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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

★ 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...

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.

這是一本令人捧腹大笑的繪本，講述放開心胸與改變的力量。蟲蟲旅館有豪華的餐廳、屋頂露台……甚至專為喜歡水的昆蟲設置的游泳池，多麼夢幻的蟲蟲旅館啊！不過這時出現一個問題，，獨居蜂布蘭威爾似乎不被蟲蟲旅館的房客歡迎，因為認為他會螫人！可是布蘭威爾根本沒有螫針啊！就算有，他也不會想傷害任何人。這時當一個好奇的小搗蛋鬼開始搖晃，並戳弄這座蟲蟲旅館時，身上有條紋的布蘭威爾便英雄式的挺身而出、化解危機，並且教會大家用和平的方式處理棘手問題....A side-splittingly funny picture book about open-mindedness and the power of change.The Bug Hotel has a fancy dining room, a rooftop terrace … even a pool if water is your thing.What a wonderful hotel! Trouble is, Branwell the solitary bee is not welcomed by the other guests – they're convinced he will sting! But Branwell can't sting, and even if he could, he wouldn't want to. When a curious toddler starts poking and shaking the bug hotel, our stripy hero, Branwell, ends up saving the day, showing us all a thing or two about resolving tricky situations peacefully.

在一場大雨的倫敦夜晚，Penny 跟爸爸走進了地鐵，在擁擠的地鐵車廂中，Penny似乎發現了一條老虎的尾巴、一隻老虎的爪子，看起來根本就是一隻大老虎在車廂裡，可是不管怎麼跟爸爸說，爸爸只是淡淡的跟她說：就只是有個人帶著虎斑條紋的手套罷了！並笑著說Penny有著很豐富的想像力。這時當地鐵到站，因為小男孩的小兔娃掉到了地上，這時穿著大衣，留著條紋尾巴與帶著虎斑條紋手套的神秘客從座位上用力一躍，就像Penny想的一樣，居然就是一隻大老虎啊！於是Penny跟老虎，一段出乎意料的友情就此展開…透過Philip Ardagh 與 David Melling 以輕巧押韻的文字和活潑的畫風，讓孩子天馬行空，營造出極具魅力的閱讀體驗，非常適合在伴讀時邀請孩子大聲朗讀。By Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winner, Philip Ardagh, and 5-million copy bestselling Hugless Douglas creator, David MellingIs Penny the only one who sees the tiger on the subway train? An imaginative child and her daddy have a very different experience in this tale told in lively verse and bright, expressive illustrations.The train car stopped and, with a seat now free,Penny sat on Daddy’s knee . . .while the tiger, in his neat disguise,watched Penny with his tigery eyes.One rainy night, Penny and her daddy take an underground train packed with passengers. As they stand in the crowded car, Penny can’t believe what she’s seeing. A tiger’s tail? A tiger’s paw! No, that’

故事開始於約翰「米妮」摩爾在愛達荷州建造了一座礦坑，不過隨後他把礦坑賣給了來自英國的亨利．米勒。亨利之後迎娶了當地女子安妮，並為她蓋了一座豪宅。但在亨利去世之後，安妮遭人欺騙，失去了一切財產，並僅剩這棟豪宅。於是，就像一般人都可以做得到的方式，她和兒子開始養豬維生，可是偏偏鎮上的人卻不想要豬。不過誰能想到，安妮的方法居然不是把豬趕走，而是決定整座房子一起搬走.....Author Dave Eggers and artist Júlia Sardà spin a quirky historical event into a whimsical and tall-ish true tale of ingenuity.It all started when John “Minnie” Moore built a mine in Idaho and sold it to Englishman Henry Miller. Then Henry married a local lass named Annie and built her a mansion. After Henry died and Annie was hoodwinked – losing all but the mansion – she and her son took to raising pigs, as some are wont to do. But the town wanted those pigs out. Who could have guessed that Annie would remove the whole mansion instead – rolling it away slowly on logs – while she and her son were still living in it?Narrated with metafictional flair, make way for history as only Dave Eggers could stage it.

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.

One of Britain's most popular artist presents a brilliantly original format that young children will delight in time and again.It's Mr Wizard's birthday and all of his magical friends have come to visit. Each one has brought him a special present, but what's inside? Open the flap on each spread to unwrap his gifts in one of two different ways that will transform his presents and surprise him with either a lovely treat or a mischievous trick! Will it be a mug that turns into a slug? Or snapping crocs that turn into snazzy socks? With hilarious rhymes to discover inside this innovative new novelty book from Nick Sharratt, this ingenious interactive picture book will have young readers calling out, "Again! Again! Again!"

Mbappé v. Haaland: these football legends go head-to-head to decide who is the Greatest Of All Time!An ideal gift for football fans and perfect for reluctant readers.The new epic clash in The Football GOAT series written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Seth Burkett, a former professional footballer. Get ready for the superstar showdown of Mbappé v. Haaland in the ultimate football debate. Compare all the latest data, including sizzling stats, fascinating facts and awesome stories, then decide which football legend is the greatest of all time.Are you ready to VOTE FOR THE GOAT?

A magnificent look at the science of plants from the internationally bestselling and multi award-winning team behind Tiny, Lots and Grow.This tree doesn’t look like it’s doing very much: it just stands there in the sunlight, big and GREEN. But this tree is busy... Starting with the secret workings of a tree, this book transports readers billions of years into the past; back to the moment when plant life first appeared on our planet. Covering its evolution, the steady emergence of fossil fuels and the extraordinary communities of plants around the world today, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton combine essential biology with a powerful message, calling on readers to celebrate and cherish the most precious colour on Earth: GREEN."Gorgeously illustrated." The Times“A remarkable and very special work of non-fiction.” Independent on Grow

各位有寵物的小主人，你們是不是也快滿十歲了？小心！「十歲的生日詛咒」。在迪格比（Digby）的世界裡，每個孩子都知道一個可怕的魔咒：只要主人一滿十歲，心愛的寵物就會神秘消失！眼看生日就要到了，迪格比和他最愛的寵物鼠「巧達」該怎麼辦？別怕！一場讓你心跳加速、腦洞大開的冒險正等著你！迪格比將和他超酷的姊姊莫格（Mog）、還有最好的朋友泰（Tai），一起揭開一個驚天大秘密：所有消失的寵物，其實都去了—Beastopia！什麼是 Beastopia？這是一個充滿魔法奇獸的奇幻世界，你只能用「酷、炫、天馬行空想」來形容！就像暢銷書作家漢娜・高德（Hannah Gold）說的，這根本是「為小小冒險家和動物愛好者量身打造的完美讀物！」為了拯救寵物巧達，三個小英雄必須通過重重考驗，成為「Beastopia」的見習守護者。這本書絕對可以讓所有 7 歲以上的小書蟲都看得目不轉睛！準備好進入一個充滿魔法生物的全新宇宙了嗎？快跟著迪格比一起，踏上這場結合了友誼、勇氣與超萌奇獸的奇幻旅程吧！"Fun, fabulous and full of imagination. The perfect book for young adventure seekers and animal lovers!" Hannah Gold“Beastopia is utterly brilliant, a wonderful magical adventure that’s sure to be a huge hit with kids everywhere!” Andy Shepherd"A rip-roaring adventure." Rachel Chivers KhooStep into a world of magical creatures! Digby, Mog and Tai must pass three challenges to become Apprentice Guardians of Beastopia in this brand-new adventure for 7+ readers.Magical creatures exist. You just need to know where to look...Everybody knows one thing about Dig

Tired of chopping fruit, cubing cheese, fishing rice cakes out of a backpack and generally fielding incessant snack requests? Then Snack, Please! is the book for you – all about the joy of making and sharing food, together!"A satisfyingly conveyed and empowering message about choosing what to eat." Kirkus Reviews"Charming." BooklistGertie LOVES snacks: sofa snacks, bath snacks, bedtime snacks … it’s a snack life! She abandons almost every mealtime in favour of snacking. Her daddy can’t help but feel frustrated – how can he convince her to try new food? Or to even talk about something other than snacks? A day in Granny's allotment might just provide all the inspiration that's needed. In this funny, warm companion title to Carry Me!, Georgie Birkett explores small children’s exasperating eating habits and, once more, through a very endearing father-daughter mouse duo, she perfectly captures the ups and downs of parenting life.Look out for more Cheery Street titles that parents and kids l

A brand-new type of book for Loki fans, featuring short stories, quizzes, puzzles and oodles of activities to keep even the most mischievous minds entertained.When Loki plays one too many poo-related pranks around the house, Heimdall sets him the challenge of finding ways to entertain himself that don't involve so much mess. (Or poo.) Easy! Loki is the most handsome and clever of gods, and with the help of his friends Valerie and Georgina (and Thor, who is not a friend of Loki), he gathers together a glorious collection of quizzes, puzzles, games and activities.Discover new and ingenious ways to insult your friends and family with the Insult Generator, try to outsmart Valerie (difficult!) or Thor (easy!) with quizzes on Norse mythology, or solve Georgina's secret codes and hunt for Loki in various animal disguises. There's activities for everyone – and Loki might even reveal some of those tantalizing long stories he's always promising he'll tell later...

這本《Let's Be Bees!》是由凱迪克榮譽獎得主尚恩·哈里斯（Shawn Harris）創作與繪製的，是一本充滿活力與想像力的互動繪本，旨在頌揚親子間的遊戲時光 。今天，我們不只是蜜蜂，還要變成啾啾叫的小鳥、沙沙響的大樹，甚至是呼呼吹的風和嘩啦啦的雨！ 這是一場專屬於家長和孩子間的聲音派對，鼓勵你們一起閱讀、大聲模仿、盡情玩耍 。快翻開書頁，跟隨色彩繽紛的蠟筆插畫，享受最單純快樂的親子時光 。保證讀完後，孩子一定會開心地抱著你大喊：「再一次！」Father and child become buzzing bees, rustling trees and more in this delightful make-believe romp from Caldecott Honor winner Shawn Harris."This tale models marvellous parental playtime behaviour" Kirkus Reviews"Bold, comical crayon illustrations set the tone for a boisterous game of pretend and its noisy cacophony of sounds." The Horn Book"This book is perfect for toddler and preschool storytimes and promotes bonding and giggles while reading one-on-one." Association of Children's LibrariansLet's be bees. LET'S BUZZ.Let's be trees. LET'S RUSTLE.Let's be the Earth. LET'S MAKE EVERY SOUND.The only thing better than playing make-believe is playing make-believe with your favourite grown-up! Especially when that grown-up's imagination is as big as yours. With brigh

You won't believe your eyes! Laugh in surprise when you find out which animals are hiding behind the flaps... Can you guess?Who’s that crunching a juicy carrot? Is it Rabbit? No! It’s Parrot.A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book with big flaps to lift and a mirror ending. With a rhythmic, rhyming text from beloved storyteller Smriti Halls and deliciously vibrant artwork from internationally-renowned artist Marta Altés, nothing is quite what is seems in these bright, bold books full of surprises. With funny animals cleverly disguised on each spread, the littlest of readers will love the reveal each lift-the-flap holds. At the end there's a mirror to find out who else likes playing. Yes, it's you!

You won't believe your eyes! Laugh in surprise when you find out which animals are hiding behind the flaps... Can you guess?Who’s that hiding behind the chair? Is it Monkey? No! It’s Bear.A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book with big flaps to lift and a mirror ending. With a rhythmic, rhyming text from beloved storyteller Smriti Halls and deliciously vibrant artwork from internationally-renowned artist Marta Altés, nothing is quite what is seems in these bright, bold books full of surprises. With funny animals cleverly disguised on each spread, the littlest of readers will love the reveal each lift-the-flap holds. At the end there's a mirror to find out who else likes playing. Yes, it's you!

★每一種魔獸都由情緒孕育而成——勇氣、恐懼、悲傷、喜悅，你召喚出的會是什麼樣子？★豐富的屬性設定與升級系統，讓喜愛遊戲與收集元素的讀者欲罷不能。★《Kirkus Reviews》、《School Library Journal》一致好評，國外讀者評價「一拿起就放不下的 Page-turner！」暢銷作家 Jennifer Bell 繼《Magicalia: Race of Wonders》後，再次帶來震撼續作 —《Magicalia: Thief of Shadows》！一場蓄謀已久的竊案，讓主角 Kosh 意外成了通緝犯！神秘的「暗影神偷」橫行，連魔法學院都陷入危機。為了證明清白，Bitsy 與 Kosh 必須帶著他們的情緒魔獸（Magicores）踏上逃亡與解謎之旅。在時間與暗影的夾擊下，他們能揭開真相，還是會被吞噬在陰影之中？"Up there with Skandar and Impossible Creatures. An absolute triumph!" Mel Taylor-BessentBitsy and Kosh are on the run in the second page-turning adventure in the spectacular fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magicores and amazing science! Perfect for 8+ fans of Skandar, Impossible Creatures and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.FEEL THE MAGIC. CONJURE THE IMPOSSIBLE.When Kosh is accused of being the notorious thief the Shadowsmith, he and Bitsy must go into hiding before Kosh is arrested. Determined to prove his innocence, Bitsy, Mateo and Kosh set out to find the real villain.

Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare play a game of I-spy, with a mirror surprise at the end!Join Little Nutbrown Hare as he explores the world around him, with a mirror surprise on the last page! A new title for the 30th anniversary ofGuess How Much I Love You, featuring original words by Sam McBratney, and the first new artwork from Anita Jeram sinceWill You Be My Friend?Guess How Much I Love Youhas sold more than 60 million copies worldwide, in 57 languages, and has become an iconic way of describing love that is too big for words.

從前有一隻貪心的大野狼，他的胃口大得驚人，一天要吃下足夠十場生日派對的食物！當他發現七隻被單獨留在家的小山羊時，一場驚險又爆笑的追逐就此展開。別擔心，這些小羊雖然年紀小，卻機智、有創意，甚至還準備了一連串荒謬又聰明的妙招，不僅成功避險，還可能反敗為勝、反咬一口！由說故事大師提摩西．納普曼與插畫鬼才尚．朱利安聯手打造的繪本版《狼與七隻小山羊》，絕對是一本讓人捧腹大笑、讀出聲音的全新經典！There was once a greedy wolf. He was so greedy that every day he would eat enough food for TEN birthday parties and still be hungry for more...A wicked and ravenous wolf is on the prowl for dinner when he spots, dun dun dun, seven young goats … left at home alone. But, fear not, whilst these kid goats may be little, they are clever, innovative and have enough downright silly tricks in hand to avoid getting eaten and maybe even … get a little (or rather big) snack themselves. Storytelling master Timothy Knapman and graphic genius Jean Jullien have come together to create a thoroughly entertaining read (and laugh)-aloud picture book version of the ancient Grimms fairy tale "The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats".

★ 紐伯瑞金獎作家 Kate DiCamillo 奇幻童話代表作★ 五個木偶，一個命運交織的故事，溫柔而動人的寓言★ 黑白插畫名家 Julie Morstad 迷人繪圖，營造復古童話氛圍★ 關於命運、友情與冒險的故事，如寶石般精緻動人五個木偶——國王、狼、女孩、男孩與貓頭鷹——被遺忘在一只箱子裡，直到命運將他們帶入一場意想不到的旅程。紐伯瑞金獎作家 Kate DiCamillo描寫關於友情、命運與希望的童話故事，搭配 Julie Morstad 迷人的黑白插畫，呈現一則溫柔而深刻的寓言。From master storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes an original fairy tale, enchantingly illustrated, in which five puppets confront circumstances beyond their control with patience, cunning and high spirits.Once, there was a king. And a wolf. And a girl with a shepherd’s crook. And a boy with a bow and arrow. And also, there was an owl... They were puppets, and they were waiting for a story to begin.In this new work of short fiction by twice winner of the Newbery Medal Kate DiCamillo, exquisitely illustrated in black and white by Governor General Literary Award Finalist Julie Morstad, five puppets who find themselves together in an abandoned trunk are carried off into the adventure of a lifetime.

The Sunny Town bunnies are back for a third picture book adventure and it's a perfect Christmas gift! It's Christmas Eve in the North Pole and Santa's elves have fallen suspiciously unwell (just WHO gave them all those candy canes?), so it looks like Santa needs some help. Luckily, our gang of vehicle-loving bunnies are here to the rescue. Cue mischief at every turn – hopping in and out of chimneys, getting stuck in snow, stuffed in stockings and having the time of their lives on Santa's sleigh.It's a wild sleigh-ride of a Christmas adventure and it's SO MUCH FUN. Collect ALL the Sunny Town Bunnies books! Bunnies on the Bus Bunnies in a Boat

The second 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 Roman Britain, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert Roman historian Dr Emma Southon and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, this whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about Roman Britain and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through hundreds of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because, with history, you’ll never believe what happens next!

Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale rich with layers of meaning to be unearthed.One night, Franca has a dream about a marvellous queen. And now she feels intrigued… Eager to know more about this mystical figure, Franca shares her dream with her two younger sisters. Together, they set out on an enchanting adventure to discover the kingdom of the queen in the cave.This is a riveting and atmospheric picture book that will surprise and enthral young readers and dreamers.

Loki's fourth doodle-packed diary in the number one best-selling series. Loki has made a fair few enemies during his time in Asgard. Too many to count and certainly too many to remember.When the elf, Vinir beams Loki aboard his chariot and challenges him to a magical duel, Loki hasn't got a clue why. Sweet talking his way out of a fight by pointing out there's little honour in duelling someone who can't remember how they wronged you, and even less in picking on a child, Loki is returned safely to school. That is until Vinir shows up in child form, as resolute as ever about seeking that duel...and vengeance.

Step into Steve and Maggie’s fun-filled world in this party-perfect picture book based on the YouTube sensation.The perfect gift for toddlers celebrating a birthday milestoneTeaches friendship, first concepts and fun!Based on the hit YouTube series, with a focus on first words and early-years conceptsHey everyone! It’s time for Maggie's great BIG birthday! Follow Steve and Maggie as they bake a cake, try on fancy dress and decorate the house with banners and balloons, just in time for a very special surprise. Based on the hit YouTube series, this funny, engaging and beautifully-illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of Steve and Maggie's best-loved world.

Zeke and Daniel have just been made hall monitors by Principal Wombat. This has nothing to do with the fact that they are monitor lizards. And never mind the fact Alicia, the only other monitor lizard in the school, is also a hall monitor.Somehow, the three hall monitors must impose order on arrogant lions, excitable seals and super-relaxed pandas. And worst of all, there is Pelicarnassus! A pompous giant pelican and the son of a major supervillain, who inexplicably has it out for the lizards. Can the hall monitor lizards and their new friend, a blind, fearsome red-tailed hawk, protect their school from all manner of outlandish threats?Zeke and Daniel have just been made hall monitors by Principal Wombat. This has nothing to do with the fact that they are monitor lizards. And never mind the fact Alicia, the only other monitor lizard in the school, is also a hall monitor.Somehow, the three hall monitors must impose order on arrogant lions, excitable seals and super-relaxed pandas. And w

A hilarious novelty book about a quick-thinking child and a soft-hearted beast, with funny letters and comically disgusting recipes to open.Beast has found a tasty dinner, and he's written to all his friends to invite them to a feast. Unfortunately, Dinner is a child who very much does not want to be eaten. As Beast's friends send their instructions for cooking Dinner, is there any way Dinner can convince Beast to change his menu? A vibrant and charming interactive book with hilarious letters to open.PRAISE FOR BEAST FEAST"Letter-flaps to lift, delicious and disgusting dishes, and the development of an unlikely friendship combine to create a riotous picture book party." The Guardian Review"This contribution to the genre, with RSVPs from Sir Gutguzzler and co, is a hoot. Independent readers should also enjoy the gruesome recipes on the endsheets." The Observer"Those dreading seasonal overindulgence can enjoy Emma Yarlett’s deliciously funny, brightly comic Beast Feast, in which a child

Discover how to fight plastic and become a #2minutesuperhero.Have you got 2 minutes? That's all the time it takes to become a #2minutesuperhero. Plastic is everywhere. It is in the rivers and it is in the sea. We need superheroes to fight plastic and help save our oceans!Read this essential book and find out how you can become a #2minutesuperhero by completing 50 missions to fight plastic at home, school and on your days out.Informative, practical and positive, this guide for children is written by Martin Dorey, anti-plastic campaigner and author of the bestselling No. More. Plastic. Martin is the founder of the Beach Clean Network and the #2minutebeachclean movement and believes that small actions add up to make a big difference.

Join fabulous vampire Vlad as he learns to embrace his pink cheeks and and find his confidence!Vlad’s passion is fashion. And just like every other vampire, Vlad dresses head to toe in the colour black. But unlike other vampires, Vlad has bright pink cheeks: cheeks that make him look, and feel, so different. Vlad tries to hide behind his clothes and his cape but, as it turns out, being yourself – truly yourself – is the most fabulous way to be.An uplifting and charming celebration of our differences set in the same monster universe as the New York Times #1 bestseller, Gustavo, the Shy Ghost and Leila, the Perfect Witch.

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.

For anyone who has ever craved sleep – and anyone too full of energy to settle down! – a comedy from Bob Shea and Jarvis.It’s sleepy time for Lion and Penguin. Correction: it should be sleepy time for Lion and Penguin, but Lion’s eyes aren’t tired, and his ears would like a story. Penguin, however, is tired and nods off into sweet dreams … until a noise wakes him. “Oh, are you awake?” asks Lion sweetly, seated before a drum set. “Let’s have that story, then!” And so it goes, with an ever-more-disgruntled Penguin trying to nod off while an exuberant Lion innocently practices his drumming, bounces on his squeaky trampoline, and munches on his crunchy crisps… Will Penguin need to resort to extreme measures to get his friend to sleep, or has the answer been there all along?

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, LIONEL MESSI and CRISTIANO RONALDO go head-to-head...Written by Matt Oldfield, the multi-million bestselling author of ULTIMATE FOOTBALL HEROES and UNBELIEVABLE FOOTBALL, and Seth Burkett, EX PROFESSIONAL PLAYER.- Read about Ronaldo’s breakthrough game against Manchester United- Why Messi got the nickname "Little Maradona"- That no player has broken more records than Ronaldo- But no player has won more Ballon d'Ors than Messi . . .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!

Perfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Piggie cannot wait to play her new instrument for Gerald. But is she ready for his reaction...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.

Perfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Gerald is tired and cranky. Will Piggie be in his dreams? Or will she keep Gerald from dreaming at all...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.

一顆名鑽失蹤、一位退休大盜、四個前科弟子，還有一個滿是猴子的迷宮──Montgomery Bonbon遇上史上最瘋狂的懸案！受邀造訪艾德斯通莊園，Bonnie與夥伴們陷入一場謎團交錯的奇案。當誠實的管家慘遭殺害，兇手與竊賊是否是同一人？"Brilliant, hilarious shenanigans, and lots of them. Montgomery Bonbon is on the case in their most bonkers adventure yet." Thomas TaylorBonnie Montgomery (as her case-cracking alter-ego Montgomery Bonbon) has been invited to Adderstone Manor by Fergus Croke, whose prized diamond has gone missing. Croke is a retired master thief who suspects one of his four protégés of the dirty deed – but when everyone is a crook, how does even the great Bonbon know where to begin?The plot thickens faster than a good roux when the only unsuspicious member of the household, Croke’s loyal butler, is found dead in the grounds – and it’s not long before Bonbon uncovers hidden identities, motives a-many, and a rather surprising hedge maze full of monkeys. Can Bonbon, Dana and Grampa Banks uncover the missing gem and catch the thief and killer – and are they one and the same?

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a multi-award-winning author. Young orphan Pip, downtrodden and mistreated by his guardian sister, has a terrifying meeting with an escaped convict. Soon afterwards he is invited to play at the gloomy, cobwebbed house of unhappy Miss Havisham, where he is humiliated by her beautiful ward, Estella.Pip falls in love with the girl, despite her disdain for his ignorance and rough appearance, and begins his apprenticeship to his blacksmith brother-in-law feeling ashamed of his lowly home. Then Pip is told he is to be brought up as a wealthy gentleman, and he delightedly assumes his secret benefactor to be Miss Havisham, planning him as a match him for Estella. When he discovers this is not the case, his heart is broken and his loyalties torn.What is the connection between Miss Havisham and the mysterious convict? And will Pip ever win Estella’s heart?

A magical adventure about a boy and his dog—or a dog and her boy—and a forest of wonders hidden in plain sight. Clay has had enough of home life. A global plague has brought the world to a screeching halt, and with only a summer of video-calling friends and bickering with his sisters ahead, he’s only too happy to retreat to the woods.From the moment the little dog with the ornate collar appears like a spirit among the trees, Clay sees something otherworldly in her. With this mysterious hound, Elphinore, as guide, he glimpses ancient secrets folded into the forest and wanders paths deep into the unknown. But there are traps and terrors in the woods, too, and if Clay isn’t careful, he might lose his way for ever.A heartfelt, original fantasy tale for our times.