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From award-winning creator Felicita Sala comes a whimsical adventure about a child who’s determined to recover all his misplaced belongings, wherever they may beA baseball cap. A special sweater covered in dogs. A marble collection. The baseball cap, again.Pablo just can’t stop losing his things: at the bus stop, in the park, on a plane, everywhere! When his exasperated parents give him the responsibility of keeping track of everything, Pablo tries—he really does. But his room has become a frightful mess, and with show-and-tell just around the corner, Pablo needs to find his things now more than ever. Where have they gone to? And who can help him now?Relatably told from a child’s point of view, this playful tale from internationally beloved author-illustrator Felicita Sala explores the secret lives of the countless little things that go missing every day.

《My Friend, Billy Whiskers》是一個關於想像朋友與勇氣的故事。Patrick在雪地裡獨自一人，直到他的隱形朋友Billy Whiskers出現。兩人一起玩耍、聊天、冒險，當Patrick有煩惱時，Billy總在旁靜靜傾聽。隨著一次又一次的想像旅程，Patrick漸漸變得勇敢，也終於鼓起勇氣向其他孩子打招呼。David Litchfield以溫暖的圖像與柔軟的節奏，描繪孩子內心的孤單與成長的力量。From the creator of The Bear and the PianoMy Friend, Billy Whiskers is a sensitive and heartwarming story about the power of imaginary friendship.On a snowy day, while all the other children are playing together, Patrick sits alone. But Patrick isn’t really alone, because he has a friend called Billy Whiskers – a friend only he can see.Together they ride bikes, climb trees, read stories and chat about this and that. Billy doesn’t talk much, but he’s a very good listener. He listens when Patrick has worries to share and sometimes, when the worries get too big, they disappear off on magical adventures where anything feels possible. And Patrick returns feeling big and brave . . .Brave enough that on this special snow day, he has the courage to say hello to the other children . . .T

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

聖誕節也有「黑歷史」？你以為聖誕節只是快樂、溫馨和吃不完的火雞大餐？那你一定沒看過《Horrible Christmas》！這本書要帶你挖掘聖誕背後的各種「不那麼可愛」的歷史──像是清教徒如何企圖取消聖誕節，或是英德兩軍在戰壕裡突然停火踢起足球的故事。還有爛笑話、古怪的節日食譜和超難的聖誕問答。2025 全新封面版，搭配 Martin Brown 的全彩插圖，是《Horrible Histories》迷不可錯過的節慶讀物！Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Histories reader wants to know! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales of: the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas the Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs plus dreadful jokes, rotten festive recipes and a Christmas quiz! With full-colour illustrations by Martin Brown and a new cover, this 2025 edition of Horrible Christmas is the perfect festive gift.

In this magical sound book, we step into a snowy landscape where all the animals are getting ready for the big day. On each double-page spread there's a classic carol to hear, as well as a festive sound effect. From Santa soaring into the night sky to a brass band playing Christmas tunes, this book is a perfect way for young children to relish all the excitement and magic of the season.

The shadow of Darth Vader looms large over the Star Wars galaxy, and nowhere does it reach deeper than in the mind of young Kylo Ren and the rise of the First Order!As Marvel enters a new era of STAR WARS storytelling, the dark obsession of young Kylo Ren leads him to Mustafar! But what secrets does Fortress Vader hold for the young tyrant? And what face from the past will guide him on his quest? Next, Ren’s formative journey takes him to the home planet of his grandfather, Anakin Skywalker — where he must face Gardulla the Hutt and her guards — plus a rancor! Secrets of the past will be unearthed in the harsh sands of Mos Espa!COLLECTING: Star Wars: The Legacy of Vader (2025) 1-6

Running a bakery is no cakewalk for a tiny dragon with a big sweet tooth! Tummy rumbles turn to belly laughs in this feel-good picture book from the bestselling author and illustrator of The Bakery Dragon.Batter up!Ember is in charge while the baker takes a trip and he's excited to show what he can do! When an opinionated fairy princess swoops in demanding a cake, he eagerly agrees. So what if he's only baked bread before? How hard can it be?The sugar hits the fan when Ember's first attempt is a complete disaster. He tries again and again, but the royal customer is not happy. Everyone told Ember he was such a good baker, so why can't he get this right? If he doesn't figure it out soon, the only thing on the menu will be humble pie.Magic shimmers on every page of this whimsical story about how to bake a cake, make new friends and learn from your mistakes.

In this lyrical picture book illustrated by a two-time Caldecott Medalist, share in a blind child's joyful experience of the changing seasons.Where I live, seasons change. I know because my fingers and toes, my ears, my mouth and nose, all tell me so.Neveah is blind, but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy each of the four wondrous seasons of the year.She knows it's winter when her boots go scruuunch in the snow and cold flakes land softly on her tongue.She knows spring has come by the smell of hyacinths, the bzzzz of a bee in her ear.Summer is a trip to the beach, where she can hear the crash of ocean waves and the keowww of seagulls overhead. And when Neveah's rake goes scritch scratch over fallen leaves and the air turns brisk, she knows it's autumn. Soon the cycle of seasons will begin anew.In this poetic story with art by a two-time Caldecott Medalist, join Neveah as she uses her senses of touch, taste, hearing, and smell to vividly describe the changing seasons and the unique delig

本產品為高度約 8.5 吋的迷你 Ball Drop 裝置，可用於迎接新年、慶祝大小時刻或作為桌面展示品。當球降落至底座時，會亮燈並播放經典旋律〈Auld Lang Syne〉，營造穩定又充滿儀式感的氛圍。套組包含可替換的 19 片年份數字板，可持續更新，適合長期收藏與重複使用。此外，本書內附一冊精緻的迷你圖文書，介紹世界各地的新年傳統，也提供設定新年目標的小提醒，適合作為短暫閱讀的小品。整組為輕巧的慶祝小物，使用簡單、收納容易，適合放在桌上或展示架上。・8.5 吋迷你 Ball Drop 裝置・球落下時會亮燈＋播放〈Auld Lang Syne〉・19 片可替換年份數字板・附迷你書：新年傳統與目標建議Whether you're ringing in the start of a new year or counting down to lunch break, this unique miniature Ball Drop will help you celebrate everything big, small, and in between. This celebratory set includes:- Specifications: Miniature ball drop measuring 8 ½" tall- Lights and Sounds: Lights up and plays the classic New Year's Eve tune "Auld Lang Syne"- Changeable Number Tiles: Includes 19 number titles to update the new year for decades to come- Illustrated Mini Book: Explore New Year's Eve traditions from around the world and get tips on setting resolutionsRequires 2 AAA batteries, not included.

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

Equal parts Sapiens, Behave, and Superintelligence, but wholly original in scope, A Brief History of Intelligence offers a paradigm shift for how we understand neuroscience and AI. Artificial intelligence entrepreneur Max Bennett chronicles the five "breakthroughs" in the evolution of human intelligence and reveals what brains of the past can tell us about the AI of tomorrow. In the last decade, capabilities of artificial intelligence that had long been the realm of science fiction have, for the first time, become our reality. AI is now able to produce original art, identify tumors in pictures, and even steer our cars. And yet, large gaps remain in what modern AI systems can achieve--indeed, human brains still easily perform intellectual feats that we can't replicate in AI systems. How is it possible that AI can beat a grandmaster at chess but can't effectively load a dishwasher? As AI entrepreneur Max Bennett compellingly argues, finding the answer requires diving into the billion-yea

本書是一款結合跳舞貓公仔與迷你圖文書的趣味桌上小物。3 吋貓咪模型搭配會亮燈的底座，按下按鈕即可播放音樂並隨節奏擺動，無論放在辦公桌、房間或書架上，都能帶來輕鬆氛圍。附贈的小書整理「派對小技巧」，以貓咪視角呈現，閱讀簡單有趣，是喜歡迷你收藏與貓咪商品的讀者會想收入的實用組合。本書體積小、功能明確，適合作為貓咪迷因迷、桌上擺飾收藏者或想找療癒小禮物的人選擇。無論自用或送禮，都能增加一點無負擔的娛樂感。・3 吋跳舞貓公仔，可亮燈、可播放音樂・內含迷你圖文書，提供派對小技巧・適合辦公桌、房間的小巧擺飾・貓咪迷因愛好者與公仔收藏者必備Let out your inner party animal and rave on with this fun-loving, 3-inch, miniature desktop collectible!*Includes Multiple Special Effects: 3" cat figurine on a light-up base that plays music and dances at the push of a button*Illustrated Miniature Book: Includes a miniature book with tips and tricks for how to party like your favorite feline*Unique Gift: Inspired by the many internet dancing cat memes, this is the perfect gift for cat loversRequires two AAA batteries (not included).

"I'm hungry! Fish are boring! I want something new. Something soft... and fluffy!"Meet a little penguin who is super hungry but totally bored of eating fish. An older penguin recalls hearing of a fluffy creature called a 'bolar pear', so the little penguin sets off on an adventurous mission to find and eat this 'mystery' creature.On arrival at the North Pole, the penguin can't see a polar bear anywhere and eventually turns back home, hungry as ever. Little does penguin know that an equally hungry polar bear is following right behind...This story will have readers gleefully shouting 'it's behind you!' as this hilarious story unfolds. The reader can follow oblivious penguin on every step of its journey as it narrowly escapes being gobbled up by the polar bear.

A heartwarming Christmas story book for kids from exciting new talent Harriet Howe.When an old man moves in next door, everyone is too busy to notice, except one little girl. He’s got a white beard and a round tummy and is very handy at repairing toys in his workshop – he must be Santa Claus!When the old man becomes unwell, the little girl hatches a plan to rally the whole street together to look after Santa. But will he be better in time for Christmas Eve . . . ?This playful, festive story celebrates the joy of community and gently explores the theme of looking out for the elderly, especially during the holiday season. With beautiful, cosy illustrations from the hugely talented Julia Christians (Magnificent Mabel) and a gently humorous text, this is the perfect Christmas Eve box filler. Alongside Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht and Jarvis, Dasher by Matt Tavares and The Christmas Eve Tree by Delia Huddy and Emily Sutton, The Street Where Santa Lives is a modern-classic Christmas pic

The child can learn about the Moomins and play with the pretty wooden figures as they read the books. The high-quality figures are excellent for playing with and for decoration. Collect all Moominvalley Friends!- Solid quality- Good size for little hands- Well known and beloved characters- Cosy stories illustrated beautifully

The child can learn about the Moomins and play with the pretty wooden figures as they read the books. The high-quality figures are excellent for playing with and for decoration. Collect all Moominvalley Friends!- Solid quality- Good size for little hands- Well known and beloved characters- Cosy stories illustrated beautifully

The child can learn about the Moomins and play with the pretty wooden figures as they read the books. The high-quality figures are excellent for playing with and for decoration. Collect all Moominvalley Friends!- Solid quality- Good size for little hands- Well known and beloved characters- Cosy stories illustrated beautifully

The child can learn about the Moomins and play with the pretty wooden figures as they read the books. The high-quality figures are excellent for playing with and for decoration. Collect all Moominvalley Friends!- Solid quality- Good size for little hands- Well known and beloved characters- Cosy stories illustrated beautifully

Celebrate fifteen years of Friendship Is Magic with this important tome from the world of Equestria!Inside this book, everypony will find everything they need to know about the hit TV show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. Character bios, an episode guide, and a map of Equestria are just the beginning of this gorgeous full-color book. Don't miss the complete lyrics to all the songs, a collection of letters to Princess Celestia, and much, much more!

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.

Journey around the world to some of the most challenging and remote spots on Earth in this stunningly illustrated book that celebrates human ingenuity, community, and the people who call these places home.Would you be lonely living atop a steep, snowbound mountain or bored in a tiny island village? Could you find your way home through a dense jungle or a blinding desert sandstorm? Our planet has many places where everyday life is made difficult by severe climates, isolation, or natural forces such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Yet in these secluded locations, families learn how to band together and rely on each other, and this spirit of teamwork helps to sustain extreme living.Master of cut-paper collage artwork Giles Laroche transports readers to the world’s most extreme places through his exquisite illustrations and succinct explorations of what it takes to survive and thrive there.

DISCOVER THE CULT HIT THAT BECAME A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON The Dregs Edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Crooked Kingdom, sequel to Six of Crows, features new cover art, black stained edges, and updated maps. When you can't beat the odds, change the game. Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets--a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the world as they know it. "Dark, larcenous fun." --NPR "Bardugo outdoes herself in this exhilarating follo

★ #1《紐約時報》暢銷奇幻代表作，全球讀者瘋迷的 Grishaverse 經典。★ Dregs Edition 全新珍藏設計：新封面、黑色染邊、更新版地圖。★ 犯罪、魔法、復仇與背叛交織，打造最令人上癮的暗黑劫案故事。《Six of Crows》Dregs Edition 以全新封面、黑色染邊與更新地圖，重新呈現這部全球奇幻迷熱愛的劫案經典。犯罪天才卡茲召集六名危險邊緣人，挑戰一場幾乎不可能成功的任務。魔法、復仇、背叛與慾望交錯，節奏緊湊、角色鮮明，適合喜歡暗黑奇幻與高張力群像故事的 YA 讀者。DISCOVER THE CULT HIT THAT BECAME A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON The Dregs Edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Six of Crows features new cover art, black stained edges, and updated maps. Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price--and no one knows that better than criminal mastermind Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly job that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone... A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One imp

Deluxe paperback features stunning inside cover art and a dazzling edge design! ● Fall in love with the addictive, suspenseful love story between a teenage girl and a vampire with the book that sparked a "literary phenomenon" (New York Times) and redefined romance for a generation, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephenie Meyer. Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. So far, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite--and fans of the genre-defining tale can relive the experienc

Inspired by artist Paul Klee’s quote, “A drawing is simply a line going for a walk,” this artful activity book is packed with playful ways to start a drawing.What would you do if drawing could be as simple as picking up a pencil and moving it around on the page, as fun as playing a game, or as exciting as setting out on an adventure? The answer is, you would spend all your time drawing, just like the author and illustrator of this book, Marion Deuchars! Featuring more than one hundred drawing prompts, Take a Line for a Walk takes the pressure out of being creative by turning every drawing into a game.Having spent decades at the drawing board, Marion Deuchars knows exactly how to make art fun and easy. Whether it’s drawing a line with the hiccups, playing a visual game of cat and mouse, or walking your line around a maze of busy streets, Deuchars has endless suggestions for how to start a drawing.Without having to worry about what to draw, or what the results might be, young artists can

Anthony Horowitz’s classic gothic page-turner is brought to life in full colour in this hilarious graphic novel adaptation.The authorities are determined to destroy Groosham Grange, the creepy school of witchcraft and sorcery, but David Eliot and his friends have settled into life there, even if Jeffrey is now a ghost after a failed chemistry experiment. David is near the top of the leader board to win the school’s coveted top prize, the Unholy Grail, but David is losing valuable points and is convinced that a new boy, Vincent King, is plotting against him. The two boys undertake a series of trials that take them to London’s British Museum to retrieve a statue belonging to Miss Pedicure, the mummified English teacher. Can David win first prize and in doing so save the school from destruction?

A FABULOUS, all-singing, all-dancing book of JOY!The Mubbles: When Berry Met Terry is the second in a hilarious full colour graphic novel series perfect for young readers from Liz Pichon, creator of the global phenomenon Tom Gates series. Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of adventures this series is a guaranteed hit for kids! Featuring a QR code that will take you to a website full of extra content from The Mubbles and The Isle of Smile.Berry wants to play a ball game, but no one will play with them. Until the Uncertain Curtain delivers a dog, Terry. Unfortunately, Terry is NOT TRAINED and creates havoc on the Isle of Smile, until, finally, Auntie Mubble decides he needs to go back. Berry can''t bear to see him go, so disguises him as a Wibble, despite the real Wibbles being on holiday having a spa day in Wibble Mountain.Will Berry get away with it?

本書是一則節奏明快、幽默十足的現代童話。故事中的小熊只想安靜地讀他剛拿到的新書，卻從早到晚不停有人敲門——熟悉的童話角色一個接一個登場，只為了討一碗香噴噴的粥。門鈴聲此起彼落，耐心也逐漸被消磨殆盡。當最不受歡迎的角色現身，小熊終於得想個辦法，替自己找回片刻清靜。本書由 Laura Mucha 與插畫家 Marc Boutavant 攜手創作，以重複句型與誇張情境帶出閱讀的樂趣與解決問題的巧思。畫面細節豐富，笑點自然流露，是一本能讓孩子與大人一同會心一笑的圖畫書。Porridge Please!A laugh-out-loud, modern fairy tale featuring all our favourite characters and one little bear who just wants the hullabaloo to stop so he can read his book in peace!All day long, fairy tale characters have been knocking on Bear's door. They all want his scrumptious porridge. But Bear just wants to read his brand new book.Knock, knock, knock! Porridge, please!Who’s at the door now? No, no, no… not the Big Bothersome Wolf!A riotously funny modern fairy tale by award-winning Laura Mucha and Marc Boutavant about problem solving, the love of books … and porridge!

The Ancient Roman world is brought to life with carefully researched and meticulously illustrated scenes. Flaps animate the action and reveal fascinating hidden details. Simply turn the pages to visit the Roman Forum, stroll the streets of Ancient Rome, attend a party in a villa, spend a day at the Roman baths, watch gladiators in action at the Colosseum, and so much more.

來自《Nimona》作者ND Stevenson的震撼之作，一部精美插畫小說二部曲的開篇，講述兩個孤兒離開他們唯一認識的家，與一群古怪的海盜船員一同踏上海洋冒險的故事。十五年前，兇惡的海盜「腥紅晨曦 (Scarlet Morning)」殺害了迪克森海的女王，從此一場可怕的風暴席捲而來。如今，舊世界已不復存在：沒有女王、沒有法律，更沒有海盜。維奧拉（Viola）和威爾穆爾（Wilmur）在單調貧瘠的洞穴鎮（Caveat）裡等待父母十五年，日子充斥著海水味、垃圾、陳腔濫調的海盜故事和無數的「如果……」。直到某個暴風雨之夜，艦長凱登斯·蔡斯（Cadence Chase）破門而入。他們與凱登斯達成協議：她可以帶走他們最珍貴的神秘書籍，但前提是帶上他們一起出航。畢竟，如果父母不會來，他們何不展開一場尋親的壯闊冒險？踏上充滿危險卻絢麗美麗的洞穴鎮外海域，這對形影不離的好友必須揭開傳說背後的真相——以及拯救整個迪克森海免於毀滅的關鍵——在揭露事實的過程中，他們的關係也面臨著考驗。AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER * NPR BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * KIRKUS BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * BOOKLIST 2025 EDITOR'S CHOICE * NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF YEAR * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF YEARFrom the powerhouse creator of Nimona comes a breathtaking illustrated novel following two orphans who leave the only home they've ever known to sail with an eccentric crew of pirates.Viola and Wilmur have been waiting for their parents for fifteen boring years in the colorless town of Caveat. Their lives are a

冥界歸來後，Nico與Will應邀前往Camp Jupiter協助Hazel解決一場微妙又棘手的局勢——有怪物開始尋求庇護，想在此展開新生活。但好景不長，營地中的怪物陸續失蹤，一場針對他們的報復行動悄然展開。在這場冒險中，熟悉的角色再次登場，挑戰的不只是身體極限，更是對過去與自我認同的直視。Rick Riordan與Mark Oshiro以充滿想像力的筆法，帶領讀者重新思考「誰是怪物？誰是英雄？」的界線。New York Times#1 best-selling authors Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro collaborate again on a new adventure in which Nico di Angelo teams up with his half-sister Hazel Levesque to protect . . . monsters?A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico's half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter on the West Coast. She needs their help in managing a situation that the boys inadvertently brought about: the demigods showed the monsters of the Underworld that they have options; they don’thaveto be evil.Now some of those monsters have taken up residence at Camp Jupiter to seek refuge. Nico and Will are on site assisting Hazelwhen one by one monsters start disappearing from camp. A mysterious dark force is at work, and its plan

一本關於身份、抗爭與希望的成長小說，帶來震撼與感動。★Derrick Barnes 以真摯且有力的筆觸，刻畫黑人少年的勇氣與內心掙扎。★強調黑人價值與人性尊嚴，結合歷史與文化元素，引人深思。★雖有讀者認為部分情節略顯戲劇化，但整體充滿啟發性與教育意義。13歲黑人少年 Henson Blayze 在密西西比白人主導的小鎮上，以足球天賦被視為明星與救星。然而，當好友遭受警察暴力後，他開始正視種族不公，陷入社會期望與自我認同的掙扎。最終，Henson 選擇站出來，為正義發聲，拒絕成為單純的娛樂工具。這部作品融合寓言與魔幻現實主義，細膩描繪家庭關係、黑人社群的傳承與韌性，同時探討種族歧視、警察暴行與青春成長。“Derrick Barnes takes all forms of storytelling available to him­—allegory, folktales, and classics—to weave a novel that is empowered, empowering, and incredibly human. You won’t be the same after reading it.”—Erin Entrada Kelly, two-time winner of the Newbery Medal* “Bold, extraordinary storytelling: not to be missed.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review* “A powerful tale.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review* “A modern folktale that leaves a damning indictment.” —BCCB, starred reviewNational Book Award finalist and Newbery Honoree Derrick Barnes tackles timely issues of race and prejudice in this powerful, nuanced novel about an accomplished Black boy who strives to be seen as human.In

A girl and her pet giraffe are friends despite their difference in size in this tender picture book companion to the bestselling and acclaimed Strictly No Elephants.A girl knows having a pet giraffe poses some difficulties, like finding a way to take walks together with legs very different in length. And her giraffe doesn’t fit into the clubhouse door for Pet Club. But the Pet Club members come together to find a way for him—and everyone—to be included. Because that’s what friends do.Strictly No Elephants has been sold around the world and is heralded as a pitch-perfect book about inclusion. Now, readers can celebrate the importance of both inclusivity and accessibility in this new companion that is full of new friends to love.

本書延續 Food Group 系列的幽默風格，以受歡迎的角色 Big Cheese 為主角，帶來一個充滿節日氣氛的故事。每年十二月，Big Cheese 都會舉辦盛大的派對，豪華布置、華麗服裝與熱鬧音樂，成為全城矚目的焦點。然而，今年就在派對開始前意外發生，所有準備都亂了套。Big Cheese 必須臨時尋求幫助，並重新思考：「聖誕節若不再如此盛大，是否依舊特別？」故事以輕快的筆調探討節慶的真正意義，搭配封面燙金設計與附贈聖誕賀卡，十分適合節日閱讀與贈禮。From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of the Food Group series comes a Christmas picture book featuring the ever-popular character the Big Cheese. Perfect for holiday promotions, this book includes a tear sheet of twelve holiday cards and festive foil on the cover.Every December, the Big Cheese hosts a gigantic jamboree with flashy decorations, sparkling outfits, extravagant gifts, ear-bursting music, and jaw-dropping entertainment. It's the #1 party in town and it can't be beat!But this holiday season, mere hours before the festivities, disaster strikes! With no backup plan in place, the Big Cheese must call in a big favor to help save the big day. But will Christmas still be Christmas if it's not quite so grand?You don't want to miss this hilariou

當代公認 ★ 最專業的 日本情色藝術和文化研究無與倫比 ★ 最詳盡的 春畫解析與當代風俗暗示細數浮世繪巨匠們最放浪與大膽的藝術經典奧村政信、月岡雪鼎、鈴木春信、礒田湖龍齋、勝川春章鳥居清長、喜多川歌麿、葛飾北齋、歌川豐國、歌川國貞…------17、18世紀發展，19、20世紀璀璨茁壯，春畫，日本當代浮世繪經典藝術中的傳奇《Sex and the floating world : erotic images in Japan, 1700-1820》西方國家研究日本浮世繪情色藝術，最暢銷、最專業、最具份量的論述【本書特色】✔ 收錄多達 170幅的珍藏浮世繪✔ 窺看令人歎為觀止的經典藝術✔ 最專業權威的西方觀點與評論相較於西方，江戶時代的日本人對於性的態度更為包容；性器官異常放大、性交姿勢極度扭曲、第三人在一旁笑看。櫻花象徵女性春色，菊花暗指男性器官；用望遠鏡偷窺他人；性交時照鏡子；僧侶吹奏尺八；男色，則是文人藝術家的主流……春畫，究竟是不是手淫書？還是一種另類藝術？江戶時代最棒的作品，卻遭排除在藝術展覽之外 !?春畫，在浮世繪的藝術世界裡，展開了 無與倫比 的想像。對江戶藝術者而言，春畫無疑是他們此生 最精華 的創作！游移在春色、人性和幕府管制之間，極樂之美該如何拿捏？什麼是當代人士最想傳達的？這段風俗該怎麼欣賞與解讀？本書由日本文化專家，英國知名藝術史教授提蒙‧史克里奇，以西方眼光切入，深度剖析、解構那段藝術史上的情色巔峰。走入大膽香豔的日本性幻想世界，一窺春色背後的歷史與意識覺醒

A classic Farmyard Tales lift-the-flap Christmas book, with a fold-out advent calendar at the front and back.Join Poppy and Sam on Appletree Farm as they get ready for Christmas day. There are flaps to lift on every page of the story, as well as windows to open on the fold-out advent calendar at the front and back of the book.A perfect gift to count down to Christmas in the company of Poppy, Sam and their animal friends!

A fourth title in the 'A Day in the Life' series, this time looking at amazing and historic discoveries.Created by award-winning duo Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley, the book follows the highly successful format of the previous three titles, with a mix of graphic-style factual comics, as well as Secret Diaries, Bigger Picture pages, and Even Bigger Picture double-page spreads.From the treasures found in Tutankhamun's tomb and Roald Amundsen's ground-breaking expedition to the South Pole to the uncovering of the first dinosaur, the accidental discovery of penicillin and the launch of the James Webb telescope, this is a laugh-out-loud guide to the world's most incredible and wonderful discoveries.Also available in the series:A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You (Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2021) 9781780556468A Day in the Life of a Caveman, a Queen and Everything in Between 9781780557137A Day in the Life of an Astronaut, Mars and the Distant Stars 9781780557441

《On This Horrible Day in History》從一年365天中，挑出每一天真實發生過的一件事件，可能是一次動亂、一場衝突、一個人命運的轉折，也可能是你生日那天發生的一段歷史。有些令人驚訝，有些令人唏噓，也有些只是令人難忘。從古代戰爭、歷史人物的命運轉折，到社會動盪與發明意外，本書用簡明清楚的方式，搭配插圖，讓讀者輕鬆了解歷史中那些不常被提及的片段。On This Horrible Day in History takes 365 very ordinary days and asks, 'What's the VERY worst that could happen?' Jam-packed with Horrible facts for every single day of the year, this hilariously Horrible book is the perfect gift for fans of history and fans of the horrible, ancient or not-so ancient. Maybe your dad shares his birthday with Guy Fawkes, or your brother shares his with Ivan the Terrible... Maybe this year, Christmas is marked with the Romans unexpectedly obliterating rioters, or the last day of the school year is overshadowed by a very much expected beheading.Anything could happen! With a foul and fascinating fact for every day of the year, you'll find yourself returning to this book again and again. illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly hilarious

"Savage probes limitless space in this beautiful and philosophical story. Seamlessly blending scientific exploration with a great adventure full of humour, this is a brilliant picture book." - The Bookseller"send(s) a subtle yet potent message that science and space exploration are for everyone. Clever, funny, and worth discussing." - STARRED Kirkus ReviewJoin Chloe Savage -winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2024: Best Illustrated Book- on ajourney across the cosmoswith Commander Julia, her team of Astro scientists and her trusty dog, Khan, as they search for life in the stars. Travelling for ten years in their packed spaceship, they visit countless moons and planets of every size and colour, searching for the answer to the greatest question of all:"Are we alone?"And, just as they’re about to give up … Khan leads them to an incredible discovery - the existence of a (friendly!) alien race. Getting to know this welcoming species calls into question everything these space exp

《Sasha Feels Shy》由Natalia Shaloshvili創作兼繪製，是一部溫柔且富有同理心的繪本，適合小朋友及家長共讀。故事主角Sasha是一隻小狼，被邀請到Leo小老鼠家玩 。Leo很活潑，想法又多，很多事都想做，想開咖啡館、組樂團、甚至飛向月球，但這些對害羞的Sasha來說似乎太多了，讓她只想趕快回家....全書用輕鬆可愛的語調，展現Sasha內心的小劇場，也鼓勵孩子們勇敢面對害羞與不安。最後，Sasha藉由溫柔的引導與理解，逐漸敢於表達自己，並與Leo建立了友誼 。這本書非常適合用來陪伴社交適應期的幼兒，幫助他們認識害羞、學習理解別人的感受、並懂得給予耐心和支持。I just want to hide behind mummy!Sasha has been invited to a playdate at Leo's. Leo bounces up and down as he wants to play cafe, start a band, and fly to the moon. It's all too much for Sasha who wants to go back home. How can Sasha manage her shyness and show Leo that she really does want to make friends?A reassuring story for anyone who has ever felt shy, and for those of us who need more time to warm up socially. In a world that focuses on extroverts, this little wolf cub shows that introverts enjoy company too ... when they're ready to play!A funny, heartwarming picture book that explores shyness with empathy, by the award-winning creator of Pavlo Gets the Grumps.