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In a strangely heart-warming story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death. “Who are you? Why are you creeping along behind me?”“Good. You’ve finally noticed me,” said Death.“I am Death.”

A very funny and philosophical illustrated chapter book by a bestselling author/illustrator pair about courage, true friendship and our most secret wishes, in which a lame duck takes a blind hen on a goose chase as they search for adventure and answers to some big questions.A duck spends her days limping around her backyard with the help of a crutch until one day a blind hen stumbles in, lost, and persuades the duck to embark on an adventurous journey. The duck will guide the hen; the hen will steady the duck’s wobbly leg. They leave together for a place where their most secret wishes will come true. The pair come upon astonishing obstacles along the way—a wild forest, a cavernous gorge and many differences of opinion. The hen starts to wish she’d taken a guide dog rather than a duck! When the two finally arrive at their destination after all the hardships, they realize that their own backyard plus a little imagination offers as much adventure as a whole world.From the author/illustrat

A twist on the classic cry wolf story in the best-selling series about Simon, the cheeky rabbit, who always gets what he wants.Once there was a little rabbit who did only what he wanted.When his mother asked him to tidy his room he cried, “Wooolf! The wolf is coming!” and, when she ran away, he did whatever he wanted.One day he did a wee where he wanted, and the wolf came to get him. “Wooolf!” he cried, but his mother didn’t fall for that.The wolf got him!It was just Simon’s father in a wolf mask. Simon promised never to cry wolf again. But when his mother opened the cupboard in the morning, a wolf cried “Awwoooo!”A funny new book with a twist ending in the worldwide bestselling series about Simon the cheeky rabbit.Translated by Linda Burgess

A library-loving dinosaur reminds us how it feels to be transported by story in this picture book for young children.Leilong’s friends are taking him to story time at the library. But it’s difficult for a large, clumsy brontosaurus without a library card to follow all the rules. Especially when enthusiastic Leilong gets caught up in the story and joins in, threatening to flatten the library. Is Leilong too big for the library, or is the library too small?With vibrant and vintage-like illustrations, children of all ages will love this enthusiastic, bumbling dinosaur who just wants, like all of us, to hear a good story. Perfect to read aloud or together with younger dino fans and book-lovers, or for readers aged 5-7.Written by Julia Liu, illustrated by Bei Lynn and translated by Helen Wang.

Bear finds three tasty mushrooms on her way home through the woods. Her friend Weasel cooks them up in the frying pan. But the friends have a problem: how to share three between two?Bear and Weasel ea

Little boys and their (imaginary) toys make for a very real story of rivalry and friendship...Kirkus Reviews (US), March 2013Anton and his friend Luke fight an epic battle to be declared the strongest

一尊破碎的埃及貓像，讓Theo和Ellen的生活天翻地覆。媽媽Nic揭露家族過往，一段荒謬卻真實的詛咒再度降臨——當誠實人變成小偷，小偷變得無比誠實，一切秩序開始顛倒。Theo開始偷東西，Ellen卻再也說不出半個謊言。在追查解除詛咒的線索過程中，兩人闖入動物園、潛進古董店，也踏上認識自己行為背後動機的旅程。雖然故事情節誇張又富奇想，但也讓人反思：如果角色改變了，我們還是原來的自己嗎？Theo and Ellen accidentally break an ancient cat statue in the antique store. When they tell their mother Nic, she turns pale. It must have been the statue that ruined the life of their ancestor Nab Pincher!The curse of the Egyptian cat turns thieves into honest people and honest people into thieves. Nab met a terrible fate for a Pincher—he became a police officer.Now suddenly Ellen can’t lie and Theo is becoming a criminal.Theo and Ellen follow the clues to break the curse—after sneaking into the zoo through secret tunnels, breaking into the antique store and digging his way into more trouble, Theo must decide whether he is or isn’t a criminal.

故事從一名男孩意外發現自己是狼人開始，在困惑與不安中，他逐步認識真正的自己，也遇見一群同樣格格不入的怪物朋友。這些角色看似嚇人，內心卻溫柔而真誠，成為彼此的依靠。是節奏明快、將驚悚元素與成長故事巧妙結合的橋樑書。Fast-paced horror with heart about a cuddly werewolf and his pack of misfit monster friends.A boy-turned-werewolf discovers his identity and finds his pack of misfit monster friends in this fast-paced, Nordic noir, illustrated series. The chapter books offer horror with heart to entice young readers and build a bridge to independent reading.

This is Bert's big day. He is well prepared, mentally and physically. But he might need some encouragement. You Can Do It, Bert! is a joyful picture book with a light as a feather story about taking a risk and believing in yourself.This Irma Black Award Honor Book is a minimalist masterpiece that gives a boost to readers of all ages."K霵necke's single-plane vignettes are gems of minimalist visual humor ... handled with a light touch and easy-going reassurance." Starred review, Publishers Weekly

Dani is probably the happiest person she knows. She's happy because she's going to start school. Dani has been waiting to go to school her whole life. Then things get even better--she meets Ella by the swings. After that, Dani and Ella do everything together and become best friends. But then something happens that Dani isn't prepared for.This New York Times Notable Book is a perfect first chapter book for children aged five and up, full of relatable experiences and social-emotional learning. Every page features lively, sensitive drawings from one of the world's great illustrators."If only all early chapter books were this beautifully conceived." New York Times Book Review"Spare, lyrical prose. ...emotionally astute and often endearingly funny." Starred review, Publishers Weekly"A quietly compelling book for young readers." Starred review, Booklist

誰才是森林裡最強的？大野狼自信滿滿走遍童話世界，逼大家稱讚他，沒想到最後踢到鐵板！這本繪本用誇張有趣的語言顛覆經典童話，不但令人捧腹，也讓孩子思考自大與謙遜，是故事時間的完美選擇！In this fractured fairytale picture book with humorous, expansive language and a twist ending, the big bad wolf gets an unexpected and satisfying taste of his own medicine.The big bad wolf knows he rules the forest—but he likes to hear the others tell him so. He marches through the woods, asking: âTell me, who is the strongest?â Everyone, from Little Red Riding Hood to the Three Little Pigs to the Seven Dwarfs, agrees he is the strongest, the toughest, the terror of the woods. So when âa little toad of some sortâ stands up to him, the wolf is furious—then quickly learns his lesson.I Am So Strong is a great read-aloud for families and classrooms, and a delightful story for anyone who’s known an overconfident wolf.âThe wolf’s comeuppance is deeply satisfying; the only disappointment is that the book is over so soon. Better read it again.â Publishers Weekly

The Times Children’s Book of the WeekPicture Book finalist, Teach Early Years Awards 2022A shipwrecked elephant makes his tiny island a home for the many friends who come to the rescue, in the new picture book from New York Times Illustrated Book Award winning author.Caught in a storm, Arnold the elephant washes up on a tiny island. Along comes Mouse in a little dingy and Arnold steps aboard…uh-oh! They use the wreckage to make the island bigger. And here’s Dog—can this boat take Arnold’s weight? Uh-oh!None of the animals can save the shipwrecked elephant but each broken vessel provides new materials for another intricate construction. Wheels and pulleys create a Ferris wheel, an elevator, a waffle maker. All the animals work as a team to build increasingly intricate constructions that turn the desert island into a fun park city. Soon there is a whole community and enough space for everyone!As with all Leo Timmers picture books, Elephant Island has many layers of discovery. Tapping int

獲2020年瑞典奧古斯特文學獎！日記手法與插圖描繪成長的苦澀孤獨與美好。 Winner of the prestigious Swedish August Prize 2020.A bright, contemporary and fearless novel about an ordinary extraordinary eleven-year-old trying to win back her best friend and get her mother to stop sighing.Cricket Karlsson is going to become an artist just like her aunt, who loves cheese and art and always speaks her mind. Not like Cricket’s mother, who is dieting and sighs at everything. But now Aunt Frannie has lost her joy and Cricket’s best friend has dumped her for the horse girls.Eleven-year-old Cricket Karlsson is a warm and complex character with an artistic soul. Written as a diary, tween readers will fall in love with Cricket’s tough yet charming voice as she shares her secret thoughts about her best friend break-up, her Aunt’s breakdown and experimental chewing gum sculptures. Punkish and surprising comic-style illustrations perfectly compliment this coming of age story.This is a liberating and unexpected story about growing up

In this retelling of a classic fairytale, the big bad wolf is back, all dressed up in Grandma’s nightie—but it’s not having quite the effect he was hoping forOne glorious day the wolf meets Red Riding Hood strolling through the woods. She looks a clever girl, but the wolf knows who is the cleverest. He has a plan to outwit her. But this little girl is not so easily duped. And the wolf finds unexpected hazards in wearing a frilly petticoat in the deep dark woods.

Papa Monkey and Little Monkey are on their way. But the street is very busy and they are moving so slowly! Little Monkey loses patience and jumps onto the fire engine. Up the ladder from there and he

Something is going on in the forest. The animals are troubled. But no one dares make a statement to the police. Detective Gordon and his assistant Buffy must investigate!It is a complicated case. The

What do you do if your best friend lives in another city and the adults can’t keep their promises about w

Professor Whale is the only whale left at Whale Point. He thinks often of the old days when his friends were all around and they competed at the Whale Point Olympics. One day, he gets a letter from Wa

A warm and funny detective story for early readers set in a friendly forest.

Once upon a time there was a rabbit who had never seen a wolf.. and a young wolf who had never seen a rabbit. The pair meet and become firm friends. Rabbit teaches the wolf to play marbles, read, coun

Bear has been sitting and waiting since dawn.“I’m waiting for Goliath,” he tells everyone.“Goliath is coming! He’s my best friend.”At last, the bus pulls up. But no one gets out.But Bear is sure: “He’

Ten-year-old Siri and her little sister Miki live with their elderly father in an Arctic archipelago. One day, while they are out gathering snowberries, Miki is abducted by Captain Whitehead, a notori

The baby wants breakfast so Malcolm gets out of bed to get started. Then in comes Toby. And Una and Toto, then Alice—they’re hungry too. And Conrad from next door and his sister Ruby! Everyone has a r

If I was a banana, I would be that one, so beautifully yellow and full of banana . . . If I was an elephant I think I would have to be very careful where I put my feet . . . If I was a spoon I would b

Guss workshop is chockful of useless odds and ends. But when his friend Rico comes over with a problemhis scooter seat is way too small for a rhinoGus finds just the thing to solve it. He creates a fa

A big-hearted novel about the aftermath of tragedy, with a fresh and funny take on ubiquitous boyhood obsessions of Greek myth, astronomy and computer gaming“When Sabrina began this book in a writing

More funny stories and wry observations with the bestselling Snake and Lizard.Helper and Helper is a finalist in the New Zealand Book Awards for children and Young Adults.More funny stories and wry ob

Giraffe is bored, as usual. He’d love a friend to share things with. So he writes a letter and sends it as far as possible across the other side of the horizon. There he finds a pen pal—Penguin.Giraff

It's Dani's first summer breakher best one ever! Dani is staying on an island with Ella, her best friend in the world. They play all day long. They build huts, fish, and spy on wild animals. They go s

In Bicycling to the Moon, Purdy the cat and Barker the dog live together in a sky-blue house on top of a hill.Barker likes the garden. He wants only to dig, to scratch up the earth and turn it over. B

When Wolf finds a fact-filled book in the library, he thinks he will at last outsmart his clever friend, Dog.The two friends spar as they learn all about mummies and skeletons; robots, knights, and pi

Elephant wants to play hide and seek. See if you can help the others find him?he's very good! Have You Seen Elephant? is an assured and exciting debut from a top emerging talent.

A warm, powerful novel about war - not set in a warzone, but instead in suburban New Zealand.Bert wants nothing more than be old enough to fight in the war—to handle weapons, defend his country, and h

A warm and heartfelt chapter book about Dani’s love for her dad and her friendship with Ella. It’s a story about sorrow and joy—and how life really is.It’s the second-to-last day of school and Dani’s

My Heart is Laughing is a standalone sequel to the acclaimed illustrated chapter book My Happy Life (a New York Times Notable Children’s Book). Rose Lagercrantz explores themes of school, bullying and

Dunger is a highly readable novel from New Zealand’s beloved Joy Cowley. William and Melissa have been roped into helping their old hippie grandparents fix up their holiday home in the middle of

The little rabbit is loved by his family, even though when they ask him a question, he answers very rudely. One day, he meets a hungry wolf. Will the little rabbit learn his lesson once and for all?商品

One of those joyous rarities: a book about girls who are neither infallible nor pratfall-prone, but who are instead very real — both admirable and relatable... If only all early chapter books were thi