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《Let's Play, Cheetah》是 Jo Lodge 的「The Googlies」系列之一，透過滑動機關與圓滾滾的眼睛，讓小獵豹栩栩如生地陪伴寶寶認識遊戲時間的第一個詞彙。書中色彩鮮明、圖像簡單，搭配清楚情境，有助於語言發展與觀察力，是適合嬰幼兒啟蒙閱讀的互動硬頁書。其他系列還有《Time for Bed, Panda》、《It's Lunchtime, Monkey!》等。Meet The Googlies by Jo Lodge! In Let's Play, Cheetah, children will learn first words about playtime. Bold, googly eyes and a sliding mechanism bring this adorable cheetah to life, while children share the simple story and point at the bright pictures. An ideal book for babies, this title combines bright illustrations, a simple story and first words - a perfect introduction to playtime for little ones.Read more in the series: Time for Bed, Panda; It's Lunchtime, Monkey!; Let's Go Out, Elephant

機器人 Geeger 和班級寵物倉鼠 Fudge 相處融洽，兩人都愛吃東西，特別是爛香蕉。不料有一天 Fudge 失蹤了，班上同學開始懷疑是不是 Geeger 不小心把牠吃掉了！畢竟，Geeger 曾經誤吞過不少東西。為了證明清白，他和好友 Tillie 決定展開搜尋，並用自己的特長來幫忙解決問題。Dan Gutman’s My Weird School meets James Patterson’s House of Robots in the adventures of Geeger, a robot who loses his class pet, in the second story in a fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that’s perfect for emerging readers!Geeger the Robot gets along great with the class pet, Fudge the Hamster—they both spend a lot of their time eating and share a love for mushy bananas. But when Fudge goes missing, some of the kids in Ms. Bork’s class think Geeger might be to blame! Could Geeger have eaten Fudge?! He certainly wouldn’t have done so on purpose. But Geeger has been known to eat things by accident before. With the help of his best friend Tillie, Geeger puts his strengths to use to find Fudge and clear his name!

★ 以Eminem為符號，解讀當代美國文化與身份★ 裝置藝術家Alex Da Corte重要創作全紀錄★ 展覽×影像×文本交織，藝術與流行文化的強烈對話當流行音樂偶像成為文化符號，藝術會如何回應？Alex Da Corte以Eminem為核心意象，透過四場重要展覽，構築一段關於美國身份與文化變遷的視覺敘事。從底特律到科隆，他的創作隨時間推進，不斷轉化與重現，映照藝術家自身與社會的變化。本書收錄多位評論者專文與對談，結合圖像與文本，展現一種介於真實與想像之間的藝術世界。這不僅是一部作品紀錄，更是一場關於流行文化、個人身份與時代精神的深刻探索。Eminem as emblem of America throughout Alex Da Corte's oeuvreThis book exhaustively documents Philadelphia-based installation artist Alex Da Corte's (born 1980) preoccupation with the musician Eminem across four exhibitions. From Detroit to Cologne, from an artist-run space to a major international museum, Da Corte's work parallels Eminem's career through his thirties, reappearing, evolving alongside America, explaining more of himself each time. Eminem's place in culture and his role in Da Corte's practice, as well as the larger story of American identity, is explored through recent and commissioned essays by Hilton Als, Charlie Fox, William Pym, Martine Syms and Moritz Wesseler, as well as manipulated found texts an

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為紀念《星際大戰：帝國大反擊》問世四十週年，精選四十位暢銷作家與創意名家，從全新視角重塑這部經典電影的每一幕。《從某個角度來看：帝國大反擊》讓配角、反派、機器人與生物成為故事主角，重現我們熟悉卻從未真正認識的銀河傳奇。從霍斯星上的獸醫到雲端城市的工匠，從帝國軍艦的橋艦到黑暗洞窟中的幻象，每篇故事既動人又新奇。全數作家無償參與，版稅全數捐給兒童教育公益機構 First Book。這是致敬星戰精神、也是獻給下一代讀者的感動之書。Celebrate the legacy of The Empire Strikes Back with this exciting reimagining of the timeless film featuring new perspectives from forty acclaimed authors. On May 21, 1980, Star Wars became a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists:• Austin Walker explores the unlikely partnership of bounty hunters Dengar and IG-88 as they pursue Han Solo.• Hank Green chronicles the life of a naturalist caring for tauntauns on the frozen world of Hoth.• Tracy Deonn delves int

改編自暢銷小說的漫畫版《Fangirl》，講述一位女孩如何在成長中找到自己的位置。Cath 是超人氣奇幻小說的同人作家，寫作是她的避風港。但大學生活讓她面對許多新挑戰：陌生的室友、嚴格的教授、還有讓人心動的新夥伴。當熟悉的一切開始改變，她是否準備好迎接自己的新生活？這是一部關於創作、家人與自我認同的溫柔故事。The manga adaptation of the beloved novel by #1 Bestselling author Rainbow Rowell!"A deliciously warm-hearted nerd power ballad destined for greatness."- New York Journal of Books Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, everybody is a Simon Snow fan, but for Cath, being a fan is her life. Cath's sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath just can't let go.Now that they're in college, Cath must decide if she's ready to start living her own life. But does she even want to if it means leaving Simon Snow behind?Cath doesn't need friends IRL. She has her twin sister, Wren, and she's a popular fanfic writer in the Simon Snow community with thousands of fans online.But now that she's in college, Cath is completely outside of her comfort zone. There are suddenly all these new people in her life. She's got a surly roommate with a charming boy

日本熱銷50,000冊《外商投資銀行超強Excel製作術》最強續作！零基礎、簡單迅速，馬上學會製作收益模型、完美預測專案獲利！學習可以瞬間找到「數字答案」的Excel祕訣，立刻說服上司和客戶，讓你贏過職場上90％的人！就算你數學總是不及格、完全不懂會計，也能快速上手！跨國公司、金融機構、全球IT產業、大型通訊企業、外商顧問必備技能！假如上司對你說：「希望你幫忙想出公司未來的獲利策略。」你該怎麼回答

Jim參加了一場睡衣派對，計劃了許多有趣的活動，包括在水裡撈芒果、釣白蟻，還要整晚不睡覺！然而，當他想做的事情接二連三出錯時，Jim感到非常沮喪。而隨著派對上其他動物陸續睡著，堅持要熬夜的Jim能堅持多久呢？Everyone’s favorite New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is back in this hilarious bedtime story about dealing with frustration when you don’t get to do what you want!Have you ever stayed up way past your bedtime? Jim Panzee certainly has. Jim is going to a slumber party and there’s LOTS to do. Jim plans on bobbing for mangoes, going termite fishing, and of course staying UP ALL NIGHT!But Jim gets more than a little frusrated when all the things he wanted to do go awry. One by one, everyone else falls asleep, while Jim is determined to stay up. How long will he last?In this delightful follow up in the GRUMPY MONKEY series, kids see what happens when you stay awake too late!

別被他可愛的外表騙了──這隻貓可是練過「Kat Fu」的都市傳奇英雄！《Cat Ninja》第1集揭開Claude的雙面生活：一方面是男孩的寵物貓，另一方面是面對壞蛋、機器人和住家老鼠對手時的超級忍者。本書以漫畫形式呈現，圖像與文字比例適中，適合剛轉換至長篇閱讀的小讀者。劇情融合了英雄故事的架構與家庭幽默，讓讀者在歡笑與冒險中了解「英雄」也可以是你家客廳裡的一隻貓。喜愛《Dog Man》或《Narwhal and Jelly》的讀者也會輕鬆上手。Beware, villains! Cat Ninja may appear to be nothing more than a silly internet meme. But he is evil's greatest enemy, and the silent master of Kat Fu and carpet scratching! From Epic! Originals, Cat Ninja is a hilarious graphic novel series about a lovable cat with a heroic alter-ego.Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, Claude dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja―Metro City's secret protector! In Book 1 of the series, follow our feline hero’s early exploits as he tries to keep his secret identity under wraps while thwarting the evil plans of slimy thugs, rampaging robots, and a certain rodent nemesis who lives under the same roof!

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Celebrating science and the poetry of existence, this is a true story about time and chance, genetics and gender, love and death—all made more accessible to the young imagination in the concrete, finite life of one tiny snail named Jeremy.★ A Kirkus Best Book of 2021: A Best Informational Picture Book★ A Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) Best Children’s Book of 2021★ A Spirituality & Practice Best Spiritual Book of 2021Based on a real scientific event and inspired by a beloved real human in the author’s life, this is a story about science and the poetry of existence...The Snail with the Right Heart is a story about time and chance, genetics and gender, love and death, evolution and infinity—concepts often too abstract for the human mind to fathom, often more accessible to the young imagination; concepts made fathomable in the concrete, finite life of one tiny, unusual creature dwelling in a pile of compost amid an English garden. Emerging from this singular life is a lyrical un

★年度商管書總冠軍、Amazon簡報類長踞no.1 修訂版＋練習本，重磅回歸簡報講台★ 「柯爾來拯救大家脫離爛PPT了！」 ──Google人力營運部資深副總裁狂推 Google最熱門內部訓練，摩根大通、比爾蓋茲基金會搶著學！ 現代科技方便，信手拈來就能做出一張圖表。但此般優勢並沒有讓溝通變得更輕鬆，卻產生反效果。手頭的資訊越多，越難去蕪存菁、挑選出最重要的精髓──大概每個人都有被ppt惡整的經驗：字型有圓有方、五顏六色、項目符號和醒目提示亂成一團，整個簡報變成一場慘劇，讓人想直接離開報告現場。資訊圖表根本看不到資訊，統計圖和表格甚至還會誤導聽眾，讓人越聽越迷糊。 曾任Google人力分析團隊總監6年的柯爾?諾瑟鮑姆?娜菲克，負責協助分析團隊和Google其他部門的溝通，她接收到的業務訊息都是最棘手、最難處理的資訊，像是「如何當個好主管」之類的主題，但她一向都能用這些資訊製造出最洗練、最好吸收的圖像，並用最有說服力的方式來說故事。她為Google開發出一套資料視覺化的訓練課程，不僅教全體Google人，還曾至各地開課五十次以上。 柯爾所提出的「別跟著流行走」（刪減花稍的過場動畫、圖像和文字，以訊息為中心）、「簡潔才是王道」（簡報的重點是清晰易懂的故事，而非漂亮的數據圖）等，都是她的名作。最後，她決定寫下《Google必修的圖表簡報術》，至各地教學，完成自己「消滅全世界爛PPT」的偉大使命。本書至今已在全球各地推出十多種語言的譯本，不僅榮獲全球一百多所大專院校採用為教科書，且是成千上萬名學員參與的「用資料說故事」工作坊之教材。以下就是本書的內容： ‧搞懂簡報的條理 →搞清楚你的觀眾是誰？你希望他們知道什麼？希望他們做什麼事？ ‧選擇適當的視覺呈現 →教你想清楚是文字好？表格讚，還是線圖才好用？（提醒你圓餅圖和3D立體是地雷！） ‧拔掉與重點無關的雜草 →簡單是上策、複雜會眼花。慎選放在頁面的元素，刪掉會耗腦力的非必要元素。 ‧集中聽眾目光 →了解人類視覺運作原理，將觀眾的注意力導向你想要的地方，讓觀眾吸收你想要溝通的事上。 ‧人人都能當設計師 →把你的頁面變得更易讀、更好用、更漂亮。 ‧說動人故事 →學編劇大師，說出清晰明瞭、有起承轉合的故事；確保故事順利傳達到聽眾耳裡，達到你想要的效果。 ‧實戰演練 →step by step教你把資訊說清楚，把爛圖表改好，把好圖表

Invite your kids into the kitchen this holiday season, with this easy kids' cookbook for ages 8-12!Learning to cook should be as easy and fun as enjoying the final product. Super Simple Cooking for Kids gives kids a taste for kitchen independence (and delicious food!). With 50 simple recipes designed specifically for beginners, this kids' cookbook sticks to the basics, so they can make these recipes with affordable tools and ingredients that are easy to find, and probably already in your kitchen!They'll start by learning how to follow a recipe, how to be safe in the kitchen, and when to ask a grownup to help. Then, pint-size chefs can try simple, delicious recipes for every meal, like Pumpkin Pancakes, Chicken Taquitos, and Baked Ravioli!Simple enough for kids --Dig into 50 tasty recipes that only use 5 to 10 ingredients, so they're easy enough for kids to do mostly on their own--and easy enough to minimize time and mess.Keep it fun-- Handy indicators of each recipe's difficulty let yo

From two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall!If You Came to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other.This stunning book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children.‧ An engaging storybook about a single curious and imaginative child‧ Simultaneously funny and touching‧ Carries a clear message about the need to care for the earth and each otherIf you come to Earth, there are a few things you need to know. . .We live in all kinds of places.In all kinds of homes.In all kinds of families.Each of us is different. But all of us are amazing.And, together, we share one beautiful planet.This masterful and moving picture book is a visually comprehensive guide to the earth, imbued with warmth and humor.‧ Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years old‧ Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more

Take a trek to the center of the earth withGeology for KidsSet off on an adventure 4.6 billion years in the making withGeology for Kids. Start at the red-hot center of Earth and learn about each layer until you reach the rocky crust. Discover how mountains, valleys, and oceans form, and uncover secrets about the planet you call home. (Did you know that only 20% of deserts are covered by sand, and some can be blistering cold in the winter?)Geology for Kidsis jam-packed with facts, illustrations, and photos that will teach you how volcanoes erupt, why earthquakes shake the land, and what causes tsunamis with waves 100 feet high. And when you’re ready to go from curious kid to certified rock hound, use the photographic guide to help you identify rocks and minerals in your own backyard. Your collection will be the best on the block!Get your hands dirty—Use the sidebars with fun and engaging activities for a hands-on learning experience.What’s the word?—The helpful glossary inGeology for Ki

本書收錄七篇緊湊刺激的短篇冒險，由暢銷作家Anthony Horowitz打造。從看似平凡的牙醫門診到充滿危機的校外旅行，Alex Rider的日常從未普通過。自從被英國情報單位MI6發掘潛力後，這位少年特務便不斷被捲入危險的任務之中。Horowitz以一貫俐落的節奏與懸疑的細節描寫，展現青少年特務系列的魅力。本書中不僅重現熟悉的敵人，也揭露了三篇從未公開的新故事，讓讀者再次體驗Alex冷靜與勇敢並存的特質。對已讀過系列長篇的讀者而言，這是一次重返經典世界的完美延伸。An essential collection of seven explosive Alex Rider stories by number one bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz. Ever since MI6 recognized his potential, Alex Rider has constantly been thrust into the line of danger. From a routine visit to the dentist that turns into a chase through the streets of London, to a school trip with a deadly twist, no day has ever been ordinary for the teenage super-spy.This collection of thrilling adventures features familiar and new assailants from the best-loved world of Alex Rider, and also includes three never-before-seen stories. Alex Rider is now an Amazon Prime series!Now you’ve entered the world of Alex Rider, there’s much more to explore . .. Stormbreaker (also a graphic novel) Point Blanc (also a graphic novel) Sk

本書收藏了英國繪本大師 Judith Kerr 筆下最受喜愛的家貓 Mog 六個經典故事，向這位「健忘又可愛的貓」陪伴讀者半世紀的歷程致敬。從《Mog the Forgetful Cat》到《Mog’s Christmas》，每一篇都以溫暖幽默的筆法描繪家庭生活中的小插曲，也展現了孩子與動物之間最真摯的情感。自1970年首次出版以來，Mog 從未絕版，是無數家庭書架上的固定成員；她的冒險既貼近日常又充滿想像力，讓大小讀者都能在笑聲中感受陪伴的力量與家的意義。・英國世代共讀的經典家庭繪本・精裝收藏六大 Mog 冒險故事・適合親子共讀、愛貓家庭與 Judith Kerr 粉絲珍藏Everyone’s favourite family cat Mog is loved by children everywhere for her funny and warm-hearted escapades.From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea comes six delightful family adventures about a really remarkable cat!Mog the Forgetful Cat is the classic picture book story of a very forgetful cat, her family, and a very exciting adventure, and you can celebrate fifty years of Mog with this beautiful hardback story collection of her funniest family adventures.The stories included are:Mog the Forgetful CatMog and BunnyMog and the BabyMog on Fox NightMog’s Bad ThingMog’s ChristmasMog the Forgetful Cat was first published in 1970 and has never been out of print, making these timeless stories the pe

掌握慾望─分配資源─創造供需經濟學，原來可以用來做這些學校不會教的事！像是洞悉群眾行為、戳破制度謊言、最大化交易利益、脫貧致富，甚至是改變這個世界……◤ 24堂讓文理宅也著迷的市場供需課 ◢只要懂這些財商思維，你就很迷人！「經濟學」離我們並不遙遠，事實上，生活中的食衣住行，處處都是經濟學的學問。本書將透過一個個看似「理所當然」的生活知識，為讀者揭開一幅「經濟學家的思考地圖」，從貨幣、商品到消費的來

描繪 Meekoo 上幼兒園的一天：玩音樂、丟球、刷馬桶，每個場景都有專屬音效按鍵，讓孩子邊聽邊讀、彷彿親臨現場。但當同學不讓 Meekoo 一起玩時，他會怎麼做呢？故事也細膩描寫他的轉變與重新建立友誼的歷程，是一本結合操作樂趣與情緒引導的好書。非常適合即將入園或剛開始上學的孩子共讀使用。A charming and interactive board book with five funny sound-buttons to press!Meekoo is going to nursery today and there’s just so much to do. All little readers will love to hear the nursery sounds as the children play music, bounce the ball, and even flush the loo! But when Bo and Pim leave Meekoo out of their game, how will Meekoo cope? By making a new friend and having lots of fun, of course!A reassuring and engaging story about the ups and downs of nursery school.Perfect for anyone who’s either already at nursery, or about to start.Also available: Meekoo and the Big Red Potty看開箱影片https://youtu.be/Hs3BLxjp438?si=S3MwhcJ1kl5BubgJ

Wayward Son is the stunning YA novel by the bestselling author of Fangirl and Carry On, Rainbow Rowell. With all of her signature wit and heart, this is Rainbow at her absolute best. This edition includes two beautiful illustrations.The story is supposed to be over. Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after . . .So why can’t Simon Snow get off the couch?What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light . . .That’s how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. They find trouble, of course. (Dragons, vampires, skunk-headed things with shotguns.) And they get lost. They get so lost, they start to wonder whether they ever knew where they were headed in the first place . . .With Wayward Son, the sequel to Carry On, Rainbow Rowell has written a book for

寫程式─跑模型─回測歷史數學，原來可以用來做這些學校不會教的事！像是幫助你逃出荒島、操控演算法、在金融市場上賺大錢……◤ 26堂讓文科生也著迷的大腦衝浪課 ◢只要懂這些科普知識，你就很迷人！在現實世界中，我們所有的商業活動皆是構築在數字之上，而在網路世界裡，電腦語言更是24小時不間斷的根據數字在運作。這本書將透過一個個看似「理所當然」的生活知識，為讀者揭開一幅「數學家的思考地圖」，告訴你：數學怎麼

《The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People》自出版以來，影響無數領導者、教育者與家庭，被譽為二十世紀最具影響力的商業書之一。本書以七項核心習慣為指引，從「積極主動」到「不斷更新」，帶領讀者建立以原則為中心的人生與工作模式。Stephen R. Covey 的觀點清晰、具啟發性，結合理論與生活實例，提出一條兼顧誠信、責任與人際理解的成長之路。三十週年新版由 Sean Covey 加入當代觀點，使經典智慧在新時代延續。・暢銷超過四千萬冊的領導學經典・以七大習慣構築個人與團隊的高效思維・融合實踐方法與自我省思，跨越時代仍具啟發力*New York Times bestseller―over 40 million copies sold**The #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century*One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents―millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 Habits with modern additions from Sean Covey.The 7 Habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people. Why? Because they work!With Sean Covey’s added takeaways on how the habits can

Easy Indian Cooking is an excellent collection of authentic and straightforward Indian recipes anyone can make at home!The 100 plus recipes found in Easy Indian Cooking have been modified to suit a modern lifestyle, and all of them can be prepared with ingredients available at any local supermarket or health food store. The preparation and cooking techniques have been simplified to save time without sacrificing any of the flavors of authentic Indian food.This Indian cookbook contains 101 recipes for any occasion. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this book is sure to be a winner. Chef Hari Nayak brings the diverse flavors of Indian cuisine right to your table. This Indian cooking book is loaded with detailed photographs so you can make the recipes just like Chef Nayak.A Culinary Institute of America-trained chef, Chef Hari's recipes are so popular you can find them in Whole Foods, where the Chicken Tikka Masala on the hot bar is from a recipe created by Chef Hari. In Easy Indian Cooking, Ch

★ 當代彩繪玻璃大師Brian Clarke經典作品集★ 光×色×建築，重新定義千年工藝的當代可能★ 收錄250幅精美圖像，視覺震撼收藏之作本書收錄Brian Clarke的彩繪玻璃作品，展現其在傳統工藝與當代藝術之間的創新探索。透過光與色的交織，呈現豐富且深刻的視覺與情感表達。Gorgeous masterpieces of stained glass by Brian Clarke, the medium’s leading exponent todayOver the past five decades, British artist Brian Clarke (born 1953) has consistently pushed the boundaries of stained glass as a medium, both in terms of technology and visual vocabulary. With major installation projects all over the world to his name, Clarke has contributed significant artistic and technical breakthroughs to this thousand-year-old medium. His facility with the medium displays his appreciation of the long history of stained glass, from Gothic decoration to the turn-of-the-century innovations of Tiffany glass.The Art of Light is a testament to Clarke’s belief that "stained glass has an authority and potential to deal with every human condition." This book contains 250 illustrations that present the depth and range of Clarke’s work, with an int

Megabat returns, this time with a new nemesis: a very fancy cat. Can our tiny bat hero stop his Daniel's heart from being stolen by this nefarious, fluffy villain?Megabat was looking forward to Christmas morning: presents, playing toys, smooshfruit and watching Star Wars. But then Daniel opened his last, most special present. Daniel thinks this might be the best Christmas present yet: a beautiful cat named Priscilla! He's always wanted a pet.Megabat is not sure he likes this cat. She tastes most hairy. Daniel loves his new cat! She's fun to play with, and she's so soft and fluffy.Megabat is not soft OR fluffy. He's not purebred and he doesn't have a big, beautiful swishy tail. What if Daniel loves Priscilla more than Megabat?This is truly a disturbance in the Force. Megabat and Birdgirl must find a way to get rid of this trubble cat once and for all!Calamity ensues as Megabat and Birdgirl try to come up with ways to get rid of Priscilla. But is there more than meets the eye with this f

A sweet and hilarious chapter book about a boy and a bat, two unlikely friends who bond over loneliness, jellyrolls and Darth Vader.Daniel Misumi has just moved to a new house. It's big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. AND it's haunted . . . or is it?Megabat was just napping on a papaya one day when he was stuffed in a box and shipped halfway across the world. Now he's living in an old house far from home, feeling sorry for himself and accidentally scaring the people who live there.Daniel realizes it's not a ghost in his new house. It's a bat. And he can talk. And he's actually kind of cute.Megabat realizes that not every human wants to whack him with a broom. This one shares his smooshfruit.Add some buttermelon, juice boxes, a lightsaber and a common enemy and you've got a new friendship in the making!This charming, funny story is brought to life by Kass Reich's warm and adorable illustrations. There's never been a bat this cute -- readers will be rooting for

The sequel to THE PRINCESS RULES sees rebel princess, Princess Florizella, going on even more adventures, but this time, she also has a little brother in tow…Once upon a time, there was a princess who broke all the rules, and dared to be different…So when that same princess – Florizella – finds a baby boy delivered by stork to her parents’ palace, she is shocked to discover that he will one day be king and inherit her kingdom! For every prince is given a permit which allow them to do whatever they like in the same way that every princess is given a set of rules that they have to live by.As soon as Princess Florizella’s brother is big enough to have adventures, she takes him all over the land, fighting pirates, wrestling with a sea serpent and rehoming a woolly mammoth.Can Florizella prove that girls having rules and boys having permits isn’t right? And that princes and princesses, and girls and boys, should be anything that they want to be…

兔子驚訝地發現，山谷裡的樹竟然飛走了！還有奇怪的聲音從附近傳來——像是一隻超級大的兔子在咬胡蘿蔔。一位新鄰居出現，打破了原本熟悉的日常。熊與兔子學會，當改變發生時，有朋友一起面對，就不那麼可怕。Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they're shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.'A perfect animal double-act.' (The Times, Book of the Week)Rabbit is surprised: some of the trees in the valley seem to be flying south for the winter.His friend Bear is sure that trees can't fly.Then there's a loud CRUNCH! from Very Near By. It sounds like the world's largest rabbit, eating the world's largest carrot.There's a new creature in Rabbit and Bear's valley, and he's trying to Change Everything.From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, Progess, and all kinds of getting muddy.'Rabbit's Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children's fiction, a laugh-out-loud story o

A tear-jerking, heart-breakingly beautiful novel from the award-winning Jenny Valentine, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, Kathleen Glasgow and Laura Nowlin.There is one side of that moment, and the otherBeforeAfterI have dreamed about it ever sinceAt the start of a long, hot summer best friends Elk and Mab face the fallout of a sudden death, and the lifelong consequences of a single tragic act.An intensely emotional story that raises questions about love, ghosts, and the unshakeable bonds of friendship.Praise for Us in the Before and After:‘A masterpiece. A beautiful and breathtaking story of friendship, love and loss, that will shatter your heart into a thousand tiny pieces and then slowly put it back together again.’ – Danielle Jawando, author of When Our Worlds Collided‘An ode to life and love and loss and friendship – and the devastating beauty of it all. This is the kind of book that grips you by the heart and doesn’t let go.’ – Katherine Webber, author of Twin Cro

Mac 和 Mac 依舊愚笨天真，笑料不斷。他們認定玩具船能長成真正的船，還深信魚住在「學校」代表魚很聰明。於是被魚群戲弄，最後又被好友 Meatball 的「大船妙計」愚弄。這本圖像小說由 Tedd Arnold 插圖，以漫畫分鏡與幽默文字吸引讀者。除了誇張情節與雙關語帶來的笑聲，書中還引導孩子辨識角色錯誤推論，培養批判思考能力。附錄由兩位專業說書人撰寫，解釋這些故事如何源於世界各地的民間傳說，既有趣又具知識性。Can a toy boat grow into a real boat? Mac and Mac think so. You'll laugh out loud at the funny adventures in this comic-style book.Mac and Mac, as gullible as ever, decide that since fish live in schools, they must be smart. The fish in this funny story certainly are smart enough to outwit Mac and Mac--and so is their friend Meatball, who shows them how to get a bigger boat. But there's something fishy about his suggestion. . .Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, whose Fly Guy series is a kid favorite, this graphic novel is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers, with short, funny chapters following Mac and Mac through ridiculous adventures. Full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor, the Noodlehead series is sure to delight.Based on traditional world folktales and stories of fools

結合生活情境與有趣角色，這套「牛津閱讀樹」系列適合3歲以上孩子，陪伴他們踏出閱讀第一步。故事分為語音練習與日常用語兩類，幫助孩子熟悉字母、認讀單詞，也培養語感與理解力，從親子共讀中自然愛上閱讀。Biff, Chip and Kipper (Stage 1 Read with Oxford for Age 3+ Children's Early Learning) 24 Books Collection Set By roderick hunt and alex brychThese 24 stories have been carefully levelled to support you and your child through the early stages of learning to read. 12 stories provide phonics-based reading practice, while 12 use everyday language to help broaden your child's wider reading experience. All the stories feature much-loved characters and humorous illustrations, as well as tips for reading together and fun activities. Once you have enjoyed the stories in this collection, read on with the Stage 2 collection.Titles In This Collection:Biff's Fun PhonicsBiff's Wonder WordsFloppy Did This!Floppy's Fun PhonicsKipper's RhymesSix in a BedThe PancakeUp You GoA Yak at the PicnicDad's BirthdayFunny FishMum's New HatThe Fizz-BuzzThe Red HenThe SnowmanWin a NutA Good TrickCat in a BagChip's Lette

全書包含35,000個單字與片語，新增110個新詞，並以3,000幅彩色插圖與清晰圖表提升理解力。字典內文設有色彩分明的字母索引，翻閱簡單；每個詞條皆提供定義、拼字提示與例句，協助孩子在寫作與口語表達上更準確。新版特別更新世界地圖、國旗與相關資訊，適合搭配課堂作業或自學使用，是一部兼顧內容廣度與學習樂趣的工具書。亮點：收錄35,000詞條，含新詞更新3,000張全彩插圖，圖文並茂提供拼字、標點與例句說明參考資料區含最新地圖與資訊ABOUT MERRIAM-WEBSTER CHILDREN’S DICTIONARY, NEW EDITIONWith more than 35,000 words–including 110 new words–and 3,000 full-color illustrations specially created by DK’s celebrated design team and Merriam-Webster’s renowned language experts.Updated for 2019, 20 years after it was first published, DK’s Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary remains a must-have project companion for use at home and in school. This book combines color-coded page borders for each letter of the alphabet with modern photography and crystal-clear diagrams to enhance the learning experience.Entries include a clear definition, notes on spelling and punctuation, and examples on how to use the word in a sentence. In the reference section, maps have been updated to include new countries, cities, borders,

A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.TWISTED PATHSCan Coco and her friends pass their most harrowing test yet? Or will the nefarious Brimmed Caps end their journey towards witch-hood?!Now that Coco has been fully accepted into Qifrey's Atelier, it's time for her and her colleagues to move onto the next test: The Sincerity of the Shield. Passing the test involves escorting some feathery friends to their nesting grounds, which sounds simple enough, except that the path before the young witches is a winding road filled with ancient magical traps! The test must also be completed in a group, and there's one witch-in-training from outside of Qifrey's atelier who doesn't seem to have the confidence to make the cut. To top it all off, a Brimm

這本書透過簡單又有趣的活動，帶孩子認識藝術家法蘭克．波林的創作世界。用顏料、拼貼、回收物，發揮想像力，畫出自己的地圖與夢想世界。不只介紹波林的生平與作品，也鼓勵孩子動手創作、表達自己，從藝術中找到樂趣與靈感。適合對繪畫與創意充滿好奇的孩子一起探索。Meet the Artist: Frank Bowling is packed with make-and-dos and inspiring activities for budding young artists. Experiment with paints and glue in ways you never imagined, make layered collages using recycling and design your own world using stencils and fantasy maps!Meet the Artist: Frank Bowling is packed with make-and-dos and inspiring activities for budding young artists. Experiment with paints and glue in ways you never imagined, make layered collages using recycling and design your own world using stencils and fantasy maps! Bursting with inspiring activities, the revised and expanded Meet the Artist series of activity books introduces children to internationally renowned artists in a fun and engaging way. Every book includes a brief introduction to the artist's life followed by a series of activities that explore prominent themes and ideas in the artist's bod

在奧林帕斯寵物之家，一群被命名為神祇的動物展開屬於自己的世界。其中，自稱眾神之王的倉鼠宙斯，決心帶領夥伴完成史詩任務——尋找傳說中的黃金跳蚤，以鞏固自己的地位。在這段充滿笑料與冒險的旅程中，動物們建立友情，也重新詮釋希臘神話。本書結合幽默與知識，是一部輕鬆又充滿想像力的奇幻冒險。Greek mythology meets cute talking animals in this first adventure in a hilarious new middle grade fiction series, starring Zeus the mighty…king of the gods…ruler of minions…HAMSTER, and the crazy crew of critters of the Mount Olympus Pet Center.Welcome to the Mount Olympus Pet Center, which sits high on a hill in Athens…Georgia. The owner, Artie, has a soft spot for animals that need a forever home, and she has rescued a menagerie of creatures, each named after a powerful god or goddess. But these animals aren’t just pets with cool names…Meet Zeus, a tiny hamster with a mighty appetite for power. His cage sits atop a high shelf so he can watch the other pets from above. But being king of the gods is a tough job: You’ve got to issue orders and decrees, make sure to stay in tip-top shape by running on your exercise wheel, and most importantly, lead

Kids baking is a piece of cake with this colorful kids’ cookbook for ages 4 to 8Baking for kids can be so exciting! Kid Chef Junior Bakes continues the tradition of every previous Kid Chef cookbook and Kid Chef Bakes cookbook, with recipes that hit the sweet spot between fun, easy, and truly tasty. With step-by-step instructions and large text that’s easy to read, this baking cookbook for kids will get kids baking in no time. Whether they’re learning how to make Dirt Cups with Candy Worms, Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes, or Razzle-Dazzle Raspberry-Cream Cheese Muffins, they’ll be baking for real—together with you.This kids baking book includes:*A range of challenge levels—With this junior chef cookbook, kids will try a mix of recipes with different baking techniques so they can challenge themselves to practice key kitchen skills.*The ultimate kid baking cookbook—From oven and knife safety, to reading a recipe, to measuring ingredients accurately, kids will learn the importance of s

★ 橫跨歐亞非的文明之路，一本看懂「絲綢之路」如何改變世界★ 超過80位國際學者聯手，權威解析古代全球交流網絡★ 地圖×影像×考古×文化，重現人類歷史最壯闊的連結當世界重新思考文化與權力的版圖，「絲綢之路」再次成為理解歷史與未來的關鍵。本書由知名學者Susan Whitfield主編，集結全球八十餘位專家，從草原、山脈、河谷到沙漠與海洋，重建這條橫跨歐亞非的古代交流網絡。商品、信仰、科技與思想在此流動，促成文明的碰撞與融合。透過精緻地圖、豐富影像與考古發現，本書不僅呈現歷史，更帶領讀者看見文化如何在差異之中綻放。這不只是過去的故事，更是理解當代世界的重要線索。As world powers realign their cultural, economic and political outlooks, there is no better time to consider how Afro-Eurasia's complex network of ancient trade routes - which spanned the vastness of the steppe, vertiginous mountain ranges, fertile river plains and forbidding deserts across the continents and on to the seas beyond - fostered economic activity and cultural, political and technological communication. From silk to slaves, fashion to music, religion to science the movement of interaction of goods, people and ideas was crucial to the flourishing of peoples and their cultures across this vast region. Edited by Susan Whitfield, an established authority on the subject, with contributions from over 8

Four starred reviews!A Today Show Best Book of the YearAn NPR Favorite Book of 2019From E.B. White Read Aloud honor artist Matthew Forsythe comes an “extraordinary” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) picture book about a magical drum, an emerald forest, and the little frog who dares to make her own music.The biggest mistake Pokko’s parents ever made was giving her the drum. When Pokko takes the drum deep into the forest it is so quiet, so very quiet that Pokko decides to play. And before she knows it she is joined by a band of animals —first the raccoon, then the rabbit, then the wolf—and soon the entire forest is following her. Will Pokko hear her father’s voice when he calls her home?Pokko and the Drum is a story about art, persistence, and a family of frogs living in a mushroom.“In embracing one’s own beat, Pokko discovers, extraordinary things can happen.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Forsythe's coy, playful writing is a wonder on its own, but the lush...illustrations beaut