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A secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK lib

Q: Skills for Success is renowned for helping students to achieve academic success in English.The Third Edition helps students to develop the techniques and critical thinking skills they need for academic study with new Critical Thinking Strategies, updated texts and topics and 100% new assessment.

In a follow-up to Tomorrow I'll Be Brave, award-winning illustrator Jessica Hische brings to life another series of inspirational words and scenes with her lovely hand-lettering and adorable illustrat

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.Red is a rainbow color.Green sits next to blue.Yellow

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with this clever, climate-focused twist on the classic "Chicken Little" story.Loony Little and her friends set off to tell the Polar Bear Queen that the polar ice cap is melting. Sly Foxy Loxy attempts to lead the animals to his lair to eat them, but Loony Little saves the day, tricking the fox into being devoured by the Polar Bear Queen. Includes information about climate change and the animal species in the book.

Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading. Learn all about dreamers who changed history in this engaging and

“Powerful storytelling and immersive art.” —Kirkus Reviews(starred review)“Vibrant writing and magical realism lift this story to one of triumph.” —Publishers Weekly“Nolen's lively prose style recalls the richness of the oral tradition in this tale of triumphant courage and abiding hope.” —The Horn Book“A moving choice for children’s collections.” —BooklistA Parents’ Choice Silver Award RecipientIn this inspiring story in the tradition of American black folktales, an enslaved brother and sister are inspired by a majestic and mysterious bird to escape to freedom in this dramatic and unforgettable picture book.There was nothing civil aboutthat war.They should have called it what it was: a big, bad war.Brother and sister Millicent and John are slaves on Simon Plenty’s plantation and have suffered one hurt and heartbreak after another. Their parents had told them old tales of how their ancestors had flown away to freedom just as free and easy as a bird. Millicent and John hold these storie

#1 Kids Indie Next List * Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year * SLJ Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * Junior Library Guild Selection * Edgar Award Nominee * Four Starred Reviews * Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year *From debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating story full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions, searches for the truth, and does what she believes is right--even in the face of great opposition.Zoe Washington isn't sure what to write. What does a girl say to the father she's never met, hadn't heard from until his letter arrived on her twelfth birthday, and who's been in prison for a terrible crime?A crime he says he never committed.Could Marcus really be innocent? Zoe is determined to uncover the truth. Even if it means hiding his letters and her investigation from the rest of her family. Everyone else thinks Zoe's worrying about doing a good job at her bakery i

Among the towering fir trees of the Pacific Northwest, a famously elusive creature is in serious trouble. All Elliot wants is a nice, normal day at school. All Uchenna wants is an adventure. Gues

國家教育研究院審定 技審字第 108262 號Preface“ 初階英語聽講練習” is a comprehensive split edition coursebook for students in their f irst year of vocational high school to develop their listening and speaking skills. The bo

The perfect book for any child who dreams of being a mermaid! Children will love bringing the beautiful underwater scenes to life – decorating the palace, styling the mermaids in the lagoon and buryin

Meet Tad.She’s the smallest tadpole in a big pond, and lives there with all her tadbrothers and tadsisters.Although something else lives there too… BIG BLUB! And when everyone else starts to disappear

The world's Indigenous communities are fighting to live and dying too young. In this vital and incisive work, Tanya Talaga explores intergenerational trauma and the alarming rise of youth suicide. F

This series of bright, slider board books featuring perennially popular nursery rhymes bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. Now in a new format, with refreshed artwork on white board so colours look lovely and bright. Each book also comes with slider mechanisms, and both an instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme - simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!

This series of bright, slider board books featuring perennially popular nursery rhymes bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. Now in a new format, with refreshed artwork on white board so colours look lovely and bright. Each book also comes with slider mechanisms, and both an instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme - simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!

這是一個溫柔又帶點哲思的森林故事。鴿子先生開著卡車販售「幸福罐頭」——有大有小，甚至有聖誕特別款。那天，他來到森林裡，不同的鳥兒依自己的能力與心意購買：有人為了送禮、有人為了分享，也有人堅持不買，因為幸福怎能用錢買？當鴿子先生離開時，一只小老鼠掃街經過，撿起一個從車上掉落的罐子——那會帶來什麼樣的幸福呢？這本書用簡潔文字與細膩畫面，讓人思考「幸福」的形狀。Mr. Pigeon sells happiness in a jar. Small or large size, six-pack, or a special holiday edition for Christmas.In the forest he visits that day, each bird buys a jar according to their means, their personality—some to give, some to share.And some not at all, on principle—because happiness can’t be bought.As Mr. Pigeon drives away, poor Mr. Mouse, the street sweeper, picks up a jar that fell from the truck…-----------------------------------------------------Monsieur Pigeon vend du bonheur en pot. Petit ou grand format, pack de six ou modèle décoré pour Noel.Dans le bois qu'il visite ce jour-là, chacun des oiseaux en achète selon ses moyens, sa personnalité, pour offrir ou partager. Ou pas du tout, par principe, car le bonheur ne s'achète pas. ?Lorsqu'il repart, le pauvre balayeur, monsieur Souris, ramasse un p

Who are you?What is your identity?What is racism?How do you choose your own path?How do you stand in solidarity?How can you hold yourself accountable?Learn about identities, true histories, and anti-r

Children's picturebooks are the very first book we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children?Children's Picturebooks, Second Edition is the revised edition of a bestselling title that carries invaluable insight into a highly productive, dynamic sector of the publishing world. Featuring interviews with leading illustrators and publishers from across the world, it remains essential reading for students and aspiring children's book illustrators and writers.Aimed at arts and literature students as well as aspiring children's book illustrators and writers. This book covers everything from the change in children's picturebooks over time to a breakdown of the children's publishing industry including, the editorial process, approaching publishers and literary agents and the printing process. With 15 new case studies from well-known illustrators like Jon Klassen, Oliver Jeffers and Beatrice A

Acclaimed author Jorey Hurley shows us how bees make and store honey in this bold and graphic picture book that includes informative backmatter on the process.With just one word on each page and the vivid illustrations Jorey Hurley is known for, Beehive showcases the cycle of bees making honey. Detailed backmatter further explains this fascinating natural process.

When two creatures are different, can they still be pals? A sweet pop-up book about friendship, from the creator of The Color Monster. Ralph is a roly-poly. Rita is a firefly. They are very different, and that is why they like each other . . . until, one day, they don’t. Rita thinks Ralph’s shell is too hard, and Ralph thinks Rita shines too brightly. Is their friendship in trouble? Or can they find a way to compromise? This celebration of love between two besties wows with amazing 3-D pop-ups on every page. It’s the perfect gift for Valentine’s—or any—Day.

Little Crocodile, Little Monkey, and all their friends have siblings-siblings who take their things, make a mess, or just get in the way! But as their mommies and daddies show them, siblings can be a

In this fabulous and funny introduction to how elections work, the animals decide they are tired of their king and that it is time to vote for a president.Lion may be King of the jungle, but lately he

12歲的愛莉絲是個聰明的科技小天才，卻因聽障在學校常被誤解。當她得知一頭無法與同伴溝通的鯨魚「藍55」時，她決心要讓他聽見屬於自己的歌聲。這趟跨越三千英里的旅程，也成為她尋找自我與聲音的旅程。Schneider Family Book AwardIn the spirit of modern-day classics like Fish in a Tree and Counting by 7s comes the story of a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him.From fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But she's the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like she's not very smart. If you've ever felt like no one was listening to you, then you know how hard that can be.When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way to "sing" to him! But he's three thousand miles away. How will she play her song for him?Full of heart and poignancy, this affecting story by sign language interpreter Lynne Kelly shows how a little determination can m

Heed the call of the wild...discover the fourth book in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling animal fantasy series from the author of Warriors!★ "Deep characters, a complex plot, rich mythol

Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation’s oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author.In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read. From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge More comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who—with perseverance and dedication—proved that you’re never too old to learn.“Inspiring” —The Wall Street Journal“A lovely, inspirational picture-book biography about beating the odds and achieving your dreams.” —Booklist, starred review"Walk

Mac 和 Mac 依舊愚笨天真，笑料不斷。他們認定玩具船能長成真正的船，還深信魚住在「學校」代表魚很聰明。於是被魚群戲弄，最後又被好友 Meatball 的「大船妙計」愚弄。這本圖像小說由 Tedd Arnold 插圖，以漫畫分鏡與幽默文字吸引讀者。除了誇張情節與雙關語帶來的笑聲，書中還引導孩子辨識角色錯誤推論，培養批判思考能力。附錄由兩位專業說書人撰寫，解釋這些故事如何源於世界各地的民間傳說，既有趣又具知識性。Can a toy boat grow into a real boat? Mac and Mac think so. You'll laugh out loud at the funny adventures in this comic-style book.Mac and Mac, as gullible as ever, decide that since fish live in schools, they must be smart. The fish in this funny story certainly are smart enough to outwit Mac and Mac--and so is their friend Meatball, who shows them how to get a bigger boat. But there's something fishy about his suggestion. . .Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, whose Fly Guy series is a kid favorite, this graphic novel is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers, with short, funny chapters following Mac and Mac through ridiculous adventures. Full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor, the Noodlehead series is sure to delight.Based on traditional world folktales and stories of fools

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #1

Thump Goes the Rabbit is a picture book in the award-winning Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out series about how animals communicate and what they’re talking about!Did you know that animals each have their own u

A young girl turns her imagination into action in this beautifully crafted and intricately designed debut picture book.When is an old truck something more? On a small, bustling farm, a resilient and s

★ 超過500張貼紙！瑪利歐最狂收藏級活動書★ 正派×反派全員集結，角色一次滿足★ 闖關任務×貼紙玩法，玩到停不下來準備好迎戰最強對手了嗎？瑪利歐、路易吉、碧姬公主全面出動，這次連庫巴、瓦利歐、瓦路易吉與庫巴軍團也一起登場！在這本全彩活動書中，你不只可以挑戰迷宮、找找看與各種任務，還能用超過500張貼紙，打造屬於自己的冒險關卡。每一頁都是戰場，每一張貼紙都是你的武器。無論是組合場景、完成任務，還是創造全新故事，都能讓孩子沉浸在瑪利歐的世界中。從經典對決到全新挑戰，這本書讓閱讀變成一場刺激又充滿創意的遊戲體驗！A brand-new full-color activity book with over 500 stickers starring Nintendo's classic team of Mario and Luigi, and their most fearsome foes!Super Mario fans will love this full-color activity book featuring Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and all their foes--Bowser, Koopalings, Wario, Waluigi and more! Filled with action-packed activities and over 500 stickers for gamers of all ages!Mario made his debut in the 1980s in arcades around the world and has since gone on to star in many adventures, evolving into the beloved icon he is today. He is a video game sensation, appearing across all genres--from action platformers to sports, kart racing, and beyond.

The brand new, read-in-one-sitting mystery from the bestselling author of THE GOLDFISH BOY. When a little white lie leads to a huge dose of trouble... Cole is the odd one out at school: the other kids

◎大陸情勢總觀察 General Observation on Mainland China　十三五收官之年-大陸內外交迫面臨重大挑戰　Facing Major Challenge From Inside and Outside In Mainland China: The Closing Year of 13th"Five Year Plan"◎短評Edito

Meet the brilliant French Inspector Gabriel Hanaud. Hanaud is a towering figure in the history of genre mystery fiction as he is the obvious inspiration for Hercule Poirot. Collected here together for

When Jack trades a cow for a handful of beans, his mother thinks he made a terrible decision. But could the beans be worth more than she thinks? In this sturdy board book, the classic fairy tale is re

In the story of “Beauty and the Beast,” things are not always as they seem! Beauty is sent to live with an ugly, fearsome Beast, but is he really as horrible as people think he is? A classic fairy tal

This viking duo will give Horrid Henry a run for his money!What if your parents WANTED you to behave badly?Set in the snowy fjords of a Viking kingdom, the terrible twins, Hack and Whack, are proud to

彩虹仙子橋梁書，本套書共14本，包含Ocean Fairies, Baby Animal Rescue Fairies兩個系列。每個小女孩都有一個仙女夢想，以小女孩和七彩小仙女為主角，有趣的魔幻小故事，吸引小朋友閱讀。出版至今已出版超過200本，可見受歡迎的程度。Rainbow Magic Magical Adventures Collection 14 Books Box SetJoin Rachel and Kirsty as they help the Ocean Fairies and Baby Animal Rescue Fairies to look after magical animals everywhere!Titles in this collection:Baby Animal Rescue FairiesAnnaRosieKimberleySavannahMaraKittyMaeOcean FairiesCourtneyWhitneyStephanieTessPiaAmelieAlly

結合生活情境與有趣角色，這套「牛津閱讀樹」系列適合3歲以上孩子，陪伴他們踏出閱讀第一步。故事分為語音練習與日常用語兩類，幫助孩子熟悉字母、認讀單詞，也培養語感與理解力，從親子共讀中自然愛上閱讀。Biff, Chip and Kipper (Stage 1 Read with Oxford for Age 3+ Children's Early Learning) 24 Books Collection Set By roderick hunt and alex brychThese 24 stories have been carefully levelled to support you and your child through the early stages of learning to read. 12 stories provide phonics-based reading practice, while 12 use everyday language to help broaden your child's wider reading experience. All the stories feature much-loved characters and humorous illustrations, as well as tips for reading together and fun activities. Once you have enjoyed the stories in this collection, read on with the Stage 2 collection.Titles In This Collection:Biff's Fun PhonicsBiff's Wonder WordsFloppy Did This!Floppy's Fun PhonicsKipper's RhymesSix in a BedThe PancakeUp You GoA Yak at the PicnicDad's BirthdayFunny FishMum's New HatThe Fizz-BuzzThe Red HenThe SnowmanWin a NutA Good TrickCat in a BagChip's Lette

These 16 stories have been carefully levelled to support you and your child as they develop early reading skills. 8 stories provide phonics-based reading practice, while your child's wider reading experience. All and humorous illustrations, as well as tips for reading together and fun activities.這套共16本的分級讀物，適合陪伴孩子邁出自主閱讀的第一步。書中包含8本以自然發音為基礎的故事，以及8本生活化題材，幫助孩子逐步累積閱讀信心。內容生動有趣，搭配溫馨插圖，並附有親子共讀小提醒和活動設計。讀完本系列後，還能接續挑戰第三階段的故事。Once you have enjoyed the stories in this collection, read on with the stage 3 collection.Titles in this set:Such a FussDragon DangerFloppy and the BoneMissing!Poor Old RabbitThe BackpackThe Sing SongQuick! Quick!The Moon JetThe Raft RaceThe Red CoatThe SpaceshipWet FeetI Can Trick a TigerShopsSuper Dad

Join the farmer for a busy day on the farm and spot favourite animals along the way!Push and play your way through the story in this fun, interactive board book. Push out the tractor play piece on the