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What marks out a real princess? Why, the ability not to be fooled by fine trappings and the seeming comforts of a lush looking bed. A gorgeous and funny retelling of a timeless tale, with free online audio.

You'd better not open the flaps... because the dinosaurs just might jump out if you do! Children will love exploring the deliciously unexpected world of this book, as each page reveals a hilarious pop-up dinosaur springing out of a cupboard or a fridge or the shower. The chaos increases with every page turned, until all the dinosaurs are revealed together in a spectacular pop-up at the end.

A sweet retelling of one of the most famous fairy tales in the world, specially adapted for toddlers. Cinderella's father isn't dead - only away - and her wicked stepmother has become an aunt, but the pumpkin coach and glass slippers are still ready to whisk her away to the ball. With free online audio.

Find out about all kinds of weird, wonderful and utterly fascinating dinosaurs, with this set of four jigsaws and an early-years book. The simple four-piece puzzles are ideal for infants and toddlers making for a fun and engaging learning experience. Elisa Ferro's delightful illustrations and an accompanying picture book make this perfect for play or quiet reading time.

Are you ready to do the unicorn dance? This magical novelty book is guaranteed to get little children moving. It features a different group of dancing unicorns on each page, with a lively tune for children to dance along to. The inviting text explains one very simple dance move to go with each tune, and then at the end they put them all together and do the whole dance while the unicorns neigh and sparkle.

"I'm BORED!" wails a little girl after her screen time is cut short. "That's great!" her dad says with a grin. "Being bored comes right before having a Really Good Idea." After an initial protest, the little girl dives into her imagination, and takes the reader with her on a whirlwind ride of pure fun. A cardboard box becomes a magical train, the washing machine inspires an imaginary trip into space, a scribbly doodle becomes a hungry spaghetti monster, and ants in the garden lead her into an escapade in the Funny Bug Circus. In a world where children can find entertainment at the touch of a button, it's ever-more important that they have time to be bored - because that's where they have the space to come up with their own Really Good Ideas.

★角色之間錯綜複雜的人際關係和心理描寫，使故事情感層次豐富。★以第一人稱視角展開，代入感強烈，讓讀者與主角同感壓力與求生意志。故事發生在一所精英私立學校Niveus Private Academy，Chiamaka Adebayo和Devon Richards是學校唯一的黑人學生，兩人背景截然不同：Chiamaka是校園中的風雲人物和優等生，而Devon則是一位沉默的音樂生，獲得獎學金就讀。儘管彼此素昧平生，兩人卻同時被一個神秘身份「Aces」的匿名網絡霸凌者針對——這個霸凌者不斷揭露兩人不為人知的秘密，試圖破壞他們的名譽和未來。隨著事件發展，Chiamaka和Devon不得不聯手查明「Aces」的真相，揭露學校背後隱藏的黑暗權力和制度性種族主義。這本書融合了懸疑、心理驚悚以及對種族、階級和權力結構的深刻探討，敘述緊湊且充滿轉折，帶出角色的掙扎與成長。A SUMMER SPECIAL EDITION OF THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, WITH EXCLUSIVE COVER AND EXTRA CONTENTWINNER OF THE 2021 BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS' AWARD FOR YOUNG ADULT FICTIONNOMINATED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL 2022"This summer's hottest YA debut." Entertainment WeeklyACE OF SPADES is Gossip Girl meets Get Out, with a shocking twist. Buried secrets come to light when two students are targeted by an anonymous bully with an explosive agenda. Hello, Niveus High.It's me. Who am I? That's not important. All you need to know is...I'm here to divide and conquer.- AcesWelcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money pave

Follow a cast of curious bugs as they travel the world, finding out what continents and oceans are, what makes a capital city, where people live, and what's happening in the natural world. With interactive questions and activities.

Filled with simple, stylish images of popular zoo animals including a monkey, giraffe and penguin. Just brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch them burst into vibrant colour.

多數孩子與青少年高度依賴社群媒體，網路資訊的正確性與網路活動的安全性是現今社會的重要問題。本書談及隱私權設定、網路霸凌及使用濾鏡影響對外表的認知。透過此讀本加強媒體識讀，提升使用社群的安全性。Empower your kids to stay safe online with this fun, comprehensive guide for kids aged 10+. Packed with entertaining illustrations alongside practical information, the Social Media Survival Guide answers questions about all aspects of social media - the good AND the bad - making it a must-have tool for young people (and parents) to help navigate the online world safely and confidently and learn the best approaches to taking care of themselves. Content includes:- In-depth coverage of a range of important a difficult issues young people face including: body image, appearance-enhancing filters, influencers, sexual content and mental health- Uses recognisable themes rather than platform specifics, making the content relevant long-term- Tips on how to set up accounts safely and best manage privacy and messaging settings- Addressing your persona, online reputation, and relationships- Understanding

Filled with detailed scenes showing an array of brilliant birds, from flamingos and hummingbirds to kingfishers and macaws. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of vivid colours.

This immersive and reassuring book is packed with activities, all designed to help the reader focus and engage in the here and now. Aimed primarily at children, it contains a range of things to do, make, write and draw, so there's something for every mood.

There are five gentle classical tunes to snuggle up with in this beautifully illustrated book. Whatever time of day it is, the enchanting animal artwork and tranquil music are a perfect way to lull little children into a peaceful sleep. Join Basil the Badger as he takes his piano to lots of different places, and makes new friends along the way by playing magical music.

來自暢銷《Don’t Tickle》系列，《Don’t Tickle the T. Rex!》延續趣味十足的互動機關設計。孩子只要輕輕觸碰書頁上的絨毛，就能聽見恐龍發出聲音，彷彿進入熱鬧的恐龍世界。書末還有一段帶動氣氛的音樂串聯，讓小讀者忍不住扭扭跳跳，增強節奏感與肢體協調力。You'd better not tickle the T. rex... because it might just roar if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each dinosaur make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the dinosaurs being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosi

★ 雙發音童話讀本書〔美式發音、英式發音，一應俱全〕★ 音檔採QR Code設計，環保又方便★ 針對重點單字，以簡易的英文解釋，增加學習自信心★ 列有活動練習，篇排完整嚴謹，真心推薦★ 此系列書籍共分有四個等級，此為Level 19781474991193 The Ugly Duckling 醜小鴨Andersen's story of the Ugly Duckling, rejected by his family, bullied by the other farm animals, lonely and miserable and often in danger until he realises his magnificent true nature, has become one of our most cherished tales of growing up and finding your place in the world. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.500 headwords, 1160 words.9781474991186 The Twelve Dancing Princesses 12個跳舞的公主Princesses Amalia, Belinda and their sisters are desperate to escape the oversight of their grieving, overprotective father and go dancing. When a servant finds their dancing shoes worn out night after night, the king sets a challenge to solve the mystery. None succeed until an old soldier in a cloak of invisibility follows the girls to a magical underground realm. With fun activities after

Princess Miranda is lonely and bored. Her busy mother gives her a precious golden ball to play with, and Miranda drops it into the palace pond. A helpful frog retrieves it - but as payment, he demands to eat from Miranda’s plate and sleep on her pillow. Will Miranda keep her side of the bargain? With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.

Father Mouse and Mother MOuse always want the best for their daughter, including the best possible husband... but Father Mouse has some rather grand and impractical ideas. Will Molly Mouse end up with the husband she really wants?With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: low A1. 300 headwords, 598 words.

Anansi is king of the spiders: he may be small, but he's very clever. One day, offended that Elephant hardly even notices him, he challenges her to a tug of war. How can a tiny spider win against the mighty Elephant, or against the determined Rhino?With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: low A1. 300 headwords, 571 words.

Packed with fascinating scenes showing tigers, turtles, penguins, flamingos and other amazing animals in their natural habitats. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of glorious colours.

Fully-illustrated and filled with real-world examples, this book explains the basics of psychology, from how people think, feel and behave to how scientists can study and be sure about what is actually going on in other people's brains.

Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What happens in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to these questions and more in 100 Things to Know about Music - an exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series:1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth10. 100 thi

This delightful pack contains a beautifully illustrated jigsaw of a vibrant Space scene that features a maze to solve once it’s assembled. It also includes a 32-page book with a selection of more spac

天剛亮，一對兄妹隨著科學家媽媽在婆羅洲的研究營地展開新的一天。從河上小船到濃密的叢林，他們記錄紅毛猩猩的行蹤，驚嘆雲豹的優雅，也忍受「世界最臭的花」的氣味。沿途，科學家們架設相機陷阱、觀察鳥類與昆蟲，並記錄下多樣的動植物。本書以漫畫分鏡結合知識解說，由牛津大學生態學教授 Owen Lewis 共同撰寫，讓讀者在輕鬆的閱讀中體驗野外調查的真實節奏與自然的奧妙。Join a brother and sister in Borneo as they help their mother and other scientists with their work in the jungle, and encounter orangutans, a very stinky flower and a clouded leopard. Find out what makes the jungle and the wildlife that lives there so special, and learn about the work being done to protect it. - Told in lively comic book style- Written in collaboration with Owen Lewis, Professor of Ecology at the University of Oxford, who has done extensive work in Borneo.- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Waking Up- Breakfast time- Around camp- To the boat and up the river- Into the jungle- Field notes: Biodiversity- Camera traps- Jungle bloodsuckers- A stinky surprise- Mist nets- Field notes: Birds- Cleo's entomology lab - Field not

Babies will love discovering the roaring dinosaurs on the colourful pages of this book. They can press the buttons to hear them – and try making the noises themselves! A joy to share and talk about with babies and toddlers alike.

Enter Christine Pym's adorable bug world and discover the importance of taking turns, being fair and sharing our planet with all living things. There's plenty to talk about and be inspired by.

別搔癢猴子──牠可能會開始喋喋不休喔！《Don’t Tickle the Monkey!》延續系列一貫的互動設計，結合絨毛觸感與動物聲音，讓孩子在每翻一頁時，都有全新的驚喜。除了猴子，書中還有其他熱帶動物角色，最後還有一段熱鬧的音樂合奏，讓寶寶跟著節奏跳動。厚紙設計耐翻、音效清晰，押韻文字朗朗上口，是感官發展、語言學習與親子共讀的理想選擇You'd better not tickle the monkey... because it might just chatter if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to

This delightful pack contains a beautifully illustrated jigsaw of a vibrant under-the-sea scene that features a maze to solve once it’s assembled. It also includes a 32-page book with a selection of m

You'll never guess how monkeys clean their teeth, why penguins steal stones, which baby animal is bigger than its parents or just how high bumblebees can fly! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with friendly, humorous pictures and quirky, surprising facts about all kinds of animals. You'll want to share this book with everyone you know!

Walk on the Moon, stop off at the International Space Station and discover the planets in a journey through our solar system. With five cosmic pop-ups, you will find your inner astronaut as you go on your first space adventure.

Long ago, the phoenix was an unremarkable brown bird, overlooked by all the forest birds with their dazzling plumage. While the forest birds admired each other and sang, the phoenix collected a store

Children can have fun learning up to their 12 times table with this colourful book and jigsaw set. Bright illustrations of planets, pirates and more provide an ideal way to count and visualise the cal

Packed with simple craft and cooking activities with a Christmassy theme, using things you'll easily find to hand about the house. Make everything from garlands and gift tags to reindeer snacks and wr

Filled with simple, stylish images designed to appeal to young children. Just brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch a carol-singing mouse, a well-filled stocking and even Santa himself burst into colour.

Little children can have fun as they begin to learn all the letters of the alphabet with this book and jigsaw. Bright illustrations of animals, vehicles and more, along with large, clear letters, are

在《Don’t Tickle the Polar Bear!》裡，每一頁都藏著一點搔癢驚喜──只要摸摸絨毛，就會聽見可愛的動物聲音！孩子可以和北極熊、雪地動物玩遊戲，最後還能聽見大家一起合奏的快樂樂章。全書結合觸覺刺激、節奏語言與趣味圖像，是幫助幼兒探索世界、訓練動作協調與語言發展的絕佳選擇。You'd better not tickle the polar bear... because it might just growl if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparkin

It's nearly Christmas and Billy and Ruby are feeling VERY excited. Billy has asked Santa to bring presents for his Mini Monsters and they're very excited too... until they try to help with the decorat

This colourful write-in book is packed with maths tips and puzzles, including doodling, dot-to-dots, mazes and more. It covers adding and subtracting, multiplying and dividing, times tables, fractions

What kind of tree grows in the sea? How tall are the tallest trees? Which tree can change how its leaves taste? This flap book holds the answers, along with masses of other amazing tree facts, and can

Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

Children can become top at telling the time with this fun-filled book, crammed with puzzles and activities, including a practice clock to cut out and make. Find out about hours, minutes and seconds, calendars and timetables, AM and PM, then check what you've learned with quick quizzes. All the answers are at the back of the book.