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A charming picture book for young children to learn simple facts about earning money. Welcome to Bunnyland, where carrots are money! Bun loves to sing and just wants to be rich and famous. When her mum reminds her that stardom takes time and hard work, Bun realises that she'll need to start earning some carrots to make her dreams come true! It's never too early to teach your little bunny about money! Collect all the books in the Moneybunny series:Give It! (A Moneybunny Book)Save It! (A Moneybunny Book)Spend It! (A Moneybunny Book)

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to bring the story to life in this brilliant board book based on the classic picture book The Smartest Giant in Town by the creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Meet George, a very helpful giant with a new, smart outfit! But what happens when he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help - and his clothes? Move the clever push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to join in the fun and find out. With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, The Smartest Giant: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to The Smartest Giant by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Celebrate twenty years of this much-loved classic story with this fun novelty book - a great gift for fans of the original picture book. Enjoy more books in the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler push, pull and slide range with titles based on all your favourite picture books including The Gruffalo,

Soon to be a Netflix film!From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and For All Nights have always been Auden’s time, her chance to escape everything that’s going on around her. Then she meets Eli, a fellow insomniac, and he becomes her nocturnal tour guide. Now, with an endless supply of summer nights between them, almost anything can happen…. “As with all Dessen’s books, [this] is a must-have” ―VOYA, starred reviewSarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award.

Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!The latest in the hit Hello, World! board book series teaches toddlers all about gardens—with easy-to-understand facts about how plants grow and how gardening puts food on our tables.Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms (“Roots spread into the soil below, and then a shoot pushes up out of the earth”) and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. It’s a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: •Solar System•Weather•Backyard Bugs•Birds•Dinosaurs•My Body•How Do Apples Grow?•Ocean Life•Moon Landing•Pets•Arctic Animals•Construction Site•Rainforest Animals•Planet Earth •Reptiles•Cars and Trucks •

全彩橋梁書《Press Start》最新集數。小男孩獲得秘技使電玩遊戲世界天翻地覆，簡單模式、升級模式甚至還有隱藏關卡，讓超級兔的冒險更驚險刺激，直到遊戲逐漸開始崩壞…。Super Rabbit Boy has to fight through gaming gaffs and glitches in the latest installment of this USA Today bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!When Sunny finds a list of cheat codes for his game, Animal Land gets turned topsy-turvy! With new weird and wonderful powers and effects, Super Rabbit Boy finds his latest adventure filled with easy modes, hard modes, and secret levels. It's more fun than ever... until the game starts to glitch! Can Super Rabbit Boy make his way through the madness and still save the day?Thomas Flintham's full-color art on every page brings energy and fun to this action-packed se

Graphic novel fans, prepare yourselves for a trip you won't soon forget! New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot have brought you a second zany My Weird School graphic novel!A.J. and his friends have the chance to win a trip to Dizzyland--if they can finish 5,000 books first. Dr. Carbles, the evil president of the Board of Education, doesn't think they can do it. But the Ella Mentry School kids are nothing if not determined!Will they achieve their theme park dreams? Or does Dr. Carbles have other plans for the school? Full of visual gags, fun pop culture references, and hilarious full-color illustrations, this is the weirdest graphic novel in the history of the world!With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.A MYSTERIOUS DOORWAY! (Sure, it’s in the grossest restaurant in the world, but that doesn’t make it any less mysterious. OK?) Behold! What lies beyond?! An evil centipede? An alternate universe? A few decent explanations? VRRRING! NING! NING! NING!Hey, was that a CHAINSAW?! Let’s see if you can read and run at the same time... GO! It's the Bad Guys' next adventure!

本書為 Biff, Chip & Kipper 1st Experiences 八冊套書，專為幼兒設計，陪伴孩子面對成長過程中的各種「第一次」。從上學、看醫生、看牙醫，到搭飛機、學游泳、迎接新生兒，每一冊都以貼近日常的情境，幫助孩子理解即將發生的事。故事以溫柔幽默的方式呈現流程與人物，讓孩子在閱讀中逐步熟悉環境、降低不安感。本書同時加入簡單活動與實用小提醒，協助家長在共讀時引導孩子表達感受、累積生活詞彙。角色親切、畫面清楚，是一套適合反覆閱讀、作為生活準備的入門圖畫書組合。Biff, Chip & Kipper 1st Experiences 8 Books Collection Set:Titles In This Set:Starting SchoolGoing on a PlaneGoing to the DentistLearning to SwimGoing to the DoctorFun at the FarmA New Baby!Going to the HospitalGoing on a PlaneIntroduce your child to new situations through these entertaining and sensitively written stories, which are perfect for reading together. Each story is packed with facts and humour to familiarise your child with what to expect from a first experience e.g. what will happen, who they will meet and new things they might see. First Experiences with Biff, Chip & Kipper have been carefully created to help parents explore the wider world with their child, talk about shared feelings and emotions, and build vocabulary throug

Trapped in a mansion with a murderer and a family of liars - how would you survive? A mind-blowing thriller from the author of THIS BOOK KILLS, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus. When three girls are stranded at the grand Bramble Estate in the middle of a snowstorm, they stumble into a murder plot. Someone has poisoned wealthy Emily Vanforte in the middle of a family dinner - which means Devi, Lizzie and Jayne are trapped in the house with a killer and a mystery to solve.With knives under floorboards, vanishing guns and secret passages in the walls, no one is safe and everyone is a suspect. But in a house of liars and corruption, will the girls save themselves...or learn to fit in?

起司是怎麼發明的？第一顆酸黃瓜是誰醃的？這本趣味十足的知識漫畫，帶你認識來自世界各地的美味發明故事。跟著活潑的食物精靈，一起探索可樂、比薩、醃菜等食物的誕生傳說與真實歷史，每章還附上簡單食譜，讓你邊看邊玩，動手做出屬於自己的小點心！學知識，也學做菜，吃得開心又長智慧。How did cheese happen? Who pickled the first pickle? Explore the history of innovative food in this non-fiction graphic novel filled with facts, legends, and recipes.Have you ever wondered how some of our favorite foods came to be? How was cheese created and who realized it belonged on everything? Was soda always meant to be a drink? A team of whimsical food sprites are excited to show you the yummy history of food expirements from all over the world! Learn about the true stories behind pickles! Get a recipe for how to make your favorite pizza! With a story and recipe for every chapter, this graphic novel will give you something to read and taste.Series Overview: Yummy and Tasty are companion books, but completely stand alone, and are not numbered. Readers can come to Tasty without knowing anything about Yummy.

入選2021 Books From Taiwan《三隻小鼴鼠》系列 續集來了！鼴鼠森林中的生命有生有滅，真菌是平衡生態的重要角色！【故事簡介】鼴鼠爺爺與小鼴鼠們，發現真菌將體弱的幼蟬寄生，成了「蟬花」，不禁有點害怕。然而，在爺爺的帶領下，他們逐漸發現，真菌不但外貌五花八門，它們也與各種生物，有截然不同的合作生存的方式，其實在大自然循環中，扮演極為重要的角色。若沒與真菌互利共生，蘭花與杜鵑花的美麗會黯淡許多。如果沒有青黴菌，人類便少了救命的藥物；如果沒有蘑菇、香菇、金針菇，冬天的火鍋裡也會無聊許多。然而，更重要的是，真菌作為大自然的清道夫，分解著腐壞的一切，讓地球運作生生不息！ 張哲銘以最擅長的水彩、細筆手繪，細膩的營造出優美的森林景色與動物，看似童話中的場景，都是以台灣特有的森林為背景所創作。故事富含寓意，清新可愛，淡雅中帶著雋永的動物童話氣息。 揭曉鼴鼠森林的地底生態！讓讀者跟著小鼴鼠一起屏息欣賞大自然萬物之美。 故事中帶入環境教育、生態教育及生命教育，並介紹真菌類的生態。 書末單元【鼴鼠爺爺的筆記】邀請生物多樣性研究所副研究員林大利撰寫，詳細解說生物生態，搭配金鼎獎作家張哲銘細膩的彩色素描插圖，呈現有如第一手觀察筆記般的豐富內容。

Hong Bao''s father is the biggest hippo in the clan. Her entire family is heavily built, with rounded trunks and thick limbs. Fed up with being so large, Hong Bao decides to go on a diet. As she strives to achieve her ideal body shape, Hong Bao learns that losing too much weight can lead to many undesirable consequences. With the help of her family and friends, can she learn to accept and love herself just the way she is?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to gr

Hong Bao''s father is the biggest hippo in the clan. Her entire family is heavily built, with rounded trunks and thick limbs. Fed up with being so large, Hong Bao decides to go on a diet. As she strives to achieve her ideal body shape, Hong Bao learns that losing too much weight can lead to many undesirable consequences. With the help of her family and friends, can she learn to accept and love herself just the way she is?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to gr

A Newbery Honor BookA Walter Dean Myers Honor Book From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of three Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman--and in a kingdom where the status of one's ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands--a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyo

"Chock-full of spudtacular puns and a feel-good surprise ending, Clanton offers a delightful laugh-on-every-page” Booklist Two spud siblings face off in a series of epic challenges in the first of a hilariously silly graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books. Rot is a mutant potato who wakes up feeling great, maybe even…the greatest in the world! But that only makes Rot’s brother Snot the grumpiest in the world. The only solution? An epic contest to prove who is the greatest once and for all, judged by the only impartial party they can find—their small fry little sister, Tot.But as the stakes get higher through the muddy potato sack race, sacred hot potato roll, and a hilarious laughing contest, their rivalry spirals out of control. Suddenly Rot’s not feeling so spudtacular anymore. Will this tater trio ever be able to determine who the greatest in the world really is?

Touch the pictures with the wand in this unique novelty book to hear the magic spells that bring fairyland to life! Children will be amazed to discover their own magic powers as they use the wand to help the forest fairies solve their problems and get everything ready for the visit of the fairy queen. Beautiful artwork and glittering sounds create a world of enchanting surprises to explore.

入選2021 Books From Taiwan《三隻小鼴鼠》系列 續集來了！看小鼴鼠跟著爺爺一起走進大自然，認識夏日配樂大師──蟬的一生！【故事簡介】夏天到了，小鼴鼠跟著爺爺進入涼爽的森林散步，爺爺卻說，今天要帶他們去「聲林」。原來，爺爺是要他們豎耳傾聽，夏日森林中有各種聲音：微風輕拂樹林、小溪嘩啦啦流過、更有「唧唧唧」的蟬鳴。 爺爺向小鼴鼠講解「蟬」的生態，讓小鼴鼠認識這個森林配樂師──生於樹上，成長於地底，經歷了數年、好幾階段的成長，儲備歌唱的能量。破土而出後，他們奮力高歌，用以吸引伴侶，完成此生最重要的任務。種種奧秘，等著大家來細細觀察！

Charlie and Lola: One Thing Charlie and Lola: Slightly InvisibleCharlie and Lola: I am Not Sleepy and I will Not Go to BedCharlie and Lola: I will Not Ever Never Eat a TomatoCharlie and Lola: A Dog with Nice EarsCharlie and Lola: I am Too Absolutely Small for School

Peep-through the diecut holes and lift the flaps to discover all your favourite characters in this chunky board book based on bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo.Explore the deep dark wood with Mouse and see if you can spot the Gruffalo in this interactive novelty book, based on the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo – with peep-holes and flaps to lift on every page, plus a surprise fold-out ending!Perfect for young Gruffalo fans, Have You Seen the Gruffalo? is a fun peep-inside book featuring all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood. With a simple text based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling picture book, this chunky board book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to the world of The Gruffalo, and a great gift for fans of the original picture book too.More Gruffalo novelty books to enjoy: The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull and Slide Book, Gruffalo, Where Are You?: A Felt Flaps Book and It's the Gruffalo! A Finger Puppet Book.

Hop to it with Science Comics: Frogs, the next volume of First Second's middle-grade nonfiction series!Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there’s a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around. So pull up a lily pad and dive in, because the frog facts in this book will truly give you something to croak about!

不用出國留學，也可以像在美國上課一樣！以英文跨領域╱學科多元學習，扎根培育素養！108課綱跨學科╱領域最佳素養教材！中級學習者適用，可做英語教材或自學工具。用美國教科書學英文是最道地的學習方式，有越來越多學校選擇以美國教科書作為教材，用全英語授課的方式教學，讓學生把英語當成母語學習。也有越來越多父母優先考慮讓子女用美國教科書來學習英文，讓孩子將來能夠進入明星學校或國際學校就讀。同時，108課綱強調跨領域學習，本套書以STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) 元素的學習內容，讓孩子能把英語當作工具學習數學、科學、藝術等別的學科，實踐跨領域學習。本套書針對想要看懂美國教科書或準備到國外求學的讀者所設計，也非常符合108課綱的素養培植教材。程度由淺入深，每冊收錄36篇精心設計的美國教科書課文，並且依照學科及主題分類，學科包括社會、歷史、地理、科學、數學、語言、美術和音樂，主題涵蓋學校社區生活、各國文化節慶、動植物生態、繪畫與音樂等生活化主題。每課課文皆搭配關鍵字彙、彩圖和測驗題，不僅有助加強記憶，還能加深對各學科的認識。為什麼要使用美國教科書呢？TOEFL等國際英語能力測驗都是以各學科知識為基礎，使用美國教科書不但能大幅提升英文能力，也可以增加數學、社會、科學等方面的知識。程度分級╱內容編排架構本套書依難易度共分9冊，取材自美國學科課程，實際模擬美國上課實況。精心設計內容架構，方便讀者循序漸進完整學習與演練。Book 美國學校課程 級數 架構Books 1–3 美國學校1–3年級課程 初級─中級 課文─補充─測驗Books 4–6 美國學校4–6年級課程 中級─中高級 課文─補充─測驗Books 7–9 美國學校7–9年級課程 中高級 預習─課文─測驗Book 6 學習重點著重在古埃及、古希臘羅馬和中世紀時期的文明發展介紹。探討科學研究方法和工具，以及生物的種類、遺傳與特徵。另外也涵蓋地球形成歷史和能量學、運動學與力學知識。分數換算概念、基礎幾何學，還有英文字根字首、時態和句型介紹，中世紀、伊斯蘭教和非洲的藝術概述，及音樂符號、樂曲家和其音樂風格簡介等。人文社會學科：介紹地圖的種類、如何看地圖，探討古埃及、古希臘羅馬和中世紀文明發展起源與其著名學者、社會制度等。自然科學學科：認識科學研究方法、各種科學工

《紐約時報》暢銷作家 Joanna Ho 與插畫家 Catia Chien 聯手，帶來這本關於藝術家暨行動主義者 艾未未（Ai Weiwei） 生命與創作的動人繪本。本書以 Joanna Ho 抒情的筆調，講述了艾未未如何將難民困境化為震撼世界的藝術。他在希臘萊斯沃斯島看見成堆廢棄的橙色救生衣後，獲得靈感，將其變成了柏林音樂廳裡醒目的裝置藝術——《救生衣》，藉此引起全球對難民危機的關注。Catia Chien 大師級的插畫採用木刻版畫風格，並特別強調救生衣的橙色，象徵希望與力量。本書精彩呈現艾未未的藝術家之路，證明了藝術在人類社會中的強大影響力。這是向孩子介紹艾未未，以及送給年輕藝術愛好者的完美禮物。2024 Bank Street Children’s Book Committee Best Books of the Year2023 IA Iowa City Public Library Best Books of the Year2023 CA Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award Silver Medal2024 NCTE Orbis Pictus Award Recommended TitleStarred Review from Kirkus ReviewsStarred Review from Publishers WeeklyStarred Review from School Library JournalStarred Review from BooklistFrom New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, and critically acclaimed illustrator, Catia Chien comes a moving, powerful picture book about the life and work of activist and artist, Ai Weiwei. He [Ai Weiwei] felt the life jackets and an idea curled and crested through his fingertips. The w

The story of a girl, a whale and a friendship that will echo down the generations, from best-selling, award-winning picture book creator, Benji Davies, author of The Storm Whale 'It's a world fans won't want to leave' - The Observer As a fearsome storm blows around Noi’s house, his grandma tells of an unforgettable friendship between a little girl and a whale, many storms ago. But as she finishes her tale of perseverance and new beginnings, Noi soon realises it’s part of their own story, too. This glorious addition to the bestselling Storm Whale series celebrates the stories and the love that are passed down through generations.Praise for books from the World of the The Storm Whale: “A simple but powerful story about loneliness and the love between a parent and child” – New York Times “heartwarming story of family and friendship with striking artwork that perfectly captures the seaside world." – The Big Issue ‘At the heart of this emotionally charged story is the joy of a lasting frien

Enter the fantastically Wundrous world of Nevermoor - perfect for all adventurous young readers. Morrigan Crow has a dangerous choice to make in the fourth of this bestselling, award-winning series ...Praise for Nevermoor: 'Exciting, mysterious, marvellous and magical ... quite simply one of the best children's books I've read in years' Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike.In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow's life is about to turn upside down.When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor's wealthy Silver District, she discovers a world of extravagance and a family mystery she's eager to unravel. She could never imagine where it will lead: a white wedding, a golden dragon and a red pool of blood.Embroiled in suspicion and danger, Morrigan leaps head first into a murder investigation, while also grappling with her ever-growing Wundersmith powers. And although her friends are there to help, she fears that could change if they

Featured in The Guardian's Best New Children's Books Roundup“A lovely, lollopy picture-book alphabet of dog preoccupations (Bark, Itch, Napping etc), which bounces from A to Z in gleeful rhyme, with a bonus alphabet of breeds at the back. Ogilvie’s round-eyed, boisterous pups are inimitably charming.” - Imogen Russell Williams,The GuardianBound into this playful and energetic rhyming text featuring an adorable cast of dogs.Whether it's getting marvellously muddy, leaping and lolloping or hiding under the bed with a stolen slipper, a dog's life is so much FUN. This hilarious alphabet celebration of canine capers is perfect for dog lovers young and old.Featuring stylish and vibrant artwork by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, illustrator of Julia Donaldson'sThe Detective Dog.This bright and cheerful book is the perfect gift for any child (or adult!) to read aloud or enjoy alone.

Now a New York Times Bestselling series!Secret cults, strange talents, magical lenses -- and one unusual family at the center of it all. All six action-packed volumes of #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson's middle grade fantasy adventure have been collected together for the first time in this boxed set. Alcatraz Smedry and his family and friends must battle a cult of evil Librarians bent on taking over the world through misinformation and suppressing the truth. Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians -- On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Smedry gets a bag of sand in the mail--his only inheritance from his father and mother. It is quickly stolen by the cult of Evil Librarians. Alcatraz must stop them, using the only weapon he has: an incredible talent for breaking things. The Scriveners Bones -- In his second skirmish against the Evil Librarians who rule the world, Alcatraz and his ragtag crew of freedom fighters track Grandpa Smedry to the ancient and myster

Count down to Christmas with Maisy and her friends!Unwrap twenty-four super stories to share in the run-up to Christmas and keep to read again and again, all year round. Enjoy a story every single day of advent with this collection of pocket-sized family-favourite picture books, starring Maisy, Charley, Tallulah, Cyril and Eddie on all kinds of adventures! This story collection is beautifully presented in a large hardback with a special pocket for each book and a festive red ribbon. The perfect gift in the run-up to the festive season.Maisy Advent Calendar Story Collection (降臨曆) + Maisy's Christmas Letters (精裝操作書)(英國版)共兩本書商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

The magic and mastery of anime springs to life in this gorgeous celebration of the genre that features more than one hundred and fifty full-color frames. A uniquely powerful form of artistic expression, anime has embraced complex and provocative ideas since its inception in the mid twentieth century. This dynamic and wide-ranging book explores eighty key themes of the genre, from wars to natural disasters, nature to ecology, childhood to magic, dystopias to fables. It looks at more than one hundred masterpieces of Japanese animation, including Akira, Ghost in the Shell, One Piece, Princess Mononoke, Grave of the Fireflies and Howl's Moving Castle, to show how practitioners consistently balance tradition with modernity and how anime's distinct style has influenced other forms of media such as video games, comic books and live-action films. Covering an enormous range of talent--from Isao Takahata, Katsuhiro Ôtomo, and Makoto Shinkai to Studio Ghibli and Mamoru Oshii--it demonstrates how

書中童謠歌曲化！ ★獲2021、2022年「國藝會」文學創作補助 ★獲2019年文化部Books From Taiwan 「季節一直都在運轉，但創作的當下，我們能夠企及永恆。」 女士們啊，先生們啊！有人說，命運是口大箱子。 把手伸進去後，每個人都在黑暗中摸索。 你或許會摸到溫熱的、冰涼的、柔軟的甚至充滿棘刺的東西，但在掀開箱子前，沒人能肯定自己摸到的是什麼。 在掀開箱子前，每個人都只能在黑暗中猜測。 各位女士，各位先生，歡迎來到萬聖節馬戲團。 這裡有最精采的演出，最迷人的演員，最可怕的怪物，還有世界上最多的秘密…… 幻術師、小丑、雙胞胎、馴獸師、死海人魚、會吐火的瘋子、曾被賣去南非的團員、巡守隊的前副隊長，和一具……不，半具會走路的屍體。 這座幾乎沒有正常人的馬戲團，專門處理一些無法搬上檯面的神秘事件。 巡守隊結束後，那盞「理性」的燈熄滅，黑暗重新佔領大地。 在這個神祕學當道的時代，馬戲團卻面臨著更大的困難。 他們的團醫──辭職了。 辭職？ 看著小丑走出帳篷的背影，我呆住，狼藍也愣住。 「他……辭……嗯？」我一手抓著湯杯，另一手指著門口，講話時還沒嚥下的魚湯從嘴邊流出。 本書特色 ★獲2021、2022年「國藝會」文學創作補助 ★獲2019年文化部Books From Taiwan ★黑色幽默系長篇小說第四集！ ★文壇「鬼才」結合字與歌的最新力作 同場加映 書中童謠歌曲化！ 為《萬聖節馬戲團》系列小說量身打造的歌曲，風格悠遠的暗黑童謠正式登場！

The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella Star Struck! (the Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella Book #2)Get Outer My Space! (the Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella Book #3)BESTSELLING TEAM: Sabrina and Eunice Moyle are the team behind Hello!Lucky. Their books have sold nearly 1.5 million copies across formats, and they boast nearly 78,000 followers on Instagram.HIGH-DEMAND FORMAT: Graphic novels for emerging readers are an in-demand category that’s only growing. With three easily digestible stories per book, this new series is sure to satisfy.EVERGREEN THEMES: Friendship, consent, teamwork, communication, and more make an appearance in the pages of this latest outing from the social-emotional learning pros behind Hello!Lucky.Blast off with Astrid & Stella in Get Outer My Space, the third book in the full-color young readers graphic novel series from the bestselling creators of Hello!Lucky, Sabrina and Eunice Moyle, and perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.

Push through and persevere in the most difficult circumstances.In the face of hardship, you need motivation and determination. You need grit. But how do you build it?This book explores how you can persist in even the most trying of situations. With a mix of psychological research, expert advice, and real-life examples, you'll learn how to convince yourself to do hard things, deal with overwhelming feelings and stay calm in the moment, and identify when needing too much grit means it's time to quit.How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are crit

This third book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story of precious artifacts and priceless friendships.Cornbread LOVES spending time inside. Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES in-depth research. Poppy does not. Cornbread is THRILLED to visit The Moonville Museum. Poppy…is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Cornbread is invited to attend the Founders Gala to see the unveiling of a surprise new exhibit, Poppy agrees to be his guest. Their evening is full of spectacular treasures, including hand-carved hairbrushes, diamond-encrusted perfume sprayers, and a solid gold ice cream scoop. What other wonders will these mice discover? Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart. Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.Don't miss the other books in the series:Cornbread

Now in paperback: A National Book Award finalist and instant fantasy classic about the power of community, generosity, books, and baked goods, from the author of the beloved Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Stone-in-the-Glen is a once-lovely town that has fallen on hard times. The beautiful Library burned down; the dazzling, dragon-slaying Mayor offers more speeches than action. And for all their resourcefulness, the fourteen clever Orphans at the Orphan House still struggle to get enough to eat. When a mysterious neighbor begins leaving baked goods and other gifts around Stone-in-the-Glen, the Orphans start to explore the history and possibilities of their town. Then one day, a child goes missing from the Orphan House. At the Mayor's accusation, all eyes turn to the Ogress who lives nearby--a stranger to the townsfolk (or so they think). How can the Orphans share the story of the Ogress's goodness with people who refuse to listen? And how can they help their misguided

An incredible true story in graphic novel form that lays bare the tortured and triumphant history of Taiwan, an island claimed and fought over by many countries, through the life story of a man who lived through its most turbulent times. ★ "An exemplary tribute to an extraordinary hero. The stupendous achievements here are many: a synergistic literary success; a historic record of twentieth-century Taiwan; the remarkable account of a boy's life; and a triumph of translation." --Booklist (starred) Part One: Taiwan, 1930s. Tsai Kun-lin, an ordinary boy born in Qingshui, recounts a carefree childhood despite the Japanese occupation: growing up happily with the company of nursery rhymes and picture books on Qingshui Street. As war emerges Tsai's memories shift to military parades, air raids, and watching others face conscription into the army. It seems no one can escape. After the war, the book-loving teenager tries hard to learn Mandarin and believes he is finally stepping towards a comfo

Even the youngest robotocists will love flipping the flaps to create their own robot--while exploring a simple A to Z roundup of robotics terms. Found your circuit-board head? Your voice-control torso? Your hydrojet feet? Hooray! You've made one of the 729 mix-and-match robots that are possible with this innovative flip-flap book. Alongside the bright and cheery illustrations of robot parts is a basic alphabetical listing of terms--from android to gears, neural network to program, wheels to Z-drive--and a basic definition of each. With a concealed spiral binding and sturdy card stock pages to hold up to enthusiastic flap-turning, AlphaBot is full of appeal for young robot lovers, preschoolers who love machines, and anyone looking for STEM books for the younger set. Back matter includes a brief explanation of the three key abilities of robots: to sense, think, and act.

Give your toddler a strong social emotional foundation for early learning with this charming introduction to nine familiar emotions. My First Brain Quest: Feelings introduces babies and toddlers to nine core emotions--happy, sad, scared, excited, angry, shy, proud, surprised, and calm--to help develop essential emotional literacy skills, promote social and emotional health, and set a strong foundation for early learning. Each brightly illustrated spread features an emotion in context, spotlighting facial expressions, body language, and social situations. Brain Quest's signature question-and-answer format encourages self-reflection and gives young readers the opportunity to practice talking about their feelings.

Strengthen your toddler’s pre-math skills and vocabulary with this fun and engaging introduction to the concept of opposites, featuring 10 foundational opposite pairs.My First Brain Quest: Opposites introduces the concept of opposites, a foundational pre-math observation skill, through ten visually engaging scenes depicting common opposite pairs—up and down, hot and cold, awake and asleep, wet and dry. Smart, colorful, grounded in educational principles and defined by Brain Quest's signature question-and-answer format, each spread features two illustrations that present the opposite pairs in context while encouraging conversation and observation.