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Little yellow giraffe Josephine is out and about--eyes wide open and muzzle in the air. She pokes her nose into the blue and her hooves into the green, plays with the clouds and makes rings in the water. The world is so full of interesting things!Take a walk with Josephine to explore shapes and patterns, near and far, nature through the seasons, things that are different and things that are the same.Illustrated with simple lines and printed with a happy pop of neon yellow, this unique book makes simple but enchanting connections that let us see the world afresh through Josephine's eyes.

★ K.L. Walther再度獻上甜度滿分的青春戀曲，假交往×好友變戀人，心動指數破表！★ BookTok話題作者，全新YA浪漫小說，首刷特別版附夢幻書口設計。★ 叛逆一點、勇敢一點——關於追夢、犯錯，以及終於聽見自己心聲的夏日故事。乖女孩Audrey想追求玻璃吹製夢想，卻被父母阻擋。當好友Henry提出假交往計畫，她也趁機偷偷出租家族豪宅籌錢。原本只是荒唐計畫，卻在謊言、混亂與心動中逐漸失控。這是一部甜蜜輕快的青春浪漫小說，寫追夢、叛逆與愛情成真的瞬間。This stunning first edition of We’re A Bad Idea, Right? will feature special designed edges!The business of love gets messy when two best friends decide to fake a romantic relationship in this uproarious and swoony novel by the bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules.Audrey Barbour has had enough of following the rules. Eighteen years of being the perfect daughter—exceptional grades, enviable college acceptances, tame dating history—and still, her parents don’t trust her enough to let her study her passion, glassblowing, on a prestigious fellowship.So when her best friend Henry proposes an outrageous fake-dating scheme to win back his ex-girlfriend, it feels like the first step to shaking up her perfect life. And the second? That comes when Audrey’s

Calling Harry Potter fans! Read all about Albus Dumbledore in the POCKET POTTERS series, the completely collectible, fully illustrated, must-have official guides to all your favorite characters from the wizarding world.Why is Dumbledore such a brilliant headmaster? What's on his Chocolate Frog Card and which is his favorite Quidditch team? Find out all this and much more! Join Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Great Hall for the start-of-term feast, climb the enchanted spiral staircase to the headmaster's office, and learn all about Fawkes the phoenix. Get set for wise words, grand wizardry, and some scrumptious magical sweets...Joyfully illustrated, boisterously brilliant, the POCKET POTTERS are collectible, must-have official guides to the Harry Potter books. Whether you are just starting your magical reading journey or you already know your Fizzing Whizbees from your Acid Pops, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading independently.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a gripping psychological thriller about a YouTube sensation who has secrets hidden offline that might be enough to destroy her. Everyone has secrets. But some are worse than others. . .Everyone has secrets.YouTube baking sensation April Masterson knows the secret to the perfect gooey brownies. Or how to make key lime squares that will melt in your mouth. But if you keep watching her offline, you may find out some other secrets about April. Secrets she’d rather you didn’t know.Like where did her son go when he snuck out of the house? What was she doing with the local soccer coach behind fogged windows?And what’s buried in her backyard?Everyone has secrets. Some are worse than others.April’s secrets are enough to destroy her.I’ll make sure of that.

BookTok狂推暗黑浪漫奇幻續作震撼登場！《The Dragon and the Sun Lotus》延續《The Scorpion and the Night Blossom》的史詩格局，將中國神話元素推向極致——魔族mó、天界不朽者、四海龍族與沙漠鳳凰齊聚戰場。戰火、背叛與禁忌愛情交織，Àn’yīng面對心愛之人竟是宿敵血脈的殘酷真相，在崩潰與覺醒之間，她將踏上集結三界的終極征途。這不只是戰爭的終章，而是一場關於選擇與命運的史詩對決。In the breathtaking sequel to The Scorpion and the Night Blossom, the battle has just begun. With Anying's kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction, and admist a budding forbidden romance, she must now risk everything to protect her world.A decade ago, the Kingdom of Night began the war against the Kingdom of Rivers, ravaging the lands and releasing mó—beautiful, ravenous demons—to roam free, drinking the souls of mortals. Now the mó have made it beyond the magical wards of the immortal realm—the Kingdom of Sky—and will not stop until the entire world falls to darkness.Àn’yīng is determined to banish the mó to their realm and return the mortal realm to peace. But a stunning betrayal has turned the tides of this war: Her handsome rival from the Immortality Trials

◎tell、talk、say 都是說，怎麼用才不會搞錯？ ◎put不只是擺放，海報掛牆上、郵票貼紙上，這些情境都能用。 ◎書本翻頁、指引車輛左右轉、調整音量，用turn一字搞定！ ◎想給部屬建議，說You should 聽起來好兇，有更好的說法嗎？ 本書作者船橋由紀子，擁有多年英語教練的資歷， 13年來讓5,000名學生的多益成績在短短2個月內增加200分。 作者指出，只需國中程度的動詞就能開口對話， 因為英語裡的5大句型都以「主詞（S）+動詞（V）」開頭， 足夠應付大多數與外國人談話的情境。 本書精選20大基本動詞，以及外國人最常用的百大句型， 設計一套每天只要30分鐘，1個月就能無負擔開口說英語的學習計畫。 ◎開口說英語，國中程度的動詞就夠 說自己在哪裡工作用work at；在哪個領域工作用work in； 自己目前從事的工作怎麼介紹？I’m working as＋職業名。 從介紹工作、職位與產業，work一詞就能搞定。 搭公車，用 get on；搭計程車，換成 get in。 「到了哪裡」，就用 get to； 起床呢？從床上「起來」，當然是用get “up”。 一個 get就能搞定這麼多日常英語。 give 不只表示給予， 日常生活想請別人幫忙，說give me a hand比help me更口語！ give（授予）＋up（上升）＝放棄： I gave up watching TikTok.（我戒掉看抖音。） ◎只要一個動詞就能表達很多情境 點餐用want？外帶用take更道地：I’ll take this one, please. like只代表喜歡？其實，稱讚對方也可以用like：I like your designs。 打開（關掉）電視，用open（close）？正確是：turn on（turn off）。 make翻為「做」好籠統？這些情境都能用make： make的主要概念是「施加外力、創造新事物」，不只製作， 與他人約定、預約是make a promise； 表達某事讓我開心可以說made me happy. 賺錢則說make money……只要一個動詞就能表達很多情境。 用國中程度的動詞就夠――表達力立刻升級！ 快速學英語的捷徑。 國中程度的動詞就夠――表達力立刻升級！快速學英語的捷徑。

An orphan girl discovers she has dragon blood--the key to immortality. Hunted by an evil necromancer, she must learn to control her emerging powers if she is going to stop him."A hero forged in fiercest flame, A child of iron and pain. By blood shall heal and chasm seal A kingdom torn in twain."--The Final Prophecy from the Tome of Terrible Tomorrows* *Also known as Odolf's prophecy. (But only by Odolf!)All the best stories and adventures start with a knock at the door... Or the thwump of a dragon's tail at the entrance to her cave, in the case of Emba Oak. But then nothing about Emba's story is normal; from the scales on her arms and legs, to the shocking discovery that she hatched out of a dragon's egg. Even more shocking is the news that an evil sorcerer is after her dragon blood and will do anything to get his hands on it. Can Emba keep herself safe or will her loved ones pay the price?

Inspired by the global phenomenon of the Murdle puzzle books comes the first novel in a new thrilling mystery series, for fans of Mr. Lemoncello's Library and The Swifts. It's a cloudy day on the Sacred Kidney playground, but Jake likes it that way--dark and uncertain. For a junior detective like Jake, standing up to bad guys is a piece of cake. After all, she's the only detective at Sacred Kidney Elementary with a hard-earned badge to her name. But just as Jake and her sidekick Sterling prepare to face off against the biggest bully in school, there's a scream from inside the library. The kids are sure they heard Miss Saffron cry out, but when they arrive at the scene of the crime, the library is how it's always been: filled with books, but no Miss Saffron to be found! None of the adults still there after school are talking, but Jake, Sterling, and Brick the bully are determined to find out what happened. This unlikely trio pinky promises to solve...the crime at Sacred Kidney! The seco

【紐伯瑞金獎大師 Avi 2026 震撼新作】★紐伯瑞金牌得主 Avi 再次展現精準的歷史觀察與緊張的敘事節奏。★《Booklist》、《Kirkus Reviews》星級好評，讀者公認「翻開後就無法放下」的歷史冒險。★真實還原 20 世紀初紐約移民群像，體現人類在逆境中追求希望的永恆力量。1910 年，13 歲的義大利少年 Santo 帶著對父親的承諾，橫跨大西洋來到紐約尋找更好的生活。然而在埃利斯島（Ellis Island）入境時，他意外與母親和手足失散。隻身一人在充滿敵意且語言不通的曼哈頓街頭，Santo 必須在犯罪邊緣與生存本能之間掙扎，並靠著驚人的毅力找回他失散的家人。這不只是一段移民的奮鬥史，更是一場關於勇氣、責任與「家」的深刻探索。Newbery Medalist Avi is back with a gripping exploration of the immigrant experience at the turn of the twentieth century. A must-read for fans of Moon over Manifest and Echo Mountain.When Santo's father left their tiny town in Italy for America, he made Santo promise to keep their family together until he has enough money to bring the rest of them to the US.It takes a few years, but Mama finally gets word that their family can join Papa. Santo couldn't be more excited to go to America--and to see his father again. However, Santo gets separated from his mother and siblings at Ellis Island, and he is left to fend for himself on the mean streets of Manhattan. Santo

在本書中，Chirri 與 Chirra 再次騎著腳踏車出發，這一次來到櫻花盛放的春日。兩人先品嚐櫻花甜點，再走進巨大的櫻花樹裡，發現以 sakura 為主題的美容院，圍上柔軟薄紗、灑上淡淡香氣。最後，她們登上觀景台，靜靜啜飲櫻花茶，看花瓣在風中飄落，如粉色細雨般覆滿大地。本書為 Kaya Doi「Chirri & Chirra」系列第九冊。作者以細膩色鉛筆筆觸，描繪動物朋友與自然風景，氣氛溫柔而安靜。系列曾被《The Wall Street Journal》譽為近二十年最迷人的圖畫書之一，亦入選《Kirkus》二十一世紀最佳童書。書末附有關於櫻花的譯者說明，讓讀者在閱讀之餘，也更貼近日本春日文化。From beloved Japanese author-illustrator Kaya Doi, the ninth volume in her Chirri & Chirra series is set amidst the cherry blossoms of Japan, giving readers a gorgeous explosion of petaled pinkness! Chirri & Chirra, Among the Cherry Blossoms, the ninth book in our beloved Chirri & Chirra series, takes readers on yet another charming adventure filled with delicious food, animal friends, and the beauty of nature. Here, Chirri and Chirra ride their trusty bicycles to a giant cherry tree. After tasting delicious cherry-blossom sweets, they go inside the tree, where they find a sakura-themed beauty parlor! Decked out in chiffon scarves and spritzed with sweet perfume, their nex

“我們每個人都是人生路上的旅人，每個人都是一個漂泊的靈魂，漫漫長途，都渴望泊岸。”本書精選徐揚生散文作品中的100句感悟，文字平實雋永，富有哲理，涵蓋了對人生命運、行為處世、教育理念、精神品質的思考。全書中英雙語呈現，圖文並茂，文章配圖為作者創作的AI插畫及書法作品，體現了獨特的審美和藝術風格。“We are all travelers on the road, wandering souls searching for a place to moor.”This book collects 100 insights from essays by Yangsheng Xu, reflecting perceptions on life and destiny, interpersonal conduct, educational philosophy, and spiritual character, with elegant and philosophical wording. Presented in both Chinese and English, it is illustrated with AI paintings and original calligraphy created by the author, which features distinctive aesthetic sense and artistic style.（封面不印簡介）

本書以春天為主題，帶領孩子走進 Acorn Wood 的動物世界，和熟悉的朋友一起迎接溫暖季節。兔子、貓咪、母雞和其他動物們正在享受春日的美好時光，孩子可以透過推、拉、滑動的小機關，參與他們的活動。跟著烏龜在陽光下騎腳踏車，幫狐狸摘一束水仙花，或和豬、獾一起在草地上野餐。簡短、重複的文字搭配豐富的畫面細節，讓孩子一邊操作、一邊觀察，發現春天的各種變化與樂趣。本書改編自深受喜愛的 Tales from Acorn Wood 系列，由 Julia Donaldson 與 Axel Scheffler 創作，是適合幼兒閱讀與互動的春季與復活節小書。推、拉、滑動機關，培養手眼協調春天主題，充滿觀察與發現適合學齡前親子共讀Celebrate Spring with this push, pull and slide book based on the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo - the perfect Easter gift for preschoolersWelcome to Acorn Wood, where all the animals are enjoying the Spring! Join in the fun with this interactive push, pull and slide book based on the bestselling preschool series, Tales from Acorn Wood.How are Rabbit, Cat, Hen and all their animal friends celebrating the Spring? Push, pull and slide the tabs to find out! Join Tortoise on a sunny bike ride, help Fox pick a lovely bunch of daffodils and enjoy a fun picnic in the meadow with Pig, Badger and friends.With a short,

When the Adventuremice discover an old stone covered in hieroglyphs, a race begins! The story of ancient Queen Neferteacake's magnificent golden tomb is revealed, and a rather naughty mouse wants to get there first . . .Our intrepid Adventuremice set off on an exciting journey to a secret island, full of incredible mouse sphinxes, pyramids and palaces. Another sparkling, gloriously illustrated story celebrating kindness and friendship, from adored, award-winning creators Reeve & McIntyre.

小到日常管理大到產品開發、布局事業版圖，沒有人知道所有問題的答案，也無法蒐集全資訊後才做決定，但成功的領導者懂得從「問對問題」中找解答！全球最完整的提問領導學經典，暢銷二十年，全新增訂版上市！如果你想了解業績為什麼無法達成、跨部門溝通總是遇到障礙、新計畫進度老是拖延、客戶或顧客抱怨連連、未來三到五年的策略是什麼、下一個商機在哪裡……那麼，你一定要先學會「問對問題」，並且鼓勵提問。如同Google前執行長艾瑞克．施密特接受《時代》雜誌訪問時所言：「我們用提問的方式來經營公司，而不是給予答案。」●管理大師及成功企業家們一致認為「提問」是最重要且最有力量的管理工具！管理大師 彼得．杜拉克指出：「過去的領導者可能是一個知道如何解答問題的人，但未來的領導者必將是一個知道如何提問的人。」奇異公司前總裁 傑克．威爾許認為：「真正問最多問題和最好問題的那些人，才是領導者。」戴爾電腦創辦人 麥克．戴爾相信：「問很多問題，可以讓你得到更多點子，而這些點子對競爭激烈的這一行格外重要。」福特汽車前執行長 唐諾．彼得森領悟：「多問一些對的問題，可以減少去找所有答案的需要。」《從A到A+》作者詹姆．柯林斯直陳：「從A到A+的領導方式，並非直接提供答案，而是不恥下問，這樣才能導引你做出最好的判斷。」●有好問題才有好領導，提問是找出突破性解決方案的核心！「我每天都試著做同一件事：提問。如果不提問，我可能會理解綜合情勢及問題，但是卻錯失了關鍵所在。」――查德．哈樂戴（Chad Holliday），杜邦（DuPont）公司董事長兼執行長豐田汽車教育員工每天要連續想五次「為什麼？」。這是運用因果關係的思考方式。如果員工思考為什麼，而且找到原因，他們會再度問自己為什麼，然後連續問五次。問完五次為什麼之後，他們就能仔細地分析原因。這種「問五次為什麼」的方法，對解決問題非常有效。美國創新領導中心（Center for Creative Leadership）曾針對近兩百位傑出企業家做研究，發現他們成功的關鍵，在於善於製造發問機會並懂得提問。這些聰明的領導者覺察到，單向地陳述論點會限縮工作者解決問題的能力，而提問的力量十分驚人，可以讓人思緒清晰，激發創意，指引出做事的新境界、新方向。於是他們用問問題的方式，幫助團隊從不同的視角看到問題的全貌，彼此傾聽，激盪出各種創意解答。更重要的是，透過對話與省思，凝聚共識、形

Build your awesome Lloyd Garmadon minifigure and arm him with the golden sabre before leading him through the history of the Ninjago world.Join Lloyd in reliving some of the greatest battles and iconic moments from 15 years of LEGO® NINJAGO® action, searching for hidden characters and objects along the way. Make your way through incredible scenes including the Ultra Dragon’s battle against the Great Devourer, the face-off against the Dragon Hunters and the fight against Empress Beatrix.In each packed scene, look out for legendary golden weapons such as the Sword of Fire and Shurikens of Ice, along with dangerous enemies including Princess Harumi, Pythor and the Time Twins.Also included are two pages of stickers that young LEGO NINJAGO fans can use to complete some of the scenes. There are even activities to complete, including mazes and picture puzzles.Join the ninja and become part of the greatest battles in LEGO NINJAGO history!LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob

★《沒有名字的老人》《遺失的靈魂》《大小兄弟》波蘭插畫家尤安娜．康哲友最新絕美繪本！★充滿詩意和寓意的繪本，將讀者淹沒在如雲朵般的畫面中，令人流連忘返。「這個地方沒有湖泊，也沒有河川或溪流。水不流動，積在一汪汪深水坑裡，被困在爛泥巴裡，在泥濘中昏睡。這裡只有沼澤。」風格鮮明獨特、圖畫纖細深邃的波蘭插畫家尤安娜．康哲友，深受各國讀者喜愛，也經常受邀和不同文字作者合作繪本。繼描繪諾貝爾文學獎得主朵卡萩的《遺失的靈魂》之後，這次她和出身數學教師的法國童書作家吉爾．鮑姆合作，畫出了一本美到令人屏息的作品。曾說過「圖像不應該重複文字已經說過的事」的尤安娜，在書一開頭就以連續的全景畫面和相簿般的畫面切片將讀者吸入有如披頭四名曲〈生命中的一天〉（A Day in the Life）的氛圍之中。你看到彷彿不同時間的湖面光影，時時變化、但一日復一日。書名頁之後畫風轉成淡淡的鉛筆和色鉛筆，故事敘述進入另一個脈絡：「大家習慣待在水裡，像鯉魚那樣生活。有些日子沒有半個人開口說話。在沒有地平線的村子裡，沉默是最好的陪伴。日子就這樣過。」於是人們習慣了目光始終向下凝視――在這個泥濘的世界裡，那是唯一可能的注視方式。然而，在某個夜晚，發生了一件非比尋常的事：光和橙色色塊布滿天空。在那一刻，居民們第一次抬頭將目光投向高處，而那些直到此刻才被好奇心喚醒的孩子們，率先浮上水面想一探究竟（一翻頁，尤安娜插入了一幅仰頭望見陽光從樹梢撒下的美麗光景）。孩子們發現了一個奇特的人，正讓石頭在水面上彈跳，發出美妙動聽的旋律。以「打水漂」這個意象為引，原本充斥著泥濘、沉默和哀傷的世界，被驚奇與美感所取代――直到那壯麗的終章。插畫家尤安娜・康哲友的色鉛筆筆觸，為法國教師暨數學家吉爾．鮑姆的文字賦予了一個時而沉靜陰鬱、時而繽紛閃耀的世界。吉爾說：「我必須成為那個光輝時刻的敘述者，記錄下那種『人性復活』的瞬間。故事就那樣真切地呈現在我面前。這一次，尋找結局並不困難，它就誕生在最後一次投擲水漂的軌跡中――那次投擲比之前的任何一次都更加完美：如果那塊石頭永遠不會停下來呢？ 」而尤安娜則說：「我覺得最好讓事物保持懸念，不要過度定義或貼標籤。我有點害怕『語言』，害怕文字固定事物的力量，文字有時會削弱或截斷事物，使其變得過於明確而失去了其他可能的意義。我喜歡圖像那種模糊的特質，這是我與讀者感官之間的溝通。所以，我從不預設讀法，我的

在本書中，Sarah Wynn‑Williams 以其任職於 Facebook（現 Meta）全球公共政策部門的經歷，提供了一部大膽直言且不畏權勢的內部回憶錄。她生動地記述了與馬克．祖克柏（Mark Zuckerberg）及雪柔．桑德伯格（Sheryl Sandberg）的交手過程，並深切剖析自己在平衡母親身分的同時，如何在「挺身而進」（Lean In）的職場文化中掙扎求存。書中更揭露了令人震驚的決策失誤－從政治操弄、言論審查，到在緬甸煽動暴力與仇恨的災難性後果。本書筆觸犀利、帶著黑色幽默，且讀來令人不寒而慄。這部回憶錄敲響了警鐘：揭示了不受約束的權力如何蠶食理想，並摧毀人們的生活。''Amazing: of all the books in all the world Mr Free Speech Zuckerberg wants to ban, it’s the one about him'' Marina Hyde, Guardian''Jaw-dropping . . . A tell-all tome'' Financial TimesSarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook’s potential and knew it could change the world for the better. But, when she got there and rose to its top ranks, things turned out a little different.From wild schemes cooked up on private jets to risking prison abroad, Careless People exposes both the personal and political fallout when boundless power and a rotten culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative, Wynn-Williams rubs shoulders with Mark Z

當校外教學遇上好萊塢大片，生活忽然變成電影。本書為 Frank Cottrell-Boyce 最新幽默冒險之作，入圍 Carnegie Medal for Writing，由 Steven Lenton 全書插圖呈現。Rafa 與朋友誤闖片場，卻因神似明星 BB 而成為焦點，獲得進出各區的特權。片場燈光閃耀，笑料不斷，但他心中始終掛念著失蹤的哥哥 Cillian。那封神祕訊息是否真指向好萊塢？為了找到哥哥，Rafa 必須持續扮演好角色，在真實與表演之間穿梭。作者筆下既有機智對白，也有細膩情感，被譽為兼具 Roald Dahl 的想像力與更深的情感厚度。本書在歡笑與溫柔之間取得平衡，是一段關於勇氣與家人的旅程。Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for WritingYear 6 goes to Hollywood!Head to Tinseltown in this hilarious and heart-warming adventure by the UK Children's Laureate 2024-2026 and bestselling, award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce. The Blockbusters! is fabulously illustrated in black and white throughout by Steven Lenton. When new boy Rafa and his friends accidentally stray onto the set of a Hollywood blockbuster, the last thing they expect is to become part of the action.Rafa’s likeness to the famous movie star, BB, gives him VIP access all areas, including the banquet of catering doughnuts!But Rafa isn’t the only one having an adventure. His big brother, Cillian, is missing. He sent Rafa

鑑於近年研究指出女性與男性犯罪人存在犯罪之原因、型態與路徑之迥異，以及生理及心理、行為與創傷之不同，刑事司法體系亦無法針對女性之權益與特殊需求適切挹注資源與專業處遇，國際專家學者Bloom、Owen與Covington（2003）等因此倡議性別回應矯正策略與服務（Gender-Responsive Strategy/Service for Female of Fenders），以關注女性在刑事司法體系中的特殊需求、脆弱性和權益。聯合國復於2010年通過曼谷規則，特別強調了基於數據和證據的研究、性別平等與婦女權利相關的培訓和能力建設。後續聯合國於2012年通過刑事司法體系中法律援助取得途徑的原則與準則（Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems）及2014年通過女性與監禁手冊（Handbook on Women and Imprisonment），以強化女性收容人之各項權益。作者長期關注國際犯罪矯治趨勢與發展，已執行多年相關受刑人犯罪行為與處遇需求之性別差異研究計畫與國際期刊發表，本書的撰寫，希冀提升女性受刑人及出監後之矯治處遇服務品質，以減少其再犯，並供犯罪矯正機構同仁及刑事司法與犯罪防治相關機構人員、博碩研究生及致力於改善女性受刑人權益之人士參考。

With more than half a million children's books in its collections, the Library of Congress has everything from beloved classics to forgotten treasures ready for rediscovery. These range from an early American edition of John Newbery's Little Pretty Pocket-Book to twentieth-century classics introducing familiar characters such as Dorothy and Toto or Frog and Toad. In addition to books, the Library holds original artwork by illustrators Jerry Pinkney and Vera B. Williams; manuscripts by pathbreaking authors Virginia Hamilton and Jade Snow Wong; and influential magazines such as St. Nicholas and The Brownies' Book--not to mention the nation's largest public comic book collection.Tell Me a Story reimagines the canon of American children's literature, in the process highlighting the evolution of literary, artistic, and publishing trends. From classic books and award-winners to little-remembered gems, this engaging volume features more than two hundred children's books, original artworks, an

在本書中，小女孩 Emily 一扇門一扇門地敲問：「我可以進來嗎？」藍色的門說她不夠藍；另一扇門只歡迎老虎與鱷魚；還有一扇只為說話很小聲的人而開。每一次被拒絕，Emily 都沒有停下腳步。直到她來到一處沒有門的牆前，拿出粉筆，畫出屬於自己的門，轉動門把，走了進去。作者 Mel Rosenberg 以簡潔對話構成寓言式節奏，插畫家 Orit Magia 則以鮮明設計感畫面強化象徵意涵。本書榮獲以色列 Dvora Omer Award，並獲《Booklist》肯定。In this story about inclusion and acceptance, a girl goes from door to door, hoping to find one that will welcome her inside. But when each one turns her away, Emily realizes that the only door that will open for her is the one she creates herself. Knock, knock.Who's there?It's me, Emily. May I come in? And so begins Emily's search for a door that will open. The first door is blue, and the voice behind the door tells Emily that she doesn't sound very bluish. The second door says it only opens for tigers, crocodiles, and snakes. But she is a girl named Emily-- and the animals are hungry--and so she moves on. The third is only for people who speak very quietly, and the door can hear Emily. Finally, Emily comes to a place without a door. She gets out her chalk

本書以二戰巴黎真實歷史為靈感，描寫穆斯林少女莎菲雅在納粹佔領下，發現父親與巴黎大清真寺祕密救援猶太人的行動。她穿梭於圖書館、街道與地下通道，在恐懼中學會勇敢。這是一部關於友誼、良知與跨越宗教守護的動人歷史小說。Inspired by the true story of how the Grand Mosque of Paris saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during World War II, this breathtaking tale of suspense, compassion, and courage stars an extraordinary young heroine readers will never forget. “A riveting read for children and adults alike.” —New York Times Book Review CARNEGIE MEDAL FINALISTKIRKUS PRIZE FINALISTJANE ADDAMS BOOK AWARD HONORA BOOKPAGE BEST BOOKA KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOKBEST MUSLIM MIDDLE GRADE BOOK 2024FOUR STARRED REVIEWS!Safiyyah loathes the brutal Nazi occupation of Paris, even though her Muslim identity keeps her safe—or, at least, safer than her Jewish neighbors. Violence lurks in the streets, her best friend has fled, and even her place of refuge—the library—has turned shadowy and confusing, as the invaders fear the power of books. Safiyyah longs to strike back and hates feeling powerless to help her Jewish friend

A magnificent new novel from the bestselling, award-winning author of An American Marriage—Tayari Jones has written an unforgettable novel that sparkles with wit and intelligence and deep feeling about two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart in the face of a devastating tragedyVernice and Annie, two motherless daughters raised in Honeysuckle, Louisiana, have been best friends and neighbors since earliest childhood, but are fated to live starkly different lives. Raised by a fierce aunt determined to give her a stable home in the wake of her mother’s death, Vernice leaves Atlanta at eighteen for Spelman College, where she joins a sisterhood of powerfully connected Black women and marries into an affluent family. Annie, abandoned by her dissolute mother as a child, and fixated on the idea of finding her and filling the bottomless hole left by her absence, sets off on a journey that will take her into a world of peril and adversity, as well as love and adventure,

“PAWSSIBLY the sweetest books on the shelf!” — Ben Clanton, bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly seriesFollow the antics of Squash and Ginny in the sixth installment of Cat & Cat Adventures from popular webcomic creator Susie Yi! This chapter book graphic novel series is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad.Into the belly of the beast! After recovering the orbs of the Past and Present, Squash, Ginny, and the rest of the crew head to the zoo to secure the Orb of the Future from their greatest enemy yet: the Owl King. But their mission will be no easy feat. After all, the Owl King holds the Orb of the Future, which means he knows their next move even before they do. Their best plan of attack: to have no plan at all!Armed with nothing but their wits (and some snacks, of course) the Spirit Squad must find a way to rescue the third orb and restore the Staff of Knowledge. If not, the Spirit Realm, Human World, and the future of snacking all hang in the balance!

The time-tested, most popular board prep resource―updated to reflect the newest Step 1 examFirst Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 is a veritable blueprint for preparing for this critical exam, revealing all the content you will encounter on test day. This unmatched text is written by carefully chosen students who excelled on the Step 1 exam and reviewed by top faculty―ensuring the content is relevant, high-yield, and accurate. The book is organized and formatted in ways that help you easily home in on the most important content.The new edition of First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 is filled with over 1,000 color clinical images, including more depicting diverse patients; 1,300+ high-yield facts and mnemonics, organized by basic principles and organ system; and invaluable test-taking advice. There's a reason for the longstanding success of First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1. Once you open the 2026 edition, you'll instantly understand why it's a resource you can't be without!

The engaging story of a child who finds it difficult to read.World Illustration Awards - Children's Publishing Winner 2024From the creator of the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Wolf and Bear, an inspiring story about a child lost in a forest of letters. The perfect book to share with children with dyslexia and other neurodivergence to encourage problem-solving and build confidence.Verbs, also known as action words, can be pesky things to master and nobody understands the struggle better than the young child in Wiggling Words. Skip, trip, fumble and fall with them as they discover that even though words can be tricky, they can be fun too!Written and illustrated by Kate Rolfe, winner of the prestigious V&A Student Illustrator of the Year and Macmillan Prize for Illustration runner-up.

Conmemoramos el 50. aniversario de la publicaci鏮 de la segunda novela de Stephen King con un homenaje a la primera edici鏮, traducci鏮 revisada y acabados metalizados. El autor Ben Mears regresa a Salem's Lot para escribir un libro sobre la casa que le atormenta desde que era solo un ni隳. Sin embargo, al llegar se encuentra su aislado pueblo invadido por vampiros. Y, conforme las criaturas sedientas de sangre reclaman m嫳 v獳timas, Mears se hace cargo de convencer a un peque隳 grupo de creyentes para oponerse a los no muertos. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Stephen King's second novel with a tribute to its first edition, a revised translation with metallic finishes. NOW A NEW FILM STREAMING ON MAX - #1 BESTSELLER - Ben Mears has returned to Jerusalem's Lot in hopes that exploring the history of the Marsten House, an old mansion long the subject of rumor and speculation, will help him cast out his personal devils and provide inspiration for his ne

本書翻轉人們對精靈的想像。Bear Fairy 圓胖、蓬鬆，愛零食也愛賴床，卻同樣擁有屬於自己的光芒。Spencer 從驚訝到理解，在與他相處的過程中，看見真誠與善良比外表更重要。當嘲諷來臨，他選擇站在朋友身旁。Paul Coccia 長期關注 LGBTQ+ 與青少年議題，此次以圖畫書形式傳達自我認同與友誼力量；Fred Blunt 的畫風活潑鮮明，情緒表現十足。書評指出其既逗趣又溫暖，適合幼兒園與低年級共讀。這是一個關於閃耀、關於挺身而出的故事。Meet an unlikely fairy and his new best friend in this laugh-out-loud picture book about acceptance, being yourself and standing up to anyone who tries to diminish your sparkle. Fairies should be pretty and sparkly and dainty . . . not chubby, not fluffy and NOT lured in by potato chips. But when Spencer catches a fairy in the park, he's shocked to find that's exactly what he's got! The Bear Fairy is no delicate Tinkerbell: he hogs the remote, drops crumbs everywhere and snores like a truck. But he's still a fairy, and when Spencer's friend insults the Bear Fairy's appearance and hurts his feelings, Spencer must step up to defend his new friend. With wit, charm and hilarity, author Paul Coccia and illustrator Fred Blunt have created a modern classic about being pr

★ 六大權威媒體星級推薦，年度最耀眼奇幻繪本！★ 《In a Jar》作者全新創作，帶領讀者踏上一場翻轉世界的魔法冒險★ 讀者也要一起「把書翻過來」！互動式閱讀體驗充滿驚喜★ 關於手足、想逃離的心情，以及重新發現家的魔法一部結合奇幻冒險與互動閱讀的繪本。主角 Evie 在雪地中打開通往顛倒世界的魔法入口，讀者也需要把書翻轉，與角色一起探索星海與奇幻生物。故事描寫手足關係的矛盾與溫暖，畫面華麗、想像奔放，是一本讓孩子一翻開就沉浸其中的奇幻旅程。SIX STARRED REVIEWS! ******A richly illustrated picture book from the author ofIn a Jarthat follows an older sister and her pack of wild, noisy, can’t-sit-still younger siblings on a grand and wondrous adventure.Evie believes in all things magic, but her always-pestering, always-following younger siblings make her life seem a littlelessmagical sometimes. So Evie makes her escape to the snowy world outside, hoping for a bit of peace and solitude, only to discover her siblings trailing behind her, once again.Luckily, with the help of a wand and a few magic words, Evie turns a snowbank into a portal to an upside-down worldfull of stars, dolphins, and seahorses to ride. Even the reader is invited to rotate the book and follow the siblings along on their adventure! But wh

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward. At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn't have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future--and he couldn't be happier. Hiroto's breezy attitude isn't easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life. Determined to make the most of their summer, Natsumi and the gang have decided to head off on a road trip. But when Yamada's new friend unexpectedly tags along, sparks fly between him and Natsumi in more ways than one! Meanwhile, Yomogi has her own dilemma to deal with when, after a romantic date with Ishikawa, she realizes that she might have feelings for someone else...

Rediscover the legendary detective and his loyal companion with this gorgeous heirloom edition of The Complete Sherlock Holmes. Containing every known Sherlock Holmes tale ever written, this elegantly designed edition brings the world's greatest detective to life. From Holmes's first appearance in "A Study in Scarlet" (1887) and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1901-1902), through the collection of stories in The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, this deluxe edition boasts the entire Holmes catalog. This collectible edition of The Complete Sherlock Holmes features: An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by renowned Holmes scholar and author Daniel StashowerUnabridged text with 4 full-length novels and 56 short storiesThis stunning classic is a perfect gift for Sherlock Holmes fans or a wonderful addition to your home library. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some

FROM THE MEGA BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES Now featuring the weird and wacky coworkers of everyone's favorite sewer-sleuthing super-agents, Mango and Brash! In this entry of Agents of S.U.I.T., someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce! But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they're having with each other. To help them realize what a great team they truly are, General Inspector decides to split them up. He assigns Marsha to work with Cilantro on a super-secret pilot program, and Bongo to work with Sven on a not so-secret reality competition: "Sew You Think You Can Sew!" But here's the rub: This season includes a chef challenge, and underground sources say Piggy Smalls's notorious sauce was stolen to help one of the contestants win!

A playful and chaotic riot of animal naughtiness from picture book master Jeanne Willis. Nigel’s done a naughty thing, and he’s giving it some thought in a quiet spot. But it gets hard to focus as he quickly becomes surrounded by wild, animal naughtiness! Mole has been ruining the lawns, Bull’s been charging around with his horns .. . even Daddy admits it’s hard to be perfect all the time! But can you guess what naughty thing Nigel has done?Each scene gets wilder and wilder as the chaos builds, and Paddy Donnelly's brilliantly engaging pictures provide so much whacky detail to spot.

An unforgettable and life-affirming story of a renowned novelist facing a devastating diagnosis from the Number One bestselling author.THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!'Only Sophie Kinsella can make you laugh like this while she's got you crying . . . This is one of the gutsiest moves I've seen from a writer in a long time. I could not put it down.' TAYLOR JENKINS REID'A deeply funny and affecting love story.' The Guardian'I laughed. And I cried. And then I thought about the meaning of life. A jewel of a book.' JOJO MOYES'Emotional and affecting, this gave me a new appreciation for life's small joys.' Red'The bravest book you'll read all year.' JODI PICOULT------------------From Number One bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an unforgettable story – by turns heartbreaking and life-affirming – of a renowned novelist facing a devastating diagnosis and learning to live and love anew.‘What Does It Feel Like? is fiction, but it is my most autobiographical work to date. Eve’s story is my

【SEL社會情緒學習繪本】只是踢一腳，真的會踢到讓全世界蔓延開來？？讓幽默大師 Ross Collins 帶你破解「踢一腳」的蝴蝶效應！只是偷吃一塊蛋糕，竟然引發了一場全球災難？在小 Tad 的生日派對上，好友 Vlad 竟然偷吃了最後一塊蛋糕！理智斷線的 Tad 氣得踢了 Vlad 一腳。這一腳，沒有隨著 Tad 的逃跑而結束，反而像病毒一樣擴散開來：Vlad 踢了快遞員，快遞員踢了警察，警察甚至對總統使出了迴旋踢……！這股「踢人風潮」就這樣繞了地球一圈，在整整一年後，竟然回到了 Tad 的下一場生日派對上！面對迎面而來的「惡果」，Tad 該如何停止這個惡性循環？'A tremendous, mighty ripper of a book. Contains kicks, laughs, hugs and a meteoric fart. Children will love it!' Jim Field, illustrator of Oi Frog and The Lion Inside'Has genuine warmth and depth, wonderfully supported by hilarious illustrations. Children will adore it . . . and adults can be reassured by the brilliantly positive conclusion. A classic in the making.' Vivian French, author of Yucky WormsBESTSELLING, AWARD-WINNING DUO, Gough and Collins, create pure picture-book perfection in this hilarious, whip-smart story about a circle of violence and how it finally gets broken.In a moment of fury, induced by a piece of stolen cake, Tad kicks his best friend Vlad and runs away to hide.Unable to retalia

重返熱鬧又失控的 Grimwood，本書是 Nadia Shireen 這套暢銷插圖喜劇冒險系列的第五集。全書圖文並陳，節奏飛快，幽默中帶著溫度，讓七歲到大人讀者都能自在閱讀。這一次，Grimwood 要選出新鎮長。Titus 宣布退位，留下「大角」般的空缺。新舊角色紛紛投入選戰，有人懷抱理想，有人暗藏盤算，也有人只是想辦派對。最終能決定小鎮未來的，竟是 Grimwood 的居民——場面勢必更加混亂。故事在荒誕與真誠之間擺盪，既誇張又貼近人心。本系列獲 Richard Osman、Liz Pichon 等作家盛讚，稱其「anarchic」又充滿創意。Return toGrimwoodin the wildly funny fifth book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series.Perfect for readers age 7 to 107, fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, Mr Gum and David Walliams, and anyone who loves to laugh.Grimwood needs a new mayor! Titus has finally decided he’s had enough, leaving behind big antlers to fill. With characters new and old throwing their hats into the ring, who has what it takes, who has a hidden agenda, and who is simply in it for the parties? The only people who can decide the fate of Grimwood are . . . the residents of Grimwood. Oh no.Fully illustrated throughout and full of heart, laughs and surprises, this is the must-read fifth title in t

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

An enchanting new illustrated picture book for children for 2026 perfect for age 3 and upWill Mouse make it safely home with a very special parcel?! Discover the picture book adventure that will make you fall in love with rainy days…When a drop of rain turns into a storm, a small mouse on a mission must find courage, ingenuity and resilience to make it home safely. But what will happen to the very special parcel he is carrying … and who is it for?!A rainy day adventure with a difference! This unique, mouse’s-eye view of the world is sure to enchant young readers and their parents.Perfect for fans of Sam Usher’s Seasons series, Mouse’s Wood and The Leaf Thief.• Simple text – explore the story together• Packed with stunning illustration• Heartwarming and cosy resolution

Join Bluey and Bingo as they put on a show for Mother's Day.It's Mother's Day! Bluey and Bingo are delivering Mum breakfast-in-bed but when Bingo accidentally drops it, she’s convinced the day is ruined. Mum tells Bingo a checklist to help her feel better:“Have a little cry. Waaah!” Check.“Then I pick myself up.” Check.“Dust myself off.” Check.“And keep going. The show must go on.”Bluey and Bingo decide to put on a show for Mother’s Day about how Mum and Dad first met fell in love. But what will Bingo do when things start to go wrong again?This picture book is the perfect gift for mums on Mother's Day!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: QueensBluey: I Love My FamilyBluey: What Would Bluey’s Mum Do?Bluey 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 usin

A captivating and swashbuckling romantasy for fans of DAUGHTER OF THE PIRATE KING and TO KILL A KINGDOM. Ximena Reale is certain of one thing: the only good pirate is a dead one. Ximena has spent her life training to become one of the black-cloaked cazadores, seafaring hunters who capture the pirates pillaging the Luzan Empire.But although Ximena is the top candidate at la academia, that will not be enough for a daughter of the notorious Reales - pirate captains who were executed for their crimes against the Empire. So when Gasparilla, the most infamous pirate in Luza's history, attacks the capital, Ximena offers to catch him in exchange for being named a cazadora. The Empire accepts, on one condition: she must compete for her cloak against Dante de León, the pompous and infuriating son of the High Minister.Knowing this is her chance to prove herself once and for all, Ximena must set out on a dangerous quest across the archipelago to hunt Gasparilla. But no matter how far she sails, he