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WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025, David Szalay’s captivating and astonishingly moving novel about the forces that make and break our lives**WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025**‘Brilliant and wise on chance, love, sex, money’David Nicholls‘I was tearing through [Flesh], I never once slowed down’Jennette McCurdy‘Brilliance on every page’Samantha Harvey‘So much searing insight into the way we live now’ObserverThrough chance, luck and choice, one man’s life takes him from a modest apartment in Hungary to the elite society of London – in this captivating new novel about the forces that make and break our livesFifteen-year-old István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. New to the town and shy, he becomes isolated, with his neighbour – a married woman – as his only companion. When a clandestine relationship begins between them, his life spirals out of control.As the years pass, István moves from the army to the circles of London’s elite. His competing impulses for love,

10隻小貓調皮搗蛋四處躲貓貓⊙⊙睜大眼睛找一找，小貓躲在哪裡呢？⊙⊙★專業錄製中、英文版繪本故事，掃描QR Code聆聽，雙語情境沉浸式學習。★互動式親子共讀繪本，一起推進情節的同時，開啟雙向對話，增進孩子語言發展。★幼兒教育專家深入導讀，搭配遊戲頁面延伸學習，親子邊玩邊學，樂趣滿滿。 太陽出來了，又是新的一天。 10隻小貓出去玩。 The sun is up, it’s a brand-new day. Ten little kittens want to play. 閉眼睛，別偷看。 一起來玩躲貓貓！ So close your eyes, you mustn’t peek. Let’s play a game of hide-and-seek! 10隻小貓蹦蹦跳， 看他們撲躍又亂跑。 Ten little kittens leap and bound, watch them jump and run around. 在桌子上，在椅子上…… 是誰在空中盪呀盪？ On the table, on the chair … Which one’s swinging through the air? 找到你了，小貓！ I see you, kitten! 跟著可愛的小貓出門玩耍，公園、超市、廚房、果園，連安靜的圖書館也有他們的身影，處處都留下了搗蛋的痕跡。一邊讀故事，一邊依照提示找出小貓吧！再請你數一數，玩累了回到家，鑽進被窩打呼嚕的小貓，是不是有十隻呢？一隻一隻輕聲道晚安，祝他們有個好夢吧！ 親子共讀時，家長可以和孩子一起記憶每隻小貓的名字，仔細找一找小貓在哪裡；或是請孩子觀察畫面，說說看小貓在做什麼？自己的個性最像哪隻小貓？藉由問答互動，增添學習語言與表達的契機；還能掃描書中的QR Code，播放中英雙語故事音檔，親子跟著故事節奏，用手指出每一跨頁特別提到的小貓，大聲說出：「I see you, kitten!」看誰觀察力最好，最快找到。 書末特別邀請幼兒教育專家邱瓊慧教授撰寫專業導讀，提供家長更多利用繪本與孩子互動的妙方，以及附QR Code音檔的遊戲頁面，除了讓孩子練習點數1～10的數量，找到指定的東西或動物在哪一頁，也學會更多物品的雙語說法。

The gloves themselves are the stars in this rich history of baseball's most memorable fielding moments, as curated from Rawlings's unmatched collection. Highlighting fifty gloves as touchstones of baseball's most storied players and plays, this book pairs a gallery of sumptuous glove photography with essays to place each glove into its historical context. The treasury also features archival photos of the players, period advertisements, and other memorabilia. Baseball's history comes to life with famous gloves, including Christy Mathewson's 1905 glove worn during the greatest pitching performance in World Series history (and the first glove in the National Baseball Hall of Fame's collection); Jackie Robinson's glove worn when he broke the segregation barrier in 1947; and Mickey Mantle's glove worn for the 1956 catch to preserve the only World Series perfect game. Other gloves are immediately connected to plays so famous they have their own monikers: Willie Mays's "The Catch," Derek Jete

Learn all about the truly epic life of one of the most famous women rulers in history! Cleopatra's legacy as a trailblazing leader and political strategist dazzles in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Cleopatra was born into a time when power struggles within her own kingdom of Egypt were magnified with the increasing dominance of Rome. As more and more kingdoms were conquered by the Roman Empire, Cleopatra faced challenges at home in Egypt. When her brother Ptolemy XIII stole the throne from her, Cleopatra knew she had to befriend Rome in order to protect Egypt. Working with Roman general Julius Caesar, she regained control of her empire and served her people well. After Caesar's death, Cleopatra joined with his friend Mark Antony to ensure the preservation of Egypt.Cleopatra is remembered as the resourceful and charming leader of Egypt who helped the kingdom prosper and maintain power at a time when much of the Mediterranean was in turmoil.

★《第四翼》《鐵焰》全球現象級續作，龍騎士傳奇全面引爆★《飢餓遊戲》X《哈利波特》規模升級，戰火與愛情同步失控★TikTok破10億觀看熱潮，年度最強Romantasy霸榜之作★影視版權售予Amazon Studios，話題席捲全球風暴將至，而不是所有人都能活著走出黑暗。在巴斯蓋斯戰爭學院歷經十八個月殘酷訓練後，薇奧蕾．索倫蓋爾終於明白——課程結束了，真正的戰爭才正要開始。敵人從四面八方逼近，王國岌岌可危，她必須離開守護結界，踏上最危險的旅程，尋找盟友、揭開大陸深處的黑暗真相。但力量是有代價的。當祕密大到足以摧毀一切，她還能守住她的龍、她的家人，以及她深愛的那個人嗎？全球暢銷破紀錄奇幻鉅作——Empyrean系列第三部震撼登場！準備好迎戰黑暗了嗎？Hunger Games meets Harry Potter in the epic next installment of the number one bestselling Empyrean series.The third book in the record-breaking Empyrean series from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.'Incredible storytelling on every page'THE SUN'Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment'INDEPENDENT'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight'DAILY MIRROR-A STORM IS COMING . . . AND NOT EVERYONE CAN SURVIVE ITS WRATH.After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons and no more time for uncertaint

Accelerate your toddler's education in first words and shapes using this engaging board book designed by a professional artist and licensed speech therapist Scribble Scrabble takes your young child on an adventure as they learn new words and shapes through life-like paintings, bright colors, and an animal friend who guides them along the way. Written by licensed speech therapist Tabitha Paige, Scribble Scrabble features strategically chosen first words that include a child's earliest developing sounds, such as m, b, p, t, etc. With beautiful hand-painted art from Tabitha, this is the perfect baby book for a baby shower gift! So join our little mouse friend on a creative adventure as he takes your child through this first words book in a fun and interactive way!

【普立茲獎大師路易絲．愛德利屈：二十年磨一劍，幻化而成的魔幻生命圖譜】「巨蟒之吻，或許標記了智慧，或許預示了憂傷，又或者，它僅僅是極致生命經驗中那份荒謬的出口。」當代美國文學靈魂人物、普立茲獎與美國國家圖書獎雙料得主－Louise Erdrich，帶著她醞釀二十載的短篇小說集 Python's Kiss 震撼回歸。這不只是一本書，這是一场長達二十年的文字朝聖，收錄了她筆下最具想像力、最溫柔也最殘酷的人間百態。在這些故事裡，平凡與超現實只有一線之隔：【荒誕的執著】：一名少女決定將餘生託付給一顆石頭，尋求永恆的沉默。【數位的報復】：一名女子潛入企業私有的「來世」，只為向死去的父親發起復仇。【生命的震撼】：部落報紙編輯從兒子口中聽聞了一個超越她生命認知的神秘故事。【孤獨的共鳴】：從尋求安定的移民農民，到面對民謠歌手小偷的男人，愛德利屈寫盡了平凡人的不凡時刻。本書不僅收錄了大師級的文字，更特別邀請作者的女兒、藝術家 Aza Erdrich Abe 為故事親自操刀插畫。母女間的創意對話，為文字注入了視覺上的啟示與深度，讓這部作品成為值得珍藏的藝術品。From Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich, a captivating collection of short stories It was as though I was chosen--marked out by the python's kiss for wisdom or maybe sorrow. Or perhaps, I think now, a sense of the ridiculous in extremes of experience. Also, I hoped for a long life. WRITTEN OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES, Louise Erdrich's magnificent story collection features a range of characters--a tribal newsletter editor whose son tells her a story that nothing in her experience can enc

Don’t miss the hilarious and heartfelt Oh, Carrots! from multi-award-winning creator Mariajo Ilustrajo. Celebrate the magic of making new friends and discover valuable lessons about kindness in this delightful, must-have picture book for children. Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year – British Book Awards 2025 From the award-winning creator of I (Hate) Love Books comes a humorous and heartfelt tale about the value of kindness and the magic of making new friends. Oh, Carrots! is the perfect choice for young children as they begin to navigate their first friendships. Mr Rabbit lives alone, and do you know what? He likes it! He enjoys peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea and gardening – but sometimes it can get a little too quiet . . . Luckily, Spring has arrived, and that means Mr Rabbit can plant his favourite vegetable – carrots! With some love, sunshine and a little bit of singing, the carrots begin to grow. But one day, Mr Rabbit spots something unusual – a wiggl

★ 超人氣倫敦主題聲音書，全新升級可充電版本★ 一按就響！10種真實倫敦聲音，沉浸式探索城市★ 大開本×鮮豔插圖，啟發幼兒觀察與互動★ 邊找邊玩！每頁都有神祕「皇冠小偷」等你發現準備出發，來一趟熱鬧的倫敦之旅！本書收錄十種真實倫敦聲音，孩子只需按下按鈕，就能聽見雙層巴士、地鐵廣播與大笨鐘鐘聲，彷彿親臨城市現場。搭配色彩鮮明的插圖，呈現自然史博物館、動物園與白金漢宮等場景，讓孩子在探索中觀察與學習。書中還藏有皇冠小偷等互動元素，增添趣味，是一本結合聲音、遊戲與認知的優質啟蒙書。Explore London in this fun rechargeable sound book, with ten press the page noises and bright busy scenes.The London Noisy Book is packed full of sounds, including a genuine Big Ben chime and ''mind the gap'' recording. Beautifully illustrated by Marion Billet, with lots to spot and talk about, young children will love playing the noises, as they discover the sights of hustling, bustling London town.Watch out for beeping double-decker buses, find out who''s roaring at the Natural History Museum, listen to the monkeys chitter chatter at London Zoo . . . then finish off the day with a trip to Buckingham Palace. And look out for the naughty crown jewel thief on every page!The perfect gift for little tourists and London fans!Part of Marion Billet''s best

Unexpected Guests is an interactive picture book full of suspense and surprises from the multi-award-winning creator Mariajo Ilustrajo. Find out what happens when a family of mice investigate the unexpected guests in their home . . . humans! Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year – British Book Awards 2025 Step inside the mice’s hidden world in this interactive page-turner from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo. In a playful twist on the classic 'unexpected guest' story, humans become the surprise visitors in a tale told by mice! A family of mice living happily under the floorboards get the shock of the lives when they discover some very unusual houseguests – humans! At first, the mice are wary, but curiosity soon takes over. They investigate the strange objects and delicious food their guests have brought with them and decide maybe humans aren’t so bad after all . . . until one mouse gets trapped in a jar. When the mouse’s friends try to help, they get

Their marriage has just become official, but In廥 has no intention of making it last forever. The manhwa adaptation of CHACHA KIM'S webnovel is now available in English print for the first time. Wedding bells are ringing, and In廥 Valeztena and C嫫cel Escalante are finally married. In廥 is a shockingly radiant bride, and the nobles who once scorned her now see her in a different light--including C嫫cel, who feels unsettled by all the attention on his dazzling new wife. But on the inside, In廥 remains determined to ultimately unravel this marriage and gain the freedom she could never obtain in her previous lives. The newlyweds begin their life together in Calztela, where C嫫cel is on military duty. The quaint coastal city may seem like a perfect honeymoon destination, but it also holds haunting memories from In廥's prior life. As she works to untangle herself from the past and keep her meticulous plans for the future in motion, In廥 finds that C嫫cel might make things more difficult than she expe

Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year - British Book Awards 2025From the internationally best-selling author and illustrator, Mariajo Ilustrajo, comes an interactive page-turner of a picture book. Providing a playful, surprising twist on the classic "unexpected guest" premise, the narrative here is flipped, making humans the unexpected guests in a tale told by mice! The mice living happily under the floorboards of a house find their peace is disturbed by some unexpected guests . . . humans! The mice are curious about their guests and set out to investigate. They find weird and wonderful human objects and lots of food, so they decide their guests might not be so bad after all - until our intrepid mouse narrator finds himself caught in a jar! His friends try to save him but get caught too, and they fear the worst, but they're set free from the jar . . . and into a cardboard Mouse Land. The humans aren't so bad after all! But, for the final twist, the mice discover there is one last gue

Are you ready to be swept away with a brand-new standalone romance from Elle Kennedy?*The limited deluxe edition includes inside printing artwork*Featuring the love story of the next generation of the beloved and iconic Off-Campus couples from The Deal and The Mistake - coming to TV on Amazon Prime in May...New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns with her signature heat and humor for a Briar universe standalone romance - where one unforgettable summer changes everything.Join us at the Logan family lake house in Tahoe...After a brutal breakup, college junior Blake Logan escapes to her family's lake house in Tahoe, determined to shut out the world. Her plan is simple: no men, no drama. Until Wyatt Graham shows up. Four years older and far too good at getting under her skin, Wyatt is the living embodiment of a "bad idea," and the guy who shattered her pride when she confessed her crush at sixteen.With his music career stalled, Wyatt has come to Tahoe for inspiration. The la

A celebration of the 10th anniversary of AURORA's2016debut album All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend. It features beautiful pages from her early notebooks andsketches, alongside specially written commentary, exclusive photography, behind-the-scenes footage from earlyconcerts and music shoots, and full album lyrics.

Discover what's at the bottom of the sea, who can dive the deepest, how the Moon makes the sea move, where big waves come from and so much more. The secrets of the sea are delightfully revealed in this young flap book, perfect for little fingers and curious minds.

千萬別摸這隻驢子！你會讓牠笑不停！全球狂銷 Usborne 觸摸有聲書，孩子一摸就愛上的神奇魔力！當你輕輕觸摸驢子身上那塊軟綿綿的毛，牠會突然發出逗趣的「咿唷～」聲，保證讓螢幕前的孩子咯咯笑個不停。本書三大魅力看點：觸覺驚喜： 每一頁都有不同觸感的柔軟區塊，滿足孩子探索世界的觸覺渴望。擬真音效： 採用高品質音效晶片，聲音清脆不刺耳，完美模擬小驢子、小雞等動物的叫聲。舞動結局： 故事最後，所有動物將一起大合唱！準備好跟著音樂一起扭動身體了嗎？Touch the soft patches to hear hilarious animal sounds in this irresistible book.You'd better not tickle the donkey.... because it might just go hee-haw if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a toe-tapping musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory dev

The ultimate guide for the novice knight, covering everything from sieges and swordplay to feasts and fights. This book is a really fun way to access medieval history.- Packed with informative historical detail.- Written in a lively, humorous and engaging style.- Perfect for schools and libraries.

the gripping new novel from the author of global sensation BUTTER‘Tender and thrilling it’s Yuzuki at her best’ ELLE‘I couldn't stop reading’ COSTANZA CASATI‘Unsettling, compelling, richly written’ JODIE HARSH‘Dark, tender, unforgettable’ JANE CASEYThe unmissable new novel of friendship and dangerous obsession from Asako Yuzuki, the award-winning author of the global bestselling sensation Butter.Eriko really wouldn't mind being savaged, if it was her best friend doing the savaging …Eriko's life appears perfect – devoted parents, pristine apartment and a high-flying job in the seafood division of one of Japan's largest trading companies. Her latest project, to reintroduce the controversial Nile perch fish into the Japanese market, is characteristically ambitious. But beneath her flawless surface she is wracked by loneliness.Eriko becomes fascinated with a popular blog written by a housewife, Shōko. Shōko’s posts about eating convenience-store food and her untidy home are the opposite of

★ 人氣成長小說《How to Roller-Skate with One Leg》暖心續作★ 校外教學前進巴黎！艾菲爾鐵塔、馬卡龍與迪士尼的青春冒險★ 結合友情、成長與社群媒體議題的現代青春故事《Maya Bright》系列第二集帶領讀者前往巴黎展開青春冒險。Maya在法國交換旅行中嘗試成為身障生活創作者，卻發現社群媒體與真實生活之間存在巨大落差。當友情出現裂痕，她必須學會誠實面對自己與他人。本書溫暖幽默，討論社群媒體與自我認同，是一部貼近現代青少年的成長故事。Ooh la la! Join Maya Bright and her friends on a school trip to Paris in this funny, uplifting sequel to HOW TO ROLLER-SKATE WITH ONE LEG.Maya's class is going on a French exchange trip to Paris and she can't wait to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower, learn how to make macaroons and visit Disneyland. In hopes of becoming a disability influencer, Maya decides to share the trip with her online followers. But things don't go to plan when Maya is matched with Levi, a grumpy boy who isn't even on social media. Sightseeing with a prosthetic leg isn't easy, but Maya doesn't want her followers to know she's struggling.When Maya falls out with her real-life friends over her carefully curated content, can she find the courage to be honest and win them back?

Enjoy hours of creative play with this sweet magnet book. With 12 farm animal magnets and 5 inviting scenes to explore, children can play over and over again. From fields and paddocks to the farmhouse and barn, let their imaginations run wild as they choose, place and move the magnets to tell their own stories.

Come and play with Pip and Posy in this brand-new picture book based on the popular TV show!Pip and Posy are painting ducklings! But when the paints accidentally get mixed up, Pip gets a little cross with his friend. Will Posy help Pip to see that even if things don't go quite to plan, they can still have lots of fun?Listen to the free Stories Aloud audiobook by scanning the QR code inside the front cover to read along with the story!Magic Light's BAFTA-nominated Pip and Posy TV show is based on the bestselling books by Axel Scheffler and is available on Milkshake!, Sky Kids and Nick Jr. in the UK.Join Pip and Posy and all their friends for more playful adventures:Pip and Posy: The Bug Hotel (Picture Book)Pip and Posy: Best of Friends Sticker Activity BookPip and Posy: Let's Get ColouringPip and Posy: How Are You? Tabbed Board Book

A buzzing new novelty book with lots of fun animals and sliders to push, pull and jiggle.With simple rhyming text, things to push pull and spin, and brilliant illustrations from Guilerhem Karsten, children will love to copy the movements of these animals and join in the jungle fun.A fun way to develop a child's physical development and encourage them to explore the way their bodies move as they spin like a spider, hide like a snail, crawl like a caterpillar and buzz like a bee.Look out for Waddle Like a Duck too!

Join in this popular nursery rhyme as you slide and play with this interactive board book!Sing along with your baby as you help Little Bo Peep find her lost sheep with this sturdy book that encourages language development. Use the Stories Aloud QR code to listen to the song and join in the words as you pull the sliders and spin the wheel. The perfect first introduction to this classic nursery rhyme. Other titles in the series: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, Five Little Speckled Frog, Polly Put the Kettle On, Old MacDonald Had a Farm and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, plus many more.

Join Bizzy Bear for a brand-new Bizzy Town adventure in this exciting new picture book series from award-winning illustrator Benji Davies!Follow Bizzy Bear and Freddy Frog on their farmyard adventure at Bizzy Town Farm! But when Farmer Tim's tractor gets stuck in a muddy field, will Bizzy Bear and his friends be able to free him?A bright and charming storybook that's perfect for busy toddlers that are always ready for their next adventure!Explore, discover and play with more Bizzy Bear books:Bizzy Bear: Dinosaur SafariBizzy Bear: Find and Follow: At the ZooBizzy Bear: My First Sticker Book: Things That GoBizzy Bear: Whizzy Wheels: TrainBizzy Bear: Memory Game: Animals

From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of William Shakespeare, the legendary poet and playwright. Learn about the story of William Shakespeare, the incredible playwright and poet who shaped the world of literature. Little William grew up during the Tudor era, a time long before TV or movies. But then, as now, there was storytelling, and William loved to create new stories. After getting married to his wife Anne, William moved to London to seek his fortune. He joined a theatre there and acted on stage alongside writing his own plays. His work is some of the most famous literature of all time, loved and performed across the world to this day. From the romance of Romeo and Juliet and the drama of Macbeth, to the farce of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the comedy of Much Ado About Nothing, his works explore an enormous range of emotion, each with their own lessons about the human experience. As the book follows Shakespeare’s journey, young reade

The Mubbles: The Good, the Bad and the Perky is the third in the hilarious full colour comic book series by Liz Pichon, the globally bestselling creator of Tom Gates."I laughed so much, I could barely breathe!" - Ellie"I read this book 5 times over, it was so good!" - HugoReturn to The Isle of Smile and the colourful, fun-loving Mubbles - Pop, Dash, Cheery and the gang. The Mubbles love their island, especially the mysterious Uncertain Curtain, which always delivers an unexpected surprise! What will it be today?Today the Uncertain Curtain delivers a karaoke machine - which the Mubbles love for singing their cheerful songs! This makes the Doomongers on the Isle of Gloom grumpy and desperate to stop the karaoke fun.Will sending the Clouds of Doom, the Whiff of Woe or the Beastly Bugs to the Isle of Smile keep the merry Mubbles quiet once and for all?Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of adventures this series is a guaranteed hit for kids. Featuring a QR code that wi

A seriously funny collection of over 300 quick and clever jokes for kids.A new title in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-Lot’ series, this hilarious collection has hundreds of clever jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share.A new title in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-Lot’ series, this hilarious collection has hundreds of clever jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share.What are the ten things you can always count on?Your fingers!I hate puns about insects.They really bug me.Help!My fear of moving stairsis escalating!Six sticky skeletonssketched sillysketches of skeletonsgetting sticky.Filled with over 300 laugh-out-loud clever jokes, from ridiculous riddles and teasing tongue twisters to witty one-liners and clever puns. Designed to be easy to read and with wonderfully silly illustrations for extra fun, this comical collection will keep jokers entertained for hours.Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series:9781780559636Jokes for Funny Kids: 5 Year Olds9781780556260Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds978178

This beautifully illustrated flap book explores just how smart all kinds of different animals are. Learn about how birds, octopuses and even fish use tools to get food, explore the complex communication skills of prairie dogs, why elephants really do never forget, the ways in which orangutans are the smartest problem solvers, how the most intelligent animals make use of us, and much more.

An internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds!Push the button, hear the sound! With 5 different everyday noises, little fingers will love pressing the sound buttons on each page to listen to the baby's day.Aimed at babies and toddlers, this ground-breaking series of interactive board books has a button on every spread, which plays one of five different exceptional quality sound effects. This brand new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page. Press the button, recognise the sound, then point at the right picture!

【史上最萌青蛙來了！10個驚喜機關，讓寶貝愛上閱讀的第一步！】各位爸爸媽媽，準備好進入這間充滿驚喜的咖啡館了嗎？在「青蛙小鎮（Frog Town）」，每一頁都是一場冒險！互動滿點，停不下來的小手：這不是一本只能「看」的書，這是一本可以「玩」的書！全書內含 10 個滑動機關，動動手指幫 Flo 倒咖啡、幫 Fiona 擠橘子汁，還要幫 Freddy 裝飾美味的杯子蛋糕。透過推、拉、轉，訓練孩子精細動作發展。Welcome to Frog Town - come on in, there's lots to do!In Frog Town, toddlers will become part of this wonderful world by moving the magical mechanisms in this interactive board book to help their fantastic frog hosts - Flo, Fiona, Freddy, Frankie and . . . Dave!At the Frog Café, toddlers will use the robust board mechanisms to help Flo pour the coffee, squeeze the oranges with Fiona and help decorate the cupcake with Freddy.With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread as well as a surprise mirror finish, this hilarious book is packed full of Frog Town fun!Illustrator Alberto Lot has a unique, characterful style and a quirky sense of humour, making him the perfect person to create this series of books for toddlers, inspired by their love of imaginative play

歡迎加入「想太多俱樂部」！你是否也常在深夜回想：「我剛才那句話是不是說錯了？」、「他為什麼沒回我訊息？」、「明年我就要 13 歲了（天啊救命）！」主角 Birdie 是一個不折不扣的「想太多專家」。面對最好的朋友想交新朋友（這根本是背叛！）、學校酷炫小團體的壓力、家裡的劇烈變動，還有那隻生病的倉鼠... Birdie 的大腦簡直要爆炸了！於是，她決定列出一份「快樂清單 (Happy List)」，試圖平息腦中的風暴。The first book in the brand-new illustrated series filled with LOLs, BFFs, drama and crushes and lots of overthinking! For fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.Birdie is an overthinker, and she has a lot to overthink. Her BFF Chloe wants new friends (BETRAYAL), she will be a teenager in one year (BREATHE), yet owns ZERO bras (surely some mistake?!), and a boy at school maybe has a crush on her (BUT HOW TO BE SURE?!).So Birdie has made a Happy List to tackle all the awkward and emotional challenges of being a tween. THEN she will stop being an anxious ball of stress and be happy!That's the plan anyway...

A board edition of the book described by the Daily Telegraph as ‘an utter gem’.Written in a gentle rhyme that reflects the slow pace of Mouse’s rambling journey, and illustrated in the inimitable style of Alice Melvin, Mouse’s Wood is a heart-warming celebration of slow living in nature.The story follows Mouse, who first ventures out in wintry January to visit his friend Squirrel. Mouse moves on to wake up Hedgehog for the arrival of spring and as he continues along the path in the wood, Mouse’s journey from friend to friend maps out the changes in seasons from January through to December, from picnicking among the bluebells with Mole in May and picking berries with Dormouse in June, to taking refuge in Fox’s cozy caravan as winter draws in.

Oh no! Your robot is going wrong. You need to feed it, quickly!But what do robots eat? Find out by turning the wheel in this funny book for toddlers and young children.Will it like shoelaces? Too tangly! Cheesy puffs? Too crumbly! Nuts and bolts, computer cookies and engine oil are what it needs.See different reactions from the robot as you turn the wheel, until you find the food that hits the spot.- Perfect for 2+- Easy to turn wheel- Silly foods for unstoppable giggles

A quackingly new novelty book with lots of fun animals and sliders to push, pull and jiggle.With simple rhyming text, things to push pull and spin, and brilliant illustrations from Guilerhem Karsten, children will love to copy the movements of these animals and join in the jungle fun.A fun way to develop a child's physical development and encourage them to explore the way their bodies move as they trot like a horse, roll like a pig, peck like a hen and quack like a duck.Look out for Stomp Like an Elephant too!

他們是一群打擊犯罪的英雄，垃圾桶是他們收集工具的好地方！★獲選澳洲圖書協會年度好書‧榮譽獎★暢銷全球　經典兒童圖文讀本系列--{你知道你的城市，正受到一支由打擊犯罪的鴿子組成的偵探小隊保護嗎？這是真的！}為您介紹垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎！他們是一群打擊犯罪的英雄，由偽裝大師小鴿所領導，垃圾桶是他們開會及收集工具的好地方。他們解決了棘手的「謎團」！‧城裡各處的混凝土突然莫名其妙地開始融化！‧還有一個小偷在到處偷拔鳥兒們的羽毛！？‧甚至憑空出現一頂會飛的邪惡帽四處作亂……垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎將解開所有謎團，與壞人戰鬥，以保護城市安全！ 打擊犯罪的任務就交給他們！ ◎好評推薦★大人們看鴿五郎★「完美的搞笑創作。」――書單評論（Booklist）「鴿五郎=孩子們的笑聲！」――莎莉·里彭(Sally Rippin)/澳洲暢銷童書作家「讓讀者無法抗拒的書。」――《世紀報＆雪梨晨驅報》（The Age and Sydney Morning Herald）「超級呆萌好笑的故事……小朋友們會想要趕快看完這本書！」──《科克斯書評》（Kirkus Review）「非常適合喜歡看冒險、搞笑，以及含有打擊犯罪和解謎主題的低年級讀者們。」──《學校圖書館雜誌》（School Library Journal）「我們不僅在閱讀這本書時會咯咯地笑，還睡得更安穩，因為知道有鴿五郎正在打擊犯罪！」──彼得·海利亞（喜劇演員）★孩子們看鴿五郎★「鴿五郎真的很有趣也很搞怪。我已經讀了大約50遍了。」– 湯姆，8 歲「鴿五郎讓我發笑，這本書讀起來很有趣。」– 凱特琳，7 歲「我喜歡鴿五郎，因為他們富有冒險精神、勇敢，他們讓我發笑。」– 山姆，7 歲「裡頭的鴿子都讓我發笑。現在當我在街上看到鴿子時，都會想像他們正在試圖破獲什麼樣的罪行。」–弗雷澤，6歲9個月「我也非常喜歡小鴿的寵物樹枝川川。擁有一根寵物樹枝真是一件有趣的事情。」–湯姆，8 歲「我真的很喜歡鴿五郎，因為它幽默，帶有英雄主義和冒險。」–阿奇，10 歲◎引導閱讀 《垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎》──光是看到這個書名，就足以使得孩子們跟大人都忍不住發笑，再看到鴿子躲進垃圾桶，竟是為了開偵探會議的設定，就覺得真是腦洞大開！到底是怎樣蠢萌又搞笑的一本書啊？（其實光看到封面那張鴿子臉……對，臉最大的那隻！小編就已經先愛上這本書一半了！） 再來看書的內容，書裡的主角小鴿

【2025年全新修訂版】【旅居開羅期間的紀錄回憶】三條線索，追尋「阿拉伯之春」後紛擾的埃及「政治革命」與「歷史考古」交織，呈現埃及複雜的文化面貌《埃及的革命考古學》記錄了何偉2011至2016年在埃及的五年，從「阿拉伯之春」餘波到軍事政變，交織三條主線：革命、考古與開羅人物故事。作為《紐約客》的特派員，他既是新聞記者，也是日常觀察者，為古老文明留下一段動盪的現代史。第一條線索聚焦政治巨變：穆巴拉克下台、穆斯林兄弟會興衰與軍方接管。藉由議會法老廳的擦鞋匠及街頭群眾，何偉見證了政治更迭的「循環」──統治者雖然換了，社會問題卻未消失。第二條線索是上埃及考古巡禮，展現埃及獨有的兩種時間觀：「循環」象徵尋常人世的歲月遞嬗、河水漲退；「永恆」則代表不變不動、完美圓滿的諸神時間。考古現場與政治事件穿插，揭示埃及傳統價值如何滲入今日埃及人的世界觀──既自豪又羞愧，既樂觀又犬儒，熱愛並依賴強人領袖。第三條線索是普通人的命運：富人區收垃圾的薩伊德如同現代考古學家，從廢棄物讀出世態；同性戀翻譯員馬努最終逃離伊斯蘭社會，成為德國的中東難民。他們的故事折射宗教、性別與階層的張力。何偉的筆細膩描繪埃及人的內在價值。埃及表面上雖充滿政治紛擾，但埃及人依舊以剛毅的精神、虔誠的信仰努力生活。這種堅強而充滿智慧的人性，便是埃及留存的內在價值，比永恆不變的考古遺跡更加雋永、比動盪激情的革命更顯珍貴。「我帶著家人，在阿拉伯之春的第一個秋天移居開羅。我們抵達的時候是二○一一年十月，城裡的光線正是在一年中的這個時節開始轉變。……『安全』在開羅老城區向來不具優先地位，安全的標準在阿拉伯之春期間更是低落。停電稀鬆平常，自來水更是時不時停用整天。」──何偉「我在開羅遇到的人多半都很愛國，但他們也很樂於批評自己，批評自己的政府與社會，而且尤其喜歡用嘲諷或其他幽默的方式為之。不知何故，埃及人就是能在自豪的同時感到羞愧，在樂觀的同時表現犬儒，在嚴肅的同時開起玩笑。即便他們正在抱怨強人領袖對這個國家所做的一切，他們還是熱愛強人領袖。」──何偉

Based on the hit YouTube channel StEvEn and Parker, overly imaginative and dino obsessed StEvEn gets into a series of hilarious hijinks at the Orange County Fair and at school, pulling along his responsible older brother Parker for the ride.Meet StEvEn and his best buddy, Parker. StEvEn is an eight year old obsessed with all things dino, and has even assumed the role of CEO of the ‘Dino Club,’ a club of his own making. Parker is his long suffering older brother who tries to get StEvEn out of trouble.At the Orange County Fair, StEvEn feels left out when he can’t go on a ride with his brother Parker and Bianca, StEvEn's one true love (AKA Parker’s girlfriend). But a chance encounter with Tatum, a lost Dino plushie, leads to misadventures with Parker, and at school as Steven desperately tries to run out the clock before Tatum’s real owner comes for him!Inspired by the popular Youtube series, StEvEn and Parker is a riotous tale of over-the-top sibling antics and friendship that'll have you

Syaman Rapongan is a chronicler of his people, the Tao, an Indigenous community who live on Orchid Island near the island of Taiwan. In Eyes of the Sky, he invites readers to learn the ways of this oceanic world--and to learn to see their own worlds anew through a Tao lens. Employing oral storytelling conventions, Eyes of the Sky opens by recounting the history of the Tao, from their mythic origins to the present day. Its first chapter is narrated by a giant trevally, a fish common to the waters around Orchid Island. It then tells the stories of three generations of a single family--father, son, and grandson--exploring the transformation of Tao society through their encounters with Han-Taiwanese modernity. Syaman Rapongan paints a vivid picture of his homeland--its mountains and seas, flora and fauna, climate and ecology--as well as local culture and customs. In describing fishing practices, canoe building, and conversations with friends from his village, he illustrates the Tao's ecolo

An overeager boy and his skittish cat find new ways to connect in this humorous picture book about boundaries and personal space. Arthur adores his cat. He's wild about Zeffo. But Zeffo? Not so much. Arthur would love to brush Zeffo's fur, turn him into Super Cat, and jump into the clouds. But Zeffo would love some space. One day Arthur gives Zeffo a big hug--and owwww! Arthur cries, Zeffo runs away, and the days and nights pass. Maybe Arthur needs a new and different way to connect with his cat.With hilariously outlandish--yet deeply relatable--scenes of a boy and his cat, author-illustrator Johan Leynaud shares a warm, lighthearted SEL story of friendship, boundaries, and personal growth. Like Arthur, young readers will discover how love can mean giving freedom instead of taking control. Translated from French by Sarah Ardizzone.

The renegade leader of the Red Corsairs must adapt to an Imperium led by Roboute Guilliman, all while struggling to retain power in the face of dissension among his vicious followers. Huron Blackheart is the master of the Red Corsairs, but keeping power is never certain for those renegades who have renounced the Imperium. With the galaxy thrown into turmoil by the return of Roboute Guilliman, and new challenges to his authority emerging within his own ranks, Huron must call on every trick he knows to stay in control... and alive. But even a warrior as ferocious as the Blood Reaver must be wary, for although there are still bargains open to him, not all are ones he should rush into...