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Natalie navigates jealousy and responsibility in this second book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover! Natalie Ruiz's enthusiasm for the Mini Cupcake Club ends up in her biting off more than she can chew. She's signed the club up for so many baking projects, how will they ever finish them all? And to make matters worse, her math-whiz twin sister Stephanie comes up with a solution to get all the cupcakes baked on time. Natalie wants to be happy that her twin saved the day--and closer to her in general--but can she be close to someone she secretly envies a little bit?

Join the Gruffalo's Child for a BIG adventure in this clever rhyming sequel to much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist .. . does he?The Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo.Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo's Child has followed firmly in her father's footsteps and that her story is one that children will ask for again, and again . . .

A rhyming celebration of the joy of books, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book is a bestselling classic from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . .. From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure!This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!

When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend?From the creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo comes this touching tale of adventure and friendship. With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, here is a story that shows us that even the smallest creatures can help others in a big way.

"There's more fun and excitement in a Jess Bradley page than in a barrel-load of monkeys armed with party poppers."- M. R. Carey, author ofThe Girl With All the GiftsADVENTURES DON'T COME ANY BIGGER THAN THIS!When the Earth is invaded byextra-mean extraterrestrialsandginormous monsters, Zoe and her kid brother Pablo think things can't get any crazier. But then their school gets infiltrated by aliens and Pablo gets turned into a massive monster himself!For some kids, being suddenly supersized might be scary. But for Pablo, it's the beginning of anincredible and hilariousadventure. Instead of going berserk, ourcolossal kid herocontinues to obsess over video games, trading cards, and cookie dough ice cream.Zoe soon realises that he's the same annoying little brother as ever ... except that now, her "little" brother is100 feet tall!Can a schoolkid in the body of a skyscraping monster take on an entirealien army? Can Zoe and Pablo keep it together when the whole world is going100%bananas? F

An indispensable reference to the development of the Chinese economy—past, present, and future.—DALE W. JORGENSON, Samuel W. Morris University Professor, Harvard University Since China undertook economic reform and opened its economy to the world in the late 1970s, its economy has been growing at an average annual rate of over 9 percent for more than four decades. No other economy in recorded history has grown at such a high rate and for such a long period as China has done. The questions that naturally arise are: Was the Chinese economy a miracle? Or was it a mere bubble? Will the Chinese economy begin to stagnate like the Japanese economy did in the 1990s, and perhaps decline? Will it be able to escape the “middle-income trap”? If it is not a miracle, can the Chinese development experience be replicated elsewhere? This book provides a comprehensive and detailed discussion of the remarkable growth of the Chinese economy over the past decades, by scrutinising the sources of e

Join Bluey and her family and piece together four double-sided puzzles in this fun jigsaw activity book!Join Bluey and her family in this fun jigsaw puzzle board book!Read along, piece the jigsaw pieces together and flip for a new picture to find out what Bluey and her family have been up to!WAKADOO!What other adventures will you go on with Bluey? Also available:Bluey: SleepytimeBluey: What Games Should We Play: A Lift-The-Flap BookBluey: Bob Bilby

A rip-and-glue activity book perfect for creative little hands.A ripping adventure for young crafty kids who love to create and make!Join two brave explorers as they journey through the jungle meeting wild animals along the way before diving to the bottom of the ocean for sunken treasure... But something is very strange! A tiger has lost its stripes, an elephant needs a trunk, and the flowers are missing their petals! Can you help the explorers fill in the picture and finish their adventure?At the back of the book, you'll find 13 sheets of brightly coloured and patterned paper for little hands to rip and glue to complete the scenes. The perfect companion for hours of creative fun.

Find out about the science of materials, atoms and states of matter through hilarious cartoon stripsComic Strip Science: Chemistry makes learning about the science behind behind materials fun! It covers topics such as different states of matter, changing states, atoms and much more.Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.

「森林裡有狼！」「真的嗎？那牠長什麼樣？吃什麼？會刷牙嗎？」一本充滿問號與笑聲的繪本，陪孩子一起發現「狼」的真面目。Amandine Piu 的畫風明亮可愛，故事節奏輕快，既有想像力又貼近孩子的日常提問。適合親子一起閱讀、邊聽邊笑。・故事語調幽默，貼近孩子思考方式。・可搭配 QR Code 聽故事，提升互動樂趣。・顛覆「大野狼」刻板印象。A woooooolf is prowling in the woods?!But wait—what does a wolf even look like?Does it file its claws? Brush its teeth?And most importantly… what does it eat??With a playful story and bright, cheerful illustrations, kids will gobble up this fun read in no time!HIGHLIGHTS:– A rich, age-appropriate text– Colorful illustrations by the talented Amandine Piu– A QR code to listen to the story– Sturdy, high-quality format perfect for little hands– Designed for shared reading between children and adults– Ethically and responsibly made------------------------Un loup rôôôôôde dans les bois?! Mais à quoi ça ressemble, un loup d’abord?? Est-ce que ça se lime les griffes?? Ça se lave les dents?? Et puis surtout… Ça mange quoi??Avec une histoire amusante et des illustrations aussi fraiches que lumineuses, les enfants ne feront qu’un

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward. At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn't have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future--and he couldn't be happier. Hiroto's breezy attitude isn't easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life. After developing an unlikely friendship with the grouchy old granny who lives in his neighborhood, Hiroto suddenly finds himself inheriting not just her house, but some rather difficult emotions as well. His 18-year-old cousin Natsumi moves in with him, but as a struggling art student, she has her own troubles to deal with and may just put Hiroto's easygoing lifestyle to the test.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER - Our intrepid heroes are caught in the middle of an epic showdown between good and evil in the fourth and final novel in the beloved Wingfeather Saga, with more than one million copies sold! NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES - Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios. All winter long, people in the Green Hollows have prepared for a final battle with Gnag the Nameless and the Fangs of Dang. Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli are ready and willing to fight alongside the Hollowsfolk. But when the Fangs make the first move and invade Ban Rona, the children are separated. Janner is alone and lost in the hills; Leeli is fighting the Fangs from the rooftops of the city; and Kalmar, who carries a terrible secret, is on a course for the Deeps of Throg. Monsters and Fangs and villains lie between the children and their only h

Vote for Pete the Cat for class president in this storybook by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty stickers!Pete the Cat is running for class president! And so is Callie. Her posters are super cool and so are her ideas. Pete has lots of groovy ideas too, and he loves baking cookies and playing guitar onstage for his campaign. Which cat will be the next class president? Find out in this Pete-tastic story full of kindness and friendship! Includes a glossary of election-day vocabulary.

Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic rags-to-riches tale is now available in an unabridged paperback edition for today's young readers. Little Sara Crewe, once pampered by her beloved father, is suddenly penniless and abandoned in a boarding school. Though she endures the mistreatment of the cruel headmistress, Miss Minchin, Sara manages to keep her kind heart despite her circumstances. This timeless story of a poor but compassionate orphan has won children over for generations.

School's First Day of School meets Good Night, Gorilla in this irresistible bedtime story about School getting ready to go to sleep! As the sun sets, a security guard arrives to help this sleepy little school get some rest. From tucking in chairs to checking all the locks to listening to the silverware snoring, she makes her moonlit rounds. One by one, the lights are turning off and everyone is turning in. Well, everyone except for the turtle from 2A. Will this escapee make it back to bed on time? Bailey's lusciously lyrical and dreamy story expertly peels back the curtain for the littlest readers who ever wondered what happens to school at night, making Goodnight School the perfect pick for early childhood educators, back-to-school, and, of course, bedtime.

From New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny snowy companion picture book that teaches kids about winter, adapting to change, and the seasons.Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's winter! But squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it? You bet he will! Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears. Is there a snow thief on the loose?With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of winter is captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along Squirrel's forest adventure. Is there truly a snow thief on the loose, or is something else going on in Squirrel's forest? A perfect exploration of change―both seasonal, and the anxiety that change sometimes causes. Bonus material explaining about the changing of the seasons. Poised to be a new fall classic.Pick up The Snow Thief if you are looking for:*A classic read for ages 4 and up*Back to school books, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!*

A heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between father and child, featuring flurries of silver foil on every page!When I became your daddy,you made my world complete. I didn't know the little thingsin life could be so sweet. A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the unconditional love a father has for his children.Whether exploring rockpools, playing in the sand, or floating snug together in the sea, there's nothing this little otter loves more than spending time with their daddy. With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning and internationally bestselling artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Father's Day or following the arrival of a new baby.

An engaging board book for very young children, with sliding panels to reveal images hiding below. Babies will love moving the sliders to make a bush baby peek out from its tree trunk home, meerkats pop up from their underground burrows and a monkey swing through trees. It's full of vivid colours, stylish illustrations and friendly animals.

From the bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON comes book 2 in an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic - perfect for gifting. There is no Magic here on Earth. At least, that's what you've been told...But in an ordinary-looking house in an ordinary-looking village, live a group of children who have just uncovered a secret. A tiny and helpless Magical Creature lost far from home leads the O'Hero-Smith children on another Starcrossing adventure through the Which Ways and across the galaxy. The children have a plan to get little Bug back to the fiery-ice planet where it belongs, and to prove to their parents that they can be trusted with Magic along the way...But a witch's curse, venomous snowsnakes and a gang of fighter robots are waiting for them through the Which Ways. The fate of the galaxy is once again in their hands - they better not mess it up!A family with a Magical secret ... A child with a powerful Gift ...A

A brightly illustrated zoo-themed jigsaw with a book of zoo picture puzzles.A vibrantly illustrated 300-piece jigsaw showing a busy zoo with all kinds of exciting animals, plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a colourful sturdy box. Both are packed with things to spot and talk about: can you find a snowboarding penguin, a flamingo looking for its fishing net, and a little white mouse in every picture?

Zany slider books from Aya Watanabe!Bugs take unexpected forms in this joyful novelty book from rising talent Aya Watanabe.If you use a little imagination, the world is a wondrous place: butterflies become bows; beetles hang out the laundry and beehives become beautiful cathedrals.Lift, slide, push, pull and spin the wheels in this gloriously interactive book for babies and toddlers, that's practically bursting with colour and humour. Don't forget to find the ant hiding on every page!Also in the series: Veggies!, Fruits! and Flowers!

The first book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are waiting for a live stream of their favourite vlogger, the Sorcerer of Science, who performs experiments for her legions of fans. But today a strange figure has taken over her feed.He introduces himself as Dr Chaos, and says he’s taken the Sorcerer prisoner ... Knutz and Boltz will have to use all their STEAM-skills to tackle the fiendish challenges in the Mansion of Mayhem in order to save the Sorcerer and defeat Dr Chaos!Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel pages, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this fast-paced adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.

Use the stickers to fill the doll's house rooms with charming furnishings.A delightful doll's house sticker book to fill with over 180 stickers of beautiful furniture and accessories. Children can fill the colourful playroom with toys, books and games, stock the kitchen with delicious food to eat and find a spot for Zippy the cuddly monkey in the bedroom. A fun way to practise fine motor skills.

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Bukayo Saka has the world at his feet. Since breaking through the ranks at Arsenal, the young forward has gone from strength to strength, helping his team lift the FA cup for a record 14th time. His versatile style of play means he can help his team all over the pitch.Discover how the boy born in Ealing, went on to represent England at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final, achieved his dream of representing his country at such a young age and overcame adversity to become the ultimate football hero. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

Epic limited edition Ultimate Football Heroes Book with bonus activities!In this epic special edition book, live the journeys of six ultimate football heroes as they begin their journey to European Championships glory. Discover how superstar players stepped up for their national sides and helped secure qualification for their national teams to the 2024 tournament. They're all set for one more surge towards the ultimate footballing prize!This Road to the Euros book will ALSO feature a load of UEFA European Championships related fun facts, quizzes and activities to help you catch that Euro 2024 fever!Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud chapter book series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Isadora Moon and the Kitty books.Izzy is perfecting her tickle machine for her INVENTION COMPETITION when she discovers teeny-tiny ogres are on the loose in her local park - and it's all her fault (she brought them back from Fairytale Land BY MISTAKE). Now Fairytale Land is in chaos! There are wolves chasing wizards and goblins are tormenting the poor fairies. Izzy must find the ogres with the help of her trusty friend, Henry the Unicorn, and bring them back to Fairytale Land. Can Izzy and Henry catch the ogres? And will she be back in time for her INVENTION COMPETITION?Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and Nikki's BRAND NEW ADVENTURE in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! Oh la la! Nikki and her band are invited to Paris for a super cool photoshoot - it's a dream come true! Nikki can't wait to learn new art styles, practice her French and explore the most romantic city in the world with her crush Brandon. But when MacKenzie starts to stir trouble and invites old friend Andre to be their tour guide, the drama starts. Can Nikki still enjoy her dream vacay, or will it become a dorky disaster? With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates. Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series? Dork Diaries Dork Diaries 2: Party Time Dork Diaries 3: Pop Star Dork Diaries 4: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries 5: Dear Dork Dork Diaries 6: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Diaries 7: TV Star Dork Diaries 8: Once Upon a Dork Dork Diaries 9: Dra

The million-copy bestselling series.Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s poignant Before We Say Goodbye, translated from Japanese, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?The regulars at the magical Cafe Funiculi Funicula are well acquainted with its famous legend and extraordinary, secret menu time travel offering. Many patrons have reunited with old flames, made amends with estranged family, and visited loved ones. But the journey is not without risks and there are rules to follow. Travellers must have visited the cafe previously and most importantly, must return to the present in the time it takes for their coffee to go cold.In the tradition of Kawaguchi’s sensational Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, readers are be introduced to a new set of visitors:- The husband with something important left to say- The woman who couldn’t bid her dog farewell- The woman who couldn’t answer a propos

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed’ Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper seriesWhen fifteen-year-old Tyrell Forrester gets caught up in a high-profile armed robbery, he's sentenced to eighteen months in a young offenders’ prison. Now he’s getting out, and he’s determined to turn his life around. Despite his release, systemic discrimination makes it difficult for Ty to truly be free. Inspired by a visiting poet while inside, Ty discovers a whole new world through spoken word and is finally finding his voice. But will society ever see him as anything other than a criminal?Praise for And the Stars Were Burning Brightly:'An outstanding and compassionate debut' Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy'One of the brightest up and coming stars of the YA world

Katie Brown's stepsister starts at a new school and discovers her own way to bake in this first book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover! Emily Green has to switch to a new school while her old one is being renovated, and she's devastated when her friends get assigned somewhere else, leaving her totally alone. When she recognizes a girl from her old school, she at least has someone to sit with at lunchtime. But just as Emily is getting comfortable, her school announces a baking contest. Emily has baked before with her stepsister, Katie Brown, who's well-known for starting the Cupcake Club--but does Emily really want to live in Katie's shadow? She's feeling nervous until Katie advises her to bake cupcakes "The Emily Way," and Emily starts to realize there's room for two star bakers in their family!

Skandar faces his greatest challenge yet in the thrilling third installment of the Skandar series from New York Times bestselling author A.F. Steadman!To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances, and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit—only the strongest will make it.Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, has finally reached the Eyrie. But with a forged bond to a wild unicorn, she is alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction…As suspicions grow and dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide where his loyalties lie. How far is he willing to go—for Kenna, and for the Eyrie?

In this fifteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry tries to prove he's too old for a babysitter! Henry's parents are going on a date night and have hired a babysitter. But Henry's not a baby, he's a wizard! And the last thing he needs is a nosy stranger looking into his room and discovering his magic Book of Spells. Can Henry convince his parents that he's old enough to stay home alone? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

This engaging and comprehensive illustrated guide will answer all kids' questions about how the president is elected!There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America -- and more specifically, voting in presidential elections.This easy-to-understand guide explains every step in the presidential election process -- from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and debates, the difference between caucuses and primaries, and how the Electoral College works, plus information about who is eligible to vote; the many different ways citizens can vote on (and leading up to) Election Day; what happens after the final ballots are cast; and tips on what to consider when deciding which candidate should get your vote.Each page of this nonfiction guidebook also features full-color artwork, including photographs

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is the #1 movie now streaming on Netflix--starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and many others! What rises . . . must fall.Two brothersOne Good.One Evil.In exchange for power and immortality, they watch over the Endless Woodsand rule the School for Good and Evil.Yet all School Masters must face a test.Theirs is loyalty.But what happens when loyalty is corrupted? When the bonds of blood are broken?Who will survive? Who will die? And what will become of the school and its students?The journey that started a hundred years ago throttles towards its end. This final chapter in the duology that began with the RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL brings the tale of the twin School Masters to the brink of war and a shocking conclusion that will change the course of the school forever.

Spend a day at the beach with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!It's time for some fun in the sun! Play with beach toys, collect seashells, and splash in the water in this tabbed board book with easy-to-flip tabs, easy-to-read text, and easy-to-love Eric Carle art featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

It's warm-up time in the bestselling Brinkley Yearbook graphic novel series! Will Alexandra make the cut and help the historicallyboysbaseball team defend their nine-year championship streak?“A thoughtful celebration of teamwork, told with heart and humor. This book is a gem!”—Lincoln Peirce, author ofBig NateandMax & the MidnightsAlexandra, also known as Al, has been playing baseball with her older brothers for as long as she can remember. But when she ages out of Little League, it seems like it’s the end of the road for Al and the sport she loves. Until, that is, her friend Sammy suggests that Al try out for the middle school team—a team that has always been boys-only.Al is prepared to fight for her right to try out, but to her surprise, the coach is delighted by her interest. When Al makes the team, it seems like everything is going to work out. But with a tenth consecutive championship on the line for Brinkley Middle School and a team that can’t seem to get along, will their se

An ALSC's 2025 Día Booklist for Birth to Pre-KA Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of 2024A 2025 ALSC Notable Children’s BookA Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2024A New York Public Library Best Book of 2024American Booksellers Association May/June 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List PickCSMCL Best Books of 2024Common Sense Media’s Best Books of 2024A Bank Street Best Book of 2025From Sibert honor-winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Michaela Goade comes a heartwarming picture book about a Native American family and the joys of moving back to their ancestral lands. Today is a day of excitement--it's time to move! As a young Cherokee girl says goodbye to the swing, the house, and the city she's called home her whole life, she readies herself for an upcoming road trip. While her mother drives, she draws in her sketchbook the changing landscape outside her window. She looks forward to the end of their journey, where she'll eat the feast her extended family prepared, play in t

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For more than a decade, readers have been enchanted by the modern classicThe One and Only Ivan, a Newbery Award winner and a #1New York Timesbestseller, and by its bestselling sequels,The One and Only BobandThe One and Only Ruby. Powerhouse author Katherine Applegate invites readers back into Ivan’s world for one last adventure—his most exciting yet.Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family!Ivan loves being a papa, even though it can be hard sometimes. But as he navigates the joys and challenges of parenthood, he can’t help but recall his life before the glass walls of the mall circus, his own childhood in the jungle—and his own twin.In the tradition of timeless classics likeCharlotte’s WebandStuart Little, the one and only Katherine Applegate has

This book explores the possibility of building the resilience of the UNESCO cultural landscapes, both using theoretical conceptions and practical strategies and actions. Two case studies have been selected, one in Italy and one in China, which have then been explored for the first time in such a comparative way. Different notions of landscape, as well as the driving force of changes affecting these landscapes, are examined and compared.Moreover, the perceptions of the local communities regarding these landscapes are examined, using online questionnaires with over 400 participants. This research highlights the need for an integrated management system, building stronger rural communities able to manage change and continuity. Five pillars to build the resilience of these landscapes have been provided, with schemes and figures, requiring a people-centered approach in their management.This book demonstrates strong connections between identity and landscape resilience, especially in inlandar