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The global phenomenon returns with the third book in the One of Us Is Lying series, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen M. McManus. When someone from the Bayview Four's past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself--and the consequences are deadly.The third time's a charm.It's been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. First the Bayview Four had to prove they weren't killers. Then a new generation outwitted a vengeful copycat. Now the entire Bayview Crew is back home for the summer, and everyone is trying to move on. Only, this is Bayview, and life is never that simple. At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke: Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, it's clear this "game" is serious--and whoever's in charge isn't sharing the rules. Or maybe there aren't any. Bronwyn. Cooper. Addy. Nate. Maeve. Phoebe. Knox. Luis. Kris. Everyone's a target. And now that someone unex

Most histories of Hong Kong begin with the arrival of the British, and only incidentally mention the precolonial eras. In this book, Patrick Hase, one of the leaders in the field, provides an important addition to the history of Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta region, covering topics such as Chinese ethnicity, commerce, port-towns, and squatting. It is a truly excellent work that will interest historians, anthropologists, and social scientists.—James L. WatsonFairbank Professor of Chinese Society and Anthropology Emeritus,Harvard UniversityThis book, an historical and archaeological portrayal of Hong Kong market villages across the territory, depicts how Hong Kong evolved not through chronicles of emperors and governors but through the ups and downs of different centres of rural life over the centuries. It belongs beyond the bookshelves of historians and archaeologists—anyone wandering the streets of Hong Kong neighbourhoods today wondering “how did this place get to be here?” wil

With Our Little Library Vol. 2, you can jump-start your baby's exposure to first words using this beautifully designed board book box set—the perfect gift for newborns and baby showers!Designed by a professional watercolor artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Little Library Vol. 2 includes five new board books that feature charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your child's vocabulary. The durable materials and small book size also make them perfect for your baby's little hands.Our Little Library Vol. 2 includes five board books that feature foundational words in the following categories:Ocean AnimalsSafari AnimalsFood & DrinkClothesAround the HouseThe back of each board book in this first words box set also includes a "seek and find" activity to help parents encourage their little ones to learn to identify the pictures on the page.Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, MS, CCC-SLP, author of the best-selling set Our Little

Magic Painting Advent Calendar A pre-Christmas gift with 24 beautiful little Magic Painting books that will keep children entertained.Discover 24 beautifully-illustrated Magic Painting books to count down to Christmas!This luxury advent calendar contains a festively illustrated Magic Painting book behind each window - plus, behind the first window you'll also find a high-quality, wood-handled brush. Simply use the brush to sweep water over the black-and-white designs in the books and vibrant hues magically appear!Count down the days to Christmas by painting enchanting images of elves, stars, Christmas trees, decorations and much, much more. Each little book contains four beautifully detailed magic painting images, plus an insert card to stop water from seeping through to the pages below. As the big day approaches, watch out for images of reindeer, Christmas stockings and of course Santa himself!Fingerprint Activities Santa's WorkshopCreate magical fingerprinted festive scenes feat

★溫暖的聖誕冒險故事★一天一章節，最有儀式感的聖誕節橋樑書★每章節附上聖誕小勞作與食譜，讓閱讀更增添趣味在溫暖迷人的前部作品【How Winston Delivered Christmas】之後，再次跟著小老鼠溫斯頓一同來場假期冒險之旅吧！距離聖誕節還剩五天，小老鼠溫斯頓因為一首歌模糊的想起了一位曾經很重要的朋友，但會是誰呢？於是溫斯頓在許多朋友的幫忙下，展開了一場冒險之旅，來尋找這位特別的朋友，而在途中也遇到了許多新的夥伴，一起幫助他來解開這趟旅程中的謎團。本書以二十四章半的章節所組成，適合在12月聖誕節時每天一倒數念一個章節，直到聖誕節當天，便可以知道溫斯頓心中那位特別的朋友是誰囉！每個章節都會附上聖誕節相關的小勞作，甚至食譜等等，讓孩子除了跟小老鼠一起冒險之外，還可以佈置家裡的聖誕裝飾，以及簡單的料理出聖誕點心與家人一同分享。Join Winston the mouse on another holiday adventure in this charming sequel to How Winston Delivered Christmas!With five days until Christmas, Winston has a fuzzy memory of a song and someone important to him who is lost—but who could it be? With the help of his friends, Winston sets off on an adventure to find this very special someone. Along the way, Winston meets delightful new friends that help him get closer to solving the mystery. A follow-up to 2019's How Winston Delivered Christmas, How Winston Came Home for Christmas is an illustrated book written in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters, one to be read each night in D

★讓大人小孩笑到噴飯的聖誕故事★陪孩子打造屬於自己完美的聖誕假期★聖誕節伴讀繪本推薦到底什麼是完美的聖誕節？對於體貼、善良、對事情非常謹慎的企鵝來說，他希望一切簡單就好，可能就單單一棵聖誕樹，或許再來個美味的餡餅就好；可是狗狗便不太一樣，她非常瘋狂愛玩，甚至有時有點得意忘形，對她來說聖誕節就是要有一台巨型造雪機與好多道的聖誕佳餚，而這兩位好朋友該如何完美的打造出彼此都滿意的聖誕節呢？而你們家孩子心中完美的聖誕節又會是如何呢？Giggles are guaranteed in this series by Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator Nikki Dyson – Penguin and Pup's first adventure, The Perfect Christmas, will have children rolling around the Christmas tree laughing.Meet best friends Penguin and Pup, in this laugh-out-loud Christmas picture book from Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator, Nikki Dyson.The perfect gift to get young children giggling around the Christmas tree!Penguin is thoughtful, kind and loyal. He can be a bit cautious with new things, and he’s very sensible. Pup, on the other hand, is a fun-loving whirlwind! She always thinks big and sometimes gets a bit carried away. . .Like lots of friends, Penguin and Pup like very different things. Especially when it comes to Christmas. Penguin is all about the simp

★ 日本前衛藝術巨擘Keiichi Tanaami首部英文回顧專書，萬眾矚目登場★ 迷幻×情色×漫畫風格，交織戰後記憶與流行文化的震撼視覺★ MoMA等世界級美術館典藏藝術家，一次完整認識其創作宇宙從戰後創傷出發，到全球藝術舞台的閃耀光芒——Keiichi Tanaami以狂放而細膩的視覺語言，打造出獨一無二的藝術世界。本書為其首部英文回顧專書，完整收錄自1960年代以來的重要創作，從紙上作品、雜誌封面到大型繪畫，帶領讀者走進他如萬花筒般變幻的藝術宇宙。作品融合情色、超現實、迷幻風格與美式漫畫元素，同時蘊含對政治、消費文化與戰後記憶的深刻反思。書中更依五大主題——Eros、Underground、Pop、Tradition與Landscape——重新梳理其創作脈絡，呈現出一種既狂野又和諧的視覺秩序。這不僅是一部藝術家的回顧，更是一場關於時代、記憶與想像力的強烈對話。The first comprehensive English-language monograph on Keiichi Tanaami’s kaleidoscopic oeuvre, which merges Japanese postwar culture and American-style comics with a genre-defining artistic output.Artist, illustrator, graphic designer, filmmaker, and art director, Keiichi Tanaami is best known for his psychedelic creations that reach to the farthest corners of the mind. Since the 1960s, he has been composing works on paper, magazine covers, and phantasmagoric large-scale paintings as a response to his traumatic experience of living through the United States’ atomic attack on Japan during World War II. He’s

This standalone follow-up to the USA Today bestseller Jawbreaker features the same program look and spot-on middle-grade humor and heart, with an all-new story about a tall girl navigating friendship, family, self-esteem, and boundaries.Stevie Crumb doesn’t want to stand out. But when you’re nearly five foot ten in seventh grade, it’s kind of hard not to. All anyone wants to talk about is Stevie’s height, including Stevie’s parents, who would just love for her to be an athlete like her basketball-star older brother. Sure, Stevie wants to be good at something . . . maybe even great at something. She’d just prefer it didn’t draw more attention to her lanky frame.A chance encounter leads Stevie to the school’s debate team instead, where she meets cute fellow debater Cedric. He’s shorter than she is, and Stevie doesn’t think anything of it, until her best friend points it out. Then strange guys on the subway start making comments about Stevie’s body, too. Which is not only annoying, but sc

Dream up anything you like, dear reader, and watch it come to life on the next page--just no tigers! This fun read-aloud about creativity and perspeverance will have your reader giggling and inspired, all while our hero learns that with a bit of practice, even the wildest challenges can be tamed. This book is MAGIC! Imagine anything you like, and the illustrator will draw it on the next page. There's only one rule: DON'T THINK OF TIGERS! Ready? Oh dear. You thought of tigers, didn't you? Please, think of anything else. A cow doing ballet? No problem! Just no tigers. Our illustrator really, really can't draw tigers... Or can he? As his hilariously silly and irresistibly charming drawings of tigers improve, Alex Latimer delivers a subtle but important message about practice, creativity, and embracing imperfection. A fun read-aloud that's sure to delight time and time again, this is the perfect book for kids who love to draw--and for those who don't (but might soon!).

Witch Hat Atelier is back in this culinary spinoff that lets readers try their hand at recreating a variety of sumptuous recipes. This time, the magic is in the kitchen as Qifrey and the gang whip up everything from sizzling stews to crackling croquettes. Ideal for both existing fans of the main series and newcomers looking for an easily "disgestible" introduction to the world of Witch Hat.MARVELOUS MORSELSEven the most cultured palate has its likes and dislikes, and young apprentices are no exception. So when Qifrey receives a gift of bottled Starchovies from his former master, he and Olruggio will have to work their usual magic to transform these pungent delicacies into a kid-friendly meal. Whether it’s Starchovies or Cuttlekris, no ingredient is too exotic for a couple of kitchen witches!Includes a variety of real sweet and savory recipes with step-by-step instructions.

本書以 Minecraft 世界為舞台，帶來全新的天空冒險。Cobb 是位嚴謹的農夫，最在意作物整齊，卻總被不請自來的動物與隨興種植的村民打擾。一次遭遇 Enderman 後，他決定遠離一切，於是築起直達天空的高塔。然而在空島上，他遇見一位陌生人，並被邀請加入由「隱士」組成的小鎮。起初看似理想，但這些新鄰居比地面上的還要難以相處。隨著矛盾升溫，Cobb 才明白，真正的友誼其實早已在他身邊。本書在輕鬆的冒險情節中，點出孤立與連結的矛盾，對熟悉遊戲的讀者更添共鳴。Build skyward in this brand new graphic novel set in the world of Minecraft!Farmer Cobb likes to keep his crops as neat as possible, which is frustrating when he has neighbors who like to chow down on his fresh produce without asking and villagers who can’t stop themselves from planting potatoes in his field without rhyme or reason. After a rough encounter with an Enderman he finally decides to get as far away from everyone and everything as he can . . . building a tower up into the sky!When a stranger shows up on his new sky island and reveals a whole town full of people who desired peace and quiet just like Cobb, he accepts an invitation to join the town of like-minded hermits and moves onto a plot they so generously give him. But he learns that his neighb

Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be. 'I found this book amazing' Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow The entirety of the human brain’s 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting from the very first brains, all the way to the modern human brains. Each breakthrough emerged from new sets of brain modifications, and equipped animals with a new suite of intellectual faculties.These five breakthroughs are the organising map to this book, and they make up our itinerary for our adventure back in time. Each breakthrough also has fascinating corollaries to breakthroughs in AI. Indeed, there will be plenty of such surprises along the way.For instance: the innovation that enabled AI to beat humans in the game of Go – temporal difference reinforcement learning – was an innovation discovered by our fish ancestors o

★ 《Dog Man》×《The Lord of the Rings》規模的爆笑貓咪史詩★ 怪物獵殺貓英雄團 × 幽靈全面入侵 × 全彩動感分鏡★ 《Bunny vs Monkey》與《The Simpsons》粉絲必讀★ 貓派讀者暴動級推薦，笑點與冒險雙重升級梅歐敏斯特（Meowminster）出大事了——幽靈滿街跑！喵喵任務小隊才剛從鬧鬼豪宅任務歸來，整座城市竟被幽靈攻陷。更糟的是，他們最可靠的幽靈導師莫提莫（Mortimore）竟然分裂成九種人格，而且一個比一個怪。這場超自然災難是誰打開了潘朵拉的盒子？為了解開謎團，貓咪們必須前往「死喵城」Skitten Dedsbury——一座只有幽靈看得見的城市。但抵達亡靈之地可沒那麼簡單，一點點魔法失誤，就讓伍弗瑞克與佩里戈德和隊伍失散。任務瞬間落在他們的貓掌之中。當新反派現身、騷靈失控、城市瀕臨崩潰，喵喵任務能克服恐懼、阻止超自然混亂，守住牠們的喵國嗎？貓咪雙關語滿天飛、節奏飛快的爆笑冒險，搭配誇張動感畫面，打造最「喵」不可言的奇幻任務！Dog Manmeets theLord of the Ringsin this epic laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about a heroic team of monster-slaying cats. The perfect read for fans of Captain Underpants, Bunny vs Monkey andThe Simpsons!After returning from a mission at a nearby haunted house, the Kitty Quest team discovers that Meowminster has become overrun with ghosts! And even worse, their trusted phantom mentor Mortimore has somehow been split into nine different personalities, each more bizarre than the next. What could have opened this pandora’s box of paranormal per

故事回到那個充滿魔法與文字力量的墨水世界──在經歷《墨水心》三部曲的風暴後，梅琪、莫與火舞人達斯特指終於迎來五年安穩的生活。然而，邪惡的奧菲斯卻以出人意料的方式展開復仇。他操控畫家創作受詛咒的肖像，令英雄們逐漸失去色彩、褪為灰影。為了阻止這場魔法災難，達斯特指、他勇敢的繼子傑漢與神祕的莉莉亞必須再次挺身而出。《The Colour of Revenge》是Cornelia Funke重返墨水世界的獨立新作，延續三部曲的奇幻魅力與閱讀熱情，德國一上市即空降兒童與成人榜冠軍，書中更附作者親繪插圖，令人愛不釋手。Return to the world of INKHEART . . .After five happy years, Meggie, her father Mo and the fire-eater Dustfinger, along with a host of new friends, feel safe and settled. But arch-villain Orpheus has found an unexpected way to wreak his revenge on the Inkworld! He has corrupted an artist to create bewitched portraits that will see the heroes fade to grey – Dustfinger, his brave stepson, Jehan, and his enigmatic friend Lilia, must come together to find a way to save them all! This is the Colour of Revenge . .. A brilliant new stand-alone novel that returns to the beloved world of the Inkheart trilogy – a series with worldwide sales of over 6 million copies. The Colour of Revenge is already a Spiegel number one bestseller in both adult

Tom has created brand new comic *Ants In Pants* to make everyone laugh. Inspiration is everywhere! There's Mr Keen's unicycle mishap and their NEW supply teacher Miss Jam (whose first name is NOT Strawberry or Traffic). BUT when Tom's comic falls into the wrong hands, everything starts to go wrong. HOW will he get himself out of this MESS? The top-of-the-class, extra special 22nd book from bestselling author and illustrator Liz Pichon.A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story!The brand new Tom Gates bestseller from multi-million selling writer and illustrator Liz Pichon.Tom Gates is Ha! Ha! HILARIOUS! He's created brand new comic *Ants In Pants* to make everyone (even Delia) laugh. Inspiration for his new comic is everywhere! There's Mr Keen's unicycle mishap and their NEW supply teacher Miss Jam (whose first name is NOT Strawberry or Traffic - but it should be). Class 5F LOVE Miss Jam's lessons. Mr Fullerman, not so much. BUT when Tom's comic falls into th

The next picture book from the mega-talented creative duo that brought us New York Times bestseller,The Leaf Thief! GASP! Where has all the grass gone, Bird? Why is it so white and cold? Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's winter! But Squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it? You bet he will! Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears! Is there a snow thief on the loose? Another personality-packed story by Alice Hemming, all about how the weather changes when winter comes Brilliant illustrations by Nicola Slater that are full of expression and humour With a handy information spread at the back that tells children all about winter and the changing seasons Also available: The Leaf Thief (paperback and gift board book) That's My Flower (paperback) Squirrel and Bird Love Colours (lift-the-flap novelty board book) Squirrel and Bird Love Numbers (lift-the-flap novelty board book)

The One Year Bible--discover one year Bible reading made simple and achievable!Millions of people have benefited from reading through God's entire Word by using The One Year Bible. Now available in The Message Translation! This bestselling reading Bible divides the text into 365 sections, so you can read through the entire Bible in one unforgettable year--in as little as 15 minutes a day.Convenience No other "through the Bible" plan presents the entire Bible in such a user-friendly format. Start any day of the year!The Message Translation The Message is a reading Bible that uses contemporary language translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene Peterson. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God's Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English.Unique Design Each 15-minute daily reading includes a portion from the Old Testament, the New Testament, Psalms, and

The Golden Gate Bridge, beloved landmark and symbol of San Francisco, finally gets a gorgeous picture book that tells the thrilling story of how it was built! Written by National Book Award finalist and Sibert Medal winner Elizabeth Partridge. Across a treacherous strait where deep ocean waters rip back and forth with the tides, and during the depths of the Great Depression, daring teams of engineers and builders set out to make something many thought impossible. Begun in 1933 and officially opened on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge and its awe-inspiring and groundbreaking construction are truly a testament to the power of hope and perseverance. Told from the point of view of the lighthouse keeper's kids, who watch in fascination as the trucks and crews arrive and steel towers coated in heavy red paint begin to rise above the tempestuous water, Golden Gate shares a thrilling visual perspective on each stage of the breathtaking project. Young readers can look and learn as each turn

From Hervé Tullet, author of the New York Times bestseller Press Here, a picture book to unleash children’s creativity: Using only a finger and a great deal of imagination, Hervé empowers readers to create a simple flower . . . an entire garden . . . and even whole new worlds!Once again, Hervé Tullet brilliantly and successfully coaxes children to recognize and celebrate their innate artistic talent. He convinces each reader that their hand is magic and capable of transforming a few simple lines, squiggles, dots, and shapes into . . . well, pretty much anything they can imagine!A new Hervé picture book is always a cause for celebration. This is his first in seven years and a companion to Press Here, Mix It Up!, and Let’s Play! with all the hallmark whimsy and imagination that will delight his many fans. Whether enjoyed in a family living room, a kindergarten reading nook, or a preschool art class, there’s something here to enchant every reader.AN INVITATION TO PLAY, EXPLORE, AND LEARN:

Oscar the Grouch meets Frog & Toad in this hilarious illustrated early reader series about a cranky wolf on a quest to be left alone. Wolf has just the right amount of friends: NONE. He loves to be alone. Unfortunately, everywhere he goes, other people are there too. At school, the teacher says if he can't get along with the other students, he has to leave. So he goes to the movies. More people! He tries the beach. No peace there, either. He flees to the remote peak of a mountain, and even there, someone comes along to bother him. Finally, Wolf hatches a plan. All these people arrive for a party at Wolf's house . . . while Wolf makes a quick exit. Move over, Elephant & Piggie! For readers who have had enough of the buddy duos, for kids who'd rather play by themselves--Wolf is the antihero you've been waiting for. Lone Wolf Goes to School is the first in a hilarious early reader series starring the completely lovable, chronically grumpy Wolf, a character who affirms kids who fly

本書收錄五封來自聖誕老公公親筆回信的信件，設計師 Annie Atkins 以她在《The Grand Budapest Hotel》等電影的精緻美術風格，打造出一場北極工坊的夢幻聖誕。世界各地的孩子寫信提出心願，竟真的收到來自聖誕老人的回信，每封信都可親手取出閱讀，並附上精靈們繪製的禮物藍圖。書中細描北極的日常：馴鹿如何站著睡覺、聖誕夜該準備什麼點心、他又是如何在一夜間繞遍全球。插畫家 Fia Tobing 的筆觸溫暖柔和，讓節日氣氛充滿手作質感。這是一本能與孩子一起朗讀、在冬夜裡慢慢打開的節慶故事。・附可拆信件五封，真實重現北極郵局風格・Annie Atkins 首部童書作品，融入電影級視覺設計・適合聖誕節暖心收藏Read five letters from Santa Claus himself in this beautifully illustrated book from renowned designer Annie Atkins. Five children from all around the world write to Santa Claus with ideas for Christmas gifts and are amazed when he writes back! Discover five letters from Santa that children can pull out and read, each accompanied by a blueprint for their gift made by the elves in Santa's Workshop. In each letter the hidden world of the North Pole is revealed, from how reindeer can sleep standing up to what snacks Santa would like left out on Christmas Eve and how he gets round the world so quickly.But will the gifts the children have requested be made in time?This nostalgic, fes

Scrap、Paige 和 Gnat 躲過 Mayor Highshine 的襲擊後，踏上通往「Elsewhere」的旅程，只為找回那艘名為 Pink-Footed Goose 的火箭船，盼望脫離眼前殘酷的世界。「Elsewhere」看似荒蕪，卻有一座由機器人建立的漂流小鎮 Mooch，在這裡，他們短暫得到了庇護與歸屬。然而，Paige 卻開始看見如幻似真的人影——尤其是她的母親，似乎正引領他們走向某個祕密。這部作品延續 STITCH HEAD 作者強烈的風格，以幽默與懸念交織出獨特的世界觀，也帶出成長過程中的困惑與信念。推薦給喜愛 Maz Evans 與 Thomas Taylor 的中年級讀者。I'm not going to pretend life had been easy up until then. But when we got to the Elsewhere? That was somewhere else. It was in the Elsewhere that things got weird.After surviving a brutal attack by Mayor Highshine, Scrap, Paige and Gnat head into the wild Elsewhere in search of the Pink-Footed Goose, the rocket ship they hope can get them off-world. The place is fraught with danger, but they discover Mooch, a nomadic wandering town inhabited by robots who have rejected Highshine's views. Welcomed aboard Mooch by the Marshall Wired Bill, Gnat and Scrap instantly feel at home.However, Paige is haunted by visions of ghostly humans, including her mother, whom she's convinced is guiding them

最壞的大白鵝失眠啦！是誰整晚吹口哨？Gordon氣呼呼地踏上追查之路，卻一頭栽進了一場動物樂團大亂鬥！搖滾麋鹿、歌唱鱷魚、敲擊鯊魚輪番登場，他會忍得住不耍壞嗎？The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . .. he used to be, but now, he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean.In Gordon Starts a Band, Gordon is in a very bad mood. An annoying whistling noise has kept him awake ALL NIGHT and he's determined to find out what's causing it. His journey will lead him on a mission to try and help a rock 'n' roll moose, a singing crocodile, and a handy hammerhead shark .. . but can he help them without falling back into his mean ways?For more mean goose antics with Gordon, read The Meanest Goose on Earth.

"An appealing retelling of a notable folktale." -- Kirkus Reviews"The guards will be suspicious of adults. Su-Ling, you are our only chance. I have full confidence in you.""I can do it!""My brave little Tiger!"Set 800 years ago in the Yuan dynasty, Su-Ling and her family live in a village where the Mongols have invaded and made life very difficult for them. But the villagers are smart, and a plan to revolt against the Mongols begins to form with a message tucked into the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes: "On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, on the day of the full moon, commence attack at midnight." It's up to brave Su-Ling to deliver the message to her uncle without getting caught by the Mongol guards.This thrilling tale based on an ancient Chinese legend keeps kids on the edges of their seats as they cheer on Su-Ling to complete her mission to deliver the message in the mooncake.Unique, graphic novel-like illustrationsEndnotes inlcude information about mooncakes, the history of the M

★ 紐約時報排行榜冠軍！★ 《Saturday Night Live》喜劇女星 Kate McKinnon 首部中年級小說！★ 獻給所有「有點怪、但很棒」的孩子，一段關於自我接納的奇想冒險三姊妹 Gertrude、Eugenia 和 Dee-Dee Porch，在拘謹又古怪的 Antiquarium 鎮總是格格不入。她們不愛禮儀、不守規矩，只對科學充滿熱情。當她們被最後一所淑女學校退學，本以為人生就此定型，卻意外收到一封神祕邀請函——前往一所前所未見的學校：Millicent Quibb！但這裡根本不正常——校長是頭髮裡住著蟲子的瘋狂科學家，學生主任是一隻寄居蟹！？披薩可能致命！？校車竟然由倉鼠驅動！？在這個越怪越合理的世界裡，三姊妹不只要學習瘋狂科學，還得挺身對抗一群邪惡科學家的陰謀，拯救整座小鎮。這是一場充滿幽默、怪誕與勇氣的冒險——也是一個關於「與眾不同，其實就是你的力量」的成長故事。適合喜愛奇想冒險、無厘頭幽默的中年級讀者，也適合親子共讀，一起大笑、一起發現不一樣的自己。From beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist. So, you want to be a young mad scientist. Congratulations! Admitting it is the first step. The second step is reading the (definitely true) tale of the Porch sisters... Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. They don't belong in the snooty town of Antiquarium, where all girls have to go to etiquette school and the only dog allowed is the bichon frise. They don't belong with their adoptiv

Don't miss this original canon prequel story set in the world of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince, with story by the creators of the series and of the New York Times bestselling Through the Moon (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1).In the quiet town of Noct in the Human Kingdom of Katolis, a storm has been brewing. By the time young princes Callum and Ezran arrive, the community is in a state of panic. A mysterious force has been sweeping through town, putting any adult who encounters it into a deep sleep. Children recount what they saw -- some describe a beast, others a dragon, some even mention an elf – but is there truly something sinister at work, or have their imaginations gotten the best of them?While King Harrow, Aunt Amaya, and the rest of the adults attempt to solve the mystery, Callum and Ezran meet compelling forces of their own. While each prince has something to prove, they will need to work together if they want to get to the bottom of thi

由《紐約時報》暢銷書《看不見的東西》（Invisible Things）的創作者打造，這本互動式硬頁書將帶領幼兒踏上一段從混亂走向平靜的奇妙旅程，既溫暖又安心。當你覺得心情打結、亂糟糟的時候，要怎麼把那個「結」解開呢？跟著這本書的引導，一起走過彎彎繞繞、上上下下的情緒路線，最後回到平靜的狀態。拿起這本書，停下來，深呼吸，學習正念與情緒安定技巧——完全針對幼齡讀者量身打造。《看不見的東西》首次提出了探索人類經驗中「看不見」的情感與感受這一美好概念，鼓勵我們去關注那些眼睛看不到但真實存在的感覺。這本全新硬頁書將這個概念以互動方式呈現，幫助孩子探索並掌握自己的情緒。為什麼你會喜歡這本書：✦ 情緒教育書籍：無論是老師、治療師還是照顧者，都可以用這本書作為開啟對話的起點：「你感覺混亂的時候是什麼樣子？」「是什麼讓你感覺平靜下來？」✦ 社會情緒學習（SEL）：許多老師會讓孩子用圖表來指出自己的情緒並學著命名它們，而這本書就是一個極佳的輔助工具。✦ 專業審核把關：本書經由專門處理兒童心理健康的持牌臨床社工審閱，專業可靠。✦ 超人氣創作者：Andy J. Pizza 是多本童書的創作者，包括暢銷書《看不見的東西》、《萬物披薩》（A Pizza with Everything on It）與《萬物聖代》（A Sundae with Everything on It），他同時主持深受喜愛的 podcast《Creative Pep Talk》From the creators oftheNew York Timesbestseller​Invisible Things,this hands-on board book leads toddlers on a whimsical and reassuring journey from chaos to calm.When you feel wound up, how do you get the knots out? Follow along to unwind the tangled mess of ups, downs, and loop the loops and find the way back to calm. With this book in hand, take a moment to pause, take a dee

Stinky 是隻毛茸茸的玩具臭鼬，擔任學校說書時間的主角。他第一個講的故事，是關於那位經典寓言中「愛喊狼來了」的小男孩——但這次故事走向大不同！男孩搬到大城市後找到新工作，不過沒多久，他開始改喊「內褲」取樂，結果鬧得全城大亂！本書是 Grabenstein 父子聯手創作的第一本橋樑書系列，搭配 Alex Patrick 風格誇張的插圖，整體節奏明快、笑料不斷。Underwear has never been so much fun to wear!It's story time at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk! You've probably heard of the boy who cried wolf, but do you know what happened after no one believed him? Well, according to Stinky, the boy moves away to the Big City, where he gets a job crying wolf for The William D. Wolfe Company, Makers Of All Sorts Of Fine And Fancy Stuff.But when the boy gets bored again, he decides to use his talents to cry UNDERPANTS instead. When the queen hears his cries, she takes great offense--how dare he --and suddenly, the Big City is sent into total chaos! Will the boy be able to save the day before it all gets too smelly?This first stinky story is the first-ever chapter book series from beloved New York Times bestselling authors Chris and J. J. Grabenstein.

Celebrate the joys and chaos of Christmas in this hilarious, illustrated, officially licensed picture book for comic book fans of all ages as Batman faces his most formidable challenge yet--his family during the holidays.Bruce Wayne is going to need a bigger mansion when the entire Bat-family comes home for Christmas. As the kids debate over what to get Batman--the man who has everything--and the Bat-pets run amok, crime doesn't take a holiday. The Joker's on the loose and Catwoman plots to make the naughty list. All the while, Batman's faithful butler Alfred just wants everyone to stand still long enough to take a nice family photo. Far from having a silent night, Batman and the gang will need a Christmas miracle to make it until morning. With lively illustrations, this official DC Christmas book from bestselling author Doogie Horner will charm and delight caped crusaders of all ages.

本書以音樂互動的方式，將莎士比亞經典喜劇《仲夏夜之夢》與孟德爾頌著名的音樂套曲結合。故事從雅典公爵與王后的婚禮開始，卻因精靈惡作劇、熱情的年輕戀人與活潑演員的加入，讓仲夏夜的森林充滿奇幻與笑料。每翻到一頁，按下按鈕即可聆聽與情節呼應的音樂片段，讓孩子在閱讀中感受音樂的氛圍。書末附有作曲家孟德爾頌簡介、樂曲賞析與音樂術語解釋，兼具藝術啟蒙與閱讀樂趣。Discover the spellbinding magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream in this musical reimagining of one of Mendelssohn's most famous suites. This story takes us to Athens where the Duke and Queen are to be married. However, not everyone is as happy and on one midsummer's night, mischievous fairies, lively actors and young lovers get caught up in a series of pranks and events in the nearby woods. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes of Shakespeare's most beloved and comedic play, press the buttons on each page to activate the sounds! This encourages interactive learning and introduces children to this beautiful piece of music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Felix Mendelssohn, with details about his composition of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Next to this, you can rep

The first three books in the Harry Potter series, fully illustrated and featuring interactive paper-engineered elements, now available in a collectible boxed set!Experience the first three books in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series as never before! Designed and illustrated by MinaLima--the award-winning studio behind the visual graphic style of the Harry Potter films--these special editions feature J.K. Rowling's complete and unabridged text, accompanied by full-color illustrations on nearly every page and eight enchanting interactive elements in each book. Readers will open Harry's Hogwarts letter, reveal the magical entrance to Diagon Alley, travel via Floo powder, spin the Time-Turner, and more.This boxed set includes Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, tucked into a collectible slipcase stamped with elaborate gold foil. This set is a stunning gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages and the per

In the world where brands take from the culture, through its four-decade existence Stone Island has been contributing to it. The long roster of its celebrity fans includes Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, rappers Drake and Travis Scott, and football guru Pep Guardiola. But it s not the celebrity nod that has made Stone Island a cultural cornerstone; it was the brand s ardent everyday fans who have always appreciated its mix of performance and toughness.At the center of Stone Island s success lies its relentless pursuit of excellence in design, and uncompromising spirit of experimentation with fabric treatment and dyeing techniques. This product-oriented stance has secured the brand s unique place outside of fashion s hierarchy. This definitive monograph captures the story of Stone Island, combining its history and ethos into one definitive source.With never-before-seen images and three major texts capturing the brand s story, it will surely delight the brand s diehard fans as well as tho

Adapted and illustrated editions of classic Christmas literature at easy-to-read levels for a new generation of readers aged 7+.Ho-Ho-ho! It’s time to find the box of Christmas baubles, eat too many mince pies and leave carrots out for Rudolph! Get in the festive spirit with this eight-book collection of Christmas-themed tales!The NutcrackerOne Christmas Eve, Maria and Fred’s mysterious godfather gives them a handsomely decorated nutcracker. Maria’s nutcracker magically comes to life and leads her on a thrilling, magical adventure where only she can save the hero. She must help the Nutcracker defeat the Mouse King and turn him into his human self.The Snow QueenGerda and Kai are best friends. But one day, a shard of glass from an enchanted mirror lodges itself into Kai’s eye, turning him into a cruel boy who makes fun of everyone around him.Kai is taken by the Snow Queen who lives in a land of ice and snow, but Gerda is determined to find him and restore her friend to the boy she knows

森林邊緣開了一家小小的咖啡館，這是雷妮夢寐以求的生活。可是，來客們點的卻是各種古怪又令人倒胃口的食物！新來的服務生格倫富特能幫忙解決難題嗎？本書以幽默押韻的文字、奇幻的場景與細膩插圖，帶領讀者踏入一段既可愛又怪誕的奇妙故事。The phenomenal and outrageously original new illustrated children’s picture book full of mythical creatures, monstrous meals and an unusual friendshipWINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2025'An unusual, intricate, delightfully grotesque rhyming picture book' The Guardian‘[a] gorgeously illustrated, gothic gourmet giggle’ Daily MailWelcome to the Café at the Edge of the Woods, the utterly charming and mesmerising new picture book from BAFTA award-winning writer Mikey Please.Rene's dreams have finally come true! She's opened a café beside an enchanted wood, and with the help of a newfound waiter, Glumfoot, she is ready to serve the finest cuisine! But the locals seem to favour a most peculiar palette, requesting all sorts of disgusting things.Can Glumfoot's quick-thinking save the day?Join Rene and Glumfoot in this incredible other-worldly story full of magical humo

Solve word searches, crack codes, and complete cryptic crosswords to show the CIA that you have what it takes to join Ben and the rest of the crew on their next covert mission with this Spy School companion puzzle book. If you are reading this letter, it means that you are an extremely special person. You have been carefully vetted by a top team of psychologists, intelligence agents, and CIA recruiters who have covertly analyzed every aspect of your personality and determined that you are one of the few students on the planet who has the potential skills, brains, and gumption to become a student at the Academy of Espionage. The following pages contain some of the most devious, challenging, complex puzzles ever created, devised to help us determine who are the cream of the crop and then recruit them to the academy. Good luck! You'll need it.

★ 本書獻給致力於牧養孩子信仰的父母！★ 亞馬遜近 5,000 評論，高達 4.8 顆星信仰推薦《為孩子出征》是一本引導孩子信仰的書，是家長牧養的指南，藉由裝備父母來教導孩子辨別真理與虛假。書中透過透明的生活故事和清晰的實際應用，幫助家長陪伴孩子；因為「我們作父母的，是我們孩子認識的人裡，最重要的護衛者。」謊言的問題在於它們通常聽起來不像謊言。它們看似無害，甚至聽起來正確。那麼，當孩子們不帶批判地吸收文化謊言時，身為父母的該怎麼辦？本書教孩子如何自己辨別並避免危險！運用一個獨特的閱讀布局方式，幫助培養信仰的邏輯思辨能力。第二部分每一章節的主題，循著以下像熊媽媽一樣的咆哮（ROAR）法，來保護孩子的思想、打造心靈的工具：・Recognize⸺識別訊息・Offer⸺提出洞察・Argue⸺主張更健全的態度・Reinforce⸺透過討論、門徒訓練和禱告強化印象接著的祈禱，像奮力抓住的熊爪（PAWS）一樣，通過下面的禱告策略：・Praise⸺讚美神・Admit⸺認罪・Worship with Thanksgiving⸺感恩敬拜・Supplication⸺祈求最後以「問題討論」的方式作結。你準備好回應呼召了嗎？加入牧養孩子的行列、保護你的孩子。帶著溫和與尊重，教導他們透過邏輯思維直面解決問題； 如此的思辨養成，也是受用一生的思考習慣。

A girl's community joins hands to fight intolerance and antisemitism in this richly illustrated picture book that sings with hope for young readers. Leila loves going to Hebrew school and hearing stories of mighty kings and quick-witted queens. Being Jewish is a part of her story, and learning Hebrew connects her to her ancestors. L'dor V'dor! From one generation to the next! But when Leila's synagogue gets vandalized, she isn't sure she wants to be Jewish. It makes her feel different. She doesn't want to stand out if it means people won't like her. Then Leila's classmates and community come together to repair the synagogue. This compassionate gesture makes Leila realize that everyone around her is different--and that's a beautiful thing. Lyrical text and gorgeous, textured collage art by award-winning illustrator Selina Alko make a powerful statement in this uplifting story based on an event from the author's childhood. Back matter, including a glossary and an author's note, provide a

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the fourth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Now in paperback!Following an explosive showdown with President Fuerte and his supernatural henchmen, the forgotten five and their allies are feeling lost. Their trusted friend and mentor The Librarian has left the group and declared her loyalty to the corrupt president. Has the Librarian really abandoned them in their quest to take down Fuerte’s regime, or has she been kidnapped?Then, without warning, Troy Cordoba—Tenner’s dad, who has been working for Fuerte for years—shows up at the five’s safe house wanting to join their cause but accidentally leading the presidential guards right to their doorstep. Troy insists that he has changed for the better, but Tenner isn’t sure he can be trusted. Meanwhile, Magdalia Palacio’s election campaign is gaining steam. If she’s against the president, does that make her the five’s ally?

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Karasuno's training camp kicks off with a bang, and the moment they've all been waiting for finally arrives--the revival of the long-standing rivalry between the Cats and the Crows! Karasuno's practice games against Nekoma reveal all the cracks in their teamwork, and they'd better patch things up if they're to stand a chance in the Inter-High qualifiers. Team Karasuno realizes that their chances are even slimmer when they see who they're up against in their block: Aoba Johsai and the Iron Wall of Date Tech!

Oh, Muses! Get ready for 20 brand-new, tongue-in-cheek tales from Greek mythology, as told by the team behind the smash hit podcast and New York Times best-selling book Greeking Out.Want to know the greatest feats and the funniest secrets of the gods and heroes of Greek mythology? You’re in the right place. Told in the hilarious, kid-friendly voice that’s sent the Greeking Out podcast to the top of the charts, these stories of heroic victories, perilous adventures, and plain old mischief are sure to delight kids and adults alike. Plus, fans of the Percy Jackson series will love discovering the real myths behind their favorite (and least favorite) characters.In this book, you’ll encounter a god kidnapped by pirates, sheep used as camouflage, a super-shiny fleece, some dangerous metalworking, the world’s most perfect animal, a really heavy boulder, and much more.Dynamic, playful illustrations coupled with laugh-out-loud storytelling and real information about ancient Greece—delivered by