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A beautifully illustrated and insightful anthology to return to time and again. We all have days when we find ourselves in need of some positivity. In difficult times, the words of others can lift us up. Bright, joyful art to inspire hopefulness is combined with carefully curated poems, chosen to lift the spirits through the healing power of words. The book is divided into eight sections on the themes of Joy, Hope, Resilience, Nature, Tranquillity, Gratitude, Escape and Love. Featuring a diverse range of writers from Maya Angelou to Oscar Wilde, Pablo Neruda to Rupi Kaur, the selections are accompanied by explanations and illuminating context that reinforces the positive mental health message. Combining uplifting lines of verse and joyful illustrations, this unique book provides a much-needed dose of hopefulness and happiness in turbulent times, whether as a thoughtful gift for someone in need of solace or a resource that can be turned to whenever we need to.

與活潑的馬區家四姊妹們一起經歷生活中的高潮和低谷。冬天非常寒冷，他們的父親出外打仗。梅格、喬、貝絲和艾米縮衣節食，但她們卻十分關心窮人。才華橫溢的四姐妹們對自己的未來有著遠大的夢想，但事情並不總是那麼容易。而與鄰家男孩的新友誼不知不覺中改變了一切……*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Join the lively March sisters as they go through highs and lows in life. It is cold in winter and their father is away at war. Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy have little to eat, yet they care for the poor. The talented sisters have big dreams about their future, but things aren't always easy. A new friendship with the boy next door somehow changes things.

與活潑的馬區家四姊妹們一起經歷生活中的高潮和低谷。冬天非常寒冷，他們的父親出外打仗。梅格、喬、貝絲和艾米縮衣節食，但她們卻十分關心窮人。才華橫溢的四姐妹們對自己的未來有著遠大的夢想，但事情並不總是那麼容易。而與鄰家男孩的新友誼不知不覺中改變了一切……*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Join the lively March sisters as they go through highs and lows in life. It is cold in winter and their father is away at war. Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy have little to eat, yet they care for the poor. The talented sisters have big dreams about their future, but things aren't always easy. A new friendship with the boy next door somehow changes things.

飛越繁忙車流，穿過幽暗森林，溫暖的家何處尋？Snow Ghost came whispering out of the air,"Oh, for a home to be happy - but where?"Flying through the swirling, snow-filled skies, Snow Ghost searches for a place to call home, swooping gracefully over the whirling traffic of town, winding her way through the dense, tangled wood and to the top of the blustery hill. Then on the quiet calm of the moors, she sees a girl and a boy playing. She breathes magic and sparkle into their play until it's time for them to stumble back home to bed.And while shimmers of moonlight cast their glittering light, Snow Ghost curls herself round the roof of the farmhouse. She has found her happy home at last. A timeless story of hope and belonging, perfect for sharing with loved ones this winter.

How scientists changed the world, one breakthrough at a time. From the discovery of fire and the invention of the wheel to lunar landings and atoms, this book tells the extraordinary story of science and how it changed our world--one breakthrough at a time. Find out how history's most ingenious and daring scientists solved mysteries that had puzzled the ancient world for millennia, triggering an age of discovery that gave us telescopes, flying machines, steam engines, antibiotics, electricity, radio, space travel, and computers. Discover the amazing men and women who challenged conventional thinking and put their lives at risk to learn about everything from planetary orbits and gold to germs, gunpowder and radioactivity. What's the Point of Science? explains in super-simple terms how science really works and why it brought the world out of the dark ages. It's packed with surprising facts, tales of ingenuity and endeavor, and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that bring the human story

SHORTLISTED for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2021. An amazing reversible picture book that celebrates community and acceptance with artwork from award-winning artist Marion Deuchars. Choose to read from the perspective of the Spots or the Dots by turning this picture book upside down.Find the similarities in others and celebrate their differences. The Spots live on one side of the hill. The Dots live on the other.Both are fearful and suspicious of the other, but are they really all that different? When a young Spot and a young Dot meet at the top of the hill, they are about to find out... Flip the book upside down and choose whether to read from the perspective of the Spots or the Dots, right up until the middle, where the two communities collide.

橋梁書《月亮莎莎》新書。一個殞落的星星為半仙子半吸血鬼的莎莎帶來來自宇宙的新朋友－精靈Nova。在Nova回到宇宙前，莎莎能施展閃亮亮魔法幫她找回失蹤的寵物貓嗎？Isadora Moon is special because she's different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. Isadora is observing the night sky for a school project - her class is learning everything about space and she decides to look at the stars for inspiration. But wait, what is that? Through the telescope, Isadora spots a shooting star that falls to Earth! After courageously finding the place where the star landed, Isadora discovers a new twinkling friend. Her name is Nova, she is a Glow Sprite and she is not supposed to be there. Even worse, Nova's moon kitten Pluto is lost and she needs Isadora's help to find him. Between magical campfires, space lessons, moon cheese and a glowing sleepover, Isadora will need to use all her wits to help Nova finding Pluto before her new friend has to fly back to the stars. With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Mun

The second story in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by former Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Freya Hartas. Joining the family business, animal-lover Bryony proves to be an extraordinary taxidermist, whose tender fingers create displays which comfort, educate and astound. But when Byrony’s proud father boasts of her skill, who should come calling but the secretive King of all Mythica.Locking her away, he gives her three horrible tasks … three impossible tasks! It’s only then that a strange, sinister creature emerges from the shadows of the castle, offering Bryony a helping hand… But at what cost?Frankenstein meets Rumpelstiltkin in this expertly-stitched story about a powerful king, a girl unafraid to stand up for her beliefs, and a monstrous little creature with magic – and greed – in his bones.

The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.包含以下4種書9780711241503 The Story Orchestra: Swan Lake (精裝音效書) Discover the spellbinding magic of Swan Lake in this musical retelling of the ballet – push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s score.9781786030931 The Story Orchestra: Sleeping Beauty (精裝音效書) In this retelling of the classic ballet story, bring Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty to life by pressing the musical notes on each page. Join the King and Queen as they throw a party for their new baby, Princess Aurora. But when a terrible guest arrives and places a curse on princess, the kingdom must find the one special person who can defeat it...9781786030689 The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker-Press the Note to Hear Tchaikovsky's Music (精裝音效書) Follow Cla

《哈利波特》電影邁入二十周年，讓凱特．格林威得獎插畫家Jim Kay以溫暖、筆觸細膩又滿滿細節的插畫帶領讀者走入霍格華茲的365天，體驗美不勝收的奇幻魔法世界。A Magical Year takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts. Jim Kay's incredible illustrations, paired with much loved quotations from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, bring to life all of the magic, beauty and wonder of the wizarding world.This is an irresistible gift book for anyone who has ever been captivated by the Boy Who Lived. Each day features a favourite anniversary or meaningful memory from the Harry Potter novels. All around, Jim Kay's scenic artwork and decorative painter's marks bring that moment to life in breathtaking detail.His unique interpretation is both captivating and transporting - picture frozen icicles glinting on the snowy towers of Hogwarts, the dancing eyes of Professor Albus Dumbledore, or the infectious hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley. Inside, a selection of his most iconic illustrations are joined by previously unseen pencil sketches and prep

《The Penderwicks》系列共五冊，自出版以來廣受讀者喜愛，是一套充滿懷舊氣息與真摯情感的成長故事。故事圍繞Penderwick家四位性格鮮明的姊妹展開：穩重的Rosalind、衝動的Skye、浪漫的Jane，以及天真敏感的Batty，還有她們的植物學家爸爸與一隻忠實的狗。在每一集的夏日假期、校園生活或家庭變化中，姊妹們歷經誤會、衝突、和解與成長。從Arundel莊園的初次冒險，到面對爸爸的約會風波、Skye挑戰「臨時大家姊」的責任，以及Batty在春天裡學會理解與原諒，每一集皆細膩描寫孩子的內心世界與家庭間的情感牽繫。最終回中，故事交棒給最小的Lydia，重新回到Arundel，寫下這個家庭的圓滿收結。全系列溫馨幽默，文字風格清新自然，推薦給喜歡Noel Streatfeild與《小婦人》風格的讀者，是值得珍藏與一再重讀的現代經典家庭小說。All five New York Times bestselling Penderwicks adventures, are now available all together in a boxed set for the first time, perfect for gifting!When The Penderwicks burst into the world, they quickly became a beloved family and a modern classic. Now, for the first time, all five books are available in a charming paperback boxed set, with a brand-new look!This set includes:The Penderwicks, where the Penderwick girls visit the state of Arundel and make an unlikely friend.The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, where Mr. Penderwick considers dating again, but the girls know they can’t let that happen!The Penderwicks at

延續人氣系列 Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam 的歡樂風格，兩隻曾是小偷、如今經營甜點店的狗狗——Shifty 和 Sam——這次受邀前往北極，為聖誕老人和小精靈們烘焙節慶美食。沒想到小精靈們全都生病，玩具製作陷入危機！神秘的 Flo Frost 表示願意幫忙，但她似乎另有打算……面對閃亮雪地與飛天雪橇的危機，Shifty 和 Sam 必須攜手拯救聖誕節。節奏緊湊、畫風生動，故事兼具幽默與冒險，展現節慶的溫暖與勇氣。Adventure awaits Shifty and Sam in this action-packed Christmas picture book - with shiny foil on the cover!Shifty and Sam are off to Lapland to bake a festive feast for Santa and his elves. But there's a Christmas crisis - the elves are unwell and can't finish the toys! Does mysterious stranger and gadget queen, Flo Frost, really want to help? Or could she have her eyes on the most magical gadget of all ... Santa's flying sleigh?! It's up to Shifty and Sam to race across the snowy slopes and save Christmas for everyone!Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam is a hugely successful, action-packed series about two baker-dogs who used to be robbers, but now solve mysteries and sniff out crimes!Tracey Corderoy is a multi-award-winning author and has written over 70 books for

The story of Classical Music in picture, word and sound, from Hildegard of Bingen to Saariaho. Introduces the greatest composers and lets readers hear their most famous works as they read. Shows the instruments and how they are played and combined to make music.Presents a selection of the most well-known operas, symphonies, ballets and concertos. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Richard Bratby is deputy music critic at The Birmingham Post and writes regularly for Gramophone and The Spectator. He is passionate about communicating the joy of classical music to audiences of all ages.Nik Neves is a Brazilian illustrator and graphic artist whose work is widely published in editorial and advertising. SELLING POINTS: . Compelling text is full of fun facts and snippets of information on the life and times of great musicians .Features an app with 100 short audio clips and 90 minutes of listening time . Listen to the music as you read . Includes a good selection of women composers & musicians .The perfe

Formal Models of Domestic Politics offers a unified and accessible approach to canonical and important new models of politics. Intended for political science and economics students who have already taken a course in game theory, this new edition retains the widely appreciated pedagogic approach of the first edition. Coverage has been expanded to include a new chapter on nondemocracy; new material on valance and issue ownership, dynamic veto and legislative bargaining, delegation to leaders by imperfectly informed politicians, and voter competence; and numerous additional exercises. Political economists, comparativists, and Americanists will all find models in the text central to their research interests. This leading graduate textbook assumes no mathematical knowledge beyond basic calculus, with an emphasis placed on clarity of presentation. Political scientists will appreciate the simplification of economic environments to focus on the political logic of models; economists will discov

《十月，十月》——尋找野性的自由十月和爸爸住在森林裡，與大樹、湖泊和星空為伴。他們是**「野的」**，這就是生活的全部。直到她 11 歲的那一年——她救了一隻小貓頭鷹，爸爸從樹上摔下，自稱母親的女人回來了，一切都變了。在混亂的世界裡，十月該如何找回屬於自己的自由？溫柔而震撼的成長故事，帶你感受森林的靜謐與靈魂的悸動。Winner of the Carnegie Shadower's Choice Award 2022Longlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards 2022Katya Balen's October, October is a very special new addition to the shelf and deserves classic status - The Times Children's Book of the WeekA classic in the making for anyone who ever longed to be WILD. October and her dad live in the woods. They know the trees and the rocks and the lake and stars like best friends.They live in the woods and they are wild. And that's the way it is. Until the year October turns eleven.That's the year October rescues a baby owl. It's the year Dad falls out of the biggest tree in their woods. The year the woman who calls herself October's mother comes back.The year everything changes. Written in Katya Balen's heart-stoppingly beautiful style, this book is a feast for the senses, filled with the woodsmoke s

Shortlisted for the Lollies 2023.A colourful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley. The hilarious minds behind A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You have teamed up once again – this time to give a taste of the daily lives of the people, animals and objects who made history. Featuring a day in the life of early humans as they paint mammoths on the walls of a cave, a fierce gladiator battling in the Colosseum and the first woman in space.And not forgetting the animals of history – from an Egyptian cat (worshipped as a god, of course) to an albatross flying over Rapa Nui and a dog in the trenches of the First World War. Readers can also discover the stories behind famous constructions, including the Great Wall of China and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and delve into the secret diaries of a Viking, Isaac Newton’s cat and the wooden panel that became the Mona Lisa. With over 90 entries told in the friendly, informative style of Mike Barfield an

If you had one wish...Maggie hasn't told this story in years. More than two decades ago, she fell in love. She was sixteen and far from home, waiting to give her baby up for adoption.Bryce showed Maggie how to take photographs and he didn't judge her for the way her belly swelled under her jumper. They had the perfect first kiss. Theirs was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love.Now, as Maggie sits by the Christmas tree in her gallery telling her story, surrounded by the photographs that made her famous - the photographs Bryce never saw - her new gallery assistant asks her a question.If she had one wish, what would she wish for this Christmas?Maggie always thought she knew the answer to that question. But before she can say 'I'd go back to that winter with Bryce', she stops herself. It is all she has ever wanted but suddenly here, on this dark night under the twinkling stars, there is something else she wants.She wants to find her baby.... what would you wish for?A heart-wrenching story abo

冒險圖像小說新篇章。鱷魚特務們又要再次出擊啦！但這次特務Brash卻陷入神秘的昏迷之中，總部便設計出替代品機器人特務來跟Mango 搭檔，他們是否能一起阻止在城市裡肆虐的巨大螞蟻呢？Will InvestiGators Mango and RoboBrash be able to solve this latest mystery in the hilarious adventure series perfect for fans of Dog Man?!This new mission has our sewer-loving secret agents bugging out in InvestiGators: Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S, the latest chapter in the hilarious adventure series from John Patrick Green.With agent Brash trapped in a mysterious coma, the technicians at S.U.I.T. have designed the ultimate replacement: RoboBrash! This high-tech replica has been programmed with all of the original Brash’s crime-fighting skills and knowhow—but it seems he’s got a few bugs in his system! Will Mango and his new partner be enough to stop the giant ants that are on a rampage in the city? Orchestrated by the spaced-out villain, Maestronaut, and Houdino, the dinosaur escape artist, it seems criminals are certainly upping the ANT-y!

Brought to you by Penguin. From multi-million bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson and inspired by E. Nesbit's timeless classic, The Primrose Railway Children is a gorgeous, heartwarming story of family secrets and new adventures.Sit back and enjoy the journey!Phoebe Robinson loves making up stories - just like her wonderful, imaginative Dad. When he mysteriously disappears, Phoebe, Perry, Becks and their mum must leave everything behind and move to a small cottage in the middle of nowhere. Struggling to feel at home and missing her Dad terribly, Phoebe's only distraction is her guinea pig Daisy.Until the family discover the thrilling steam trains at the railway station and suddenly, every day is filled with adventure. But Phoebe still can't help wondering, what is Mum hiding and more worryingly is Dad okay?'An unbelievable talent' - David Walliams (c) Jacqueline Wilson 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

In this new Legendary Alston Boys adventure from Edgar-nominated author Lamar Giles, Otto and Sheed must embark on their most dangerous journey yet, bringing a fugitive to justice in a world that mirrors their own but has its own rules to play by. Unlike the majority of Logan County's residents, Missus Nedraw of the Rorrim Mirror Emporium remembers the time freeze from The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, and how Otto and Sheed took her mirrors without permission in order to fix their mess. Usually that's an unforgivable offense, punishable by a million-year sentence. However, she's willing to overlook the cousins' misdeeds if they help her with a problem of her own. One of her worst prisoners has escaped, and only the Legendary Alston Boys of Logan County can help bring the fugitive to justice. This funny and off-the-wall adventure is perfect for readers of Jonathan Auxier and Lemony Snicket.

A hilarious new series about best friends Bobo and Pup-Pup--a monkey and a dog with very different personalities. This graphic chapter book series is perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie.Did you ever have a friend who likes doing something that you find completely annoying? Well, Bobo and Pup-Pup both LOVE bubbles. Bubbles are the absolute best--on that they can agree! While Pup-Pup loves blowing them, Bobo LOVES popping them...way too much for Pup-Pup's taste. It's getting frustrating! Pup-Pup has a clever idea to stop Bobo from popping them. But, then Bobo gets carried away...literally! This hilarious and relatable graphic chapter book will have kids ages 5-8 laughing out loud while gaining confidence in reading. Readers will be eager to devour the companion book in the series, Let's Make a Cake! Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.

★ 《Wings of Fire》粉絲必讀！城市×龍族的全新奇幻冒險★ 香港都市背景，結合東方龍傳說的精彩故事★ 圖像小說形式，節奏緊湊、視覺張力十足★ 一顆神祕龍蛋，揭開改變整座城市的祕密格蕾絲搬到香港後，在校外教學中意外獲得一顆龍蛋，並見證其孵化成真實的龍。隨著龍的力量引來神祕勢力，她與新朋友被捲入一場危機之中，必須揭開陰謀並守護這條龍與整座城市。本書以圖像小說呈現，結合都市背景與奇幻元素，是一部節奏緊湊、充滿冒險與友情的精彩作品。From debut creators Jaimal Yogis and Vivian Truong comes an action-packed middle-grade fantasy perfect for fans of Amulet.Wings of Fire fans will love this dragon adventure series! In this first book, Grace and her friends must protect a newly hatched dragon from mysterious evildoers.When Grace has to move to Hong Kong for her stepdad's job, her biggest concern is making friends at her fancy new boarding school. But when a mysterious old woman gifts her a dragon egg during a field trip, Grace discovers that the wonderful stories her dad used to tell her before he died might not be so far-fetched after all. Especially when the egg hatches overnight.The newly hatched dragon is a priceless treasure with powers that Grace has yet to understand. And they are both in danger f

Bat與其他蝙蝠不一樣，活潑好動的她不愛整天吊著睡覺，她穿梭樹林、飛過海洋到處冒險。活力十足的Bat有玩累的時候嗎？透過特殊剪裁及翻頁機關找出隱藏的細節，給學齡前的互動式晚安繪本。Bat is NOT like other bats. She doesn't want to sleep through the day. She's too excited! Follow Bat as she hops and skips, swings and dives .. . until her bouncy adventure tires her out! Specially developed for preschoolers with peep-through holes, shaped pages and a surprise gatefold ending, Bat Can't Sleep is a playful and highly interactive bedtime story for preschoolers, from talented creator Carly Gledhill.Fans of Bat Can't Sleep will also enjoy Carly Gledhill's Frog Goes on Holiday!

A Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year 2022!小蝙蝠帕斯卡琳堅決不想上學，大喊「絕對不要！」聲音大到意外縮小了爸媽，還把他們帶去學校，發生了一連串意想不到的事情。以獨特的藝術風格生動描繪孩子與父母的矛盾和成長！Anxious about starting school, Pascaline shrinks her parents (accidentally!) and then decides to bring them along to her first day--where instead of being a comfort, they drive her crazy!Charming and laugh-out-loud funny, this irresistible first-day of school saga is going to be a repeat read!Pascaline (a bat) DOES NOT WANT to go to school. It doesn't matter who else is going! She knows exactly what she doesn't want. "Never, Not Ever!" she shrieks loudly on the first day. So loudly, in fact, that something amazing happens and it changes everything. Beatrice Alemagna is one of the most admired picture book illustrators of our time. With fans all over the world and books published in more than 13 countries, she uses art and story to explore the depths of children's feelings as few other illustrators have. Her colors, her characters' expressions, and her n

一年前的隨機槍擊案改變了Nora一家，她與爸爸便前往峽谷，希望能找回心中的平靜，但當他們抵達谷底時洪水竟沖走了Nora的父親與他們所有物資，為了拯救自己與父親，她必須戰勝恐懼生存下去。Hatchet meets Long Way Down in this heartfelt and gripping novel in verse about a young girl's struggle for survival after a climbing trip with her father goes terribly wrong.One year after a random shooting changed their family forever, Nora and her father are exploring a slot canyon deep in the Arizona desert, hoping it will help them find peace. Nora longs for things to go back to normal, like they were when her mother was still alive, while her father keeps them isolated in fear of other people. But when they reach the bottom of the canyon, the unthinkable happens: A flash flood rips across their path, sweeping away Nora's father and all of their supplies.Suddenly, Nora finds herself lost and alone in the desert, facing dehydration, venomous scorpions, deadly snakes, and, worst of all, the Beast who has terrorized her dreams for the past year. If Nora is going to save herself and her father,

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Jeanie覺得弟弟Jake超煩，有時真希望他「消失」一下。只是，她忘了身邊的好朋友Willow可是位真正的精靈——願望一說出口，Jake真的不見了！這回，Jeanie和Willow得一起想辦法找回Jake。《Jeanie & Genie》第五集以手足關係為主題，描繪日常情緒與親情的轉折，是富含同理與幽默的橋梁書。In the fifth book of the Jeanie & Genie series, Jeanie just wishes her annoying little brother would disappear―but she didn't mean actually disappear…uh-oh.Jeanie's little brother, Jake, is annoying. Well, according to Jeanie he is. And sometimes Jeanie wishes he would just leave her alone! But when you have a best friend who's a genie, you need to be careful what you wish for. When Willow accidentally grants the wish, Jake really does disappear! Will the girls be able to figure out where Jake has gone―and how to get him back? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Jeanie & Genie chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

From raucous stormy seas to a welcomingly vivid rainbow, weather’s most exciting moments come to brilliant life in this fantastic new pop-up book.In her hugely successful books Creatures of the Deep and What’s in the Egg, as well as her enormously popular series of greeting cards for the Museum of Modern Art, Maike Biederstaedt has established herself as one of the preeminent paper artists working today. Now Biederstaedt takes book engineering to new heights as she immerses readers in five electrifying weather scenarios. As each spread unfolds, a meticulously designed landscape emerges–a freighter balances like a nutshell between high waves in the sea; a tornado takes terrifying aim at a truck trying to outrun it; a rain-spewing storm cloud towers like a skyscraper over a farm house. Nature’s delicate beauty emerges in the intricate shapes of a snowflake and in the luminous arc of a rainbow. Each page features an informative description of its weather event and the book closes with sob

Explore the multiverse with the Bright Family In this first graphic novel of the smash hit Epic Originals series, join siblings Nia and Jayden on an out-of-this-world adventure to find their missing parents. Meet the brilliant, overachieving Bright Family: While Mom's off-planet literally saving the world and Dad's holed up in his laboratory, 12-year-old Nia's trying to win every robotics competition, and her younger brother, Jayden...well, actually, Jayden's just trying to avoid doing his homework so has more time to daydream about kaiju and design giant robots. But when a dimensional portal sends Mom and Dad who-knows-where, it's up to Nia and Jayden (and their robot nanny, Dusty) to bring their parents home. The question is, where in the multiverse could they possibly be? Through their travels, the Brights--kids and parents alike--learn how one person's actions can lead to consequences that affect the whole family, and sometimes even the entire multiverse

告別沉悶！這款活潑、會跳舞的「管狀小姐」（Tube GAL）擺飾，將經典的管狀人設計轉換為一個充滿歡樂的紫色公仔。本商品高約17英吋，透過底座的風扇驅動，能持續舞動、搖擺，帶來視覺上的趣味享受。本套組不僅是擺飾，還內含一本32頁的迷你圖文書，詳細說明了這位「管狀小姐 Tulip」及其「管狀」家族的起源與哲學。它是一個充滿歡樂的禮物，適合各種聚會或節日送禮。請注意：為達到最佳性能，建議使用鎳氫充電電池或全新鹼性電池，請勿使用碳鋅電池（需自備9V電池或AC變壓器）。高17英吋，透過底部風扇驅動肢體搖擺。內附迷你書，深入解析角色的幽默背景。適合各種送禮場合，帶來歡樂氣氛。You know the Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy. Now, meet his cheerful, dancing friend: Tube GAL!SPECIFICATIONS: 17-inch waving purple tube gal with fan in base to make her dance, wiggle, and shake(batteries not included)PERFECT GIFT: A hilarious, cheerful gift for every birthday, white elephant party, or holiday!INCLUDES MINI BOOK: Includes 32-page mini book exploring the origins and ethosof Tulip the Tube Gal and her totally tubular familyMANY USES: Bring a little bit of joy to your desk, dorm room, or bedside tablePLEASE NOTE: This product can be powered by a 9-volt battery or by a specific AC adapter. (Battery nor AC adapter included with purchase.) Please read and follow the instructions included in t

In this cozy bedtime story, follow a child and his grandma through a winter landscape to explore how the Earth goes to sleep for winter. Spot the sleeping animals as the tale unfolds, then learn about their hibernation habits from the information pages at the end. Co-authors Sean Taylor (picture book author) and Alex Morss (ecologist, journalist, and educator) offer a gentle introduction to the concept of hibernation.In the frosty, quiet forest, the snow blankets the ground and the trees have shed their leaves. Where have all the animals gone? Are they asleep too? In each cutaway scene, see what the child cannot - that underground below his feet are dens with sleeping creatures, and within the hollow trunks of trees, animals are nesting. After the story, annotated illustrations explain the hibernation facts for each animal and what they will do when they wake up for spring.Cozy up as you expand your and your child's knowledge of the natural world.

This charmingly illustrated seasonal treasury of nature-based crafts, baking recipes and gardening projects for the winter celebrates the country cottage lifestyle with self-sufficient and eco-friendly fun.Locally printed on 100% recycled paper, Little Country Cottage: A Winter Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and Wisdom offers:Easy yet delicious winter recipes and treats that introduce young readers to local and seasonal eating. From berry cookies, to hot cocoa recipes to warm up after a winter walk, the easy-to-make recipes will inspire kids to get into the kitchen.Suggestions for using up unloved parts of produce, such as carrot tops to make a kitchen windowsill garden, demonstrate a naturally zero-waste way of living.Accessible and fun crafts, such as making salt-dough ornaments and foraged foliage wreaths, have instructions broken down into clear steps illustrated in AnneliesDraws’ cute and wholesome style.The seasonal gardening and growing projects, such as planting bare root berry bu

原本想安安靜靜午睡的小猩猩Jim，被想邀請他一家起參加比賽的烏龜而吵醒，讓Jim感到非常火大，但最後還是勉強答應烏龜。不過在競賽中，一名參賽者不小心撞到樹，造成香蕉雨傾盆而下！所有動物包括Jim，都瘋狂搶香蕉，造成場面瞬間失控....簡單好懂的字詞搭配豐富的插畫，讓小讀者愛不釋手，輕鬆培養終身閱讀的習慣。快帶著孩子一起加入這場香蕉雨賽跑，笑聲不斷，趣味無窮！Funny monkey Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, is reluctant to join the race in the jungle until banana after banana falls from above. Jim Panzee ‘s plans for a quiet morning nap are interrupted by Tortoise’s plea to join him in the jungle race. This makes Grumpy Monkey even grumpier but he reluctantly agrees. Then one of the runners bumps into a tree and bananas come raining down! The race to the finish is over as everyone, including Grumpy Monkey, races to get the biggest share of bananas. Easy-to-read words and colorful illustrations will hook young readers on the lifelong habit of reading. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

搞笑又可愛的壞脾氣猴Jim Panzee，是《紐約時報》第一名暢銷系列的超人氣主角，這次他要帶領剛接觸讀本的小朋友們學會怎麼擺脫壞心情！Jim Panzee決定變成一個全新的自己，他請叢林的朋友們幫助他氣到極點，把所有壞情緒通通甩掉。結果好像真的有用，但他的朋友Norman溫柔提醒他：最重要的還是做真正的自己，即使偶爾情緒不佳也沒關係。簡單易懂的字詞搭配繽紛插畫，讓小朋友在開心閱讀中養成終身愛讀書的好習慣。Funny monkey Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, tries to show emerging readers how to get rid of a bad mood.Grumpy Monkey Jim Panzee wakes up one morning and decides that it’s time for a new Jim. He asks his jungle friends to get him so mad that he can get rid of all his grumpy feelings. It seems to work until his friend Norman reminds Jim that it’s best just to be himself, grumps and all. Easy-to-read words and colorful illustrations will hook young readers on the lifelong habit of reading. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

這款官方授權的曼德拉草（Mandrake）收藏複製品，來自霍格華茲魔法與巫術學院草藥學課堂上令人難忘的場景。本商品完美還原了曼德拉草的根部造型，當您將它從盆栽中拔出時，它將會發出電影《Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets》中真實的尖叫音效。這款三英吋高的迷你盆栽，為魔法世界粉絲帶來獨特的互動體驗。它不僅是一個擺飾，更是一個充滿趣味的收藏品。套組內含一張詳盡的識別卡，為您提供關於曼德拉草的必要資訊。無論是作為送禮或個人收藏，這款獨一無二的聲效紀念品，都是哈利波特迷不可錯過的選擇。官方授權曼德拉草迷你盆栽複製品。從盆中拔出時會發出電影中的真實尖叫音效。內附圖文並茂的曼德拉草識別卡。An officially licensed collectible replica of the unforgettable mandrake root from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry's herbology class. Complete with sound of the plant's cry, this is a perfect gift for fans of the Wizarding World.*Specifications: Mini replica of the mandrake potted plant; Plays audio of mandrake cry when pulled up from the pot; Measures 3 inches*Authentic Audio: Includes mandrake cry as heard in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets*Identification Card Included: An illustrated description card provides essential information on the mandrake*Perfect Gift: A unique gift for fans of the wizarding world*Officially Licensed: Authentic collectible

A dark, feminist retelling of ‘The Children of Lir’ told in Sullivan’s hypnotic prose.A retelling of the favourite Irish fairytale ‘The Children of Lir’. Aífe marries Lir, a king with four children by his previous wife. Jealous of his affection for his children, the witch Aífe turns them into swans for 900 years. Retold through the voice of Aífe, Savage Her Reply is unsettling and dark, feminist and fierce, yet nuanced in its exploration of the guilt of a complex character. Voiced in Sullivan’s trademark rich, lyrical prose as developed in Tangleweed and Brine – the multiple award-winner which established Sullivan as the queen of witchy YA-PRAISE FOR SAVAGE HER REPLYWINNER of the Dept 51 @ Eason Teen and Young Adult Book of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2020WINNER of the KPMG Children’s Book Ireland Awards Book of the Year Award 2021‘No-one writes like Deirdre Sullivan. She is lyrical, poetic and intoxicating.’ – Juno Dawson, author of Wonderland‘Unsettling, haunting, and darkl

當家族忙於處理來自各地的求救訊號時，葛瑞絲獨自追查一連串神祕竊案，線索竟指向孤島上一座破舊城堡……這場任務，將挑戰她的判斷與勇氣。Grace's family are wardens of the incredible Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Right now it's all systems go at Griffin HQ, where Grace, her mum and her brother have their hands full answering a huge number of calls for help. They could really do with another warden on the team - but Mum believes their important work should be kept inside the family.Meanwhile, Grace is investigating a series of puzzling petty thefts. The clues lead her to a ramshackle castle on a lonely island, where the mystery only deepens. Will Grace be able to track down the thief?Award-winner Vashti Hardy celebrates kindness, found family and brilliantly inventive kids in this mystery-led, steampunk companion to The Griffin Gate.This book features a dyslexia-friendly layout and font, and illustrations throughout so that even more readers can enjoy it.

Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure! This chapter book series is purrfect for newly confident readers who are looking for superhero stories.In Kitty and the Starlight Song, Kitty is preparing for the end of the year concert - her class will be singing a song in front of the whole school, and each one of them will have a line to sing as a solo. As a superhero-in-training with cat-like superpowers, Kitty can do all sorts of marvellous things, from jumping between roofs to catching thieves and recovering stolen treasures. As a superhero, Kitty is learning to be brave and to trust in her skills.But as a regular girl, Kitty isterrified to sing in front of everyone at school. She will need the help of her trusted cat crew to overcome her stage-fright. Kitty and the Starlight Song is the eighth book in the chapter book series about Kitty and her superhero adventures.With a charming main character, cat-packed exploits and striking two-colour art on every page, Kitty is the perfect p

The long awaited sequel to the award-winning favourite, There's a Bear on My Chair, from bestselling author and illustrator, Ross Collins. The tables have turned in this fantastically funny rhyming picture book. This time, it's Bear who has an unwelcome guest, and that cheeky mouse just won't leave.He's making a real commotion in Bear's house - eating all the food, listening to loud music and even spilling bathwater all over the floor! But when there's an unexpected knock at the door, Bear decides that perhaps mice are actually rather nice! A funny family story to share at bedtime (or any time!) From the bestselling creator of There's a Bear on My Chair, winner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour 2016 and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2016. Can't get enough? Look out for This Zoo is Not for You, What Does An Anteater Eat and This is a Dog. A brilliant, brightly coloured gift that will make children laugh out loud.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Alou

從陸上猛獸霸王龍、水中霸主海王龍，到天空行者翼手龍，用圖像和聲音模擬恐龍的日常生活，和孩子一同探索史前時期的巨大生物！輕按音效鍵，聽聽恐龍們嚼食蕨類、相互追逐、巨大尾巴翻捲浪花、在陸地和海中威風怒吼！適讀年齡：學齡前Little children will love pressing the ten buttons inside this bright and lively book to hear all kinds of different dinosaurs. From a roaring T-rex to a squawking pterodactyl, the prehistoric world comes vividly to life with fun noises and charming illustrations.看開箱影片https://youtu.be/9etN7E9NzNM?si=4kl0uNJUjmn1eM6J