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It's Valentine's Day! And Mr. Louie, the hippie crossing guard, put a love potion in the water fountain. Now teachers are flirting with each other! Girls are asking boys out on dates! Will A.J. have t

Miss Lazar, the janitor, likes to dance around the school with a mop! She has a secret room down in the basement where she keeps the bad kids! She says cleaning throw–up is fun! Miss Lazar i

When a strange little man comes to the Coven Tree Church Social promising he can give people exactly what they ask for, three young believers-in-magic each make a wish that comes true in the most unexpected way. A Newbery Honor book first published in 1983!A Newbery Honor Book that the New York Times called “an eerie delight,” The Wish Giver is an engaging literary folk story about those who get what they wish for—whether they want it or not.The people of Coven Tree are no strangers to magic. In fact, the town’s very name comes from a gnarled old tree where covens of witches used to gather. Even now, imps and fiends continue to appear, frightening the townsfolk with their devilish pranks. Usually these creatures are easy to spot. They have a particular smell, or sound, or way of moving, that betrays their dark nature.But Thaddeus Blinn showed none of these signs when he came to Coven Tree. He was just a funny little man who drifted into town with a strange tale about being able to give

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A Level 1 I Can Read for kids who love farms, food, and the environment as well as any child interested in the many careers in agriculture. Visit the State Fair with Dad and his daughter, and get to know all the different kinds of farmers along the way in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences.Find out more about the community helpers who do so much for us in this tenth book in the I Can Read My Community series full of characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One I Can Reads support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Meet these farmers: - Grain farmer- Vegetable farmer- Fruit farmer- Rancher- Dairy farmer- Chicken farmer- Sheep farmer- Llama farmer- Beekeeper- Fish farmer- Tree farmer- Flower farmer- Herb farmer

【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

“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 million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery - with thrills, spills and laughs galore. A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year Dilly loves a good murder. Not a REAL murder. A made-up murder. One you would find in a murder-mystery novel.Sherlock Holmes is her favourite detective. She even named her dog Watson after his faithful companion, and trained him to sniff out clues and follow trails.So far, Dilly and Watson haven't cracked many cases - beyond lost cats, or missing biscuits that turned out to have been eaten all along. But now the detective duo find themselves on a luxury ocean liner bound for London. A thousand passengers. A thousand miles of ocean around them. It's the perfect place for a murder...Or two. Or three. Or four. Or MORE!

The finale to the thrilling new series by bestselling Warriors author, Erin Hunter, which follows three panda cubs, separated at birth, who must join together to complete a prophecy and save their world.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. They must infiltrate the monkeys' den and return the stone to its rightful owner before Brawnshanks uses it for his dark goals.Meanwhile, Leaf is far away from her panda siblings and convinced she is no longer fit to be a Dragon Speaker, though her dreams are full of dire warnings from the Great Dragon. She must find the strength to become a Dragon Speaker again and reunite with her family to stop Brawnshanks...before it's too late.Yet an even greater enemy waits in the sha

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

An instant #1New York Timesbestseller!From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comesThe One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classicThe One and Only Ivanand its bestselling sequel,The One and Only Bob.Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events ofThe One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.In the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet. Artist Patricia Castelao returns to the world of Ivan and his friends with gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations to complete the story.The One and Only Rubyfeatures first-person narr

The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series--told from the alternating POVs of shy Emmie and class-clown Joe as they embark on a school camping trip. Crushes. Camping.MIDDLE SCHOOLThese days, Emmie doesn't feel so invisible. At least not around her best friends and her crush, Tyler.Class-clown Joe's jokes aren't landing the way they used to. Who doesn't love a good prank? Apparently not his so-called friends, who don't even seem to care if he's around.When their class goes on an end-of-year camping trip, Emmie and Joe find themselves stuck together--and expect the worst. But what happens instead turns out to be entirely unexpected.New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson is back with a story about finding friendship in the least likely of places.

Stinky 是隻毛茸茸的玩具臭鼬，擔任學校說書時間的主角。他第一個講的故事，是關於那位經典寓言中「愛喊狼來了」的小男孩——但這次故事走向大不同！男孩搬到大城市後找到新工作，不過沒多久，他開始改喊「內褲」取樂，結果鬧得全城大亂！本書是 Grabenstein 父子聯手創作的第一本橋樑書系列，搭配 Alex Patrick 風格誇張的插圖，整體節奏明快、笑料不斷。Underwear has never been so much fun to wear!It's story time at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk! You've probably heard of the boy who cried wolf, but do you know what happened after no one believed him? Well, according to Stinky, the boy moves away to the Big City, where he gets a job crying wolf for The William D. Wolfe Company, Makers Of All Sorts Of Fine And Fancy Stuff.But when the boy gets bored again, he decides to use his talents to cry UNDERPANTS instead. When the queen hears his cries, she takes great offense--how dare he --and suddenly, the Big City is sent into total chaos! Will the boy be able to save the day before it all gets too smelly?This first stinky story is the first-ever chapter book series from beloved New York Times bestselling authors Chris and J. J. Grabenstein.

Cat's out of the bag! In this fourth hijinks-filled adventure, Squash and Ginny are preparing for another mission when Magnus suddenly arrives in search of the Staff of Knowledge. Much to everyone's surprise, it's not in the Spirit World--it's in the Human World!With Fern and Lotus's help, Squash and Ginny locate the staff right away. But before they can return it to Magnus, Squash tries to conjure snacks (obviously), accidentally triggering a massive power surge that causes the orbs to disperse throughout the Human World. The orbs are now lost, and the squad must retrieve them before mysterious forces get to them first!Praise for Susie Yi"Look no further for PAWSSIBLY the sweetest book on the shelf!"--Ben Clanton, bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly series"Lovers of cuteness will delight in this adorable kitty adventure."--Jim Benton, author of the Catwad series"A story to treasure, full of kindness in a magical world."--Kirkus Reviews

With more than 40 million copies sold, Erin Hunter's Warriors series has taken the world by storm and is now available in a full-color graphic novel adaptation. The first book covers the first two original novels in The Prophecies Begin: Into the Wild and Fire and Ice. A perfect introduction to the world of Warriors for any new readers and the ultimate gift for its legions of fans!For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest. But the cats of ThunderClan are in grave danger, and sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. In the midst of this turmoil appears a house cat named Rusty--who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all. Ever since the first Warriors book hit shelves, readers have devoured these epic adventures. This stunning new adaptation retells the original Warriors story arc as a full-color graphic novel.

Max是個熱愛電玩的玩家，終於有機會參加夢寐以求的「孤狼之地」遊戲大賽，卻被爸媽送去一個禁止使用電子產品的夏令營。沒有電玩，只有健康飲食、戶外活動和社交挑戰，讓習慣獨處的Max不知所措。他能適應這樣的生活嗎？還是會發現，和他人連結也能帶來另一種成長與快樂？一段關於友情、改變與自我挑戰的圖像小說旅程。A video gamer's championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh, where electronics are forbidden and you're forced to socialize, eat healthy, and spend time outside. Gamerville is a timely and vulnerable exploration of the importance of human connection and what it means to run in a pack, brought to you by award-winning author Johnnie Christmas.Max Lightning is howling at the moon--he's finally qualified for Gamerville, a championship where players compete to be top dog in the multiplayer video game Lone Wolf of Calamity Bay. But his dreams of domination are doomed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh. Gone are the long nights of downing energy drinks and getting copious amounts of screen time. They've been replaced with fresh air and group activities under the hot sun--a shock to the system for a lone w

本書 Lunar Boy 描寫一位來自月球的男孩 Indu，在地球上努力尋找歸屬感的故事。自從他與收養他的母親離開太空船、搬進新家庭後，生活便充滿不確定：同學認為他很奇怪、筆友的回信讓他忐忑、繼家人之間的距離也讓他不知如何融入。更讓他困擾的是，忙碌的母親似乎無暇聽他傾訴。在孤單的某一刻，他向月球呼喚，希望能回到從前的家，而月球竟回應了。隨著新年將近、約定之日逼近，Indu 在意外的地方找到友誼，也開始理解「家」的真正意義。他必須在離開與留下之間做出選擇。For fans of The Witch Boy and Squished, Lunar Boy is a must-have heartwarming coming-of-age graphic novel about a young boy from the moon who discovers a home in the most unlikely places, from debut twin creators Jes and Cin Wibowo. Indu, a boy from the moon, feels like he doesn't belong. He hasn't since he and his adoptive mom disembarked from their spaceship--their home--to live on Earth with their new blended family. The kids at school think he's weird, he has a crush on his pen pal who might not like him back, and his stepfamily doesn't seem to know what to do with him. Worst of all, Indu can't even talk to his mom about how he's feeling because she's so busy.In a moment of loneliness, Indu calls out to the moon, begging them to take him back. And against a

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is the #1 movie now streaming on Netflix--starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and many others! What rises . . . must fall.Two brothersOne Good.One Evil.In exchange for power and immortality, they watch over the Endless Woodsand rule the School for Good and Evil.Yet all School Masters must face a test.Theirs is loyalty.But what happens when loyalty is corrupted? When the bonds of blood are broken?Who will survive? Who will die? And what will become of the school and its students?The journey that started a hundred years ago throttles towards its end. This final chapter in the duology that began with the RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL brings the tale of the twin School Masters to the brink of war and a shocking conclusion that will change the course of the school forever.

當姊妹成長路線漸行漸遠，一場夏令營能否重新搭起彼此的橋梁？Claire堅定擁抱台灣文化，而Michelle則渴望融入同儕，即使意味著否認自己的身分。父母的安排，讓她們一同參加台裔美國夏令營，原本不情願的同行，卻開啟了一段理解文化與修補情感的旅程。From 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. Would you rather blend in or stand out? 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 counselor at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Sensing a rift between the two, their parents decide to send them both off to camp, much to Michelle's dismay. As summer conti

吉卜力式療癒繪風 × 星際大戰史詩級冒險隨著 Kest Keel 的威脅具象化，黑暗開始籠罩大陸。小碧(Bea)和凱德(Cad)意識到單憑兩人的力量不足以對抗黑暗，他們必須跨越國界，尋求其他種族的結盟。The Lights have gone dark in Irpa.Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world's darkest mysteries.But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago...and a beacon of hope for the future.Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the GaldurianHarvey Awards Book of the Year NomineeKirkus Best Books of 2020Fall 2020 Indie Next ListJunior Library Guild Selection2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List SelectionNominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award

Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Jessica Kim, this joyful, moving middle grade contemporary follows a big-hearted Taiwanese American girl as she aims to gain her family's acceptance and save her favorite boba tea shop by selling her handcrafted amigurumi dolls. Pearl Li is ready to spend the summer before seventh grade hanging out with her two best friends, crocheting the cutest amigurumi dolls, and visiting her favorite tea shop, Boba Time. Its quirky owner, Auntie Cha, is the only adult Pearl can confide in about her art--if only her tech-obsessed family would understand her love of crafts! After Pearl learns of Boba Time's financial troubles, she decides to sell her amigurumi to raise money for the shop. But as she navigates the ups and downs of running a business, Pearl realizes that monetizing her passion is more complicated than she could've ever imagined. Can Pearl save Boba Time before it's too late? Featuring fun backmatter--including a delicious boba tea recipe--this is a h

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!

"Buttery passages are slathered with food imagery, and Scott conjures markets, pantries, and laden tables you won’t want to leave. A sweet treat of a book." —Kirkus ReviewsWith delectable prose, a sharp heroine ahead of her time, and an adventure across the English countryside in search of great food,Good Tasteis the perfect historical novel for fans ofDear Mrs. BirdandThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.You can tell a lot about a person from what they like to eat…England in 1932 is in the grip of the Great Depression. Stella Douglas, author of a much-loved but not very successful biography, is a bit depressed herself. When she’s summoned to see her editor in London, she expects her writing career is over before it’s even started.But much to her surprise, she is being commissioned to write a history of English food. It's to be quintessentially English and intended to lift the sprits of the nation. There's just one problem: a lot of English food is actually quite terrible

Olga can’t stand being called cute all the time—by her family, her friends, and even random strangers on the street—so her group of odd but lovable characters, each with their own special quirks, helps her discover her own hidden talents and qualities.Olga finds a creature in her garbage can one day, and all it says is “MEH!” It won’t eat, it won’t sleep, it snores, it stinks, and Olga adores it! And she’s determined to learn everything about it. She declares it an Olgamus, names it Meh, and studies it like mad. After a few days, she learns all about the scientific method, Jane Goodall, some of her favorite odd creatures, the ins and outs of friendship, and every human’s use for living in a community—and also that Meh loves olives.Perfect for fans of Dear Dumb Diary and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish, and great preparation for El Deafo, Roller Girl, and Smile, the humor and two-color line art in Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere are both irreverent and accessible.

New York Times bestseller! From Matt and Rebecca Zamolo, creators of the mega-popular YouTube series Game Master Network, comes a new thrilling novel about everyone’s favorite mystery-solving team as they go toe-to-toe with the mysterious and menacing Game Master.Rebecca Zamolo is on a mission to save her summer. Instead of going to camp like she’d planned, she’s been stuck in summer school. But today is the day! She’s going to present her final science assignment—using her Nana’s borrowed vintage zoetrope—and then she’ll be free to have fun.But as Becca and her classmates wait for her teacher to arrive, a menacing voice comes over the intercom claiming to be the Game Master! The kids quickly discover that the Game Master has locked the doors, scared off the teachers, and made it clear that if Becca and her friends don’t solve the clues that have been left behind, they’ll never get back Becca’s irreplaceable zoetrope, never finish summer school, and never get to enjoy wh

Crab must save Snail from Evil Eel's curse in their third unforgettable seaside adventure in the graphic early reader series by New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and illustrator Jared Chapman.The Evil Eel is so evil that making narwhals cry is one of her favorite hobbies. So evil in fact that just one sting turns friendly, sweet Snail into...Snevil!!!! Complete with a black cape, Snevil sets out to destroy everything in her path, including Crab. In order to save himself--and his best friend--Crab must become a hero. Will he be able to stop evil from destroying the splash zone before it's too late?Crab and Snail are everyone's new favorite characters in the graphic early reader space. Fans of Narwhal & Jelly and Beak & Ally will love these quirky characters and clever stories.A character-based volume that reads like a cross between SpongeBob SquarePants and The Muppet Show.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) for The Invisible Whale (Book One)

Fans of The Bad Guys and Catwad will love THE CRYPTID CLUB, a hilarious new four-book graphic novel series about an unlikely team of kid sleuths out to solve the mysteries behind the sudden spate of monster sightings around their school.The Cryptid Club has found its next case! When they discover strange writing on the bathroom stalls and that something is stealing paper and pens, they know it's going to take some super sleuthing to crack this caper.But when a monster starts popping up in every toilet around the school, the principal orders all the bathrooms immediately closed. Now Lily, Henry, Oliver, and their superhero-wannabe friend, Ernie, must solve the mystery before the whole school can't hold it in any longer!Everything is not as it seems in this hilarious new graphic novel series debut by Emmy Award-winning writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Michael Brumm and bestselling illustrator Jeff Mack.

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! For this final installment of the My Weirder-est School arc, it's time to break out the caps and gowns!A.J. and his friends are graduating from third grade. Eeeeek!The kids have the chance to choose a guest speaker for the ceremony, and their minds are all set on one person: the most popular singer and rapper in the world, Lil Mouse! Will they be able to get their favorite celebrity and have the greatest graduation in the history of graduations?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. and the gang!

The Secret Life of Pets meets The Bad Guys in DOWN IN THE DUMPS, an all-new, highly illustrated, early chapter book series about three unlikely friends--a rotten banana, a broken tea pot, and a crusty blob of gum--and their adventures together in the local town landfill. To Nana, there isn't a better, more beautiful home for a mushy, moldy banana than the Westerfield Waste Transfer & Recycling Center! Nana loves living at the dump! She welcomes every new piece of trash with a hardy hug and happy hello.And in The Mystery Box, the first adventure in the Down in the Dumps series, when a Teddy Tedd Ted doll still perfectly wrapped in his gift box arrives, Nana realizes that not everyone is ready to be thrown away. Will Nana and her friends be able to navigate the many dangers of the dump to help Teddy Tedd Ted find his way home?The Mystery Box is the first book in the Down in the Dumps series from beloved author-illustrator Wes Hargis. It will have even the most reluctant readers takin

TOY STORY meets the GARBAGE PAIL KIDS in A VERY TRASHY CHRISTMAS, the third of four books in the hilarious, new, highly illustrated early chapter book series DOWN IN THE DUMPS, about three unlikely friends―a rotten banana, a broken tea pot, and a crusty blob of gunk―and their adventures together in the local town landfill. Santa who? Nana has never heard about Christmas until the old toys of the Westerfield Waste Transfer and Recycling Center tell her about the most magical night of the year! And when Nana learns that Santa Claus delivers toys to all the good boys and girls, she insists on writing him her own letter. But when Santa arrives with their gifts in tow, the Forklift of Doom mistakes his sleigh for rubbish. Can Nana and her trash friends band together to save Christmas before it’s too late?A VERY TRASHY CHRISTMAS is the third book in the hilarious new chapter book series DOWN IN THE DUMPS from beloved author-illustrator Wes Hargis. It’ll have even the most reluctant readers w

You’ll learn all about the different kinds of firefighters you can be in this Level One I Can Read from the community helper series.My brother and I both want to be firefighters, but we can’t decide what kind to be. When firefighters from Fire District One visit our school for Fire Safety Day, we learn that there are firefighters who fight forest fires and work at airports to help with airplane emergencies. Did you know that there are other kinds of firefighters too? There are firefighters who figure out how a fire started and fight fires before they even happen. Maybe I’ll be a firefighter too!I Want to Be a Firefighter is part of an I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

-Students who are learning to read will enjoy visiting a vibrant kindergarten -classroom with -Pinkalicious. --School Library JournalPinkalicious gets a kindergarten buddy in this Level One I Can Read, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann! Pinkalicious can't wait to have a kindergarten buddy. But what if her buddy doesn't like kindergarten? Will Pinkalicious be able to show her how pinkatastic it can be?Young readers in kindergarten now or getting ready for it will relate to Pinkalicious's hopes and be reassured by her friendship success.Pinkalicious: Kindergarten Fun 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.Plus readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious &a

Fans of The Bad Guys and Catwad will love THE CRYPTID CLUB, a hilarious new four-book graphic novel series about an unlikely team of kid sleuths out to solve the mysteries behind the sudden spate of monster sightings around their school.Lily knows better than to listen to the gossip her little brother, Henry, has heard, but when her school newspaper needs a big headline, the rumor that Bigfoot has been spotted is the best lead she's got.But when claw marks appear on the football equipment and excessive animal hair starts clogging-up the gym showers, Lily knows she can't be afraid. This is her opportunity to break the story wide-open. But can Lily, Henry, and Oliver, the neighbor-kid they're babysitting, discover what Bigfoot wants before it's too late?Everything is not as it seems in this hilarious new graphic novel series debut by Emmy Award-winning writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Michael Brumm and bestselling illustrator Jeff Mack.

布莉剛轉學，就被排進她最害怕的課程——游泳課。她不會游泳，光是想到就緊張萬分。但在鄰居奶奶艾塔的幫助下，她開始學習下水、學習克服恐懼，也逐漸成為學校游泳隊的重要一員。這本圖像小說不只是成長故事，也講述了友誼、努力與公平競爭，帶出勇敢迎向挑戰的力量。"Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!" JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery Medal-winning New KidA splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help.With Etta's training and a lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swim-crazed community counting on her to turn the school's failing team around. But that's easier said than d

The thrilling conclusion to the epic middle grade fantasy trilogy from Katherine Applegate, the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan (now a major motion picture!), The One and Only Bob, Wishtree, and Crenshaw!In the beginning, Byx's original quest was to discover if there were more of her kind, or if she was destined to become an endling--the last dairne alive. She did indeed find more dairnes, and along the way she also created allies among other creatures in her world, including humans, felivets, raptidons, and wobbyks.But Byx and her new friends soon learned that it wasn't just dairnes in jeopardy of extinction, but that everyone was at risk. With the world in unprecedented danger, Byx must rally creatures of all kinds to lead a revolution.Katherine Applegate's Endling series has so far earned a collective five starred reviews, and each of the prior books has debuted on the New York Times bestseller list. She once again delivers an act

亞裔小男孩發現自己細長的眼睛與朋友們不太一樣，失去自信的他藉由爸爸、阿公樂觀自信、胸懷展望的態度，逐漸放開心胸接受自身與他人的差異，相信自己的無限可能。New York Times bestselling team Joanna Ho and Dung Ho present Eyes That Speak to the Stars, companion to the acclaimed Eyes That Kiss in the Corners.A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before--in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary.Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you.Eyes That Kiss in the Corners received three starred reviews and was embraced as breathtaking, lyrical, and poignant. This companion volume is sure to be welcomed with equal joy.January/February 2021 Kids’ Indie Nex

Graphic novel fans, prepare yourselves for a trip you won't soon forget! New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot have brought you a second zany My Weird School graphic novel!A.J. and his friends have the chance to win a trip to Dizzyland--if they can finish 5,000 books first. Dr. Carbles, the evil president of the Board of Education, doesn't think they can do it. But the Ella Mentry School kids are nothing if not determined!Will they achieve their theme park dreams? Or does Dr. Carbles have other plans for the school? Full of visual gags, fun pop culture references, and hilarious full-color illustrations, this is the weirdest graphic novel in the history of the world!With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

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

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The #1 bestselling Warriors series continues with the thrilling conclusion to the epic Broken Code story arc. The hardcover edition includes a double-sided jacket with a bonus poster!When fear reigns supreme, only hope can save the Clans.The impostor's reign of terror has brought the Clans to the brink of destruction, and now, every warrior--living and dead--must unite to defeat him before he delivers his final blow. To ensure their future and protect their past, StarClan, the Dark Forest, and all five Clans must band together to turn back the tide of darkness--before the impostor's fury destroys them all.Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series unfolds after the events of A Vision of Shadows.

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