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Little readers will love playing hide-and-seek in the jungle with Jazzy the lemur and Mama JoJo! Full of vivid colours and exotic animals, with liftable flaps and die-cut windows to explore on every page! Now available as a board book for the first time.

Mo Willems' acclaimed picture book debut celebrates 20 years!When a bus driver takes a break in this hilarious Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, he gives the reader just one instruction: "Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!" But, boy, that pigeon tries every trick in the book to get in that driving seat: he whines, wheedles, fibs and flatters. Will you let him drive? Told entirely in speech bubbles, this brilliantly original and funny picture book demands audience participation!

The seventh 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. When dragonseer, Connor, and his dragon, Lightspirit, solve an impossible puzzle, they are taken immediately to the palace.There they meet someone who needs their help to stop the Dragon Storm, and save Draconis from a terrible war!But something isn't adding up ... and not everyone can be trusted. Can Connor and Lightspirit work out who's really behind the Dragon Storm before it's too late?An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and Dragon Mountain.

Take a closer look inside Earth with this incredible board book about our planet, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about how amazing our world is? What happens deep under the Earth's surface? How do volcanoes form? And how does our planet stay a healthy place for us to live? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams - from outer space to super soil - alongside human and animal life too, this is a fantastic first look at our world for curious children everywhere.From weather systems to the water cycle, The Earth Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things our planet does. Other books in the series: The Body Book and The Tree Book

The 13-Storey Treehouse – in colour! The first bestselling book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, packed full of comic book style illustrations! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey, this book will make you laugh-out-loud on every page. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' - Tom Fletcher, author of The ChristmasaurusAndy and Terry live in the WORLD'S BEST treehouse! It's got a giant catapult, a secret underground laboratory, a tank of man-eating sharks and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and shoots marshmallows into your mouth whenever you're hungry! Just watch out for the sea monkeys, and the monkeys pretending to be sea monkeys, and the giant mutant mermaid sea monster .. . Oh, and, whatever you do, don't get trapped in a burp-gas-filled bubble .. . !Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!Climb more fun-filled levels by collecting all thirteen books in the seven million-copy-selling series – the perfect chapte

Crab and Snail: The Invisible Whale (Book 1)(graphi novel)Crab and Snail: The Tidal Pool of Cool (Book 2)(graphic novel)Crab and Snail: The Evil Eel (Book 3)(graphic novel)The third must-read title in the Crab & Snail graphic early reader series by New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and beloved illustrator Jared Chapman, perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Pea, Bee & Jay series.The Evil Eel is so evil that making narwhals cry is one of her favorite hobbies. So evil in fact that just one sting turns friendly, sweet Snail into Snevil. Complete with a black cape, Snevil sets out to destroy everything in her path, including Crab. In order to save himself—and his best friend—Crab must become a hero. Will he be able to stop evil from destroying the splash zone before it's too late?Packed with action, suspense, and even an epic dance battle, young readers will have a blast reading this thrilling addition to the Crab & Snail early graphic reader series.

Jack and George are resting quietly when BOOM! A huge and strange ball lands beside them. "What's that, Jack?" "I don't know, George. Maybe it's a rock?" No-too soft.But it rolls. Fast! Jack, George and the ball roll right off the cliff and now it's a parachute. But watch out, they're going to land in the river...Jack and George have a brilliant day full of adventure with this object that changes with the landscape. But what is it? It doesn't matter, it was fun trying to figure it out. This bright and funny book is a game of twists and turns, with a joyful refrain and vivid artwork to capture every toddler's imagination.

A boldly graphic, verbally playful affirmation that the most precious things in life are immeasurable! How far can you go? How much do you know? How kind are you? How much do I love you? These are the impossible questions every child has asked, and every parent has struggled to answer. This is a wonderfully affirmative and aspirational book of possibilities and exploration, a fantastic linguistic calibration/celebration of bravery, kindness, love, and so much more. Within this bright and colorful picture book and energetic glossary of words, Rilla Alexander brilliantly succeeds in measuring the immeasurables of life. BUILDS EMOTIONAL LANGUAGE: This book provides the linguistic tools to describe and measure the widest possible emotions and qualities with a rich palette of words saturated in wit, whimsy, and empathy. THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUNG AND OLD: Whether you are shopping for a baby gift, a graduation gift, or browsing the library shelves for a book to soothe a child getting ready t

In Different, world-renowned primatologist Frans de Waal draws on decades of observation and studies of both human and animal behavior to argue that despite the linkage between gender and biological sex, biology does not automatically support the traditional gender roles in human societies. While humans and other primates do share some behavioral differences, biology offers no justification for existing gender inequalities.Using chimpanzees and bonobos to illustrate this point--two ape relatives that are genetically equally close to humans--de Waal challenges widely held beliefs about masculinity and femininity, and common assumptions about authority, leadership, cooperation, competition, filial bonds, and sexual behavior. Chimpanzees are male-dominated and violent, while bonobos are female-dominated and peaceful. In both species, political power needs to be distinguished from physical dominance. Power is not limited to the males, and both sexes show true leadership capacities.Differen

Since its debut nearly a decade ago, the New York Times bestselling Phoebe and Her Unicorn series has captivated young readers with tales of magical spells, adventure, and friendship. Join in the magic in Dana Simpson's bestselling, award-winning series for middle grade readers and lovers of all things unicorn.

Crab must save Snail from Evil Eel's curse in their third unforgettable seaside adventure in the graphic early reader series by New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and illustrator Jared Chapman.The Evil Eel is so evil that making narwhals cry is one of her favorite hobbies. So evil in fact that just one sting turns friendly, sweet Snail into...Snevil!!!! Complete with a black cape, Snevil sets out to destroy everything in her path, including Crab. In order to save himself--and his best friend--Crab must become a hero. Will he be able to stop evil from destroying the splash zone before it's too late?Crab and Snail are everyone's new favorite characters in the graphic early reader space. Fans of Narwhal & Jelly and Beak & Ally will love these quirky characters and clever stories.A character-based volume that reads like a cross between SpongeBob SquarePants and The Muppet Show.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) for The Invisible Whale (Book One)

The bestselling Old Lady series is back...with a magical twist!The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowed a princess, a dragon, and a knight...to create a classic fairytale!With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this lively song will appeal to readers both old and new. A perfect year-round read!

Night of the Trolls collects books 5 and 6 from the Hilda graphic novel series, Hilda and the Stone Forest and Hilda and the Mountain King. Just as Hilda and her mum have started to relax into city life, our favourite blue-haired heroine discovers that Trolberg has some dark secrets to reveal. This gorgeous hardback, cloth spine edition also features behind-the-scenes material and an all-new cover by series creator Luke Pearson.This special collector's bind-up editions inspired the award-winning Hilda animated series on Netflix and are the perfect gift for a Hilda fan or any young adventurer in your life!

Learn all about insects in this buzz-worthy addition to the bestselling Abrams Block Book series In this follow-up to Alphablock, Countablock, Dinoblock, Cityblock, Buildablock, Farmblock, Loveblock, Sharkblock, and Spaceblock, readers will learn about all the things that make bugs incredible--from spider crickets that can jump 60 times their own length to Chinese stick insects that can grow to be over two feet long to caterpillars that transform into stunning butterflies. In keeping with the rest of the series, Bugblock features the charming art of British design team Peski Studio, pages with die-cuts readers can peek through, and special flaps that unfold to reveal hidden details.

In the paperback of The Last Chance for Logan County, the third Legendary Alston Boys mystery from Edgar Award nominee Lamar Giles, Otto and Sheed team up with the Epic Ellisons against a corporation that wants Logan County's weirdness for itself!Otto and Sheed are back in yet another legendary adventure that just might take all their deduction skills, and a little help, to solve.With their journey through the last mirror on the left behind them, Otto and Sheed are ready for things to get back to normal. But their trip to that other dimension had side effects, and they come on quickly--starting with a thunderstorm that rains carnivorous frogs!And that's only the beginning. When a suspicious company called GOO, obsessed with Logan County's weirdness, shows up and starts buying all the property in town--and threatening to take Sheed away from Otto--some of the adults start acting stranger than usual, almost... zombie-like?With the help of Otto's mom, Sheed's dad, and the Epic Ellison twi

這本書將哥德風格與幽默感結合，帶來一段奇特又帶點溫柔的冒險。Stitch Head 從未離開古怪的 Grotteskew 城堡。身為怪博士 Erasmus 的第一個創作，他原本應與博士一生為友，但卻在無數更恐怖的怪物誕生後被遺忘。盡責的 Stitch Head 依舊替博士照料這些實驗產物。直到邪惡的娛樂商人 Freakfinder 抵達，承諾要讓他名揚天下。雖然心中疑惑，Stitch Head 卻難掩對「被看見」的渴望，然而很快便揭露對方險惡的真相。這是一段融合冒險、詼諧與陰鬱氛圍的故事，既帶來刺激情節，也藏著關於孤單與歸屬的深刻思考。Stitch Head, the first creature made by Mad Professor Erasmus, has never been outside of Castle Grotteskew. But when an evil entertainer comes to town and causes chaos, Stitch Head is thrown into the adventure of an almost-lifetime! Mad Professor Erasmus created Stitch Head when he was only 10 years old, and the two promised to be friends forever. But when Erasmus grew up, he just wanted to create more and more monsters, each one more grotesque than the last. And Stitch Head was forgotten. Fiercely loyal to his master, Stich Head took on the responsibility of caring for the mad professor's creations. When an evil entertainer named Fulbert Freakfinder comes to town and promises to make Stitch Head famous, he is skeptical

The battle between Good and Evil begins.Two brothers.One Good.One Evil.Together they watch over the Endless Woods.Together they choose the students for the School for Good and Evil.Together they train them, teach them, prepare them for their fate.Then, something happens.Something unexpected.Something powerful.Something that will change everything and everyone.Who will survive?Who will rule the School?The journey starts here. Every step is filled with magic, surprises, and daring deeds that test courage, loyalty, and who you really are. But they only lead you to the very beginning of the adventures that are THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.

From New York Times bestselling comic artist Betty C. Tang comes a funny, fast-paced, and heartrending story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the author’s own childhood as a parachute kid. Perfect for fans of New Kid and Front Desk.★ “Emotionally moving and beautifully executed.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "A compelling story of immigration and family bonds; highly recommended." — School Library Journal, starred review★ “Readers will find this story hard to put down.” — Booklist, starred review★ “Poignant and triumphant.” — The Horn Book, starred reviewA DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!Feng-Li can’t wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own.Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world—and get along. Starting a new schoo

The second book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series continues in graphic novel form as aspiring spy Ben Ripley must spend his summer in top-secret training--and is thrown back into danger. Ben Ripley is a middle schooler whose school is not exactly average--he's spent the last year training to be a top-level spy and dodging all sorts of associated danger. So now that summer's finally here, Ben would like to have some fun and relax. But that's not going to happen during required spy survival training at a rustic wilderness camp, where SPYDER, an enemy spy organization, has infiltrated the spies' ranks. Can Ben root out the enemy before it takes him out--for good?

Fans of The Last Kids on Earth, join the ultimate Thor Quest, starring Thor, Loki, and more! This adventure is packed with art, maps, and jokes, and will show you a new side of your favorite Marvel Super Heroes.Thor, mighty thunder god. Loki, trickster without equal. But once, they were kids. And like all kids, they needed ... a babysitter!What? No one tells Thor what to do! Not even Sif, trained as a warrior from birth! Not even Fandral, Thor’s best friend, who sees all of Thor’s flaws! To prove that he can take care of himself, Thor decides to go on a Thor Quest. Along for the ride are a secretive Loki, a loyal Fandral, and an annoyed Sif—who has better things to do than watch Thor. They will tackle sea serpents, robot dinosaurs, and—most horribly of all—their own mistakes.Filled with art, comics panels, and wild and hilarious twists, this first book in the new Thor Quest series will keep you flipping its pages and laughing out loud.

The graphic novel adaptation of the mega-bestseller that launched a global phenomenon!Minutes before she died Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her decendants an impossible decision: You have a choice - one million dollars or a clue.Grace is the last matriarch of the Cahills, the world's most powerful family. Everyone from Marie Curie to Harry Houdini is related to the Cahills, yet the source of the family power is lost. 39 Clues hidden around the world will reveal the family's secret, but no one has been able to assemble them. Now the clues race is on, and young Amy and Dan must decide what's important: hunting clues or uncovering what REALLY happened to their parents.

A powerful, devastating novel about family, belonging, and the agony of imagining the life you should have had, sparked by the disappearance of a four-year-old Mi'kmaq girl from the blueberry fields of Maine.'Lucid and assured' The New Yorker, Best Books of 2023'For fans of Celeste Ng and Ann Patchett, this quietly beautiful book will break, then mend, your heart' Amazon, The Best Books of 2023WINNER OF THE 2023 BARNES & NOBLE DISCOVER PRIZEWINNER OF THE 2024 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN FICTIONNATIONAL BESTSELLERA four-year-old girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a tragic mystery that remains unsolved for nearly fifty years July 1962. A Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later, four-year-old Ruthie, the family’s youngest child, is seen sitting on her favourite rock at the edge of a field before mysteriously vanishing. Her six-year-old brother, Joe, who was the last person to see Ruthie, i

布布這隻哈巴狗和他的主人貝拉，現在負責照顧奶奶新養的小狗哈洛。他們迫不及待地想教哈洛一些新技巧！但訓練小狗可不是一件簡單的事情。在奶奶回家之前，他們能教會哈洛一些東西嗎？全書滿版的彩色插圖，這本幽默可愛的日記風格章節書，絕對適合所有喜愛毛茸茸伙伴的小讀者！An eighth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!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! Bub the pug and his human, Bella, are taking care of Nana's new puppy, Harlow. They can't wait to teach Harlow some new tricks! But training a puppy isn't an easy job. Will they be able to teach Harlow anything before Nana comes home? With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

Give the gift of mystery with this complete collection boxed set filled with the beloved A to Z Mysteries® series that has inspired young readers for more than 25 years!Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose hunt down clues in their hometown as they search for missing persons, catch theives, save neighborhood pets and more! With more than 10 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for 25 years. This giftable 26-book boxed set is the complete series and perfect for young detectives. Join the adventure and crack every case from A to Z! Books in this boxed set include:The Absent AuthorThe Bald BanditThe Canary CaperThe Deadly DungeonThe Empty EnvelopeThe Falcon's FeathersThe Goose's GoldThe Haunted HotelThe Invisible IslandThe Jaguar's JeweThe Kidnapped KingThe Lucky LotteryThe Missing MummyThe Ninth NuggetThe Orange OutlawThe Panda PuzzleThe Quicksand QuestionThe Runaway RacehorseThe School SkeletonThe Talking T. RexThe

This tender solo debut by Alyson Derrick, co-author of New York Times bestseller She Gets the Girl, is perfect for fans of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Five Feet Apart.What would you do if you forgot the love of your life existed?Stevie and Nora had a love. A secret, epic, once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. They also had a plan: to leave their small, ultra-conservative town and families behind after graduation and move to California, where they could finally stop hiding that love.But then Stevie has a terrible fall and the last two years of her life are erased overnight. Suddenly Stevie finds herself in a life she doesn’t quite understand – she’s estranged from her parents, drifting away from her friends and dating a boy she can’t remember crushing on. She’s headed towards a future that isn’t at all what her fifteen-year-old self would have envisioned.And Nora finds herself … forgotten.Can the two find their way back together through a lost memory?A romantic ode to the stren

艾柏和其他寵物們面臨史上最大的挑戰…… 保姆工作！一隻神秘的貓半夜造訪吉哇哇艾柏。她告訴他，如果能完成一個簡單的任務「照顧她的小貓三天」，那她就會給艾柏一支軍隊。艾柏渴望完成任務，這將使他更接近統治世界的目標。但保姆工作絕非輕鬆事，必須全力以赴保護小貓，確保人類不會發現。充滿捧腹大笑的幽默，每頁都有引人入勝的插圖，並有不斷的行動場面，讓讀者迫不及待翻開下一頁。『Pets Rule』絕對是正在蛻變的小讀者理想的系列！Ember and the other pets face their hardest challenge yet... BABYSITTING!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!A mysterious cat visits Ember in the middle of the night. She tells him that she will give him an army if he can complete a simple task: babysit her kittens for three days. Ember is eager to complete the task and be one step closer his goal of world domination. But babysitting is no walk in the dog park, and it'll take all paws on deck to keep the kittens safe and make sure the humans don't find

人生是個改變的過程，你想改變嗎？請看本書十二派學者提供給你的解套之道薩提爾家族諮商理論「人們具有需要克服困難和成長的內在資源。『希望』是改變的重要元素」＂We all have the internal resources we need to cope successfully and to grow.Hope is a significant component or ingredient for change.＂鮑恩家族系統理論「當你改變自己的同時也就改變了對方」"Changing oneself ultimately leads to substantive changes in others as well.”海利策略家族諮商「必須要有行動，改變才會跟著發生」”Action must be taken if change is to happen.”米努欽的結構家族諮商理論「光談論問題不會讓改變發生，只有透過面對處理，改變才會發生」”Change is expected to occur as a result of dealing with the problems, rather than talking about them.”焦點解決諮商理論「改變之道是要去打破那一直想解決問題的循環裡」”To change it then attempts to break up the escalating cycle of the attempted solution.”敘事諮商理論「每個人都是依照其所說的故事在過人生」「透過改變訴說這些故事的方式不僅會改變講述者，也會讓榮幸聽到這些故事的諮商師有所改變」“Persons live their lives by stories” “The stories will not only change the teller in the telling but will also change the counselor as a privileged audience of the tale.”動機性晤談諮商理論「當你猶豫不決並充滿矛盾時，你已經離改變又靠近一步了」" If you are ambivalent, you’ re one step closer to changing. "合作取向諮商「改變是通過對

You'd better not tickle the gorilla, because it might just grunt if you do! Babies and toddlers will love pressing the touchy-feely patches to hear the animal sounds in this irresistible novelty book. At the end, all of the animals get noisy at the same time in a musical finale guaranteed to get everyone dancing.

A series of shots of Shanghai, the river, people. A young woman, MEI-LIN, walks through the crowd, separates herself from it. The car is parked on a lonely street near the East River. We HEAR MEI-LIN SINGING "THE END IS SILENCE."

Join Professor Goose as she travels through the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, exposing the flaws and explaining the science: bears live in dens, not houses! Did you know, the smallest bowl of porridge would have been the coldest, not 'just right' according to the laws of thermodynamics? Plus, find out what force broke baby bear's chair.

The Guodian manuscripts are a cache of literary and philosophical texts from the fourth century BCE, discovered in a Warring States–period tomb in China’s Hubei Province. Through detailed decipherment and textual analysis, Kuan-yun Huang investigates the historical and philosophical contexts of these texts and convincingly proposes their association with Zisi, the grandson of Confucius. Huang not only offers an in-depth portrait of this famous scion from excavated texts and transmitted literary records, but also reveals the connection of the Guodian texts with early intellectual tradition in China, including the teachings of Xunzi, Mencius, Confucius, and the legendary Laozi, as well as the effort of rewriting that transformed Zisi’s original teachings into a conformist line of thinking, which defined and constituted the Confucian tradition of a later time.-------------- In Kuan-yun Huang’s The Lost Texts of Confucius’ Grandson, the shadowy figure of Zisi comes to life as an

The introduction of elections to district advisory bodies during the early 1980s was expected to improve the public delivery of services. However, as time passed, electoral politics led to party politics, elite fragmentation and political struggles. Politicization and hyper-politicization in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has brought about a fluctuating pattern between administrative recentralization, the Tsang administration’s attempts at decentralization, and the post-2019 administrative recentralization.The purpose of this book is to study the intertwining relationship between district administration and electoral politics. It also examines the political transformation of District Councils after the promulgation of the National Security Law in late June 2020. Written by experts in the field, this book is a good reference source for readers interested in district elections, politics, and administration in Hong Kong.

An adorable sing-along board book, with five robust board sliders that are easy for little hands to use. Colourful frogs and a cheerful nursery song that is full of repetition will help children begin to learn their numbers and count down from five to one in a fun and interactive way.Each board book includes a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery song – simply click on the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With bright illustrations, this book makes the perfect gift this Easter and beyond. Look out for other titles in this bestselling series from Nosy Crow.

「城市的燈光越來越疏落，當下的街道也比較黑暗；而由於比較黑暗，它就更像一條無止盡的隧道。他看不見外面任何東西來確定道路有多寬；黑暗從計程車的車窗開始，往外無盡延伸。黑夜是一個固體，他們在挖掘一條通道，不顧一切。」被重新發掘的經典、美國國家圖書獎得主約翰.威廉斯（John Williams, 1922-1994）四部小說作品，繁體中文版歷時十年，完整出版。作者一百零一歲誕辰，限量燙金書盒典藏版推出。本典藏套組包含約翰.威廉斯生涯四本小說：＿1948年出版《只有黑夜》Nothing But the Night＿1960年出版《屠夫渡口》Butcher's Crossing＿1965年出版《史托納》Stoner＿1972年出版《奧古斯都》Augustus約翰.威廉斯的四部小說故事截然不同，1948年出版、作者在二次大戰服役於空軍時完成的第一本小說《只有黑夜》講述一名神經敏感且對生命感到虛無的年輕男子的一天；1960年出版的《屠夫渡口》敘述一個來自波士頓的年輕人，被愛默生的超驗主義搞糊塗後到美國西部荒野找尋生命意義；1965年出版的《史托納》勾勒一位密蘇里大學英文系教授寂寂無名、表面看起來不甚成功的一生；1972年出版的《奧古斯都》以羅馬第一位皇帝豐富多采的一生以及其改寫歷史的功業為主題。四部小說雖然故事背景迴異，同時也圍繞著一個核心主題，不管是哪個角色，其一生往往是他與外在世界的摩擦下所產生的無法預期的產物。那個外在世界可以是大自然，可以是文明社會，是科羅拉多州的荒野，是州立大學裡狹窄的教學大樓，是亞力山卓金碧輝煌的宮廷。在威廉斯的小說中，「個人的力量」和「命運的偶然」的摩擦，往往是一種侵蝕：其過程可以令我們自覺的形象變得模糊，成為一個陌生人。《奧古斯都》首度出版的次年獲得美國國家圖書獎的小說獎，是他四部作品中唯一在他有生之年獲得公開讚揚的一部，而即便《奧古斯都》獲獎，威廉斯的作品仍未受到普遍廣大的注目、逐漸絕版，直到二十一世紀初，《史托納》法文版由法國國民作家安娜.戈華達翻譯出版、在英國獲作家伊恩.麥克尤恩盛讚、演員暨作家湯姆.漢克斯在美國時代雜誌封面大力推薦後，重新颳起炫風、在世界各地出版、再版，真正成為了暢銷經典。啟明出版於 2012 年開始委託台大外文系馬耀民教授翻譯，2014 年首次推出《史托納》即大獲好評，不僅獲選各通路年度選書，馬耀民教授的翻譯也讓讀者津津樂

霍布爾頓鎮一向平靜無奇，直到小紅、白雪和金蒂接受秘密訓練，搖身一變成為童話忍者！當王子失蹤，芭蕾老師被誣陷，他們決定用忍術查明真相、打敗壞蛋！Jump into a thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja moves and epic adventures in this debut book perfect for children aged 5+ CAN THEY SCARE OFF ALL THE BADDIES? Nothing very exciting EVER happens in the town of Hobbleton. Then Red, Snow and Goldie are trained up as fairytale ninjas, and find that anything is possible... When Madame Hart is accused of taking Prince Inigo, the fairytale ninjas are sure that she isn't behind the kidnapping.Can they use their new-found skills to catch the real villain? Or will their ballet teacher stay banished forever?

Peep! Peep! All aboard with Thomas & Friends in this All Engines Go magnetic adventure! All Engines Go! Toddlers can take a journey across the Island of Sodor and meet all the trains in this fun, magnetic book with 5 great scenes. Start the day at the Engine Sheds, visit the Farm and race down Lookout Mountain. Then create adventures of your own with the magnetic characters of Thomas, Percy, Kana, Nia, Diesel, Bruno, Sandy and Carly.Each of the 8 engines is a magnetic play piece that can be used again and again. The illustration on the front cover shows the magnets that are stored inside the book. This removes the need for a plastic holder on the front cover.There are hours of fun to be had and this is the perfect way to encourage children aged 3 and up to use their imagination and build a life-long love of books. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh

Princess Katie and her kittens are back in:BELLA AT THE BALL - SUKI IN THE SNOW - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY

A beautiful 10th anniversary paperback edition of this award-winning, beloved modern classic, containing a note from the author. Noi lives with his dad and six cats by the sea. With his dad working hard as a fisherman, Noi sometimes feels a bit lonely, so when, one day, he finds a little whale washed up on the beach after a storm, he takes it home to care for it.At first, Noi tries to keep his new friend a secret, but there's only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out... Noi is persuaded that the whale must go back to the sea where it belongs, but their friendship will stay with him forever... This stunningly-illustrated story was awarded the inaugural Oscar's Book Prize and has gone on to become a much-loved global bestseller.More from the world of The Storm Whale:The Storm Whale in Winter Grandma BirdAlso written and illustrated by Benji Davies:Grandad's IslandIllustrated by Benji Davies:On Sudden Hill, written by Linda SarahJump on Board the Animal Tr

The Girl Who Loves Bugs is a hilarious and heart-warming story empowering young girls to always be curious, from superstar writer Lily Murray and Waterstones Prize-winning illustrator, Jenny Lovlie. Evie loves bugs. And she's fed up of having to keep up with her mums and brother on walks when she'd rather be peering under logs and examining snails.So, one day, she decides to bring the bugs inside, so she can be with them all the time. The problem is, the family is coming to stay, even fearsome Great Gran, who doesn't stand for any nonsense. And on the day of their arrival, Evie wakes up to find her bugs have escaped .. . all over the house! What is Great Gran going to say?A beautiful, bug-filled story about following your dreams, and the unconditional love of family.With ideas and tips at the back for looking after some of your own bugs (outside!).

A fun-filled bumper sticker activity book, packed full of colouring, mazes, sticker scenes, sticker jigsaws and more - based on the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series. The Tales from Acorn Wood Super Sticker Book features all your favourite characters from the much-loved preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. With sixty-four pages of activities to complete, plus over 1000 stickers, there's plenty to keep little hands busy during journeys, rainy days and holidays.