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He saved the words that built America! Emmy Awardwinning journalist Anna Crowley Redding and Sibert Honor illustrator Edwin Fotheringham bring to life the riveting true story aboutthelowly clerk who s

In this follow-up to Netherwood, Russian emigre Anna Rabinovich transforms Ravenscliffe, a Victorian villa solidly built from local stone, and catches the eye of two very different men, while at Nethe

The only book to dramatize from both the Japanese and Allied points of view, the events surrounding this tragic, historic last mission of the biggest battleship ever built in the history of naval warf

A revelatory look at one of America's most progressive cities--Minneapolis--as journalist Justin Ellis returns to his hometown to grapple with the quiet history of white supremacy in the wake of George Floyd's murder, uncover his family's story of surviving "Minnesota nice," and revisit the city years later as state violence again forces the question of what a real reckoning looks like. It's the "North," they like to say, not the Midwest. It's dif­ferent. Minneapolis is a city for everyone. But in 2020, George Floyd's murder by the city's police left many Americans stunned and wondering, "How could this hap­pen in Minneapolis?" To Ellis, the real question is: What made people think it couldn't?The Minneapolis Justin Ellis grew up in is not the idealistic metropolis it claims to be. The "City of Lakes" was built on discrimination-- in its housing, its schools, its politics--much like all other American cities. Black families were systematically cut out of the prosperous neighbor

An instant New York Times and Indie bestseller!From the bestselling author of the Truly Devious books, Maureen Johnson, comes a new stand-alone YA about a teen who uncovers a mystery while working as a tour guide on an island and must solve it before history repeats itself, now available in paperback.The fire wasn't Marlowe Wexler's fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters. Akilah, the girl Marlowe has been in love with for years, will never go out with her again. No one dates an accidental arsonist.With her house-sitting career up in flames, it seems the universe owes Marlowe a new summer job, and that's how she ends up at Morning House, a mansion built on an island in the 1920s and abandoned shortly thereafter. It's easy enough, giving tours. Low risk of fire. High chance of getting bored talking about stained glass and nut cutlets and Prohibition.Oh, and the deaths. Did anyone mention the deaths?Maybe this job isn't such a gift after all. Mornin

From the bestselling author of the Truly Devious books, Maureen Johnson, comes a new standalone YA about a teen who uncovers a mystery while working as a tour guide on an island, and must solve it before history repeats itself.The fire wasn’t Marlowe Wexler’s fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters. Akilah, the girl Marlowe has been in love with for years, will never go out with her again. No one dates an accidental arsonist.With her house-sitting career up in flames, it seems the universe owes Marlowe a new summer job, and that’s how she ends up at Morning House, a mansion built on an island in the 1920s and abandoned shortly thereafter. It’s easy enough, giving tours. Low risk of fire. High chance of getting bored talking about stained glass and nut cutlets and Prohibition.Oh, and the deaths. Did anyone mention the deaths?Maybe this job isn’t such a gift after all. Morning House has a horrific secret that’s been buried for decades, and now the p

"Lehane is the master of complex human characters thrust into suspenseful, page-turning situations." --Gillian Flynn"One of the great diabolical thriller kings."--New York Times "Lehane has built a career as a philosopher of the human animal."--Noah HawleyThe acclaimed New York Times bestselling writer returns with a masterpiece to rival Mystic River--an all-consuming tale of revenge, family love, festering hate, and insidious power, set against one of the most tumultuous episodes in Boston's history.In the summer of 1974 a heatwave blankets Boston and Mary Pat Fennessey is trying to stay one step ahead of the bill collectors. Mary Pat has lived her entire life in the housing projects of "Southie," the Irish American enclave that stubbornly adheres to old tradition and stands proudly apart.One night Mary Pat's teenage daughter Jules stays out late and doesn't come home. That same evening, a young Black man is found dead, struck by a subway train under mysterious circumstances.The two e

A candid, rollicking business memoir from the cofounder of the Home Depot, filled with life stories, sage business advice, and timeless lessons for a life well lived.“Do it yourself” has been the theme of Bernie Marcus’s entire life. By the time he was fifteen, he had held more than a dozen jobs, joined a gang, and worked as a hypnotist in the Catskills. The son of a cabinetmaker and garment worker who survived the Triangle Shirtwaist fire, Bernie overcame a hardscrabble upbringing to author one of the most entrepreneurial stories in American history. Success was far from assured. As Bernie wryly remarks, “The start of Home Depot sounds like the beginning of a bad joke: Two Jews and an Italian decide to build a new kind of hardware store…” Instead, they built the world’s largest home improvement retailer and transformed the industry.It was a wild ride. After being fired at the age of 49, Marcus teamed up with Arthur Blank and Ken Langone in 1978 to build a better hardware store. That f

A burnt-out thriller writer desperate to regain his creative spark becomes intrigued by a decade-old unsolved murder at a glamorous Alpine hotel in this meticulously crafted novel―a matryoshka doll of a mystery built with the precision of a Swiss watch―from the internationally bestselling author of The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair.One December night, a corpse is found in Room 622 of the Hotel Verbier, a luxury resort in the Swiss Alps. An intense police investigation begins, yet few leads are found. Time passes, and without any breaks in the case, public interest wanes.Years later, Joël Dicker, Switzerland’s novelist extraordinaire, arrives at the Verbier to recover from a bad breakup, mourn the death of his longtime publisher, and hopefully begin a new novel. While trying to solve the puzzle of his next book, Joël’s expertise in the art of the thriller put to the test when he decides to play Sherlock Holmes and look into the hotel’s long-unsolved murder case. He finds his Wat

"Fantastic story, a real page-turner. Impossible to put down. - Stephen KingFrom the author of Cold Storage comes a riveting, eerily plausible thriller, told with the menace and flair of Under the Dome or Project Hail Mary, in which a worldwide cataclysm plays out in the lives of one complicated Midwestern family. In Aurora, Illinois, Aubrey Wheeler is just trying to get by after her semi-criminal ex-husband split, leaving behind his unruly teenage son. Then the lights go out--not just in Aurora but across the globe. A solar storm has knocked out power almost everywhere. Suddenly, all problems are local, very local, and Aubrey must assume the mantle of fierce protector of her suburban neighborhood. Across the country lives Aubrey's estranged brother, Thom. A fantastically wealthy, neurotically over-prepared Silicon Valley CEO, he plans to ride out the crisis in a gilded desert bunker he built for maximum comfort and security.But the complicated history between the siblings is far from

For fans of Hustlers and How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, the story of two Asian American women who band together to grow a counterfeit handbag scheme into a global enterprise—an incisive and glittering blend of fashion, crime, and friendship from the author of Bury What We Cannot Take and Soy Sauce for Beginners.Money can’t buy happiness… but it can buy a decent fake.Ava Wong has always played it safe. As a strait-laced, rule-abiding Chinese American lawyer with a successful surgeon as a husband, a young son, and a beautiful home—she’s built the perfect life. But beneath this façade, Ava’s world is crumbling: her marriage is falling apart, her expensive law degree hasn’t been used in years, and her toddler’s tantrums are pushing her to the breaking point.Enter Winnie Fang, Ava’s enigmatic college roommate from Mainland China, who abruptly dropped out under mysterious circumstances. Now, twenty years later, Winnie is looking to reconnect with her old friend. But the shy, awkward

Vanderbilt: the very name signifies wealth. The family patriarch, "the Commodore," built up a fortune that made him the world's richest man by 1877. Yet, less than fifty years after the Commodore's

In this gorgeous graphic novel by Wendy Xu, co-creator of the award-winning Mooncakes, a young inventor falls for a lifelike AI and confronts questions of freedom and autonomy. Clementine Chang moves from Earth to Mars for a new start and is lucky enough to land her dream job with Dr. Marcella Lin, an Artificial Intelligence pioneer. On her first day of work, Clem meets Dr. Lin's assistant, a humanoid AI named Kye. Clem is no stranger to robots--she built herself a cute moth-shaped companion named SENA. Still, there's something about Kye that feels almost too human.When Clem and Kye begin to collaborate, their chemistry sets off sparks. The only downside? Dr. Lin is enraged by Kye's growing independence and won't allow him more freedom. Plus, their relationship throws into question everything Clem thought she knew about AI. After all, if Kye is sentient enough to have feelings, shouldn't he be able to control his own actions? Where is the line between AI and human? As her past and Kye'

In Bet On Me, leading entrepreneur Annette Verschuren lays out her surprising and inspiring philosophy for what it takes to lead and succeed in today’s economy: tenacity, the willingness to embrace ri

Mary Kay Andrews brings back cleaning lady and sleuth Callahan Garrity in the whodunit To Live and Die in Dixie.Former Atlanta police officer Callahan is known for scrubbing all kinds of muck, but she

Arnold Lobel's beloved duo Frog and Toad enjoy a friendship-filled Fall in this charming mini-hardcover book. Join Frog and Toad as they rake in the fallen leaves, tell spooky stories, and bask in the warmth of a friend's company when the weather gets cooler in autumn with this special gift book. Includes these popular stories from the bestselling and award-winning books: ShiversThe Surprise

Find the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic, The One and Only Ivan, and its bestselling sequels, The One and Only Bob, The One and Only Ruby, and The One and Only Family in this paperback box set! Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. Mostly, he thinks about art. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home--and his own art--through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the better. Continuing the story of these friends in The One and Only Bob, Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family. The littlest elephant shar

Pete the Cat explores his family tree in this I Can Read Phonics Level 2 story full of long vowel sounds and consonant digraphs perfect for learning to read. By the #1 New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean!Pete the Cat is making a family tree. He adds Mom, Dad, and Bob. Who is next?Meet the grooviest members of Pete the Cat's super cool family in this highly decodable Level 2 I Can Read Phonics book designed in conjunction with a phonics expert to help kids learn to read. Includes frontmatter with tips on how to support new readers with each sound in the story.For more I Can Read Phonics, check out:Little Critter: Can I Do It? (I Can Read Phonics Level 1)

Pray, attend at once! A most perplexing scandal requires your immediate attention in this puzzle-packed mystery adventure for cognitive development and sharpening your mind at any age!From the timeless world of Jane Austen comes a collection of 50 original brainteasers steeped in the wit and intrigue of Regency society. Join England's cleverest heroines to untangle cozy capers set in grand assembly rooms and sprawling country estates. You'll tackle everything from scandalous whispers revealed on calling cards to secrets overheard in carriages, all with a delightful mix of smarts and humor.It is up to YOU to navigate the delicate rules of society, decipher the clues, and protect the reputations of ladies and gentlemen alike. With a pencil and your sharpest insights, you will feel as though you've stepped right into the pages of a beloved novel. These diverting challenges offer hours of immersive, screen-free fun.So... WhodunLit?This puzzle book features the following at various levels o

Help Pete the Cat find his groovy white sneakers in this humorous and cool storybook by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty stickers!It's time to play outside, but there's just one problem. Pete the Cat's groovy white shoes are missing! Pete can't find them anywhere and everyone is waiting for him. So he tries on every pair of shoes he comes across with hilarious results. Will Pete find his shoes in time to play with his friends?Find out in this rockin' story full of problem-solving, amazing kicks, and friendship!

New York Times BestsellerThe inspiration for the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series Scarpettastarring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis!In this relaunch of the electrifying, landmark #1 bestselling thriller series, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta hunts those responsible for two wildly divergent and chilling murders.';Autopsy revitalizes this venerable series and its beloved cast of characters... Whether you're revisiting the indomitable Scarpetta or meeting her for the very first time, this is an ideal (re)entry point.' - Criminal ElementForensic pathologist Dr.Kay Scarpetta has come almost full circle, returning to Virginia, the state where she launched her storied career, as the chief medical examiner. Finding herself the new girl in town once again after being away for many years, she's inherited both an overbearing secretary and a legacy of neglect and potential corruption.She and her husband, Benton Wesley, now a forensic psychologist with the U.S. Secret Service, have r

With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this tenth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, a safety expert is called to Ella Mentry School, but can she perfectly protect the kids from…well, everything?Ella Mentry School is dangerous! Kids are falling off their bikes, skateboards, and scooters. They’re running into doors. Elephants are landing on their heads. Well, we made up that last one. But kids are getting hurt, and Principal Stoker is determined to do something about it. So she brings in Mrs. Granger, who runs Safety Town, a place that helps kids have fun and stay safe at the same time. But what happens when Mrs. Granger goes overboard? Can A.J. and his friends snap her back to normal without ending up in the hospital? Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. a

The Secret Life of Pets meets Only Murders in the Building in this cozy mystery from award-winning graphic novelist Rachel Elliott.Mysteries abound in Perpleck City, and it's Bel the black cat's first day as a detective...But unfortunately, there's never a mystery to solve in the apartment building where she lives with her goofy dog brother, Zeb, and their human, Josephine. So when local prankster, Payton Parakeet, goes missing during a neighborhood magic show, Bel can't wait to put her detective skills to the test. Is this just another one of Payton's pranks, or perhaps...a case of fowl play?As accusations begin to fly and the suspect list grows, Zeb and Bel must team up to get to the bottom of this feathery mystery. Hilarious hijinks, daring escapades, and flights of fancy are at the heart of this graphic novel that will keep you giggling and guessing on every page. (And if you keep your eyes peeled for clues as you read, you might even crack the case before Zeb and Bel!)

The Secret Life of Pets meets Only Murders in the Building in this cozy mystery from award-winning graphic novelist Rachel Elliott.Mysteries abound in Perpleck City, and it's Bel the black cat's first day as a detective...But unfortunately, there's never a mystery to solve in the apartment building where she lives with her goofy dog brother, Zeb, and their human, Josephine. So when local prankster, Payton Parakeet, goes missing during a neighborhood magic show, Bel can't wait to put her detective skills to the test. Is this just another one of Payton's pranks, or perhaps...a case of fowl play?As accusations begin to fly and the suspect list grows, Zeb and Bel must team up to get to the bottom of this feathery mystery. Hilarious hijinks, daring escapades, and flights of fancy are at the heart of this graphic novel that will keep you giggling and guessing on every page. (And if you keep your eyes peeled for clues as you read, you might even crack the case before Zeb and Bel!)

GEORGE FALLS THROUGH TIME IS. . ."Incredibly entertaining and intelligent." —GARRARD CONLEY"Big-hearted and inspired." —STEVEN ROWLEY"Funny, surprising, profound." —GRANT GINDER"Unputdownable." —LUNA MCNAMARALess meets the year 1300 in this exhilarating and thoughtfully genre-defying literary novel about a man transported through time in a moment of extreme stress, whose modern anxieties are replaced by medieval brutalitiesNewly laid off George’s internet bill is in his ex-boyfriend’s name. He’s got a spider-infested apartment, and two of the six dogs he’s walking in London have just escaped. It’s pure undiluted stress that sends him into a spiral, all the way to the year 1300.When he comes to, George recognizes the same rolling hills of Greenwich Park. But the luxuries and phone service of modernity are nowhere. In their place are locals with a bizarre, slanted speech in awe of his foreign clothes, who swiftly toss him in a dungeon. Despite the barbarity of a medieval world, a servant

In the fourth installment of Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris's New York Times bestselling series, the heroic trio of First Cat, LOZ 4000, and the Moon Queen take on Captain Babybeard and his crew of swashbuckling pirates.Robot-dog rovers on Mars! A nefarious banana! And a lot of other freaky stuff that really scares First Cat . . . that's what's in store for our feline hero and his friends in the next cataclysmic chapter of our bestselling blockbuster series.When the notorious pirate Babybeard is mutinied and marooned on a deserted island, the Moon Queen enlists him as a privateer, and he'll have to learn to rely on others to reclaim his ship--and restore his infamous reputation as the most dreaded pirate roaming the spacewaves!

From one of America’s most beloved authors, a posthumous collection of newly discovered short stories and previously published essays and magazine pieces, offering a fresh perspective on the remarkable literary mind of Harper Lee.Harper Lee remains a landmark figure in the American canon – thanks to Scout, Jem, Atticus, and the other indelible characters in her Pulitzer-winning debut, To Kill a Mockingbird; as well as for the darker, late-’50s version of small-town Alabama that emerged in Go Set a Watchman, her only other novel, published in 2015 after its rediscovery. Less remembered, until now, however, is Harper Lee the dogged young writer, who crafted stories in hopes of magazine publication; Lee the lively New Yorker, Alabamian, and friend to Truman Capote; and the Lee who peppered the pages of McCall’s and Vogue with thoughtful essays in the latter part of the twentieth century.The Land of Sweet Forever combines Lee’s early short fiction and later nonfiction in a volume offering

本書以兩位少年的故事穿越時空：長安城賣包子的韓宇與紐約唐人街餐館女兒露莉，在不同年代、不同城市，卻都面臨家庭危機，被迫踏上危機四伏的旅程。故事中有沙漠風暴、神祕湖泊與騙徒，也有文化記憶與藝術的力量。作者Karina Yan Glaser將歷史背景與微妙魔幻融合，讓讀者在緊湊情節中體會勇氣與思念。適合中高年級讀者與喜愛多文化視角家庭故事的讀者細細品味。NEWBERY HONOR-WINNERINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER * INDIE NEXT PICK * SIX STARRED REVIEWS!Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, ALA Booklist, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, The Strategist, Book Riot, and more!Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable characters, and a pinch of magic combine in the dual stories of two young people—one in 731 China, and one in 1931 Chinatown—on perilous journeys to save their families. An instant classic from the beloved and bestselling author of the Vanderbeekers series."A page turner that is at once epic and intimate. This is a must read!" --Lisa Yee, New York Times bestselling author of The MisfitsIn ancient Chang'An, Han Yu sells steamed buns in a bustling market full of whispers about his ability to summon tigers.In New York's Depr

The haunting tale of two brave children lost in a dark and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak in an all-new picture book.Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott Medal-winning Where the Wild Things Are, guide you into the most deliciously daring rendition of the classic Grimm fairy tale yet. But will you find your way back out? With a personal introduction from Stephen King, the beautiful book has been created in close collaboration with the Maurice Sendak Foundation. This stunning storybook makes the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak, and the Brothers Grimm.

Kirkus Reviews Best Debut of 2025A poignant coming-of-age story with the sensitivity and haunting power of What Belongs to You and Swimming in the Dark, about a young boy wrestling with his sexuality as war breaks out in modern Ukraine.In many ways, twelve-year-old Artem's life in Chernihiv, Ukraine, is normal. He spends his days helping on his grandfather's sunflower farm, drawing in his sketchbook--a treasured gift from his father, who works in America--and swimming in the river with his little brother, Yuri. In secret, Artem has begun wrestling with romantic feelings for his best friend, Viktor. In a country where love between two boys is unthinkable, Artem has begun to worry that growing up, his life will never be normal.Then, on a February night, Artem and Yuri are woken by explosions--the beginning of a war that will tear their life in two. The invading Russians destroy their home, killing their mother and grandfather, and leaving young Artem and Yuri to fend for themselves. Flee

Return to the immersive, lush, and dreamlike world of the instantly bestselling dark academia fantasy A Study in Drowning as the aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology.All stories come to an end.Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairy tale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll.But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university—and soon the entire nation—is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin’s legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories?With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discove

This full-color graphic adventure from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series includes three books in the Tigerstar and Sasha arc in one volume: Into the Woods, Escape from the Forest, and Return to the Clans.A kittypet named Sasha searches for a new home--and wonders if she might find it with ShadowClan and its leader, Tigerstar, during the events of the Prophecies Begin arc.When Sasha is forced to leave her kittypet home, she must forge a solitary new life in the forest. Life on her own is exciting at first but quickly gets lonely. Then she meets Tigerstar, leader of ShadowClan, and wonders whether she would be better off joining the ranks of his forest Clan. But Tigerstar has many secrets, and Sasha isn't sure she can trust him. Will she be forced to wander alone forever? And where does she belong?

A gorgeous box set containing the paperback editions of the first three books in Katherine Applegate's New York Times bestselling series, The One and Only.Find the Newbery Medal–winning modern classic, The One and Only Ivan, and its bestselling sequels, The One and Only Bob and The One and Only Ruby, in this paperback box set!Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. Mostly, he thinks about art. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home—and his own art—through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it’s up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.Continuing the story of these friends in The One and Only Bob, Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running

2025 School Library Journal Best Book of the YearDON’T SCREAM! There’s something scary out in the forest, but you’re in good hands in this story by Jess Hannigan, author of the wryly silly Spider in the Well. Just make sure you keep a cool head, and watch out for any intruders…The signs are clear—there’s a BEAR OUT THERE!You’re lucky to be safe in this cabin in the woods, with a host who is levelheaded, trustworthy, and smart about bear safety.There’s certainly no need to worry about any dark shadows or sneaky schemes in this book…RIGHT?Jess Hannigan is back with another bold and brazen tale that’s not too silly, not too scary, but just right.

Dr. Steven R. Gundry, the New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking Plant Paradox series, argues that the microbiome, often called the "enteric brain," is actually the primary driver of our neuronal and brain function--without a healthy gut, we cannot have a healthy brain. In his previous bestselling books, Steven R. Gundry laid the groundwork for healthy eating to prevent and repair leaky gut and improve our overall well-being. In The Gut-Brain Paradox, he continues his journey deep into the human body, making the connections between a healthy microbiome--which helps our metabolic function--and a healthier brain, including improved cognitive function and mood.The Gut-Brain Paradox reveals how metabolic inflexibility is a key driver of neuronal death. Without metabolic flexibility, neurons are starved to death and have no fuel to repair. Since these neurons receive information from the microbiome and communicate with the brain, our brain function can only be as strong as

The Bamboo Kingdom faces its final test in this epic conclusion to the thrilling new series from bestselling Warriors author Erin Hunter, perfect for fans of the Wings of Fire and Endling series.The three Dragon Speakers have one last chance to reunite the Great Dragon and bring peace to Bamboo Kingdom. But they face insurmountable odds.After being betrayed by someone they called friend, Rain and Ghost know that the monkeys have more plans in store—especially now that Brawnshanks holds a Dragon Speaker stone.Meanwhile, Leaf must find the strength to become a Dragon Speaker again and reunite with her siblings to stop Brawnshanks...before it's too late.Yet an even greater enemy waits in the shadows—one that no one will see coming.Critical PraisePraise for Bamboo Kingdom #1: "The challenges they face are daunting, nicely sustaining the suspense... Perfect for eager readers of animal adventures." — Kirkus Reviews

With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! A.J. must figure out how to write the best poem to win a contest in this My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot.To celebrate National Poetry Month, Ella Mentry School will have a schoolwide poem-writing contest, and all the students have to enter. There's just one problem: A.J. has no time for rhymes!But when an amazing secret prize is revealed, will A.J. be inspired to write a winning poem? And can he beat Little Miss Know-It-All Andrea--the best poet in school?Dan Gutman's signature kid-friendly sense of humor and Jim Paillot's fun illustrations are perfectly blended in this weird poetry special you won't want to miss--featuring bonus poetry writing tips from A.J. and Andrea, games, puzzles, and more!

With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! A.J. must figure out how to write the best poem to win a contest in this My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot.To celebrate National Poetry Month, Ella Mentry School will have a schoolwide poem-writing contest, and all the students have to enter. There's just one problem: A.J. has no time for rhymes!But when an amazing secret prize is revealed, will A.J. be inspired to write a winning poem? And can he beat Little Miss Know-It-All Andrea--the best poet in school?Dan Gutman's signature kid-friendly sense of humor and Jim Paillot's fun illustrations are perfectly blended in this weird poetry special you won't want to miss--featuring bonus poetry writing tips from A.J. and Andrea, games, puzzles, and more!

《挖掘機的發現》——一場改變城市的環保奇蹟知名作家暨藝術家 Joseph Kuefler 傾力打造的 《挖掘機》系列 首部作品，以震撼人心的故事傳遞環保的重要訊息，適合喜愛 《好奇花園》（The Curious Garden）與 《如果你種下一顆種子》（If You Plant a Seed）的讀者。每天，巨大的工程車忙碌工作，挖掘、搬運、推動著廢墟。然而，當挖掘機 Digger 在瓦礫中發現了一株悄然生長的小苗，他的內心也悄悄發生了變化。這個微小的發現，竟然引發了一場足以改變整座城市的奇蹟……⭐ Kirkus Reviews 星級推薦：「這是關於重生與復興的最佳故事之一。」⭐ School Library Journal 星級推薦：「簡潔優美的故事，傳遞環境保護的重要性，適合親子共讀。」這是一則關於希望、成長與改變的動人故事，讓孩子在閱讀中感受自然的力量！Now in board book! The first breathtaking book with a powerful message about the environment in acclaimed author/artist Joseph Kuefler's bestselling Digger series, perfect for fans of Peter Brown's The Curious Garden and Kadir Nelson's If You Plant a Seed.Each day, the big trucks go to work. They scoop and hoist and push.But when Digger discovers something growing in the rubble, he sets in motion a series of events that will change him, and the city, forever."Kuefler imbues the text with the heart and soul of the best storytime fare...One couldn't hope for a better tale of rebirth and regeneration." --Kirkus