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When Uncle Bernie turns up with his incredible Mechanical Mole machine, the Adventuremice go on a mission! Pedro and the crew burrow to an underground cave world, unlike anything they've ever seen. There are tiny, twisty trees, and even tinier pterodactyls! But there's also a HAMSTERSAURUS REX on the loose!Can the team save the nervous local cavemice from this giant predator, or is there more to the creature than meets the eye?

這是Jamie Oliver為小讀者設計的第一本料理書。以簡潔的五個步驟，引導孩子「看一看、說一說、動手做、開心吃」，從翻開書頁到掀起機關，循序完成一道香氣四溢的披薩/餅乾/鬆餅/義大利麵。透過遊戲式互動，孩子能認識食材、練習表達、體驗烹飪的樂趣。以生活中可親可感的食物為主題，讓孩子在動手與味覺中學習。・互動式硬頁書設計，翻一翻就能參與料理過程・以日常食物為主題，培養味覺與語彙・從看、說到做，建立孩子對「食物」的理解與自信Learn how to cook with Jamie Oliver!Learn about food with Jamie Oliver!See it, say it, cook it, eat it! A first recipe in a book from the world's best-loved chef.Every page of this sturdy board book features a new read-aloud word to see and say. Then, lift the flap to follow the action: squish the tomatoes, grate the cheese . . . and in six simple steps you'll have made tomato pasta. Delicious!Designed with the youngest cooks in mind, this revolutionary new series introduces recipes that are easy to make and tasty to try.Jamie's Little Food Library has all the ingredients for healthy happy little cooks everywhere:-First word format with age-appropriate words to learn and foods to try-Interactive board book format with fun flaps to lift-Stylish, collectible series of books-Heal

這是Jamie Oliver為小讀者設計的第一本料理書。以簡潔的五個步驟，引導孩子「看一看、說一說、動手做、開心吃」，從翻開書頁到掀起機關，循序完成一道香氣四溢的披薩/餅乾/鬆餅/義大利麵。透過遊戲式互動，孩子能認識食材、練習表達、體驗烹飪的樂趣。以生活中可親可感的食物為主題，讓孩子在動手與味覺中學習。・互動式硬頁書設計，翻一翻就能參與料理過程・以日常食物為主題，培養味覺與語彙・從看、說到做，建立孩子對「食物」的理解與自信Learn how to cook with Jamie Oliver!Learn about food with Jamie Oliver!See it, say it, cook it, eat it! A first recipe in a book from the world's best-loved chef.Every page of this sturdy board book features a new read-aloud word to see and say. Then, lift the flap to follow the action: tip in the flour, crack the eggs . . . and in four simple steps you'll have made pancakes. Yum yum!Designed with the youngest cooks in mind, this revolutionary new series introduces recipes that are easy to make and tasty to try.Jamie's Little Food Library has all the ingredients for healthy happy little cooks everywhere:-First word format with age-appropriate words to learn and foods to try-Interactive board book format with fun flaps to lift-Stylish, collectible series of books-Healthy, hands

這是Jamie Oliver為小讀者設計的第一本料理書。以簡潔的五個步驟，引導孩子「看一看、說一說、動手做、開心吃」，從翻開書頁到掀起機關，循序完成一道香氣四溢的披薩/餅乾/鬆餅/義大利麵。透過遊戲式互動，孩子能認識食材、練習表達、體驗烹飪的樂趣。以生活中可親可感的食物為主題，讓孩子在動手與味覺中學習。・互動式硬頁書設計，翻一翻就能參與料理過程・以日常食物為主題，培養味覺與語彙・從看、說到做，建立孩子對「食物」的理解與自信Learn how to cook with Jamie Oliver!Learn about food with Jamie Oliver!See it, say it, cook it, eat it! A first recipe in a book from the world's best-loved chef.Every page of this sturdy board book features a new read-aloud word to see and say. Then, lift the flap to follow the action: swirl the tomato sauce, sprinkle the cheese . . . and in five simple steps you'll have made pizza. Tasty!Designed with the youngest cooks in mind, this revolutionary new series introduces recipes that are easy to make and tasty to try.Jamie's Little Food Library has all the ingredients for healthy happy little cooks everywhere:-First word format with age-appropriate words to learn and foods to try-Interactive board book format with fun flaps to lift-Stylish, collectible series of books-Healthy,

這是Jamie Oliver為小讀者設計的第一本料理書。以簡潔的五個步驟，引導孩子「看一看、說一說、動手做、開心吃」，從翻開書頁到掀起機關，循序完成一道香氣四溢的披薩/餅乾/鬆餅/義大利麵。透過遊戲式互動，孩子能認識食材、練習表達、體驗烹飪的樂趣。以生活中可親可感的食物為主題，讓孩子在動手與味覺中學習。・互動式硬頁書設計，翻一翻就能參與料理過程・以日常食物為主題，培養味覺與語彙・從看、說到做，建立孩子對「食物」的理解與自信Learn how to cook with Jamie Oliver!Learn about food with Jamie Oliver!See it, say it, cook it, eat it! A first recipe in a book from the world's best-loved chef.Every page of this sturdy board book features a new read-aloud word to see and say. Then, lift the flap to follow the action: mash the banana, squidge the butter . . . and in four simple steps you'll have made apple crumble cookies. Mmm mmm!Designed with the youngest cooks in mind, this revolutionary new series introduces recipes that are easy to make and tasty to try.Jamie's Little Food Library has all the ingredients for healthy happy little cooks everywhere:-First word format with age-appropriate words to learn and foods to try-Interactive board book format with fun flaps to lift-Stylish, collectible series of book

Perfect for fans of Wicked, Witchlings and The Wizard of Oz, this magical series hits its stride with this third book. Ava hasn't found Tinabella to be the easiest roommate to get along with. She's sneaky.She's popular. And she bends the rules a lot when it comes to magic. Still, Ava never asked for Tinabella to be banished to a tower, trapped by a strange spell.And when the wickedest witch of them all attacks the School for Wicked Witches, trapping all the teachers within an enormous twister, Ava knows that it's better to have Tinabella by her side than to keep her locked away. Now the question is: with no teachers around, and even the oldest students in the school caught by the magic, what can Ava, Tinabella and their friends do to prevent a truly wicked fate? The third story in a gripping, fun adventure with themes of magic, mystery and accepting your true self From the brilliant, award-winning author of The Language of Seabirds, Will Taylor Fans of Wicked and The School for Good an

Last in a series of four sweet and simple stories about a young child's joyful discovery of nature through the seasons. When winter comes, the snow is falling and the ducks are skating on the frozen lake. Icicles and animal tracks, snowmen and sledging, feeding birds with Mum and clearing a path through the snow with Dad, before snuggling up inside together with hot chocolate and gingerbread - there is so much to see and do as the year draws to a close.And one little girl is loving every magical moment!Fall in love with the wonder of winter in this beautiful first picture book.

Wind up the sleigh and watch Santa soar across the pages of this magical Christmas book.It's nearly Christmas... time for Santa to deliver the presents. But he needs a little help, so you'd better wind up the sleigh! There are four tracks for the sleigh to zoom around in this enchanting festive story. Follow Santa from his workshop as he waves goodbye to the elves and flies high into the sky, over sleepy towns and snowy hills, on his magical Christmas journey.A wind-up sleigh with four different tracks for Santa to fly around.A delightful festive story, as we follow Santa on his magical journey.A perfect Christmas present for young children.

Help this little reindeer get ready for Christmas by stroking its velvety ears better after a prickly encounter with some holly, rubbing its cold nose warm in the snow, and giving it an encouraging pat on its soft, furry back when it's ready to pull Santa's sleigh! With kind words and gentle strokes, you can help the reindeer enjoy the magical big day. Encouraging empathy for little children and babies, this book is to enjoy especially around Christmas time.

Clean CodePython 寫 乾淨程式碼告別技術債，不再為爛程式加班收爛攤寫程式不是比誰先跑起來，而是能否長期維護。當需求一改就骨牌倒、長函式與巢狀條件像毛線球、沒有測試誰也不敢動，這些都是「技術債」。本書以實務為軸，從Clean Code 的定義、Pythonic 寫法、命名與文件、PEP 8 與工具鏈、函數與物件設計、模組化結構、單元測試、例外處理與 logging，到壞味道識別與小步重構，一步步把專案從混亂導向清晰與可持續。你將學到☆Clean Code的5大原則◎「可讀」◎「可維護」◎「單一職責」◎「低耦合」◎「高內聚」☆如何判斷好/壞程式碼與乾淨程式碼的核心特徵。☆Pythonic vs. Non-Pythonic 的差異與常見誤用修正。☆命名、註解、docstring 的可讀性準則，讓程式自我說明。☆PEP 8 + black/isort/flake8 的實戰組合，建立一致風格。☆函數設計：單一職責、控制參數、避免副作用的落地做法。☆物件設計：恰到好處的封裝、避免過度設計與抽象。☆模組化設計：高內聚、低耦合，避開循環匯入。☆單元測試：unittest/pytest 的測試網，降低回歸風險。☆錯誤處理與 logging：把問題抓出來，也把原因留下來。☆重構手法：辨識壞味道、拆長 if-elif-else，穩健演進。適合讀者☆每天與需求變更拔河的一般公司軟體工程師。☆技術主管、Code Review 參與者與維運/測試人員。☆想把「能跑」升級為「能維護、能擴充」的 Python 開發者「為何必讀這本書」的關鍵理由☆把「能跑」升級為「能維護」：讓修改不再牽一髮動全身。☆對抗技術債：用小步重構把壞味道逐一清掉，減少救火。☆可讀性優先：命名、註解、docstring 讓程式能自我說明。☆統一團隊風格：PEP 8 +自動化工具（black/isort/flake8）讓評審聚焦在設計而非格式。☆降低回歸風險：pytest 測試網＋錯誤處理與 logging，建立可靠的安全網。☆穩定交付：把需求變更的成本降到最低，開發節奏更平滑。☆良好設計習慣：單一職責、低耦合、高內聚，在真實專案中務實落地。☆清晰專案結構：模組化與目錄切分，避免循環依賴、縮短新人上手時間。☆有章可循：從 Code Review 清單到重構步驟，立即可用的標準流程。☆減少加班：把時間花在創造價值

Help the baby animals find their way home through the ice and snow in this fun sliding counter series!Meet baby penguin, baby reindeer, baby polar bear and baby seal - four adorable animals who are lost in the snow! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the series include: Let's Go Home, Baby Rabbit, Let's Go Home, Baby Tiger, Let's Go Home, Baby Shark, Let's Go Home, Baby Lion, Let's Go Home, Baby T-Rex, Let's Go Home, Baby Puppy and Let's Go Home, Baby Panda.

Find your baby's face in this delightfully festive new title, the latest book in a lift-the-flap book series with a mirror on every page!One thing is for certain - babies love mirrors! This series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face in the five mirrors found inside. Each of the mirrors is hidden behind a large card flap, which is easy for even the littlest hands to grab and lift up. Will baby be behind little snowman, little elf, little Santa, little reindeer? Lift the flap to find out! Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic 'Finger Family' rhyme! Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Little Dog, Little Owl, Little Tiger, Little Lamb, Little Lion and Little Penguin.

聖誕夜裡，Bluey 和家人準備了一場特別的遊戲──「Verandah Santa」。孩子們輪流扮演聖誕老人，必須忍住「不能偷看」的考驗。透過翻翻頁，讀者能親手揭開「聖誕老人帶來什麼禮物」的秘密。這不只是節日故事，也是一段關於家庭陪伴與遊戲樂趣的描繪。故事輕快幽默，搭配節慶主題，讓閱讀更有儀式感，是親子共讀的好選擇。Spend Christmas Eve with Bluey and her family in this lift-the-flap book!It's Christmas Eve, and Bluey’s family are relaxing by the tree. Muffin wonders how Santa will get in with no chimney . . . he’ll use the Verandah, of course!“Let’s play Verandah Santa!”Bluey, Bingo and Muffin practise no peeking as Dad plays Verandah Santa!What will Santa bring them? Lift the flaps to find out but no peeking, or no presents!This lift-the-flap board book is the perfect Christmas gift or stocking filler.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Christmas SwimBluey: Bluey’s Night Before ChristmasBluey: Where’s Bluey? At ChristmasBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPla

聖誕節也有「黑歷史」？你以為聖誕節只是快樂、溫馨和吃不完的火雞大餐？那你一定沒看過《Horrible Christmas》！這本書要帶你挖掘聖誕背後的各種「不那麼可愛」的歷史──像是清教徒如何企圖取消聖誕節，或是英德兩軍在戰壕裡突然停火踢起足球的故事。還有爛笑話、古怪的節日食譜和超難的聖誕問答。2025 全新封面版，搭配 Martin Brown 的全彩插圖，是《Horrible Histories》迷不可錯過的節慶讀物！Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Histories reader wants to know! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales of: the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas the Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs plus dreadful jokes, rotten festive recipes and a Christmas quiz! With full-colour illustrations by Martin Brown and a new cover, this 2025 edition of Horrible Christmas is the perfect festive gift.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Heroes comes this heart-pounding, high-stakes take on the 1936 Berlin Olympics, also known as the "Nazi Olympics." In 1936 Berlin, nothing is what it seems... Evie Harris can't believe her luck: She's competing in the Olympics, along with fellow American athletes like Jesse Owens. True, there's something creepy about Germany's leader, Adolf Hitler, who watches over the games with his Nazi henchmen.But Evie's just here to win a gold medal in gymnastics. Until she discovers a horrible secret. Behind all the Olympic fanfare, the Nazis have Berlin in an iron grip of terror and violence--and war is brewing.When Evie becomes embroiled in a mysterious plot to help steal Nazi gold, she must navigate the city's darkest corners and hidden passageways, never knowing who she can trust. With lives on the line and her family's future at stake, Evie has to choose between following her Olympic dreams and standing up to evil... before it's to

這套《Wings of Fire》盒書，完整收錄第1-5集，每冊內頁加收未曾公開的角色素描、專屬作者問答內容；每本都有彩色刷邊，隨書附贈專屬海報。適合書迷收藏，或是想試試Wings of Fire的讀者。A box set that includes the special editions of books #1-5 in the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series with colorful stenciled edges and an exclusive poster!Go back to where it all began with the special editions of the first five books in the Wings of Fire series. This set includes all five books in the first Wings of Fire story arc, each with never-before-seen character sketches, an exclusive Q&A with bestselling author Tui T. Sutherland, and stunning stenciled edges.

本書以聖誕夜為背景，Peppa 和 George 來到聖誕老人的小屋，卻發現主角——牽頭的馴鹿不見了。於是他們展開一場尋找之旅：在小火車裡、在市集裡、甚至在聖誕樹店裡，都藏著驚喜。透過翻翻頁設計，孩子可以親手揭開線索，參與故事進程。情節簡單卻富有互動性，適合幼兒邊玩邊讀。繪圖延續動畫的熟悉風格，親切又溫暖，是節日裡陪伴孩子的好選擇。Join Peppa and George as they help Santa find his missing reindeer in this lift-the-flap board book!It’s Christmas Eve and Peppa and George are visiting Santa at his grotto. But where is Santa’s lead reindeer? Read the story and lift the flaps to help them look. They look in the little train, in the market and in the Christmas-tree shop.Where do you think the reindeer is hiding? Lift the flaps to find out!Merry Christmas, Peppa!Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa Visits SantaPeppa Pig: The Official Annual 2026Peppa Pig: Peppa’s 12 Days of ChristmasPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends

A vibrant little red book, where artist Didier Cornille playfully transforms opposites -empty to full, round to square- into surprising visual delights, with hidden foldout pages. A small click, a big bang. A sleek limo, a compact car. Contrasts at every turn! This tiny, vibrant red book, with its minimalist design, surprises at every page with a playful mix of opposites. In Big, Little: A Book of Opposites, Didier Cornille transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, making empty spaces feel full, vertical shapes horizontal, and round objects square. Plus, discover a few hidden fold-out pages that add an extra element of surprise.

以《Sword Art Online》為主題，陪伴粉絲度過充滿驚喜的節慶時光。日曆設計包含25個驚喜口袋，每天開啟都能獲得不同收藏品──從角色卡、壓克力立牌、胸章、貼紙到迷你筆記本與文具小物，讓人逐步沉浸於桐人與亞絲娜的虛擬世界。整體設計質感高雅，內容豐富多樣，兼具收藏與展示價值。無論作為聖誕倒數或紀念禮物，皆能讓粉絲重溫《Sword Art Online》的浪漫與冒險。Spend the holidays with Kirito and Asuna with this calendar full of exclusive surprises!Cards, acrylic stands, badges, stickers and more await you every day to immerse you in the parallel world of Sword Art Online!25 DAYS OF SURPRISES: Count down to the holidays or any other special occasion and receive 25 days of Sword Art Online–themed collectibles by opening a pocket each day.COLLECTIBLE PRIZES: This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items—buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more—that are designed to last so that you can show off your love for Sword Art Online year-round.

"Yoon presents the wide-eyed subject's boisterous personality with confident sketches that capture the small dog's outsize holiday energy." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) High five! It's winter! For one spirited little puppy, winter means romping in the snow, birds to chase, fragrant evergreen trees, and joy, joy, joy! Then again, winter also means . . . oddly unfriendly deer? Millions of little lights? Contorting inflatable snowmen? Wait, what? If this is all winter too, then winter is kind of . . . weird! Helen Yoon's fresh and hilarious take on the winter season--part of a quirky new series of picture books--is a blend of bumbling affection and slack-jawed wonder.

Never say never!Follow Abby and Jonah as they embark on a thrilling journey through Neverland--meeting pirates, mermaids, the Lost Boys, Tinkerbell, and Peter Pan himself-- in this third Special Edition of the dazzling New York Times best-selling Whatever After series.Abby and Jonah are at home with Jonah's friends and their fairy friend, Maryrose, when they receive a visit from another fairy--a famous one. It's Tinkerbell! She's come to their window with none other than Peter Pan. It's exciting at first--but when Peter Pan announces that he needs new Lost Boys, he whisks away Jonah and Jonah's friends. It's up to Abby (and Maryrose) to follow them all into Neverland! She soon finds herself inside the beloved book Peter Pan.Even if Abby can convince Peter Pan to give her back Jonah and his friends, there's still the evil Captain Hook and his band of pirates to contend with. And can Abby trust anyone--even Tinkerbell? She'll have to rely on her courage--and a little bit of magic fairy d

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!Maya is returning to the Magic Forest with her friends Eloise and Ash for an important quest. When the girls transform into powerful Fire Dragons, they become the hope that the animals there desperately need.Beating the Chaos Queen is far from an easy task, however. Maya must take charge and work with her friends to save the land and the creatures they love before it's too late.Read all the books in the Fire Dragon arc!#16: Eloise the Flame Dragon#17: Ash the Blaze Dragon#18: Maya the Ember Dragon

本書收錄改編自《Anne of Green Gables》的六冊插圖短篇章節書，描繪 Anne Shirley 來到 Green Gables 後的早期故事。Cuthbert 家原本希望領養一名能協助農務的男孩，卻意外迎來充滿想像力、說話直率的紅髮女孩 Anne-with-an-e。對她而言，一切都是新的，而若想真正留下，她必須學習耐心、體貼，以及如何讓 Green Gables 成為自己的家。由 Kallie George 溫柔改寫，搭配 Abigail Halpin 充滿懷舊氣息的插圖，本書以輕盈篇幅呈現 Anne 成長過程中的友情、冒失、困境與希望，適合剛開始閱讀長篇故事的孩子，也能讓熟悉原著的讀者再次感受她的真誠。收錄六冊改編版插圖章節書以溫暖語調重述 Anne 成長初期的重要時刻插圖充滿古典風格，適合作為收藏或入門閱讀The charming and spirited Anne Shirley stars in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by her adventures in Anne of Green Gables — now with all six paperback volumes collected in one box set!Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert need help on their farm, so they've adopted what they hope will be a sturdy, helpful boy. Instead, Matthew finds Anne awaiting him at the train station — imaginative, brash, redheaded Anne-with-an-e. With her place at the Cuthberts' at risk, Anne will have to learn patience, understanding and what it takes to make Green Gables her true home. Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalg

本書是一款結合跳舞貓公仔與迷你圖文書的趣味桌上小物。3 吋貓咪模型搭配會亮燈的底座，按下按鈕即可播放音樂並隨節奏擺動，無論放在辦公桌、房間或書架上，都能帶來輕鬆氛圍。附贈的小書整理「派對小技巧」，以貓咪視角呈現，閱讀簡單有趣，是喜歡迷你收藏與貓咪商品的讀者會想收入的實用組合。本書體積小、功能明確，適合作為貓咪迷因迷、桌上擺飾收藏者或想找療癒小禮物的人選擇。無論自用或送禮，都能增加一點無負擔的娛樂感。・3 吋跳舞貓公仔，可亮燈、可播放音樂・內含迷你圖文書，提供派對小技巧・適合辦公桌、房間的小巧擺飾・貓咪迷因愛好者與公仔收藏者必備Let out your inner party animal and rave on with this fun-loving, 3-inch, miniature desktop collectible!*Includes Multiple Special Effects: 3" cat figurine on a light-up base that plays music and dances at the push of a button*Illustrated Miniature Book: Includes a miniature book with tips and tricks for how to party like your favorite feline*Unique Gift: Inspired by the many internet dancing cat memes, this is the perfect gift for cat loversRequires two AAA batteries (not included).

From the incomparable Jon Klassen, a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children. With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a farm, a forest, and an island are assembled with all their items, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. These are places for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. This trio of board books, focusing on safe spaces, comfort, and imagination, signals new ground for Jon Klassen, even as peculiar touches of whimsy stamp them as iconically his.

A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Bride.Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey for the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left-if he'll have her.As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn't matter if Serena doesn't reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe.But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her-and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation…

A special edition of the second book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series that includes new, exclusive content!The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.But Tsunami's triumphant return doesn't go quite the way she imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal--and perhaps even death.

The timeless #1 New York Times bestseller Refugee is brought to life in a stunning graphic novel adaptation!JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world...ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America...MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe...All three kids must endure harrowing journeys. All face unimaginable dangers. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end.Refugee is a modern classic that has spent over 5 years on the New York Times bestseller list, and garnered several awards and much acclaim. Brought to life with ri

Best friends Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon search for a magic jewel in the first installment of this full-color, fantasy adventure series perfect for beginning readers!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!Dragon Hill is in trouble! The magic jewel that protects Dragon Hill has gone missing, and best friends Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon work together to find the jewel. But they are young dragons and Ember doesn't yet know how to use her fire powers. The two friends follow squirrel paw prints and meet a helpful Tree Dragon. Will they be able to find the magic jewel?Ember and Gus's adventure is told through five full-color short stories with ea

Books eight through twelve in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series by Stuart Gibbs are now available together in a collectible paperback boxed set! With SPYDER defeated, Ben Ripley is looking forward to his life returning to normal, or as normal as possible when you're a superspy in training, but his talents are soon needed once again when new crises arise... With a new evil organization setting off bombs at CIA headquarters; his nemesis, Murray Hill, boarding the world's biggest cruise ship in Central America; someone putting a price on Ben's head and accusing him of being at the center of a conspiracy on the internet; a teammate getting captured in Alaska; and Ben getting stranded in a dangerous wilderness, Ben is faced with his greatest challenges yet. This action-packed paperback boxed set includes: Spy School RevolutionSpy School at SeaSpy School Project XSpy School Goes NorthSpy School Goes Wild

Don your vest and get case-cracking with this deluxe boxed-set edition of, InvestiGators: Agents of Suit, the New York Times-bestselling adventure series from John Patrick Green.The Agents of S.U.I.T. always think outside the box when they’re on a mission . . . and now they’re inside a box! Go deep undercover with field agents Cilantro, Bongo, Marsha, and the rest of the agents on their first three cases! And find out why the Gators aren’t the only game in town. But don’t worry, Mango and Brash are in here, too!Also includes an exclusive poster!

A unique and richly illustrated gift book featuring four classic stories from the ballet.Step into the magical world of the ballet with this timeless collection of four stories, each one based on a beloved classical ballet. Now beautifully reimagined by the award-winning Caryl Hart, with luminous illustrations throughout from Briony May Smith.Delight in dancing swans, fantastical firebirds, sleeping princesses and sugar plum fairies in this fresh, dynamic and magical collection that will delight all ages from 5 and up.With its gold foil cover, jewellike colours and striking design, this is the ultimate gift for all fans of ballet and fairy tale and a glorious celebration of story, dance and theatre. A book to treasure and share.Featuring Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Firebird and The Nutcracker.

《The Lightning Catcher》作者全新力作一部充滿想像力與真摯情感的中級小說。聖誕假期來臨，但 Jake 卻沒有地方可去，只能跟著媽媽一起工作。就在此時，他注意到對街閣樓裡的一個神祕女孩：她被困住了嗎？她需要幫助嗎？如果 Jake 嘗試伸出援手，他會因此被什麼樣的人盯上？這是一個關於 勇氣、希望與人性 的動人故事，帶領讀者一同探索暗影背後的真相。The author of THE LIGHTNING CATCHER is back with an imaginative and heartfelt middle grade novel perfect for fans of Boy Everywhere and The Crossing.It's the Christmas holidays, and Jake has nowhere else to go but to work with his mum.Who is the girl he can see in the attic room across the road? Is she trapped? Does she need help? If Jake tries to help her, what kind of people will put a spotlight on him?

Who says you need lessons to start making music? With The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake, every child can be the star of the show. Discover the enchanting world of Swan Lake in this interactive musical storybook – just press the keys to play Tchaikovsky’s spellbinding score!The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake invites children to step into the story and make the music themselves – no lessons needed, just a sense of fun. With a built-in keyboard that sounds just like a piano and colour-coded notes on every page, children can play along as they follow the scenes from Tchaikovsky’s magical ballet.Using a simple one-finger method, budding musicians can learn 8 short, memorable melodies from Swan Lake, building confidence as they go. With a clear colour and letter-coded system, even the youngest players can follow along independently. And when they’re ready, there’s space to get creative and compose their own tunes using the full 14-key piano.This interactive musical book brin

A lavishly illustrated edition of Murakami’s classic short story. Katagiri found a giant frog waiting for him in his apartment. It was powerfully built, standing over six feet tall on its hind legs.A skinny little man no more than five foot three, Katagiri was overwhelmed by the frog's imposing bulk. ‘Call me “Frog,”’ said the frog in a clear, strong voice. Fully illustrated and beautifully designed, this special edition of Murakami’s celebrated short story sees the bewildered Katagiri find meaning in his humdrum life through joining forces with Frog in an effort to save Tokyo from an existential threat.‘No other author mixes domestic, fantastic and esoteric elements into such weirdly bewitching shades’ Financial Times‘A master storyteller’ Sunday Times

本書由暢銷繪者 Sharon King-Chai 打造，以聖誕冬日為背景，每頁皆設計了「鏡面」與節慶小物件，讓嬰幼兒透過倒影觀察世界。明亮對比的色彩與簡單形狀，不僅能吸引小朋友注意力，也是感官遊戲與親子共讀的好幫手。翻到最後，小讀者還會在鏡子裡看到自己，成為故事的一部分。另附 QR code，可免費下載音檔，搭配朗讀與找物遊戲，增添學習樂趣。整體設計精緻，兼具互動與美感，是聖誕佳節值得珍藏的禮物書。A gorgeous Christmas mirror book with things to spot on every page, from the award-winning and bestselling Sharon King-Chai.The perfect Christmas gift for little ones, with festive treats to spot, shiny mirror on every page and a gorgeous mirror ending, and a free audio download via the QR code.Babies and toddlers will love finding the jolly delights on each reflective page in this unique mirror book, full of bold shapes, high contrast colours and new words to enjoy. The shiny mirrors and bright colours are ideal for tummy time and sensory playtime, catching the eye and keeping little ones engaged at Christmas as they say hello and bye bye – then find themselves in the mirror at the end!Mirrors on every page extend the landscape – hold the book upright to create a magical mirror world to

What has Santa Claus got for the penguin this year? Which animal will unwrap a cosy new pair of pyjamas?This playful and colourful novelty book is packed with surprises and festive fun! Little ones w

Isadora Moon 是個與眾不同的小女孩——媽媽是仙子，爸爸是吸血鬼，而她剛好介於兩者之間。這次她和朋友 Araminta 一起去聽閃電搖滾樂團 Glitterbat 的演唱會，音樂風格電力十足、帶點哥德味。她迫不及待想將新學的舞步帶回學校，但同學會欣賞嗎？本系列以獨特角色與粉黑插圖呈現魔法世界中「與眾不同」的美，是初階閱讀者認識自我與包容他人的溫柔故事。*本書有刷銀邊*Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. Isadora is so excited.She has been invited to go to a pop concert with her friend, Araminta. She has never seen a band like Glitterbat before. The music is gothic and vampire-y and ELECTRIC.She can't wait to show the dance moves to her friends at school. But will they understand, or will they think her vampire music is a bit strange?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

本書是 Barry Timms 與插畫家 Mike Byrne 合作的「Sums with Bums」系列第三部，以俏皮的韻文數數遊戲結合聖誕主題。故事裡，一群調皮的馴鹿溜出馬廄，駕著聖誕老人的雪橇，還吃掉太多抱子甘藍！書中押韻的句子節奏明快，搭配熱鬧插圖，充滿細節可供孩子觀察。隨頁附有數字線與加法練習，讓孩子在歡笑中認識數字，增添學習樂趣。最後更有特別的摺頁驚喜，適合親子共讀，在節慶夜晚留下歡樂回憶。A third title in the laugh-out-loud rhyming counting series, featuring a cheeky gang of Christmas reindeer, and offering a festive twist on number learning.Count down from 10 with the cheeky little reindeer and do your 'sums with bums'! Ten Christmas Bottoms is a laugh-out-loud rhyming story for preschoolers – a festive twist on the nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles.At the North Pole, a gang of mischievous little reindeer sneak out of their stalls, fly off with Santa's sleigh and munch their way through far too many sprouts! With hilarious rhymes, busy scenes full of surprises, and a special fold-out ending, this book is perfect for festive bedtime giggles and storytime fun.Learn & play!A number line to count up to 10 and back down againA page of simple adding up for early maths skill

Isadora Moon 作者 Harriet Muncaster 推出的全新系列首部曲，以手寫日記形式，講述一位小女孩轉學後在新學校的心情起伏與友情探索。Wiska 在 Inkcap's Academy 結識了新朋友 Cleobelle 與 Primrose，卻也逐漸發現自己需要壓抑創意來迎合他人。故事節奏輕快，圖文穿插，充滿奇幻想像與青春不安，是一部細膩描寫自我與友情平衡的作品，適合中年級讀者共鳴閱讀。The first book in an exciting new series from the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster. Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of Wiska Wildflower and her search for friendship at Inkcap's Academy. ONE day until I go to my new school.Eeeek! It's called Inkcap's Academy and it's in Twitching. TWITCHING! Yes, I now live on the completely opposite side of Wiskling Wood to my old school in Acornia, and more importantly, MY FRIENDS . .. Wiska Wildflower is relieved when she makes friends with Cleobelle and Primrose on her first day at Inkcap's Academy. They love Wiska's drawings and ask her to help them design matching outfits for a special fashion show in Spellbrooke City.But the more Wiska gets to know her new friends,