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某個夜裡，小女孩竟在家裡遇見真正的聖誕老人！她滿心興奮，終於能問出所有埋在心裡的疑問──麋鹿會說話嗎？你會停紅燈嗎？你的肚臍是凸的還是凹的？Jarvis以他特有的幽默與溫暖筆觸，描繪出孩子面對聖誕老人的純真好奇與喜悅。畫面色彩飽滿，節奏活潑，是一部洋溢節慶氣息、也能讓人莞爾的聖誕繪本。Mr Santa, want to hear me play? Do the reindeer talk? And can I ride your sleigh?When a little girl comes face to face with Santa in her own house, she can hardly believe it! It’s her golden opportunity to ask him the questions – all the many questions! – that she’s been desperate to know... Can Santa eat clouds? Does he stop at traffic lights? Is his belly button innie or outie?With his signature warmth and visual humour, Jarvis channels the excitement and joy of every child who has dreamed of meeting the loveable guy who personifies the most magical night of the year.

完美結合《怪奇物語》與《神秘博士》的驚悚氛圍，是恐怖小說愛好者的必讀之作。強烈推薦給12以上的中階讀者！準備好了嗎？他們要來找你了！沒人知道「暗檔庫」的起源是什麼。一個收錄各種靈異、超自然與詭異現象的資料庫，詳盡到令人毛骨悚然，真實到膽戰心驚。亞當和索爾在露營時誤闖一座廢棄鬼鎮，陷入詭異的「捉迷藏」遊戲中。但追捕他們的，究竟是人，還是……？"A writer of genuine originality" -The GuardianGoosebumpsfor a new generation of readers. Perfect for fans ofStranger ThingsandDoctor Whoand a must-read for Halloween.Coming to find you, ready or not!The first title in a brand new middle-grade horror series by the bestselling author Christopher Edge.Nobody knows who started the Darkive. It's a database filled with first-hand accounts of strange, unexplained experiences. Ghosts; paranormal entities; weird anomalies. Each one is stored with a bank of evidence to prove the story. Are you ready to dive in?Adam didn't think his camping trip with his best friend, Sol, could get any worse. Stumbling upon an abandoned ghost town, they find themselves playing a strange game of hide and seek. But who or what is trying to find them? And can Adam stay one step ahead?"Absolutely l

Colour over 45 pages of adorable spooky cute creatures in this cozy colouring book.Get ready to enjoy some ghoulishly good colouring! Prepare to be enchanted!Mangatopia: Spoopy Fun immerses you in a charmingly eerie world, where kawaii and chibi characters frolic in delightfully creepy scenes. Join friendly ghosts, lovable monsters, witchy kitties, sweet reapers and playful bats as they embark on spooktacular adventures.- Explore more than 45 pages of frightfully adorable art- Use crayons, colored pencils or gel pens to bring these cheerful creatures to lifeFrom its boo-tiful charcuterie to its graveyard parties, Mangatopia: Spoopy Fun is a sweet treat for anyone who likes their creepy with a side of cute.

A FABULOUS, all-singing, all-dancing book of JOY!The Mubbles: When Berry Met Terry is the second in a hilarious full colour graphic novel series perfect for young readers from Liz Pichon, creator of the global phenomenon Tom Gates series. Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of adventures this series is a guaranteed hit for kids! Featuring a QR code that will take you to a website full of extra content from The Mubbles and The Isle of Smile.Berry wants to play a ball game, but no one will play with them. Until the Uncertain Curtain delivers a dog, Terry. Unfortunately, Terry is NOT TRAINED and creates havoc on the Isle of Smile, until, finally, Auntie Mubble decides he needs to go back. Berry can''t bear to see him go, so disguises him as a Wibble, despite the real Wibbles being on holiday having a spa day in Wibble Mountain.Will Berry get away with it?

A Molly the Maid mystery #1-3Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by.Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has been navigating life’s complexities all by herself. No matter—she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette, make her an ideal fit for the job. She delights in donning her crisp uniform each morning, stocking her cart with miniature soaps and bottles, and returning guest rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel to a state of perfection.But Molly’s orderly life is upended the day she enters the suite of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black, only to find it in a state of disarray and Mr. Black himself dead in his bed. Before she knows what’s happening, Molly’s unusual demeanor has the police tar

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a hugely popular bestselling children's author. "I, Victor Frankenstein, will explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation..."Driven by a boundless ambition to create life itself, young scientist Victor Frankenstein creates his own being from stitched-together body parts. But when he succeeds in bringing his creature to life, the result is horrific; a towering, hideous-bodied monster with the innocent soul of a newborn child.Spurned by its creator and rejected by society, the initially gentle creature turns on its maker and wreaks a trail of vengeful murder and tragedy. The original work of horror/science fiction abridged for today's young readers.

Colour over 45 pages of adorable out-of-this-world creatures in this cozy colouring book.Colour and explore a joyful galaxy of lovable extraterrestrials!Go on an adventure that's out of this world! With Mangatopia: Adorable Aliens, you can journey through ethereal worlds filled with charming cosmic creatures. Colour your way through an interstellar lineup of lunar zoos, twinkling UFOs, zero-gravity gardens, starry-eyed space kittens and so much more, all hand-illustrated in whimsical kawaii and chibi manga styles.- Spacewalk through over 45 pages of intergalactic cuteness- Bring each celestial scene to life with crayons, markers or even glow-in-the-dark paintsFrom pizza delivery pods and cosmic bakeries to frog astronauts and dancing robots, Adorable Aliens is a vibrant voyage across the stars for dreamers of all ages!

Liz Pichon再次帶來爆笑新作！在這部繽紛可愛的圖像小說中，Mubbles家族住在「微笑島」，最愛等待「不確定窗簾」送來今日驚喜。今天，是一隻超級搗蛋狗Terry！牠雖然惹出一連串混亂，但也讓Berry第一次感受到真正的友誼。本書節奏輕快，畫風活潑，角色充滿童趣，非常適合剛開始閱讀的孩子。書末更有QR code連結延伸活動，讓讀者讀完故事還能繼續玩，繼續笑！Meet the Mubbles is the first in a hilarious full colour graphic novel series by Liz Pichon, the globally bestselling creator of Tom Gates.“I laughed so much, I could barely breathe!” – Ellie"I read this book 5 times over, it was so good!” – HugoWelcome to the Isle of Smile! Come on in and meet the colourful, fun-loving Mubbles - Bash, Dash, Cheery and the gang. The Mubbles love their island, especially the mysterious Uncertain Curtain, which always delivers an unexpected surprise! What will it be today?Today the Uncertain Curtain delivers Terry - a very cute, very naughty dog! Berry is delighted to finally have a friend to play with, but Terry soon causes a lot chaos on the Isle of Smile. Will Terry have to leave early? Or can Berry's furry plan save the day?Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun

The Ancient Roman world is brought to life with carefully researched and meticulously illustrated scenes. Flaps animate the action and reveal fascinating hidden details. Simply turn the pages to visit the Roman Forum, stroll the streets of Ancient Rome, attend a party in a villa, spend a day at the Roman baths, watch gladiators in action at the Colosseum, and so much more.

全新登場的《Sonic the Hedgehog Advent Calendar (音速小子降臨曆)》讓聖誕倒數更有趣！Sonic 與夥伴們邀你展開24天節慶挑戰，每天都有新內容——從手作與知識問答，到趣味笑話與節慶故事，帶來滿滿驚喜與歡笑。六大主題活動兼具創意與互動，讓孩子在遊戲中學習、在倒數中體驗節慶樂趣。NEW for 2025, a festive collection of books, activities, crafts and surprises! The perfect gift for kids who are fans of the movies, TV shows and games!Race into the holiday season with Sonic and his super squad!Ready for a festive adventure with Sonic and his friends? Of course you are! Join Team Sonic for 24 days of holiday fun by diving into this 6 in 1 advent calendar! Count down to Christmas with a new surprise every day!*A variety of festive tasks that will keep you entertained throughout December.*Daily dose of laughter with hilarious jokes.*Cool challenges designed for Sonic fans of all ages.*Fun facts about Sonic and his world to enhance your holiday spirit.*Awesome crafts that you can create and share with friends and family.*A special festive story that captures the magic of the holiday season with your favourite characte

Enjoy every classic Frog and Toad story from the Caldecott Honor- and Newbery Honor-winning creator Arnold Lobel in one book! Join the beloved duo as they spend their days together eating ice cream, finding lost buttons, waiting for spring to come, and more. This bind-up includes all the Frog and Toad Level 2 I Can Reads: Frog and Toad Are FriendsFrog and Toad TogetherFrog and Toad All YearDays with Frog and Toad

冬天來了，狗狗旅館沃夫摩爾門可羅雀，唯一的客人是滑冰名犬芙莉雅。她的比賽表演攸關旅館未來，偏偏冰場卻關閉了！魯弗斯和可可小姐必須想辦法幫忙，才能讓芙莉雅順利比賽，也為旅館帶來新的轉機。Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore on Thin Ice, the third book in the pawsome full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland Welcome 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). It's winter at the Woofmore and the hotel is down to one guest--famous figure skater Furya LaBone. Ms. Coco wants her visit to be pawfect. The Woofmore needs more guests to stay open, and a good review from a VIP like Furya could save the hotel. But when the local ice rink closes and Furya is left with nowhere to practice for her big competition, it looks like the hotel may be on thin ice. If Rufus can't help this skating superstar come up with a showstopping move for her routine, it could be a ruf

Is there a horrifying screaming inside your head? Do you want it to get louder? Well, you're in luck! The Book of Bill, the #1 New York Times bestseller, is back in a limited collector's edition that will make all the other books on your shelf jealous. This time, Bill Cipher has blessed you with rare special extras, including: A cursed glow-in-the-dark collector's slipcase, and an exclusive cover variant in Undead Green!A beautiful double-sided poster!A sticker sheet of Bill tattoos!A collection of four keepsake postcards!Beware: This book travels to dimensions meant for older readers.

This stylish book presents the human body from head to toe, with clever infographics and fun facts.Did you know that our tongues have between 3,000 and 10,000 taste buds? Or that the human eye can detect over 10 million colors? Or that the middle fingernail grows the fastest, especially during the warmer months?Heat to Toe is the first book in a visually stunning infographics series that shows just how fascinating scientific information can be! It presents a collection of weird and wonderful facts about the human body with fun and stylish artwork that will captivate and delight readers.A COLLECTION OF THE WEIRDEST AND MOST WONDERFUL FACTS: Starting at the top of the human body and moving all the way down to the bottom.GIFT APPEAL: The bold artwork and infographic design paired with easy-to-understand text makes this a perfect gift for both design and science lovers!FULL STEAM AHEAD: Perfect for any kid interested in science and human biology.Perfect for:Gift-givers looking for science

這是一本兼具趣味與友善設計的數字繪本。故事描繪 Numberblocks 一到十準備上床睡覺，但 One 卻怎麼也不想睡。朋友們的建議既幽默又能幫助孩子練習從 10 倒數到 1，培養數字感。本書為符號化版本，在每個關鍵詞上方加入圖示，幫助有學習需求的讀者理解，同時也適合學習英語的孩子。更貼心的是，隨書附有音訊與手語影片，封面還設計了可觸摸的感官元素，讓孩子透過多種感官參與閱讀。這是一本兼顧教育價值與無障礙理念的作品。亮點睡前主題故事，搭配數字倒數練習特殊符號與多感官設計，適合多元讀者附音訊與手語影片，延伸閱讀體驗Big stories, fewer barriers. Get ready for bed with Numberblocks One to Ten!This symbolised edition provides key accessibility features to ensure many readers can enjoy this book, utilising a reading experience that best suits them.?Numberblocks One to Ten are getting ready for bed, but Numberblock One is not tired at all! One?s friends have lots of advice but nothing is working! Help send One to sleep and practise key number skills by counting down from 10 to 1 with the Numberblocks.With its use of symbols, which provide visual cues above each key word, this book is a perfect choice for readers with disabilities, readers who may be working at a lower reading level and people learning English as an additional language.This edition

Now in paperback! Best friends Drag and Rex are back to cook up oodles more fun in the second book in a charming buddy series that reads like a modern FROG AND TOAD.Drag is a devoted, daring, and dreamy dragon. Rex is a precise, practical, and patient T. Rex. Together, they always have tons of fun.Whether it’s coming up with the perfect Valentine’s Day present, making the tricky decision of what to cook for dinner, or helping remember that really important thing that’s just out of reach, as a team, they can face down any challenge. It's great to have a friend you can count on!Sweet and Silly, the second book in the Drag and Rex series, features three stories told in short chapters, accompanied by bright, joy-filled full color illustrations, allowing developing readers to gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they giggle along with the silly antics of their favorite new friends.

Stinky’s Stories is the hilarious, highly illustrated chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein and J.J. Grabenstein. In the fourth installment of this series, Stinky the skunk tells the story of Moldylocks and the Three Bears, a continuation of what happened after Goldilocks left the Bears’ house—and the horrors that await when you don’t say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ It’s story time again at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk. This time the kids are reading the classic “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”! Everyone knows the story ends with Goldilocks escaping through the window, but only Stinky knows what happened after Goldilocks got away! According to Stinky, she went on to break into all the homes in the magical forest looking for something to eat that was “just right.” She raided the fridges of everyone from the Three Blind Mice to Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother! Refusing to say “please,” “thank you,” or “sorry” to her hosts,

本書是歷久彌新的聖誕經典，以紐約為舞台，描寫一位名叫 Kris Kringle 的白鬍子老人，在百貨公司擔任聖誕老人。他深信自己就是真正的 Santa Claus，也逐漸影響了城市裡的大人與孩子。當懷疑者試圖將他送上法庭，這場看似荒謬的審判，卻意外喚起人們對善意、信任與想像力的重新思考。Now available in a new paperback edition, Miracle on 34th Street is the enduring Christmas classic about a Kris Kringle working at Macy's—who might just be Santa Claus!This classic Christmas story follows white-bearded Kris Kringle as he's asked to fill in for Macy's resident Santa Claus. He—along with children from all over New York City—believes he is the real thing. As Kris begins to inspire a feeling of true Christmas generosity and joy throughout the city, among competing department stories, and one particularly special family—a few skeptics are angered and threaten to bring him to court. With the help of his new friends, the State of New York, and the official U.S. Postal Service, Kris proves that magic is all around us.Generations of believers in hope and goodwill have made Valentine Davies’s Miracle on 34th Street a treasured part of th

這款《Harry Potter™》官方倒數琺瑯徽章組，讓粉絲以十二天的小驚喜重溫魔法世界的魅力。分院帽、霍格華茲校徽與九又四分之三月台等標誌性符號，皆以細膩琺瑯工藝呈現，兼具收藏與節日氣氛。每天開盒的期待，彷彿再次踏入霍格華茲的魔法長廊。Celebrate the holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion with this official countdown enamel pin set inspired by the beloved Harry Potter™ films. The set features 12 one-of-a-kind enamel pins, including fan favorites like the sorting hat, Hogwarts™ crest, and Platform 9-3/4™!Experience one surprise a day and proudly wear or display these pins to show your love for all things Harry Potter™.DISCOVER 12 UNIQUE ENAMEL PINS: Open a pocket each day and discover 12 exciting pins featuring iconic characters and elements from the films. This deluxe advent calendar is a must-have for any Harry Potter™ fan.HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN: Countdown to Christmas, birthdays, or any special occasion by unwrapping one pin every day for the 12 days leading up to the big day.ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION: Add more fun Harry Potter™–inspired products from Insight Editions to your collection with the Harry

Celebrate the holidays and your feline friends with this official advent calendar loaded with fun surprises for both you and your cat. From patches to keychains, magnets, cat toys, and more, this advent calendar is a delightful way to include your cat in your holiday fun.The Merry Catmas! Cat Lover's Advent is the purr-fect Christmas countdown for anyone who would rather be cuddled up with their furry friends.25 DAYS OF SURPRISES: Count down to the holidays or any other special occasion and receive 25 days of cat collectibles by opening a pocket each day.COLLECTIBLE PRIZES: This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items—keychain, magnets, buttons, cat charm, cat toys, and more—that are designed to last so that you can show your love for your furry friends all year round.PERFECT FOR CAT LOVERS: Celebrating the love of books all season long, this is the perfect holiday gift for both the cat and cat lover in your life.

本書延續 Food Group 系列的幽默風格，以受歡迎的角色 Big Cheese 為主角，帶來一個充滿節日氣氛的故事。每年十二月，Big Cheese 都會舉辦盛大的派對，豪華布置、華麗服裝與熱鬧音樂，成為全城矚目的焦點。然而，今年就在派對開始前意外發生，所有準備都亂了套。Big Cheese 必須臨時尋求幫助，並重新思考：「聖誕節若不再如此盛大，是否依舊特別？」故事以輕快的筆調探討節慶的真正意義，搭配封面燙金設計與附贈聖誕賀卡，十分適合節日閱讀與贈禮。From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of the Food Group series comes a Christmas picture book featuring the ever-popular character the Big Cheese. Perfect for holiday promotions, this book includes a tear sheet of twelve holiday cards and festive foil on the cover.Every December, the Big Cheese hosts a gigantic jamboree with flashy decorations, sparkling outfits, extravagant gifts, ear-bursting music, and jaw-dropping entertainment. It's the #1 party in town and it can't be beat!But this holiday season, mere hours before the festivities, disaster strikes! With no backup plan in place, the Big Cheese must call in a big favor to help save the big day. But will Christmas still be Christmas if it's not quite so grand?You don't want to miss this hilariou

A girl and her pet giraffe are friends despite their difference in size in this tender picture book companion to the bestselling and acclaimed Strictly No Elephants.A girl knows having a pet giraffe poses some difficulties, like finding a way to take walks together with legs very different in length. And her giraffe doesn’t fit into the clubhouse door for Pet Club. But the Pet Club members come together to find a way for him—and everyone—to be included. Because that’s what friends do.Strictly No Elephants has been sold around the world and is heralded as a pitch-perfect book about inclusion. Now, readers can celebrate the importance of both inclusivity and accessibility in this new companion that is full of new friends to love.

The ultimate write-in Algebra 2 Workbook, with more than 130 exercises, plus step-by-step solutions, to give students all the extra practice they need to ace Algebra 2 class. Each chapter in this comprehensive workbook aligns with a chapter in the Algebra 2 study guide, providing students the opportunity to reinforce their Algebra 2 skills with extra in-depth practice. Each Workbook chapter begins with a brief recap of concepts and has 10-15 robust practice questions covering all the skills reviewed in each chapter. A variety of question types like solving equations, graphing functions, applying algebra skills to real world problems, and more, provide a broad assessment of student understanding. In the back of the book, an in-depth solutions section takes readers step-by-step through each problem, showing them how to get the right answer, and helping them check their work. More than a drill and kill workbook, it's a "how to" and "here's why" that can be used to supplement classroom ins

你會選擇和老虎一起潛行，還是和虎鯊一起暢游？這本由《Who Would Win?》暢銷系列作者打造的入門讀本，以「你選哪一個？」為主軸，引導孩子透過動物特徵的比較，做出自己的選擇。語言簡單，圖片逼真，是專為剛開始閱讀的孩子設計的 Level 1 課外書。讀者不僅能認識動物的基本習性與外型，也在遊戲中培養觀察力與表達能力。Play a fierce game of What Would You Rather Be? in this engaging Level 1 Scholastic Reader, from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?Would you rather prowl with a tiger or swim with a tiger shark? Let's find out!Readers will compare and contrast basic facts about these kid-favorite animals before making the ultimate decision -- which animal would they rather be? Simple language appeals to developing readers, while photo-realistic art will keep animal lovers engaged.This fun new series brings new life to the classic childhood game, Would You Rather! Enjoy this exciting Level 1 Scholastic Reader from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?

管風琴以其迷人且震撼的聲響，被譽為「樂器之王」！這台坐落於衛武營國家藝術文化中心的管風琴，不但是亞洲最大，而且極為獨特。它擁有多少支音管？一位管風琴演奏家如何能獨自駕馭這麼龐大的樂器？它是在哪裡，又是如何建造的？本書將透過許多生動又訊息豐富的圖片，來為你解答這些疑問，並帶你深入探索管風琴的奇妙世界！獻給所有想要探索管風琴祕密的孩子和家長們。◆本書與衛武營國家藝術文化中心合作出版，為《打開管風琴的祕密》修訂改版書。The pipe organ is truly the King of Instruments with its fascinating and powerful sound. The organ in the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) is the biggest in Asia and is very special. How many pipes does it have, how can one man play such a big instrument alone, where and how was it built? All of this and much more will be explained in this book accompanied with many colourful and informative pictures.For all children and parents who would like to discover the secrets of the pipe organ.

本書帶領孩子進入充滿魔法與創意的 Sticker Dolly Dressing 世界，一起倒數迎接聖誕節。日曆中藏有24本迷你書——包含12本奇幻故事書與12本活動書，主題涵蓋仙子、美人魚、獨角獸等角色，並搭配著色、貼紙與解謎遊戲。內容兼具想像與手作樂趣，每天都有新驚喜，是結合閱讀與創作的節慶禮物。亮點：・24本迷你書藏於倒數月曆中。・奇幻角色與貼紙活動兼有。・激發創意與專注力，適合5歲以上兒童。看開箱影片https://youtu.be/FfDXGgQvvHU?si=rxB4ISEdGrS2wMa2Count down to Christmas with the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing!Open each window in this magical advent calendar to discover a story or activity book hidden behind it. There are 12 magical Sticker Dolly Story books featuring fairies, mermaids and unicorns, and 12 little activity books, including drawing, doodling, puzzles and three sticker books.- A festive countdown packed with creativity, storytelling, and imagination- Discover 24 mini books, one hidden behind each window- A perfect gift for the advent season- The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination- Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills- Ideal fo

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

A classic Farmyard Tales lift-the-flap Christmas book, with a fold-out advent calendar at the front and back.Join Poppy and Sam on Appletree Farm as they get ready for Christmas day. There are flaps to lift on every page of the story, as well as windows to open on the fold-out advent calendar at the front and back of the book.A perfect gift to count down to Christmas in the company of Poppy, Sam and their animal friends!

Discover incredible facts and unbelievable real-life stories about our mysterious feline friends in this illustrated guide to cats. From being worshipped by the ancient Egyptians to becoming beloved household pets around the world, cats have long occupied a special place in our hearts. In A World of Cats, you can find out everything you ever wanted to know about these fascinating animals: Learn how to better understand your cat, with a guide to cat body language and what it means Discover ancient cat ancestors from millions of years ago, and famous cats from history Find out what cats really think about us, and how clever they actually are This is the ideal book for all cat lovers who want to learn all about their favourite animal.

一座隱藏的花園，一個古老的傳說，一名失蹤的孩子。這是一部多線交錯、令人欲罷不能的懸疑小說。法蘭不想住在叔叔家，表妹伊莫珍粗魯難相處，在這裡她一點都不快樂。奇怪的是，討人厭的伊莫珍在她入住後卻失蹤了，甚至伊莫珍的父母還也遺忘了她的存在。全世界只剩法蘭還記得伊莫珍，她決定擔起責任，與表妹的摯友貝克絲聯手追查真相。唯一的線索，指向寂靜莊園裡那座隱秘的花園，以及那十二尊古老的石像。難道，一個關於魔咒與死亡的傳說，才是解開一切謎團的關鍵？Fran doesn’t want to stay with her aunt and uncle and her annoying cousin, Imogen. Imogen is rude and unfriendly and, it turns out, missing… But her parents don’t seem to know who Fran means – don’t be silly, we don’t have a daughter, you know that. So it’s up to Fran, and Imogen’s best friend, Bex, to find out what’s happened to her.Except Bex doesn’t know who Imogen is either. All Fran knows is that it’s got something to do with the hidden garden at Stillness Hall and the twelve statues that belong there. Could a mysterious old tale, a story of enchantment and death, hold the answers?

★身份認同與自我接受的深刻描寫★創新融合的超自然恐怖元素★探索恐懼與勇氣的力量主角Hunter是一位跨性別男孩。在寒假剛動完胸部手術恢復期間，他不幸被狼人咬傷，導致他的身體開始出現變化，逐漸朝著真正的「狼人」轉變。Hunter必須在完全變為狼之前，想辦法找出治療辦法與自救之道，更伴隨著身分認同與自我接受的挑戰。這是一則結合超自然元素與真實跨性別議題的青春恐怖小說。Bitten by a werewolf while recovering from top surgery, a trans teen must race to stop himself becoming full wolf... A pulse-pounding new YA werewolf horror, perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys, Hell Followed with Us and Stephen King.Having spent his winter break recovering from top surgery, seventeen-year-old Hunter is excited to spend his last months of high school in a body he can feel comfortable in. That is until one night, when a wild animal comes out of the woods and nearly kills him.Although initially just happy to be alive, Hunter quickly realizes that his injuries are turning his body into something horrible... A werewolf.But with time running out, Hunter must race to keep his friends safe and to save himself, before the body he's fought so hard to have slips away from him for good...

準備好衛生紙了嗎？一本讓大人和小孩都感動落淚的溫暖繪本來了！你家裡也有一個佔據你所有玩樂時光、陪你一起探險的毛茸茸小夥伴嗎？梅（Mae）和她的貓咪老虎（Tiger）就是這樣一對「叢林女王」的組合！她們一起在想像中的叢林追逐、奔跑，是彼此最棒的朋友 。但當老虎漸漸變老，最後離開了梅，梅的世界瞬間崩塌，充滿了憤怒和悲傷。這本書最棒的地方在於，它沒有迴避孩子面對失去的真實情緒 。這是一個「深刻感人、充滿希望又令人安心」的故事，它溫柔地陪伴著孩子（當然也包括大人！）走過失去寵物的傷痛 。書中色彩豐富又溫柔的插畫，完美地呈現了梅的心情轉變 。故事不僅僅是悲傷，更重要的是，它展示了愛的力量如何幫助我們療癒。梅漸漸發現，老虎並沒有真的消失，而是活在她的記憶、畫作和那片充滿愛的叢林裡 。更有書評提到，書末還貼心地提供了如何支持孩子面對寵物離世的實用建議，讓這本書不僅僅是故事，更是一本極具同理心的工具書 。如果你正在尋找一本能幫助孩子理解「告別」與「愛」的繪本，這本《Tiger's Last Roar》絕對是首選。它以溫柔細膩地方式，處理了關於生死的主題，並提醒我們，愛永遠不會真正消失 。A beautifully lyrical story about grief, the loss of a pet and the unbreakable bond between child and furry friend. From debut picture book author, Harriet Howe, and Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlistee and Carnegie Medal for Illustration nominee illustrator, Katie Cottle.After a whole day of exploring with Tiger, Mae loved drawing with Tiger and telling stories with Tiger.Always with Tiger. Tiger and Mae. Queens of the Jungle.Tiger and Mae do everything together, the very best of friends. But

Filled with simple, black-and-white images including a pumpkin patch, mice carving pumpkins and some friendly Halloween jack-o-lanterns. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as delightful hues magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

★ 40個「看起來像魔法」的科學實驗，讓孩子在家變身小小巫師！★ 《Ology》暢銷系列創作者 A.J. Wood 打造的奇幻科學實驗書★ 翻頁機關＋小冊子設計，每一頁都藏著驚喜探索★ 用廚房材料做出彩色藥水、結晶糖果與神奇冰淇淋結合奇幻魔法與真實科學，收錄40個簡單又充滿驚喜的實驗，讓孩子在家就能探索化學與自然的奧秘。透過翻頁機關、小冊子與互動活動，小小讀者將在魔法學院的故事情境中動手實驗，從水、空氣到能量與結晶，一步步發現科學的神奇魅力，最後獲得屬於自己的見習巫師證書。The Wizard's Guides to Magical Experimentssparks wonder and curiosity with 40 engaging real-life science experiments for wizards-in-training to try at home.The Wizard's Guides to Magical Experimentssparks wonder and curiosity with 40 engaging real-life science experiments for wizards-in-training to try at home.Welcome to the Touchwood Academy of Magical Thinking, where magical abilities are a must.Kids will discover the thrill ofthe real-life magic ofchemistry with hands-on experiments from the creator of the bestselling Ology books, A.J. Wood. As a "First Class Wizard," Wood guides wizards-in-training through dozens of magic tricks and spells that are actually wow-inducing age-appropriate science experiments.Mini-booklets and fold-out activities on e

The Rising Volt Tacklers are on an amazing adventure to find the Six Hero Pokémon! Ready to tag along? Let’s go!Liko and her friends have found another member of the Six Hero Pokémon, Lapras! As they are getting ready to fly away on their next adventure, Roy spots the black Rayquaza soaring above them! Will the black Rayquaza agree to join them on their adventures? Or will a battle with Explorer Amethio cause trouble?The Pokémon Young Readers are the perfect starter books to help new readers grow in confidence, learn new vocabulary, develop reading comprehension skills with the Paldea Pokémon pals by their side.Based on the exciting episode ‘Roar of the Black Rayquaza’, from Pokémon Horizons: The Series.Catch and collect our other exciting Pokémon Young Reader books, featuring characters from the new Horizons TV series:Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Fuecoco [9780008743154]Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Quaxly [9780008743178]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Fuecoco the Berry Thi

Build your very own LEGO® miniature pets with this adorable build and craft set. Included inside are 65 LEGO pieces plus all the instructions you need to build your own cat, bunny and bird models. The fun, colourful Pet Adoption Book includes lots of fun craft and play ideas for you to try at home with your lovable new pets.Also inside are six paper craft sheets that you can use to create homes, toys and other cool accessories for your pets. Plus, there are two sticker sheets so that you can use to decorate your paw-some new crafts. You’ll be having fur-rific adventures in no time!LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group.©2025 The LEGO Group.

CAN YOU CATCH THE TRAITOR BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE? STEP INSIDE THE ICONIC WORLD OF THE TRAITORS AND PUT YOUR INNER-DETECTIVE TO THE TEST WITH THIS ESSENTIAL, BESTSELLING SEARCH-AND-FIND BOOK.Replicating the addictive gameplay of The Traitors, with a brand-new narrative to solvePacked with tricky searches, puzzles, games and clues to spot on every pageSharpen your search skills, or share and play the book with friends and familyWelcome back to the most iconic and talked-about reality show on the planet. Based on the global TV phenomenon The Traitors, this thrilling search-and-find adventure invites you to play The Traitors, by uncovering hidden clues and finding the cloaked betrayers lurking in plain sight. Perfect for fans of the TV show and puzzle lovers alike, this immersive book will test your observational skills and challenge your inner detective. Filled with drama, suspense and iconic moments, Search and Find: The Traitors is a must-have for any superfan or truth-seeker.LOOK OUT FOR

Peppa and her friends get ready for Halloween with pumpkins, costumes and spooky stories! With puzzles and games and two pages of stickers, this book is perfect for keeping little ones busy. There are

本書由瑞典插畫家 Ingela P Arrhenius 設計，以立體場景呈現精美的紙上娃娃屋。收合起來是一本輕巧的書，展開後便成為可站立的立體空間，孩子能在廚房、浴室、客廳和臥室的場景中自由佈置，享受操作與探索的樂趣。書中包含可站立的角色紙偶、可組裝的家具紙板零件，以及彩色貼紙，孩子能依照自己的想法打造專屬的小屋。結構堅固、收納便利，全部配件都能放入書中的小抽屜，外出也能攜帶。展開即可變成立體娃娃屋內含角色紙偶、紙板與貼紙可自由佈置四個場景，玩法多樣配件全數可收納於抽屜，方便攜帶與保存This fantastic fold-out book effortlessly transforms into a stylish 3D doll’s house that children can explore and play with!There are stand-up characters to bring to life, pieces of press-out furniture to build and colourful stickers to decorate the house with. You can make the kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom your own and then enjoy hours of play in your customised doll’s house.Fold-out + Play Doll’s House is perfect for playtime on-the-go or for those with limited space, as all the press-out pieces can be stored away in the sturdy drawer attached so you are ready for play wherever you go!

The 52-Storey Treehouse – in colour! The fourth bestselling book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, packed full of comic book style illustrations! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' - Tom Fletcher, author of The Creakers.Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has thirteen new storeys! It used to be 13, then 26, then 39, but they keep expanding!This time, there's a new watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes!), a rocket-powered carrot launcher, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency with all the latest high-tech detective technology. Which is lucky, because they have a BIG mystery to solve: where is Mr Big Nose?!Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!