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From the original publishers of Harry Potter come the POCKET POTTERS, a brand-new, gorgeously illustrated, collectable series packed with exciting story moments, quotes and fun information about much-loved characters – with more wizarding favourites to come! Each book is full of magical details to see and spot. Beautifully made and great for the whole family to share, the POCKET POTTERS are a brilliant way to start your Harry Potter bookshelf.

Time is central to our experience as humans, and it's important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time will help them learn how to tell the time on a variety of devices, and about all the different ways humans have tried to do this. Through unique and fun interactive elements, the book will also help children understand how clocks work and even build some time-telling and clockwork devices for themselves! This book benefits from the unique partnership of an award-winning practicing watchmaker and experienced physics teacher to pair the best of timekeeping mechanics and history with the national curriculum.

The classic, haunting tale of two brave children lost in an eerie and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends: Stephen King and Maurice Sendak.Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott-Medal winning Where the Wild Things Are, guide you into this most deliciously daring rendition of the traditional Grimm fairy tale. But will you find your way back out?This beautiful book includes a personal introduction from Stephen King and has been created in close collaboration with the Maurice Sendak Foundation. A stunning, high-quality hardback with jacket, it is the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak and dark fairy tales.

It’s time for an adventure with your favourite LEGO® characters. Funny comics, exciting stories and super-fun activities await you in this awesome Official Annual. First, visit the world of Ninjago and build your Zane minifigure.See how his powers help the other ninja during dangerous missions. Then, head over to LEGO City and cheer for Just Jason as he performs extreme skateboard tricks. Included inside are fact files, spot-the-differences, join-the-dots puzzles, mazes, drawing and colouring challenges and loads of other fun stuff to read and play along with.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations and NINJAGO are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

Discover new friends, locations and stories in this year’s Pokémon Annual! Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2023) The new Pokémon Annual 2026 introduces fans to the brand new HORIZONS series. Meet Liko as she joins a crew of friendly Trainers aboard the Brave Olivine airship and discovers their name – the Rising Volt Tacklers and get ready for battle as they encounter a new set of villains – the Explorers! Journey across Paldea to discover new Pokémon and learn everything there is to know about this exciting new region. This annual features stories, profiles, activities, colouring and a Paldea Pokédex filled with awesome Pokémon facts and stats.Every Pokémon fan will love the Pokémon Annual 2026. Perfect for Christmas.

Adorable duo, Tiger and Mei, embark on a snow-filled winter adventure. Join Mei and Tiger in a touching story about friendship, embracing the day, and new experiences. Mei's exuberant Tiger wants to play in the snow, but Mei isn't quite so sure. It's cold and it's wet! But Mei soon changes her mind when she tastes delicate snowflakes for the first time, makes fresh footprints in the pristine snow and they have a fun snowball fight. As the day draws to a close, the duo return to the warm embrace of home - a perfect conclusion to a day filled with wonder and delight.

2024年4月，民國歷史文化學社與財團法人蔣經國國際文化交流基金會主辦，國立中央大學歷史所、財團法人中正文教基金會協辦，寒舍集團贊助，「兩蔣日記與民國政治」國際學術研討會在臺北大直經國七海文化園區國際會議廳舉行。 在歷史材料持續「出土」，數位化工具、AI工具盛行的現在，《蔣中正日記》、《蔣經國日記》的出版，具有是否什麼樣的意義，是否更能幫助我們解讀兩蔣執政時期的過往。透過十一位學者之筆，以兩蔣日記為軸心，輔以其他日記及檔案，不僅了解兩蔣對國事與家事的看法，和他們內心世界的幽微奧妙，也寫下民國歷史與故事，開啟新的篇章與無限可能。 本書先由葉文心教授談中西史學發展的問題，與兩蔣日記出版後人物研究的不同面向。再由八位學者，分就家事、人事、軍事、政事等議題，利用兩蔣日記，深入探究兩蔣對民國的影響。最後由兩位學者，討論經濟與外交的可能思考方向。

Celebrate beloved felines, Eric Carle's favorite animals, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this loving book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations!The Very Hungry Caterpillar knows there's nothing like the bond between cat lovers and their cats. This keepsake is the perfect way to celebrate cherished pets, so give the gift of love with sweet sentiments and Eric Carle's charming illustrations.

Third in a series of four sweet and simple stories about a young child's joyful discovery of nature through the seasons. When autumn comes, the leaves are changing colour on the trees, the birds are flying south and the sleepy hedgehog is settling down for his winter sleep. Pine cones, apples and a shiny conker in its spiky case, picking pumpkins with Mum and raking leaves with Dad, before sharing apple pie, warm and cosy as the wind whistles outside - there is so much to see and do as the natural world prepares for the coming winter.And one little girl is loving every magical moment!Fall in love with the wonder of autumn in this beautiful first picture book.

從一隻貓、兩隻貓，到一群調皮搗蛋的貓咪們，這是一本讓孩子邊笑邊數數的歡樂圖畫書！結合押韻文字、翻翻頁與立體機關，讓數數變得好玩又驚喜。貓咪迷絕不能錯過的閱讀小冒險！A joyful, laugh-out-loud counting picture book with plenty of cat-itude!One cat, two cats, three cats, four. Five cats, six cats . . . how many more?In this interactive counting book with rhyming text, sturdy flaps and surprising pop-ups, you will meet 20 funny felines in lots of silly scenarios! This brilliantly bold picture book from Jonathan Emmett, the creator of Alphabet Street, and illustrator Rob Hodgson is the purrfect book for cat lovers, young and old.

A bumper book for little learners that’s bursting with facts about the animal kingdomThis exciting introduction to animals is brimming with facts about the diverse wildlife that inhabits our extraordinary planet.From peacocks and frogs to sharks and dogs, this book is a perfect companion for young, curious minds that are eager to learn all about different animals and where they live.Delve into the world of these majestic creatures and learn about their diets, habits, and our own connection to the animal kingdom. Through this engaging visual guide, children will not only gain knowledge about the animals that coexist with us on Earth, but also understand the importance of protecting the rich biodiversity that surrounds us.Filled with fun facts and colourful illustrations, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals will feed your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge.

For one city-kid turned country girl whose life has been changing nonstop, it seems like its finally time to find her place in her new blended family while settling in for the winter! Cozy up to the final volume of the heartfelt and acclaimed Peapod Farm series!Jen couldn't be more excited to spend time onPeapod Farms with her step-sisters, Andy and Reese. For months, Jen has been so focused on trying to figure out how she fits into her new blended family that she hasn't realized she's found her place... that is until Reese calls her sister.Excited and content, Jen thought she had figured everything out,but now she's not so sure. A rift emerges between the girls as Andy doubles down on being Reese's ACTUAL sister, while Jen is just the STEP sister. With Andy's attitude bringing a cold front to the farm it seems like it's going to be a long winter.Maybe between Peapod Farm's first snow and learning how to tap a tree for sugar, Jen and Andy both will have a chance to truly understand wha

◎代理經銷 白象文化導 讀讓您願望加速成真《遇見佛牌》帶您揭開佛牌成願靈力的終極密碼十年前，《佛牌教父》問世，為華人世界開啟泰國佛牌文化的探索之門。隨著時光推移，台灣佛牌市場由冷門走向普及，展現了文化推廣與資訊全球化的力量。然而，數位AI時代的便利也伴隨資訊真假難辨的挑戰。假新聞、操縱輿論、網購平台的假貨層出不窮，使消費者容易受誤導，信任建立愈加困難。因此，有了出版《遇見佛牌》的初心–提供泰國佛牌文化正確的知識，作為讀者購買、配戴或收藏泰國佛牌的指南。本書精闢解析佛牌如何發揮功效與靈力庇佑，以及泰國佛教信仰的核心文化價值底蘊，期望讀者更能清晰掌握佛牌其中的奧義。循序漸進，深入淺出，輕鬆閱讀 本書共分為七大章節，作者有感於網路訊息混亂，容易誤導消費者，所以針對Google等搜索引擎與佛牌相關的大數據，擷取數十組常見搜尋關鍵字，作為文章主題，內容如一盞明燈，指引消費者正確的佛牌知識，特別在第二章「佛牌文化底蘊–基礎篇」與第三章「佛牌深度探索–進階篇」進行深入剖析。為了加深前兩章節的論述，在第四章「佛牌奇蹟見證」中透過十五篇實例，讓讀者更能領會佛牌的效力。第五章「遇見當代經典佛牌」，精選介紹經典不敗、暢銷的佛牌系列產品，讓讀者在購買佛牌時更具信心與依據。第六章「遇見台灣精品護身符」，摘錄介紹台灣新世代精品護身符系列產品。護身符，作為台灣佛、道教文化的一部分，蘊含了深厚的歷史與在地文化精神價值。作者深信，除了推廣泰國佛牌之外，讓更多人了解台灣護身符的意義，同樣至關重要。第七章「遇見泰國佛牌大師」，介紹泰國佛牌大師們的修行背景與成就，使讀者能更具體理解他們的精神傳承與宗教影響力。透過這七大章節的編輯，讀者將能逐步展開一場充滿智慧與靈性的旅程，深度感受泰國佛牌的魅力與文化價值，現在，就來一場與泰國佛牌的神奇邂逅吧！

Gigi、Moyo 和 Uncle Dee 從城市來到壯麗的「大熊雨林」探險，卻因皮划艇漂走、隨之失去大部分物資，而被困在地球上最原始的森林之一。沒有道路、通訊與糧食，他們必須依靠野外求生技巧尋找食物與庇護所，並面對與野熊相遇的可能。書中由生存專家與保育人士提供專業知識，漫畫分鏡結合真實技巧，讓讀者在故事中學會生火、搭建庇護所、觀星導航、河中抓魚等技能，同時理解保護原始森林的重要性。Gigi, Moyo and their Uncle Dee have come from the city to explore the Great Bear Rainforest. But, when their kayak goes adrift, carrying most of their things with it, they find themselves stranded in one of Earth's deepest tracts of wilderness. What will they do for food and shelter? What if they encounter a bear? And how will they get help in this remote place without roads and without phones or radios?Dee shows them all the tricks they need to survive, telling them all about life in this ancient forest - and why the wilderness needs to be preserved.- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert advice from wilderness survival experts and conservationists - Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Finding camp- Firecraft

Join in the bear hunt with this fabulous interactive sound book!We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For thirty-five years, readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favourite.Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest! Now you can join in the fun with this gorgeous gift edition of the much-loved family favourite with eight exciting sound effects.

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

你知道棺材板的起源是什麼嗎?全臺灣到底有哪些小吃會(戰南北)?這些問題實在太瞎.為什麼?答案就在臺灣美食小百科裡!本書主要是讓小朋友知道臺灣各種小吃背後的起源與文化,搭配最新資訊與精美圖片,引導孩子從開心的閱讀，培養宏觀的眼界1收錄與美食相關簡介，內容豐富多元2每個單元皆附精彩圖片，加深孩子的閱讀印象3附非知不可的補充知識，有效拓展學習深廣度4.只要掃描QR Code，全書精彩內容想聽就聽！我是知識王系列1.恐龍小百科 2.宇宙小百科 3.國旗小百科 4.船艦小百科5.汽車小百科 6.鳥類小百科 7.火車小百科 8.飛機小百科9.動物小百科 10.甲蟲小百科 11.昆蟲小百科 12.海洋動物小百科13.機器人小百科 14.職業小百科 15.大發明小百科 16.恐龍小百科II17.超級跑車小百科 18.植物小百科 19.重型機車小百科 20.極地生態小百科21.沙漠生態小百科 22.鬼怪小百科 23.世界節慶小百科 24.武器小百科25.世界建築小百科 26.錢幣小百科 27.臺灣地形小百科 28.寵物小百科29.世界之最小百科 30.趣味臺灣話小百科 31.AI人工智慧小百科 32臺灣之最小百科33臺灣歷史小百科 34遠離病菌小百科 35臺灣美食小百科 36 偉人小百科

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

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

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface comes an all-new, fully illustrated, hardcover Deluxe Collector’s Edition of R. F. Kuang’s The Dragon Republic, with a full-wrap illustrated jacket and black-and-white interior art by JungShan Chang throughout, plus embossed case, designed endpapers, and stenciled edges!Considered one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, the second book in the beloved Poppy War Trilogy continues Rin’s epic struggle to defend her homeland at any cost.The war is over.The war has just begun.Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the bloody Poppy Wars. Though the third battle has ended, the war still rages for Rin. Haunted by the atrocity she committed to save her people, the shaman and warrior is on the run from her guilt, the opium addiction that holds her like a vise, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix—the vengeful god who has blessed Rin with fearsome power.While the yo

風靡全球的《荒野機器人》系列化身動人繪本！蘿茲不是屬於大自然的機器人，卻在意外中學會與動物共處，找到了家的意義。搭配彼得．布朗細膩插畫，這是一本獻給親子共讀、初探自然與友情的美麗故事。Enter the world of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot with this enchanting and timeless picture book.Venture into Roz's wild world in this gorgeously illustrated picture book that brings to full colour the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Wild Robot - now a DreamWorks major motion picture starring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal and Kit Connor!Roz is not where she's supposed to be.Roz the robot wasn't designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to feel like home.Filled with Peter Brown's stunning artwork, this moving picture book is the perfect gift for readers new to The Wild Robot or for longtime fans of the series that sparked a global phenomenon.

★描寫母愛在不同形式中的力量與痛苦★探討親情斷裂與重建帶來的情感衝擊★以細膩筆觸展現人性與自我救贖的過程《Love Forms》是特立尼達作家Claire Adam於2025年出版的小說，聚焦於母愛的多種面向。故事主角是倫敦中年女性道恩（Dawn），十六歲時生下女兒但被迫送養。數十年後，離異且獨居的她透過線上尋親社區，試圖與親生女兒重新建立聯繫。小說深刻描繪道恩內心的隱秘創傷及愛的複雜與糾結，被譽為一部細膩且震撼心靈的傑作。LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025'A quietly devastating masterpiece'. MARIAN KEYES'Adam is a master storyteller.' SARA COLLINS'Love Forms achieves a sort of alchemy.' FINANCIAL TIMES'Reads like a Claire Keegan short story expanded by Elizabeth Strout.' THE TIMESIn the heart-aching new novel from the author of the award-winning Golden Child, a mother searches for the daughter she left behind a lifetime ago.Trinidad, 1980: Dawn Bishop, aged 16, leaves her home and journeys across the sea to Venezuela. There, she gives birth to a baby girl, and leaves her with nuns to be given up for adoption.Dawn tries to carry on with her life - a move to England, a marriage, a career, two sons, a divorce - but through it all, she still thinks of the child she had in Venezuela, and of what

Peppa 和 George 要去恐龍世界探險囉！從挖掘骨頭、滑下巨龍背，到繞過沉睡的恐龍，再到奶奶和爺爺家迎接特別的驚喜，小讀者將透過磁鐵操作參與整個故事。附贈的磁鐵不僅能配合情節擺放，還能自由創造新場景，讓每次閱讀都有不同玩法。鮮豔的圖畫、簡單的文字與動手操作的樂趣，非常適合學齡前兒童，培養觀察力與創造力。It’s time to take Peppa and George on a prehistoric adventure in this roar-some magnet book. Dig for bones, make dino friends, slide down the back of an enormous dinosaur, creep past the sleeping dino, and then head to Granny and Grandpa Pig’s house for a STOMPING surprise.You can use the magnets to tell the story and make up your own exciting adventures, too!Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa's Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Dinosaur Party Picture BookPeppa Pig: Where's George's Dinosaur?: 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

★ "Simultaneously cozy and utterly engaging."--Kirkus, starred review​ This celebration of going at your own pace will remind readers that sometimes slow is the best way to go! After some sleep, sloth is ready to eat. Go, Sloth, go! In a world where the pressure to speed ahead seems relentless, now is the time to take a trip to the rainforest and cheer for the slowest mammal on Earth--a hungry sloth--who takes her time moving through thicket and vine in search of the tastiest leaves. Developed in consultation with The Sloth Conservation Foundation in Costa Rica, Toni Yuly's exploration of the sloth's habits and habitat springs to life, rendered in rich, colorful layers of torn paper and ink. Don't miss Toni Yuly's companion title The Pelican Can!

★ 營造睡前親子說故事溫馨柔和的氣氛，陪伴孩子進入甜美的夢鄉。★ 本書內容中英對照，親子共讀增進全方位閱讀素養。一起閱讀孩子最愛的聖經故事，享受美好的親子時光！《彩繪小聖經》文字生動易讀，圖畫色彩豐富，為孩子述說關於上帝的故事。Reading favourite Bible stories with your children is the most precious time.The stories in are told in simple language with delightful and engaging illustrations.適讀年齡：․ ３歲以上，學齡前․ 適合親子共讀本書特色：․ 本書內容中英對照，增添英語學習樂趣，培養孩子雙語能力。․ 插圖精美，色彩斑斕，更巧妙運用圖案花紋來作畫，增添畫面趣味與藝術感。․ 精心挑選20個重點故事，從上帝創造天地，到耶穌出生、地上工作及復活升天，是孩子輕鬆愉快地認識《聖經》的好幫手。

A human body book with a twist – discover the science behind the weird and unusual stuff our bodies can do from Dr Azmain Chowdhury, with illustrations from Daniel Nelson.You know your heart is always beating, your intestines digest your food, and even that your brain is still awake when you’re asleep – that’s no mystery. But why do we get "brain freeze" if we eat ice cream too quickly? And why on earth do we get butterflies in our stomach when we’re nervous? And is it true we can squirt milk from our eyes?!This book focuses on the bizarre things all of our bodies do – including things we don’t understand (looking at you, appendix). Dr Azmain also asks the burning medical questions we’ve all been wondering about:Why does coriander taste like soap to some people? How long can we stay awake for? Can our hearts actually break after a romantic break-up? (Asking for a friend).Filled with gross, surprising, and downright terrifying facts, it’s bloated with cool science to impress your friend

★ 米飛兔 × 荷蘭國家博物館！最可愛的藝術啟蒙之旅★ 精選荷蘭國家博物館經典名畫，認識林布蘭、維梅爾等藝術大師米飛兔帶領孩子走進荷蘭國家博物館，認識林布蘭、維梅爾等藝術大師的經典作品。本書將博物館名畫與迪克．布魯納的米飛插畫並排呈現，讓孩子在熟悉可愛的陪伴下輕鬆接觸藝術。作為米飛藝術系列第三冊，本書就像一次小小的博物館之旅，是適合親子共讀的藝術啟蒙書。miffy x rijksmuseum is a delightful book introducing young children to the world of art. The third in a series that began with the award-winning miffy x rembrandt (2019) and miffy x vermeer (2023).In miffy x rijksmuseum highlights of the Rijksmuseum's permanent collection have been paired with Dick Bruna's work. Popular works from various periods are showcased alongside Dick Bruna's simple and endearing illustrations.

Why do your eyes blink? Why does your heart race when you run fast? How does your body know when to stop eating? This encyclopedia about the human body will answer these and many more whys and hows for you. Learning is made simpler with well-labelled diagrams and an extensive glossary of difficult words. Bonus: the engrossing book comes loaded with Isn't It Amazing—a section of fun facts to keep you glued for more.This encyclopedia is a must-read for all children!•

Grab your Spidey-Suit and explore the Spider-Verse in this first-ever LEGO® Marvel Spider-Man™ book!Discover a vast multiverse of spidery Super Heroes and their unique worlds in this fun and engaging guide to the world of LEGO Marvel Spider-Man. Learn about the vehicles and locations and meet amazing superstars like Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy – as well as lesser-known characters like Pork Grind and Scarlet Spider.Swing into action with LEGO Spider-Man as you explore the Spider-Verse:Features LEGO sets based on the Marvel Comics and films, showcasing a range of fan-favourite Spider-Man characters, vehicles, and locationsExplore LEGO Spider-Man’s world, gadgets and suits as you find out more about the web-slinging hero and his friendsAdd to your LEGO collection with an exclusive Spider-Man minifigure insideA wonderful gift for younger kids who love LEGO, Spider-Man, or both!This entry point to the Spider-Man multiverse is the perfect gift for young fans eager to know more

'Donncha is back with another dad-sized dollop of disaster! Jam-packed with delicious doughnuts, wind-borne wellies and supermodel mutts, this chronicle of calamity is fantastic fun for all the family ... and their dog!' - Alan Nolan, author of the Molly and Bram seriesIrish rugby star and media personality Donncha O'Callaghan is back with another laugh-out-loud family story, written with Blue Peter Book Club author Karen Owen and illustrated by Jenny Taylor. When Finn, Emma, Dad and Mum participate in a family fun day to raise money for charity, their competitive nature is revealed!When the family discover that Dad's arch-rival is also competing in the family fun day, Dad is determined to win! With a welly-throwing competition, wacky races and a talent show to prepare for, the family are on a strict NO DOUGHNUTS diet and training regime.But will their efforts be enough to win the prize?Full of mishaps and chaos, this hilarious story is sure to delight all readers aged 7+, and is perfe

Written in Stone by Polo Bourieau is an extraordinary exploration of how monumental sculpture transforms urban spaces into places of meaning and connection. From the ancient marble quarries of Carrara to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong or the bustling lanes of Chengdu, this richly illustrated book charts Polo’s creative journey, offering profound insights into the dialogue between sculpture, architecture, and community.Structured as an epic narrative inspired by Joseph Campbell’s monomyth theory, Polo’s sculptures become the protagonists of our common narrative of adventure, transformation, and identity. With reflections on the creative process and a conversation with urban planner and design writer Catherine Shaw, the book delves into the challenges and realities of creating public art in the dynamic landscapes of 21st-century China.Written in Stone offers a philosophical meditation on the power of art to shape our cities and ourselves. It invites readers—whether city planners,

Are slugs and snails wreaking havoc in your garden? Do you want to nip the problem in the bud but don't know how without resorting to harmful pesticides?Every gardener shares the same struggle. But what if not all slugs deserve the bad rap in your garden?Discover everything you need to know about slugs, the different species, their fascinating lifecycles, and the important role they play in your garden ecosystem. Learn which slugs are busy recycling decaying matter and which ones have your precious seedling on their menus – and the practical steps you can take to control them with eco-friendly measures.Think you know slugs? Think again. Let the experts at the RHS help you become mates with molluscs with RHS Slugs: Friend or Foe?

Second in a series of four sweet and simple stories about a young child's joyful discovery of nature through the seasons. When summer comes, the sun is shining and the bees and butterflies are busy in the flowers. Ducks and deer, frogs, fish and a friendly mole, watering vegetables with Mum and making a picnic with Dad before watching the sunset together - there is so much to see and do as nature enjoys the warm summer months.And one little girl is loving every magical moment!Fall in love with the wonder of summer in this beautiful first picture book.

Explore the rich diversity of the animal kingdom!Meet dozens of creatures with extraordinary abilities, then understand how they have adapted to thrive in the wild. Discover the endless teeth of a great white shark, learn how bats can 'see' in the dark and understand why gentoo penguins are so cleverly coloured. Written by award-winning zoology writer Jack Ashby and illustrated by the inimitable Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is a book bursting with life like no other.Discover more in the series:Glow: A child's guide to the night sky. Grow: A child's guide to plants and how to grow them. Fly: A child's guide to birds and where to spot them.

This monstrously fun companion to the bestselling classic Go Away, Big Green Monster! shows kids how to calm down with interactive peekaboo pages. Big Red Monster is angry! Turning the pages reveals colorful illustrations of different parts of the cranky creature's face-from two mean green eyes to a big thundery loud mouth-as he gets increasingly upset. We can help him calm down by taking deep breaths-in and out-until even his yellow-and-orange firecracker hair disappears.This ingenious, interactive book about working through feelings of anger through play, imagination, and breathing deeply feels as fresh and innovative today as Go Away, Big Green Monster! did 30 years ago. Also check out Go Away, Big Green Monster! which has sold over a million copies!

Experience all the gorgeous art from the first fourteen volumes of the best-sellingThe Apothecary Diarieslight novel series!Get immersed in the historical setting and intriguing characters ofThe Apothecary Diaries, the original light novel series that inspired the hit manga and anime! This jacketed, hardcover volume includes more than 300 lavish pieces of art from light novel illustrator Touko Shino. In addition to every illustration from the light novel series, this collection includes previously unpublished character designs, promotional and exclusive art, and an interview with Shino. Every turn of a page delves deeper into the world of this enthralling series!

HONG KONG LITERATURE SERIESSeries Editor: John MinfordAfter her celebrated The Teddy Bear Chronicles, Xi Xi turns her creative vision towards the world of the primate kingdom. At the age of 73, despite physical challenges, Xi Xi traveled extensively across Asia, from tropical forests to conservation centers, immersing herself in the natural world of apes and monkeys.This book is one of the remarkable outcomes of this journey. Xi Xi documented 51 endearing ape and monkey puppets that she had sewn, weaving them into a series of insightful dialogues with her friend, the Hong Kong writer Ho Fuk Yan. These discussions cover the depiction of apes and monkeys in Chinese and Western literature, painting, drama, and film, as well as the interconnectedness of humans and their primate relatives. Xi Xi’s words, filled with empathy, reveal the heart of her work: ‘If there is a common theme to our conversation, it is to respect life and speak for those lives that have been discriminated against in t