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Perfect for fans of Wicked, Witchlings and The Wizard of Oz, this magical series hits its stride with this third book. Ava hasn't found Tinabella to be the easiest roommate to get along with. She's sneaky.She's popular. And she bends the rules a lot when it comes to magic. Still, Ava never asked for Tinabella to be banished to a tower, trapped by a strange spell.And when the wickedest witch of them all attacks the School for Wicked Witches, trapping all the teachers within an enormous twister, Ava knows that it's better to have Tinabella by her side than to keep her locked away. Now the question is: with no teachers around, and even the oldest students in the school caught by the magic, what can Ava, Tinabella and their friends do to prevent a truly wicked fate? The third story in a gripping, fun adventure with themes of magic, mystery and accepting your true self From the brilliant, award-winning author of The Language of Seabirds, Will Taylor Fans of Wicked and The School for Good an

Running a bakery is no cakewalk for a tiny dragon with a big sweet tooth! Tummy rumbles turn to belly laughs in this feel-good picture book from the bestselling author and illustrator of The Bakery Dragon.Batter up!Ember is in charge while the baker takes a trip and he's excited to show what he can do! When an opinionated fairy princess swoops in demanding a cake, he eagerly agrees. So what if he's only baked bread before? How hard can it be?The sugar hits the fan when Ember's first attempt is a complete disaster. He tries again and again, but the royal customer is not happy. Everyone told Ember he was such a good baker, so why can't he get this right? If he doesn't figure it out soon, the only thing on the menu will be humble pie.Magic shimmers on every page of this whimsical story about how to bake a cake, make new friends and learn from your mistakes.

本書是 Barry Timms 與插畫家 Mike Byrne 合作的「Sums with Bums」系列第三部，以俏皮的韻文數數遊戲結合聖誕主題。故事裡，一群調皮的馴鹿溜出馬廄，駕著聖誕老人的雪橇，還吃掉太多抱子甘藍！書中押韻的句子節奏明快，搭配熱鬧插圖，充滿細節可供孩子觀察。隨頁附有數字線與加法練習，讓孩子在歡笑中認識數字，增添學習樂趣。最後更有特別的摺頁驚喜，適合親子共讀，在節慶夜晚留下歡樂回憶。A third title in the laugh-out-loud rhyming counting series, featuring a cheeky gang of Christmas reindeer, and offering a festive twist on number learning.Count down from 10 with the cheeky little reindeer and do your 'sums with bums'! Ten Christmas Bottoms is a laugh-out-loud rhyming story for preschoolers – a festive twist on the nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles.At the North Pole, a gang of mischievous little reindeer sneak out of their stalls, fly off with Santa's sleigh and munch their way through far too many sprouts! With hilarious rhymes, busy scenes full of surprises, and a special fold-out ending, this book is perfect for festive bedtime giggles and storytime fun.Learn & play!A number line to count up to 10 and back down againA page of simple adding up for early maths skill

GET READY FOR INSTANT FUN AND CHAOS, IN THIS HILARIOUS MIDDLE GRADE COMIC BOOK STORY!When 10-year-old Ollie and his best friend Ivy find a mysterious bag of magical jelly beans, they're catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime. Squeezed inside each bean is a wildly unpredictable, fun-loving monster. And to unleash that monster on an unsuspecting world for ten whole minutes, all they need to do is add a little water!Ollie and Ivy quickly discover that monsters are great for rodeo rides, perfect for scaring off bullies, and exactly what's needed to reach that cookie jar on the top shelf. They can also be an unstoppable force of anarchy! But a little mess and chaos never did anyone any harm - right?IN THE SECOND BOOK IN THIS SERIES...An ancient book, The Bestiary of Bewilderbeasts is the key to understanding the Instant Monsters and where they come from. Ollie is staying up late every night, determined to crack the secret cipher to Chapter 13. Ivy, meanwhile, is more interested in play

Inspired by artist Paul Klee’s quote, “A drawing is simply a line going for a walk,” this artful activity book is packed with playful ways to start a drawing.What would you do if drawing could be as simple as picking up a pencil and moving it around on the page, as fun as playing a game, or as exciting as setting out on an adventure? The answer is, you would spend all your time drawing, just like the author and illustrator of this book, Marion Deuchars! Featuring more than one hundred drawing prompts, Take a Line for a Walk takes the pressure out of being creative by turning every drawing into a game.Having spent decades at the drawing board, Marion Deuchars knows exactly how to make art fun and easy. Whether it’s drawing a line with the hiccups, playing a visual game of cat and mouse, or walking your line around a maze of busy streets, Deuchars has endless suggestions for how to start a drawing.Without having to worry about what to draw, or what the results might be, young artists can

某個夜裡，小女孩竟在家裡遇見真正的聖誕老人！她滿心興奮，終於能問出所有埋在心裡的疑問──麋鹿會說話嗎？你會停紅燈嗎？你的肚臍是凸的還是凹的？Jarvis以他特有的幽默與溫暖筆觸，描繪出孩子面對聖誕老人的純真好奇與喜悅。畫面色彩飽滿，節奏活潑，是一部洋溢節慶氣息、也能讓人莞爾的聖誕繪本。Mr Santa, want to hear me play? Do the reindeer talk? And can I ride your sleigh?When a little girl comes face to face with Santa in her own house, she can hardly believe it! It’s her golden opportunity to ask him the questions – all the many questions! – that she’s been desperate to know... Can Santa eat clouds? Does he stop at traffic lights? Is his belly button innie or outie?With his signature warmth and visual humour, Jarvis channels the excitement and joy of every child who has dreamed of meeting the loveable guy who personifies the most magical night of the year.

A coastal tale full of humor, hijinks, and heart from the creators ofMy Lighthouse, former member of Rend Collective Ali Gilkeson andNew York Timesbestselling illustrator Lee Wildish.“Son, it’s not our job as lighthouse keepers to decide who does and who does not deserve the light. Our job is to shine the light, no matter what.”Fynn is an expert on light—after all, he's lived under a giant lightbulb his whole life. Fynn's father never turns off the big switch at the top of their lighthouse, but Fynn is pretty sure he knows a better way to do things. When Dad nips down to the corner store, Fynn seizes his chance to save energy by keeping the light on only for deserving vessels. Fynn's dad will be so proud . . . or will he?

✨ 特色亮點※ 適用鋼琴初學～6 個月內學生※ 可搭配樂理課本※ 五冊循序漸進，內容清晰※附贈 5 套音符線上遊戲✨作業本內容※ 五線譜辨識※ 音名、唱名書寫※ 節奏、樂器、音樂家的小知識※ 檢核測驗※ 線上遊戲 QR Code✨適合對象※ 音樂老師（快速發放作業，減少備課負擔）※ 家長（孩子在家複習更方便）※ 學生（初學半年內打好基礎）✨選擇這套作業本的理由※ 減輕老師工作※ 學生基礎更扎實※ 書本＋遊戲雙效練習第 5 冊：綜合強化與流暢度學習目標： 整合所有學過的音符，培養快速、正確、流暢的識譜能力。高音譜號： Do、Si、La、Sol、Fa —— 高音譜號的延伸低音區域練習。低音譜號： Do、Re、Mi、Fa、Sol —— 低音譜號的延伸高音區域練習。綜合複習： 涵蓋高、低音譜號全範圍音符的讀譜與書寫練習。補充樂理： 穿插音樂家小故事、樂器知識與節奏延伸，增添學習趣味。互動延伸： 搭配第五套線上卡牌遊戲《音符心臟病》，作為成果驗收與趣味挑戰。

一座隱藏的花園，一個古老的傳說，一名失蹤的孩子。這是一部多線交錯、令人欲罷不能的懸疑小說。法蘭不想住在叔叔家，表妹伊莫珍粗魯難相處，在這裡她一點都不快樂。奇怪的是，討人厭的伊莫珍在她入住後卻失蹤了，甚至伊莫珍的父母還也遺忘了她的存在。全世界只剩法蘭還記得伊莫珍，她決定擔起責任，與表妹的摯友貝克絲聯手追查真相。唯一的線索，指向寂靜莊園裡那座隱秘的花園，以及那十二尊古老的石像。難道，一個關於魔咒與死亡的傳說，才是解開一切謎團的關鍵？Fran doesn’t want to stay with her aunt and uncle and her annoying cousin, Imogen. Imogen is rude and unfriendly and, it turns out, missing… But her parents don’t seem to know who Fran means – don’t be silly, we don’t have a daughter, you know that. So it’s up to Fran, and Imogen’s best friend, Bex, to find out what’s happened to her.Except Bex doesn’t know who Imogen is either. All Fran knows is that it’s got something to do with the hidden garden at Stillness Hall and the twelve statues that belong there. Could a mysterious old tale, a story of enchantment and death, hold the answers?

A funny, beautifully illustrated young fiction series about a star come to earth to cause trouble! Ideal for readers aged 6-9, the perfect next step for Isadora Moon fans or readers of Sibéal Pounder and Laura Ellen Anderson.Nora Nightsky is a star - literally. Her glamorous mum is the North Star, and their dazzling family works hard, bringing to life the Little Bear constellation and sprinkling magic down to earth to grant human wishes.But Nora is nowhere near as shiny as her perfect brother and sister. She prefers a cosy black hole! She doesn't think much of wish-granting either. Why can't humans solve their own problems!?Then one day, a girl wishes on Nora for the first time, asking for a pet. Rebelling against the rules, Nora sneaks down to Earth with her best friend Leap, a cute hare constellation, to give the girl a piece of her mind!Nora agrees to help Olivia get a pet - through determination, a cunning plan and PLENTY of mischief. But can she do it before she runs out of stardu

Press the soft patches to hear the skeleton and its friends come to life in this hilarious Halloween treat.You'd better not tickle the skeleton... because it might just rattle if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each creature make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the characters gathered together for a spooktastic Halloween dance. An exciting series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...Withover 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for developing language

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Meet Owl, an expert sniper with the mod power of Clairvoyance. On top of that incredible fact, it turns out that he's a friend of Icco White, Nico's long-lost father! A love of crafting and adventure really do run in the White family. Nico's adventure is still getting started, and it looks like his father blazed an amazing trail for him to follow!

Interactively explore 150 of the world's greatest works of art with flaps, translucent pages, wheels, and hidden gems on every page.In museums, we’re often told, “look with your eyes” at the famous paintings adorning the walls. But what if a child could follow their impulse, reach out, and touch a masterpiece? In this thrilling, interactive book, kids of all ages can do just that! Going beyond the world of sight, readers will explore art like never before—opening da Vinci’s mysterious notebook, turning Mondrian’s geometric wonder, lifting flaps, spinning wheels, peeling back translucent overlays, and much, much more! Come along on this 3-D journey and discover the secrets of the masters—their techniques, tools, and inspirations—and why these works of art are still studied, revered, and cherished to this day.Featured artists include:Georges SeuratVincent van GoghMary CassattGustav KlimtMarc ChagallGeorgia O'KeeffePablo PicassoFrida KahloAndy Warholand many, many more!

★ 性格相反的室友組合，爆笑日常再升級★ 才藝比賽 × 友情考驗 × 意外合作Cat熱愛冒險與新點子，Dumpling則喜歡安靜與計畫。當Cat報名才藝秀而Dumpling不願參加時，兩人竟然變成競爭對手。一場意外讓他們重新合作，也找回珍貴的友情。《Cat and Dumpling: The Talent Show》以幽默故事與全彩插圖呈現，是適合從繪本過渡到橋梁書的溫暖閱讀系列。The second book in a charming new series by author Nicola Kent. Packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations and a delightful story about best friends, Cat and Dumpling. Cat and Dumpling are best friends, but they're very different.Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves to knit, and Dumpling is a cautious planner who loves gardening. In these chapter books for early readers the pair's far-fetched schemes and conflicting ideas wreak warm-hearted slapstick havoc, but always with a happy ending and a reassertion that despite their differences Cat and Dumpling will always be the very best of friends. In The Talent Show, Cat and Dumpling are having a Quiet Day in the garden.It's the ideal day for Dumpling, but Cat wants to do something exciting. Signing up for the talent show seems like the perfect s

在 The Pigeon Won’t Count to 10! 中，Pigeon 又一次展現了牠的倔強與幽默：牠不想數數，因為理由很多──不想、已經做過、還有其他更重要的事！Mo Willems 以輕鬆的文字和充滿表情的插圖，創造出孩子熟悉又爆笑的情境。這本硬頁繪本不只是故事，還在頁面中加入觸摸與描線數字的設計，讓孩子在互動中認識 1 到 10。書的形式簡單卻巧妙，把概念學習和閱讀樂趣結合。這是 Pigeon 系列的新篇章，也是一部非常適合親子共讀的數數入門書。A counting adventure you WON'T want to miss, from bestselling and award-winning author Mo Willems. The Pigeon won't count to ten, and here's why: Reasonably reasonable reason #1: He doesn't want to! Practically perfect reason #2: He already did a bunch of counting yesterday! And perfectly obvious reason #3: He has THINGS to do! Also, counting is for the birds! Do YOU think The Pigeon will count to ten? (Don't count on it!) From #1 New York Times bestselling author Mo Willems comes this funny and engaging numbers and counting early-learning concept board book with touch and trace numbers and art throughout. The Pigeon Won't Count to 10! is the first in a collection of original Pigeon board books and is a perfect addition for babies and toddlers to The Pigeon

本書為經典兒童文學 Tuck Everlasting 首度改編為圖像小說，適逢問世五十週年，以清新水彩重新呈現這部跨世代的作品。故事主角 Winnie Foster 在森林深處發現一股能讓人永生的泉水，並意外認識喝下泉水的 Tuck 一家。他們與她分享長生帶來的孤獨與矛盾，也讓 Winnie 開始思考永生究竟是祝福，還是另一種限制。同時，一位神祕男子也在暗中尋找這個秘密，讓原本平靜的選擇變得更複雜。改編忠實原著精神，透過圖像呈現更豐富的情感層次，是新讀者與舊讀者都能重新欣賞的版本。・經典作品 Tuck Everlasting 的首部圖像小說改編・以水彩畫面呈現永生與選擇的主題・適合家庭、校園與長期讀者收藏Celebrate Tuck Everlasting's 50th anniversary with this stunning, first-ever graphic novel adaptation of the beloved and timeless children's classic that has sold more than 10 million copies.Is eternal life a blessing or a curse? That is what young Winnie Foster must decide when she discovers a spring in the nearby woods whose waters grant immortality. Members of the Tuck family, having drunk from the spring, tell Winnie of their experiences watching life go by and never growing older. Now Winnie must decide what to do with her newfound knowledge--and the Tucks must decide what to do with her. But it's not just the curious girl who is interested in their remarkable tale. A suspicious s

From Pixar star animator Bobby Podesta comes a middle-grade classic holiday story about Virginia, a girl who must help one of Santa’s reindeer back to the North Pole before Christmas.What would you think if you saw a reindeer fly? When this happens to Virginia, she isn’t sure what to do – she’s just lost her mom, she’s in a new city, and everything seems so hard. But when she reluctantly confesses what she saw to her neighbor, Benny, he’s convinced that flying reindeer can only mean one thing: this is Santa business.In this stunning graphic novel debut from Pixar director Bobby Podesta, two kids and a lost reindeer go up against obsessive hunters, suspiciously convincing department store elves, and radar operators for the Continental Air Defense Command Center. No matter the odds, Virginia’s going to get Christmas back on track!

CONSPIRACY & CONQUEST ON THE WESTERN CONTINENTWhen a catastrophe at Mogor’s imperial palace threatens the citizens’ lives, Cale miraculously swoops in to save them. Little do they know that this display of heroism slots perfectly into his plans. The next leg of his journey takes him north, where he braves a killer storm to converse with the nigh omniscient World Tree—but the tree's insights come at a cost. With the northern armies gearing up to march on the continent, Cale is eager to cash in on his exploits and alliances. The long-awaited war has finally arrived, and Cale’s fate hangs in the balance!Series Overview: Ever dreamt of waking up inside a novel? For Kim Roksu, this dream becomes reality when he finds himself in the shoes of Cale Henituse, the lazy, wine-loving son of a count—and punching bag for the novel’s destined hero. Determined to dodge his grim fate, this new Cale Henituse vows to rewrite his story, aiming for a life of leisure far from heroic deeds and inevitable

Time is central to our experience as humans, and it's important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time will help them learn how to tell the time on a variety of devices, and about all the different ways humans have tried to do this. Through unique and fun interactive elements, the book will also help children understand how clocks work and even build some time-telling and clockwork devices for themselves! This book benefits from the unique partnership of an award-winning practicing watchmaker and experienced physics teacher to pair the best of timekeeping mechanics and history with the national curriculum.

This bound-to-be-Popular series hits its magical stride with book three, in which Ava, her friends, and her frenemy must fix a disaster that has befallen the school.Ava hasn't found Tinabella to be the easiest roommate to get along with. She's sneaky. She's popular. And she bends the rules a lot when it comes to magic.Still, Ava never asked for Tinabella to be banished to a tower, trapped by a strange spell. And when the wickedest witch of them all attacks the School for Wicked Witches, trapping all the teachers within an enormous twister, Ava knows that it’s better to have Tinabella by her side than to keep her locked away.Now the question is: With no teachers around, and even the oldeststudents in the school caught by the magic, what can Ava, Tinabella, and their friends do to prevent a truly wicked fate?

「我去商店買紅蘿蔔，結果帶回來的是……一隻鸚鵡？！」每次到商店買東西，主角都期待能買到自己想要的食材，但事情總是出乎意料——紅蘿蔔沒有買到，卻帶回了一隻鸚鵡；再去一次商店，又出現新的動物！隨著故事一頁頁展開，各種動物接連登場，場面也變得越來越熱鬧。孩子會在節奏感十足的押韻文字中，忍不住一起朗讀、猜測下一頁會出現什麼驚喜。本書由《We're Going on a Bear Hunt》作者 Michael Rosen 與插畫家 Helen Oxenbury 再度合作，延續兩位創作者最擅長的朗讀節奏與溫暖幽默。活潑生動的插圖讓動物與角色充滿表情與動感，營造出歡樂又充滿想像力的閱讀體驗。The incomparable creative team behind We're Going on a Bear Hunt reunite for a read-aloud comedy of misunderstandings that has all the hallmarks of a classic. I went to the shop to get me a carrot.Oh dear! They gave me . . .. . . a parrot.Oh dear! Look what I got.Do I want that? No, I do NOT!As a hapless boy goes from shop to shop, requesting a series of perfectly reasonable items--a hat, a coat, a cake, a chair--he finds himself thwarted at every turn, amassing instead a growing menagerie of animals who happily follow him on his errands. It's not until he finally asks for a cup that he's proffered a wriggly creature that solves his dilemma . . . or does it? Adding delicious momentum to Michael Ros

豪豬和穿山甲看似毫無交集，卻都是自然界的防禦高手。這本圖文並茂的科普書，透過真實照片與精緻插圖，深入介紹牠們的身體構造與生活習性，還會讓讀者猜猜——如果牠們對決，誰會勝出？What if a porcupine and a pangolin had a fight? Who do you think would win?This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a porcupine and a pangolin! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.

A brand new collection of poems to make you laugh, smile and think, from the former Children’s LaureateA brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet?In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world.Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share – a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages."These poems for children are little gems … Readers will find plenty to make them laugh and smile." ★★★★★ The Telegraph"Out of This World has suitably comic and thoughtful mon

★ 全球熱銷超過4,500萬冊，《遜咖日記》系列超人氣番外篇★ DIY日記創作×校園冒險×爆笑青春日常，一本滿足閱讀與書寫樂趣★ 附塗鴉與寫作空間，陪你一起打造專屬自己的祕密日記在妮基・麥斯威爾的世界裡，每一天都可能變成一場「超級災難」——而這一次，真的出大事了！她最最重要的日記竟然不見了！如果日記被死對頭麥肯琪撿到，裡面那些祕密、糗事、暗戀心情……通通都要曝光了！為了在最糟糕的事情發生前找回日記，妮基展開了一場又慌又忙的追查行動。一路上，她不只回顧那些令人又愛又恨的校園時刻，還偷偷分享她的日記小撇步，邀請你一起動手創作屬於自己的祕密基地。Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world in this special do-it-yourself edition in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 45 million copies in print worldwide!OMG, total disaster!! Nikki Maxwell has lost her diary!!Now the hunt is on to track it down before it falls into the wrong hands - aka mean girl MacKenzie! And along the way Nikki shares top tips to help YOU create your own diary. With space for doodles and to write entries, this a must-have book for any Dork fan! Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series?Dork Diaries Dork Diaries: Party Time Dork Diaries: Pop Star Dork Diaries: How To Dork Your Diary Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries: Dear Dork Dork Diaries: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Di

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

Ｄｏ　ｙｏｕ　ｓｗｅａｒ　ｔｏ　ｃｅｎｔｅｒ　ｍｅ？「畢業退團前獲得的最後機會——在３分鐘內迷住觀眾！國民偶像團體《Ｍｅｌｔｙ　Ｓｔｒａｗｂｅｒｒｙ》人氣倒數的夏野瑞希以畢業為賭注，挑戰歌唱節目的時間到了。今晚她站在Ｃ位的旁邊。幸一為了協助瑞希進入流行趨勢而在社交媒體上宣傳，但被Ｃ位・白井淡雪的壓倒性存在感所掩蓋。就在世上唯一的粉絲快要放棄時，他所支持的偶像回想起粉絲的話語而覺醒。夏野瑞希在最後機會中找到的專屬於自己的武器，是什麼呢？

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

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.

Why? Dinosaursis the must-have Q&A book that answers every prehistoric puzzler for the aspiring paleontologist.Could you outrun a velociraptor? Ever wonder whyT. rexhad such small arms? Did dinosaurs roar like they do in the movies?Become a fossil fanatic as you unearth the oldest, biggest, and most fearsome dinosaurs—and discover what they are. Along the way, uncover hundreds of fun facts and exclusive explorer interviews, and even learn whether people might be able to bring dinos back to life!This fun-packed Q&A book features new dinosaur illustrations, cutting-edge research discoveries, and interactive games, activities, and quizzes to promote curiosity and a love of learning in kids.Why? Dinosaursis so unique even dinosaur superfans who think they’ve seen it all will consider it a must-have title to complete their prehistoric animal collection!

Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules. She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way. In Emerald and the New Arrival, Emerald's mum is expecting a baby and there's so much to do before the big day! Everyone is excited but Emerald can't help feeling a little .. . unsure.What if she gets woken up at night by all the crying? And what if Mum and her step-dad Auster are too busy with the new baby to think about her? But family life is full of surprises and Emerald is about to find out that being a BIG sister is a very special thing indeed. Illustrated throughout in sea green and black, Emerald is perfect for readers who are looking for a first chapter book with a splash of wildness and wonder.

After the Chinese Civil War, the Kuomintang imposed authoritarian rule on Taiwan in the name of anticommunism. The White Terror, as martial law and state repression were known, would last for decades, casting a pall of uncertainty and fear over Taiwanese society--and its legacies still haunt Taiwan today. Kaori Lai's Portraits in White explores everyday life under the White Terror, illuminating how the violence of martial law pervades even the most mundane moments. The book is composed of three novellas, each telling the story of an ordinary person. Mr. Ch'ing-chih, a schoolteacher, keeps his head down and avoids harming others despite pressure to do intelligence work. Ms. Wen-hui, an old woman who had served as a housekeeper for elites of different backgrounds since the Japanese occupation, faces death alone in the digital age. Ms. Casey, discriminated against for not being of mainlander descent, moves to Europe and must navigate the politics of diaspora. Even if only alluded to obliq

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

From poop-eating pups to supersmooth spy snakes, get a glimpse of our pets’ amazing secret lives with this funny and fact-filled exposé!Butt-sniffing dogs. Terrified tarantulas. Canaries with invisible force fields? Unlock your pet’s wildest behaviours in this hilarious (and sometimes shiver-worthy) illustrated guide to their secret lives, complete with exciting interviews with the scientists who research them.Back matter includes websites for do-it-yourself research, a bibliography of real studies and scientists, a glossary, and even some how-to-draws (how about tapeworms high-fiving on a poop rocket?). Bold, playful illustrations and witty text combine in this delightfully fun and gross page-flipper from the team behind Your Hidden Life: Unseen Jungle.

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

What if YOU lived on the back of a Great Green Crocodile? A stunning picture book debut from the winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2023.Meet adventurous Ali, a nature-loving girl with a mystery to solve on an island that is much more than it seems. Because this small island holds a big secret. A magical secret in the shape of a Great Green Crocodile . . .Ali lives with her Dad on a beautiful island with a busy fishing village. So busy in fact that, no matter how hard she tries, Ali can never persuade anyone to stop what they are doing and come exploring with her. That is until the morning everyone wakes to find ALL the fish have disappeared. Every. Last. One.Who – or what - could have taken them?Funny, richly detailed and deeply atmospheric,The Great Green Islandweaves magic, mystery and adventure with the joy of the natural world, reminding us all to stop and experience the true wonder that surrounds us - and to do it together! Inspiring and imaginative, this is a tale th

A fun rhyming kindergartner picture book based on the popular Would You Rather game, packed with choices about which animal to act like!Would you rather take things at a slow and steady pace?Or would you rather whizz around like every day’s a race?Get ready to play Would You Rather? Animals! In this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book, preschool readers are given a fun choice on each page, with bouncy read-aloud text, bright, colourful illustrations and loads to spot along the way.With loads to discover about animals and what they like to do, plus an amazing fold-out game at the end and reading tips and talking points for parents and carers, this amazing book will keep preschool children occupied for hours!If you enjoyed this Would You Rather? book, look out for Would You Rather? Dinosaurs.

This is the way we brush our teeth.Do you know what to do?First open up the cupboard.Now which brush belongs to you?Get ready to brush your teeth in this adorable slider book, full of gentle messages to help little ones with their daily routines.This rhyming story is perfect for reading aloud together with toddlers, building familiarity and confidence about tooth-brushing, and introducing some fun ideas for all the family to try. Little ones will love to slide the toothbrush from side to side, turn the wheel to make water come out of the tap and lift a flap to see teddy brush his teeth.For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips to help you and your child, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble.

Technology is everywhere these days. It's how we entertain ourselves, communicate, do work, and even order food and clothes. How can tech-savvy teens stay safe and protect themselves online? With relevant tips and topics in a Q&A format, this hi-lo series provides middle graders and high schoolers with the basics needed be a smart consumer of media and technology. What is artificial intelligence and how does it work? With relevant tips and resources on this timely topic, tech-savvy teens learn how businesses and everyday people are using AI as a tool, including pros and cons and how AI may be utilized in the future. A question-and-answer format, plus chapters designed to be read in any order, allow middle graders and high schoolers to easily search and find the information they are looking for to become smart consumers of media and technology. A hi-lo reading format pairs easy-to-read, insightful text with a stylish layout to keep readers informed and engaged. Includes a table of c