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From the author of the New York Times bestselling Jedi Academy books comes an imaginative picture book about a kid whose creative outlook has everyone at school seeing the world through new eyes. Perf

In a fast-paced and funny adventure, Kit must use the magic of books to save the library―and its resident dragon―from a power-hungry tycoon.Kit Spencer can’t stand reading. She’d rather be outside pla

Discover all the foul facts about the Rotten Romans with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Rotten Romans are ready to uncover, including: what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts and how ancient Britons got their hair nice and spiky. * fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included * with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new * the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read * Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

本書是為初階讀者量身打造的橋梁書，將「怪物與孩子」的經典想像，轉化為輕快又安心的故事。Monster 住在床底下，Boy 睡在床上，兩人原本屬於不同世界，卻在一次意外中建立起友誼。雙色插畫，幫助讀者理解情節，也降低閱讀負擔。適合親子共讀，或孩子獨立閱讀。This is the beginning of an exciting two-color illustrated chapter book series about the friendship between Monster and Boy.When Monster (who lives under the bed) meets Boy (who sleeps in the bed), Boy starts to scream—and Monster promptly swallows him. It's the beginning of a beautiful friendship!Told with a warm, cozy voice, the story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations. Filled with adventure and humor, this chapter book is perfect for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.We are publishing two new Monster and Boy titles each year.

In this delightful introduction to simple money concepts, an enthusiastic young bunny discovers how good it feels to use his allowance to help others.Chummy longs to be a superhero. He wants to save the world—or at least Bunnyland—from dragons, so spending his carrots on a superhero costume seems like a great plan! When his grandma reminds him that there aren't any dragons in Bunnyland, but that there are creatures that could use help, Chummy starts reconsidering the best way to spend his wad. This is one of the four books in the internationally acclaimed Moneybunny Books series that also includes Earn It!, Spend It!, and Save It!

Scholastic Branched 系列讀物每本皆附Question & Activities Page農夫之子Drake，被龍之石選中，開始跟隨皇室巫師與其他少男少女們，一同成為馴龍者的故事。從不相信龍是真實存在的Drake，該如何克服困難，與他的龍心靈相通，習得魔法呢？The DRAGON MASTERS series is "How to Train Your Dragon" meets the DRAGON SLAYERS' ACADEMY!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!此套書包含以下集數：#10: Waking the Rainbow Dragon (9781338169898)In the tenth book in this series, Drake has a strange dream about a Rainbow Dragon trapped in a cave. He wonders if the dream could be real... Is the dragon trying to send for help? Griffith the wizard uses the magical Dragon Stone to find out more -- and a new Dragon Master is revealed! Drake and Ana must travel far in search of the new master and his dragon. But how will they find the secret cave f

Kingston Cycle #1-3WINNER of the 2019 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, and a finalist for the Nebula Award, the Locus Award, and theLammy Award!One of the 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, according toTime MagazineOne of the best books of 2018, according to NPR,Publishers Weekly,BuzzFeed, theChicago Review, BookPage, and the B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog.The Kingston Cycle is One of Reader's Digest Top 25 Best Fantasy Series Ever WrittenC. L. Polk arrives on the scene withWitchmark, a stunning, addictive fantasy that combines intrigue, magic, betrayal, and romance. TheNew York Timescalls it “thoroughly charming and deftly paced... an accomplished and enjoyable debut.”In an original world reminiscent of Edwardian England in the shadow of a World War, cabals of noble families use their unique magical gifts to control the fates of nations, while one young man seeks only to live a life of his own.Magic marked Miles Singer for suffering the day he was born, doomed either to be enslav

With more than 27 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading In this seventh book in the My Weirder-est School series, A.J. and his friends learn some very weird ways to p

A beautiful fact-filled sticker book perfect for nature lovers. The sixth in a series of sticker books created with the National Trust, this book is packed with facts about all kinds of British plants

一向認真又愛念書的Jeanie，竟然變得懶洋洋？原來她不小心許願想像同學Max一樣放鬆，結果Willow立刻出手——用魔法讓她真的「放鬆」了！穿睡衣上學、在課堂上傳紙條，Jeanie彷彿變了一個人。她還能恢復原樣嗎？《Jeanie & Genie》系列第二集節奏輕快、圖文並茂，讓孩子在趣味故事中感受友情與自我認同的變化。In the second book of the Jeanie and Genie series, Willow Davis accidentally transforms her best friend, Jeanie, into a super-mellow version of herself! Will Jeanie and Willow be able to fix this messor will Jeanie be stuck on relax mode for good?Super-studious Jeanie accidentally makes a wish that she could relax like her classmate, Max. In a flash, Willow grants the wish and suddenly, Jeanie is so not herselfshe's showing up to school in her PJs, passing notes in classand she doesn't even care about her favorite things, books and homework, anymore! Will Willow be able to reverse the wish and turn Jeanie back into her old self again? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Jeanie & Genie chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

“Reminiscent of Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye.” ―The New York Times“One of the best books I have ever read…will live in the hearts of readers for the rest of their lives.” ―Colby Sharp, founder of Ne

A charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a bunny learns he can't buy everything he wants with his allowance!Sonny gets three whole carrots a week for his allowance and wants to buy everything! But he quickly discovers his money won't go that far, and he has to make some choices. That doesn't sound like much fun to Sonny, especially when he learns that the bouncy castle he's been eyeing goes for ONE HUNDRED carrots. Ridiculous! But eventually, after a little math and a little more thinking, he has a blast discovering what's really important to him and worth spending his carrots on. This is one of the four books in the internationally acclaimed Moneybunny Books series that also includes Earn It!, Give It!, and Save It!

With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Put on your party hats! Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gu

Explore the core subject of science in this engaging book from the world of STEMOne of four books in an exciting STEM series for younger children, STEM Junior: Science covers 40 topics from the core s

Explore the core subject of technology in this engaging book from the world of STEMOne of four books in an exciting STEM series for younger children, STEM Junior: Technology covers 40 topics from this

“Applaud for KLAWDE. Two paws up!”—Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man series.“Funny, savage, and brilliant, Klawde is the pet I wish I had.”—Max Brallier, author of the New York Times Best Seller The

“Applaud for KLAWDE. Two paws up!”—Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man series.“Funny, savage, and brilliant, Klawde is the pet I wish I had.”—Max Brallier, author of the New York Times Best Seller The

The perfect book for any little dragon (or child) getting ready to start school or nursery!This delightful rhyming follow-up to When a Dragon Comes to Stay by award-winning picture book creators Caryl Hart and Rosalind Beardshaw is full of recognisable pre-school behaviour. When a dragon goes to school, will she enjoy a book in the reading den and save her lunchtime treats for a friend? Or will she throw the crayons and refuse to share? She's going to need her friends to help her behave herself . .. she is DRAGON after all!Caryl Hart is the author of many books and series including The Princess and the . .. series and How to Grow a Dinosaur. She has won lots of awards including a Magnola Book Award, the Geoffrey Trease Prize for Children's Writing, the Oldham Brilliant Books Award and the Stockport Brilliant Book Award.Rosalind Beardshaw is the illustrator of My Pet Star by Corrinne Averiss, which won the Sainsbury's Book Award. She also won the Sheffield Baby Book Award for Box, writt

A Beginner's Guide to Ruling the Galaxy : It's hard to crush your enemies when your homework's due...A brilliantly funny story of what happens when a galactic princess moves in next door and almost brings about the end of the world. Exciting new fiction from the bestselling, award-winning author of My Brother is a Superhero. Gavin's got a new neighbour and she's really annoying.Niki follows him everywhere, bosses him about, and doesn't care that her parents will obliterate Earth with their galactic warships if she doesn't stop running away from them. Can Niki and Gavin sort out the alien despots (aka Mum and Dad) and save the planet? Possibly. Will they become friends along the way? Doubtful...'David Solomons represents the best in contemporary comic writing for children' – GuardianA hilarious new story from the author of My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year. Perfect for fans of David

"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like

本書是一段跨越時空的幽默冒險，主角 Henry 意外回到西元前1300年的古埃及。新學校的奇特課程、陌生的運動比賽、意想不到的朋友，以及不太安全的鱷魚寵物，都讓他手忙腳亂。Thiago de Moraes 以生動插圖和詼諧文字，呈現一個既有笑點又充滿細節的故事。書中穿插可解讀的象形文字，增添互動樂趣，也讓讀者更貼近古文明的日常。畫面與情節節奏輕快，適合喜歡冒險、歷史或幽默讀物的孩子閱讀。故事不僅娛樂性高，也巧妙融入歷史元素，讓讀者在歡笑中體驗古埃及的奇異風貌。“An amusing and engaging illustrated time slip adventure story” – Books for Keeps “Very funny” – Booktrust Great Books Guide 2021A peril-packed, crocodile-crammed, fun-filled adventure through ancient Egypt! Being whisked back to 1300 BC certainly wasn’t on Henry’s to-do list. Can he make his way through a new school, odd sports, unexpected friends and deadly pets, Egyptian style? And will he ever find his way back to the present day? Laugh-out-loud pictures on every page, a riotously funny story Cool hieroglyphics to crack from talented author-illustrator Thiago de Moraes From the creator of Myth Atlas and History Atlas

Meet Wellington - the little elephant with BIG ideas - in this irresistible story about family and growing up from acclaimed picture book creator, Steve Small. When Wellington is given a new jacket exactly like Dad's for his birthday, at first he's delighted. But his delight turns to disappointment when he tries it on and it's far too big.And what if, Wellington thinks, - even worse! - it's not that the jacket is too big, but that he's too small? Well, Wellington's dad has a plan, and on an exciting day out that takes in a ride on the bus, a super-size strawberry sundae, a toot on a tuba and a visit to his grandad, Wellington learns that he's growing up exactly as fast as he should be - and just like his dad. 'If you haven't discovered Steve Small's warm, witty picture books yet then start with this touching and funny celebration of childhood.'Daily Mail Other books by Steve Small:The Duck Who Didn't Like Water (shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022) Written by Smriti Halls and illus

Lewis and Rose Rita have to participate in a talent show whether they like it or not. When they come up with the idea of doing a fake magic show, they decide to borrow some books on stage magic from a

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

彩虹仙子橋梁書，本套書共14本，包含Ocean Fairies, Baby Animal Rescue Fairies兩個系列。每個小女孩都有一個仙女夢想，以小女孩和七彩小仙女為主角，有趣的魔幻小故事，吸引小朋友閱讀。出版至今已出版超過200本，可見受歡迎的程度。Rainbow Magic Magical Adventures Collection 14 Books Box SetJoin Rachel and Kirsty as they help the Ocean Fairies and Baby Animal Rescue Fairies to look after magical animals everywhere!Titles in this collection:Baby Animal Rescue FairiesAnnaRosieKimberleySavannahMaraKittyMaeOcean FairiesCourtneyWhitneyStephanieTessPiaAmelieAlly

"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like

9781474974387 My Reading Library Classics (30本平裝讀本) 22*13.5公分/每本64頁本套書共有30本平裝本，透過改寫的《傲慢與偏見》、《小婦人》等經典文學，讓小孩認識這些雋永的作品。30 books to help your child grow as a reader.A broad range of classic stories,

．諾貝爾獎得主、動物行為學之父勞倫茲最膾炙人口的科普著作．紐約公共圖書館「Books of the Century」自然科學類十大好書．誠品書店《一生的讀書計畫》推薦照我看來，所羅門王需要用到魔戒才能和動物交談，未免太遜了。活潑潑的生命完全無須藉助魔法，便能對我們述說至美至真的故事。 &nbs

A 2020 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookMeet Flubby--the lovably lazy feline who prefers a purr-fectly laid-back lifestyle!Flubby is a large, sleepy cat who refuses to do the things that other pets do. He won't sing, catch, or even jump! But when a scary situation brings Flubby and his owner together, they realize they really do need each other--and that makes Flubby a good pet after all.The charming illustrations, simple text, and comic-like panels by J. E. Morris, author-illustrator of the Maud the Koala books, make this a unique format with a narrative style perfect for storytime and progressing readers.

Flubby, the lovably lazy feline, embarks on another non-adventure!When Kami brings home a bag full of toys for Flubby, the uninterested cat isn't enthusiastic about the choices. A wind-up mouse? No thanks. A fish hanging from a stick? Yawn. But after Flubby rejects each offering, one unexpected option may be the best fit for Flubby after all.The charming illustrations, simple text, and comic-like panels by J. E. Morris, author-illustrator of the Maud the Koala books, make this a unique format with a narrative style perfect for storytime and progressing readers. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

Featured in The Times' Books of the Year 2018It's Christmas time and Pip and Posy are busy decorating the tree with candy sticks, and biscuits, and a beautiful sugar star. But the strange thing is tha

Alia Muhammad Baker's library in Basra, Iraq, has been a meeting place for those who love books for the past fourteen years. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library--along with the thirty th

Luna and her best friend, Franklin the dragon, love stories and want to visit all the places they’ve read about in books. But for all their reading they still don’t know where dragons come from. And F

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 loves playing in the snow, especially when her creations come to life! But snow magic can't last forever.Will she be able to save her new friends before they melt away?With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family, this is a beautiful, charming, and funny series of first chapter books. Perfect for fans of Claude, Dixie O'Day, and Squishy McFluff, Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite!

The fifteenth title in the bestselling Tom Gates series of books from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. What's that? A MONSTER? How has this scary beast escaped into Tom's sort-of-normal world? Is it one of his doodles? Is it Delia on the rampage? Or is it Mr Fullerman at full moon? All will be revealed in this book. According to Tom, it contains: MONSTERS - MYSTERY - A MUSIC FESTIVAL - MISSING STUFF.Oh, and also a very strict supply teacher who is every kid's nightmare. Is _that_ the monster? But you're not scared of monsters, are you? So don't let it put you off! Tom Gates is a series of books in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!

Princess Truly to the rescue!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Meet Princess Truly! With the help of her rocket boots and her magical, sparkly curls, she becomes a super girl and uses her smarts and strength to save the day. But when her friend Lizzie has a rescue mission of her own, Lizzie doesn't feel so super. Can Truly help her friend believe in herself and find her confidence? These rhyming, funny, and empowering stories with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!

Harry is going to his first sleepover!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Hedgehog is having a sleepover! His best friend Harry is excited. But when Harry arrives, he finds out that they will be sleeping outside. Suddenly, Harry doesn't feel very well. Does Harry not want to sleep over? Or does this all have something to do with first-sleepover jitters? These reassuring, laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!

【本書特色】◆ 前作《受傷的孩子和壞掉的大人》出版後獲廣大迴響，備受家長與教育界肯定，講座不斷，並入選文化部2018年Books from Taiwan 亞洲專刊選書◆ 王意中、王雅玲、江宏志、沈雅琪、宋怡慧、余懷瑾、李崇建、林怡辰、林子翔、林上能、邱瓊慧、胡展誥、海苔熊、許皓宜、陳品皓、彭菊仙、黃之盈、曾明騰、歐陽立中、鍾國誠――教育界、心理師齊聲推薦◆ 胡嘉琪（美國執業諮商心理師、博士）、魏瑋

Cinematics Storyboard Workshopis for any artist who wants to learn how to create professional, production-ready storyboards for film, animation, television, and video game cinematics.Modeled on the Cinematics course by artist and educator Gregg Davidson, this must-have guidebook is a concise, in-depth guide to the fundamentals: from storyboard mechanics and camera angles, to shot progression and staging, as well as current digital storyboarding and previsualization practices. Founder of The Animation Academy, Charles Zembillas, calledCinematics Storyboard Workshop“one of the best books on learning how to storyboard.”

With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this second book in the My Weirder-est School series, A.J. and his friends are getting a substitute.Miss Po