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本書入圍 ★2019年英國水石童書繪本獎★ ★2019年英國布蘭福博斯獎★ 在「最黑暗的一天」之後，顏色……逐漸…… 被偷走不見了！！！ 先是母親昏迷，接著是夜晚的噩夢── 一個陰暗的黑影人，偷走了伊莎世界中的色彩， 接著好友的改變、遠離，逐漸讓她感到空虛與絕望！ 直到她遇見了新鄰居托比， 他們一起幫助了需要救援的小天鵝──毛頭， 在這個過程中， 她和托比會解開色彩小偷之謎嗎？ 伊莎的生活會再次迎來希望和幸福嗎？ 作者以細微的洞察力，溫暖的同情心和同理心， 逐步建構出貼近生活的細緻故事！ 【國外媒體盛讚】 「Ewa Jozefkowicz 以誠懇的態度和對青少年心態的敏銳洞察力，細緻的處理貫穿全書的主題。」――英國《金融時報》 「一本真正令人印象深刻，且刻劃細緻入微的處女作，內容著重於描繪關於生活中的點滴。」――Fiona Noble出版社 「仔細地描繪出年輕生命遭遇悲慘時刻的畫面，但故事中卻充滿了幽默、希望和樂觀。」――英國最大兒童閱讀慈善機構BookTrust基金會 「這部極具可讀性的小說，展示了關於友誼和家庭的情感交流，並且探尋大自然對我們城市生活的影響，以及我們如何重新找回自我的信心和希望。」――Minerva Reads童書書評網站 「故事內容的敘述呈現，經過巧妙地處理；整體故事令人印象最深刻之處，就是對於伊莎精神混亂方面的描述呈現。」──《Books for Keeps》雜誌 「這是一個強而有力的故事，記錄了悲慘事故造成的連鎖反應和主角心靈癒合的過程。是個關於自信心重建和結交新友誼的故事，最重要的是描述了如何讓希望回歸。」──The School Librarian. 【本書特色】 ◎故事節奏緊湊刺激，劇情環環相扣令人忍不住一直閱讀下去。 ◎內容富含深意，探討了關於友情、親情、校園霸凌、心理創傷等多種議題。 ◎精心安排各種自我挑戰，易與青春期成長中的孩子產生共鳴。

微觀世界裏的中華人民共和國史城市史研究必讀之作美國城市史學會最佳著作獎「想要完全了解一個城市，就需要深入它的最底層，考察社會生活的最基本單位。茶館作為微觀世界，為我們提供了觀察社會、文化和政治轉型的理想視角。」——王笛每個城市都有自己獨特的公共空間，如同一個「微觀世界」，由此出發，我們得以重新觸摸和審視一個城市的歷史與記憶。微觀史名家、澳門大學歷史系講座教授王笛以二十年精深研究，為此提供了出色的示範。茶館是成都傳統文化與日常生活的一部分，當地人習慣在那裏打麻 將、約會、看戲、讀書、算命、掏耳朵，以及自由地爭論大大小小的政治和社會問題。在20世紀下半葉，茶館這個微觀世界經歷了前所未有的 劇烈變遷，本書對這一過程進行了細密考察，探討了中國城市社會與社 會主義政治演變之間的廣泛聯繫：國家權力怎樣改造公共生活？國家文化與地方文化有著怎樣的搏弈？人們又是如何重新佔領城市空間？因「對中國和全球城市史的研究作出重要貢獻」，本書榮獲美國城市史學會（The Urban History Association ）2018–2019年度最佳著作獎。 --------------------------------本書的魅力在於從小的城市空間展示出大的政治變遷，這樣，成都茶館成為了一個微觀世界，由此可觀察毛澤東時代的中國社會以及改革開放後的公共生活和經濟發展。本書不僅對中國和全球城市史的研究作出重要貢獻，而且有助於我們進一步理解非西方語境下的市民社會和公共領域這樣的重大問題。美國城市史學會「最佳著作獎」頒獎詞本書展示了敏銳的思想、廣博的知識，以及把抽象觀念與檔案和文化資料高超地結合在一起的能力。要理解毛澤東時代以及改革開放後的中國政治和文化變遷，本書將是必讀之作。《歷史新書評論》（History: Reviews of New Books）本書展示了1950 年以後成都公共生活的變化，為讀者提供大量生動的細節，描述了茶館業主、顧客、藝人、算命先生、掏耳匠等不同人群與國家權力的關係。這部精細的研究著作，為現代中國史、城市研究、文化人類學和休閒社會學的學者們提供了新的材料和見解。《跨學科歷史雜誌》（Journal of Interdisciplinary History）

艾美獎提名兼作家、插畫家動畫界繪畫大師／史蒂夫．斯默爾 第一本圖＋文創作～闡述朋友如何教會我們【懂得珍惜陪伴】、【轉變心境】、【學習為他人著想】的溫暖繪本～───【陪伴與珍惜／心境轉變】鴨子不喜歡水、不愛出門，獨自生活在木屋裡。在一個雨夜裡，意外的遇到一隻迷路、喜歡水、外向的青蛙。鴨子擔心青蛙無處可去，便留他住宿一晚。隔天，為了趕緊送青蛙回家，鴨子帶著青蛙四處奔波尋找……這對個性很不一樣的新朋友，會發展出什麼友誼呢？◎好評推薦這個故事簡單而美好，斯默爾的插圖散發出的光芒更是耀眼。 ──《童書中心雜誌》（BCCB） 書評這本書的魅力和溫柔幽默，在於斯莫爾作品中對人物富有表現力的描繪。──《書單》書評這是一個非常可愛的關於友誼的故事，大多數時候，有同伴陪伴的生活會變得更好。插圖令人驚嘆，非常明亮，完美地反映了作者試圖傳遞的訊息。這本繪本適合任何 3 歲以上的孩子。 ── goodreads.com書評/Auro Books這是一本適合學齡前兒童的兒童讀物，可以教您的孩子了解友誼和家的概念。── goodreads.com/ 書評/ Jenna 一個美好而簡單的故事，講述了一隻不喜歡水的鴨子和一隻非常喜歡水的青蛙，以及他們如何互相適應成為朋友和共同生活的方式。── goodreads.com/書評Courtney 鴨子真的喜歡獨處嗎？一本著眼於友誼以及它如何改變我們的書！美好的插圖令人愉悅！ ── goodreads.com書評/ Pam Page 迷人的故事。這本書展示了友誼如何教會我們超越恐懼、不受限於自己。── goodreads.com書評Freddie D關於友誼和接受改變的書。適合教給孩子們很好的一課。──goodreads.com書評/ Didi 這個故事教會了我們友誼的力量，以及如何透過人際關係成為最好的自己。書中的繪圖很美，充分展現出鴨子和青蛙之間的同伴情誼。──goodreads.com/ 書評/Siobhan Mackie◎引導閱讀 本書的鴨子主角，跟我們一般認識的鴨子大不同：他不喜歡游泳跟碰到水，甚至連一滴雨都不喜歡，最喜歡宅在家裡獨處。但是，有著這樣個性的鴨子，卻在一個暴風雨夜晚，在自家門外發現了一隻迷路且喜歡水的青蛙。 為了幫青蛙找到家，鴨子不再當宅鴨，開始帶著青蛙在外頭到處奔走尋找，甚至還划著船，到他以

內容簡介 ★《學校圖書館雜誌》、《科克斯書評》、《前言評論》一致推薦★美國經典兒童出版社Little Bee Books‧精選優質繪本-用幽默的故事讓孩子理解「氣候變化」為北極和北極熊帶來的生態影響-教孩子遇到困境時，懂得與他人「互惠合作」，從中學習有用的資訊與技能-- 【環保危機/互助合作】 一個獨居的小女孩，一隻飢餓的北極熊，冰天雪地中，迸發出一份看似不可能的友誼……小波是一個生活在北極地區的小女孩，既獨立自主又富有想像力， 但儘管小波覺得現在的生活不錯，還是希望能有個同伴。某天，一隻脾氣暴躁、飢餓的北極熊出現──大極撞進小波的家裡，毀了她的房子！小波於是提議要替大極找食物，大極則負責修理她的家。 一人一熊達成了協議，但是事情進行得並不如預期順利……◎書末附有{小知識單元} ★說明「北極」在調節氣溫上扮演的角色 ★講述「氣候變遷」為北極及全球帶來之影響 ★介紹「北極熊」的生態特徵及所面臨的危機◎好評推薦 「就像日落劃過新雪，這個故事的色彩，與它傳達出的意旨一樣溫暖──關心他人和地球。」 ─《前言評論》書評 「作者巧妙地平衡了幽默、懸念和奇思妙想，只短短幾頁就營造出豐富的人物形象。插圖採用了華麗的配色，完美地反映了北極的瑰粉色調，為這個幽默故事打造了絕佳背景。 」 ─《科克斯書評》 「憑藉歡快的插圖，搭配上作者講述故事時獨有的詼諧口吻，非常受到學齡前孩子的喜愛。」 ─《學校圖書館雜誌》書評◎引導閱讀　‧用繪本引發孩子對「氣候」的好奇心‧認知地球暖化的嚴重性‧在生活中落實環保、節能等觀念‧教孩子懂得在生活中「互惠合作」，解決困境 關於環保議題的繪本不少，《抓不到魚的北極熊》的圖像，可說是其中相當「出色」的，不同於其他的北極熊主題繪本，繪者選擇在漫天的白雪中，添加了許多富含童趣的瑰麗元素，為這冰天雪地鋪上一層溫暖的色彩，令人看了眼睛為之一亮，也更能感受到畫面的分鏡趣味。 而故事中安排小女孩的出現，與擬人化的北極熊之間的詼諧互動　(其實是十分爆笑)，傳達出人類與動物間維持依存關係的重要性，也為這嚴肅沉重的暖化議題，注入了活潑的元素，卻又

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《World of Science 科學世界》透過全彩的生動漫畫，激發孩子對科學主題的興趣。本套書涵蓋多元的科學主題，並符合亞太地區的劍橋小學課程大綱。 書中結合擴增實境(AR)增強學習的互動與體驗，書中生動的3D立體人物對話、動物叫聲、植物型態，加上遊戲及小測驗，讓家長與孩子一同享受邊遊戲邊學習的樂趣。本系列特點：˙生動的全彩漫畫將吸引所有小讀者，同時也包括那些原本對科學不感興趣的小朋友。˙涵蓋了多元主題，提供獨特兼具教育與娛樂的綜合性科學教材。˙本系列漫畫與科學雜誌不同，不根據各冊主題更改書中架構及視覺設計，其一致性的整體風格與內容架構，多年來深受市場肯定，並使讀者更能深入認識主題與有效地學習。˙擴增實境(VR)的加入增強書中的互動性和體驗元素，透過動畫、3D人物、遊戲化和測驗，讓這系列套書在市場上獨樹一幟，其教育價值吸引家長，並深受喜歡邊學習邊娛樂的孩子們的歡迎。*本書擴增實境(AR)互動功能，需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。 第二輯，共5冊：1. 了解事物運作的歷險記2. 偉大思想歷險記3. 與爬行動物和兩棲動物歷險記4. 與陸地動物的歷險記5. 自然奇觀歷險記The World of Science series engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics enriched by Augmented Reality. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to stretch inquiring young minds. In this set of five books, the titles are:Adventures with How Things WorkAdventures wit

《World of Science 科學世界》透過全彩的生動漫畫，激發孩子對科學主題的興趣。本套書涵蓋多元的科學主題，並符合亞太地區的劍橋小學課程大綱。 書中結合擴增實境(AR)增強學習的互動與體驗，書中生動的3D立體人物對話、動物叫聲、植物型態，加上遊戲及小測驗，讓家長與孩子一同享受邊遊戲邊學習的樂趣。本系列特點：˙生動的全彩漫畫將吸引所有小讀者，同時也包括那些原本對科學不感興趣的小朋友。˙涵蓋了多元主題，提供獨特兼具教育與娛樂的綜合性科學教材。˙本系列漫畫與科學雜誌不同，不根據各冊主題更改書中架構及視覺設計，其一致性的整體風格與內容架構，多年來深受市場肯定，並使讀者更能深入認識主題與有效地學習。˙擴增實境(VR)的加入增強書中的互動性和體驗元素，透過動畫、3D人物、遊戲化和測驗，讓這系列套書在市場上獨樹一幟，其教育價值吸引家長，並深受喜歡邊學習邊娛樂的孩子們的歡迎。*本書擴增實境(AR)互動功能，需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。 第二輯，共5冊：1. 了解事物運作的歷險記2. 偉大思想歷險記3. 與爬行動物和兩棲動物歷險記4. 與陸地動物的歷險記5. 自然奇觀歷險記The World of Science series engages, educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics enriched by Augmented Reality. All topics covered are in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to stretch inquiring young minds. In this set of five books, the titles are:Adventures with How Things WorkAdventures wit

From award-winning author Patricia Lakin and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Brian Floca comes a collectible boxed set with six Level 1 Ready-to-Reads starring the adorable hamsters, Max and Mo. Follow along as they go on their exciting classroom adventures From their first day of school to making Halloween masks to celebrating the 100th day of school, join the fun-loving classroom hamsters Max and Mo as they make crafts, build a snowman, and more This sweet boxed set includes: Max & Mo's First Day of SchoolMax & Mo Go Apple PickingMax & Mo Make a SnowmanMax and Mo's Halloween SurpriseMax & Mo's Science Fair SurpriseMax & Mo's 100th Day of School

Joseph had a little overcoat, but it was full of holes—just like this book! When Joseph’s coat got too old and shabby, he made it into a jacket. But what did he make it into after that? And after that?As children turn the pages of this book, they can use the die-cut holes to guess what Joseph will be making next from his amazing overcoat, while they laugh at the bold, cheerful artwork and learn that you can always make something, even out of nothing.Available in paperback for the first time, Joseph Had a Little Overcoat will continue to delight readers over twenty years after its original publication.

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What would you do if you found a dragon on your doorstep? Or a crocodile in your cupboard? In this playful hide-and-seek book children are introduced gently to the animals that often scare

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A Finalist for the 2022 Jane Addams Children's Book AwardAn NPR Best Book of 2021A New York Times Best Children's Book of 2021A Washington Post Best Book of 2021A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2021A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of 2021In 1938, twenty-nine-year-old Nicholas Winton saved the lives of almost 700 children trapped in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia--a story he never told and that remained unknown until an unforgettable TV appearance in the 1980s reunited him with some of the children he saved.Czech-American artist, MacArthur Fellow, and Andersen Award winner Peter S s dramatizes Winton's story in this distinctive and deeply personal picture book. He intertwines Nicky's efforts with the story of one of the children he saved--a young girl named Vera, whose family enlisted Nicky's aid when the Germans occupied their country. As the war passes and Vera grows up, she must find balance in her dual identities--one her birthright, the other her choice.Nicky & Vera is a mas

一本你我、企業、學界、醫界、政府，都該閱讀的重要著作！對女性不友善的體制與設計多不勝數，有些甚至出人意料。且看英國得獎自由人權活動家佩雷茲一一道來，提出可行解方！立法委員　王婉諭‖圖文作家　吉娜兒‖高雄醫學大學性別研究所退休教授　成令方‖財團法人婦女新知基金會祕書長　周于萱‖律師娘　林靜如‖吾思傳媒、女人迷創辦人暨執行長　張瑋軒‖國立台灣大學建築與城鄉研究所專任教授　畢恆達‖作家　蔡詩萍‖律師　賴芳玉‖立法委員　賴品妤——重磅推薦（依姓氏筆畫序）★2019年《金融時報》和麥肯錫年度最佳商業圖書獎★2019年英國皇家學會科學獎★2019年英國Books Are My Bag讀者票選獎得主★《泰晤士報》2019年時事類最佳書籍★《新政治家》、《觀察者報》、《金融時報》、《週日泰晤士報》2019年度選書落實真正的性別平權，就從搜集性別分析資料開始！試想以下情形：外出如廁總是大排長龍；手機或各式器具大到讓人難以操作；醫師開的藥並不適合你的身體；發生車禍時，你有高達47%的機率受到重傷；無論在職場或家中，你付出的無數無薪工時不受到認可或重視……如果你覺得上述情況似曾相似，很有可能你就是女性。《被隱形的女性》揭露在這個主要為男性打造的世界裡，人們總是系統性的忘記納入一半人口的意見與經驗。自由人權活動家佩雷茲首度融合全球跨領域的案例分析、故事，以及研究，揭露性別分析資料不足所造成的嚴重偏誤，說明女性以哪些隱而不顯的方式遭到漠視，以及此種現象對女性的健康與福祉所造成的影響，並提出可行的解決方案。各界好評這個世界從辦公室空調到妳的子宮都有人要管，妳還不拿起這本書破解並回擊嗎？身為女人，妳的戰場就是身為女人這件事情，妳必須替自己上戰場。——圖文作家 吉娜兒每個國家社會都有大量的「社會性別資料缺口」。作者使出洪荒之力，搜集各種資料來證明，除了有這樣的「缺口」存在之外，還有一些補綴「缺口」的作法，讓讀者逐漸看到可以讓女人不再隱形的行動與作法，帶來改變的希望。——高雄醫學大學性別研究所退休教授 成令方非常推薦大家看完之後，可以把這本書送給不想承認男性紅利的男性朋友、煩惱政策該如何修正推動的公務員，以及至今仍然小看自己貢獻的女性朋友。只有當我們意識到這樣的男性偏誤存在，我們才能夠更有意識的去讓政策、設計變得更完善。——財團法人婦女新知基金會祕書長 周于萱這本書是所有對女性與性別議題有興趣的人的

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.Jack, Rex, and the Lady visit the zoo. But when Jack gets hungry, he sneaks into a koala’s cage to steal some snacks. In a case of mistaken identity, the Lady takes the koala home and leaves Jack stuck in the cage. How will Jack escape, and will the Lady and Rex be happier with the new Jack?Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the New York Times bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli.Series Overview: A new humorous and irreverent early reader series featuring the adventures of a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.

These 16 stories have been carefully levelled to support you and your child as they develop early reading skills. 8 stories provide phonics-based reading practice, while your child's wider reading experience. All and humorous illustrations, as well as tips for reading together and fun activities.這套共16本的分級讀物，適合陪伴孩子邁出自主閱讀的第一步。書中包含8本以自然發音為基礎的故事，以及8本生活化題材，幫助孩子逐步累積閱讀信心。內容生動有趣，搭配溫馨插圖，並附有親子共讀小提醒和活動設計。讀完本系列後，還能接續挑戰第三階段的故事。Once you have enjoyed the stories in this collection, read on with the stage 3 collection.Titles in this set:Such a FussDragon DangerFloppy and the BoneMissing!Poor Old RabbitThe BackpackThe Sing SongQuick! Quick!The Moon JetThe Raft RaceThe Red CoatThe SpaceshipWet FeetI Can Trick a TigerShopsSuper Dad

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Down in the jungle where nobody goes, there is something very exciting going on! If you are very quiet, you will see lots of very busy animals. But what they are getting ready for? Find out by peerin

Join best friends Pinky and Rex on their many adventures with this carry-along Ready-to-Read boxed set featuring six of your favorite Pinky & Rex Level 3 Ready-to-Read stories—perfect to take on t

Six favorites from Eric Carle are available in this Ready-to-Read boxed set!This convenient Ready-to-Read carry-along boxed set of six beloved Eric Carle classics includes paperback editions of Have Y

2-in-1 edition of the first two stories in the BLUE PETER AWARD-winning mystery adventure series about11-year-old ace detective, Laura Marlin. BLUE PETER AWARD-winning DEAD MAN'S COVE is the first in a new detective adventure series from the author of the much-loved White Giraffe series. Orphaned Laura is sent to live with her uncle in Cornwall, convinced that a life of adventure is hers at last - and everywhere she turns she's confronted with mysteries.Is Tariq, the shopkeeper's silent son, a friend or an enemy? Why does her uncle seem intent on erasing his own past? And why is everyone so afraid of Dead Man's Cove? And in KIDNAP IN THE CARIBBEAN Laura Marlin has no idea that her dream holiday to the Caribbean might cost her and everyone she loves their lives, as they come face to face with pirates, a volcano and hungry sharks.

If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favourite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles...Ages 0–5

In this delightful story, the king refuses to leave his bathtub and rule the kingdom. “Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again.”--Booklist

Presents a traditional African-American Spiritual song that gives an introduction to the parts of the body, as well as the concept of the skeleton.

Come along on an exciting bus ride from a Guatemalan village to a market town with this fresh take on a favourite song. Features Latin-inspired singalong and endnotes about life in Guatemala. Enhanced CD includes audio singalong and video animation. 商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨 因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

Washington Childrenu2019s Choice Picture Book AwardAn oversized paperback edition of the classic cumulative tale, perfect for sharing at bedtime, naptime…anytime!More than a foot in length and height, this big book version of The Napping House makes story time easy. Humorous and inviting, this story encourages young kids to read along—and make predictions.In the napping house is a cozy bed piled high with a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing cat, and a slumbering mouse. What could be more comfy?All is at peace until the appearance of an unexpected visitor and before you know it, no one is sleeping! This classic story by Audrey Wood and illustrated by Caldecott-honoree Don Wood is a must-have for the family library.

In this lively alphabet rhyme, the letters of the alphabet race up the cocunut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no - Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom! A told B, and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of

A Caldecott Honor Book Nothing frightens Madeline--not tigers, not mice, not even getting sick. To Madeline, a trip to the hospital is a grand adventure. A true classic, Madeline continues to enchant readers more than sixty years after its first publication.

Winner of the Caldecott Medal When Madeline falls into the river Seine and nearly drowns, a courageous canine comes to her rescue. Now Genevieve the dog is Madeline''s cherished pet, and the envy of all the other girls. What can be done when there''s just not enough hound to go around?

"Do you want to be my friend?" asks the lonely little mouse. He follows a tai1, but all he finds at its end is a rather unfriendly horse. The little mouse just wants someone to play with-but he''ll have to follow a lot of tails before he can find just the right companion.

One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. Both parents and children alike will appreciate this lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. “Walsh’s cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colors and just the right simplicity for the storyline. A real charmer that’s great fun as well as informative.”--School Library Journal

The "lovable muttonheads" are off to the store in search of the perfect birthday gift in this latest in the sheep series of rhymed read-alouds.

While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food.

While their mother takes a nap, five mischievous monkeys discover that it is unwise to tease Mr. Crocodile.

A group of hapless sheep careens through treacherous landscapes in a jeep, in a merry easy-to-read adventure.

“The richness of coloring; the strength, action and humor in the drawing; and the original rhyme for each letter make this an alphabet book to treasure.”--The Horn Book

Caps for Sale is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and beloved by generations of readers. This easy-to-read story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity. Children will delight in following the peddlers efforts to outwit the monkeys in this new, enlarged, and redesigned edition, and will ask to read it again and again.

In this delightful book, a small boy imagines a world where dinosaurs perform public services. “Bold lines accentuate imaginative, humorous ideas. A natural for student response: students formulate their own outcomes about what would happen if the dinosaurs returned. An overwhelming favorite in the early grades.”--The Reading Teacher

If you take a mouse to school, he'll ask you for your lunch box. When you give him your lunch box, he'll want a sandwich to go in it. Then he'll need a notebook and some pencils. He'll probably want to share your backpack, too . . .The famous mouse from the New York Times #1 best-seller If You Take a Mouse to the Movies and If You give a Mouse a Cookie is back for his first day of school. Only Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond could make school this much fun!

Gustav Mole is lucky enough to be born into a musical family, and this charming tale traces the enriching role that music plays in his life. Gustav's musical education is rich and diverse, covering a