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Third in a series of four sweet and simple stories about a young child's joyful discovery of nature through the seasons. When autumn comes, the leaves are changing colour on the trees, the birds are flying south and the sleepy hedgehog is settling down for his winter sleep. Pine cones, apples and a shiny conker in its spiky case, picking pumpkins with Mum and raking leaves with Dad, before sharing apple pie, warm and cosy as the wind whistles outside - there is so much to see and do as the natural world prepares for the coming winter.And one little girl is loving every magical moment!Fall in love with the wonder of autumn in this beautiful first picture book.

Gigi、Moyo 和 Uncle Dee 從城市來到壯麗的「大熊雨林」探險，卻因皮划艇漂走、隨之失去大部分物資，而被困在地球上最原始的森林之一。沒有道路、通訊與糧食，他們必須依靠野外求生技巧尋找食物與庇護所，並面對與野熊相遇的可能。書中由生存專家與保育人士提供專業知識，漫畫分鏡結合真實技巧，讓讀者在故事中學會生火、搭建庇護所、觀星導航、河中抓魚等技能，同時理解保護原始森林的重要性。Gigi, Moyo and their Uncle Dee have come from the city to explore the Great Bear Rainforest. But, when their kayak goes adrift, carrying most of their things with it, they find themselves stranded in one of Earth's deepest tracts of wilderness. What will they do for food and shelter? What if they encounter a bear? And how will they get help in this remote place without roads and without phones or radios?Dee shows them all the tricks they need to survive, telling them all about life in this ancient forest - and why the wilderness needs to be preserved.- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert advice from wilderness survival experts and conservationists - Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Finding camp- Firecraft

Join in the bear hunt with this fabulous interactive sound book!We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For thirty-five years, readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favourite.Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest! Now you can join in the fun with this gorgeous gift edition of the much-loved family favourite with eight exciting sound effects.

校車司機 Mr. Jay 是學校裡最早開始、最後收工的英雄。從鄉間到市區，他一路接送學生上學，面對突發狀況總是面帶笑容、機智應對——從安撫暈車、清理小馬的便便，到修理模型、避開鵝群襲擊，全都難不倒他！作者 Chelsea Lin Wallace 以節奏明快的韻文描繪校車奔馳的熱鬧日常，Thyra Heder 的插圖則讓整個車程充滿動感與幽默。這是一場關於勇氣、耐心與日常英雄的快樂旅程，保證讓孩子一邊大笑一邊期待明天的上學路。Cheer for the district's most intrepid school bus driver as he races to get everybody to school before the bell rings! A school is an entire community of its own, but many of its members never get celebrated. This book, the hero is the school bus driver! The first staff member kids see in the morning and the last they say goodbye to, the bus driver has a crucial part to play--and Mr. Jay is up to the challenge. With the clock ticking all the while, Mr. Jay picks up kids from all over town--out in the country, up a hill, in the busy city, always piloting his bus with jaunty rhymes and a can-do attitude. Along the route, he's called upon to settle stomachs, clean up pony poo, and fix a diorama. He avoids a stampede, settles down an intruding dog, and even fights off hostile swa

歡迎來到《Christmas Street》！跟著 Bear 和森林朋友一起倒數迎接聖誕。這本精緻的倒數書設計成可展開的立體村莊，藏有 24 扇驚喜小門，每天都有韻律感十足的短詩與可愛插圖等待揭曉。書頁背面更附親子活動，如寫信給聖誕老人、烤胡蘿蔔燕麥點心、裝飾薑餅屋、挑選聖誕樹等。搭配燙金封面與紅絲帶綁帶，是充滿節慶氛圍的完美禮物。亮點：．24 扇小門設計，每日開啟節日驚喜．附親子手作與互動活動．可展開成立體聖誕村莊展示Welcome friend to Christmas Street. Your timing's oh so good. Our Christmas countdown has begun -so let's explore the wood...Count down to Christmas with Bear and his woodland friends in this spectacular advent calendar book - with surprises hidden under 24 doors, festive activities to enjoy as a family and a magical fold-out village to display. Every day of December brings a delightful door to open, with fun, read-aloud rhyming text and gorgeous illustrations hidden behind 24 flaps. With fun, family-friendly activities on the reverse, including: - Tell a Christmas Story with Papa Bear- Write a Letter to Santa with Professor Owl- Bake Carrot Oat Bars for Rudolph with Mama Fox- Build a Snowdeer with the Deer Family- Decorate a Gingerbread Burrow with Bunny- Pick the Perfect Tree

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates imagination! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*I Am Going!*We Are in a Book!*I Broke My Trunk!*Listen to My Trumpet!*I’m a Frog!

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates problem solving! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*There is a Bird on Your Head!*Are You Ready to Play Outside?*Elephants Cannot Dance!*Should I Share My Ice Cream?*I Will Take a Nap!

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that will make readers want to celebrate! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*I Am Invited to a Party!*I Will Surprise My Friend!*Happy Pig Day!*Waiting Is Not Easy!*The Thank You Book

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates friendship! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*My Friend is Sad*I Love My New Toy!*Pigs Make Me Sneeze!*A Big Guy Took My Ball!*My New Friend is So Fun!

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface comes an all-new, fully illustrated, hardcover Deluxe Collector’s Edition of R. F. Kuang’s The Dragon Republic, with a full-wrap illustrated jacket and black-and-white interior art by JungShan Chang throughout, plus embossed case, designed endpapers, and stenciled edges!Considered one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, the second book in the beloved Poppy War Trilogy continues Rin’s epic struggle to defend her homeland at any cost.The war is over.The war has just begun.Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the bloody Poppy Wars. Though the third battle has ended, the war still rages for Rin. Haunted by the atrocity she committed to save her people, the shaman and warrior is on the run from her guilt, the opium addiction that holds her like a vise, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix—the vengeful god who has blessed Rin with fearsome power.While the yo

★描寫母愛在不同形式中的力量與痛苦★探討親情斷裂與重建帶來的情感衝擊★以細膩筆觸展現人性與自我救贖的過程《Love Forms》是特立尼達作家Claire Adam於2025年出版的小說，聚焦於母愛的多種面向。故事主角是倫敦中年女性道恩（Dawn），十六歲時生下女兒但被迫送養。數十年後，離異且獨居的她透過線上尋親社區，試圖與親生女兒重新建立聯繫。小說深刻描繪道恩內心的隱秘創傷及愛的複雜與糾結，被譽為一部細膩且震撼心靈的傑作。LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025'A quietly devastating masterpiece'. MARIAN KEYES'Adam is a master storyteller.' SARA COLLINS'Love Forms achieves a sort of alchemy.' FINANCIAL TIMES'Reads like a Claire Keegan short story expanded by Elizabeth Strout.' THE TIMESIn the heart-aching new novel from the author of the award-winning Golden Child, a mother searches for the daughter she left behind a lifetime ago.Trinidad, 1980: Dawn Bishop, aged 16, leaves her home and journeys across the sea to Venezuela. There, she gives birth to a baby girl, and leaves her with nuns to be given up for adoption.Dawn tries to carry on with her life - a move to England, a marriage, a career, two sons, a divorce - but through it all, she still thinks of the child she had in Venezuela, and of what

Peppa 和 George 要去恐龍世界探險囉！從挖掘骨頭、滑下巨龍背，到繞過沉睡的恐龍，再到奶奶和爺爺家迎接特別的驚喜，小讀者將透過磁鐵操作參與整個故事。附贈的磁鐵不僅能配合情節擺放，還能自由創造新場景，讓每次閱讀都有不同玩法。鮮豔的圖畫、簡單的文字與動手操作的樂趣，非常適合學齡前兒童，培養觀察力與創造力。It’s time to take Peppa and George on a prehistoric adventure in this roar-some magnet book. Dig for bones, make dino friends, slide down the back of an enormous dinosaur, creep past the sleeping dino, and then head to Granny and Grandpa Pig’s house for a STOMPING surprise.You can use the magnets to tell the story and make up your own exciting adventures, too!Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa's Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Dinosaur Party Picture BookPeppa Pig: Where's George's Dinosaur?: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and

★ 營造睡前親子說故事溫馨柔和的氣氛，陪伴孩子進入甜美的夢鄉。★ 本書內容中英對照，親子共讀增進全方位閱讀素養。一起閱讀孩子最愛的聖經故事，享受美好的親子時光！《彩繪小聖經》文字生動易讀，圖畫色彩豐富，為孩子述說關於上帝的故事。Reading favourite Bible stories with your children is the most precious time.The stories in are told in simple language with delightful and engaging illustrations.適讀年齡：․ ３歲以上，學齡前․ 適合親子共讀本書特色：․ 本書內容中英對照，增添英語學習樂趣，培養孩子雙語能力。․ 插圖精美，色彩斑斕，更巧妙運用圖案花紋來作畫，增添畫面趣味與藝術感。․ 精心挑選20個重點故事，從上帝創造天地，到耶穌出生、地上工作及復活升天，是孩子輕鬆愉快地認識《聖經》的好幫手。

A human body book with a twist – discover the science behind the weird and unusual stuff our bodies can do from Dr Azmain Chowdhury, with illustrations from Daniel Nelson.You know your heart is always beating, your intestines digest your food, and even that your brain is still awake when you’re asleep – that’s no mystery. But why do we get "brain freeze" if we eat ice cream too quickly? And why on earth do we get butterflies in our stomach when we’re nervous? And is it true we can squirt milk from our eyes?!This book focuses on the bizarre things all of our bodies do – including things we don’t understand (looking at you, appendix). Dr Azmain also asks the burning medical questions we’ve all been wondering about:Why does coriander taste like soap to some people? How long can we stay awake for? Can our hearts actually break after a romantic break-up? (Asking for a friend).Filled with gross, surprising, and downright terrifying facts, it’s bloated with cool science to impress your friend

Grab your Spidey-Suit and explore the Spider-Verse in this first-ever LEGO® Marvel Spider-Man™ book!Discover a vast multiverse of spidery Super Heroes and their unique worlds in this fun and engaging guide to the world of LEGO Marvel Spider-Man. Learn about the vehicles and locations and meet amazing superstars like Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy – as well as lesser-known characters like Pork Grind and Scarlet Spider.Swing into action with LEGO Spider-Man as you explore the Spider-Verse:Features LEGO sets based on the Marvel Comics and films, showcasing a range of fan-favourite Spider-Man characters, vehicles, and locationsExplore LEGO Spider-Man’s world, gadgets and suits as you find out more about the web-slinging hero and his friendsAdd to your LEGO collection with an exclusive Spider-Man minifigure insideA wonderful gift for younger kids who love LEGO, Spider-Man, or both!This entry point to the Spider-Man multiverse is the perfect gift for young fans eager to know more

In Gentle Voices, Bold Strides, Professor Fanny Cheung shares her inspiring journey as a psychologist, academic leader, and champion of gender equality. Growing up in a traditional Hong Kong family, she recognized early injustices against women and dedicated her life to change.Pioneering gender studies in Asia and leading the Equal Opportunities Commission, she fought discrimination, domestic violence, and gender bias in policy and research. Her leadership reshaped academia and public policy through consensus-building and quiet determination, leaving a legacy of empowerment.By blending personal narratives with social history, this memoir serves as a testament to the power of advocacy and the quiet strength of those who strive to make a difference.

'Donncha is back with another dad-sized dollop of disaster! Jam-packed with delicious doughnuts, wind-borne wellies and supermodel mutts, this chronicle of calamity is fantastic fun for all the family ... and their dog!' - Alan Nolan, author of the Molly and Bram seriesIrish rugby star and media personality Donncha O'Callaghan is back with another laugh-out-loud family story, written with Blue Peter Book Club author Karen Owen and illustrated by Jenny Taylor. When Finn, Emma, Dad and Mum participate in a family fun day to raise money for charity, their competitive nature is revealed!When the family discover that Dad's arch-rival is also competing in the family fun day, Dad is determined to win! With a welly-throwing competition, wacky races and a talent show to prepare for, the family are on a strict NO DOUGHNUTS diet and training regime.But will their efforts be enough to win the prize?Full of mishaps and chaos, this hilarious story is sure to delight all readers aged 7+, and is perfe

Written in Stone by Polo Bourieau is an extraordinary exploration of how monumental sculpture transforms urban spaces into places of meaning and connection. From the ancient marble quarries of Carrara to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong or the bustling lanes of Chengdu, this richly illustrated book charts Polo’s creative journey, offering profound insights into the dialogue between sculpture, architecture, and community.Structured as an epic narrative inspired by Joseph Campbell’s monomyth theory, Polo’s sculptures become the protagonists of our common narrative of adventure, transformation, and identity. With reflections on the creative process and a conversation with urban planner and design writer Catherine Shaw, the book delves into the challenges and realities of creating public art in the dynamic landscapes of 21st-century China.Written in Stone offers a philosophical meditation on the power of art to shape our cities and ourselves. It invites readers—whether city planners,

Explore the rich diversity of the animal kingdom!Meet dozens of creatures with extraordinary abilities, then understand how they have adapted to thrive in the wild. Discover the endless teeth of a great white shark, learn how bats can 'see' in the dark and understand why gentoo penguins are so cleverly coloured. Written by award-winning zoology writer Jack Ashby and illustrated by the inimitable Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is a book bursting with life like no other.Discover more in the series:Glow: A child's guide to the night sky. Grow: A child's guide to plants and how to grow them. Fly: A child's guide to birds and where to spot them.

Are slugs and snails wreaking havoc in your garden? Do you want to nip the problem in the bud but don't know how without resorting to harmful pesticides?Every gardener shares the same struggle. But what if not all slugs deserve the bad rap in your garden?Discover everything you need to know about slugs, the different species, their fascinating lifecycles, and the important role they play in your garden ecosystem. Learn which slugs are busy recycling decaying matter and which ones have your precious seedling on their menus – and the practical steps you can take to control them with eco-friendly measures.Think you know slugs? Think again. Let the experts at the RHS help you become mates with molluscs with RHS Slugs: Friend or Foe?

Second in a series of four sweet and simple stories about a young child's joyful discovery of nature through the seasons. When summer comes, the sun is shining and the bees and butterflies are busy in the flowers. Ducks and deer, frogs, fish and a friendly mole, watering vegetables with Mum and making a picnic with Dad before watching the sunset together - there is so much to see and do as nature enjoys the warm summer months.And one little girl is loving every magical moment!Fall in love with the wonder of summer in this beautiful first picture book.

This guidebook for being alive—by the #1New York Timesbestselling authors and award-winning podcast hosts—is a moving exploration of the 20 essential human questions.“We circle around the same 20 Questions throughout our lives. Inside this book are those questions—and the answers that saved my life.”—Glennon DoyleEvery day, Glennon Doyle spirals around the same questions:Why am I like this? How do I figure out what I want? How do I know what to do? Why can’t I be happy? Am I doing this right?Each morning, she’s somehow forgotten all the answers. She wonders:I’m almost fifty years old. I’ve learned a whole lot. Why do I wake up every day having forgotten everything I know?Her sister, Amanda, and her wife, Abby, are the people Glennon calls first when she’s drowning, because they are her life preservers. Recently, in the span of a single year, Glennon was diagnosed with anorexia, Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Abby lost her beloved brother. For the first time, they were all

Experience all the gorgeous art from the first fourteen volumes of the best-sellingThe Apothecary Diarieslight novel series!Get immersed in the historical setting and intriguing characters ofThe Apothecary Diaries, the original light novel series that inspired the hit manga and anime! This jacketed, hardcover volume includes more than 300 lavish pieces of art from light novel illustrator Touko Shino. In addition to every illustration from the light novel series, this collection includes previously unpublished character designs, promotional and exclusive art, and an interview with Shino. Every turn of a page delves deeper into the world of this enthralling series!

HONG KONG LITERATURE SERIESSeries Editor: John MinfordAfter her celebrated The Teddy Bear Chronicles, Xi Xi turns her creative vision towards the world of the primate kingdom. At the age of 73, despite physical challenges, Xi Xi traveled extensively across Asia, from tropical forests to conservation centers, immersing herself in the natural world of apes and monkeys.This book is one of the remarkable outcomes of this journey. Xi Xi documented 51 endearing ape and monkey puppets that she had sewn, weaving them into a series of insightful dialogues with her friend, the Hong Kong writer Ho Fuk Yan. These discussions cover the depiction of apes and monkeys in Chinese and Western literature, painting, drama, and film, as well as the interconnectedness of humans and their primate relatives. Xi Xi’s words, filled with empathy, reveal the heart of her work: ‘If there is a common theme to our conversation, it is to respect life and speak for those lives that have been discriminated against in t

在一場大雨的倫敦夜晚，Penny 跟爸爸走進了地鐵，在擁擠的地鐵車廂中，Penny似乎發現了一條老虎的尾巴、一隻老虎的爪子，看起來根本就是一隻大老虎在車廂裡，可是不管怎麼跟爸爸說，爸爸只是淡淡的跟她說：就只是有個人帶著虎斑條紋的手套罷了！並笑著說Penny有著很豐富的想像力。這時當地鐵到站，因為小男孩的小兔娃掉到了地上，這時穿著大衣，留著條紋尾巴與帶著虎斑條紋手套的神秘客從座位上用力一躍，就像Penny想的一樣，居然就是一隻大老虎啊！於是Penny跟老虎，一段出乎意料的友情就此展開…透過Philip Ardagh 與 David Melling 以輕巧押韻的文字和活潑的畫風，讓孩子天馬行空，營造出極具魅力的閱讀體驗，非常適合在伴讀時邀請孩子大聲朗讀。By Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winner, Philip Ardagh, and 5-million copy bestselling Hugless Douglas creator, David MellingIs Penny the only one who sees the tiger on the subway train? An imaginative child and her daddy have a very different experience in this tale told in lively verse and bright, expressive illustrations.The train car stopped and, with a seat now free,Penny sat on Daddy’s knee . . .while the tiger, in his neat disguise,watched Penny with his tigery eyes.One rainy night, Penny and her daddy take an underground train packed with passengers. As they stand in the crowded car, Penny can’t believe what she’s seeing. A tiger’s tail? A tiger’s paw! No, that’

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and so much more! My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a fresh approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child's perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences. Full of fun facts, colorful illustrations, and games that will keep the kids entertained time again, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of terrific topics, from fiery volcanoes and our place in space, to changing seasons, mighty mammals and more. This children's encyclopedia about the world offers: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner. - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil.- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst readi

最愛說故事給孩子聽的創作雙人組　賴曉妍ｘ賴馬　聯手推出 創意圖像讀本【山雨小學】系列打破制式學習框架，讓每個與眾不同的孩子，跟著經典繪本角色快樂上學去！提升情緒力、知識力、圖文閱讀理解力！延續社會情緒學習SEL的核心精神，繼續開展新主題，顛覆「考試」的概念：考試沒有一定的考法，分數也沒有絕對的標準，從遊戲般的情節中玩出多元價值。考試是什麼？山雨小學創校850年來第一次發生…….生氣王子火力全開，決心拿第一，阿古力以為勤能補拙，卻把課本都烤焦！愛哭公主崩潰大哭三天，終於接受事實。健康課的考題可以吃嗎？古怪語竟然能用來吟詩？數學好，就能算出總共有幾顆烤肉丸嗎？山雨小學期中考，超乎你的想像！山雨小學期中考考試科目：第一堂：大熊老師的健康課考試第二堂：古怪語老師的古怪語考試第三堂：樹懶小姐的數學課考試第四堂：怪博士的自然課考試 第五堂：巧克力教練的游泳課考試 第六堂：慌張先生的話劇課考試★☆★山雨小學招生中★☆★你是哪一種小朋友？特別愛哭的、特別愛生氣的、特別會噴火的、特別會游泳的、特別會讀書的、特別乖的，還是特別古怪的？這裡歡迎每一個「特別」的孩子，校長說了，有哪個孩子不是特別的呢？！ALL are welcome!【山雨小學】系列特色：1.經典繪本角色攜手共創新故事--愛哭公主+生氣王子+噴火龍阿古力大集合！2.不一樣的學校，擁抱多元價值--在這裡，什麼學生／老師都有！發生什麼事都不奇怪！3.結合最新閱讀趨勢，不只讀文字，也讀圖像，全面提升閱讀理解力4.融合SEL（Social and Emotional Learning, 社會情緒學習）理念，跟角色一起培養各種情緒力關於內容=>結合社會情緒學習（SEL, Social and Emotional Learning），提升情緒力！●練習「自我覺察」、「自我管理」—當公主王子與怪獸不再是眾人的目光焦點時，該如何自處？●學會「社會覺察」—愛哭公主與阿古力能同理並察覺彼此的心情●觀察其他同學如何互動、如何表達內心感受，即「溝通技巧」關於形式=>結合最新閱讀趨勢，安排多重圖文敘事，提升圖文閱讀理解力、知識力！●圖文故事：多元類型的敘事＝幻想童話＋故事圖解＋分格漫畫●PLUS遊戲： 進入故事情境一起玩●PLUS知識：生活小知識「山雨小學」QA時間：Q1：要進入這所學校有什麼必要條件？Ａ：山雨小學是古怪國國王特許的實驗

Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: to write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to betheMargaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the twentieth century.When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.Two: She’s ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication.Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no reason to be concerned about losing this book, is glo

A love letter to books, showing how many elements and people contribute to making something beautiful, from Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper In this poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to creativity and the process of making books, Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper takes readers on a journey showing how words and art move from one person to another. From writer to reader, and everyone who contributes in between: Here is a book, made with love. An artist's studio overflows with sketches, drafts, a wastebasket, and wonder. A publisher's office hums with computers, layouts, coffee, and teamwork. A printer makes a layout into a book using presses, ink, paper, and time. And that book travels to a school, to a library, to a student, to a home.

本書以漫畫形式呈現恐龍發現的關鍵歷史與趣聞：從瑪麗‧安寧在海岸撿到的第一塊化石，到美國古生物學家間轟轟烈烈的「化石大戰」，甚至還有恐龍「Sue」名字的由來。由 Paul Mason 編寫、Jess Bradley 繪圖，內容充滿趣味，卻也具備科學深度，並由古生物學家 Dr Dave Hone 擔任顧問審定。除了漫畫劇情，每章節還設有專題頁，補充恐龍與化石研究的核心知識，讓孩子在笑聲中學會觀察與批判性思考。適合7歲以上對恐龍好奇的孩子閱讀。An entertaining collection uncovering the stories of dinosaur discoveries told in comic strips.Discover the story of Mary Anning, why there is a dinosaur called Sue, what the Bone Wars were and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series o

本書以趣味十足的漫畫形式，介紹人類探索太空的精采歷程，從登月任務到火星探測車、從太空生活的小插曲到發現意外現象的瞬間，每一則都令人會心一笑又忍不住想一探究竟。由科普作家 Paul Mason 撰文、Jess Bradley 繪圖，配合英國國家太空中心專家審訂，內容兼具科學性與娛樂性。書中不僅用漫畫吸引讀者，也穿插主題延伸頁，深入解釋相關知識，讓孩子了解太空探索背後的挑戰與錯誤帶來的學習。適合7歲以上孩子，也很適合作為自然科學課外補充。An entertaining collection uncovering amazing stories of space exploration told in comic strips.Discover the history of the first missions to the Moon, how space rovers have adventures, the mystery of a floating poo and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, Sophie Allan of the National Space Centre.Comic

One of Britain's most popular artist presents a brilliantly original format that young children will delight in time and again.It's Mr Wizard's birthday and all of his magical friends have come to visit. Each one has brought him a special present, but what's inside? Open the flap on each spread to unwrap his gifts in one of two different ways that will transform his presents and surprise him with either a lovely treat or a mischievous trick! Will it be a mug that turns into a slug? Or snapping crocs that turn into snazzy socks? With hilarious rhymes to discover inside this innovative new novelty book from Nick Sharratt, this ingenious interactive picture book will have young readers calling out, "Again! Again! Again!"

《Grumpy Monkey Mom for a Day》是Suzanne Lang所著的Grumpy Monkey系列繪本之一，故事中主角小猴Jim Panzee決定嘗試當一天的臨時媽媽，他天真地以為這會很有趣，也不會太難，但很快他就被育兒的挑戰和繁忙生活淹沒。透過這個體驗，Jim深刻體會到媽媽的辛勞與無條件的母愛，故事以幽默且溫馨的方式讚美母親的付出與偉大，同時也傳達了家庭親情和責任感的重要性。這本32頁的精裝繪本還附有趣味貼紙，適合親子共讀，讓孩子在輕鬆愉快的故事中感受母愛與家庭情感的溫暖。The New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with a celebration of relationships between mothers and their children. Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source. Includes two bonus pages of stickers! When Jim Panzee offers to step in as a temporary mom, he thinks, It will be fun. How hard can it be? But when he's immediately bombarded with a chorus of needs such as "Carry me, mommy," and "I'm hungry." Grumpy Monkey doesn't know what to do first. He tries his best but when the baby animals start falling out of a tree, Jim is completely overwhelmed. That's when his mom swings down, picks him up, calms the baby animals, and makes everything ri

Meet the Armoursmith. He’s a hardworking, adventurous smithy who spends his days crafting cool weapons and armour.Build your Armoursmith minifigure and kit him out with his sword and other accessories, before completing the puzzles, reading the comics and finding out all about his life in the LEGO® Minecraft® Universe!LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group.©2024 The LEGO Group.© 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Kitten Ninja is back in three adorable new stories for comics-loving kids of all ages!Before he became Metro City’s greatest defender, Cat Ninja was a cute and cuddly kitten facing tiny foes! In book 2 of this popular series, Kitten Ninja faces down a tall tower, takes on a swarm of leaves (while fighting a rumbly tummy!), and battles to find a new favorite spot when he outgrows his favorite box. Plus, with lots of love and support from his old ninja master, he learns kindness—and that even ninjas need a little help, now and then.

From author-illustrator Olivier Tallec, a clever, joyful story about a king with everything who goes searching for nothing—literallyThere once lived a king who had absolutely everything—and we mean everything. From elephants without trunks, to caramel-flavored ice skates, to caterpillars on bicycles, and even storm clouds that refused to make lightning. Yes, there was simply nothing you can imagine that this king did not have . . . well, except for nothing itself. From author-illustrator Olivier Tallec, The King and Nothing is the wonderfully whimsical and philosophical take of one person who searches high and low for nothing, only to encounter something at every turn. Just how far will the king go to find nothing?

John Green 從一名少年病患的日常出發，層層展開肺結核如何隨著歷史、殖民、經濟與制度流動，成為今日最致命、卻仍被忽略的傳染病。書中既有醫學知識的清晰說明，也保留人與人之間的溫度，讓數據背後的生命重新被看見。作者多年投入公共倡議的經驗，使本書不流於同情式敘事，而是冷靜指出：疾病的走向，往往取決於社會如何分配資源與關注。本書適合關心公共衛生、全球議題，或單純想理解世界運作方式的讀者閱讀，是一部將個人故事轉化為公共思考的非虛構作品。Instant #1 New York Times bestseller! • #1 Washington Post bestseller! • #1 Indie Bestseller! • USA Today Bestseller!John Green, the #1 bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and a passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world's deadliest disease. Tuberculosis has been entwined with hu­manity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John be­came fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since t

本書由 No. 5 Bubblegum Street 團隊打造，以明亮繽紛的插圖，帶領讀者走進熱鬧的動物城市。Leo 和 Kimbo 是最要好的朋友，雖然住在城市兩端，卻幾乎每天相見。今天是 Kimbo 的生日，Leo 想送上一份驚喜禮物，便出發去找他；殊不知 Kimbo 也同時往 Leo 的家走去！兩人的路線交錯，卻誰也沒遇上誰。讀者在翻頁中會發現滿滿的驚喜：有蟲蟲遊行、賣押韻的商店、香甜的泡芙與冰淇淋、還有在公園跳舞的機器狗……場景熱鬧又奇趣。這本書讓孩子透過視覺細節，一邊尋找角色，一邊享受探索的樂趣。For fans of Richard Scarry, join two friends on a hilarious adventure through an animal city as they embark on a topsy-turvy journey to find each other.Leo and Kimbo are best friends. Despite living on opposite sides of the city, they meet almost every day. But today is a very special day: it’s Kimbo’s birthday!Leo decides to surprise his friend with a birthday present and so heads off to meet up with Kimbo across the busy city. But little does Leo know that Kimbo is headed to Leo’s house! Will they ever get to celebrate together?There is so much to see in this zany city: there's a bug parade, a shop selling rhymes, a busy bakery selling cream puffs and ice cream, a Robo-Dog dancing in the park, and so much more!From the creators of N

A fabulous new felt-flap addition to the NYT bestselling Leaf Thief series. That pesky leaf thief has stolen Squirrel's favourite leaves! Can you help him find them? Little ones will love searching for the Leaf Thief in this chunky board book with bright coloured felt flaps, perfect for little hands. The Leaf Thief has been a NYT bestseller and has been translated into over twenty languages Other books in the series include That's MY Flower and The Snow Thief Explore numbers and colours The Leaf Thief - Colours and The Leaf Thief - Numbers , two chunky board books with card flaps

A picture-book love letter to indie bookstores, inspired by a song from award-winning children's songwriter, ukulele player, and debut author Emily Arrow. Dear Bookstore, I rememberthe first time I ever visited you. For one little girl, the local bookstore is not only the beginning of her reading journey, it's a world that's always there for her--one that allows her imagination to soar, provides any answers she needs, and sparks her curiosity. It's a place of wishes and dreams, where everybody and every book fits in. There's always someone there who is happy to see her and help find her next exciting chapter. With cozy, fanciful illustrations by Genevi鋦e Godbout and based on musician Emily Arrow's song of the same name, Dear Bookstore is an ode to bookstores, the people who love them, and the books that fill them with magic.