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The 30th and final Elmer storybook from BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members, featuring a reading guide and a link to online resources from Alzheimer's Research UK.Aunt Zelda has a gift to give to Elmer from his Grandpa Eldo, but she can't remember what it is or where it is. Zelda's memory sometimes escapes her, and her hearing isn't what it used to be, so they set off together to find Grandpa Eldo and solve the mystery of the forgotten gift.In his 30th storybook, Elmer's love, patience and respect for his Aunt Zelda and Grandpa Eldo makes for a heart-warming depiction of family life with elderly relatives, and deftly deals with themes relating to dementia with love and respect.

Max has just moved to Animal Island and it's full of new friends: Orlando, Crumbs, Moose, Pedalo and a very special creature called a CHAFFY . . .Chaffy is lost! So it's down to Max to find where Chaffy belongs . . .and YOU can help!A heart-warming, interactive adventure story, full of friendship and joy, from bestselling author/illustrator Jamie Smart!

一場懷舊校園日，竟變成鼠災現場？列尼、山姆和新同學潔西卡展開一場抓鼠大作戰，代價是一切——名聲、衛生、還可能是校長的震怒！笑料不斷的情節與黑白插圖交織，讓讀者彷彿跟著三人一同在教室裡上演一場超展開冒險。Hilarious school-based comedy for 7+ with black and white illustrations throughout. A modern day Just William!Lenny Lemmon is looking forward to Olden Days Day at school. It's a chance to break the routine and try school as it was years ago.It explains the blackboard in the corner, his teacher's bad temper and why his friend Sam looks like Oliver Twist. And Lenny's pleased with his own contribution, too. It's in a cardboard box at the back of the class at the moment because it's not yet time to shine.Except it escapes and ends up in the bowl of sick, sorry, gruel, that Amelia Kelly has brought up, sorry, in. Soon there are small, gruelly footprints all over the classroom and also a lot of screaming because the rat that Lenny found by the back of the chip shop is FREE. It takes the arrival of cool new girl, Jessica Conrad, to distract everyone.Jessica has a plan to catch the rat but it'l

你知道嗎？有一條線、一條隱形的線，緊緊繫著你、我、爸爸、媽媽、哥哥、姊姊，以及世界上所有人的心！♥附「親子共讀引導‧學習單」♥～繪本職人 賴嘉綾、嚴淑女的「親子共讀心法」～「世界公民」概念必讀繪本＼從故事，與孩子一起「心連心」／國際繪本得獎作家‧陪你建立暖心親子關係★Amazon編輯精選「最佳童書」★入選插畫家協會「原創藝術展」（Society of Illustrators Original Art Show）穿過花園、越過山丘，一條閃亮的線緊緊繫著每一個人的心。但是，這是一條隱形的線、一條沒有人發覺的線，卻讓我們感受到他人的溫暖善意，也將我們的愛傳遞給身旁的人。就算身處遙遠的異地、就算我們互不相識，這條溫暖的線依舊讓我們心緊緊相繫，連起每時每刻的溫暖感動、接起無時無刻的喜樂哀傷。我開心時有你陪我；你難過時有我陪你。當你感到孤單時，記得想想這條隱形的線，你會發現，原來我們的心與他人緊緊相連。♥♥♥《愛心線》溫暖而細緻的圖畫，可以讓孩子跟著故事中的繽紛線條，看見世界的溫暖與感動──與家人的一個擁抱、與朋友的一陣歡笑、與鄰居的一聲問好、與陌生人的一抹微笑……這個世界被關心、愛、善意的線串起，接起人與人之間的情感、連起家與家之間的關懷。透過故事，不論孩子或大人，都能從中看見──我們並不孤單。《愛心線》告訴我們……＊告訴孩子：我們從來都不是一個人，世界上的每個人都有著某種聯繫，而愛與關懷，就是維繫這條線的能量。＊告訴家長：孩子的未來與世界緊緊相連，簡單的故事能夠帶孩子一起認識自己與世界的關係、看見人與人最暖的關懷。＊告訴老師：世界公民是教育的趨勢，不論幼兒或國小兒童，都可以從《愛心線》中引發思考、感受，並且引導孩子一起討論這個多采多姿的世界。※ 國際媒體感動推薦 ※「這本書傳達了讀者嚮往的正面與相互連結的世界觀，動人的敘述也讓我們有機會探索健康的社會情感以及世界公民概念。」──學校圖書館學報（School Library Journal）──「人與人之間連結在一起的觀念，是一個有價值的訊息，即使與所愛的人分離，也有某種東西將我們連繫在一起。」──柯克斯書評（Kirkus Reviews）──「布魯克‧博因頓－休斯的作品，提供了一個世界相互連結的美好願景。」──出版者週刊（Publishers Weekly）──【閱讀關鍵與特色】✏適讀年齡：無注音，3歲以上親子共讀、9歲以

◆日本神道文化體驗者、最理解大和魂的西方人◆――小 泉 八 雲――十五篇剖析傳統精神與信仰價值的哲思隨筆深入觀察日本人的民族性、體驗生活的內在本質＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝▋命運多舛，卻成就小泉八雲不平凡的一生在日本文學史上，一旦說起妖怪文學，小泉八雲毋庸置疑是此文類的鼻祖；而在日本近代史上，小泉八雲更是將日本文學推向世界潮流的第一人，被稱為是最理解大和魂的西方第一人！原為希臘人的小泉八雲，由於童年顛沛流離的生活所致，養成其敏銳的觀察力與感性多思的共情能力。在他初次接觸日本文化後，便對這異國風情心生嚮往，自此投身日本文化與文學的研究、翻譯與創作領域中。小泉八雲與日本的連結，除了在於他翻譯不輟、為西方打開一窺日本文化的窗扉，自己更與日本女子小泉節子婚娶，歸化日本籍，就連日本名八雲也出自最古老的書籍《古事紀》中的歌謠「八雲立，出雲八重垣」。▋深入日式精神與神道信仰，領悟珍貴的民族心性小泉八雲起初遠在太平洋另一端的美國，之所以對日本文化心生嚮往，始於一次博覽會所接觸的日本文物之美，後來透過雜誌社的採訪邀約，他終於有機會一睹大和魂的真相，也終於知道，這個島國在十九世紀末明治時期面臨全面西化，究竟在追求進步的過程中遺失了哪些珍貴的民族特性。如同本書《心》的書名原文「Kokoro」，在日文中具有許多含意，漢字寫作「心」，但在不同意境下，也象徵著「精神」與「記憶」──也就是大和民族的靈魂。在作者的自述中，本書收錄的文章皆在探討日本生活的內在，而非外表。「Kokoro」的「心」字，在情感上也指涉精神、心靈、勇氣、決心、感性、情愛，及內在的意義，一如英文常見的「the heart of thing」――即為「物之心」。比如〈在火車站〉一文中，以目睹警察讓被害者稚子直視兇手臉龐的畫面，傳達日本人勇敢面對創傷、莫忘犧牲代價的重要性；〈阿彌陀的比丘尼〉利用女子阿豐的身世驟變，輕巧闡釋入世與出世轉換的真諦；〈旅行日記〉、〈霍亂流行〉投射自己深入日本生活的隨想觀察；以〈業力〉、〈前世觀念〉有系統地論述形而上的日式精神；〈關於祖先崇拜的二三事〉探討神道文化對日本的影響，以及與大自然共存的和諧性。本書的十五篇短文便是小泉八雲在日本展開追尋、探求大和民族最真實一面的散文筆記。他時而以對話形式淺談在變與不變的社會變遷裡，最令日本人有所感悟的生活體驗；時而以外來者的宏觀立場，觀察這個民族建構

When people meet Joe, they often treat him as Amazing Joe or Poor Joe. But can't he just be . .. Joe?One-legged Joe is 'amazing'. He knows this because wherever he goes people always tell him he's amazing.Amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball . . .even walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream. Of course, being Amazing Joe is better than being Poor Joe . .. A groundbreaking picture book which explores how we respond to disability.

Meet Judy Moody at her moodiest-best, in this laugh-a-minute ninth adventure in the international bestselling series. Judy is in a sleuthing, Nancy Drew kind of mood. So what’s a WBMS (world’s best mystery solver) to do? Go find a mystery, that’s what! And she doesn’t have to snoop for long: when Mr Chips, a beloved crime-dog-in-training, goes missing, Judy Drewdy and her chums, Agents Dills Pickle (Frank), Spuds Houdini (Rocky) and James Madagascar (Stink) find themselves in a real, honest-to-jeepers mystery.Watch out for red herrings – and clever references to classic Nancy Drew mysteries – as Eagle Eye Moody and company are hot on the case!

Find your baby’s face in this delightful new lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every page!One thing is for sure – babies love mirrors! This brand new series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face on every page. Featuring large card flaps with friendly animals which are easy for even the littlest hands to grab, babies will enjoy reaching for these books again and again.Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic ‘Finger Family’ rhyme!Other books in the series include: Little Dog, Where Are You?

Find your baby’s face in this delightful new lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every page!One thing is for sure – babies love mirrors! This brand new series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face on every page. Featuring large card flaps with friendly animals which are easy for even the littlest hands to grab, babies will enjoy reaching for these books again and again.Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic ‘Finger Family’ rhyme!Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Where Are You?

A new title in the hit novelty series with multiple sliders and a host of safari animals!Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text and surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers!With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread this beautiful book is packed full of fun!From Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning team behind the bestselling Felt Flaps Where's Mr? series. Connecting with faces and playing peekaboo is one of the first games that babies play. It's why the very youngest of children will love this cute safari-themed book - and want to read it again and again.Also available: Peekaboo Cow, Peekaboo Apple, Peekaboo Bear, Peekaboo Sun, Peekaboo Love, Peekaboo House, Peekaboo Moon, Peekaboo Chick and Peekaboo Baby

The perfect colouring book for Pip and Posy fans!Grab your colouring pencils and pens and have fun colouring in your favourite characters from the hit TV show all about Pip and Posy and their wonderful world of play. This bumper colouring book includes scenes and characters from episodes, as well as a page of full-colour stickers, featuring TV animated artwork. The TV show is based on the bestselling picture book series, written by Camilla Reid and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

｜臺灣第一本，來自媒體現場的中國威權觀察紀錄｜國立政治大學國家發展研究所兼任教授 李酉潭國立政治大學名譽教授、傳播學院第九暨第十任院長　林元輝　───────────────────誠心推薦文日本資深媒體人　矢板明夫黑熊學院共同創辦人　沈伯洋總統府資政 葉菊蘭資深媒體人　鄭弘儀 ───────────────────震撼推薦當臺灣藝人拚命道歉．揮舞五星旗當五毛小粉紅奔波一個又一個網路戰場在解放軍登陸前，臺灣已面臨無所不在的混合戰－從認知開始，動搖國本！本書大方向為探討的威權政體如何對民主政體發生影響，亦即是不是會出現「威權國際擴散」(international diffusion of authoritarianism)，當烏俄戰爭已然發生，面對大國競逐夾縫中的臺灣，其實，早已面臨中國威權之擴散。本書試圖略述民主與威權兩政體近年來的制度及歷史資料的研析，以及威權及民主國家這些年來新聞自由的變化，威權政體似乎已從政治、經濟建立一個依賴結構，從而影響民主自由的鄰國。另一方面，類似上個世紀的民主輸出，威權國家是否仿效當時的民主強國利用經濟力量要求威權國家民主化改革的模式，透過經濟力量影響民主鄰國認同威權，透過政、商以及國族認同者，找到民主國家在地的企業、政黨、新聞界等成為威權力量的在地協力者，影響民主政府及媒體企業，達到對新聞自由的干預？ 特別的是，從一般民眾最易被影響之媒體出發。作者的訪談對象皆為媒體界從業人士，由於筆者本身長期從事媒體工作，儘管在資料呈現上是以訪談的方式，但實際交往的過程中偏向以同為媒體人之間相互就特定議題各抒己見，共同探討臺灣當前現況的對話性質。換句話說，在蒐集訪談資料的過程中，並非單純以研究者、受訪的身分進行，更多是以同屬媒體圈的同業人士做對話來操作，比起單純的訪談，透過同屬一個社群的角色扮演，可以從中得到較為深層、一般不外顯的真實資訊。民主國家具有多元開放的特質，但是，民主國家的新聞自由會不會因為他國威權滲透，反而成為穿透點？威權政體一向視媒體為「宣傳工具」，威權政體透過媒體滲透，進一步影響民主國家的新聞自由？本書以臺灣為主體場域，以綜合戰的媒介領域及新科技社群網路為觀察變項， 探討臺灣遭受威權國家（中國）的侵蝕滲透情況。具體來說，係結合認知作戰的理論觀點，以及媒體如何被外來力量影響的幾種有效途徑，探究

當代作家書寫他們的生存所在，為何「可畏」？只有那些倖免於肉身凌辱，尚未因種種劫難而成為行屍走肉的人，才得以在見證不義之餘，有能力想像種種恐怖並運用這可畏的想像力。這樣的想像有助於思辨政治情境，啟動政治情懷。——漢娜．鄂蘭（Hannah Arendt）王德威繼《跨世紀風華：當代小說20家》之後，又一本探討當代具代表性的小說家作品序論集，由此觀看當代文學的脈絡發展與時代意義。麥田的「當代小說家」書系自一九九六年推出後，至今已超過二十五年。這一書系涵蓋兩岸四地（台、港、陸、星馬）及全球華人小說家的傑作，展現華語文學的壯觀版圖。書系主編王德威，參與選書製作，並為每一本書寫下序論，介紹作家的特色，並觀照小說與政治、社會、人生的美學關聯。二○○二年，麥田結集二十篇序論出版《跨世紀風華：當代小說20家》一書，討論包括朱天文，舞鶴，朱天心，李昂，施叔青，余華，王安憶，莫言，蘇童，鍾曉陽，黃碧雲，駱以軍等作家的代表作品，呈現上個世紀末中文小說的種種風華面貌。接著從二○○二年到二○二二年，「當代小說家」書系陸續再出版了不少當時代的代表作品，如李永平《大河盡頭》、吳明益《單車失竊記》、陳冠中《盛世》、駱以軍《匡超人》、鍾文音《別送》、王安憶《一把刀，千个字》等，都曾引起廣泛討論。這些序論，連同系列以外的小說點評，編選之後共得三十一篇，即是這本書《可畏的想像力：當代小說31家》。王德威論及——過去二十年兩岸四地局勢波譎雲詭，世界危機重重。與此同時，數位科技爆發、環境物種嬗變——從全球暖化到生態污染——重新定義了人類與後人類的關係。當我們汲汲於眼前的意識形態和族裔紛爭，或持續科幻化、娛樂化種種災難的可能時，敏銳的小說家卻感受到「惘惘的威脅」撲面而來。他們的作品震撼人心，不僅在於形製新穎，更在於內容的不可思議。書名「可畏的想像力」，典出二十世紀最重要的思想家之一漢娜．鄂蘭（Hannah Arendt）的論述。在《極權主義的起源》（The Origins of Totalitarian）一書中，鄂蘭論二十世紀的暴政帶給世界種種傷害，不因某一特定政體或政權的消長而稍息。尤有甚者，暴政甚至可以最平庸無感的形式滲透到日常生活，並被視為當然，甚至膜之拜之。這是現代之「惡」最詭譎的形式。當此之際，鄂蘭呼籲我們必須鍛煉「可畏的想像力」，用以對抗歷史怪獸的無孔不入。本書三十一位作家按出生時序排列。首篇臺靜農先

這次輪到 Watermelon 挑大樑。她準備好在賽場上榨乾對手──尤其是那個壞透了的 Pineapple。但比賽規則改變了，今年變成團體賽！Watermelon 是否能帶領 Cactus、Flamingo 和 Donut 一同振作，為榮耀而戰？還是會被 Pineapple 的卑鄙伎倆搗亂計畫？The Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that’s perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!Ready, set, BLOW! The water park is hosting the Airlympic Games, and Watermelon is ready to juice her opponents—especially Pineapple, who’s rotten to the core. But this year, the games are a team competition. Can Watermelon pump up her inflata-buddies to go for the gold or will Pineapple’s sneaky tricks deflate them all? It’s do or dive time!

The seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternating POVs of Sarah and her best friend, Leo, follows two divergent story lines—one in which Sarah has the courage to ask out her crush and another in which she loses her nerve.Secrets. Surprises. MIDDLE SCHOOL.Sarah and Leo have been BFFs since they were little. They share everything . . . until Sarah starts crushing on Leo’s friend Ben. Then one day Sarah is suddenly faced with a big choice — ask Ben to the school dance!OR chicken out.Either way, Sarah and Leo’s friendship will be put to the test. Which one would you choose?New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson returns with another winning story about friends, crushes, and drama.

A stray dog stumbles upon the gift of friendship -- and maybe even the promise of home -- while wandering the delight-filled night market in Taipei.While resting on a stoop, Gogo smells something sweet and spicy on the breeze. It leads him to a place he's never been—a bustling night market where vendors sell delicious treats. As he wanders, sniffing for scraps, GoGo discovers something else as well: a little girl who has gotten separated from her parents. He knows he can help and guides her through the market . . . to where her worried parents wait for her—with open arms for their daughter and GoGo, their new pet!

It took voices big and small to win women the right to vote. Join the rallying cry of the women's suffrage movement in this empowering historical fiction novel from the author ofThe Hope Chest!Bridie's life has been a series of wrongs. The potato famine in Ireland. Being sent to the poorhouse when her mother's new job in America didn't turn out the way they'd hoped. Becoming an orphan.And then there's the latest wrong—having to work for a family so abusive that Bridie is afraid she won't survive. So she runs away to Seneca Falls, New York, which in 1848 is a bustling town full of possibility. There, she makes friends with Rose, a girl with her own list of wrongs, but with big dreams, too.Rose helps Bridie get a job with the strangest lady she's ever met, Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Mrs. Stanton is planning a convention to talk about the rights of women. For Bridie and Rose, it's a new idea, that women and girls could have a voice. But they sure are sick of all the wrongs. Maybe it's t

An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world!Play the game. Save the realm.Team Dragon is back! This time Luca, Yazmine, and Zane have landed in the icy region of North Gelida. Here they must navigate giant frozen waves and outrun a hungry monster made of snow to return the second Thunder Egg to its frosty palace.But Dartsmith, the evil leader of Imperia, is always lurking, determined to make sure the dragon prophecy won’t come true. He’ll do whatever it takes to win the Dragon Games—but Luca, Yazmine, and Zane are determined to stop him!

An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world!Play the game. Save the realm.One fateful afternoon, classmates Luca, Yazmine, and Zane stumble upon a strange-looking rock called a geode in one of the rooms at school. To their surprise, a touch of this geode transports them to a magical land named Imperia.The geode is actually a dragon egg! It’s one of three Thunder Eggs that needs to be returned home to secret locations in Imperia. Once these eggs hatch, the dragons born from them will restore peace to the land. In order to return the first egg, the kids must face off against the evil ruler of Imperia in a dangerous game.

Norma Khan has been split in two . . . literally! Dead End, the haunted hotel attraction at Phoenix Parks, has been rebuilt following the epic destruction that occurred there when Norma and her friends Barney and Pugsley saved the world. Unfortunately, Norma can’t keep herself together as a result. Not only is her friendship with Barney on the rocks, but she can’t seem to keep her own ghost inside her body. When Norma feels like she’s about to lose it all, her irksome friend and demon, Courtney, steps in to provide some unexpected support—though they are battling their own issues with identity and sense of belonging.Meanwhile, Barney can’t face going back to Phoenix Parks and is mourning the loss of his beloved friend Pugsley. When his boyfriend, Logan, urges him to get a job, an opportunity from the demon planes comes knocking, and soon Barney is climbing the ladder of success in the Demon Wrestling Federation. Barney’s glory in the ring quickly comes crashing down when the friends di

In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal for When You Trap a Tiger, Tae Keller offers a gripping and emotional story about friendship, bullying, and the possiblity that there's more in the universe than just us.Sometimes middle school can make you feel like you're totally alone in the universe . . . but what if we aren't alone at all?Thanks to her best friend, Reagan, Mallory Moss knows the rules of middle school. The most important one? You have to fit in to survive. But then Jennifer Chan moves in across the street, and that rule doesn’t seem to apply. Jennifer doesn’t care about the laws of middle school, or the laws of the universe. She believes in aliens—and she thinks she can find them.Then Jennifer goes missing. Using clues from Jennifer’s journals, Mallory goes searching. But the closer she gets to answers, the more Mallory has to confront why Jennifer might have run . . . and face the truth within herself.Tae Keller lights up the sky with this insightful story about

Barney Guttman’s life has been turned upside down. His family is struggling to fully embrace his trans identity, but thanks to his best friend Norma, he’s just landed a job at Phoenix Parks, a Dollywood-esque amusement park inspired by the long life and career of mysteriously youthful actress and singer Pauline Phoenix. Soon, Barney and his dog, Pugsley, secretly move into the haunted house attraction. Little does Barney know, the house contains a portal to the demonic planes of Hell. When Courtney, Barney’s devilish new roommate, invites a demon king to Earth through the portal, they offer Barney and Norma as flesh vessels for the king, but in a strange twist, Pugsley is possessed instead! It’s a race through the park to save Pugsley—and the world—from the demon king’s reign of terror that leaves Pugsley with strange and magical side effects. With all of this chaos going on, Barney is also discovering he has crush on park employee, Logan, so he must face his biggest fear of all… talki

Tried and true varieties for tropical Floridabr>Contrary to common belief, many varieties of roses can flourish in Florida’s heat and humidity. A much-needed guide for both home gardeners and landscape professionals, 100 Roses for the South Florida Garden equips readers with the knowledge to successfully grow this popular plant in the state’s tropical climate.Rose connoisseur Victor Lazzari surveys the history of the rose; outlines the main classifications of roses; explains how to best cultivate the flower in the South Florida environment; and offers advice on designing thoughtful, eco-friendly, visually spectacular gardens with roses in this region. Lazzari then provides an illustrated compendium of 100 varieties of roses that work well in South Florida.Each entry contains a beautiful full-color photograph, a brief history of the rose variety, and notes on the variety’s preferences. Complete with a thorough list of local rose retailers and organizations, this book is filled with u

Can a virtual reality headset help change the way twelve-year-old Addie looks at things? Introducing an unforgettable graphic novel about connection, friendship, and the wonder all around us from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass and debut illustrator Gabi Mendez. When you're named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie's family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see. The last thing Addie wants to do is make a new friend, but when her dad's summer job takes them across the country, she meets Mateo and finds herself caught up in an exciting project. With the help of a virtual reality headset, she's suddenly scaling castle walls, dodging angry kittens, and seeing the world in whole new ways. Plus, she has an idea that could be bigger than anything she's imagined before. But can she right some wrongs first . . . or is it too late?

Book four in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve one wretched mystery after the next, brought to you by #1NewYork Timesbestselling author KIERSTEN WHITE. Theelectrifyingpenultimate adventure finds the Sinister-Winterbottoms at the manor of Mr. Frank and Dr. Stein!After escaping from Edgaren’t and Dr. Jay, the Sinister-Winterbottoms and their friends arrive at Stein Manor Science Camp. They all work together to distract the friendly teenage camp director so they can explore and look for clues about where their parents might be.Meanwhile, Theo and Alexander settle on a daring plan. They know exactly where Edgaren’t is going to be: coming for them, and the books. This time, they’ll be ready. This time, they’ll get answers. And this time, they won’t trust the adult in charge, which is easy enough when it’s enormous, lurking, unfriendly Mr. Frank. But as they get closer to opening the books and their parents’ histories, an unexpected foe is watching every

2025 RICBA NomineesThe Magic School Bus meets Over the Moon in this first book in a new chapter book series about a young Indian American girl who loves science and has a big imagination! Sejal Sinha is looking forward to celebrating Diwali with her family. But when a hurricane appears, Sejal and her cousin Mira learn that the house is in danger from the imminent storm. With the help of Sejal's favorite stuffed animal, Professor Cheetah, the two girls use Cardboard Box Magic to build their own Hurricane Hunter and fly into the eye of the hurricane! They learn about a project from the 1960s called Project Stormfury, where a team actually tried to stop hurricanes. Can Sejal and Mira do what the previous Stormfury team couldn't and battle the superstorm?

A fun pop-up and flaps board book to introduce curious little ones to favorite forest animalsSearch through the forest and find the enchanting animals in this exciting lift-the-flap pop-up book for little ones.Look up in the trees, down to the forest floor, and behind the leafy shrubs and bushes, and discover the animals hiding in the forest. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises popping up from the pages: a noisy woodpecker tapping on an oak tree; an adorable fawn staying safe in the undergrowth; a pillbug, earthworm, stag beetle, and spider beneath the leaves on the forest floor; three fox cubs snuggling in their underground den; and a beady-eyed owl resting in a pine tree. Simple information about habitats and animal life are carefully woven throughout the book, making it an engaging and easy introduction to the topic of forest animals and their homes. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the beautif

Cold cases are about to get hot. Don’t miss this exhilarating crime thriller—perfect for fans of Criminal Minds andA Good Girl’s Guide to Murder—from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the #1New York Timesbestsellingauthor ofThe Inheritance Games.Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But, it's not a skill that she's ever taken seriously. That is, until the FBI come knocking: they've begun a classified program that uses exceptional teenagers to crack infamous cold cases, and they need Cassie.What Cassie doesn't realize is that there's more at risk than a few unsolved homicides-especially when she's sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own. Soon, it becomes clear that no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. And when a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all o

A hilarious new middle-grade from justin a. reynolds that asks: What happens when five unsupervised kids face the apocalypse under outrageously silly circumstances?Twelve-year-old Eddie Gordon Holloway has concocted his most genius plan ever to avoid chores . . . especially the dreaded L-A-U-N-D-R-Y. If he can wears every item of clothing in his wardrobe, summer will be halfway over before he has to do laundry!On the day of the highly anticipated Beach Bash, Eddie ends up grounded until he can get his clothes clean. While left home alone to do his laundry, the power goes out mid-cycle. With his first load of laundry soaking wet and the rest still filthy, Eddie sets out to explore the seemingly empty neighborhood in just his swim trunks and flip-flops.As he meets up with other neighborhood kids to find out what happened, they realize that their families aren't coming back anytime soon. And as night falls, the crew realizes they aren't just the only people left in the neighborhood -- the

A graphic novel adaptation of the groundbreaking, belovedNew York Times–bestselling novel about a teen who wakes up in a different body each day and the love that eludes them.Every day a different body. Every day a different life. Every day in love with the same girl.There’s never any warning about where it will be or who it will be. A has made peace with that—even established guidelines by which to live: Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere.It’s all fine until the morning that A wakes up in the body of Justin and meets Justin’s girlfriend, Rhiannon. From that moment, the rules by which A has been living no longer apply. Because finally A has found someone they want to be with—day in, day out, day after day. But can Rhiannon love someone who is destined to change every day?For the first time on the page, A's epic story will be brought to life as a graphic novel, with illustrations by Dion MBD.

X-MenmeetsSpy Kidsin this sequel to the instantNew York TimesbestsellerMap of Flames. Here’s the thrilling second installment in The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series from the authorofThe Unwanteds—now in paperback!The forgotten five have made it to Estero to search for their missing supernatural criminal parents. With the help of their new allies, Lada and The Librarian, they’ve managed to find Birdie and Brix’s mother, Elena, and free her from captivity in the presidential palace. Now the president’s henchmen are searching everywhere for the children who broke out Elena, driving the group into hiding in the ancient underground tunnels beneath the city.Meanwhile, President Fuerte is making headlines for his nighttime flights to other countries accompanied by an invisible man. But why would the president who outlawed supernaturals be working with the people he supposedly hates? And could it be that some of the five’s own parents are helping him?The fantasy adventure

The thrilling third installment in the latest arc of BRAVELANDS! Set in the African highlands and told from three different animals’ points of view, dedicated fans and readers new to the Bravelands world will love this exciting new adventure. Bravelands is in turmoil. With Thorn dead, the animals of the plains desperately search for the next Great Parent, a role Prance is afraid to fill. Chase hides in plain sight amidst Grandmother’s most loyal creatures, praying that the terrible antidote she’s discovered will continue to hold the snake’s power over her at bay. And Bramble finds himself up against a foe he couldn’t have imagined: his own poisoned troop. Can these three unlikely allies stop the great serpent before her venom corrupts them all?

Longlisted for the National Book Award! This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from a New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator.The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time.

There's so much fun in the sun with Poppleton, the posh and persnickety pig created by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague!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, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Poppleton loves summer! He relaxes on his rooftop. He drives to the country for an adventure with his friend Hudson. And he especially enjoys a summer rain shower!This brand-new story collection perfect for beginning readers includes a how-to-draw activity in the back of the book!

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In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva wants to help the planet!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!Eva’s class is preparing for the Nature Day party. Mrs. Featherbottom splits the class into two clubs and each club has to come up with ways to help the planet. When Eva gets placed in a different club from her best friends, Lucy and Hailey, she misses them. But Eva learns new things about her classmates, and she discovers that someone in her club is also missing a friend!With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect for newly independent readers!Continue this book series with “Eva the Owlet

Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days. Crack the case with the Naturals series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games. After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to investigate. But even with the team's unique profiling talents, these murders seem baffling: unlike many serial killers, this one uses different methods every time. All of the victims were killed in public, yet the killer does not show up on any security feed. And each victim has a string of numbers tattooed on their wrist. Hidden in the numbers is a code-and the closer the Naturals come to unraveling the mystery, the more perilous the case becomes.Meanwhile, Cassie is dealing with an equally dangerous and much more painful mystery. For the first time in years, there's been a break in her mother's case. As personal issues and tensions between the team mount, Cassie and the Naturals will be faced with impossible odds-and imposs

In this sparkly, full-color early reader series, Zoya and her puppy, Coco, love to make art -- even on a rainy day!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, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Zoya loves to make art with her puppy, Coco. It is a perfect day to paint outside -- until it begins to rain! Zoya and Coco rush back inside with their art supplies. But together -- and with a splash of glitter -- they find creative ways to brighten the gray day.With Kai Robinson's vibrant, full-color artwork and Valerie Bolling's engaging, easy-to-read text throughout, this sparkly series is perfect for beginning readers!

Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the seventh story in the greatest children’s book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey. The hope and wonder of Harry Potter’s world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again. There’s magic on every page!As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid’s motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind.The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves, and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin – Harry must stand and face his enemy.

Cold cases are about to get hot. Don’t miss this exhilarating crime thriller—perfect for fans of Criminal Minds and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder—from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games. Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But, it's not a skill that she's ever taken seriously. That is, until the FBI come knocking: they've begun a classified program that uses exceptional teenagers to crack infamous cold cases, and they need Cassie.What Cassie doesn't realize is that there's more at risk than a few unsolved homicides-especially when she's sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own. Soon, it becomes clear that no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. And when a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use