Computer Technology and Computer Programming

《運動表現之恢復》集結運動恢復領域最新的科學研究，並汲取全球頂尖運動科學家與菁英運動員合作應用於表現與恢復的實務經驗。本書由法國國家體育與競技表現訓練中心（The National Institute of Sport, Expertise and Performance, INSEP）成員編輯，提供促進運動員恢復、最佳化訓練時間及避免過度訓練的技術與策略。在《運動表現之恢復》中，尖端的研究與技術為促進恢復過程提供實證策略。讀者將學習如何建構個人化且具實證基礎的恢復流程，以提升運動表現。本書特色在於收錄國際運動員與教練的個案研究，為安全且有效的恢復手段提供更多的相關討論與實務脈絡，並說明如何將這些概念應用於特定運動項目。其內容的深度與實用性，對於專業人士、運動員、教練及學生皆具吸引力。《運動表現之恢復》協助讀者改善恢復流程，幫助運動員更輕易地適應訓練負荷、降低過度負荷與受傷風險，最終能提升競技運動表現。

This is the story of Blue, a T-Rex who navigates the life of being an investment banker. Blue adapts to the customs, lingo, and schedule of his workplace culture, offering humorous insights into the struggles of fitting in and changing. As time goes on, Blue finds that he misses the jungle he came from and his dinosaur friends, and questions the tedious cycle of meetings, overtimes, and early mornings, sparking a reflection on the true meaning of his dreams.This T-Rex’s story is meant to represent the sharp reality many young adults find when they actually achieve their dreams. Whether that is a dream career, college, or relationship, the magic of the dream is often not as it seems. This is not to discourage people from pursuing their dreams, but to show that dreams bend, change, and shift over time. ◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263648654.pdf

★ 18世紀倫敦解謎冒險，智慧少女偵探登場★ Netflix《Enola Holmes》式機智探案魅力★ 結合歷史細節與謎題解碼的精彩冒險★ 詩歌線索、神祕密碼與字典謎團，帶讀者穿梭古老倫敦1775年的倫敦，少女Letty為了拯救生病的父親與即將陷入困境的家庭，捲入一場關於寶藏與祕密組織的謎團。詩歌暗號、字典線索與神祕訊息將她帶往城市各處，追查「偷走文字的人」。在歷史與冒險交織的旅程中，Letty必須運用智慧與勇氣揭開真相。一部結合歷史細節與精彩解謎的中年級冒險故事。本書同時融入真實歷史元素，包括18世紀知名學者 Samuel Johnson 與他的經典字典，讓解謎過程更加真實迷人。An exciting adventure for 9-12 year old readers from talented new writer, Penny Boxall; perfect for fans of Netflix’s plucky ENOLA HOLMES, the humour of Hana Tooke's THE UNADOPTABLES, and the caper of Katherine Rundell's ROOFTOPPERS.LONDON, OCTOBER 1775Lettice Breech is itching to go on another adventure.But her beloved Pa is sick, and their home is in danger. Letty needs money. She needs treasure.So, when a mysterious socialite appears in London, promising more treasure than she can imagine, Letty finds herself embroiled in a thrilling new mystery right in her home city. Baffling poems, puzzling clues in dictionaries, and curious notes from a mysterious group known only as The Alphabetters lead

The second hilarious full-colour graphic novel series from breakout talent Huw Aaron! Perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dogman and Donut Squad.PREPARE TO RE-ENTER THE GARDEN.The Treefairy stronghold of Oakhold has a new ruler. Yay! But there's already trouble. Boo!Something sinister is stirring in The Garden . . . And Pip could not give two hoots about it.That is, until best buddy Twig is KIDNAPPED. Now it's up to Pip and a most unlikely ally to set off on an epic rescue mission.Along the way, they will face ferocious squirrels, leeches, shocking betrayals, angry ladybirds, fairy enemies old and new, MORE leeches . . . and try their best to avoid . . . DEATH BY TOAD.Praise for Unfairies:"I loved everything about this book. It's just SO funny' - Rob Biddulph, bestselling author of the Draw With Rob and Peanut Jones series'You'll be wowed . . . Unfairies is enviably bonkers and I loved it.' - Sheena Dempsey, bestselling author of Pablo and Spash"[A] wild, witty adventure . . . Hilario

投資大師們的指定教科書巴菲特說：「別人貪婪時我恐懼，別人恐懼時我貪婪。」索羅斯說：「市場總是錯誤的。」華爾街教父 班傑明‧葛拉漢：「不做群羊，一要正確思考，二要獨立思考。」在價格處於高位時對利多消息保持懷疑，在價格處於低位時對利空消息保持懷疑。本書的五大原則總結：1. Your main purpose must be to keep the mind clear and well balanced. Hence, do not act hastily on apparently sensational information; do not trade so heavily as to become anxious; and do not permit yourself to be influenced by your position in the market.1.你必須目標明確，頭腦冷靜，不能因一些道聽塗說的消息而莽撞行事；不要過度交易讓自己變得焦慮；更不能盲目地固執己見。2. Act on your own judgement, or else act absolutely and entirely on the judgement of another regardless of your own opinion."To many cooks spoil the broth."2.要麼依照自己的判斷行動，要麼無視自己的看法、絕對徹底地按別人的判斷行動。「人多手雜反而壞事。」3. When in doubt, keep out of the market. Delays cost less than losses.3.當心存疑慮、游移不定時，不要進行交易，延誤成本小於虧損。4. Endeavor to catch the trend of sentiment. Even if you should be temporarily against fundamental conditions, it is nevertheless unprofitable to oppose it.4.努力培養對走勢的敏感度，即使目前你還不能把握它，但這也絕不會是作無用功。5. The greatest fault of ninety-nine percent out of

For fans of Shut Up, This Is Serious, this humorous, relatable novel gives an honest look at what it's like to fall in love for the first time...with someone you were sure you hated. High school senior Mayte has never been kissed, but it hardly matters. Her abuelita has cancer, her half sister with special needs has moved in, and college is off the table--family comes first. She keeps her problems to herself; why burden everyone she loves with more? Meanwhile, fellow senior Auggie is set on attending an elite creative writing program. But as the self-proclaimed most boring person alive, he can't exactly write the next great American novel when he's struggling to write a short story for college applications. After an awful blind date ("disaster" doesn't even begin to describe it), Mayte and Auggie are forced together by their merging social circles. The pair must at least pretend to get along...but soon they develop actual feelings. Then tragedy strikes Mayte's family. Auggie feels comp

In this action-packed and heartfelt second original graphic novel in the Iron Man: Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, Iron Man must work with the Incredible Hulk to save a group of innocent monsters from being used for destruction It's monster mayhem! When Iron Man looks to connect with the Hulk outside of super heroing, Tony creates a new suit big enough to keep up with Hulk's desire to smash! But when a group of monsters are unleashed across the world, Tony realizes that all of that smashing might be doing more harm than good. And when it seems like there is more to these monsters attacking at random, Hulk and Iron Man must put their heads together and find out who is really be behind these monster attacks, and calm the monsters at large!

★《紐約時報》榜首作者 Ava Reid 震撼力作 ★★《最後生還者》的末世感 ×《飢餓遊戲》的殘酷競技 ★★ 全美各大書評媒體「星級推薦」，必讀反烏托邦神作 ★在這個被企業「Caerus」統治的未來，貧窮不僅是罪，更是致命的債務。為了償還巨額欠款，貧民的孩子被推入名為「羔羊競技場（The Lamb's Gauntlet）」的直播獵殺秀，而這也是權貴們最愛的血腥娛樂...故事中的兩個女孩，一場命定的追殺：伊內莎（Inesa）： 被親生母親背叛、送上祭壇的「羔羊」。她在廢墟中學會生存，卻沒想到自己正被最強大的武器盯上。梅莉諾（Melinoë）： 凱路斯的王牌「天使」暗殺者。她是被改造過的活武器，美麗、冰冷、從未失手，卻在這次任務中，聽見了內心崩裂的聲音。當獵人與獵物在輻射塵飛揚的荒原相遇，當直播螢幕前的萬千觀眾正屏息等待血光，她們卻在彼此眼中看見了這個腐敗世界不允許存在的東西－勇氣與愛。這不只是一部生存冒險，更是一場關於人性、性別與階級的史詩預言。2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksIndie Next PickCBC Hot off the Press PickCCBC Choices 2026NAIBA Book of the Year FinalistThe epic standalone dystopian romance from the Sunday Time bestselling author of A Study in Drowning and Lady Macbeth. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Last of Us‘Stunning . . . Among the dystopian greats.’ Chloe Gong‘Brilliant and devastating, Fable for the End of the World will arm you with the strongest tools we have: both anger and hope.’ Allison Saft‘Knife-edged and tender-hearted, I will be thinking of the final line for years to

Power Playis a spicy friends-to-lovers hockey romance with the teach-me trope, accidental marriage, fake-dating fun, he falls quietly but hard and a guaranteed happily ever after from bestselling author Chelsea Curto.The viral hockey romance sensation from international bestseller, Chelsea Curto. Comes with an exclusive bonus chapter.She gives me that smile again. The one that makes me feel alive. Like I've been sleeping for thousands of years and now that I'm finally waking up, she's the only thing I can see . . .Piper Mitchellneeds something in her life to finally make sense. Fresh off a divorce, stuck in a career that’s lost its spark, and terrified of dating again, she decides to focus on the one thing she can control: getting more confident in the bedroom.Liam Sullivanmight be the league’s best goalie, but he’s never been great with people. Behind closed doors, though, he knows exactly what he’s doing – and after some gentle pressure from Piper, he agrees to help her learn. It’s s

★ TikTok話題哥德奇幻續作，讀者最期待的黑暗篇章★ 小鎮魔法 × 禁忌戀情 × 危險祕密★ 《羅密歐與茱麗葉》家族宿命＋《The Inheritance Games》級愛情張力★ 如果魔法有代價，你願意為愛付出多少在拯救Penny母親的詛咒事件後，小鎮Idlewood看似恢復平靜，但黑暗力量其實正悄悄醞釀。Corey試圖終結家族的血腥魔法契約，而Alonso的力量卻逐漸失控，變得危險而陌生。當悲劇發生，Penny與朋友們必須面對殘酷抉擇：為了阻止更多血腥與詛咒，他們究竟願意犧牲多少？一場愛情、命運與黑暗魔法交織的哥德奇幻再度展開。The hotly-anticipated sequel to the unputdownable gothic contemporary fantasy The Glittering Edge. Return to a world where magic is real, witches make irresistible boyfriends, and keeping secrets is dangerous—but not as dangerous as the truth. With the dark magic of Krystal Sutherland and a love triangle to rival The Inheritance Games.The hotly-anticipated sequel to the unputdownable gothic contemporary fantasy The Glittering Edge. Return to a world where magic is real, witches make irresistible boyfriends, and keeping secrets is dangerous—but not as dangerous as the truth. With the feuding families of Romeo and Juliet, the dark magic of Krystal Sutherland and a love triangle to rival The Inheritance Games.Penny Emberly

新學校、新朋友、新煩惱，全都一次到來！Riley Wright剛進入 Heverton Junior School，就遇上人生最大尷尬——她那超級丟臉的爸爸，竟然是新任校長！面對陌生校園、難搞的才藝表演、個性難以預測的新好友 Emmie，還有愛找麻煩的壞心女孩 Harper，Riley每天都在出糗、跌撞與努力中前進。本書以輕快逗趣的筆調，寫出小學生最熟悉的校園生活：想交朋友、怕被笑、渴望被喜歡，也總在一連串手忙腳亂中慢慢找到自己的位置。角色鮮明可愛，笑點密集，節奏明快，既有日記書的親切感，也有滿滿插圖帶來的閱讀樂趣。A hilarious illustrated series about school, mean girls and BFFs for readers aged 7+, from the best-selling author of The Christmas Carrolls — new for 2026!Riley Wright is starting at Heverton Junior School with one awkward disadvantage: her MAJORLY embarrassing dad is the new head teacher…!!“A lively fun-filled story” — Dame Jacqueline WilsonNew school, new friends (hopefully!). Riley Wright has to figure out how to fit in, pin down a talent for the talent show, look out for her unpredictable new BFF Emmie, and face down super mean girl Harper…As someone who gets a lot of stuff wrong, when will Riley finally get something right?

附水畫筆Join Peppa and her family on a zoo adventure in this exciting water magic format! Use your water pen to reveal colourful zoo creatures and bring brilliant zoo fun to life over and over again! You’ll find beautiful butterflies, colourful birds and the cheekiest monkeys.Just add water to use your water pen to reveal the colour. Let the pages dry and complete the adventure again with your reusable pen (included).Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: I Spy at the Zoo: A Tabbed Board BookPeppa Pig: Where’s Peppa at the Zoo?Peppa Pig: Fun at the Zoo Jigsaw Puzzle 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 plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, st

如果知識也能像冒險一樣好玩，那會是什麼樣子？在《Cute FACTopia!》裡，200個關於世界「最可愛的一面」的知識，串成一條意想不到的探索旅程。你會認識睡覺時耳朵會抖動的侏儒河馬 Moo Dheng，發現世界上最迷你的泰迪熊，還會知道大象其實會在雨中跳舞，而人類寶寶在媽媽肚子裡就可能打嗝。旅程甚至一路延伸到太空——那裡有像橡皮鴨的彗星，還有表面出現巨大愛心冰原的矮行星。最有趣的是，每一個知識都會連到下一個，有時還會出現分岔路線，讓你跳到另一個完全不同卻又奇妙相關的主題。翻開這本書，就像展開一場沒有終點的好奇心冒險。A super-cute adventure through 200 adorable facts, in an irresistible pocket-sized book.Follow an ingenious trail of 200 facts about all things cute, cosy and sweet. You’ll meet the pygmy hippo called Moo Dheng whose ears wiggle when she sleeps and encounter the world’s tiniest teddy bear. You’ll learn that elephants dance in the rain and babies hiccup inside the womb. And you’ll even jet off into space to discover a comet shaped like a rubber duck and a dwarf planet with a huge, heart-shaped ice field on its surface. Every fact in the book is linked to the next in funny and surprising ways. And there isn’t just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but st

★ 《Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun》暢銷作者全新爆笑校園日記系列★ 《遜咖日記》《Geek Girl》讀者一定會愛的青春成長故事★ 日記＋訊息對話＋插圖的閱讀形式，節奏快、笑點滿滿★ 最真實的青春煩惱：升上國中、初戀、友情與超尷尬時刻！剛升上國中的Bím Blake，用日記與訊息記錄自己的混亂生活：尷尬時刻、初戀、友情危機與家庭日常。幽默、溫暖又極具共鳴，搭配大量插圖與輕快節奏，是9–12歲讀者最有感的成長故事。From the bestselling author ofOnyeka and the Academy of the Suncomes the first in a brand-new tween slice-of-life series. Relatable, humorous and highly illustrated,Bím Blake's Hot Takesis perfect for fans ofDork DiariesandGeek Girl.From the bestselling author ofOnyeka and the Academy of the Suncomes the first in a brand-new tween slice-of-life series. Relatable, humorous and highly illustrated,Bím Blake's Hot Takesis perfect for fans ofDork DiariesandGeek Girl.‘Laugh out loud, full of heart and fantastic fun!’ A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series‘A perfect tween diary with a strong, immediate voice and relatable struggles.’ Louie Stowell, author ofLoki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being GoodHi bestie! My name’s Bím Blake. I've just started high school and here’s

Perfect summery picture book where Ollie overcomes his fear of the ocean with the help of a baby... octopus?Ollie is afraid of the sea – he just KNOWS it’s full of monsters! While playing in a little tide pool, he meets a baby octopus. They become friends, and Ollie slowly learns that there was nothing to be scared of. After all, there are no giant monsters under the sea... are there?

A fantasy graphic novel for independent readers about being yourself (even if you're told you're "too much") and finding joy in the darkest of places.Hupo is on a mission to restore dreams and wonder to his home once again, before the Wallower destroys everything this story is about... Hupo and the Aletha love to amble through the bustling streets of their city, talking to shopkeepers and recounting tales of their favourite adventurer, the Great Humdingo — much to the annoyance of everyone around them. But when mysterious, zombifying mists creep into town and the Aletha is captured by a sinister force in the mountains, Hupo’s on a mission to set everything to rights… But can he hold onto who he is when everything around him seems so terrible? Creator Billy Partridge whisks us into his magical tale with whimsical artwork and a story about imagination, adventure, and having the courage to be yourself – even if you have a big personality.

Meet the busy London Guards in this bright, rhyming board book, with push, pull and slide pages to play along.Toddlers will love to join in with all the action, as they discover a day in the life of a London guard. Slide the tab to help him put his hat on, pull the page to bring the changing of the guard ceremony to life . . . and more!With colourful illustrations from Marion Billet, a fun rhyming text to share together, and lots of things to spot – from iconic busbies to cups of tea! – this sturdy board book is the perfect London present for little ones who like to play as they read.Discover more London fun withBusy London, Can You Find the King in London?andWhizzy Wheels: My First London Bus.

The cutest mice in school are back for third adventure!Meet Tina and Tuck - two unlikely friends ready for adventure! A fun, full-colour series for 6+ children, ideal for readers moving from picture books to chapter stories.Out-of-control water fountains, classrooms full of crickets and other disasters have convinced the school board that the grand but decrepit old Boone School needs to close its doors.Tuck and Tina learn that the problems are the handiwork of a masked troublemaker intent on closing the school in order to filch dinosaur fossils buried beneath the building.A kidnapped principal, an escaped bear, and a sky high chase with Tuck and Tina piloting a model bi-plane add to the mayhem.Praise for the Tuck and Tina series:'Heartwarming and hilarious!' Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The fourth in a series of shaped Moomin board books, with a brand-new story based on Tove's classic world and characters, and with flaps to lift and things to spot throughout.The Moomins are going to the theatre! In this brand new story based on Tove Jansson's magical world of Moominvalley, you can lift the flaps and spot your favourite characters. This beautiful shaped board book is perfect for young Moomin fans.The Moomins are putting on a show . . . but the theatre has been burgled! Can they catch the culprit?Join Moomintroll, Moominmamma and Moominpappa as they paint the scenery, make the props and search for the robber, helped and hampered by Snorkmaiden, Little My, Stinky and Emma the Stage Rat. As you follow the Moomins on their journey you can lift flaps to explore the secrets of the theatre and find your favourite characters - there's plenty to discover!The perfect introduction for little ones to Tove Jansson’s world of Moominvalley. Enjoy more fun-shaped Moomin adventures wit

Winner, 2025 Best Baby Book Prize from the French Ministry of Culture From family trips to ocean dips, experience summer's everyday magic in this sturdy, neon pop-up book. With playful illustrations, engaging text, and pop-up surprises that toddlers (and parents) will love!Designed especially for little hands, this bright, bold pop-up book brims with the joy of summer in every turn of the page. Perfectly portable and shaped for toddlers' hands, this sturdy board book features six playful pop-up scenes that leap from the pages with high-contrast neon images - the yellow of sunshine and the pink of summer sunsets.Celebrate the magic of summertime, from a busy bee zipping between blossoms to a bumpy ride in the family van, from spreading sunscreen on our faces to enjoying bare feet on a beach, and from diving into sunset seas to counting the stars at night. This book brings all our most-loved summer moments to life in a way that's both familiar and fresh, clever and surprising. Every page

Joining the bestselling Paint by Sticker Kids sticker-activity series is Paint by Sticker Kids: Fairytale Magic, packed with brightly colored storybook worlds, including five foil sticker images. The Paint by Sticker Kids series has sold more than 10 million copies to date, and the reasons are obvious: stickers, stickers, and more stickers! Plus, it's a craft that delivers hours of screen-free, mess-free fun. Paint by Sticker Kids: Fairytale Magic is full of brightly-colored scenes from classic storybook tales. Kids will delight in stickering a Snow White's poisoned apple, Rapunzel's tower, Cinderella's glass slipper, the Frog Prince, and more--one sticker at a time. The happily-ever-after edition includes five images that feature foil stickers for an extra touch of magic and fun. Painting by sticker is easy, mess-free, and portable (plus, all the pages are perforated so multiple kids can create at the same time!). The stickers are designed to be easy for small hands to maneuver, and n

A pact. A test. A dilemma. A murder.Jane thinks she understands the game, but she'll soon find out one of her opponents is a killer playing by a different set of rules. Plain Jane Flowers is a seventeen-year-old summer camp counselor. This is her second year at Camp Sunshine, only this time there won't be any campers. Jane will be competing with other counselors in a series of challenges that will test her physical strength, endurance, and mental acuity. If Jane wins, her entire life will change. People will finally admire and respect her, and nobody will call her Plain Jane anymore. Jane teams up with some of her fiercest competitors, but soon mistrust causes a fracture within her alliance. Someone is sabotaging the games. The stakes have never been higher, yet quitting isn't an option. Jane will have to play the game in order to survive.

Move the slider mechanism to answer funny questions about baby farm animals and lift five flaps to find hidden creatures! Explore farm life in this interactive and playful board book, which places the child at the centre of the action. Each spread is packed with fun and includes an engaging question about the scene. Decide and slide to choose your answer! Inside you’ll discover: Six multiple choice questions explore different farm scenes.Vibrant, bold and funny illustrations from Susie Hammer will keep little ones entertained and engaged. A multi-sensory reading experience, with a slider and flaps to lift. Spot the Quizzy Bean characters on each spread and lift the flaps to find out who’s hiding. Encourages active engagement and interaction, and helps children to express their knowledge and preferences. Each title in the series explores key Early Years concepts across the questions, for example: shape, colour or size. From Rebecca Atkinson – best known for pre-school series Mixmups, wh

Move the slider mechanism to answer funny questions about the home and lift five flaps to find hidden creatures! It's bedtime in this interactive and playful board book, which places the child at the centre of the action. Each spread is packed with fun and includes an engaging question about the scene. Decide and slide to choose your answer! Inside you’ll discover: Six multiple choice questions explore different rooms in a house.Vibrant, bold and funny illustrations from Susie Hammer will keep little ones entertained and engaged. A multi-sensory reading experience, with a slider and flaps to lift. Spot the Quizzy Bean characters on each spread and lift the flaps to find out who’s hiding. Encourages active engagement and interaction, and helps children to express their knowledge and preferences. Each title in the series explores key Early Years concepts across the questions, for example: shape, colour or size. From Rebecca Atkinson – best known for pre-school series Mixmups, which airs

Mole's friends don't think much of his mound until a storm destroys their own homes, and they realise that the best treasures are often right beneath their feet!A brilliantly funny picture book showcasing the importance of humility and the value of empathy. Mole is on a mission to build an extraordinary shelter for him and his friends. But Bird, Beaver and Bee don't see what the fuss is about - who would want to spend time in a muddy, mouldy mound when they could be enjoying Bird's impressive nest, Beaver's incredible lodge or Bee's intricate hive?

A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Cats are renowned for being independent creatures content to do their own thing, in their own time. They can be aloof, distant and independent - yet many of us adore our cats, and wonder if we could do more to make them return our affection and attention.My Cat is Ignoring Me!? answers 50 frequently asked questions about how to choose, care for and live with your cat. Boy or girl? Long haired or short? And when they've taken over the sofa, the kitchen and the bed, is the house their place or yours? Follow these simple steps to ensure you create the best possible lifestyle for your cat, and they'll never ignore you again! Probably...maybe.

A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Dogs share our homes and our lives in a much closer way than any other pet. A dog becomes one of the family, included in photographs, outings and stories. In fact, people so often treat their dogs like humans, it is no wonder that they sometimes act like one!Whether they're becoming a picky eater, a couch potato or simply thinks they're the 'man of the house', My Dog Thinks He's Human!? can help. With 50 tips and tricks on all aspects of caring for your dog, from your choosing a puppy to them dragging their bottoms on the floor, this book will show you the best ways to ensure that you and your pampered pooch learn to co-exist contentedly - all while you remain top dog.

Hilarious illustrated story in the series about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Join them on a mind-blowing adventure to discover why they're the only two talking animals in the world. Perfect for 7+ fans of Grimwood, Dog Man and Murray and Bun.'Hilarious… addictive' GuardianSquirrel and Duck can't remember where they first met, but Duck is having some strange flashbacks to a secret underground science lab. Trying to find it again, they meet a friendly ferret, a distinctly UNfriendly scientist and uncover some shocking secrets behind their own existence!Packed full of pictures and laugh-out-loud scenes, this is a zanily entertaining story from a bestselling author/illustrator. Don't miss the rest of the series: Squirrel and Duck: Mission Improbable and Squirrel and Duck: Invasion of the Doggy-Snatchers.From the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book series.

From the extraordinary team behind The Tiger on the Train, this fabulously winning story is about a croc who will not be sidelined!'NO scales on stage!' said Sidney. 'These fantasies must stop. Flamingos have star quality,And crocodiles do NOT!'Elvis the crocodile dreams of being a Zigzags' Circus star but only cute and furry animals are allowed on stage.Elvis is left to serve the ice creams. But flipping ice creams into cones, juggling with a flamingo, and practice makes perfect. It's not long before Elvis demonstrates that he has exactly what it takes to be a star.With stunning artwork, colour and charm pour out of every page.

A fabulously funny tale... with a hint of BITE! Mabel's parents loved their daughter very much. But they also knew that Mabel was the kind of child who did things. You know ... THINGS. But every time Mabel's parents asked, "Why did you do this?!" Mabel would reply, "Actually, the ALLIGATOR did it." Join Mabel's parents as they try to uncover the truth. Is Mabel the culprit, or is she hiding a SNAPPY secret in her bedroom... Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen's This Is Not My Hat and Peter Bentley and Sara Ogilvie's Meet the Parents Kael Tudor is the author of a whole host of hilarious books including One Goose, Two Moose and It's Not My Cookie Isobel Lundie is the illustrator of Waterstones Book of the Month author Louie Stowell's first picture book, A Midsummer Night's Drama

Peppa is super excited to have a sleepover at Freddy Fox's home!Freddy Fox is having a sleepover, and everyone is invited! Peppa and friends enjoy all sorts of fun - playing hide-and-seek, having a picnic, and exploring what's behind a secret door. And what better way to end the day than with a delicious pizza party!Join Peppa in this exciting lift-the-flap adventure.Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa at the Farm: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Best SleepoverPeppa Pig: Peppa’s Superhero Party: 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 plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora wants to make a special present for Mum's birthday. But when she accidentally breaks her fairy wand, things go terribly wrong!Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora Moon - half fairy, half vampire, and totally unique - wants to make a special present for Mum's birthday. But when she accidentally breaks her fairy wand, turns Dad green, and covers the whole house in daisies, will Isadora be able to put everything right before it's time to cut the cake and celebrate?Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series str

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora is off to play her first ever game of Catch That Fang! But will she be able to keep up with her vampire cousins?Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora Moon - half fairy, half vampire, and totally lovable - is off on a nighttime adventure with her dad, Bartholomew Moon. It's finally time for her first ever game of Catch That Fang! But keeping up with her speedy vampire cousins is harder than she expected...Will Isadora find her rhythm, or will she need a tiny sprinkle of fairy magic to make this a night to remember?Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved ch

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora is headed to Dragon Camp! But bonding with her glitter dragon proves to be more difficult than she expected . . .Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora and her cousin, Mirabelle, are off to Dragon Camp! Isadora soon finds out that bonding with a glitter dragon is harder than she thought. Dashing Dazzle doesn't want to play by the rules, so Isadora must use all her fairy-vampire skills to win the naughty dragon overCelebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially f

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! When Isadora's friend, Mignonette, needs somewhere to stay, Isadora offers to share her bedroom. But sharing a room is harder than she thinks . . .Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.When Isadora's fairy friend, Mignonette, needs somewhere to stay, Isadora offers to share her bedroom. But for a small fairy, Mignonette sure makes a lot of noise. Isadora wants her bedroom back! Luckily, her dad is ready with some expert advice to make things right.Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. De

The first book in a hilarious, fast-paced and super readable new fantasy adventure series from the New York Times bestselling author of The House at the Edge of Magic."Wonderfully inventive, brilliantly funny, warm-hearted and magical." Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew DragonsWhat happens if the Chosen One doesn't want the job?When Tassie is announced as the Chosen One, destined to save the day, she knows there's been a mistake. She's nothing like the mild-mannered child described in the prophecy! Besides, being the Chosen One sounds like ZERO fun.If Tassie wants to dodge her destiny, she needs to find a new Chosen One - and fast! Along with her best friend, a griffin called Spin, she embarks on a quest through magical lands in a race against the clock. Unfortunately, she's never been on time for anything...Prepare for dizzying dragon rides, sneaky elves and bad-tempered orcs, as Amy Sparkes combines the wit and eccentricity of Terry Pratchett's young fiction with the unlikely

First book in the doodle-packed diary series – now with a fresh new look and exclusive bonus content."Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offering" – Mail on Sunday"You must read these books" – Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny vs MonkeyI am the god of tricksters. Well, I was until last Tuesday. Now I’m an eleven-year-old boy...Loki the mighty trickster god has been banished by Odin to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old school boy. Forbidden from revealing his AWESOME godly powers, Loki must do enough good deeds to earn his place back. As he records the truth in his magical (judgemental) diary, it seems like Loki might be a lost cause...BONUS CONTENT: Loki-style "facts" about his fellow Norse gods and a short story from Thor.There’s a whole world of Loki to read:A Bad God’s Guide to Being GoodA Bad God’s Guide to Taking the BlameA Bad God’s Guide to Ruling the WorldA Bad God’s Guide to Making EnemiesA Bad God’s Guide to Causing ChaosAlso i

Step inside a medieval castle on the eve of a grand jousting tournament when the arrival of a mysterious knight sets tensions rising. In this story you'll discover how knights are trained, how they dress for battle, watch jousting and sample foods sold to excited crowds.- Told in lively comic book style- Perfect for school projects

Join Bluey and Bingo for Daddy Drop Off!It’s Dad’s turn to get Bluey and Bingo ready for school and kindy, but the girls aren’t making things easy. Dad tries to keep the morning on track, but their games quickly derail the day. Join the fun in this Daddy Drop Off picture book!"Right, kids. Daddy Dropoff! We are NOT going to be late this time."Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: The ShowBluey: Daddy RobotBluey: ZooBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

The second title in a cosy crime puzzle series following the adventures of super-sleuth Ivy and her grandpa, Bearlock Holmes. When a dinosaur fossil disappears from Bearona's remote Jurassic Ridge, Ivy and Bearlock face their trickiest case yet. With 15 interactive puzzles woven through the story, readers can join the duo as they unravel a mystery inspired by real-world fossils, evolution and conservation.Featuring charming illustrations and a heartwarming cast, this series combines cosy mystery with STEM - perfect for curious young detectives. Also available: The Case of the Missing Flower (Ivy and Bearlock 1)"5+ readers with an interest in detective stories and nature will enjoy helping Ivy and her grandpa solve the case in this absorbing, beautifully designed puzzle book." - Guardian