Chasing Normal

Paws is tired. He just wants to rest. And to dream about the days when he used to chase rabbits. He still walks with Edward to the park twice a day, but only because Edward needs the fresh air. Until one day, Paws decides he doesn't want to go for another walk. He just wants to lie in Edward's bed. ?Paws has walked and walked. His paws are heavy. Paws doesn't have to walk anymore. Paws doesn't have to do anything anymore.? And Paws falls asleep one last time, leaving Edward to dream of the days when Paws used to chase rabbits. Espen Dekko's gently heartbreaking and heart-lifting story hits the perfect note as it explores death in an accessible, child-friendly, and nonfrightening way. By writing from the dog's perspective, Dekko makes it easier for children to understand and accept Paws's decline and death. Beginning with Paws dreaming of chasing rabbits and ending with Edward dreaming of Paws chasing rabbits, the story has a circular structure that is satisfying and reassuring, as it c

The first book in a hilarious new series perfect for fans of David Walliams, Kid Normal and Tom Gates. Charlie McGuffin tries to be an optimist, but in reality he's a bit of a worrier. Some of the thi

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. An LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between - for fans of The Art of Being Normal, Holly Bourne and Love, Si

It’s normal for toddlers to worry and feel anxious—they have enough experience with the world to know that things may go wrong. With warmth and empathy, this board book helps little ones understand wh

英國版：#4 Isadora Moon Has a Birthday (雙色印刷平裝本)https://www.sanmin.com.tw/Product/index/005709872Fans of the Princess in Black and Dory Fantasmagory series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire--and ready for her first-ever human birthday party!Isadora Moon might be half-fairy, half-vampire, but she wants to have a totally normal human birthday party. She gives her mom and dad a list--cake, balloons, presents, and games.But when the invitations arrive on bats' wings, Isadora worries that maybe her parents don't know how to throw a human party. Which can mean only one thing: Isadora's birthday is going to be anything but normal!

A sweetly offbeat adoption storyBoris is a normal kid: he goes to school and rides his bike and climbs trees, just like all the other children. It doesn't matter that he has scales and gills, or that

The Far Lands is a hidden area located at the very edge of Minecraft’s outer borders, unknown to normal users. There, the life of a young boy named Watcher is suddenly turned upside down when his vill

Princess Celie and her companions have made it home safely from the Glorious Arkower, and everything is back to normal now that the Eye of the Castle is where it belongs. With more magical griffins to

It's never too late for the adventure of a lifetime.In all the ways that matter, Mark is a normal kid. He's got a dog named Beau and a best friend, Jessie. He likes to take photos and write haiku poem

Introducing HILO—a funny, action-packed, full-color new middle-grade graphic novel series thatBone creator Jeff Smith calls “delightful.” D.J. and his friend Gina are totally normal kids. But that was

When his current target reminds him of the normal life he craves, sixteen-year-old assassin Boy Nobody considers sabotaging his latest mission for the shadowy government organization, The Program.

Keep your enemies close. . . . For the first time since moving to New Salem, Cassie Blake feels normal. She's dating her soul mate Adam and making new friends in town. But between the secret coven of

Tells the story of Peter Parker, a normal teenage boy who, when bitten by a radioactive spider and given spider-like super powers, decides to fight crime as the superhero Spider-Man.

Hayat Shah is a young American in love for the first time. His normal life of school, baseball, and video games had previously been distinguished only by his Pakistani heritage and by the frequent chi

When a reality show begins filming at their school, the students ignore Ms. Beard's recommendation that they behave in a "normal" way so that they look good on television and win the grand prize, an a

My life had always been blissfully, wonderfully normal. But it only took one moment to change everything. Suddenly, my sister, Georgia, and I were orphans. We put our lives into storage and moved to

Eula is the only square cat in town. Everything that normal cats do is hard for her -- she can't get her square paw into mouseholes, she can't wear her favorite circle skirt, and all of her friends ar

"Perfect on the outside, but behind the Normal Rockwell facades, each holds its secrets. Dark, untellable. Practically unbelievable." -- IDENTICAL Kaeleigh and Raeanne are 16-year-old identical twins,

Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach Dav

Sandy and Dennys have always been the normal, run-of-the-mill ones in the extraodinary Murry family. They garden, make an occasional A in school, and play baseball. Nothing especially interesting has

Harry Potter is an ordinary boy who lives in a cupboard under the stairs at his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon's house, which he thinks is normal for someone like him who's parents have been killed in

Jeffrey Lionel "Maniac" Magee might have lived a normal life if a trolley accident hadn't made him an orphan. After living with his unhappy and uptight aunt and uncle for eight years, he decides to ru

Feelings are a normal part of life for children as well as adults, believes author Janan Cain, who wanted kids both to understand the concept of emotions and be able to express their feelings with wor

認識妮娜・皮納特——冷凍披薩小廚神、幽靈獵人、創意天才，以及擁有全世界最臭貓咪的女孩！從拍影片追夢、解救女鬼，到度假遇上死對頭，妮娜的生活充滿笑料、友情與奇想。全彩插圖、節奏輕快，是適合7歲以上讀者的校園爆笑圖文小說新寵！Nina Peanut Is Amazing (graphic novel)(Book1)(英國版)Nina Peanut: Mega Mystery Solver (graphic novel)(Book2)(英國版)Nina Peanut: Epic World Tour Era (graphic novel)(Book3)(英國版)Meet Nina Peanut – frozen pizza chef, ghost hunter, creative genius, and owner of the world’s stinkiest cat! Whether she's chasing online fame, rescuing ghosts, or battling frenemies on holiday, Nina’s life is full of laughs, friendship, and wild imagination. With full-colour illustrations and hilarious storytelling, this series is perfect for readers aged 7+ who love Wimpy Kid, Lottie Brooks and Bunny vs Monkey.

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

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

In this heartfelt novel about family, friendship, and identity perfect for fans of The List of Things That Will Not Change and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan--especially when they start public school for the first time. Thirteen-year-old Shai is an expert problem-solver. There's never been something they couldn't research and figure out on their own. But there's one thing Shai hasn't been able to logic their way through: picking at the hair on their arms. Ever since their mom lost her job, the two had to move in with family friends, and the world went into pandemic lockdown, Shai's been unable to control their picking. Now, as the difficult times recede and everyone begins to discover their "new normal," Shai's hoping the stress that caused their picking will end, too. After reading that a routine can reduce anxiety, Shai makes a plan to create a brand new normal for themself that includes go

Two stand-alone, fully illustrated, full-color stories bound up to create one action-packed book! Spider-Man finds himself pitted against his fellow heroes, and Ms. Marvel gets in over her head when Jersey City is attacked from the skies.Marvel Double Features are two full-color, fully illustrated stories in one volume!Spider- Man: Peter Parker has a lot to juggle: school, friends, and secretly being Spider-Man. But his life gets even more complicated when some of his fellow Super Heroes, including Iron Man, start acting a lot like bad guys. Spider-Man soon finds himself outnumbered . . .Ms. Marvel: Kamala Khan tries to be a normal girl when she isn't suited up as Ms. Marvel. But it's hard to feel normal when her hometown of Jersey City is attacked by birds gone bad—birds that have evolved into some kind of human hybrid! She'll need some Thor-sized help to rediscover her inner warrior and save the day!

★ 間諜旅館×祕密任務×校園危機，節奏明快的中階小說冒險新系列★ 密碼破解、防身術、偽裝追蹤一次登場，打造孩子最想入住的間諜世界★ 適合喜歡 Ally Carter、偵探冒險、幽默任務故事的讀者碧雅從小住在間諜祕密旅館，夢想成為母親那樣的頂尖特務，卻被安排去寄宿學校過普通生活。正當她想逃避入學申請，一名神祕女孩住進飯店，危險也悄悄逼近。Raised in a sanctuary hotel for spies, the daughter of one of its top agents is determined to follow in her mother’s footsteps and use her hard-won spy skills to help others in this fun, fast-paced, middle grade series opener.Bea dreams of becoming a spy like her mom. Growing up in the Pangean Hotel, a secret sanctuary for spies, she spends her time studying self-defense, languages, codebreaking, and field medicine, preparing for the day when she can follow in her mother’s footsteps. But her mom has a different plan for Bea: She wants Bea to attend boarding school like one of the normal folk. Bea can’t think of a worse fate, the Life is all she’s ever known. But you do not say no to the Pangean League’s top spy.While Bea is juggling test prep and applications with desperate plans to avoid going to normal school at all c

What happened last night? Ella can't seem to remember a single thing from the party the night before at a stranger's mansion, and she sure as heck doesn't know why she's woken up in her bed surrounded by a magpie's nest of objects that aren't her own. And she can't stop thinking about her huge crush on Madeline, who she definitely can't tell about her sudden penchant for kleptomania . . . But does Maddy have secrets of her own? Can they piece together that night between them and fix the mess of their chaotic personal lives in time to form a normal, teenage relationship? That would be nice.

TheSuzumesaga reaches its climax in this thrilling adaptation of the worldwide blockbuster hit by Makoto Shinkai, director of5 Centimeters per SecondandYour Name!Suzume and Souta catch up to the capricious godDaijinafter chasing him all over Japan, only to find that the earthquake-inducing Worm he was meant to seal away has broken free of its final binds. As certain disaster threatens to decimate Tokyo,Soutaasks Suzume to help him make the ultimate sacrifice and take Daijin’s place in the Ever-After. Now, desperate to save Souta from an eternity in the cold,Suzumesets off on one last trip back to the site of her greatest tragedy in hopes of digging up memories that could provide the key to rescuing Souta—and to the door to her destiny.

A monster has broken into Jack's garden and stolen his favourite yellow underpants. The cheek! Jack sees his chance to flex his new fairy skills and embark on his first ever solo mission. Unfortunately, in chasing the creature across town and leaving a trail of chaos in his wake, Jack breaks every rule in the fairy rule book (you must keep the magical kingdom a secret from humans, no one can know you are really a fairy, and you must NEVER EVER cause a lorry to crash into a take-out restaurant shop, creating a ketchup spillage across the high street whilst in pursuit of a magical creature who has your pants).Will Jack get his wand back, track down the monster, and make everything right again before he's kicked out of the magical kingdom for good?

從月薪四萬到身價上億，凡人變神人的必勝法則！「超常規」帶你全面掌握運氣與實力大幅提升致勝率，放大你的成功地圖！沒有含著金湯匙出生？沒有超乎常人的天賦？沒有輝煌的學經歷？沒有豐富的人脈？這些是否都讓你裹足不前，因而陷入困境？別擔心，身為這樣99%的普通人，更有99%的成功機會！作者親身實證的「超常規」法則，助你跨越「常人」的門檻，從平凡變不凡，成為卓越的普通人，將所有失敗的藉口，變成通往成功的出口！二十多歲時，本書作者只是個月薪不到四萬臺幣的上班族，和妻子住在不見天日的半地下套房；十年後的三十多歲，他憑藉著綜合自身經驗及多年觀察和研究所得的「超常規」法則，成功逆襲人生！這不是一本只談論信念、為心靈加油打氣的勵志書，而是能提供完全改變人生的具體實踐方針。除了少數出身優渥的卓越人士，大多數人都是平凡的常人，想要在各領域成功，就只有「在平凡之中取得領先」，學會超越常人的「超常規」法則。活用超常規法則，每個人都能創造驚人成果！‧從「藉口」著眼：藉口能帶你找出可以展開的行動、可以改變的方向。‧分割「運氣」與「實力」：有效掌握這兩個攸關能否成功的可控和不可控因素。‧累積「嘗試的次數」：有毅力地不斷嘗試，就能有效提高成功機率。‧提高「成功地圖的解析度」：將目標細分放大，來檢視之前的軌跡和未來的方向。與其自暴自棄地說「我不特別」，不如翻開本書的第一頁，開始「普通人」的反擊吧！從NORMAL變SUPER NORMAL的「超常規心法」．尋找處境相似的人，發現他們創造壓倒性成果的變異之處。．畫地自限的「藉口」中，往往隱藏了大量的成功提示。．要追求的不是「天生」特別，而是「過程」特別。．每次的失敗，都是小小的成功，更接近目標一步。．在實力的領域，毫不吝嗇地投入資源；實力可以累積，不放棄則是提升實力的首要。．在運氣的領域，投入最低的費用和時間，提高嘗試的次數；運氣無法預期，但嘗試得越多，成功的機率就越高。．光用想的沒有意義，懶惰的完美主義者，絕對無法成為超常規者。【專業推薦】詹益鑑│Taiwan Global Angels創辦人暨執行長鄭緯筌│《經濟日報》數位行銷專欄作家鄭匡寓│博威運動科技《動一動》媒體總編歐陽立中│《Life不下課》節目主持人★名人推薦！‧《超常規》是一部充滿啟發與勇氣的作品，讓人深刻體會到追求卓越的過程並非一帆風順。朱彥奎年輕時住在如電影《寄生上流》的半地下室套房裡，過著

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud chapter book series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Isadora Moon and the Kitty books.Izzy is perfecting her tickle machine for her INVENTION COMPETITION when she discovers teeny-tiny ogres are on the loose in her local park - and it's all her fault (she brought them back from Fairytale Land BY MISTAKE). Now Fairytale Land is in chaos! There are wolves chasing wizards and goblins are tormenting the poor fairies. Izzy must find the ogres with the help of her trusty friend, Henry the Unicorn, and bring them back to Fairytale Land. Can Izzy and Henry catch the ogres? And will she be back in time for her INVENTION COMPETITION?Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.

This confidence-building picture book is all about trying new things, embracing difference, encouraging our friends and defying stereotypes Dave the dog wants to dance, but the wise pooches at the park bark in shock. "Stick to digging holes, chasing cats and chewing footballs. Stick to fetching sticks!" Dave leaves with his tail between his legs.But will he let their words stop him? Or maybe, just maybe, he can convince them to change their minds. Gemma is a popular TV presenter, national drive-time host on Hits Radio and NTA-nominated actress. She is the author of the successful Ultimate Body Plan series.This picture book for 2+ emphasises the importance of friendship, resilience and kindness You'll be rooting for Dave as he follows his dreams Stunning illustrations by Lisa Hunt Includes a section at the back of the book where little readers can learn some of Dave's favourite dance moves.

Sniff and Scratch work together to rescue a well-loved stuffed animal, in this laugh-out-loud, 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!Best friends Sniff and Scratch love to play together! Across three giggle-inducing short stories, Sniff and Scratch have fun with toilet paper, they enjoy chasing each other’s tails, and they snuggle with Sniff’s stuffed duck.These laugh-out-loud, pet-themed stories -- with color-coded speech bubbles and easy-to-read text throughout -- are perfect for new readers!

Izzy Dobson討厭學校、覺得交朋友很難，偏偏最祕密的日記又突然失蹤。她展開一場尋找日記的調查，卻也慢慢尋找自己在校園與家庭中的位置。本書以豐富插圖、幽默筆調描寫神經多樣性、友情、霸凌與家庭議題，溫暖又爆笑，適合喜歡《Dork Diaries》的讀者。The illustrated fiction debut from Abigail Balfe, author of A Different Sort of Normal, about a neurodivergent preteen girl navigating school life and finding friendship.IZZY DOBSON HAS A FEW PROBLEMS:1) School is the WORST.2) Making friends is HARD.3) Her VERY TOP SECRET EMBARRASSING DIARY has gone MISSING!Can Izzy retrace her steps before the diary falls into the wrong hands? Or has its fate already been sealed by a SINISTER DIARY THIEF?Izzy records her investigation in this Very Normal Notebook. (Definitely NOT another diary!) Expect cat doodles, brilliant(ish) brainwaves and hilarious observations on life as Izzy searches not just for her diary, but also her place in this Very Confusing World.A laugh-out-loud, big-hearted new fiction series by acclaimed author-illustrator Abigail Balfe - perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks, Tom Gates, Diary of Wimpy Kid and

A charming story where Morris the cat discovers the magic of reading.Morris the cat knows that no one can resist a good story, not even a mouse. Tired of chasing mice all day long, he comes up with a clever plan to make the mice come to him. All he needs is the perfect story to lure them in. But Morris can’t seem to find the right one. He either puts the mice to sleep, collapses in a fit of giggles, or ruins his appetite. Ultimately, in the search for the perfect story, Morris’s attitude toward mice changes. He learns that reading has power. Just like magic.

A girl raised by squirrels in Central Park tries to make human friends in this laugh-out-loud, highly illustrated first book in a new chapter book series perfect for fans of Sophie Mouse and Critter Club!Cordelia is a girl who lives in a tree in Central Park. Found as a baby and raised by an adoring squirrel named Shakespeare, Cordelia acts just like any other young squirrel, leaping across treetops, chasing her squirrel friends, and sleeping in her treehouse. Still, she wonders what it would be like to have a human friend, and when she stumbles into a gymnastics class, it seems like she might have her chance.Living in a tree might have made Cordelia an exceptional gymnast, but people skills are a whole other matter. Even if Cordelia can’t fully fit in with the other kids, can she at least make one friend? Cordelia starts her journey to be—not exactly a girl, but more than a squirrel—squirlish!

It's normal and OK to feel sad at times. It happens to everyone, for all sorts of different reasons. We might just show it in different ways. This book uses thoughtful, engaging illustrations and gentle, friendly text to help children recognise sadness, understand why they might feel that way, find ways of coping and ways to feel happy again. Drawing on expert input from child clinical psychologist Dr Sasha Lillie Lyons, this book provides children and their grown-ups with a perfect tool to help them discuss their feelings and emotions.