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《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

★ Junior Design Awards 金獎、Made For Mums Awards 銀獎肯定★ 荷蘭國家博物館合作出版，精選林布蘭經典作品★ 米飛插畫 × 世界名畫，輕鬆看懂藝術的魅力！米飛兔帶領孩子認識荷蘭大師林布蘭的經典名畫。本書由荷蘭國家博物館合作出版，將林布蘭畫作與迪克．布魯納的米飛插畫並排呈現，引導孩子觀察兩位藝術家的創作差異與相似之處。榮獲Junior Design Awards金獎，是適合3歲以上閱讀、親子共讀的藝術啟蒙書。GOLD winner for Best Pre-Schooler Book 4-6 Yrs at the Junior Design Awards 20/21Silver winner in the 5-8 years category, Made For Mums Awards 2020Produced in collaboration with the Rijksmuseum, Miffy x Rembrandt looks at the art of Rembrandt with Miffy and discovers the similarities and differences.Rembrandt and Dick Bruna are both Dutch and both world-famous. In this book, you will find lots of the wonderful works they created. Although their pictures may look very different, lots of things are the same. They both painted people, animals, and landscapes, but each did so in their own way. Join Miffy as she takes a look at Rembrandt’s art and discovers similarities and differences.Miffy x Rembrandt is a beautiful book to introduce little ones into the art world!

《The Phantom Tollbooth》講述小男孩Milo覺得生活乏味，直到某天房間裡出現一座神祕收費亭。他心血來潮駕車穿越，卻意外來到「遙遠之地」，展開一場充滿文字遊戲與哲理的冒險。與會說話的狗Tock同行，他拜訪結論島、邏輯王國，並踏上拯救「理性與詩意」的旅程。Norton Juster以巧思與幽默探索學習與想像的意義，讓讀者重新感受世界的樂趣與驚奇。・結合語言遊戲與哲學思辨的經典奇幻。・Jules Feiffer插圖生動，為文字增添靈氣。・半世紀以來深受大人與孩子喜愛。With almost 5 million copies sold 60 years after its original publication, generations of readers have now journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic. Enriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster’s offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever. “Comes up bright and new every time I read it . . . it will continue to charm and delight for a very long time yet. And teach us some wisdom, too.” --Phillip PullmanFor Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time fro

爺爺兒時與家人跨洋來到此地落地深根，只帶著簡單的行囊與一顆小小的核桃，如今小孫女也得到一顆。爺爺分享過去的旅程，也教她如何栽種核桃。隨著種子慢慢發芽茁壯，爺爺卻逐漸凋零…《花園街10號》Felicita Sala溫柔水彩畫描繪周而復始的生命循環。A moving, multigenerational story about love, family roots, and the cycle of lifeWhen Emilia finds a walnut one morning, Grandpa tells her the story behind it: of his journey across the ocean to a new home, with only one small bag and a nut in his pocket. “I planted my little tree in good brown soil, so it would grow strong here forever.”“In this house? In this yard?”“Shall we go see?” Step by step, Grandpa teaches Emilia how to cultivate her own seed. But as her little nut grows, Grandpa begins to slow down—until one sad day, Emilia has to say goodbye. Emilia’s sapling looks as droopy as she feels . . . but she knows just what to do.From acclaimed author and illustrator Ammi-Joan Paquette and Felicita Sala, this tender story is a poignant reminder that the best things grow with time—and that even when they are no longer here, the ones we lo

● 依照自然界和社會生活中的事物分類，“近取諸身，遠取諸物”，共劃分為九個主題。● 解釋古文字形，追溯字本義和引申義，以幫助讀者更好地理解現代漢語中的字詞。● 收入常用漢字約2500個，依照共同形符、共同聲符或字形相近等原則組成字組，以簡馭繁，以類相從。● 收入常用詞約4000個， 按照其中體現的字義排布於對應的字下面，大多數詞配有精美插圖，生動活潑地詮釋詞義，妙趣橫生。● The dictionary features 9 thematic units categorized by what’s common in nature and daily life, progressing from what is near at hand to understand oneself, to more distant things to comprehend the world.● It explains ancient forms of characters to reveal their original meanings and extended meanings, facilitating a better understanding of modern Chinese.● About 2500 of the most frequently used characters are organized into groups based on the same radicals, phonetic components, or similar forms. Simplify the complex and follow the similar.● About 4000 of the most frequently used words are listed under the corresponding characters, with most of them illustrated, making the learning process enjoyable.

Otto是一隻有著長長身體的臘腸狗。他喜歡很多東西，但他最愛的，還是那個又軟又舒服的籃子，而且他非常樂意分享！ 這是一個甜蜜又幽默的故事，搭配溫暖細膩的插圖，講述一隻無法說「不」的臘腸狗，因為他的好心導致一連串熱鬧好玩的事情... An adorable, humorous and beautifully illustrated tale of a kind-hearted sausage dog who just can't say no, from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner. A delightfully funny tale about kindness and sharing from CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner, the creator of Arlo the Lion Who Couldn’t Sleep. This is Otto. Otto loves a lot of things, but nothing more than his beloved basket - and he's more than happy to share! A sweet, humorous and beautifully illustrated tale of a sausage dog who just can't say no. After Otto invites one of his friends to share his comfy basket, word quickly spreads around the neighbourhood. Soon he's sharing his cosy bed with all the dogs in the area, even taking in the local strays! Before he knows it, everyone is having the best sleep in his beloved basket: everyone, but Otto! Will Otto ever get his basket back to

山谷裡住著兩位性格迥異的朋友：愛安靜的熊和愛抱怨的兔子。他們一起經歷雪崩驚魂、藍莓便便騷動、神秘新鄰居來訪，還有自以為是的冰熊國王。這套圖文並茂的橋樑書，以輕快節奏與幽默筆觸描寫友情的磨合、衝突的化解，以及面對改變的勇氣。插畫風格溫暖細緻，角色互動生動逗趣，幫助孩子從繪本邁向獨立閱讀。每集都蘊含簡單卻有力的思辨，讓大小讀者在笑聲中思考如何與他人相處。2019 Kirkus Reviews' Best Middle-Grade Books2020 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards GOLD Winner, Young Reader: Fiction (8-12 years)Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they’re shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.‘A perfect animal double-act.’ (The Times, Book of the Week)Rabbit is surprised: some of the trees in the valley seem to be flying south for the winter.His friend Bear is sure that trees can’t fly.Then there’s a loud CRUNCH! from Very Near By. It sounds like the world’s largest rabbit, eating the world’s largest carrot.There’s a new creature in Rabbit and Bear’s valley, and he’s trying to Change Everything.From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner

別被他可愛的外表騙了──這隻貓可是練過「Kat Fu」的都市傳奇英雄！《Cat Ninja》第1集揭開Claude的雙面生活：一方面是男孩的寵物貓，另一方面是面對壞蛋、機器人和住家老鼠對手時的超級忍者。本書以漫畫形式呈現，圖像與文字比例適中，適合剛轉換至長篇閱讀的小讀者。劇情融合了英雄故事的架構與家庭幽默，讓讀者在歡笑與冒險中了解「英雄」也可以是你家客廳裡的一隻貓。喜愛《Dog Man》或《Narwhal and Jelly》的讀者也會輕鬆上手。Beware, villains! Cat Ninja may appear to be nothing more than a silly internet meme. But he is evil's greatest enemy, and the silent master of Kat Fu and carpet scratching! From Epic! Originals, Cat Ninja is a hilarious graphic novel series about a lovable cat with a heroic alter-ego.Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, Claude dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja―Metro City's secret protector! In Book 1 of the series, follow our feline hero’s early exploits as he tries to keep his secret identity under wraps while thwarting the evil plans of slimy thugs, rampaging robots, and a certain rodent nemesis who lives under the same roof!

Scrap和Paige再度逃出高閃市長的魔掌，帶著Gnat踏上前往傳說中的火箭之地──海洋叢林。但那枚火箭早已殘破，還守在一群脾氣暴躁的蛙熊手裡。當Scrap努力修復時，卻發現了一個讓他動搖的真相：他們可能根本離不開這裡。市長勢力已迫近，舊敵重現，新盟友出現，Paige面臨一個痛苦的選擇──是留下，還是為了保護Gnat，冒險出逃？This is the story of how everything changed. It's not my story, not really. This is the story of my sister and her best friend Scrap, and of what they gave up for me ...to save me. After escaping the clutches of Mayor Highshine for a second time, Scrap, Paige and Gnat make the perilous journey to the ocean jungles in search of the last rocket ship on Somewhere 513. But as they struggle to liberate the ship from a family of vicious frogbears, disaster strikes and it suffers a near-fatal crash.As Scrap works to repair the ship, things go from bad to worse when he makes a discovery that means leaving is impossible. But with the forces of Mayor Highshine closing in, staying isn't an option either. As old rivalries return and new alliances form in the midst of a final stand-off, Paige faces an agonising decision if she is to ke

冬天來了，孩子迫不及待地走進雪地。踩過鬆軟的積雪、感受冰冷空氣，也在一次次探索中享受自己行動、自己發現的樂趣。本書以孩子的口吻描寫一場簡單而真實的雪中遊戲，以及孩子對冬日世界最直接的好奇。Yuki Kaneko 的文字捕捉童年探索的自在節奏，Masamitsu Saito 則以畫面呈現雪地裡的動態與季節氣息。故事同時描寫孩子逐漸展現的獨立，以及母親始終相伴的溫柔關係，適合親子共讀，也讓讀者重新感受下雪天單純而鮮明的快樂。Into the Snow is an immediate depiction of a child playing, experiencing the sensory joys of winter and independence.Into the Snow is an exuberant story told in the child's own voice. Celebrating immediacy and exploration, along with the tender bond between mother and child, this is a story that feels good, the way all real things do.Masamitsu Saito was born in 1958 in Japan. He studied graphic design at Tama Art University. His work can be found in magazines, on chocolate packages, and inside wonderful books.Yuki Kaneko is an artist, naturalist, translator, and author. She grew up in Japan, and now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter.

讓 William Shakespeare 親自在書桌上念出他的經典名句。這款迷你語音半身像高約 3.5英吋（8.9公分），按下按鈕即可播放來自 Shakespeare 名作的 8段經典台詞，包括「If music be the food of love, play on!」以及「A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.」等熟悉句子，讓文學收藏多了一點聲音與互動趣味。套組另附一本 32頁迷你插畫書，尺寸約2.5 × 3英吋，介紹 Shakespeare 及其相關作品，並列出8段語錄各自出自哪部作品。從戲劇名句到迷你讀物，既適合喜愛 Shakespeare 與古典文學的讀者，也能成為書桌上讓人會心一笑的文學擺飾。● 3.5英吋（約8.9公分）William Shakespeare 語音半身像，可播放8段作品經典台詞● 附32頁插畫迷你書，介紹 Shakespeare，並整理每段語錄所出自的作品● 結合文學、戲劇與聲音互動，適合 Shakespeare、古典文學與劇場愛好者收藏Speak plain and to the purpose with this cheeky miniature talking bust of The Bard!Specifications: 3 1/2-inch talking bust of William Shakespeare that speaks eight phrases from his most famous works, such as “If music be the food of love, play on!” and “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”Illustrated miniature book included: A 32-page, 2 1/2 x 3-inch guide to all things Shakespeare, complete with a list of the works from which the quotes are featured.The perfect gift for theatre and lit lovers alike: Whether you're

一節接著一節展開，整本書就像一列愈開愈長的火車！本書採用手風琴式摺頁設計，帶著孩子逐節探索火車車廂，看看每節車廂裡藏著什麼。哪些東西會發出很大的聲音？又有哪些物品有著不同形狀？一路上，還有一位小朋友正在尋找不見的帽子，等著讀者一起幫忙。翻到書本背面，又會變成一幅連續延伸的沿途風景，藏著各種物品讓孩子尋找與數數。從觀察、辨認、尋找到基礎數數，一本書提供多種玩法，讓喜歡火車的小小讀者一路從車頭玩到車尾。● 手風琴式摺頁設計，一節節展開就像拉出一整列長長的火車● 每節車廂都有不同的觀察與尋找任務，認識聲音、形狀等基本概念● 書本背面是一幅連續風景，可進一步玩找找看與數數遊戲Folding out car by car, this accordion-style book takes readers on a tour of what's inside a train. Each car has something to find—things that make loud noises, things in different shapes—and along the way, a little child searches for his missing hat. The back of the book is a running landscape dotted with objects for children to find and count. All Aboard! Let's Ride a Train is a fun, interactive ride from beginning to end.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

★讓大人小孩笑到噴飯的聖誕故事★陪孩子打造屬於自己完美的聖誕假期★聖誕節伴讀繪本推薦到底什麼是完美的聖誕節？對於體貼、善良、對事情非常謹慎的企鵝來說，他希望一切簡單就好，可能就單單一棵聖誕樹，或許再來個美味的餡餅就好；可是狗狗便不太一樣，她非常瘋狂愛玩，甚至有時有點得意忘形，對她來說聖誕節就是要有一台巨型造雪機與好多道的聖誕佳餚，而這兩位好朋友該如何完美的打造出彼此都滿意的聖誕節呢？而你們家孩子心中完美的聖誕節又會是如何呢？Giggles are guaranteed in this series by Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator Nikki Dyson – Penguin and Pup's first adventure, The Perfect Christmas, will have children rolling around the Christmas tree laughing.Meet best friends Penguin and Pup, in this laugh-out-loud Christmas picture book from Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator, Nikki Dyson.The perfect gift to get young children giggling around the Christmas tree!Penguin is thoughtful, kind and loyal. He can be a bit cautious with new things, and he’s very sensible. Pup, on the other hand, is a fun-loving whirlwind! She always thinks big and sometimes gets a bit carried away. . .Like lots of friends, Penguin and Pup like very different things. Especially when it comes to Christmas. Penguin is all about the simp

米娜公主住在高塔城堡，最喜歡解決王國裡的大小麻煩！這次，她迎來了天空藍公主和十一位姐妹的來訪，卻發現她們竟被巫婆變成了夜鶯！米娜得發揮機智與勇氣，解除魔法、拯救朋友。Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on an exciting quest to reverse the witch's spell before it is too late!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 Singing Sisters, Princess Minna is visited by Princess Sky-Blue and her eleven sisters.They're going to have so much fun! But when the train arrives, all of Sky-Blue's sisters have been turned into nightingales by a wicked witch! Princess Minna is going to need all her skills and all her bravery to put this one right... Full of colourful illustrations, the

★ New England Book Award 決選★ Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection★ CCBC Choice本書講述 Isabella Stewart Gardner 的真實故事。她熱愛藝術，總是用自己的方式生活，也用自己的方式收藏與展示藝術。多年來，她走遍世界尋找喜愛的作品，並在 1903 年將家變成一座美術館，邀請大家一起欣賞。Isabella 不按照年代或藝術家來擺放作品，而是依照自己感受到的連結來安排，希望走進美術館的人，也能慢慢發現與藝術之間的關係。這樣特別的美術館，陪伴了許多孩子與大人。後來，美術館曾經發生失竊事件，但 Isabella 對藝術的信念仍留在館中。本書透過親切的文字與生動的插畫，引導孩子認識一位勇於追求理想、相信感受與想像力的女性。From multiple award-winning author Candace Fleming and Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell comes the true story of a woman who always got what she wanted: Isabella Stewart Gardner.A New England Book Award FinalistFor years, the indomitable Isabella Stewart Gardner searched the world for magnificent artwork and filled her home with a truly unique collection, with the aim of turning it into a museum, which she established in 1903.Isabella always did things her own way. One day she'd wear baseball gear to the symphony, the next, she'd be seen strolling down the street with zoo lions. It was no surprised that she was very particular

★ 永遠十歲的女孩，迎來100歲生日！★ 帶著小狗與會說話的檸檬，展開奇幻旅程★ 爆笑又溫柔的童話冒險★ 一個關於「好人生」的大問題伊蒂絲有兩個神奇的禮物：能讓東西活過來的魔法，還有——永遠十歲。但一百年後，她開始覺得：一直當十歲，好像也沒那麼好。於是，她帶著聰明的小狗和一顆會說話的檸檬，踏上尋找仙子的旅程，希望解除魔法，開始真正的人生。A philosophical adventure story for early readers that playfully combines fairytale with absurd comedy to ask a big question about what makes a good life.As a newborn, Edith received two gifts: the ability to bring any object to life and eternal childhood. That's why today, 100 years later, Edith is celebrating her centenary as a ten-year-old. What will she wish for this time? Certainly a new life-being ten forever has its downside. On her birthday, Edith sets off to find the fairy who bewitched her and reverse the spell. She takes her only friends, a wise dog and a talking lemon. Fully illustrated in color, this one-of-a-kind chapter book bursts with good things: the dry witof a faithful dog, a fairytale adventure, camping, boating, friendship and danger, and a question that matters.

《常春藤解析英語雜誌》培養升學．英語檢定．進修實力　/　詞彙程度約 4000～7000字　/　國內幾乎高中生人手一本的《常春藤解析英語雜誌》由賴世雄教授於一九八八年七月發行創刊號， 是一份製作嚴謹的專業英語廣播月刊。一直不斷在品質上力求精進及掌握學界脈動與讀者需求，多年來深獲全台英文老師的口碑肯定，並為多所高中指定之英文課外教材，更是無數青年學子心目中的第 一品牌！長期訂閱戰勝108課綱，輕鬆提升核心素養，每天只要30分鐘，學測、英檢、多益統統難不倒你！ September 2026 School is back in session, but you can still go on an adventure in your mind with Analytical English. The journey starts in New Zealand. Meet “A Bird That Can’t Fly, But Somehow Runs a Nation,” and you’ll know all about that country’s national symbol, which shares its name with a fruit. From there, we head to Spain, where “The Sagrada Família Is in a League of Its Stone.” It’s a safe bet that you’ll finish reading before the church is completed. The next story shows what happens when sharks get “Caught in the Net.” It explores the relationship between humans and sharks and how even the best of intentions can make things worse. Finally, if a great idea has ever hit you while you are showering, you might wonder “Why Brilliant Ideas Emerge

熟悉的押韻文字搭配誇張有趣的插畫，讓閱讀變成一場節奏明快的遊戲。孩子可以一邊朗讀，一邊認識新單字與新概念，在反覆閱讀中自然建立信心與好奇心。由 Dr. Seuss最受歡迎的角色Cat in the Hat來陪伴，讓知識不再嚴肅，而是充滿想像力與笑聲。全套20本，適合剛開始自主閱讀的孩子，也是親子共讀、延伸學習的理想選擇。Learn to read and read to learn, with this classic case from the one and only Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat!An entertaining and educational collection featuring Dr. Seuss's most beloved creation! Come and join the Cat in the Hat in these twenty books jampacked with fantastic facts and fun, and learn about everything from animals to rainforests.Titles included are:01-A Great Day for Pup02-Miles and Miles of Reptiles03-I Can Name 50 Trees Today!04-My, Oh My - a Butterfly!05-Would You Rather Be a Tadpole?06-Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today?07-One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent08-A Whale of a Tale09-Clam-I-am!10-Inside Your Outside!11-If I Ran the Rainforest12-Oh, The Pets You Can Get!13-There's No Place Like Space!14-Fine Feathered Friends15-Oh, The Things You Can Do That Are Good For You!16-On Beyond Bugs!17-Oh

★一本關於希望、友誼還有一座非常多鳥便便島嶼的故事★Rabbit & Bear暢銷橋樑書系列兔子受夠了！春天已經來了，可是怎麼跟想像中的不太一樣？不過大熊覺得，或許他們一起努力，就可以讓目前的狀況好一點。可是，兔子有一個計劃，牠決定穿過湖泊去尋找一個更完美的地方。而這場冒險讓兔子與熊在過程中學到了許多寶貴的事情，甚至完美之地可能比兔子還想的還要更近..........Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear ... and how friends can can accept that the world isn't always perfect. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.'A perfect animal double-act.' The Times, Book of the WeekRabbit is fed up. Spring has come, but it's not as perfect as he thought it would be.Bear thinks that if they work hard, they can make it better. But Rabbit has a Plan. He sets off across the lake in search of a perfect world.Crossing the water together, Rabbit and Bear learn many things, and discover that their perfect world may be closer at hand than Rabbit had thought.A story of hope, friendship, and an entire island made of bird droppings.

本書為暢銷系列《The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night》的續作，再次回到詭譎卻溫暖的 Hallowell 世界。距離 Eve 成為不死之地唯一的活人孩子，已將近一年。然而，自從經歷「永夜」之後，她開始察覺自己正在改變——能穿牆、能吐出火焰，甚至看見只有她才看得到的神祕身影。當那道綠眼黑影提出一個危險的交易，承諾實現某位至親最深的渴望，Eve 被迫在友情與責任之間做出選擇。Return to the spooky and sweet land of Hallowell, where a new dark force embroils Eve and her friends in another adventure, perfect for fans of The Graveyard Book and The Nightmare Before Christmas. It's been nearly a year since Eve became the only living child to call the land of the undead her home and the Pumpkin King her father--except, Eve was no longer sure just how "living" she actually was, not after what transpired during the Forever Night. Now, peculiar and magical things are starting to happen to Eve, and she suddenly finds herself slipping through objects like a ghost, or even able to light torches with a mere breath. Stranger still, she's beginning to see a mysterious green-eyed shadow that no one else can. And when the shadow offers Eve a deal that would give someon

你聽過《小紅帽》的故事嗎？《Telling Stories Wrong》由義大利童書界傳奇 Gianni Rodari 改編經典童話，爺爺把「小紅帽」講成一團亂，孫女拼命糾正，故事卻越講越離奇，笑料不斷。Rodari 擅長透過顛覆、想像，引導孩子思考故事之外的可能，這本書正是他幽默教育理念的展現。插畫家 Beatrice Alemagna 以獨具童趣的畫風，陪伴讀者一起在錯誤中，發現說故事的樂趣和親情的溫度。A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022 Everyone knows how "Little Red Riding Hood" goes. But Grandpa keeps getting the story all wrong, with hilarious results!"Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Little Yellow Riding Hood—" "Not yellow! It's Red Riding Hood!" So begins the story of a grandpa playfully recounting the well-known fairytale—or his version, at least—to his granddaughter. Try as she might to get him back on track, Grandpa keeps on adding things to the mix, both outlandish and mundane! The end result is an unpredictable tale that comes alive as it's being told, born out of imaginative play and familial affection. This spirited picture book will surprise and delight from start to finish, while reminding readers that sto

狗狗專屬豪華飯店沃夫摩爾，水碗總是滿滿、枕頭上還有飼料！這次來訪的是著名鬼故事作家方先生，他想遠離恐怖，享受彩虹與泡泡的假期。可是，沃夫摩爾真的沒有鬼嗎？幽默故事搭配可愛插圖，狗狗迷不容錯過！Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore Is Not Haunted, the second book in the pawsome, full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland—now in paperbackWelcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch).In the second installment of this pawsome series, famous spooky-story writer Silas Fang is coming to stay at the Woofmore. Mr. Fang spends all his time thinking about scary things, so he needs a vacation full of rainbows, unicorns, and bubbles. Rufus is happy to oblige. It should be easy—after all, the Woofmore is not haunted . . . or is it?With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this early chapter-book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone!The Woo

一向認真又愛念書的Jeanie，竟然變得懶洋洋？原來她不小心許願想像同學Max一樣放鬆，結果Willow立刻出手——用魔法讓她真的「放鬆」了！穿睡衣上學、在課堂上傳紙條，Jeanie彷彿變了一個人。她還能恢復原樣嗎？《Jeanie & Genie》系列第二集節奏輕快、圖文並茂，讓孩子在趣味故事中感受友情與自我認同的變化。In the second book of the Jeanie and Genie series, Willow Davis accidentally transforms her best friend, Jeanie, into a super-mellow version of herself! Will Jeanie and Willow be able to fix this messor will Jeanie be stuck on relax mode for good?Super-studious Jeanie accidentally makes a wish that she could relax like her classmate, Max. In a flash, Willow grants the wish and suddenly, Jeanie is so not herselfshe's showing up to school in her PJs, passing notes in classand she doesn't even care about her favorite things, books and homework, anymore! Will Willow be able to reverse the wish and turn Jeanie back into her old self again? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Jeanie & Genie chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

在一間綠色的房間裡，小兔子舒服地躺在床上，準備向一天告別。牠向房間說晚安、向月亮說晚安，也向牆上的小熊圖畫、時鐘、襪子、手套與小貓一一道晚安。簡單而反覆的文字，搭配柔和安靜的插畫，讓故事的節奏隨著夜晚慢慢沉靜下來。陪伴數代家庭的經典童書 Goodnight Moon，如今推出適合小小讀者的精裝硬頁版本。封面柔軟厚實，搭配圓角設計與耐翻硬頁，方便幼兒的小手翻閱。熟悉的睡前故事加上更適合嬰幼兒操作的裝幀，無論親子共讀或讓孩子自己翻看，都很適合作為每天睡前的閱讀陪伴。● 經典暢銷故事推出精裝硬頁版本，特別適合年幼讀者閱讀與操作● 採用柔軟厚實封面與圓角設計，方便嬰幼兒小手翻閱● 富有韻律的文字搭配舒緩插畫，適合作為每日睡前親子共讀The bestselling classic story beloved by millions of adults and children for generations is now available as a padded board book with a soft, padded cover and rounded edges, perfect to share with the smallest readers.In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. “Goodnight room, goodnight moon.” And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight.In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustra

本書由暢銷繪者 Sharon King-Chai 打造，以聖誕冬日為背景，每頁皆設計了「鏡面」與節慶小物件，讓嬰幼兒透過倒影觀察世界。明亮對比的色彩與簡單形狀，不僅能吸引小朋友注意力，也是感官遊戲與親子共讀的好幫手。翻到最後，小讀者還會在鏡子裡看到自己，成為故事的一部分。另附 QR code，可免費下載音檔，搭配朗讀與找物遊戲，增添學習樂趣。整體設計精緻，兼具互動與美感，是聖誕佳節值得珍藏的禮物書。A gorgeous Christmas mirror book with things to spot on every page, from the award-winning and bestselling Sharon King-Chai.The perfect Christmas gift for little ones, with festive treats to spot, shiny mirror on every page and a gorgeous mirror ending, and a free audio download via the QR code.Babies and toddlers will love finding the jolly delights on each reflective page in this unique mirror book, full of bold shapes, high contrast colours and new words to enjoy. The shiny mirrors and bright colours are ideal for tummy time and sensory playtime, catching the eye and keeping little ones engaged at Christmas as they say hello and bye bye – then find themselves in the mirror at the end!Mirrors on every page extend the landscape – hold the book upright to create a magical mirror world to

好朋友一定要喜歡一模一樣的東西嗎？Bear 和 Bird 原本以為是這樣，後來才發現，兩人的喜好其實並不完全相同。不過沒關係，因為他們共同最喜歡的一件事，就是和彼此做朋友。至於保守祕密也沒那麼容易：Bird 想把祕密告訴 Bear，Bear 卻因為太怕洩密，乾脆連聽都不肯聽！Jarvis 筆下的 Bear 和 Bird 總是在好意中產生一點誤會，再從小小的彆扭裡找到理解彼此的方法。Alligator's Mouth Award 2026 評審也特別肯定作品對童年友情、爭執、遊戲與幽默的細膩描寫。THE WINNER OF THE ALLIGATOR'S MOUTH AWARD 2026“These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+.” —GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bird has a secret to tell Bear he will not listen—because he is worried he'll give it away! And when the pair find out they don’t actually like all the same things, they both agree it doesn’t matter, because the thing they like best of all is being friends with each other.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the sixth instalment in this irr

★ 六大權威媒體星級推薦，年度最耀眼奇幻繪本！★ 《In a Jar》作者全新創作，帶領讀者踏上一場翻轉世界的魔法冒險★ 讀者也要一起「把書翻過來」！互動式閱讀體驗充滿驚喜★ 關於手足、想逃離的心情，以及重新發現家的魔法一部結合奇幻冒險與互動閱讀的繪本。主角 Evie 在雪地中打開通往顛倒世界的魔法入口，讀者也需要把書翻轉，與角色一起探索星海與奇幻生物。故事描寫手足關係的矛盾與溫暖，畫面華麗、想像奔放，是一本讓孩子一翻開就沉浸其中的奇幻旅程。SIX STARRED REVIEWS! ******A richly illustrated picture book from the author ofIn a Jarthat follows an older sister and her pack of wild, noisy, can’t-sit-still younger siblings on a grand and wondrous adventure.Evie believes in all things magic, but her always-pestering, always-following younger siblings make her life seem a littlelessmagical sometimes. So Evie makes her escape to the snowy world outside, hoping for a bit of peace and solitude, only to discover her siblings trailing behind her, once again.Luckily, with the help of a wand and a few magic words, Evie turns a snowbank into a portal to an upside-down worldfull of stars, dolphins, and seahorses to ride. Even the reader is invited to rotate the book and follow the siblings along on their adventure! But wh

14 歲的 Emily 正經歷第一次失戀，心情低落的她跑到爸爸家暫住，偏偏又因為這件事和好友 Poppy 鬧翻，覺得根本沒有人能理解自己。就在此時，她再次翻開媽媽 Lila Mackay 留下的九○年代日記，意外發現媽媽的少女時期，同樣有過混亂的戀愛、誤會與令人難過的分手。當年的 Lila 因一連串誤解與初戀 Nicky 分開，也讓 Emily 開始重新思考愛情與友情的分量。她漸漸明白，比起一個讓自己傷心的男孩，好友 Poppy 或許更加重要；同時，她也懷疑 Nicky 才是媽媽一直錯過的那個人。本書是 Why Mummy 系列冠軍暢銷作者第二部年輕 YA 小說，以日記形式串起兩代少女的友情與初戀。● 系列第二部12+ 清新浪漫喜劇，延續 Emily 閱讀媽媽九○年代日記的雙世代故事● 從第一次失戀、好友鬧翻到重修舊好，描寫青春期裡愛情與友情的不同分量● Emily 不只整理自己的感情，也與 Poppy 設法找出 Lila 與 Nicky 當年分手的真相The second hilarious diary-style clean teen 12+ romance comedy from Sunday Times best-selling author, new for 2026!The No.1 bestselling author of the Why Mummy series is back with her second book for young YA readers!In the throes of her first heartbreak, 14yo Emily flees to her dad’s house to lick her wounds. To make things worse, she’s fallen out with her best friend Poppy about it all. No one can possibly understand how awful she feels.But through another of her mother's old diaries from the 90s, Emily learns that Lila Mackay’s teen love life was also messy,

快來和 Cow 與 Sow 一起在冰上旋轉！這是一部溫馨幽默的繪本，探討友誼令人振奮的力量，由獲獎作者 Matthew Farina 與凱迪克獎金獎得主 Doug Salati 攜手打造。冬天到了，老朋友 Cow 和 Sow 對於一直被關在室內感到厭煩。當兩人在散步時偶然踏上一座結冰的池塘，他們發現了溜冰的刺激快感：滑行、旋轉，還有跳躍！然而，當這份新樂趣轉變為相互競爭時，氣氛開始升溫。很快地，開始出現裂痕的可不只是冰面而已……創作榮獲 Ezra Jack Keats 榮譽獎繪本《Lawrence in the Fall》的黃金組合再度聯手，在這部幽默詼諧的作品中，向花式滑冰最核心的跳躍動作－後內結環跳（Salchow）致敬！Take a spin on the ice with Cow and Sow in this warm and witty picture book about the uplifting power of friendship from award-winning author Matthew Farina and Caldecott medalist Doug Salati.It's wintertime, and old friends Cow and Sow are bored of being cooped up inside. When the two take a walk and literally stumble onto a frozen pond, they discover the thrills of skating -- the gliding, the spinning, the jumping!But as their newfound fun takes a competitive turn, things heat up. Soon it isn't just the ice that's beginning to crack . . .The pair behind the Ezra Jack Keats Honor award-winning picture book Lawrence in the Fall team up again in this tongue-in-cheek homage to

當我們總是試圖預測未來，《Same As Ever》提醒我們，真正有價值的不是變化，而是不變。暢銷書作者摩根・豪塞爾透過24則精彩故事，深入剖析那些無論十年、百年後依然如故的人性、行為與商業法則。無法預測的事件固然令人焦慮，但了解「什麼永遠不變」，反而能幫助我們更清晰地看待風險、機會與決策。這是一本教你在混沌未來中保持清明，在變動中找到穩定的智慧之書。當你再次看見歷史重演，你將會會心一笑地說：「沒錯，又是老樣子。」When planning for the future we often ask, "What will the economy be doing this time next year?" Or, "What will be different ten years from now?"But forecasting is hard. The important events that will shape the future are inherently unpredictable. Instead, we should be asking a different question:What will be the same ten years from now?What will be the same one hundred years from now?Knowledge of the things that never change is more useful, and more important, than an uncertain prediction of an unknowable future.In Same As Ever, bestselling author Morgan Housel shares 24 short stories about the ways that life, behaviour, and business will always be the same. Armed with this knowledge of the unchanging, you will have a powerful new ability to think about risk, opportunity, and how

Carter從來不是老師眼中的乖學生，常常坐不住、話太多，對他來說，上學就是一連串挫折。他沒想到，綽號「貓頭鷹」的新老師Ms. Krane竟能看見他的優點，並給他改變的空間。隨著課堂氣氛漸入佳境，Carter也開始珍惜這位與眾不同的老師。但當他發現她面臨被調離的危機，便決定挺身而出。這是一部描繪師生互動、校園生活與個人成長的作品。From the author of the beloved MR. TERUPT series comes a story with surprising truths about a student no teacher would wish for, and a teacher no student would want to be stuck with.No teacher has ever liked Carter Avery. So he doesn’t expect that Ms. Olivia Krane will be any different. In fact, he heard the rumor that the new teacher—nicknamed Owl-livia, or the Owl, for short—can twist her head all the way round to catch any kid who’s up to no good. And since Carter has a hard time sitting still and not blurting stuff out, he’s sure he’s in for rough times being sent to the principal’s office. Making things worse: annoying know-it-all Missy Gerber is in his class!But the Owl knows just how to handle Carter’s energy, showing his classmates another side of him. Everything’s looking up until Carter finds out that some people

Scrap、Paige 和 Gnat 躲過 Mayor Highshine 的襲擊後，踏上通往「Elsewhere」的旅程，只為找回那艘名為 Pink-Footed Goose 的火箭船，盼望脫離眼前殘酷的世界。「Elsewhere」看似荒蕪，卻有一座由機器人建立的漂流小鎮 Mooch，在這裡，他們短暫得到了庇護與歸屬。然而，Paige 卻開始看見如幻似真的人影——尤其是她的母親，似乎正引領他們走向某個祕密。這部作品延續 STITCH HEAD 作者強烈的風格，以幽默與懸念交織出獨特的世界觀，也帶出成長過程中的困惑與信念。推薦給喜愛 Maz Evans 與 Thomas Taylor 的中年級讀者。I'm not going to pretend life had been easy up until then. But when we got to the Elsewhere? That was somewhere else. It was in the Elsewhere that things got weird.After surviving a brutal attack by Mayor Highshine, Scrap, Paige and Gnat head into the wild Elsewhere in search of the Pink-Footed Goose, the rocket ship they hope can get them off-world. The place is fraught with danger, but they discover Mooch, a nomadic wandering town inhabited by robots who have rejected Highshine's views. Welcomed aboard Mooch by the Marshall Wired Bill, Gnat and Scrap instantly feel at home.However, Paige is haunted by visions of ghostly humans, including her mother, whom she's convinced is guiding them

你能想像一棟樹屋裡有鯊魚池、棉花糖機器人和秘密實驗室嗎？安迪和泰瑞的樹屋就是這麼瘋！這對超有創意的拍檔，一邊寫書一邊搞發明，還要對抗海盜、巨猩和邪惡蔬菜軍團。全系列幽默爆笑、節奏明快，每本還附音檔 QR code，讓孩子邊看邊聽更過癮！藍思分級500L，語言活潑易懂，搭配漫畫式插圖，是孩子從閱讀中獲得樂趣的絕佳選擇。從13層到156層，跟著他們一起向上冒險吧！THE TREEHOUSE BOOKSAndy and Terry live in a tree. And when we say “tree,” we mean “treehouse” and when we say “treehouse,” we don’t mean just any old treehouse, we mean the most amazing treehouse in the world! It’s filled with things like shark-invested see-through swimming pools, secret underground labs, and marshmallow machines that follow you around and automatically shoot marshmallows into your mouth whenever you’re hungry.The treehouse is also where they make books together. Andy writes the words and Terry draws the pictures...or they would if it weren’t for all the invading pirates, giant gorillas, out of control inventions and evil vegetable attacks that keep distracting them!The kind of book I would have loved as a kid -Tom Fletcher, on 39-Storey TreehouseBrilliant series and if you haven't read them

Rooftoppers 是一則關於希望、想像力與不放棄的故事。Sophie 從小被認為是孤兒，但她堅信母親仍在人世。當福利機構企圖將她送往孤兒院，她與監護人踏上尋母之路，來到巴黎，根據大提琴製造者的地址展開追尋。她在城市屋頂間結識了一群住在高處的孩子，與他們一同躲避警察、尋找線索，也重新定義了「家」與「歸屬」。本書文字充滿詩意，情感真摯，是一部融合冒險與文學氣質的青少年小說。“The beauty of sky, music, and the belief in ‘extraordinary things’ triumph in this whimsical and magical tale” (Publishers Weekly) about a girl in search of her past who discovers a secret rooftop world in Paris.Everyone thinks that Sophie is an orphan. True, there were no other recorded female survivors from the shipwreck that left baby Sophie floating in the English Channel in a cello case, but Sophie remembers seeing her mother wave for help. Her guardian tells her it is almost impossible that her mother is still alive—but “almost impossible” means “still possible.” And you should never ignore a possible.So when the Welfare Agency writes to her guardian, threatening to send Sophie to an orphanage, they takes matters into their own hands and flee to Paris to look for Sophie’s mother, starting with

本書以幽默漫畫結合知識圖解，帶領8歲以上讀者探索生物、化學、物理、地球與太空，以及元素週期表等科學主題。每個跨頁皆有一則輕鬆有趣的漫畫情節，搭配簡潔明瞭的解說與插圖，將抽象概念轉化為貼近生活的情境，提升學習興趣。插畫家 Jess Bradey 曾獲 2021 年 Blue Peter 最佳非虛構作品獎，圖像生動、節奏俐落，讓科學變得親近可笑又可學。此系列適合作為課外延伸閱讀，也能啟發科學探究的好奇心。📖 亮點特色★ 漫畫＋知識圖解，學習更生動★ 主題涵蓋自然科學五大領域★ Blue Peter 獎得主繪者創作★ 適合8歲以上自主或共讀Comic Strip Biology makes learning about the science behind animals, plants and the human body fun!Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.此套書包含以下商品9781526319999/Comic Strip Science: BiologyFind out about the science of living things through hilarious cartoon strip

Red Snake 和 Blue Snake 從小就是好朋友，卻幾乎什麼事情都能有不同看法。Red Snake 說天空是灰色的，Blue Snake 堅持明明就是藍色；眼前的仙人掌，一個覺得像幽靈，另一個卻說像手套。兩條固執的小蛇從早晨一起做瑜伽開始，看雲、聊天，也一路為各種小事爭論不休。就在你一言我一語之間，牠們還差點被耍蛇人抓走。到了晚上，兩個朋友終於幾乎對某件事有了相同意見。Tallec 以明亮畫面與幽默情節呈現友情中的意見分歧，也讓孩子發現，同一件事從不同角度觀看，可能會有不只一個合理的答案。● 兩位好友對天空、雲朵與仙人掌都有不同看法，在日常爭論中製造幽默情節● 從早晨瑜伽到驚險躲過耍蛇人，一天的相處呈現友情與意見不同也能並存● Tallec 以鮮明插畫與喜劇節奏，帶孩子理解不同觀點可能同樣有道理Red Snake and Blue Snake have been friends since they were small, but that doesn't mean they see things the same way. When Red Snake says the sky is grey, Blue Snake insists it's blue. The cactus looks just like a ghost--or a mitten. With so much to debate, can the snakes stay friends? The two stubborn reptiles start their morning with a little yoga, watch the clouds, bicker about this and that, narrowly escape being captured by a snake charmer, and end the day very nearly agreeing on something. Tallec's knack for high comedy is a highlight of this bright story that reminds us how opposite points of view can be equally true.

★鼓舞人心，給年輕讀者自我認同的力量★ 「When I See Blue」的溫暖續作「我覺得我總是…最後一個。就像我跑步是為了試著跟上每個人的步伐，但這並沒有什麼好處。」艾波總是按照自己的步調前進，但如果她學會融入，生活或許會更輕鬆？現在她已經八年級了，事情變得更糟了。她更多的嘗試拯救需要幫助的動物，而不是擔心誰在學校和誰約會，這對艾波來說很無聊。另外，她在上課時彷彿在聽外語一樣，看起來必須不得不在留校察看中渡過這一周了。隨著家中的煩惱以及校園浪漫的充斥，她感覺到周圍的每個人都離的很遠，甚至是她最好的朋友班。但當壓力來襲時，她能找到一種方法來適應並且仍然忠於自己嗎？An uplifting middle-grade story with a charming dyspraxic main character that celebrates individuality and finding your place in the world. Perfect for fans of Elle McNicoll.'I feel like I'm always ... last. Like I'm running to try and keep up with everyone but it's no good.'April has always marched to the beat of her own drum, but would life be easier if she learned to fit in? Now that she's in Year 8, things have got even worse. She's much more likely to be trying to rescue an animal in need than worrying about who's dating who at school, which April just finds BORING. Plus, her lessons feel like they're in a foreign language, and it suddenly seems impossible to make it through the week without landing