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The first title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad. This time they use their resourcefulness to mend, recycle and re-use to create a variety of favourite vehicles which take them on exciting adventures around the world - and beyond! ZOOM! sees them blasting off into space in their homemade rocket to mend a broken module and rescue two stranded astronauts. A delightful family read, exploring creativity, celebrating recycling and deftly introducing subtle science and engineering facts - all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

Discover all the cut-throat facts about the Angry Aztecs with history’s most horrible headlines: Aztec edition. Jump into Aztec life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover why the Aztecs liked to eat scum, when the world is going to end and why they loved drinking wine with live toads in. It’s all in Horrible Histories: Angry Aztecs:fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie –Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

A gorgeous board book collection of much-loved nursery rhymes illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the bestselling team of The Gruffalo and Zog. Climb up the waterspout with Incy Wincy, help the king's men try to put Humpty Dumpty back together again, dance along with the cat playing his fiddle and so much more! Brought to life with Axel Scheffler's stunning illustrations, this collection of beloved nursery rhymes such as Twinkle Twinkle and Mary Had a Little Lamb, is the perfect bedtime read for the whole family to enjoy. A collection of children's nursery rhymes illustrated by the one and only award-winning superstar, Axel Scheffler This lovely board book format is perfect for little hands to turn pages without tearing them Part of the new series of fairy tale and traditional stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler, published by Scholastic - check out Puss in Boots, Hare and the Hedgehog, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf in lovely gifty hardbacks.

Join Stick Man on a flip-the-flap adventure! Lift the colourful, chunky card flaps in this fun board book, perfect for small hands. With a gentle opposites theme, this board book will also help increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speech and aid learning through repetition. Story based on the bestselling book Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, and Zog Stick Man is also a fabulous BBC TV production with superstars Martin Freeman and Hugh Bonneville Learn about opposites with fun, sturdy & interactive flaps Look out forJonty Gentoo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's latest picture book

A New York Times bestseller about the seasons, now in a gorgeously gifty board book! Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that someone has stolen them... there's a leaf thief on the loose! Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet so many fun animals on the way, while you find out how the world takes on different colours as the months pass by. A laugh-out-loud book about the changing seasons, with extra information in the back for especially curious minds Perfect as a companion reader to children learning about seasons in school A brilliant board book that explores feelings, moods and times where we feel out of control

The million-copy bestselling series.The heart-warming Before Your Memory Fades, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi and translated from Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?On the hillside of Mount Hakodate in northern Japan, Cafe Donna Donna is fabled for its dazzling views of Hakodate port. But that’s not all. Cafe Donna Donna offers its customers the extraordinary experience of travelling through time.From the author of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and Tales from the Cafe comes another heartfelt story of lost souls hoping to take advantage of the cafe''s time-travelling offer. Among some familiar faces, readers will also be introduced to:The daughter who begrudges her deceased parents for leaving her orphanedThe comedian who aches for his beloved and their shared dreamsThe younger sister whose grief has become all-consumingThe young man who realizes

Little children will love pressing each button in this exciting novelty book to see the lights and hear the sounds of all the different emergency vehicles. From fire engines and ambulances to helicopters and coast guard boats, each charmingly illustrated scene is full of busy vehicles to enjoy.

Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes!Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Éclair leads an exciting double life!On a glamorous movie set at the Palace of Versailles, someone is leaking national secrets. Is it the American director with the shady past, or the flamboyant lead actress whose Renaissance wig is full of secrets? Or is it someone so devious, Alice hasn't even noticed them? Whoever it is, this person has a deadly plan... Armed with a light sponge mix and an airy disregard for danger, Alice Éclair is on the case! And she'll need to use every trick in her recipe book to survive this mission...A Sprinkling of Danger is Alice's third adventure and can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire series. Look out for Alice's other missions, A Recipe for Trouble and A Spoonful of Spying!Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series and M.G.

Five little ghosts floated off one day,Over the hills and far away. Mamma Ghost said "Fly back to me!"How many ghostlings can you see?Join the adorable ghostlings on another lift-the-flap adventure through a spooky forest. There's so much to see as Mamma Ghost and her ghostlings float through a pumpkin patch, play peek-a-boo in a misty wood and explore a haunted house.Along the way, they meet all kinds of friendly animals. But wait - the ghostlings are disappearing one by one... Whatever are they up to? Lift the flaps to find the ghostlings and discover a fantastic surprise ending.Perfect for fans of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Based on the nursery rhyme 'Five Little Ducks', the third title in an all-new lift-the-flap series is perfect for sharing in Autumn. Also available:Five Little ChicksFive Little Penguins

Read the story, lift the flaps and pull the tabs in this gift edition of the much-loved classic story.An amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom, with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a truly magnificent pop-up surprise!There's room on the broom for the witch's cat, but what about a dog, a bird, a frog . . . and a hungry dragon? Read the much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life.From the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom: A Read and Play Story is a stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story and is sure to delight parents and children alike.

The lovable hero of Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted The Bear who Stared is getting into more scrapes! Bear is in charge of the campfire for the forest party. But as he sets out to collect wood, all sorts of BAD things happen: he gets a splinter in his paw, a big bump on his head and falls into a huge muddy puddle. The logs Beaver gives him are now soaking wet - how is Bear EVER going to make the campfire? It's a good job Bear's friend Frog is there to show him that things are never as bad as they seem .. . A perfect story for children who just sometimes have a bad day!

It's time for Halloween fun with Bluey and friends!Bluey, Bingo and their friends are going on a Halloween adventure in their spookiest costumes! Use the magnets to take them around their neighbourhood.Who will Bluey meet during trick-or-treating?

Peanut, Butter and Crackers are back and off to doggy school in the third hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets. Crackers and floppy-eared puppy Peanut are off tPeanut, Butter and Crackers are back and off to doggy school in the third hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets. Crackers and floppy-eared puppy Peanut are off to doggy school! But when the two dogs are separated, Peanut is left to fend for himself against canine bullies. Determined to help him, Butter sneaks in and sets off a cat commotion! Can Peanut, Butter and Crackers find a way to make doggy school cool again?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 fun bonus extras, including how to draw, behind the scenes and a short story!"Animal-loving children cannot help but fall for Braddock's exciting and heartwarming visual storyte

The fifteenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble.Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself... Jasmine is delighted to be nursing an injured hedgehog back to health until, on the afternoon of Bonfire Night, Snuffle escapes. As darkness falls and everyone prepares their bonfire celebrations, can Jasmine find Snuffle's hiding place before the first match is lit?Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation.Perfect for readers aged seven and up. Check out Jasmine's other adventures:A Piglet Called TruffleA Sheepdog Called SkyA Kitten Called Hollyand many more!"Perfect for the young animal enthusiast" - The Guardian"Quality story

今天的選擇，決定明天的人生。麵包跟愛情，不必是殘酷的二選一，用5C架構找出甜蜜點，做人生最重要的取捨。透過10道關鍵的幸福練習題，和摯愛的人一起打造渴望的生活。★一門在史丹佛大學開了40年的課程，內容與時俱進，佳評如潮。★畢業生回饋：比起專業課程，這門課幫我為人生做了更好的準備。愛填滿我們的心與靈，錢讓我們有自由，結合兩者能做出平衡的決策，活出有意義、有使命感的人生。✦亞馬遜讀者盛讚：「就像是一位有智慧的摯友針對艱難決定所給你的真誠建議。」✦每章皆有專屬的完整練習，協助你完美平衡人生兩大難題：工作與家庭。本書的見解奠基於眾多科學研究，有助於我們應對人生中最重要、但也最令人畏懼的決定。史丹佛學生說這是他們修過「最有用的課之一」，畢業多年後依然認為這門課讓他們做好準備以面對人生，獲益超越任何大學或研究所的課程。人的一生中，一定會遭遇在金錢與愛情之間拉扯的決策。你要選人生伴侶還是事業？你要結婚嗎？想生小孩嗎？如何照料生病或失能的家人，或是如何面對自身的疾病或失能？要如何分配家務？如何與何時該轉換跑道？要不要追求升遷？如何兼顧育兒與事業？等父母年紀漸長，需要照護長者，甚至做生命終點規劃。當我們年華老去，則必須經營退休後的人生，也包括照護人生伴侶。人們經常談論愛與錢，卻很少討論如何兼顧兩者。本書補足了失落的部分：將家庭關係納入考量，也教你如何經營事業與人生。史丹佛榮譽退休教授史卓柏和社會創新領袖戴維森認為，錢和愛在日常中是相互依存的，而本書獨創的5C架構適用於大多數人面臨的抉擇，能帶領你做出人生最重大的決策：▶第一步：釐清（Clarify）──透過自我反思，仔細思考你在乎的與不在乎的。▶第二步：溝通（Communicate）──和其他受你的決策影響最深的人溝通。▶第三步：考量廣泛的選擇（Choices）──擴大你的視野，開闢更多可能的替代選擇方案。▶第四步：與親友和其他資源保持聯繫（Check in）──尋求他人的建議、指導和資源。▶第五步：探索可能的後果（Consequences）──考慮對生活各方面可能產生的影響。你可以用5C架構決定人生中最重要、但也最艱難的問題：要不要跟這個人結婚、生小孩；住在哪裡、要不要搬家；如何結合工作與家庭、事業與育兒；如何在必要時結束不良的關係；何時退休、晚年生活、長照方式、遺囑與遺產等。我們正在經歷人類史上最重大的工作和生活平衡變革，本書提供

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER - In this timely and moving novel in verse, a preteen girl navigates seventh grade while facing mental health challenges. A hopeful, poetic story about learning to advocate for the help and understanding you deserve. "Powerful." --Lisa Fipps, Printz Honor-winning author of Starfish How do you speak up when it feels like no one is listening? The end of elementary school? Worst time of my life.And the start of middle school?I just wasn't quite right.But this year?YO VOY A MI. Seventh grade is going to be Iveliz's year. She's going to make a new friend, help her abuela Mimi get settled after moving from Puerto Rico, and she is not going to get into any more trouble at school. . . . Except is that what happens? Of course not. Because no matter how hard Iveliz tries, sometimes people say things that just make her so mad. And worse, Mimi keeps saying Iveliz's medicine is unnecessary--even though it helps Iveliz feel less sad. But how do you explain your feelings to

Come discover with me, Super Mi!In what ways are our bodies like racing cars? What do our bodies need to survive?My name is Mi and though I''m still small, the world has no more secrets from me anymore! That''s because of my superpowers. As Super Mi, I can discover everything I want to know!Discover, experiment and learn with the little scientists! Each little scientist has something new to teach readers. Through engaging narratives and full-colour illustrations, I''m a Little Scientist! introduces children to the exciting and ever-advancing world of science. Everyone can be a little scientist!Series features:快來和我一起探索超米(Super Mi)吧！我們的身體在哪些方面像賽車？ 我們的身體需要什麼才能生存？我叫米，雖然我還小，但世界對我來說已經沒有秘密了！ 那是因為我的超能力。 作為超米(Super Mi)，我可以發現我想知道的一切！與小科學家一起發現、實驗和學習！ 每個小科學家都有新的東西可以教導讀者。 透過引人入勝的敘述和全彩插圖，我是一名小科學家！ 向孩子介紹令人興奮且不斷進步的科學世界。每個人都可以成為小科學家！系列特點：踏上科學冒險之旅：該系列揭開了科學的奇蹟，吸引了年輕讀者，並激勵他們探索、質疑和理解周圍的世界。 它簡化了複雜的 STEM 概念，透過適合年齡的解釋使兒童易於理解，確保對科學原理有清晰且相關的理解。互動學習：超越故事，透過有趣的活動和簡單的實驗來鼓勵互動學習！ 每本書都配有科學實驗，讓孩子們將所學到的知識付諸實踐。

One magical inn, two kids with supernatural powers, and an ancient Celtic creature trying to destroy their world by Halloween night... Halloweentown meets Supernatural in this spooky middle-grade series from the acclaimed author of the Storm Crow duology! Thirteen-year-old Anna Ballinkay has never been normal. Her family uses their psychic abilities to help run the Ravenfall Inn, a magical B&B between the human world and the Otherworld. But it's hard to contribute when your only power is foreseeing death. So when fourteen-year-old Colin Pierce arrives at Ravenfall searching for his missing older brother, Anna jumps at the chance to help. But the mysteries tied to Colin go much deeper than either of them expects... Now the supernatural creature straight out of Celtic mythology, one with eerie connections to Colin's family, is coming after them. If Anna and Colin can't stop the creature by Halloween night, it would spell destruction for Ravenfall and the world as they know it.

35.6*25.4cm。超過25個跟哈利波特有關的驚喜，哈利波特迷必收。Celebrate the holidays with the Wizarding World's delightful and fantastic creatures with a magical advent calendar and book filled with more than 25 surprises in Harry Potter: Holiday Magic: The Official Advent Calendar 2023 Edition. Harry Potter: Holiday Magic: The Official Advent Calendar 2023 Edition celebrates the magic of Christmas with 25 days of exclusive surprises, keepsakes, and collectibles featuring the enchanting Wizarding World creatures you know and love. DISCOVER MORE THAN 25 HARRY POTTER SURPRISES: Discover a new creature-themed holiday surprise every day! All 25 collectible items and holiday surprises waiting behind each door will make memorable gifts and bring the fantastical beasts of Harry Potter to life for the holidays COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: With 25 days of removable collectibles themed to the Harry Potter films, count down to Christmas by opening the door to a surprise each day from December 1st through 25th THE PERFECT HARRY

In search of tantalizingarome追尋那誘人的芳香每個人都說自己的咖啡烘得好，那到底什麼是好？好的標準又是什麼？是客戶喜歡就好？還是有業界標準？ 全息烘焙法是一種以烘焙師自身的觀察力以及對烘焙理論掌握的烘焙方式，經歷Chacha 老師多年的教學後濃縮成書。 本書內容涵蓋了咖啡風味的分析、烘焙理論的核心以及運用，從烘焙前的生豆分析到烘焙後的快速檢查、調整思路都完全收錄。本書特色◆如何掌握高、中、低海拔豆的風味特色？◆不同烘焙度對應到的數值與肉眼對色的重要性？◆烘焙前後的風溫、豆溫所代表的意義？回溫點的意義？◆如何選擇烘焙基準豆？烘焙過程四階段以及對能量的需求？ ◆T2─出鍋、FC 到出鍋的爬溫、時間（ROR）對於風味的影響？◆義式拼配生拼的技巧，如：海拔、含水率、密度、目數？

The Locked Tomb Series #1-3The Emperor needs necromancers.The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense.Tamsyn Muir’sGideon the Ninth, first in The Locked Tomb Trilogy, unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won’t set her free without a service.Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial

Doctor Strange, with the help of allies both old and new, must traverse the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to protect a powerful young girl from a deadly, determined and deranged adversary! Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated film!

An instant #1Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller!An instant USA Today bestseller!In Diper Överlöde, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks.When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick’s band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn’t realize what he’s getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle.Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick’s band be a diper överlöde?

Victoria Stitch (Book 1-3)Victoria Stitch: Bad and Glittering'The crystal keeper gazed around him at the shards of impure crystal, glittering furiously on the floor, and shivered with a terrible sense of foreboding.' Twins, Victoria Stitch and Celestine, are denied their royal birth-right. Celestine accepts the decision with good grace, but Victoria Stitch is consumed with her obsession for power. The twins are like moonlight and sunshine - could it be possible to break free of the role you have been given, rewrite your story, and change your own destiny?Victoria Stitch: Free and Famous'I want to be me! The glorious glittering me . . .People like me here Celestine! They adore me!'Victoria Stitch has escaped from the confines of Wiskling Wood and flown into the human world. Here, she breaks the most sacred of all wiskling laws and speaks to a human. Where she is feared and disgraced in Wiskling Wood, she is adored and revered in the human world.But the net is closing in. There are wiskl

The third book in the unique Spin to Survive series takes you centuries into the past and onto the high seas, where you will cross swords with swashbuckling scoundrels and mutinous marauders. Your father, the good-hearted pirate Captain Samuel Swift, has entrusted you with his cutlass and the tattered map leading to his buried treasure. But this is the Caribbean in the 18th century; danger is on the horizon, just below the surface, and perhaps even on board your very own ship...Will you head out to search for the treasure, sign on with a crew of pirate-hunters, or embark on the riskiest course of all: joining forces with the pirates who betrayed your father? With your trusty Survival Spinner (included), make your choice and spin to survive. Flip back and forth through the book as you play through a new adventure with every read, where each scenario might lead to certain death, fame and fortune, or any number of unexpected surprises. On every page, explore a lawless world where ruthless

'Baker’s zany verses, dynamically typeset to mirror the frenetic energy, take readers on a whirlwind tour of the monsters’ Christmas shenanigans and make for a great read-aloud.' – Shenwei Chang, Horn BookMerry monsters, hairy monsters, monsters trailing slime. Shiny monsters, tiny monsters, all at Christmas time! Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters preparing for Christmas! Follow the monsters as they play in the snow and slide on the ice, decorate the house and go shopping for presents... and watch out for Santa monster hiding in every scene! There is plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork, and lots of festive, amusing mishaps.Energetic, wacky, and characterful monsters are drawn in a vibrant, contemporary style by Ukranian illustrator Nina Dzyvulska – spot Sprinkle monster baking up a storm, Teeth monster decking all the halls, and Roar monster trying out Santa’s sleigh! The simple narrative with fun wordplay and a gentle rhyme i

Join your favourite Peppa Pig characters in the countdown to Christmas with this advent book collection of 24 stories!Find 23 surprise mini storybooks behind each door, plus a special Christmas story for Christmas Eve!Stories include:Put the books back inside the windows, so you can reuse your Advent Book Collection every year!Everybody loves advent calendars! Also Available:Peppa Pig: 2021 Advent Book Collection: Book Advent CalendarPeppa Pig: 2022 Advent Book Collection: Book Advent CalendarPeppa Pig: Ho Ho Ho! Sticker Activity BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Magical Christmas TreePeppa Pig: Peppa and the Christmas Elf

Every Halloween at sunrise, a spooky haunted house appears near Newt Castle, only to disappear again at the stroke of midnight. Ivy and Tom set out to solve the mystery, stumbling upon an imprisoned witch, a powerful sorcerer and a curse they must break before time runs out . .. The second in a fast-paced adventure series for emerging readers, set in the magical world of Miracula. With wonderful, dramatic black and white illustrations throughout, enhancing the atmosphere of wizardry, peril and fun.

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Anthony Browne is back with a brilliantly funny story with a moral message at its heart. Lambert, Hilda and Ros are bored on the sofa, watching tv and a little bit grumbly. .. However after a surreal turn of events, the three friends are visited by a mysterious blue fairy who gives them more than they bargained for. Be careful what you wish for, it might just come true...The Three Wishes is a hilarious twist on a tale that focuses on the importance of being content and present in the moment.

Selected as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023 As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com – 'Created for kids, these little books pair famous artworks (Gauguin! Kerry James Marshall!) with read-aloud text ("Love is... soft snuggles... and tender nuzzles").So special – adults will want them, too.' This keepsake children’s book celebrates adventure in a new and accessible way: through art Featuring a bright stylish cover and sturdy colorful pages, My Art Book of Adventure pairs 35 famous artworks with joyful read-aloud text, illustrating the many feelings that come with big milestones. A beautiful gift for babies, toddlers, and young children, as well as new and expecting parents, My Art Book of Adventure presents vibrant paintings, drawings, and sculptures by a diverse array of artists – from Edward Hopper and Henri Matisse to Amy Sherald and Yinka Shonibare. With its elegant design and heartwarming descriptions, My Art Book of Adventure will be treasured by little ones and grown-ups alike. Part

附音檔QRcode這部偵探系列以有趣的偵探手法虛構了 1920 年代的發現和事件，讓讀者回到 100 年前！在20世紀長大並不容易。 雖然克莉斯蒂通常會在樹上或在某處嘗試業餘工程，但她那害羞的雙胞胎阿嘉莎卻埋頭讀書，夢想成為作家。他們有著天壤之別。 但當一項科學研究失竊時，他們居然能成為搭檔，克莉絲蒂和阿嘉莎的偵探社誕生了。與雙胞胎偵探一起解開世界各地驚心動魄的謎團！本套書包含以下5本--#1: A Discovery DisappearsWhen Agatha accidentally eats a major scientific discovery (hidden in a sandwich!), it’s a race against time for twins Agatha and Christie to find out who’s trying to ruin physician Sir Alexander Fleming’s reputation.#2: Of Mountains and MotorsMany are unhappy about Mr Alexander Jr’s daring drive to the summit of Ben Nevis, but who is trying to sabotage the record-setting expedition? Willing passengers Christie and Agatha are keen to embark on a rip-roaring adventure, but soon they’re embroiled in a thicker plot than they bargained for.#3: Tombful of TroubleDuring the excavation of an Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb, Christie and Agatha find themselves at the heart of a mystery. Lord and Lady Carnarvon’s dig is in jeopardy unless the thief at the site can be found. But time i

Bursting with over 50 winter activities, including look-and-find, drawing and colouring-in, number puzzles, and much more, this wintry activity book is perfect for keeping fans of the bestselling Isadora Moon and Mirabelle series busy over the holiday season. With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family, Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite!

'It had been so long since Victoria Stitch had done anything dangerous . . .And she would need dangerous and forbidden magic for an adventure like this . . .' Victoria Stitch is finally Queen of Wiskling Wood, along with her sister Celestine.She is also proud aunt to Princess Minnie Stitch-diamond baby and next in line to the throne. When old enemies resurface and kidnap Minnie, Victoria Stitch is intent on revenge. It's time for her to ride again and remind these Wisklings that Victoria Stitch is undeniable, incredible, and almost certainly unstoppable.

Beautifully illustrated in two colour, this new series from the world of Isadora Moon introduces Isadora's mermaid friend, Emerald!Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn't feel like one at all. She's not very good at waving to crowds and royal headdresses just aren't her thing - her hair is toospiky and wild. Emerald's wriggly pet octopus, Inkibelle, doesn't much like living at the royal palace either.The annual Ocean Parade is coming up. Will Emerald be brave enough to be a mermaid princess but do it her own, special way?

《FACTopia》歷史特輯帶你穿越時空，發掘數百則令人驚嘆的歷史知識。從隱藏的古墓、幽靈船、煮蛇毒湯，到武士、造雪機、寵物獅子、神秘金字塔、祕密密碼與燃燒火球，甚至木製泳衣與璀璨寶石，這些看似毫不相干的事物，都在書中被巧妙串連成知識之網。讀者可在不同分岔點選擇前進或回溯，探索另一條時空路徑。全書以《大英百科全書》驗證事實，搭配幽默插圖，讓歷史變得驚喜又有趣。📖 亮點★ 跨越時空的歷史冷知識★ 多路徑閱讀，探索自由多變★ 插圖活潑，增添趣味性In this blast-from-the-past adventure you’ll discover hundreds of the most mind-blowing facts from history. Hidden tombs, ghostly ships, boiled vipers, samurai warriors, snow machines, pet lions, hidden pyramids, secret codes, flaming fireballs, wooden swimsuits, sparkling jewels and many more are all woven together in this ingenious web of connected facts. And there isn’t just one trail through these facts.Sometimes your path branches, and you can choose to fast forward or rewind to a completely different (but still connected) part of history. Where will your curiosity take you?

Podkin is now Keeper of the Gifts - which is a tremendously important job and just a tiny bit boring. It doesn't help that there are still three gifts missing - Podkin can't stop himself from thinking about that. So when the Godseye Mirror begins to shimmer and shift revealing a motley crew of travellers is approaching, Podkin sees it as a sign that his world is about to be upended all over again .. . It's not long before Podkin and Uki finally meet - united in their hatred for the world of Scramashank, they have much in common.But what will these young warriors make of each other, and can they work together to unite the forces of good against terrible evil?In a restless world still under threat, we encounter the terrifying Crowskins, find out whether two rival clans will lay down their differences and how kinship matters more than ever. With stunning illustrations by David Wyatt.

Leila is spellbindingly good at everything ... until she discovers that baking is no piece of cake!New from the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Gustavo, the Shy Ghost!Leila Wayward is an extraordinary little witch who excels at everything she does. She's the fastest flier, the most cunning conjurer and the sneakiest shape-shifter. She is also the youngest in a long line of master bakers, so Leila's big dream is to win the most infamous culinary competition around: The Magnificent Witchy Cake-Off! But even with the most bewitching of recipes, Leila realizes a terrible truth: she’s a disaster in the kitchen! Luckily, Leila has three magical sisters who are always there for her. Can they remind her to have some fun along the way?Set in Mexico, this vibrant story – brimming over with delicious sweet treats – is a celebration of sisterhood, taking part, and the simple joy of making (and eating!) food together.

A new title in the 'Buster Laugh-a-Lot' series, this hilarious collection has over 300 silly jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share. What do you call blueberries playing music together? A jam session. What do you call a magic dog? A labracadabrador. Why was the monster so full? He was goblin his pie. Brimming with over 300 laugh-out-loud jokes split into ten chapters, from Alien Antics and Silly Schoolin' to Zany Zingers and Gross Giggles, this is the ultimate collection of silly jokes that every funny kid needs to know. Designed to be easy to read and accompanied by hilarious illustrations by Andrew Pinder for extra fun, this comical collection will have young jokers howling with laughter. Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series: 9781780556260 Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780556246 Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds 9781780556253 Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year Olds 9781780557168 The Jumbo Joke Book for Funny Kids 9781780557083 The Christmas Joke Book for Funny Kids 97

“A fresh and surprising volume that blurs the boundary between text and illustration.” -- Publishers Weekly"Katsumi Komagata's books are magic doors. A Place Where Stars Rest is a wonder." —Leonard S. MarcusThis whimsical cut-out paper book gently describes the night sky and the community of stars that live and rest there.A Place Where Stars Rest is a beautiful picture book made with the texture and shape of paper.Internationally praised Japanese artist and designer Katsumi Komagata tells a tender and simple story on the nature of stars. Each page is complete with text in English, French, and Japanese. The book was originally produced as a gift from the city of Grenoble in celebration of all the babies born that year.

Penny覺得日子總算穩定下來了，但搬家、新生兒和班上的舞台劇讓她再次陷入不安。幸好，有好朋友、有可愛的Cosmo狗狗，還有畫畫幫她釐清情緒。這本書用真實的語氣寫出小學生的煩惱與轉變，也讓孩子知道，焦慮並不可怕，只要慢慢學，就能一步步前進。The second book in the humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated series about a girl who doodles to cope with her anxiety, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard. Now in paperback!Halfway through the fifth grade, Penny Lowry is discovering that things are actually going . . . okay! With her friends Maria, Kristian, and Rocco on her side, and her lovable dog Cosmo, she can make it through anything. And when her anxiety comes back, there's always her doodling, or talking to Mrs. Hines, the Feelings Teacher. But big change is around the corner: Penny's family is moving to a new house, her mom is about to give birth to twins, and most stressful of all, she's been tapped for a role in her class play!Rolling with life's surprises isn't Penny's strength. But she's learning . . . one doodle at a time!"Readers will feel seen and validated . . . A helpful story ab