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Rafi 和 Rita 是一對雙胞胎，他們幾乎什麼都一樣，只有一件事始終爭不出結果：到底誰比較高？Rafi 覺得自己高到要小心別撞到月亮，Rita 則說自己跟「高高龍」一樣高——而且那當然是一種真正存在的恐龍！兩個孩子你一句、我一句，越說越誇張，連一首超煩人的「我比你高」之歌都登場了。原本只是小小的手足較勁，最後卻發展成一場充滿想像力的爆笑比拚。本書由《Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth》作者 Jarvis 以幽默鮮明的文字創作，搭配《The Lonely Beast》創作者 Chris Judge 大膽明亮、表情豐富的插畫。故事節奏活潑，畫面甚至會因為角色「太高了」而需要把書轉過來看，讓閱讀本身也成為一場好玩的互動。Rafi and Rita are twins. They are almost exactly the same in every single way. Except … they both think they are the tallest!Rafi is so tall he has to be careful not to bang his head on the moon. Rita is as tall as a Tallasaurus, which is definitely a real dinosaur. Rafi is SO tall he’s written a (really annoying) song about it:I’m taller than youI’m taller than youI’m the Queen of Tall TownAnd it’s front-page news!Oh yes, I’m taller than you!A side-splittingly funny tale of sibling rivalry that escalates to a charming twist, with hilarious words by the inimitable Jarvis, author of Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth, and colourful illustrations throughout from the creator of The Lone

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...

Learn new words with Little Nutbrown Hare, while discovering the wonders of the world around you!A beautiful introduction to language and nature for a little loved one of any age, featuring the beloved Nutbrown Hares from Guess How Much I Love You. This celebration of love and nature is perfect for Father's Day!Guess How Much I Love You has sold more than 61.5 million copies and been translated into 57 languages worldwide. It has become a timeless way to express love that’s simply too big to measure. Whatever the occasion or season, there’s a Guess How Much I Love You book for everyone!Join Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare as they explore the world around them – from the pond to the mountain, and from the meadow to forest. This large format board book has 100 new words for little readers to discover, and tabs to help them navigate between the different scenes.With stunning new artwork from Anita Jeram, and inspired by the timeless storytelling of Sam McBratney, this book take

A charming picture book that features diverse artwork and perfectly encapsulates the idea that we are all wonderfully unique yet still connected to each other. You, Me and Our Whole Wide World is a delightful story that perfectly balances all the individual qualities that make us unique and the things we have in common that connect us to others from all around the world. Bridget Marzo has created heart-warming artwork to complement her uplifting text.

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!

在這個全新的聖誕故事中，馴鹿達雪發現，比創造聖誕奇蹟更美好的，是找到一位可以分享奇蹟的朋友。就在平安夜前的一個明亮夜晚，達雪仰望繽紛的極光時，遇見了溫柔又害羞的北極熊喬治。當喬治得知達雪能在天空中飛翔，忍不住吐露自己一直以來的夢想──希望有一天，也能飛上天空。達雪很想把聖誕魔法送給這位新朋友，於是耐心地教他飛行，卻一次次以失敗告終。即使是習慣付出、不輕言放棄的達雪，也開始懷疑，是否真的能讓喬治的夢想起飛。有些禮物並不裝在聖誕老人的袋子裡，而是存在於陪伴、理解與共同見證奇蹟的時刻之中。Matt Tavares, New York Times bestselling author of Dasher and its sequel, Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas, returns with another Christmas classic in the making.In this sparkling new Christmas story, Matt Tavares is back to remind us that sometimes the best gift we can receive is simply to bear witness to wonder – and that not all presents fit inside Santa’s bag.One bright night just before Christmas, Dasher the reindeer is out admiring the stunning colours of the northern lights when she meets George, a sweet polar bear. Astounded to see that Dasher can fly, George confides that he has dreamed of soaring through the sky himself. Dasher would like nothing more than to bestow some Christmas magic on her new friend, but their flying lesson turns out

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?

"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

“Enchanting and imaginative, this gentle, playful picture book addresses an anxious child’s need to find control.” - The GuardianA tender picture and insightful read-aloud picture book about anxiety: showing children aged 3-7 years old they do not have to carry their worries alone – there’s always room under your umbrella for someone else.The debut picture book from the award-winning Sarah Crossan, stunningly illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, illustrator of The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson.Tallulah doesn’t like the rain. It spoils her new dress. It makes her favourite biscuits soggy. It ruins EVERYTHING. So, she gets an umbrella from Grandma. For a while, she feels better… But is one umbrella enough? Talullah worries about rain thundering down, and washing her away. She decides that she needs complete protection. So she gets another TOTALLY BIG umbrella and under her umbrella house, Talullah feels safe.But … is Talullah missing out on all the fun happening around her? How can she manage h

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!"

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...

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.

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’

With a hefty dollop of humor, Atinuke’s rollicking counting story takes on a life of its own when Granny’s mischievous goats start escaping.Granny’s got a goat! Granny’s got a goat!Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4,but more and more and more and more!Excitement is in the air as Granny collects more and more goats! Eight are great, fifty are nifty . . . but when their number reaches one hundred, things start to get out of hand. There’s a brown goat beeping on the bus, a gray one sitting in the salon, a white goat stealing panties from the line, and one has gone missing altogether—who can count in all this mayhem? Beloved storyteller Atinuke has a field day following goats throughout the town, while a gleeful crowd of children try their best to track them. With colorful, spirited illustrations by Lauren Hind, here’s an uproarious read-aloud you can count on to bring giggles and smiles.

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

Say hello and good night to Uncle Hanif, Uncle Rashin, Uncle Nooru . . . and five more uncles, along with their spectacular beards!Young Eli gets to spend a whole day with his eight adoring uncles – each one bigger and taller than the last, and each with an outsized personality to match, from Aman the dancer to Riz the joke teller. Even better, every one of the uncles sports his own unique set of whiskers! Short or long, curly or straight, bristly or soft, whatever the style or texture, every especially elegant beard is a sight to behold (and a sleepy-time aid for Eli as he says his good-nights one by one). With delightful warmth and whimsy, author Jehan Madhani and award-winning illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh present a hilarious, hirsute countdown to bedtime that will have young readers and listeners dreaming of woolly beards instead of woolly sheep.

A heartfelt retelling of an ancient Irish tale by a master storyteller, paired with the extraordinary style of an award-winning illustrator.When young Kevin is sent to a monastery to be cared for, he yearns for the freedom of the woods and fields and misses his parents. One day he reaches out through the cell window towards the light and a blackbird lands in his hands and begins to build a nest there. Kevin waits patiently as the eggs are laid and the baby birds hatch. When they spread their tiny wings and fly off, three new wild things gone out into the world, at last Kevin can rest. PJ Lynch’s atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture David Almond’s moving retelling of this ancient Irish tale about the love of nature and a willingness to let go.

The multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question: how does Santa go down the chimney?When Santa arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there’s no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the tap? What happens once he’s inside?Mac Barnett’s iconic talent for earnest deadpan humour and Jon Klassen’s irresistibly funny art honour this timeless question with answers both ridiculous and plausible, mounting in hilarity as the night continues. Channeling a child’s fanciful explanations, this latest collaboration by a bestselling team will find a secure spot among family Christmas traditions.

Put your searching skills to the test and compete to find Wally first! A book of speedy searches to challenge yourself or play head-to-head with a fellow Wally fan.Wally-Watchers, are you ready to take on the ultimate search-and-find challenge? The fastest finder wins in this brilliant book of speedy searches!Play against an opponent or challenge yourself to spot Wally, his friends and over a hundred more truly tricky things to find as quickly as you can in the bustling scenes. There are hours of fun to be had for even the fastest of finders, so on your marks, get set... SEARCH!

Children’s literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the power of finding the perfect book.This is a word on a page. This is a page in a book. This is a book on a shelf ... waiting. With a seahorse kite in their hand, a child heads out with Dad to the library. On the way they stop at a park, joining lots of people, some of whom are flying kites, too. At the library, a person toting a big pile of books hands over a story on a favourite subject: the seahorse. All around, there are readers poring over books, each with their own questions, ideas to explore, hopes for the future ... and imaginations ready to spark. With a warm, lyrical text and expressive illustrations, John Schu and Lauren Castillo invite us to imagine the myriad of ways that books can foster connection and understanding – and how they can empower children to transform the world.

Discover why we must protect Okavango Delta from climate change. Explore the Okavango Delta, Africa's incredible inland wetland, a sparkling jewel at the heart of the Kalahari Desert. This richly illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary region for young children, navigating its maze of shimmering lagoons, meandering channels and overgrown islands teeming with wildlife.In this watery wilderness, lion, cheetah, leopard and African wild dog share the floodplains with large herds of elephant and buffalo. It delves into the important role wetlands play in reducing the effects of greenhouse gases, and showcases the rich wildlife and diverse communities that can all be found there and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special part of the planet from the impact of climate change.

For fans of Mercy Watson, old and new, comes a joyful crescendo of favourite characters in a picture-book celebration of the quiet miracles Christmastime brings.When Stella gets the sudden idea to go caroling, she has a little trouble getting someone to join her. Her brother, Frank, is not good at spontaneity. The Watsons are very involved in a precarious fruitcake attempt (but happy to send their pig, Mercy, out for the occasion). Eugenia Lincoln declines, a bit rudely, to accompany on her accordion, and Horace Broom is too busy studying planetary movement. Will Stella need to sing by herself – with enthusiastic contributions from the pig, the cat, and the horse she picks up on the way? Or does the evening hold a miracle Stella hadn’t expected? With tender affection for Mercy Watson and all her Deckawoo Drive friends, Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen offer a picture-book homage to the season that is perfectly suited for family sharing – perhaps with some cups of hot chocolate and a

A charming and playful picture book told with humour and heart from the brilliant team behind Ten Delicious Teachers. The penguin pack play all day long. And when the sun goes down, and the night grows cold and dark..."PENGUIN HUDDLE!" The penguins squeeze and squish together to stay warm and cosy.But one night, there is a freezing gale. And the next morning ... the penguins are stuck! They are frozen together like a giant penguin ice pop.What a penguin MUDDLE! Nobody in the Antarctic can figure out how to unstick them. But Pipsqueak, the smallest penguin of them all, has a brilliant idea... They must adventure out of their snowy home to a vibrant city across the great, gleaming ocean to solve their penguin puzzle.This light-hearted tale of jolly penguins big and small is a celebration of friendship, community spirit and helping those in trouble.

She made her marks. She whispered her words. Then she said,"Go on.Be happy. Up you go."When Nanty Solo comes to town, she says she can turn children into birds. The parents are skeptical, but the children want to fly.And before very long, everyone does. A celebratory, lyrical story that will make your heart and imagination soar. Written by internationally acclaimed author David Almond and brought to life in glorious uplifting paintings by award-winning illustrator Laura Carlin.

Leila is spellbindingly good at everything ... until she discovers that baking is no piece of cake!New from the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Gustavo, the Shy Ghost!Leila Wayward is an extraordinary little witch who excels at everything she does. She's the fastest flier, the most cunning conjurer and the sneakiest shape-shifter. She is also the youngest in a long line of master bakers, so Leila's big dream is to win the most infamous culinary competition around: The Magnificent Witchy Cake-Off! But even with the most bewitching of recipes, Leila realizes a terrible truth: she’s a disaster in the kitchen! Luckily, Leila has three magical sisters who are always there for her. Can they remind her to have some fun along the way?Set in Mexico, this vibrant story – brimming over with delicious sweet treats – is a celebration of sisterhood, taking part, and the simple joy of making (and eating!) food together.

A beautiful and sensitive exploration of grief, loss and hope from Karl James Mountford, in his much-awaited author-illustrator debut. One day, Fox is drawn to something in the forest - it's something small, something silent, perhaps forgotten. It's a bird, as still as can be.Fox is confused, upset and angry - is the bird broken? But then a little moth comes along. Kind and wise and comforting, Moth shares a gentle philosophy: the story of the circles in the sky. Told with huge sensitivity and style, this story of grief and hope feels like a folk tale for modern times.

I slide my hand into the crook of your arm, as you open your big brolly wide. We both can stay dry when the spring showers fall, if we dash through the drops, side by side... As spring turns to summer, and autumn turns to winter, we follow a little boy and his grandmother as they take delight in everything the changing seasons have to offer - from jumping in puddles, to tasting sweet ice lollies, to nestling under blankets on a cold, snowy night.But no matter the weather, whatever they do, their joy is in being together, in the small - but momentous - adventures that they share. With vivid illustrations and read-aloud words, this is a tender celebration of grandparent love from the duo behind the bestselling and acclaimed Pick a Pine Tree and Pick a Pumpkin.

A uplifting and touching story about curiosity and caring that is perfect for sharing. Stella is a great detective. She can't help noticing everything around her - clouds shaped like horses, wheelie bins with faces, a lonely glove on a fence, people that look like their dogs and even a man with a furry hat that looks like a cat on his head.Stella tells Dad about everything she's seen but Dad is worried that she's going to hurt people's feelings. But when Stella spots a sad lady in the park she knows that speaking up is just the right thing to do.

A whimsical story about learning to use maps, perfect for very young children. One day, Anna's friend Zane sends her an invitation: Come to tea tomorrow! This is the way to my home. Love, Zane.Inside the envelope, there's a MAP. Anna soon decides to make a map of her own, too ... and before long, Dad and even Whiskers the cat are in on the fun.From routes to symbols, point of view and scale, join Anna and her dad as they explore the wonderful world of maps - with words by Vivian French, storyteller extraordinaire, and delightful pictures by rising star Ya-Ling Huang.