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Rabbit up . . . Uh-oh! Rabbit down . . . With some droll ascents and landings, Jo Ham's international sensation hops into a board book about the basic concepts of up and down. Seesaws, diving boards, ski jumps, slides--life comes with its share of ups and downs. And for the adventurous, on-the-go Rabbit, they're simply par for the course. The creation of Jo Ham, whose art celebrates the magic of everyday life, Rabbit has been spotted everywhere from the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston to mugs and nursery decorations in homes around the world. Now the iconic black-silhouetted bunny appears in a series of children's board books--fun, playful, and irreverent stories in striking and stylish packages that beg for a place on children's bookshelves.

A vacation in the Hamptons goes terribly wrong for three friends with a complicated history.“I absolutley loved The Note. Trust no one in this irresistible page-turner.” —Ashley Elston, #1New York Timesbest-selling author ofFirst Lie WinsIt was meant to be a harmless prank.Growing up, May Hanover was a good girl, always. Well-behaved, top of her class, a compulsive rule-follower. Raised by a first-generation Chinese single mother with high expectations, May didn’t have room to slip up, let alone fail. Her friends didn’t call her the Little Sheriff for nothing.But even good girls have secrets. And regrets. When it comes to her friendship with Lauren and Kelsey, she's had her fair share of both. Their bond—forged when May was just twelve years old—has withstood a tragic accident, individual scandals, heartbreak and loss. Now the three friends have reunited for the first time in years for a few days of sun and fun in the Hamptons. But a chance encounter with a pair of strangers leads to a

Start your quest with a talking purple llama and protect the Kingdom of Ravenwood! Join eight-year-old Dak as he's swept into a magical adventure to protect the people and creatures of their kingdom!One day, Dak was scooping llama poop on his family's farm. The next, he's on a magical adventure to save the kingdom! Dak, Fenn, and the magical llama Lucy have found the Fire Stone but eleven of the magical stones that protect Ravenwood are still missing! The search for the next stone leads Dak, Fenn, and Lucy to Starfall Forest, where the very shy and protective herd of alicorns—magical horses with wings and a horn—live. The alicorns have the Star Stone, and it's leaking magic everywhere and causing havoc at the royal wedding! Can Dak, Fenn, and Lucy find a way to gain the alicorns’ trust and get the Star Stone back? They’ll encounter magical creatures, a sneaky thief, and tricky magic, but when they work together, nothing can beat Team Llama Quest! Join Team Llama Quest on all their adve

Princess Truly gardens and has fun with her friends, across three rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!You can read with Acorn! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Princess Truly can grow it! Across three stories, Princess Truly and her friends grow a garden, she helps a baby bird learn how to fly, and she plants a magical tree! These funny and empowering short stories promote believing in yourself, building confidence, and having a positive self-image. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, Princess Truly fosters imagination and curiosity.With full-color artwork and easy-to-read rhyming text throughout, this series is just-right for new readers!

Join an adventure with all of your favorite pets in two, fun-filled original Pet Simulator stories!Can't get enough Pet Simulator? Explore the delightful world of collecting coins, snatching up rare eggs, and raising the cutest pets around in this totally original chapter book with TWO stories! Join Whiskers the Cat, Ruffles the Dog, and Penny the Unicorn as they try to solve the Riddle of Rainbow Ravine and win the Great Pet Race in this hilarious chapter book filled with tons of laughs, action, and exciting artwork. This book from bestselling author Tracey West is sure to delight fans of Pet Simulator.

LEARN EVENMORECOMMON SIGHT WORDS WITH DR. SEUSS! Sight words are a building block of reading success, and this fun and friendly workbook helps early readers ages 5 to 7 learn more than 120 essential ones. With lots of encouragement from familiar friends like the Cat in The Hat, it's perfect for kids in K-1, as well as older kids wanting extra reinforcement for reading fluency!Developed by education experts, this Dr. Seuss Workbook gives kids a fun and cheerfyl way to learn common high-frequency sight words! Sight words are words that kids learn to recognize automatically without needing to sound out the letters, that often need to be memorized. Together with phonics and decodable words, sight words are an essential part of early reading success.SIGHT WORDS LEVEL 2 presents a mix of the most common sight words from kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. It's perfect for those ages, as well as for any young learner who needs extra reinforcement and practice with sight words that are a li

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In the fourth novel of the sizzling Bridge Kingdom series, one man must decide just how much he is willing to sacrifice to save the life of the woman he loves—from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofA Fate Inked in Blood.Newly crowned as king, Keris is powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is revealed. But when Zarrah is imprisoned by the Empress, Keris knows there is only one way to save her: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed.Imprisoned on the dreaded Devil’s Island, Zarrah faces two choices: prove her loyalty to the Empress who condemned her or die as a traitor. Yet as she struggles to survive among violent prisoners, Zarrah uncovers a third path: a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with the destiny she must fight to claim.While the Empress plots a war with devastating consequences, Keris and Zarrah must find their way back to each other. Yet their greatest adversary is the fiery passion between them. Unless they overcome the bi

When is a spot not a dot? When it’s the perfect spot for a picnic! Dot the Ladybug is a charming sleuth in this endearing My First I Can Read series filled with sweet art and simple wordplay.Jots is looking for the perfect spot. But finding a spot is not as easy as it looks. Dot is on the case to help out her friend in this Dot the Ladybug adventure.Kallie George’s fun yet simple wordplay pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer Coleman’s vibrant illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers.

Grab your pick axe and your canary cage - it's time to mine for coal in the Victorian pits! As a British man living in a coal-mining village during the Victorian era, you're forced to endure the dangers, difficulties and despair of working underground in the 1800s. It's gruelling work, with long hours, unpredictable equipment and terrifying conditions. Discover how to get through a day in the pits with a succession of handy hints, such as not forgetting your canary bird and singing mining ballads to keep your spirits high.You'll soon learn that you really wouldn't want to be a Victorian miner! The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction read

當侏儸紀公園碰上葛瑞冏日記的精采、爆笑冒險故事★精彩刺激的冒險故事結合恐龍、科技與動作場面，讓讀者沉浸在緊湊、充滿挑戰性的情節中。★真實且多元的角色塑造展現友情、信任與合作精神，角色形象立體且易於共鳴。★結合教育啟發與時代議題探討自然生態保護、現代科技、人工智慧、假新聞等當代重要話題，兼具娛樂與教育意義，幫助年輕讀者理解科技社會的機會與挑戰。芬恩和米洛成為了RAPTOR這個秘密組織的少年特工，該組織致力於了解及保護動物。他們和阿提一同被派遣前往一艘科學考察船調查太平洋海域的神秘現象。不料考察船遭到攻擊，三人被困海上。他們必須在危機四伏的太平洋中生存下來，解開事件背後的陰謀，並對抗使用先進科技的惡勢力。這一集的冒險場景從森林轉移到海洋，設定新穎，故事依然緊湊刺激，並探索主角們如何在艱難環境下克服自我與信任的課題.Jurassic Park meets Wimpy Kid, packed with humour, supsense and adventure!Finn, Milo and new junior agent, Tasi, have been sent to investigate reports of deep-sea disturbances.But soon after their arrival their mission ship is torpedoed . . . by a giant submersible shaped like a manta ray. Action stations!It's time to paddle for their lives . . .The second in the all-action adventure series from Philip Kavvadias – with added environmental themes.Features brilliantly charming illustrations from Euan Cook throughout.PRAISE FOR MISSION: MICRORAPTOR:‘Fast, funny and fabulous.’ MAZ EVANS‘It’s funny and fast-paced with more twists and tur

Sharpen your axe and hoist your sails - it's time to hop in your longboat and explore the world with the voyaging Vikings!As an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you're getting ready to set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new life elsewhere. Prepare to brave stormy seas, discover expert boat-building techniques, and delve into the rich history of Norse mythology! But discovering a new continent is a difficult and dangerous quest - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction reading.

From dreamy parties with toys to night-time dances with fairy folk, tuck into bed with this collection of short stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. Discover the midnight magic!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton’s bumper short story collections. New in 2025:Animal Adventure StoriesFive-Minute Magic StoriesChristmas Bedtime Stories

Join an adventure with all of your favourite Roblox pets in two, fun-filled original Pet Simulator stories! Can't get enough Pet Simulator? Explore the delightful world of collecting coins, snatching up rare eggs and raising the cutest pets around in this totally original chapter book based on the hit game with TWO stories! Join Whiskers the Cat, Ruffles the Dog and Penny the Unicorn as they try to solve the Riddle of Rainbow Ravine and win the Great Pet Race in this hilarious chapter book. Filled with tons of laughs, action and exciting artwork. This book from bestselling author Tracey West is sure to delight fans of Pet Simulator.Perfect for gamer fans!

Relive your favorite moments from Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man series with this paw-some official sticker book!Dog Man is half man, half dog, and all Supa Cop! You can join Dog Man, Petey, Lil Petey, and all their friends on their action-packed adventures in this interactive sticker book based on the bestselling book series. This book comes with twelve sheets of stickers -- over 200 stickers total! -- that can be used to create sticker scenes and decorate notebooks, water bottles, and more.This sticker book is hours of fun for any Dog Man fan!

Become a Master Pokémon Trainer with an epic 365 Days of ActivitiesBecome the Ultimate Pokémon Trainer with this awesome 365 activity book, test your Pokémon skills by completing a different activity each day for a full year. This brain-busting, full-colour activity book is packed full of your favourite Pokémon and includes puzzles, codes, word games and more, to improve your Pokémon knowledge.Packed full of 365 fun activities to complete over the course of a year, to test and improve your Pokémon knowledge. Do you know your Snivy from your Snorlax? Can you tell a Rock-type from a Steel-type? And how good are you at identifying Pokémon just from their ears? Embark on an exciting, challenging and fun year-long adventure to find out the answers to all these questions and more!By the time you’ve completed the 365th activity you’ll be the Ultimate Pokémon Trainer!Gotta Catch ‘Em All!

★ 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.

Meet Diplo - the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist - on his second adventure. This time, tackle some of life's biggest questions with Diplo and his 10 dinosaur friends as they understand more about complex questions, including:- Does it hurt the grass when I chomp it?- Is it ever good to lie?- Why do bad things happen?- What is fairness?- How do we remember someone we've lost?Hear Dr Diplo's answers and learn how to navigate these difficult questions with simple exercises and activities. This book is perfect for guiding your little ones through the big questions they may have.More in the SeriesLittle Dinosaurs, Big Questions is the second book in the 'Dr Diplo' series. Guide your child through their emotions with Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings, a cute and funny guide filled with mindfulness activities and tools from Australian child psychologist Amber Owen.

This book is the second in a two-volume monograph on the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts. Looted in 1942 from the Warring States-period Chu tomb at Zidanku, Changsha, the manuscripts date to the turn from the 4th to the 3rd centuries BCE and are the only pre-Imperial Chinese manuscripts on silk found to-date. The monograph represents the culmination of almost four decades of research by Professor Li Ling of Peking University. Volume One addresses the circumstances of the discovery of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts and the subsequent provenance history in China and the United States.Volume Two provides the first complete transcription of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts in their entirety together with reproductions of the original manuscripts. The transcription is accompanied by comprehensive annotations, with full paleographic and philological analysis of the texts. An English translation of the texts has been added by Professor Donald Harper. For the first time, the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts can be

21世紀大學英語口語初級教程(第2版)在第一版基礎上以二十大精神和新版《大學英語教學指南》提出的“提高目標”為指導，參照《中國英語能力等級量表》中“口頭表達能力”總表的五級標準，強化教材內容的鑄魂育人功能，全面提升學生的口語表達能力和跨文化交際能力。主要內容：Part One Preparation Activities 包括：Ⅰ . Culture Base； Ⅱ . Language Base。Part Two Speaking Activities 包括： Ⅰ . Dialogue； Ⅱ . Writing and Talking； Ⅲ . Practical Writing and Speaking。Part Three English in Practice 包括：Ⅰ . Idioms；Ⅱ . Video Clip；Ⅲ . Culture Talk。Part Four Additional Reading 包括：Ⅰ . Passage One； Ⅱ . Passage Two；Ⅲ . Passage Three。

21世紀大學英語口語中級教程(第2版)在第1版基礎上以二十大精神和新版《大學英語教學指南》提出的“發展目標”為指導，參照《中國英語能力等級量表》中“口頭表達能力”總表的六級標準，強化教材內容的鑄魂育人功能，全面提升學生的口語表達能力和跨文化交際能力。主要內容：Part One Preparation Activities 包括：Ⅰ . Culture Base； Ⅱ . Language Base。Part Two Speaking Activities 包括： Ⅰ . Dialogue； Ⅱ . Writing and Talking； Ⅲ . Practical Writing and Speaking。Part Three English in Practice 包括：Ⅰ . Idioms；Ⅱ . Video Clip；Ⅲ . Culture Talk。Part Four Additional Reading 包括：Ⅰ . Passage One； Ⅱ . Passage Two；Ⅲ . Passage Three。

Dinosaur Girl is a 10-year-old girl who loves drawing and dinosaurs.She came into this world with her "special mission."Facing challenge after challenge, She was brave and fearless, even when scared.On the canvas of her life, she fills it with bold, bright colors of strength. Her journey of resilience touches the hearts of readers, bringing courage and strength to those who may be facing the valleys of life!◎Features of this Book：The story is written by Chi-Chi’s mother and illustrated by the renowned healing illustrator, Iris Chang.《Dinosaur Girl, a canvas filled with courage and dreams》 is a creation that transcends time and space. Iris Chang's warm and delicate illustrations seamlessly incorporate Chi-Chi's past drawings, making this picture book a collaborative work between the two.In the picture book, the illustrator designed various styles of scenes based on the storyline. Each double-page spread becomes a beautiful piece of art in itself. When these illustrations are connected t

Read twelve original stories about Moana and her friends from Disney's Moana (2016) in this magical 5-minute storybook collection. Voyage into a world of adventure with Moana! Discover Heihe's daring journey, learn to swim with Pua, explore Motunui with Moana--and more. Each story in this collection is ideal for reading aloud in just five minutes--a perfect fit for bedtime, story time, or any time! Complete your collection with best-selling, fan favorites!5-Minute Little Mermaid Stories5-Minute Disney Princess Stories5-Minute Under the Sea StoriesAnd much more!

Zetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow.Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world.However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia’s former elites strike back and the common people’s fervor for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and

The official novelization of Disney’sMufasa: The Lion King.Told in flashbacks, “Mufasa: The Lion King” reveals the rise of one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands as Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa share the story of Mufasa with a young lion cub.Directed by Barry Jenkins, the prequel to “The Lion King” releases in theaters on December 20, 2024.

【本書特色】☆★全彩印刷★☆★數學、藝術、說圖★版面配置、裝飾★色彩空間、顏色映射★二維散點圖、二維線圖、極座標繪圖、二維等高線★熱圖和其他、平面幾何圖形★三維散點圖、三維線圖、網格曲面、三維等高線★箭頭圖、立體幾何★數列、函式、二次型、隱函式★參數方程式、複數、距離★平面幾何變換、立體幾何變換、奇異值分解★瑞利商、心形線、★模式、隨機、Dirichlet分佈★貝茲曲線、繁花曲線、分形、網路圖【書籍內容】本書以數學與藝術的結合為主題，涵蓋多個視覺化技術和數學概念。首先，數學 + 藝術章節探討兩者如何在解構和重構世界中展現相似性。接著，說圖章節介紹視覺化的生命週期，從數據收集到最終呈現，並說明各種視覺化媒介的選擇。版面配置章節則幫助讀者理解如何有效地呈現數據，提升視覺化的吸引力。裝飾章節介紹常見的美化技術，強調程式設計和圖形創作的重要性。色彩空間章節講解如何在Matplotlib中定義顏色，並深入探討RGB色彩模型的應用。顏色映射章節則重點講解顏色映射的概念，將數值映射到不同顏色上。二維散點圖、二維線圖、極座標繪圖、二維等高線、熱圖和其他平面幾何圖形章節各具特色，展示不同類型的數據，強調數學在視覺化中的重要性。三維散點圖、三維線圖、網格曲面、三維等高線、箭頭圖及立體幾何章節介紹三維視覺化方案，讓讀者靈活運用不同維度的技術。代數部分涵蓋數列、函式、二次型、隱函式、參數方程式和複數，幾何部分探討距離、平面幾何變換、立體幾何變換、奇異值分解、瑞利商及心形線，強調代數與幾何的聯繫。最後，模式 + 隨機章節選取Dirichlet分佈、貝茲曲線、繁花曲線、分形及網路圖，展示模式與隨機之間的互動，拓展視覺化的應用範疇。整本書融合數學與藝術，提供讀者探索數學之美的機會。

機器學習最強入門邁向AI高手王者歸來(全彩印刷)內容簡介★★★★★【數學原理 + 演算法 + 真實案例 + 專題實作】★★★★★★★★★★【數學 x機率 x 統計 x 演算法】★★★★★★★★★★【機器學習演算法 x AI專題】★★★★★ AI時代的學習革命：用最簡單的方式掌握機器學習。 機器學習已成為當今科技領域的核心技能，但艱澀的數學與複雜的概念常讓人望而卻步。本書以淺顯易懂的白話解釋，結合全彩圖表輔助教學，幫助讀者輕鬆入門、快速掌握機器學習的核心知識與應用技巧。本書特色◎ 白話解釋機器學習：摒棄晦澀公式，以簡單明瞭的語言說明每個概念，配合豐富的全彩圖表，讓學習變得更輕鬆有趣。◎ 基礎數學起步，實現 AI 場景應用：從基礎數學概念講解機器學習，逐步導入 AI 在生活中的實際應用，橋接理論與實務。◎ 彩色圖解演算法，從小數據開始：用彩色圖像化的方式清晰呈現演算法的運作原理，並從簡單的小數據案例帶領讀者進入真實世界的應用。◎ 實用程式碼範例：提供完整的 Python 程式碼範例，將理論知識與實務結合，幫助讀者快速上手，並理解如何將理論轉化為可行的程式解決方案。◎ AI 專題實戰：涵蓋特徵選擇、模型選擇、超參數調整等進階主題，提供解決特定問題的策略與技巧，助力讀者邁向機器學習高手之路。數學場景 × AI 實例◎ 方程式、一元到多元函數 ★餐廳經營、業務員績效、網路行銷 .

A pop-up and flaps board book for curious little ones who love MoanaLittle ones can find adventure with Moana in the 5 pop-up surprises inside!Welcome to Motunui, the island where Moana lives. She’s looking for an adventure, could she be hiding under the flaps inside? Featuring the most-loved characters from the film, such as Maui, Pua, Heihei, and Moana, little ones can turn the pages to reveal the different environments on the island, and encounter a magical surprise under every flap.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, they’ll have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what’s hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal each character, and play peekaboo!Ideal for interactive preschool play, Disney Moana Pop-up Peekaboo! will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time

In Christianity and Education in Modern China, Wong Man Kong, George Kam Wah Mak, and other contributors demonstrate how Christianity served as a driving force in the development of modern education in China. Each of the chapters offers new insights into Christian involvement in different issues concerning education in modern China. The contributors examine how Christian missionaries and Chinese Christian educators interacted with China’s social, cultural, and political contexts. Also explored are the Christian legacies of higher education in mainland China and Taiwan, as well as how the spirit of Christian higher education in modern China has been carried on in Asia. This volume suggests that Western missionary and Chinese Christian perspectives of higher education were complementary with each other in modern China.

Initially, dressed like a Buddhist monk, he slipped into the country, where he impressed everyone he met with his secret weapons: remarkable memory techniques and the latest Western science.

Five hilarious rhyming tales that are fun to read aloud.This book is filled with five fun rhyming stories that make reading a pleasure. There's a yeti whose cooking causes chaos and a gopher who's a royal chauffeur. Together with cockatoos on a cruise, a hyena ballerina and a cheeky chimp, they make a collection that's sure to appeal to any young reader.

Alex Neptune is back for his most epic adventure in this fifth and final instalment of the action-packed series - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!Brineblood the pirate is back on the high seas with a dastardly plan - he's going to steal every drop of sea magic and use it to raise an all-powerful monster from the bottom of the ocean. If Alex, Zoey and Anil can't stop him, the monster could flood the entire world.Teaming up with the water dragon, they use a home-made submarine to journey deep into places no human has been before. But they have one crucial problem: Alex has lost his magic. Can he still lead his crew to victory? Or will Haven Bay - and the rest of the world - be lost for good?

Get to know global superstar Beyoncé in this push, pull and slide book, perfect for the littlest members of the Beyhive!Little Superstars: Beyoncéis an interactive introduction to the influential singer, performer and businesswoman, and empowers young children to dream big.Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover Beyoncé’s incredible life story, and even dance and sing along with her!With bright, colorful illustrations by Jayri Gomez, fun rhyming text and lots of detail to spot, young children will want to revisit this book again and again.Meet more Little Superstars in this series! Also available:Little Superstars:Taylor

A novelty board book for preschoolers, introducing them to scientists who changed the world.Discover the scientists who changed our world in My First Heroes: Scientists! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Zhang Heng, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin, and be inspired by their incredible work.With scenes to explore, fun facts to learn and bright, bold illustration by Nila Aye, this is the perfect introduction for young children to these amazing scientists.The My First Heroes books have been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide.Find out more in this remarkable autobiographical series with Explorers, Space and Inventors.

From former UK Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho comes an extraordinary collection of tales--each one illustrated by a different artist, and each just ten words long. Is it possible to tell a tale of love using just ten words? The answer is an enthusiastic yes. And when those words are joined by illustrations from twenty top creators, the results can be stunning. In this unique compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us cherished moments between siblings, worlds where nature blooms and heals, touching tales of beloved pets, and more. Each ten-word tale has been paired with one of the finest illustrators working today, among them Jon Klassen, Jarvis, Bob Graham, Myo Yim, Victoria Turnbull, and Ken Wilson-Max. Together the words and pictures set up a space for creativity as young readers imagine how the story might unravel--and are inspired to pen a ten-word tiny tale of their own. Prefaced by a note from the author, and with two creative writing challenges at

Co-published with HKU LibrariesOn the Steppes of Dreams is the latest collection of ‘dreamscapes’ by Basil Pao. Designed as a companion piece to his previous book Carnival of Dreams (2023) - which chronicled, from his first album cover and early cut & paste collages to the current CGI enhanced digital images of his photomontage work over a period of 50 years. The new book completes the circle and concludes the story of his surrealist/magic-realism imagery with a chapter of tributes to the group of artists who had inspired and influenced his work. The book is also intended as a celebration and a momento for the 100th anniversary of Surrealism.In his introduction, Terry Gilliam wrote: “His stunningly beautiful composite images surprise us by combining opposites, juxtaposing unlikely imagery and ideas that ask questions, make us smile, make us think, releasing us from the rigid restrictions of Reason. The portal is in your hands. Turn the page and float off into Basil’s endless univer

UNLOCK READING SUCCESS AND LEARN SIGHT WORDS WITH DR. SEUSS! This delightfully friendly workbook helps kids ages 5 to 7 learn 120 need-to-know sight words for beginning readers. With familiar characters like the Lorax, plus more than 80 pages of fun activities, it's perfect for kindergartners, 1st graders, and any young reader who wants to improve their reading comprehension and fluency.Developed by education experts, this Dr. Seuss Workbook gives kids a fun and cheerful way to learn common high-frequency sight words! Sight words are words that kids learn to recognize automatically without needing to sound out the letters, often through repetition. Together with phonics and decodable words, sight words are an essential part of early reading success.SIGHT WORDS LEVEL 1 is perfect for kindergartners, 1st graders, and any young learner who needs extra reinforcement with the sight words commonly encountered in classrooms and at kindergarten reading levels.Packed with plenty of practice, th

London’s most adorable bear is back in the third installment of the blockbuster franchise Paddington in Peru, which features a star-studded cast, including Academy Award–winner Olivia Colman, Academy Award–nominee Antonio Banderas, and more!Join Paddington as he returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, their trip reveals a mystery that leads to an epic quest in the Amazon and the mountain peaks of Peru.Packed with marvelous mishaps and marmalade sandwiches, this novelization of the film is the perfect gift for those who want to relive Paddington's adventures at home! Featuring an 8-page full-color photo insert from the film Paddington in Peru, this retelling of the film is sure to delight any Paddington fan.

A parent's love knows no bounds. Share the LOVE of favorite Disney animal families in this delightfully illustrated board book! This sweet board book illustrates that no matter time or distance, Mom and Dad's love for their child only grows stronger with each passing moment. Perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and EVERY day, this sweet story will delight little ones with adorable illustrations of favorite Disney characters, like Mrs. Jumbo and Dumbo, and Pongo, Perdita, and their pups. Add to your Disney Baby collection with such favorites as: - Disney Baby: I Love You This Much! - Disney Baby: I Love You Mom- Disney Baby: I Love You, Dad- Disney Baby: Love, Hugs, Hearts - And more!

In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?Get ready for another unforgettable book in the #1 worldwide bestselling series from master graphic novelist and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey. AND coming soon, the Dog Man movie from DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures!For more heartfelt and humorous adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. Have fun with creativity with the official coloring book, Dog Man With Love. And don't forget about the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

In the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, Drake and Worm encounter a mysterious Ghost Dragon!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Zoltan, an evil wizard, has stolen a Dream Orb! With the orb, Zoltan has access to the Dream World -- a place that is forbidden to all wizards. Drake and Bo travel to Zoltan's castle in Gothica to stop him. There, they meet Dragon Master Sandor and his Ghost Dragon Phantom. Is Phantom a ghost or a dragon? Can Drake and Bo find the orb and stop Zoltan before he opens the Dream Gate?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this page-turning adventure!