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A baby book inspired by one of the best-loved children's books ever - to be treasured by parents and children who will look back on it time and time again.

The simple language and vibrant colours of this new edition of Lucy Cousins’s beloved Noah's Ark breathe fresh life into a timeless story!"Then the animals came, two by two ... two by two ... into the

A classic fairy tale is wittily retold by the celebrated Allan Ahlberg, with charming illustrations by his daughter, Jessica Ahlberg.Everyone knows what happened when Goldilocks met the three bears. B

Enter the magical and exotic world of the Indian goddesses…Three contemporary stories inspired by Hindu tales Shanta and the Goddess Kali: Shanta is chosen to dance for the gods at the temple by the s

Alex Rider's eighth adventure and the most action-packed yet...Targeted by a hitman and under threat of his past being exposed by the media, Alex reluctantly turns to MI6. But their help doesn't come

An atmospheric exploration of a child's anxiety by the 2000 Hans Christian Andersen Medal Winner. One night a boy is woken by a terrible sound. A storm is breaking, lightning flashing across the sky.

All the children are afraid of mean Mr Wintergarten. His garden is grey and sunless and it is guarded, they say, by a dog like a wolf and a saltwater crocodile. By contrast, the garden of his sunny ne

Maerad is a girl with a tragic and bitter past, but her powers grow stronger by the day. Now she and her mentor Cadvan, pursued by both the Light and the Dark, are seeking the Riddle of the Treesong.

A classic, essential read by master storyteller Daniel Pennac, with a new foreword written by Michael Morpurgo.

WINNER OF THE INCLUSIVE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AWARD!A reassuring picture book celebration of individuality and heritage told with heart, emotion and evocative illustrations, for every child battling with their self-esteem or anxiety about wearing cultural dress."Beautiful . . . Reflects the reality of many young people who may feel unsure of traditional clothing and how it might be perceived by others."Inclusive Books for ChildrenCelebrate each other's unique identity and build tolerance, empathy and understanding of everybody's background in this authentic and sensitively told story from Sophia Payne and the 2023 Diverse Book Award-winning illustrator Ruchi Mhasane.Ameena can’t wait for her aunty’s wedding. She is wearing a brand-new salwar kameez – the layers of floaty fabric filled with pretty patterns make her feel like a princess. But when someone comments on her “pyjamas”, she loses all confidence, fearing that her friends might not accept her traditional clothing. Through courage,

Sasha wants to join in on a playdate, but her shyness keeps getting in the way. A kindhearted, funny, reassuring story for anyone who needs more time warming up in this socially extroverted world.“Models empathy for shyness of all stripes” Kirkus ReviewsSasha has been invited to a playdate at Leo's. Leo bounces up and down as he wants to play cafe, start a band, and fly to the moon. It's all too much for Sasha who wants to go back home. How can Sasha manage her shyness and show Leo that she really does want to make friends?A reassuring story for anyone who has ever felt shy, and for those of us who need more time to warm up socially. In a world that focuses on extroverts, this little wolf cub shows that introverts enjoy company too ... when they're ready to play!A funny, heartwarming picture book that explores shyness with empathy, by the award-winning creator of Pavlo Gets the Grumps.

Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger.Jace and Clary, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world – or destroy it. Will and Tessa, honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp.These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare’s expansive Shadowhunters series. Don’t miss a chance to reunite with:Anna and AriEmma and JulianKieran, Mark, and CristinaJames and CordeliaThomas and AlastairSebastian and the Seelie QueenJocelyn and LukeA love letter to every Shadowhunter fan, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series.

Montgomery Bonbon (Book 1-4)(共4本)本系列由英國喜劇演員暨作家 Alasdair Beckett-King 創作，搭配插畫家 Claire Powell 極具表情張力的插畫，打造出一套節奏明快、幽默感十足的兒童推理小說。故事主角邦妮．蒙哥馬利，是一名住在英國小鎮的十歲女孩；在眾人眼中，她只是個普通孩子，真正名聲響亮的，卻是她精心扮演的紳士名偵探——蒙哥馬利．邦邦。在一樁樁案件中，邦妮以觀察力、邏輯與機智破解謎團，從博物館命案到離奇失竊事件，推理過程清楚易讀，笑點自然融入情節。系列向經典「誰是兇手」故事致敬，同時以輕快語氣與鮮明角色設定，降低推理閱讀門檻，適合中階讀者獨立閱讀，也非常適合作為推理小說的入門選擇。BBC Radio 形容本系列為「《鋒迴路轉》遇上白羅，但為孩子而寫」，展現其兼具娛樂性與閱讀深度的特色。The Montgomery Bonbon series is a witty and fast-paced children’s mystery created by comedian and writer Alasdair Beckett-King, with lively illustrations by bestselling artist Claire Powell. At its heart is Bonnie Montgomery, a ten-year-old girl who happens to be a brilliant detective—though the world knows her only as her alter ego, Montgomery Bonbon, a gentleman sleuth with a mustache, beret, and an unplaceable accent.Each book presents a cleverly constructed mystery, from suspicious deaths to puzzling thefts, solved through sharp observation, logic, and playful disguise. Blending classic whodunit traditions with c

Set in a universe where time is key to power and privilege, this dazzlingly inventive, genre-defying fantasy romance is the first in a duology by best-selling author Caroline O’Donoghue.Margo is a troubled schoolgirl. After the death of her father, she’s on her way to a new boarding school in a new city.Moon is a salesman. He makes his living traveling through a series of interconnected worlds on a network of barely used train lines.They never should have met. But when Margo suddenly appears one day on Moon’s train, their fates become inextricably linked. If Margo wants to survive, she has to pass as a traveling salesman, too—except it’s not that easy.Move north on the train line and time speeds up, a day passing in mere hours. Move south and time slows down—a day can last several weeks. Slow worlds are the richest ones: you live longer, your youth lasting decades. Fast worlds are sharp, cruel, and don’t have time for pleasantries. Death is frequent. Salesmen die young of skipshock. Th

Rex，自信爆棚又倒楣的恐龍王，在人類世界闖出新生活！從PE老師到偵探，再到博物館警衛，每集都有新挑戰與笑點。結合超人氣角色與滿頁插圖，這套橫掃讀者的歡樂系列，是喜愛《Dogman》和《Bunny vs Monkey》讀者的絕佳選擇！Rex: Dinosaur in Disguise (Book 1)A comedy of errors starring the instantly-loveable Rex – the first book in a fantastically funny series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan. Rex is king of the dinosaurs: carnivores want to be him and herbivores want to be eaten by him... That is, until a pesky Ice Age comes along and he winds up frozen solid in a glacier. When he wakes up, 65 million years later, human beings rule the roost – and if they get their hands on Rex, he'll wind up in a zoo. (Or, worse: a MUSEUM.) Lucky for him, Rex isn't the only undercover creature in town. He's whisked out of danger by the one and only Bigfoot, who has been surviving among the humans undetected for years. Bigfoot and his friends show Rex how to get by in the humans' world, and soon there's only one thing left for him to do: GET A JOB. But that's easier s

The world’s bestselling teenage spy takes on a new and daring mission. When his best friend Tom is abducted, Alex Rider is given an ultimatum by Nightshade – a sinister cult of assassins with a score to settle. But what twisted evil are they planning, and how is it connected to a revolutionary new gaming system?With no idea who to trust, Alex finds himself dragged into a nightmare world – where nothing is real but the game could kill you.The clock is ticking and Nightshade is closing in…This much-awaited new book in the bestselling Alex Rider series continues Alex’s fight against the deadly assassins encountered in the last book, Nightshade. Alex still has unfinished business with this sinister group made up of brainwashed children, not least trying to reunite MI6 chief Mrs Jones with her long-lost son. The adventure takes us deep into the life-changing world of augmented reality, where even Alex will struggle to succeed against the technology.A thrilling new challenge for the world’s

Join Maisy and her friends as they accompany Charley on his first visit to the dentist and help calm his nerves. This Maisy First Experiences story is ideal for preparing little ones for their first dental check-up.Oh no, Charley has a wobbly tooth! Luckily Maisy and friends are on hand to reassure him as he visits the dentist for the very first time. Come along as Charley meets Dr Biteright, takes a twirl on a special chair, has his teeth photographed by an x-ray machine and gargles mouthwash! With a tooth-brushing demonstration and a book to take home, Maisy and Charley learn all about their teeth and how to look after them. Charley is soon smiling again! This entertaining Maisy First Experiences story provides little ones with a gentle introduction to visiting the dentist.

Today is recycling day – beep, beep! Climb aboard with Maisy and Tallulah as they drive their recycling truck to all their friends’ houses in the delightful shaped board book.Today is recycling day – beep, beep! Climb aboard with Maisy and Tallulah as they drive their recycling truck to all their friends’ houses. Everyone has different things to be collected: paper, cardboard, glass and plastic. Clink, clunk, squish, squash – what funny noises the recycling makes as it tumbles into the truck! This super-sturdy, recycling truck-shaped board book with handy wipe-clean pages is a simple, joyful introduction to recycling and the fun that can be had by going green.

How to be a #2minutesuperhero: Kids Fight Plastic / Climate Change / Extinction (英國版)(共3本)Kids Fight Extinction: How to be a #2minutesuperheroDiscover how to fight extinction and become a #2minutesuperhero. Have you got 2 minutes? Of course you have! Get ready to team up with some of world's rarest animals. Together we can fight extinction and save the earth's wildlife by speaking up and changing what we eat, how we travel and the things we buy.Find out how you can become a #2minutesuperhero by completing 60 fun missions at home, school and in your community that can help the planet and save the animals at risk of extinction. Informative, practical and positive, this guide for children is written by Martin Dorey, anti-plastic campaigner and author of the bestselling No. More.Plastic, and is the founder of the Beach Clean Network and the #2minutebeachclean movement. He believes that every voice matters on this urgent issue.Kids Fight Plastic: How to be a #2minutesuperheroWe need superhe

Our planet is in trouble. It needs YOU. Together we need to fight climate change by speaking up and changing how we travel, what we buy and how we live.Find out how you can become a #2minutesuperhero

Gabriel is being chased by monsters! His friend is one, and so is his uncle, his grandma ... even the cat! But who will catch him? A brand new picture book from the award-winning Lucy Cousins. Come on

Curious minds are rewarded with curious answers in a fantastical bedtime book by Mac Barnett and Isabelle Arsenault.Why is the ocean blue? What is rain? What happened to the dinosaurs?It might be time

A joyous version of the nativity story told by a curious little owl. It is a silent night and Little Owl is sitting in their tree with a waiting feeling, when a star sparkles along. "Come with me," sa

From the bestselling illustrator Peter Frankopan's The Silk Roads comes a witty, magnificently-produced book, playing with the idea of "sorting". The animal kingdom, modes of transport, musical instruments, art and architectural movements, cloud classification ... anything and everything can be sorted into groups! Framed by a charming narrative about a father and son, this is a book about categories; on a journey into town, a boy called Arvo explores the many ways in which we classify the world around us, to charming - and often amusing - effect.One of a Kind marks Neil Packer's debut as an author-illustrator, following his extraordinary artwork for Peter Frankopan's The Silk Roads. With a charming text and breathtaking pictures, this story deserves its title: a true original by a remarkable talent.

Be inspired and pick up practical tips on how to live your best life in this empowering debut by celebrated teen vlogger Nikki Lilly. In this motivational guide, Nikki Lilly invites you behind the s

From Children's Laureates Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell, the bestselling team behind A Great Big Cuddle, comes a first book of nursery rhymes. Flying pigs, wobbling plates of jelly and a giant who trembles whenever he meets a mouse: welcome to the topsy-turvy world of nursery rhymes. Inspired by his lifelong fascination with these peculiar poems, Michael Rosen has placed familiar playground songs alongside forgotten gems for a seminal new collection.Brought to vivid life by Chris Riddell's magnificent pictures, expect familiar faces, from little Jumping Joan to Miss Mary Mack - but also plenty of surprises... With forty rhymes to choose from, this book is sure to prove a bedtime favourite. "Huggable and exuberant ...makes you want to smile and stomp to the rhythm." - The Sunday Times on A Great Big Cuddle

Pick a pumpkin from the patch - tall and lean or short and fat. Vivid orange, ghostly white, or speckled green, might be just right... Illustrated by the winner of the V&A Best Illustrated Book 20

In a world divided by colonialism and threaded with magic, a desperate orphan turned pirate and a rebellious imperial lady find a connection on the high seas. Aboard the pirate ship Dove, Flora the

Sometimes at the darkest hour, hope shines the brightest... When Col's childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians - a

The legend of the Pied Piper gets an adorably feline twist.The leading lady of this tale longs for a pet cat to cuddle and call her own – a furry fluffball, just like the one in her book. So, after studying her grandma’s cat, Hector, she lays a trail with all the things that she knows cats love – balls of wool, saucers of milk, cardboard boxes and catnip aplenty. And then she waits for a cat to come… The legend of the Pied Piper gets an adorably feline twist in this new story from Goodnight Tractor author Michelle Robinson and is brought beautifully to life by illustrator Chinlun Lee.

A Parisian pigeon passionate about people makes a new friend - with gentle themes of community and inclusivity. Hugo the pigeon has an important job. He looks after the park and everyone who lives there.Everyone except for the Somebody whose curtains are never open. But one day, Hugo is so busy doing his showing-off dance that he doesn't see the dog approaching ... and Somebody has to fly to the rescue!A charming story about community and the value of friendship, beautifully brought to life by Birgitta Sif's energetic illustrations.

The first in a new Shadowhunters series set in Edwardian London by internationally bestselling author Cassandra Clare.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rights of the Child and the amazing children who have stood up for them all over the world. From the heroes familiar to everyone, such as Malala Yousafzai, to the amazing activists you might not have heard of, like Baruani Ndume, the teenager who gave a voice to fellow refugee children in Tanzania, discover the incredible true stories of child activists. An inspirational and moving book from beloved author-illustrator Marcia Williams, providing the perfect introduction to an important subject and marking 30 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was signed by the United Nations General Assembly.

A witty and mischievous tale inspired by The Wind in the Willows, from renowned poet Roger McGough.Mr Toad has a shiny gold coin. He gives it to Miss Mole to pay for a room in her hotel. Now Miss Mole

Four lively stories about a group of children who live on the same street, by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes.For the children of Trotter Street life is full of adventures! From racing b

The poesy ring flew high, caught by the wind. And with the breeze in its tail, the horse turned and galloped. The ring tumbled end over end, and settled deep in a meadow over the sea...From the multi-

For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury is available for the very youngest readers in a new in-the-page sound book.We're going on a bear hunt. We

All three titles in the internationally bestselling Arc of a Scythe series: Scythe, Thunderhead and The Toll. Collect each title in the explosive Arc of a Scythe series by New York Times bestseller Ne

"Welcome to the Sharemore Hotel," said the porter. "You must be Mr Snore. Let me show you to your room..."Mr Snore checks into a hotel room, only to discover that the room is already occupied - by a m

An evocative, beautifully imagined and heart-wrenching wartime story by celebrated author Timothée de Fombelle.In this astonishingly-drawn wartime story, perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo, a little