Scriptures for Life

Journey through the seasons and celebrations of a child's year in this stunning collection of fairy tales from the bestselling, award-winning author of The House with Chicken Legs, Sophie Anderson.Brimming with magic and extraordinary adventure, the stories are all inspired by fairy tales that have been passed down for generations. Some are twists on classics, such as Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel, while others are original stories inspired by folklore, such as The Bear and the Dragon and The Sleeping Forest.Packed with colourful illustrations by Elisa Paganelli, this gorgeous gift book brings Sophie's lyrical storytelling to life.

你想在工作時也能用華語和同事聊天、了解臺灣嗎？本書非常適合CEFR A2-B1程度的華語學習者，跟著是同事也是朋友的小清和小華，在以臺灣的辦公室為背景的輕鬆對話中，認識臺灣人的生活和文化。全書分為「人際篇」、「節假篇」、「自然篇」、「時事篇」、「人文篇」等5大類，10課內容貼近生活、語言自然實用，每課都有主題介紹、正體與簡體對話、英文翻譯、生詞與例句、短文與討論、語言點、角色扮演與延伸話題；可以進行聽、讀、跟著說等多樣的練習。並配有音檔，藉著聽小清和小華生動活潑的對話，以及清楚自然的短文內容，來學習華語語音、語調和說話方式。不管是上課還是自學，本書都能幫助你勇敢開口、說得更自然，同時發現臺灣生活多麼有趣！Want to chat with coworkers in Mandarin and learn more about Taiwan? Designed for learners at CEFR levels A2 to B1, this book follows Xiaoqing and Xiaohua, coworkers and friends, through lively conversations set in an office in Taiwan.Its 10 practical lessons cover five themes: relationships, holidays, nature, current affairs, and culture. Each lesson includes a topic introduction, dialogues in Traditional and Simplified Chinese, English translations, vocabulary and examples, short readings and discussions, language points, role plays, and further topics.Companion audio brings Xiaoqing and Xiaohua’s conversations to life and presents the readings through clear, natural narration. Learn

From national treasure, Rob Brydon, comes a warm and witty picture book chronicling the adventures of Crumble the cat...From actor, comedian and writer Rob Brydon comes a warm and witty picture book chronicling the adventures of Crumble the cat...“The Cat in The Cupboard's called Crumble.Crumble's the name of The Cat.The Cat in The Cupboard, he lives in the cupboard,and there's nothing strange about that...”In this adventure, Crumble embarks on a rescue mission into the garden of his arch-nemesis to seek out his beloved lost toy. But it’s dangerous in enemy territory for our plucky feline…Written in humorous, playful rhyme and brought vividly to life by Ellie Snowdon’s gorgeous illustrations, this is a story to be treasured by children and adults alike.

Count the wonders of the tundra from 1 to 12 in this stunning celebration of an Alaskan winter.One red fox walks on snow—stalking winter. Two ravens croak and gurgle—talking winter. Three snowshoe hares hop—tracking winter. Wherever you look, another animal is making its mark on the coldest time of year. Inspired by her years living in Alaska, Nancy White Carlstrom celebrates the tundra with dynamic poetry, counting winter’s wonders from 1 to 12. Claudia McGehee’s stunning scratchboard art was influenced by her own snowy surroundings and vibrantly brings the text to life. This sturdy board book edition of Counting Winter is adapted for the youngest reader and a perfect read aloud for chilly days, whether winter is just beginning or just starting to melt into spring.

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Nico has met every challenge head-on with creativity and alongside his friends, but now the Warden, one of the most fearsome enemies in the world of Minecraft, has emerged from the depths! The Warden is formidable, and Nico is in for his most complicated challenge yet...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Frozen River and I Was Anastasia, a thrilling historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace O'Malley, an infamous Irish sea captain and folk heroine who risked everything to protect her people against the powerful Elizabethan regime Grace O'Malley was born to be at sea. Raised alongside her brother by their father, chief of the name of clan O'Malley, Grace learns early that her dreams of the open water are not compatible with the life she's expected to lead as the daughter of a noble family. And when her father marries her to the wrong man, a neighboring chief named Donhal, Grace's world shifts for the worse. Undaunted, Grace raises a family without abandoning her passion, aiding her hot-tempered husband in his campaigns against rival tribes. Eventually ousted from her husband's land in the wake of his death, Grace returns to her childhood home and begins her career as a pirate in earnest, claiming new territories and finding deepe

An encyclopedia of expertise, showing how to do everything from making paper aeroplanes to solving a riddle.With this book by their side, every curious child will gain a dazzling range of skills for real-life adventures, from practical skills (such as how to read a map and how to tie knots), to craft activities (such as how to make slime and how to make papier-maché), to outdoorsy skills (such as how to star spot without a telescope and how to build a den), to brainy skills (such as how to write an algorithm and how to calculate Pi), to life skills (such as how to give a compliment and how to pack a suitcase) – and much more!Every skill comes with the seal of approval from top experts, and their stellar tips are threaded throughout the book, too. For example, an aircraft designer offers tips on making the ultimate paper plane; a lunar scientist points out what to spot on the Moon; a chemical engineer shares insights about making slime; and an eight-times world memory champion reveals h

The next instalment in the fabulous series about a class of Year 7 children navigating a new school, family life and the ups and downs of friendship - this time it's Gabby's turn to tell her story of growing up and coping with change.It’s bad enough that Gabby’s dad is dating, but when she discovers that his new girlfriend Natasha is actually Miss Bell, the super strict new teacher at school, Gabby is horrified! To make things even worse, she gets her first period, and she’s far too embarrassed to tell anyone. Gabby is determined to make sure Miss Bell does NOT become her new stepmum. But maybe there’s room for one more in her family after all?

A collection of Bluey stories each crafted for reading in five minutes or less.Cheese and crackers! This treasury includes 6 stories of Bluey and Bingo and their amazing adventures with their friends and family! It's the perfect read for bedtime, when you're on-the-go, and anytime in-between. This book includes the stories The Pool, Bingo, Charades, Hammerbarn, Typewriter, and Baby Race.Don't miss these other awesome Bluey titles:Bluey: The DeciderBluey: CubbyBluey: GrandadBluey 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 novelty books that celebrate play.