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Kirkus Best Book • School Library Journal Best Book • Chicago Public Library Best Book • Children's Book Review Best Book • ALA Notable Book • A CCBC Choice • Kids Favorite WinnerEverything is on the line for crabby, cranky Crow. But why, exactly, is Crow so moody? The reason will delight readers in three-time Geisel Medal and Caldecott Honor–winner Corey R. Tabor’s funny and surprising twist on friendship, science, and saving the world.Cranky, crabby Crow does NOT want to play with Squirrel or do loop-de-loops with Hummingbird. He doesn’t have time for Rat or Bat. From high atop a telephone pole, Cat warns Crow that he will soon be all alone if he turns his friends away with his very cranky “kaw!” one more time. But, unbeknownst to all, Crow has bigger, world-saving fish to fry—he must protect planet Earth from an asteroid headed our way!Beautifully illustrated and sure to have kids giggling, Corey R. Tabor, the Caldecott Honor artist and three-time Geisel Award winner, once again exp

The third action-packed story in Matt Phelan's acclaimed Knights vs. series!Five daring heroes face their most difficult challenge yet: saving Camelot itself. Can the band of friends survive an evil queen, a powerful Faerie King, and one nasty dragon? This heavily illustrated middle grade adventure is a hilarious tale of derring-do, perfect for reluctant readers as well as fans of The Terrible Two and The Wild Robot.A year has passed since the knights battled monsters on the mist-covered Orkney Isles. The knights have searched high and low for the elusive Queen Morgause, who is bent on destroying King Arthur and all of Camelot. Finally, a tip from the legendary Green Knight sends the heroes searching for the Faerie Realm, an eerie world where nothing is what it seems. Together, the knights will lose an old friend, discover a new ally, face a dangerous dragon, and learn what it means to be a legend.With art on nearly every page, including an epic fight scene depicted in several graphic-

七年級的教室原本只有十二個人，直到神祕又迷人的Orchid從巴黎來到這座南方小鎮。她的出現，打亂了既有的派系，也動搖了每個人的內心。她究竟會被誰接納？又會改變誰？Newbery獎得主Erin Entrada Kelly帶來一部青春小說，關於友情、孤獨與做自己的勇氣。Every day in Fawn Creek, Louisiana, is exactly the same--until Orchid Mason arrives. From Erin Entrada Kelly, the winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this contemporary school story set in small-town Louisiana is about friendship, family, deception, and being true to yourself and your dreams.There are twelve kids in the seventh grade at Fawn Creek Middle School. They've been together all their lives. And in this small factory town where everyone knows everything about everyone, that's not necessarily a great thing.There are thirteen desks in the seventh-grade classroom. That's because Renni Dean's father got a promotion, and the family moved to Grand Saintlodge, the nearest big town. Renni's desk is empty, but Renni still knows their secrets; is still pulling their strings.When Orchid Mason arrives and

在那個遙遠、冰冷卻無比歡樂的「美好冰河時期」（Nice Age），住著一隻毛茸茸的長毛象「華利」（Wally）。華利體型很大、毛很多，但他有一個非常與眾不同的「小祕密」——他一直深信自己其實是一隻靈巧的……猴子！而且他最想做的事，就是像猴子一樣在樹林間帥氣地盪來盪去。某天，華利在雪地裡遇見了一隻真正的大灰狼「大狼」（Wolf）。大狼看著這隻明明是長毛象、卻努力想爬上樹枝的怪咖，簡直滿頭問號。大狼決定要用科學的精神和各種客觀證據，向華利證明「你真的不是猴子」。然而，不管大狼怎麼解釋，華利都有自己一套令人捧腹大笑的超邏輯回應。這對反差極大的新朋友，究竟會在冰天雪地裡擦出什麼樣的爆笑火花？華利最後能成功在樹上「身輕如燕」嗎？Wolf wants to win the sled race. He loves winning. Otto wants to win, too. Wally Mammoth is . . . not so sure. A giggle-inducing story about friendship and cupcakes that is perfect for emerging readers by multiple Geisel Award winner Corey R. Tabor. For fans of Elephant and Piggie and Narwhal and Jelly.Wally Mammoth lives in the Ice Age, where his huge heart warms even the coldest of days. And it has to be cold to have a sled race! Wally and his friends Otto the great auk and Wolf the (you guessed it!) gray wolf are all hot cocoa'd up and ready to compete. Otto and Wolf both really want to win, but sweet Wally is happy as long as everyone has fun.Naturally, the competition goes

兩隻 Duck 加上一隻 Goose，原本只是一次尋常的年度南遷，沒想到一路上愈來愈熱鬧。他們飛過天空、尋找各種前進的方法，故事也跟著英文單字的聲音不斷轉彎：Goose 遇上 caboose，truck 陷進 muck，然後一隻完全出乎意料的 Moose 跑進書裡，才剛發現牠的存在，下一刻又找不到牠了！John Hare 以押韻、重複與充滿驚喜的畫面，打造一場適合大聲朗讀的文字遊戲。孩子可以一邊猜接下來會出現什麼，一邊尋找畫面裡的 Moose；故事也悄悄融入季節遷徙的概念。推薦給喜歡 Grumpy Monkey 與 Z Is for Moose 的小讀者。Duck, duck, goose! Moose? From acclaimed author-illustrator John Hare, this funny picture book follows two ducks, a goose, and their unexpected friend, Moose, on a surprising journey. For fans of Suzanne Lang's Grumpy Monkey and Kelly Bingham and Paul O. Zelinsky's Z Is for Moose. Join Duck, Duck, and Goose as they soar through the skies, leaving the cold weather behind on their annual migration south. Will Goose and friends catch a ride on a caboose? Will Duck's truck get stuck in the muck? And why is there a moose in this book? Wait, where did Moose go?John Hare, the acclaimed author-artist of A Mouthful of Minnows, has crafted a hilarious picture book full of rhyming wordplay, exuberant illustrations, and f

"Epic, desolate, rich, and breathtaking . . . The Unquiet is unforgettable."--Ann Aguirre, New York Times-bestselling author of the Razorland trilogy"A slow-burn type of novel . . . fascinating."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksThe Atlas Six meets Orphan Black in this complex, beautifully crafted debut about a sixteen-year-old girl who is forced to live--and kill--on a parallel Earth. Mikaela Everett's The Unquiet is for readers of V. E. Schwab's Vicious and anyone who loves dystopian thrillers.For as long as anyone can remember, there have been two Earths. Two versions of every city, every building, even every person. But the people from the second Earth know something their originals do not: two versions of the same thing cannot exist. For the people born on the second Earth to survive, they must kill their originals and take their places.Lirael had one purpose from the moment she was sent to Earth 1 as a child--to learn everything she could about her other self. When the

本書是 The Year of Billy Miller 的姊妹篇，以Billy的妹妹Sal為主角，描寫她的第一天上小學的心情。Sal滿懷期待，卻接連遇上失望：好朋友被分到另一個班、名字被拼錯、在大孩子面前出糗、作品也不如自己所想。對她來說，開學簡直是一場災難。然而，在父母、老師與同學的支持下，她慢慢學會調整，也逐漸找到屬於自己的步調。故事簡單卻真切，帶著幽默與溫度，細膩描繪孩子面對變化時的情緒起伏，特別適合家庭共讀或課堂分享。"Filled with emotionally complex characters and riveting, poignant moments, along with plenty of humor, Still Sal is not to be missed." --BookPage (starred review)Kirkus Best Middle Grade Books of 2024!A stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning and acclaimed The Year of Billy Miller. With themes of family, friendship, and resilience, this very funny school story focuses on Billy's little sister, Sal, and her first day of school. For fans of Ramona, Ivy + Bean, and Dory Fantasmagory. Sal has been looking forward to first grade for a long time. But her excitement quickly turns to disappointment when she learns that her best friend, Griff, is in the other first-grade classroom and has the most popular teacher. Then Sal's name is spell

紐伯瑞獎得主、《紐約時報》暢銷作家艾琳．恩川達．凱莉，以細膩筆觸帶領讀者回到1986年，在《我們夢想太空》中，描繪一段關於家庭、友誼、科學與成長的動人故事。三位湯瑪士家兄妹各自面對困難與迷惘，卻因太空挑戰者號的任務模擬計畫，開始重新思索自己在宇宙與家庭中的位置。這本書以三個視角交織，融合科學與情感，深刻描繪少年心靈與夢想的力量。完美推薦給喜愛凱特‧狄卡密歐、麗塔‧威廉斯-賈西亞與麗貝卡‧史戴德的讀者。“Another wondrous title from a remarkably talented author.”—Booklist (starred review)Newbery Medal–winning and New York Times–bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly transports readers to 1986 and introduces them to the unforgettable Cash, Fitch, and Bird Thomas in this pitch-perfect middle grade novel about family, friendship, tragedy, science, and exploration.In one of six starred reviews, Publishers Weekly calls We Dream of Space “a captivating story about family’s enduring bonds.” A perfect choice for anyone who loves Kate DiCamillo, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Rebecca Stead.Cash, Fitch, and Bird Thomas are three siblings in seventh grade together in Park, Delaware. In 1986, as the nation waits expectantly for the launch of the space shuttle Challenger, they each struggle with their own

一枝小小的鉛筆，在來到孩子手中之前，究竟經歷了什麼？Stubby 現在只剩短短一截，但很久以前，他其實是一棵高大的雪松！從森林出發，他經歷切割、加工與一次次削尖，交過朋友，也曾失去朋友，甚至在教室地板上灰頭土臉地躺了整整三天。本書讓 Stubby 親自講述自己從「一棵樹」變成「一枝鉛筆」，最後陪著孩子寫字創作的旅程。曾任多年小學教師的 Sydra Mallery 將鉛筆製造過程與科學知識自然融入幽默故事，John Hare 則以充滿喜感的插畫呈現各種機械、交通工具與工作職業。適合喜歡 The Day the Crayons Quit 與 The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors 的孩子。Becoming a writer is a real adventure. This humorous and informational account of a pencil's journey from cedar tree to classroom is told by a stubby little pencil himself. For fans of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors and The Day the Crayons Quit.It all started in a forest.Before working hard in the classroom and being sharpened down to a stub, Stubby was a towering cedar tree in a forest far away. It hasn't been easy for Stubby--he's been sliced and chewed, made friends and lost them, and even spent three dusty days on the floor before being scooped up . Stubby describes each step of his journey from tree to pencil to writer from his own (very silly, very dramatic, very creative)

本書是 The Year of Billy Miller 的姊妹篇，以Billy的妹妹Sal為主角，描寫她的第一天上小學的心情。Sal滿懷期待，卻接連遇上失望：好朋友被分到另一個班、名字被拼錯、在大孩子面前出糗、作品也不如自己所想。對她來說，開學簡直是一場災難。然而，在父母、老師與同學的支持下，她慢慢學會調整，也逐漸找到屬於自己的步調。故事簡單卻真切，帶著幽默與溫度，細膩描繪孩子面對變化時的情緒起伏，特別適合家庭共讀或課堂分享。A stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning and acclaimed The Year of Billy Miller. With themes of family, friendship, and resilience, this very funny school story focuses on Billy's little sister, Sal, and her first day of school. For fans of Ramona, Ivy + Bean, and Dory Fantasmagory. Sal has been looking forward to first grade for a long time. But her excitement quickly turns to disappointment when she learns that her best friend, Griff, is in the other first-grade classroom and has the most popular teacher. Then Sal's name is spelled wrong on her name tag, she trips in front of the cool fifth graders, and her self-portrait doesn't turn out the way she wanted it to. In fact, everything about school is an absolute disaster. Poor Sa

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This entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature.Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle.To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl--and herself--than first meets the eye.In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused. The Wit

"Karuna Riazi has a way with words. This story will find its way into your heart."--Tae Keller, Newbery Medalist for When You Trap a Tiger"As timeless as it is timely, A Bit of Earth is a rare gift."--Laurel Snyder, author of National Book Award nominee Orphan Island"Extraordinary, poetic, and inventive. A Bit of Earth is such a special book. Prickles and all, Maria Latif captured my whole heart."--Jasmine Warga, author of Newbery Honor book Other Words for Home"An ambitious re-envisioning of a long beloved classic, this book is sure to be a big hit."--Padma Venkatraman, award-winning author of The Bridge Home"Beautiful! Simply beautiful! My heart needed this!"--Ellen Oh, author of Finding Junie Kim"A sweet and warm-hearted tale with unforgettable characters."--Aisha Saeed, bestselling author of Amal UnboundMaria Latif is used to not having a space of her own. But what happens when she feels the sudden urge to put down roots in the most unexpected of places? Karuna Riazi crafts a tende

Winner of the Carnegie MedalFrom beloved author Philippa Pearce, this sixtieth-anniversary edition is the perfect way to share this transcendent story of friendship with a new generation of readers. Philip Pullman, bestselling author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, called Tom's Midnight Garden “A perfect book.” When Tom's brother gets sick, he's shipped off to spend what he's sure will be a boring summer with his aunt and uncle in the country. But then Tom hears the old grandfather clock in the hall chime thirteen times, and he's transported back to an old garden where he meets a young, lonely girl named Hatty. Tom returns to the garden every night to have adventures with Hatty, who mysteriously grows a little older with each visit. As the summer comes to an end, Tom realizes he wants to stay in the garden with Hatty forever.Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Tom's Midnight Garden is a classic of children's literature and a deeply satisfying time-travel mystery. This newly repackaged six

Avatar: The Last Airbender meets Gladiator in this exciting and fast-paced fantasy duology in which two elemental gladiators must decide where their loyalties lie as an ancient war between immortals a

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Join Amelia Bedelia on Valentine’s Day in this special paper-over-board edition complete with a poster, stickers, and punch-out Valentines!Amelia Bedelia has been making readers laugh for more than fi

Caught in a war between the rebels and the invading colonizers, Jetta must make an impossible choice—save her people, or protect her sanity. The second book in Heidi Heilig’s acclaimed Shadow Players

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費力克斯能跟狗狗聊天，這點還不稀奇。真正神奇的是，他有一天居然變成了一隻狗！他的狗朋友瑪莉・帕品斯驚訝萬分，費力克斯自己更是手忙腳亂。他能應付高傲的貓咪鄰居嗎？還能變回原來的樣子嗎？本書篇幅短、節奏快，插圖豐富，幽默又溫暖，適合喜歡動物與想像故事的孩子。Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2024In this funny, young middle grade novel about friendship, family, and animals, Felix Powell is magically transformed from a boy into a dog. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly calls Felix Powell, Boy Dog “a just-right book for a developing reader.” Illustrated with black-and-white drawings by Newbery Medal winner and national bestseller Erin Entrada Kelly on almost every page.Felix Powell can talk to animals. Just ask his dog, Mary Puppins! They talk all the time. When a mysterious, magical spell turns Felix into a dog, Mary Puppins is amazed. But not as much as Felix! Will his tail ever stop wagging? Will he ever see in full color again? How will he deal with Gumbo, the snobby neighborhood cat? Most importantly, will he ever return to being a regular boy?With short, high-interest chapters and illustrations by the author o

There is a perfect instrument for everyone, and the jovial band director would love to tell you about them all—if only the enthusiastic little drummer would stop interrupting!This laugh-out-loud pictu

A newly illustrated collection of lighthearted Valentine poems includes such works as "I Made My Dog a Valentine" and "I Love You More Than Applesauce." By the award-winning author of Something Big Ha

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How did he walk through walls, escape drowning, and shatter iron chains that were tightly wrapped around him? The rare photos in this book might help you figure it out. So might the exclusive update

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A four-book boxed set featuring the first four titles in the Amelia Bedelia & Friends arc. This funny chapter book series is perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Clementine. The boxed set will inclu

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Each of the fourteen magnificent paintings in this book contains a different shape for you to find. Some are easy to spot, and others are more challenging. But take a closer look -- after you think yo

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