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Master storyteller David Almond presents a beautiful collection of short fiction, interwoven with pieces that illuminate the inspiration behind the stories.May Malone is said to have a monster in her

In a remarkable collaboration, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton celebrate the sea in all its changing moods — and the place it holds in our hearts and minds.Ours is a blue planet. The oceans cover more

"I don’t know a jazz aficionado who could resist it." — "The O List," O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINEThe award-winning book by celebrated jazz composer Wynton Marsalis is now available with an exclusive art pri

With the wiggle of a finger, readers bring Little Fish to life as he pops through every spread of an adorable puppet book.Come play with Little Fish as he swishes through the sea! Help him blow bubble

The unlikely heroes of the Cockroach Ryu face their greatest danger yet — a warrior seeking revenge against his former teacher, Sensei Ki-Yaga.The White Tiger Temple is under threat. To help the Shaolin monks, Sensei KiYaga and the whole gang of samurai kids— from Niya Moto, the boy with one leg to Taji, the boy who is blind— embark on a perilous journey across the Sea of Japan to China. But soon they discover that getting there is only half the battle. A great danger awaits them: a former student of Sensei named Qing-Shen, China’s Warrior, now the most skilled soldier in the Middle Kingdom. But Qing-Shen is also a man with a vendetta against his onetime teacher. Could there be anyone more dangerous? The samurai kids must train in the ways of the Shaolin monks before facing him. But will they be able to protect the temple and their beloved Sensei?

Part lullaby, part love song, this perfectly pitched bedtime book gives a nod to its classic predecessors as it champions the vibrant independent spirit of local bookstores. Join the Little Bookstore's friendly staff as they draw the curtain on another busy day of browsing and matchmaking. Choose a bedtime story, say your good nights, and pet the shop's feline mascot on your way out. Snuggle up to a loved one for a read-aloud, then drift off to sweet dreams of adventure and enchantment to come. Drawing on the best tradition of classic bedtime books, Amy Cherrix's lilting text brims with sound play, soothing patterns, and repetition, while E. B. Goodale's bright, inclusive artwork offers people-watching at its best, conjuring the bustling, ineffable mood of a homespun hall of treasures. Penned by a bookseller and illustrated with warmth and zeal, this cozy homage to the neighborhood bookshop ends with a gallery of bookstores around the world, encouraging local engagement and offering a

特洛伊戰爭結束後，伊薩卡國王奧德修斯啟程返回家園，卻因觸怒海神波塞頓而在海上漂泊十年。風暴與船難接連而來，他還得面對食人的獨眼巨人、致命的海妖，以及充滿誘惑與危險的神祕力量。當奧德修斯努力穿越未知海域，妻子潘妮洛普也在故鄉進行另一場戰鬥。貪婪而強勢的求婚者占據宮殿，聲稱奧德修斯早已死亡，逼迫她選擇新的丈夫。面對海上的重重考驗與家園日益迫近的危機，奧德修斯能否及時回到伊薩卡，重新與家人團聚？卡內基獎得主 Gillian Cross 以簡潔、流暢而充滿張力的文字，重新演繹荷馬筆下關於冒險、生存與歸鄉的古老史詩。Neil Packer 富有想像力與古典氣息的插畫，則讓眾神、怪物與遙遠海域躍然紙上。文字與圖像相互交織，為年輕讀者與神話愛好者帶來一部鮮明而易於親近的《奧德賽》。A bold re-envisioning of The Odyssey, told with simplicity and style — perfect for fans of graphic retellings and mythology enthusiasts alike.Odysseus faces storm and shipwreck, a terrifying man-eating Cyclops, the alluring but deadly Sirens, and the fury of the sea-god Poseidon as he makes his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War. While Odysseus struggles to make it home, his wife, Penelope, fights a different kind of battle as her palace is invaded by forceful, greedy men who tell her that Odysseus is dead and she must choose a new husband. Will Odysseus reach her in time? Homer's epic, age-old story is powerfully told by Carnegie Medalist Gillian

隨著特洛伊戰爭地落幕，伊薩卡國王奧德修斯只盼返回故鄉，與家人重聚。然而，他因觸怒海神波塞頓而被迫漂泊海上，一段漫長而危險的歸鄉之旅就此展開。荷馬的《奧德賽》描繪了一位英雄如何憑藉勇氣、智謀與堅忍，穿越未知世界，對抗獨眼巨人、致命風暴、女巫與海妖的誘惑。在這部氣勢恢弘的圖像小說中，Gareth Hinds 以鮮明而充滿動感的畫面，重新演繹這則流傳兩千多年的冒險史詩，帶領讀者航向眾神與怪物出沒的神話海域。但旅程的終點仍有最後一場考驗等待著奧德修斯：在他離去多年後，覬覦王位的求婚者已占據他的宮殿，企圖迎娶他的妻子。若想真正回家，他不僅必須在海上生存，還得重新奪回自己的名字、家庭與王國。With bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer's epic poem, Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it's never been told before."Gareth Hinds brings THE ODYSSEY to life in a masterful blend of art and storytelling. Vivid and exciting, this graphic novel is a worthy new interpretation of Homer's epic."—Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians seriesFresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god, Poseidon, who dooms him to years of shipwreck and wandering. Battling man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceres

An award-winning author tells of a mermaid who leaves the sea in search of her landish mother in a captivating tale spun with beautiful prose, lush descriptions, empathy, and keen wit.Blood calls to b

"Stunning pictures and engaging words. . . . An accomplished entreeto early science topics." — Booklist (starred review)Dive into the warm ocean and swim around amid the coral and waving sea grass. Do you see an eye like a small black bead peering out at you? Linger for a while and discover the secrets of the sea horse - one of the shyest fish in the sea. With a head like a horse, a tail like a monkey, and a pouch like a kangaroo, the sea horse acts like a chameleon, changing color to ward off danger or to show that he and his mate are a lifelong pair. Watch their fascinating mating dance, as the two of them twine their tails together and twirl, before she places her eggs in his pouch to be born. Could there be a more intriguing creature of the sea?

A stunning debut about an unusual friendshipThe Sea Tiger is Oscar’s best friend—and Oscar’s only friend. They do everything together: explore the ocean, visit the sea circus, even hitch a ride to the

Join the irrepressible Little Fish and count from one to ten in a deep-sea delight from the creator of Maisy.First there’s just one fish — Little Fish — under the sea. But not for long: here come two

Discover the majestic unicorn of the sea with this suspenseful narrative from a BBC filmmaker and gorgeous art from an award-winning illustrator.With a crack and a creak, the frozen sea begins to melt―the ice splits apart and a new pathway forms.As winter comes to an end, a pod of narwhals begins a treacherous journey north. Along the way, they must find fish to eat, avoid a hungry polar bear, and navigate the maze of sea ice. Will their sensitive long spiral tusks and clicking calls be enough to keep them safe and help them find their way to their summer resting grounds? Join zoologist Justin Anderson and artist Jo Weaver as they reveal the mysteries of these amazing toothed whales and their Arctic home. Small text offers narwhal facts throughout, and young explorers can read more on the future of this fascinating creature in the back matter.

A wordless epic sea adventureThere is a legend that a Great Spotted Whale lives in the ocean, although a sighting fifty years ago was never corroborated. Now two young whale watchers each set out to f

Expect something unexpected when a duckling lost at sea adopts a musical new friend in a whimsical, heart-lifting story from Timothy Basil Ering.Captain Alfred is sailing home with new ducks for his f

Follow a gray seal on a journey from sand to sea in an engaging, richly illustrated story with surefire kid appeal.On the shore, a seal looks like a slow, dozy creature that spends its time lazing aro

Can a clever young inventor uncover a ruthless pirate’s heart of gold? Thrilling sea adventure takes on a hint of steampunk in the second book by the author of the acclaimed Hour of the Bees.Whe

Can a clever young inventor uncover a ruthless pirate’s heart of gold? Thrilling sea adventure takes on a hint of steampunk in the second book by the author of the acclaimed Hour of the Bees.Whe

Emily and fellow half-mer Aaron stand between land and sea—and like and love—in a dramatic new episode of theNew York Times best-selling series.A field trip to a mysterious island quickly turns into a

In a wonderfully loopy third episode, Nick and Maxine are surprised to meet Captain Noodlekugel, back from the sea with a somewhat untrainable bear.When their father decides to compete to be speed-kni

In a wonderfully loopy third episode, Nick and Maxine are surprised to meet Captain Noodlekugel, back from the sea with a somewhat untrainable bear.When their father decides to compete to be speed-kni

Learn about life under the sea in this fascinating, fold-out pocket guide in a handy case. Pop-ups, too! Which fearsome ocean creature has razor-sharp teeth and can smell a drop of blood a mile away?

Are there monsters among us? Comb through this essential handbook to learn the secrets that even respected scientists don’t know.Is it true that a humble stone can summon a sea serpent to your aid?Do

Are we there yet?There’s so much to see at the bottom of the world! Join a young explorer and his best friend, Mouse, on a sea journey to Antarctica, where they make new friends with penguins and a wh

Looking forward to spending a seaside vacation with her family and sharing an adventure on the open sea as a fierce pirate dog, Poppy the Dalmatian loses her courage in the face of numerous bobbing bo

《公主出任務》女力再出擊。傳說中的美人魚公主祈求黑衣公主保護她免受海怪襲擊。但海底世界並不利於黑衣公主行動，美人魚公主必須學習勇敢為自己發聲！There’s trouble under the sea! Can the Princess in Black and her new mermaid friend put a stop to a big blue kraken’s shenanigans?The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort’s royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help protecting her very cute sea goats from being eaten by a very greedy kraken. But the princesses and the Goat Avenger quickly realize that fighting underwater can be tough for land dwellers, and only the mermaid Princess Posy can save the day. Can the masked heroes help her learn that being a princess means more than just being nice―it means speaking up? An ode to using your voice (along with a kelp-tree swing or two), this newest installment in the New York Times best-selling series is a splish-splashing good time.

The Jolley-Rogers have traded in the high seas for suburban life.Meet the Jolley-Rogers — a pirate family who is moving to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town, while they fix up their ship. This unusual

“A circular tale of family love with visual rewards…. There’s no denying the joy in this book.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)B is for Baby. B is for Brother. B is for going to see Baba!One morning

Strange, wonderful sights await Girl and Dragon as the inseparable friends journey far across the sea in a third warmhearted and beautifully illustrated tale.Dragon and Girl are the very best of frien

Red fish, purple shells, green seaweed — there are so many colors to find with Little Fish in this deep-sea delight from Lucy Cousins.Little Fish is off on a fun, rhyming adventure underwater, spottin

Whether driving over land or sailing across the sea, Maisy takes her friends all over the place in two shaped board books.It’s a beautiful, sunny day, and Maisy knows just how to spend it — at the bea

"A luscious blend of cool blues and verdant greens lights up the pages of this poetic picture book, which traces the course of a river from its source." — Publishers WeeklyFollow a river from its beginnings as a mountain stream formed from melting snow, as it rushes over rocks and through valleys to the busy city, and finally to its end, where it joins the sea.

Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank, creators of the award-winning Baby Goes to Market, pair up again for a bright and beautiful first book of words.B is for Baby. B is for Brother. B is for going to see Ba

Raise the sails and follow the wind across the green sea in this captivating marriage of lyrical prose and intricate illustrations from a renowned West Coast artist.Old wood boat remembers the wind. Dilapidated and parted from the sea, she remembers and waits as her mast cracks and blackberry vines creep across her deck. But one day, a family tows her home. Scraped, scrubbed, sanded, and varnished, she is made beautiful and seaworthy again. After libations have been poured out, the family casts off, and old wood boat embarks on adventure once more.In this love letter to sailing, heralded artist Nikki McClure tells the story of a restored boat in timeless and reverent prose that perfectly accompanies her stunning cut-paper illustrations. At once delicate and bold, each page is masterful, rendered from a single sheet of black paper with precision and care that is sure to enthrall readers from coast to coast.

From an all-star team comes a lyrical picture-book biography about a writer and master gardener who created beauty in a harsh island habitat that was visited by literary and artistic luminaries of her time.Celia Thaxter grew up on a desolate island off the coast of Maine, where her father worked as lighthouse keeper. Amid the white and gray of the sea, the rocks, and even the birds, young Celia found color where she could: green mosses and purple starfish and pink morning glories by the shore. And she planted her first garden, tucking bright marigolds between rocky ledges. When she was twelve, Celia’s family moved to nearby Appledore Island, where her father built a large hotel, and Celia planted a bigger, ever-growing garden with nearly sixty types of flowers, from asters to wisteria.Guests flocked to the hotel from around the world, among them such writers as Longfellow, Whittier, and Hawthorne. Celia had been writing poems about the island, her garden, and the sea, and they would be

Eco facts come to light as a plastic duck narrates this beautifully illustrated true story of thousands of bath toys that were lost at sea and swept to the four corners of the Pacific. If a shipping container filled with 28,000 plastic ducks spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where would all those ducks go? Inspired by a real incident, this captivating and innovative look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. From the author-illustrator of the acclaimed Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover comes a highly accessible and graphically stylish picture book with an ultimately hopeful message about environmental issues and the state of our oceans. An end map documents the widely scattered journey of the real-life plastic ducks, showing where they have been found, as well as

"A simple narrative follows the growth of a pair of black bear cubs throughthe seasons. . . . Facts and attractive illustrations round out the volume." — THE HORN BOOKDeep in a forest cave, a mother b

Croak! Squeenk! Ribbet! After a close encounter with a mutant amphibian makes him freaky for frogs, water-shy Stink becomes a swimming success.Stink may be super smart, and Stink may be uber clever, b

Toast a marshmallow, be a tree in winter, read braille — Paul B. Janeczko and Richard Jones invite you to enjoy an assortment of poems that inform and inspire.Today I walked outside and spied a hedgeh

When a thunderstorm hits a city street, children and grown-ups dash to the subway for shelter — and an impromptu friendly gathering. The clouds are gathering above a city street and soon — tap, tap, b