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Annabelle is trapped inside on a cold, wintry afternoon with her brothers and sister. When they won’t stop pestering her, she sets off into the snowy backyard in search of adventure, and soon finds he

Jimi Hendrix was many things: a superstar, a rebel, a hero, an innovator. But first, he was a boy named Jimmy who loved to draw and paint and listen to records. A boy who played air guitar with a bro

A little mouse humorously introduces readers to ten two-dimensional shapes, starting with the simplest. He bends a stick into a circle, oval, rectangle, trapezoid, and so on, showing how each shape ca

For many who grew up with “The Little Drummer Boy,” this classic story of the encounter between a poor boy and the baby Jesus embodies the true spirit of Christmas. Now, to enchant a new

Tiana has a pocketful of words: green words like spring, night words like moon, and words with wings, like angel. Each word is the inspiration for a pair of poems—one, lyrical free verse and th

Spending time with Grandpa is the best! His granddaughter especially loves to hear his stories. Grandpa has magical explanations for ordinary things—a frosty windowpane, dewdrops sparkling on t

A photobiography of John Steinbeck, covering his life and writing career, with excerpts from his works.

An international collection of 18 nursery tales for young children, grouped by theme, such as "Runaway Cookies," "Slowpokes and Speedsters," and "Chain Tales," and brillantly illustrated with full-co

“The classic tale of the old couple, with no children of their own, who bake a gingerbread boy to keep them company. Just as the little old woman is about to take him from the oven, he slips a

本書以一個始終倒立的女孩為起點，展開一場充滿好奇與想像的故事。鎮上的人們不斷猜測她的原因，甚至急著替她下結論。然而女孩只是安靜地待在自己的位置上，從不同角度觀看世界。當眾人越想把她「轉正」，故事反而越顯得幽默而微妙。鮮明電光般的色彩與張力十足的構圖，使畫面充滿存在感。Kirkus Reviews 評為耐人尋味之作。本書在笑聲背後，留下關於自我認同與群體壓力的餘韻。From the acclaimed creator of Mary Wears What She Wants and Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) comes a silly and sly investigation of what happens when one girl dares to do her own thing.Who is the Upside Down Girl?How did she get up there?Most importantly . . . Why is she upside down?This cheeky, charming tale about seeing things from a different perspective is perfect for readers who march to their own kazoo. Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett!Perfect for: Classroom and at-home storytimeBuilding confidence and independent-thinkingReaders who like to laugh!Conversations about mindfulness and slowing down

From the Sibert Honor-winning creator behind The Unwanted and Drowned City comes one of the darkest episodes in American history: the Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1918. This nonfiction graphic novel explores the causes, effects, and lessons learned from a major epidemic in our past, and is the perfect tool for engaging readers of all ages, especially teens and tweens learning from home. New Year's Day, 1918. America has declared war on Germany and is gathering troops to fight. But there's something coming that is deadlier than any war. When people begin to fall ill, most Americans don't suspect influenza. The flu is known to be dangerous to the very old, young, or frail. But the Spanish flu is exceptionally violent. Soon, thousands of people succumb. Then tens of thousands . . . hundreds of thousands and more. Graves can't be dug quickly enough. What made the influenza of 1918 so exceptionally deadly--and what can modern science help us understand about this tragic episode in history?

Smithsonian Magazine — The Ten Best Children’s Books of 2025The Washington Post — Librarians Pick the Best New Books for Kids This Fall《If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone》一封寫給「意想不到的朋友」的情誼情書這本書既傻氣又充滿智慧，充滿驚喜，非常適合喜愛 Mac Barnett、Julie Fogliano 作品的讀者。如果你拿起香蕉電話打通一通電話，你們猜猜看，電話另一頭會是誰接起來呢？你們彼此會聊些什麼呢？還是是會分享小祕密，提出好多問題？其實，真的沒有人知道會發生甚麼事情....這本超級搞怪的故事，滿載著交新朋友時，那份來自「意外」的喜悅與小小智慧。來吧，跟孩子一起拿起香蕉打通給對方吧！A love letter to making friends from unexpected places, If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone is silly, wise, and surprising--and perfect for fans of books by Mac Barnett and Julie Fogliano.If you make a call from a banana phone, who will answer? What will you talk about? Will you share secrets or ask questions? No one knows what will happen, really. This very silly story is full of the joy and wisdom that comes from making new friends from unexpected places. Go ahead, pick up a banana and make a call. You'll be glad you did. ★ "Fill up your fruit baskets, folks—this one’s a bunch of fun!" -Booklist (starre

From Sydney Taylor Award winner and National Jewish Book Award honoree Laurel Snyder comes a warm, reverential, lyrical, and fresh read-aloud picture book about Hanukkah, perfect for the modern family.In a dark, dark room, one thincandlewakes, bursts to lifeThus begins the first night of Hanukkah in one child's home. But what does the light from the candle mean? What are the words everyone is singing? What will each of these eight nights hold? Family and friends, takeout dinners and flat tires, traditions new and old--it's all part of this year's timeless, timely holiday celebration.

以詩意書信串起的《Dear Acorn (Love, Oak)》，讓讀者看見自然中大小之間的細緻情感。泡泡寫信給天空，橡樹寫信給橡實，每段對話都藏著連結與關愛。Joyce Sidman的詩句溫柔而富想像，Melissa Sweet的插畫色彩層次豐富，形象鮮活，是一封封寫給自然的溫暖心意。適合親子共讀，也引導孩子思考「我與世界的關係」。Told through poetic letters, this inventive collaboration from Newbery Honor winner Joyce Sidman and two-time Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet reveals the everyday conversations between "big" and "little" objects in our ecosystem. Delightful!Dear Sky, Hello! It's me, Bubble!I'm here!Someone's breathed meawake!What is it like to be little? What is it like to be big?Award-winning poet Joyce Sidman explores both in this lyrical picture book. Whether it's a small bubble writing to the enormous sky, or a mighty oak reassuring its tiny acorn, these surprising and delightful poems examine how we're all connected--in both big and small ways. Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott artist Melissa Sweet, Dear Acorn (Love, Oak) will have readers dreaming up messages of their own to this big, beautiful world. ★ "An imaginative and

From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday Wars, in which a seventh-grader has to figure out how to fulfill a seemingly impossible school assignment—and learns about friendship, community, and himself along the way.Herc Beal knows who he's named after—a mythical hero—but he's no superhero. He's the smallest kid in his class. So when his homeroom teacher at his new middle school gives him the assignment of duplicating the mythical Hercules's amazing feats in real life, he's skeptical. After all, there are no Nemean Lions on Cape Cod—and not a single Hydra in sight.Missing his parents terribly and wishing his older brother wasn't working all the time, Herc figures out how to take his first steps along the road that the great Hercules himself once walked. Soon, new friends, human and animal, are helping him. And though his mythical role model performed his twelve labors by himself, Herc begins to see that he may not have to go it al

Jacqueline Davies 曾以《Lemonade War》捕捉童年的不安與勇氣，這回她寫下的是一個「修復」的故事：不只是修理房子，也修補過往與自己。十歲的 Alice 已經習慣搬家，對她而言，「家」是短暫的停留。但這次，新家的隔壁是一棟殘破卻充滿吸引力的老宅，也住著三位不肯離去的幽靈。Alice 開始動手修復，也一步步靠近這棟房子真正的祕密。In this not-so-scary ghost story from Jacqueline Davies, bestselling author of the Lemonade War series, quirky, tool-wielding Alice Cannoli-Potchnik begins to repair the dilapidated mansion next door--only to discover the old house is home to ghosts, and they need mending, too!Home is where the heart is. But can a house have a heart of its own? Ten-year-old Alice is moving for the eleventh time.She's lived in so many houses, each more broken than the last, that home to Alice is nothing more than a place you fix and then a place you leave. After all, who needs a permanent home when you're a whiz at fixing things?But when Alice arrives at her new home, she can't take her eyes off the house next door, the stately dark house that hulked in the dimming light. The once-grand mansion, now dilapidated and condemned, bec

飛不起來的小鳥們，跌倒再多次也不放棄飛翔的夢。這本只有116個字的繪本，融合成長思維、幽默節奏與STEM創意，小讀者能從失敗中看見勇氣與改變的契機。插圖富有表情與動感，角色可愛鮮明，無論正在練習新技能的孩子，或是追夢的大人，都會被這股「我還可以再試一次」的力量打動。A witty and uplifting story about perseverance and hope, perfect for fans of The Magical Yet, starring three endearing flightless birds determined to get aloft. This witty and uplifting story about perseverance and hope, perfect for fans of The Magical Yet, stars three flightless birds determined to get aloft, stylishly rendered by award-winning and bestselling illustrator Scott Magoon. Three flightless friends long to feel the wind beneath their wings. So, they try, and try, and try to fly. But all they do is fall, fall, fall. Flying, it turns out, is hard. Will they give up—or get up? Celebrating resiliency, persistence, and the power of “yet,” easy-to-read text and distinctive artwork encourage and inspire readers young and old who aspire to learn a new skill, or to make a dream come true. MODELS RESILIENCY, GRIT, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING SKILLS:

來自人氣漫畫平台 WEBTOON 的奇幻冒險故事，進入最後高潮！經歷三年的分離與王國對魔法的壓制，雙胞胎魔女丹妮與多利安，終於再次踏上旅程，與老朋友一起找回過去的真相，也尋找守護未來的力量。這是一場魔法與勇氣交織的旅程，關於選擇、成長與團結。經典故事的溫暖收尾，獻給喜愛冒險的你。The witchy middle grade adventure from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON comes to an epic conclusion as Dani and Dorian struggle to overcome their demons and work together for the good of their world years after they first left home. A classic good versus evil struggle plays out on an epic stage in this hilarious, heartwarming comic. Reeling from three years of anti-magic rule under the king—and three years disconnected from twin witches Dani and Dorian—Princess Monica, Nico, Damien, and Prince William know that it is now their responsibility to save the kingdom, and their friends, before darkness prevails.Determined to uncover the circumstances of Dorian’s disappearance and rescue reigning Queen of the Witches Dani from her mysterious curse, the group comes together for one final epic adventure. On a mission that takes them across the kingdom,

Nothing is what it seems and there's always more than one side to the story as a group of strangers trapped in an inn slowly reveal their secrets in this new standalone mystery set in the world of the bestselling Greenglass House, from a National Book Award nominee and Edgar Award–winning author.The rain hasn't stopped for a week, and the twelve guests of the Blue Vein Tavern are trapped by flooded roads and the rising Skidwrack River. Among them are a ship’s captain, tattooed twins, a musician, and a young girl traveling on her own. To pass the time, they begin to tell stories—each a different type of folklore—that eventually reveal more about their own secrets than they intended.As the rain continues to pour down—an uncanny, unnatural amount of rain—the guests begin to realize that the entire city is in danger, and not just from the flood. But they have only their stories, and one another, to save them. Will it be enough?

This vibrantly illustrated work of nonfiction by Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert introduces young readers to the life cycle of a tree. Now available in paperback.Ehlert blends bold graphics, vibrant colors, and precise details in her watercolor collages alongside found objects like seeds, fabric, wire, and roots in this innovative work of early nonfiction. A special glossary explains how roots absorb nutrients, what photosynthesis is, how sap circulates, how to make a bird treat, and other facts about trees. Children and adults will feel inspired to take a closer look at the nature in their own backyards.

Based on the streaming series Pretzel and the Puppies on Apple TV+, this I Can Read follows the pups as they work to make sure the new Bow Wow Tower is accessible for all dogs.Welcome to Muttgomery, the nicest little city in an all-dog world, and home of Pretzel, Greta, and their five adorable Dachshund puppies: Poppy, Penny, Pedro, Puck, and Paxton. Pretzel is a peppy, playful, and always positive stay-at-home dad, and he and Greta, the mayor of Muttgomery, have a knack for encouraging their pups to follow their passions and make the world a better place! In this I Can Read book, the pups are excited to explore the newly built Bow-Wow Tower--it has binoculars so dogs can see all of Muttgomery! But the construction dogs didn't plan for pups who are too small to reach the binoculars. Luckily the Doxies are there to put their paws up and make the tower accessible to all!

Based on the streaming series Pretzel and the Puppies on Apple TV+, this I Can Read introduces the series’ puppy stars as they work together to plan a celebration for the city of Muttgomery.Welcome to Muttgomery, the nicest little city in an all-dog world, and home of Pretzel, Greta, and their five adorable Dachshund puppies: Poppy, Penny, Pedro, Puck, and Paxton. Pretzel is a peppy, playful, and always positive stay-at-home dad, and he and Greta, the mayor of Muttgomery, have a knack for encouraging their pups to follow their passions and make the world a better place! In this I Can Read book, readers are introduced to the Doxie family and their plans for a parade to celebrate their neighbors and their town.

Look for the major motion picture Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, inspired by the beloved children’s books by Bernard Waber.When the Primm family moves to New York City and into the house on East 88th Street, they are surprised to find a crocodile living in their attic. But Lyle isn’t a regular crocodile—he’s playful, and friendly, and he can sing! Read all about Lyle and the Primms’ adventures in this paperback junior novel featuring eight pages of full-color film stills

One hilarious Harlem family is on a mission to find the perfect way to celebrate their Papa's fortieth birthday while discovering more about their mysterious grandparents in this heartfelt romp and latest installment to the New York Times best-selling series, perfect for fans of the Penderwicks. It's summer on 141st Street, and the Vanderbeekers are looking forward to Papa's surprise fortieth birthday party.But then Papa must leave town to help his best friend and the Vanderbeeker children are surprised to find their maternal grandparents on their doorstep. Grandma is very critical of everything they do.Meanwhile, they find themselves learning more about their papa's father than ever before, and wishing they could have known him a bit better. Can they learn more about the grandfather they lost and come to appreciate the grandparents they still have while making sure their papa has the best birthday ever?

Sixth-graders Rhys and Miles overcome challenges in friendship and gaming in this graphic novel told in multiple art styles and set in both the real world and inside the boys' favorite video game. A sequel to Power Up.After their victory in the Every Game Ever tournament, unstoppable video game duo and, now, IRL best friends Rhys and Miles are enjoying their last few weeks of sixth grade. Miles's successful streaming channel gives him popularity points at school. Rhys's skill in Mecha Melee attracts the attention of elite gamers from around the world. And the duo is competing to be the first ever to beat Mecha Quest 21. If life were a video game, they have definitely levelled up.But when the challenges of gaming at this level are compounded by shifting priorities, a mysterious online bully, and the academic demands of middle school, the pressure on the duo threatens to break them apart. In this graphic novel about friendship and loyalty, Rhys and Miles discover that sometimes you need

Sixth-graders Rhys and Miles overcome challenges in friendship and gaming in this graphic novel told in multiple art styles and set in both the real world and inside the boys' favorite video game. A sequel to Power Up.After their victory in the Every Game Ever tournament, unstoppable video game duo and, now, IRL best friends Rhys and Miles are enjoying their last few weeks of sixth grade. Miles's successful streaming channel gives him popularity points at school. Rhys's skill in Mecha Melee attracts the attention of elite gamers from around the world. And the duo is competing to be the first ever to beat Mecha Quest 21. If life were a video game, they have definitely levelled up.But when the challenges of gaming at this level are compounded by shifting priorities, a mysterious online bully, and the academic demands of middle school, the pressure on the duo threatens to break them apart. In this graphic novel about friendship and loyalty, Rhys and Miles discover that sometimes you need

In this spellbinding sequel to The Mystwick School of Musicraft, Amelia must master the magic of Composing to help her school win a magic competition--and save her friends from a mysterious evil.

羽毛、魚鰭、皮毛與爪足——地球上近九百萬種已知生物，各自扮演獨特角色。本書以《Wow in the World》的輕鬆幽默風格，帶領孩子認識最有趣、最令人驚嘆的動物。書中不僅能動手打造專屬昆蟲，還能玩變色龍捉迷藏、測測自己是否有魚的特徵。本書巧妙結合事實、笑話與互動設計，是讓孩子愛上動物世界的最佳橋樑。亮點特色問題導向，引發觀察與探索慾望。含DIY與小遊戲，提升閱讀參與感。幽默插圖與真實照片並陳。兼顧趣味與生態教育價值。Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the animal kingdom!Guy Raz, Jack TeagleBased on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the animal kingdom!Feathers, fins, fur, feet—the animal kingdom is made up of nearly 9 million known species! From flying fish to flightless birds, each living creature has a unique role to play in the life of planet Earth. In this book, Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular kids’ podcast Wow in the World, will take you on a fact-filled adventure to explore the funniest and most fascinating animals known to

* NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST * PRINTZ HONOR BOOK * WALTER HONOR BOOK * From New York Times best-selling and acclaimed author Traci Chee comes We Are Not Free, the collective account of a tight-knit group of young Nisei, second-generation Japanese American citizens, whose lives are irrevocably changed by the mass U.S. incarcerations of World War II. Fourteen teens who have grown up together in Japantown, San Francisco. Fourteen teens who form a community and a family, as interconnected as they are conflicted. Fourteen teens whose lives are turned upside down when over 100,000 people of Japanese ancestry are removed from their homes and forced into desolate incarceration camps. In a world that seems determined to hate them, these young Nisei must rally together as racism and injustice threaten to pull them apart.

A story of woodland creatures discovering a lost doll is transformed into the perfect parable of love in this sweet, timeless picture book for fans of Corduroy and The Velveteen Rabbit.The wood mouse

Newbery Medalist Avi explores the American Revolution from a fresh perspective in the story of a young Loyalist turned British spy navigating patriotism and personal responsibility during the lead-up

Gutsy girls and strong women make up the diverse and appealing crew of a pirate ship that battles intrigue and deadly monsters in an action-filled fantasy adventure.“Combine a pirate adventure of myth

From the creators of Curious George, this re-discovered 1946 picture book about a family of dachshunds features newly remastered art. The sequel to Pretzel. In Margret and H. A. Rey’s Pretzel, we met

From the creators of Curious George, this re-discovered 1946 picture book about a family of dachshunds features newly remastered art. The sequel to Pretzel. In Margret and H. A. Rey’s Pretzel, we met

From the creators of Curious George, this is the happily-ever-after story of Pretzel, the longest dachshund in the world, and the lengths he goes for puppy love.One morning in May five little dachshun

From the creators of Curious George, this is the happily-ever-after story of Pretzel, the longest dachshund in the world, and the lengths he goes for puppy love.One morning in May five little dachshun

Two assassins will risk absolutely everything―even their own divinity―to save the people and the country they love in this lush historical fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Robin LaFevers

In this thrilling conclusion to New York Times best-selling authors Kass Morgan and Danielle Paige’s The Ravens duology, loyalty, love, and friendships are tested as sorority sisters Scarlett and Vivi

In this epic YA fantasy debut, magic, a prized resource, is the only thing between peace and war. When magic runs out, four estranged royal siblings must find a new source before their country is swal

Others may get picked first at the Easter egg hunt, but Egg has sparkle on the outside, confidence on the inside, and the patience to wait for his perfect kid. This glittery, rhyming book includes she