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聖誕節將至，小女孩決定親自包辦所有準備工作，堅持「我自己可以！」但從烘焙到佈置，一切並不如想像順利。當她忙得焦頭爛額、手忙腳亂時，才發現原來請求幫助並不可怕。《I Really Want》系列一貫的幽默與節奏感，讓孩子在笑聲中學會分工與合作。這是一則關於成長、理解與聖誕喜悅的暖心故事。From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted duo, Simon Philip and Lucia Gaggiotti, comes a Christmas caper with the beloved heroine of the I Really Want series. It's Christmas time again! Hooray!But when I hear my parents say,"There's just SO much to do!" each day,I shout, "Don't fret, I'll help!"They both protest, but I insistI'm well prepared and have a listof things to sort so nothing's missed. I don't need ANY help!Christmas may be the best time of year, but there's SO MUCH to do.This is what one little girl discovers when she tries to help her parents by doing EVERYTHING herself - with chaotic consequences! Will she get everything done before the big day? And what will she do if a special visitor really needs her help?This bouncy, rhyming tale makes the perfect story for the build-up to Christmas with themes of self-confidence, teamw

Rosalind這個夏天選擇與朋友共度，而Skye、Jane、Batty和Jeffrey則前往緬因州投宿姨媽家──Skye意外成了「姊姊代表」，一個讓她和其他人都不太放心的安排。面對妹妹們的小危機、作家夢與初戀煩惱，再加上新鄰居與音樂才華初現的Batty，這個假期一點也不平靜。故事延續系列風格，以細膩筆觸描寫孩子眼中的責任、成長與親情，是一趟既熱鬧又溫暖的夏日旅程。This series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. Over one million copies sold, now with a bright new look!When summer comes around, it's off to the beach for Rosalind . . . and off to Maine with Aunt Claire for the rest of the Penderwick girls, as well as their old friend, Jeffrey.That leaves Skye as OAP (oldest available Penderwick)—a terrifying notion for all, but for Skye especially. Things look good as they settle into their cozy cottage, with a rocky shore, enthusiastic seagulls, a just-right corner store, and a charming next-door neighbor. But can Skye hold it together long enough to figure out Rosalind's directions about not letting Batty explode

可愛小狗Noodles的日常故事集合，透過簡單有趣的句子，帶領孩子一起經歷日常生活的挑戰與發現：「不要剪我頭髮！」「我不怕！」「我愛我的影子！」……每一本都像貼近孩子心情的小日記。搭配圖文，輕鬆培養閱讀自信，適合6到9歲孩子自行閱讀，學習表達與生活感受。The story collection of an adorable puppy, Noodles! He experiences what young children would encounter in daily life. Very simple sentences filled with useful expressions.1. It’stoo windy!2. Don'tcut my hair!3. Ican help!4. I'm not scared!5. Ihate my bow!6. Iam lost!7. Ilove colors!8. Ilove my tooth!9. Ilove my shadow!10. Nokisses please!Pick a Series. Grow a Reader.Meet Missy – a razzle-dazzle girl who does Things the Super Duper Royal Deluxe way.Learn how Missy picked out her outfit， planned for her class pet， dealt with her school play and went for a field trip in this deluxe collection!This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line called Branches， which is 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.

週四謀殺俱樂部再次出擊！十年前一樁沒有屍體的謀殺懸案，讓幾位熟年偵探再度被捲入解謎遊戲中，而與此同時一位仇敵卻突然拜訪伊莉莎白，帶著殺意與一把槍！其他成員能夠及時破解懸案並拯救伊莉莎白嗎？A new mystery is afoot in the third book in the Thursday Murder Club series from record-breaking, bestselling author Richard Osman.----------It is an ordinary Thursday and things should finally be returning to normal.Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers.Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill. . . or be killed.As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?** PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! **----------WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MAN WHO DIED TWICE'A thing of joy . . . Richard has a natural sense of humour' KATE ATKINSON'I absolutely lo

一舉打入布克獎決選，斯特勞特再次藉主角露西巴頓，刻畫生命裡的幽微孤寂與失落。NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout explores the mysteries of marriage and the secrets we keep, as a former couple reckons with where they've come from--and what they've left behind. ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Maureen Corrigan, NPR's Fresh Air - ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Time, Vulture, She Reads "Elizabeth Strout is one of my very favorite writers, so the fact that Oh William! may well be my favorite of her books is a mathematical equation for joy. The depth, complexity, and love contained in these pages is a miraculous achievement."--Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House I would like to say a few things about my first husband, William. Lucy Barton is a writer, but her ex-husband, William, remains a hard man to read. William, she confesses, has always been a mystery to me. Another mystery is why the two have remained connected after all these

What happens when a new baby moves in--and the doted-on "older sibling" is a pampered pooch? People stop to say, "Oh, what a cutie patootie baby!" What? Is it not clear? I am the patootie. Follow the adorable puppy Hazel through a typical day at home, where she rules the roost. Check out the dozens of toys, the nifty stroller, the comfy places to take her (many) naps, the various tasty snacks, and most of all, lots of quality time with her girl, Bea. Together, Hazel and Bea are sensational. Until the baby arrives, that is, and everything changes. Now Hazel isn't always the center of attention--even Nana barely has time for a cuddle. Things have gone too far! But when Hazel runs off to hide, the family is desperate to find her, and Hazel is reminded just how much she is loved. In this endearing comedy for dog lovers and expanding families from a stellar creative team, there's room for everyone in the hug circle--and messy new arrivals who drop enticing crumbs turn out to be not so bad a

THE MULTI-MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERTHE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'NIGHTMARISH, SHOCKING, BRILLIANT' – Stylist'MADDENING, MESMERISING, INGENIOUS' – New York Times'FUNNY, SHARP ENOUGH TO DRAW BLOOD' – Stephen King'DERANGED, DARING, CLEVERLY WRITTEN' – Vogue'My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive...'Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and her followers are sick with envy. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last.So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What her followers don't know won't hurt them.Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality.Her home, her husband, her children – they're all familiar, but something's off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God?Natalie knows just two things for sure: th

A new Beginner Book all about vehicles, featuring favorite things that go! On a busy street in a busy town, cars and trucks go zipping 'round. Buses, trains--watch them go! How many vehicles do YOU know?Buckle up and join Mommy and Bonnie on their drive as they encounter more than 20 types of vehicles! From garbage trucks and school buses to fire engines and police cars, working vehicles can be spotted all over town--and each plays an important role. Beginner Books were created by Dr. Seuss to encourage children to read all on their own. Vehicle-enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through Busy Street's simple rhyming text, perfect for beginning readers ages 3-7. And with Edward Miller's fun, colorful illustrations, this is sure to be a book little ones will want to take for a spin time and time again.

A hilarious introduction to the mystery genre, starring a boy, his fish, and a whiskered detective in disguise. A little boy's aquarium has been attacked, and his poor fish is terrified! Who could be behind this horrible crime? Never fear: Ramon Fellini is on the case! This brave dog has donned his cleverest cat costume in order to track down the culprit. How does Fellini know a cat is to blame? Why does he say strange things like "Does this house have any other fish?" No time for such questions--Fellini is about to reveal the truth! Unless the ace detective has a different agenda in mind... With dramatic colors, ironic humor, and plenty of clues to discover in the art, this whodunit is a laugh-out-loud read for pet lovers. Children will love using their own sleuthing skills to solve the mystery and predict what Detective Ramon Fellini does next."A hilarious intro to mysteries and a great read aloud."—Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (a School Library Journal blog)"It reminded me of Kl

The Best Bad Day Ever, from the award-winning author-illustrator Marianna Coppo, is a hilarious and heartwarming story about grumpiness and the power of friendship. A hilarious exploration of grumpiness: this is a book for any child who has ever woken up to find everything unreasonably annoying.Today is a terrible day for Wolfie: it's cloudy (there is a single cloud), the water in the bubble bath is ice cold, there aren't enough chocolate chips in the cookies and everyone else is having a nice day (lucky them). No one understands Wolfie at school. But then Penguin comes along... and she does understand. Suddenly things start to get a whole lot better. This is a story about how when you're feeling misunderstood, sometimes all it takes to change your perspective completely, is a like-minded friend.A wonderful, and relatable story about the loneliness that comes with feeling grumpy and how a friend can give a rain cloud day, a sunny new spin. Funny for both children and adults alike

Past and present collide in a captivating YA debut about a girl who takes off on a flight and lands . . . twenty-five years later. When Jenny boards her flight back from New York, the biggest things on her mind are applying to Columbia and reuniting with her brand-new boyfriend. But when she and the other passengers disembark in St. Louis, they're told that their plane disappeared-twenty-five years ago. Everyone thought they were dead. The world has fast-forwarded. Three of her grandparents are gone, her parents are old, and her "little" brother is now an adult. There's so much she's missed out on, not the least iPhones, social media, and pop culture. When some surprising information comes to light, Jenny feels betrayed by her family and once-best friend. She's also fighting her attraction to Dylan, a cute and kind classmate who has an unusual connection to her past. And then there's the growing contingent of conspiracy theorists determined to prove that Flight 237 hides a sinister tru

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on a funny, exciting adventure to wake a sleeping prince and much more - all in time for tea. Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed.In The Enchanted Forest, Princess Minna has to wake a sleeping prince before nightfall. But along the way, she finds a swan, an old lady and a very fluffy sheep - all of them in a fix! Can she help them and still reach the prince before sundown? Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

Megabat and his best friend, Daniel, go to sleepaway camp for the first time. Another hilarious chapter book in this laugh-out-loud series for fans of Dory Fantasmagory and Narwhal and Jelly.Daniel is not so sure about going to camp. There will be bugs. And uncomfortable beds. And leeches!Megabat can't WAIT to go to camp! There will be so much smooshfruit, and he loves a good sing-along.Daniel starts to think camp isn't so bad. He's made friends, and his bed isn't THAT uncomfortable.Megabat has made a new friend too. But his new friend wants him to go flying to spooky caves. And her mom is very toothy.As Daniel is getting into the swing of things and starting to enjoy camp, Megabat is getting himself into one tangle after another to avoid going into the scary woods. But can Megabat overcome his fears to help save his new friend? Kass Reich's adorable illustrations paired with Anna Humphrey's hilarious text make for another unforgettable Megabat adventure, one that will appeal to Megaba

The follow-up to the number one bestseller PAPER AEROPLANESIt's a year and a half on from PAPER AEROPLANES, and Renee is now living idyllically with her Auntie Jo. They even have geese, and Renee likes to sit and watch them, wondering if she'll ever find 'the One' - someone who will love her no matter what, and be there for her no matter how bad things get. She and Flo are in their final year at school, and they've got some tough choices to make - like will they go to university? And if so where - and will they go together? Renee's usual ambivalence on the matter shocks Flo, who had assumed they'd continue as they were, the best and closest of friends, forever.She feels as though she needs Renee's support more than ever, so when a handsome young boy enters Flo's life, she finds herself powerfully drawn to his kindness, and his faith. Renee and Flo's friendship will soon be tested in a way neither of them could have expected - and if PAPER AEROPLANES was a book about finding friendship,

本書特色南台灣必遊景點 Nine Things One Must Experience in Southern Taiwan藉由夜生活、藝術文創、客家文化、靜心之旅、海洋之美、原民文化、古蹟及生態之旅與台灣茶飲等九大主題，暢遊南台灣必遊景點。The nine main things one must experience in southern Taiwan are: nightlife activities, art, Hakka culture, places suitable for tranquility and meditation, beautiful ocean views, aboriginal cultures, historic sites, ecological tours, and Taiwanese tea culture. 實用句型及詞彙 Useful Sentence Patterns and Vocabulary依各單元主題，整理出最精華的句型及詞彙，讓學習者運用基本句型，替換詞彙，旅遊時能馬上派上用場。Each unit deals with the most essential sentence patterns and vocabulary, so the reader can master basic sentence patterns and vocabulary substitution drills. These grammar exercises can be used immediately when traveling. 文化導覽深度遊In-depth Guided Cultural Tours針對各單元內容，延伸相關文化知識，滿足學習者需求，深度了解當地風土民情。Each unit provides knowledge relevant to the needs of travelers, promoting a deeper understanding of local customs and cultures. 文化體驗動手做 Hands-on Cultural Experiences透過實際活動操作，讓您更深入體驗當地的人文精神。例如 : 泡茶、書法體驗、彩繪紙傘、手作琉璃串珠

《There's a Ghost in Grandpa's Garden》透過一段祖孫間的靜靜對話，展開關於記憶與自然的細膩探索。花園裡藏著消失的水流、打翻的花盆、來自過去的小禮物，都是看不見的「幽靈」留下的痕跡。作者Kyo Maclear用溫柔文字搭配Katty Maurey清新的畫面，帶領孩子學會觀察、傾聽與想像，從花園的一草一木中，看見時間與故事悄然流轉。The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksA gentle, probing picture book from award-winning author Kyo Maclear and celebrated illustrator Katty Maurey about the special relationship between a grandfather and his grandson, and the many traces, memories, and even ghosts with which we live There's a ghost in Grandpa's garden. It leaves tracks by the path where there was once a cool, dark stream. It makes mischief by knocking over flowerpots. And sometimes, it leaves behind a gift perfect for a curious boy in the form of little treasures from times gone by. The boy who is the narrator of this picture book loves spending time with his grandpa in the garden, enjoying the natural world, listening to memories of how things used to be, and making up stories about the friendly

Uncover the truth hidden at the heart of a wondrous city in this official Minecraft novel!Jeremy has never brewed a single potion, but he knows what it's like to be invisible. He lives in the biggest city in the Overworld, surrounded by tall buildings, redstone wonders, and tons of people. So why does he feel so lonely? Why is it so hard to find a friend? When Jeremy's family meets a family from out in the wilderness, it looks like it's going to be the same old story. The outsiders' kid, Valda, acts like Jeremy is a helpless little baby. Sure, he's never caught a fish or fought a hostile mob, and maybe school only lets him read about crafting and never try it himself. That doesn't mean Valda has to be so rude! But that's not the only trouble Valda's family has brought with them. They share a terrifying story: A new kind of zombie has appeared, one that can do things no zombie should be able to do--steal resources and work together to terrorize the folks who live outside The City's wall

In the tradition of The Wonderful Things You Will Be and I Wish You More, this debut book reminds us that "all who wander are not lost."You are here, and from here there are so many places you can go. But how will you know how to get there? In this warm and wise debut, Zach Manbeck gives readers a poetic roadmap to help us find our way in the world, while also reminding us all that right now, we are here―exactly where we are meant to be.Both sweet and uplifting, this is a perfect book for a new baby, a new graduate, or anyone who could use a reminder that "all who wander are not lost."BE HERE NOW: With playful, approachable language, this book encourages appreciating the moment we're in and being completely present in it.THE PERFECT GO-TO GIFT: The accessible text and charming art make this the ideal book for a wide range of occasions. Whether you are shopping for a baby gift, a graduation gift, or a gift that will inspire readers of any age to approach life as an adventure, this book

《The Lightning Catcher》是Clare Weze所著的一本科幻冒險兒童小說，適合9至12歲的讀者。故事講述男孩Alfie隨家人搬到偏遠村莊Folding Ford後，發現這裡天氣極為怪異：夏天樹上有霜凍、花園水桶中有小龍捲風、某些地方只下雨不淋濕周圍等。Alfie和他的朋友Sam對這些怪異現象感到好奇，開始調查村裡最怪異的科學家Nathaniel Clemm的庭院。在稍微闖入後，他發現一個神祕的盒子，打開它後釋放出一個閃著電光、敏捷且神秘的生物Whizzy。這個生物帶來許多麻煩和危險，Alfie因此被誤解和指責。他必須找到化解風暴和說服村民相信這一切的方式。小說結合了奇幻與現實，描繪Alfie在新環境中的適應、面對偏見、與家人間的成長，還穿插了有關氣象、生物和電學的知識。全書節奏緊湊，情節充滿想像力與懸念，同時探討友情、身份認同和家庭關係，是一部寓教於樂的精彩中級讀物.'This exciting, science-packed novel is a cracking read and bursts with action, warmth and humour' - BookTrust Great Books Guide 2021'This is great fun; an energetic middle-grade debut with a fresh contemporary feel and a good dash of Stranger Things' - The BooksellerAlfie has noticed a few things since his family moved to Folding Ford. He really misses life in the city. He and his sister don't exactly fit in here. But the most interesting one is that the weather is BONKERS. One frost-covered branch on one tree in the middle of June? A tiny whirlwind in a bucket in the garden? Only in Folding

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a . . . pancake? Our favorite syrupy superhero returns in a new graphic novel to face Breakfast Town’s new supervillain and take down her terrible mind control machine . . . before it takes over the entire town!When we last saw our hero, Peggy Pancake, she was learning to be more responsible by babysitting five mini muffins and rescuing Breakfast Town from a Mini Mega Laser of Doom disaster. Now, stranger things are happening . . . and Peggy is so busy trying to prevent Breakfast Town from becoming complete toast, she keeps missing important plans with her brother, Patrick! To try and mend their relationship, Peggy and Patrick’s parents sign them up to perform together at the school talent show. Little do they know the Bacon Bullies will be in the audience, and Peggy’s singing voice has been, well, more scrambled than it used to be.As Peggy and her friends investigate the mysterious events around town, they find a familiar enemy working from a lair under

Giant battle robots! Cotton candy betrayal! Blasts from the past! And the ultimate challenge to stay true to themselvesandeach other await Theo and Alexander in thefinalbook in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve one wretched mystery after the next, brought to you by #1NYTbestselling author Kiersten White.Trapped in Aunt Saffronia’s spectral house, Theo and Alexander must work together to escape, stop their newfound nemesis Essa and her henchman Edgaren’t, save Wil and their friends, find their parents, and maybe, just maybe, get things back to normal.Following the clues left behind, the twins find themselves at Siren’s Song Seaside Amusement Park. Old faces and new surprises await them in a park that was built to lure in visitors…and their secrets.As they get closer to answers, the twins are left with the biggest question of all: Who is Essa really, and why is she so determined to find their parents?

Lola與Evie從小就是最要好的朋友，就算進了不同的班級，她也以為一切不會變。但在父母離婚、家庭搬遷的動盪中，Evie卻與另一位同學Cleo越走越近，讓Lola感到被排擠，也讓三人關係變得緊張。《Bigg School》系列以輕鬆筆觸描繪孩子在面對友情轉變、家庭壓力與自我成長時的內心糾結，插畫生動富趣味，貼近孩子生活感受，是一部誠實、溫暖又不失幽默的成長小說。Lola and Evie have been BFF since they were babies, just like peas in a pod – and even though they don’t end up in the same class, Lola expects everything to stay the same. At home things are tough because Lola’s parents are divorcing and they’re having to move the family home. So when the annoying Cleo becomes friendly with Evie, stealing her from Lola, three most definitely becomes a crowd – Lola must learn that not all change is bad…With illustrations from the award-winning Jess Bradley (illustrator of The Day in the Life of a Poo, A Gnu and You and contibutor to the Phoenix Comic) that express the often hilarious inner lives of the characters, the Bigg School series tells stories of the extraordinary lives of ordinary kids navigating friendships, change and all the ups and downs of growing up.‘Funny eng

★ 全球人氣系列 Isadora Moon 10週年紀念珍藏版★ 粉紅燙金＋三邊刷色設計，夢幻收藏級精裝★ 收錄經典故事＋全新加贈短篇〈Pink Rabbit's Forgotten Birthday〉★ 附活動、遊戲與手作內容，最適合小讀者的生日禮物書半吸血鬼、半精靈的 Isadora Moon 準備舉辦人生第一場生日派對。她曾參加過許多人類朋友的派對，但當精靈媽媽和吸血鬼爸爸負責籌備時，一切都變得充滿魔法與驚喜。這本10週年紀念版收錄經典故事與粉紅兔子的全新短篇，並附活動與遊戲，是粉絲必收藏的夢幻紀念書。Celebrate a decade of enchanting adventures with the Isadora Moon 10th Anniversary Gift Edition, created by author-illustrator Harriet Muncaster. This special edition brings together the beloved story Isadora Moon Has a Birthday with an extra-special bonus tale, Pink Rabbit's Forgotten Birthday!In Isadora Moon Has a Birthday, Isadora is excited for her very first birthday party. She's been to lots of human parties before and now she's going to have one of her own! But with her mum and dad organizing things, it's not going to be like the parties she's been to before...In Pink Rabbit's Forgotten Birthday, Pink Rabbit is wondering why no one in the house seems to have remembered that today is a very special day indeed. Could Isadora rea

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 a

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

《Dollars to Doughnuts!》系列以親切故事幫助孩子理解重要的金錢觀念。本集中，Julian和Lucy在料理課釀成「麵糊災難」，為了修補廚房，他們打算辦一場烘焙義賣會。但他們很快遇上難題——要怎麼擬定預算？而且還得守住？From budgeting to spending, to credit cards and gift cards, this new early chapter book series tackles and explains big financial topics for kids, Dollars to Doughnuts! After a batter disaster, Julian and Lucy's cooking class needs a kitchen cleanup, including a new paint job. Luckily, they have a plan to make things right--they'll simply throw the bake sale of the century! But their sweet dreams dissolve like sugar when faced with the b-word: Budget. What is a budget and how are they ever supposed to stay within it? In this early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies, Lucy and Julian discover the ins and outs of budgeting.

奇妙的寶貝交換站帶來大好機會，把愛哭又煩人的弟弟與帥氣的吉他交換，你會如何選擇？交換，你又是爸媽唯一的寵兒；不交換，也許未來你們會開心地組起樂團。凱迪克得獎繪者幽默描繪令人又愛又恨的手足之情。Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rhett Miller teams up again with Caldecott Medalist and bestselling artist Dan Santat in a laugh-out-loud rhyming story about an older sibling who gets an opportunity to trade his younger brother for cool stuff when he finds a magical baby changing station. Before Joe rolled in / I was the ten-year-old King / of all I surveyed / Now that he's here / It's perfectly clear / That I / am in the way. James is NOT a fan of his new little brother, Joe. His parents adore Joe and don't have time for James anymore. What is an older sibling supposed to do?! When James stumbles upon a baby-changing station that can exchange younger siblings for much more exciting things, he is faced with endless options. Should he choose the night-vision googles, a cool chemistry set, a guitar, or keep his baby brother? James is put through the ultimate test until he realizes that being a big

本書獲 Kirkus Reviews、CCBC 評選為年度最佳童書，並入選 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection。Ginny Pierce 熱愛地理知識，也深深依賴父親的存在，然而父親因任務遠赴海外，家庭再度搬遷，使她原本熟悉的世界逐漸失衡。期待已久的地理營隊取消，新環境裡的人們也更注意她的明星姊姊。於是 Ginny 決定為街坊孩子們自辦一個小小營隊，希望藉此證明自己的價值。本書細膩描寫孩子在變動與不安中，如何慢慢找到屬於自己的方向。Kirkus Reviews 讚譽本書「真誠而動人」，以簡單卻準確的筆觸，呈現成長的重量。NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Kirkus Reviews - CCBC - Reading Middle Grade ★ "Delightful ... It's hard to write with such simple authenticity: The world needs more stories like this." --Kirkus Review, starred review ★ "Caroline Hickey portrays the full emotional cycle of deployment with accuracy and compassion." --Publishers Weekly, starred review​ A heartfelt coming-of-age novel about trying to find one's place in the world perfect for fans of Judy Blume, The Fourteenth Goldfish, and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl. There are two things Ginny Pierce loves most in the world: geography facts and her father. But when her dad is deployed overseas and Ginny's family must move to yet ano

在 Ollie and Zing 的海底世界裡，荒唐搞笑是日常。Ollie 是隻吸血烏賊，Zing 則是會噴毒的海兔，兩人是最調皮的死黨。他們的海底小鎮住滿稀奇古怪的生物：從愛放臭氣的 Blob，到狡猾的催眠蝸牛，還有神祕的「蛇角獸」。故事包含四段迷你冒險：寵物海葵失蹤、奇怪的噪音、魔法傳送馬桶等，處處充滿笑料與驚喜。插畫大膽明亮，營造出活潑氛圍，非常適合圖像小說初學者，讓孩子在笑聲中體驗友情與創意的無限可能。SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS meets BUNNY VERSUS MONKEY in this hilarious, zany and action-packed full-colour graphic novel for readers aged 5-8. Join naughty best friends Ollie the vampire squid and Zing the toxin-squirting sea bunny as they cause chaos in the deep sea with the rest of their undersea crew!“What a hoot - gentle, silly, under-the-sea fun. Zing is my spirit animal!” - Ross Montgomery, author of I AM REBELOllie and Zing live in a town called Nowhere, deep under the sea - a place that's home to the wackiest and weirdest creatures of the ocean, like the stinky Blob, crafty Hypno-snail, and the mysterious Snakey Unicorn Thing... Ollie and Zing's antics with their colourful neighbours always keep things lively - especially when they get the better of dastardly old Thornelius, the

本書偏重旅遊資訊科技的應用現況與研究方向，適合作為觀光、旅遊、休閒相關科系大三、大四或研究所的一本教科用書，亦推薦給對智慧旅遊科技有興趣的教師及相關研究人員。本書共分三篇十六章。第一篇為智慧旅遊篇:「智慧旅遊」的總論與介紹。第二篇則是理論模型篇:介紹旅遊資訊科技應用研究中最常用的理論模型，分別為「科技接受模型」（Technology Acceptance Model）、「科技準備度」（Technology Readiness）、「科技準備接受模型」（Technology Readiness and Acceptance Model）、「創新擴散理論」（Innovation Diffusion Theory）、與「創新擴散與科技接受整合模型」（IDT-TAM Integrated Model）。第三篇旅遊科技篇:將逐章介紹行動條碼（QR Code）、虛擬實境（Virtual Reality）、 擴增實境（Augmented Reality）、遊程規畫與推薦系統（Recommendation system）、穿戴式裝置（Wearable Device）、數位遊戲化（Digital Gamification）、人工智慧機器人（AI Robot）、區塊鏈技術（Blockchain）、巨量資料（Big Data）分析、物聯網（Internet of Things）與社群聆聽（Social Listening）等主題，各章皆會列舉幾篇與主題相關的應用研究，讓讀者可以充分瞭解智慧旅遊科技的研究議題。本書所提及的研究論文竭盡筆者所能，盡量為讀者更新至2021年前後的研究論文。期望能協助讀者進一步瞭解「智慧旅遊科技」的進程。

Introducing a hysterical brand new graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Max Meow! Meet Rex Rocket, a super stretchy weiner dog who boldly ventures to a mysterious new planet with his pals to stop an angry monster. Little do they know, Rex's boss is hoping that they'll fail!Rex Rocket isn't very strong...or organized...or smart. But sometimes, all you need to save the galaxy is to be an infinitely stretchy, baby blue weiner dog!When the crotchety Commander Dill sends Rex and his crew on a critical mission to the planet Gratuvius 4, Rex thinks it's the perfect chance to impress his boss. Little does he know that Dill is planning for Rex to fail! And no knows just how chaotic things on Gratuvius are about to get!Why is there a giant monster running around trying to eat the planet's king? Why does everyone on the planet seem so happy to be working all the time? Why can't Rex accept that the mysteriously helpful voice on the Sagan isn't just inside his head?!Get ready to bla

For fans of Elephant & Piggie and Frog & Toad comes an easy-to-read series about another unlikely pair: Croc and Ally. These two best friends don't always see things the same way, but there's one thing they do agree on--their friendship comes first! In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!Croc is grumpy. Ally is happy. Croc sees a problem. Ally finds a solution. In A Lot to Like!, the best friends discuss their favorite color, shape, and number. Then they try to find a new favorite food for Ally, who prefers pancakes above all else. Finally, Ally introduces Croc to his new friend, a sock puppet named Little Croc.With three short stories, easy-to-read vocabulary, and adorable illustrations, this book is perfect for progressing readers. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap betw

This innovative, heartfelt debut novel tells the story of a girl who’s literally allergic to the outside world. When a new family moves in next door, she begins a complicated romance that challenges everything she’s ever known. The narrative unfolds via vignettes, diary entries, texts, charts, lists, illustrations, and more.My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He's tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disast

In Love Smart: Find the One You Want -- Fix the One You Got, bestselling author Dr. Phil tells people who are dissatisfied with their love lives to stop making excuses and start taking action. You deserve a committed relationship, and it is within your control to have the one you want. First, though, you need to determine what you want in a partner, plot your course, and get out there and create velocity in your pursuit of a loving connection. In this book you'll learn to: Present the real you in the most flattering light. You have to stop being your own best kept secret.Peek behind the male curtain. Dr. Phil tells you things about men that they don't necessarily want you to know. How good is your Guy-Q? Master the right moves. Don't fade into the wallpaper; get noticed and get involved. If you are already coupled up then learn how to grow and nurture what you have built. Bag 'em, tag 'em and take 'em home. Learn how to negotiate the relationship you desire and then close the deal. Get

一年前的隨機槍擊案改變了Nora一家，她與爸爸便前往峽谷，希望能找回心中的平靜，但當他們抵達谷底時洪水竟沖走了Nora的父親與他們所有物資，為了拯救自己與父親，她必須戰勝恐懼生存下去。Hatchet meets Long Way Down in this heartfelt and gripping novel in verse about a young girl's struggle for survival after a climbing trip with her father goes terribly wrong.One year after a random shooting changed their family forever, Nora and her father are exploring a slot canyon deep in the Arizona desert, hoping it will help them find peace. Nora longs for things to go back to normal, like they were when her mother was still alive, while her father keeps them isolated in fear of other people. But when they reach the bottom of the canyon, the unthinkable happens: A flash flood rips across their path, sweeping away Nora's father and all of their supplies.Suddenly, Nora finds herself lost and alone in the desert, facing dehydration, venomous scorpions, deadly snakes, and, worst of all, the Beast who has terrorized her dreams for the past year. If Nora is going to save herself and her father,

本書改編自人氣 Webtoon，以全彩漫畫形式，記錄一隻獨眼貓與牠的家貓兄弟們日常生活中的大小混亂。Saphie 非常清楚自己想要什麼——那就是盡情搗蛋。奔跑、抓東西、推倒物品、偷食物、惹怒同伴，甚至有計畫地干擾人類生活，都是牠一天的重要行程。故事以幽默的節奏呈現貓咪視角的世界觀，看似漫不經心，卻精準捕捉貓與人同住的細節與荒謬感。畫風融合漫畫與輕喜劇風格，適合輕鬆翻閱，也讓熟悉貓行為的讀者會心一笑。對喜愛生活系漫畫、Webtoon 或貓題材的讀者而言，本書是一段不需解釋、只需享受的閱讀時光。Webtoon 改編圖像小說全彩喜劇漫畫風格貓咪日常視角描寫The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch, and nap their way through life. Saphie the One-Eyed Cat is a hilarious look at the life of a cat that knows what she wants - and what she wants is to mess around!The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch and nap their way through life.It's purr-fect for fans of Pusheen! What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well, there's running, knocking things over, scratching things you're not supposed to, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food and generally causing ma

《Spring Boot in Action》是一本專為熟悉 Spring Framework 的開發者所寫的實戰指南，聚焦於如何運用 Spring Boot 大幅簡化 Java 應用程式的開發流程。Spring Boot 以「約定優於設定」為核心理念，讓開發者跳過繁瑣的組態工作，快速啟動專案，將心力集中在應用程式的行為與商業邏輯上。作者 Craig Walls 以多年 Spring 開發與教學經驗，透過清楚且實用的範例，說明如何有效運用 Spring Boot 的自動組態機制，同時在需要時進行客製化調整。書中涵蓋測試、部署、Actuator 監控、命令列工具（CLI）、以及與 Groovy、Grails 的整合應用，完整呈現 Spring Boot 在實務開發中的優勢。本書內容務實、節奏明快，適合希望提升開發效率、減少設定負擔的 Java 與 Spring 開發者閱讀，是理解與上手 Spring Boot 的重要入門與進階參考。Although Spring Framework simplifies enterprise Java development, it can require a lot from developers in terms of framework configuration. Spring Boot radically streamlines the process of creating Spring applications by employing automatic configuration, along with a programming model built around established conventions for build-time and runtime dependencies. It also provides a component that gives insight into the internals of a running application and a handy CLI that can be used to write command-line scripts in Groovy. Developers who have used Spring Boot say that th

艾文熱衷學魔術，潔西則想抓隻兔子，參加哥哥的表演秀。這時，久未見面的爸爸突然回來，還說要陪伴他們一週。孩子們的心情又期待又忐忑，但爸爸來得突然，消失得也突然。面對突如其來的大風暴，兄妹倆必須自己挺過難關，也重新認識這位不完美、卻仍愛著他們的爸爸。Evan and Jessie Treski pull off a professional magic show while discovering some hidden truths about their own family in this gripping and funny fifth addition to the bestselling Lemonade War series.Magician-in-training Evan Treski, a fourth-grader, is obsessed with making things appear and disappear. His younger sister, Jessie, wants to catch a rabbit so she can be in Evan’s blockbuster magic show. When their war correspondent dad appears unexpectedly and offers to stay with the two children for a whole week while their mother is out of town, the kids are excited—and wary. The visit gets off to a thrilling start, but when Dad disappears as suddenly as he came and a monster storm bears down on their home, Evan and Jessie are left to fend for themselves.Can they pull off this ultimate trick—and keep themselves safe? And will they come to terms with a loving dad who’

Gigi、Moyo 和 Uncle Dee 從城市來到壯麗的「大熊雨林」探險，卻因皮划艇漂走、隨之失去大部分物資，而被困在地球上最原始的森林之一。沒有道路、通訊與糧食，他們必須依靠野外求生技巧尋找食物與庇護所，並面對與野熊相遇的可能。書中由生存專家與保育人士提供專業知識，漫畫分鏡結合真實技巧，讓讀者在故事中學會生火、搭建庇護所、觀星導航、河中抓魚等技能，同時理解保護原始森林的重要性。Gigi, Moyo and their Uncle Dee have come from the city to explore the Great Bear Rainforest. But, when their kayak goes adrift, carrying most of their things with it, they find themselves stranded in one of Earth's deepest tracts of wilderness. What will they do for food and shelter? What if they encounter a bear? And how will they get help in this remote place without roads and without phones or radios?Dee shows them all the tricks they need to survive, telling them all about life in this ancient forest - and why the wilderness needs to be preserved.- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert advice from wilderness survival experts and conservationists - Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Finding camp- Firecraft

Mac 和 Mac 的糊塗冒險繼續升級！這回他們異想天開，想用西瓜孵小貓；結果當然失敗，但總能靠「幸運」化險為夷。從被橡子砸到頭，到朋友 Meatball 送來一袋蜜蜂，事情總在出乎意料中解決。插畫由 Fly Guy 系列作者 Tedd Arnold 繪製，漫畫風格與短小章節，讓孩子輕鬆進入閱讀。故事結合民間「愚人故事」傳統，透過誇張橋段與雙關笑料，不僅搞笑，更鼓勵孩子思考角色錯誤推理的漏洞。You'll laugh out loud when Mac and Mac try to hatch a kitten. . . out of a watermelon. This easy-to-read intro to graphic novels is perfect for fans of all things goofy according to School Library Journal. Twin brothers Mac and Mac are soooo lucky. How lucky are they? - When they get hit on the head with an acorn, they're lucky that little acorns and not big watermelons grow on trees.- When their frenemy Meatball gives them a bag full of bees, they're lucky that Mom has just built a beehive to put them in.- And when their watermelon DOESN'T hatch a kitten, they're lucky that there's another way to get a pet.Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, whose Fly Guy series is a kid favorite, this fifth book in the Noodleheads graphic novel series is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers, with short, fu