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A delightful, funny story about making friends and learning to communicate from award-winning and bestselling author–illustrator, Emma Yarlett.The lion is King and everyone in his kingdom is happy. Everyone, that is, except King Lion himself. The king feels lonely and decides he needs a friend. He tries everything: roaring “hello”, waving his paws, flashing a smile and even cracking a joke. But everyone just runs away. Then, feeling lonelier than ever, the king climbs up the tallest tower in his kingdom and roars and roars and ROARS! Now no one in the kingdom is happy. Until a little girl sees the king and comes up with a very brave plan to help him.A joyful, touching and vibrantly illustrated story.

It’s a snow day today—and Maisy and friends are going outside! A First Experiences story celebrates the everyday pleasures of the season.One day Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it’s snowing! After putting on her coat, scarf, and gloves, she heads outside, where everything looks beautiful covered in snow, even if it’s cold.Brrr!In the park, Eddie and Cyril are catching snowflakes on their tongues, while Charley and Tallulah throw snowballs. Maisy joins in the fun, and soon she and her friends are building a snowman and sledding down a hill. Yippee! When it gets too cold, the whole crew returns inside for hot cocoa and a snuggle. Warm and delightful, this First Experiences book captures the joys of a snowy day spent with friends.

A spellbinding story about a little girl, the sea and a seemingly fierce creature in need of her help – perfect for fans of Benji Davies' The Storm Whale.My toes hunt for grooves in the rock. And then ... I see her. While searching for wonders in the rockpools, a little girl discovers a silver shark, stranded in the shallows – sleek and quick, but still just a baby. The sun is high and the tide is out: how will the shark find its way home? Drawing on family memories of life in Barbados, award-winning author Mariesa Dulak and bestselling artist Alea Marley have woven together a spellbindingly beautiful story about our connections to the sea, and what we owe other living creatures.

★ 地球史上最懶外星人「Sky」再度降臨，爆笑任務升級！★ 校園鬧劇 × 外星觀察 × 無厘頭計畫，笑點滿滿停不下來★ 《遜咖日記》讀者會愛上的超混亂校園喜劇★ 如果外星人要阻止人類打仗，會從小學操場開始？外星少女Sky的地球觀察報告因為「人類太愛打仗」而慘遭不及格。為了補救，她再次偽裝成小學生回到地球，打算用自己的天才計畫阻止所有衝突。但一場板球賽與校園塗鴉卻讓兩所學校爆發全面戰爭。這部爆笑校園故事以外星視角看人類行為，幽默又充滿諷刺。The second book in the super funny series featuring "Sky" the laziest alien to ever visit Earth.Planet Earth failed to get Sky a passing grade in her school project, now Sky must figure out how to fix this mess AGAIN. If only humans would stop fighting wars all over the place!There’s only one thing for it: return to Oak Lane Primary School as an eleven-year-old girl and reunite with her human friends to stop all fighting with Sky's genius idea of winning. Which would be a lot easier if a disastrous cricket match and a declaration of war painted on the school fence hadn't just kicked off a battle with a rival school...

《YOU VS The Poison Plot》：這場校園陰謀，由你親手終結！★ 席捲歐美校園的「遊戲化閱讀」風潮 ★★ 拒絕當旁觀者！翻開這本書，你就是主編兼偵探 ★【劇情大綱：倒數計時，兇手就在後台！】學校才藝大賽即將開幕，這本該是充滿掌聲的夜晚，卻在戲劇導師 Rosso 先生突然昏倒後，淪為一場驚悚的「中毒現場」。現場只有四名嫌疑人，每個人都有完美的動機，而真相被掩蓋在層層謊言之下。身為校園報社的主編，你無法袖手旁觀。你只有不到兩小時的時間，必須在謝幕燈光亮起前，找出那個藏在暗處的下毒者！【這本書為什麼讓你欲罷不能？】•互動式分歧劇情： 你的每一個決定都將導向不同的結局。是要先盤問神祕的萬人迷，還是潛入暗房搜索證物？命運就在你指尖。• 視覺化解謎體驗： 知名插畫家 Josh Hicks 親自操刀，將地圖、證據清單、嫌疑人側寫以漫畫風格完美呈現，閱讀就像在玩一場高品質的 RPG 遊戲！• 適合「非典型讀者」： 厭倦了冗長的文字敘述嗎？本書節奏極快，充滿反轉，連最不愛看書的孩子都會為了破案而讀到廢寢忘食。Can YOU solve the case? Choose your suspect, choose your next move – choose the story!YOU VS is a series of interactive adventure stories where the reader gets to choose what happens next! Full of maps, diagrams and illustrations, YOU VS gives readers the chance to star in their own stories: big genre adventures with huge stakes, real heart and a sense of humour. Oh, and lots and lots of endings.In YOU VS The Poison Plot, it’s the eve of the school talent show, but the school’s drama teacher has suddenly collapsed with four witnesses

★情緒與魔法的完美結合： 這裡的魔獸不是隨機出現，而是由恐懼、勇氣、憤怒或快樂等情感幻化而成。讀故事，也是一場情感教育。★快節奏的全球冒險： 故事場景跨度極大，科學、自然與魔法交織，每一頁都像在看好萊塢特效大片。★深厚的情感連結： 探討友情、恐懼與自我認同，是 8-12 歲讀者（以及所有童心未泯的大人）最佳的成長伴侶。當情緒化為怪獸，世界將陷入狂歡或是混亂？在這一集中，一項能複製「情緒魔獸（Magicores）」的神奇發明遭到蓄意破壞，導致無數失控的魔獸在地球各個角落流竄。從加拉巴哥群島到婆羅洲的雨林，主角碧西（Bitsy）和柯什（Kosh）必須踏上一場跨越全球的獵捕行動。他們不僅要面對躲在暗處的神秘敵人，更要對抗內心深處最大的恐懼。如果無法在風暴來臨前收服這些混亂的魔獸，全世界的情緒平衡將徹底崩潰！JOURNEY INTO A WORLD OF INCREDIBLE CREATURES... The third thrilling adventure in a spectacular science-packed fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magical creatures, dramatic locations and amazing inventions. Fans of Pokémon, Skandar and Impossible Creatures won't be able to put this book down!An incredible new invention can duplicate magicores! But when the device is sabotaged, rogue magicores escape across the globe. Bitsy and Kosh embark on a dangerous quest to hunt them down in an adventure that takes them from the Galápagos islands to the rainforest of Borneo. With the help of their Magicalia handbo

A poignant and ultimately uplifting picture book based on a true story of an escape from a convoy to Auschwitz.“Get through one day and then on to the next. One day at a time. One day after another.” Eugène Handschuh was a Jewish member of the Resistance in occupied Paris. After he was captured by the Nazis, he was placed on a convoy to Auschwitz. Against all the odds, with the help of strangers and fellow members of the Resistance, Eugène and his father escaped the convoy and survived – when so many others did not. Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen was inspired to tell this story after discovering his father’s uncle and aunt were on the same convoy as Eugène, but never returned. With powerful illustrations from Benjamin Phillips, whose work has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration, this sensitive true-story picture book reminds us of the best of people, in the worst of times.

A timely, inspiring and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression, from one of the world's most treasured bookmakers.“Graham finds big themes in small events: community, imagination, hope.”Sunday Times“Restrained, poetic, humorous text and joyously burgeoning pictures speak to the perennial power of shared imagination.”Guardian“Inclusive and familiar … about creativity and teamwork. It should inspire young readers to draw.”BooktrustAfter a cold, dark winter, doors opened. Children spilled out like sweets from a box. Amanda was last one out of the tower block. She brought some chalk with her. On every inch of the concrete outside, the children drew pictures of everything they could think of, from flowers and snails, to spaceships and queens. Before long, a beautiful and exotic garden spread out across the concrete.From master storyteller Bob Graham comes a charming story about finding optimism after a dark spell, and the nurturing power of community friendships in

Michael Rosen’s hilarious viral video poem is brought to life in picture book form by award-winning illustrator Neal Layton.Michael Rosen’s poem about his dad and the too-hot potato is one of the best-known and best-loved of all his poems. Michael’s own performance of the poem has even become a meme – "Nice!" This is the first time the poem has been illustrated in full colour, in a hilarious picture book.Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. But then one day, one terrible day, he found that his dad does NOT know everything: this is how it goes. They sit down to eat, and the potato’s a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on it to cool it down before eating it. His brother knows it, and his mum knows it. So why does his dad pop it straight into this mouth? And what happens next? A funny slice of family life, told in irresistible repetitive text, that will delight young and old alike.

The superstar series full of facts, stats and stories so you can choose which football legend is the Greatest Of All Time! In this epic clash, HARRY KANE and JUDE BELLINGHAM go head-to-head...Written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of ULTIMATE FOOTBALL HEROES and UNBELIEVABLE FOOTBALL, and Seth Burkett, EX PROFESSIONAL PLAYER.- Read about how Kane scored in his debut England match- How Bellingham became Birmingham City's youngest ever senior player- That Kane is Tottenham Hotspur and England's record scorer- But Bellingham has won more team trophies, including a treble in a single season . . .It’s a tough competition – are you ready to VOTE FOR THE GOAT?The perfect gift for football fans, and there’s a whole set to collect!OUT NOW!Messi v. RonaldoMbappé v. HaalandPelé v. MaradonaAVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER!Saka v. Yamal

某個夜裡，小女孩竟在家裡遇見真正的聖誕老人！她滿心興奮，終於能問出所有埋在心裡的疑問──麋鹿會說話嗎？你會停紅燈嗎？你的肚臍是凸的還是凹的？Jarvis以他特有的幽默與溫暖筆觸，描繪出孩子面對聖誕老人的純真好奇與喜悅。畫面色彩飽滿，節奏活潑，是一部洋溢節慶氣息、也能讓人莞爾的聖誕繪本。Mr Santa, want to hear me play? Do the reindeer talk? And can I ride your sleigh?When a little girl comes face to face with Santa in her own house, she can hardly believe it! It’s her golden opportunity to ask him the questions – all the many questions! – that she’s been desperate to know... Can Santa eat clouds? Does he stop at traffic lights? Is his belly button innie or outie?With his signature warmth and visual humour, Jarvis channels the excitement and joy of every child who has dreamed of meeting the loveable guy who personifies the most magical night of the year.

完美結合《怪奇物語》與《神秘博士》的驚悚氛圍，是恐怖小說愛好者的必讀之作。強烈推薦給12以上的中階讀者！準備好了嗎？他們要來找你了！沒人知道「暗檔庫」的起源是什麼。一個收錄各種靈異、超自然與詭異現象的資料庫，詳盡到令人毛骨悚然，真實到膽戰心驚。亞當和索爾在露營時誤闖一座廢棄鬼鎮，陷入詭異的「捉迷藏」遊戲中。但追捕他們的，究竟是人，還是……？"A writer of genuine originality" -The GuardianGoosebumpsfor a new generation of readers. Perfect for fans ofStranger ThingsandDoctor Whoand a must-read for Halloween.Coming to find you, ready or not!The first title in a brand new middle-grade horror series by the bestselling author Christopher Edge.Nobody knows who started the Darkive. It's a database filled with first-hand accounts of strange, unexplained experiences. Ghosts; paranormal entities; weird anomalies. Each one is stored with a bank of evidence to prove the story. Are you ready to dive in?Adam didn't think his camping trip with his best friend, Sol, could get any worse. Stumbling upon an abandoned ghost town, they find themselves playing a strange game of hide and seek. But who or what is trying to find them? And can Adam stay one step ahead?"Absolutely l

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a hugely popular bestselling children's author. "I, Victor Frankenstein, will explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation..."Driven by a boundless ambition to create life itself, young scientist Victor Frankenstein creates his own being from stitched-together body parts. But when he succeeds in bringing his creature to life, the result is horrific; a towering, hideous-bodied monster with the innocent soul of a newborn child.Spurned by its creator and rejected by society, the initially gentle creature turns on its maker and wreaks a trail of vengeful murder and tragedy. The original work of horror/science fiction abridged for today's young readers.

本書是一則節奏明快、幽默十足的現代童話。故事中的小熊只想安靜地讀他剛拿到的新書，卻從早到晚不停有人敲門——熟悉的童話角色一個接一個登場，只為了討一碗香噴噴的粥。門鈴聲此起彼落，耐心也逐漸被消磨殆盡。當最不受歡迎的角色現身，小熊終於得想個辦法，替自己找回片刻清靜。本書由 Laura Mucha 與插畫家 Marc Boutavant 攜手創作，以重複句型與誇張情境帶出閱讀的樂趣與解決問題的巧思。畫面細節豐富，笑點自然流露，是一本能讓孩子與大人一同會心一笑的圖畫書。Porridge Please!A laugh-out-loud, modern fairy tale featuring all our favourite characters and one little bear who just wants the hullabaloo to stop so he can read his book in peace!All day long, fairy tale characters have been knocking on Bear's door. They all want his scrumptious porridge. But Bear just wants to read his brand new book.Knock, knock, knock! Porridge, please!Who’s at the door now? No, no, no… not the Big Bothersome Wolf!A riotously funny modern fairy tale by award-winning Laura Mucha and Marc Boutavant about problem solving, the love of books … and porridge!

Anthony Horowitz’s classic gothic page-turner is brought to life in full colour in this hilarious graphic novel adaptation.The authorities are determined to destroy Groosham Grange, the creepy school of witchcraft and sorcery, but David Eliot and his friends have settled into life there, even if Jeffrey is now a ghost after a failed chemistry experiment. David is near the top of the leader board to win the school’s coveted top prize, the Unholy Grail, but David is losing valuable points and is convinced that a new boy, Vincent King, is plotting against him. The two boys undertake a series of trials that take them to London’s British Museum to retrieve a statue belonging to Miss Pedicure, the mummified English teacher. Can David win first prize and in doing so save the school from destruction?

"Not merely a modern classic but one for the ages. . . . Utterly spellbinding." —Kirkus Reviews(starred review)Gorgeous illustrations are the star of this fantastical adventure about hidden magic, growing up, and braving the unknown to find yourself.Everything is changing for Carmela. Her older sister, Franca, has new, mean friends, and Carmela is feeling lost and lonely. So she decides to go for a walk—to walk until she can’t anymore, then walk a bit more. Her walking takes her to a strange tower, and what she finds there will transform her life forever. In this companion toThe Queen in the Cave, her authorial debut, renowned illustrator Júlia Sardà ventures into a mesmerizing world where mermaid grease washes away envy, a giant’s hair helps you face bullies, a circular library holds all your secrets, and a dome of crystal prisms opens a view to the cosmos. Dreamlike and filled with whimsy, the artist’s kaleidoscopic patterns, decorative borders, glowing colors, and layered, elaborate

"Savage probes limitless space in this beautiful and philosophical story. Seamlessly blending scientific exploration with a great adventure full of humour, this is a brilliant picture book." - The Bookseller"send(s) a subtle yet potent message that science and space exploration are for everyone. Clever, funny, and worth discussing." - STARRED Kirkus ReviewJoin Chloe Savage -winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2024: Best Illustrated Book- on ajourney across the cosmoswith Commander Julia, her team of Astro scientists and her trusty dog, Khan, as they search for life in the stars. Travelling for ten years in their packed spaceship, they visit countless moons and planets of every size and colour, searching for the answer to the greatest question of all:"Are we alone?"And, just as they’re about to give up … Khan leads them to an incredible discovery - the existence of a (friendly!) alien race. Getting to know this welcoming species calls into question everything these space exp

《Sasha Feels Shy》由Natalia Shaloshvili創作兼繪製，是一部溫柔且富有同理心的繪本，適合小朋友及家長共讀。故事主角Sasha是一隻小狼，被邀請到Leo小老鼠家玩 。Leo很活潑，想法又多，很多事都想做，想開咖啡館、組樂團、甚至飛向月球，但這些對害羞的Sasha來說似乎太多了，讓她只想趕快回家....全書用輕鬆可愛的語調，展現Sasha內心的小劇場，也鼓勵孩子們勇敢面對害羞與不安。最後，Sasha藉由溫柔的引導與理解，逐漸敢於表達自己，並與Leo建立了友誼 。這本書非常適合用來陪伴社交適應期的幼兒，幫助他們認識害羞、學習理解別人的感受、並懂得給予耐心和支持。I just want to hide behind mummy!Sasha 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.

Loki's fifth funny, doodle-packed diary in the number one best-selling series. Vinir, the luscious-locked elven menace is staying in Midgard. To preserve the peace and prevent him from trying to murder Loki (again), Odin sends the goddess Freyja to keep an eye on things.Soon, strange things start to happen. Thor receives mysterious fan mail, Valerie and Georgina start bickering and, worst of all, Heimdall develops a crush on Loki's teacher!With friends turning into enemies and enemies into friends, it’s up to Loki – and (horrifyingly) Vinir – to figure out what mischief is afoot…

Two kid heroes use brains and elbow grease to face off supervillains with hilarious powers in this all-new STEM graphic novel series from MIT Kids Press.Ever since a comet hit Earth, New Bork City has been overrun with supervillains! Luckily, Maker Girl – who can make just about anything – and Professor Smarts – the sharpest kid on the block – are here to put a stop to them. They may not have superpowers of their own, but with the powers of science and engineering, they are more than a match for Mr Anti-Freeze, who's bent on destroying all ice cream, and Queen Ka-Ching, who kidnaps the heroes and brings them to her evil lair...

★故事結合了《A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder》和《Ace of Spades》的風格，適合喜歡在名校背景下充滿懸疑和角色張力故事的讀者。《Oxford Blood》是由Rachael Davis-Featherstone所寫的一本青少年懸疑小說，故事融合了懸疑和暗黑學院風格。故事主角是艾娃（Eva），她是一位成績優異、夢想進入牛津大學攻讀英語的學生。她的好朋友喬治（George）與她一起就讀同一間學校，也有同樣的牛津夢，但在牛津大學面試週期間喬治意外身亡。警方認為這只是意外，但艾娃察覺事情並不單純，因為其他面試者行為怪異，且她發現了關於喬治一個驚人的秘密。艾娃成了嫌疑人之一，在努力洗刷清白的同時，她也發現了由牛津學生組成的秘密社群「OxSlay」在傳播各種謠言和陰謀論。整部小說探討了野心、特權、忠誠及學業壓力等主題。艾娃必須揭開真相，找出真正的兇手。*A BOOKSELLER BOOK OF THE MONTH*For fans of A Good Girls Guide to Murder and The Secret History, this riveting murder mystery thriller from a brilliant new voice in YA fiction explores themes of privilege, prejudice and identity.Eva has one dream: to study English at Oxford University. Not only will she receive a world-class education – getting into Oxford is a pass to freedom.But when Eva and her best friend George are invited to Interview Week, they find themselves part of a kill-or-be-killed competition on an anonymous student forum, Oxford Slays. When Eva finds George dead on the steps of a stat

鬼氣森森的倫敦劇院區，再度迎來一場迷霧重重的超自然事件。瑪蒂達與艾德格從古玩店怪事出發，一路追查到失落黃金大盜的懸案與瑪蒂達父母之死的真相。在幽魂低語與層層謎影之間，本書以哥德風氛圍、靈異推理與幽默節奏，打造一場讓人一讀上癮的奇幻冒險。The second gloriously gothic mystery starring supernatural sleuths Lockett & Wilde - for fans of Lemony Snicket and Murder Most Unladylike."All hail Lockett & Wilde!” Lemony Snicket"A stunningly spooky mystery." Maz Evans"Wildly funny." Ben Miller"Funny, spooky and cosy - I loved it!" Andy StantonMatilda and Edgar are in London's haunted theatre-land, where Matilda is rehearsing the all-new Signora Valentina show and Edgar is training to become a poltergeist. Spooks are everywhere in this city, and it isn't long before Lockett & Wilde are called upon to investigate strange happenings at a local curiosity shop. Soon they are drawn into the unsolved case of the infamous gold thief, Bullion Bill, and Matilda finds herself investigating the story of her own parents' death. The ghosts of London know the truth, and Lockett & Wilde won't rest until they find it

叮咚！有你的「獨角獸快遞」！準備好簽收一份魔法驚喜了嗎？哇！在一個彩虹滿天的日子，一隻閃亮亮的獨角獸竟然迷路了，還跑來敲你的樹屋門！該怎麼辦才好？別擔心！書裡這位反應超快的小女孩，立刻化身為「獨角獸尋家特派員」，要帶牠踏上一場超好玩的回家之旅大冒險！這本書最特別的地方，就是它充滿了「魔法翻頁驚喜」！他們會跑去寵物店嗎？快翻開小窗戶看看！還是會去遊樂園玩耍呢？動動手翻開下一頁的秘密！每一個翻頁機關底下都藏著意想不到的細節和可愛的插圖，讓孩子們一邊讀、一邊玩，完全停不下來！陪著小女孩和獨角獸一起探索，猜猜看，這隻可愛獨角獸的完美新家，會不會其實就在……一個你意想不到、卻又溫馨無比的地方呢？這是一本結合了奇幻冒險、溫暖友誼和動手樂趣的驚喜操作書，保證讓每個孩子都愛不釋手，一翻再翻！An enchanting novelty book about a quick-thinking little girl and a unicorn, with magical lift-the-flap surprises to open throughout.On a day full of rainbows, a little girl finds a unicorn knocking on the door of her treehouse. The unicorn must be lost! Luckily the girl knows just what to do. Together they visit places all around the town to see if they can find the unicorn’s home. From the pet shop to the funfair, children will love lifting the flaps to find out more about where the girl and the unicorn are heading on their delightful adventure. And they might just discover that the perfect home was a lot closer than they imagined.* * *Lift the fla

Old MacDonald's farm is falling apart! The piggies’ sty is sinking in the mud and it’s raining on the cows...What will Old MacDonald do? Surely he won't move the animals to a nearby fancy hotel?The cows would order grass in the restaurant, the pigs would splash in the pool and the sheep would have a pillow-fight. It could all just be … TOO MUCH FUN!From the author of Bunnies on the Bus comes an unexpected, action-packed and utterly silly twist on children's all-time favourite nursery rhyme that will have little ones rolling around in laughter, hollering "E-I-E-I-O!"

Join in the bear hunt with this fabulous interactive sound book!We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For thirty-five years, readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favourite.Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest! Now you can join in the fun with this gorgeous gift edition of the much-loved family favourite with eight exciting sound effects.

暴風來臨前，海面翻湧、風聲呼嘯；兩個兄妹相視一笑，準備迎接大自然的考驗。Brian Floca 的文字精煉而有力，Sydney Smith 的畫面以水色暈染出暴雨的能量與結束後的靜謐。本書不僅描繪天氣的變化，更讓人感受到探索的勇氣與兄妹間默契的力量。當陽光再次灑落，讀者也彷彿與他們一同呼吸新鮮的空氣，重新感受世界的明亮。In a thrilling picture book by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith, young readers will experience the sheer power of a violent thunderstorm and the calm of its aftermath."The power of nature captivates and compels in this phenomenal tale of pushing limits." Kirkus ReviewsA gorgeously illustrated jacketed hardback picture book for children which explores the extraordinary strength and changeability of the natural world, and shines a light on those thrilling new experiences shared with siblings.Join in the journey as two siblings go hand-in-hand to experience the true power of a thunderstorm in their seaside town. They want to witness it all - the rise, the thrill of it all, and then the slow return to calm once the storm has passed and a new day begins.From two extraordinary and internationally

From poop-eating pups to supersmooth spy snakes, get a glimpse of our pets’ amazing secret lives with this funny and fact-filled exposé!Butt-sniffing dogs. Terrified tarantulas. Canaries with invisible force fields? Unlock your pet’s wildest behaviours in this hilarious (and sometimes shiver-worthy) illustrated guide to their secret lives, complete with exciting interviews with the scientists who research them.Back matter includes websites for do-it-yourself research, a bibliography of real studies and scientists, a glossary, and even some how-to-draws (how about tapeworms high-fiving on a poop rocket?). Bold, playful illustrations and witty text combine in this delightfully fun and gross page-flipper from the team behind Your Hidden Life: Unseen Jungle.

當所有木偶都已離去，Sylvester 在靜默中創作出他人生中的最後一件作品。這個名為 Puppet 的木偶，不僅會說話，還會行走，彷彿有了靈魂。Puppet 透過簡潔文字與無字畫面，描繪一段跨越孤獨的相遇與陪伴，木偶不只是創作物，也成了重新連結人與人之間的橋樑。這是一個細膩描寫老年、創造力與希望的故事，語調溫柔，餘韻深遠。From Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author David Almond comes a heartwarming story that shows anything is possible with imagination and trust. What should a puppet master do when he’s old and alone, and all his puppets are gone? Sylvester makes one last puppet. But this one is different.When the old man speaks to him, Puppet speaks back. And then he walks…While Sylvester shows Puppet the town, the playground and the wonders the world holds, Puppet in turn helps Sylvester to make a new friend, and share his puppet-making skills with the next generation in this wonder-filled story of creation and the circle of life. Illustrated with sequences of wordless spreads by an award-winning artist, this is a modern-day classic.

★ 哥德風幽靈偵探系列第一集★ 幽默、神祕又帶點詭譎氣氛的冒險故事★ 充滿氣氛的插畫與懸疑情節★ 適合喜歡推理與幽靈故事的讀者瑪蒂達．洛克特原本只是陪靈媒阿姨演戲裝神弄鬼，但在博尚莊園裡，她竟然真的看見了幽靈。她與幽靈男孩 Edgar Wilde 組成偵探搭檔，開始調查莊園的神祕事件。結合幽默、推理與哥德風氛圍，是一部充滿懸疑與趣味的冒險故事。Thrilling spooky mysteries, starring supernatural sleuths Lockett & Wilde - for fans of Lemony Snicket and Murder Most Unladylike.“More shadowy mysteries than twelve graveyards. All hail Lockett & Wilde!” Lemony Snicket"Wildly funny." Ben MillerMatilda Lockett is used to playing the role of Poor Dead Edna with her spirit-medium aunt, Signora Valentina, and theatrical uncle Barnabus – but when they all decamp to Beauchamp Manor to deal with amost dreadfulhaunting, she discovers shereally cansee ghosts! There she meets ghost boy, Edgar Wilde, who shares her love of supernatural snooping, and together they set about unravelling the case ofThe Ghosts of the Manor.Classic spooky mystery for fans of cosy crime, by the Waterstones Prize and Carnegie-shortlisted creators, Lucy Strange and Pam Smy."A stunningly spook

The third book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it’s absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through the Stone Age, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert archaeologist Dr Brenna Hassett and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, Greg’s whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about the Stone Age and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through hundreds of thousands of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because, with history, you’ll never believe what happens next!

For bear-lovers and brave hunters everywhere, the classic chant-aloud story by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury is available for young readers as a new interactive board book with easy-to-use pull, slide and play tabs on every page.We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too?Join in all the fun of the bear hunt in this ingenious interactive board book for young readers. With super-sturdy tabs to pull, sliders to push and wheels to turn, little fingers will love playing along with the classic story of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, revealing surprises on every page. Entertaining and engaging in equal measure, children can swish swash their way through the long wavy grass; stumble trip through the forest; whirl their way through the swirling snow storm and tiptoe through the gloomy cave to find the bear! Perfect for 2- to 4-year-olds and their grown-ups everywhere.

I thank the moon for the night time. I thank the sun for the day. I thank my boots for knowing the way…There is so much to be thankful for! In this happy and hopeful picture book for the very young, we see the world through a child’s eyes as he thanks all of the things that give him joy – the sun, his bicycle, the jelly in his bowl, and so much more.Jarvis creates beautiful collage art in this first book of gratitude; a book that inspires children to think about what they might like to say "thank you" to, too!

‘The cockpit is a lonely place when it feels like your mech is your enemy…’On his thirteenth birthday, Miles joins the war against alien Spinners. As a child soldier piloting a mech robot, he's humanity's last hope. But Miles is no ordinary recruit – he's the son of Professor Riley, the missing genius behind the mechs.Now, Miles must master a rogue mech called Ironclad, find his father and save the world. Some birthday.

★ 如果地球是你的作業，結果被人類搞砸了怎麼辦？★ 地球史上最懶外星人登場，爆笑拯救人類計畫！★ 校園幽默 × 外星觀察 × 諷刺喜劇，笑到停不下來外星少女Sky把地球當成自己的學校作業創造出來，但當人類出現後，整個星球開始變得一團糟。為了挽救自己的作品，她只好親自降落地球，試圖修好人類。以外星人的視角觀察人類世界，本書充滿爆笑校園幽默與機智諷刺，是一部輕鬆又聰明的冒險故事。Hilarious observational humour and witty social commentary combine in this debut comedy of an alien reluctantly coming to Earth to "fix" the mess that humans have made of her school project. When alien "Sky" creates planet Earth as part of a school project, she's delighted by her success. Those dinosaurs roaming about the place are top-mark material! Then humans sweep in and it's farewell dinosaurs, hello destruction.This disappointing evolutionary twist calls for drastic measures: Sky, the laziest student in class, is going to have make an effort, go down to Earth and fix humanity...

The second book in the absurdly funny Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody series by multi-award-winning author Patrick Ness.When Daniel arrives at the school bus stop sporting a salmon-coloured hat, Zeke is shocked. Don’t only birds wear hats? As if this isn’t strange enough, the school suddenly has a new student – a fish of all things – and a mysterious new Guidance Counsellor. Meanwhile, Zeke’s friends seem to have ditched him, and even his old nemesis won't give him the time of day. So when somebody melts his house with the Death Ray of Death – twice – Zeke has had enough. Just who is sabotaging his life – and why?

最偉大的小偵探回來了！Bonnie和祖父受邀登上海上慶典船，沒想到夜霧降臨，一聲驚叫後船長離奇死亡，身上滿是疑似海怪留下的傷痕。Bonnie立刻變身為偵探Montgomery Bonbon，展開搞笑又聰明的追查行動！The world's greatest detective is back in the fourth instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny and highly illustrated murder mystery series.Shenanigans are once again afoot in the town of Widdlington, and this time they're on board the Dreadnowt – a galleon ship that’s set to host a fireworks display for the town. Bonnie Montgomery and Grampa Banks are on board as guests, but just after sundown, a fog rolls in and a terrible cry is heard over the crash of the waves. Captain Valancourt stumbles out of the mist, dripping wet and covered in red welts, the like of which a sea monster would leave behind, and is soon pronounced dead by the doctor on board.The crowd is shocked, and Bonnie's fishy-o-meter is off the charts. While Inspector Sands takes over as captain, Bonnie transforms into Montgomery Bonbon, and it’s not long before she’s laid anchor on her prime suspects.Can Montgomery

A timely and uplifting picture book about overcoming worries with mindfulness techniques in an accessible and imaginative form for 3+ readers.When a little girl can't sleep because her head is full of worries, she takes a deep breath – a rainbow breath – and travels across all the colours of the rainbow, counting to ten as she breathes. Join her on this vibrant journey and dive into indigo seas, leap into a sparkling blue sky, race with orange tigers before finally settling down to sleep in a red poppy field.The perfect bedtime book for helping little ones calm their fears and help them get to sleep.

An uplifting celebration of wildness from a multi-award-winning author and illustrator team, Katya Balen and Gill Smith.A little girl loves playing in the woods and rejoicing in the wildness all around her. She sees secrets in the stars and stories in the earth. But one day she moves to the city. Surrounded by tall, grey buildings, she feels disconnected and alone. She has lost her wild. Or has she? Maybe she will find wildness where she least expects it...

誰說小孩不如大人聰明？這本書教你101種方法反擊──從忍住放屁時不笑、發明超好玩的遊戲，到識破大人說謊的暗號。幽默又機智，讓你在歡笑中偷偷學會觀察、思考與創造，是每位想挑戰世界的小孩必備的生存秘笈！Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this hilarious guide to growing up is perfect for any child who wants to have fun, be challenged and outsmart a grown-up! Ever wondered how to not laugh when someone farts, how to invent an epic game or even how to decode grown-up lies? Or are you just fed up with grown-ups thinking they know more than you? Then this is the book for you! This funny and accessible guide has 101 creative and funny ways to outsmart adults! A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this fact-packed non-fiction book is perfect for fans of Adam Kay, Matt Lucas and the Tom Gates series.

An iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children's literature.Beautifully crafted compositions together with simple die-cut design, reveal the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey. That is until a reassuring hand reaches out and shares words of kindness. Soon the child begins to see the warmth of colour again, and understands that their colours will always be there and that they will always be loved, whether they feel grey or sunshine yellow. Laura and Lauren have created a beautiful book full of empathy and understanding that will provide comfort and hope to readers of all ages.