人類世界，靈界的大門也隨之關上。為了追回寶球、守護兩個世界，金不得不尋求幫助。他遇見一個能聽見神秘聲音的女孩，還有一隻自稱是龍、實際上長得像蟲子的奇怪夥伴。三人踏上一場驚險又有趣的旅程。是一個融合奇幻、幽默與中國傳說的故事。Preorder now and receive the gorgeous DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last―featuring stenciled designed sprayed edges, as well as a foil case stamp and designed endpapers. This must-have special edition is only available on a limited first print run while supplies last in the US and Canada only. From award-winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Grace Lin comes a gorgeously full-color illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal for the spirits, based on Chinese folklore. Jin is a Stone Lion--one of the guardians of the Old City Gate who is charged to watch over humans and protect the Sacred Sphere. But to Jin, those boring duties feel like a waste of time. What isn't a waste of time? Perfecting his zuqiu kick, scoring

This monstrously fun companion to the bestselling classic Go Away, Big Green Monster! shows kids how to calm down with interactive peekaboo pages. Big Red Monster is angry! Turning the pages reveals colorful illustrations of different parts of the cranky creature's face-from two mean green eyes to a big thundery loud mouth-as he gets increasingly upset. We can help him calm down by taking deep breaths-in and out-until even his yellow-and-orange firecracker hair disappears.This ingenious, interactive book about working through feelings of anger through play, imagination, and breathing deeply feels as fresh and innovative today as Go Away, Big Green Monster! did 30 years ago. Also check out Go Away, Big Green Monster! which has sold over a million copies!

《Good Morning Lion》是一本超可愛的轉輪硬頁操作書，帶著小獅子與動物朋友們從睡夢中醒來，開始元氣滿滿的一天，搭配押韻文字與生動插畫，非常適合早餐時親子共讀。早安！快轉動神奇轉輪，喚醒獅子、大象、長頸鹿等動物朋友吧！孩子會愛上這本描寫大家起床、伸懶腰、開始新一天的繪本，旋轉輪盤就能「開啟」牠們的眼睛與笑容，培養早晨作息同時訓練手眼協調。Rise and shine! Turn the ingenious magic wheels to wake up all the animals!Children will love to read about Lion and his friends as they wake up and start the day. With a rhyming story and characterful pictures, this turn-the-wheel book is perfect for reading with your child over breakfast or any time of the day!With three double-sided, easy-to-turn wheels designed for little hands, this book will improve your child's manual dexterity and motor skills, while also helping to develop their vocabulary.Turn the wheels to magically reveal the animals under the four acetate windows on each spread and point out each one to help your little one learn new animal names. Lots of roarsome fun!

An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling ofWhite Fang, part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies!Half wolf, half dog, White Fang fully understands the cruelty of both nature and humans. After nearly starving to death during the frigid Arctic winter, he’s taken in first by a man who “trains” him through constant whippings, and then by another who forces him to participate in vicious dogfights. Follow White Fang as he overcomes these obstacles and finally meets someone who offers him kindness and love.

Grab those handles and prepare to take wild shots on goal in this miniature desktop version of the classic bar and basement game: foosball!*Super portable size: The 7-inch-long, fully functional foosball table fits in the palm of your hand and folds up for easy storage and transport*Mini Book included: Kit includes a 32-page mini book on the history and rules of the game*Keep track of the competition: With a built-in score counter at each end, there’s no need to second-guess who’s ahead*Beloved, nostalgic game: The perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone who had a foosball table in their basement or local bar (or always wanted one!)*Latest RP Minis desktop game: Foosball joins our mini games series alongside mini golf, pickleball, shuffleboard, and more

Experience all the gorgeous art from the first fourteen volumes of the best-sellingThe Apothecary Diarieslight novel series!Get immersed in the historical setting and intriguing characters ofThe Apothecary Diaries, the original light novel series that inspired the hit manga and anime! This jacketed, hardcover volume includes more than 300 lavish pieces of art from light novel illustrator Touko Shino. In addition to every illustration from the light novel series, this collection includes previously unpublished character designs, promotional and exclusive art, and an interview with Shino. Every turn of a page delves deeper into the world of this enthralling series!

An instant #1New York Timesbestseller!From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comesThe One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classicThe One and Only Ivanand its bestselling sequel,The One and Only Bob.Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events ofThe One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.In the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet. Artist Patricia Castelao returns to the world of Ivan and his friends with gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations to complete the story.The One and Only Rubyfeatures first-person narr

A New York Times Bestseller * A Good Morning America Book Club Pick * An NPR Best Book of the Year * A Washington Post Best Thriller of 2024 "A world-class whodunit."--Stephen King "An extremely successful high-wire act, balancing between dark comedy and darker thrills."--Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Laugh-out-loud funny, thrilling and twisty..."--Liane Moriarty, #1 New York Times bestselling author What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn't matter? After Lucy is found wandering the streets, covered in her best friend Savvy's blood, everyone thinks she is a murderer. Lucy and Savvy were the golden girls of their small Texas town: pretty, smart, and enviable. Lucy married a dream guy with a big ring and an even bigger new home. Savvy was the social butterfly loved by all, and if you believe the rumors, especially popular with the men in town. It's been years since that horrible night, a

AnEaterBest Food Book of 2023ASmithsonianBest Food Book of 2023From theNew York Times-bestselling author ofCodandSalt, a delectable look at the cultural, historical, and gastronomical layers of one of the world's most beloved culinary staples-featuring original illustrations and recipes from around the world.As Julia Child once said, “It is hard to imagine a civilization without onions.”Historically, she's been right-and not just in the kitchen. Flourishing in just about every climate and culture around the world, onions have provided the essential basis not only for sautés, stews, and sauces, but for medicines, metaphors, and folklore. Now they're Kurlansky's most flavorful infatuation yet as he sets out to explore how and why the crop reigns from Italy to India and everywhere in between.Featuring historical images and his own pen-and-ink drawings, Kurlansky begins with the science and history of the only sulfuric acid–spewing plant, then digs through its twenty varieties and the cult

In this spellbinding historical novel from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofA Long Petal of the SeaandThe House of the Spirits, a young writer journeys to South America to uncover the truth about her father—and herself.In San Francisco in 1866, an Irish nun, abandoned following a torrid relationship with a Chilean aristocrat, gives birth to a daughter named Emilia del Valle. Raised by a loving stepfather, Emilia grows into an independent thinker and a self-sufficient young woman.To pursue her passion for writing, she is willing to defy societal norms. At the age of seventeen, she begins to publish pulp fiction using a man’s pen name. When these fictional worlds can no longer satisfy her sense of adventure, she turns to journalism, convincing an editor atThe Daily Examinerto hire her. There she is paired with another talented reporter, Eric Whelan.As she proves herself, her restlessness returns, until an opportunity arises to cover a brewing civil war in Chile. She seizes it, as do

This guidebook for being alive—by the #1New York Timesbestselling authors and award-winning podcast hosts—is a moving exploration of the 20 essential human questions.“We circle around the same 20 Questions throughout our lives. Inside this book are those questions—and the answers that saved my life.”—Glennon DoyleEvery day, Glennon Doyle spirals around the same questions:Why am I like this? How do I figure out what I want? How do I know what to do? Why can’t I be happy? Am I doing this right?Each morning, she’s somehow forgotten all the answers. She wonders:I’m almost fifty years old. I’ve learned a whole lot. Why do I wake up every day having forgotten everything I know?Her sister, Amanda, and her wife, Abby, are the people Glennon calls first when she’s drowning, because they are her life preservers. Recently, in the span of a single year, Glennon was diagnosed with anorexia, Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Abby lost her beloved brother. For the first time, they were all

Penny覺得日子總算穩定下來了，但搬家、新生兒和班上的舞台劇讓她再次陷入不安。幸好，有好朋友、有可愛的Cosmo狗狗，還有畫畫幫她釐清情緒。這本書用真實的語氣寫出小學生的煩惱與轉變，也讓孩子知道，焦慮並不可怕，只要慢慢學，就能一步步前進。The second book in the humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated series about a girl who doodles to cope with her anxiety, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard. Now in paperback!Halfway through the fifth grade, Penny Lowry is discovering that things are actually going . . . okay! With her friends Maria, Kristian, and Rocco on her side, and her lovable dog Cosmo, she can make it through anything. And when her anxiety comes back, there's always her doodling, or talking to Mrs. Hines, the Feelings Teacher. But big change is around the corner: Penny's family is moving to a new house, her mom is about to give birth to twins, and most stressful of all, she's been tapped for a role in her class play! Rolling with life's surprises isn't Penny's strength. But she's learning . . . one doodle at a time!"Readers will feel seen and validated . . . A helpful story a

揭露雪球城假象後，初凡本以為真相已水落石出，卻發現謊言才正要開始。圓頂內的溫度逐漸升高，新的秘密浮現，而她更被捲入一樁命案，成為眾矢之的。為了證明清白，初凡只能依靠身敗名裂的易本集團繼承人範徽。但在雪球城，誰都可能是敵人，連自己也不例外。The groundbreaking Korean phenomenon that Entertainment Weekly called "The Hunger Games meets Squid Game" continues with even more dark secrets and shocking surprises. The temperature is rising and the truth at the center of Chobahm's frozen world will be revealed in the final installment of this epic dystopian saga. Chobahm's perfect life in Snowglobe came crashing down when she discovered the truth about Haeri; the girl she watched faithfully on television was far from perfect. And the TV family, revered by millions, was nothing more than an illusion created by the Yibonn Media corporation. Nothing is as it seems in the carefully curated programs released from Snowglobe. But revealing the lies behind the Yibonn Media group was only the first crack in Snowglobe. Suddenly, the heat is rising inside the domed utopia--and with the soaring temperatures, come new secrets.

An interactive board book adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic—featuring 12 different sounds! A perfect choice for celebrating Pop on Father's Day and all year long!This interactive adaptation of the classic bestseller will have babies and toddlers giggling with glee! Featuring simple rhymed text that teaches the basics of word construction, combined with wacky illustrations that help decode the words, children can press the matching buttons and listen to sounds that bring the story to life.

The #1 New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series returns, taking Roz on an action-packed under-the-ocean journey to save her beloved island!Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to fight over dwindling resources.Roz calms and organizes the animals, but the poison tide takes a terrible toll on the island. So the wild robot sets out across the ocean, determined to stop the poison tide. During her journey, Roz encounters amazing geological formations and incredible creatures, and she sees the devastation caused by the toxic waters. Can the wild robot save the ocean and her island and everything she loves?This thrilling third installment of the Wild Robot series takes readers on a new adventure through the ocean and to the frigid northern waters where Roz may have to make the ultimate sacrifice.

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to rescue little horses in Mongolia! Perfect for chapter book readers.The wind started to blow. . . and a new magical journey unfolds when the tree house lands in Mongolia! Jack and Annie can hear the drum beat of horses hoofs. The little horses of Mongolia are returning from near extinction and the kids get to meet the people who take care of them. But the horses are still in danger when wolves show up nearby. . . Can Jack and Annie protect the last of the little horses? Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresGraphic Novels: Relive the original adventures brought to life with art by Kelly & Nichole MatthewsIf you're lo