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〜人生必備打氣筒和OK繃，慢慢成為更好的自己〜在《灰兒飛高高以後：陪伴受傷孩子的暖心繪本》書中，人生中有兩個重要的工具，要一輩子放在包裹裡，給自己取用：那就是打氣筒和OK繃，好貼切的物品！能讓孩子更準確地知道心裡受傷時，給自己安慰的OK繃，好一點可以重新啟動時，再用打氣筒給自己打打氣，那樣就可以慢慢成為更好的自己。──葛惠(財團法人三之三生命教育基金會執行長)《灰兒飛高高以後》討論到即使是孩子也有自癒能力，有時我們就是需要暫停一下，還有，就算不全然總在「認真的」生活也無妨，只要是活著，各種經驗和感悟都是有價值的。──管家琪(兒童文學作家)閱讀《灰兒飛高高以後》，讓自己及時停下腳步思索，原來療癒內心的溫暖事物，驀然回首，竟在燈火闌珊處，正等待著我們仔細的聆聽與感受。每個人的內心深處，都潛藏著屬於自己的寶藏，那獨一無二，無需比較，屬於你的優勝美地。──王意中(王意中心理治療所所長)「這個故事源自於我在安置中心從事藝術治療工作時遇見的孩子，他們都因「受傷」而聚集在一起。對他們來說，身體的傷是一種痛，心裡的傷更是另一種痛，而兩者都需要好好修復。 故事中的「灰兒」在追尋寶藏的過程中經歷了挫折與傷害，但最終他學會自我療癒、也理解生命除了不斷追尋外，還要重視內心的快樂。 我們希望這本書成為受傷孩子們身心的安慰，讓他們在閱讀中感受到勇氣和被理解的溫暖。而陪著共讀的大人們也能在閱讀過程中得到療癒。」──作者/徐道恆、繪者/簡宛瑩特別規劃･精心設計･親子共讀：◆附贈療癒貼紙◆大小朋友聊療天◆繪本讀書會〜恢復勇敢的力量，讓每個想飛的孩子都能飛〜《灰兒飛高高以後：陪伴受傷孩子的暖心繪本》作者/徐道恆 繪者/簡宛瑩本書是關於一顆氣球「灰兒」的冒險故事。灰兒想要飛高高尋找寶藏，沿途追尋不同價值而傷痕累累，是個追尋與懷疑、受傷與療癒的故事。After Whirl Flies HighWhirl dreams of soaring high in search of treasure, chasing various values along the way and becoming battered and bruised. It's a story of pursuit and doubt, pain and healing.暖心推薦隋棠(知名演員)游珮芸(臺東大學兒童文學研究所所長)專文推薦

Even the crankiest monsters have hearts in this monstrously funny Valentine tale from fan favorite author Samantha Berger and bestselling, award-winning illustrator Dan Santat.An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine's Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It's enough to turn anyone into a monster!In this third entry into the beloved Crankenstein series, see if our grumpy little hero can make a sour day sweet and find a little love in his heart!Don't miss the other books about Crankenstein!

Dugong. Coffin Ray. Convict Blenny. Vampire Squid. Whale Shark.Do these animals sound dangerous or endangered to you? Because of their common names, bizarre looks or large body sizes, some creatures have a bad reputation and possibly instil fear.But are they really dangerous? Are they endangered, too?Come discover the fascinating facts and stories of 25 marine creatures living across the oceans' depths, from the shallow intertidal reefs to the deep abyssal trenches. Find out what makes them dangerous, endangered, or both!In This Book:Written and reviewed by marine biologists and reviewed by marine biologistsLife-like wildlife illustrations

It’s baby animal season at the Athensville Zoo! Is Plum responsible enough to watch over five exuberant peachicks? The fourth book in award-winning author Matt Phelan’s series about a young peacock whose adventures are funny, hopeful, and always kindhearted. A hilarious and highly illustrated novel perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.Spring has sprung at the Athensville Zoo, and that means one thing: zoo babies! For Plum and his friends, the most excitement comes from the five energetic—and mischievous—peachicks. Plum is sure he can handle the responsibility of watching over his new friends. How hard could it be to keep track of them? Wait, where are the peachicks? When one of the chicks ends up in the clutches of two notorious, badly behaved young zoo patrons, Plum will face his most thrilling adventure yet—a rescue mission outside the zoo walls!From award-winning author Matt Phelan, Plum to the Rescue! is the fourth book in a stand-alone young middle grade seri

When beloved character Little Critter® hears something going “tap-tap” in the night, he is determined to find the source, in this Level One I Can Read Comic.It’s bedtime for Little Critter and Little Sister, but when there’s a strange sound in the night, the two set out to find the source of the "tap-tap." Things that look like monsters in the dark turn out to be innocent in this nighttime adventure! Will they ever find out what’s making the sound?Emergent readers will enjoy the humor and mystery in Little Critter: Night Night! Sleep Tight!, a Level One Little Critter I Can Read Comics story.

Rabbit up . . . Uh-oh! Rabbit down . . . With some droll ascents and landings, Jo Ham's international sensation hops into a board book about the basic concepts of up and down. Seesaws, diving boards, ski jumps, slides--life comes with its share of ups and downs. And for the adventurous, on-the-go Rabbit, they're simply par for the course. The creation of Jo Ham, whose art celebrates the magic of everyday life, Rabbit has been spotted everywhere from the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston to mugs and nursery decorations in homes around the world. Now the iconic black-silhouetted bunny appears in a series of children's board books--fun, playful, and irreverent stories in striking and stylish packages that beg for a place on children's bookshelves.

LEARN EVENMORECOMMON SIGHT WORDS WITH DR. SEUSS! Sight words are a building block of reading success, and this fun and friendly workbook helps early readers ages 5 to 7 learn more than 120 essential ones. With lots of encouragement from familiar friends like the Cat in The Hat, it's perfect for kids in K-1, as well as older kids wanting extra reinforcement for reading fluency!Developed by education experts, this Dr. Seuss Workbook gives kids a fun and cheerfyl way to learn common high-frequency sight words! Sight words are words that kids learn to recognize automatically without needing to sound out the letters, that often need to be memorized. Together with phonics and decodable words, sight words are an essential part of early reading success.SIGHT WORDS LEVEL 2 presents a mix of the most common sight words from kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. It's perfect for those ages, as well as for any young learner who needs extra reinforcement and practice with sight words that are a li

For the first time ever, the belovedMoomincharacters star in their very own Little Golden Book!One calm and quiet June evening, when the inhabitants of Moominvalley had gone to sleep, the Moomin house almost began to fall apart. There was a loud knock on the door, and in an instant, the whole of the Moomin family was awake….This Little Golden Book retells the tale of how the small but fierce character, Little My, first met Moominmamma and Moominpappa and came to live with the Moomin family. This humorous and heartwarming story will delight children ages 2 to 5, as well asMoominfans and Little Golden Book collectors.Since 1945, the Moomins have been the central characters in a series ofMoominbooks and a comic strip by Tove Jansson. There have been numerous Moomin television series, films, and even theme parks in Finland and Japan.

Princess Truly gardens and has fun with her friends, across three rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!You can read with Acorn! 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 can grow it! Across three stories, Princess Truly and her friends grow a garden, she helps a baby bird learn how to fly, and she plants a magical tree! These funny and empowering short stories promote believing in yourself, building confidence, and having a positive self-image. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, Princess Truly fosters imagination and curiosity.With full-color artwork and easy-to-read rhyming text throughout, this series is just-right for new readers!

When is a spot not a dot? When it’s the perfect spot for a picnic! Dot the Ladybug is a charming sleuth in this endearing My First I Can Read series filled with sweet art and simple wordplay.Jots is looking for the perfect spot. But finding a spot is not as easy as it looks. Dot is on the case to help out her friend in this Dot the Ladybug adventure.Kallie George’s fun yet simple wordplay pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer Coleman’s vibrant illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers.

Start your quest with a talking purple llama and protect the Kingdom of Ravenwood! Join eight-year-old Dak as he's swept into a magical adventure to protect the people and creatures of their kingdom—including dragons!Eight-year-old Dak spends his days scooping llama poop and dreaming of adventure. Then he meets Fenn, the mysterious girl who lives next to his family’s farm, and Lucy, a llama…who wears a scarf? And talks? And turns PURPLE?!Suddenly Dak is on a magical whirlwind adventure! Turns out Lucy is the keeper of the magical stones that protect the people of Ravenwood —and a thief has tried to steal them. Now they're scattered across the kingdom! The good news? Lucy has found the Fire Stone. The bad news? A family of dragons found it first and they won’t give it up easily. Can Dak, Fenn, and Lucy get the Fire Stone back?They’ll encounter magical creatures, a sneaky thief, and tricky magic, but when Dak, Fenn, and Lucy work together, nothing can beat Team Llama Quest!Join Team Llam

Start your quest with a talking purple llama and protect the Kingdom of Ravenwood! Join eight-year-old Dak as he's swept into a magical adventure to protect the people and creatures of their kingdom!One day, Dak was scooping llama poop on his family's farm. The next, he's on a magical adventure to save the kingdom! Dak, Fenn, and the magical llama Lucy have found the Fire Stone but eleven of the magical stones that protect Ravenwood are still missing! The search for the next stone leads Dak, Fenn, and Lucy to Starfall Forest, where the very shy and protective herd of alicorns—magical horses with wings and a horn—live. The alicorns have the Star Stone, and it's leaking magic everywhere and causing havoc at the royal wedding! Can Dak, Fenn, and Lucy find a way to gain the alicorns’ trust and get the Star Stone back? They’ll encounter magical creatures, a sneaky thief, and tricky magic, but when they work together, nothing can beat Team Llama Quest! Join Team Llama Quest on all their adve

「瓦力唱片行」第一本短篇小說集用一首歌的時間聽一個故事，用一杯咖啡換取一段深沉的思念用好故事交換一杯好咖啡這是一間穿梭在寂寞地圖上的深夜咖啡館。不過沒有人知道它何時到來，何時離開。這位老闆還很奇怪。他的咖啡要你付錢，或不付錢。用貝殼來換，用故事來換，用世間你覺得等值的所有東西來換。東西的價值不是他決定，是你決定的。是你用換取的故事，決定此杯咖啡的價格。只要真心肯換，他一定收。阿昌是胖卡咖啡館的老闆，用好故事交換一杯好咖啡、用卡帶播放出的樂曲，讓來到這間行動咖啡館的人，重新接納過去的自己。林明俊是唱片行老闆，和阿昌是多年前的舊識，曾經是知名鋼琴家的他，在失意時遇見爵士，爵士開始和他說話，兩人的音樂故事就此展開。姬兒和學長因為咖啡館內流瀉的莫札特《小星星變奏曲》而重逢；卒婚夫妻因為巴哈的《雙小提琴協奏曲》而戀人未滿、配偶以上；老先生與李斯特、金面人與巴哈，深夜電台DJ與拉赫曼尼諾夫……許多故事在胖卡中發生，環環相扣的情節巧妙的在音樂中緩緩道來。人生是一場和絕望奮鬥的拔河，透過述說，透過音樂，就像在傷口上開出一朵花。在你最需要的時候，給了你一把傘，也給了你一場雨後的擁抱。生命中最重要的歌，只要真心地唱，就會駐足在記憶的最深處，等待某個天晴的好日子，再度被時光所採收。——〈像我這樣的朋友〉胖卡咖啡館曲目布魯斯．史普林斯汀〈生來奔跑〉譚詠麟《像我這樣的朋友》舒伯特《即興曲》法蘭克．辛納屈〈黑夜中的陌生人〉拉赫曼尼諾夫《第二號鋼琴協奏曲》蕭邦《夜曲》莫札特《小星星變奏曲》洪弟七〈懷念的播音員〉巴哈《雙小提琴協奏曲》約翰．柯川〈我最愛的事〉史特拉汶斯基《彼得洛希卡》李斯特《B小調奏鳴曲》⋯⋯ and more.本書樂曲介紹與音樂連結均附於該篇文末，建議一邊閱讀一邊掃進QRcode聆聽音樂。

Grab your pick axe and your canary cage - it's time to mine for coal in the Victorian pits! As a British man living in a coal-mining village during the Victorian era, you're forced to endure the dangers, difficulties and despair of working underground in the 1800s. It's gruelling work, with long hours, unpredictable equipment and terrifying conditions. Discover how to get through a day in the pits with a succession of handy hints, such as not forgetting your canary bird and singing mining ballads to keep your spirits high.You'll soon learn that you really wouldn't want to be a Victorian miner! The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction read

Sharpen your axe and hoist your sails - it's time to hop in your longboat and explore the world with the voyaging Vikings!As an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you're getting ready to set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new life elsewhere. Prepare to brave stormy seas, discover expert boat-building techniques, and delve into the rich history of Norse mythology! But discovering a new continent is a difficult and dangerous quest - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction reading.

奇奇鳥和妙妙貓是一對好朋友。妙妙貓，沒有翅膀，卻想學飛。奇奇鳥，雖然有翅膀，卻只能在森林裡穿梭。Chi Chi Bird and Miu Miu Cat are best friends.Miu Miu Cat dreams of flying, even though he has no wings.Chi Chi Bird has wings, but he can only flutter through the forest.他們倆最後領悟出飛行的智慧 ― 有一對「幻想的翅膀」，可以帶領他們前往世界的各個角落。One day they discover a magical secret:With a pair of imaginary wings, they can fly anywhere in the world.奇奇鳥和妙妙貓乘著幻想的翅膀，遨遊世界；每當他們回到森林時，總會帶回來一些奇妙的故事。Chi Chi Bird and Miu Miu Cat soar on their imaginary wings, exploring new places. And every time they come back to the forest, they bring wonderful stories to share.這是奇奇鳥和妙妙貓帶回來的另一個故事 ―Here’s another story brought back from Chi Chi Bird and Miu Miu Cat ―

Relive your favorite moments from Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man series with this paw-some official sticker book!Dog Man is half man, half dog, and all Supa Cop! You can join Dog Man, Petey, Lil Petey, and all their friends on their action-packed adventures in this interactive sticker book based on the bestselling book series. This book comes with twelve sheets of stickers -- over 200 stickers total! -- that can be used to create sticker scenes and decorate notebooks, water bottles, and more.This sticker book is hours of fun for any Dog Man fan!

Join an adventure with all of your favourite Roblox pets in two, fun-filled original Pet Simulator stories! Can't get enough Pet Simulator? Explore the delightful world of collecting coins, snatching up rare eggs and raising the cutest pets around in this totally original chapter book based on the hit game with TWO stories! Join Whiskers the Cat, Ruffles the Dog and Penny the Unicorn as they try to solve the Riddle of Rainbow Ravine and win the Great Pet Race in this hilarious chapter book. Filled with tons of laughs, action and exciting artwork. This book from bestselling author Tracey West is sure to delight fans of Pet Simulator.Perfect for gamer fans!

Justin已經裸奔過、被綁架過、掉進天坑過，還紅遍全網路，現在他只想週末好好休息一下——結果遇上了殭屍！？而且還是運動員專屬墓園裡爬出來的超猛殭屍！Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. He’s been naked in front of the whole school, survived a marooning, a kidnapping AND a giant sinkhole, and every one of these cringe inducing moments has gone mega viral! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! Time for nice relaxing weekend, right? WRONG! As Justin must face his spookiest challenge yet… zombies! No, really! And these aren’t just any zombies… he lives next door to the cemetery for ELITE ATHLETES! Monday was manic, Tuesday was traumatizing, Wednesday was weird, Thursday was terrifying and Friday was frantic. But now… it’s SATURDAY.The sixth book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of the globally bestselling Treehouse series.

無線電頻率是通訊傳播發展的關鍵稀有資源，隨著資通訊科技演進、行動通訊成熟、衛星通訊崛起，無線電頻率更顯不足，如何公平、和諧、有效的使用頻譜資源，是各國主管機關的重要課題。B5G時代的現在，我們已看到如Starlink等低軌衛星通訊快速發展，朝6G時代陸海空三維網路邁進，日常生活通訊也將正式從地面拓展到包括衛星通信、高空平台通訊等非地面網路，通訊技術的頻譜需求將進一步提升。非地面網路的發展，不僅帶給網路基礎設施不足地區或不經濟地區提供寬頻網路服務，亦是提升國家網路韌性一環，已是各國數位基礎建設之重要拼圖。此外，公共安全與救難應變(Public Protection and Disaster Relief, PPDR)系統為協助緊急救難單位、組織所使用的無線電通信，應用情境包含因事故、自然災害或人為導致的突發狀況等，透過PPDR機制可確保緊急救難單位通信系統完善與順暢，近年可見各國積極透過行動寬頻與相關應用，規劃PPDR相關頻段及網路之建構。因此，本專題先以「低軌衛星通信的未來：衛星固定及衛星行動服務之發展與頻譜規劃」、「高空通訊平台的崛起：HAPS及HIBS之發展與頻譜規劃」、「公共安全與救難應變通訊發展：PPDR模式分析及頻譜規劃」等6G時代下之國際通傳產業重要議題，探討高空平台、低軌衛星、衛星直連手機、公共安全與救難應變通訊等發展趨勢，與相應之頻譜規劃及分配趨勢。此刻已是因應2030年6G發展，擬定未來頻譜規劃的時間點，專題最後透過「邁向6G時代：我國頻譜使用現況與未來釋出規劃」一文帶出6G發展趨勢，綜整分析我國當前頻譜使用狀況，並根據國際重要議題為即將到來的6G時代提出前瞻性的頻譜規劃建議。

在 Fantastic Field Trip 中，Monique 和朋友偷偷脫離導覽隊伍，誤入「魔法大廳」，一個小小的意外竟讓石像怪群復活！Super Troupe 總部立即陷入封鎖，他們必須臨危不亂，找到破解的方法，否則一切將陷入混亂。故事以誇張的漫畫風插圖增添張力，兼具驚險與幽默，展現團隊合作與臨機應變的力量。這本圖文並茂的橋梁書，讓孩子在輕鬆閱讀中享受冒險樂趣。During a field trip to Super Troupe Headquarters, Monique and her friends break away from the main tour group. Soon, they sneak into the Hall of Magic where a minor mishap quickly leads to monster mayhem. Somehow, they bring the Gargoyles of Astoria to life, and the entire Super Troupe Headquarters goes into lockdown. Can Monique and her friends find a way to defeat a pack of stone demon dogs before it's too late? Or will their fantastic field trip turn into a major flop? Young readers will find out in this fun and funny chapter book bursting with colorful comic book-style illustrations.

21世紀大學英語口語初級教程(第2版)在第一版基礎上以二十大精神和新版《大學英語教學指南》提出的“提高目標”為指導，參照《中國英語能力等級量表》中“口頭表達能力”總表的五級標準，強化教材內容的鑄魂育人功能，全面提升學生的口語表達能力和跨文化交際能力。主要內容：Part One Preparation Activities 包括：Ⅰ . Culture Base； Ⅱ . Language Base。Part Two Speaking Activities 包括： Ⅰ . Dialogue； Ⅱ . Writing and Talking； Ⅲ . Practical Writing and Speaking。Part Three English in Practice 包括：Ⅰ . Idioms；Ⅱ . Video Clip；Ⅲ . Culture Talk。Part Four Additional Reading 包括：Ⅰ . Passage One； Ⅱ . Passage Two；Ⅲ . Passage Three。

21世紀大學英語口語中級教程(第2版)在第1版基礎上以二十大精神和新版《大學英語教學指南》提出的“發展目標”為指導，參照《中國英語能力等級量表》中“口頭表達能力”總表的六級標準，強化教材內容的鑄魂育人功能，全面提升學生的口語表達能力和跨文化交際能力。主要內容：Part One Preparation Activities 包括：Ⅰ . Culture Base； Ⅱ . Language Base。Part Two Speaking Activities 包括： Ⅰ . Dialogue； Ⅱ . Writing and Talking； Ⅲ . Practical Writing and Speaking。Part Three English in Practice 包括：Ⅰ . Idioms；Ⅱ . Video Clip；Ⅲ . Culture Talk。Part Four Additional Reading 包括：Ⅰ . Passage One； Ⅱ . Passage Two；Ⅲ . Passage Three。

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!Three friends, Eloise, Ash, and Maya, have just discovered that they share an amazing gift. They can transform into powerful Fire Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest.Once there, Eloise learns that she is the mighty Flame Dragon. She must lead Ash and Maya on an epic quest to a place in the forest called the Fire Realm, which only appears once every one thousand years. An evil queen is gaining power there. She must be stopped—and Eloise and her friends are just the dragons for the job!Read all the books in the Fire Dragon arc!#16: Eloise the Flame Dragon#17: Ash the Blaze Dragon#18: Maya the Ember Dragon

The official novelization of Disney’sMufasa: The Lion King.Told in flashbacks, “Mufasa: The Lion King” reveals the rise of one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands as Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa share the story of Mufasa with a young lion cub.Directed by Barry Jenkins, the prequel to “The Lion King” releases in theaters on December 20, 2024.

在當前全球地緣政治擾攘不安之際，臺灣面臨前所未有的安全挑戰。本書以「國際安全事務」、「地緣政治情勢」、「大陸問題與臺海兩岸關係」與「國防安全事務」為核心議題，全面剖析臺灣的戰略處境與因應之道。在國際安全層面，烏俄戰爭為臺灣肆應敵情敲響警鐘，突顯主權國家安全的脆弱性；中共在印太地區的威權勢力擴張及美「中」戰略競合，更直接影響臺海安全。地緣政治方面，「全球南方」(Global South)國家興起重塑國際秩序；亞太區域整合與美國強化「軸輻」同盟體系(Hub-and-Spokes System)，深深牽動臺灣的戰略布局。在兩岸關係上，中共製造灰色地帶衝突與混合戰威脅日趨嚴峻，頻繁的軍機、艦艇擾臺與片面改變現狀作為，使臺海緊張態勢持續升溫。面對此複雜局勢，臺灣必須強化國防自主、提升不對稱作戰能力、完善後備動員體系，並且注重全民國防與心防。本書基於2021年至2023年間對國際間重大事件的觀察，從強化國家安全、國土安全與國防安全的視角出發，為臺灣在變局中的戰略選擇提供關鍵洞察。

Meet the pets of Buddy and Bea and their friends in the third installment of this laugh-out-loud illustrated chapter book series celebrating life in a second grade classroom.After an author visits their classroom, Buddy and his friends can't stop talking about their pets. Joey’s adorable puppy even stops by Ms. Maple’s classroom (and makes a major mess)! But something seems off about the things Bea is saying about her cat. Are her stories true?Buddy has his own pet problems, so he tries not to focus on the drama with Bea. No one knows what to think about Bea’s tales—should they believe her? Is she fibbing? The truth turns out to be even more complicated than trying to train Buddy's cranky cat.This funny and fast-paced series stars a hilariously unlikely buddy duo, making it irresistible to chapter book readers.

How far would you go to keep a promise? Told from alternating points of view, Hidden Truths is a story of changing friendships, the lies we tell, the secrets we keep, and the healing power of forgiveness.Dani and Eric have been best friends since Dani moved next door in second grade. They bond over donuts, comic books, and camping on the Cape.Until one summer when everything changes.Did Eric cause the accident that leaves Dani unable to do the one thing in the world she most cares about? The question plagues him, and he will do anything to get answers about the explosion that injured her. But Dani is hurting too much to want Eric to pursue the truth—she just wants to shut him out and move on. Besides, Eric has a history of dropping things he starts. Eric knows that and is determined that this will be the one time he follows through.But what if his pursuit brings him into direct conflict with another friend? Where does Eric’s loyalty really lie?

Alana tries to bring her loved ones together in this fourth book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover!Alana Wilson loves being in the Mini Cupcake Club and all her new friends at Fenton Street School. But she misses her old friends from her old school. Between her work in the club and helping her family with her two little brothers, she just doesn’t have time to see them anymore. Worse yet, she just found out her grandmother’s flower shop may have to close due to low sales. Her Grammy loves her shop, and it would break her heart to see it shut down.Can Alana find a way to bring her old and new friends together and save Grammy’s flower shop?

Superpoodle 懷疑 Velma Vixen 的「Phantastic Plastic」並非如宣稱般環保，背後或許隱藏著不為人知的陰謀。為揭開真相，他必須運用全部超能力，並邀請讀者在閱讀過程中一同破解謎題，阻止這場惡意計畫。全書以幽默文字與漫畫插圖搭配解謎設計，讓初階讀者也能輕鬆投入，既有故事性又具互動樂趣，適合親子共讀。📖 亮點故事與謎題結合，增加參與感漫畫式插圖與輕鬆語調，適合初學閱讀融合環保主題與冒險情節What is the sinister secret behind Velma Vixen's Phantastic Plastic? Can it really be as green as it seems? Superpoodle suspects not, and must use all his super powers to expose a fiendish plot. He'll need your help to solve a host of tricky puzzles and save the day. The latest addition to the amazing adventures of the Animal Action Squad.- Packed full of puzzles to solve as you read the story- Amusing text and comic strips make reading fun for beginner readers- Perfect for shared reading as you work to solve the puzzles together

Get to know global superstar Beyoncé in this push, pull and slide book, perfect for the littlest members of the Beyhive!Little Superstars: Beyoncéis an interactive introduction to the influential singer, performer and businesswoman, and empowers young children to dream big.Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover Beyoncé’s incredible life story, and even dance and sing along with her!With bright, colorful illustrations by Jayri Gomez, fun rhyming text and lots of detail to spot, young children will want to revisit this book again and again.Meet more Little Superstars in this series! Also available:Little Superstars:Taylor

A novelty board book for preschoolers, introducing them to scientists who changed the world.Discover the scientists who changed our world in My First Heroes: Scientists! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Zhang Heng, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin, and be inspired by their incredible work.With scenes to explore, fun facts to learn and bright, bold illustration by Nila Aye, this is the perfect introduction for young children to these amazing scientists.The My First Heroes books have been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide.Find out more in this remarkable autobiographical series with Explorers, Space and Inventors.

Discover the inventors who changed our world in My First Heroes:Inventors!Push, pull, and slide the scenes to find out about Archimedes, Patricia Bath, George Stephenson and Hedy Lamarr, and be inspired by their incredible work.With scenes to explore, fun facts to learn and bright, bold illustration by Nila Aye, this is the perfect introduction for inquisitive preschoolers to these amazing inventors.The My First Heroes books have been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide.Find out more in this remarkable autobiographical series withExplorers,ScientistsandSpace.

The fourth book in the Sisters Ever After series of fairy tale retellings, this is the wild story of Mera, the only one who can save her beautiful older sister when she is kidnapped by the Beast who viciously rules over their small village.For as long as Mera can remember, she and her sister Darina have feared the Beast who lurks in the castle above their village. On countless nights they have locked themselves into their home while the Beast led his hounds on the Wild Hunt, preying on anything in his path.Now Darina has been kidnapped by the Beast, and only Mera can save her. But she soon finds that in the Beast’s eerie, magic-haunted castle, nothing is quite what it seems—including her own sister. Here, Mera will discover the dark secrets that have bound her village to the Beast for so long.But in order to set them all free, she will have to face the most dangerous secret of all: the truth about herself.

London’s most adorable bear is back in the third installment of the blockbuster franchise Paddington in Peru, which features a star-studded cast, including Academy Award–winner Olivia Colman, Academy Award–nominee Antonio Banderas, and more!Join Paddington as he returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, their trip reveals a mystery that leads to an epic quest in the Amazon and the mountain peaks of Peru.Packed with marvelous mishaps and marmalade sandwiches, this novelization of the film is the perfect gift for those who want to relive Paddington's adventures at home! Featuring an 8-page full-color photo insert from the film Paddington in Peru, this retelling of the film is sure to delight any Paddington fan.

A parent's love knows no bounds. Share the LOVE of favorite Disney animal families in this delightfully illustrated board book! This sweet board book illustrates that no matter time or distance, Mom and Dad's love for their child only grows stronger with each passing moment. Perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and EVERY day, this sweet story will delight little ones with adorable illustrations of favorite Disney characters, like Mrs. Jumbo and Dumbo, and Pongo, Perdita, and their pups. Add to your Disney Baby collection with such favorites as: - Disney Baby: I Love You This Much! - Disney Baby: I Love You Mom- Disney Baby: I Love You, Dad- Disney Baby: Love, Hugs, Hearts - And more!

Return to the land of Never After, where real life and fairy tales collide, in book four of New York Times–bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz's hit middle-grade series.To save her mother from Olga's evil clutches, Filomena and her friends will set off for new lands and new adventures. Without a moment to lose, Filomena must travel to the legendary land of Camelot to find the sword of Excalibur - the only thing that can save her mother from Olga's mysterious illness.But Camelot is not all that it seems. Filomena and the crew quickly realize that there is another fairy tale that has taken hold in the land of Arthurian Legend. . . that of the Wizard of Oz! With the help (and hindrance) of the Wicked Witches of the East and West, lions and tigers and bears will surely be the least of Filomena and the crew's troubles.As the League of Seven follows the yellow brick road to retrieve the enchanted sword and complete their most important quest yet, they find nothing will thwart the ogres and

UNLOCK READING SUCCESS AND LEARN SIGHT WORDS WITH DR. SEUSS! This delightfully friendly workbook helps kids ages 5 to 7 learn 120 need-to-know sight words for beginning readers. With familiar characters like the Lorax, plus more than 80 pages of fun activities, it's perfect for kindergartners, 1st graders, and any young reader who wants to improve their reading comprehension and fluency.Developed by education experts, this Dr. Seuss Workbook gives kids a fun and cheerful way to learn common high-frequency sight words! Sight words are words that kids learn to recognize automatically without needing to sound out the letters, often through repetition. Together with phonics and decodable words, sight words are an essential part of early reading success.SIGHT WORDS LEVEL 1 is perfect for kindergartners, 1st graders, and any young learner who needs extra reinforcement with the sight words commonly encountered in classrooms and at kindergarten reading levels.Packed with plenty of practice, th

The Disaster Squad is ready to save the day in this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of the Magic Tree House series, or for kids who aren’t quite ready to read I Survived!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!Meet the Disaster Squad! Leela, Jaden, and the rest of the Jackson family travel the country and respond to natural disasters, helping people in need and rescuing animals along the way.In this third adventure, the Jacksons are called to Minnesota, where a blizzard is sweeping through the area. Snow-filled skies, icy roads, chilly temperatures... There are people and animals in danger! Will the Disaster Squad be able to brave the cold and lend a helping hand?With action-packed adve

In the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, Drake and Worm encounter a mysterious Ghost Dragon!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!Zoltan, an evil wizard, has stolen a Dream Orb! With the orb, Zoltan has access to the Dream World -- a place that is forbidden to all wizards. Drake and Bo travel to Zoltan's castle in Gothica to stop him. There, they meet Dragon Master Sandor and his Ghost Dragon Phantom. Is Phantom a ghost or a dragon? Can Drake and Bo find the orb and stop Zoltan before he opens the Dream Gate?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this page-turning adventure!