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This classic translation of the Bible draws on the Latin Vulgate and was first published by the English College at Douay in the sixteenth century. Featuring both the Old and New Testaments, this edition offers a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in Christian history and theology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Best Bad Day Ever, from the award-winning author-illustrator Marianna Coppo, is a hilarious and heartwarming story about grumpiness and the power of friendship. A hilarious exploration of grumpiness: this is a book for any child who has ever woken up to find everything unreasonably annoying.Today is a terrible day for Wolfie: it's cloudy (there is a single cloud), the water in the bubble bath is ice cold, there aren't enough chocolate chips in the cookies and everyone else is having a nice day (lucky them). No one understands Wolfie at school. But then Penguin comes along... and she does understand. Suddenly things start to get a whole lot better. This is a story about how when you're feeling misunderstood, sometimes all it takes to change your perspective completely, is a like-minded friend.A wonderful, and relatable story about the loneliness that comes with feeling grumpy and how a friend can give a rain cloud day, a sunny new spin. Funny for both children and adults alike

Say good night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!Young readers can snuggle up with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this gentle picture book perfect for bedtime! Ease little ones to sleep with lullaby-like text and soothing art from the World of Eric Carle.

This is a comprehensive encyclopedia of knowledge, covering a wide range of topics from arts and sciences to literature and history. It features detailed entries, maps, illustrations, and bibliographies, and is an essential reference for students, educators, and researchers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

DRAGON MASTERS has it all--dragons, Dragon Stones, a wizard, and even some magic!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is 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! In the second book in this fully-illustrated series, Drake and the other three Dragon Masters (Ana, Rori, and Bo) continue their training. But Ana's dragon, Kepri, is sick. The wizard tries to make her feel better, but his potions are not working. Drake's dragon, Worm, must use his special powers to take the Dragon Masters across the world in search of a cure. What made Kepri sick? Will the Dragon Masters be able to save her? And what dangers will they face along the way?

“MAY YOUR COURAGE SAVE YOUR WORLD.”The Monarch of Destruction and the armies of Chaos have descended upon Earth, leaving nothing but death and carnage in their wake. The fate of humanity lies in the hands of the newly crowned Shadow Monarch, Jinwoo Sung. Who will be the final victor when the dust settles on this timeless feud?And more importantly, will there be anything left of the world to save?

李白詩歌不盡浪漫，杜甫詩歌亦非一味愛國，故此本書精選二人詩作共計七十首，以便讀者領略李杜詩歌風貌、題旨多變之特色。英譯則採用多種韻式、技巧，以證李杜成就非但於中文世界裏光芒萬丈，亦可經由英譯酌情呈現。The poems of Li Bai are not limited to being romantic, while Du Fu's poems do not fall into patriotism only. This book meticulously selects seventy poems of the two poets, for the reader's convenience to grasp their ever-changing poetry elements and motifs. As for the English translations, various rhyme schemes and poetic skills are used to prove that Li Bai and Du Fu are not only the luminaries in the world of the Chinese language, but their achievements can also be properly represented via English translation.

An internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds!This brand new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page. Press the button, recognise the sounds, then point at the right picture! What do the tango, Charleston, salsa, rock 'n' roll and hip-hop sound like? Push the buttons to find out! Aimed at babies and toddlers, this ground-breaking series of interactive board books has a button on every spread, which plays one of five different exceptional quality sound effects. Children of every age will be captivated as they bring the artwork to life with five amazing real-life sounds.

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM. FIGHT FOR LOVE. WELCOME TO THE KILLING GROUND.'America's new Hunger Games' Sunday Times'So good. This one is from the heart' Stephen King‘Brutal, thrilling, devastating and beautiful’ The TimesEnter a world where, livestreamed to millions, prisoners fight like gladiators for the ultimate prize: their freedom. Fan-favourite female stars Loretta Thurwar and Hamara ‘Hurricane Staxxx’ Stacker are teammates and lovers.Thurwar is nearing the end of her time on the circuit, free in just a few matches, a fact she carries as heavily as her lethal hammer. But as protestors clash with the baying crowds and the programme’s corporate owners stack the odds against her – will the price be simply too high?‘So compelling – right up to the final, fatal blow’ Sunday Telegraph‘Vividly imaginative and startling’ Elle‘The new maestro of dystopian lit’ Wired

◆作者馬克‧艾斯培為川普任內的國防部長，第一線面對非典型總統川普，書中以其鮮活文筆，敘述他如何堅持對憲法的絕對忠誠，固守道德力場及專業判斷，力抗川普的非理性政治運作；第一手面對面交手場景，如臨其境。◆揭露華府政治內幕，情節驚心動魄，內容翔實可信，最真實的權力遊戲盡在書中。◆深度揭露美軍國際軍事策略佈署，極具國防軍事參考價值。◆美軍全球戰略中，看中美台關係，對台灣國家安全考量，具有深度意義。★★★★★ 出版後空降紐約時報暢銷書榜！★★★★★ 看懂當今區域安全趨勢重磅新書！★★★★★ 專章解說中美台局勢！備戰，是捍衛和平的最佳手段！To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.本書是美國前國防部長艾斯培下野後沉澱心思，整理出自己從戰場上的職業軍人到首都府會政治運作，最後進入政府最高層核心的過程與見聞。作者以坦率誠懇的態度與公正無私的春秋之筆，毫無矯飾地解開歷史上這一段非凡時期經歷的狂風驟雨，以及他參與化解的國際、國內動盪局勢，揭露許多前所未見的政壇運作內幕故事。本書內容為「政權治理」做出了最佳的紀錄，尤其是關於政府效率、黨派政治、利益分配，以及牽涉到的權力核心人事競逐及大國間全面的激烈角力等事項。他以第一人目擊者的地位，精確又公允地做出精彩的紀錄。作者指出，他主持國防部期間，屢次遭逢來自總統府及總統身旁人士的壓力，要求他跨越對憲法的「神聖誓言」，以國家的軍力介入國內安全事務與商業事務，以服務特定政治人物所欲追求的目標。書中記載了他如何多次結合司法、調查、國安、軍政與軍令等不同團隊研擬對策，力求堅守神聖的誓言，為全國與全民，而非為一黨或一人，竭力服務。本書也是絕佳的經營管理案例分析，作者以流暢的敘事紀錄他出任陸軍部長以來，如何以高度效率管理龐大的組織，並使組織邁向學習之路，能夠持續精進。書中還可見許多高層次的協商運作，作者翔實說明了他如何結合中央與地方各層級、功能各異的協力單位，加上如何以技巧尋求最有才華的人物之智慧，最後匯集出一股龐大而有效率的力量，能以實際行動有效處理新冠疫情、進行軍事部署、順利完成撤軍、從事軍隊改革等艱難任務。「我們對憲法立下莊嚴肅穆之誓，並非為了總統或任一黨派，乃是為全國，為了吾人所遵之價值。」

Join us on an enchanting journey to the Philippines In this book, you will meet magical characters through whom you will find out more about the different places and cultures of the Philippines. From star maidens to giants, to tricksters and magical roosters, there are a whole host of characters ready to welcome you. Where in the Philippines do you think you will be brought in these adventures?Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.

Siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are hoping to adopt a boy to help out on their farm! What happens when, instead, the orphanage sends Anne, a young orphan girl? Follow along as Anne grows up and blossoms in the town of Avonlea, from a little redheaded girl to an accomplished young woman.Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.

Siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are hoping to adopt a boy to help out on their farm! What happens when, instead, the orphanage sends Anne, a young orphan girl? Follow along as Anne grows up and blossoms in the town of Avonlea, from a little redheaded girl to an accomplished young woman.Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.

Raoul reunites with his childhood love, Christine, after he watches her performance at the Opera House. However, there seems to be an opera ghost making demands. Join Raoul as he explores with Christine and discovers the secret of the Opera House!Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.

Raoul reunites with his childhood love, Christine, after he watches her performance at the Opera House. However, there seems to be an opera ghost making demands. Join Raoul as he explores with Christine and discovers the secret of the Opera House!Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.

Throughout the centuries, people have recounted tales of a legendary magistrate known as Justice Bao! Never letting anything stand in the way of his pursuit for truth and justice, Justice Bao was a clever and upright official who never failed to solve his cases. He was liked by all who sought justice, and feared by criminals everywhere.In this second book of Justice Bao's adventures, you will discover the keen intelligence and masterful skill of a well-respected figure who remains a household name in many parts of the world!Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.

包青天有英文兒童版啦！ Pop! Lit for Kids系列改編東西方耳熟能詳的經典，讓小孩也能輕鬆閱讀，快樂認識這些世界各地的名著。Throughout the centuries, people have recounted tales of a legendary magistrate known as Justice Bao! Never letting anything stand in the way of his pursuit for truth and justice, Justice Bao was a clever and upright official who never failed to solve his cases. He was liked by all who sought justice, and feared by criminals everywhere.In this second book of Justice Bao's adventures, you will discover the keen intelligence and masterful skill of a well-respected figure who remains a household name in many parts of the world!Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.

Join us on an enchanting journey to the Philippines In this book, you will meet magical characters through whom you will find out more about the different places and cultures of the Philippines. From star maidens to giants, to tricksters and magical roosters, there are a whole host of characters ready to welcome you. Where in the Philippines do you think you will be brought in these adventures?Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.

★萬聖節繪本推薦★厭世小猩猩繪本系列★紐約時報暢銷繪本萬聖節可說是一年之中最可怕的夜晚，而且當天叢林也變得不太一樣，不過吉姆小猩猩和他的叢林夥伴還是決定鼓起勇氣進行「不給糖就搗蛋」的活動，可是不斷的聽到敲敲敲還有詭異的笑聲，甚至奇怪的味道，到底是甚麼事情嚇得他們連糖果都可以放棄而拔腿就跑呢....INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Grumpy Monkey and his jungle friends are trick-or-treating on Halloween amid strange noises and mysterious smells. Along the way, they are reminded that nothing can be scarier than returning home with no treats. Two pages of full-color stickers are included for extra fun! On the spookiest night of the year, Jim Panzee and his jungle friends brave the dark to collect treats. Not only does the jungle look different at night, it sounds different. What's that knock-knock-knock and that HAHA HAHA HAHA? And the smell? PEE-YEW! "Don't be scared," they tell Jim. But then two glowing eyes flash overhead, and looking for treats is almost abandoned. Halloween in the jungle can be even scarier than trick-or-treating in your own neighborhood.

勇敢的科爾爵士決定教他以前的宿敵—內褲龍如何閱讀！ 當科爾爵士從內褲龍手中拯救了王國後，他驚訝地意識到，內褲龍並不是故意要攻擊人類。內褲龍只是不會讀懂那些標誌！但是教一個噴火的生物讀書是很難的，因為它會把書全燒了。此外，內褲龍也不是很喜歡讀書。但是當內褲龍終於成功時，科爾爵士給他的明星學生帶來了完美的禮物——巨大的字母內褲！ In this paperback edition of the hilarious Return of the Underwear Dragon, brave Sir Cole teaches his former sworn enemy to read.Once Sir Cole has saved the kingdom from the destructive wrath of the Underwear Dragon, he has the startling realization that the Underwear Dragon wasn't disobeying the signs that said not to attack. The Underwear Dragon just couldn't read the signs!So Sir Cole sets out on a valiant quest. He’s not going to conquer the Underwear Dragon—he’s going to teach him to read. But it's hard to teach a fire-breathing creature to read an actual book because he sets them all on fire. Besides, the Underwear Dragon is a reluctant reader. But when the Underwear Dragon finally succeeds, Sir Cole presents his star pupil with the perfect gift--gigantic alphabet underwear!

From Annie’s Homegrown, the #1 national organic kids' food brand, a joyful cookbook of 70 easy, comforting, yummy recipes for breakfast, snacks, lunch, or dinner and even dessert that the whole family will love.Annie’s Homegrown has a mission to cultivate a healthier, happier world by spreading goodness through nourishing foods, like their Mac & Cheese and Bunny Grahams—and now in this cookbook of 70 yummy and comforting recipes. Chapters include fun dishes that are sure to be beloved by every bunny—kids and adults alike:Fruity Bunny Cinnamon RollsSkillet Breakfast Mac & Cheese BakeWatermelon Birthday Cake ShakesVeggie Nuggets with Barbecue-Hummus Dipping SauceBeef and Veggie LasagnaMac & Double Cheese SticksFrozen Cocoa Bunny-Banana PopsRaspberry-Banana Split ParfaitsBunny and Carrot BrowniesEach chapter includes a feature to add more joy to cooking and eating, including Making Breakfast Together, Bento Boxes for Joyful Lunch Surprises, Yummy Ways to Change Up Mac & Ch

The riveting conclusion to the acclaimed Spirit Hunters series!We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh delivers the final book in her middle grade series Spirit Hunters, a gripping mystery and thrilling adventure, starring a Korean-American heroine and a diverse cast of characters.Harper is dealing with too many new changes in her house. Her cousin, Leo, is now living with them; her sister, Kelly, has started working at a local makeup store, Jeune; and Harper's spirit hunter abilities have grown increasingly more powerful and uncontrollable, making her a target for possession.But when Harper and Dayo uncover a dangerous plot to steal youth from millions of innocent people, Harper must use all her powers to destroy an ancient evil and save her sister.Can our intrepid spirit hunters rescue Kelly before it’s too late?A spellbinding, spooky, middle grade series, perfect for Halloween!Don't miss the first two thrilling books in this series from Ellen Oh:Spirit HuntersSpirit Hunters #2: The

Kirkus Best Books of 2020SLJ Best Books of 2020Fall 2020 Indie Next ListAmazon Best Books of 2020Junior Library Guild Selection2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List SelectionPea, Bee, & Jay 1-6 (共6本)(平裝本)(graphic novel)In the sixth installment of this early reader graphic novel series by Brian "Smitty" Smith, Pea, Bee, and Jay encounter a big bully on the farm and gain some extra-large problems to solve!In Pea, Bee, & Jay: The Big Bully, the three besties are searching for treasure when a great big pumpkin storms over and bullies Jay into giving up his very shiny pebble—not cool, Pumpkin. But when they band together to prove that being big doesn’t mean you get to push others around, the trio discovers that Pumpkin's got some extra-large issues of her own. Can Pea, Bee, & Jay get to the real root of the problem and bring the farm back to solid ground?

2006年普立茲獎傳記類得獎作品‧美國國家書評獎最佳傳記★《書單》和《發現雜誌》年度科學類好書★《紐約時報》年度一百本值得關注的好書★《紐約時報書評》、《華盛頓郵報圖書世界》、《堪薩斯城星報》及《芝加哥論壇報》年度好書他是美國的普羅米修斯，「原子彈之父」，戰爭期間為他的國家帶頭努力從大自然攫取令人敬畏的太陽之火。之後，他明智道出其中的危險，也對潛在的助益懷抱希望。…但，奧本海默的警告無人理會，最後，他被消音了，成為麥卡錫主義和美國反共聖戰中最著名的受害者。《奧本海默》（American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer）是一部全面描寫原子彈之父羅伯特．奧本海默的傳記。奧本海默是二十世紀的代表人物，一位傑出且富有魅力的物理學家，他在戰爭期間帶領團隊為國家建造原子彈，並直面科學進步帶來的道德後果。在這本具有權威地位、廣受好評、花了二十五年才成書的傳記裡，兩位普立茲獎傳記類得主凱．柏德和馬丁．薛文深刻描繪了奧本海默的一生和時代，包含他的早年生涯到他在冷戰中扮演的核心角色。這是一本登峰造極的傳記和史書，講述一個引人入勝的天才殞落故事。 本書以史無前例的細節敘述了奧本海默的生活和所處時代，內容奠基於美國和海外檔案館中蒐集而來的數千份記錄、信件和大量的國家機密文件，並採訪了近百位奧本海默的朋友、親屬和同事。在書中，兩位作者從奧本海默的早期教育切入，追溯了他在哈佛大學、劍橋大學及德國的學術經歷。隨後，他在美國加州大學柏克萊分校建立了領先全美的理論物理學院，並深度參與社會正義事業。最後，奧本海默成為新墨西哥州洛斯阿拉莫斯的核武實驗室負責人，為美國的核武發展貢獻了重要力量。 除了描寫奧本海默的生平和時代背景，本書也記錄他在當時的時空背景下，如何進行科學研究思想上的突破，為後人打開未經探索領域的大門。在二十世紀，奧本海默天馬行空的想法遭受輿論抨擊、受國家調查，甚至遭遇政治上的角力迫害。作為他這一代中最著名的科學家之一、二十世紀的偶像，奧本海默的一生充分體現了現代人面對科學進步的後果。 ▍推薦人：一頁華爾滋．影評人王文基．國立陽明交通大學科技與社會研究所特聘教授馬欣．作家高涌泉．國立臺灣大學物理學系兼任教授張慶瑞．國立臺灣大學物理學系名譽教授電影神搜．知名影視媒體鄭國威．泛科知

阿西姆的朋友馬克斯處於危險之中！阿西姆確信某種超自然存在——也許是女巫？——在追捕馬克斯。羅克夏爾，這個小組中的理性者，認為這位女士是一位利用孩子進行實驗的科學家！無論哪種情況，馬克斯都處於危險之中，阿西姆和羅克夏爾負責保護他。但是當他們接近找到答案時，阿西姆和他的朋友遭到火球的襲擊。是科學解釋了這些飛來的火球？還是來自圭亞那民間傳說的女巫？如果你敢的話，找出答案吧！不要錯過基於圭亞那鬼故事的《神秘偵探》系列。There are mysterious explosions near the old abandoned houses in town. Is it science . . . or is it something strange and ghostly? Find out in the latest installment to the spooky chapter book series Spooky Sleuths.Asim’s friend Max is in danger! Asim is sure some sort of supernatural being—a witch, maybe?—is after Max. Rokshar, the levelheaded one of the group, thinks the woman is a scientist using kids for her experiments! Either way, Max is in trouble, and it’s up to Asim and Rokshar to keep him safe.But when they get close to finding answers, Asim and his friends are attacked by fireballs. Is science behind the flying fire? Or is it a witch from Guyanese folklore?Find out . . . if you dare!Don't miss the Spooky Sleuths series based on ghost stories from Guyana.Spooky Sleuth

編輯大意美國總統拜登（Biden）於2021年4月在國會發表就任百日演說，宣布為因應新冠肺炎（COVID19）疫情的影響，將為三、四歲兒童提供免費學前班，並永久實施育兒抵稅，以重建兒童美好的未來。美國如此，其他國家何獨不然？事實上，重視兒童福利，陪伴兒童成長，已成為世界各國的核心價值。尤其，我國面對少子女化的趨勢，更能體認每一個兒童都是父母的寶貝，都是社會的資產，更是國家的生力軍，有待我們周全的關懷、照顧、服務。讓每一個兒童與家庭都能快樂、幸福，也讓社會與國家有希望、有未來。基於這樣的理念，本書的編輯，內容扣緊社會脈動，行文力求淺顯易讀，期待有助於讀者認知兒童福利的理念、觀察各國兒童福利的發展、了解兒童福利的實務。其主要內容，包括十個單元：一、兒童福利的基本概念二、先進國家兒童福利的發展三、我國兒童福利的發展四、支持性兒童福利五、補充性兒童福利六、保護性兒童福利七、替代性兒童福利八、矯正性兒童福利九、特殊性兒童福利十、兒童福利未來發展途徑這些單元的設計，係配合未來從事兒童福利的實際需求，在認知學習方面，重視兒童福利新知的了解；在技能學習方面，著重教保實例的討論及演練；在情意學習方面，強調兒童最佳利益（best interests of the child）的掌握。同時，本書第七版微幅調整：在結構上，將原來的第一、二章整合為「兒童福利的基本概念」，並增加「矯正性兒童福利」，列為第八章。在內容上，將新冠肺炎疫情對兒童福利的衝擊及因應措施，融入相關章節，並新增「我國兒童福利轉變的重點」、「先進國家兒童福利帶來的啟示」、「小爸媽及其孩子的服務」、「依社安網建構輸送系統」等議題，相對刪除較不合時宜的資料。至於相關措施、法規、數據，也適時更新。這樣的調整，無非期待本書能連接地氣，有助於兒童福利實務的落實，進而增進整體兒童的福祉（wellbeing）。

Georgia’s expertise, knowledge and teaching skills will transform the way you understand and approach modern day cake decorating. From baking a perfect sponge and explaining how the ingredients work, to mastering the palette knife; this is more than a baking book, this is a masterclass in cake artistry. Cake decorating has advanced and modernised over the last few years – buttercream has trumped fondant, cake layers are taller and designs have become more contemporary.We’re even throwing all sorts of decorations into the mix (who knew that popcorn took the top of a cake to new dimensions?!). Cordon Bleu trained Georgia Green has found a unique balance between a home baker and a professional pastry chef. Specialising in cake decorating, Georgia has discovered that sometimes it’s OK to take shortcuts, yet still maintain the highest quality of ingredients, skill and execution.Known from her successful Instagram and YouTube channels, Georgia and her sweet-toothed followers have proved that

The first book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7 - 9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth. Tomas has always been told that now, dragons are extinct, and so he can't believe it when a mysterious stranger invites him to join a secret society, the Dragonseer Guild - and tells him that not only do dragons still exist, but also that Tomas has a very special power...he can summon his very own dragon!But Tomas faces a difficult choice, and he and his dragon, Ironskin, must learn to trust each other - and together, they have to save their home from a deadly threat. An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illus

The speediest bedtime story you will ever read - it's only ten words long!Welcome to the quickest bedtime story ever! Your little one will be asleep in seconds. But wait! There are a couple of things you must do first. Have you plumped up the pillows? And colour-co-ordinated the teddy bears? Getting ready for a story is a very important business, I'll have you know...Ingenious, inventive, and interactive, this laugh-out-loud picture book is guaranteed to become a bedtime favourite. From debut author Louise Fitzgerald and bestselling artist Kate Hindley, winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and Oscar's Book Prize in 2021. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording.Just scan the QR code and listen along!

'A MONSTROUSLY FUNNY NEW VOICE,' MAZ EVANS, WHO LET THE GODS OUT? The second seriously silly adventure in the hilarious series that turns everything you thought you knew about monsters upside down! Perfect for young monster hunters aged 8+ and fans of Sam Copeland, Jenny Pearson and How to Train Your Dragon When the monsters start misbehaving it's a monster hunter's job to sort them out! In their second adventure Jack, his best friend Nancy and Stoop (a grumpy, 200-year-old monster hunter) head up to Scotland after reports of some mysterious monsters causing chaos in an ancient abbey. And maybe they'll even get a glimpse of Nessie! But when they get there they find some obstacles in their path - whether that's the fog goblins, disgruntled ghosts, some very odd loch monsters and even a rival monster hunting agency. Oh and there's also an ancient curse that spells THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT! A monster hunter's work is never done.

52號住著一位奇怪卻溫柔的「Thing」，大大的身體、頭上戴著小小帽子。女孩每天經過，決定送他一朵花，從此開啟了一段美好的友誼。他們一起冒險、一起分享快樂，後來她還發現，世界上有好多像「Thing」一樣的存在。直到有一天，「Thing」必須離開……《The Thing at 52》以細膩圖像和深情文字，描繪友情的建立與失落，也讓孩子理解告別的溫柔方式。這是一本關於關懷、社群與記憶的繪本，安靜卻充滿力量。Spark meaningful discussions about loneliness, friendship, community and coping with loss with this enchantingly illustrated story about a girl who befriends a monster. There's a Thing on my street. He lives at number 52.I see him sitting in his garden when I walk to school. He was big and lumbering and a wore a tiny top hat perched on top of his rather large head. She didn't think he had any friends, so she brought him a flower.It wasn't long before their friendship bloomed... the Thing was gentle and kind and the adventures they went on were the best she could ever imagine. The girl soon discovered that there were many Things, living all over the place...which gave her an idea. She invited them all to a party, and the Things danced till midnight. Thing had never felt so happy.But one

An enchanting sticker book full of magical unicorns and their fairy friends.Discover the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing!Enter an enchanting world where unicorns with rainbow manes gallop across the sky, meet a woodland fairy princess, gaze at the Northern lights and rest in a crystal cave. Use the stickers to adorn the unicorns with headdresses and garlands, and choose outfits for the fairy dolls.- Thenumber 1 bestselling sticker serieswith characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate- Over200 stickersin every book!- With12 scenesto complete- Easy to removeperforated sticker pagesfor decorating each scene- Delicatefoilingon covers and some stickers for extra magic and sparkle- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child'simagination- Develop children's concentration andfine motor skills- Ideal for ages5+- 44 pages ofscreen-free fun!

Sex Education meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this darkly hilarious YA murder mystery by Comedy Women in Print Prize and Carnegie Medal nominated author, Kate Weston. Fiercely funny, feminist and FUN! I bloody loved it' M.A. KUZNIAR There's never a good time to find a dead body.But finding a dead body while you're trying to kiss your crush? Dead awkward. All Kerry wants to do is stay at home with her rom-coms and strict retainer schedule. Instead, her BFF Annie has roped her into going to their first sixth-form party to investigate who's cyberbullying Heather, the most popular girl in school.On the cusp of kissing her dreamy crush, Scott, Kerry discovers the body of Heather's second in command - suffocated with a menstrual cup. Within days, another student turns up dead, this time with a sanitary pad across the eyes. Now Annie and Kerry are officially on the case to stop the menstrual murderer .. . period.

Get to know things that go in these action-packed board books featuring sliding counters! Discover different farm vehicles in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving parts. Learn vehicle vocabulary with simple first words, clear diagrams and helpful text prompts to encourage discussion. Then trace the transport around different tracks with a moving counter on every spread and the cover.The perfect book for children who love tractors and combine harvesters - and being in the driving seat! Other titles in the series include: Building Site Winner of the 2021 British Book Design and Production Awards in the 0-8 Children's Trade Category

A goofy new puppy turns the lives of two rescue pets upside down in this hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets. Butter and Crackers are rescue pets living their best (and quiet) lives. Butter, a laidback cat, has access to all the butter he can lick and Crackers, a slightly nervous dog, is free to bark at squirrels to his heart's content.With an owner who goes to work every day, they spend their days doing whatever they want. But when Peanut, a brand-new puppy with big floppy ears, arrives, everything changes. He has no appreciation for the quiet life, no idea how stairs work and he's even afraid of the dark!Butter and Crackers have had enough - this puppy needs to go! But when Peanut escapes and gets lost, it turns out that home isn't home without the noisy little puppy after all...A sweet and hilarious story about life seen through the eyes of pets, perfect for newly independent readers, visual readers and pet owners. This edition contains lots of

37 mazes with just enough twists and dead ends to teach young kids the skills they need to find their way from one end to the other. Lively scenes set everywhere from jungles and caves to train tracks and outer space make each maze a delight. Extra-wide lines leave plenty of room for young kids to trace out their pathway with finger, pencil or felt-tip pens.Hours of fun for a curious toddler.

The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In Where's Mr Train?, you're on the look out for Mrs Tram, Mr Ferry, Mrs Bus and Mr Train himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones. Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers.And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus.They are

A gorgeous, award-winning picture book about the beauty of small things and the healing power of nature The blossom blowing in the wind, the snow-capped mountains, the coat of a roe deer... From up in the air, everything looks so beautiful to the starling. He wants to sing about it to the world! But first he visits all the other birds, who each have something to add to his song. This stunningly illustrated story reminds us of the endless beauty that can be found in the everyday, if only we look closely enough.

Returning to the magical Amsterdam of her million-copy bestseller The Miniaturist, Jessie Burton's The House of Fortune is a story of love, fate, and two women determined to make their own way. A Richard & Judy Book Club pickThe No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller'I absolutely loved it' – Marian Keyes'Awe-inspiring. Burton is a master storyteller' – Elizabeth Day1705, Amsterdam.Thea Brandt is about to turn eighteen, and at the theatre in the heart of the city she has met the love of her life. At home, however, her family faces ruin. Desperate to change their fortunes, Thea’s aunt Nella is convinced that she must find Thea a wealthy husband, to get her away from the theatre and solidify her place in the society in which she truly belongs.As Thea and Nella clash over the demands of duty and the heart, past secrets begin to overwhelm their present. And then there is the elusive miniaturist – when mysterious figurines begin to arrive on the family doorstep, it seems someone may have u

Get ready for adventure, laughs, and a dangerous contest in the Nether with the fifth book in the illustrated Stonesword Saga Chapter Book series, the only official Minecraft chapter book series! Despite being a great Minecraft player, Morgan feels his leadership of the team slipping away as the next splinter of the Evoker King takes the form of a golem and challenges each member of the team to run a dangerous obstacle course. Normally they would work together, but this time they are each forced to face the challenge alone - with no second chances and a river of hot lava waiting for them if they fail! Find out what happens in the next amazing instalment of the Minecraft Stonesword chapter book series.