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An epic fantasy adventure featuring three unlikely heroes, a realm of mighty beasts, and an adventure quest like no other..."I absolutely loved this book! It's perfect for fans of Skandar and Fireborn, with brilliant world-building, great characterisation, and heaps of peril." - Hannah Gold, author of The Last BearBEFORE THERE WERE PEOPLE, THERE WERE BEASTS . . .The island of Ramoa was once luscious and populated with mighty beasts. Now though, it is home to barren and tamed cities, where nature is locked out and trouble is brewing.When Kayla's beloved animal companion, a rare winged pangron, is stolen, she's determined to get him back. But to do so, she'll have to leave her city and journey into the wild and forbidden Beastlands.There, she meets Rustus, an exiled young warrior, and Alethea, a healer desperately seeking a cure for a mysterious disease. As their quests unite them, they'll adventure across the lands they know so little about, leading them to discoveries both great and te

A new addition to The Colour Monster series that discusses consent, mental health and wellbeing.The latest picture book in the bestselling The Colour Monster series, from talented author-illustrator Anna Llenas, that encourages conversations about consent, mental health and wellbeing.One day, Nuna was in situation where she didn't know how to say no and it left her feeling strange and confused. So she goes to see Colour Monster who is now a doctor and who can help to heal emotions, especially those that are big and difficult to understand.To begin with, Nuna cannot find the right words. But with the help of Colour Monster and his emotions toolkit, Nuna learns how to use tools and techniques that will make her feel better. Together they try things like deep breathing, arts and crafts, blowing bubbles and dancing until she starts to feel calmer. Now will Nuna be able to talk about what's bothering her?This story addresses complex themes around consent, saying no and mental wellbeing in a

★2025年英國YOTO卡內基文學獎提名作★Pura Belpré文學獎榮譽獎得主★《紐約時報》《Booklist》《柯克斯書評》《芝加哥公共圖書館》年度選書地球已荒蕪四百年，僅存的人們在殘酷的波卡特城掙扎求生。十三歲的小偷雷安卓與妹妹加比屬於被歧視的「卡斯卡貝爾族裔」，在城中四處奔命。當加比因偷果實被抓，雷安卓挺身代罪，卻意外遭放逐——他的意識竟被植入一具古老無人機內，被迫孤身闖入危險的荒野。那裡有漂泊的靈魂、變異怪獸、神祕綠洲，也有與他一樣的機器之身者，共同尋找自由與真相。這是部融合科幻與墨西哥傳說的奇幻小說，也是關於身分認同、希望與改變未來的動人寓言。「真正美麗的故事。」——《紐約時報》「震撼心靈，令人讚嘆的作品。」——《Booklist》「融合想像力與人性的精彩冒險。」——《柯克斯書評》NOMINATED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2025. This is the story as it was told to me by Leandro the Mighty. For 400 years, Earth has been a barren wasteland.The few humans that survive scrape together an existence in the cruel city of Pocatel - or go it alone in the wilderness beyond, filled with wandering spirits and wyrms. They don't last long. Thirteen-year-old pickpocket Leandro and his sister Gabi do what they can to forge a life in Pocatel.The city does not take kindly to Cascabel like them - the descendants of those who worked the San Joaquin Valley for generations. When Gabi is caught stealing precious fruit from the Pocatelan elite,

Return to the magical world of THE MARVELLERS, in the action-packed sequel to Dhonielle Clayton's bestselling fantasy adventure! (The Marvellers, The New York Times, May 2022)The action-packed sequel to THE MARVELLERS, the best-selling fantasy adventure!'I want to live in this world' - Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson seriesWelcome to Year Two at the Arcanum Training Institute for Marvelous and Uncanny Endeavors!Ella, Jason, and Brigit are back at the global magic school in the sky for their second year. But not everyone is happy that Ella has returned, and when an illness begins affecting the students' marvels, she's in the spotlight once more.As tensions between Marvellers and Conjurors reach an all-time high, Ella and her friends are determined to unlock the secrets of the Arcanum Training Institute's past. Why is the truth about the Conjure architect who founded the Arcanum Training Institute being kept hidden?To discover what mysteries their school holds, they'll need to

在寧靜島嶼上，Roz 和她的雁兒子 Brightbill 過著平和日子，直到一頭垂死海豹捎來警訊：混濁海流將至，威脅著所有生靈。為了守護家園，Roz 必須潛入海底，展開一場壯闊的冒險。The Wild Robot Protects 是 Peter Brown 傾心打造的第三部作品，延續科技與自然交錯的主題，透過充滿生命力的插畫與細膩敘事，引領讀者思索「保護」的真正意義。When nature and technology collide: meet Roz the robot!The enchanting new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling THE WILD ROBOT series from award-winning author-illustrator Peter Brown, packed full of glorious illustrations.Roz the robot has made an unlikely home for herself on an idyllic island dense with forests, wildflowers and friendly animal inhabitants - including her own young son Brightbill the gosling. Life on the island is perfect, until a dying seal washes ashore and warns of dangerous, cloudy waters that are flowing towards the island, bringing new dangers for the animals.Forced inland they will have to fight over fewer resources - and Roz realises that she must march into the waves and undertake an incredible undersea adventure to find a way to protect her beloved island and all who

The first title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad. This time they use their resourcefulness to mend, recycle and re-use to create a variety of favourite vehicles which take them on exciting adventures around the world - and beyond! ZOOM! sees them blasting off into space in their homemade rocket to mend a broken module and rescue two stranded astronauts. A delightful family read, exploring creativity, celebrating recycling and deftly introducing subtle science and engineering facts - all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

Celebrate 20 incredible years of Ology with this special edition of Dragonology - the journal of dragonologist Dr Ernest Drake. Do you believe in dragons? Said to originate from the library of eminent Victorian dragonologist Ernest Drake, this book imparts to readers the secrets of the ancient science of dragonology, bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr.Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. It includes a host of novelties, such as old letters, magic dust and dragon scales. In his afterword, Dr.Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve and protect the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible - a goal this lavishly illustrated volume most affectionately achieves. An incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere! For true believers only. Don't le

What's the point of art?This is the question Henri asks himself when his class is taken on a school trip to the local art gallery. Who wants pictures of old soup cans or melting watches? But when he encounters a painting with the most perfect blue, it creates a beautiful feeling. It's blueberries, oceans, summer skies and butterflies all rolled into one.And then he wanders into a room with a chair and a sign that reads "Is this really a chair?" Henri decides to test it out, unleashing an explosion of creativity! Finally Henri understands what art is all about... Following Isabelle Marinov's successful Leo and the Octopus, this is a fun and encouraging story of a boy learning to appreciate art and its boundless creativity.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2024.Don't miss this original canon prequel story set in the world of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince, with story by the creators of the series and of the New York Times bestselling Through the Moon (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1).In the quiet town of Noct in the Human Kingdom of Katolis, a storm has been brewing. By the time young princes Callum and Ezran arrive, the community is in a state of panic. A mysterious force has been sweeping through town, putting any adult who encounters it into a deep sleep. Children recount what they saw -- some describe a beast, others a dragon, some even mention an elf – but is there truly something sinister at work, or have their imaginations gotten the best of them?While King Harrow, Aunt Amaya, and the rest of the adults attempt to solve the mystery, Callum and Ezran meet compelling forces of their own. While each prince has something to prove, they will need to work toget

SHORTLISTED FOR THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2024.Don't miss this original canon prequel story set in the world of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince, with story by the creators of the series and of the New York Times bestselling Through the Moon (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1).In the quiet town of Noct in the Human Kingdom of Katolis, a storm has been brewing. By the time young princes Callum and Ezran arrive, the community is in a state of panic. A mysterious force has been sweeping through town, putting any adult who encounters it into a deep sleep. Children recount what they saw -- some describe a beast, others a dragon, some even mention an elf – but is there truly something sinister at work, or have their imaginations gotten the best of them?While King Harrow, Aunt Amaya, and the rest of the adults attempt to solve the mystery, Callum and Ezran meet compelling forces of their own. While each prince has something to prove, they will need to work toget

A brand-new novelty series all about things that go!All aboard the baby car. Buckle up and off we go! All aboard the baby car. Driving fast or driving slow.Climb aboard the car in this brand-new novelty series, perfect for babies and pre-schoolers. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love to make the car move on every page. Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson, the Daddy Grizzle books by Mark Sperring and author-illustrator of Raj and the Best Day) creates friendly, action-packed scenes, full of detail and warmth.Bursting with adorable animal characters on a special day trip, this bright and busy book will provide hours of entertainment. Also in the series: Baby on Board: Train (2023), Tractor (2024), Aeroplane (2024)

Have you found the spaces in between? The secret places no one else has been? This beautiful picture book celebrates themes of anxiety and kindness by exploring the hidden places to be found in a busy city. Traffic! Road works! Ambulances! Where do you go when the hustle and bustle of the city gets too much? The Spaces In Between follows one little girl and her father, as they seek out the secret spaces where they can go to find peace and quiet. With themes of anxiety, fear, kindness and joy, explore how children can find ways of coping with noisy, busy spaces.From the warm embrace of a loved one, finding joy by splashing through puddles, and feeling the crunch of autumn leaves on the pavement, this book is full of ideas on how to find calming spaces in the middle of the hubbub. Tips and suggestions at the back of the book are full of ideas that are accessible to all children, wherever they are in the world. Written by phenomenal TED speaker, poet, writer and activist Jaspreet Kaur wit

The first installment in The New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure series for children (The New York Times, May 2022).The NEW YORK TIMES bestseller!'The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this world' - Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series'A richly imagined world with characters I wish I could meet and magic that filled my dreams for days afterwards. I didn't want it to end - when is the next one out!?' - A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefEleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school in the clouds for Marvellers from around the world. Ella discovers that being the first isn't easy but she finds friendship in fellow misfits Brigit, a girl who hates magic, and Jason, a boy with a fondness for magical creatures and support from her Elixirs teacher, Masterji Thakur.Then the notorious Ace of Anarchy escapes prison, supposedly with a Conjuror's aid,

It's a warm summer's day, so Boy and his grandad pack up their provisions and head for the seaside. There's so much to do, from exploring rock pools to building a magnificent sandcastle. But their day takes a different turn when they go for a swim and find a baby seal caught up in a net.Its rescue leads Boy and Grandad on a thrilling underwater adventure!All the excitement of a day at the beach is captured with Sam Usher's stunning illustrations in this classic book, the fourth in a highly collectable series, following on from WILD, FREE and LOST.

A hilarious tale of mistaken identity and furry fun!One day, Lily saw something WONDERFUL in her garden. It had four legs, a tail, and a big, wet nose...and Lily had ALWAYS wanted one!Looking outside her bedroom window, Lily gets the BEST surprise ever - a doggy! But this is no ordinary doggy - this is an enormous bear escaped from the zoo.Delighted with her new 'canine' friend, Lily and Doggy have a fantastic day together, raiding the fridge and playing in the park. But their fun is suddenly cut short when the local zookeeper comes to collect his lost bear. Luckily for Lily, the next day brings another wonderful surprise at the bottom of her garden...A hilarious tale of mistaken identity and furry fun!

What do you see when you look at a tree? Leaves and twigs and branches?Or do you see a real, living thing, That moves, and breathes and dances?Immerse yourself in this gentle picture book that encourages us to explore our connection with nature. This wonderful picture book explores themes of empathy, mindfulness and personal growth through the eyes of a child. Beautifully written and illustrated by the award-winning artist Emma Carlisle, What Do You See When You Look At a Tree? urges readers to reconnect with nature by asking questions that encourage critical thinking and reflection on their own development, as well as helping to establish a deeper appreciation for the environment and their place within it.Stunning watercolour and hand-finished artwork draws parallels to the bestselling The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, and evokes the classic nostalgia of E. H. Shephard's much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh.Mindfulness tips and information about trees are included at the back of the boo

The perfect board book for any parent working from home. Working from home with a young child around can be tricky: toddlers love to burst in on a video call, and Daddy would love to play, but has to finish his work first. On the upside, there can be a kiss between calls, and a sticky cuddle at lunchtime.When Daddy Works From Home explores and celebrates some of these moments in a nurturing, heartwarming manner. Following the success of When Mummy Goes to Work and When Daddy Goes to Work, this is the ideal gift book for anyone returning to work after parental leave, or adjusting to the new normal of home-working. Also available: When Mummy Works From Home.

We are all on Earth but for a fleeting moment, yet no two lives are the same. From the delicate mayfly, which lives for just a few precious hours, to the death-defying immortal jellyfish, this book about animal life cycles is a celebration of creatures big and small. Beautifully written by bestselling children's author Lily Murray, this book explores lifespans across the animal kingdom.Beginning with the very shortest, and ending with the longest, learn about the lives of the incredible monarch butterfly, the mysterious axolotl, the grand Galapagos tortoise and many more in this uplifting and eye-opening book. It has never been more important to appreciate and understand the diversity of life. Stunning illustrations by highly-commended artist Jesse Hodgson perfectly capture each animal in their natural habitat, making this the ideal gift book as well as educational.

Informative, imaginative and artistic activities for nature lovers everywhere. Following the incredible Oceanarium, illustrator Teagan White returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this educational book offers hours of entertainment to young artists and animal enthusiasts.Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to learn something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate and design on every pull-out page.

Max and Bob are old friends. Max helps out in Bob's shop, and in the evenings they go fishing together. Until one summer, when everything changes .. . From the winner of the 2013 Crichton Award for Au

綿羊Mildred厭倦了農場生活，伙食一成不變，而且被剪毛很丟臉。牠在農場裡展開了一場大冒險，遇見了其他動物，但她能像馬那樣奔馳，或是像鳥那樣飛翔嗎？而農場，似乎也有動物正對Mildred虎視眈眈…A young sheep embaaaarks on a hilarious farmyard odyssey to discover her identity. Mildred is a sheep, and she's not too happy about it. The herding is boring, the food is repetitive, and the shearing is frankly embarrassing.So when she ventures out to the edge of the field and discovers the wonderful variety of animals living around the farm, she sets off on a messy misadventure to see what else is out there. Can she run like the wind with the horses, or soar through the clouds with the birds, or learn from the hens how to...force out an egg? She might even learn a lesson from the classiest animal around, when her antics draw the attention of the elegant and wily Ms Wolf, who just can't wait to have Mildred over for dinner. A funny picture book with a host of familiar animals.

Go on a delicious discovery of the unique foods we grow, eat and celebrate all around the world.How is chocolate made?Where does strudel come from?How have potatoes shaped history?What foods are eaten

當悲傷來臨，在心中為他建造一個棲息之地，與它和平相處。不再傷心的時刻來臨，將看到世界美麗的一面。David Litchfield擔任繪者，將悲傷具象化，溫柔傳達悲傷不是負面情緒。Sadness has come to live with meand I am building it a shelter.I am building a shelter for my sadnessand welcoming it inside.A small boy creates a shelter for his sadness, a safe space where Sadness is welcome, where it can curl up small, or be as big as it can be, where it can be noisy or quiet, or anything in between. The boy can visit the shelter whenever he needs to, every day, sometimes every hour, and the two of them will cry and talk or just sit, saying nothing. And the boy knows that one day Sadness may come out of the shelter, and together they will look out at the world, and see how beautiful it is. A poignant and heart-warming picture book exploring the importance of making space and time for our own griefs, small or large, sensitively visualized with David Litchfield's stunning illustration. Anne Booth was inspired to write this book by the words of Etty Hillesum, a Holocaust victim who

A contemporary introduction to speeches that have changed the world.From Abraham Lincoln to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Nelson Mandela to Greta Thunberg, people have used the power of speech to influence

A new book from internatioanl bestseller Emma Dodd, with a themes of gratitude and kindness.It's the little things that matter,it's the little things that count,it's not the biggest or the bestor the

Award-winning illustrator Lesley Barnes brings a magical touch to this pop-up edition of 'The Snow Queen'."She flies in the thick of snowflake swarms and when she peers through windows, they freeze in patterns like icy flowers."When the wintry Snow Queen steals away Gerda's friend Kay, she must journey to the faraway North to bring him home. A much-loved fairy tale of courage, determination and love.Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale is brought to life with wonderful artwork and inventive pop-ups.

A stunning new edition of Lewis Carroll's classic children's tale.'Curiouser and curiouser!'Reimagined by the illustrations of Kate Greenaway Medal winner Grahame Baker-Smith, this stunning new editio

Explore the magical worlds of Disney and Pixar with 50 mazes from your favourite animated films. Your Disney and Pixar friends need you! Help Snow White escape from the Queen, get Cinderella to the ball, free Elsa from the ice grip, find Dory with Marlin and Nemo, learn to sail with Moana, help the Incredible Family catch Screenslaver, and find Forky with Buzz and the other toys. Relive the magic of your favourite Disney and Pixar animated films with these intricate full-colour mazes.Enter a world of fantasy and navigate a path that passes through 50 Disney and Pixar animation movie lands. Each maze is cleverly designed so that the end of one maze is the beginning of the next. Perfect for readers aged 7+.Includes mazes from the following feature films: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Pinocchio; Dumbo; Bambi; Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland; Peter Pan; Lady and the Tramp; Sleeping Beauty; 101 Dalmatians; The Sword in the Stone; The Jungle Book; The Aristocats; The Fox and the Hound; Th

The third title in this enchanting follow-up quartet to Sam Usher's acclaimed seasonal books, featuring Boy and Grandad who now encounter a variety of animals - and learn valuable lessons about the natural world. LOST sees the two of them setting off to search for a lost dog. Their snowy adventure takes them all the way to the Arctic, where they find the dog with her new friends - a pack of huskies!

What do you do when you're told not to do something? You do it anyway, of course! But when four friends mysteriously go missing one by one, has their curiosity got the better of them? A delightfully s

An intergalactic adventure with pants from the author of I Say ooh, You Say Aah.In this completely pants adventure story, you, the reader must bravely wear the right pants to help our hero and his ali

Since the beginning of human history, we have been at war with an invisible enemy. Microbes.These tiny organisms can spread terrible diseases. Ramses V, Pharaoh of Egypt may have died of smallpox; in

A whimsical modern fairy tale from internationally renowned cartoonist, Tom Gauld.When the log princess goes missing, her brother, the little wooden robot, sets out on an epic adventure to find her. He will encounter goblins, magic puddings, a mushroom queen and a very intimidating wood pile as he seeks to bring his sister home.The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess is an exquisitely illustrated modern fairytale about sibling love. Tom Gauld brings all of his wit, draghtsmanship and narrative craft to a funny, moving tale that proves that woodlice can be heroes too.The Irish Times review: "The narrative is full of surprises [...] but it is Gauld's detailed, textured illustrations that will draw a young reader's attention back to this wonderful book again and again."

Our world is WONDERFUL - and it's worth protecting. This book takes you on a breathtaking tour of our planet - from towering mountaintops, through grasslands, jungles, rivers, deserts, polar wildernes

One day Little Bird leaves the safety of his nest and goes to explore the world. Her mama warns her to watch out for people, but what are they, exactly?On her journey, Little Bird will see many people

Can you find all the Egyptian gods hidden in the scene? Or can you match these Roman busts to the description of famous emperors? Explore precious jewels, mosaics, statues and ceramics from across his

Join one fast hare and one slow tortoise, along with a whole host of other animals, to discover who will be the winner of a most unusual race. Award-winning illustrator and author Helen Ward's gorgeou

A colourful celebration of costumes and cultures from around the world. Celebrate world dress with this beautifully illustrated compendium of clothing. From colourful kimonos to dazzling flamenco dr

Reassuring and nurturing, this book is the perfect way to remind your little one how much you love them whilst you are at work. Emotive and gentle, When Daddy Goes to Work introduces the concept of

This beautifully illustrated board book for the very young explores the life cycle of a tree. Watch Pip grow from a tiny seed to a mighty tree! A die-cut right through to the last page of the book h