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經典名著不再令人呵欠連連！幽默文字搭配趣味十足的插圖，輕鬆將初識珍奧斯汀的小讀者們領進門，其筆下人物鮮明的價值觀與道德觀，更適合與孩子一同討論，在共享閱讀樂趣的同時融入品格教育。A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.When Elinor and Marianne Dashwood’s father dies, they are forced to leave their home behind and move far away to a tiny cottage. Their lives look set to change for ever, in ways neither had expected.Elinor must leave behind the man she loves, whereas Marianne falls for their charming – but entirely unsuitable – new neighbour.The sisters will need each other’s support if they are to find happiness, but will they ever find the right balance of sense and sensibility?Joanna Nadin is a winner of the Fantastic Book Award, the Surrey Book Award, Blue Peter ‘Book of the Month’ and Radio 4 Open Book ‘Book of the Year’. She has recently fallen head over heels for Austen’s books and wants new readers to feel the same.Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen’s satire and wit, bringing h

A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Fanny Price is one of nine children, and her family are very poor. So when a distant relative offers to take her in – giving her the opportunity to grow up wealthy and comfortable – her parents jump at the chance.But money doesn’t always bring happiness, and Fanny struggles to settle into her new home, where the family are very cold towards her. Her only friend amongst them is Edmund, who tries his best to help her be happy.As she grows up, Fanny realises that Edmund is the most important person in her life. But will he ever see her as more than the timid little girl who arrived at his home so many years before?Ayisha Malik is a British Muslim, lifelong Londoner and lover of books. She has read and reread Austen’s books throughout her whole life and is perfectly placed to bring Mansfield Park to a new audience.Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen’s satire an

From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling with stunning illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Jon Klassen. It's been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives.Pax must protect his litter of kits in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter, orphaned after the war, has left his adopted home and joined the Water Warriors, a group determined to heal the land from the scars of the war. When one of Pax's kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust.And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing - and each other. A breathtaking novel about chosen families and the healing power of love.

關於非洲史瓦帝尼王國，充滿愛的應許故事多位志工感動分享！最激勵人心的非洲故事！從加拿大的行銷總監搖身一變，專注拯救非洲孩童－本書是作者珍妮．麥斯威爾在《我不OK！》、《你OK嗎？》帶領我們認識非洲孤兒與他們面臨的處境，以及珍妮全家如何積極行動的感人後續。◎觸動人心．各界名人短文推薦－Taiwan can help. 臺灣年輕人在世界舞臺，屢屢發出光芒，讓世界看見臺灣。即使是非洲匱乏的角落，也有他們投入人道救援與永續發展的足跡。－總統／蔡英文我們青年人走向世界的方式多采多姿，這本書除了記錄珍妮．麥斯威爾在非洲為孤兒的奉獻歷程，也讓我們看見，臺灣青年以國際關懷，走向世界，改變世界所投射的光與熱。－副總統／賴清德////////蔡英文／總統．賴清德／副總統．施振榮／宏碁集團創辦人、智榮基金會董事長．鄭雅仁／全漢企業股份有限公司董事長．劉克襄／財團法人中央通訊社董事長．呂興忠／國立彰化高中圖書館主任．陳偉斌／健丞數位科技有限公司負責人、Heart for Africa, Taiwan榮譽理事長　───────────────────短文推薦///////英文版推薦序：在這個急需希望的時代，珍妮．麥斯威爾這本《希望的所在》，很能激勵我們的心靈。臺灣很榮幸成為史瓦帝尼王國長期的夥伴，彰化高中學生主動參與並支持「非洲之心」的行動，也令人鼓舞。為史瓦帝尼乾旱期，提供水源的協助，只是我們對這個王國的一小部分承諾。我們非常感謝珍妮團隊「迦南計畫」對史瓦帝尼弱勢兒童的重要貢獻，他們救助失親和被拋棄的孩子，提供當地成年人就業機會，同時為這個國家和世界帶來希望。－賴清德／副總統"HOPE LIVES HERE is a book that will provide encouragement to the world during a time when we all need to find hope in something greater than ourselves. Taiwan is proud to partner with the Kingdom of Eswatini and we are encouraged that students from the Changhua Senior high school are actively involved in suppor

Meet the next big thing in the world of official Minecraft novels: zombies!Looking after a little sibling can be a real headache . . . especially when they’re trying to eat your brains!Life is good for Bobbie in the sleepy village of Plaintown. Sure, her villager parents only ever say “Hrm,” but you pick up the local language quickly. And maybe her little brother, Johnny, is always getting into trouble, but the village’s iron golem is there to look out for him. And, yeah, things are too busy for exploring when you’re the only one in town who ever takes their hands out of their sleeves. But maybe that’s for the best. After all, there are things out there beyond the torchlight that are better handled by adventurers.But one night, a stranger comes to Plaintown―and he’s followed by a horde of ravenous zombies. Bobbie’s village is overrun, and her world is turned upside down.Life is not so good for Ben, an adventurer with nothing left to his name but the armor on his back. When dawn’s light

This sequel to A Pinch of Magic is another spellbinding sisterly adventure, this time with a haunted shipwreck, a fierce pirate, and, of course, a little magic! The family curse has been lifted, and the Widdershins sisters--Betty, Fliss, and Charlie--are free to leave the misty prison isle of Crowstone. But when a mysterious girl arrives at their inn accompanied by a will-o'-the-wisp, or ghost, it seems another adventure has landed on their doorstep. The stranger, named Willow, is an escaped prisoner from nearby Lament, desperate to clear her father's name before he's executed for a crime he didn't commit. Then Charlie is kidnapped by poachers, swept away on a dangerous mission in search of pirate treasure that's protected by a vengeful ghost. Betty, Fliss, and Willow pile into their trusty boat and embark on another incredible adventure, one that involves ghosts, fierce pirates, and a journey to a mythic island that exists only in legends. Can they save their sister--and themselves--o

★ 7–12歲必讀書單100本，一次打開閱讀世界★ We Need Diverse Books策劃，多元主題全面收錄★ 類型×主題分類，找到孩子喜歡的書★ 作者訪談＋閱讀指引，培養自主閱讀力如果孩子不確定下一本該讀什麼，這本書就是最好的起點。《The Reading Adventure》精選100本適合7至12歲讀者的精彩書籍，從推理、冒險到自傳與成長故事，帶領孩子走進多元而豐富的閱讀世界。全書依照類型與主題分類，每一本到都有清楚的關鍵主題提示，幫助孩子快速找到自己感興趣的內容，並透過延伸推薦，開啟一連串閱讀探索之旅。書中更收錄多位知名作家專訪，讓孩子看見故事背後的創作靈感。搭配活潑插圖與閱讀活動設計，這不只是一份書單，更是一場陪伴孩子成長的閱讀冒險。無論是熱愛閱讀的孩子，或剛開始培養習慣的小讀者，都能在這本書中找到屬於自己的第一本「最愛」。Discover your next read with this carefully curated list from We Need Diverse Books.Check out 100 must-read books to try before you're 12! Packed with reviews, recommendations, and exclusive author interviews, The Reading Adventure: 100 Books To Check Out Before You're 12 will inspire young readers to discover a diverse range of books beyond the curriculum.From mystery to autobiography, the book is organised by genre, so you can jump to the section that interests you the most. Each entry has a key theme box so you can immediately see if the book is something you'll enjoy. Helpful signposts lead readers to another boo

A twist on the classic cry wolf story in the best-selling series about Simon, the cheeky rabbit, who always gets what he wants.Once there was a little rabbit who did only what he wanted.When his mother asked him to tidy his room he cried, “Wooolf! The wolf is coming!” and, when she ran away, he did whatever he wanted.One day he did a wee where he wanted, and the wolf came to get him. “Wooolf!” he cried, but his mother didn’t fall for that.The wolf got him!It was just Simon’s father in a wolf mask. Simon promised never to cry wolf again. But when his mother opened the cupboard in the morning, a wolf cried “Awwoooo!”A funny new book with a twist ending in the worldwide bestselling series about Simon the cheeky rabbit.Translated by Linda Burgess

The fourth book in the stormlight Archive series, Rhythm of War, marks the eagerly awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Oathbringer, from epic fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson. After forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move. Now, as new technological discoveries by Navani Kholin's scholars begin to change the face of the war, the enemy prepares a bold and dangerous operation. The arms race that follows will challenge the very core of the Radiant ideals, and potentially reveal the secrets of the ancient tower that was once the heart of their strength. At the same time that Kaladin Stormblessed must come to grips with his changing role within the Knights Radiant, his Windrunners face their own problem: As more and more dea

About Queen ElizabethAn official Platinum Jubilee souvenir that explores the incredible life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth and how her historic reign has shaped the world.In honour of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee 2022, this once in a lifetime history book for kids tells the story of a young princess who grew up to become our longest reigning monarch, and celebrates the achievements, people and places that have become part of her remarkable legacy.There is a treasure box hidden away in Great Granny Joyce's home, bursting with all kinds of things... A photo of a young woman wearing a crown, a map of the world, newspaper clippings, and so much more that reveal the great wonders of the last 70 years. There is so much to look at that little Isabella doesn't even know where to begin! Did you know that Princess Elizabeth was only 27 when she became Queen? Or that she made an appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2010 London Olympics alongside James Bond? And that the most astonishin

“I love this book . . . Iona Rangeley has written a wonderfully witty story in Einstein the Penguin which is beautifully complimented by David Tazzyman's hilarious illustrations” DAVID WALLIAMS, author of GANGSTA GRANNY“An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising” The Times Best Books for Children 2021When the Stewarts spend a sunny, frosty December day at London Zoo, they’re enchanted by one small penguin. At the delight of young Imogen and Arthur, Mrs Stewart insists the penguin “must come and stay with them whenever he likes.” But not one Stewart expects the penguin to turn up at their door that evening, rucksack labelled “Einstein” on his back…The family’s new feathered friend helps Arthur to come out of his shell and makes massive demands on Imogen’s amateur sleuthing. But together they must find out why Einstein came to them and they must keep away from the mysterious white-coat man. And Einstein can’t stay forever, can he…? From stunning new writing talent Iona Rangeley, and il

本書描述一位熱愛畫畫的男孩，因為家門外一座山的身影深深吸引了他，決定親自走近看看。當他嘗試描繪這座山時，無論怎麼畫都覺得不太對勁，於是帶著狗踏上小徑，一路記錄眼前的風景。旅途中，他一邊素描，一邊與各種動物相遇，於是這趟尋找答案的旅程，也悄悄變成一段充滿陪伴的散步。等他終於來到山腳前，卻發現真正重要的，並不只是畫出「像不像」，而是理解自己看世界的角度；而一路陪伴他的小夥伴，也讓他發現風景因分享而更完整。本書溫柔呈現創作的心路歷程，也提醒讀者停下腳步，重新觀看熟悉的世界。A boy sets off to draw a mountain in this thoughtful exploration of art and the creative process. For fans of Hike by Pete Oswald. A little boy, who is a keen artist, becomes obsessed with a mountain he can see from his house. One day, he tries to draw the mountain, but his drawing doesn't look anything like it, so he decides that he has to take a closer look. He sets off with his dog, drawing what he sees along the way, and making a growing collection of animal companions during his hike. But when he finally reaches the mountain, the boy makes a discovery about the importance of perspective and friendship which changes how he views the world around him. Both a powerful exploration of art and a sweet ode to hiking, this picture book from acclaimed author

你聽過《小紅帽》的故事嗎？《Telling Stories Wrong》由義大利童書界傳奇 Gianni Rodari 改編經典童話，爺爺把「小紅帽」講成一團亂，孫女拼命糾正，故事卻越講越離奇，笑料不斷。Rodari 擅長透過顛覆、想像，引導孩子思考故事之外的可能，這本書正是他幽默教育理念的展現。插畫家 Beatrice Alemagna 以獨具童趣的畫風，陪伴讀者一起在錯誤中，發現說故事的樂趣和親情的溫度。A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022 Everyone knows how "Little Red Riding Hood" goes. But Grandpa keeps getting the story all wrong, with hilarious results!"Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Little Yellow Riding Hood—" "Not yellow! It's Red Riding Hood!" So begins the story of a grandpa playfully recounting the well-known fairytale—or his version, at least—to his granddaughter. Try as she might to get him back on track, Grandpa keeps on adding things to the mix, both outlandish and mundane! The end result is an unpredictable tale that comes alive as it's being told, born out of imaginative play and familial affection. This spirited picture book will surprise and delight from start to finish, while reminding readers that sto

In On Saving Face, Michael Keevak traces the Western reception of the Chinese concept of “face” during the past two hundred years, arguing that it has always been linked to nineteenth-century colonialism. “Lose face” and “save face” have become so normalized in modern European languages that most users do not even realize that they are of Chinese origin. “Face” is an extremely complex and varied notion in all East Asian cultures. It involves proper behavior and the avoidance of conflict, encompassing every aspect of one’s place in society as well as one’s relationships with other people. One can “give face,” “get face,” “fight for face,” “tear up face,” and a host of other expressions. But when it began to become known to the Western trading community in China beginning in the middle of the nineteenth century, it was distorted and reduced to two phrases only, “lose face” and “save face,” both of which were used to suggest distinctly Western ideas of humiliation, embarrassment, honor, a

David Almond、Marta Altes合作與青少年讀者一起反思何為人性。新來的男生善於足球、喜歡零食，與其他同學沒什麼不同。但他其實是誕生自某個實驗的機器人，而現在學校的新朋友們要他不被邪惡之人消滅。An inventive tale by a beloved Hans Christian Andersen Award winner celebrates our differences─and the joys of inclusion─through the lens of artificial intelligence.From the boundless imagination of David Almond comes a thought-provoking question, packaged in a lively illustrated chapter book: what if a robot went to school? When a new boy joins their class, everyone thinks he’s…odd. George doesn’t behave like other kids. He doesn’t think like other kids. But he’s great at football and snacking, and that’s what matters to Dan and Maxie and friends, who resolve to make George feel welcome. Over time, they learn that he’s just like them, in most ways, except one: George is a robot, part of an ambitious new experiment, with sinister people bent on destroying him. When his lab pulls him out of school, can George’s new friends recover him─and set him free? Told in David Almond’s signatur

-Students who are learning to read will enjoy visiting a vibrant kindergarten -classroom with -Pinkalicious. --School Library JournalPinkalicious gets a kindergarten buddy in this Level One I Can Read, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann! Pinkalicious can't wait to have a kindergarten buddy. But what if her buddy doesn't like kindergarten? Will Pinkalicious be able to show her how pinkatastic it can be?Young readers in kindergarten now or getting ready for it will relate to Pinkalicious's hopes and be reassured by her friendship success.Pinkalicious: Kindergarten Fun is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Plus readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious &a

好餓好餓的毛毛蟲要吃晚餐啦！食物有各式各樣的形狀，要吃三角形的披薩、圓形的藍莓，還是彎彎曲曲的拉麵呢？跟著Eric Carle的經典角色一起學習食物名稱跟形狀！Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for one of his favorite meals of the day: dinner!The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very hungry…for dinner! With die-cut pages, a simple narrative, and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle, this interactive board book is the perfect way to introduce the concept of shapes. From triangular pizza slices to round veggie burgers to squiggly ramen, there’s something everyone will enjoy. This book will become a staple in the kitchen for even the littlest food critic in training!

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A brilliantly unsettling and darkly funny debut novel full of suspense and paranoia Soon to be a major motion pictureGeorge March’s latest novel is a smash hit. None could be prouder than Mrs. March, his dutiful wife, who revels in his accolades and relishes the lifestyle and status his success brings.A creature of routine and decorum, Mrs. March lives an exquisitely controlled existence on the Upper East Side. Every morning begins the same way, with a visit to her favourite patisserie to buy a loaf ofolive bread, but her latest trip proves to be her last when she suffers an indignity from which she may never recover: an assumption by the shopkeeper that the protagonist in George March’s new book –a pathetic sex worker, more a figure of derision than desire – is based on Mrs. March.One casual remark robs Mrs. March not only of her beloved olive bread but of the belief that she knew everything about her husband – and herself – sending her on an increasingly paranoid journey, onethat sta

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Badger's Band, a new story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Badger wants to start a band and his friends are keen to join in the fun. Tortoise plays the trumpet and Bear can play piano, but who else wants to join the band? Lift the flaps to find out and join Badger and his friends for a special concert.With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, Badger's Band joins the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood which have been delighting parents and children for over twenty years. More lift-the-flap adventures from Acorn Wood: Cat's Cookbook, Squirrel's Snowman and Mole's Spectacles.

Little Lion is a fact-filled picture book story based on the everyday adventures of a Lion Cub and their WILD family.Learn what different members of the lion family get up to, and how the fun and games of a little lion help them develop the vital survival skills they will need to use later on in life. This charming celebration of Lions will show children just how extraordinary these animals are and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for our planet and its creatures.This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Lion and their family to the test.In the Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore the habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

Little People, BIG DREAMS Alexander von Humboldt tells the story of the famous explorer and naturalist.In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alexander von Humboldt, the botanist and adventurer.As a kid, Alexander wasn’t a great student. He had a naturally curious mind, but he saw the world differently than his teachers and fellow pupils, and just couldn’t quite fit in. But when he began collecting plants as an adult, Alexander realized he’d found his passion. From then on, he become a great explorer, traveling the world to document all kinds of plants and species. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the scientist. ​Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and

WWNDD? What Would Nancy Drew Do? Judy and her new friend, Mighty Fantaskey, take cues from their favorite sleuth as they search for a lost mood ring in a spooky attic.Judy Moody is freaky for Nancy Drew, the famous girl detective from the book series. Nancy Drew is an ace at solving mysteries with brains, bravery, and bobby pins, and Judy is determined to solve mysteries too. So when Judy bumps into Mighty Fantaskey, she is excited to meet another Nancy Drew fan and to make a new friend. Excited, that is, until she visits Mighty’s house: it’s big and old and creaky and definitely haunted. It even turns Judy’s mood ring the color of fear! On Judy’s first visit, she hightails it out of there, leaving Mighty in the dust. But where is Judy’s favorite ring? Jeepers! Can Judy pluck up enough courage to go back and find it―and solve the real-life mystery waiting in Mighty’s attic?

Help babies and toddlers master the building blocks of speech with this adorable, fun-to-read rhyming board book, written by an early speech expert!My First Learn-to-Talk Book is a joyful book that encourages speech development in little ones. By using adorable rhythmic rhyming text, simple exclamatory words and sounds, and engaging photographs of babies and toddlers, this book gives parents, grandparents, teachers, and therapists a new tool that does more than just entertain and engage babies and toddlers―it uses proven therapeutic techniques to help little ones think, repeat, react, and babble: the vital skills they need to talk!When I go down a slide, my mouth says "wheeee!"When I want a turn, my mouth says "me!"When I'm acting playful, my mouth says "boo!"When I hug my family, I say "I love you!"

Fans of The Bad Guys and Catwad will love THE CRYPTID CLUB, a hilarious new four-book graphic novel series about an unlikely team of kid sleuths out to solve the mysteries behind the sudden spate of monster sightings around their school.Lily knows better than to listen to the gossip her little brother, Henry, has heard, but when her school newspaper needs a big headline, the rumor that Bigfoot has been spotted is the best lead she's got.But when claw marks appear on the football equipment and excessive animal hair starts clogging-up the gym showers, Lily knows she can't be afraid. This is her opportunity to break the story wide-open. But can Lily, Henry, and Oliver, the neighbor-kid they're babysitting, discover what Bigfoot wants before it's too late?Everything is not as it seems in this hilarious new graphic novel series debut by Emmy Award-winning writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Michael Brumm and bestselling illustrator Jeff Mack.

It was a story that Cassie Bowman couldn't resist:Lore Rivera loved two men - until one of them shot the other...'A special novel' CHRIS WHITAKER'One of the summer's buzziest debut novels' GOODREADS'A fantastic debut' WASHINGTON POST'I absolutely loved it' ASHLEY AUDRAIN'A masterful work of suspense' POPSUGAR*****Lore Rivera was married to two men at once, until on a baking hot day in 1986, one of them found out and shot the other. A secret double life, a tragic murder. That's the story the world knows.It's not the story that fascinates Cassie Bowman.Carrying the weight of her own family tragedy, true-crime writer Cassie wants to know more about the mysterious woman at the heart of it all, Lore.How did one woman fall in love with two different men? How did she balance the love and the lies?To her surprise, Cassie finds that Lore is willing to talk. To finally tell her heartbreaking story - about how a dance became an affair; how a marriage became a murder.As the two women grow closer,

A spirited girl visits her cousins in the country for a chance to break free from the clamor and crowd of life in the city.Frances is a city kid, but it's hard for her to fit in. City walls aren't for climbing, city rooms aren't for running, city shops and city yards are too crowded, and there are so many rules that Frances can't seem to follow. She takes a trip to visit her cousins in the country, where she finds cats for chasing, roads for racing down, ladders for leaping, and fields full of animals. When it's time to go home, it's not easy to leave her cousins, but she invites them to visit and see the sights and sounds, lights, thumps, beeps and shines of the city where she returns to her loving mom and sisters. Liz Garton Scanlon is author of the Caldecott Honor book All the World, illustrated by Marla Frazee, and many other books including Bob, Not Bob, illustrated by Matt Cordell, and Another Way to Climb A Tree, illustrated by Hadley Hooper, With Frances in the Country, she def

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2022歐普拉讀書會選書！奧克蘭青年桂冠詩人，文壇新銳莫特利以家鄉真實事件為藍本寫就。出身失能家庭，在困境中掙扎求生的非裔女孩，一樁交易將她置於風暴中心，卻也讓她成了警界醜聞的唯一證人，為此，無數雙黑手正朝她伸去。'GROUNDBREAKING . . . THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE BIG BOOKS OF 2022'STYLIST'AN ELECTRIFYING DEBUT'DAVE EGGERS'MARKS THE INTRODUCTION OF A REMARKABLE NEW TALENT'OPRAH DAILY'TRULY BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL'RUTH OZEKI'LEILA MOTTLEY'S WRITING ERUPTS AND FLOWS LIKE LAVA'TOMMY ORANGEWhen there is no choice, all you have left to do is walk.Kiara Johnson does not know what it is to live as a normal seventeen-year-old. With her mother in a rehab facility and an older brother who devotes his time and money to a recording studio, she fends for herself – and for nine-year-old Trevor, whose own mother is prone to disappearing for days at a time. As the landlord of their apartment block threatens to raise their rent, Kiara finds herself walking the streets after dark, determined to survive in a world that refuses to protect her.Then one night Kiara is p

高萊特太太不喜歡動物，卻碰上整座動物園搬到家門口。無論她怎麼努力，屋子裡總有袋鼠、長頸鹿、螞蟻來搗亂。她到底該怎麼擺脫這些不請自來的動物呢？本書以幽默押韻的文字、鮮明活潑的畫面，帶來一場充滿驚喜的趣味故事。Mrs Golightly doesn't like animals - and now a whole zoo has moved next door! No matter how hard she tries to shoo them away, she finds animals everywhere: a kangaroo on the loo, a giraffe in her bath, and even ants in her pants.What can she do to get rid of these stinky, bothersome creatures?Bursting with colour, delightful rhyme and outrageous humour, Shoo! is acclaimed children's author Susie Bower's first picture book.

恐龍之王Rex被冰河凍住65百萬年，一醒來發現人類當道，自己成了博物館標本的熱門人選！幸好遇上神祕室友大腳怪，展開一場爆笑的求生計畫。從求職到躲避曝光，Rex的人類生活新挑戰，笑料百出，趣味無窮！A comedy of errors starring the instantly-loveable Rex – the first book in a fantastically funny series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan.Rex is king of the dinosaurs: carnivores want to be him and herbivores want to be eaten by him... That is, until a pesky Ice Age comes along and he winds up frozen solid in a glacier. When he wakes up, 65 million years later, human beings rule the roost – and if they get their hands on Rex, he'll wind up in a zoo. (Or, worse: a MUSEUM.)Lucky for him, Rex isn't the only undercover creature in town. He's whisked out of danger by the one and only Bigfoot, who has been surviving among the humans undetected for years. Bigfoot and his friends show Rex how to get by in the humans' world, and soon there's only one thing left for him to do: GET A JOB.But that's easier said than done ... and with a meddling nine-year-old neig

《A Day for Sandcastles》是一部無字繪本，描繪兄妹三人一整天在海灘堆沙堡的過程。風吹、浪來、路人踩過，他們的作品一次次被破壞，又一次次重新開始。雖無文字，卻充滿情感與節奏。作者與插畫家繼《Over the Shop》後，再度以圖像敘事呈現童年的專注、合作與創造力。這本書不僅適合親子共讀，更讓人感受到「過程」本身的價值與樂趣。A dazzling wordless picture book celebrates creative problem-solving, teamwork, and the sun-splashed wonder of a day at the beach.The creators of the acclaimed Over the Shop evoke a perfect summer beach day—and themes of creativity, cooperation, flexibility, and persistence—all without a word in this sun-warmed, salt-stained delight of a story. A busload of beachgoers spills out onto the sand for a day of fun and frolic. Three siblings begin work on a castle, patting and shaping the sand as the sun arcs over the sky. Time and again, their progress is halted: a windswept hat topples their creation; a toddler ambles through it; the tide creeps close, and then too close. Meeting each demolition with fresh determination, the builders outdo themselves time and again, until the moment arrives to pile back into the bus for

This volume presents the artistic work of Chun Wai created in France in the 1980s-1990s. Like the exhibition Adrift in Time―Photography by Chun Wai at the University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong, the publication has documentary value as a photographic record of the past and the passing of time.This physical and philosophical journey caused the artist to realize that his insights into the relationship suspended between predestination and chance were leading to an expansive form of loneliness―a state he felt was similar to the torment experienced by the ancient Chinese poets. Chun wandered the streets and alleys of great cultural centres like Paris discovering the collections of its great museums, art galleries and flea markets, along with the vast memories contained within, preserved and passed on through the course of time.此展覽目錄為秦偉 1990 年代於法國的藝術創作之結集，圖片記載著作者對過去及已流逝的時間的回溯，具有文本價值。透過這趟旅程，秦偉深悟人生乃在宿命與偶遇之間，頓感中國古代詩人飄泊孤寂之感。他遊走於文化之都 ― 巴黎，穿梭於街巷、博物館、美術館和跳蚤市場，浪遊於浩瀚的記憶和時間的長河。

he Genera of Orchidaceae in Hong Kong is a handy reference for both amateurs and professional botanists in Asia who wish to enter the field of modern orchidology. Orchid appreciation is an art deeply rooted in Asian cultures. But in 1977, when this book was first published, orchidology as a science was new to people there. The technical vocabulary was unfamiliar and the subject matter difficult to understand. Therefore, this volume was intended as a general, easy-to-use reference book, with illustrations of the basic structure of orchids and their habit and habitat clearly described in Chapter I.The book may also be used as a self-help guide for naturalists and gardeners in Hong Kong who wish to identify an orchid new to them. In Chapter II, keys, descriptions, and illustrations are given to allow the reader to look up and gain information about individual orchid species. Chapter III provides an analysis of the composition and an interpretation of the phytogeographic significance of th

The Last Kids on Earth gets a fantasy twist in this exciting first book in a new, highly illustrated middle grade series about the adventures of a boy who's the only human student at an academy for future explorers.Coop Cooperson lives in the Land of Eem, a fantastical realm where many different species live together and there is always more magic to be discovered by those up to the task. The Dungeoneer Academy trains future explorers with classes like Dungeons and Mazes, Creatures and Critters, and Swords and Sorcery. Coop believes in the academy's mission and the Dungeoneer's Code, but being the only human student can make it difficult to fit insometimes he wonders if he really belongs. Lucky for Coop, his best friend Oggie the bugbear has his back, as do the two other members of their exploring team, Daz the boggart and Mindy the imp. They have to rely on each other more than ever as the test for their Junior Dungeoneer Badges looms closer. If Coop and his friends fail to run the f

Your all-access pass to spectacular space stations. Step inside one of humanity's greatest achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration. Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Behind the Scenes at the Space Station takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the space station. Learn what the astronauts do once they make it to the space station, from experiments to repairs and so much more! Have you ever wondered if plants can grow in outer space? Or how the space station doesn't break down in outer space? Or how astronauts go to the toilet in zero gravity? Behind the Scenes at the Space Station is a treasure trove of information. Did you know that during a 24-hour period, the space station completes 16 orbits of Earth and the astronauts on board see 16 sunrises and sunsets everyday? Or that the International Space Station is so enormous that it was launched in pieces and constructed in orbit? Bri

An updated version of the timeless children's classic featuring a business-savvy mouse, a kind alley cat, and a talented country cricket, featuring a new foreword and thoughtful revisions by YA author Stacey Lee.Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he'd seen it all. But he's never met a cricket before, which really isn't surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City—the Times Square subway station.Chester Cricket never intended to leave his Connecticut meadow. He'd be there still if he hadn't followed the entrancing aroma of liverwurst right into someone's picnic basket. Now, like any tourist in the city, he wants to look around. And he could not have found two better guides—and friends—than Tucker and Harry. The trio have many adventures—from taking in the sights and sounds of Broadway to escaping a smoky fire.Chester makes a third friend, too. It is a boy, Mario, who rescues Chester from a dusty corner of the subway sta

A graphic novel adaptation of the hit books that inspired the Netflix film! Sherlock Holmes' brilliant, strong-willed younger sister takes center stage in this delightfully drawn graphic novel based on Nancy Springer's bestselling mystery series. 14-year-old Enola Holmes wakes on her birthday to discover that her mother has disappeared from the family's country manor, leaving only a collection of flowers and a coded message book. With Sherlock and Mycroft determined to ship her off to a boarding school, Enola escapes, displaying a cleverness that even impresses the elder Holmes. But nothing prepares her for what lies ahead... Book One in the series includes three thrilling mysteries: The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets. At the back of the book, readers can explore a portfolio of pages from Enola's secret notebook!

Studies in Colloquial Chinese and Its History: Dialect and Text presents cutting-edge research into issues regarding prestige colloquial languages in China in their spoken forms and as well as their relationship to written forms and the colloquial literary language. These include the standard regional languages and prestige dialects of the past, the influence of historical forms of spoken Chinese on written Chinese, the history of guānhuà and the history of báihuà, proto-dialects and supra-regional common languages (koines), and their relationship to spoken dialects. The various studies in this collection focus on the dialect groups with the most substantial written tradition, including Mandarin, Wu, Min, and Cantonese, in north, central and eastern coastal, and southern China respectively. The contributors explore the histories of these dialects in their written and spoken forms, presenting a variegated view of the history and development of the regional forms, including their evoluti

An instant New York Times bestseller!​“Storytelling for young readers at its finest―equal parts summer adventure and environmental suspense…[a] love letter to family, friendship, and the natural world.” ―Kwame Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of The CrossoverFrom New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe comes a beautiful story of friendship, loss, and the healing power of nature in her first book for middle grade readers.Eleven-year-old Jake’s life has just turned upside-down. His father was wounded in Afghanistan, and his mother is going to leave to care for him. That means Jake’s spending the summer on tiny Dewees Island with his grandmother. The island is a nature sanctuary―no cars or paved roads, no stores or restaurants. To make matters worse, Jake’s grandmother doesn’t believe in cable or the internet. Which means Jake has no cell phone, no video games...and no friends. This is going to be the worst summer ever!He’s barely on the island before he befriends

★ Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection★ 紐約公共圖書館年度最佳童書★ 入選 Delaware Diamonds Book List本書描寫一個移民家庭如何在陌生國度中，為彼此與他人撐起一個可以停靠的所在。來自古巴的 Esperanza 和家人抵達美國後，租下一棟不大的房子——una casita。空間狹小、條件簡陋，卻因家人彼此陪伴，而逐漸有了家的輪廓。隨著生活安頓下來，這棟小屋不只收納了一家人的日常，也向其他新移民敞開。當有人需要暫時落腳，分享與照應便成為再自然不過的選擇。Esperanza 總是第一個迎接新來的人，讓 la casita 成為一處在新土地上可以安心停留的地方。作者 Terry Catasus Jennings 以自身移民經驗為基礎，透過這個半自傳故事，描繪移民之間如何互相扶持，在陌生世界中慢慢站穩腳步。When Esperanza and her family arrive in the United States from Cuba, they rent a little house, una casita. It may be small, but they soon prove that there’s room enough to share with a whole community.It was a little house. Una casita . . .It was small.It smelled like old wet socks. . .But even though they were far from home,The family was together.As Esperanza and her family settle into their new house, they all do their part to make it a home. When other immigrant families need a place to stay, it seems only natural for the family in la casita to help.Together they turn the house into a place wher