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A first sticker book, packed with fun activities and over 250 stickers, based on the bestselling board book series Tales from Acorn WoodWelcome to Acorn Wood! With over 250 easy-to-use stickers and loads of fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers, Tales from Acorn Wood: A First Sticker Book is sure to delight fans of the series featuring all their favourite characters, including Rabbit, Mole, Frog and Badger!Packed full of sticker scenes, matching activities, simple puzzles, colouring, sticker games and more - plus all your favourite characters from the Acorn Wood. The fun activities have been carefully designed to be just right for children aged 3 and over, with six pages of big, easy-to-use stickers - perfect for holidays, journeys and rainy days.Based on the bestselling series Tales from Acorn Wood by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

In his latest amazing mission for the Action Agency, Arthur finds himself marooned on an island. It's not long before he's engaged in a battle of wits with a gang of ruthless pirates. He'll need all the help you can give him to solve a host of fiendish puzzles and foil the pirates' plan.Packed full of interactive puzzles and comic-strips, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

★ 《遜咖日記》作者Jeff Kinney大力推薦的爆笑橋梁書★ 從繪本跨入章節書的好選擇★ 全彩插圖＋日記式敘事，趣味滿滿★ 兩隻最小英雄，展開拯救學校的大任務！在布恩小學教室裡，兩隻個性截然不同的小老鼠相遇——安靜的Tina與精力過剩的Tuck。當學校面臨關閉危機，他們意外得知校園裡藏著一筆神祕寶藏。為了守護共同的家，兩隻小小英雄踏上充滿笑料與意外的尋寶冒險。The first book in a new highly-illustrated early chapter book series created by, bestselling author and founder of Poptropica, Jess Brallier, and bestselling illustrator, Jack Keely.Meet Tina and Tuck - two unlikely friends ready for adventure! The first in a fun, full-colour series for 6+ children, ideal for readers moving from picture books to chapter stories.Tina lives at Boone Elementary and LOVES listening in to Ms Pigeon’s lessons and seeing all the kids having fun with their friends. She just wishes she had a real friend of her own.Then Ms Pigeon announces that a new class pet is arriving and Tina wonders if her wish might come true.Tuck is a ball of energy with a knack for causing chaos and the opposite of who Tina expected. She’s sure he’s going to be nothing but TROUBLE!Then Boone Elementary is f

The perfect Pip and Posy story to read on a rainy day!Based on the award-winning TV show, this picture book follows the playful games of two best friends who can’t wait to go puddle jumping. But wait – Posy’s old boots are too small, so she’s got new ones. But Pip is worried that the friends won’t be Puddle Twins any more because their boots won’t match!This heartwarming story is all about learning to listen to one another and make compromises with 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 Snowman

Mo 是全村最怕怪物的人，結果偏偏得當怪物獵人！為了證明自己不是膽小鬼，他跑進森林，想抓隻怪物回來，卻意外發現咕嚕堡——怪物們的秘密大本營！可怕的綁架事件正在發生，Mo 只好和鼻涕怪、地精、巨魔一起，展開超爆笑、超刺激的大冒險！"Grumpfort is brilliant! Thoroughly charming." Louie Stowell, author of Loki"Chaotic, hilarious and full of heart, Grumpfort had me in stitches! Perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and Grimwood." Jennifer Bell, author of WonderscapeMeet Mo, the worst monster hunter ever, in this hilarious and highly illustrated adventure.Mo never wanted to be a Warden - protecting the village of Bogfoss from the terrifying monsters in the woods is way too scary. But when he's beaten up by a goblin on his first patrol, he knows he has to prove himself.So he sets out into the forbidden woods to catch himself a monster and make himself a hero. Instead he stumbles into GRUMPFORT, a secret monster fortress with a very big problem. The fearsome Grumpsnatcher is kidnapping the other monsters - and suddenly Mo's on a monster-hunt with a troll, a gnome and a fire-breathing snotwoggle to sto

From the bestselling author of The Miniaturist. Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure is the phenomenal page-turning story of two children whose lives collide when they find an ancient treasure with the power to return to them the most precious thing they have ever lost'Pure magic […] the heroine feels as real as Tracy Beaker' – The Telegraph'A jewel of a book. An exciting and absorbing adventure story full of magic and wonder. A rare feat.' – Katya Balen, author of October, October'For anybody who believes in love and magic and trying to do the right thing.' – Abigail Dean, Bestselling author of Girl A and Day One'Burton effortlessly combines a high-stakes mystery and characters with true emotional depth. A story that stayed with me long after turning the final page' – A.F SteadmanFor the people who live on the banks of the Thames, the river is a living, breathing thing. It can take your treasures. It can hide your treasures. And, sometimes, it can give them back.Bo and Billy are two childr

A gentle and reassuring bedtime companion for little ones. As night falls, parents everywhere hold their babies close: a baby monkey sleeps, safe in its mother’s arms; a baby whale snuggles tight, and a baby kangaroo gets a tickle and kiss. Featuring shaped die-cut pages that are graduated in size for a “what’s next?” sense of discovery, the youngest readers will enjoy poring over the adorably illustrated pages of familiar animal friends as they say “good night.” • Shaped board book with sturdy pages that are graduated in size • Charming illustrations engage young children • Encourages parent-child bondingBedtime Kisses is an irresistible board book that will be a nursery room favorite! • Fun family read-aloud books • Books for children aged 0 to 3 • Books for babies

Bizzy Bear is back with an exciting board book all about recycling!Preschoolers love vehicles, things that go and people who help us, so they will be delighted to jump on board and help Bizzy Bear with his busy day. Use the sliders to push, pull and spin to help Bizzy Bear drive his recycling truck around the busy streets and sort people’s recycling and rubbish.Written by award winning illustrator of The Storm Whale – Benji DaviesThere are lots of titles to collect in the series including: Fire Rescue; Ship’s Captain; Building Site and Breakdown Truck.

For fans of I'm Not Scared, You're Scared, comes a hilarious picture book about using humor to combat fear, from actor and director Ben Falcone.It's time for bed, but Claire can't fall asleep. There's a storm outside, and the thunder is so loud and scary! Good thing her parents are there to help. They tell Claire there's no reason to be afraid. After all, there are plenty of things that are scarier than thunder...like a scorpion named Finn who plays the violin! A snake with big fangs and uneven bangs! And a dragon named Rance with ants in his pants! The hilarious list gets more and more outsized, building on itself in the most outrageous ways possible, until Claire is giggling herself right to sleep.Actor/Director/Writer Ben Falcone delivers a delightfully silly story—brought to bouncy life by Kevin Cornell—that reminds us that sometimes a good belly laugh is just the thing you need.

A wistful coming-of-age story with a haunting twist about four friends who spend their summer learning to become invisible—but disappearing comes at a cost.Four girls. Four girls skating home, both sides of the road, fearless. Four girls at the mouth of an infinite ocean, sugared and salted with sand and seawater, the tide licking their sunburned feet.This summer, they’re going to disappear.For seventeen-year-old Callie and her best friends Talia and Cleo, every summer in their small North Carolina beach town is as steady as the tides. But this year, Cleo has invited enigmatic new girl Polly to join them, creating waves in their familiar friendship. And Cleo has an idea, gleaned from private YouTube videos and hidden message boards: they’re going to learn how to make themselves invisible.Callie thinks it’s a ridiculous, impossible plan. But the other girls are intoxicated by the thought of disappearing, even temporarily—from bad boyfriends, from overbearing families, from the confusing

A mom will do anything to save her kid.Anything."The missing boy is 10-year-old Alfie Risby, and to be perfectly honest with you, he's a little shit."Florence Grimes is a thirty-one-year-old party girl who always takes the easy way out. Single, broke and unfulfilled after the humiliating end to her girl band career, she has only one reason to get out of bed each day: her ten-year-old son Dylan. But then Alfie Risby, her son’s bully and the heir to a vast frozen food empire, mysteriously vanishes during a class trip, and Dylan becomes the prime suspect. Florence, for once, is faced with a task she can’t quit: She’s got to find Alfie and clear her son’s name, or risk losing Dylan forever.The only problem? Florence has no useful skills, let alone investigative ones, and all the other school moms hate her.Oh, and Florence has a reason to suspect Dylan might not be as innocent as she’d like to believe...

Ursula K. Le Guin's timeless and revered A Wizard of Earthsea is reimagined in a richly expansive graphic novel by acclaimed artist Fred Fordham, creator of stunning adaptations To Kill a Mockingbird and Brave New World."The magic of Earthsea is primal; the lessons of Earthsea remain as potent, as wise, and as necessary as anyone could dream." --Neil GaimanGed was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and unleashed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tumultuous tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance.Experience the bestselling first adventure of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle as a masterly crafted graphic novel. Fred Fordham brings new life to Le Guin's iconic fantasy classic with his breathtaking illustrations and thoughtful text adaptation.

A picture-book love letter to indie bookstores, inspired by a song from award-winning children's songwriter, ukulele player, and debut author Emily Arrow. Dear Bookstore, I rememberthe first time I ever visited you. For one little girl, the local bookstore is not only the beginning of her reading journey, it's a world that's always there for her--one that allows her imagination to soar, provides any answers she needs, and sparks her curiosity. It's a place of wishes and dreams, where everybody and every book fits in. There's always someone there who is happy to see her and help find her next exciting chapter. With cozy, fanciful illustrations by Genevi鋦e Godbout and based on musician Emily Arrow's song of the same name, Dear Bookstore is an ode to bookstores, the people who love them, and the books that fill them with magic.

Learn How to Draw Spring Things in Just 5 Minutes—The Perfect Easter Art Book for Kids!Inspire creativity and confidence this spring with fun, step-by-step drawing lessons made just for kids! From Easter eggs and bunnies to flowers, rainbows, and bees, this beginner-friendly “how to draw” book makes learning to draw simple, exciting, and festive.Created by professional artist and author Alli Koch, Spring Things turns art time into a playful spring adventure for every girl and boy ages 7–12. Whether your child is brand new to drawing or already loves to create, this book is an ideal Easter basket stuffer, birthday present, homeschool art resource, or classroom activity. It also makes one of the most fun Easter gifts for kids who love to draw!What’s Inside:FUN & EASY 5-MINUTE DRAWING LESSONS: Simple, step-by-step instructions help kids learn how to draw spring and Easter-themed pictures in just minutes—perfect for beginners with no experience required.40+ ADORABLE SPRING & EASTER

Max Meow—the superhero with cat-itude and his best friend, Mindy (aka Science Kitty!) are back in the sixth volume of this action packed, laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel series that Kirkus Reviews called "catnip for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man."Kittyopolis is in chaos! Pancakes are turning monstrous and FLIPPING out. Mindy's inventing in her sleep! And a bunch of Max's old foes are organizing themselves into a Legion of Nasty to put our favorite feline on PERMANENT PAWSE.Luckily, Max's pal Rex Rocket, Cosmic Weiner Dog, is here to help. But will their combined efforts be enough to clean up such a massive mess?! Will Agent M be able to stay a good guy and resist joining the Legion of Nasty?! Will breakfast ever be the same?! Stay strong, heroes-- Kittyopolis needs you more than ever!"Max Meow's super heroics will have kids meow-ling with laughter!" —John Patrick Green, creator of the InvestiGatorsStory Locale:KittyopolisSeries Overview: Book 1: Cat Crusader (Fall 20); Book 2: Donuts

Froggy, Fearless, and Ready for Adventure! Leap into this action-packed chapter book series from Super Happy Magic Forest creator Matty Long-perfect for readers who love funny stories!Croaky Hopper isn't like other little frogs. His head is filled with thoughts of wild adventures. He dreams of hopping across crocodile-infested waters, or being chased by a giant boulder, just like the famous TV explorer Tennessee Toad.But where can an energetic amphibian like Croaky find real-life adventure? When his Aunt Lilly signs him up for the Woggle Scouts, he expects to spend his time crafting with pinecones and selling cookies, but he soon discovers there's much more in store . . .In Caverns of the Gemosaurus, the Woggle Scouts go underground to the Crystal Caverns in search of the mythical Gemosaurus. On the expedition, they find runaway minecarts, carnivorous plants, and deadly lava flows! For more action-packed adventures with Croaky Hopper try Quest for the Legendary Berry.

Alice Melvin's award-winning Mouse is back for another mindful adventure in nature.Join Mouse on his summer holiday by the seaside. Each day brings new excitement, from sandcastles on the beach to ice creams on the promenade, sunbathing on the sand dunes to looking for treasures amongst the rock pools! Beautifully detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text sets the scene for this perfect summer holiday.The book also features a nature guide with fascinating facts about the different habitats and wildlife that Mouse has come across.

★榮獲 2025年 Booker Prize。★2025年 Kirkus Prize 決選名單。David Szalay 的寫作風格簡潔、辛辣，透過主角的眼睛，以冷靜、疏離的視角觀察自己的生活，揭示了看似無形卻不可磨滅的創傷及其後果。本書主角是來自匈牙利的年輕人 István，故事始於他青少年時期與母親住在一個安靜的公寓大樓，他生性害羞，在學校被孤立，唯一的陪伴是一位鄰居－與他母親年齡相仿的已婚婦女。這段不尋常的關係演變成一場秘密戀情，最終導致一場暴力事故，他的人生也因此失控...故事隨著 István 的人生軌跡展開，他從匈牙利移民到倫敦，從事過各種工作，最終成為富豪的司機。在人生的每個轉折點，他的命運都受到陌生人的善意或自私所影響。這本書透過數十年來他與情人、雇主和家人的親密時刻，描繪了一個在自我認同中掙扎的男人。這是一個關於移民「成功故事」的悲劇性轉折，探討了未解的創傷、男子氣概、階級、權力，以及在一個日益全球化的歐洲社會中的不穩定與暴力。From Booker Prize finalist David Szalay, a propulsive, hypnotic novel, about a man whose future is derailed by a series of events that he is unable to control.Teenaged István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. Shy and new in town, he is a stranger to the social rituals practiced by his classmates and soon becomes isolated, with his neighbor—a married woman close to his mother’s age, whom he begrudgingly helps with errands—as his only companion. But as these periodical encounters shift into a clandestine relationship that István himself c

In this exquisitely illustrated novelty picture book with die-cut flaps, we follow Mouse from woods to estuary to visit an old friend by the seaside.This gorgeous follow-up to the award-winning Mouse's Wood accompanies Mouse on a new adventure - from the woods, down a gently flowing river to the open sea - to visit an old friend. Detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals for children to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text winds down to a peaceful conclusion perfect for bedtime.Taking place over the course of twenty-four hours, the gently rhyming story tracks the changing environment of the river’s banks, the shift from day to night, pleasant weather to rain and back again, and introduces a whole new cast of friendly characters who wave to Mouse on the way, including beavers, water voles, and water fowl aplenty.Mouse travels by a willow coppice, a riverside town with a lock, a river island, a reed bed, the estuary, and the river mouth before finishing up the journey

A group of children investigate the threat that prompted large-scale evacuations in this powerful and dramatic companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Alone told in multiple POVs.After an imminent yet unnamed danger forces people across Colorado to leave their homes, a group of kids including an aspiring filmmaker and a budding journalist find themselves in the same evacuation camp. As they cope with the aftermath of having their world upended, they grow curious about the mysterious threat.And as they begin to investigate, they start to discover that there’s less truth and more cover-up to what they’re being told. Can they get to the root of the conspiracy, expose the bad actors, and bring an end to the upheaval before it’s too late?

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 can fly and do magic, but there's one thing she has never tried, and that's riding a bike.Luckily, her mum and dad and best friend, Zoe, are eager to help. Maybe it is possible for a vampire fairy to learn to ride a bike after all . ..?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.

Revitalization in Asia: Adaptive Reuse in Macao, Mumbai, and Penang offers a clear understanding of the value of sustainable adaptive reuse within an Asian context. Three highly urbanized places (Macao, Mumbai, and Penang) are considered in detail from conservation and planning perspectives (with essays and timelines for each). For each place, five case studies offer a comparative framework for understanding similarities and differences in adaptive reuse projects. Six essays examine adaptive reuse in terms of its connection to the three dimensions of sustainability, with reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This book is envisioned as a continuation of Asian Revitalization: Adaptive Reuse in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore.

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to survival! Four misfits – Garrett ‘The Garbage Man’ Garrison, Henry, Natalie and Dawn – find themselves struggling when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative … the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world!

From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.During the New Year break, Plum and her friends travel to fancy, fashionable Nakhon City. There they'll stay with Sam and his mother, the powerful Lady Ubon.At first, Plum is dazzled by how big and exciting Nakhon City is. She's never experienced anything like it! But under the glittering surface, secrets lurk. A storm is brewing, and Plum will have to harness all of her growing powers to survive it.

Perfect for fans ofThey Both Die at the EndandYou’ve Reached Sam, this gripping, atmospheric YA novel follows a teen with a mysterious condition that transports her to the past when she smells certain scents linked to specific memories.Seventeen-year-old Aimee Roh has Sensory Time Warp Syndrome, a rare condition that causes her to time travel to a moment in her life when she smells something linked to that memory. Her dad is convinced she’ll simply grow out of it if she tries hard enough, but Aimee’s fear of vanishing at random has kept her from living a normal life.When Aimee disappears for nine hours into a memory of her estranged mom—a moment Aimee has never remembered before—she becomes distraught. Not only was this her longest disappearance yet, but the memory doesn’t match up with the story of how her mom left—at least, not the version she’s always heard from her dad.Desperate for answers, Aimee travels to Korea, where she unravels the mystery of her memories, the truth about her

The sixth book in theNew York Timesbestselling series that began withNat Enough!You don't know until you try...Nat doesn't think she's an athlete, but after a series of painfully embarrassing moments, she's determined to build her confidence and signs up for a triathlon with her best friend, Zoe. As training begins, Nat realizes she's in way over her head, facing so many setbacks and challenges that she wonders why she ever signed up! Can Nat get out of her own way and complete the triathlon, or will she convince herself that she's not cut out for it and quit?

My Mum Called Alzheimer’s is a heartfelt memoir chronicling the author’s journey through her mother’s battle with dementia in the final 4 years of her life. In a diary of intimate dialogues between mother and daughter, we glimpse into the challenges of caring for someone you love, coming to terms with losing them, and finding strength in cherishing the moments that remain. The touching account of the interaction between the author and her mother sends a strong message about keeping a balance, maintaining dignity whilst coping with the effects of the symptoms of dementia and the need to make the best of what we still have. It is a story of love, resilience, perseverance, and hope.

From the New York Times bestselling World of Click by Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about besties Trent and Sawyer. When they accidentally start a classwide prank war, the boys need to get especially crafty if they're going to come out on top--with all of their friendships intact.Trent and Sawyer make their Besties series debut with a bang and a crash! These two friends never back down from a challenge, whether it presents itself at the skate park or in the school hallway, but will that determination get them in over their heads?Between helping with their friend Tyler's RPG campaign, catching streams of pro skateboarder Trixie Sampson's new video series, and--oh yeah--homework, Trent and Sawyer are more than a little busy...but when Trixie announces a competition that might result in the boys getting to meet her and her crew, how could they resist entering?!The duo become single-minded in their quest to be the lucky "Trixsters" to win the prize, but it's not easy pulling off the p

One of the strangest disasters in U.S. history is brought to vivid life in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Karen De La Vega.It's been four years since Carmen and Papa moved from Italy to Boston. Life here is exciting, but not always easy. And then there's the massive metal tank that rises up over their crowded North End neighborhood. The ugly tank, filled with sticky brown molasses, has always leaked. But nobody imagined that it could one day explode apart, sending a tsunami of molasses into the streets.Caught in the flood, Carmen must fight for her life -- the life that she and Papa built together in America. But where will she find the strength?Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, t

Learn all about a firefighter’s day. Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a day in the life of a firefighter, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader – carefully levelled to help children progress.A Day in the Life of a Firefighter is a beautifully designed reader which will help children to develop social awareness through stunning images of a firefighter’s important work.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about the unique and important job of a firefighter.

Maomao has accompanied Jinshi on a hunting trip in which Jinshi is keeping his true identity a secret. But then they were suddenly shot by flintlocks and managed to get away by hiding in a cave where Maomao learns one of the many secrets that Jinshi has been keeping. Now she has to work with Lihaku to identify their would-be assassins. While she’s able to work out their motive, could it be that there’s much more to this incident than she realizes? Once this case is closed, Maomao is once again called upon to solve a mystery in the inner court!

When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!Geronimo and Trap set out to open their own vintage store. Amongst their inventory is a very special jacket. But someone wants to steal it! Can Geronimo keep it safe?

Full of magic, mermaids, and friendship, Coral Keepers is the perfect epic underwater early chapter book series for newly independent readers!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!More than anything, Princess Finn and her friends, Moon and Link, want to become Coral Keepers -- mermaid magicians sworn to protect the Queendom of Anjeea. Finn is a shark magician, but she is struggling to pass her shark-magic test. And now, an evil magician named Rozaro is plotting to steal the throne! Only the power of the Silver Shell can stop him. Can Finn master her shark magic, find the magical shell, and protect Anjeea?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this magical, underwa

The New York Times bestselling Spy School series continues in graphic novel form with the fourth book as Ben Ripley enrolls in ski school, where the slopes--and the stakes--get really steep. Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley is not exactly the best student spy school has ever seen--he keeps flunking Advanced Self Preservation. But outside of class, Ben is pretty great at staying alive. His enemies have kidnapped him, shot at him, locked him in a room with a ticking time bomb, and even tried to blow him up with missiles. And he's survived every time. After all that unexpected success, the CIA has decided to activate Ben for real. The Mission: Become friends with Jessica Shang, the daughter of a suspected Chinese crime boss, and find out all her father's secrets.

Take to the skies with this handy journal featuring rarely-seen concept art from Porco Rosso, Studio Ghibli’s fantasy film about a bounty hunter under a mysterious spell—and his ace flying adventures.Complete with full-color artwork on the front and back covers, five interior spreads of concept art, and spot illustrations throughout, this journal is the perfect keepsake for Studio Ghibli fans and animation enthusiasts of all ages.

The sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!You don't know until you tri...Nat doesn't think she's an athlete, but after a series of painfully embarrassing moments, she's determined to build her confidence and signs up for a triathlon with her best friend, Zoe. As training begins, Nat realizes she's in way over her head, facing so many setbacks and challenges that she wonders why she ever signed up! Can Nat get out of her own way and complete the triathlon, or has she convinced herself that she's not cut out for it and quit?

The twelfth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!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!Bub is so excited to perform in Bella's pet choir with Duchess and Luna. But then Bub hurts his leg and he has to wear a BIG BAD CONE! He's crushed that the cone doesn't match his costume. Can Bub's friends convince him that the show must go on?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

今天，Suki Cat 穿上恐龍連身衣，來到遠古的恐龍世界！在這片奇妙的土地上，她發現了一隻走失的小恐龍，於是展開幫助牠回家的冒險。本書以厚頁設計搭配結實滑軌機關，孩子可以推、拉、轉動，推進情節、參與故事。色彩鮮明的插圖與韻律感強的文字適合大聲朗讀，讓孩子在互動中培養手眼協調、專注力與想像力。Meet Suki Cat – an adorable preschool character starring in a series of action-packed stories with easy-to-use sliders!Who will Suki be today? Peek inside the box and play! Toddlers will love discovering who Suki Cat will become at the start of each story, before joining in with her dressing-up adventure – where she always saves the day!In Dinosaur, Suki Cat puts on her dino onesie and is transported to the land of the dinosaurs! But when Suki Cat finds a lost baby dinosaur, will she be able to help?From astronaut to unicorn, this interactive series of vibrant board books with robust mechanisms is perfect for developing motor skills and inspiring imaginative play.Toddlers will enjoy pushing, pulling and turning the chunky sliders to take part in the story and bring the action to life! The narrative-driven, rhyming text is perfect for reading

A board book edition of this charming and imaginative story in the bestselling 'If I had a...' series.There’s more to a crocodile than its scaly skin and scary teeth – they stay cool under pressure (in part because they can’t sweat) and on a rainy day, they love nothing more than a fast game of Snap!This latest addition to the 'If I Had a...' series is packed with humour and rollicking rhymes that young children readily catch on to. Its bold, graphic illustrations are stylish and packed with quirky details for children to spot. The book winds down to a satisfying end where the little girl drifts off to sleep, making it perfect for bedtime routines.

10 歲的瑞斯在街上發現了一隻走失的黑色拉布拉多，從此建立起難以割捨的羈絆。然而，當他搬去倫敦與疏遠的父親同住時，他不得不隱瞞這個秘密，因為父親討厭狗。獨自在陌生城市的瑞斯，將希望寄託在這隻忠誠的狗狗身上，但隱藏一隻寵物並不容易，最終他必須鼓起勇氣，面對現實……這本書溫柔描繪了友情、失落與成長，帶領讀者學會接受過去，擁抱現在。搭配得獎插畫家 David Litchfield 的精美插圖，是一本溫暖人心的動人佳作。New for 2025, a beautifully illustrated and heartfelt story for children about a boy and his dogA life-affirming story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his dog. Perfect for fans of Hannah Gold, Katya Balen and Patrick NessTHE STORY OF AN EXTRAORDINARY FRIENDSHIP.‘Incredibly moving, tender and heartfelt’ Hannah Gold‘A heart-melting book that shows us there’s always hope and love to be found even in the midst of grief’ Nizrana FarookTen-year-old Rhys really loves dogs. When he finds a lost black Labrador with big conker eyes and ears like soft velvet, he can’t quite believe his luck. Nobody comes forward to claim Worthington, giving Rhys the perfect opportunity to prove he’s a good owner. But when Rhys moves to London to live with his estranged dad who hates dogs, Rh