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【普立茲獎大師路易絲．愛德利屈：二十年磨一劍，幻化而成的魔幻生命圖譜】「巨蟒之吻，或許標記了智慧，或許預示了憂傷，又或者，它僅僅是極致生命經驗中那份荒謬的出口。」當代美國文學靈魂人物、普立茲獎與美國國家圖書獎雙料得主－Louise Erdrich，帶著她醞釀二十載的短篇小說集 Python's Kiss 震撼回歸。這不只是一本書，這是一场長達二十年的文字朝聖，收錄了她筆下最具想像力、最溫柔也最殘酷的人間百態。在這些故事裡，平凡與超現實只有一線之隔：【荒誕的執著】：一名少女決定將餘生託付給一顆石頭，尋求永恆的沉默。【數位的報復】：一名女子潛入企業私有的「來世」，只為向死去的父親發起復仇。【生命的震撼】：部落報紙編輯從兒子口中聽聞了一個超越她生命認知的神秘故事。【孤獨的共鳴】：從尋求安定的移民農民，到面對民謠歌手小偷的男人，愛德利屈寫盡了平凡人的不凡時刻。本書不僅收錄了大師級的文字，更特別邀請作者的女兒、藝術家 Aza Erdrich Abe 為故事親自操刀插畫。母女間的創意對話，為文字注入了視覺上的啟示與深度，讓這部作品成為值得珍藏的藝術品。From Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich, a captivating collection of short stories It was as though I was chosen--marked out by the python's kiss for wisdom or maybe sorrow. Or perhaps, I think now, a sense of the ridiculous in extremes of experience. Also, I hoped for a long life. WRITTEN OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES, Louise Erdrich's magnificent story collection features a range of characters--a tribal newsletter editor whose son tells her a story that nothing in her experience can enc

本書由《Wow in the World》節目團隊創作，延續 podcast 中深受孩子喜愛的輕鬆語調與豐富內容，將目光投向遠古地球的生命故事。從火山與叢林，到巨型生物與化石拼圖，孩子在翻頁之間可以認識演化的奧祕，也能在遊戲式設計中培養邏輯與好奇心。無論是喜歡恐龍的孩子，還是愛聽奇妙故事的大人，皆能在這本書中找到屬於自己的驚嘆時刻。圖文配置節奏明快，適合小學中高年級閱讀，也很適合用作家庭共讀或科學課堂的延伸讀物。Join #1 New York Times bestselling authors and award-winning podcast creators Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the hit podcast Wow in the World, as they give readers a prehistoric primer on history's most bonkerballs beasts!Take a trip back in time with Mindy and Guy in this highly illustrated and hilarious tour of prehistoric Earth.Visit a world filled with colossal creatures, dense jungles, and explosive volcanos. Uncover the ancient secrets of the past by piecing together fossilized clues. Pack your bags for a tour of Paleozoic Park: a bonkerballs (and scientifically accurate) theme park based on one of the most explosive times in our planet's history. And get ready to rumble with smackdowns involving some of the greatest dino matchups of all time!Packed with eye-popping illus

來自《Nimona》作者ND Stevenson的震撼之作，一部精美插畫小說二部曲的開篇，講述兩個孤兒離開他們唯一認識的家，與一群古怪的海盜船員一同踏上海洋冒險的故事。十五年前，兇惡的海盜「腥紅晨曦 (Scarlet Morning)」殺害了迪克森海的女王，從此一場可怕的風暴席捲而來。如今，舊世界已不復存在：沒有女王、沒有法律，更沒有海盜。維奧拉（Viola）和威爾穆爾（Wilmur）在單調貧瘠的洞穴鎮（Caveat）裡等待父母十五年，日子充斥著海水味、垃圾、陳腔濫調的海盜故事和無數的「如果……」。直到某個暴風雨之夜，艦長凱登斯·蔡斯（Cadence Chase）破門而入。他們與凱登斯達成協議：她可以帶走他們最珍貴的神秘書籍，但前提是帶上他們一起出航。畢竟，如果父母不會來，他們何不展開一場尋親的壯闊冒險？踏上充滿危險卻絢麗美麗的洞穴鎮外海域，這對形影不離的好友必須揭開傳說背後的真相——以及拯救整個迪克森海免於毀滅的關鍵——在揭露事實的過程中，他們的關係也面臨著考驗。AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER * NPR BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * KIRKUS BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * BOOKLIST 2025 EDITOR'S CHOICE * NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF YEAR * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF YEARFrom the powerhouse creator of Nimona comes a breathtaking illustrated novel following two orphans who leave the only home they've ever known to sail with an eccentric crew of pirates.Viola and Wilmur have been waiting for their parents for fifteen boring years in the colorless town of Caveat. Their lives are a

本書延續 Food Group 系列的幽默風格，以受歡迎的角色 Big Cheese 為主角，帶來一個充滿節日氣氛的故事。每年十二月，Big Cheese 都會舉辦盛大的派對，豪華布置、華麗服裝與熱鬧音樂，成為全城矚目的焦點。然而，今年就在派對開始前意外發生，所有準備都亂了套。Big Cheese 必須臨時尋求幫助，並重新思考：「聖誕節若不再如此盛大，是否依舊特別？」故事以輕快的筆調探討節慶的真正意義，搭配封面燙金設計與附贈聖誕賀卡，十分適合節日閱讀與贈禮。From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of the Food Group series comes a Christmas picture book featuring the ever-popular character the Big Cheese. Perfect for holiday promotions, this book includes a tear sheet of twelve holiday cards and festive foil on the cover.Every December, the Big Cheese hosts a gigantic jamboree with flashy decorations, sparkling outfits, extravagant gifts, ear-bursting music, and jaw-dropping entertainment. It's the #1 party in town and it can't be beat!But this holiday season, mere hours before the festivities, disaster strikes! With no backup plan in place, the Big Cheese must call in a big favor to help save the big day. But will Christmas still be Christmas if it's not quite so grand?You don't want to miss this hilariou

“Moments of humor captured through playful anime-like facial expressions and gestures propel the plot forward in whimsical fashion.” —The Horn Book"With compassion, the story teaches the benefits of embracing one’s identity... A worthy addition to any middle or high school library." —School Library JournalFrom the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up, author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi, comes a graphic novel about two sisters—one who embraces her Taiwanese culture and one eager to do away with it—who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Perfect for fans of Be Prepared and Sisters, this is a heartwarming story about the importance of being true to yourself. Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn’t be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture. Whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior c

本書以戲法開場，帶領孩子在驚嘆聲中學會從一數到十，再從十數回一。這是繪本大師 Maurice Sendak 為幼兒設計的經典作品之一，延續他在《Where the Wild Things Are》中展現的想像力與節奏感。透過舞台上小小魔術師 Mino 的表演，數字、圖像與節奏自然交織，讓閱讀如同欣賞一場奇幻的表演。插圖細膩又帶著幽默感，既能吸引初學者，也蘊含 Sendak 對童年的溫柔觀察。For the first time available to everyone, this magical picture will encourage young readers to count from one to ten and back again, from Maurice Sendak, seven time Caldecott Honor recipient, National Book Award winner, and the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are.Maurice Sendak’s legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader’s introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak’s books—a journey that will continue for many years to come.Prepare to be. . .Amazed. . .Dazzled . . .And mesmerized by Mino’s magic show!

In this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise, Will and his allies have survived the Dark's first assault, but at a terrible cost.A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight. Pursued by dark forces, Will and his allies must leave the safety of the Hall and travel to the heart of the ancient world, making new and dangerous alliances, and revealing the shocking secrets of the past.But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own--his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past, and finds himself tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart?Dark Heir is the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Dark Rise, from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat."I simply couldn't put it down." --V. E. Schwab, New Yor

Bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes reimagines the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson in this thrilling adventure set in modern-day Manhattan, in which three children must navigate the city's hidden history, dodge a threatening crew of skater kids, and decide who they can really trust in order to hunt down a long-buried treasure. Three kids. One dog. And the island of Manhattan, laid out in an old treasure map. Zane is itching for an adventure that will take him away from his family's boarding house in Rockaway, Queens. So when he is entrusted with a real treasure map, leading to a spot somewhere in Manhattan, Zane wastes no time in riding the ferry over to the city to start the search with his friends Kiko and Jack and his dog, Hip-Hop.Through strange coincidence, they meet a man who is eager to help them find the treasure: John, a sailor who knows all about the buried history of Black New Yorkers of centuries past--and the gold that is hidde

The Berenstain Bears are out of this world in this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.The Berenstain Bears can't wait to visit the Bear Country Space Center, where rockets blast off into outer space! When the tour guide gives Mama, Papa, and the cubs a tour of the Big Bear Space Rocket, he makes it very clear not to touch anything. But when Papa sees a big red button, he just can't help himself. Get ready to blast off!The Berenstain Bears Blast Off! is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

In the vein of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild, a riveting work of narrative nonfiction centering on the unsolved disappearance of an American backpacker in India--one of at least two dozen tourists who have met a similar fate in the remote and storied Parvati Valley.For centuries, India has enthralled westerners looking for an exotic getaway, a brief immersion in yoga and meditation, or in rare cases, a true pilgrimage to find spiritual revelation. Justin Alexander Shetler, an inveterate traveler trained in wilderness survival, was one such seeker.In his early thirties Shetler quit his job at a tech startup and set out on a global journey: across the United States by motorcycle, then down to South America, and on to the Philippines, Thailand, and Nepal, in search of authentic experiences and meaningful encounters, while also documenting his travels on Instagram. His enigmatic character and magnetic personality gained him a devoted following who lived vicariously through his adventures. B

In the tradition of Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking environmental classic Silent Spring, an award-winning entomologist and conservationist explains the importance of insects to our survival, and offers

From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed; The Good Egg; The Cool Bean; and The Couch Potato comes a 9x9 paper-over-board picture book featuring that ever-popular character, the bad seed. Perfect for Halloween and early fall promotions, this book includes two sticker sheets.In his second adventure, the bad seed conspires to postpone Halloween when he can’t find the perfect costume. If he can’t enjoy his favorite holiday, NOBODY can!Will this seed return to his baaaaaaaaad ways?Find out in this hilarious, charming, and thought-provoking continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald’s bestselling series.

Meet Tiny Barbarian! Tiny may be tiny, but he’s MIGHTY! (His imagination is, too!) From NYT Bestselling picture book creators, Ame Dyckman and Ashley Spires.When Tiny and his family walk by a retro mo

A Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year 2022!小蝙蝠帕斯卡琳堅決不想上學，大喊「絕對不要！」聲音大到意外縮小了爸媽，還把他們帶去學校，發生了一連串意想不到的事情。以獨特的藝術風格生動描繪孩子與父母的矛盾和成長！英國版：Never, Not Ever! (精裝本)https://www.sanmin.com.tw/Product/index/008886076Anxious about starting school, Pascaline shrinks her parents (accidentally!) and then decides to bring them along to her first day--where instead of being a comfort, they drive her crazy!Charming and laugh-out-loud funny, this irresistible first-day of school saga is going to be a repeat read!Pascaline (a bat) DOES NOT WANT to go to school. It doesn't matter who else is going! She knows exactly what she doesn't want. "Never, Not Ever!" she shrieks loudly on the first day. So loudly, in fact, that something amazing happens and it changes everything.Beatrice Alemagna is one of the most admired picture book illustrators of our time. With fans all over the world and books published in more than 13 countries, she uses art and story to explore the depths of children's feelings as few o

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann comes a new Pinkalicious Level One I Can Read story in which Pinkalicious and her brand-new totally pinkamazing robo-pup compete in a pet contest Pinkalicious can't wait to show off her robo-pup to her friends But when she brings robo-pup to the pet contest, her friends only want to look at Alison's adorable new puppy instead. When Alison's puppy gets lost during the Pinkville Pet Contest, can Pinkalicious and robo-pup help?Pinkalicious and the Robo-Pup is a Guided Reading Level J and a Level One I Can Read, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific

In the 30th Berenstain Bears Level 1 I Can Read adventure, Brother, Sister, and Honey see something spooky at the old theater in town.When Brother, Sister, and Honey need a summer job, they see that t

*Tongue-in-cheek and totally unhelpful, this little book is the perfect stocking filler for Benedict Cumberbatch fans this Christmas* Benedict Cumberbatch. Does the mere sight of his name give you tin

In this sequel to bestselling For the Love of White, Chrissie Rucker, founder of The White Company, teaches you how to harness the power of white and neutral colors to create a truly welcoming home, and provides specific tips and ideas for stylish living and celebrations to enrich each season of the year.“I love a home to feel warm, inviting, personal and lived-in – and mastering how to decorate with white and neutrals is a wonderful way to achieve this.”―Chrissie RuckerIn her much-anticipated second book, The Art of Living with White, Chrissie Rucker, Founder of The White Company, explores 10 inspirational homes that illustrate beautifully different ways to use white and neutrals through the seasons. The homes vary in size, style and location―from a minimalist city pied-à-terre to a New England-style country house―but what unites them all is the welcoming, stylish and calm feel that their owners have each created.The homes are grouped into the four seasons and each chapter ends with a

From the New York Times bestselling duo of Stick and Stone Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld, with illustrations by Tom Booth, comes a sweet and uplifting story about two quirky bears who show readers that everything and everyone is worth wrapping up tight and treating just right!With the utmost care, brothers Tiny and Pete will move anything anywhere because they know that nothing is too small or too light to wrap up tight and treat just right. But during their biggest move yet, a young panda’s pet turtle goes missing, and even the brothers' efforts might not be enough to save the day.Full of fun word play and humor, this hopeful and empowering story about trying, failing, and never-ending kindness is sure to move readers to feel big feelings and, most importantly, laugh. Perfect for fans of Ryan T. Higgins and Jory John.

The Magical Stranger is a moving and powerful story of love and sacrifice, fathers and sons, heroism and duty, soldiers and the families they leave behind.On November 28, 1979, squadron commander and

It's up to Ghost to save Halloween in this irresistible picture book perfect for fans of How to Catch a Monster and Trick or Treat on Scary Street! Might I try a good 'ole haunt? Ghostly games I have to flaunt. Forgive me, I don't mean to taunt... Ok, maybe I do. Candy has upstaged Ghost on Halloween for far too long. It's time for Ghost to learn a new trick and treat these kids to a haunt or else the holiday will fall flat like a busted pipe organ. To the toon of Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven, this spirited and clever rhyming picture book ideal for Halloween read-alouds is sure to enchant young readers all spooky season long. Find out Who Saved the Holidays with more books in this series, coming soon: The Turkey Who Saved Thanksgiving (Fall 2027)

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

【陽光、沙灘、私人島嶼……以及一具接一具的屍體。】★《紐約時報》六大暢銷天后再度集結，首部「致命系」驚悚力作！★《Blackout》浪漫系列華麗轉身，揭開優等生最黑暗的秘密。★ 在這場春假，你最該擔心的不是風暴，而是身邊的朋友。「這本該是一場完美的逃離，直到秘密開始殺人。」瑟古德·馬歇爾學院的五名精英學生，身懷不可告人的過去，受邀前往佛羅里達的一座私人豪華度假村。他們渴望洗刷去年的悲劇陰影，卻沒想到踏入了一個更深不見底的陷阱。一場熱帶風暴切斷了與外界的聯繫，五星級的避風港瞬間變成奪命的牢籠。隨著同伴接連倒下，那些關於背叛、謊言與死亡的真相，正隨著浪潮一步步逼近。這不只是一場度假，這是一場關於「誰能活到天亮」的殘酷遊戲。六位全美頂尖作家聯手編織，節奏緊湊到讓你不敢呼吸。當每個人都有殺人的動機，你還能相信誰？Trapped at a luxurious resort off the coast of Florida, a group of elite teens are about to have a spring break they will never forget . . . but not all of them are coming home. The star-studded team of authors behind New York Times bestsellers Blackout and Whiteout returns with a thriller full of intrigue, betrayal, and heart-stopping romance.For Thurgood Marshall Academy's best and brightest--five friends who've been thick as thieves since kindergarten--this spring break is all about forgetting: they want nothing more than to wash away last year's tragedy, and the human-shaped hole it left in their friend group.It's a hole the new ki

Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, returns with another sweet, funny picture book about summertime outdoor adventures and the unforgettable memories often made along the way.Mama's decided it's time for their next big outdoor adventure, but Oliver's not so sure. He's no fan of bazillion-mile, brain-melting car rides, sleeping someplace with bears, bugs, and bats, or the sticky, icky food! Blech!Mama may be convinced that memories are best made outdoors, but Oliver's determined to make this adventure his last. But is it all that bad? After hide n' seek, hiking, and s'mores, Oliver realizes that there just might be fun times and unforgettable moments to treasure after all.New York Times bestselling author, Joanna Ho, returns with another touching and hilarious story, illustrated by the talented Tha疄 Mesquita, that highlights nature and family, and reminds us that the best views are the ones we share with those we love.

Get ready for a monstrously good time in Camp Scream #1: Shriek Week, the laugh-out-loud, lightly spooky start to a new series perfect for fans of the Tales from Cabin 23 series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout and just the right mix of chills and chuckles, this is one summer camp you'll never forget!Max and his best friend Kiana can't wait for their first-ever sleepaway camp. But when they arrive, there's one tiny surprise: they're the only humans... and everyone else is a monster! There are vampire bunkmates, werewolf counselors, and a mummy in arts and crafts.With the big talent show just days away, Max and Kiana will have to navigate spooky surprises, creepy creatures, and ghoulish games. Can two ordinary kids survive a week at Camp Scream--and maybe even make some monster-sized friendships along the way?Camp has never been this creepy--or this fun!

"Alexandra Andrews is monied Manhattan's very own Agatha Christie."--Ada CalhounFrom the critically acclaimed author of Who is Maud Dixon? comes a riveting new novel about a young wife and mother in a world of wealth and privilege, whose rash mistake sets off a domino effect of murder and betrayal.In the beginning, there was art.It was Clare Bast's love of art that saved her from a bleak, predictable life in upstate New York, and drew her to the cultured world of Manhattan's Upper East Side where she met Jed, her doting, affluent husband.Despite her best efforts--including a half-finished PhD, abandoned when her daughter Sadie was born--Clare secretly can't help but feel like an imposter in Jed's one-percent, Park-Avenue life. When the well-connected wife of Jed's new boss introduces her to influential friends--a curator here, a gallerist there, an aficionado abroad--Clare feels an essential part of herself coming alive again. And when she discovers that an important work painted by th

An unmissable, hardcover deluxe limited edition of the first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent series: the story that inspired a major motion picture and captivated millions of teen and adult readers worldwide.This collector's edition features a stunning, completely foiled case, shimmering unique endpapers, a metallic reimagined cover, gorgeous designed edges, and bonus exclusive content. One choice can transform you.Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions: Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions. Her choice will shock her community and herself.But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden--because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous."A memorable, unpredictable journey from which it is nearly impossible to tu

“PAWSSIBLY the sweetest books on the shelf!” — Ben Clanton, bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly seriesFollow the antics of Squash and Ginny in the sixth installment of Cat & Cat Adventures from popular webcomic creator Susie Yi! This chapter book graphic novel series is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad.Into the belly of the beast! After recovering the orbs of the Past and Present, Squash, Ginny, and the rest of the crew head to the zoo to secure the Orb of the Future from their greatest enemy yet: the Owl King. But their mission will be no easy feat. After all, the Owl King holds the Orb of the Future, which means he knows their next move even before they do. Their best plan of attack: to have no plan at all!Armed with nothing but their wits (and some snacks, of course) the Spirit Squad must find a way to rescue the third orb and restore the Staff of Knowledge. If not, the Spirit Realm, Human World, and the future of snacking all hang in the balance!

From New York Times bestselling author and renowned creator Joey Graceffa comes a pulse-pounding YA fantasy where witches hunt witches, magic has a price, and sisterhood is the only thing standing between light and darkness. Welcome to the coven.Each month, a Zodiac Witch is born, her magic written by the stars.Ophelia and Serena--twin sisters born on the cusp of Pisces and Aries--are trapped in the cold confines of an orphanage until fate rips them from obscurity. Suddenly, they are invited into The Twelve, a powerful coven. To join, they must swear to hunt Dark Witches, creatures of spectral beauty and razor-sharp teeth who survive by siphoning magic from young witches.On a secret island, protected by their new sisters, Ophelia and Serena train to use their powers. Serena commands Lightning, raw and untamed. Ophelia wields Water, quiet and waiting. Their paths shift--one chasing power, the other resisting--as the sisters find themselves caught between two destinies. Some choices can

If you (and your children!) struggle with setting a nighttime routine, staying up for countless hours, and regretting it the day after--this picture book is for you! Whirby the robot is all systems go for his favorite school activity: bot battles! All that clinking, clanging, beeping, and banging makes Whirby so excited.So excited that he forgets to recharge at night. He stays up practicing his best moves and building the coolest contraptions before the big battle.But when it's finally his turn to compete...BWOMP! BZZZ! ZZT!With his battery on 0%, will Whirby find a way to still be the bot battle champion? Find out in this funny new offering from The Big Squeeze author, Molly Harris, and the illustrator of Big Bike, Little Bike, Jacob Souva! You'll love Whirby if you: need a reminder to rest and rechargeenjoyed Robobaby, Clink, Boy + Bot, Love Z and Louare a fan of stories that are pure fun and impart important life lessonslove robots, robotics, robot battles, and anything robo-related

Perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Terri Libensen, A Kid Like Me is a timely exploration about finding your place in the ever-evolving social landscape that is middle school, written and illustrated by award-winning graphic novelist Norm Feuti. Ethan doesn’t want to stand out, he just wants to fit in. But fitting in is tough when your peers call out your ancient cell phone, busted backpack, and discount clothing. To make matters worse, his best friend, Ricky, insists on hanging out with a group of guys who just don’t get him . . . they’re more interested in playing pranks than playing his favorite card game Bio Battle. Things start looking up, though, when Ethan befriends Aiden, a new kid in school, but it’s only matter of time before even that goes sideways.Can Ethan figure out where he belongs without forgetting who he is and who he wants to be?

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman comes the funny and heartwarming sequel to the word-of-mouth hits UNGIFTED and SUPERGIFTED.School has never been a problem for twelve-year-old super-genius Noah Youkilis—at least not until he gets an admission letter to the prestigious Wilderton University. The last thing Noah wants is to go straight from eighth grade into college. Will his life ever just be normal?!Meanwhile, Noah’s best friend, Donovan, has been looking forward all year to a summer of doing nothing. But when Wilderton allows Noah to bring a friend for the summer term, Donovan’s parents jump at the chance. Suddenly, Donovan’s summer of slack has turned into hanging with Noah and working as a summer camp counselor for professors’ kids.Once they arrive on campus, Noah’s determined to fit in—and to him, that means joining the top-secret Society of the Gavel. But becoming a Gaveler is harder than it seems, and it’s made all the harder when Noah and Donovon smuggle Wi

A thrilling, heartfelt, and magical companion to The Daggers of Ire from J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner series. Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers!Fetch the fox is on his own.Fetch is a weaver of magic, gifted with immense powers—but there is no one left to teach him how to master them. And no one to share his life with since the cruel Winter Queen, Celeste, cursed Fetch into a fox and abducted his beloved younger sister, Violet.As Celeste awakens from her slumber to usher in Winter once more, she makes a stunning announcement: the Winter Palace—the very place where Violet is being held captive--will host a festival. With the palace's spelled protections down for just one evening, the opportunity to save his sister might finally be in Fetch's grasp. And so, with only Beckblade, a tiny yet fierce bone dragon, for company, he sets off on a treacherous rescue mission.But what Fetch doesn't realize is that a dark and myst

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!)

#1 New York Times Bestseller#1 Publishers Weekly BestsellerFrom Fox News contributor and practicing physician Dr. Marc Siegel comes a collection of powerful, true-life stories of healing, faith, and surprise.Almost everything a doctor sees can be explained scientifically. Almost.Drawing from his extensive experience as a physician, Dr. Marc Siegel explores the profound and often mysterious intersection between faith and medicine. He shares riveting stories of patients who have experienced remarkable recoveries, challenging the boundaries of medical science. These narratives highlight not only the resilience of the human body, but also the inexplicable moments when intuition and foresight play a crucial role in healing.Doctors see more than just patients who are cured against all odds.From a rabbi who somehow knew a carpenter's infant son had a heart problem, to an NFL player's amazing survival from a rare kind of cardiac arrest, these stories bolster the belief there is a higher power

這回登場的是 Humble Pie，他總是習慣把舞台讓給別人，默默在一旁支持。然而，當他和最好的朋友 Jake the Cake 一起合作學校專案時，才發現過於退縮並不總是最佳選擇。透過幽默又貼近生活的情節，孩子們能從中看見「勇敢發聲」的重要。書中明快的圖像與生動的角色互動，延續系列一貫的趣味與寓意，適合親子共讀，也能引發孩子討論自我表達與合作。Serve up the eighth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald!The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!--they deserve it! But when he's paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn't always as sweet as pie. Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new pie pal discovers that letting your voice be heard always takes the cake! Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald's other funny bestselling books for kids ages four to eight and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad SeedThe Good EggThe Cool BeanThe Couc

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!

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK · INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe acclaimed bestselling author of Sandwich is back with a wonderful novel, full of laughter and heart, about marriage, family, and what happens when life doesn't go as planned.If you loved Rocky and her family on vacation on Cape Cod, wait until you join them at home two years later. (And if this is your first meeting with this crew, get ready to laugh and cry--and relate.) Rocky, still anxious, nostalgic, and funny, is living in Western Massachusetts with her husband Nick and their daughter Willa, who's back home after college. Their son, Jamie, has taken a new job in New York, and Mort, Rocky's widowed father, has moved in.It all couldn't be more ridiculously normal . . . until Rocky finds herself obsessed with a local accident that only tangentially affects them--and with a medical condition that, she hopes, won't affect them at all.With her signature wit and wisdom, Catherine Newman explores the hidden rules

The follow-up to the instant New York Times bestseller and Indie Next pick by author Drew Daywalt (The Day the Crayons Quit) and illustrator Mike Lowery continues the hilarious adventures of Sam the pug as he protects his family from suburban evil.Hello again, naked-monkey-thing.It's me, Sam--human being, chief security officer of the Peterson family, and defender of all that is good and righteous.Let me catch you up: Meow, my beloved sidekick, can talk now (100 percent because of the language lessons I gave him), and a mad bomber is after him. Also, Justin made a new friend, Dean, who he hangs out with all the time. I'm trying to be supportive, but there is something I don't trust about the guy.Let's just say I have good instincts about these things . . .

From the author of the internationally acclaimed bestseller Hex comes a modern horror story with echoes of Paul Tremblay, Joe Hill, and Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," about a gilded street in a small Pacific Northwest town where the charmed residents have made a frightening bargain . . . with devastating consequences.Sometimes you think you can see things behind the fence. Bad things. So it's better not to look . . .In Lock Haven, a quiet little town in Washington State, Bird Street is a very special place. The residents of this pretty cul-de-sac are all successful, wealthy, healthy, and happy. Their children are high achievers, well-mannered and smart.But when November arrives the "Darker Days" descend, bringing accidents, bad luck, familial conflict, and illness. It is in November when a stranger appears to collect on a longstanding debt. A price must be paid for the good fortune the residents of Bird Street enjoy the other eleven months of the year. The devil is due. A sacrifice m