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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 FICTION***One family’s deepest pain. Another family’s darkest secret.On a hot day in 1960s Maine, six-year-old Joe watches his little sister Ruthie, sitting on her favourite rock at the edge of the blueberry fields, while their family, Mi’kmaq people from Nova Scotia, pick fruit. That afternoon, Ruthie vanishes without a trace. As the last person to see her, Joe will be forever haunted by grief, guilt, and the agony of imagining how his life could have been.In an affluent suburb nearby,

A trip to the castle ruins leads to brand-new, daring adventure for our beloved blue-haired heroine. When she stumbles across the faratok tree and finds herself in the Time of Giants, Hilda learns all about the Giant Slayer. Desperate to help the Giants and negotiate peace, can Hilda change the past, whilst struggling with her own?

內容簡介:從初始計劃演化為有效計劃「《Running Lean》是我看過的書中，少數有真實反映出我40年創業、創新和新產品創建職涯中所見的。」―Bob Moesta, 《Demand-side Sales 101》作者和The Re-Wired Group主席和CEO「如果你正在尋找創業家推出新產品的指南，就是它了。」―Mike Belsito, product collective創始者之一、INDUSTRY: The Product Conference組織者「《Running Lean》是一部傑作，簡單又有深度。」―Zach Nies，Techstars執行董事「閱讀這本書幫助我專注於建構對的產品而不僅是正確地建構產品，省了我多年的生命。」―Thomas Botton, Liip企業設計主管「毫無疑問，《Running Lean》是我最常向創始者推薦的一本書。這個新版本經Ash多年來連續測試和微調後，變得更好了。」―Anuj Adhiya, 《Growth Hacking for Dummies》作者現今建構出的產品比以往任何時候都多，但大多數都失敗了；不是因為沒有能力完成我們想要建構出的東西，而是因為我們浪費了時間、金錢和精力來建構錯誤的產品。我們需要的是一個系統化的流程，來快速審查產品構想並提高成功機率。這就是本書《Running Lean》的承諾。在這本激勵人心的書中，Ash Maurya幫助你的新興事業，逐步達成「產品/市場契合」目標的嚴謹策略。你將從多種創新方法中學習，包括精實創業(Lean Startup)、商業模式設計、設計思考和待完成工作(jobs-to-be-done)。這個新版本引入了持續創新框架，並能看到一位創業家從最初願景到可行商業模式的旅程故事。‧使用一頁式精實畫布解構你的想法‧對想法的欲求性、可望成功性和可行性進行壓力測試‧定義關鍵里程碑並畫在牽引力路線圖上‧讓團隊速度更快、學習更快也更聚焦‧在對的時間優先採取對的行動‧了解如何進行有效的客戶訪談‧在整個開發週期中與你的客戶一起‧用更小、更快的迭代，持續測試你的產品‧尋找可重複和可規模化的商業模式

企畫案截稿迫在眉睫，卻腸枯思竭毫無靈感？提案簡報老是凸槌，腦袋空空沒有好點子？從今天起，就用自由書寫，激發出無限好創意！每個人都會遇上腦袋打結的時候！當你必須完成報告、提交企畫、發想文案卻思緒不斷撞牆，難道只能眼睜睜看著光明前途被自己的死腦袋給耽誤了？當邏輯思考無法幫你解決問題時，「自由書寫」就是啟動腦袋轉個彎的好方法──針對主題，以最快的速度不停書寫，不管文法或用字是否正確。一旦腦袋來不及編修你寫出來的東西，你便能專注於問題，運用身體的機械性動作超越大腦的反應，讓大腦發揮更大效用。自由書寫是一種快速的紙上思考模式，讓你得到平常難以達到的思考成果。這個技巧可以幫助你深入了解自己、看見可能的機會與選擇、解決問題、激發創意，以及做出決定。它有助於提升創作品質，不論是內容或寫作風格。本書作者馬克．李維指出，創造力不是一種天賦，而是一種練習，只要你能善用原本已在腦中的東西，就能將思緒的原料變成實用的工具。他以工作上遇到的難題為實例，包括策略、行銷、定位、業務、商業書寫等方面的問題，示範各種進行自由書寫的方式。不論你是遇到寫作瓶頸、面臨截稿壓力，或是不知如何處理腦中雜亂的想法，本書都能幫助你提升戰力，將想法化為文字，發揮源源不絕的創意！自由書寫的28個技巧： 1. 輕鬆試2. 不停地快寫3. 設下時限4. 以思考的方式進行書寫5. 跟著腦袋裡的想法走6. 轉移注意焦點7. 將思緒化為文字8. 運用引導句9. 詞彙解析10. 放下自己的聰明才智11. 抽離的價值12. 突破既有的假設與概念13. 一百個點子比一個點子更容易取得14. 學習愛上說謊15. 進行紙上對話16. 將問題付諸紙上作業17. 書寫馬拉松18. 自我質疑19. 據實書寫的魔力20. 從商管書中擷取精華21. 你專注什麼就成為什麼22. 與他人分享未臻成熟的想法23. 幫助他人發揮思考能力24. 隨時留心身邊發生的故事25. 建立點子資料庫26. 為自己量身打造一套原則27. 從自己著迷的事物著手28. 自由書寫直到作品完成◎我一直是本書與馬克．李維的忠實粉絲，不運用書中的方法，我已經沒有辦法工作了。──David Meerman Scott，《新行銷聖經》（The New Rules of Marketing & PR）作者◎不論你是遇到寫作瓶頸、面臨截稿壓力，或是不知該如何處理腦中亂竄的點子，馬克

《紐約時報》暢銷書《美聯社》、《華爾街日報》、《運動畫刊》強力推薦《紐約時報》暢銷冠軍《老虎伍茲》（Tiger Woods）作者傑夫．班尼迪克最新力作在勒布朗剛進聯盟時，耐吉（Nike）為他設計了廣告標語：「我們都是見證者。」（We Are All Witnesses.）20年來，我們果然見證了勒布朗創造的一切，而且還在持續。這本書讓我們知道：勒布朗．詹姆斯（LeBron James），不只是運動員。他是NBA洛杉磯湖人隊當家球星，曾效力克里夫蘭騎士和邁阿密熱火，擁有4座NBA總冠軍、4次NBA最有價值球員、兩枚奧運金牌，他是歷史上第一位率領3支不同球隊奪冠，且都拿下總決賽MVP的球員。這些是大家都看到的勒布朗，但多數人不知道：◎他18歲時，就可以背出當年NBA 29支球隊的先發陣容，並說出自己在各隊中最適合的位置。◎因為勒布朗，NBA從球隊老闆、總經理、總教練當家，演變為「超巨」球員紛紛「參與」球隊經營，簽誰、用誰、誰走、乃至於戰術決策。◎因為勒布朗介入，NBA球員待遇大幅提升，暴增了許多球隊的市值：他提升了收視率，他為此爭取調薪，促使轉播權利金額曝光。◎你知道嗎？勒布朗的故事，也是四個在低收入社區長大、甚至大多沒念過大學的年輕人，結成班底、共闖事業，彼此提攜，終於個個獲得巨大成功的故事。當中，有人成為運動巨星、有人成為最成功體育經紀人、有人在洛杉磯晉身電影電視製作人、有人成為NBA球團高階主管。本書作者為《運動畫刊》體育作家傑夫．班尼迪克（Jeff Benedict），繼暢銷書《老虎伍茲》（Tiger Woods）、《新英格蘭愛國者王朝》（The Dynasty）後，歷時3年、超過250次專訪，深刻剖析這位繼喬丹之後最偉大的籃球員：如何把「自己」經營成一門偉大的生意——玩轉於金錢、權力、名譽之間。◎「把團隊成功置於個人之上」，是球迷對他的最大「批評」對勒布朗來說，把球權跟獲勝功勞分享出去，是很自然的事。比起自己拿100分，他更渴望用100次助攻幫隊友得分。正如曾代表耐吉簽下喬丹的傳奇業務員，桑尼．瓦卡羅所言：「勒布朗正在做的事是教不來的。」因為他的無私球風，源自兒時啟蒙教練的一句話：「只要你把球傳出去，每個人都會想跟你打球。」◎股神巴菲特形容：「如果勒布朗是一家上市公司，我會買進。」勒布朗就像一間企業，他把對籃球的熱愛轉化為商業帝國。不只透過代言獲得報酬，更設法

Let's go on a Numberblocks adventure!Journey through the jungle, to find the Pattern Palace ? where you can play all day! Colour, stick and complete the activities along the way to help finish the story. Featuring fun Numberblocks stickers.

The classic Christmas verse delightfully reimagined in a gorgeous picture book from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator P.J. Lynch.“‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…”P.J. Lynch brings his rich and atmospheric art to the well-loved Christmas verse. From the stockings hung by the chimney to the bundle of toys flung over St Nicholas’s back and the family snug in their beds, children will love to pore over the detailed images inside. A book to return to again and again.

It’s a snow day today—and Maisy and friends are going outside! A First Experiences story celebrates the everyday pleasures of the season.One day Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it’s snowing! After putting on her coat, scarf, and gloves, she heads outside, where everything looks beautiful covered in snow, even if it’s cold.Brrr!In the park, Eddie and Cyril are catching snowflakes on their tongues, while Charley and Tallulah throw snowballs. Maisy joins in the fun, and soon she and her friends are building a snowman and sledding down a hill. Yippee! When it gets too cold, the whole crew returns inside for hot cocoa and a snuggle. Warm and delightful, this First Experiences book captures the joys of a snowy day spent with friends.

A charming and playful picture book told with humour and heart from the brilliant team behind Ten Delicious Teachers.The penguin pack play all day long. And when the sun goes down, and the night grows cold and dark…“PENGUIN HUDDLE!” The penguins squeeze and squish together to stay warm and cosy. But one night, there is a freezing gale. And the next morning … the penguins are stuck! They are frozen together like a giant penguin ice pop. What a penguin MUDDLE! Nobody in the Antarctic can figure out how to unstick them. But Pipsqueak, the smallest penguin of them all, has a brilliant idea... They must adventure out of their snowy home to a vibrant city across the great, gleaming ocean to solve their penguin puzzle.This light-hearted tale of jolly penguins big and small is a celebration of friendship, community spirit and helping those in trouble.

James and Cordelia must save London — and their marriage — in this thrilling and highly anticipated conclusion to The Last Hours series from the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Thorns is a Shadowhunters novel.Cordelia Carstairs has lost everything that matters to her.In only a few short weeks, she has seen her father murdered, her plans to become parabatai with her best friend, Lucie, destroyed, and her marriage to James Herondale crumble before her eyes. Even worse, she is now bound to an ancient demon, Lilith, stripping her of her power as a Shadowhunter.After fleeing to Paris with Matthew Fairchild, Cordelia hopes to forget her sorrows in the city’s glittering nightlife. But reality intrudes when shocking news comes from home: Tatiana Blackthorn has escaped the Adamant Citadel, and London is under new threat by the Prince of Hell, Belial.Cordelia returns to a London riven by chaos and dissent. The long-kept secret that Belial is James and

總統教育獎得主累計近600場生命教育＆特教研習講師親身經歷分享15年前的他，曾從四樓一躍而下，但蒼天讓他活了下來。曾琮諭X曾柏穎，一段跨越15年的自我對話，當他主動站在教室前面，介紹「獨特的自己」時⋯⋯你，準備好聆聽他的故事嗎？2006年，曾獲得獨立出版家獎(Independent Publisher Book Awards)最佳教育書類獎，美國妥瑞教師的勵志傳記《站在學生前面（Front of the Class)》，早已是特殊教育領域的必讀紀實作品。而今，台灣版的「主動站在同學前面」——曾琮諭的真實生命故事，同樣激勵人心！2015年總統教育獎得主，自2012年迄今，前往各級學校擔任生命教育、校園霸凌等議題講師將近600場，持續為妥瑞、特殊需求族群倡權的曾琮諭（曾柏穎）相信：真實的人生不可能永遠向陽，若能坦然接受生命缺憾，就有機會成為沙灘上的燈塔，為黑夜裡的人照亮光明。他回顧一步一腳印走過的生命試煉，一次又一次強迫自己走出舒適圈面對人群：從夜市、大賣場，再到三萬五千英呎高空的飛機上，不厭其煩的向同學、陌生人乃至於外國人，介紹著「獨特的自己」。相信「凡事皆有出路」的他，是如何持續朝雙博士之路努力前行，並持續為特殊需求族群倡權與發聲？一路支持相伴的母親，又是如何看待這一路以來身為妥瑞兒母親的酸甜苦辣？作者想要與你分享——★「接納」與「理解」，是困頓生命裡的溫潤沃土。勇敢的接納自己，是找到生存之道的第一步，因為「接納」與「理解」能在生命中帶出新的開始。★ 即使「活著」很辛苦，但依然可以選擇「堅持到底」。即使人生充滿挫折，也可以找出生命的光芒和活著的喜悅。放棄會進入怠惰、散漫且毫無目標的狀態，很難回歸正軌。唯有持續嘗試，勇敢堅持到底，努力的每分每秒才不會浪費。★ 要盡力成為照亮沙灘的燈塔，不要一輩子當散沙。家人的無盡陪伴與支持，是支持特殊孩子一路前行的穩定力量。作者父親的癌末叮囑，希望家人盡全力讓孩子變成沙灘上的燈塔，照亮沙灘上的散沙——當孩子有了重要他人，有一天也能成為別人的重要他人。本書特色➤17篇深刻生命紀實，當事人現身說法自述成長歷程，深入妥瑞人的成長心路歷程。➤4篇串聯30歲與15歲自己的自我書信對話，用「現在的自己」接住「過去的自己」。➤3篇家有妥瑞兒的母職經驗分享，帶你看見陪伴者不斷想方設法、突破困境的蛻變。誰適合本書？➤ 家有特殊需求孩子，希望學習如何陪伴

AI 進入2.0 的生成式AI時代，已經成為驅動產業數位轉型的核心，本書用心整理國際最新AI法制動態，可以作為我國產業落地時的重要參考依據。─吳漢章．AI大聯盟會長、華碩雲端暨台智雲總經理AI應用之前提，在於建立可信任、負責任之AI環境，同時掌握超越AI的思考架構。本書正是在介紹國際間重要法制，為打造可信賴AI生態系奠定厚實基礎。─詹婷怡．前國家通訊傳播委員會主任委員、人工智慧科技基金會常務董事資策會科法所長期致力於臺灣新科技管制研究。這次，本書則為台灣AI治理途徑的探索，提供了清晰的參考文本。─侯宜秀．台灣人工智慧學校基金會秘書長AI是否需要管制，如何管制，近來在國際間引起激烈論辯。資策會科法所作為我國法制智庫，透過本書提供了深入淺出的觀察與分析。─李宏毅．國立臺灣大學電機工程學系教授 本書藉由三大單元──「How to make AI under the law：讓管制成為助力而非阻力」、「How to make AI trustworthy：被信賴、負責任、控風險」、「How to make AI useful：讓資料成為餵養AI的養分」，分由AI監管方向、可信賴之AI及資料活用出發，協助產業了解其進行AI化的創新轉型階段所可能面臨的挑戰，並讓讀者知曉與資料流通、資料治理有關的規範。

For Christine Daaé, a beautiful and talented opera singer, the time of her debut is approaching: soon the opera curtain will rise. In the audience, ready to applaud her, is her nobleman Raoul, secretly in love with her. It could be an unforgettable evening, but a mysterious shadow stretches over their dreams... A classic freely adapted by Tea Stilton.

翻譯要求譯者的自我消解閱讀仰賴讀者的自我現身譯文，便是反覆思索、字字斟酌的精細平衡翻譯是種精神修練，靠的是譯者自我消解。有此掛心，譯者才能對文本保持絕對的謙遜態度，否則若譯者堅持自行發聲，原作的言語便易遭掩蓋。但是此種消融並非易事，譯者永遠會先是讀者。翻譯正如閱讀，都經歷接收、揀選、判讀、再想像的流程，而這一切都需要積極涉入。因此，譯者的觀點不可能不滲入譯文之中，他們選擇了什麼取徑、把什麼因子排在優先位置，都隱含了譯者對於文本的詩學鑑賞觀點與感性的探查。因此王維的〈鹿柴〉便成了探討翻譯藝術的絕佳典範，這首詩無我無他、無時間、無主題，每位譯者因自身知識的背景架構不同，詮釋時自我顯露的程度與欲強調的重心亦大相逕庭。詩中最後兩句「返景入深林，復照青苔上」，其意涵在華語世界原本就眾說紛紜，英譯時自然也成為歧異最大之處。 Returning sunlightenters the dark woods;Again shiningon the green moss, above.返回的陽光　進入幽林中；再次照耀在　綠色苔蘚，之上。在這個英文譯本中，譯者根據自己生活在森林的經驗，選擇以above（在……上方）而非常見的on（在某物上面）來翻譯「青苔上」。 Ombres retournent dans la forêt profonde: Dernier éclat de la mousse, vert.暗影回到深林裡：　苔蘚最後一次微光閃耀著，綠色的。在這個法文譯本中，譯文的韻律頗有法國象徵主義詩派遺風。「綠色」也變成形容光線而非苔蘚。 La luz poniente rompe entre las ramas.En la yerba tendida brilla verde.來自西方的光線穿透樹枝。灑在青草上，發出綠色光芒。在這個西班牙文譯本中，譯者根據王維篤信佛法的事實，而將光線連結到禪宗的靈光，使譯文成為頓悟的隱喻。這些譯句各自反映了譯者在理解原文時所使用的切角，每個譯者都依據自身的知識體系做出決斷。每一版新譯本出現，都是對既存譯本的批評探究，也是再次試圖創新的結果，更是翻譯的藝術在各時空背景下的進化體現。有的譯者涉入深，堅持詮釋與改寫，使邏輯通順、敘事者現身。有的譯者甚至顛倒文句順序，從而把翻譯變成了仿作。也有的譯者維持原本的隱晦留白，營造曖昧的意境。有的譯者重視跨

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想了解臺灣的未來，你必須讀懂中國！中國研究專家芮納．米德最新力作，解析中國的二戰史觀。一場曾被刻意遺忘的戰爭，建構了強化國際地位最有力的敘事――中國領導人曾試圖忽略和二戰有關的集體記憶，但現在他們開始慶祝「抗戰勝利」，不僅運用二戰敘事來形塑民族主義，更用來強化中國在國際社會中的地位與主張。過往，中國政府限制對日戰爭的公開討論，將其視為一段屈辱的受害經歷，但隨著中國日漸強大，這場戰爭的意義也在改變中。中國不再只是單純的受害者，而是在困境中逆勢而起，加入國際反法西斯聯盟、守護世界安全的重要盟友。中國回憶二戰的方式，對國內政治與國際關係產生重大影響――2015年在天安門廣場舉行的大閱兵，說是為了紀念二戰在亞洲結束70週年，人們卻強烈感受到這不是在向舊中國告別，而是在見證新中國的崛起。這是中國第一次以全國性的大型活動，公開紀念中國在二戰中的角色。此後，中國對抗戰集體記憶的態度，產生了重大轉變，官方的歷史論述衍生許多新觀點。中國重新塑造了中日戰爭的集體記憶，為爭取國際地位建構道德敘事，並增強中國在亞洲的影響力。【好評推薦】英國研究近代中國極重要的歷史學家之一……詳細而有趣地說明中國領導人的戰略如何隨時代而演變，及其如何改變有關二戰歷史的國內外宣傳……《正義之戰》最有趣的地方是去探討中國如何積極重構其最初建構的二戰歷史。――傅好文（Howard W. French），《華爾街日報》出色……由世界聞名的漢學家之一……讓讀者和下一屆美國政府能夠為中國下一步的行動做準備。――詹姆士．肯吉（James Kynge），《金融時報》及時了解二戰的記憶如何在當代中國過去與今日的概念化中扮演重要的角色。――彼德．梵科潘（Peter Frankopan），《旁觀者》米德引證的範圍之廣令人讚嘆。他關於戰爭、記憶和國際秩序的論點是……創新觀點。――《經濟學人》令人著迷……中國史學的極佳指南……米德寫了一本重要的書，應該用來反駁美國對中國的一些粗陋誤解。――麥可．伯利（Michael Burleigh），《文學評論》闡明了歷史記憶在現代中國運作中的困難與複雜。――強納森．查特溫（Jonathan Chatwin），《洛杉磯書評》一本迷人的書，以比大多數人更深遠的視野審視中國正在發展的民族主義。――《The Wire China》說明北京曾經如何淡化這場戰爭的存在，現在卻把它當作宣稱統治合法性和區域霸權

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Sometimes it only takes a stranger in a dark place... to say we have the right to be here, to make us warm in the coldest season. In 2019, Neil Gaiman asked his Twitter followers: What reminds you of warmth? Over 1,000 responses later, Neil began to weave replies from across the world into a poem in aid of the UNHCR's winter appeal.It revealed our shared desire to feel safe, welcome and warm in a world that can often feel frightening and lonely. Now publishing in hardback and illustrated by a group of artists from around the world, What You Need to Be Warm is an exploration of displacement and flight from conflict through the objects and memories that represent warmth. It is about our right to feel safe, whoever we are and wherever we are from.It is about holding out a hand to welcome those who find themselves far from home. Featuring new, original illustrations from Chris Riddell, Benji Davies, Yuliya Gwilym, Nadine Kaadan, Daniel Egneus, Pam Smy, Petr Horacek, Beth Suzanna, Bagram Ib

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

A laugh-out-loud Christmas cracker of a story, There Was a Young Reindeer who Swallowed a Present from Kaye Baillie and award-winning illustrator Diane Ewen is the perfect festive gift!Everyone's heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but now it's time to meet a little reindeer who, on the most important night of the year (Christmas Eve!), swallows a present. And he doesn't stop there! Soon he's gobbled down an elf, a bauble, a tree . .. what will he swallow next?A funny, cumulative rhyming story children will love, packed with elves, stockings, a very full sleigh full of gifts and, of course, Santa Claus! And one very hungry little reindeer - keep an eye on the presents under your tree!

On the first day of Christmas Santa asked, "Who's helping me?"I told him . . ."Leave everything to me and Elfie!"Count and sing along as more and more elves join in helping Santa with his festive jobs over the twelve days of Christmas! From three selfie-elfies snapping photos in Santa's grotto to five twinkling elves hanging lights to nine elves brushing the reindeer... and Santa's beard! An elf-filled twist on the infamous 'Twelve Days of Christmas' carol, this hilarious festive romp is the perfect book to share and read together.

A fee-fi-fo-festive treat for Supertato fans this Christmas - an unmissable adventure in this super bestselling series! As seen on TV! It's showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the Beanstalk, starring The Evil Pea as Jack and Supertato as Jack's mum. There are thrills, spills and the return of a familiar-looking melon-bot as this hilarious, panto-tastic show unfolds. Will Jack's beans bring him riches beyond his wildest dreams? Will Jack and Supermum be able to escape the fearsome giant? All will be revealed...Other Supertato adventures by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet:Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil Pea Rules Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-pea! Supertato: Bubbly Troubly! Supertato: Night of the Living Veg Supertato: The Great Eggscape! Supertato: Mean Green Time MachineSupertato: Eviltato vs. SuperpeaAlso by Sue Hendra and Paul Linn

"The deepest frost has the power to rekindle hope in anyone who's lost it..." In Bertie Crash-Wallop's noisy family, it can sometimes feel like there is no room for a quiet boy like him. But when Bertie meets a family of goblins on the night of the deepest frost, is it possible he might make some magic and discover his own place in the world?Join Bertie and the Frost Goblins on an exciting adventure in this beautifully moving story by the bestselling author of Sky Song and The Unmapped Chronicles, Abi Elphinstone, and renowned illustrator Fiona Woodcock. The perfect book for frosty winter's nights and cosy Christmas mornings.Also by Abi Elphinstone & Fiona Woodcock:The Snow Dragon Praise for The Frost Goblin: 'Atmospheric illustrations and a touching story with an ending that will melt icicles.' - Daily Mail 'A tender, witty, illustrated short story.' - The Sunday Times

Inspired by the beautiful true story of a nonverbal boy moved to speech at his first Mozart concert, this picture book is a testament to the power of art and the boundless joy it can bring.When Grandfather comes to take his grandson to a concert, Ronan is quiet as they leave the house, quiet in the car, and quiet at the concert hall. But when the performance is over and the beautiful music fades out at last, Ronan opens his mouth…and lets out a great big WOW!Not any old WOW, but Ronan’s very first WOW! That one word fills up the hearts of Ronan’s family, the musicians, the audience, and—when the recording goes viral—the world.

The official companion title for the premiere of the Netflix series, launching globally in November 2023!At Unicorn Academy, Sophia can't wait to discover her destiny and become a Unicorn Rider. First, she must bond with Wildstar to unlock the unicorn's magical powers. But evil Queen Ravenzella wants to destroy Unicorn Island, the academy and its unicorns.Will Sophia and her new friends have the courage to fight to protect everything they love?

Light up your Christmas with this super-special festive addition to the bestselling That's not my... series. With a bigger format, sparkly foiled cover and light-up surprise at the end, That's not my... Christmas Tree is the perfect gift for babies and toddlers.Light up your Christmas with this super-special festive addition to the bestselling That's not my... series.With a bigger format, sparkly foiled cover and lights to discover on the final page, That's not my... Christmas Tree is the perfect present for babies and toddlers. The best first Christmas gift!Turn the pages to explore the bumpy trunk, prickly branches, sparkly decorations and shiny presents on the Christmas trees, all brought to life with the familiar little white mouse to spot on every page.One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK and the series has sold over 31 million copies around the world! With over 70 titles in the series, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

This little girl sometimes finds it very hard to say hello. She struggles going into groups or parties and is very scared of starting a new school. However, when she shares her feelings, she learns that everyone feels shy sometimes - even her exuberant big brother! Shyness is just a feeling that will pass. This realization enables her to begin to find her own way to deal with new situations. She can just watch and listen until she is ready to join in. And nervous butterflies she feels on her first day? They help her pay attention - and notice children who might become wonderful new friends! The believable characters, busy scenes and ingenious holes in the pages make this a helpful, heartwarming story that young children can relate to. It's a perfect book to help children cope with feeling shy.

It's Christmas at the treehouse! This is the twelfth laugh-out-loud hilarious book in the series, filled with cartoon illustrations and perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Merry Christmas from the treehouse! The 156-Storey Treehouse is the twelfth book of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic comic book-style illustrations. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey.'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' – Tom Fletcher, author of The ChristmasaurusAndy and Terry have added 13 new levels to their treehouse!There's a wishing well, a world-record breaking level, a TV quiz show (hosted by Quizzy the Quizzical Quizbot) and an amazing mind-reading sandwich-making machine!But it’s the night before Christmas, and things are not going well for them – they’re at war with an angry snowman, Santa has crashed his sleigh and fallen into the cloning machine, and Mr

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An imaginative and heartfelt book that reminds us that there is no loss without love. When Grief first arrives, it is like an elephant--so big that there is hardly room for anything else. But over time, Grief can become smaller and smaller--first a deer, then a fox, a mouse, and finally a flickering firefly in the darkness leading us down a path of loving remembrance. This lyrical work is an empathetic and comforting balm for anyone who is experiencing grief, be it grieving the loss of a loved one or losses in the world around us. REASSURING FEELINGS BOOK: Children can often feel confused by their emotions. The gentle voice and soft illustrations in this book help to make these emotions feel less frightening, and the hopeful ending provides a reassuring message that grief will transform over time. TIMELESS REFLECTION ON GRIEF: The perennial themes of grief and sadness, as well as the graceful art style, make this perfect for anyone who is dealing with feelings of loss, whether that inv

《A Daydreamy Child Takes a Walk》出自義大利童話大師Gianni Rodari的經典故事集《Telephone Tales》，由國際知名插畫家Beatrice Alemagna繪製，全新詮釋孩子天真的靈魂。小喬凡尼走在路上，注意力卻被花草、雲朵、世界的細節吸走，結果竟「遺失」了自己。這個看似荒誕的故事，卻巧妙捕捉孩子專注於生活微小處的美好，是一首送給所有孩子與仍懷有童心大人的溫柔讚歌。Written by Gianni Rodari, the father of modern Italian children's literature, and charmingly illustrated by award-winning artist Beatrice Alemagna, this bright, sweet story reminds us what children are really like in the most essential and beautiful way!Little Giovanni is always daydreaming, always paying attention to the small miracles that lead him to lose track of the big picture. So even though he's promised his mama to keep his eyes open on his walk, he can't help but get distracted. Cheerful, carefree, and curious, Giovanni literally loses himself as he discovers the wide, wonderful world around him. Here, Rodari highlights the gorgeous way children give themselves over to their attention to the world by having Giovanni lose parts of himself as he walks along. Should his mam