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Told in a series of dramatic odes to her day's annoyances, Alexander (of the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day) has got NOTHING on this girl whose day just gets worse and worse! All your favorite shirts are too dirty to wear. Your brother got to ride in the front seat. The lunch lady gave the last chocolate milk to the kid in line right ahead of you?! Sheesh. Let's hear it for those days that are just destined for the dumps. This story takes place across a series of odes to all the things that make a regular bad day feel like it's really out to get YOU. With keenly attuned emotion and the perfect amount of melodrama, this book finds the humor in the hardest days, encouraging readers to look beyond today and realize that even bad ones can end well . . . right? Oh Bad Morning, Eyes are crusty, bones are rusty, Why do all my teeth feel dusty? Oh Too Much Milk in my Cereal, Soggy, squishy! Boggy, mushy! You turned my crispy into gushy! Oh Bad Day! TIMELESS TOPIC: Classic in sensibi

Once upon a Christmas, she gave him her heart. This year, he’ll have to win it back again . . .When Lucy Hannigan returned to her childhood home in Somerset Lake, one of the first things she did was join the local book club. And thank goodness, because now that Lucy’s first Christmas without her mother is bearing down upon her, she can use all the help and support she can get. Especially when she has to take in a tenant and the only person interested is Miles Bruno, her ex-fiancé.As the small town prepares for the holidays and competition heats up in the Merriest Lawn decorating contest, Lucy can’t help feeling like a Scrooge. Her mom loved the holidays and won the contest each year, but as much as Lucy would like to carry on the tradition, she isn’t sure she has it in her to deck the halls this holiday.Yet when Miles shows up with tons of tinsel, dozens of decorations, and lots and lots of lights, Lucy begins to wonder if maybe the spirit of the season will finally mend her broken hea

Between his opening greeting and the bookend closing page on which he stalks away after taking no questions, Gato wants to make one thing perfectly clear: Although he has four legs, two ears, and a long, long tail, the word "cat" does not define him. His identity is his alone to describe and determine. With the help of Danica Novgorodoff's laugh-out-loud illustrations, he takes us on a tour of his adventures, accomplishments, and daily activities that makes mincemeat of our first impressions. He wears a sweater and a leash, so is he a dog? He runs in pastures, so is he a horse? He likes flowers, so is he a bee? He swims, so is he a duck? He has flown in airplanes and ridden in subways, so is he a person? Maybe he's all those things, but what he truly is, he wants us to know, is Gato.To underline the story's message of empowerment and self-identity, the back cover and backmatter include photos of the real Gato (Winter Miller's cat) doing everything he claims and more. Signs on walls, he

夜裡，貝兒和媽媽窩在舊藍色車裡入睡，車窗外，熟悉的貓頭鷹靜靜守望。白天，沒有人知道她的生活，只有紙上的貓頭鷹透露出一點線索。直到有一天，一個同樣住在車裡的新同學出現，貝兒終於不再是唯一藏著秘密的人。作者以細膩的故事和溫柔插畫，描寫了無家可歸孩子的堅強與孤單，卻也讓讀者看見，即使在最暗的時候，彼此的理解與關懷依然能帶來溫暖的光。A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionWinner of the Frostburg State University CLC Book AwardNominated for the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book AwardBelle draws the best owl in class, but she doesn’t say why: she sees them in the park, where she and her mother sleep.Charlotte Zolotow Award Winner!Belle and her mother used to have a house, a table, and chairs, a home like any of Belle’s classmates’. But things changed. Now, they curl up each night in a blanket nest in their old blue car, with their things packed in around them. The first night was hard, but they’ve never been alone: their friend the owl has always been nearby, hooting in its tree, looking out for them. Belle longs to catch sight of it, and one night, she finally does. That’s how she learned to draw an owl. No one knows that story. But when a

這本Bluey年度特輯充滿遊戲、故事與創意活動，邀請孩子與Bluey、Bingo一同展開歡樂時光。超過30個活動設計，從動手畫畫到小遊戲，讓孩子在玩樂中學習，培養專注與想像力。無論是聖誕禮物或平日閱讀，都是陪伴孩子的好選擇。Come and have fun with the kiddos Bluey and Bingo in this brilliant, boredom busting annual!Who’s ready for fun games, exciting stories and awesome activities? Packed with over 30 things to do, this annual is the perfect pressie for Christmas or any time of year! It’ll keep your little ones entertained for hours. For real life!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Bluey’s Night Before ChristmasBluey: Where’s Bluey? At ChristmasBluey: Bluey's Night Before ChristmasBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK.Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelt

南台灣必遊景點 Nine Things One Must Experience in Southern Taiwan 藉由夜生活、藝術文創、客家文化、靜心之旅、海洋之美、原民文化、古蹟及生態之旅與台灣茶飲等九大主題，暢遊南台灣必遊景點。 The nine main things one must experience in southern Taiwan are: nightlife activities, art, Hakka culture, places suitable for tranquility and meditation, beautiful ocean views, aboriginal cultures, historic sites, ecological tours, and Taiwanese tea culture. 實用句型及詞彙 Useful Sentence Patterns and Vocabulary 依各單元主題，整理出最精華的句型及詞彙，讓學習者運用基本句型，替換詞彙，旅遊時能馬上派上用場。 Each unit deals with the most essential sentence patterns and vocabulary, so the reader can master basic sentence patterns and vocabulary substitution drills. These grammar exercises can be used immediately when traveling. 文化導覽深度遊 In-depth Guided Cultural Tours 針對各單元內容，延伸相關文化知識，滿足學習者需求，深度了解當地風土民情。 Each unit provides knowledge relevant to the needs of travelers, promoting a deeper understanding of local customs and cultures. 文化體驗動手做 Hands-on Cultural Experiences 透過實際活動操作，讓您更深入體驗當地的人文精神。例如 : 泡茶、書法體驗、彩繪紙傘、手作琉璃串珠、彩繪紙傘

週四謀殺俱樂部再次出擊！十年前一樁沒有屍體的謀殺懸案，讓幾位熟年偵探再度被捲入解謎遊戲中，而與此同時一位仇敵卻突然拜訪伊莉莎白，帶著殺意與一把槍！其他成員能夠及時破解懸案並拯救伊莉莎白嗎？A new mystery is afoot in the third book in the Thursday Murder Club series from record-breaking, bestselling author Richard Osman.----------It is an ordinary Thursday and things should finally be returning to normal.Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers.Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill. . . or be killed.As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?** PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! **----------WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MAN WHO DIED TWICE'A thing of joy . . . Richard has a natural sense of humour' KATE ATKINSON'I absolutely lo

朱海成特聘教授之前任教於東海大學EMBA，教授資訊管理連續8年，以業界實務經驗深獲學生熱烈回響。本書不但內容新穎，而且與業界知識緊密結合，是一本難能可貴的好書。 ---前東海大學EMBA執行長 張國雄 教授 推薦! *最新版新增：元宇宙(Metaverse)、後疫情跨境電商(Post Pandemic Cross-Border e-Commerce)、工業4.0/工業5.0之管理資訊系統熱門議題。 *深入淺出介紹管理資訊系統的核心知識與實務應用，讓您具備資訊通訊科技(ICT)與管理知識(KM)。 *內容涵蓋目前管理資訊之最新ICT的重要相關應用領域，如：Big Data、Web 3.0、RFID、5G/6G、物聯網(The Internet of things)、軟體即服務(Software as a Service，SaaS)、離線商務模式(Online To Offline，O2O)、人工智慧(Artificial Intelligence，AI)第三方支付、等新穎議題。 *彙整多個國內外企業的實際案例說明，如：eBay、阿里巴巴、遠傳電信、遠東紡織、台積電、全錄Xerox、高露潔、思科Cisco、戴爾電腦、P&G、元大寶來證券...等。 *適合大專院校資訊管理系、國際企業系、企業管理系、電子商務系，以及商管學院各相關科系之課程用書。

朱海成特聘教授之前任教於東海大學EMBA，教授資訊管理連續8年，以業界實務經驗深獲學生熱烈回響。本書不但內容新穎，而且與業界知識緊密結合，是一本難能可貴的好書。---前東海大學EMBA執行長 張國雄 教授 推薦!*最新版新增：元宇宙(Metaverse)、後疫情跨境電商(Post Pandemic Cross-Border e-Commerce)、工業4.0/工業5.0之管理資訊系統熱門議題。*深入淺出介紹管理資訊系統的核心知識與實務應用，讓您具備資訊通訊科技(ICT)與管理知識(KM)。*內容涵蓋目前管理資訊之最新ICT的重要相關應用領域，如：Big Data、Web 3.0、RFID、5G/6G、物聯網(The Internet of things)、軟體即服務(Software as a Service，SaaS)、離線商務模式(Online To Offline，O2O)、人工智慧(Artificial Intelligence，AI)第三方支付、等新穎議題。*彙整多個國內外企業的實際案例說明，如：eBay、阿里巴巴、遠傳電信、遠東紡織、台積電、全錄Xerox、高露潔、思科Cisco、戴爾電腦、P&G、元大寶來證券...等。*適合大專院校資訊管理系、國際企業系、企業管理系、電子商務系，以及商管學院各相關科系之課程用書。

為慶祝Puffin Books創社85週年，特別推出布面珍藏版《奇蹟男孩》，封面燙金壓印、書口噴色，是值得珍藏的感動之書。奧吉天生臉部與眾不同，進入學校後，他渴望的不只是融入，而是讓大家看見他內心的平凡與善良。這是一部溫暖且改變人心的現代經典，附全新前言，由Tom Fletcher撰寫。Celebrating 85 years of Sparking Imaginations A beautiful clothbound edition of the much-loved modern classic Wonder. Bound in real cloth with two coloured foils and sprayed coloured edges, this deluxe edition is a perfect gift or collector’s item. Part of an eight book set published to mark the 85th anniversary of Puffin Books.With a brand-new foreword from Tom Fletcher. 'My name is August. I won't describe what I look like.Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.'Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating ice cream, playing on his Xbox. He feels ordinary - inside.But ordinary kids don't make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. Ordinary kids aren't stared at wherever they go. Born with a facial difference, Auggie has been home-schooled by his parents his whole life.Now, for the first

2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksNew York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is back with a Frankenstein-tinged horror romance.Meka is used to death. After all, it's the family business.As a mortician's assistant at her parents' funeral home, Meka's days are not for the squeamish. Luckily, her boyfriend Noah doesn't mind, and Meka finally feels ready to say those three little words that will change everything.Then tragedy strikes and Meka's world is torn apart. Nothing makes sense, especially when weird things start to happen: Strangers follow her. Mysterious items are left at her door. And worst of all …The dead don't seem to be staying dead.Meka thought she understood death better than anyone, but it turns out the family business is more complicated than it seemed. And Meka isn't the only one desperate to unearth their secrets … because the truth may be worth dying for.

This picture book series―featuring four adorable friends―focuses on relatable social/emotional learning topics.While playing Hide and Seek with his friends, Sonny finds a box. It has a label on it that says “Do not open.” But Sonny really wants to know what’s inside. He pokes the box. Sniffs the box. And when Boo and Meemo come along, Sonny says “Look!” He opens the box, and they peek inside. CAKE!“Yummy!” says Boo. It looks so good, they can’t help it. They eat it.But when Honey comes by, she sees Sonny and Meemo and Boo’s chocolatey hands and faces. “That was my cake!” she cries. What will Sonny and his friends do?Perfect for fans of Salina Yoon, this series by Caryl Hart and bestselling illustrator Zachariah OHora covers universal kid experiences in sweet and funny ways―in this case, saying sorry, and trying to make things right.

Two amphibians vie for superiority―before banding together against a toothy foe―in a humorous, light-hearted fable about seeing past differences.Frog is a frog and Toad is a toad. They are clearly totally different from each other. So when an unlucky fly mistakes Frog and Toad for two frogs, the two are determined to set the record straight. After all, Toad is obviously stronger, while Frog is unmistakably the superior hopper…and before long, things start to get a bit heated among the amphibian population in the swamp. But when the two rivals have a close encounter with a snappy alligator, both Frog and Toad see the benefit of joining forces. Perhaps they’re not so different after all? In his authorial debut, author-illustrator Ben Mantle offers a laugh-out-loud look at putting aside differences and celebrating the fact that friends come in all shapes and sizes.

Amelia Bedelia meets the Cat in the Hat in this hilarious tale of a good mouse gone bad!Meet Sadie. She's a good mouse. She follows all the rules, listens to Mom, and takes her chores very seriously. Sadie's bother does not do any of these things. He'd rather let Sadie do all the hard work. After all, she's so good at it! But every mouse has her limits, and one day Sadie decides she's had enough. Soon she's tossing garbage out the windows, making ice cream sundaes on her bed, and creating a tidal wave in her living room. Now she can't wait for Mom to get home to show her just how bad this good mouse can be.From the masterminds behind Horse Meets Dog, Elliott Kalan and Tim Miller, Sadie Mouse Wrecks the House tells the odd-couple story of a brother and sister who find themselves competing for who can be the absolute worst is sure to resonate with sibling rivals and anyone who feels like they've had enough of being the good kid--and wants to see what it's like to be bad.

"Susan Tan's writing is funny, fun, and hits straight to the heart."--Christina Soontorvat, two-time Newbery Honor recipientFrom APALA Honor award-winning author Susan Tan, a middle-grade novel about a girl who must overcome her worries to find the truth behind her town's urban legend.Mo is not afraid of toast. Just to be clear. She is afraid of fires, though. Which can be caused by everyday appliances, like toasters. So toast isn't the problem, but you could say it's the start of a slippery slope. Since her family's recent move, Mo's been eating oatmeal for breakfast. Moving to a new town is never easy, but it's even harder when you're dealing with a stepdad who just left and a mom who can't get out of bed long enough to find a new a job. But Mo doesn't have time to dwell on these things. Because it's her job to keep her family together. To keep them safe. So when an elephant starts to haunt her dreams--and a mysterious spirit attacks her home--Mo knows it's up to her to intervene bef

Meet Miles Bacon, the truck-driving, box-hauling, big rig pig! Written by the New York Times bestselling duo who brought you Cupig, Big Rig Pig is perfect for fans of Little Blue Truck and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. Got a truck stuck in a ditch?Or a hot dog cart that needs a hitch?Miles Bacon is the one to call, there's not a thing that he can't haul! When Miles spends the whole day helping out others, hauling boxes, five tons of apples, and even an entire circus, he learns that maybe he doesn't have to do it all. And that sometimes, it's okay if he's the one who needs help; good friends will always be there to lend a helping hand, or truck! With bouncy, rhyming text and comically expressive art from New York Times bestselling duo Claire Tattersfield and Rob Sayegh Jr., Big Rig Pig is a sweet and funny story about Miles Bacon, the determined and dependable truck driving pig. Perfect for little ones who love Things That Go! Includes two special fold-out pages.

Sometimes love sends you back to the drawing boardAfter a traumatic accident threatens the foundations of their happy marriage, a couple tries to rebuild and find their way back to each other - and themselves - in this tender, slow-burn romance by the bestselling author of Ready or Not and Promise Me Sunshine.Roz and Vin can’t look each other in the eyes anymore, let alone share a bed. It’s been a year since they survived a life-altering accident and their marriage hasn’t been the same. But Roz has held out hope they can fix things…until she discovers Vin signed a new lease. So she does what any soon-to-be-divorced Manhattanite would do: sign up for figure drawing class.Between Roz's determined attempts to improve her artistic skills and her adventures with her best friend Raffi, she can almost ignore Vin’s impending move-out date and his footsteps in their previously unoccupied guest room. But it would all be a lot easier if Vin wasn’t Raffi’s older brother, and if she didn’t still fi

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this beloved Little Critter classic as he tries his best to help his mom, only to find that sometimes, love means getting a little help yourself.Little Critter is trying his best to help his mother, but no matter how hard he tries, things always seem to go wrong!, Whether he’s trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries—his good intentions lead to silly mishaps. Maybe it's Little Critter who needs some help from Mom after all!Both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story about trying your best and loving others despite a few flaws.And for more fun with mom and dad, check out more Little Critter tales! -Just Me and My Dad-Just Me and My Mom-Just Like DadSeries Overview: We are publishing one Little Critter title in Fall 2025: the 50th anniversary edition of Just for You features a letter to readers from author/illustrator Mercer Mayer, as well as never-before-seen sketches from the original book! More Little Critte

A NEW HERO TAKES FLIGHTSkandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. When his dream comes true, Skandar is thrust into a world of elemental magic, epic sky battles and incredible new friendships. Skandar uncovers ancient secrets and encounters deadly enemies – and his adventure takes him on a journey he could never have imagined . . .THE SKANDAR COLLECTION FEATURES 3 EPIC ADVENTURES FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING SERIESSkandar and the Unicorn ThiefThirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero.But just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . .Skandar and the

The next evolution in storytelling from New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal Winning author Erin Entrada Kelly!Twelve-year-old Lila has two goals for the summer: 1. Win back the friends who ditched her for being "too dramatic"2. Stop being so dramaticBut then Lila's estranged Grandpa Clem dies, throwing a wrench in her plans. Now she'll have to spend the summer in Ohio while her parents decide what to do with Grandpa Clem's creepy Victorian Inn. It's supremely unfair. How can she show off the "new and improved" Lila from so far away?Even worse, strange things keep happening. En route to Ohio, the family gets into a scary car accident. No one's hurt, but the remainder of the trip is... odd. At every rest stop, Lila sees people in weird old-fashioned clothes. People no one else can see or hear...Lila convinces herself it's just her overactive imagination until the day of the funeral when she spots an old man sitting in her grandfather's favorite chair. She does a double take -- it's

One small kitten learns about the great big world as he set sail with his fellow shipmates, animal and human, in this historical fiction intermediate reader.Trim has learned a lot about life at sea. He understands the daily routines and the responsibilities of each crew member, and he knows many of the ways to help.But one day he ventures outside and experiences something new and scary: a storm is brewing. As the wind whips his whiskers and the sky grows dark, Trim's heart beats like a drum. All his friends are doing new things: preparing the sails, closing any openings on deck, and securing loose items.Penny and Jack explain each step to Trim and he is comforted to learn all the ways to prepare for a storm. And then he hears a strange noise coming from the lifeboats. There he finds Wisdom, a young albatross who is also experiencing her first storm.Can these two small creatures help each other ride out a storm and make a frightening experience a little less scary?A Bank Street Best Chi

It's Tiny T. Rex's first day of school! In this new addition to the bestselling series, Tiny is certain he's ready for anything at his BIG new school--but learns that even the best-prepared dinosaur will still meet some "oopsies" along the way! Tiny T. Rex is everyone's favorite pint-sized dinosaur! Despite being a little dino in a big world, Tiny doesn't mind taking on a new challenge, even when it's the first day of a brand-new school. From his giant backpack to his good-luck bowtie, Tiny is prepared for anything, and that means nothing can go wrong . . . right? With his best friend, Pointy, by his side, Tiny soon discovers that school isn't about being perfectly prepared after all--and that by trying new things and learning as he goes, he's more ready for school than even he knew. EVERYONE LOVES TINY: The first book about Tiny, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug, was an immediate hit from the moment it was published, and all the books in the series have become beloved bestsellers! R

'A joy to read in a single relaxing afternoon' JACQUELINE WILSON'Razor sharp on family, love and marriage' DAVID NICHOLLS'I devoured it in one long lazy afternoon - I laughed and cried' VICTORIA HISLOPThe happily ever after is only part of the story... A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chancesIt's the day before her daughter's wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job - or quits, depending who you ask. Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door expecting to stay for the festivities.He doesn't even have a suit. Instead, he's brought memories, a shared sense of humour - and a cat looking for a new home.Just as Gail is wondering what's next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret...As the big day dawns, the exes just can't agree on what's best for Debbie. Gail is seriously worried, while Max seems more concerned with whether to opt for the salmon or prime rib at the reception, if they m

Back to the Future meets When You Reach Me in this powerful novel by National Book Award nominee Lisa Graff, in which a young girl is able to make sense of the present--and change her future--by meeting her father in the past. As far as twelve-year-old McKinley O'Dair is concerned, the best thing about living in Gap Bend, Pennsylvania, is the Time Hop--the giant party the town throws every June to celebrate a single year in history. That one day is enough to make the few things that aren't so fantastic about McKinley's life--like her crabby homeroom teacher or her super-scheduled father--worth suffering through. And when McKinley learns that this year's theme is 1993, she can't wait to enter the Time Hop fashion show with a killer '90s outfit she's designed and sewn all on her own. But when the Time Hop rolls around, nothing goes as planned. In fact, it's the biggest disaster of McKinley's life. Before she knows what's hit her, McKinley somehow finds herself in the real 1993--and it's

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes the "cheerful" (The New York Times Book Review) and "charming" (People) Littlest Bigfoot trilogy about friendship, furry creatures, and finding the place where you belong--now together in one collectible hardcover boxed set! Alice Mayfair, twelve years old, slips through the world unseen and unnoticed. Ignored by her family and shipped off to her eighth boarding school, Alice would like a friend. And when she rescues Millie Maximus from drowning in a lake one day, she finds one. But Millie is a Bigfoot, part of a clan who dwells deep in the woods. Most Bigfoots believe that people--NoFurs, as they call them--are dangerous, yet Millie is fascinated with the No-Fur world. She is convinced that humans will appreciate all the things about her that her Bigfoot tribe does not: her fearless nature, her lovely singing voice, and her desire to be a star. Alice swears to protect Millie's secret. But a league of Bigfoot hunters is on

Brian and Ezra's story continues in the moving sequel to Thanks a Lot, Universe, which New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone called "a glorious ode to the beauty of preteen friendship" Brian knows that anxiety and depression aren't things that are magically fixed overnight, but he still doesn't understand why it's all hitting him so hard right now. Sure, his dad is still in prison and middle school is still stressful, but he's seeing a therapist, he's got good friends, and he's doing really well on the basketball team. He should be fine, so why does he feel too tired to get out of bed some days? And why does he turn into "Cursed Monster Brian" and snap whenever someone asks him what's wrong? Ezra is trying his best to look out for Brian, but he's not sure that he's actually helping. Sure, they're still best friends, but as Ezra starts preparing for the talent show, he also starts talking with Victor--the kid who relentlessly bullied Brian last year. It seems like Victor's changed

Join Simon and Chester in their third adventure as they navigate family dynamics and a very important ghost conference, now in paperback! A hilarious new graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.Chester lives with his Grandma, his cat Mr. Pickles and Simon the ghost. Lately Chester has been feeling like he's missing out when he sees other families out doing fun family things.So when Chester gets the opportunity to join his friend Amie and her family on a trip to the water park, he is IN. Meanwhile, Simon is off to his yearly ghost conference, excited to finally have something to show off about (haunting his VERY OWN HOUSE, for example) to the cool ghosts. Maybe they'll even accept him into their group!Will things go as planned? Well, let's put it this way: both Simon and Chester are about to learn a thing or two about the old saying "The grass is always greener . . ."

Fans of the hit picture book I Don’t Want to Be a Frog will love this silly companion featuring a frog that's still as stubborn as ever and his surprisingly patient father."Reminiscent of Mo Willems’s 'Elephant and Piggie' series"—Publishers WeeklyFrog does NOT want to grow up. Doesn’t need to be tall. Doesn’t want to be able to jump high enough to see the tree frogs. He’s just FINE being small. Besides, if you grow up, you don’t get to do fun things like jump in mud puddles with your best friend, Pig. Do you? This hilarious story­—which uses humor to teach that it’s great being exactly who you are—is sure to bring a smile to every kid who just wants to stay a kid, in addition to those who are the smallest in their class. It’s a sly and smartly funny tale that will have children and parents laughing together.And look for all the books in this hilarious series:I Don't Want to Be a FrogThere's Nothing to Do!I Don't Want to Go to Sleep

Being twins means having a best friend forever . . . But when one twin goes to school in Mexico and the other goes to school across the border in Calexico, can that bond withstand the distance? A contemporary middle grade graphic novel about discovering who you are.Luis Fernando and Luisa Teresa are twins, and they finally have the chance to stand on their own. Fernando is staying local in Mexicali, Mexico, and Teresa is planning to cross the border every day so she can go to a private school in Calexico, California.Suddenly on his own, Fernando realizes that without his twin around. Desperate to not be alone in middle school, he finds himself making friends with the first kid who’s willing to give him a chance . . . only this new friend says and does a lot of things that Fernando isn’t too sure about.Teresa is ready to thrive and stand on her own two feet, but she soon finds herself failing under the pressure of crossing the US/Mexico border every day. She no longer has to worry about

A gripping, twisty psychological YA thriller from the author of Little Creeping Things. When her sister fell, Savannah knew it was her fault. But, was it?Piper Sullivan never should have been at Suicide Point the day she fell. Her older sister, Savannah, knows this with all her heart―just as she knows that Piper's "accident" was entirely her fault. Savannah did something awful, something she can barely stand to think about, and now Piper is in a coma.But just as Savannah's guilt threatens to swallow her whole, she finds something strange in Piper's locker: a note inviting Piper to a meeting of their school's wilderness club...at the very place and on the very day she fell. Which means that there's a chance that Piper wasn't alone.Maybe it isn't Savannah's fault, after all. Someone in the club might know what really happened. Someone might have done something. But why? If Savannah wants to find out the truth about what happened to Piper, she'll have to join the club on their weekend lon

The eagerly anticipated sequel to Carry On by #1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell—now in trade paperback!The story is supposed to be over.Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after…So why can’t Simon Snow get off the couch?What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light.That’s how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. They find trouble, of course. (Dragons, vampires, skunk-headed things with shotguns.) And they get lost. They get so lost, they start to wonder whether they ever knew where they were headed in the first place.With Wayward Son, Rainbow Rowell has written a book for everyone who ever wondered what happened to the Chosen One after he saved the day. And a book for everyone who was ever more curious about the second k

Going to the museum has never been so much fun! Much-loved illustrator Nick Sharratt invites you to stroll around eight magnificently silly museums, in this picture-book giggle-fest that will keep children entertained for hours. Sturdy fold-out pages open to reveal a feast of laughs, silliness, dreadful puns and crazy objects. Step inside the super-stinky Poo-seum, to discover some totally bonkers toilets.Keep super-quiet at the Snoozeum, where all the animals are asleep. You won't believe your eyes at the Confuseum, with its brain-boggling optical illusions! There's even a museum for you to fill in yourself: the amazing All-About-YOU-seum, where you can draw and write all about YOU! Open the sturdy fold-out pages to find a feast of silly things to giggle at Children will love poring over these fun-filled pages, and laughing at all the puns. Have fun filling in the final museum that's all about YOU! What's your favourite food? And your lucky number? What will you look like when you gro

Proposal and design : -- to build orbit debris collector and re-launch into deep space after collection at place as Earth introduction to universe, think why flying saucer are all the same shape. Universal energy with us always. Can we have more safety from earthquake? Including Summary story edition Call for deep discussion by email: David_OK_2013@yahoo.com Charles Darwin is a clever human same as us. We have all organs he has. He thought out a lot of things so as many great people. Probably some of us from this world also can think out something important. This is the reason why everyone on this world can dig in for more understanding and bring for discussion. This book came to start as a fiction or introduction for reading and public introduction.The only difference from other books is:-This book is short but everything is like brief summary written to leader information - a quickest way to know the important story in briefing, and can ask afterwards. Besides, smart people c

In this perfectly pitched novel-in-letters, Vivy Cohen won't let autism stop her from playing baseball--not when she has a major-league star as her pen pal.Vivy Cohen is determined. She's had enough of playing catch in the park. She's ready to pitch for a real baseball team. But Vivy's mom is worried about Vivy being the only girl on the team, and the only autistic kid. She wants Vivy to forget about pitching, but Vivy won't give up. When her social skills teacher makes her write a letter to someone, Vivy knows exactly whom to choose: her hero, major league pitcher VJ Capello. Then two amazing things happen: A coach sees Vivy's amazing knuckleball and invites her to join his team. And VJ starts writing back! Now Vivy is a full-fledged pitcher, with a catcher as a new best friend and a steady stream of advice from VJ. But when a big accident puts her back on the bench, Vivy has to fight to stay on the team.

Two teens meet after tragedy and learn about love, loss, and letting goNaima Rodriguez doesn’t want your patronizing sympathy as she grieves her father, her hero—a fallen Marine. She’ll hate you forever if you ask her to open up and remember him “as he was,” though that’s all her loving family wants her to do in order to manage her complex OCD and GAD. She’d rather everyone back the-eff off while she separates her Lucky Charms marshmallows into six, always six, Ziploc bags, while she avoids friends and people and living the life her father so desperately wanted for her. Dew respectfully requests a little more time to process the sudden loss of his parents. It's causing an avalanche of secret anxieties, so he counts on his trusty voice recorder to convey the things he can’t otherwise say aloud. He could really use a friend to navigate a life swimming with pain and loss and all the lovely moments in between. And then he meets Naima and everything’s changed—just not in the way he, or she,

A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed.Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives.At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven’t quite prepared her for starting school in the US—and her new label of “Middle Eastern,” an identity she’s never known before.But this life also brings unexpected surprises—there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is.This lyrical, life-affirming story is about losing and finding home and, most importantly, finding yourself.

Benji 相信很多人覺得不可能的事——爸媽會平安回家、與弟弟在蘇格蘭山區可以過得快樂，甚至，湖裡真的有怪獸。他一心想幫助叔叔拯救觀光事業，帶著朋友們出發尋找「Loch Lochy」湖怪。故事以溫柔的筆調處理思念與希望，在幽默中滲入失落與堅持，令人動容。Jenny Pearson 擅長在輕快的冒險中點出家庭與成長的真實重量，讀來讓人一邊笑、一邊鼻酸。"Laughs, adventure, tears, and most importantly heart." Phil Earle, author of When The Sky Falls"A glorious, hilarious, and touching triumph of a book." Katya Balen, author of October, OctoberA one-of-a-kind tale of love, loss, laughter and hope, from award-winning author Jenny Pearson. Benji McLaughlin is a visionary. He believes in things other people think are impossible, like that he and his brother Stanley will be happy living with their uncle, and that the Loch Lochy monster is real, and that his parents will come home safely one day.So when he finds out that Uncle Hamish's holiday business is struggling, Benji's not worried. He has a visionary plan. Together with his new friends, Murdy and Mr Dog, he sets off to prove that the Loch Lochy monster exists, and bring tourists flooding in.But Benji might have t

胡利安要參加一場婚禮，而且這次他也是婚禮的一份子。他遇見了新朋友瑪麗索，兩人一起玩耍、跳舞、冒險，還在過程中學會了什麼是陪伴與包容。這本色彩繽紛的繪本，是《我就是胡利安》續作，溫柔描寫友情、歡慶與做自己的快樂時刻，也悄悄告訴我們：愛與身分，都有許多美麗的樣子。適合和孩子一起閱讀與討論的溫暖故事。“A celebration of weddings and a subtle yet poignant reminder that gender, like love, is expansive. Lovely.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred reviews)Julián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It’s not long before Julián and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side. Jessica Love returns with a joyful story of friendship and individuality in this radiant follow-up to Julián Is a Mermaid.

Sam意外離世後，Julie完美的未來藍圖失去了意義。當她撥打Sam的電話想聽他留在語音信箱的聲音時，另一端竟響起接起電話的聲音…。這是重新開始的機會還是再一次的告別呢？If I Stay meets Your Name in this heartfelt novel about love and loss and what it means to say goodbye.How do you move forward when everything you love in on the line?Seventeen-year-old Julie has her future all planned out—move out of her small town with her boyfriend Sam, attend college in the city, spend asummer in Japan.But then Sam dies. And everything changes.Heartbroken, Julie skips his funeral, throws out his things, and tries everything to forget him and the tragic way he died. But a message Sam left behind in her yearbook forces back memories. Desperate to hear his voice one more time, Julie calls Sam’s cellphone just to listen to his voicemail.And Sam picks up the phone.In a miraculous turn of events, Julie’s been given a second chance at goodbye. The connection is temporary. But hearing Sam’s voice makes her fall for him all over again, and with each call it becomes harder to let him go. How

Sam意外離世後，Julie完美的未來藍圖失去了意義。當她撥打Sam的電話想聽他留在語音信箱的聲音時，另一端竟響起接起電話的聲音…。這是重新開始的機會還是再一次的告別呢？If I Stay meets Your Name in this heartfelt novel about love and loss and what it means to say goodbye.How do you move forward when everything you love in on the line?Seventeen-year-old Julie has her future all planned out—move out of her small town with her boyfriend Sam, attend college in the city, spend asummer in Japan.But then Sam dies. And everything changes.Heartbroken, Julie skips his funeral, throws out his things, and tries everything to forget him and the tragic way he died. But a message Sam left behind in her yearbook forces back memories. Desperate to hear his voice one more time, Julie calls Sam’s cellphone just to listen to his voicemail.And Sam picks up the phone.In a miraculous turn of events, Julie’s been given a second chance at goodbye. The connection is temporary. But hearing Sam’s voice makes her fall for him all over again and, with each call, it becomes harder to let him go. Ho