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Lola與Evie從小就是最要好的朋友，就算進了不同的班級，她也以為一切不會變。但在父母離婚、家庭搬遷的動盪中，Evie卻與另一位同學Cleo越走越近，讓Lola感到被排擠，也讓三人關係變得緊張。《Bigg School》系列以輕鬆筆觸描繪孩子在面對友情轉變、家庭壓力與自我成長時的內心糾結，插畫生動富趣味，貼近孩子生活感受，是一部誠實、溫暖又不失幽默的成長小說。Lola and Evie have been BFF since they were babies, just like peas in a pod – and even though they don’t end up in the same class, Lola expects everything to stay the same. At home things are tough because Lola’s parents are divorcing and they’re having to move the family home. So when the annoying Cleo becomes friendly with Evie, stealing her from Lola, three most definitely becomes a crowd – Lola must learn that not all change is bad…With illustrations from the award-winning Jess Bradley (illustrator of The Day in the Life of a Poo, A Gnu and You and contibutor to the Phoenix Comic) that express the often hilarious inner lives of the characters, the Bigg School series tells stories of the extraordinary lives of ordinary kids navigating friendships, change and all the ups and downs of growing up.‘Funny eng

本書邀請讀者一起走進小老鼠一家熱鬧又溫暖的聖誕節。全書共收錄八首經典節慶歌曲，只要輕按頁面即可聆聽旋律，並附上完整歌詞與樂譜，讓孩子邊唱邊學。收錄曲目包括 We Wish You a Merry Christmas、Jingle Bells、Silent Night 等耳熟能詳的樂曲。故事以押韻文字描繪節日準備的溫馨時刻，圖像溫柔細膩，音樂品質清晰悅耳，是適合4歲以上親子共讀的節慶音樂繪本。亮點：・內含8首聖誕經典歌曲音效。・附歌詞與簡譜，可邊唱邊彈奏。・故事押韻流暢，畫風溫馨細膩。Sing along with 8 festive tunes as you join in the Mouse Family's preparations for a magical day!Simply press the page to hear the songs in this interactive sound book, which also includes the song lyrics and sheet music for budding musicians. Songs include:* We Wish You a Merry Christmas* Jingle Bells* Deck the Halls* O Holy Night* Silent Night* Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer* Joy to the World* O Christmas Tree Packed with Christmas spirit, this is the perfect book to help readers aged 4+ celebrate the festive season. * Press-activated sound chips* 8 favourite Christmas songs with music and lyrics to sing along with* Cosy Christmas story with rhyming texts* The perfect gift to get into the festive spirit

To nine-year-old twins Walter and Christopher, “Swampland” is the best video game ever! But when the boys start arguing over whose turn it is to play, Mama and Papa Bumble banish them to the great outdoors. In the scary outside world full of nature and girls, the twins must find a place for a secret clubhouse and come up with a set of rules for their new, ultra exclusive club. The laughs and adventures continue in this second part of the Bumble Brothers graphic novel saga.

Follow Sonic on electrifying adventures inspired by the classic 2-D games with stories from bestselling authors Gale Galligan(The Babysitters Club series),The McElroy Brothers(The Adventure Zone)and series writer Ian Flynn!Join Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Mighty the Armadillo, Ray the Flying Squirrel, and even more special guests as they travel through zones inspired by the seasons in search of Chaos Emeralds! It's a hilarious and hectic race against the clock in "Seasons of Chaos" by longtime Sonic writer Ian Flynn, with art by Aaron Hammerstrom.Plus, bonus stories!"Dr. Eggman's Birthday" by Gale Galligan and Thomas Rothlisberger."Sonic Learns to Drive" by Justin, Travis & Griffin McElroy, with art by Mauro Fonseca.All this, as well as a ton of extras celebrating the Fastest Thing Alive: a bonus story from the team of Galligan and Rothlisberger, a script-to-page look at the making of Sonic comics, and more!

Return to #1New York Timesbestseller Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn world of Scadrial as its second era, which began withThe Alloy of Law, comes to its earth-shattering conclusion inThe Lost Metal.For years, frontier lawman turned big-city senator Waxillium Ladrian has hunted the shadowy organization the Set―with his late uncle and his sister among their leaders―since they started kidnapping people with the power of Allomancy in their bloodlines. When Detective Marasi Colms and her partner Wayne find stockpiled weapons bound for the Outer City of Bilming, this opens a new lead. Conflict between Elendel and the Outer Cities only favors the Set, and their tendrils now reach to the Elendel Senate―whose corruption Wax and Steris have sought to expose―and Bilming is even more entangled.After Wax discovers a new type of explosive that can unleash unprecedented destruction and realizes that the Set must already have it, an immortal kandra serving Scadrial’s god, Harmony, reveals that Bilming ha

*2024 Everymom Best Book for Early Reading**2024 CBC Librarian FAVORITES**2024 CBC Teacher FAVORITES*A compendium of poetry prompts from Joseph Coelho (Children's Laureate 2022-2024) collected from his weekly series of Poetry Prompts in partnership with the Book Trust. Each fun and engaging prompt for writing a poem helps children discover how to write poems and then read them out loud. This is a book to build confidence and literacy skills through channeling children's imaginations. This is a book for the whole family to enjoy, bright, cheerful but cool illustrations will appeal to children of all primary ages.

This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney Wish—in theaters fall 2023!Walt Disney Animation Studios Wish is set to release Fall 2023, during the Studio’s 100th year. A film that could only come from Disney Animation, the epic animated musical is inspired by the legacy of films from the studio and asks the question: “How did the wishing star, upon which so many characters wished, come to be?” The story, set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes can literally come true, follows Asha—an optimist with a sharp wit who cares endlessly about her community. In a moment of desperation, Asha makes an impassioned plea to the stars, which is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the most formidable of foes to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Children ages 6 to 8 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled r

A fun sticker activity book for kids to accompany the release of Disney’s WishFollow Princess Asha and her goat Valentino on an epic starlit adventure in Disney’s Wish with this book packed with stickers.This fun activity sticker book features images and artwork from Disney’s movie Wish. Wish upon a star and celebrate Disney’s 100th year with all the key characters, locations, and moments and relieve the movie magic with more than 100 stickers.Disney Wish: The Ultimate Sticker Book will help kids relive the wonder of Disney’s newest movie. Fun stickering activities will keep kids aged 5–7 entertained for hours, and, with more than 100 stickers, there are plenty of extra stickers, too.

Count down to Christmas with Maisy and her friends!Unwrap twenty-four super stories to share in the run-up to Christmas and keep to read again and again, all year round. Enjoy a story every single day of advent with this collection of pocket-sized family-favourite picture books, starring Maisy, Charley, Tallulah, Cyril and Eddie on all kinds of adventures! This story collection is beautifully presented in a large hardback with a special pocket for each book and a festive red ribbon. The perfect gift in the run-up to the festive season.Maisy Advent Calendar Story Collection (降臨曆) + Maisy's Christmas Letters (精裝操作書)(英國版)共兩本書商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

Count down to Christmas with Maisy and her friends!Unwrap twenty-four super stories to share in the run-up to Christmas and keep to read again and again, all year round. Enjoy a story every single day of advent with this collection of pocket-sized family-favourite picture books, starring Maisy, Charley, Tallulah, Cyril and Eddie on all kinds of adventures!This story collection is beautifully presented in a large hardback with a special pocket for each book and a festive red ribbon. The perfect gift in the run-up to the festive season.

Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon.In Kitty and the Snowball Bandit, a sneaky snowball thrower is ruining all the fun at the Winter Fair. The way they throw, hide, and run makes it seem like they have superpowers. Could this be a supervillain? It's up to Kitty to track them down and find out.

A first novelty book telling the story of the Nativity, with push, pull and slide mechanisms.Busy Nativity introduces young children to the wonderful story of the First Christmas. Push, pull and turn the tabs to join Mary and Joseph on their long journey to Bethlehem, marvel as a host of angels appear and see beautiful baby Jesus in his crib.The perfect gift for toddlers with inquisitive fingers and minds, they will love playing with the easy-to-handle mechanisms in this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and magical illustrations by Emily Bolam.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover.Keep little ones busy with more festive favourites, like Busy Christmas and Can You Find Santa?.

Christmastime is here! Get ready for the festive season with Sylvanian Families in this official sticker dress-up book, packed with over 300 stickers and all your favourite characters. The perfect gift to enjoy this Christmas!Join Freya the Chocolate Rabbit and her friends as they get ready for Christmas in Sylvanian Village. Sticker woolly hats and scarves for them to wear in the snow, decorate the Red Roof Country Home with lights and baubles, and then sticker costumes for the babies to wear in their Christmas parade! At the back of the book, find beautiful templates and detailed instructions to make a Christmas card to give to friends and family.With over 300 stickers to bring the world of Sylvania to life, Sylvanian Families: Sticker Dress-Up Christmas has everything you need to create the perfect Christmas!Look out for more Sylvanian Families books from Macmillan Children's Books, including The World of Sylvanian Families.

Discover artefacts from around the world and throughout history on a day out to the museum with the Cat Family in this charming lift-the-flap book.'The Cat Family… are truly in a league of their own in the "lift-the-flap" category.' - Fairytales and FingerpaintsJoin the Cat Family on a day out to the museum and discover the secrets behind artefacts from around the world and throughout history in this beautiful lift-the-flap book with 140 doors to open. Wander through the museum and gaze up at European masterpieces, roar at sabre-toothed tigers and marvel at enormous dinosaurs in this magical museum of wonders – there is something for every kitten to enjoy!Each room explores a different part of history or the world, from the prehistoric times and East Asia to the stone age and the modern world of space. Lift-the-flap on each page to uncover the inner workings of the museum and reveal hidden details on each page, from what’s behind paintings and statues to in display cabinets and even un

Sargent and Fashion explores the dynamic relationship of painting and dress — from portraits and performance, gender expression and the New Woman, to the pull of tradition and the excitement of new ideas. "The coat is the picture," John Singer Sargent exclaimed to his fellow artist Graham Robertson in the summer of 1894, tugging a heavy overcoat ever more tightly around his sitter's slender figure. Sought-after by sitters for his ability to present to the world flattering and engaging likenesses, Sargent was simultaneously pursuing his own artistic vision.Rather than holding up a mirror to contemporary fashion, Sargent made fashion a part of his artistic repertoire. He often chose what his sitters wore, pinned their garments, or draped fabric around them, all with a view to creating confections to be recorded on canvas through his unrivalled artistic gifts. With contributions from many of the leading thinkers on Sargent and his world, and lavish reproductions of major portraits and exq

An irresistible festive follow-up from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Yarlett, with hilarious letters and parcels to open.Santa receives post from children all over the world. But when Amy sends him a letter, he just can't work out what she wants as her gift. Will Santa manage to find Amy the right present in time for Christmas Eve?This joyous story sparkles with Emma Yarlett’s vibrant illustrations and quirky humour."A joyful festive novelty picture book, crammed with real letters to open and explore." The Bookseller

The multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question: how does Santa go down the chimney?When Santa arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there’s no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the tap? What happens once he’s inside?Mac Barnett’s iconic talent for earnest deadpan humour and Jon Klassen’s irresistibly funny art honour this timeless question with answers both ridiculous and plausible, mounting in hilarity as the night continues. Channeling a child’s fanciful explanations, this latest collaboration by a bestselling team will find a secure spot among family Christmas traditions.

Withover a quarter of a million copies sold in the series, everyone's favouriteHedgehog and Tortoise are BACK with the message that Christmas is about beingwith the ones you love."MerryChristmas!" said Fox."Merrywhatmas?" said Hedgehog."Merrywhichmas?" said Tortoise.Yousee, it was Hedgehog and Tortoise's first Christmas.Sothey didn't know what Christmas was.Foxthinks Christmas is about presents, Badger thinks it's about desserts, Magpiethinks it's about singing... Tortoise and Hedgehog begin to feel ratheroverwhelmed with all the noise and fuss. But in a quiet moment of reflectionthey learn the most important lesson of all: Christmas is about being with theones you love.

Bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes reimagines the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson in this thrilling adventure set in modern-day Manhattan, in which three children must navigate the city's hidden history, dodge a threatening crew of skater kids, and decide who they can really trust in order to hunt down a long-buried treasure. Three kids. One dog. And the island of Manhattan, laid out in an old treasure map. Zane is itching for an adventure that will take him away from his family's boarding house in Rockaway, Queens. So when he is entrusted with a real treasure map, leading to a spot somewhere in Manhattan, Zane wastes no time in riding the ferry over to the city to start the search with his friends Kiko and Jack and his dog, Hip-Hop.Through strange coincidence, they meet a man who is eager to help them find the treasure: John, a sailor who knows all about the buried history of Black New Yorkers of centuries past--and the gold that is hidde

Go back in time to when everyone's favorite Catstronaut, Waffles, was a kitten! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series. Prepare for lift off! Waffles and his sister Pancake are about to spend three days at Space Cat Camp--a fun, science-packed training experience for future CatStronauts. Pancake can't wait to learn about satellites, space shuttles, and all things outer space, but Waffles is feeling a little homesick. How can he enjoy his time at camp when all he wants is his dad-cat? With some new friends and the power of teamwork, these kittens will be ready to pounce on any challenges ahead! Read more in the Waffles and Pancake series: Planetary Yum Flight or Fright Failure to Lunch

Dig deep to discover the story of our planet - through its rocks and minerals! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about different rocks and minerals - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. Rocks and Minerals is a beautifully designed reader all about Earth's geology - the different kinds of rocks and minerals, their properties and uses, and how to protect our natural resources. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about rocks and minerals, from floating pumice to valuable gold and gemstones.

Spend a day in the snow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! It's a winter wonderland outside! Build a snowman, admire the falling snowflakes, and enjoy more frosty fun in this tabbed board book with easy-to-flip tabs, easy-to-read text, and easy-to-love Eric Carle art featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship!The Thea Sisters are going to New Zealand! Their new friend Charlotte wants to show them the sights, and introduce them to Didi, a skeleton of a bird that went extinct many years ago. But when they get to the mouseum, Didi has gone missing! Can they find the stolen skeleton before it is too late?

The Adventure Friends: An Acorn Book (Book 1-3)Adventure Friends Miguel and Clarke take a trip that’s OUT OF THIS WORLD, in this full-color book 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!Miguel and Clarke are on the look-out for their next great adventure. They go to the library to find ideas. Clarke reads about spies and Miguel reads about space. Across four short stories, Miguel and Clarke use the power of their imagination to travel to outer space, explore a new planet, make a map of the stars -- and they even encounter aliens!With easy-to-read text and full-color artwork on every page, this adventure-filled early reader series is sure to be a hit with b

Princess Truly loves to help those around her, in these rhyming stories 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!Princess Truly knows how to help! Across three stories, Princess Truly lends a hand during her friend's moving day, she cleans up a stinky park with her magical curls, and she helps a farmer find his tractor key! These funny and empowering short stories promote believing in yourself, building confidence, and having a positive self-image. They foster imagination and curiosity, and are perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist.With full-color artwork and easy-to-read rhyming text throughout, this series is just-right for new readers!

Adventure Friends Miguel and Clarke take a trip that’s OUT OF THIS WORLD, in this full-color book 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!Miguel and Clarke are on the look-out for their next great adventure. They go to the library to find ideas. Clarke reads about spies and Miguel reads about space. Across four short stories, Miguel and Clarke use the power of their imagination to travel to outer space, explore a new planet, make a map of the stars -- and they even encounter aliens!With easy-to-read text and full-color artwork on every page, this adventure-filled early reader series is sure to be a hit with beginning readers!

本書共9 章，包含PySide 6 / PyQt 6 常用知識及一些經典的應用。每章的側重點不同，並且相對獨立，讀者根據目錄即可獲取自己所需的內容。 第1 章介紹PySide / PyQt 的入門知識，主要介紹PySide 和PyQt 的基本概念、PySide 6 / PyQt 6 的安裝和使用（包括Qt Designer 等工具的初步用法）、常見IDE（PyCharm、VSCode、Eric 7）的安裝、設定與使用。已經有一定基礎的讀者可以略過本章。 第2章介紹Qt Designer 的詳細用法。Qt Designer 是PySide / PyQt的視覺化介面編輯程式，透過拖曳滑鼠等視覺化操作就可以快速開發出GUI 檔案（*.ui 檔案），可以透過官方提供的uic 工具把.ui 檔案自動轉為.py 檔案。本章介紹了PySide / PyQt 程式開發流程，如版面配置管理、訊號與槽連結、功能表列與工具列、增加與轉換資源檔等。對PySide / PyQt 初學者來說，這些是實現快速入門和快速進步的重要內容。第3 章和第4章介紹PySide / PyQt的基本視窗控制項的使用方法。第1章介紹了PySide / PyQt 的環境設定，第2章介紹了PySide / PyQt 完整的開發流程，接下來讀者最想知道的是PySide / PyQt 有哪些常用控制項和如何使用這些控制項，這就是第3章和第4章要解決的問題。 第5章介紹PySide / PyQt的特殊控制項——表格與樹。本章主要介紹表格與樹的用法，入門非常簡單。如果想要更進一步，還需要理解Model / View / Delegate（模型 / 視圖 / 委託）框架，這也是表格與樹的特殊之處。此外，資料量較大的表格往往需要資料庫的支撐，所以本章會涉及資料庫的相關內容。第6 章介紹一些進階視窗控制項。本章主要介紹第3 ∼ 5 章沒有涉及的其他常用控制項或內容，這也是介紹控制項的最後一章。本章介紹的控制項相對進階一些，比較常用的是版面配置管理與多視窗控制項（容器）。本章還介紹了視窗風格、多執行緒、網頁互動、QSS 的UI 美化等內容，最後以Qt Quick（QML）收尾。第7章介紹訊號 / 槽和事件。本章對PySide / PyQt 的進階內容進行收尾，是介紹PySide / PyQt 框架的最後一部分內容。前面幾章初

Find your baby's face in this delightful new lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every page! One thing is for sure - babies love mirrors! This brand new series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face on every page. Featuring large card flaps with friendly animals which are easy for even the littlest hands to grab, babies will enjoy reaching for these books again and again. 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 and Little Owl

A beautiful gift edition of Grimms'' Fairy Tales featuring five classic stories, charmingly retold in rhyming verse with stunning illustrations.Follow Little Red through the woods, where she encounters a wolf! Find out what happens when Hansel and Gretel meet a witch, and see who secretly stitches the poor shoemakers shoes. Who are the mysterious musicians of Bremen . . . and will Cinderella go to the ball, after all?Bringing together the incredible talents of award-winning illustrator and Booktrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés and author and poet, Elli Woollard, this unique collection of Grimms'' Fairy Tales is a fresh and funny take on the iconic original tales by the brothers Grimm. Richly illustrated by the author of Little Monkey and New in Town, this is perfect for new and younger readers and will delight children and adults alike.A timeless gift with sumptuous details including textured foil cover and full colour illustrations throughout. A book to treasure, to share and

Find out about the science of the solar system and beyond with hilarious cartoon stripsFind out about the science behind the solar system, the big bang, gravity, black holes and much more with hilarous cartoon strips, facts and diagrams.Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.

The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella Star Struck! (the Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella Book #2)Get Outer My Space! (the Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella Book #3)BESTSELLING TEAM: Sabrina and Eunice Moyle are the team behind Hello!Lucky. Their books have sold nearly 1.5 million copies across formats, and they boast nearly 78,000 followers on Instagram.HIGH-DEMAND FORMAT: Graphic novels for emerging readers are an in-demand category that’s only growing. With three easily digestible stories per book, this new series is sure to satisfy.EVERGREEN THEMES: Friendship, consent, teamwork, communication, and more make an appearance in the pages of this latest outing from the social-emotional learning pros behind Hello!Lucky.Blast off with Astrid & Stella in Get Outer My Space, the third book in the full-color young readers graphic novel series from the bestselling creators of Hello!Lucky, Sabrina and Eunice Moyle, and perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.

Blast off with Astrid & Stella in the graphic novel series from bestselling creators Hello!Lucky, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly Fire up the turbo pumps, best friends Astrid and Stella are off on another high-flying adventure! When the wifi goes out on the Friend Ship, Astrid and Stella make an emergency landing on the only planet that still has Internet to spare. There, they dive into video game fun until they realize something is terribly wrong--the games have no rules and everything falls into chaos. But this is nothing the dynamic duo can't solve! From there, Astrid and Stella visit planet Wink 40 to find tools to conquer their worst nightmares--nightmares that have kept them (and their trusty assistant Bobo) up for nights on end. They also take a detour to help an alien neighbor out of a tight spot. With a focus on social-emotional learning and hilarious storytelling from the bestselling Hello!Lucky team, the third book in The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid & Stella se

Push through and persevere in the most difficult circumstances.In the face of hardship, you need motivation and determination. You need grit. But how do you build it?This book explores how you can persist in even the most trying of situations. With a mix of psychological research, expert advice, and real-life examples, you'll learn how to convince yourself to do hard things, deal with overwhelming feelings and stay calm in the moment, and identify when needing too much grit means it's time to quit.How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are crit

Heidi's magical secret may be out of the bag in this thirty-sixth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure! Is the town of Brewster ready to learn the truth about Heidi Heckelbeck? Or would Heidi be better off if her magic disappeared forever? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

The third exciting entry in Rick Riordan's best-selling Heroes of Olympus series is now a graphic novel!In The Son of Neptune, Percy, Hazel, and Frank met in Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Half-Blood, and traveled to the land beyond the gods to complete a dangerous quest. The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite them with Jason, Piper, and Leo. But they number only six--who will complete the Prophecy of Seven?With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena promises to be another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan.Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians is now a hit series on Disney+!

A gripping, propulsive YA fantasy novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author and social media superstar Alex Aster--now in paperback and with a special sneak peek at book 2 Welcome to the Centennial. Every hundred years, the island of Lightlark appears for only 100 days to host a deadly game, where the rulers of six realms fight to break their curses and win unparalleled power. Each ruler has something to hide. Each curse is uniquely wicked. To break them--and save themselves and their realms--one ruler must die. To survive, Isla Crown must lie, cheat, and betray. Even as love complicates everything . . . This paperback edition will include a teaser chapter of the upcoming second book in the Lightlark Saga.

Perfect for bedtime or at any time, here is a visually stunning exploration of animal senses through dreams, from Caldecott Honoree and New York Times bestselling creator Brendan Wenzel.Welcome to a magical world of endless curiosity. You are a sleeping salamander. A dancing octopus. A speeding falcon...even a sneaking tiger and playful human child. As one dream slips into another, every page turn immerses you in the sensory wonder of the world and all its creatures, from the ocean depths to soaring skies, and everything in between. Each creature dreams and experiences life in a different way. Each is connected despite their differences.Poetic and universal in its gentle message of interconnectedness, Every Dreaming Creature yields deeper meaning with every read, offering new discoveries hidden within the acclaimed artist Brendan Wenzel’s dazzling, vibrant artwork.

★由美國著名非裔詩人Amanda Gorman與榮獲凱迪克金銀大獎繪者Christian Robinson以美麗的字句搭配溫暖的插畫，創造出令人讚嘆的繪本作品★有時感覺這個世界支離破碎，有許多問題似乎非常難去解決， 但無論如何，我們每個人都有能力做出改變。只要心存信念，或許在朋友彼此的幫助下，我們就可以一起發現美好的事物並改變這個世界。The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson You're told that This won't work, But how will you know If you never try? Presidential inaugural poet and #1 New York Times bestselling author Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Christian Robinson have created a timeless message of hope. Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to fix. But somehow, we all have the power to make a difference. With a little faith, and maybe the help of a friend, together we can find beauty and create change. With intimate and inspiring text and powerfully stunning illustrations, Something, Someday reveals how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact.

◖本書特色◗ ◾ChatGPT利器：ChatGPT與遊戲設計的觀念與實作。 ◾內容全面：循序漸進介紹遊戲類型、產業認識、設計技術、開發工具、2D/3D模擬等。 ◾議題分析：專章分享包含大數據、遊戲行銷模式和成功案例經驗。 ◖本書內容◗ 這是一本提供初學者進入遊戲設計領域的入門教材，其中不乏許多遊戲開發的實務經驗，除介紹遊戲開發過程中的各種工具，及許多開發成品的展示外，更期許能在最短時間內讓讀者建立起對遊戲設計開發過程中所應具備的遊戲基礎規則、劇情故事巧妙的安排、華麗效果設計的要訣、理念與現實的互補等基礎知識。 本書理論與實務並重，從產業的認識、遊戲類型、相關技術及工具都有所介紹。而在實作方面，則討論2D、3D、數學、物理現象模擬、音效等主題，讀者可以藉由書中之演算法獲得遊戲製作相關知識。 此外，本書也針對近期爆紅的ChatGPT聊天機器人，加入了「ChatGPT與遊戲設計的入門課」、「遊戲行銷與ChatGPT的整合攻略」，包括：利用ChatGPT撰寫各類Python程式、讓ChatGPT開發小遊戲、利用ChatGPT撰寫遊戲介紹文案、協助生成關鍵字清單…等內容。期許本書深入淺出的介紹，可以幫助各位了解遊戲設計、開發工作與AI科技工具應用的全貌。 ◖課程目標◗ ◾了解遊戲設計領域的相關知識及技術 ◾認識遊戲設計實務的現況與未來趨勢 ◾學習運用創意和視覺風格吸引注意力 ◾利用遊戲編輯工具製作出有趣小遊戲 ◖目標讀者◗ ◾多媒體或遊戲設計相關科系師生 ◾遊戲設計的相關從業人員 ◾對ChatGPT與遊戲相關應用有興趣者

It is time to meet the rest of the zoo with the best party ever! This graphic chapter book series purr-fectly balances fun (feline!) friendship with social emotional learning! Tig wants to throw a party! The zoo has so many amazing animals, and he hasn't a chance to meet everyone yet! Lily is worried about meeting the rest of the zoo. What will they think of her? Will she be able to make new friends...or will everyone be scared of the giant tiger inviting them over for dinner?