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紐約不再是記憶中的模樣，一股疏離感使奶奶不禁抱怨連連。跟著祖孫倆的腳步橫跨紐約尋找晚餐食材，隨著場景變換，拼湊奶奶的回憶，一瞥她的童年與隱於城市中的成長點滴。跨越世代的圖像小說，透過孫子眼睛看到奶奶曾經擁有青澀過往。This first graphic novel from Cicada follows 11-year-old Benji and his elderly grandmother, Bubbe Rosa, as they traverse Brooklyn and Manhattan, gathering the ingredients for a Friday night dinner. Bubbe's relationship with the city is complex - nothing is quite as she remembered it and she feels alienated and angry at the world around her. Benji, on the other hand, looks at the world, and his grandmother, with clear-eyed acceptance.As they wander the city, we catch glimpses of Bubbe's childhood in Germany, her young adulthood in 1950s Brooklyn, and her relationships; first with a baker called Gershon, and later with successful Joe, Benji's grandfather. Gradually we piece together snippets of Bubbe's life, gaining an insight to some of the things that have formed her cantankerous personality. The journey culminates on the Lower East Side in a moving reunion between Rosa and Gersh

A delightfully imaginative picture book that is both a fun read-aloud and also a great way to engage children in conversations about managing emotions.Welcome to the Grand Hotel of Feelings, where all kinds of feelings come and stay. Every guest has unique needs. Anger, for example, is very loud and needs plenty of space to scream and shout. Sadness speaks in a small voice and occasionally floods the bathroom. Gratitude likes wandering about in nature; you never know when she might come and sit by your side. Some feelings are big and some are small, some are fun and some are tricky, but no feeling is ever turned away. At the Grand Hotel of Feelings, there is room for everyone!

Remember, Humphrey; never run, never jump, and NEVER. EVER. sit on a wall!'A modern morality tale for children ages 7-12 and their parents. Now, talking eggs are intrinsically funny, but Ms. Hanaor and Ms. Wynter miss no opportunity to make them even funnier.' - The Wall Street Journal'This short graphic novel is a fast-paced read, thanks in large part to Daisy Wynter’s dynamic illustrations. Motion lines, hand-lettered sounds and dramatic page turns are used to great effect. And kids will get a kick out of Humphrey’s expressive reaction shots.' - The New York TimesThis middle-grade graphic novel tells the story of Humphrey – an egg with very overprotective parents; “Never run, never jump and NEVER EVER EVER sit on a wall. You remember what happened to your uncle…”Humphrey lives a cautious life, until the day he bumps into Princess Jean (PJ) in the park. An adventurer through and through, PJ regales Humphrey with tales of all her antics and mishaps and they don’t notice the park is clo

Wowee Zowee is a travel activity book in which the reader is invited to visit a host of weird worlds and peculiar planets and use their imaginations to complete the illustrations. They will need to pack a suitcase for their journey. Pants and sunglasses are essential! Then they will hop on board the Wowee Zowee plane, making sure to fill the plane with friendly creatures.After that, the reader will visit strange lands including Megaburb, Frostonia, Vectoria and Topsy-Turvy Land. They will have to find their way through mazes, design costumes, spot the missing cookies and pick some interesting food for lunch. This is a joyous activity book packed full of silliness and delight.Illustrator Jurg Lindenberger has been a defining force on Anorak Magazine. His bright, bold, absurdist style feels fresh, cool and accessible to kids of all ages. In a surreal time it's time to get even more surreal and indulge those travel fantasies to the max!

'A must-have book for all flag enthusiasts and highly recommended for all Key Stage 2 classrooms and libraries and one that will provide hours of poring over at home either independently or with adults.' - Just Imagine Book Reviews'Thorough and informative, this comprehensive volume provides almost every detail one could desire about national flags.' - School Library Journal'Discover all you ever wanted to know about country flags of the world in this exceptional book. Highly visual and a delight to read.' - SLA Information Book Awards 2024, The School LibrarianDo you know why the Union Jack is asymmetrical? Or what the meaning is behind the black stars on many African flags? Well maybe it’s time to find out!This is a gorgeous, accessible atlas of flags around the world. It is packed with fascinating flag facts clearly arranged by Robin Jacobs and joyously presented by illustrator Ben Javens.The flags are grouped by continent and then by theme, creating a coherent historical narrative

It is good to have an end to journey toward; but, as Bear learns, it is the journey that matters in the end.'A sensitive script, touches of humor, and a captivating design combine for an excursion readers will want to repeat.' - Kirkus Starred Review'Children will ponder decision-making, choices, goals and the meaning of life in this thought-provoking narrative journey into the importance of friendship and trust.' - School Reading ListBear wakes up after his long winter's sleep and joins his friend, Butterfly, on a journey. 'Where are we going?' asks Bear. 'All journeys have secret destinations', says Butterfly. As they travel through forest, over hill and across a great river, Butterfly offers her wisdom about hardships, facing one's fears and living in the moment. Bear's natural impatience gradually softens into acceptance of the world around him.As the seasons change, the friends find themselves once more in front of Bear's cave. Landscapes look different with different eyes and the

當壞情緒從早上跟著我們一路到晚上，怎麼辦？Gory Rory的每一個小挫折都像火苗一樣越燒越旺，直到他終於爆發。這本故事幽默又溫柔，幫助孩子理解「情緒沒關係」，更重要的是：有人願意抱抱你、陪你一起好起來。非常適合親子共讀，引導孩子認識自己的情緒，也懂得接住別人的難過。畫風充滿動感。Gory Rory is having a TERRIBLE day, and the LAST thing he needs is a KISS.Everything is going wrong for Gory Rory Fangface. First, he ran out of cereal and then his favourite jumper was in the wash and then it rained on the way to school. Does Gory Rory need a kiss?No, he most certainly DOESN'T.The day gets progressively worse; he's forgotten his homework, it's egg salad for lunch, and then mum is late for pick-up. A kiss perhaps?NO WAY. On the way home it rains again, there's homework to finish and the internet is down. Gory Rory has reached the end of his tether - it really has been the WORST DAY EVER. But sometimes... just sometimes... when you really really need them... kisses can make it all better.A heartwarming story about the power of affection to lighten up even the darkest of days.Quotes/Reviews'Written by the brilliant Ziggy Hanaor, thi