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Make math fun with amazing brain-teasing puzzles Hours of enjoyment while developing critical thinking skills. Developing critical thinking skills has never been more fun with Train Your Brain: Math G

Ever since he woke up in the hospital, Jinwoo’s been thrown into a world of cryptic messages, daily quests, and strange dungeons overflowing with creatures he’s never even heard of. As he tests out his new abilities, it starts to sink in that he is no longer the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind. Maybe he can finally attain what he’s always wanted-enough power to protect himself-but a run-in with an unexpected foe forces Jinwoo to consider just how far he’s willing to go to obtain it!

A hilarious, ridiculous, darkly comic story about what can happen when you feed one single pigeon . . .The dynamic team behind Llama Destroys the World return with a laugh-out-loud tale about the dang

Discover a world of wonder on a seaside stroll with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust. Chasing waves and having fun, water sparkling in the sun . .. Look what I found! A curly seashell. Inside it shines bright, like a pearl.Set off on an adventure to find treasure, from swirly sea shells to mysterious mermaid's purses, then learn more about each object with richly-illustrated and informative nature notes. Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to enjoy. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along! Other titles in the series include: Look What I Found in the Woods

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum!Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naug

It's a dark and stormy night and Toby cannot sleep. The whole house seems to be tossing and turning like a ship in the middle of the ocean...and soon Toby enters a fantasy world where he is indeed at sea, caught up in a strange and wild adventure. Luckily, Toby's cat makes up the crew of his ship, and together they chart a course through the storm and fend off a giant sea monster - with the last minute help of a mystery submarine which comes to their aid.But hang on, the submarine is manned by his Grandma and Grandpa! Soon they are back in the safety of the harbour, ready for breakfast - but lift the flap for one last surprise! Dramatic and surreal, there is danger and bravery with a large dose of the surreal, and lots more to notice on every re-read.

Imagine playing mini-golf with meerkats or building a sandcastle with an armadillo! And don’t even think about eating candyfloss when there's an albatross about!Jam-packed with crazy creatures, this b

Discover all the foul facts about the Awful Egyptians with history’s most horrible headlines. All the Awful Egyptians’ most horrible facts ready for readers to uncover, including:why the Egyptian people worshipped a dung beetlewhich pharaoh married her grandfatherand what the ‘Shepherd of the Royal Backside’ had to do!Fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible 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 funnyHorrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique! Isadora is special because she is different. In this brand new adventure, Isadora is going to be a bridesmaid at her aunt's wedding, and she's SO excited! But with a mischievous older cousin and a bored baby sister to deal with, getting through the special day isn't exactly going to be a piece of cake. Can Isadora make sure there's a happy ending.. . ?

Super-stylish gift board book with BIG flaps to lift on every page!All toddlers will adore searching for the colourful characters behind the shaped flaps, then naming the animals, objects and people you might find in a city. Arranged by theme, with stunning artwork from homeware designer Edward Underwood, this beautiful book is a celebration of city life in all its vibrancy and diversity. A brilliant tool for building vocabulary and stimulating speech, this delightful title is also just a whole lot of FUN!Also available: 100 First Words

Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages with history’s most horrible headlines.All the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages are ready to uncover, including:why chickens had their bottoms shaveda genuine jester’s jokeand what ten-year-old treacle was used forFully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included.with 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!

•Humorous, reassuring text by Lou Peacock, author of Toby and the Tricky Things, Oliver Elephant and Nuts!•With stylish, heart-warming artwork by super-talented Nicola Slater, illustrator of the Meeko

Join Rachel and Kirsty for lots of magical adventures with the seven Weather Fairies!

**《我與羅伯森匪幫》—甜點大盜的瘋狂冒險！** **被綁架的夏天，竟變成最棒的冒險？** Maisie 本以為這會是個無聊的假期，沒想到竟被一群**愛吃甜點的強盜**羅伯森家族「綁架」！但很快，她發現這群匪幫 **既瘋狂又有趣**，讓她體驗前所未有的自由與刺激！ **但當警方和爸媽找上門，Maisie 真的想被救回去嗎？** **一場充滿幽默、溫暖與瘋狂的旅程！** **適合喜愛 Roald Dahl、《Hamish》系列、《Freddie Yates 奇蹟之旅》的讀者！** **各界好評** ⭐「幽默、溫暖，帶著達爾式的瘋狂能量！」—Daniel Hahn ⭐「搞笑又甜美，帶點恰到好處的叛逆！」—Nicola Penfold ⭐「節奏明快，像場驚險的高速追逐！」—V’s View from the BookshelvesA madcap adventure starring a bandit family, a LOT of sweets and a girl who is ready for anything... Maisie is convinced her summer holiday is going to be as boring as ever - until she's snatched by the Robbersons, a bunch of bandits with an insatiable appetite for sweets! Soon Maisie realizes that life on the open road with the Robbersons is just the adventure she has always longed for. They've even started to see her as one of the gang! So when she discovers that the police and her parents are hot on their trail, Maisie decides she isn't quite ready to be rescued...A fre

Explore the quirky chaos of Custard Manor as you help Penelope Strudel hunt down her birthday surprise from her Uncle Derek Custard.But watch out - there are puffins about! Penelope Strudel and the Birthday Treasure Hunt is a fun, eccentric search-and-find book perfect for children 5+. Explore every larger-than-life room in Custard Manor with two-page spreads filled with funny details, then crack the codes that lead you to the next room. With a host of wacky wildlife running amok throughout the Manor, children are sure to discover something new with every read.From T-Rex skeletons in the Museum Room to a giraffe in the Orangery, there's a surprise around every corner in Custard Manor. But those naughty puffins have trashed the place! Spot 11 in every room, alongside Crumble the dog, Lawrence the cat and an array of hidden details waiting to be discovered. Get busy spotting each item on the checklist in every room, then put your noggin to use solving a number of puzzles to help Penelope

One of the most prominent voices of her generation debuts with an extraordinarily powerful memoir: the story of a childhood defined by the ever looming absence of her incarcerated father and the path

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller from the bestselling author of the Selection series Kiera Cass is back with a glittering royal romance sure to captivate her legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike.A would-be queen. A handsome young king. A perfect match...or is it?When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite, Hollis is shocked--and thrilled. After all, she's grown up at Keresken Castle, vying for the king's attention alongside other daughters of the nobility. Capturing his heart is a dream come true.But Hollis soon realizes that falling in love with a king and being crowned queen may not be the happily ever after she thought it would be. And when she meets a commoner with the mysterious power to see right into her heart, she finds that the future she really wants is one that she never thought to imagine.--School Library Journal

Every day is a new adventure!Spend the day at nursery with best friends Bear and Mouse! With interactive sliders and flaps to lift.

What if your best friend was a unicorn? Chapter book readers are flocking to this magical series, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn Violet loves being at Unicorn Academy. Between all her classes and adventures with friends, the past school year has been so much fun But Violet still hasn't bonded with her unicorn, Twinkle, and lately he seems really distracted. Can Violet find out what's bothering him, and discover Twinkle's magic in time for graduation?

本系列由暢銷作家 Mac Barnett 創作，以「作者的童年其實是祕密間諜生涯」為幽默設定，打造一套節奏明快、充滿笑點的間諜故事。故事融合間諜冒險、誇張行動與真實歷史事件，讓孩子在閱讀中自然接觸世界史與地理知識。文字與插畫配合，降低閱讀門檻，也提升趣味性。是一套能讓孩子笑著翻頁、在不知不覺中把書讀完的系列。James Bond meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this groundbreaking new fully-illustrated chapter book series Mac B., Kid Spy. The precious Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only one person who can help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent, Mac B. Mac travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure...but will he find it in time?From secret identities to Karate hijinks, this fast-paced, witty and historically inspired chapter book will keep readers guessing until the very last page. With full-color illustrations and fascinating historical facts masterfully sprinkled throughout, this series offers adventure, intrigue, absurdity, history and humor. Discover this totally smart and side-splittingly funny new series, and experience what it's really like to be a kid spy.套書包以下書籍：#1: Mac Undercover (9781338143591)Before

All four books in the beloved Wayside School series by bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar are now available in this collectible set!This paperback box set features all four books, each with new cover and interior art and full of hilarious stories, zany art, and a quadruple serving of absurdity.More than fifteen million readers have laughed at the stories of Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger, Wayside School Is Falling Down, and the newly released Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom.So what are you waiting for? Come visit Wayside School!本套書包含以下4本Sideways Stories from Wayside SchoolWayside School Is Falling DownWayside School Gets a Little StrangerWayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom

Join the Very Busy Spider and all her friends in this classic story, newly joining the premier reader line, Step into Reading A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand--not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But when the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly, the busy spider is able to catch it in her web immediately Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Eric Carle's classic tale of finding a friend is now available in a Step into Reading edition When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light. But it is not until it discovers other fireflies that it finds exactly what it's looking for. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

This is a story which begins in California and ends in China. It is a detective tale with a subtle love interest. Victor Lin, a Chinese-American died in mysterious circumstances on a trip to the Thous

Seriously WHAT is going on with Snake? Terrifying powers! Evil allies! Inter-dimensional doorways! WHAT IS HIS DEAL?! And that's not all! Why is Agent Fox suddenly so mysterious? Who IS she, exactly?

Peppa has a new ball! It's bouncy and so much fun to play with. All of her friends want to join in, too. It's time for a big game of football! Can Daddy Pig teach Peppa and her friends how to play fai

A casual introduction, a challenge to a simple game of chess, a lovers' reunion, a meaningless infidelity: from such small seeds Zweig brings forth five startlingly tense tales-meditations on the fragility of love, the limits of obsession, the combustibility of secrets and betrayal. To read anything by Zweig is to risk addiction; in this collection the power of his writing-which, with its unabashed intensity and narrative drive, made him one of the bestselling and most acclaimed authors in the world-is clear and irresistible. Each of these stories is a bolt of experience, unforgettable and unique.

It's never too soon to share your favourite classics with the next generation... This edition of Alice in Wonderland has been adapted for younger readers and features:• Simplified text• A child-friendly layout, designed for young readers• Full-colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen. In Alice's quest, she meets a cast of unforgettable characters – the Mad Hatter and the March Hare, the sleepy Dormouse, the fearsome Queen of Hearts and, of course, the smiling Cheshire Cat.But where is the White Rabbit? And what is he late for? And how will she ever find her way home?A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world's best loved stories. 'Ingpen's drawings are utterly compelling' – Michael Morpurgo

This activity book is filled with wordsearches, mazes, spot-the-differences, logic puzzles and more. Part of a range of pocket-sized paperbacks that are perfect for journeys, rainy days and party bags

Get your kids into reading with this new official Minecraft gaming adventure for young, struggling or reluctant readers who love video gamesIf you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Step into the Overworld in this Step Into Reading Levelled Reader, the only official levelled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game!Learn to read with the official Minecraft Young Readers! Practise your reading skills and develop your vocabulary as you read stories about your favourite game.This book is perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help. With short sentences and familiar vocabulary, new readers will develop confidence while enjoying reading about their favourite videogame characters. Content has been created with an educational consultant to help engage with reluctant and less confident readers. Graded level 2: Turquoise.Look for these other great Minecraft® titles:• Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) 9780755500444• Surv

Join Poppy and Sam as they have fun outdoors with this charming sticker book. From the farm to the beach, springtime to night-time, the book explores nature and wildlife found in different seasons and

Get your kids into reading with this new official Minecraft gaming adventure for young, struggling or reluctant readers who love video gamesIf you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book!Reading is matter of survival with the only official Leveled Reader series based on Minecraft!Learn to read with the official Minecraft Young Readers! Practise your reading skills and develop your vocabulary as you read stories about your favourite game.This book is perfect for new readers who are beginning to read simple stories with help. With short sentences and familiar vocabulary, new readers will develop confidence while enjoying reading about their favourite videogame characters. Content has been created with an educational consultant to help engage with reluctant and less confident readers. Graded level 2: Orange.Look for these other great Minecraft® titles:• Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) 9780755500444• Survival Mode! (Minecraft) 9780755500451• Escape From the Nether (Minecraft) 9

Fly off on an adventure with Magical Dragon and his royal friends to a floating castle in the sky in My Magical Castle!With a sparkly foil cover and push, pull and turn mechanisms, little ones will ha

With flaps, tabs and sliders, I can say Sorry will help young children to learn when they need to say sorry - and how to say it with meaning. With delightful illustrations from Marie Paruit, this is t

With flaps, tabs and sliders, I Can Be Patient helps young children to understand why they have to wait and how they can develop their ability to be patient. With delightful illustrations from Marie P

This beautifully illustrated sound book is a perfect way for little children to discover the magic of the seaside. From seagulls calling to dolphins squeaking and the gentle noise of the waves, the ten carefully crafted sounds conjure up the fun and excitement of the seashore. The illustrations are full of attractive details to spot and talk about, while holes in the pages and fingertrails combine with the sounds to create a delightful interactive experience.

Disney's Little Judy loses her first tooth in this new preschool storybook starring Disney Zootopia's Judy Hopps as she grows from a bashful baby bunny to a fearless young rabbit-and includes over 30 stickers Little Judy Hopps just lost her first tooth The new Little Judy series pairs the go-getting Judy Hopps from Disney Zootopia with teaching important preschool themes such as kindness, sharing, and trying new things. Perfect for Disney fans ages 3 to 7, this brand-new storybook features a sweet story about new experiences and includes over 30 stickers

A Step 2 leveled reader starring Stitch from Disney's Lilo & Stitch going to school for a day-featuring more than 30 stickers It's pet day at school, and Lilo can't wait to introduce Stitch to her class as her new pet But when Stitch accidentally sets the class pet free, can he catch it before the school day is over? Perfect for girls and boys ages 4 to 6 with the first day of school jitters, this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney's Lilo & Stitch comes with over 30 stickers Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Go behind the scenes of the biggest battle in movie history, with this deluxe book that explores the art and making of Godzilla vs. Kong.Delve into the making of Godzilla vs. Kong, and experience cine

9780711262454 Little Faces: Slow Down, Tiny Unicorn! (英國版)Watch tiny unicorn dash through the forest in this fun and interactive board book! Clever paper technology will amaze young children as they watch the scenes change as if by magic. The perfect boredom-buster for when you can't get outdoors, and a wonderful way of sparking children's imagination. Tiny Unicorn can't keep still! One minute she's speeding past badger, the next she's playing hide and seek with squirrel...and then off again! Meet Unicorn and her friends, and watch the magical animal faces and scenes change, thanks to Venetian window paper technology. With a winning combination of bold, expressive artwork and engaging rhyming text, this interactive, bright, bold board book is sure to become a household favourite! The Little Faces board book series encourages children to get involved with the animal characters and the situations they're in, while offering a playful, funny story. Simply by turning the page, the special p