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From poop-eating pups to supersmooth spy snakes, get a glimpse of our pets’ amazing secret lives with this funny and fact-filled exposé!Butt-sniffing dogs. Terrified tarantulas. Canaries with invisible force fields? Unlock your pet’s wildest behaviours in this hilarious (and sometimes shiver-worthy) illustrated guide to their secret lives, complete with exciting interviews with the scientists who research them.Back matter includes websites for do-it-yourself research, a bibliography of real studies and scientists, a glossary, and even some how-to-draws (how about tapeworms high-fiving on a poop rocket?). Bold, playful illustrations and witty text combine in this delightfully fun and gross page-flipper from the team behind Your Hidden Life: Unseen Jungle.

校車司機 Mr. Jay 是學校裡最早開始、最後收工的英雄。從鄉間到市區，他一路接送學生上學，面對突發狀況總是面帶笑容、機智應對——從安撫暈車、清理小馬的便便，到修理模型、避開鵝群襲擊，全都難不倒他！作者 Chelsea Lin Wallace 以節奏明快的韻文描繪校車奔馳的熱鬧日常，Thyra Heder 的插圖則讓整個車程充滿動感與幽默。這是一場關於勇氣、耐心與日常英雄的快樂旅程，保證讓孩子一邊大笑一邊期待明天的上學路。Cheer for the district's most intrepid school bus driver as he races to get everybody to school before the bell rings! A school is an entire community of its own, but many of its members never get celebrated. This book, the hero is the school bus driver! The first staff member kids see in the morning and the last they say goodbye to, the bus driver has a crucial part to play--and Mr. Jay is up to the challenge. With the clock ticking all the while, Mr. Jay picks up kids from all over town--out in the country, up a hill, in the busy city, always piloting his bus with jaunty rhymes and a can-do attitude. Along the route, he's called upon to settle stomachs, clean up pony poo, and fix a diorama. He avoids a stampede, settles down an intruding dog, and even fights off hostile swa

Quoth the raven, Nevermore with this deluxe miniature 3-inch talking raven figurine inspired by the beloved Edgar Allan Poe poem. ​*Unique miniature figurine with sound: This 3-inch raven figurine says the iconic line from the poem "The Raven" at the touch of a button*Illustrated mini book: Includes a 48-page mini book with the full poem written by Edgar Allan Poe*The perfect gift: Lovers of Poe and all things spooky will enjoy displaying this deluxe talking raven at their home or officeIncludes button cell batteries.

Stability AI官方合作夥伴從零開始教， 新手也能即學即用，最實用的AI繪圖入門指南！ 手機、平板也能用，一本成為AI生成創作者。 ※適用Google Colab & Stability Matrix環境 ＊一本書一次解決下列問題！ ‧想認識圖像生成AI ‧想生成自己專屬的圖像 ‧想用AI輔助一部分工作 ‧想親自確認AI的實用性 ‧想學習實際的應用例與注意點 圖像生成模型「Stable Diffusion」存在許多不同的版本。本書將主要介紹如何使用「Stable Diffusion XL」(SDXL) 和「AUTOMATIC1111/Stable Diffusion WebUI」(v1.8.0) 進行數位插畫製作。 本書並非為精通GPU、Python和機器學習相關技術的人士所撰寫，也不以需要高額設備投資，而更重視「學習更基礎的知識、技能和表現技術，使讀者掌握能長久應用的技能」。編寫團隊以實用且能穩定獲得的成果為依據，並以清楚說明容易出錯的地方以及提升繪圖品質的「訣竅」作為本書的編寫方針。 將會以SDXL和Google Colaboratory（Colab）這個無需使用GPU，即便是新手和一般使用者也能輕鬆使用的標準環境為中心來進行解說。只要擁有Google帳戶，任何人都能使用這個環境，再加上AICU公司開發和翻譯的便捷腳本，就能以最少的先備知識和環境建置技能，舒適地體驗圖像生成AI。 此外，即使是完全沒有程式設計知識的人，也能學到如何自行修改腳本，打造屬於自己的舒適創作環境。

一杯香滑奶茶！ 一種香港情懷！香港茶餐廳，由冰室演變而成，代表着經典的港式飲食文化。新鮮出爐的蛋撻、菠蘿油、西多士，再配上一杯絲襪奶茶，更是品嚐着一種香港情懷。茶餐廳提供早午晚常餐及下午茶，種類多樣，充滿中西特色風味。這次就帶大家一同走進茶餐廳文化啦！A Cup of Silky Milk Tea A Taste of Hong KongHong Kong cha chaan teng, originated from a type of eatery called "ice houses", represent the traditional Hong Kong food culture. Freshly baked egg tarts, pineapple buns with butter, French toast, together with a cup of (Hong Kong-style) silky milk tea—all bring out a taste of the nostalgic Hong Kong vibe.From all-day menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as afternoon tea, cha chaan teng offer various kind of food, blending together Chinese and Western tastes. Let's take a journey to experience the culture of Hong Kong cha chaan teng!

What if YOU lived on the back of a Great Green Crocodile? A stunning picture book debut from the winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2023.Meet adventurous Ali, a nature-loving girl with a mystery to solve on an island that is much more than it seems. Because this small island holds a big secret. A magical secret in the shape of a Great Green Crocodile . . .Ali lives with her Dad on a beautiful island with a busy fishing village. So busy in fact that, no matter how hard she tries, Ali can never persuade anyone to stop what they are doing and come exploring with her. That is until the morning everyone wakes to find ALL the fish have disappeared. Every. Last. One.Who – or what - could have taken them?Funny, richly detailed and deeply atmospheric,The Great Green Islandweaves magic, mystery and adventure with the joy of the natural world, reminding us all to stop and experience the true wonder that surrounds us - and to do it together! Inspiring and imaginative, this is a tale th

★ 青蛙超級英雄登場！爆笑程度直逼《Dog Man》！★ 動作、笑點與環保主題完美結合，閱讀毫無負擔！★ 分段式冒險設計，培養孩子閱讀成就感！青蛙版超級英雄圖像小說，融合爆笑劇情與動作場面，講述兩位不太可靠的英雄對抗怪物與污染的故事。節奏快速、笑點密集，是喜歡《Dog Man》與輕鬆閱讀風格讀者的最佳選擇。The explosive first book in a new middle-grade graphic novel series featuring two heroic but dim-witted frog superheroes, for fans of InvestiGators and Dog Man!No one ever said it was easy being green! The contaminated swamp where Dr. Kim conducts experiments is overrun with mutants and evil machines like the Hater Gator and the Robot Trash Dolls. That's why she tinkered with amphibian genes to create superheroes Fantastic Frog and sidekick Tad Lad.In their first adventure, the frogs leap forth to battle the scaly swamp thing terrorizing Sector 1. Will the Hater Gator's tail flails flatten this duo before they discover the truth behind what's gone rotten in their swamp?And in their second adventure, the duo stumble upon a landfill of disgusting, off-brand toys in Sector 2 . . . which come alive! Outnumbered and totally grossed out, ca

In the thrilling conclusion to theNew York TimesbestsellingDefy the Night series, Brigid Kemmerer crafts heartrending twists and devastating turns that will keep readers breathless to the very end.Left for dead, but desperate to survive . . . they have one last chance to save their kingdom.Prince Corrick is out of options. Held captive by the vicious Oren Crane, he's desperate to reunite with Tessa, but will need to ally with the rebel leader Lochlan, who until now wished him dead. An unlikely but deadly pair, Corrick and Lochlan must plot their next moves carefully. . .An island away, Tessa Cade is heartbroken and angry. Grieving Corrick, and unsure how to find a way back to Kandala, she doesn't know who to trust. Until Rian--the man she trusts least--makes an offer: aid in a plot to finally oust Oren Crane and see what the future holds. . .Meanwhile in Kandala, Harristan is dethroned and on the run. He's struggling to unite the rebels in his fractured kingdom, but he finds support--a

Team Unihorn (and Woolly) is here to save the day! The crew gets a surprise visit from a fairy that causes chaos on Burlap Beach in the third book of this chapter book graphic novel series that will delight fans of Dog Man!Team Unihorn (and Woolly) is excited to enter Burlap Beach’s sandcastle competition, the perfect activity after saving their home not once, but twice. As the crew gets to work, Woolly discovers a tooth-shaped rock that Raina is sure is a real tooth. To settle their argument, Woolly puts the tooth-rock under his pillow that night…and wakes up to find it replaced with a shiny gold coin!Raina knows she’s struck gold and quickly sets out to get more money from the Tooth Fairy with any tooth-shaped item she can find. But when the fairy turns out to be a Megalodon upset that the tooth is fake, Team Unihorn (and Woolly) must rescue the beach yet again.

☆★暢銷再上市★☆►有資料就有矩陣，有矩陣就有向量，有向量就有幾何，有幾何就有空間►從資料一路提升到張量的所有數學基礎►將數學視為思想、工具、語言、體系、基石、藝術的角度進行學習►分為向量、矩陣、向量空間、矩陣分解、微積分、空間幾何、資料►所有機器學習、深度學習最重要的基礎數學概念►不再亂猜，寫機器學習程式碼時，每行指令背後代表的數學基礎►學矩陣就是學AI，從此看到AI程式碼完全無負擔AI熱潮來臨，每個人都很怕直接被機器取代，不管文科理科背景的人，每個人都想搭上AI快車飛速到達未來。然而你的第一關就是數學。數學是宇宙的共同語言，也是人類意志極緻的展現。數學從數字開始進入高維之後，向量、矩陣、張量將整個人類文明帶入新的境界，也將我們的世界從點線面體推向無法視覺化的高維空間，而針對空間的運算，更是所有科學的重要基礎。空間幾何這門完全和生活知識抽離的學科，看似是和向量打交道而已，但卻是整個世界運行的基礎，近年AI興起，機器學習及深度學習成為熱門行業，當你想要學習TensorFlow時，面對的第一個觀念就是張量(Tensor)。這些名詞讓你感到陌生又不是完全不認識時，就是重拾矩陣的時候了。本書利用最小的成本，幫你把這個又陌生又熟悉的老朋友重新交往。作者從最簡單的加法開始說明，一直到機器學習中的梯度、偏導數、積分、矩陣、線性代數，從小學到研究所所學的數學，一一在適當的章節出現，當你讀到某個章節時，會發現「啊！原來如此，這就是奇異值分解在機器學習的原理啊！」，有一種豁然開朗的感覺，相信這種驚喜在全書中會不斷出現。ChatGPT出來之後，AI已經光速啟動，有志加入這個行業，也只能快速跟上，而這本書，正是你進入的最佳助手，與其繼續逃避直到被淘汰，不如就花一點時間，把這本本來就不難的書看完，補上你個人AI志業的最重要一塊拼圖。全書分為以下幾個部分：向量：從資料、矩陣、向量、幾何、空間開始談起，包括向量運算，範數等基本定理。接下來談到矩陣，把矩陣所有的性質(四則運算、表格、秩等)說明清楚，更有重要的內外積等。第三部分談的是向量，包括座標系、各種變換、維度、行列視，投影、正交、基等性質。第四部分談的是矩陣分解，實作了包括LU、Cholesky、QR，特徵/奇異值分解。第五部分就是談到空間的微積分，如多元函式、偏導、梯度、方向微分、泰勒展開等。也說明了拉格朗日乘子等。第六部分說明了空間幾何

A fun rhyming kindergartner picture book based on the popular Would You Rather game, packed with choices about which animal to act like!Would you rather take things at a slow and steady pace?Or would you rather whizz around like every day’s a race?Get ready to play Would You Rather? Animals! In this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book, preschool readers are given a fun choice on each page, with bouncy read-aloud text, bright, colourful illustrations and loads to spot along the way.With loads to discover about animals and what they like to do, plus an amazing fold-out game at the end and reading tips and talking points for parents and carers, this amazing book will keep preschool children occupied for hours!If you enjoyed this Would You Rather? book, look out for Would You Rather? Dinosaurs.

A funny comic book space adventure for children from the bestselling author of Gangsta GrannyFrom million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure.Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly. He would:- make rude noises from BOTH ENDS…- pick his nose with his little toe…- eat the skins of bananas, hurling out the tasty part inside.NASA’s scientists thought he’d be the PERFECT chimp to send into space. Little did Chump know that he had been selected for a deadly-dangerous mission. If a chimp could orbit Earth, then chances were a human could too.With Chump the chimp at the controls of a spacecraft, what could possibly go wrong? As it turned out, EVERYTHING.Blast off with Chump, and encounter dog space pirates, evil insects, and the silliest chimpanzee who ever lived in this wildly funny space opera, fully illustrated in fantastic colour.

This is the way we brush our teeth.Do you know what to do?First open up the cupboard.Now which brush belongs to you?Get ready to brush your teeth in this adorable slider book, full of gentle messages to help little ones with their daily routines.This rhyming story is perfect for reading aloud together with toddlers, building familiarity and confidence about tooth-brushing, and introducing some fun ideas for all the family to try. Little ones will love to slide the toothbrush from side to side, turn the wheel to make water come out of the tap and lift a flap to see teddy brush his teeth.For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips to help you and your child, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble.

歡迎來到《Christmas Street》！跟著 Bear 和森林朋友一起倒數迎接聖誕。這本精緻的倒數書設計成可展開的立體村莊，藏有 24 扇驚喜小門，每天都有韻律感十足的短詩與可愛插圖等待揭曉。書頁背面更附親子活動，如寫信給聖誕老人、烤胡蘿蔔燕麥點心、裝飾薑餅屋、挑選聖誕樹等。搭配燙金封面與紅絲帶綁帶，是充滿節慶氛圍的完美禮物。亮點：．24 扇小門設計，每日開啟節日驚喜．附親子手作與互動活動．可展開成立體聖誕村莊展示Welcome friend to Christmas Street. Your timing's oh so good. Our Christmas countdown has begun -so let's explore the wood...Count down to Christmas with Bear and his woodland friends in this spectacular advent calendar book - with surprises hidden under 24 doors, festive activities to enjoy as a family and a magical fold-out village to display. Every day of December brings a delightful door to open, with fun, read-aloud rhyming text and gorgeous illustrations hidden behind 24 flaps. With fun, family-friendly activities on the reverse, including: - Tell a Christmas Story with Papa Bear- Write a Letter to Santa with Professor Owl- Bake Carrot Oat Bars for Rudolph with Mama Fox- Build a Snowdeer with the Deer Family- Decorate a Gingerbread Burrow with Bunny- Pick the Perfect Tree

This is the way we use the potty. Do you know what to do?Are you ready to take your nappy offand try the potty too?Get ready for your little one's next big step with this adorable slider book you can read together before you start potty-training. This rhyming story is perfect for reading aloud together with toddlers, building familiarity and confidence around using the potty, and introducing some fun ideas for all the family to try.Little ones will love to unroll the toilet paper, slide a nappy down and spin a wheel to change clothes after a little accident. For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips to help you and your child, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble.

在車禍後甦醒的 Yumeko，彷彿換了一個靈魂。過去不喜歡自己、總是退縮的她，成為了自信大方、熱愛生命的人。新的 Yumeko 散發著快樂能量，吸引了周圍所有人，也讓她的人生迎來前所未有的光亮。然而，當事故的真相逐漸浮現，這份新生活似乎並不那麼穩固。作者以溫柔卻銳利的筆觸，帶出愛情、友情與自我接納的課題，並巧妙融入懸疑氛圍，讓讀者欲罷不能。In the vein of A Silent Voice and Perfect World, Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love is poised to be a breakout manga series! Meet Yumeko, an introverted young woman who suffers amnesia after a car accident and suddenly becomes a new person—outgoing, self-confident, and ready to take on the world. Yumeko has never been happy – with herself, her job, her looks, her life. But after surviving a serious accident, she wakes from a coma with a completely different outlook.Where she was once withdrawn and self-conscious, she has suddenly become outgoing and absolutely in love with herself and everything around her. Those who know her are shocked by Yumeko’s personality shift, but quickly find themselves drawn to her positive energy and joy. Everything seems to be going right for Yumeko.That is, until she learns the accident tha

佩佩豬和 George 要見到新妹妹了！但寶寶什麼時候會來？又會叫什麼名字？《Peppa Is a Big Sister Again!》以孩子的視角描繪迎接手足的心情，故事溫馨可愛，情節簡單而富共鳴。是一本適合學齡前兒童的親子繪本，也為即將當哥哥姐姐的孩子帶來心理準備與愛的期待。Peppa is going to be a big sister again! Peppa and George are very excited to meet their new baby sister. But when will she arrive, and what name will they choose for her? Read this heart-warming story to discover what happens when our favourite pigs become a family of five!Join Peppa and her family as they prepare for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby!Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: My Mummy is AmazingPeppa Pig: Daddy Pig's Surprise: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa's Surprise Party: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa 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, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her

Kwame travels to the Cursed Realm, in the fourth installment of this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of Dragon Masters!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, 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!Kwame and his friends are excited to participate in the Nkonyaa Games -- a series of magic competitions! As the games begin, a mysterious new teacher named Elder Z arrives. Soon after, a spell is cast on two students, trapping them in stone. And no one knows how to break it! The evil Boni calabash tells Kwame he must enter the Cursed Realm to save his classmates. But can Kwame trust the green calabash? And who cast the forbidden spell? Could it have been Elder Z?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be a

The beloved Caldecott Honor-winning classic about a brave little fish who embraces his differences and helps his friends is now available as a Step 3 reader--perfect for children who are ready to read on their own.Deep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding... until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how--with ingenuity and teamwork--they can overcome anything. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

Tiger is fast asleep. But—oh dear!—she’s completely blocking the way. Just how will the animals get past without waking her up? Luckily, Frog has an excellent idea. Holding his balloon, he floats right over sleeping Tiger! Fox is next, followed by Tortoise, Mouse, and Stork, but it will be tricky for them all to get past without Tiger noticing. It’s good that the reader is there to help keep Tiger asleep. But where exactly are the animals going with all those big shiny balloons?

Technology is everywhere these days. It's how we entertain ourselves, communicate, do work, and even order food and clothes. How can tech-savvy teens stay safe and protect themselves online? With relevant tips and topics in a Q&A format, this hi-lo series provides middle graders and high schoolers with the basics needed be a smart consumer of media and technology. What is artificial intelligence and how does it work? With relevant tips and resources on this timely topic, tech-savvy teens learn how businesses and everyday people are using AI as a tool, including pros and cons and how AI may be utilized in the future. A question-and-answer format, plus chapters designed to be read in any order, allow middle graders and high schoolers to easily search and find the information they are looking for to become smart consumers of media and technology. A hi-lo reading format pairs easy-to-read, insightful text with a stylish layout to keep readers informed and engaged. Includes a table of c

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates problem solving! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*There is a Bird on Your Head!*Are You Ready to Play Outside?*Elephants Cannot Dance!*Should I Share My Ice Cream?*I Will Take a Nap!

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates imagination! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*I Am Going!*We Are in a Book!*I Broke My Trunk!*Listen to My Trumpet!*I’m a Frog!

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates friendship! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*My Friend is Sad*I Love My New Toy!*Pigs Make Me Sneeze!*A Big Guy Took My Ball!*My New Friend is So Fun!

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that will make readers want to celebrate! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*I Am Invited to a Party!*I Will Surprise My Friend!*Happy Pig Day!*Waiting Is Not Easy!*The Thank You Book

A graphic novel series full of supersized heart, adventure, and laughs!In this story, Supersized Squirrel and Blaze Bunny are on a mission to defeat a hoard of zombears.BRAND NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES FULL OF SUPERSIZED HEART, ADVENTURE, AND LAUGHS!Lover of nuts. Hero of the Forest. A graphic novel series by Luke Seguin-Magee with supersized heart, adventure, and laughs! The perfect read for fans of The Bad Guys.Once upon a time, happy creatures roamed a peaceful patch of forest in the wilderness. They climbed trees, gathered nuts, and made cute squeaky sounds. Then KABLAM! A radioactive meteor fell from the sky and Crater's Edge, an unusual community of mutant woodland creatures, was born. Some residents are good. Some are not so good. And one is best of all . . . SUPERSIZED SQUIRREL! A little squirrel with the power to grow SUPERSIZED.In Supersized Squirrel Attack of the Zombears, Supersized Squirrel and Blaze Bunny are called on to investigate a strange occurrence in the forest. But

A beautifully illustrated ode to the power of music.Wolfgang the Wolf dreams of starting a band. Without a second thought he places an advert, and to his great surprise Rex the Rabbit appears, a rocker with a fabulous voice. The Big Bads group was born. They are an immediate hit, and their fans come to listen from all over the forest. But Wolfgang’s wolfish taste for rabbits is never far away…Wolfgang and the Magic of Music is a sweet tale of an unlikely friendship, and the power of singing to bring everyone together.

Colour over 45 pages of adorable kawaii and chibi characters in this super-cute colouring book.Enjoy a little break with this pocket-size colouring paradise! Prepare to be enchanted!Mangatopia: Tiny Kawaii opens the door to a miniature world of wonder, inviting you to colour your way through adorably small kawaii and chibi characters. Peer into a happy realm of petite treats, squee-worthy animals, smiling houseplants and silly sushi rolls drawn in whimsical Japanese styles.- Discover more than 45 pages of art teeming with tiny delights and pint-size cuteness- Use crayons, gel pens, or even watercolours to bring this joyful little world to lifeFrom teensy tea parties to candy shops in minuscule towns, Mangatopia: Tiny Kawaii is a celebration of all things small and sweet!

A wonderful interactive insight into castle life.Visit a stunning stone castle and be transported back in time in this carefully curated flap book. With highly detailed illustrations, entertaining, informative text and over 50 flaps to lift, readers can lower the drawbridge, explore the keep, indulge in a feast, compete in a joust and witness a castle siege.

Touch the magic wand to the pages to hear the mermaids and their friends come to life!It's YOU who makes the magic happen in this sound book with a difference. Each time you touch the wand to the beautifully illustrated pictures, you'll hear a sparkly magic spell. From conjuring up a breeze to help a boat sail faster, to casting a spell to help Baby Dolphin swim, there's a moment of magic on every page of the enchanting story.看開箱影片https://youtu.be/na4CUf37VjM?si=Nk_XaLQvXOK1nRfA

A laugh-out-loud adventure filled with 'quacking' bird puns, vibrant illustrations and hilarious high-stakes delivery-drama!Duck is a home bird. He likes splashing in the bath, eating bread in bed, and organising his sock collection. Yet, there comes a time when even the most unadventurous birds must fly the nest.And what better way to see the world, than as a Delivery Duck for Feather Force?!Soon, with his uniform, parcel and STRICT instructions from Osstrich Bosstrich, Duck is scooting off on his very first adventure . . .what could go possibly wrong? A fun-filled story with messages of perseverance and positivity, perfect for little ones obsessed with the post-people and delivery drivers who knock on their doors! Delivered by author/illustrator Tom Tinn-Disbury.

Put your Pokémon knowledge to the test!Think you know your Pokémon? Work your way through over 50 puzzles and quizzes to prove yourself as the next best Pokémon trainer!Packed with puzzles such as anagrams, mazes, number pyramids, spot the differences and SO MUCH MORE. Travel from the Kanto region right up to the the Paldea region, completing activities along the way!Are you up to the challenge? Crack the puzzles and race against the clock to complete each challenge in five minutes or less! This Pokémon puzzle book will keep you entertained for hours.

Liko, Roy and their Pokémon pals are on another epic adventure! Ready to tag along and join in? Let’s go! This time, Liko, Roy and their friends are tested like never before! Amethio and the rest of the Explorers are trying to track down Liko's pendant Pokémon, and they’ll do whatever it takes. Will Liko, Roy and the whole crew be able to save the day? Grow in confidence as you explore the Galar region with your Paldea Pokémon pals by your side. Based on the exciting episode 'Rivals in the Dark of Night', from Pokémon Horizons: The Series.Also look out for these other Pokémon readers, featuring characters from the new Horizons TV series: Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Sprigatito [9780008743130]Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Quaxly [9780008743178]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Fuecoco the Berry Thief [9780008616762]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Adventure on the Horizon [9780008680817]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Special Training with Captain Pikachu [9780008743185]Pokémon Y

The perfect Pip and Posy story to read on a rainy day!Play with Pip, Posy and their friends in this charming story based on the popular TV show!This action-packed picture book follows the playful games of Pip and Posy and their friends as they form a club one sunny day. But there is a secret password to learn in order to join the club, and Pip finds it a bit tricky to remember. Luckily, his best friend has a clever Pirate way to help him learn all the steps!This heartwarming story is all about overcoming a problem with the help of your friends. The TV show centres around Pip and Posy’s wonderful world of play, and is based on the bestselling books by Axel Scheffler.Look out for more stories to enjoy:The Bug HotelSnow CoachesFrankie’s Fine MonsterSummer GamesThe Christmas SnowmanPuddle Twins

A stompingly good novelty book with hilarious animals and fun sliders!With simple rhyming text, things to push pull and spin, and brilliant illustrations from Guilerhem Karsten, children will love to copy the movements of these animals and join in the jungle fun.A fun way to develop a child's physical development and encourage them to explore the way their bodies move.Look out forAnimal Actions: Snap Like a Crabtoo!

Green and Blue are best friends. But . .. who is the bestest? Green builds a bigger, better shell. And then Blue builds a biggerer, betterer shell!Uh-oh - I think we can guess where this is going.Who, or what, will ultimately triumph?This furiously fast-paced and witty picture book warns of the dangers of comparing yourself to others, especially your friends! Packed with lots of visual humour, children will hoot with laughter at Blue and Green's ever-growing silly shells. From Clive Penguin illustrator and creator of the Agent Harrier graphic novel series, Ben Sanders.

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new diary in the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series!Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are:Send her flowersHypnotise herKidnap herTell everyone she smells like lasagneEmotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montageJust when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Amber s hanging out with the Ultra Mean Girl Gang at school and is completely ignoring the Queens of Eight Green. Mum s gone back to work and expects Lottie to help around the house more , Bella keeps biting everyone and Pot Noodle will not stop sniffing every dog s bum.DISASTER!Now Lottie has to come up with a foolproof plan to get Amber back before her friendship group is destroyed forever. What could go wrong???Join Lottie as she battles the mean girls, takes on school injections (apparently they can go through your arm!) and even more extremely embarrassing moments.Readers LOVE Lotti

The third book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it’s absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through the Stone Age, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert archaeologist Dr Brenna Hassett and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, Greg’s whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about the Stone Age and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through hundreds of thousands of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because, with history, you’ll never believe what happens next!

★ 哥德風幽靈偵探系列第一集★ 幽默、神祕又帶點詭譎氣氛的冒險故事★ 充滿氣氛的插畫與懸疑情節★ 適合喜歡推理與幽靈故事的讀者瑪蒂達．洛克特原本只是陪靈媒阿姨演戲裝神弄鬼，但在博尚莊園裡，她竟然真的看見了幽靈。她與幽靈男孩 Edgar Wilde 組成偵探搭檔，開始調查莊園的神祕事件。結合幽默、推理與哥德風氛圍，是一部充滿懸疑與趣味的冒險故事。Thrilling spooky mysteries, starring supernatural sleuths Lockett & Wilde - for fans of Lemony Snicket and Murder Most Unladylike.“More shadowy mysteries than twelve graveyards. All hail Lockett & Wilde!” Lemony Snicket"Wildly funny." Ben MillerMatilda Lockett is used to playing the role of Poor Dead Edna with her spirit-medium aunt, Signora Valentina, and theatrical uncle Barnabus – but when they all decamp to Beauchamp Manor to deal with amost dreadfulhaunting, she discovers shereally cansee ghosts! There she meets ghost boy, Edgar Wilde, who shares her love of supernatural snooping, and together they set about unravelling the case ofThe Ghosts of the Manor.Classic spooky mystery for fans of cosy crime, by the Waterstones Prize and Carnegie-shortlisted creators, Lucy Strange and Pam Smy."A stunningly spook

當所有木偶都已離去，Sylvester 在靜默中創作出他人生中的最後一件作品。這個名為 Puppet 的木偶，不僅會說話，還會行走，彷彿有了靈魂。Puppet 透過簡潔文字與無字畫面，描繪一段跨越孤獨的相遇與陪伴，木偶不只是創作物，也成了重新連結人與人之間的橋樑。這是一個細膩描寫老年、創造力與希望的故事，語調溫柔，餘韻深遠。From Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author David Almond comes a heartwarming story that shows anything is possible with imagination and trust. What should a puppet master do when he’s old and alone, and all his puppets are gone? Sylvester makes one last puppet. But this one is different.When the old man speaks to him, Puppet speaks back. And then he walks…While Sylvester shows Puppet the town, the playground and the wonders the world holds, Puppet in turn helps Sylvester to make a new friend, and share his puppet-making skills with the next generation in this wonder-filled story of creation and the circle of life. Illustrated with sequences of wordless spreads by an award-winning artist, this is a modern-day classic.