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本書收錄 Acorn Wood 系列中深受喜愛的四個故事，和青蛙、貓咪、睡鼠與獾一起參與日常生活中的小冒險。跟著青蛙準備出門的一天，幫貓咪找到適合做料理的書，陪獾和彩排表演，也在睡鼠生病時給她一點安慰。每個故事都以簡短、押韻的文字呈現，搭配結實耐翻的翻頁設計，讓孩子一邊操作、一邊閱讀，在遊戲中培養觀察力與閱讀興趣。熟悉的角色與溫馨情節，讓小讀者能輕鬆投入故事世界。由 Julia Donaldson 與 Axel Scheffler 攜手創作，本書為精裝大開本合集，適合親子共讀，也是送給幼兒的理想禮物。Lift the flaps to join in the fun with Frog, Cat, Dormouse and Badger and all their animal friends in this beautiful gift treasury of four bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood stories. Join Frog as he gets ready for a day out, help Cat find the right book to make a delicious meal, join Badger as he prepares to perform with his friends and help Dormouse feel better when she's ill. This collection of four fun and interactive lift-the-flap stories is perfect for little ones in a beautiful large gift edition.With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, Tales from Acorn Wood Story Collection is the perfect gift for toddlers everywhere, from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Inclu

嘿！你還記得那隻全身黏呼呼的花生醬怪獸嗎？我們掉進超深的洞，然後發現了牠的藏身之地！不記得了？那就讓我從頭說起……漫畫風插圖每頁都超有戲。準備好再次跟我們一起跳進洞裡、展開超誇張的冒險了嗎？From the author of the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series comes You and Me and the Cave of the Peanut-Butter Beast, the second book in the exciting adventure series Adventures Unlimited, where the sky's the limit.You and Me and the Cave of the Peanut-Butter Beast is the second book in the action packed, hilarious illustrated series Adventures Unlimited, from the author behind the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths, illustrated by Bill Hope.Hey, you – yes, you!Remember when we found that really deep hole and you jumped in and I had to jump in to rescue you and at the bottom of the hole we found the cave of the legendary Peanut Butter Beast? That was one of our deepest – and most dangerous – adventures ever! What? You don’t remember?Well, have I got a story for you!Let me remind you how it all went down . . . and down . . . and down . . . and down . . .Join You and M

Make twenty-four recipes from the deep dark wood with easy-to-follow instructions for adults to use with children!Make healthy snacks, sweet treats, and simple meals from the deep dark wood – all based on the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Is your tummy beginning to rumble? Make your own owl ice cream, scrambled snake and roasted fox, and of course . . . Gruffalo crumble!With twenty-four recipes specially designed for adults to use with children, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and lots of hints and tips on what to do next, Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes is a great way to introduce Gruffalo fans to cooking and baking.Perfect for holidays, rainy days and full of food ideas for a Gruffalo party!Look out for the brand new Gruffalo picture book coming on 10th September 2026.

Our Flag Means Death meets Six of Crows in this queer pirate adventure from the author of A Taste of Gold and Iron, Alexandra Rowland. ‘Come for the irrepressible gremlin of a narrator, stay for the plot-relevant cake competitions! A whip-smart, hilarious and exuberant high seas romp’ – Freya Marske, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Marvellous Light Avra Helvaçi, former field agent of the Arasti Ministry of Intelligence, has accidentally stolen the single most expensive secret in the world – and the only place to flee with a secret that big is the open sea. To find a buyer with deep enough pockets, Avra must work with his on-again, off-again ex, the pirate Captain Teveri az-Haffar.Together, they will have to risk journeying to the isolated pirate republic of the Isles of Lost Souls. The only things in their way?A calculating new Arasti ambassador to the Isles . .. Brother Julian, a beautiful, mysterious new member of the crew with secrets of his own . .. . .. And the fact that they

A bright and playful board book for toddlers learning to walk and talk.There''s a hullabaloo at the seaside when a toddler takes his friends on a stroll to the end of the pier. There are buzzing bees, bicycle bells and a whole beachful of noisy fun. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly sounds in this book, so join in and waddle along – you''ve never been on a walk like it!The trademark Julia Donaldson rhymes and rhythms are perfect to read aloud, and Nick Sharratt''s mischievous and funny illustrations make Toddle Waddle a sure winner. Just right for toddlers!Look out for: Hippo Has a Hat, Animal Music and Goat Goes to Nursery.

A bright and playful board book for toddlers who are starting nursery. (Previously published as Goat Goes to Playgroup.)There''s a commotion in the classroom as Goat and the other animals spend the day at nursery. The musical instruments and the dressing up box are lots of fun, but - oh dear! - Goat gets into a muddle or two.Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this book - the ideal story for any child starting, or already attending, a playgroup or nursery.Trademark Julia Donaldson rhymes and rhythms are perfect to read aloud, and Nick Sharratt''s mischievous and funny illustrations make the bright and playful Goat Goes to Nursery a sure winner. Just right for toddlers!Look out for: Hippo Has a Hat, Toddle Waddle and Animal Music.

《The Map of Bones》橫跨南非歷史兩百年，以兩位身處不同時代的女性旅人為主軸，串起失落的記憶與血脈牽繫的命運。Suzanne與Isabelle分別在1688年與1862年踏上尋親之路，卻意外掀開被塵封的黑暗真相。Kate Mosse以一貫細膩筆法，營造出厚實的歷史感與地理氛圍，帶領讀者走進風暴前線與私人記憶交錯的世界。這是一部關於女性、家族與勇氣的小說，適合喜愛《The Burning Chambers》系列的讀者。'Brilliant . . . The past is felt deep in the reader's bones' - The ObserverA sweeping story of love, adventure and adversity, The Map of Bones by Kate Mosse is an epic tale of courageous women battling to survive in a hostile land.No word, no story, no grave . . .Olifantshoek, Southern Africa, 1688.Suzanne Joubert, a Huguenot refugee from war-torn France, journeys to the Cape of Good Hope in search of her notorious cousin, Louise Reydon-Joubert - who vanished without trace half a century ago.Franschhoek, Southern Africa, 1862.Nearly six generations later, Isabelle Joubert Lepard follows in her footsteps, determined to investigate the lives of her ancestors - and to honour their memory - only to discover that the evils of the past, though hidden, are far from buried.And th

命運與記憶交錯的女性成長故事。從約克郡的平凡村落，到時尚圈的鎂光燈下，Leah的一生像是一場注定的輪迴。《The Hidden Girl》重新梳理Lucinda Riley早期作品中的主題：命運是否能被改寫？過去的創傷會否再度浮現？小說描繪一段跨越兩代的秘密，將戰爭記憶與當代女性的內在追尋交織而成。Harry Whittaker在母親遺作中注入新的呼吸，使這部作品更顯成熟與深情。歷史背景描寫真切，情感鋪陳細膩，是一部兼具時代風貌與心靈探問的小說。The Hidden Girl is a lost treasure from the author of The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley. Discover this sweeping and evocative reimagined novel from an author loved by millions of readers worldwide. You can’t alter destiny .. . Born and raised in a small village on the Yorkshire moors, Leah Thompson grows more beautiful with each passing day.When she catches the attention of the influential, troubled Delancey family, she knows her life will never be the same again. Years later, Leah takes the modelling world by storm, travelling from Milan to London and New York and living life in the lap of luxury. But her past follows her like a dark shadow, mysteriously intertwined with the tragic tale of two young siblings in Poland during the Second World War.As two gener

Return to the cosy and heart-warming world of The Spellshop in The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst, a world brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes and honeyed love. Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the Great Library of Alyssium.When Terlu wakes up, she finds herself on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. The only other human on the island is a grumpy – but surprisingly sweet – gardener. He offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes and freshly baked honey cakes – at least until she’s ready to sail home.But Terlu can’t return and doesn’t want to. And when she learns that the magic that sustains the greenhouses is failing – causing the death of everything within them – Terlu knows she must stay and help. Even if that means breaking the law again. Assisted by the gardener, a sentie

Return to the cosy and heart-warming world of The Spellshop in The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst, a world brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes and honeyed love. Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the Great Library of Alyssium.When Terlu wakes up, she finds herself on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. The only other human on the island is a grumpy – but surprisingly sweet – gardener. He offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes and freshly baked honey cakes – at least until she’s ready to sail home.But Terlu can’t return and doesn’t want to. And when she learns that the magic that sustains the greenhouses is failing – causing the death of everything within them – Terlu knows she must stay and help. Even if that means breaking the law again. Assisted by the gardener, a sentie

Colour over 45 pages of adorable cats and cupcakes in this cute and comforting colouring book.Get ready to squee with delight!Mangatopia: Cupcakes and Kitties is here to brighten your day with playful cats, bakery goodies and dozens of other irresistibly cute kawaii and chibi characters to colour. From dancing breakfast foods to smiling sea creatures and happy cacti, all drawn in a joyful Japanese style, these cuddly felines and tasty sweets are in delightful company.- Enjoy more than 45 pages of colouring art bursting with cuteness- Use crayons, gel pens and even watercolours to bring heaps of charming creatures to lifeWith page after page of gamer cats, bouncy pups, singing sushi, chonky unicorns, and so much more, Mangatopia: Cupcakes and Kitties is your happy place coloured to life!

Colour over 45 pages of adorable puppies and popsicles in this playfully sweet colouring book.Unleash a pawsitively sweet world of kawaii colouring!Mangatopia: Puppies and Popsicles is here to brighten your day with bubbly pups, frosty pops and dozens of other irresistibly cute kawaii and chibi characters to colour. From flying Frenchies and slurping Poms to Zen Yorkies and wiggly Corgis, these cute pooches find themselves in charming company with cannonballing kitties, bouncing boba, and bunny-owned bakeries, all drawn in joyful Japanese style.- Enjoy more than 45 pages of colouring art overflowing with cuteness- Use crayons, gel pens, and even watercolours to bring these adorable scenes to lifeWith page after page of delightful critters, lovable dogs and over-the-top desserts, Mangatopia: Puppies and Popsicles is the perfect colouring escape.

由自然學家與電視節目主持人 Hamza Yassin 撰寫，《Hamza's Wild World》帶領孩子踏上一場動物王國的奇妙旅程。書中收錄上百個既有趣又出人意料的動物知識：老鷹能看見老鼠的尿跡、海豚媽媽會唱搖籃曲、袋熊的糞便竟然是立方體。透過黑白插圖、照片與資訊圖表，內容生動有趣，讓知識變得更容易吸收。全書排版特別依據閱讀障礙友善設計，適合所有孩子閱讀。這本書兼具趣味與啟發性，讓讀者邊笑邊學，認識大自然的奇妙。Everything you need to know about animals from naturalist and TV presenter Hamza Yassin.Go on a wild adventure into the animal kingdom with naturalist, wildlife cameraman and winner of Strictly Come Dancing, Hamza Yassin.Hamza's Wild World brings you everything you will ever need to know about the animal kingdom in this fun, fascinating guide packed with hundreds of funny, smelly, awesome, scary, revolting, weird, cute, clever and AMAZING facts! With black-and-white line illustrations, black-and-white photos and infographics throughout.Did you know that kestrels can see mouse wee tracks on the ground, that dolphin mums sing lullabies or that wombats have cube-shaped poo?Do you want to imagine what it’s like to meet a cheetah, get close to a polar bear or go to sleep with an otter

姆明一家再度回到讀者身邊！《Extraordinary Moominvalley》取材自動畫 Moominvalley 第四季的故事，收錄多篇充滿驚奇的冒險：參加馬戲團試演、調查神秘案件、在仲夏夜裡度過浪漫時光……每一段冒險都蘊含姆明故事一貫的幽默與善意。書中搭配動畫劇集的全彩插圖，色彩鮮明，場景生動，讓讀者猶如置身姆明谷。這本第六冊故事集既能喚起老讀者的回憶，也為新朋友提供最佳入門。The Moomin family are back in this new collection of adventures, based on stories from the award-winning animation Moominvalley.Every day is full of adventure in Moominvalley! Join in as the Moomins audition for the circus, investigate a mysterious crime, have the most romantic Midsummer's Eve and more.Illustrated throughout with gorgeous full-colour art from the acclaimed TV animation, Extraordinary Moominvalley is the sixth storybook in the Adventures in Moominvalley series, based on episodes from Moominvalley series 4.Bursting with adventure and full of the Moomins’ trademark humour, kindness and tolerance, this beautiful collection of stories captures all the wit and whimsy of Tove Jansson’s original Moomin stories and is sure to be treasured by Moomin fans old and new.

Celebrate twenty years of Charlie Cook's Favourite Book with this special anniversary edition of the story, featuring bonus extra material.This 20th birthday edition of Charlie Cook's Favourite Book has a shiny foil cover and includes fun bonus material – a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler fans!Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . .From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure! This edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as a letter from the author, early sketches from the illustrator, a fun craft activity and The World Inside a Book song.Celebrate the joy of books with the entertaining Charlie Cook's Favourite Book 20th Anniversary Edition – eleven brilliant books in one! A glorious, playful celebration of the joy of books

A raucous read-aloud rhyme for toddlers, part of Julia Donaldson's Toddler Time range and illustrated by bestselling Nick Sharratt.Little ones will love learning about table manners with help from this colourful, funny board book from Julia Donaldson.Duck won't eat his carrots. Moth's eating the cloth, and Sheep would rather sleep than wash the dishes. Thank goodness some of the animals know how to behave. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this book – you've never been to a dinner party like it!Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations in a sturdy board book format make this playful book a sure winner. Plus you can scan the QR code on the back cover to listen along to Julia Donaldson reading the book too.Look out for for more Toddler Time books: Animal Music, Hippo Has a Hat, and Goat Goes to Nursery.

A raucous read-aloud rhyme for toddlers, part of Julia Donaldson's Toddler Club range and illustrated by bestselling Nick Sharratt.Little ones will love learning to get dressed with help from this colourful, funny board book from Julia Donaldson.There's chaos in the clothes shop when the animals go on a glorious shopping spree. Zebra's zip is stuck and Toad's tracksuit is far too big, but Flamingo finds a stylish bag, and Caterpillar's shoes are really cool. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this book, so join in the fun – you've never seen a fashion show like it!Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations in a sturdy board book format make this playful book a sure winner. Plus you can scan the QR code on the back cover to listen along to Julia Donaldson reading the book too.Look out for for more Toddler Time books: Animal Music, Chocolate Mousse For Greedy Goose, and Goat Goes to Nursery.

Count to 10 and explore the colorful world around us in this spot-and-say picture book, with over 800 everyday objects to spot.Discover a rainbow of numbers and count from 1 to 10 and back again! This bright and beautiful spotting book is perfect for curious preschoolers – packed with hundreds of colorful objects to spot.Numbers of Things! is a stylish preschool picture book full of bright, joyful everyday objects for children to spot and discover. Count up to 10 as you turn the pages and explore all sorts of colorful things, from spotty socks and matching mittens to bright buttons and cute kittens – plus a gorgeous fold-out countdown ending. Can you spot the numbers as you go along?With rhyming read-aloud text by Pippa Goodhart, author of the bestselling You Choose! series, and gorgeous rainbow illustrations from award-winning Emily Rand, little ones will love searching the colorful counting scenes over and over again.

A gender-swapped retelling of the world-famous Robin Hood folktale, from award-winning star author and illustrator Bethan Woollvin.A funny forest folktale for little rebels with big hearts, from the creator of New York Times Best Illustrated Book, Little Red.In the heart of the woods by the oldest oak tree, you might find a fierce little girl. Her name is Robin Hood, and she is about to go on a rollicking adventure full of mischief and mayhem. The Sheriff is taking something from everybody – from the farms, the village and the forest itself! Can Robin protect her people from the thieving Sheriff?This funny and fierce adventure story about standing up for what's right is created by the award-winning author and illustrator of Little Red, Rapunzel and Luna and the Sky Dragon, Bethan Woollvin. Robin Hood reimagines the traditional English folktale, this time with a little girl at the helm of the story, and features Bethan's signature bold, colourful and iconic artwork.

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry is a powerful, triumphant, Pulitzer-winning tribute to the American West. Immerse yourself in the gritty realism of the American frontier in this masterful epic from the screenwriter of Brokeback Mountain. This is the story of a group of audacious cowboys on a perilous cattle drive across the sprawling wilderness, from Texas to Montana, bound by duty and hardened by the relentless frontier.The third novel in McMurtry’s ‘Lonesome Dove’ quartet depicts an enduring American experience with its triumphs and betrayals, embodying the spirit and drama of the Wild West. Now part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.

Humanity has found a new home in a hostile galaxy. There, we are underdogs, fighting for survival. Explore the universe of EXODUS in this epic novel.EXODUS is also a major upcoming action-adventure RPG from Archetype Entertainment.‘Gloriously imaginative’SFX MagazineExplore EXODUS, a new sci-fi action-adventure RPG coming soon from Archetype Entertainment featured in this epic novel from legendary author Peter F. Hamilton.A fight for freedom among the stars . . .In a past age, humanity fled a dying Earth in massive ark ships. These searched the galaxy to find a new home. Then one fleet found Centauri, a dense cluster of stars teeming with habitable planets. Now, thousands of years later, Centauri’s settlers have evolved into advanced beings known as Celestials – and their great houses rule vast star systems.As they vie for supremacy, Earth’s ark ships continue to arrive, and humans must serve these repressive masters. But is there a better life beyond the empire? Finn is a Centauri-bor

Can you work out Cluedunnit? Crack the case by solving 60 more curiously clever mystery puzzles!Can you work out Cluedunnit? Team up with world-famous private investigator Hartigan Browne and solve 60 fun brain-busting puzzles to help the headmaster of Grindstone Academy (the most prestigious school in the English countryside!) recover their prized possession: the Grindstone Goblet.Use your detective skills to work out:* Why have all the books in the library been moved?* What is the treasure of immense worth?* Can the key to finding the Gleaming Goblet be found in a poem from William Shakespeare’s Macbeth?Packed full of codes to crack, evidence to evaluate, clues to unravel and maps to navigate, Cluedle - The Case of the Grindstone Goblet is a funny, mystery puzzle book for code-cracking families and skilful young super sleuths. The perfect activity book for holidays, car journeys and rainy days!Join Hartigan Browne to solve more mysteries in the bestselling Cluedle series with The Cas

Santo Domingo de la Calzada, 1532.London, 1837.Boston, 2019.Three young women, their bodies planted in the same soil, their stories tangling like roots.One grows high and one grows deep and one grows wild.And all of them grow teeth.

Push, pull and slide the scenes to bring this fun rhyming story to life - perfect for preschoolers!A funny rhyming adventure for preschoolers with tabs to push, pull and slide on every page. From award-winning author Ian Whybrow, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, co-creator of The Gruffalo.Look out – there's a Ticklemonster about! And he's off to tickle all his animal friends, from the pigs on the farm to penguins at the zoo. Join Tom and Bear as they follow him on his adventures, but watch out - you might get tickled too!With a laugh-out-loud text full of witty rhymes and silly scenarios from Ian Whybrow, and illustrations by The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler that are bursting with funny details, The Tickle Book: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is perfect for sharing – and there's a fun interactive tab to push, pull or slide on every page, so children can join in the fun!Discover more interactive fun in the Tom and Bear series with The Christmas Bear: A Push, Pull and Slide Book.

Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird on a trip to the zoo and come face to face with some familiar thieves.Join in the fun at the zoo with this brilliantly funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they're even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use him to pinch the Queen's crown. Unfortunately for them, they don't know that a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city . . . and she's got a good idea that will ensure the dastardly pair won't get away with it!Previously published as What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday.Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside and What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas.

★ 在小島開一間「魔法雜貨店」，開啟人生第二次冒險★ 會說話的植物、果醬香與書香交織，最療癒的鄉村奇幻當世界崩塌，她選擇重新開始。在一座逐漸凋零的小島，她開起魔法雜貨店，販售的不只是咒語，還有勇氣與希望。本書以溫暖細膩的筆觸，描繪一段關於療癒、歸屬與重新相信他人的奇幻旅程，讓人彷彿被輕輕擁抱。Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree and TJ Klune, The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst is a cosy fantasy tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams and even sweeter romance.‘Reading this book was like sitting in the sun . . . A warm, peaceful delight of a novel’ – Katherine Arden, author of The Bear and the NightingaleEvery home needs a little magic . . .Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people, and as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn’t had to.She and her assistant Caz, a sentient spider plant, have spent most of the last eleven years sequestered among the empire’s precious spellbooks, protecting the magic for the city’s elite. But a revolution is brewing, and when the library goes up in flames Kiela and Caz steal whatever books they can and flee to the faraway island where she grew up. But to

One clever ladybird, two bungling burglars . . . and a whole farmyard of fun! The first story in the brilliantly funny What the Ladybird Heard series.Join in the farmyard fun in this brilliantly funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . .With brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks, this much-loved modern classic is perfect for reading aloud.Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo and What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside.

Keep little hands busy - and mess-free - with Farm Magic Painting! Young children can color in favorite animals by adding just water, bringing the safari to life.Keep little ones busy Farm Magic Painting – color in favorite farm animals by just adding water, for mess-free fun!Join the noisy cockerel as he wakes up the all the animals, explore the busy farmyard, and help the farmer feed the hungry chicks.Brush the pictures with water to watch the colors magically appear,Wipe off excess water, then turn the page,Leave the book to dry standing upright and the colors will fade, ready to paint all over again!With a paintbrush to develop fine motor skills, an easy to grasp carry handle, and artwork from Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of Room on the Broom, this activity book is the perfect gift for little ones out and about or at home.Also available: On the Farm Sticker Activity Book, Who's Hiding at Halloween?: A Felt Flaps Book and In the Jungle: A Push, Pull, Slide Book.

Push, pull and slide the scenes to bring the Busy Bookshop to life! Slide the wheel for more illustrations, make a dinosaur pop up or turn the pages with a push. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, this bright and colourful board book will delight little ones with gentle rhyming text, easy-to-handle mechanisms and wonderful illustrations by Marion Billet, which is part of the popular Busy Book series. Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover.Discover more days out with Busy Airport, Busy Swimming and Busy Zoo.

Stuart MacBride is back with Logan McRae to celebrate twenty years since the detective's first appearance in Cold Granite.'MacBride is a damned fine writer' – Peter James, UK Number One Bestselling AuthorPerfect for fans of Ian Rankin and Val McDermid, This House of Burning Bones is unforgettably gripping Scottish crime at its very best.The Granite City is ready to burn, and all it takes is a single spark . . .In the heat of a blistering summer, Aberdeen’s police are struggling: half the force is off sick, leave has been cancelled, someone’s firebombed a hotel full of migrants, and there’s a massive protest march happening this Saturday.With officers dropping like flies, Detective Inspector Logan McRae is forced to juggle cases and run a major murder investigation with a skeleton staff of misfits, idiots and malingerers until the top brass can arrange back-up from other divisions.It doesn’t help that the Aberdeen Examiner has just been bought by Natasha Agapova, a tabloid media tycoon

是一部探討數位生活影響的實用書籍，由倫敦大學學院Dr Kaitlyn Regehr撰寫。書中以平實的方式說明智慧手機、演算法與人工智慧如何改變我們的思考與生活，同時提供具體方法，幫助讀者更健康地使用科技。內容涵蓋身體意象、廣告、錯假資訊等常見議題，也介紹如何辨識風險、調整使用習慣與照顧心理健康。這本書適合關心孩子與自身網路使用方式的讀者閱讀，是理解現代數位環境與學習自我保護的實用指南。A groundbreaking exploration of how smartphones, algorithms and AI are changing the way we think, act and feel, and a clear, empowering toolkit for living a healthier, happier life online, from leading expert and Associate Professor at University College London, Dr Kaitlyn Regehr.The tools and understanding you need to protect yourself, and your family.Smartphone Nation will transform the way you – and your children – understand your devices and how they affect you. In this practical, agenda-setting book, Dr Kaitlyn Regehr – one of the world’s foremost experts on digital literacy – sets out how you can keep the advantages of the internet whilst identifying often hidden dangers and stepping away when you’re over-reliant.Grassroots movements have done an amazing job of alerting many of us to the d

Meet Ruth Mary – a brave and loveable tooth fairy! Join her on a snappy, happy jungle adventure in this toothsome tale from the Number-One bestselling pairing of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks – the perfect story for any child with a wobbly tooth.Go on an adventure into the jungle with the tooth fairy – perfect for any child with a wobbly tooth! From the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks comes The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile.Ruth Mary the tooth fairy is used to collecting teeth from under the pillows of sleeping children, not animals. But when the Fairy Queen sends her off to the jungle, Ruth Mary doesn't mind. Everything goes well until she collects the tooth of a crocodile, who wakes up and decides that Ruth Mary looks like a tasty snack . . . and with her wings not working, how will the tooth fairy escape?A brilliantly illustrated story from the creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series, which have sold over four million copies worldwide

'Written with such a lightness of touch and extraordinary charm that they always change my mood to hopeful. Absolute balm.' – Marian Keyes, author of Rachel's Holiday'Her books are utterly delightful' – Daily MailThe Morning Gift by award-winner Eva Ibbotson, author of The Secret Countess and A Song for Summer, is a modern classic of unexpected love, independence and belonging during World War II.Spring 1938: as Hitler marches into Austria, Ruth Berger's family is forced to flee, but a devastating misunderstanding leaves her alone in Nazi-occupied Vienna. There is no hope of escape until a chance meeting with an old family friend, Quinton Somerville, offers her refuge through a marriage of convenience.On arrival in London, Ruth and Quin find that dissolving their marriage is not as simple as they had thought, nor is keeping it secret. As war approaches, how will Ruth start a new life if she is not able to break away from the past?

InvestiGators fans, rejoice! Get ready to dive into the third volume of Agents of S.U.I.T., featuring the weird and wacky coworkers of everyone's favorite sewer-sleuthing super-agents, Mango and Brash!Dive into a side-splitting InvestiGators adventure in Agents of S.U.I.T.: Wild Ghost Chase! This laugh-out-loud graphic novel is perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey!'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey, on InvestiGators.New S.U.I.T.* recruit Zeb the sheep joins the flock to help crack the greatest mystery of all! But, just what is the greatest mystery of all?Pondering that conundrum is what has kept the dearly departed General Inspectre tethered to Earth long after he should have moved on to the great super-spy base in the sky. Zeb must solve the series' biggest mystery EVER to finish the Inspectre's unfinished business!Created by John Patrick Green with cowriter Christopher Hastings and artist Pat Lewis, join the Bongo and Marsha in this hil

Welcome to Acorn Wood. Join Hare and her friends at a party in this brand new preschool lift-the-flap book from the creators of The Gruffalo.Lift the flaps to join in the fun with Hare's New Dress, a brand new rhyming story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.It's time for a dance in Acorn Wood! But Hare needs a new dress first . . . Lift the flaps to join in the excitement as Hare hunts for something to wear, then heads to Acorn Hall for a party with her friends.With sturdy flaps on every spread and a rhyming story that is a joy to read aloud, Hare's New Dress joins the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series which has been delighting parents and children for over twenty-five years.Enjoy more lift-the-flap adventures from Acorn Wood: Cat's Cookbook, Squirrel's Snowman, Badger's Band, Dormouse Has a Cold, Frog's Day Out and Mole's Spectacles.

生活中總有迎來改變的時刻，有些是選擇，有些則是突如其來。在《明日之後》這本誠摯動人的著作中，梅琳達・法蘭奇・蓋茲分享自己面對人生轉折的經驗——從成為母親、離婚、失去摯友，到離開共同創立的基金會。她以溫柔的筆觸，陪伴讀者走過混亂與不安，學習在變動中找回力量。本書為每一位正經歷改變的人，帶來陪伴與鼓舞，讓我們有勇氣迎向屬於自己的「明日」。Philanthropist and bestselling author of The Moment of Lift, Melinda French Gates offers you her wisdom and warmth for coping with change.Life is full of transitions – some we choose and some we don’t. Change is often shadowed by confusion, fear and indecision but in this highly personal book Melinda offers guidance and reassurance through her own experiences. She illuminates how to make the most of the time between an ending and a new beginning, and how to move forward when the ground beneath you is unsteady.Melinda’s stories – such as becoming a mother, divorce, loss, leaving the foundation she helped create - offer universal lessons about loosening the bonds of perfectionism, helping friends navigate times of crisis, embracing uncertainty in life, and more.If you're facing a shift, The Next Day will comfort you in nav

Swing and sway! Sing and play! Stay and dance the night away!There's harmony in the air when the animals get together to make music and put on a concert with a difference!Koala's playing his flute, Badger's bashing away on the drums and Squirrel's strumming on the guitar. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this book, so join in and sing and dance along –you've never been to a gig like it!Trademark Julia Donaldson rhymes and rhythms accompanied by Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations make this bright and playful book a sure winner.In sturdy board book format, Animal Music is perfect for younger readers and ideal for reading out loud!Look out for: Hippo Has a Hat, Chocolate Mousse For Greedy Goose, One Mole Digging a Hole, Toddle Waddle and Goat Goes to Playgroup.

A raucous read-aloud rhyme for toddlers, part of Julia Donaldson's Toddler Club range and illustrated by bestselling Nick Sharratt.Join in with Julia Donaldson’s Toddler Club! This funny read-aloud rhyme is perfect for sharing with the youngest readers.All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers book! The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this book, so join in the fun – you've never seen a garden like it!Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations in a sturdy board book format make this playful book a sure winner.Toddlers can have more fun with Julia Donaldson's Toddler Club, in: Hippo Has a Hat, Animal Music, Toddle Waddle, Goat Goes to Playgroup, and Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose.

The instant New York Times bestseller'Extraordinary' Kim Scott, bestselling author of Radical CandorYou know where you want to go. You know you have it within you. You just need the courage to do it.As a former Google executive and top career coach – who chased an attractive stranger off the train and later married him – Jenny Wood knows her way around courage. In this book, Wood shatters conventional wisdom about achieving your goals. She gives you permission to ditch your fear and chase after what you want, unapologetically.Wood reclaims nine traits from their negative shackles and teaches you how to apply them in a savvy and compassionate way to supercharge your success, whether you’re trying to snag a promotion, launch a company or land a life-changing deal. Wild Courage will teach you how to be:Weird: Win as you or lose as ‘who?’. Selfish: Be your own champion.Shameless: Beat impostor syndrome and self-promote with ease. Obsessed: Push, persist and perform at your highest level. N

The instant New York Times bestseller'Extraordinary' Kim Scott, bestselling author of Radical CandorYou know where you want to go. You know you have it within you. You just need the courage to do it.As a former Google executive and top career coach – who chased an attractive stranger off the train and later married him – Jenny Wood knows her way around courage. In this book, Wood shatters conventional wisdom about achieving your goals. She gives you permission to ditch your fear and chase after what you want, unapologetically.Wood reclaims nine traits from their negative shackles and teaches you how to apply them in a savvy and compassionate way to supercharge your success, whether you’re trying to snag a promotion, launch a company or land a life-changing deal. Wild Courage will teach you how to be:Weird: Win as you or lose as ‘who?’. Selfish: Be your own champion.Shameless: Beat impostor syndrome and self-promote with ease. Obsessed: Push, persist and perform at your highest level. N