A Christmas Bride

The wriggly, squiggly superhero is now available on CD with a whole host of fabulous friends! Join Superworm, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, Tabby McTat and The Ugly Five in these five fantastic stories and songs by the superstar children's book pairing, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, in a gorgeous box set. This CD box-set is perfect for entertaining children on long car journeys, or for simply sharing stories at any time of the day. Five favourite stories from the superstar creators of The Gruffalo and Zog Each CD includes the full story, a listening game and song, all acted superbly by the incomparable Oscar-nominated Imelda Staunton.The set includes Superworm, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, The Ugly Five and Tabby McTat Superworm is going to be an on-screen adventure starring Matt Smith and Olivia Coleman Christmas 2021 Celebrating 10 years of Superworm in 2022本盒裝CD對應以下五本繪本Superworm 9781407170725Stick Man 9780702319273The Highway Rat 9781407170732Tabby McTat 9781407170701The Ug

Blockbuster author Melissa de la Cruz’s YA retelling of Cinderella, set in 17th Century Versailles.1682. The king sends out an invitation to all the maidens in France: their presence is requested at a number of balls and events that will be held in honor of the dashing Prince Louis, who must choose a bride. - - -Cendrillon de Louvois has more grace, beauty, and charm than anyone else in France. While she was once the darling child of the king’s favorite adviser, her father’s death has turned her into the servant of her stepmother and cruel stepsisters―and at her own chateau, too!Cendrillon―now called Cinder―manages to evade her stepmother and attend the ball, where she catches the eye of the handsome Prince Louis and his younger brother Auguste.Even though Cendrillon has an immediate aversion to Louis, and a connection with Auguste, the only way to escape her stepmother is to compete with the other women at court for the Prince’s hand.Soon, as Cendrillon glows closer to Auguste and dis

Can an intrepid toy mouse help a child venture out of his comfort zone? Book Two of an endearing illustrated series about friendly library toys and the children who borrow them.Marco Polo is a retired Christmas ornament, but in his mind he is a great mouse explorer. Because he’s tiny and likely to be lost, he is the least-borrowed of the Book Buddies―toys that children can check out of the library just like a book―and he almost never leaves the library. But the little mouse finally meets the right match in Seth, a boy who is about to attend his first sleepover. If Seth were to bring the stuffed bunny he usually sleeps with, he’d risk being teased, but Marco Polo is the perfect size to hide away in his sleeping bag. Are both boy and mouse in for an unexpected adventure? Charmingly illustrated and offering a window into the secret life of toys (including a suspenseful glimpse at where all the household’s lost toys go), Marco Polo Brave Explorer explores common fears and quiet bravery and

Johnstone Country. Forecast: Deadly.Will Tanner is no ordinary lawman. He's a force of nature. But when he's outnumbered by rustlers, outgunned by outlaws--and stalked by a killer fresh out of prison--he's in for the fight of his life... THE VIOLENT STORMThere's a storm brewing in Oklahoma Territory, and this time, it's deadly serious. Local cattle ranches are being targeted by Texas rustlers--and the only man who can keep it from turning into a bloodbath is US Deputy Marshal Will Tanner. The newly married lawman hates to leave his beautiful bride Sophie, but duty calls--for better or worse. In Tanner's experience, it's usually worse.An unexpected confrontation with outlaws is just the bloody beginning. Then an escaped convict catches wind of the fact that Tanner killed his brother. Now he's really in the crosshairs. Tanner knows he's riding straight into a perfect storm of vengeance and slaughter, with only one way to end it--a hailstorm of hot lead.

A New York Times BestsellerDon't chase fate. Let fate chase you. 'Clever, creative, and exquisitely written' Stephanie GarberFor generations, deadly storms have ravaged Mina's homeland.Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curse them with death and despair. To appease him, each year a maiden is thrown into the sea, in the hopes that one day the 'true bride' will be chosen and end the suffering. Many believe Shim Cheong - Mina's brother's beloved - to be the legendary true bride.But on the night Cheong is sacrificed, Mina's brother follows her, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong's stead. Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina finds the Sea God, trapped in an enchanted sleep.With the help of a mysterious young man and a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits, Mina sets out to wake him and bring an end to the storms once and for all. But

Axie Oh's The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is an enthralling feminist retelling of the classic Korean folktale "The Tale of Shim Cheong," perfect for fans of Wintersong, Uprooted, and Miyazaki's Spirited Away. Deadly storms have ravaged Mina's homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources.Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair. In an attempt to appease him, each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the sea to serve as the Sea God's bride, in the hopes that one day the "true bride" will be chosen and end the suffering. Many believe that Shim Cheong, the most beautiful girl in the village-and the beloved of Mina's older brother Joon-may be the legendary true bride.But on the night Cheong is to be sacrificed, Joon follows Cheong out to sea, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong's

Fairytale castles, neighborhood beer gardens, and peaceful forest hikes: experience the best of Central Europe with Moon Prague, Vienna, & Budapest. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries for multiple days in Prague, Vienna, and Budapest that can be combined into a longer tripMust-see highlights and unique experiences: Admire Prague's intricate Gothic architecture, stroll the grand halls of Schönbrunn Palace, and climb the winding staircases to a magnificent view at Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest. Relax to classical music where Beethoven composed his masterpieces or in the healing waters of a natural thermal bath. Cycle alongside ruined castles, vast vineyards, and the banks of the Danube in Wachau Valley. Wander through the largest art history museum in Austria, studying ancient Egyptian frescoes, Renaissance and Baroque paintings, and various antiquities. Get into the holiday spirit at an Easter or Christmas market filled with handcrafted gifts, street food, and spiced wineSavor lo

Celebrate the bride. Here are four flirty, fun, and bonding games that make any bachelorette party more fun.Perfect for brides, maids of honor, and friends of the bride who are hosting or attending a bachelorette party, this grab-and-go format with tear-out sheets includes four hilarious games:• Fill-in-the-Blank Proposal stories• Where Will They Be MASH• How Well Do You Know the Couple?• Truth-or-Truth BingoWith 15 tear-out sheets for each game, this is an amusing and affordable way to get to know everyone at the bachelorette, celebrate the bride, and keep the group entertained throughout the night.ONE-OF-A-KIND FORMAT: This take-it-anywhere notepad stands out from other bachelorette games on the market. The content is sassy, fun, and a little risqué, but not stereotypical or overly raunchy; the creative games will make you laugh out loud; and the fill-in-the-blank format is distinct and easy to use.GOOD VALUE: With four different games in one affordable format, this package delivers

9780857639509 Happy Birthday to You! (硬頁音效書) A group of musicians are travelling to a cafe for a surprise celebration. Press the buttons to hear them play their instruments .And join in with the band to wish one very special little otter a very Happy Birthday! With a flute, guitar, violin and piano, plus a rousing 'big band' chorus AND a splendid light-up birthday cake ending, this delightful little book makes the perfect birthday gift.9781788003407 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (硬頁音效書) Join the merry musicians as they journey to the festival, practising their instruments along the way. Then sing along with the band as they all play together! Nicola Slater’s delightful illustrations, and real instrumental music make this sound-button board book totally irresistible.9781788007665 Jingle Bells-with a light-up star! (硬頁音效書) Interactive board book edition of everyone's favourite Christmas song! Follows the success of Happy Birthday to You! and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.With a sound button

Swing into the world of comics with everyone's favorite web-slinger! My First Comics is an easy-to-read comic book that introduces young fans to graphic novels with simple text, accessible layouts, and clear storylines about Spidey and his amazing friends. Kids get to learn the basics of "comics grammar" while exploring themes of teamwork, adventure, and friendship. My First Comics is the perfect introduction to comics for 5-7 year olds, as well as fans of the new hit TV show! Complete your Spidey and His Amazing Friends collection with these other popular titles:Spidey and His Amazing Friends Meet the Spidey Team Spidey and His Amazing Friends Panther Patience World of Reading: Spidey and His Amazing Friends Super Hero Hiccups Spidey and His Amazing Friends A Very Spidey Christmas World of Reading Spidey and His Amazing Friends Reader Bind-up

*Includes the winner of the 2021 BBC National Short Story Award*‘Smart, nuanced and sometimes heart-stopping.’ Anne Enright‘Outstanding.’ Guardian‘Eleven perfect stories.’ Irish Independent‘Glorious.’ The Times‘My FAVE collection ever.’ Pandora SykesIn eleven stories, Intimacies exquisitely charts the steps and missteps of young women trying to find their place in the world. From a Belfast student ordering illegal drugs online to end an unwanted pregnancy to a young mother’s brush with mortality, and from a Christmas Eve walking the city centre streets when everything seems possible, to a night flight from Canada which could change a life irrevocably, these are stories of love, loss and exile, of new beginnings and lives lived away from ‘home’.‘Embedded in these stories are exquisite, often moving descriptions where everyday moments mix with the monumental.’ Financial Times

From Davina Bell and Waterstones Award-winning illustrator of The Girls, Jenny Lovlie, comes a beautifully diverse and inclusive picture book perfect for any aspiring dancer. There is a lot to learn about being a ballerina. It is hard work and can seem silly at times.If you fall over, don't panic. You don't have to be perfect! But when you walk out on the stage, it will feel like magic and fireworks and Christmas-tree lights in your tummy, and you'll know that no matter what, you're a real ballerina. Also by Davina Bell and Jenny Lovlie, I Love Tractors! : the story of one little boy's obsession with all things tractor.

IT WAS ALWAYS GOING TO BE A NIGHT TO REMEMBERWINTER 1987Laura is excited to spend Christmas as usual with her beloved aunt Hedda and her friends. But her festive mood soon turns sour as she finds both

A hilarious new story about the world's worst detectives, by the bestselling author of the Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz. Private investigators Tim and Nick Diamond haven't had a case for three months and are down to their last cornflake. So when a glamorous woman comes into their office offering them a pile of cash to find her missing father, they think Christmas has come - only it turns out they are the turkeys! Before they know it, they are caught up in a case involving bike-riding hitmen, superhackers and a sinister far right organisation, the White Crusaders.The Diamond Brothers are in the soup and in it over their heads. With thrills and spills, and jokes on every page, this new Diamond Brothers novel will have young readers howling with laughter.

物欲橫流的當今社會，許多占有金錢的人都成了金錢的奴隸，且讓《小氣財神》這部充滿啟示的小說，引導我們重新審視生活，得到真正的幸福。★★★史上最受喜愛的聖誕故事之一。★★★一出版就引起轟動，初版六千冊一周內即銷售一空。★★★各種語言版本在世界各地不斷再版，並被改編為電視劇、電影、舞台劇和動畫。心胸狹窄、吝嗇又貪婪的老頭史古基，總認為過聖誕節是荒謬、讓人揮金如土的陰謀，直到聖誕節前夕，他看到了合夥人――馬力的鬼魂，以及過去、現在和未來的聖誕幽靈，才終於大徹大悟，選擇改變自己…… 本書特色：＊ 不朽的文學經典，世界暢銷的名著精選。＊ 全新精美插圖，精緻印刷，吸引小朋友的目光。＊ 精簡的改編文字，附上趣味互動單元，開啟小朋友接觸經典的美好體驗。

This Valentine-themed follow-up to If I Could Give You Christmas is an adorable celebration of love and the special relationship between parents and children. If you were my valentine,I would jump, jump with joy!Valentine's Day is for cuddles, sweet treats, silly games, and spending time with the ones we hold dear. Join all kinds of animals and their valentines―from rabbits and puffins, to cougars and otters, to a bigger-than-big whale―in this cozy picture book celebration of love.

∴∵∴∵知名迪士尼電影雙語繪本系列，全新推出！∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵必懂單字整理，學習有效率！∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵隨書附贈「DIY冰雪奇緣造型聖誕吊飾」，讓節日更加有趣！∴∵∴∵還在煩惱孩子們對英文學習沒興趣、沒動力嗎？每天只要十分鐘！利用大人小孩都熱愛且熟悉的迪士尼電影角色改編的雙語繪本，循序漸進，提升孩子們的學習興趣！∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵∴∵本系列陸續已推出：《冰雪奇緣》系列、《動物方城市：超級動物》、《靈魂急轉彎：尋找人生》、《腦筋急轉彎：歡迎來到總部》、《可可夜總會：米高的音樂》、《勇敢傳說：母親的愛》、《玩具總動員4：老朋友新朋友》、《海洋奇緣：噗噗與嘿嘿》、《魔髮奇緣：窗外的世界》、《大英雄天團：戰鬥到最後》等精采故事。後續還有：《超人特攻隊》、《汽車總動員》及《料理鼠王》，敬請期待！看完電影還不過癮嗎？那就跟我們一起進入書本裡的世界，跟著獨特的動畫角色一起冒險與學習吧！【故事內容】《冰雪奇緣：聖誕派對》(STEP 2)本書適合與學前至小學一年級的小朋友共同閱讀。附注音。加入安娜與艾莎替王國準備的聖誕派對！ Join Anna and Elsa as they plan a Christmas party for the kingdom! 安娜和艾莎邀請整個王國的人一起來慶祝聖誕節，姊妹倆準備了點心、冰雕，當然不能忘記還有聖誕樹！聖誕派對很有趣，但最棒的還是姊妹倆能待在一起！本系列由迪士尼知名閱讀書系STEP INTO READING改編，配合學習等級，使用淺顯易懂的單字語句，搭配大受歡迎的迪士尼角色圖像，帶給孩子們愉快且成功的閱讀體驗，循序漸進地增強孩子們的英語能力。本系列包含所有迪士尼與皮克斯知名動畫故事：冰雪奇緣、玩具總動員、大英雄天團、可可夜總會、動物方城市、勇敢傳說、海洋奇緣等，陸續推出。不論男孩或女孩，喜歡公主或英雄，熱愛冒險故事或史詩旅程，都可以找到適合自己的故事，建立良好的英語學習基礎。《本系列特點》★☆中英雙語對照，孩子尚未啟蒙英文之前，可當成繪本親子共讀。☆★基礎單字、短句，循序漸進，增加孩子英文力。★☆簡單又有趣的故事情節加上生動活潑的角色，閱讀體驗不枯燥。☆★中英雙語分開列示，小朋友在閱讀英文時，不會被中文影響，又能適時對照。★☆閱讀年齡廣泛，學前孩童到小學中高年級學生皆適合閱讀。

A magical tale of imagination, adventure, and the power of storytelling, perfect for fans of The Golden Compass and A Wrinkle in Time.Kay’s father has gone missing on Christmas Eve! And when Kay and her sister Ell go to his office, everyone he works with claims never to have heard of him. So later that evening, when Kay wakes up to find two mysterious strangers outside her bedroom window, talking about her father and looking for the last remnants of his existence, she demands to know what’s happened to her dad.The two strangers, Flip and Will, are wraiths, on a mission to bring Kay and Ell’s father to their world—the world of woven stories and grand imagination that their father has spent his career studying. Only things in that world have gone very wrong, and the Bride of Bithynia, the only being who can set things right, is nowhere to be found. Can Kay and Ell find their father and join Flip and Will in a centuries-old battle to save the world?Debut author Andrew Zurcher has created