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故事主角是國小老師楓，她的爺爺是一位退休且熱愛推理小說的前校長。爺爺擁有卓越的邏輯推理能力，雖然因失智症偶爾出現幻視，但仍能與楓一同破解各種離奇案件。兩人以祖孫師徒的身份，展開一場充滿謎團的偵探冒險。小說中的主線案件包括密室殺人、失蹤懸案和數字謎題，故事情節緊湊又細膩，融合了親情、心理描寫及經典推理元素。作者巧妙將生活細節與推理解謎交織，展現出陪伴和理解的重要性。本作被譽為“治癒系推理”，不僅著重案件本身，更強調家人間的關係與心靈成長。故事中經常致敬推理巨匠阿嘉莎·克莉絲蒂、吉爾伯特·凱斯·契斯特頓與埃德加·愛倫·坡的經典作品。這本書在日本熱銷超過二十萬冊，深受喜歡溫馨又刺激懸疑故事讀者的喜愛。There used to be a cafe called Mon Cheri at Nishi Waseda where members of the Waseda Mystery Club spent day after day frothing in excitement over the latest mystery novels, and now he and Kaede solve mysteries together . . .As a lover of classic crime stories, it’s perhaps no surprise that twenty-seven-year-old schoolteacher Kaede encounters everyday mysteries more often than your average person. Solving them is another matter, though, and the person she always heads to for guidance is her beloved grandfather – who, despite having dementia, retains a keen sharpness of mind. From impossible locked-room murders to confounding missing person cases, the granddaughter and grandfather team ‘wea

Nibbles the book-eating monster has gone nibbling. But this book is too slimy, that one is too sweet and this one too smelly. Will Nibbles ever find a book that's just right? Perhaps the perfect snack is a little closer to home .. . Everyone's favourite cheeky book monster is back, and he is HUNGRY! From slimy guides for ogres to farmyard fun, children will love peeking through die-cuts and lifting flaps as they follow along with Nibbles' search for his next meal.Just like Wolves by Emily Gravett, Open Very Carefully by Nick Bromley and Nicola O'Byrne, and Please Don't Read This Book by Deanna Kizis and Sam Boughton, Nibbles: The Very Hungry Book Monster is a fresh, innovative and exciting celebration of books, ideal for all little book monsters. Also available . .. Nibbles: The Book Monster, Nibbles: The Dinosaur Guide, Nibbles: The Monster Hunt, Nibbles: The Bedtime Book

《When We Were Monsters》是 Jennifer Niven 於 2025 年推出的全新青少年心理驚悚小說。故事發生在一所精英寄宿學校，一名教師的突然死亡，揭開了一連串祕密與謊言。每位學生似乎都隱藏著動機，也都拼命想守住不為人知的一面。隨著真相逐步揭開，校園氛圍在懸疑、心理博弈與暗黑學院風格中愈加緊繃。這是 Jennifer Niven 不同於以往感人故事的全新挑戰，她將自己大學時期遭遇誣陷的親身經歷融入小說，使作品更顯真實與深刻。除了緊張刺激的情節，也細膩描繪了青春成長的矛盾與掙扎。對於熱愛 懸疑、心理驚悚與 dark academia 的青少年讀者，這將是一部不容錯過的作品。From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places comes “a standout dark academia thriller” (e. lockhart, author of We Were Liars) about the monsters who walk among us—even in the glittering upper echelons of society.A dead teacher at an elite boarding school. Four students who had every reason to want her gone. Who is the monster?At an elite New England boarding school, eight students are selected for an exclusive storytelling workshop with the one and only Meredith Graffam—an enigmatic writer, director, and actress. For sixteen days, they will live in the isolated estate of the school’s founder, surrounded by snowy woods and a storm-tossed seas. Only one of the chose

《Moomin’s Little Library》收錄四本迷你硬頁書，分別描繪小小孩的一天：早晨起床、室內遊戲、戶外活動與睡前時光。以明亮色彩與經典的 Tove Jansson 插圖呈現，尺寸適合幼兒小手翻閱，是初次接觸繪本或作為嬰兒禮物的理想選擇。這套溫馨小書盒讓最年幼的讀者也能走進可愛的姆明谷世界。Moomin's Little Library is a sweet collection of four chunky mini board books in a handy slipcase. With bright colours and beautiful illustrations, each book features a moment in the day of a little one – morning routine, indoor play, outdoor play and bedtime, perfect as a first baby gift or for the littlest of Moomin fans!In this beautiful new range of baby books, Tove Jansson's much-loved world of the Moomins is brought to life for the very tiniest of bookworms. Discover more marvellous Moomin stories:My First Moomin: Goodnight MoominMy First Moomin: Best FriendsMy First Moomin: Be Brave, MoominMoomin's First 100 Words: A lift-the-flap bookMoomin: The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap BookMoomin's Peekaboo Night Night: A Lift-and-FInd Book

★ 性格相反的室友組合，爆笑日常再升級★ 才藝比賽 × 友情考驗 × 意外合作Cat熱愛冒險與新點子，Dumpling則喜歡安靜與計畫。當Cat報名才藝秀而Dumpling不願參加時，兩人竟然變成競爭對手。一場意外讓他們重新合作，也找回珍貴的友情。《Cat and Dumpling: The Talent Show》以幽默故事與全彩插圖呈現，是適合從繪本過渡到橋梁書的溫暖閱讀系列。The second book in a charming new series by author Nicola Kent. Packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations and a delightful story about best friends, Cat and Dumpling. Cat and Dumpling are best friends, but they're very different.Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves to knit, and Dumpling is a cautious planner who loves gardening. In these chapter books for early readers the pair's far-fetched schemes and conflicting ideas wreak warm-hearted slapstick havoc, but always with a happy ending and a reassertion that despite their differences Cat and Dumpling will always be the very best of friends. In The Talent Show, Cat and Dumpling are having a Quiet Day in the garden.It's the ideal day for Dumpling, but Cat wants to do something exciting. Signing up for the talent show seems like the perfect s

A brand-new look for the bestselling Astrosaurs series, perfect for fans of STAR CAT and BARB THE BRAVE.Blast off with Teggs and the crew for three astronomical space adventures!Young stegosaurus Teggs is the new captain of the DSSSauropod, a spaceship designed to defend the Jurassic Quadrant from evil, carnivorous dinosaurs looking for their next meal.With his crew, Ginni, Arx and Iggy, Teggs must defeat cunning raptors aiming to disrupt the Great Dinosaur Games, protect the last remaining plateosaurus eggs as they travel to their new home at the far end of the galaxy, and uncover the mystery lurking in the watery depths of Aqua Minor.From powerful pongs to egg-cellent explosions, missions never quite go to plan . . . but the Astrosaurs are always there to save the day!

The purrrfect series for newly confident readers, beautifully illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, Jenny Løvlie, and written by bestselling author, Paula Harrison. 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 Missing Pumpkins, Kitty is excited about the upcoming Autumn Festival. It's going to be a real feast for the whole community, and Kitty has worked hard all week to help prepare for it.But when she arrives to help set-up for the party, everything has been ruined. The decorations have been torn down, half the food has disappeared, and the pumpkins she and her friends carved are missing. Can Kitty use her superpowers to save the Autumn Festival?For another superhero adventure with Kitty and her cat crew, read Kitty and the Stolen Storybook.

Mirabelle is special because she is different. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy and she LOVES getting up to magical mischief. Mirabelle's best friend Carlotta is having a birthday party.Mirabelle is so excited and wants to help make it extra-special but somehow, when the day of the party arrives, everything starts going a little bit . . .wrong. Maybe a bit of fairy magic will help? Or maybe that will lead to even more magical chaos! Illustrated throughout in witchy purple and black by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster, Mirabelle is perfect for readers who are looking for a first chapter book with a healthy dose of mischief and magic. This book will have you cackling with glee!

The cutest mice in school are back! Join Tuck and Tina on a brand new adventure from bestselling duo Jess Brallier and Jack Keely.Meet Tina and Tuck - two unlikely friends ready for adventure! A fun, full-colour series for 6+ children, ideal for readers moving from picture books to chapter stories.Strange bumps! Spooky Shadows! Odd noises! No wonder Tina and Tuck think that Boone School is haunted!But when the two mice spot burglars prowling in the school corridors, they wonder if maybe the school “ghost” might not be so bad after all. And that perhaps the Boone School spook can even help them scare off the crooks . . .?Praise for the Tuck and Tina series:'Heartwarming and hilarious!' Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid

這本Bluey立體書讓孩子在每一頁都能驚呼「哇！」——從溪邊到泳池、從後院到客廳，Bluey一家人活靈活現地跳出紙頁。書中不僅重現動畫中熟悉的場景，也讓孩子體驗翻頁的驚喜樂趣。當「奶奶們」登場時，更添一分搞笑氣氛。作為一套以家庭生活為靈感的作品，Bluey系列總能以輕鬆方式帶出親情與創意。本書更是寓教於樂的好選擇。This hilarious pop-up book has Bluey and family popping out of every page! Open the book and see who jumps out!Turn the pages to explore what pops up at the creek, the pool, and the backyard – for real life! Oh no . . .here come the grannies!Keep little hands busy with this brilliant Bluey book!Ready, Set, Go!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Bluey’s Toys: A Touch-and-Feel BookBluey: A Jigsaw Puzzle BookBluey: What Games Should We Play?Bluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure.Join Bluey in this fun collection of stor

46*31.6cm。和Bluey一起迎接聖誕，有著色本，也有故事小書。Count down to Christmas with this awesome Bluey advent calendar!Join Bluey and her family and friends in the lead up to Christmas with 24 fun mini-books, including a special Christmas story for Christmas Eve!This exciting advent calendar includes 24 stories and colouring books so every day is an adventure with Bluey.Stories include: The Beach, Grannies, Butterflies, Bingo and many more.Return your books to each window so you can reuse you Advent Calendar every year!FOR REAL LIFE?!What Bluey will you read this Christmas? Also available:Bluey: Christmas Eve with Verandah SantaBluey: 12 Days of Christmas Tabbed Board BookBluey: Christmas Swim

Think all dinosaurs were scary? Think again! This fun and fact-filled picture book explores how dinosaurs' so-called frightening features were actually clever survival tools. From T. rex’s powerful teeth to Diplodocus’ towering neck, every adaptation had a purpose - and it wasn’t always about being fierce!With charming, laugh-out-loud illustrations from Erica Salcedo, young readers will discover that dinosaurs were more than just big and scary; they were smart, adaptable, and full of surprises.Packed with humour, facts, and a playful message about not judging by appearances, this book is a perfect choice for young dinosaur fans and curious minds alike.

獾先生Pete正準備享用水果大餐，卻被一隻小小的蒼蠅打擾。接著整片森林的動物都忍無可忍，一起把所有蟲子都趕走！看似安靜清爽，卻換來更大的麻煩……Emily Gravett 再次用詼諧韻文與細膩插圖，帶出自然界中每個生物的角色缺一不可。《Bothered by Bugs》在歡笑中傳遞生態平衡的重要，是一本富含觀察力與環保意識的共讀繪本。Another brilliant Pete the Badger story from the inimitable Emily Gravett: plenty of laughs and an important environmental message.Join in all the woodland fun with this funny picture book with an important environmental message, starring Pete the Badger, star of Emily Gravett's award-winning books Tidy and Too Much Stuff!. (We promise no bugs were harmed in the making of this book!)Pete the Badger is choosing a delicious recipe from his new fruit cookbook when his peace is interrupted by a teeny tiny fly. The fly becomes a swarm and soon all the animals are being bothered by bugs and insects of all kinds . . . before helping Pete to rid the forest of every single one. Disaster! Now nobody's around to clean up the poo, and come autumn, there's not a berry or a cherry to be found. But the lesson is learned, the bugs are r

Loki's fifth funny, doodle-packed diary in the number one best-selling series. Vinir, the luscious-locked elven menace is staying in Midgard. To preserve the peace and prevent him from trying to murder Loki (again), Odin sends the goddess Freyja to keep an eye on things.Soon, strange things start to happen. Thor receives mysterious fan mail, Valerie and Georgina start bickering and, worst of all, Heimdall develops a crush on Loki's teacher!With friends turning into enemies and enemies into friends, it’s up to Loki – and (horrifyingly) Vinir – to figure out what mischief is afoot…

Follow Lion around the house as he tidies up, does the hoovering and cleans in the dishes in this delightfully interactive board book. Full of novelties for little hands, including flaps, sliders and wheels, it's a charming and hands-on introduction to the grown-up tasks that fascinate toddlers. With engaging text that lends itself perfectly to repeated reading and characterful illustration from Nicola Kent, Lion's Cleaning Day is the ideal book for any little one who has ever wanted to get involved with what the grown-ups are doing!

本書深入追溯莎樂美的歷史淵源與聖經背景，從考古與傳說中尋找她真實的面貌，並橫跨繪畫、雕塑、文學、戲劇、音樂、舞蹈與電影等藝術領域，探討她如何成為西方文化中象徵「愛與毀滅」的經典形象。透過大師之作，呈現莎樂美如何在不同時代中被重塑與再現，是一本結合歷史考證與藝術賞析的跨領域研究之作。希羅底的女兒進來跳舞，使希律和同席的人都歡喜。王就對女子說，妳隨意向我求什麼，我必給妳。又對她起誓說，隨妳向我求什麼，就是我國的一半，我也必給妳。──「我願王立時把施洗約翰的頭放在盤子裡給我。」莎樂美說。貝諾佐．戈佐利〈莎樂美的舞蹈〉：文藝復興時期的戲劇性敘事與人物對比早期義大利文藝復興時期著名畫家貝諾佐．戈佐利（Benozzo Gozzoli, 1420-1407）以油畫〈三王行列〉和為佛羅倫斯梅迪契．里卡爾小教堂所作的一組壁畫而聞名。他於1461年創作了一幅〈莎樂美的舞蹈〉（The Dance of Salome）的油畫。此畫以莎樂美為中心人物，她在向希律獻舞，而這位王者是幾乎有些驚恐看著她的舞蹈，王后則坐在一旁；其他的人表情各異，顯示了不同的心態。作者特地將施洗者約翰的被殺安排在左邊的一個角落，使主題形成強烈的反差。整幅作品場面宏大，色彩濃烈，風格與中世紀的繪畫完全不同。莎樂美題材的文學傳承不僅是中世紀和文藝復興前後，就是19世紀、甚至20世紀的作家、藝術家，對莎樂美的傳說，也同樣會像早些年的藝術家一樣的熟知和感興趣。同樣也就不難理解，莎樂美的故事就很自然地會受到眾多作家的青睞，激發他們投入自己的情感來重現這一故事。布萊恩．派克（Brian Parker）在〈斯特林堡的「朱麗小姐」和莎樂美的傳說〉（Brian Parker： Strindberg’s Miss Julie and the Legend of Salome）中曾作過統計，說是至1912年，僅僅在法國，就難以置信地竟然有2,789位詩人、作家曾運用過莎樂美的故事作為他們創作的題材。當然，這些作品，大多都沒有流傳下來，如今所知的以此題材創作的最著名作家，主要有福樓拜（Gustave Flaubert）、馬拉美（Stéphane Mallarmé）、于斯曼（Joris-Karl Huysmans）等幾位。馬拉梅筆下的莎樂美：超越故事表層的美學追求雖然眾所周知，從中世紀到文藝復興時期，已有大量的繪畫再現過有關莎樂美的故事，但是

詩詞，是心靈的音符青花，是瓷器的水墨白地青花，間裝五色，為今古之冠。──明．沈德符作者以深厚的文化底蘊，帶領讀者走入詩詞與瓷藝交織的璀璨世界，解讀各式不同青花瓷的紋飾和造型。其中有貫穿古今的典故、東西文化的交會、伊斯蘭樣式的影響、歷史源流的演變，詩詞故事的敘說、獻禮祭祀的用器、佛教寶相花紋的隱喻、密教梵文的種子字、《易經》的天地之數等，埋藏其中的深意不一而足，值得細細品味思索。在逐步的推敲琢磨中，漸漸領略青花的詩意、藝術與風采，滿目繽紛而美不勝收。《青花宴》以詩意的筆觸賞析青花瓷的風華，六章如六道風景，各自鋪陳稀世珍品、瑞獸花鳥、歲月流光，串聯古詩意境與瓷器紋飾，讓讀者在閱讀中與千年前的工匠與詩人對話。這不僅是一本談青花瓷的書，更是一場穿越時間的文化盛宴。Step into a luminous world where poetry meets porcelain. This elegant volume invites readers on a lyrical journey through the Ming dynasty's finest blue and white ceramics—each chapter titled after a classical Chinese poem and interpreted through the lens of verse.With refined scholarship and poetic sensitivity, the author unveils how the spirit of ancient poems echoes in the form, motif, and glaze of porcelain masterpieces. A banquet of beauty and meaning awaits—where every vessel tells a story, and every poem reveals a hidden glaze of time.【本書特色】◎瓷器的收藏，作者認為不僅在於鑑識是否為到代的真品，還在於藝術上是否有可取之處、是否在器用之外別具詩意。一如徐悲鴻所言：「寧買假而似真，不買真而似假。」因此，更值得品味的，是青花瓷上展現的意境與祕境，此即本書意旨所在，這是一本市

A unique collection of photographs by Yuriko Takagi, showcasing her poetic and surrealist look at Dior haute couture creations. An important addition to the library of leading artistic photographers working to interpret the fashion house's oeuvre. Takagi is an icon of Japanese fashion photography, with an artistic practice including painting and drawing. Her enchanting and otherworldly images are built with a unique and careful consideration of shadows, the result of a career-long contemplation of natural light--a theme that plays a pivotal role in her work for Dior. This book features exclusive shootings by Takagi of the most emblematic Dior haute couture designs. Takagi delivers her personal reinterpretation of the essence of Dior, opening a profound dialogue between her artistic conception and the codes of the House. Her photographs capture an ephemeral, intangible quality of the subjects, and her signature technique of layering images, in this case of flowers and architectural moti

Join Mickey and Friends for 12 short stories to celebrate Christmas in this 208-page padded storybook collection! Ring in the holiday season with Mickey & Friends in this collection of 12 short festive stories!Mickey & Friends are celebrating Christmas in this padded storybook collection of 12 very merry read-aloud tales! These stories are designed to be read in only 5 minutes, making them excellent for bedtime, naptime, storytime, or anytime. No matter how busy your schedule is, 5-minue stories are perfect for building excitement for Christmas while helping your child get into the habit of reading a little bit every day! These joyful stories featuring Mickey & Friends are sure to capture the attention of your little one, making storytime something they are excited to settle down for.

本書以詩意而安靜的方式，帶領孩子想像：當夜晚降臨、世界沉睡時，我們的情緒都去了哪裡？快樂安穩地入睡，想像力穿上靴子，在星空下漫遊；憤怒則在風雨交加的夜裡，找到與自己相似的天空。作者 Tina Oziewicz 將抽象的情緒化為具體而親切的存在，讓孩子理解每一種感受都有自己的樣子與位置。插畫家 Aleksandra Zajac 以柔和色調與帶點毛絨感的角色，描繪情緒在夜裡的生活。本書曾為波蘭暢銷作品，並被翻譯成三十多種語言，是適合親子共讀、引導孩子認識與談論情緒的圖畫書。The third funny and moving book in the series that began with What Feelings Do When No One's Looking, imagining what feelings would do if they were furry little creatures. We already know how Feelings spend their time - how Curiosity will climb the highest branch of the tallest tree, and how Joy can be found endlessly bouncing on a trampoline.We know what Feelings like best - that Nostalgia loves decorating the Christmas tree, and that Patience is happiest when making delicious Jam for her friends.But what do Feelings do at night, when the sun has gone to bed and the rest of the world is fast asleep? Find out in this heart-warming and endearing sequel to the international bestsellers What Feelings Do When No One's Looking and What Feelings Like Best.Som

Charles M. Schulz's beloved comic strip Peanuts has largely been collected and reprinted in black and white. But many who read the comic strip during its original newspaper run remain fond of its brightly colored Sunday pages, which made for a surprisingly different and fulfilling reading experience. Our Peanuts Every Sunday series collects all of the Peanuts Sunday strips, scrupulously restored and re-colored to look better than they ever have. These gorgeous, oversized softcover editions allow fans and new readers to immerse themselves in Schulz's timeless masterpiece. The debut volume in this series, Peanuts Every Sunday: 1952-1955, compiles the first four years of the strip. This collection offers a fascinating peek at Schulz's creative process, as iconic characters such as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Schroeder, Linus, and Lucy quickly evolve from their initial renderings to the elegant stylizations we've all come to know and love.Peanuts -- beloved characters, iconic gags, drawing that

火鍋熱騰騰，好味一起分享！這本可愛的火鍋造型硬頁書，用節奏感十足的文字，帶著小小讀者加入一桌溫暖的晚餐。一位台美孩童邀請鄰居們一起準備香噴噴的火鍋，大家切菜、加料、一起煮，在美味中感受社區的友善、合作與文化的分享。鮮豔活潑的插圖搭配朗朗上口的文字，非常適合親子共讀，小小美食家一定會一看再看！Hot pot, hot pot! Hits the right spot! Babies and toddlers will enjoy this tasty dish filled with community and fun, now a board book!This eye-catching hot-pot-shaped book and its rhythmic text make for a perfect foodie baby gift. For fans of Grace Lin’sDim Sum for Everyone!What's for dinner? A Taiwanese American child brings his diverse neighbors together to make a tasty communal hot pot meal. Together, they cook up a steaming family dinner that celebrates community, cooperation, and culture—centered around delicious food.The rhythmic text will have readers chanting along, making it perfect for read-alouds, and the vibrant, expressive art complements the energetic feel. Young foodies will eat this hot-pot-shaped book and story up!

在 The Pigeon Won’t Count to 10! 中，Pigeon 又一次展現了牠的倔強與幽默：牠不想數數，因為理由很多──不想、已經做過、還有其他更重要的事！Mo Willems 以輕鬆的文字和充滿表情的插圖，創造出孩子熟悉又爆笑的情境。這本硬頁繪本不只是故事，還在頁面中加入觸摸與描線數字的設計，讓孩子在互動中認識 1 到 10。書的形式簡單卻巧妙，把概念學習和閱讀樂趣結合。這是 Pigeon 系列的新篇章，也是一部非常適合親子共讀的數數入門書。A counting adventure you WON'T want to miss, from bestselling and award-winning author Mo Willems. The Pigeon won't count to ten, and here's why: Reasonably reasonable reason #1: He doesn't want to! Practically perfect reason #2: He already did a bunch of counting yesterday! And perfectly obvious reason #3: He has THINGS to do! Also, counting is for the birds! Do YOU think The Pigeon will count to ten? (Don't count on it!) From #1 New York Times bestselling author Mo Willems comes this funny and engaging numbers and counting early-learning concept board book with touch and trace numbers and art throughout. The Pigeon Won't Count to 10! is the first in a collection of original Pigeon board books and is a perfect addition for babies and toddlers to The Pigeon

Dive into this collection of spooky stories for beginning readers from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier!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, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Who is that trapped inside the mirror? What happens when a wish comes true? This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is perfect for beginning readers who are looking to be spooked. With simple text, creepy full-color artwork on every page, genuine scares, and a spooky "invisible" message on the cover, these five hair-raising stories are sure to send shivers down your spine!

This charming Christmas story for children ages 3-7 explores the magic, wonder, and sense of community that are especially present during the holiday season. When the young narrator announces that Santa Claus has moved in next door, Mom, Dad, and big sister Liv are less than convinced. But it doesn't matter; the narrator is convinced. And the more she gets to know her new neighbor, the more certain she is that he is indeed Santa Claus (but she can't figure out where his reindeer are). It soon turns out that Santa Claus is very skilled at fixing things, and through his handyman kindness, he quickly becomes a good friend and neighbor to all who live on the street. So when he gets sick, the young narrator is quick to round up everyone in the community, who are all more than happy to help. But will Santa Claus be well in time for Christmas Eve?

In this fourth edition of her perennial bestselling book, Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka utilizes her deep experience to address the pressures previous generations of parents didn't have to consider. Her empathy and effective advice are exemplified in the introduction of her new and easy to apply Spirited Child Approach, which nurtures the entire family. The Spirited Child Approach helps parents understand their child and their own inborn temperament while focusing on three simple, but vital concepts--calm, connect, and coach--to help their family thrive. Research- and strength-based, yet honest, Raising Your Spirited Child speaks to parent burnout and, in a helpful and supportive manner, offers solutions to that exasperated question, "How am I supposed to stay calm and connect with my child when I'm just trying to survive the moment?"What's new in this edition?The Spirited Child Approach: This groundbreaking methodology focuses on three key concepts--calm, connect, and coach--offering pract

本書以音樂互動的方式，重新演繹《Hansel and Gretel》這個經典童話。故事中，兄妹倆被派進森林採草莓，卻誤闖女巫出沒的神祕世界，一段緊張又奇幻的冒險就此展開。閱讀時，孩子只要按下每一頁的音樂按鈕，就能聽見取自作曲家 Engelbert Humperdinck 樂曲的管弦樂片段，讓故事情節與音樂情緒自然連結。本書不只說故事，也引導孩子認識古典音樂。書後收錄作曲家簡介，並逐段介紹樂曲中使用的樂器與節奏，搭配名詞小辭典，幫助孩子理解音樂的魅力。精緻插畫與按鍵互動設計，讓親子共讀成為一場結合想像、聆聽與學習的美好體驗。Discover the enchanting magic of Hansel and Gretel in this musical reimagining of Humperdinck's most famous suites - push the button in each scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Humperdinck's score. On the edge of the woods live Hansel and Gretel with their parents. One day their mother is furious at them for not completing their household chores and sends the siblings into the woods to pick some strawberries. But these are no ordinary woods. They are home to an evil witch who delights in baking children into gingerbread men and eating them! Discover what happens to Hansel and Gretel in this magical retelling of the famous Grimms' fairy tale. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes o

★ MLB傳奇「二刀流」完整傳奇故事，一次讀懂大谷翔平！★ 破紀錄數據＋精彩花絮＋冷知識全收錄，棒球迷必備★ 從日本少年到洛杉磯道奇巨星，熱血成長全紀錄★ 附8頁全彩珍貴照片，珍藏級運動偶像傳記他，是能投又能打的奇蹟存在。他，是改寫棒球歷史的名字——Shohei Ohtani。從日本小鎮的少年時代開始，大谷翔平就立下驚人的夢想。他不只想成為職業球員，更想同時站上投手丘與打擊區，成為真正的「二刀流」。當多數人認為那是不可能的任務時，他選擇用實力回應質疑。從日本職棒到美國大聯盟，再到穿上Los Angeles Dodgers球衣，他一次次用全壘打與三振寫下歷史新頁。這本全方位傳記收錄驚人數據、精彩紀錄與有趣冷知識，帶你走進這位傳奇球星的真實人生——一場屬於夢想與勇氣的長打旅程。Discover all the stats and facts about baseball legend Shohei Ohtani in this home-run biography!Get to know baseball player Shohei Ohtani, a legendary "two-way player" who has smashed numerous baseball records! This biography is full of facts, trivia, stats, and so much more! Follow Shohei from his childhood growing up in Japan, all the way to his professional baseball career playing for the LA Dodgers, and learn all about how he became one of the best baseball players in the world!This All Access book is a must read for any baseball fan! Includes eight pages of color photos!

Ethan M. Aldridge, bestselling creator of Estranged, returns to the eerie world of Deephaven Academy, where a creepy new artifact discovered in the depths of the basement could have disastrous effects on the school. A perfect read for fans of J. A. White and Mary Downing Hahn! After a chaotic semester, Guinevere "Nev" Tallow is looking forward to a quiet winter break at Deephaven Academy. But when they discover a strange artifact--a scrimshaw--hidden away deep in the under-basement of the school, they can't resist the urge to investigate further.This scrimshaw seems to be the skull of the school's founder, Malachi Haven. Each of the skull's few remaining teeth is engraved with a tiny image that foretells disaster. Nev quickly becomes obsessed with this mystery--not even their best friend, Danny, can distract them. And after something begins striking down students, Nev and Danny wonder if the images etched into the ancient teeth are actually warnings.Can Nev protect the school from the

本書為暢銷系列《The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night》的續作，再次回到詭譎卻溫暖的 Hallowell 世界。距離 Eve 成為不死之地唯一的活人孩子，已將近一年。然而，自從經歷「永夜」之後，她開始察覺自己正在改變——能穿牆、能吐出火焰，甚至看見只有她才看得到的神祕身影。當那道綠眼黑影提出一個危險的交易，承諾實現某位至親最深的渴望，Eve 被迫在友情與責任之間做出選擇。Return to the spooky and sweet land of Hallowell, where a new dark force embroils Eve and her friends in another adventure, perfect for fans of The Graveyard Book and The Nightmare Before Christmas. It's been nearly a year since Eve became the only living child to call the land of the undead her home and the Pumpkin King her father--except, Eve was no longer sure just how "living" she actually was, not after what transpired during the Forever Night. Now, peculiar and magical things are starting to happen to Eve, and she suddenly finds herself slipping through objects like a ghost, or even able to light torches with a mere breath. Stranger still, she's beginning to see a mysterious green-eyed shadow that no one else can. And when the shadow offers Eve a deal that would give someon

From Pixar star animator Bobby Podesta comes a middle-grade classic holiday story about Virginia, a girl who must help one of Santa’s reindeer back to the North Pole before Christmas.What would you think if you saw a reindeer fly? When this happens to Virginia, she isn’t sure what to do – she’s just lost her mom, she’s in a new city, and everything seems so hard. But when she reluctantly confesses what she saw to her neighbor, Benny, he’s convinced that flying reindeer can only mean one thing: this is Santa business.In this stunning graphic novel debut from Pixar director Bobby Podesta, two kids and a lost reindeer go up against obsessive hunters, suspiciously convincing department store elves, and radar operators for the Continental Air Defense Command Center. No matter the odds, Virginia’s going to get Christmas back on track!

★ 《人類大歷史》作者哈拉瑞，專為中學生打造的人類史入門讀本★ 全彩插圖＋地圖＋時間軸，讓人類史變成停不下來的冒險故事我們跑不贏獅子，也游不過鯊魚，沒有尖牙、沒有利爪，卻一步步成為地球上最不可忽視的物種。人類究竟是怎麼辦到的？這不是神話，也不是科幻，而是一段真實發生過、比任何冒險故事都更驚人的歷史旅程。從遠古人類第一次在大地上現身，到學會用火、仰望星空辨認方向，再到發明工具、組織合作、改變世界的規則，本書帶領讀者回到人類歷史的起點，看見我們如何從脆弱求生者，成為改寫地球命運的存在。Unstoppable Us 1NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, illustrated book for middle school readers that looks at the early history of humankind. A New York Times Best Book of the Year"Gripping and thought-provoking." —The New York TimesEven though we’ll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive—and we’re the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become “unstoppable”?The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story!From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncove

《Harry Potter: Yule Ball Pop-Up Advent Calendar》以立體設計重現霍格華茲聖誕舞會的華麗場景。中央立起 13 吋的聖誕樹，附有 25 款印製裝飾，可每日懸掛倒數，並附一本介紹魔法世界聖誕習俗的冊子。這款高質感倒數書兼具收藏與展示價值，為《Harry Potter》粉絲帶來節慶驚喜與魔法氣氛。亮點：．13 吋立體聖誕樹設計，附 25 款可吊飾小物．收錄霍格華茲聖誕舞會特製插畫．內附冊子介紹魔法世界的節慶祕辛Celebrate the festive countdown with this timeless, high-quality advent calendar.Harry Potter: Yule Ball Pop-Up Advent Calendar is a truly special piece of paper engineering that can be used year after year. Complete with a specially commissioned illustration of the Yule Ball scene in festive splendor, a 13" pop-up Christmas tree at the center, 25 printed decorations to hang on it, and a book packed with information about Christmas in the Wizarding World, this calendar is a festive must-have to delight Harry Potter fans of all ages.Recapture the holiday memories from the Harry Potter series, or create your own, as you celebrate the holidays with this must-have collectible for fans of the Harry Potter films.COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: The calendar is filled with 25 kee

本書是一款迷你投影組，可投射《Harry Potter》電影中的 12 種魔法生物。3 吋投影器操作簡單，關燈後能清楚將影像投射至約 5 英尺的距離，非常適合在房間、閱讀角或活動空間創造小小的魔法氛圍。套組並附上一冊迷你貼紙書，內含 12 張全彩貼紙，可運用在手帳、文具或收藏中。作為收藏，本書體積小巧、保存容易，是 Harry Potter 系列影迷相當容易入手的周邊。投影效果精緻，能陪伴閱讀、休息時刻，也適合作為生日、節慶或交換禮物的小驚喜。・3 吋投影器，可顯示 12 種魔法生物・投影距離約 5 英尺，影像清晰・附 12 張全彩貼紙迷你書・官方授權，適合收藏與送禮Capture the enchantment of 12 major Harry Potter magical creatures with this unique miniature projector set.​*Specifications: 3-inch projector displays 12 magical creatures from the Harry Potter films and projects them across a 5-foot distance. *Bonus Sticker Book: Set includes a mini sticker book with 12 full-color stickers.*Perfect Gift: A unique and keepsake item for all fans of Harry Potter. *Officially licensed: Authentic Wizarding World product.Requires two AAA batteries (not included).

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the third volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Prepare to meet an evil paperclip, space dinos, and another adorable bunny. Mac & Shawn also reveal their tried-and-true method of scoring free dessert at restaurants.4.5 billion years ago . . .an AI paperclip named CheckMate was designed to fix grammatical errors. Exhausted of correcting "who”vs. “whom,” it concocted a plan to eliminate spelling errors once and for all. All life-forms would be turned into something beautiful, practical, perfect: a paperclip.Thankfully, it was buried in the debris. Long forgotten . . . until it was accidentally freed. Now CheckMate has invadedeverycomputer on Earth and is bent on fulfilling its dastardly plot. There's only one trio who can save the day: the First Cat in Space, the Moon Queen, and LOZ 4000. But when CheckMate zoops First Cat's spacesuit, our titular hero is now powerless. The fate of the

Join Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in this full-color graphic novel that retells the exciting story of Disney's animated film Zootopia! Welcome to Zootopia, a city like no other! This modern mammal metropolis is comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it's a melting pot where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn't so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery. Together, they'll show that anyone can make a difference! Kids ages 6-9 will love this graphic novel retelling of Disney Zootopia--the perfect read before seeing Zootopia 2 in theaters November 26, 2025!

來自WEBTOON平台的《Hooky》系列，從線上連載轉為實體出版，是一部融合幽默、魔法與成長的圖像小說。雙胞胎主角Dani與Dorian錯過了通往魔法學校的校車，只好自己尋找學習之路，沒想到卻揭開命運的另一層面紗。Experience the epic New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Hooky, from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON, in this beautiful three-book box set!Two twins, one prophecy, and a whole lot of hijinks. From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes a fantastical story about twin siblings Dani and Dorian, who have missed the bus to magic school and scramble to find a mentor to teach them before their parents find out.Enter Dani and Dorian's magical world through all three of these paperback editions in a page-turning epic journey.Based on the beloved webcomic from WEBTOON, this beautiful box set is a great deal and the perfect gift for any fan's library!

The Floofs are back and this time, they are taking on adventures of the wild kind. Join the fantastical and loveable Floofs as they set off on outdoor adventures filled with fun and friendship. The Floofs Brave the Wild is the second book in this exciting full-color graphic novel series for young readers.The Floofs love being in the great outdoors, whether it's hiking in the forest, skiing down mountains, or going in search of super-secret places. In this second book in the series, the Floofs have some challenges to overcome. From outrunning an avalanche, helping a very special giant, or finding the courage to talk about your feelings. But no challenge is ever tackled alone and the floofs always have a friend to help them be brave.With three short stories, readers can dip in and out of the Floofs' world without needing to commit to a longer read. Whether for a newly independent reader or a little one needing encouragement, The Floofs Brave the Wild will transport them to a wonderfully

在眾人熟知的 Titanic 沉船事件中，本書選擇將目光投向另一艘並不起眼的小船——Carpathia。當夜半的求救訊號傳來，它毫不猶豫地穿越危險冰海，展開一場與時間賽跑的救援行動。作者暨繪者 Flora Delargy 以首次創作，細緻重現這段歷史片刻，也回應了她家族曾參與 Titanic 建造的背景，讓敘事多了一份貼近現實的重量。書中不僅描述救援過程，更逐步說明船員的分工、導航方式與訊號溝通，讓讀者理解一場成功救援背後的集體努力。插畫以冷色調鋪陳夜海景象，搭配局部場景描寫，使每一份付出都被溫柔地看見。本書所傳達的，是在混亂與悲傷之中，仍然存在的人性光亮。・聚焦「被忽略的英雄」，重新理解熟悉的歷史・圖像敘事清晰，兼具故事性與知識性・Hidden Histories 系列開篇之作，適合關注歷史細節的讀者This exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic. With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship's sinking, Rescuing Titanic shares a unique connection with the story of the ship; having been written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist, Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built. In the middle of the night, the Carpathia received a distress call from the sinking Titanic. The intrepid little ship heroically changed

故事發生在午餐時間，Jim剛從樹上摘下最後一根香蕉，卻不小心掉到地上。當他下樹去找香蕉時，疣豬已經把香蕉撿起來，並堅稱那是自己的。Jim和疣豬因為這樣起了爭執，接著其他動物圍了過來，大家都無法判斷香蕉真正的主人是誰，直到好友Norman提出了建議....New York Times bestselling character Grumpy Monkey learns the importance of sharing with others in this original board book story that tackles a common toddler issue.It’s time for lunch, and Jim Panzee has just picked the very last banana on the tree. But then he drops it. When he climbs down to find it, Warthog has already picked up the banana and thinks it belongs to him. “It’s mine!” they both insist. As the two argue, the other animals arrive and soon, no one can agree who the banana belongs to. Until Norman suggests, “What if you share the banana?”Talented author-illustrator team Suzanne Lang and Max Lang convey the struggle of learning how to share in this funny board book for toddlers and babies that encourages kindness and generosity.Series Overview: SERIES DESCRIPTION: The Grumpy Monkey books were created by Suzanne and Max Lang to promote emotional li