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The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! Books five through eight are now together in a collectible paperback boxed set! Katie, Mia, Emma, and Alexis are on a roll with the Cupcake Club! From sports tryouts and summer day camps to class grades and homecoming dates, the Cupcake Club girls are ready to rise to the occasion. Join Katie as she batters up on the softball field, Mia as she solves her baker's dozen of dilemmas, Emma as she stirs up a sweet solution, and Alexis as she whisks up a plan in this delicious collection of delectable stories. Best friends and cupcakes are just the icing on the cake! This scrumptious paperback boxed set includes: Katie, Batter Up! The Graphic NovelMia's Baker's Dozen The Graphic NovelEmma All Stirred Up! The Graphic NovelAlexis Cool as a Cupcake The Graphic Novel

**WINNER of the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD for Young People's Literature**This heartfelt coming-of-age novel in verse tells the powerful story of a seventh-grade Syrian American boy and his struggles, big and small, as he navigates middle school, now in paperback!"The exact type of book I would've loved, andneeded, as a kid."— Jasmine Warga,New York Timesbestselling author of and Newbery Honor recipient forOther Words for HomeSeventh grade begins, and Kareem’s already fumbled it.His best friend moved away, he messed up his tryout for the football team, and because of his heritage, he was voluntoldto show the new kid—a Syrian refugee with a thick and embarrassing accent—around school. Just when Kareem thinks his middle school life has imploded, the hotshot QB promises to get Kareem another tryout for the squad. There’s a catch: to secure that chance, Kareem must do something he knows is wrong.Then, like a surprise blitz, Kareem’s mom returns to Syria to help her family but can’t make it back h

From award-winning children's book author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper comes a one-of-a-kind chapter book perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Kondo & Kezumi series. After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: "The Shindig is coming!" The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What is a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it? When the blue jay finally reaches the party-prepping crew, all that pep turns to panic. The blue jay's message wasn't an invitation. It was a warning! THE SHINDIG IS COMING! Hooves, claws, and paws scatter when the mysterious forest visitors arrive at last. And opossum faints. Again. Find out what Mouse heard, what Bear said, and what Opossum missed in The Shindig Is Coming! Charise Mericle Har

榮獲多項大獎，《Everything We Never Had》透過四代菲裔美國男孩的故事，揭開身份認同、男性角色與家族創傷的深層探討。祖父弗朗西斯科背井離鄉追夢卻屢遭挫敗，父親艾米爾不願重蹈父親路線，孫子克里斯在叛逆與尋根中拉扯，曾孫恩佐則在疫情籠罩下，試圖縫合家庭裂痕。作者用精緻結構與深刻筆觸，描寫跨世代的傷痛與羈絆，讓人看見即使代溝難解，愛與理解依然有可能傳遞。Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult LiteratureLonglisted for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People’s LiteratureA National Indie BestsellerA Publishers Weekly Best YA Book of the YearA Kirkus Best YA Book of the YearAn NPR Book We Love of 2024A School Library Journal Best YA Book of the YearA Booklist Editors' ChoiceAn ELLE Staff Pick of the Year2024 BookBrowse Best YA Award WinnerA CALIBA Golden Poppy WinnerA Mirrors & Windows Award for Excellence in Children's Literature FinalistA Bank Street Best Book of 20252025 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for FictionA 2025 Texas TAYSHAS Reading List PickA Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book of 2024A Common Sense Media Best Book of 20242024 California Book Award Finalist (California)2025-26 Georgia

※購買即贈送地獄修業旅行限量托特包(數量有限送完為止)本書以「下降之旅」為核心意象，借用古希臘 katabasis 的概念，將人物帶入一場探尋與自我拆解的過程。Alice Law 原以為魔法研究只需才智與努力，卻在導師身亡後，踏上前往 Hell 的道路，在顛倒的秩序中重新衡量知識、野心與人性。與她同行的 Peter Murdoch 是最大競爭者，也是她最不願承認需要的人，兩人從對立到不得不合作的互動，使故事更顯張力。作者 R.F. Kuang 延續她擅長的語言節奏與議題視角，讓奇幻背景保持深度，也讓讀者看到人物內心的轉折。豪華版的精緻設計，使本書兼具閱讀與收藏價值。A stunning deluxe edition featuring foiled board, designed endpapers, as well as sprayed edges including a specially designed fore-edge!Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kil

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Playful, interactive, and full of whimsy, Sean Taylor's collection of poems invites little ones to get their fingers, hands, and wiggles ready. One little friendin the playground . . . sliding.Two little friends playing chase and . . . hiding.What better way to get little ones excited about poems than to make them part of the delivery? In the hallowed tradition of nursery rhymes and songs like "Itsy Bitsy Spider," this imaginative collection entices children to use their fingers, hands, and sometimes whole bodies to bring a variety of verses to life. Whether the subject is sailing ships or stomping dinosaurs, falling snow or popping bubbles, jumping onto waterslides or riding a crowded elevator, Sean Taylor's rhythmic read-aloud verses pair with Fiona Woodcock's fresh, colorful illustrations, offering clues to the finger actions kids can follow--unless they're happily acting things out already, using shapes and movements all their own.

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.It’s been a rough few weeks for Hiroto and Hideki. But after Hiroto collapsed from overwork and Hideki lost his job, the two are back in high spirits and ready to fulfill an old childhood dream! Meanwhile, there are big changes on the horizon for Natsumi, and Yomogi’s love life is about to take a turn she never expected!

Wilberton Academy 的戲劇社 WTS 是全校最受矚目的團體，而社裡的明星 Elizabeth Woodward——美貌與才華兼具——卻在首演後離奇身亡。警方斷定為自殺，轉學生 Abby Kita 卻懷疑真相另有隱情。她開始追查這所名校的內幕，發現每個人似乎都藏著不能說的秘密。由 Eisner 獎得主 Mariko Tamaki 與插畫家 Nicole Goux 共同創作，本書以漫畫、信件與報導交織而成，節奏俐落、層次豐富。這不只是一起命案的解謎，更是一場青春、名望與真實之間的角力。Kirkus Reviews Best YA Mystery & Thriller of 2025A compelling, propulsive YA graphic novel mystery from acclaimed Eisner Award-winning author of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, Mariko Tamaki, and Eisner-nominated illustrator Nicole Goux At Wilberton Academy, few students are more revered than the members of the elite Wilberton Theatrical Society--a.k.a. the WTS--and no one represents that exclusive club better than Elizabeth Woodward. Breathtakingly beautiful, beloved by all, and a talented thespian, it's no surprise she's starring as Juliet in the WTS's performance of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. But when she's found dead the morning after opening night, the whole school is thrown into chaos. Transfer student Abby Kita was one

Ghost-Spider and Reptil fromSpidey and His Amazing Friendsteam up to defend the Stark Center in this original Marvel chapter book with black-and-white illustrations throughout!The supervillain Rhino is after one of Tony Stark’s inventions, threatening young super heroes at the Stark Center. To thwart his plan, Ghost-Spider teams up with Reptil. Can they defeat Rhino?Find out in this chapter book that’s perfect for Marvel fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud!

成長的路上總有點混亂，但慢慢來也沒關係。90年代的Elise和其他女孩不太一樣，當大家開始關注戀愛時，她更喜歡和朋友玩耍、畫畫、錄卡帶，享受童年時光。《怪怪成長日記》像是Elise的繪圖日記，記錄她童年的煩惱與快樂，也讓我們看見創作如何成為她的力量，陪她走過那些不太一樣的日子。Growing up is always just a little too much for a kid to handle, but taking your time is all it takes.Tweeny-bopper Elise knows she’s different, but kind of just chalks it up to being a weirdo. And in the 90s, who isn’t? Other girls might be shifting their attention to boys, but Elise is putting the freeze on all that adult stuff to get lost in play with her besties and pour her energy into making her art. Besides, what’s the point in rushing when being a kid is such a blast?In True Colors: Growing Up Weird in the 90s, Elise invites readers into the pages of her diary and takes them back to a radically different time before smartphones and home computers. It’s a world where fun means going to the mall and making mix tapes on cassette, and where imagination reigns supreme! It’s also a world where making new friends can be confusing, nerve-wracking, a

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.

ANew York TimesBestsellerIn this second book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri embarks on a brand new life in the city.Now that a princess has been chosen, Miri is thrilled at the chance to experience city life in the capital. She and her academy friends have traveled to Asland to help Britta prepare for her wedding. There, Miri also has the opportunity to study at the prestigious Queen's Castle.But not everything is as perfect as Miri hoped. As she befriends smart and world-wise students, Miri learns that they have alarming plans for a revolution. Torn between loyalty to her old friends and the allure of her new friends, between an old love and a new crush, and between the exciting city and her humble mountain home, Miri must decide where she stands.The Princess Academy trilogyPrincess AcademyPrincess Academy: Palace of StonePrincess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters

ANew York TimesBestsellerIn this third book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri goes from student . . . to teacher!Miri has spent a year at the palace, learning all about being a proper princess. But before she can return to her beloved Mount Eskel, the king has a task for her: Miri must travel to a distant swamp to start a princess academy for three sisters, cousins of the royal family. Unfortunately, Astrid, Felissa, and Sus are more interested in hunting and fishing than royal rules.As Miri spends more time with the girls, she realizes the king and queen's interest in them hides a long-buried secret. Relying on her own strength and intelligence, Miri must unravel the mystery while protecting the sisters--and maybe then she canfinallymake her way home.Don't miss the other books in the Princess Academy trilogy!Princess AcademyPrincess Academy: Palace of StonePrincess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters

A Newbery Honor WinnerANew York TimesBestsellerIn this first book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri finds herself a sudden participant in a contest to find the next princess of the realm.Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her village the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince will choose his bride from among the village girls.The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and every teenage girl must attend and learn how to become a princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Winning the contest could give her everything she ever wanted--but it would mean leaving her home and family behind.

From #1New York Timesbestselling author Freida McFadden comes a story of monstrous motherhood. She gave you a life. Now she wants yours.Abby wants a baby more than anything.But after years of failed infertility treatments and adoptions that have fallen through, it seems like motherhood is not in her future. That is, until her personal assistant Monica makes a generous offer that will make all of Abby's dreams come true.But it turns out Monica isn't who she says she is. The woman now carrying Abby's child has an unspeakable secret.And she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

《Animal Action Squad》再度出擊！這次的主角是海底英雄 Supershark。當新型祕密武器「泡泡爆破器」的設計圖遭竊，他必須潛入海底世界，追查竊賊的行蹤。讀者將在故事中與 Supershark 一同破解多項謎題，揭露間諜集團的沉船陰謀。書中融合輕鬆有趣的文字與漫畫插圖，讓閱讀過程更具互動性與臨場感，適合親子共讀或初階讀者。📖 亮點解謎與故事並行，提升參與度漫畫與文字搭配，吸引低齡與初階讀者海底冒險情境新鮮有趣Help Supershark to solve the puzzles and defeat a gang of spies in this underwater adventure.Who is behind the theft of the plans for the new, top secret bubble blaster? It's up to Supershark to find out. Help him to solve a selection of challenging puzzles to track down the thieves and expose their ship-sinking scheme. Another amazing assignment for The Animal Action Squad.- A mixture of text and comic strips will appeal to all young readers- Perfect for shared reading as you work to solve the puzzles together!

Welcome to Alkhalend, Jewel of the Waters, capital of Usmai, greatest of the Successor States, inheritor to the necromantic dominion that was the Moeribandi Empire and tomorrow's frontline in the Palleseen's relentless march to bring Perfection and Correctness to an imperfect world.Loret is fresh off the boat, and just in time.As Cohort-Invigilator of Correct Appreciation, Outreach department, she's here as aide to the Palleseen Resident, Sage-Invigilator Angilly. And Sage-Invigilator Angilly – Gil to her friends – needs a second in the spectacularly illegal, culturally offensive and diplomatically inadvisable duel she must fight at midnight.Outreach, that part of the Pal machine that has to work within the imperfection of the rest of the world, has a lot of room for the illegal, the unconventional, the unorthodox. But just how much unorthodoxy can Gil and Loret get away with?As a succession crisis looms, as a long-forgotten feat of necromantic engineering nears fruition, as pirate kin

準備好迎接挑戰了嗎？一起來破解密碼、尋找線索、解答謎語，並從錯綜複雜的迷宮中找到出路！這本超級有趣的謎題書，是專為7歲以上的小朋友設計的。它能讓孩子們在遊戲中，自然的打好閱讀識字、數學計算和邏輯思考的基礎（內容程度對應英國學制第二階段 Key Stage 2）。孩子們可以盡情在書上寫寫畫畫，解答各式各樣的趣味謎題。更棒的是，書中還會揭開大腦運作的小秘密，並提供讓思考更敏捷的小訣竅喔！遇到卡關的時候怎麼辦？別擔心！書末附有完整解答，還有線上資源連結，提供更多好玩的活動和協助！Fun puzzles that stealthily reinforce key literacy, numeracy and logic skills for age 7+ (UK Key Stage 2)Crack codes, solve clues, answer riddles, escape from mazes... Packed with a huge variety of puzzles, this entertaining write-in book is a great way to give your brain a workout and develop logical thinking skills. Write and draw your answers to puzzles perfectly pitched for age 7+. Along the way, you'll also discover how your brain works and tips on how you can help it to work better. With links to more activities and help online, and all the answers in the back of the book.

《For the Ones You Love: A True Story of Sisterhood and Survival during the Holocaust》是Jeremy Dronfield所著的一本真實歷史故事書。這本書講述二戰期間，猶太雙胞胎姊妹Friedel和Gina在納粹集中營中奮力求生的感人故事。她們原本生活幸福快樂，但隨著納粹崛起，家人被迫逃往波蘭的貧民區，最終被關進了納粹監獄營。姊妹間深厚的情誼成為彼此生存下去的力量，書中描述她們如何在極端絕望的環境下互相扶持，經歷勇敢的營救與意想不到的善意，展現人性中光輝的一面。本書以適合9至15歲青少年閱讀的視角，講述了一段黑暗時代裡的愛與希望，強調姊妹情誼及人類在困境中互助的力量，是一部溫暖且啟發人心的歷史故事。The extraordinary true story of the sisters who saved each other.Friedel and Gina, twins and best friends, live happy enough lives. Their world is cycling trips, visits to their father’s shops, and first-day-of school excitement.But this is a world that is about to fall apart.It is the 1930s, and the Nazis are on the rise across Germany. They hate anyone who is different – anyone who is Jewish.Friedel and Gina and their family are Jewish, and before long they are forced to journey to Poland, where terrible hardships await in a prison-like ghetto. Soon separated from loved ones, as the Second World War rages around them Friedel and Gina are eventual

A fantastically fun springtime picture book from the creators of The Leaf Thief. Hello sunshine! Hello lovely leaves. Nice to see you back.Squirrel is so excited. It's spring and the most perfect flower has started to blossom - and Squirrel has decided the flower is HIS. After what happened to the leaves in autumn (THEY ALL DISAPPEARED), Squirrel's not taking any chances.. . He MUST keep the flower safe, and he needs his best friend Bird to help him! But perhaps Squirrel wants to protect the flower a little too much.. . After all, even flowers want a little space sometimes.Join Squirrel and Bird as they discover and explore the wonderful nature of spring . . .and learn a few things along the way. A laugh-out-loud book about the changing seasons, with extra information in the back for especially curious minds Perfect as a companion reader to children learning about seasons in school A brilliant picture book that explores feelings, moods and times where we feel out of control Originally

一隻鱷魚一大早醒來，感覺喉嚨裡好像有隻青蛙，卡卡的很不舒服 。為了擺脫這種不爽快的感覺，他決定出門散步。一路上，他對遇到的每隻動物都惡狠狠地問：「你在找麻煩嗎？」 。這些小動物們當然被嚇得魂飛魄散，沒有誰敢挑戰這隻看起來脾氣暴躁的鱷魚。直到最後，他遇見了一頭體型龐大的大象，鱷魚也問了同樣的問題。大象的反應以及故事意想不到的結局，將會讓所有讀者捧腹大笑 。Crocodile has woken up with a frog in his throat. He heads out on a walk and asks the same question to every animal he meets: "Are you looking for trouble?" No one is up for the challenge - that is, until he comes across an enormous elephant.A fantastically funny picture book, Are You Looking for Trouble? is the perfect read aloud story to share with your little one. With bold illustrations by Delphine Durand, and a hilarious twist to look forward to, this is a book to come back to again and again.

Ancient magic and all-new heroes in a battle between the living and the dead - an epic story of chaos, myth and adventure for fans of Percy Jackson, from the author of The Boy to Beat the Gods.When her island home is overrun by evil spirits, Evie is saved only by the powerful gemstone her parents entrusted to her. Her best friend Arthur is not so lucky - caught in the magical crossfire, he finds himself in the body of a cat.On a mission to return him to his body and defeat the ghouls, Evie and Arthur team up with Cai, a trainee shaman, who helps them discover the truth. The terrifying Blackheart Man is plotting to steal the island's four magical gemstones and use their power to destroy the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. It will take all of Evie's magic, Cai's bravery and Arthur's talent for thievery to stop him."Children's fiction at its finest. Thorpe is a talent to watch!" Lizzie Huxley-Jones on Ashley's debut THE BOY TO BEAT THE GODS

''Hilarious... addictive'' GuardianBrilliantly funny illustrated story in a series about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh on every page as they take down a secret alien conspiracy! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Grimwood, aged 7+.''Hilarious, off-the-wall and great fun'' SunSquirrel and Duck, the world’s only two talking animals, have noticed something: dogs are acting peculiarly everywhere. It’s the first clue to a shocking truth – ALIENS are invading, they’re taking over dogs’ bodies, and ONLY Squirrel and Duck can stop them! A fully illustrated story that readers who love to laugh - and their families - will lap up. Don''t miss the first book in the series, Squirrel and Duck: Mission Improbable.Tom Percival is the talented and highly acclaimed author of the Big Bright Feelings picture books for younger children.

注意！注意！一個巨大無比的神秘訪客從天而降！想像一下，一個跟房子一樣高的「鐵巨人」突然出現在你的小鎮，他不是來打招呼的，而是肚子餓得咕嚕叫！這個鐵巨人有個超級特別的口味——他最愛吃的點心竟然是金屬！農夫的拖拉機、圍籬、還有各式各樣的鐵製品，通通都是他的美味大餐！村民們全都嚇壞了：「天啊！誰來阻止這個貪吃的金屬怪客？」趕快翻開這本書，看看這個有點笨拙又超級可愛的大家伙，最後會成為破壞王，還是拯救世界的大英雄！這絕對是一本能讓全家大小一起驚呼、大笑，並從中學到勇氣與同理心的必讀經典。The Iron Man isn't scary - he's just very, very hungry . . .This gorgeous abridged edition brings The Iron Man to a picture book audience for the very first time! A landmark publication.It's not until he starts chomping on fence posts and tractors that he comes to the attention of the angry farmers - who trap him in a hole with the help of a little boy called Hogarth. He resurfaces again, upturning picnickers.So Hogarth comes up with a plan - it turns out that the scrap yard, with its metal bedsteads, broken down cars and old cookers is the perfect home.

青蛙 Bert 有一天發現了一顆閃閃發亮的泡泡，漂亮得讓所有朋友都忍不住想要輪流玩。原本單純的快樂，卻因為「想多玩一下」而變得有點複雜。隨著泡泡在大家之間傳遞，Bert 也慢慢發現，分享並不總是那麼容易，但真正的樂趣，往往來自一起玩。讓孩子在笑聲中理解，快樂其實可以被放大，只要願意一起分享。A funny, positive picture book about friendship, sharing and really brilliant bubbles from award-winning author/illustrator Kim Hillyard. One day, Bert the frog finds a beautiful, shiny bubble. It’s a very nice bubble – and all Bert’s friends think so too.Soon everyone wants to have a turn with the precious bubble – but as Bert discovers, sharing can be tricky. Can the friends find a way to enjoy the fun... together?A positive, heart-warming story about learning to share and finding fun in the world around you.

故事從夜空中閃耀的一顆星開始，兩位小朋友與他們的貓展開奇妙的太空之旅——乘著流星、搭上火箭、在花園裡仰望星空。他們見證了星星從塵埃誕生、燃燒閃亮、最後化為超新星的歷程。書中文字溫柔又富韻律，畫面以拼貼風呈現宇宙的壯麗與深邃，讓孩子在閱讀中理解星體的生命循環，也培養對科學與宇宙的好奇心。附「Stories Aloud」音檔，適合親子共讀。A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young. I see a star that sparkles with light, high up in Space, so very far away . .. From clouds of dust drifting in the freezing depths of space to the explosive power of a supernova, join two children and their cat on a fantastic journey through the life-cycle of a star. As they ride on a meteor, zoom in a rocket and stargaze from their garden, young readers will discover how the stars up above us begin, grow and die in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to stars and spaceCreated in consultation with Dr Matthew Bothwell from the Institute of Astronomy, University of CambridgeWith beautiful,

故事主角 Gabriel Avery 原本是街頭扒手，某天意外被帶進一所神祕學校——Crookhaven School for Thieves。這裡教的不是普通課程，而是開鎖、潛入、偽裝、解謎、偷竊與詐術；但學校真正的信念，並不是培養壞人，而是教學生「用錯的手段，做對的事」。適合喜歡 Alex Rider、M.G. Leonard、H.I.V.E.，或偏愛聰明主角、團隊冒險與校園祕密設定的讀者。即將改編為 BBC 電視影集！NOW a BBC Television series!Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book PrizeONE OF THE THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023Crookhaven by J.J. Arcanjo is a fast-paced middle-grade adventure series set in a secret school for thieves. The first book was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2023, selected as one of The Sunday Times Best Books for Children 2023, and is being adapted into a BBC television series, giving the series strong commercial and media appeal. The story follows Gabriel Avery, a young pickpocket who is recruited into Crookhaven, a hidden academy where students learn lock-picking, deception, infiltration, escape skills and the art of stealing. But Crookhaven is not a school for villains. Its students are taught to do wrong for the

從一隻貓、兩隻貓，到一群調皮搗蛋的貓咪們，這是一本讓孩子邊笑邊數數的歡樂圖畫書！結合押韻文字、翻翻頁與立體機關，讓數數變得好玩又驚喜。貓咪迷絕不能錯過的閱讀小冒險！A joyful, laugh-out-loud counting picture book with plenty of cat-itude!One cat, two cats, three cats, four. Five cats, six cats . . . how many more?In this interactive counting book with rhyming text, sturdy flaps and surprising pop-ups, you will meet 20 funny felines in lots of silly scenarios! This brilliantly bold picture book from Jonathan Emmett, the creator of Alphabet Street, and illustrator Rob Hodgson is the purrfect book for cat lovers, young and old.

A brand-new innovative and interactive series for toddlers with sounds, flaps and a mirror!This stylish and engaging pet-themed sound book has 5 different noises to captivate the attention of very young readers and stimulate their senses.Press the sound button on each page to hear a mystery noise before lifting the sturdy flap to reveal the animal who made it. Was it the mouse, the fish, the dog or the cat? Finally, the giggle-sound ending is sure to get young ones laughing along as they spot themselves in the mirror!

A brand-new innovative and interactive series for toddlers with sounds, flaps and a mirror!This stylish and engaging farm-themed sound book has 5 different noises to captivate the attention of very young readers and stimulate their senses.Press the sound button on each page to hear a mystery noise before lifting the sturdy flap to reveal the animal who made it. Was it the pig, the sheep, the hen or the cow? Finally, the giggle-sound ending is sure to get young ones laughing along as they spot themselves in the mirror!

Learn all about love Bluey and Bingo style. Join the kiddos as they help prepare their parents for an evening of romance. What happens when they take a trip to the hairdressers? Can they make Bandit look even more handsome?Have fun with the Heeler family and learn all about the ways they show love in this romantic, lift-the-flap story.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Love from BlueyBluey: I Love My FamilyBluey: Outdoor Games: A Lift-the-Flap BookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure.Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

Izzy the Inventor has HAD ENOUGH. Bad Fairy Brenda has turned VERY BAD indeed, and Izzy wants to find a way to make her good. Unfortunately, this involves climbing up a beanstalk to the Land of the Giants, along with her sister and Henry the Unicorn. This journey will put Izzy's science skills to the test - she'll need catapults, light experiments and a pair of giant flying underpants...Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.Collect all the books in the series!

Meet Fuecoco, the fun Fire Croc Pokémon! Learn all about Roy and his partner Pokémon, Fuecoco, in this fun Level 1 Reader. Including simple sentence structures, basic vocabulary and high frequency phonics, this story book is accessible to young readers who are learning to read independently. Also look out for these other Pokémon readers, featuring characters from the new Horizons TV series: Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Sprigatito [9780008743130]Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Quaxly [9780008743178]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Fuecoco the Berry Thief [9780008616762]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Adventure on the Horizon [9780008680817]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Special Training with Captain Pikachu [9780008743185]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: We Can Do It, Quaxly [9780008743192]Pokémon Young Readers Level 3: Rivals in the Dark of Night [9780008743147]Pokémon Young Readers Level 3: Roar of the Black Rayquaza [9780008743161]Pokémon Young Readers Level 3: A Challenge from