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人口老化已是全球無法逆轉的超級大趨勢等著我們的是停滯和衰退，還是一個更創新、更繁榮的新時代？只有真正理解並擁抱超高齡時代的人，才能成為未來贏家！超高齡時代靜悄悄地朝我們走來，人口老化已是全球無法逆轉的超級大趨勢，預計2030年，全球將有35個國家成為超高齡社會。面對這樣的巨大轉變，如果我們沒有任何作為，恐將面臨經濟停滯、農村社區加速衰退等翻天覆地的災難。相反地，若能善用超高齡時代的優勢，像是人類將擁有更長壽、更健康的生活，以及更多的世代合作，那麼我們將大有機會從中挖掘全新市場，重塑新世界。本書除了回顧人類一直以來看待老年的態度，也檢視了我們對青春的執迷，以及讓我們走到這一步的科學與社會成就。作者明確指出，企業若想要存活下來，就必須正視新時代的現實，重新思考龐大銀髮族的需求與渴望，為不同世代的受眾開發產品與服務。打造超高齡時代的未來工程，你我都將參與其中。正面迎擊年齡歧視，把握潛在機會，做出個人生命、家庭、社區、事業與國家經濟需要的改變，建立一個更公義、更平等的未來。各界好評「超級可讀的一本書，像一顆水晶球通往我們從未見過的社會，幫助你挖掘未來，進入長壽紅利。」——奇普．康利（Chip Conley），《紐約時報》暢銷作家、現代老年學院創辦人「以細緻入微和富有洞察力的方式，展示了因高齡化社會而悲觀的思維是多麼簡化。」——安德魯．史考特（Andrew Scott），倫敦商學院經濟學教授「雪曼向我們揭示了全球老化的複雜性和機會，對人類未來的生活可能會是什麼樣子，提出了根本性的修正。如果我們做對了，那會是一個非常令人興奮的新世界。」——克萊兒．凱西（Claire Casey），《經濟學人影響力》政策與洞察全球主管「雪曼寫了一本出色的書，不僅研究透徹、文筆優美，而且對什麼是真正的超高齡時代提供了精采的說明。」——吉姆．梅隆（Jim Mellon），被譽為「英國巴菲特」「雪曼描述的超高齡時代是一個不容爭辯、也不能忽視的大趨勢。他敦促你停止討論並開始行動。這可能是迄今為止有關人口老化最好的書。」——Arjan in 't Veld，The Aging Group BV 聯合創辦人兼首席行銷長「人口老化會導致停滯和衰退，還是迎來創新和人類繁榮的新時代？我們正面臨著艱鉅的挑戰。雪曼的書為未來帶來光明的希望，是一本必讀的書。」——保羅．艾文（Paul Irving），米爾肯高齡化未來研

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

“Moments of humor captured through playful anime-like facial expressions and gestures propel the plot forward in whimsical fashion.” —The Horn Book"With compassion, the story teaches the benefits of embracing one’s identity... A worthy addition to any middle or high school library." —School Library JournalFrom the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up, author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi, comes a graphic novel about two sisters—one who embraces her Taiwanese culture and one eager to do away with it—who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Perfect for fans of Be Prepared and Sisters, this is a heartwarming story about the importance of being true to yourself. Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn’t be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture. Whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior c

Flight & Glory #1-5She knew. That's why Mom hadn't opened the door. She knew he was dead.Twenty years as an army brat and Ember Howard knew, too. The soldiers at the door meant her dad was never coming home. What she didn't know was how she would find the strength to singlehandedly care for her crumbling family when her mom falls apart.Then Josh Walker enters her life. Hockey star, her new next-door neighbor, and not to mention the most delicious hands that insist on saving her over and over again. He has a way of erasing the pain with a single look, a single touch. As much as she wants to turn off her feelings and endure the heartache on her own, she can't deny their intense attraction.Until Josh's secret shatters their world. And Ember must decide if he's worth the risk that comes with loving a man who could strip her bare.The Flight & Glory series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order:Book #1 Full MeasuresBook #2 Eyes Turned SkywardBook #3 Beyond What is GivenBook #4 Hallow

A Newbery Honor book and instant New York Times, USA Today, and indie bestseller!♦ One of New York Public Library's Best Books of 2024.♦ A New York Times Bestseller♦ A National Indie Bestseller♦ New York Times for Kids pick♦ Amazon Best Book of the Month♦ Junior Library Guild selection♦ Indie Next pick《紐約時報》暢銷作家與藝術家香奈兒·米勒帶來一個溫馨又充滿趣味的故事，講述十歲的「襪子偵探」吳木蘭，決心找回遺落在父母紐約洗衣店裡的每一隻孤單襪子。在紐約高樓林立的街道下，木蘭坐在洗衣店裡，將每隻失落的襪子釘在公告板上，希望顧客前來領回。但似乎沒有人注意到這些襪子，甚至沒人注意到她。她不知道的是，這將是她最精彩的夏天。當來自加州的新朋友愛莉絲出現時，她們踏遍全城，穿梭於地鐵、熟食店、花店和披薩店，尋找遺失襪子的秘密，遇見形形色色的人，揭開意想不到的故事。在每一次邂逅中，木蘭逐漸明白，只要勇敢探索未知，生命便會悄然有序。New York Times bestselling author and artist Chanel Miller tells a fun, funny, and poignant story of friendship and community starring Magnolia Wu, a ten-year-old sock detective bent on returning all the lonely only socks left behind in her parents' NYC laundromat.Down at the bottom of the tall buildings of New York City, Magnolia Wu sits inside her parents’ laundromat. She has pinned every lost sock from the laundromat onto a bull

當姊妹成長路線漸行漸遠，一場夏令營能否重新搭起彼此的橋梁？Claire堅定擁抱台灣文化，而Michelle則渴望融入同儕，即使意味著否認自己的身分。父母的安排，讓她們一同參加台裔美國夏令營，原本不情願的同行，卻開啟了一段理解文化與修補情感的旅程。From the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up, author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi, comes a graphic novel about two sisters--one who embraces her Taiwanese culture and one eager to do away with it--who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Perfect for fans of Be Prepared and Sisters, this is a heartwarming story about the importance of being true to yourself. Would you rather blend in or stand out? Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn't be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture, whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior counselor at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Sensing a rift between the two, their parents decide to send them both off to camp, much to Michelle's dismay. As summer conti

《The Sailor Cipher》揭開 Explorer Academy 新系列的序幕，主角 Sailor York 為尋找失蹤的姊姊，踏上一段揭露動物走私組織的調查之旅。在遠征任務與課業挑戰中，她漸漸發現，一切線索似乎都與她的過去、甚至與她身上未解的祕密有關。融合科學知識、密碼推理與環境議題，適合愛推理與動物探險主題的讀者。Sailor York and the daring recruits of Explorer Academy uncover an elusive animal-smuggling ring in the first electrifying book in this new companion series.Soon after Cruz, Sailor, Emmett, and Lani return for their second year at Explorer Academy, their sense of calm is shattered when Sailor’s older sister goes missing. Amidst incredible expeditions to far-flung destinations and competitive classes, Sailor bravely steps into the lead to discover how her sister’s sudden disappearance may be linked to an illegal and deadly animal-trafficking ring. Despite winning the prestigious North Star Award and being surrounded by close friends and teachers who she has traveled the world with, Sailor’s never felt less sure of herself. As the team faces puzzling obstacles and follows complex clues aboad the new ship, Vela, Sailor grappl

我仿佛立身於宙斯面前，品嘗仙饈——神之美味。I stand in the presence of Zeus himself and take my fill of ambrosia, food of the gods.擷取智慧的星辰，照亮思想的彼岸—在牛津大學出版社的這通識傳記中，美國天文學家歐文·金格裡奇以細緻入微的史料研究，將哥白尼置於15世紀末16世紀初那個政治、宗教和科技快速變革的歷史背景下進行闡釋。金格裡奇指出，當時活字印刷術的發明不僅促進了信息傳播，也推動了馬丁·路德領導的宗教改革浪潮。同時，地理大發現推翻了傳統地理概念。哥白尼的重要著作《天球運行論》闡了明日心說的原理，儘管這一理論在當時難以被廣大人士接受，但它為天文學奠定了新的範式。《天球運行論》以全新的視角審視宇宙學問題，不僅依靠觀測證據，更代表一種新的宇宙觀。通過熟練運用天文學和歷史學知識，本書以深入淺出的方式重構了哥白尼這位開創性科學家在其生存年代的形象，為讀者提供了全面和系統的理解。它還從一個更廣泛的視角審視了哥白尼日心說理論對科學史和人類文明進步的深遠影響。哥白尼為現代科學奠定了基石，他提出的日心說理論顛覆了過去1500多年來公認的地心說，這一突破性成就為後人理解天體運行奠定了基本框架。

A Peanuts gang for a new generation! Three charming adventures of the Mile End Kids — Colette's Lost Pet, Maya's Big Scene and Albert's Quiet Quest — are now available in a special gift edition, perfect for fans old and new.In these three heartwarming, funny and colorful adventures, the neighborhood kids of Montreal's Mile End navigate the ups and downs of friendship. This striking omnibus edition includes:Colette's Lost Pet: Colette is self-conscious about making friends. When she meets the Mile End gang, she doesn't know what to say — so she hastily invents a lost pet! What will happen when her new friends catch on?Maya's Big Scene: Maya's latest theatrical work is almost ready for a public performance, but she quickly learns that her actors' visions for the show might not match hers. Can Maya learn to lead by example?Albert's Quiet Quest: Albert just wants to read his book in peace . . . but there are so many distractions in the neighborhood — what's a book-loving introvert to do? W

Dazzle your friends and family with unforgettable facts and astounding information from BBC children's television host, Radzi Chinyanganya. Ever wondered where to find out the answers to tricky questions about everything from sleep to snow and diseases to diamonds? Then look no further. What's the farthest distance ever run without stopping? Which language has the most words? How many times do we blink each day, year, or in an entire lifetime? How deep is the deepest hole that's ever been dug? How hot are the world's hottest chilies? What astonishing things happen every 60 seconds? Do you know the answers? If not, this book is for you! With quirky questions and answers about every topic you can possibly think of--no question is too random for Radzi!

“Hikaru’s” sudden disappearance from the mountain has not gone unnoticed...and his presence in town has begun to raise suspicions as well. Spirits from the other side grow restless, while the people sensitive to them begin taking steps to uncover the truth. As Yoshiki continues to struggle with the true identity of “Hikaru,” he is reminded once again that his friend no longer shares his understanding of life and death―and that if you play with fire, someone is sure to get burned eventually...

四個古怪卻可愛的角色組成全新超級英雄團隊：犀牛 Raina、獨角鯨 Nigel、鱟 Shu 和長毛象 Woolly。他們不僅都有「角」，還在一場「超級血月蝕」後獲得非凡能力──飛行、超音波、閃電速度，以及……超級毛絨。雖然力量看似不平衡，但只要合作，便能迎戰意外同樣受影響的巨大磷蝦怪。這本漫畫以誇張幽默和明快動作吸引孩子，還帶點夏日氣息，讓讀者在歡笑中體驗團隊合作的力量。Meet the coolest new superhero team on Burlap Beach in the first in a series of graphic novels for young readers. Raina the rhino, Nigel the narwhal, Shu the horseshoe crab, and Woolly the mammoth have more in common than the fact that they all have horns. (WARNING: Never try to tell Shu that hers is really more of a tail!) They were also all exposed to a Super Blood Full Moon Eclipse that gave them each strange powers. Now Shu can fly, Raina is lightning quick, Nigel has supersonic sonar, and Woolly, well, he's extra fluffy.Unfortunately, our heroes aren't the only ones who were gifted by the eclipse. Now they'll need to stave off a giant krill monster who was also caught up in the event. If they can't stop him, it might just mean the end of Burlap Beach, Team Unihorn (and Woolly), and even--gasp!--su

Based on the hit otome mobile game with an anime, this fantasy comedy about seven devil boys will be available in English-language print for the first time from Seven Seas!As the underworld’s school bells ring, a little sheep wakes up at the Royal Academy of Diavolo in the Devildom—where seven eccentric demon brothers await. This wooly critter is actually a human exchange student…so how did they end up a sheep? Everything is a blank!Now, this sheep must figure out how to turn back into a human and regain their memories as Lucifer and the other demons raise hell with devilish hijinks!

小讀者們大家好！您知道我們的城市國家新加坡到處都是農場嗎？當我們探索各種類型的農場時，請睜大眼睛，讓我們驚嘆於永續生活和農業的奇蹟！在這本全彩書中，科學家 Amalina Binte Ebrahim Attia 博士和新加坡農民 Kenny Eng 將透過攝影和插圖的令人興奮的結合，與您分享可持續發展的重要性以及如何支持我們當地的農場。那麼，你準備好開始了嗎？讓我們來探索我們的新加坡農場吧！裡面是什麼？• 科學家和農民的見解• 讓孩子高興的詩歌• 透過影片學習Hello, little readers! Did you know that our city state of Singapore is full of farms? As we explore various types of farms, open your eyes, and let's marvel at the wonders of sustainable living and agriculture!In this full-colour book, through an exciting combination of photography and illustration, scientist Dr Amalina Binte Ebrahim Attia and Singapore farmer Kenny Eng will share with you the importance of sustainability and how you can support our local farms. So, are you ready to start?Let's Discover Our Farms, Singapore!What's inside?• Insights from a scientist and farmer• Poems to delight children• Learn through videos

小讀者們大家好！您知道我們的城市國家新加坡到處都是農場嗎？當我們探索各種類型的農場時，請睜大眼睛，讓我們驚嘆於永續生活和農業的奇蹟！在這本全彩書中，科學家 Amalina Binte Ebrahim Attia 博士和新加坡農民 Kenny Eng 將透過攝影和插圖的令人興奮的結合，與您分享可持續發展的重要性以及如何支持我們當地的農場。那麼，你準備好開始了嗎？讓我們來探索我們的新加坡農場吧！裡面是什麼？• 科學家和農民的見解• 讓孩子高興的詩歌• 透過影片學習Hello, little readers! Did you know that our city state of Singapore is full of farms? As we explore various types of farms, open your eyes, and let's marvel at the wonders of sustainable living and agriculture!In this full-colour book, through an exciting combination of photography and illustration, scientist Dr Amalina Binte Ebrahim Attia and Singapore farmer Kenny Eng will share with you the importance of sustainability and how you can support our local farms. So, are you ready to start?Let's Discover Our Farms, Singapore!What's inside?• Insights from a scientist and farmer• Poems to delight children• Learn through videos

Meet a cat, in need of a nap! The start of an exciting new picture book series for young children - and their parents! From award-winning author and illustrator, Steve Antony.Cat Nap marks the launch of a new, young, character-led picture book series from award-winning Steve Antony, the best-selling creator of Please Mr Panda, a series that has sold over 1 million copies Worldwide!This little cat needs a nap, but it’s hard to find time for sleep when you’re busy playing! Will he ever close his eyes?Style, simplicity and humour combine to make this original and engaging look at naptime a real must-have for all young children and their grown-ups. Fresh, funny and utterly relatable, with a playful, pitch-perfect text. The start of a brilliant new series that will delight young and old, from an undeniable picture book talent.

當侏儸紀公園碰上葛瑞冏日記的精采、爆笑冒險故事★精彩刺激的冒險故事結合恐龍、科技與動作場面，讓讀者沉浸在緊湊、充滿挑戰性的情節中。★真實且多元的角色塑造展現友情、信任與合作精神，角色形象立體且易於共鳴。★結合教育啟發與時代議題探討自然生態保護、現代科技、人工智慧、假新聞等當代重要話題，兼具娛樂與教育意義，幫助年輕讀者理解科技社會的機會與挑戰。少年芬恩（Finn）和他的同學米洛（Milo）在學校的阿爾卑斯山遠足時，意外發現了一顆埋在冰中的蛋。後來這顆蛋孵出了一隻已絕種6500萬年的小恐龍——微鳥龍阿提（Arty）。芬恩與阿提迅速建立了深厚的感情，但隨即他們必須逃避一個邪惡組織和殘忍的科學家們的追捕，他們企圖抓走阿提。芬恩與米洛並肩合作，並得到英國自然歷史博物館特工的幫助，展開了一場跨越歐洲的驚險逃亡與保護任務。小說充滿幽默、動作冒險和生存挑戰，同時透過兩個主角的互動展現友情與成長Two boys and a microraptor. A dark, mysterious forest. And a squad of army-trained mercenaries searching for them. What could possibly go wrong?'Fast, funny and fabulous.' MAZ EVANS, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT?Falling behind their classmates on a school trip to the Alps, Finn and Milo stumble upon an egg buried in ice.Later that night it hatches and a 65-million-year-old baby is born: Arty is a microraptor brought back from extinction.But keeping her safe proves harder. Wicked scientists will do anything to get their hands on her, and soon Finn and Milo must run for their lives …The first in an

I love green! Green for me's just fine!The colour of my dinosaurs all set out in line. I Love Green is a stylish and humorous celebration of all things GREEN. With a rhyming text, adorable characters and gorgeously green artwork from an award-winning illustrator and textile designer, this book is sure to appeal to readers of all ages - whatever their favourite colour.Perfect for teaching little ones about colours, gifting to readers big or small, or just to brighten up your home.

Lift the soft flaps in this delightful novelty book to find a family of playful little bears playing hide and seek. Table cloths, curtains, washing on the line... there are all kinds of soft things that bear cubs just love to hide behind! On the last page there's an extra surprise when all the bears are revealed hiding in the same place. With adorable artwork and a cute cub to discover on each page, this is a perfect book for babies and toddlers to curl up with.

Another laugh-out-loud FULL COLOUR monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry. Billy and his best friend, Ash, are on a school trip to the zoo to learn all about endangered animals. But when they arrive, the Mini Monsters can't wait to explore.9781474992275 Billy and the Mini Monsters Go Green (Billy and the Mini Monsters 11)9781474986038 Monsters at Christmas (Billy and the Mini Monsters 12)9781801314978 Monsters go to Hospital (Billy and the Mini Monsters 13)9781801314985 Monsters on a Sleepover (Billy and the Mini Monsters 14)9781803705583 Monsters at the Zoo (Billy and the Mini Monsters 15)

A BIG book for sharing with a little person, introducing first words, colours, numbers, farm animals and more - with felt flaps and a mirror!With bright, stylish artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, illustrator of the internationally bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series, this BIG farm-themed playbook is perfect for sharing with older babies and toddlers. How many sheep can you count? What colour are the tomatoes? What noise do the farm animals make? And finally, where are you?A brilliant large-format board book introducing early-learning first concepts and encouraging interactive play, with 10 soft felt flaps, tactile die-cuts on every page and a surprise mirror ending. Other titles available in the series: My BIG Playbook

A fun jigsaw featuring a clock with movable hands, with a book about how to tell the time.This appealing book and jigsaw is the perfect way to help children grow in confidence as they learn to tell the time. The brightly illustrated 100-piece jigsaw features familiar daily scenes such as getting up and having breakfast, as well as a clock face with movable hands that children can set to different times. The accompanying book explains different aspects of telling the time, from hours, minutes and seconds to digital and 24-hour clocks, in a clear and accessible way.

A new dinosaur-themed title in the hit novelty series with multiple sliders!Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text and surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers!With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread this beautiful book is packed full of fun!From Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning team behind the bestselling Felt Flaps Where's Mr? series.Connecting with faces and playing peekaboo is one of the first games that babies play. It's why the very youngest of children will love this cute dinosaur-themed book - and want to read it again and again.Also available: Peekaboo Cow, Peekaboo Apple, Peekaboo Bear, Peekaboo Sun, Peekaboo Love, Peekaboo House, Peekaboo Moon, Peekaboo Chick, Peekaboo Baby, Peekaboo Pumpkin, Peekaboo Car, Peekaboo Santa and Peekaboo LionIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Shakespeare's Macbeth like you've never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: Macbeth has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Jason Millet and Edu Rubio. The tragic downfall reads like your favourite action film - as Macbeth's desperation becomes more and more deadly. Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand.Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels. Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly- introductory materials to help set the scene and context of each story- heaps of extra material at th

這本書由 Stephen Mangan 與插畫家 Anita Mangan 共同創作，延續兩人一貫的荒誕與爆笑風格，帶來一場充滿想像力的冒險。故事設定在「笑話之國」Dunny，女王因失去幽默感而禁止一切歡笑，如果再沒人能逗她發笑，世上將不會有新的笑話！陰差陽錯之下，被派上場的不是天才少年，而是 Timothy Trench──一個總是猶豫不決的普通孩子。他能否想出辦法，讓女王重拾笑聲、拯救快樂？本書情節誇張、笑點滿滿，加上大量插圖，既適合中年級孩子自行閱讀，也適合親子共讀。A high-energy, laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan, Celebrity Goggleboxers & creators of Top 10 Fiction Bestsellers Escape the Rooms, The Fart That Changed the World and The Great Reindeer Rescue.Disaster!The Queen of Dunny, the land where jokes come from, has lost her sense of humour and banned fun of any kind. Her subjects have one final shot at making her laugh otherwise NO NEW JOKES will be created EVER AGAIN! Enter the hero the world needs. Timothy Trench: straight-talking, uber-decisive child genius. Oh, wait. In an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, the wrong Timothy - a boy who finds it impossible to make decisions - is fetched to make the Queen laugh.Can

Things are about to get seriously spooky for Alex Neptune in his fourth action-packed adventure - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!When a creepy fog rolls into Haven Bay, Alex, Zoey and Anil are ambushed by terrifying crab-riding zombies, controlled by the evil spirit of Brineblood the pirate.The only weapon that can stop Brineblood's zombie army is a powerful trident - but it's been broken into three pieces. Alex, Zoey and Anil must enter three deadly worlds that have been magically trapped in bottles to retrieve the hidden pieces, all before the zombies can catch them. But with some penguins, an octopus and a frozen dragon on their side, how can they go wrong?

Billy和他最好的朋友Ash參加了學校的郊遊，去動物園學習有關瀕危動物的知識。但是當他們到達時，小怪物們迫不及待地開始探險。很快，在老虎園區惹出了麻煩，Gloop被猴子綁架了，整個班都將面臨一場爬行動物的驚喜.....Another laugh-out-loud FULL COLOUR monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry.Billy and his best friend, Ash, are on a school trip to the zoo to learn all about endangered animals. But when they arrive, the Mini Monsters can't wait to explore. Soon there's trouble in the tiger enclosure, Gloop's been kidnapped by a monkey and the whole class is in for a REPTILE SURPRISE!Packed with colour illustrations, comic strips, maps and speech bubbles, with an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most reluctant reader.

為了幫奶奶的冰淇淋店衝人氣，列尼讓好友山姆穿外星人裝吸引目光，沒想到整座小鎮陷入「外星人來襲」瘋潮！媒體、遊客、陰謀論者全湧來買冰淇淋。正當列尼說可以脫掉裝扮時，山姆卻說早就脫了……那現在那個「外星人」是誰？！Look Insidehttps://issuu.com/nosycrow/docs/lennylemmon_alieninvasion_combinedHilarious school-based comedy for 7+ with black and white illustrations throughout. A modern day Just William, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey!In order to boost sales for Lenny’s grandmother’s ice-cream shop, Lenny persuades Sam to dress as an alien to attract attention to it. Soon there are sightings of aliens all over town and it becomes the subject of intense media scrutiny. The journalists and tourists and alien watchers all buy ice creams and business booms. So Lenny tells Sam he can take his costume off now and Sam points out he’s no longer wearing it. What?! Who is–? OMG!

阮劇團「台語演經典」劇作　紙上開演！▶台、華語全本對照◀★台灣當代台語舞台劇本首度出版★取用民間經典奇案：脫胎自「台灣五大奇案」的全新創作★包含團員專訪、創作自述、導讀觀點，更全方位理解劇作＝＝＝＝＝＝＝Tsa̍p-tiān｜十殿｜Palaces: Outside In and Inside Out＝＝＝＝＝＝＝阮劇團台語舞台劇鉅作《十殿》「人間罪孽，不顧天堂反對。」大時代下，誰是身不由己的小人物？脫胎台灣五大奇案，探問世上因果百態──每個城市都有一顆擁有者賣不掉、一般人買不起的都市之瘤。那是一座住商混合大樓，因形形色色理由而終究在精華地段荒蕪，風波不斷、再起不能。《十殿》就是以這樣一棟大樓為背景，加上「台灣五大奇案」元素發展交織的十段故事。〈奈何橋〉與〈輪迴道〉互有關聯又可獨自成篇，起自九〇年代的風華，到近未來，跨距三十年，展演人們生活在其中的愛恨嗔癡，浮沉起落。鬧區的新地標「金國際大樓」落成在即，卻有人墜樓身亡。以工安意外事故結案後，大樓風光開幕，立即成為青年男女歡灑青春的娛樂所在，樓中套雅房也祕密活躍著各種聲色犬馬。而九二一地震讓一切風雲變色，大樓被判定為危樓，商業活動終止，但住戶們卻遲遲沒搬出去，自成生態……它是鬼影幢幢之地，是外遇的初始與結束，是拖不動的長照困局，是神明面前的恐怖瀕死，是來自未來的詐騙電話，是律師的私刑正義，是「你有愛過我嗎？」……一棟樓中，人間千百罪過流轉牽連，誰能得知其因何由？其果何往？【本書特色】‧全書為台、華語全本對照，並適時隨文附上字詞發音，台語初學者也能友善閱讀。‧透過自然生動的人物對話，培養日常語感，熟悉生活中最地道常用的說法與俗諺。‧台詞中亦有精采巧妙的四句聯等韻文設計，更能具體感受台語獨有的語言之美。

Skates on. Fangs out. Let’s roll. This perfectly paranormal graphic novel about a 13-year-old ice skater who embraces the dark side and finds her light when she joins a vampire roller derby team is todiefor.Ice-skater Mina is on a one-track path to Olympic gold and glory—that is, until she totally wipes out at her biggest competition, and is kinda-sorta-kidnapped by undead kids on roller skates. Sucked into the high stakes world of Paranormal Roller Derby, she finds herself "recruited" by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their team—just in time to save the league from losing it all.Between learning to play derby well enough to kick butt on the track, crushing hard on the dreamy team captain, and navigating the spooky rules of the supernatural, how can Mina go from striving to be a ten alone, to becoming one of nine chaotic bodies forming a perfectly-imperfect team? Forget being the best. Will she be enough to help her new friends survive the season?

A Caldecott Medal WinnerThis award-winning tale by the author of the classic book The Phantom Tolbooth is a love song to that special relationship between grandparents and grandchild. The kitchen window at Nanna and Poppy's house is, for one little girl, a magic gateway. Everything important happens near it, through it, or beyond it. The world for this little girl will soon grow larger and more complex, but never more enchanting or deeply felt. Her story is both a voyage of discovery and a celebration of the commonplace wonders that define childhood, expressed as a joyful fusion of text with evocative and exuberant art that garnered the highest honor in children's book illustration in 2006.

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the fifth book, Katie tries out for the softball team. Katie's Cupcake Club friends all have other activities besides making cupcakes. So Katie sets out to find her extracurricular niche. When Katie makes the softball team, it's batter up...but is this the kind of batter Katie really wants to be dealing with? What if she makes a mistake and her team loses? By stepping up to the plate, Katie realizes that doing what you love always makes the batter sweeter. Fun, bright, full-color graphic panels tell the story with the same humor and heart as the original novel.

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokemon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Eternatus, the Gigantic Pokémon, has appeared! And with Galar in chaos due to the Gigantamax phenomenon occurring all over the region, Henry and Casey’s only hope of defeating Eternatus—and stopping the Gigantamax evolutions—is with the help of two powerful Pokémon—Zacian and Zamazenta!Can two Pokémon find the legendary gears in time to stop Eternatus?!

Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing their greatest challenge yet: school life! Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you've ever seen! This comedic spin-off of international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life. Things around Kimetsu Academy turn even more chaotic when Gyomei discovers a lost kitty in need of a home. A hunger for eggs leads to an even stronger hunger for a hot spring. Meanwhile, Genya struggles to meet his brother's standards (in math), Sabito and Makomo lead a (surprisingly fruitful) ghost hunt, and Obanai sends Mitsuri a secret love letter.

This fun and familiar tale of cat chase invites you to spot Cat in every scene as he hides from Suzy, from award-winning author and illustrator, Eva Eland.Suzy is visiting Auntie today, and she wants to play with Cat. But where is he? Always just out of her reach, Suzy calls for him – all she wants to do is play dressing up, or dance together, or pretend they’re mummy and baby . . . but Cat doesn’t like the sound of that one bit. Will he change his mind at nap time, when Suzy is quiet and curled up in bed?

在《A Kind of Spark》之前，是Keedie的故事。五年前，她和雙胞胎姊妹Nina還在同一所學校，面對的卻是截然不同的青春處境。Nina渴望融入，Keedie則更在乎公平與真相──即使這讓她顯得格格不入。她看得出妹妹Addie和自己一樣與眾不同，也知道這個小鎮需要改變。這本書描繪一位自閉特質少女如何在社會壓力與家庭期望中堅持自我，是一部關於勇氣、身份與姊妹情誼的動人前傳。The highly-anticipated prequel to the award-winning A KIND OF SPARK.Before there was Addie, there was Keedie. Five years before the events of A Kind of Spark, Keedie is figuring out how to be her bold, brave self in a town that wants her to be quiet. Her twin sister Nina seems to care more about being popular, and Keedie knows her little sister Addie is more similar to her than her family knows.When she starts standing up to people’s bullies for them, everyone wants her to pretend nothing is wrong with the way things are in Juniper. But firecracker Keedie wants things to change… and she wants things to be better for Addie. As she sets out to right wrongs and stand up for the truth, the sleepy town of Juniper is about to wake up and see that Keedie is one of a kind.Featured in Waterstones Best Pap

Explore the garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this brand-new interactive push-and-pull board book!Welcome to the garden! Look at all the plants and trees. And in among the flowers is a hive of buzzing bees. Curious minds will love travelling through the garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as they push, pull, slide and spin each novelty element throughout the story.Bring the garden to life by spinning the bees around their hive, pulling the rain from the clouds, and sliding the sunflower into the sky!There is so much to discover in this gentle rhyming board book that celebrates the natural world and all the wonderful minibeasts, animals and plants that live just outside our homes. Discover more interactive stories with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry CaterpillarThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bug HuntThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Lift-and-Learn FarmThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Jungle Hide-and-SeekThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's 123 Finger Puppet Book

Tender, heartwarming and deeply comforting, The Kamogawa Food Detectives is the start of a beautiful and uplifting series that celebrates the joy of delicious food and good company.The Kamogawa Food Detectives, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the first book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese sleuthing series for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold.What’s the one dish you’d do anything to taste just one more time?Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner treats its customers to wonderfully extravagant meals. But that's not the main reason to stop by . . .The father-daughter duo have started advertising their services as 'food detectives'. Through ingenious investigations, they are capable of recreating a dish from their customers' pasts – dishes that may well hold the keys to forgotten memories and future happiness.From the widower looking for a specific noodle dish that his

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself – a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children’s series featuring Peppa, George and all their friends!Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!Snuggle down and join Peppa for her very first sleepover.It’s night-time and the grown-ups want peace and quiet, but it’s hard to keep the noise down when you’re having fun with your friends! Can Peppa, Zoe Zebra and the rest of the girls have a midnight feast without waking Daddy Zebra?Peppa Pig First Sleepover is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of diffe

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself - a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Peppa and George must be on their best behaviour so they can play on the computer once Mummy Pig finishes working. Can Daddy Pig come to the rescue when the computer breaks?Peppa Pig: The Family Computer is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.