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It's Jack's tenth birthday and his day isn't going the way he thought it would: he's sprouted wings and can't get down from the ceiling. What's more, he's just discovered that he's a fairy. A real one.With magical powers. He doesn't even have time to get used to the idea, because the world is in grave peril. Why? Because the unicorns have stopped farting.Fact: rainbows come from unicorn fartsAlso a fact: Without rainbows, human happiness drops to dangerous levels. Can Jack and his best friend Charlie persuade the unicorns to parp again and save the world from sadness?

Size isn’t all that matters;if you’re little, you’re not least,As you will soon discoverwhen you meet a minibeast! Say hello to a grumpy ladybird, a shy snail and a baking bee in this hilarious book with innovative pop-ups and rhyming text. A brilliant book of pop-up minibeasts!

稻盛和夫一生的智慧，都藏在《百術不如一誠》這本書。如果你沒有時間通讀市面上所有關於稻盛和夫的書，那麼本書就是All in One的那本！本書從稻盛的出生、成長、教育到事業發展，既有屢遭挫折的少年往事，也有白手起家的創業經歷；既有盛和塾的盛況空前，也有拯救日航的臨危受命。以及覆蓋稻盛哲學的十三觀，包括人生觀、工作觀、經營觀、幸福觀、教育觀、善惡觀、國際觀、政治觀、科學觀、生命觀、心性觀、宇宙觀乃至婚戀觀。誠意推薦吳仁麟(三意學校校長)何飛鵬(城邦媒體集團首席執行長)張文澤(稻盛和夫哲學文化協會創辦人)楊天南(北京金石行知文化公司董事長 )稻盛先生始終提醒每位學習稻盛哲學的人，必須「提升心性，拓展經營」，這樣才能讓我們的人生達到「真、善、美」，最後離開時，我們的靈魂才能比來時更高尚、純淨。──稻盛和夫哲學文化協會創辦人/張文澤稻盛哲學的根本，其實就是一直在問「做為人，何謂正確？」這一句話。如同孔子說：「吾道一以貫之。」人世間所有的道理，就是一個「仁」字，那是王陽明所說的「致良知」，那是康德所說的人的絕對道德和理性。──三意學校校長/吳仁麟一切言行皆有原點，也就是稻盛哲學的原點──「做為人，何謂正確」，這樣的哲學可以運用到社會的不同行業、生活的不同側面，可以變化出百術萬術，但萬變不離其宗，百術不如一誠，一誠可勝百術萬術。──北京金石行知文化公司董事長/楊天南這本書中談及的一些事，我之前還不知道，讀完很有收穫。閱讀這本書是一次系統性的學習，我對稻盛思想體系有了全方位的認知。從稻盛和夫的足跡，到其判斷基準、成功方程式、經營理念，再到13種「觀」，無不讓我受益良多！感謝曹老師帶給我們這本好書！──貝殼找房營運長/徐萬剛曹岫雲老師的這本書是一本讓讀者全面、準確、快速了解稻盛和夫成長經歷和思想觀點的難得的好書。曹老師和稻盛先生親密交往20年，書中許多稻盛先生鮮為人知的動人故事和思想觀點，令稻盛先生的形象更加豐滿，鮮明和生動，我一讀就愛不釋手。──稻盛和夫(北京)管理顧問有限公司總經理/趙君豪稻盛和夫已經過世，斯人從貧賤走來，得無窮榮耀與功業，早年即被封聖，最終親拆神壇。他的書算不得深奧，如清風過林，不著痕跡，卻觸動人心。我認為在未來的幾十年，中國的企業經營者非常有機會在稻盛和夫的經營管理思想的指導下再往前走兩步。而曹岫雲的解讀，無疑是幫助大家快速理解稻盛哲學的不二之選。──財經作家

★ 🏆 榮獲「CLiPPA Poetry Prize」，英國最具指標性的兒童詩獎！★ 75首單字詩，把「背單字」變成孩子最愛的遊戲★ 押韻＋幽默＋圖像，打造無痛學習的閱讀體驗★ 適合7–12歲，從入門到挑戰，一次擴充單字量！如果單字可以「笑著學會」，會是什麼樣子？本書由詩人 Colette Hiller 精心創作，收錄75首結合節奏、押韻與幽默的創意詩，每一首都圍繞一個重要英文單字，從拼字、意思到使用情境，通通藏在詩句裡。孩子在朗讀的過程中，不知不覺吸收語感與詞彙，甚至會主動想一讀再讀。從 Ambiguous 到 Zealous，這些原本看似困難的單字，被轉化成輕鬆又好玩的語言遊戲。搭配活潑插圖，更加強理解與記憶。這不只是一本詩集，更是一套「用樂趣打造語言力」的學習工具。適合正在建立閱讀能力的孩子，也適合想挑戰更高階單字的小讀者。WINNER of the CLiPPA Poetry Prize 2025Daily Telegraph 'Book of the Week' -'Want to expand your children's vocabulary? Try this book.'Boost your child’s growing vocabulary with 75 hilariously illustrated poems from Colette Hiller, author of the critically acclaimed kids’ poetry bookThe B on Your Thumb.Each poem in this funny, funky book teaches a specific important word, as well as its meaning and spelling, in an innovative and accessible format that kids will love.Using rhythm and wordplay, the poems helpbuild a colossal vocabulary, thinking skills and literacy–without kids even noticing! But most of all, this book deligh

亞當和弟弟卡倫吵架後，竟意外引發神秘的電腦程式爆炸，兩人被傳送到陌生的平行世界！這裡沒有網路、沒有科技，甚至爸爸都不認識他們。更糟的是，還有邪惡反派想破壞爸爸的重要發明。兩兄弟該如何在這陌生世界中，找到回家的路？The second PHENOMENALLY FUNNY fantasy adventure from YouTube sensation and TV presenter Adam B is perfect for fans of David Baddiel and Ben Miller!Thirteen-year-old Adam has made a lot of mistakes in his life, but this has to be the BIGGEST. Thanks to a MASSIVE fight with his little brother Callum, the mysterious and magical computer algorithm Popularis Incrementum has exploded – and accidentally transported them to a completely different world!No, not just a different world. A different dimension: one where Adam and Callum were never born and the internet doesn't exist, and neither does any of the technology they know and love and rely on to make their epic YouTube videos!Will the brothers survive in this strange Altiverse where everything is THE SAME but DIFFERENT? Can they stop an EVIL VILLAIN from sabotaging their dad's world-changing technology when in this universe their dad

A stunning new edition of the third novel in the bestselling Bone Season series with gorgeous new cover artwork and updated text, by the bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree.Following a fierce battle for the Rose Crown, Paige Mahoney has risen to the dangerous position of Underqueen, ruling over the clairvoyant syndicate of London. But with vengeful enemies still at large, the task of stabilising the fractured underworld has never seemed so challenging. As Paige rallies her army of criminals, she continues to meet in secret with her former enemy, Arcturus Mesarthim. Should they be discovered, the fragile alliance with the Ranthen will fail. But all bets are off when Scion introduces Senshield, a deadly technology that spells doom for clairvoyants. Now Paige must race against the clock to stop her reign from ending in blood.

A heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between father and child, featuring flurries of silver foil on every page!When I became your daddy,you made my world complete. I didn't know the little thingsin life could be so sweet. A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the unconditional love a father has for his children.Whether exploring rockpools, playing in the sand, or floating snug together in the sea, there's nothing this little otter loves more than spending time with their daddy. With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning and internationally bestselling artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Father's Day or following the arrival of a new baby.

A brightly illustrated zoo-themed jigsaw with a book of zoo picture puzzles.A vibrantly illustrated 300-piece jigsaw showing a busy zoo with all kinds of exciting animals, plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a colourful sturdy box. Both are packed with things to spot and talk about: can you find a snowboarding penguin, a flamingo looking for its fishing net, and a little white mouse in every picture?

A 300-piece dinosaur jigsaw with a picture puzzle book.A stunning 300-piece jigsaw crammed with dinosaurs plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a colourful, sturdy box. Both are packed with things to spot and talk about: can you find a dinosaur wearing a watch or eating an ice-cream? How about a pair of goggles, a key and lots more?

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed’ Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper seriesWhen fifteen-year-old Tyrell Forrester gets caught up in a high-profile armed robbery, he's sentenced to eighteen months in a young offenders’ prison. Now he’s getting out, and he’s determined to turn his life around. Despite his release, systemic discrimination makes it difficult for Ty to truly be free. Inspired by a visiting poet while inside, Ty discovers a whole new world through spoken word and is finally finding his voice. But will society ever see him as anything other than a criminal?Praise for And the Stars Were Burning Brightly:'An outstanding and compassionate debut' Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy'One of the brightest up and coming stars of the YA world

《Kay的搞笑發明百科》，亞當·凱（Adam Kay）全新力作！繼暢銷書《Kay的身體百科》和《這會很痛》後，這本充滿笑料與知識的兒童書由喜劇搭檔亨利·帕克（Henry Paker）插畫。揭曉手機、學校等發明背後的奇趣故事：魔鬼氈竟由狗啟發？WiFi靈感來自電影明星？還有古希臘人用餐盤擦屁股、黃油中藏蟲卵等荒唐歷史！本書集結生活中最酷、最怪、最荒誕的發明，讓你笑中學，學中笑！Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from eBay. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making a mobile phone or the annoying idea of building a school? For example, did you know that Velcro was invented by a dog and WiFi by a movie star? (Spoiler alert - it wasn’t Zendaya.)In the fourth laugh-out-loud book from Adam Kay and Henry Paker, you’ll learn all about the coolest, grossest and most ridiculous inventions in the world. You’ll meet the queen who used the first ever toilet, learn why margarine used to be full of maggots and find out why Ancient Greeks wiped their bums on dinner plates.Oh, and hopefully some slightly more useful facts as well…An A to Kay to Z of the random, ridiculous and revolutionary inventions that changed our lives. (And some that definitely didn't

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and Nikki's BRAND NEW ADVENTURE in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! Oh la la! Nikki and her band are invited to Paris for a super cool photoshoot - it's a dream come true! Nikki can't wait to learn new art styles, practice her French and explore the most romantic city in the world with her crush Brandon. But when MacKenzie starts to stir trouble and invites old friend Andre to be their tour guide, the drama starts. Can Nikki still enjoy her dream vacay, or will it become a dorky disaster? With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates. Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series? Dork Diaries Dork Diaries 2: Party Time Dork Diaries 3: Pop Star Dork Diaries 4: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries 5: Dear Dork Dork Diaries 6: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Diaries 7: TV Star Dork Diaries 8: Once Upon a Dork Dork Diaries 9: Dra

Use the stickers to fill the doll's house rooms with charming furnishings.A delightful doll's house sticker book to fill with over 180 stickers of beautiful furniture and accessories. Children can fill the colourful playroom with toys, books and games, stock the kitchen with delicious food to eat and find a spot for Zippy the cuddly monkey in the bedroom. A fun way to practise fine motor skills.

The million-copy bestselling series.Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s poignant Before We Say Goodbye, translated from Japanese, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?The regulars at the magical Cafe Funiculi Funicula are well acquainted with its famous legend and extraordinary, secret menu time travel offering. Many patrons have reunited with old flames, made amends with estranged family, and visited loved ones. But the journey is not without risks and there are rules to follow. Travellers must have visited the cafe previously and most importantly, must return to the present in the time it takes for their coffee to go cold.In the tradition of Kawaguchi’s sensational Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, readers are be introduced to a new set of visitors:- The husband with something important left to say- The woman who couldn’t bid her dog farewell- The woman who couldn’t answer a propos

Embark on a psychedelic journey of self-discovery with this dreamy, one-of-a-kind tarot deck, where magical figures from the Major and Minor Arcana burst with emotion, energy, and queer pride.Rainbow Tarot vibrates with So Lazo's contemporary and colorful artwork, offering a fresh take on the iconography of Pamela Colman Smith's time-honored art nouveau tarot illustrations. This deck includes a detailed guidebook featuring card interpretations and customized spreads by writer and third-generation clairvoyant Cyrée Jarelle Johnson.The accessible art and text make this a perfect starter deck, and the innovative, referential approach will continue to yield rewarding insights as you deepen your spiritual practice. Open your mind and let these radiant cards guide you in channeling your inner power, connecting to the collective unconscious, and embracing every facet of your identity.EYE-CATCHING ILLUSTRATIONS: Beloved artist So Lazo brings their signature colorful and magical art style to th

STEM—where we see it, how we use it, and why you should careDiscover how physics is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science—Physics.Explore how physics is all around us! Discover how physics keeps a plane in the air, find out about light and dark matter, and meet the scientists who have brought physics to life, including Shohini Gose, Michael Faraday, and Vera Rubin. Readers can also carry out cool physics experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Dr Shini Somara and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter physics and why it’s even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering, and math in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessib

This engaging and comprehensive illustrated guide will answer all kids' questions about how the president is elected!There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America -- and more specifically, voting in presidential elections.This easy-to-understand guide explains every step in the presidential election process -- from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and debates, the difference between caucuses and primaries, and how the Electoral College works, plus information about who is eligible to vote; the many different ways citizens can vote on (and leading up to) Election Day; what happens after the final ballots are cast; and tips on what to consider when deciding which candidate should get your vote.Each page of this nonfiction guidebook also features full-color artwork, including photographs

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is the #1 movie now streaming on Netflix--starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and many others! What rises . . . must fall.Two brothersOne Good.One Evil.In exchange for power and immortality, they watch over the Endless Woodsand rule the School for Good and Evil.Yet all School Masters must face a test.Theirs is loyalty.But what happens when loyalty is corrupted? When the bonds of blood are broken?Who will survive? Who will die? And what will become of the school and its students?The journey that started a hundred years ago throttles towards its end. This final chapter in the duology that began with the RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL brings the tale of the twin School Masters to the brink of war and a shocking conclusion that will change the course of the school forever.

It's warm-up time in the bestselling Brinkley Yearbook graphic novel series! Will Alexandra make the cut and help the historicallyboysbaseball team defend their nine-year championship streak?“A thoughtful celebration of teamwork, told with heart and humor. This book is a gem!”—Lincoln Peirce, author ofBig NateandMax & the MidnightsAlexandra, also known as Al, has been playing baseball with her older brothers for as long as she can remember. But when she ages out of Little League, it seems like it’s the end of the road for Al and the sport she loves. Until, that is, her friend Sammy suggests that Al try out for the middle school team—a team that has always been boys-only.Al is prepared to fight for her right to try out, but to her surprise, the coach is delighted by her interest. When Al makes the team, it seems like everything is going to work out. But with a tenth consecutive championship on the line for Brinkley Middle School and a team that can’t seem to get along, will their se

父母意外過世，胖胖女孩 Jane 面臨被討厭表哥趕出家門的危機──唯一的救贖是趕緊結婚領取嫁妝！她鼓起勇氣向暗戀對象、帥氣卻自戀的漁夫 Peter 求婚，對方答應了，卻馬上被美人魚拖入海中。Jane 找上村裡神秘老巫婆，喝下水下呼吸藥水，踏上海底奇幻旅程，對抗殭屍水手、水魔、貪圖青春的美人魚姐妹，還結交會說話的 selkie 海豹朋友。在這趟旅途裡，她不僅救出「未婚夫」，更發現真正的獨立與自信，顛覆所有童話刻板印象！Jane is incredibly plain. Everyone says so: her parents, the villagers, and her horrible cousin who kicks her out of her own house. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to the princely Peter, who might just say yes to get away from his father. It's a good plan! Or it would've been, if he wasn't kidnapped by a mermaid. With her last shot at happiness lost in the deep blue sea, Jane must venture to the world underwater to rescue her maybe-fianc? But the depths of the ocean hold beautiful mysteries and dangerous creatures. What good can a plain Jane do? From Anya's Ghost and Be Prepared author Vera Brosgol comes an instant classic that flips every fairy-tale you know, and shows one girl's crusade for the only thing that matters--her own independ

BEST OF THE YEARSchool Library Journal • Publishers Weekly • The Horn Book • Boston Globe • New York Public Library • Chicago Public Library • Kirkus • Cooperative Children's Book Council Dynamic Duo Lesléa Newman and Susan Gal invite readers on a neighborhood stroll and everyone is invited - including YOU! Especially YOU!From the beloved pathbreaking author of Heather Has Two Mommies, comes a vibrant ode to family and communityWhat a happy day!Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends!He’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name.But — not yet! — his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until… At last it’s time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister’s name…What is it?A truly JOYFUL mo

An ALSC's 2025 Día Booklist for Birth to Pre-KA Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of 2024A 2025 ALSC Notable Children’s BookA Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2024A New York Public Library Best Book of 2024American Booksellers Association May/June 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List PickCSMCL Best Books of 2024Common Sense Media’s Best Books of 2024A Bank Street Best Book of 2025From Sibert honor-winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Michaela Goade comes a heartwarming picture book about a Native American family and the joys of moving back to their ancestral lands. Today is a day of excitement--it's time to move! As a young Cherokee girl says goodbye to the swing, the house, and the city she's called home her whole life, she readies herself for an upcoming road trip. While her mother drives, she draws in her sketchbook the changing landscape outside her window. She looks forward to the end of their journey, where she'll eat the feast her extended family prepared, play in t

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After his imprisonment in Green Island, Kun-lin struggles to pick up where he left off ten years earlier. He reconnects with his childhood crush Kimiko and finds work as an editor, jumping from publisher to publisher until finally settling at an advertising company. But when manhua publishing becomes victim to censorship, and many of his friends lose their jobs, Kun-lin takes matters into his own hands. He starts a children's magazine, Prince, for a group of unemployed artists and his old inmates who cannot find work anywhere else. Kun-lin's life finally seems to be looking up... but how long will this last? Forty years later, Kun-lin serves as a volunteer at the White Terror Memorial Park, promoting human rights education. There, he meets Yu Pei-Yun, a young college professor who provides him with an opportunity to reminisce on his past and how he picked himself up after grappling with bankruptcy and depression. With the end of martial law, Kun-lin and other former New-Lifers felt com

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES - Max takes on knight school in the hilarious sequel to the bestselling illustrated novel Max and the Midknights, from the author of the Big Nate series! "Fantastic! I loved it!" -Dav Pilkey, New York Times bestselling author of the Dog Man series "Max is epic fun!" -Jeff Kinney, New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series Max didn't expect knight school to be so tough. Luckily, she has her best friends--the Midknights--at her side. But when Byjovia is under attack, the Midknights will have to face beastly creatures, powerful spells, and their greatest foe yet--themselves? Lincoln Peirce, author of the New York Times bestselling Max & the Midknights, brings more laughs, more adventures, and more silliness to Battle of the Bodkins, book two in the Max & the Midknights series.

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colorful and charming first animal reference book. Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about koalas, armadillos, eagles, penguins, turtles, frogs, sharks, and butterflies and many, many more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to nature. For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have animal encyclopedia.

Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black. Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king, Cardan. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective. This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humor, and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art, making this the perfect collector's item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Internment comes a timely and gripping social-suspense novel about book banning, activism, and standing up for what you believe. After her dad abruptly abandons her family and her mom moves them a million miles from their Chicago home, Noor Khan is forced to start the last quarter of her senior year at a new school, away from everything and everyone she knows and loves. Reeling from being uprooted and deserted, Noor is certain the key to survival is to keep her head down and make it to graduation. But things aren't so simple. At school, Noor discovers hundreds of books have been labeled "obscene" or "pornographic" and are being removed from the library in accordance with a new school board policy. Even worse, virtually all the banned books are by queer and BIPOC authors. Noor can't sit back and do nothing, because that goes against everything she believes in, but challenging the status quo just might put a target on her back. Can she effect

With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this fifth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, A.J. and his friends finally get a chance to join after-school clubs--but these are extra-weird extracurriculars!A.J. and the gang are all old enough now to participate in after-school clubs, but they've never heard of clubs like these. Forget Chess Club, Book Club, or Computer Club--Ella Mentry School only has wacky clubs like Lawn Mower Racing Club, Cloud Watching Club, and Underwater Hockey Club. And Miss Marge is in charge of every group! Will the kids be able to find the perfect club under these very weird circumstances? Excellent for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his friends!

Priya puts together the perfect puppy picnic and raises money to help African wild dogs, in the fourth installment of this full-color early chapter book series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Priya is planning a puppy picnic for her friend Dola! It has a fairy-tale theme because Dola's adorable puppy is named Prince! Priya starts her party-prep to-do list. She makes castle invitations, creates DIY crowns, and bakes cupcakes (and pupcakes!). But as the puppy picnic gets closer, it looks like it might rain. Priya tries not to worry, but the weather is not something she can check off her to-do list. Will she have to cancel the picnic?With color-coded speech bubbles, an engaging diary format, plenty of humo

It's warm up time in this newest installment in the Brinkley Yearbook series. Will Alexandra make the cut and help the historically boys baseball team defend their 9-year championship title?Alexandra, also known as Al, has been playing baseball with her older brothers for as long as she can remember. But when she ages out of Little League, it seems like it’s the end of the road for Al and the sport she loves. Until, that is, her friend Sammy suggests that Al try out for the middle school team—a team that has always been boys-only. Al is prepared to fight for her right to try out, but to her surprise, the coach is delighted by her interest. When Al makes the team, it seems like everything is going to work out. But with a tenth consecutive championship on the line for Brinkley Middle School and a team that can’t seem to get along, will their season ground out faster than Al can say “home run”?

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!Karen is having her first sleepover! She and her friends are going to tell spooky stories, bake cookies, and raid the refrigerator.But then Karen and Nancy get into a big fight, and Karen doesn't want Nancy to come to her party. A new girl, Pamela, comes instead and she isn't any fun. What is Karen going to do?

Skandar's adventure among the warrior unicorns continues in this "riveting" (Kirkus Reviews) sequel to the instant New York Times and international bestseller Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Skandar Smith has achieved his dream: to train as a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a new threat arises. Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a prophecy warns of terrible danger, and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island. Meanwhile, Skandar's sister, Kenna, longs to join him, and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. As the storm gathers, can Skandar find the key to stop the Island tearing itself apart before it's too late for them all?

The #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling series is hotter than ever, and this thrilling conclusion to the Lost Continent Prophecy arc is a must-read!With talons united...Luna has always wanted to change the world -- to fix it, to free it -- even if she’s never actually known how. Now that all of dragon- and humankind are in mortal danger, Luna is flying back home to Pantala with a team of dragons on a rescue mission, determined to be brave and useful.But saving a continent isn’t as easy as a prophecy makes it sound, and "facing a great evil" definitely requires more than the fiery silk that Luna is uniquely able to create.As she fights her way to the abyss that hides the dark roots poisoning Pantala, Luna must uncover a long-buried secret and unite her friends, her enemies, and her own powers. If she doesn’t, she won’t get to change the world. She’ll have to say goodbye to it -- forever.

Mia Tang is going for the goal in the fourth Front Desk novel by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang!The Women's World Cup is coming to Southern California, and everyone is soccer-crazy -- especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too -- or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp. But as always, Mia Tang is ready with a plan: she'll track down the two women's teams, interview them, and write an A-grade article for P.E. instead!It's not so easy, though, finding professional athletes in Pasadena -- or bringing two identities together, even during a game. As Mia aims for her goals, she'll have to face prejudice, discrimination, and her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win, it's Mia Tang!

From the bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a middle-school "band of brothers" -- five friends who need to stick together after they set up a hideout in an abandoned bomb shelter and discover that the only way to be true friends is to reveal their secrets and help each other out.The morning after Hurricane Leo rips through the town of Canaan, residents awaken to widespread destruction -- power outages, downed branches, uprooted trees, broken windows and damaged roofs. Four eighth-grade friends -- Evan, Jason, Mitchell, and CJ -- meet to explore the devastation. The tight-knit group is dismayed to find that Evan has brought along a stray -- Ricky, who is new to their town and school, and doesn't have any friends yet.Ricky is the one to find the strange trap door that's appeared in the middle of the woods -- the door to an old bomb shelter, unearthed by the hurricane. Inside, the boys find a completely intact underground lair, complete with electricity, food, and entertainment (

The Heart Sutra, in just 260 words, it is full of the ultimate wisdom of life. People of different eras, facing different changes, chaos, and sufferings, can find relief and peace from the Heart Sutra. This is the reason why the Heart Sutra transcends religions and regions and is widely recited by people from all walks of life. "The Sutra of My Heart-Sending you a Song for Crossing the River" is Master Hung Chi-Sung's interpretation from a never-seen-before perspective, and gives a fresh presentation of the Heart Sutra in the form of prose. Furthermore, he also provides a beautiful English translation of the classic Heart Sutra. This book combines text and painting. The paintings painted by the author in meditation are like the scenery along the river of life. All phenomena are constantly changing. They can be aggregated or decomposed. There is no "beginning" and no "ending". If we awaken to the emptiness of all existences, and are not controlled by the inertia of life, it is like waki

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★ 爆笑動物偵探系列第1集，小兔偵探初登場！★ 胡蘿蔔大盜 × 城市運河 × 趣味推理冒險★ 圖像小說×章節故事混合閱讀，節奏輕快超好讀★ 黑色犯罪電影風格插畫，充滿漫畫式幽默細節熊堡市運河突然出現一連串胡蘿蔔失竊事件，連小兔雷吉家的蔬菜攤也面臨關門危機。當著名的狐狸警探拒絕調查時，夢想成為偵探的雷吉決定自己破案。他和新朋友鸚鵡 Pipsquark 一起追查線索，在城市裡展開一場充滿幽默與驚喜的推理冒險。When a carrot-snatching crime wave hits the canals, Reggie's family vegetable stall is in danger of closing. Even worse, the famous Detective Fox won't take the case. Reggie needs to step in, and his best lead is the new parakeet at school, Pipsquark, who has heard rumours of foul play. Can this tiny, fluffy detective crack the case?He might be small, but Reggie Rabbit, Detective, will keep this big city safe!Reggie Rabbit wants to be a big-shot detective in Bearburgh City, just like his hero, Detective Fox.His parents have other ideas: they would rather he stayed at home and worked on their vegetable stall.But when a carrot-snatching crime wave hits the canals, the family stall is in danger of closing. Even worse, the famous Detective Fox won't take the case. Reggie needs to step in,

The stakes have never been higher in Neill Cameron's epic comic book saga - the Mega Robo Bros go head-to-head!The REVOLUTION malware is causing robots across London to attack humans, and Alex and Freddy are caught between their human friends and family, and the desire to help robots like themselves! But who could be behind this nefarious scheme? Before they know what's happening - everything changes.An old enemy, long-since believed dead, suddenly reappears, and uses his evil powers to take over Freddy's robotic systems - and sends him to destroy London! Can Alex stop his brother - and save him from the corrupting evil power of the villainous Robot 23?