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An internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds!This brand new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page. Press the button, recognise the sounds, then point at the right picture! It's time to listen to beautiful music from French composer Camille Saint-Saëns's beloved classical piece The Carnival of the Animals. Push the buttons to hear the songs! Aimed at babies and toddlers, this ground-breaking series of interactive board books has a button on every spread, which plays one of five different exceptional quality sound effects.Children of every age will be captivated as they bring the artwork to life with five amazing real-life sounds.

*An Instant New York Times Bestseller* The Secret Garden meets A Wrinkle in Time in Greenwild: The World Behind the Door, the first book in the most extraordinary new fantasy series.Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the earth itself . . . Eleven-year-old Daisy Thistledown is on the run. Her mother has been keeping big, glittering secrets, and now she has vanished. Daisy knows it's up to her to find Ma--but someone is hunting her across London. Someone determined to stop her from discovering the truth. So when Daisy flees to safety through a mysterious hidden doorway, she can barely believe her eyes--she has stepped out of the city and into another world. This is the Greenwild. Bursting with magic and full of amazing natural wonders, it seems too astonishing to be true. But not only is this land of green magic real, it holds the key to finding Daisy's mother. And someone wants to destroy it. Daisy must band together with a bo

這是一本有關友情、爭執和寬恕的溫暖繪本。讓我們來認識艾利斯和查理：兩位朋友，快樂地生活在他們自己的小島上。無論做什麼事情，他們都是一起做，無論擁有什麼，他們都是一起分享。直到某些東西開始不見了……沒有人願意承認，沒有人對此感到高興。但如果不是艾利斯也不是查理，那麼是誰呢？孩子們會喜歡在這個有趣而引人入勝的故事中找出真正的罪魁禍首，而這個故事也展示了即使擁有堅固友情的朋友有時也會失和，了解在爭吵的過程中，寬恕將會是重回彼此懷抱的解藥。Hilarious, heartwarming and full of charm, It Wasn't Me! is a fun and reassuring tale of friendship, falling out and forgiveness from CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés.Meet Ellis and Charlie: two friends, living happily on their very own island. Everything they do, they do together, and everything they have, they share. Until, that is, things start to go missing . . .NOBODY is owning up and NOBODY is happy about it. But if it isn't Ellis and it isn't Charlie, then WHO IS IT?Children will love spotting the real culprit in this funny and engaging tale, which shows that even the firmest of friends sometimes fall out - but not, usually, for very long!

Witch Hat Atelier is back in this culinary spinoff that lets readers try their hand at recreating a variety of sumptuous recipes. This time, the magic is in the kitchen as Qifrey and the gang whip up everything from sizzling stews to crackling croquettes. Ideal for both existing fans of the main series and newcomers looking for an easily "disgestible" introduction to the world of Witch Hat.THE PERFECT PICK-ME-UPWhether morning, noon, or night, at home or away from the atelier, witches Qifrey and Olruggio never fail to bring delicious, healthy meals to the table. Then again, sometimes an indulgent snack is just the thing to get four young apprentices through a magic lesson. Baked Glittersweet? Chasenut pancakes? These sweet delights have oh-so-sweet ends!Includes a variety of real sweet and savory recipes with step-by-step instructions.

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

The magic of the New York Times and PW bestselling Whatever After series comes to life in this brand-new graphic novel adaptation that will appeal to fans of the BSC and Wings of Fire alike! Fractured fairy tales have never been this fun.Once upon a time, Abby and her little brother, Jonah, were ordinary kids. The next minute? The mirror in their basement slurped them up and magically transported them into the fairy tale of Snow White.Yes, really!When Abby and Jonah stop Snow from eating the poison apple, they think they're heroes. But wait! If Snow doesn't die, she won't meet her prince and get her happy ending. Oops.Now it's up to Abby and Jonah-- with some help from Snow and the seven dwarfs--to outwit the witch and save the famous fairy tale in time.But what if Snow's REAL happy ending is something else entirely?Bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski and award-winning illustrator Anu Chouhan join forces to bring us this vibrant, action-packed, enchanting graphic novel adventure that wi

Witch Hat Atelier is back in this culinary spinoff that lets readers try their hand at recreating a variety of sumptuous recipes. This time, the magic is in the kitchen as Qifrey and the gang whip up everything from sizzling stews to crackling croquettes. Ideal for both existing fans of the main series and newcomers looking for an easily "disgestible" introduction to the world of Witch Hat.BACK TO THE CUTTING BOARDIt’s not easy running a magical atelier. Between teaching their apprentices and crafting exotic contraptions, witches Qifrey and Olruggio barely have a quiet moment during the day. What better place to unwind than in the kitchen, where the only limit on their imagination is the contents of their pantry? Just a sprinkle of salt here, a dash of pepper there...and the second course is served!Includes a variety of real sweet and savory recipes with step-by-step instructions.

Real life and fairy tales collide in Never After: The Broken Mirror, book three of the funny and thrilling middle-grade saga perfect for fans of The Land of Stories series from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Descendants, Melissa de la Cruz.The Never After crew is back for another twisted adventure. This time, they’re off to Snow Country—that is, after they rescue the beleaguered Lord Sharif of Nottingham from the evil Robin Hood, who has been plaguing the land with his thievery and mischief.But Robin’s antics aren’t the only dangers afoot in the Kingdom of Never After. At the behest of her daughter, the evil Cinderella, Queen Olga has turned Prince Charming into a frog after his wedding to the beautiful Hortense. And how could we forget the ominous prophecy, which still looms large over Filomena and her friends?Along with Jack, Alistair, Gretel, Beatrice, Byron Bessley, and some new snow country pals like Rose Red and a chatty magic mirror, Filomena sets off to find t

An irresistible festive follow-up from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Yarlett, with hilarious letters and parcels to open.Santa receives post from children all over the world. But when Amy sends him a letter, he just can't work out what she wants as her gift. Will Santa manage to find Amy the right present in time for Christmas Eve?This joyous story sparkles with Emma Yarlett’s vibrant illustrations and quirky humour."A joyful festive novelty picture book, crammed with real letters to open and explore." The Bookseller

Push through and persevere in the most difficult circumstances.In the face of hardship, you need motivation and determination. You need grit. But how do you build it?This book explores how you can persist in even the most trying of situations. With a mix of psychological research, expert advice, and real-life examples, you'll learn how to convince yourself to do hard things, deal with overwhelming feelings and stay calm in the moment, and identify when needing too much grit means it's time to quit.How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are crit

What Ecology is about, and how and why people study it.This book is the perfect answer to the question "What is Ecology, and why should I care?"Explore the basics of Ecology by following a wide variety of real-world examples about how living things cope in all sorts of environments. Learn how ecosystems work, explore how these complicated systems go wrong, and discover what we can do to protect our planet in the future.An ideal book to explain to curious minds what ecology is all about, and what questions ecologists are trying to find answers to, from how to save dying species, to fixing ecosystems through rewilding.

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.OK. It’s time to stop messin’ around . . . In this book, the One IS going to be reunited with the Others. You ARE going to actually meet the REAL DREAD OVERLORD SPLAARGHÖN. And ONE CHARACTER is going to change EVERYTHING you thought you knew. This is the one you’ve been waiting for!

"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.OK. It’s time to stop messin’ around . . . In this book, the One IS going to be reunited with the Others. You ARE going to actually meet the REAL DREAD OVERLORD SPLAARGHÖN. And ONE CHARACTER is going to change EVERYTHING you thought you knew. This is the one you’ve been waiting for!

Aspiring astronauts will be ready for liftoff with this thrilling guide to preparing for and doing a real spacewalk with the first American woman to walk in space as their partner.What is it like to walk in space—to use cutting-edge equipment and conduct experiments in a 280-pound space suit? How do you get there in the first place? Would-be spacewalkers will find enthusiasm, vibrant encouragement, and a host of amazing facts, photos, drawings, and descriptions in this engaging guide cowritten by three-time shuttle astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan and children’s book author Michael J. Rosen (who also provides illustrations). From detailed info about how to train (sometimes underwater!) to descriptions of the emotions spurred by seeing Earth from above, this guide will leave readers inspired and excited to start their own journeys into space.

在破解愛因斯坦與達爾文的謎團後，Charlie Thorne再度踏上追尋古代智慧的旅程。這一次，她的目標是埃及女王克麗奧佩特拉留下的終極寶藏——一項擁有巨大權力的神秘遺產，其藏匿之地刻在一塊古老石碑上，並以謎題層層保護。面對無情敵人與歷史的重重迷霧，Charlie必須不僅動用智慧，更要冒險對抗危機，才能阻止這項強大力量落入錯誤之手。In this third installment of the New York Times bestselling Charlie Thorne series—which #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein called “a real page-burner”—Charlie tracks down Cleopatra’s greatest treasure in Egypt.Charlie Thorne is a genius. Charlie Thorne is a renegade. Charlie Thorne isn’t going down without a fight.After tracking down incredible discoveries by Einstein and Darwin, Charlie is back. This time, the great ruler Cleopatra has left behind an extremely valuable and powerful treasure, its location encoded on an ancient stone tablet.In 30 BCE, Cleopatra and her husband, Marc Antony, lost their war against Octavian for control of the Egyptian Empire. However, Cleopatra knew Octavian was really after the mysterious item that was the source of all her wealth and influence, so she hid it before dyin

這是一個笑翻天、充滿溫暖的故事，基於真實事件改編，講述一個男孩上廁所的經歷，並學會每個人有時都會有意外。一位父親只是想帶孩子去泳池消暑，但每次他們一跳進水裡……『爸爸！我要拉肚子了！』當他們到達廁所的時候：『我不用去了！』聽起來熟悉嗎？來回來回，他們不停地走動。『快點拉啦！』大姐姐大喊道。直到最後，小弟弟…… 噢！這個故事根據一位不幸的小弟弟真實生活中的事件……這是一個笑翻天、充滿溫情的故事，因為當你得去上廁所時，你就得去上！Kids will laugh at this book. They might even laugh too much…And if a little accident happens? That's okay – there’s no shame in pooping your pants.*Bookstagram Best Read Aloud 2023*A laugh-out-loud story with heart, based on true events about one boy’s trip to the loo and learning that everyone has accidents sometimes. A father is just trying to take his kids for a refreshing swim in the pool, but every time they jump in..."DAD! I NEED TO POO!"By the time they get to the loo: "I don't need to go anymore!" Sound familiar?Back and forth, back and forth they go. "Just poop already!” yells the big sister.Until finally, the little brother… does. Oops!Based on true events in the real life of one unfortunate little brother...A laugh-out-loud story with heart, because when you gott