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來自暢銷系列《Don’t Tickle》，這本《Don’t Tickle the Hippo!》延續系列一貫的幽默互動風格。孩子只要輕觸動物絨毛區，就能聽見河馬、長頸鹿等動物的可愛叫聲，最後還有熱鬧音樂大合奏。透過觸摸、聆聽與翻頁的遊戲式閱讀，幫助發展感官與語言，是啟發寶寶好奇心與節奏感的絕佳選擇。You'd better not tickle the hippo... because you might just make it snort if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 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,

《Allies》是Alan Gratz所著的一部多視角歷史小說，以二戰期間最著名的諾曼第登陸（D-Day，1944年6月6日）為背景。小說通過六位來自不同國家、不同年齡的青少年士兵和少年角色，展現了盟軍為打敗納粹德國而齊心協力的歷史壯舉。故事描繪這些少年在戰爭前夕及登陸作戰中的種種挑戰與抉擇，包括他們在海上與陸地面臨的生死關頭、彼此間的友情與合作，以及帶有青春氣息的內心掙扎與勇氣。每個角色的故事相互交織，形成豐富的戰爭視角和人性展現。全書節奏明快，情感真摯，既有史詩般的戰爭場面，也有細膩動人的個人故事。這本書適合中年級至青少年讀者，讓讀者更深入理解二戰歷史，並感受和平的珍貴與人類的堅韌精神。"A rousing and humane tribute to D-Day troops" - New York Times Book Review From Alan Gratz, the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster Refugee, comes another thrilling multi-perspective novel, this time centered around D-Day. D-Day, June 6, 1944: the most expansive military endeavor in history. No less than world cooperation would bring down Hitler and the Axis powers.And so people -- and kids -- across the globe lent their part. From the young US soldiers in the boats to spies in the French countryside, the coordination of thousands came together. Alan Gratz, author of the New York Times bestselling Refugee, explores the necessity of teamwork and heroism in d

紐約時報暢銷作家暨插畫家艾蜜莉‧溫菲爾德‧馬丁，以細膩筆觸重新詮釋經典童話《雪白與玫瑰紅》，打造出一個既魔幻又感人的童話世界。《雪與玫瑰》講述兩位姐妹在父親神秘失蹤、母親陷入悲傷後，踏入充滿魔法的森林，展開一場破解詛咒的冒險。全書充滿夢幻彩圖與獨特角色，在奇幻與現實交織中流露溫柔情感與深刻寓意，是一本讀者會反覆翻閱、沉醉其中的經典之作。獻給所有仍相信故事能帶來奇蹟的大小讀者。A fairy-tale reimagining of Snow White and Rose Red from the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Emily Winfield Martin. Filled with stunning illustrations. "Emily Winfield Martin — reimagine[s] Brothers Grimm fairy tales, treating delight, with a few grisly bits folded in, as its own reward. The deeper meanings of these stories do emerge, but the pleasure they give is paramount." —The New York TimesSnow and Rose didn’t know they were in a fairy tale. People never do. . . .Once, they lived in a big house with spectacular gardens and an army of servants.Once, they had a father and mother who loved them more than the sun and moon.But that was before their father disappeared into the woods and their mother disappeared into sorrow.This is the story of two sisters and the enchanted woods that hav

Harry is going to his first sleepover!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Hedgehog is having a sleepover! His best friend Harry is excited. But when Harry arrives, he finds out that they will be sleeping outside. Suddenly, Harry doesn't feel very well. Does Harry not want to sleep over? Or does this all have something to do with first-sleepover jitters? These reassuring, laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!

1. Maisy's NurseryIt’s time for school! Maisy and her friends play with building blocks, practice their counting, and sit down for storytime. A pop-up classroom scene waits at the end of the book with paper press-outs of Maisy and her pals. Kids will relish the chance to play teacher and decide the lessons, all the while putting their imaginations to the test and learning about the routines that make up a day at school.2. Maisy's FarmWhat’s more fun than a day on the farm? A day on the farm with Maisy! Maisy’s Farm is an amazing three-dimensional pop-up farm full of things to do and animals to love. The sturdy stand-up Maisy figure has arms that move and a tractor to ride in. Children will love to help Maisy milk the cow, collect the eggs, tend to the vegetable patch, and more! With twenty-six full-color press-out pieces and loads of flaps to lift and tabs to pull, there’s no end to the fun on Maisy’s farm.3. Maisy's HouseMaisy’s fans are invited to join the friendly mouse as she goes

“A top-shelf test of courage, friendship, and ingenuity.” —Kirkus Reviews(starred review)Florian Bates—the only kid on the FBI Director’s speed dial and several international criminals’ most wanted lists—must clear the name of a friend being framed for a crime he didn’t commit in this hilarious third novel in the Framed! series.When Florian and Margaret’s FBI supervisor, Marcus Rivers, is accused of a crime, it’s up to the mystery solving duo to jump into action and clear his name. After all, Marcus is more than their boss—he’s family.The case involves one of Marcus’s first investigations for the FBI and a Russian spy ring. But the spy they’re chasing learns what they’re up to and turns the tables. Now, Marcus is implicated in a variety of crimes, including theft, corruption, and espionage.For Florian and Margaret, it just got personal. They’re going to catch the spy and clear Marcus’s name…even if they have to break into (and out of) the Library of Congress to do it.

Harry is going to his first sleepover!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Hedgehog is having a sleepover! His best friend Harry is excited. But when Harry arrives, he finds out that they will be sleeping outside. Suddenly, Harry doesn't feel very well. Does Harry not want to sleep over? Or does this all have something to do with first-sleepover jitters? These reassuring, laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!

They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. Get ready to laugh up your lunch with the baddest bunch of do-gooders in town! Watch the fur fly in the first five hilarious installments in this bestselling series, now in one bad-to-the-bone boxed set: The Bad Guys, The Bad Guys in Mission Unpluckable, The Bad Guys in the Furball Strikes Back, The Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens, and The Bad Guys in Interstellar Gas.The four titles are:The Bad GuysMission UnpluckableThe Bad Guys in the Furball Strikes BackAttack of the Zittens

身為社畜的你，因為工作忙碌，所以三餐總是在外嗎？身為北漂青年的你，因為租屋，所以無法隨意開伙嗎？身為廚房殺手的你，就算害怕食安問題，還是無法進出廚房嗎？──悶燒杯ｘ美食鍋超萬能的二合一料理神器，讓你輕鬆煮出健康美味的平價三餐！-----Simple food , Easily do-----□燉、□熬、□煮、□煲、□粥、□麵、□湯、□菜懶癌末期患者專用的全耍廢食譜，一杯／鍋搞定！租屋族、上班族、學

The beloved Newbery Honor book by the author of The Fourteenth Goldfish, about a spirited heroine growing up with trying circumstances, a sense of adventure, and tremendous heart. It isn′t easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in 1899. It′s particularly hard when you are the only girl ever born in the new settlement. With seven older brothers and a love of adventure, May Amelia Jackson just can′t seem to abide her family′s insistence that she behave like a Proper Young Lady. She′s sure she could do better if only there were at least one other girl living along the banks of the Nasel River. And now that Mama′s going to have a baby, maybe there′s hope.Inspired by the diaries of her great-aunt, the real May Amelia, three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Jennifer Holm gives a beautifully crafted tale of one young girl whose unique spirit captures the courage, humour, passion and depth of the American pioneer experience.

Elise Gravel wants to write a totally drab book; her characters want to let loose. Who’s gonna win?Don’t take the title as a metaphor: it really is the worst book ever. The winner of the Governor General Literary Award and children’s book author and illustrator Elise Gravel takes readers on an unexpected journey through the world’s most boring book in The Worst Book Ever. The characters and omniscient readers alike quickly become annoyed by the author’s bland imagination and rebel against her tired tropes and stale choices, spouting sass in an attempt to get her attention and steer the narrative in a more interesting direction. After all, you don’t even have to buy the book, but the characters? They’re stuck in there for an eternity, and they’re going to do their best to make the most of it, or at least have a little fun when they can.As the charming and bizarre true nature of the characters overpowers the dry attributes given to them by the author, this once blasé story quickly picks

Paws is tired. He just wants to rest. And to dream about the days when he used to chase rabbits. He still walks with Edward to the park twice a day, but only because Edward needs the fresh air. Until one day, Paws decides he doesn't want to go for another walk. He just wants to lie in Edward's bed. ?Paws has walked and walked. His paws are heavy. Paws doesn't have to walk anymore. Paws doesn't have to do anything anymore.? And Paws falls asleep one last time, leaving Edward to dream of the days when Paws used to chase rabbits. Espen Dekko's gently heartbreaking and heart-lifting story hits the perfect note as it explores death in an accessible, child-friendly, and nonfrightening way. By writing from the dog's perspective, Dekko makes it easier for children to understand and accept Paws's decline and death. Beginning with Paws dreaming of chasing rabbits and ending with Edward dreaming of Paws chasing rabbits, the story has a circular structure that is satisfying and reassuring, as it c

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and

Celebrate like they do in The Big Easy with Chef Kevin Belton’s newest cookbook.The spotlight in this third book from the star of New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton is on the festivals and celebrations of the Big Easy and surrounding areas. New Orleans is known as the Festival Capital of the World, hosting dozens of annual festivals that showcase the unique food and multicultural heritage of the city.Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations will be a smorgasbord of delicious creations from vibrant festivals like the French Market Creole Tomato Festival, Bastille Day Fête, the Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival, and more. Recipes include Ham Croquettes with Pear Pepper Jelly, Bacon and Barbecue Quiche, Crawfish Enchiladas and Creole Tomato, and Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese.

Pudding Tat is born on the Willoughby Farm in 1901 — just another one of Mother Tat’s kittens. But it turns out that Pudding is anything but ordinary. He is pure white with pink eyes that, though beautiful, do not see well, and hearing that is unusually acute. He finds himself drawn to the sweet sounds of the world around him — the pattering heartbeat of a nearby mouse, the musical tinkling of a distant stream.Soon the sounds of adventure call to Pudding, too. But before he can strike out into the wide world on his own, he hears a voice — coming from right inside his own ear. A flea has claimed Pudding as his host. The bossy parasite demands that Pudding take him away from the lowly barn and the drunken singing of his fellow fleas. He doesn’t want adventure but a finer life — one where he can enjoy a warm bed and blood flavored not with mice, but with beef tenderloin and cream.Fortunately for this mismatched pair, the world is an extremely interesting place in 1901. Over the next decad

Easy-peasy recipes for first-time bakersWhen it comes to baking, even the littlest hands are eager to start mixing up tasty treats. Super Simple Baking for Kids equips new bakers with the most fun and easiest-ever recipes to whip up. Cookies, muffins, and cakes galore are sure to leave even grown-ups asking for more.Beginning with the basics, kids ages six to eight will learn key baking skills like how to separate eggs or knead dough. When these techniques are mastered, they can cook up over 55 super yummy recipes with confidence. (If only they were old enough to do the dishes!)This kids baking cookbook includes:Kids Baking tutorials—Kids learn all about equipment, safety, and skills they need to be successful in the kitchen.Easy as 1,2,3—Recipes use 5-10 ingredients max, no fancy equipment, and are labeled in degree of easiness.Fun foods—Making eating just as fun as baking with sweet and savory recipes like Rainbow Sprinkle Whoopie Pies, Apple-Cider Doughnut Cake, Soft Pretzels and mo

Kids who love video games will love this fifth and final installment of the 5-book series about 12-year old Jesse Rigsby and the wild adventures he encounters inside different video games.Age Level: 8-12 Grade Level: 3rd and upJesse and Eric have ten minutes to save the world. In those ten minutes, they’re supposed to dive into a massive video game universe, track down an all-powerful madman, and stop his evil plan before it’s too late. Sound impossible? It’s super impossible. There will be fire-breathing pterodactyls, angry green giants, and unicorns that shoot lasers out of their hooves. If Jesse and Eric are going to survive long enough to fight the final boss, they’ll need to rely on each other like never before. Do they have what it takes? The clock is ticking.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!"Made for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sabaa Tahir" (Bustle), Ash Princess is an epic new fantasy about a throne cruelly stolen and a girl who must fight to take it back for her people.Theodosia was six when her country was invaded and her mother, the Fire Queen, was murdered before her eyes. On that day, the Kaiser took Theodosia's family, her land, and her name. Theo was crowned Ash Princess--a title of shame to bear in her new life as a prisoner.For ten years Theo has been a captive in her own palace. She's endured the relentless abuse and ridicule of the Kaiser and his court. She is powerless, surviving in her new world only by burying the girl she was deep inside.Then, one night, the Kaiser forces her to do the unthinkable. With blood on her hands and all hope of reclaiming her throne lost, she realizes that surviving is no longer enough. But she does have a weapon: her mind is sharper than any sword. And power isn't always won on the battlefie

Young children love to eat apples. Now here's a Hello, World! board book that teaches toddlers all about how apples grow—from seed to sapling to tree to applesauce!Hello, World! is a series designed t

103daysｘ21425kmｘ94179NTD南美洲，是許多旅人心目中嚮往卻又難以親近的神祕國度......。本書結合了許多新鮮體驗和實用資訊，為旅人掀開了玻利維亞、智利、秘魯的神秘面紗，並收錄10 Things To Do、節慶表和巴士慢遊路線。另外，不藏私公布「省錢小撇步」，讓您輕鬆規劃南美的「小氣之旅」。年過三十好幾、不懂西文、口袋淺淺的兩人，為了親眼一睹有人間仙境之稱的「天空之鏡」，鼓起

這充滿驚奇又美麗的故事……是父母在教導上的最佳指南，也支持陪伴著孩子迎接童年的巨大挑戰！小威點的菜真的是太誇張了！漢堡、薯條、巧克力牛奶...... 。其實還有很多好吃的東西，只是小威不敢嘗試。媽媽試著讓小威瞭解吃完好吃的蔬菜就會擁有好多力量，可以像小超人般地飛上外太空囉，每一口飯都是加滿滿能量的特效藥喔！小威決定要好好的吃飯，身體才會長得好、長得壯！ 《I CAN DO IT》系列套書是孩子在尋

這充滿驚奇又美麗的故事……是父母在教導上的最佳指南，也支持陪伴著孩子迎接童年的巨大挑戰！爸爸媽媽幫小威準備一張舒適的床，柔軟的小棉被，和溫暖的小夜燈......。不過，小威還是想要睡在爸爸媽媽的大床上。小威和媽媽一起在房間裡找到了屬於小威的溫暖小窩……就像是夢裡的一切。在夢裡有很多動物、星星、月亮陪著小威，好美、好幸福到快要睡著了……所以他不再害怕了！《I CAN DO IT》系列套書是孩子在尋求

One of The New York Times' Notable Children's Books of 2017: “In this delightful and heartwarming throwback to the big-family novels of yesteryear, a large biracial family might lose their beloved brownstone home, but win it back with an all-out charm offensive.”The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have eleven days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home and convince the dreaded Beiderman just how wonderful they are. And all is fair in love and war when it comes to keeping their home.

THE DAWN OF TIME! Nothing on Earth could rival the terrifying power of the DINOSAURS. Except maybe that Wolf over there... yeah, the on standing next to the Sncke and the Shark and that other sardiney

From HGTV stars, cousins, and best friends John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino comes a fun-filled picture book that introduces young readers to the tools in a toolbox and how to use them.A hammer. Nails

以翻翻頁形式帶領孩子探索睡眠的奧秘。從夢境的形成到身體如何休息，每頁皆有趣味十足的知識與細緻插圖。超過30個互動機關增加閱讀樂趣，更激發孩子主動提問與思考。適合3歲以上學齡前兒童，是兼具知識性與互動性的優質入門科普書。What happens when you fall asleep? Why do we need sleep? And what are dreams? Curious little children can lift over 30 flaps to find the answers to these questions and many more in this delightful introduction to sleep, with simple explanations and gorgeous illustrations on every page.High Quality Kids Books 2018

兔子和熊正在享受悠閒的夏日，湖中卻突然冒出神祕生物！兔子決定查明真相，卻一不小心把「最棒的一天」變成「最糟的一天」……幸好，朋友總會在最需要時出現。Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear who discover that things are always better when they're shared with a friend. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.'A perfect animal double-act.' (The Times, Book of the Week)SPLASH! A Mysterious Thing lands in Rabbit and Bear's peaceful summer lake.Is it exciting, or terrifying? Is it a tiny fluffy owl, or a huge hungry monster? And has Rabbit finally met a creature with worse habits than himself?Rabbit's SURE he can solve this mystery. But when he accidentally turns the Best Day Ever into the Worst Day Ever, he needs Bear's help ...From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, acceptance, and what you can do with blueberry poo.'Rabbit's Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children's fiction, a laugh-out-loud stor

Help Little Bluebird—and her flock—find a match! Once you do, let the new friends cuddle up in their nest. The player with the most birds in their nest wins! For additional play value, sort the 24 birds by color and accessories, count the birds in each category, and engage in open-ended imaginative play with these sweet characters and their cozy homes. With die-cut game pieces and a shaped box, kids will fall in love with matching these lovebirds!商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

★ 美國圖書館協會「最佳兒童圖像小說」得獎系列★ 《Dog Man》作者 Dav Pilkey 熱情推薦！★ 最適合國小讀者入門的校園圖像小說Mr. Wolf剛開始在Hazelwood小學任教，第一天就要面對一群個性鮮明的學生：新來的Margot、神祕的Sampson、認真的Aziza，以及總是睡不飽的Penny。當Penny突然不見時，全班一起展開尋找行動。本書以溫暖幽默的圖像故事描寫教室日常，是一部貼近孩子生活的校園圖像小說。American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children, 2021 and 2022 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books ListMr. Wolf has just started teaching at Hazelwood Elementary. He wants the first day of school to go well, but he's got his hands full with his new class. Some of his students include: Margot, who is new in town and is trying to make friends. Sampson, who brought something special to school for show-and-tell. Aziza, who just wants everyone to be quiet and do their work. And Penny, who is VERY sleepy because she has a new baby brother at home, goes missing! This delightful new series captures the everyday -- and unexpected -- ups and downs of a fourth-grade classroom.

廖彩杏老師 用有聲書輕鬆聽出英語力 第1-4週My Very First Mother Goose 鵝媽媽經典童謠 (精裝+CD) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第1週The Wheels on the Bus (平裝) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第1週Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (1平裝+1CD) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第1週Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed (平裝本) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第2週Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed (1CD only)(韓國JY Books版) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第2週Go Away Mr Wolf (1 CD only)(韓國JY Books版) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第2週Down by the Station (1平裝+1CD) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第3週Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer (平裝) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第4週Five Little Men In A Flying Saucer (1CD only)(韓國JY Books版)廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第4週Green Eggs and Ham (1平裝+1CD) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第4週Henny Penny (1 CD only)(韓國JY Books版) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第4週

廖彩杏老師 用有聲書輕鬆聽出英語力 第20-23週 Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (平裝本)(美國版) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第20週Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (1CD only)(韓國JY Books版) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第20週Creepy Crawly Calypso (1平裝+1CD)(韓國JY Books版) Saypen Edition 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第20週We're Going on a Bear Hunt (1書+1CD) 韓國Two Ponds版 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第20週The Very Quiet Cricket Board Book 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第21週Walking Through the Jungle *附音檔QR-Code 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第21週Guess How Much I Love You (英國版平裝本) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第21週Guess How Much I Love You (單CD) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第21週Is Your Mama a Llama? 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第22週The Animal Boogie *附音檔QR-Code 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第22週The Foot Book ─ Dr. Seuss's Wacky Book of Opposites (硬頁書) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第22週Kipper's A To Z ─ An Alphabet Adventure 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第23週One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish (1平裝+1CD) 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第23週The Journey Home from Grandpa's *附音檔QR-Code 廖彩杏老師推薦有聲書第23週

本書再度呈現 Mac 和 Mac 的「糊塗冒險」。當他們在樹枝上鋸木時摔落，便相信朋友 Meatball 有「預言」能力。為了吃到媽媽的蛋糕，他們卻想逃避挖洞的差事，結果陰錯陽差反而替媽媽完成了花園。全書用大量雙關語（如「a piece of cake」）、滑稽動作與漫畫風插圖鋪陳，展現傳統民間故事的新鮮趣味。讀者不僅能開懷大笑，還能透過附錄了解故事背後的民俗淵源。Best-selling author-illustrator TEDD ARNOLD has teamed up with two professional storytellers to create a second comic-style book about the gullible Noodlehead Brothers, Mac and Mac.When Meatball sees Mac and Mac sitting on a tree branch and sawing it, he predicts they will fall and bruise their bottoms. And they do! Mac and Mac conclude that Meatball can see the future! What the boys really want in their future is for Mom to bake them a cake. But they don't want to oblige her request to dig holes for her garden. Thanks to Meatball's trickery, the boys unknowingly dig dozens of holes. Mom gets her garden and the boys get their cake. Puns based on "lend a hand," "listen up" and "a piece of cake" as well as slapstick and other visual humor tell a wacky story that is based upon traditional folktale motifs. Ba

The storms are coming.... Something has happened to Serafina. She has awoken into a darkness she does not understand, scarred from a terrible battle, only to find that life at Biltmore Estate has changed in unimaginable ways. Old friends do unthinkable things and enemies seem all around.A mysterious threat moves towards Biltmore, a force without a name, bringing with it violent storms and flooding that stands to uproot everything in its path. Serafina must uncover the truth about what has happened to her and find a way to harness her strange new powers before it's too late. With only days to achieve the impossible, Serafina fights to reclaim herself as the Guardian of Biltmore, friend of Braeden, daughter of her Pa, and heroine of the Blue Ridge Mountains and all the folk and creatures that call it home. In the epic third installment of Robert Beatty's #1 bestselling series, Serafina takes her rightful place among literary champions as she battles fiercely to defend all she loves and b

A gorgeous flap book exploring the world of animal communication, from noises and gestures to patterns and smells. Discover why antelopes show their bottoms, why skunks are so smelly and what words mo

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2018Selin, a tall, highly strung Turkish-American from New Jersey turns up at Harvard and finds herself dangerously overwhelmed by the challenges and possibilities of adulthood. She studies linguistics and literature, and spends a lot of time thinking about what language - and languages - can and cannot do. Along the way she befriends Svetlana, a cosmopolitan Serb, and obsesses over Ivan, a mathematician from Hungary.Selin ponders profound questions about how culture and language shape who we are, how difficult it is to be a failed writer, and how baffling love is. At once clever and clueless, Batuman's heroine shows us with perfect hilarity and soulful inquisitiveness just how messy it can be to forge a self.

On the last day of a family vacation, a little girl is as blue as the sea, and her shoes are filled with sand. What should she do with all of this sand? Together, she and her brother decide to plant the grains of sand, and imagine what will grow. A field of beach umbrellas, to wave hello to the sun? Or a forest of windmills, to fill the sails of a boat? Before drifting off to sleep, the girl has her dad promise they’ll go back for new grains of sand next year.Spare text will prompt readers to wonder and imagine their own possibilities, while illustrations in a palette of yellows and grays convey the sun-soaked joy and the lingering nostalgia of family vacations well remembered.

The rules for finding professional work once seemed clear and unwavering: capture career highlights in a resume, practice answers to standard interview questions, and do lots of face-to-face networking. Cracking the New Job Market shows how these rules have changed and delivers new job-hunting strategies that actually work. The key, rather than to emphasize past accomplishments, is to sell your self on the value you can create for an employer. This new approach to getting hired requires new skills. Author R. Willam Holland, a human resources insider, shows job seekers how to: * Gather information on what a prospective employer finds important * Emphasize those skills, accom plish ments, and qualities in tailored resumes and interview answers * Identify the intersection between personal talents and what the marketplace needs * Unlock the networking power of social media * Negotiate the best possible offer Enlightening and practical, this myth-busting book delivers seven powerful rules f

由Geraldine McCaughrean重新詮釋的希臘與羅馬神話，以簡潔明快的語言引領讀者穿越諸神與英雄的傳奇時代。從宙斯與泰坦之戰，到赫剌克勒斯的十二試煉，每則故事都富節奏感與張力。Tony Ross俏皮的插圖，為經典傳說注入輕鬆幽默的氣息，讓神話更貼近年輕讀者。全書共十六篇短篇，是共讀的理想選擇。Titans, Gorgons, minotaurs, murderous battles: massive myths retold by a legendary team! Top author Geraldine McCaughrean’s fresh new take on all the Greek and Roman myths you most need to know, with funny pictures by star illustrator Tony Ross. Zeus and his thunderbolt. Jason and the Golden Fleece. Hard-working Heracles: they’re all in here! A handsome box full of page-turning exitement and heroic deeds: what more do you want? Get in on the action!Must-know myths retold by a double Carnegie winnerGeraldine McCaughrean is the author of The Kite RiderShe won the Carnegie Medal for Where the World EndsSixteen Greek and Roman myths in a handy storage boxFabulous artwork by legendary illustrator Tony RossContents: 01-A Shot in the Dark; 02-Romulus and Remus; 03-City of Dreams; 04-Burning the Books; 05-Zeus Conquers the Titans; 06-The Woode

It's something everyone has to do at least once. Kitty is no different. In this new edition of the beloved, bestselling Bad Kitty series by Nick Bruel, Bad Kitty faces . . . a test!Based on her previous bad behavior, the Society of Cat Aptitude has determined that Kitty is not only a bad kitty but a bad cat. In order to redeem her feline status, Kitty must take an aptitude test to determine if she deserves to be a cat. If she fails, she will no longer be able to be a cat. With the help of Chatty Kitty, who is the instructor at Cat School, and Uncle Murray, who thinks he's just there to renew his driver's license, Kitty learns all about being a cat and a little about herself.“Bad Kitty fans will love the offbeat humor and bizarre situations in Bruel’s newest book.” —Booklist

Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol 系列帶讀者走進小鎮 Kersville，一個充滿靈異傳說與頑皮鬼魂的地方。主角 Desmond Cole 是勇敢的 8 歲男孩，經營著屬於自己的「捉鬼巡邏隊」，不論是鬼魂、怪物或惡作劇，他都敢挑戰。與他搭檔的，是膽小怕事、卻忠實記錄冒險的好友 Andres。兩人一冷一熱，一勇一懦，組成令人捧腹又緊張的最佳拍檔。本系列以簡潔文字搭配大量插圖，適合剛開始獨立閱讀的孩子，結合驚悚、幽默與冒險，讓人欲罷不能。Meet Desmond Cole! A fearless eight-year-old who runs his own ghost patrol, looking for ghosts, monsters, and mischief makers everywhere. Oh, and he just so happens to be my new best friend…and thank goodness! Because I’m afraid of everything.Welcome to Kersville, a town with a spooky history and a collection of ghosts and spirits who are major mischief-makers. Most kids spend their days without ever seeing or dealing with a ghost, but some kids get stuck with a haunt. When that happens, they call Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol. Desmond is the hall monitor of ghosts and monsters. There’s no job too spooky, icky, or risky for Desmond.I’m not like that at all. My name’s Andres Miedoso. I’m Desmond’s best friend. We do everything together…including catch ghosts. Seems c