Conversations With Scripture

When I think of my life, I imagine you at the centre.Frances is a university student in Dublin. Cool-headed and observant, she spends most of her time with her best friend – and ex-girlfriend – Bobbi. On meeting Melissa, a well-known writer, and her actor husband Nick, the pair enter a world of sophisticated parties and holidays abroad. But when Frances and Nick grow unexpectedly close, she is forced to confront the reality that her actions have always had consequences.With an introduction by director Lenny Abrahamson and featuring iconic images from the show, Conversations with Friends: The Scripts contains the complete screenplays of the acclaimed television drama based on Sally Rooney’s bestselling debut novel.‘An utter joy to watch, as well as an audacious conversation-starter.’ Telegraph‘If you’re looking for a love story to leave you warm and fuzzy, as well as broken-hearted all at once, then you’ve got it in spades right here.’ Metro‘One of the best new shows of the year.’ Time‘

Navigates the tricky world of friendship for little childrenThe thought of making new friends turns Kerry Koala's tummy upside down. But luckily Miss Molly's treetop school is there to help. Here Kerry will learn how to start conversations, take turns and play fairly, and work through disagreements and apologise - as well as understand different kinds of friendship and how they can change and grow. A perfect way to start conversations with children about making friends, with humour, fun and a cast of lively animal characters.

At Miss Molly's School of Kindness, three naughty fox cubs find out how to be kind to others, kind to themselves, and the importance of being kind to the planet. A perfect way to start conversations with children about kindness, with humour, a fun story, and a cast of lively animal characters.

Spark creative conversations about celestial beings with this clever parody from the #1 science author for kids!There was a black hole that swallowed the universe.I don't know why it swallowed the uni

Perfect for children ages 3-6 who are learning about their feelings, Learning Kindness My Feelings Sticker Book features over 50 reusable, vinyl-cling stickers, a dry-erase marker, and tons of fun activities to help kids explore their emotions.This engaging activity book is packed with puzzles and exercises that teach kids how to understand emotions in themselves and others. Kids can use the stickers with the guided activities to identify and express their feelings, recognize facial expressions and body language, and learn how to regulate their emotions. This book is an excellent tool for parents and educators to deepen conversations with children around social and emotional thinking.

9786263072350 樹的透視書了解樹的不同部位怎麼分工合作、讓樹持續成長，並探索樹如何以各種方式協助人類與動物。樹太神奇了，快準備好翻開書吧！ 從樹頂到根尖，樹木裡面充滿了驚奇的小祕密！本書運用特殊的透明頁設計，一層一層剖析大樹生態系，帶領讀者認識身邊的樹木，看樹木隨著季節發生的變化，以及如何提供棲所給各種動物。9781474992145 Usborne Book and Jigsaw: Tree of Life (300片拼圖+16頁小書)A beautiful Tree of Life Jigsaw Puzzle accompanied by a 16pp book that explores the whole tree of life from microscopic bacteria to whole rainforest ecosystems, packed with information about how life works, what makes a living thing, and all sorts of the Earth’s amazing plants and animals.300片拼圖+16頁小書拼圖完成尺寸59*40公分

Curiosity climbs to the highest branch of a tree. Joy bounces on a trampoline. Gratitude warms you like a woolly jumper…What Feelings Do When No One’s Looking is a stunning, charming and brilliantly inventive picturebook about the feelings that live inside us, sure to provoke many fascinating conversations with any child.ReviewsA delightful, warm-hearted picture book… Zajac’s grey, dense-textured creatures, with their expressive ears and limbs, are reminiscent of Sendak’s, with a charm all their ownGuardianMakes you want to turn each page for a new discovery… The book is a confirmation for children (and adults) of the universality of emotions – and is therefore comforting – and also offers a springboard for them to talk about how they feelSunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week

If you try to fit in with the pack, you'll look the same as everyone else. You'll be a part of the group, but you'll lose parts of yourself. Eventually you won't even recognize yourself anymore. Breaking free from the pack isn't easy, but it is possible. If you find the courage to leave conformity behind, you can finally discover who you are. Resonant and haunting, The Pack imagines what happens when a human being wears wolf's clothing. This poetic, powerful book will start unforgettable conversations about identity, peer pressure, and finding one's own path.

A sharply intelligent novel about two college students and the strange, unexpected connection they forge with a married coupleFrances is twenty-one years old, cool-headed, and darkly observant. A coll

The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough

The field of human sexuality is one of ever-increasing complexity, particularly for Christian therapists and psychologists seeking to be faithful to Scripture, informed by science and sensitive to cul

上網好好玩，有遊戲、影片、還能交新朋友！但也不是每件事都安全可靠。這本輕鬆有趣的圖文書，教孩子如何聰明使用手機、平板和電腦，保護自己、找到適合的內容，還學會做個線上線下都友善的好朋友。一起讓科技變成生活好幫手，而不是大麻煩！Introduce kids to online safety with this must-have book for any kid who gets tablet, phone, or computer time! Buy this book if you’re looking for:★ A fun, accessible, kid-friendly guide to safe, healthy, and productive screen time ★ A gift for a kid getting their first phone★ Ways to start conversations and set boundaries around social media use The on-screen world is super exciting—there are games, and new friends, and funny videos! But too much of a good thing isn’t always healthy, and not everything you see online can be trusted. Luckily, this book is here to help you navigate the highs and lows of screen time. Through hilarious comics and vibrant illustrations, readers of all ages will discover how to make good choices, use devices responsibly, find content that’s just right, and be a good friend on and offline. Ultimately technology should ENHANCE your life, NOT overtak

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksA thoughtful book that will resonate with travelers, homebodies, and anyone who's ever longed for an old friend or a new journey. Dan is the owner of a caf? living in a small town on the coast. Aki is a sailor on the sea, traveling from place to place. Dan loves his familiar views and enjoys welcoming visitors from far away. Aki loves the wonders he sees abroad and enjoys meeting new people in distant lands. Though Dan likes his life, and Aki likes his life, they each feel so alone sometimes. But every once in a while, separate lives can collide and make the world feel large and small all at once. Following the parallel stories of Dan and Aki, Here and There introduces readers to two contrasting yet connected characters. Thea Lu's evocative text and art will spark lasting conversations about home, travel, and the similarities between very different people.

With over one million units sold of the original God's Inspirational Promises, this revised and redesigned LeatherSoft version is sure to be another popular bestseller. A wide variety of wise and hea

本書以維京兄妹的視角展開，記錄一家人離開熟悉的挪威、準備在海外建立新家的過程。從上船前的盛宴，到與親人道別的時刻，故事以平易的筆法呈現維京人的日常樣貌。祖母傳授符文、分享航海經驗，使孩子在啟程前對世界有了更多期待與理解。隨著船隻駛向未知，他們聽見關於巨怪、幽魂與眾神的傳說，也在旅途中學習如何面對不確定的挑戰。作者 Lan Cook 將歷史背景巧妙融入漫畫節奏，使本書兼具閱讀趣味與文化資訊。A Viking family embarks on a perilous voyage to set up home in a new land, in this comic strip packed with information and adventure.A Viking family in Norway loads up their ship and enjoys a farewell feast before setting sail to set up home overseas. What dangers might they face at sea? Will the Norse gods protect them on their journey?Meet a brother and sister as they say goodbye to their old home and prepare for adventure. Before they go, there's time for one last lesson in sword fighting, and a final visit to their ancestors at the burial ground. Their grandmother tells them tales of her own seafaring adventures and shows them how to read Norse writing - runes.This comic is filled with details about every aspect of Viking life, interwoven with stories of trolls and vengeful ghosts and lege

本書出自 New York Times 暢銷作家 Sandra Boynton，以她一貫幽默又充滿韻律感的筆觸，講述一隻小兔子的聖誕願望──牠不求禮物，只想在平安夜與聖誕老人共舞。故事改編自 Boynton 聖誕專輯 Cows and Holly 中由 Zooey Deschanel 演唱的歌曲，節奏輕快、插圖表情生動，充滿節慶的溫度與童心。Celebrate Christmas with one magical dance with Santa in this adorable picture book from a New York Times bestselling author, the inimitable Sandra Boynton. "Now everybody's rushing toward Christmas Eve, but I'm quietly waiting. I've got to believe. It's not about presents. No, here's the cause: I just want to dance with SANTA CLAUS!" The only thing this sweet bunny child wants for Christmas is to dance the Rock-and-Roll Swing with Santa on Christmas Eve. Will it happen? (Spoiler: Of course!) Sandra Boynton's jaunty lyrics and captivating, expressive illustrations come together in this cozy gift book for the festive season. Based on the magical song (gloriously sung by Zooey Deschanel) on Boynton's Christmas album, Cows and Holly, this lovely picture book is the perfect read-aloud to celebrate Christmas with any litt

本書描寫一段發生在冬日風雪後的鄰里故事。Olivia 住在有著小紅門的房子裡，而 Mouse 則生活在屋後那棵老橡樹中。暴風雪來襲，橡樹倒下，Mouse 失去了原本的住處。Olivia 看在眼裡，接連為他找尋不同的房子，希望能讓他重新安頓下來，但每一個空間似乎都無法真正取代原本的家。直到 Mouse 走進小紅門後的屋子，兩個原本各自生活的角色，才在同一個空間中找到新的安定。插畫家 Grace Easton 以細膩的角色神情與層層堆疊的手繪場景，呈現災後的孤單與陪伴。書中設計 22 個挖洞翻頁，讓讀者隨著翻閱，看見家的樣貌逐漸成形。・描寫風雪後的安頓與陪伴・展現「家」從空間到關係的轉變・22 個挖洞翻頁，藏著細節與變化What makes a house a home? This sweet story, with jaw-dropping illustrations, is the perfect cosy tale for bedtime.Olivia lives in a house with a little red door. Mouse lives in an oak tree behind the house. When a storm blows the oak tree down, Olivia tries her best to find a new house for her neighbour, but are any of the houses the right home?When Mouse loses his old oak tree home in a snowstorm, his neighbour Olivia offers many different options for a new house, but none are quite right. It is only when she offers a place in her own house with the little red door that it becomes a home for both of them.Illustrator Grace Easton brings her expressive character illustration and

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.

Celebrate beloved felines, Eric Carle's favorite animals, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this loving book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations!The Very Hungry Caterpillar knows there's nothing like the bond between cat lovers and their cats. This keepsake is the perfect way to celebrate cherished pets, so give the gift of love with sweet sentiments and Eric Carle's charming illustrations.

Are slugs and snails wreaking havoc in your garden? Do you want to nip the problem in the bud but don't know how without resorting to harmful pesticides?Every gardener shares the same struggle. But what if not all slugs deserve the bad rap in your garden?Discover everything you need to know about slugs, the different species, their fascinating lifecycles, and the important role they play in your garden ecosystem. Learn which slugs are busy recycling decaying matter and which ones have your precious seedling on their menus – and the practical steps you can take to control them with eco-friendly measures.Think you know slugs? Think again. Let the experts at the RHS help you become mates with molluscs with RHS Slugs: Friend or Foe?

From the creator of @lousydrawingsforgoodpeoplecomes an introvert's guide to getting through a people-packed day mentally intact, or as mentally intact as possible.Does the outside world seem overly scary? Do social situations make you want to run for the hills? Is solitaire the only game you ever play?Ainsley Drew is one of you, which is why she created this ode to the enjoyment of your own company.Perfect for introverts and those who love them,How to Meet No Oneis the ultimate survival guideto everyday interactions,with tips that include how to:sidestep small talkflake on family gatheringscircumvent creepsshut down a chatty commuteavoid bringing a vibe to the functionAinsley knows that it's hard tostep out of your comfort zone. With her hard-won advice inHow to Meet No One, you might not ever have to.

Dinosaur Girl is a 10-year-old girl who loves drawing and dinosaurs.She came into this world with her "special mission."Facing challenge after challenge, She was brave and fearless, even when scared.On the canvas of her life, she fills it with bold, bright colors of strength. Her journey of resilience touches the hearts of readers, bringing courage and strength to those who may be facing the valleys of life!◎Features of this Book：The story is written by Chi-Chi’s mother and illustrated by the renowned healing illustrator, Iris Chang.《Dinosaur Girl, a canvas filled with courage and dreams》 is a creation that transcends time and space. Iris Chang's warm and delicate illustrations seamlessly incorporate Chi-Chi's past drawings, making this picture book a collaborative work between the two.In the picture book, the illustrator designed various styles of scenes based on the storyline. Each double-page spread becomes a beautiful piece of art in itself. When these illustrations are connected t

50 side-splitting jokes with hilariously funny pictures that will leave you (and your friends) roaring with laughter!Packed with 50 hilarious jokes by Northern Irish stand-up comedian Sean Hegarty, and brilliantly illustrated in colour by Jim Field, this riotously funny first joke book is the perfect gift for budding comedians to read alone or share with friends.With free Stories Aloud audio including advice from Sean on how to deliver the perfect joke

The distant rustle of a tusker emerging one morning from the forests of Nepal. The crack of the shifting expanses of ice in northern Mongolia. The swirl of mist around a lantern atop of Hong Kong Island. The squeaky whistle of diving kites over the holy waters of Varanasi. Black clouds carrying sleet over the rock country of Australia. Men with their eagles on horseback singing love songs as they ride through tall grasslands. This book of images is a thought-provoking look at stillness and reflection, from the bushlands of Australia to the frozen lakes of Mongolia, and the deserts of the Middle East. It’s a personal look at places of silence and space where I have found peace and meaning. My hope is to invite the viewer to pause, slow down, and look. Pay attention to the small, magical things that are happening within each image and find your own place within them. There we can meet in silence—and be still. When you stand in front of a photographic print made with movement and the play

Dotty和另一隻Dotty是一對相同的手套。當條紋手套Stripes失去搭檔、成為孤單的一隻時，她們嫌她「不成對」，拒絕讓她加入。可不久後，Dotty自己也成了單隻手套，被新配成對的Stripes排除在外。小女孩看著這一切，問了一句：「為什麼一定要配對？」這句話讓手套們明白，原來「配對」有時會讓人感到被排擠。於是她們學會欣賞彼此的不同。本書以輕鬆對話和幽默筆調，讓孩子理解友情與歸屬的真意，也鼓勵勇敢做自己。A single mitten is excluded by a matching pair in this endearing picture book about friendship, belonging and the pressure to "match." For fans of The Day the Crayons Quit.Dotty and Other Dotty are a matching set of mittens. When another mitten, Stripes, loses her partner and becomes a single mitten, they don't feel the need to include her. She doesn't "match" them, so she is banished to the dark, lonely pocket of the Little Girl who owns them. Before long, however, Dotty loses her partner, and now she doesn't match the reunited pair of Stripes and Other Stripes, who in turn banish her to the pocket. "YOU don't match!" they tell her.When the Little Girl, who has been listening to their conversations, weighs in with a huge question ("Why do you have to match?"), the mittens are shocke

本書邀請讀者一起走進小老鼠一家熱鬧又溫暖的聖誕節。全書共收錄八首經典節慶歌曲，只要輕按頁面即可聆聽旋律，並附上完整歌詞與樂譜，讓孩子邊唱邊學。收錄曲目包括 We Wish You a Merry Christmas、Jingle Bells、Silent Night 等耳熟能詳的樂曲。故事以押韻文字描繪節日準備的溫馨時刻，圖像溫柔細膩，音樂品質清晰悅耳，是適合4歲以上親子共讀的節慶音樂繪本。亮點：・內含8首聖誕經典歌曲音效。・附歌詞與簡譜，可邊唱邊彈奏。・故事押韻流暢，畫風溫馨細膩。Sing along with 8 festive tunes as you join in the Mouse Family's preparations for a magical day!Simply press the page to hear the songs in this interactive sound book, which also includes the song lyrics and sheet music for budding musicians. Songs include:* We Wish You a Merry Christmas* Jingle Bells* Deck the Halls* O Holy Night* Silent Night* Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer* Joy to the World* O Christmas Tree Packed with Christmas spirit, this is the perfect book to help readers aged 4+ celebrate the festive season. * Press-activated sound chips* 8 favourite Christmas songs with music and lyrics to sing along with* Cosy Christmas story with rhyming texts* The perfect gift to get into the festive spirit

Say good night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!Young readers can snuggle up with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this gentle picture book perfect for bedtime! Ease little ones to sleep with lullaby-like text and soothing art from the World of Eric Carle.

Aspiring astronauts will be ready for liftoff with this thrilling guide to preparing for and doing a real spacewalk with the first American woman to walk in space as their partner.What is it like to walk in space—to use cutting-edge equipment and conduct experiments in a 280-pound space suit? How do you get there in the first place? Would-be spacewalkers will find enthusiasm, vibrant encouragement, and a host of amazing facts, photos, drawings, and descriptions in this engaging guide cowritten by three-time shuttle astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan and children’s book author Michael J. Rosen (who also provides illustrations). From detailed info about how to train (sometimes underwater!) to descriptions of the emotions spurred by seeing Earth from above, this guide will leave readers inspired and excited to start their own journeys into space.

A funny and frock-filled story for modern children who might want sequins and sparkles on their dresses—but also want pockets!Lucy and Aunt Augusta are dress shopping. And, at the Fabulous Fashion Store, there are dresses to suit just about everyone. There are fancy dresses, frilly dresses, stripy dresses, silly dresses, sundresses, fun dresses, blue dresses, green… But Lucy doesn't care about frills or lace. She wants a dress WITH POCKETS. And as she wades through the swishy dresses, witchy dresses, very, very itchy dresses, she starts to worry about where she's going to put her leaves, and nettles, and delicate petals, her magical spells and beautiful shells. The hunt is on: will Lucy find the dress of her dreams?

Count all the way to Christmas Eve with the Cat Family in this lift-the-flap advent calendar-style book with more than 140 doors to open. Help the Cat Family decorate, bake and prepare the house for the holiday season as you count down the twelve days til Christmas. Just like an advent calendar, Cat Family Christmasends with the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve.Open up tiny but sturdy flap 'doors' on each one of the 24 pages to reveal little details and surprises. Peer inside the cupboard doors and different-sized tins in the busy Cat Family kitchen to find the missing ingredients for the cake. Open all the front doors on the street when the Cat Family go carol singing.This is a whimsical Christmas book that gives the Victorian advent calendar tradition a contemporary twist for advent calendar door-hungry hands. Every page is rich with Liberty print-style pick-and-mix patterns and William Morris-inspired friezes. The Cat Family are full of character and personality, and the

The magic of night time comes to life with the ten lights in this beautifully illustrated story. While everyone else is fast asleep, Fox and Badger discover the twinkly town and make new friends along the way. Full of friendship and wonder, this heartwarming novelty book is a perfect bedtime treat.

In this delightful follow-up to How to Light Your Dragon, readers see how fun life with a pet dragon can be. In five short, amusing stories full of colourful illustrations, the child and dragon playact as firefighters, doctors, and even Christmas trees! But living with a dragon is anything but normal; when they get tired and need to nap, dragons snore and little sparks come out of their nose that attract fireflies. Pure magic and wonder!

《瀕危動物歷險記》身歷其境的接觸超過15種獨特的生物，而他們有可能永遠消失在我們的世界。為什麼丹頂鶴會跳舞？巴西三帶犰狳能變成一顆球？為什麼北海狗的數量在不斷減少？與世界上最大的魚類--鯨鯊一起游泳；欣賞稀有而美麗的白鱀豚；在京那岸巴當河與婆羅洲象一起玩耍；從冰冷的海水到竹林，從熱帶森林到自然保護區，以前所未有的方式認識這些難以捉摸的瀕危生物!Adventures with Endangered Animals is an immersive encounter with more than 15 unique creatures in danger of being lost to our world forever. Why do red-crowned cranes dance? How is the Brazilian three-banded armadillo able to turn into a ball? Why are the northern fur seals decreasing in number? Swim with the world's largest fish, the whale shark. Admire the rare and beautiful baiji. And play with the Borneo elephants in the Kinabatangan River. From the freezing ocean waters to bamboo forests, and from tropical forests to nature reserves, experience these elusive endangered creatures as never before!

《與更多材料一起冒險》沉浸式接觸天然和合成材料及其迷人特性的。鳳梨如何能製成衣服？蜂蠟只適合蜜蜂使用嗎？是什麼讓鉑金有這麼多用途與珍貴？發現竹炭的多功能性；踏入熱變色的繽紛世界。並目睹新型態環保膠料「Shrilk」製作背後的創意! 從烏木森林到蜂巢，從餐廳廚房到每個人的家中，以前所未有的方式體驗材料的用途!Adventures with More Materials is an immersive encounter with natural and synthetic materials, and their fascinating properties. How can pineapples be turned into clothes? Is beeswax only meant for bees? What makes platinum so useful and precious? Discover the versatility of bamboo charcoal. Step into the colourful world of thermochromism. And witness the creativity behind the making of Shrilk! From forests of ebony trees to bee hives, and from restaurant kitchens to your own homes, experience the usefulness of materials as never before!

《與更多自然奇觀一起冒險》讓我們一起身歷其境的接觸世界上許多令人讚嘆的自然奇觀。你在哪裡可以找到會唱歌的沙子？是什麼讓舞草跳起舞來？墨西哥跳豆真的會跳動嗎？攀登岩石斜坡到挪威著名的聖壇岩；驚嘆於奈卡礦的水晶；和數以百萬計的水母一起漂流；從粉紅色的沙灘到冒著泡泡的泥漿池，從陡峭的懸崖到海洋深處，體驗前所未有並令人敬畏的自然奇觀Adventures with More Natural Wonders is an immersive encounter with even more breathtaking natural wonders of our world. Where can you find singing sand? What makes the telegraph plant dance? Do Mexican jumping beans really jump? Scale a rocky slope to Pulpit Rock. Be awed by the crystals of Naica Mine. And drift about with millions of jellyfish. From the pink sandy beaches to bubbling mud pools, and from steep cliffs to the depths of the ocean, experience awe-inspiring natural wonders as never before!

《有用的植物和真菌歷險記》身歷其境的接觸多種的植物和真菌，以及它們在我們生活中的用途。為什麼紅樹林會有如此獨特的根系？我們可以用什麼植物來驅趕蚊子？我們如何從蘑菇中獲取皮革？漫步在色彩斑斕的羽扇豆(又稱魯冰花)的花田中；在森林中尋找靈芝與蘑菇；觀察小小的水草。從開花的植物到不開花的植物，從森林到廣闊的田野，以前所未有的方式體驗植物和真菌的壯觀世界。Adventures with Useful Plants and Fungi is an immersive encounter with many more species of plants and fungi and their usefulness in our lives. Why do mangrove trees have such unique roots? What plants can we use to repel mosquitoes? How do we get leather from mushrooms? Stroll through the colourful fields of lupin flowers. Search the forest for reishi mushrooms. Observe the tiny watermeal plants. From the flowering to the non-flowering plants, from the forests to open fields, experience with spectacular world of plants and fungi as never before!

《發現與發明歷險記》身歷其境接觸對對我們生活產生巨大影響的重要發現和發明。是誰想出協助盲人閱讀的方法？萊特兄弟是如何讓他們的夢想起飛的？超越蛋(Beyond Eggs)是什麼？了解拱門如何穩定建築物。透過雷文霍克(Antonie van Leeuwenhoek)的顯微鏡觀察微觀生物；並從蔡倫的堅持不懈中得到啟發。從馬車到無人駕駛汽車，從X射線到魚菜共生系統，以前所未有的方式體驗世界上偉大發現和發明背後的創造力。Adventures with Discoveries and Inventions is an immersive encounter with important discoveries and inventions that have made a great impact on our lives. Who came up with a way to help the blind read? How did the Wright brothers make their dreams take flight? What are Beyond Eggs? Learn how arches can stabilise buildings. Observe the microworld through van Leeuwenhoek's microscope. And be inspired by Cai Lun's perseverance. From horse carriages to driverless cars, and from x-rays to aquaponics systems, experience the creativity behind some of the world's great discoveries and inventions as never before!

I slide my hand into the crook of your arm, as you open your big brolly wide. We both can stay dry when the spring showers fall, if we dash through the drops, side by side... As spring turns to summer, and autumn turns to winter, we follow a little boy and his grandmother as they take delight in everything the changing seasons have to offer - from jumping in puddles, to tasting sweet ice lollies, to nestling under blankets on a cold, snowy night.But no matter the weather, whatever they do, their joy is in being together, in the small - but momentous - adventures that they share. With vivid illustrations and read-aloud words, this is a tender celebration of grandparent love from the duo behind the bestselling and acclaimed Pick a Pine Tree and Pick a Pumpkin.

This big-hearted picture book captures the warmth and fun of a spontaneous summer's day with friends, where one lovely activity leads to another until they all go back home to bake a cake (two cakes!) to finish.Raccoon decides to bake an apple cake. But he has no eggs, so visits his friend Fox, who needs a ladder to mend the roof. Badger will have one, but he needs help too, so they set off to find Bear. They stroll through meadows, meet up with Crow, nibble blackberries and find Bear fishing at the river. Soon the five friends are having the best day out--the sun shining on their fur, fishing, swimming, picnic and finally home to bake the cake--two cakes, because bears have big appetites. A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends is a picture book to instantly capture the heart. Laconic narration, funny dialogue, and exquisite illustrations tell the story of a carefree childhood day.Philip Waechter is one of Germany's leading children's author/illustrators with a beautifully classic illust

"I'm BORED!" wails a little girl after her screen time is cut short. "That's great!" her dad says with a grin. "Being bored comes right before having a Really Good Idea." After an initial protest, the little girl dives into her imagination, and takes the reader with her on a whirlwind ride of pure fun. A cardboard box becomes a magical train, the washing machine inspires an imaginary trip into space, a scribbly doodle becomes a hungry spaghetti monster, and ants in the garden lead her into an escapade in the Funny Bug Circus. In a world where children can find entertainment at the touch of a button, it's ever-more important that they have time to be bored - because that's where they have the space to come up with their own Really Good Ideas.