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Relive more of your favorite moments from Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man series with this second official sticker book!Dog Man is half man, half dog, and all Supa Cop! You can join Dog Man, Petey, Lil Petey, Big Jim, and all their friends on their action-packed Supa Buddy adventures in the second volume of this interactive sticker book based on the bestselling book series.This book comes with twelve sheets of stickers -- over 250 stickers total! -- that can be used to decorate notebooks, water bottles, and more. You can also create your own comic scenes in the sticker book itself, by piecing together your favorite characters, props, villains, sound effects, and backgrounds.This sticker book is hours of fun for any Dog Man fan!

A beautiful hardcover edition of the New York Times Best Seller!The blockbuster danmei/Boys’ Love novels from China that inspired the comic, the animated series The Master of Diabolism, and the live-action series The Untamed: a historical fantasy tale of two powerful men who find each other through life and death.Wei Wuxian was once one of the most powerful men of his generation, a talented and clever young cultivator who harnessed martial arts and spirituality into powerful abilities. But when the horrors of war led him to seek more power through demonic cultivation, the world's respect for his abilities turned to fear, and his death was celebrated throughout the land.Years later, he awakens in the body of an aggrieved young man who sacrifices his soul so that Wei Wuxian can exact revenge on his behalf. Though granted a second life, Wei Wuxian is not free from his first, nor the mysteries that appear before him now. Yet this time, he'll face it all with the righteous and esteemed Lan

尿布寶寶不是普通寶寶，他跑得比嬰兒推車還快，威力比尿布疹還驚人！比利原本只是個真正的小寶寶，卻意外獲得超能力，成為史上最小、最爆笑的超級英雄——尿布寶寶！他和忠心夥伴尿布狗組成無敵搭檔，準備守護世界。偏偏邪惡的危險副警長一心想偷走他的力量，甚至打算統治整個地球。尿布英雄能打敗壞蛋嗎？地球會不會因此陷入前所未有的尿布危機？本書是全球暢銷作家 Dav Pilkey 的第一本兒童圖像小說，以全彩新版重新登場。這次不只更新拼字與文法，也保留了最迷人的孩子式幽默：天馬行空、荒謬好笑，卻又充滿善良與勇氣。From the creator of Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club comes Super Diaper Baby -- a superhero who's faster than a speeding stroller and more powerful than diaper rash, now in full color George and Harold are in trouble again As punishment, they have to write a 100-page report on good citizenship, and they have been specifically ordered NOT to make another comic about Captain Underpants. So what do they do? They create an all-new superhero... Super Diaper Baby Super Diaper Baby's archenemy, Deputy Dangerous, wants to steal his powers and take over the planet. Will the diaper-wearing dynamo defeat the deputy, or is the entire planet doomed?Dav Pilkey's first-ever graphic novel is now presented in glorious full color

The brand new feel-good, laugh-out-loud Tom Gates story featuring LOADS of doodles, three parties and some pesky pets. From Liz Pichon, the multi-million copy bestselling author and illustrator. Norman's told the whole school that DogZombies have a NEW SONG and a NEW LOOK for the BIG end of term party.But the problem is... they don't. How can they be the best band when they will be up against Oakfield Manor school? Will Tom make it to Leroy's party on time? Is dressing as a dolphin with a blue face a good idea? And will Mum and Dad ever do a fun run again? These questions and SO much more answered in this hilarious extra special story.Written in diary form Every page STUFFED full of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! REVIEWS OF TOM GA

Virginia Woolf's first fully realized work of fiction--published in its final, revised form for the first time A beguiling trio of fantastical and farcical anti-fairy tales about a giantess who builds a magical "cottage of one's own," battles a silver-scaled sea monster, and defies governesses and gravity alike In 1907, eight years before she published her first novel, a twenty-five-year-old Virginia Woolf drafted three interconnected comic stories chronicling the adventures of a giantess named Violet--a teasing tribute to Woolf's friend Mary Violet Dickinson. But it was only in 2022 that Woolf scholar Urmila Seshagiri discovered a final, revised typescript of the stories. The typescript revealed that Woolf had finished this mock-biography, making it her first fully realized literary experiment and a work that anticipates her later masterpieces. Published here for the first time in its final form, The Life of Violet blends fantasy, fairy tale, and satire as it transports readers into a

Get ready for a wild ride through PLANET EARTH! This innovative series uses a mysterious scientific process to fuse HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING SCIENCE FACTS. It's sure to get a big reaction! Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore mountain ranges, cloud formations, and crystal structures in this fun-filled, full-color book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure. - Did you know that around 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean? - Scientists are able to track the movement of tectonic plates using GPS?- The word "ozone" means "smelly" in Greek because the gas has a strong pong? Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Steven Hawking. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series fol

GET READY FOR INSTANT FUN AND CHAOS, IN THIS HILARIOUS MIDDLE GRADE COMIC BOOK STORY!When 10-year-old Ollie and his best friend Ivy find a mysterious bag of magical jelly beans, they're catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime. Squeezed inside each bean is a wildly unpredictable, fun-loving monster. And to unleash that monster on an unsuspecting world for ten whole minutes, all they need to do is add a little water!Ollie and Ivy quickly discover that monsters are great for rodeo rides, perfect for scaring off bullies, and exactly what's needed to reach that cookie jar on the top shelf. They can also be an unstoppable force of anarchy! But a little mess and chaos never did anyone any harm - right?IN THE SECOND BOOK IN THIS SERIES...An ancient book, The Bestiary of Bewilderbeasts is the key to understanding the Instant Monsters and where they come from. Ollie is staying up late every night, determined to crack the secret cipher to Chapter 13. Ivy, meanwhile, is more interested in play

Meet Spaghetti the mouse — a tiny collector, recycler, artist and the ultimate noodle-powered problem solver!Spaghetti loves collecting — lost buttons, bits of string, old pencil stubs and lots and lots of dried spaghetti. Spaghetti’s family sees a mousymess. Spaghetti sees mouse treasure!But when too much treasure takes up all the space in the mouse house, Spaghetti’s parents insist that something needs to change. It’s time for Spaghetti to put on his thinking cap (a pencil shaving) and come up with a creative solution for everyone in the mouse house.

The narrator of this book will draw anything you want, but he can't draw tigers! Except trying to draw them might be the only way to get better... This book is magical. Whatever you think of, the narrator will draw it on the next page.There’s just one problem: they’re really bad at drawing tigers. Hilariously bad. So please, don’t think of tigers! But of course, soon all you’ll be able to think of is tigers .. . so the narrator will draw them, more and more ridiculous as they go: a tiger in a mermaid outfit, one carrying a coffee and a briefcase, some just plain awful.But with practice, will they get better?A fun book to read together, perfect for children who love to draw – and for those who don't (but might soon!).

The 52-Storey Treehouse – in colour! The fourth bestselling book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, packed full of comic book style illustrations! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' - Tom Fletcher, author of The Creakers.Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has thirteen new storeys! It used to be 13, then 26, then 39, but they keep expanding!This time, there's a new watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes!), a rocket-powered carrot launcher, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency with all the latest high-tech detective technology. Which is lucky, because they have a BIG mystery to solve: where is Mr Big Nose?!Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

“An odyssey of action and awe.” —The New York TimesThe remarkable next novel from Matt Haig, the author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Midnight Library, with more than nine million copies sold worldwide“What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don’t understand yet…”When retired math teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan.Among the rugged hills and golden beaches of the island, Grace searches for answers about her friend’s life, and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past.Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.Story Locale:Ibiza, Spain

A brand new collection of poems to make you laugh, smile and think, from the former Children’s LaureateA brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet?In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world.Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share – a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages."These poems for children are little gems … Readers will find plenty to make them laugh and smile." ★★★★★ The Telegraph"Out of This World has suitably comic and thoughtful mon

From award-winning children's book author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper comes a one-of-a-kind chapter book perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Kondo & Kezumi series. After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: "The Shindig is coming!" The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What is a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it? When the blue jay finally reaches the party-prepping crew, all that pep turns to panic. The blue jay's message wasn't an invitation. It was a warning! THE SHINDIG IS COMING! Hooves, claws, and paws scatter when the mysterious forest visitors arrive at last. And opossum faints. Again. Find out what Mouse heard, what Bear said, and what Opossum missed in The Shindig Is Coming! Charise Mericle Har

《Animal Action Squad》再度出擊！這次的主角是海底英雄 Supershark。當新型祕密武器「泡泡爆破器」的設計圖遭竊，他必須潛入海底世界，追查竊賊的行蹤。讀者將在故事中與 Supershark 一同破解多項謎題，揭露間諜集團的沉船陰謀。書中融合輕鬆有趣的文字與漫畫插圖，讓閱讀過程更具互動性與臨場感，適合親子共讀或初階讀者。📖 亮點解謎與故事並行，提升參與度漫畫與文字搭配，吸引低齡與初階讀者海底冒險情境新鮮有趣Help Supershark to solve the puzzles and defeat a gang of spies in this underwater adventure.Who is behind the theft of the plans for the new, top secret bubble blaster? It's up to Supershark to find out. Help him to solve a selection of challenging puzzles to track down the thieves and expose their ship-sinking scheme. Another amazing assignment for The Animal Action Squad.- A mixture of text and comic strips will appeal to all young readers- Perfect for shared reading as you work to solve the puzzles together!

A hilarious, icky, sticky, spooky story with fluorescent green slime throughout - perfect for fans of Halloween, mayhem and goo!When Squeak the mouse wins a beastly-looking jelly in a competition, Granny throws it in the bin. But Squeak can't resist a sneaky taste . .. and UH OH! No more Mr. MICE guy - he turns into Hyde, a food-guzzling, slime-spewing monster mouse! Soon, the cupboards are bare, so hungry Hyde builds a machine that zaps clocks, chairs and sofas into food! Can anyone stop this monster from eating everything .. . and help Squeak turn back to normal?This child-friendly twist on the creepy classic Jekyll and Hyde taps into all the fun tropes of creepy stories and comic books.It will appeal to fans of Nibbles (Emma Yarlett), Gustavo the Shy Ghost (Flava Z. Drago), Creepy Tales (Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown) and the classic Haunted House (Jan Pienkowski). *Note: this was originally published with the title Hyde and Squeak.

Get ready for a wild ride through the world of THE ANIMAL KINGDOM! This innovative series fuses HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING FACTS to explain some of the biggest ideas in science!Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore the world of animals, their behaviour, and habitats in this fun-filled, full-colour book. The prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure.• Did you know that elephants are the only animals in the world with four knees?• A panda bear goes to the bathroom 40 times a day?• Or that every zebra has a unique pattern of stripes?Explore these big ideas, and so many more, in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets David Attenborough. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Professor Katzenstein and his rodent assistant, Sco

下一本會紅輕小說大賞 單行本部門第二名!!這本輕小說最厲害2024單行本部門第九名!!日本緊急再版!!2024年5月改編漫畫於comic-walker上連載在妹妹的唆使下，快要三十歲險些過勞死而離職的我，已成為虛擬藝人企業「Underlive」旗下的VTuber，神坂怜。沒想到出道第二天，同期就出了大包，演變成炎上&解雇的大騷動！黑粉爆棚，年近三十的男V能有未來嗎!?狂賀！兩個妹妹V出道！本人在下神坂怜Vtuber出道才三個月，每天都在除了炎上，還有炎上，再來就是炎上的日子中度過。時序來到夏季，在我死纏爛打之下，寶貝妹妹總算答應一起進行兄妹直播。好死不死，我以前的後輩（女）通知我說她也當了Vtuber，而且還是赫赫有名的偶像型Vtuber事務所『SoliDlive』的新人！她的同期也是我妹妹的好友？在此同時，我和前任後輩（女）同居過的謠言也甚囂塵上………是說啊，我身邊的Vtuber會不會太多了點!?

Owl wonders why everyone else in the forest sleeps at night, in this sweetly-illustrated story about how we learn to know ourselves. A splendid read for emerging readers, animal lovers, and fans of classics such as Winnie the Pooh, this book works both for bedtime and for budding lovers of adventure stories! Perfect for ages 4-8. In this thoughtful, refreshing, and lovingly illustrated picture book, Owl embarks on a quest to answer the question that's making him feel mixed up: why can't he fall asleep at night when all of the other animals in the forest are sleeping? Setting out on a quest to learn, Owl asks the squirrels, the rabbits, and even a bear! But alas, all the animals are asleep at night and too busy in the daytime to help Owl solve his problem. But this owl is determined to find out what's up with sleeping at night, and the answer might just surprise him . . .

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

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

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

【核心賣點】本書作者周林浩Chau Lam Ho (Michael)老師在HKDSE Paper 2 Writing Part A 取得滿分成績，他結合多年英文教學經驗，總結出英文寫作15式，有助讀者成功拔尖，獲得佳績。精選15種英語體裁 (Sample Writing of Different Text Types)，分析體裁特點，提供範文，強調學習重點，並提供詞彙短語的近義形式 (Different Ways of Saying the Same Thing)　以及多樣化常用句式 (Alternative Expressions) ，全方位強化英文能力。【一句話推介】HKDSE Paper 2 Writing Part A滿分成績的Michael Sir，教你寫作15式，助你成功拔尖。【內容簡介】每次英文作文總想爭取高分，但一直未能達至拔尖水平嗎？在HKDSE Paper 2 Writing Part A 取得滿分成績的周老師，結合多年教學經驗，總結出英文寫作15式，有助成功拔尖，獲得佳績。 本書特點：1 精選15種英語體裁 (Sample Writing of Different Text Types) 從小學及初中英語課程裏精選日記、網誌、建議信、故事、看圖作文、公函等15種體裁，分析體裁特點，提供範文，強調學習重點。2 提供常用詞彙短語的近義形式 (Different Ways of Saying the Same Thing) 按「開心」、「傷心」、「生氣」、「緊張」等情感主題，提供近義表達方式。除了用happy表達「開心」之外，還可以用delighted、joyful、thrilled、scream with joy、give each other a fist pump 和 give a high five等，並且通過例句體現詞彙的用法。3 多樣化常用句式 (Alternative Expressions) 供靈活運用 掌握句式變化有助提升寫作水平，例如撰寫非正式建議信時，可組合運用多樣化的句式，例如：I used to have the same problem. I’ll tell you how I dealt with it and I believe you’ll no longer find it a problem soon.4 你也

★2024千葉徹彌獲頒日本「文化勳章」、菊池寬獎★2024《悠哉日記》榮獲Openbook好書獎「年度生活書」與人生摯友松本零士先生的邂逅，與漫畫之神手塚治虫先生的深刻回憶，以及那些令人難忘的經歷，都深深觸動著內心。這是一本蘊含珍貴回憶的日本漫畫作品。漫畫之神‧手塚治虫、人生摯友‧松本零士——豐富人生的相遇！隨筆般自由揮灑，卻又細膩動人，以全彩短篇漫畫連結傳奇與當下。★BIG NEWS重磅新聞2024年8月底千葉徹彌因眼睛微恙住院手術，《悠哉日記》連載停筆，迎接遲來的暑假，出院後休養，其眼睛看得更清楚、更遠了，身體也更好了！最令人興奮的是，2024年12月「千葉徹彌大復出」，重新執筆連載，並且登上2025年1月25日發行的《BIG COMIC》雜誌封面人物！ 在2024年底，千葉徹彌獲頒「日本文化勳章」，同時也是第一位漫畫家獲得此獎。千葉徹彌表示：「現在全世界的人們，理所當然不分年齡的閱讀漫畫。但包含前輩在內、乃至於現今的漫畫家都為了將漫畫從兒童讀物的形象昇華為『文化』付出許多努力。這次獲獎，我感到非常自豪、也非常開心，因為這可說是對所有漫畫家創作活動的一種肯定。」「漫畫從發表的那瞬間，就成為了讀者的一部分。我由衷希望，漫畫從今以能作為讀者身邊最親近、最好接觸的『文化』被人喜愛著。」千葉以《悠哉日記》回望過往人生，隨筆般的短篇既是歷史，也是長者親身經歷人生後試圖傳達的智慧。第6集千葉回顧與漫畫家松本零士、手塚治虫的邂逅故事，珍貴回憶，觸動心靈。健康推薦—洪德麟（漫畫研究專家）褚明仁（國家電影及視聽文化中心董事長）林強（樂工‧電影音樂創作者）傅月庵（出版人、作家）黃威融（跨界編輯人）常勝（漫畫家）小莊（漫畫家）翁稷安（漫畫研究者、暨南大學歷史系副教授）黃麗如（旅遊作家）★《BIG COMIC》好評連載中，呈現全彩短篇的大師前半生日記。日本漫畫界的巨擘千葉徹彌，對台灣四、五、六年級這些世代，從看日本盜版漫畫、混出租店的讀者，算是昭和年代具有懷舊風格的作者，其作品《小拳王》與《好小子》在日本與台灣都是當年引發新聞報導與社會討論的經典。作者千葉徹彌在中文版序中提到，這部作品是在小學館成年人的漫畫雜誌《Big Comic》書末連載四頁短篇漫畫；對於長久以來一直創作長篇故事的我而言，卻領教到極短篇帶來前所未有的辛勞。該怎麽比喻呢？如果以前的長篇作品像是小說，本作就像是俳句或川柳

A guide to everything that biology is about, from things we know, to things we don't know yet.This book explores the fascinating world of biology - the study of all life, from tiny bacteria to plants, animals and entire ecosystems. Discover how living things behave and interact, and the amazing ways they adapt to the world around them. Find out how life on Earth began, how it has changed, and what living things might look like in millennia to come. Take a closer look at cells - the building blocks of life itself - and the vital role they play.Through a mix of diagrams, infographics, comic strips and clear, engaging text, this book shows readers what the study of biology is about, how much it covers, and why YOU might want to study it further yourself. It investigates some of the big issues that biologists are grappling with today, from preventing the spread of ever-evolving diseases to saving animals and plants from extinction.

★2024千葉徹彌獲頒日本「文化勳章」、菊池寬獎★2024《悠哉日記》榮獲Openbook好書獎「年度生活書」千葉徹彌成為炙手可熱的漫畫家後，在超忙碌的日子中開始連載傳奇作品《小拳王》。回顧當年的奮鬥過程與不為人知的逸事……NO WAR！！願世界不再有戰爭！――千葉徹彌隨筆般自由揮灑，卻又細膩動人，以全彩短篇漫畫連結傳奇與當下。 ★BIG NEWS重磅新聞 2024年8月底千葉徹彌因眼睛微恙住院手術，《悠哉日記》連載停筆，迎接遲來的暑假，出院後休養，其眼睛看得更清楚、更遠了，身體也更好了！最令人興奮的重磅新聞是，2024年12月「千葉徹彌大復出」，重新執筆連載；隔月，千葉老師登上2025年1月25日號《BIG COMIC》雜誌封面人物！ 在2024年底，千葉徹彌獲頒「日本文化勳章」，同時也是第一位漫畫家獲得此獎。千葉徹彌表示：「現在全世界的人們，理所當然不分年齡的閱讀漫畫。但包含前輩在內、乃至於現今的漫畫家都為了將漫畫從兒童讀物的形象昇華為『文化』付出許多努力。這次獲獎，我感到非常自豪、也非常開心，因為這可說是對所有漫畫家創作活動的一種肯定。」 「漫畫從發表的那瞬間，就成為了讀者的一部分。我由衷希望，漫畫從今以能作為讀者身邊最親近、最好接觸的『文化』被人喜愛著。」 千葉以《悠哉日記》回望過往人生，隨筆般的短篇既是歷史，也是長者親身經歷人生後試圖傳達的智慧。 第5集千葉回顧創作《小拳王》的幕後祕辛！同時也描繪了現狀，他在面對新冠大流行期間的日常生活。 ★《BIG COMIC》好評連載中，呈現全彩短篇的大師前半生日記。 日本漫畫界的巨擘千葉徹彌，對台灣四、五、六年級這些世代，從看日本盜版漫畫、混出租店的讀者，算是昭和年代具有懷舊風格的作者，其作品《小拳王》與《好小子》在日本與台灣都是當年引發新聞報導與社會討論的經典。 作者千葉徹彌在中文版序中提到，這部作品是在小學館成年人的漫畫雜誌《Big Comic》書末連載四頁短篇漫畫；對於長久以來一直創作長篇故事的我而言，卻領教到極短篇帶來前所未有的辛勞。該怎麽比喻呢？如果以前的長篇作品像是小說，本作就像是俳句或川柳。 如果老夫的往事拙作能陪伴諸位的日常生活，那將會是備感欣慰之事了。 以漫畫迷的角度來說，當然對這故事很好奇，也覺得很有出版價值。千葉徹彌曾經擔任過日本漫畫家協會會長，在一群資深漫畫家圈中是很活躍

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?

《The Last Kids on Earth》系列全球銷量突破千萬冊，並改編為艾美獎得獎 Netflix 原創動畫。這本全彩圖像小說外傳，讓孩子用最輕鬆的方式走進末日冒險世界——驚險但不沉重，搞笑卻很熱血。適合喜歡《遜咖日記》、全彩漫畫、怪物題材、幽默冒險與 Netflix 動畫風格故事的小讀者。The new full-colour graphic novel in the spin-off series from Max Brallier’s NYT bestselling The Last Kids on Earth, now with over 10 million copies in print worldwide and an Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original show. The series that proves that the zombie apocalypse is better with friends. Featuring new Last Kids on Earth stories by Max Brallier and full-colour artwork throughout! Jack, June, Quint and Dirk – AKA the Last Kids on Earth – are creating ANOTHER COMIC BOOK MASTERPIECE! Are you ready for the next Last Comics adventure? Of course you are! And this next book doesn't disappoint.It's bigger, better, and just plain awesome. What is it about, you ask? Well … as Maverick would say, "It's classified." Could I tell you? Uhhh … sure, I guess? Maybe? Okay, fine, no. No, I can't.But soon, SOON I will. And you'll say it was aaaall worth th

本書帶領孩子穿越時空，回到古代中國，展開一場尋找傳說中金龍的解謎冒險。Jade 和 Jack 與小狗 Leo 一起踏上旅程，沿途不只要動腦破解各種謎題，還得小心幾位愛耍花招的對手搶先一步。從邏輯推理、觀察細節到破解線索，每一關都需要讀者親自參與，才能幫助主角們繼續前進。故事以漫畫分鏡呈現，節奏明快，讓閱讀像在玩一場冒險遊戲。究竟誰能最先找到金龍，前往皇宮領取獎賞？答案就藏在一道道謎題之中。Travel back to Ancient China to solve the puzzles and find a dragon.Jade and Jack travel back in time to Ancient China and embark on a quest to find the legendary golden dragon. Lots of brain-teasing puzzles stand between them and their goal, as do a couple of sneaky tricksters. Who will find the dragon first and claim their reward at the Emperor's palace? Find out in this exciting puzzle adventure.This brand-new adventure, featuring Jade, Jack and Leo the dog, is packed full of interactive puzzles and comic strips. Usborne Puzzle Adventures have been delighting young adventurers since 1984.

"Super funny, super silly, and super AWESOME!" - Jess Bradley, author of Super DweebGET READY FOR INSTANT FUN AND CHAOS, IN THIS HILARIOUS MIDDLE GRADE COMIC BOOK STORY!One day, best friends Ollie and Ivy stumble across something TRULY AMAZING in the woods near their homes - a mysterious bag of magical jellybeans. When Ivy drops one in a puddle, a monster suddenly appears!Ollie and Ivy quickly discover that monsters are great for rodeo rides, perfect for scaring off bullies, and exactly what's needed to reach that cookie jar on the top shelf. They can also be an unstoppable force of anarchy! But a little mess and chaos never did anyone any harm - right?Meanwhile, somewhere in another dimension, evil sorcerer Lord Hokum pats the back pocket of his cloak. "Wait a second. Where have my magical beans gone?" Look out kids - here comes trouble!This brand-new graphic novel series by Michael Buxton is perfect for fans ofDog ManandDiary of a Wimpy Kidwith laugh-out-loud humour, a lovable cast o

Jeffrey Brown brings his irresistible comic spin to the X-Men, one of the most beloved and popular teams of the Marvel Universe.Welcome to Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, where Professor X has his hands full supervising an unruly gaggle of elementary school aged mutants! From the creator of Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem and the bestselling Darth Vader and Son series, this fun collection sees Wolverine using his claws to roast marshmallows, Nightcrawler playing teleport tag, Danger Room practice hijinks, babysitting duty with the New Mutants, Magneto as a surprise substitute teacher, young Cyclops and Phoenix as sweethearts, Sentinels turned into playground equipment, and much more. Full of warm humor and inside jokes hatched from true fandom, Jeffrey Brown’s adorable interpretations of a classic era for the team will delight fans of all ages.© 2024 MARVELPerfect for:Kids and grown-up Marvel fans alikeFamilies who enjoy sharing funny booksSchool libraries and teacher appre

Meet The Floofs. A Floof is a Floof. Not a rabbit, not a rat, not even a mouse. Join them as they go on three adventures full of fun, new friends, and just a little bit of magic.Brought to life in vivid graphic novel form, The Floofs are there to help each other solve problems of the cosmic kind. From figuring out why the stars in the night sky are disappearing and helping someone who finds themselves far from home, to joining a friend on their quest to find a quiet place to read their book.Whether the adventure is out of this world or a little bit closer to home, they are always fun when you have your friends to help you along the way.With three short stories inside, children will enjoy dipping in and out of this world without having to commit to a longer read. As a bonus, there are three shorter one-page comic strips between each story that contain little life lessons or ‘floofisms’.Perfect for your newly independent or reluctant reader, they will love escaping into this immersive wo

"A contemporary Buffy" - Publishers Weekly Every other day, Kali D'Angelo is an average teenager. She goes to public high school. She attends pep rallies (reluctantly).She's human. And every other day in between . .. she's not. Though she's not quite sure what she is on those days, Kali knows what she does .. . she hunts, traps, and kills demons, hellhounds, and other supernatural creatures that threaten her world.On those days, she is practically indestructible. But when Kali notices a mark on a popular girl at school, she knows instantly that the girl is marked for death by one of these unworldly beings. And she knows she has only twenty-four hours to save her.There's only one problem . . .it's the wrong twenty-four hours. An action-packed supernatural mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games.

Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots?The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Coloring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don't forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

Super Rabbit Boy must face the biggest robot the world has ever seen in the latest page-turning installment of this USA Today bestselling series!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!Super Rabbit Boy is ready to enjoy a relaxing day off until meanie King Viking shows up at his door. King Viking has a giant problem -- his biggest robot ever, the Gigabot has been stolen. Now the robot thief is taking the Gigabot straight toward Animal Town! King Viking can’t stop the Gigabot on his own, so he has no choice… he has to ask Super Rabbit Boy for help! Will Super Rabbit Boy find a way to stop the giant Gigabot? And who is the robot thief?Thomas Flintham's full-color artwork on every page brings energy and

This hands-on (and marker-on!) curriculum-based workbook provides reinforcement, practice, and review opportunities of foundational pre-math and pre-reading concepts plus motor skill work for the youngest learners. The ultimate write and erase workbook, with tons of curriculum-based activities and exercises focusing on letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. Includes a removable double sided white board and dry erase marker (attached in spiral binding). It's fun to be smart! From the brand that's loved by kids, teacher approved, and parent trusted, Brain Quest Write and Erase: Preschool Skills is packed with hands-on activities that introduce and reinforce concepts students need to prepare for school. Bonus questions on each page extend the learning and give parents ample opportunities for engaging conversations and language development. Aligned with early learning standards and expertly vetted by award-winning teachers, each page is designed to set students and parents

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...

Hugh Dunnit 是一位專接「棘手案」的小學生偵探。這次，他的任務是查出為何表弟掉了一口好牙，卻一毛牙仙錢也沒收到？案情不單純，牙仙人間蒸發，背後藏著一連串牙根般盤錯的陰謀。Hugh Dunnit 將兒童日常融入荒謬幽默的偵探情節，節奏明快，令人會心一笑。Lee Cosgrove 的漫畫式插畫穿插其中，畫風活潑、情緒分明，讓故事閱讀起來更加立體。推薦給喜歡《Dog Man》或《InvestiGators》這類幽默冒險故事的讀者。Hugh Dunnit is a schoolboy who only takes on the toughest cases. Like the case of the missing Tooth Fairy. Hugh’s cousin is owed a small fortune for his baby teeth, but the fairy has never coughed up.Hugh must sink his teeth into another conspiracy, and this one runs deeper than a root canal. Has Hugh bitten off more than he can chew?A brilliantly funny detective story with comic-book art throughout by Lee Cosgrove.

From Eisner Award-winning author Aron Nels Steinke comes a heartfelt and funny middle-grade graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and expressing yourself. Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. She didn't used to have anxiety speaking--and she used to have friends. Now, her former best friend Chloe is her worst enemy, and Mira's only solace is making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel. But when Chloe's mom has to travel for a family emergency, Mira is horrified to learn that her family has volunteered to let Chloe stay with them. When it feels like everything is going wrong, will Mira ever find her voice?

列尼和朋友們原以為只是一趟普通的動物園行程，結果卻在獅子區被困住！車裡除了他們，還有一隻患有幽閉恐懼症的瞪羚？！獅群步步逼近，緊張到爆——幸好哥哥布蘭登的超難聽樂團出手相救，讓獅子落荒而逃，瞪羚則留下永遠的陰影……Comic school-based stories for 7+ with black and white illustrations throughout. A modern day Just William, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey!Lenny's big brother, Brandon, has been persuaded to take him and his friends to a safari park. Soon things are out of control and they're trapped in the car in the middle of the lions' enclosure with a claustrophobic gazelle. Fortunately, the gathering lions aren't fans of Snot Touch, Brandon's band, so they blast them with his terrible music and the animals flee. Soon they're rescued, though the gazelle will never be the same again...

Being part bubble and part cat can be one whole problem in this new BubbleCat mixed-media tale! When BubbleCat throws a party for his grandma, can he balance helping all his friends with finding the perfect gift for Nana?It's Nana's one-millionth Not Poppin' Day, and BubbleCat is excited to gift her a beautiful bouquet of flowers at her party. But every time he tries to pick her more flowers, one of his friends needs his help to finish their own gifts. Oh, bubbles! Can BubbleCat balance helping his friends with helping himself, or will he have to tell them…"no"?