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This book examines Hong Kong foodways in different periods of social development and hopes to advance anthropological inquiries by addressing issues concerning identity, migration, consumerism, globalization, and the invention of local cuisines in the context of Hong Kong as a fast-changing society in East Asia.

Discover the celebration of Christmas with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book. Lift the flaps to reveal the Christmas tree, greet the carol singers and open presents!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Christmas traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday. The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.

Unicorn . . . Moonicorn . . . Covered-in-Green-Goo-nicorn!Who’ll be your favourite unicorn, in Nick Sharratt’s gloriously silly lift-the-flap book?Will it be the Covered-in-Green-Goo-nicorn? The Sparkly Rainbow Poo-nicorn? Or even the Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-nicorn?With bright, bold illustrations and sturdy pages, this very funny lift-the-flap book will be a hit with all young unicorn fans.Fabulously colourful pictures and sturdy flaps to lift – perfect for small handsA fold-out page at the end reveals the Choo-choo-nicorn, with seven rainbow-coloured unicorns waving from the trainSilver foil on the cover makes this a perfect giftPrevious books in this hugely popular series includeElephant Wellyphant,Octopus SocktopusMoo-Cow, Kung-Fu CowPraise for Elephant Wellyphant: “Ridiculous, but excellent fun” GuardianThe original idea for Unicorn Moonicorn came from schoolgirl Phoebe Tinkler, a young fan of Nick Sharratt’s, who was inspired by his earlier classic, Elephant Wellyphant.Nick Sharratt is

Superstar illustrator Nick Sharratt takes inspiration from a celebration of the winter solstice in this charming and colourful Little Gem. On a dark winter's evening at the end of December, something strange is happening in the school playground. Lessons finished long ago, but there are lots of children still at school and they're all carrying ...clocks! Clocks of every shape and size - big, small, round and square, heart-shaped, star-shaped. What's going on? Join the children and find out as they celebrate the winter solstice on the shortest day of the year - marching through the town in the Carnival of the Clocks!

小猩猩Jim正在展示一個新的魔術，突然被兩隻吱吱叫的牛背鳥打斷。Jim非常不高興，從樹枝上丟出了一根香蕉皮，甚至還否認是自己丟的！這時真正的麻煩開始了，Jim被叢林驅逐出境，好友Norman則陪同他來到沙漠，但沙漠並不是個讓人愉快的地方，白天太熱，晚上太冷，而且還沒有香蕉！！尤其是為了幫助小猩猩Jim的Norman更是辛苦...想要讓Jim回到叢林，必須請他先道歉，最後總是氣噗噗的Jim真的可以做到這點嗎?This early graphic novel chapter book based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is perfect for children who love the original picture books and are ready for the next step. A longer storyline, multiple panels per page, and hilarious dialogue will keep kids laughing all the way to the end, when Jim Panzee learns an important lesson about apologies.Jim Panzee is demonstrating a new magic trick when he’s interrupted by two oxpeckers cooing over each other. Annoyed, he tosses a banana peel from his branch and, even worse, denies doing it!Now the real trouble begins when Jim Panzee is banished from the jungle. Best friend Norman joins him and they end up in the desert. But the desert isn’t a happy place for them, especially Norman. Too much heat in the daytime, too much cold

You'd better not open the flaps... because the dinosaurs just might jump out if you do! Children will love exploring the deliciously unexpected world of this book, as each page reveals a hilarious pop-up dinosaur springing out of a cupboard or a fridge or the shower. The chaos increases with every page turned, until all the dinosaurs are revealed together in a spectacular pop-up at the end.

From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Nikola Tesla, the scientist and inventor whose groundbreaking inventions we continue to use today. Since he was a young boy growing up in the Austrian Empire, Nikola was fascinated by science and numbers. His teachers knew he had a brilliant mind, but Nikola's irregular routines and fondness for playing cards meant that he was kicked out of school before he could finish his exams.However, after working for a spell at the Budapest Telephone Exchange, where he made several clever innovations to their electrical systems, he managed to get a job with Edison Machine Works in New York, U.S.A. In the United States, Tesla's inquisitive nature and ingenious mind spurred him on to keep exploring electricity, and he came up with several groundbreaking inventions during this time, including breakthroughs in alternating current and wireless remote controls. By the end of his life, the

Hear ye, hear ye! Get ready to learn all about the most powerful court in the United States.Ever since it was established in 1789, the United States Supreme Court has had a major impact on the lives of all Americans. Some of its landmark decisions have helped end segregation, protected a person’s privacy, and allowed people to marry whomever they love. Best-selling author, former executive editor of The New York Times, and self-confessed political junkie, Jill Abramson has written a detailed and fascinating book that explains how the highest court in the United States works, who gets to serve on it, which cases have had the greatest impact on the country, and why the US justice system is so vital to democracy.With 80 black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this addition to this New York Times Best-Selling series.

Peanut, Butter, and Crackers return in the third graphic novel in the series. This time, they're off camping. Getting lost just wasn't part of the plan. Peanut, Butter, and Crackers set off on a camping trip. But when Butter and Peanut leave the safety of the camper to explore the forest, they end up more lost than they ever planned and Crackers has no choice but to go look for them. Can Crackers find his family before it's too late? Kids will love Paige Braddock's newest addition to the Peanut, Butter, and Crackers series. This story of home and all the places we find it is sure to be a favorite.

In these full-color illustrated chapter books, Spider-Man is joined by a slew of popular heroes as he fights crime and protects his neighborhood! Whether he's taking on Sandman in Central Park with Squirrel Girl, teaming up with Ant-Man and the Wasp to stop Doc Ock from ruining the science fair, or needs help from Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel to prevent the Green Goblin from stealing, these action-packed stories are perfect for young readers. Featuring full-color art on every spread and a comic at the end of each story to celebrate Spider-Man's the 60th comic anniversary! For even more adventure, check out these other illustrated chapter books from Marvel Press! Spectacular Adventures!: 3 Books in 1 (featuring Star-Lord, Falcon, and Ant-Man)Astonishing Adventures! 3 Books in 1 (featuring Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man)Black Panther: The Battle for WakandaAvengers: Ms. Marvel's Fists of FuryGuardians of the Galaxy: Gamora's Galactic ShowdownDoctor Strange: Mystery of Dark Magic

本書內容改編自第 12 屆 iT 邦幫忙鐵人賽 Software Development 組佳作網站系列文章 《新手也能懂的 Kotlin Collection 賞玩門道》 集合（Collection）是各程式語言裡常見的資料類別，在 Kotlin 裡共有 Array、List、Set 及 Map 四種，在標準函式庫裡提供一系列設計精妙的集合 API，若能好好運用，可以減少很多重複冗長的工作，對操作資料有很大的幫助。本書專為 Kotlin 開發者設計，透過技法、心法、實戰三部份，系統化的解釋 Kotlin 集合的原理、功能及應用，是一本 Kotlin 開發者桌上必備的工具書。 書籍特色 技法： 依不同目的及特性將 Kotlin 集合分類，綜覽超過 200 個方法，搭配範例程式碼及速查地圖，豐富讀者對操作技法的認識。 心法： 要掌握 Kotlin 集合，除了要精通語法外，也需通曉實作原理。書中透過閱讀標準函式庫的原始碼，陸續討論語法設計、命名邏輯及組合技等心法。 實戰： 只有理論是不夠的，唯有搭配實戰才能將知識落實在日常任務裡。透過情境解題，綜合運用集合的功能來面對各種資料處理情境，活用從心法與技法學到的知識。 專業推薦 作者以《技法》、《心法》以及《實戰》三大篇幅來帶領讀者瞭解 Kotlin Collections 的 What、Why、以及 How，協助 Kotlin 開發人員融會貫通，信手捻來高表達力且高品質的程式碼。 ── 上官林傑（Eric） Google 全球開發者計劃台灣香港及南亞區經理 無論你是新手或是老手，Kotlin 都值得一學，而 Collection 是日常處理各式各樣 Flow 的重要角色。本書透過合理的難易度安排，除了能像工具書使用外，也用更高的角度去觀察 Kotlin Collections 站在 Java Collections 巨人肩上的設計巧思。 ── 黃健旻（Vincent） Google 官方認證 Kotlin 技術專家 本書從不同角度，深入剖析 Kotlin Collection 的各種細節，處處都值得參考及研究。讀者在閱讀後，不只能學到 Collection 的用法，還可以感受到 Kotlin 設計的思考脈絡，以另一種視角享受寫程式的樂趣。 ── 趙家笙（Recca） Taiwan Kotlin User Group 主辦人

A girl with a secret…Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for prom night, the highlight of any high school experience. But Emily has a secret. And by the end of the evening, she will be dead.A murder that remains a mystery…Forty years later, Emily’s murder remains unsolved. Her friends closed ranks, her family retreated inwards, the community moved on. But all that’s about to change.One final chance to uncover a killer…Andrea Oliver arrives in town with a simple assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But her assignment is a cover. Because, in reality, Andrea is here to find justice for Emily – and to uncover the truth before the killer decides to silence her too…

Are you ready to do the unicorn dance? This magical novelty book is guaranteed to get little children moving. It features a different group of dancing unicorns on each page, with a lively tune for children to dance along to. The inviting text explains one very simple dance move to go with each tune, and then at the end they put them all together and do the whole dance while the unicorns neigh and sparkle.

1940, Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire. Three very different women are recruited to the mysterious Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Vivacious debutante Osla has the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses - but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, working to translate decoded enemy secrets.Self-made Mab masters the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and the poverty of her East-End London upbringing. And shy local girl Beth is the outsider who trains as one of the Park's few female cryptanalysts. 1947, London.Seven years after they first meet, on the eve of the royal wedding between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, disaster threatens. Osla, Mab and Beth are estranged, their friendship torn apart by secrets and betrayal. Yet now they must race against the clock to crack one final code together, before it's too late, for them and for their country.If you loved The Crown, don't mis

A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts to explain the concept of opposites. In this innovative die-cut title, children will learn the concept of opposites through bright, fun illustrations featuring Little Mouse and other friendly animal characters.The peep-through holes help children engage with the title and encourage sensory development and exploration.Four titles in this Little Mouse Learns series:Book 1: OPPOSITESBook 2: COLOURSBook 3: SHAPESBook 4: NUMBERS

A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts, Little Mouse Learns: COLOURS explains the concept of colours to young children.A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts to introduce colors.In this innovative die-cut title, children will learn about colors through bright, fun illustrations featuring Little Mouse and other friendly animal characters.The peep-through holes help children engage with the title and encourage sensory development and exploration.This is the first title in a series of first concept books in the Little Mouse Learns series:Book 1: OPPOSITESBook 2: COLORSBook 3: SHAPESBook 4: NUMBERS

A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts, Peep-through: OPPOSITES explains the concept of opposites to young children.A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts to explain the concept of opposites. In this innovative die-cut title, children will learn the concept of opposites through bright, fun illustrations featuring Little Mouse and other friendly animal characters.The peep-through holes help children engage with the title and encourage sensory development and exploration.This is the first title in a series of first concept books in the Little Mouse Learns series:Book 1: OPPOSITESBook 2: COLOURSBook 3: SHAPESBook 4: NUMBERS

A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts, Little Mouse Learns: NUMBERS explains the concept of numbers to young children.A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts to explain the concept of numbers. In this innovative die-cut title, children will learn the concept of numbers through bright, fun illustrations featuring Little Mouse and other friendly animal characters.The peep-through holes help children engage with the title and encourage sensory development and exploration.This is the first title in a series of first concept books in the Little Mouse Learns series:Book 1: OPPOSITESBook 2: COLORSBook 3: SHAPESBook 4: NUMBERS

One kingdom. Three worlds. It’s WARRIORS—but with pandas! This thrilling new series from bestselling author Erin Hunter follows three panda cubs, separated at birth, who must join together to complete a prophecy and save their home.The pandas of the Bamboo Kingdom have never forgotten the great flood that ended the peaceful life they’d always known. But for three young creatures born that day, the flood marks not an end, but a beginning—the beginning of their struggles to find a place in very different worlds.Leaf, raised in the sparse Northern Forest, works tirelessly to help her family find bamboo to eat; Rain, hot-tempered, refuses to accept a suspicious new leader in her Southern Forest community; and Ghost, clumsy and uncoordinated, worries he’ll never fit in with his hunter family in the mountains.None of them know that the others are out there, but thanks to a mysterious tiger that’s been threatening the Kingdom, they will soon find each other—and fulfill a prophecy that had bee

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Follow the adventures of Little Bunny through the sunny meadow in this quirky board book that's full of flaps to lift and sliders to slide! This quirky board book follows the adventures of Little Bunny on a journey through the meadow on a sunny day. Little Bunny stops to smell some flowers and sees Butterfly and Ladybug. Then Little Bunny continues into the forest and finds Squirrel and Bird. Next, Little Bunny heads to the pond and watches Frog, Duck, and the ducklings in the water. And at the end of the day, Little Bunny sees bees and Bear hiding behind the beehive, and then hops home to bed. Features flaps to lift and sliders to slide throughout.

ABOUT WHO WAS? WORKBOOK: SUMMER ACTIVITIESIt’s fun to learn the Who Was? way!The latest addition to this workbook series explores even more vocabulary and reading comprehension topics for curious kids and Who Was? fans alike.Fans of Who Was?, the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series, are sure to love this summertime-themed workbook filled with reading passages based on their favorite historical figures! The interactive writing prompts at the end of each passage make the educational material more engaging, and allow young learners to apply the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills they’ve been practicing in an exciting and creative way.With material that aligns with national Common Core Standards and is vetted by a top educational consultant, Who Was? Workbooks are designed to reinforce lessons introduced in the classroom in an accessible way for young learners everywhere.This workbook also includes stand-alone activities like crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blank word games, and

How did Bitcoin price increase 1,200 times in only a decade? Why can a virtual image be sold for as high as HK$500 million? How did Dogecoin once become the fourth largest digital asset in terms of market cap, after being created for fun? Understanding the development of blockchain and crypto assets and how to make good use of its decentralized technology can protect individual wealth effectively and be an edge against the inflation caused by central banks, and sometimes also be a shortcut to get rich. Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others, have been mushrooming in recent years. Blockchain technology has also evolved from 1.0 to 3.0. How can you identify and seize these new opportunities? This book gives a brief explanation of the development course of blockchain and crypto assets, an analysis of the industry ecosystem, a framework for institutional investors to manage their portfolios, and an outlook on the development direction of this industry in the coming

Father Mouse and Mother MOuse always want the best for their daughter, including the best possible husband... but Father Mouse has some rather grand and impractical ideas. Will Molly Mouse end up with the husband she really wants?With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: low A1. 300 headwords, 598 words.

The sixth and final installment of New York Times bestselling author Megan Millers S.Q.U.I.D. Squad series. TheS.Q.U.I.D.Squad is made up of three bold children who are part of a secret, underwater society of Book Guardians. They combine their unique talents to solve mysteries, right wrongs, and explore the oceans! While settling into their new base at Oceans End, life returns to business as usual: books are being delivered and stored and everyone is at work. The only new trouble in their lives is a pair of twins who really dont want to be there.Troublesome turns to puzzling when the adults begin to behave oddly. First, Sofi can't stop laughing. Abs begins making silly jokes and playing with toys. To Inky and the gang's surprise, Oceans End headquarters slowly transforms into fun and games. But when the S,Q.U.I.D. Squad realizes that the adults are suffering from a magic that turns them into kids, the joke is over. As the squad works to find a cure for their parents, another troubleso

Pluto has not been a planet since 2006. But this tiny world still inspires people of all ages while sparking controversy. In this delightfully witty book, astronomer Dean Regas teaches you how to educate your grown-up about the cutting-edge science of space, most crucially the reason why Pluto is NOT a planet any more.Delving into the history of space discoveries, the key players who have helped our understanding of the universe (including the 11-year-old girl who named Pluto in the first place) and the ever-changing nature of science, this book will equip every reader with the tools they need to bring their grown-ups fully up to speed, and to sneak in as many amazing astronomical facts as possible. And there's a handy quiz at the end so that you can check your grown-up has been paying attention!

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustTilly has been learning all about trees and she would love to grow one. So when Grandma shows Tilly her special oak tree and they collect an acorn from the ground, they know just what to do. With help from their friends Worm and Ladybird, Tilly starts to grow her very own oak tree.Join in as she watches it grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and a big pop-up surprise at the end. With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own trees. Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower

Set to the familiar tune of “The More We Get Together,” this new addition to Barefoot Books’ bestselling singalong collection features a diverse group of children who work together to make their urban neighborhood cleaner, friendlier, and safer for everyone. Sing along as the community bicycles and recycles together, volunteers at an assisted living home, participates in a letter-writing campaign and finally gathers around a potluck meal. End matter includes an age-appropriate introduction to recycling, activism, community gardens, teamwork and more, as well as actionable ways for children to get involved in their own neighborhoods. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

Across the meadow, baby animals echo their mothers - and your wee ones can listen along and echo you! Sing along with the catchy adaptation of a traditional English song, then learn more about the animals you've met in the notes at the end of the book. The QR code edition includes an animated video and audio singalong sung by Susan Reed.

What will you see outside your window on the drive home from Grandpa's? Find out in this cheery singalong! Helicopters, trains, tractors and other fun forms of transportation fill the bright acrylic illustrations. At the end, you'll find a recap of the 9 vehicles you spotted througout the song and the 9 colors introduced. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

Learn and play with Dr. Seuss in this ultimate 3rd Grade workbook, with over 300 curriculum-based activities ranging from English, math, social emotional learning, to science! This multi-subject, curriculum-based workbook is developed by education experts, designed to give little learners in 3rd grade a well-balanced education. With perforated pages for easy on-the-go use, your child will learn essential skills for school and life--while having fun! Each playful exercise features familiar Dr. Seuss characters that reinforce school lessons and ensure success in and out of the classroom.This workbook also comes with reward stickers to mark the end of every activity, plus completion certificates for each subject to help build your child's confidence!Your child will learn about: - The writing process- Reading comprehension- Counting from 1-10- Multiplication and division- Fractions and decimals- Laws of energy, force, and motion- Open-mindednessAlso available: Dr. Seuss Workbook: Preschool

Learn and play with Dr. Seuss in this ultimate 1st Grade workbook, with over 300 curriculum-based activities ranging from English, math, social emotional learning, to science! This multi-subject, curriculum-based workbook is developed by education experts, designed to give little learners in 1st grade a well-balanced education. With perforated pages for easy on-the-go use, your child will learn essential skills for school and life--while having fun! Each playful exercise features familiar Dr. Seuss characters that reinforce school lessons and ensure success in and out of the classroom. This workbook also comes with reward stickers to mark the end of every activity, plus completion certificates for each subject to help build your child's confidence! Your child will learn about: - Vowels and consonants- Sounding out words- Counting to 100- Measurement units- Body parts- Kindness Also available: Dr. Seuss Workbook: Preschool, Dr. Seuss Workbook: Kindergarten, Dr. Seuss Workbook: Grade 2,

Learn and play with Dr. Seuss in this ultimate 2nd Grade workbook, with over 300 curriculum-based activities ranging from English, math, social emotional learning, to science! This multi-subject, curriculum-based workbook is developed by education experts, designed to give little learners in 2nd Grade a well-balanced education. With perforated pages for easy on-the-go use, your child will learn essential skills for school and life--while having fun! Each playful exercise features familiar Dr. Seuss characters that reinforce school lessons and ensure success in and out of the classroom.This workbook also comes with reward stickers to mark the end of every activity, plus completion certificates for each subject to help build your child's confidence!Your child will learn about: - Independent reading- Parts of speech- Advanced addition and subtraction- The scientific process- Respecting othersAlso available: Dr. Seuss Workbook: Preschool, Dr. Seuss Workbook: Kindergarten, Dr. Seuss Workboo

Abaqus是一套商業通用型的有限元素分析軟體，擁有龐大的材料資料庫，但隨著各種材料的發展與精進，背後所牽涉到的材料模型趨於複雜；同時使用者對於更精微、細緻的材料行為研究需求日益增加，Abaqus提供一個讓使用者開發副程式的介面，透過UMAT（User-defined Material）此一副程式，使用者可自行定義材料的各種行為，再結合Abaqus的分析能力，俾利使用者探討各種物理問題。本書提供有志於進行材料行為模擬的研發人員、工程師或學生一個完整的參考手冊，說明如何搭配對應的理論架構正確地使用UMAT開發對應的程式，並提供案例解析以利快速上手。除了可供工程師實務應用之外，同時也可以作為材料科學、固體力學與生物醫學相關科系學生的材料模型實作教材。

‘Beth O’Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book’ Emily Henry‘Read this! Absolutely loved it!’ Christina LaurenAddie and her sister are on an epic road trip to a friend’s wedding in rural Scotland. But, not long after setting off, a car slams into theirs. The driver is none other than Addie’s ex, who she hasn’t seen since their traumatic break-up two years earlier.Dylan and his best mate are heading to the wedding too, so Addie has no choice but to offer them a ride. And with four hundred miles to go, they can’t avoid confronting the very messy history of their relationship . . .Will they make it to the wedding? And, more importantly, is this really the end of the road for Addie and Dylan?

別搔癢猴子──牠可能會開始喋喋不休喔！《Don’t Tickle the Monkey!》延續系列一貫的互動設計，結合絨毛觸感與動物聲音，讓孩子在每翻一頁時，都有全新的驚喜。除了猴子，書中還有其他熱帶動物角色，最後還有一段熱鬧的音樂合奏，讓寶寶跟著節奏跳動。厚紙設計耐翻、音效清晰，押韻文字朗朗上口，是感官發展、語言學習與親子共讀的理想選擇You'd better not tickle the monkey... because it might just chatter 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

'I want to be me! The glorious glittering me . . .People like me here Celestine! They adore me!'Victoria Stitch has escaped from the confines of Wiskling Wood and flown into the human world. Here, she breaks the most sacred of all wiskling laws and speaks to a human. Where she is feared and disgraced in Wiskling Wood, she is adored and revered in the human world.But the net is closing in. There are wisklings who would like to end Victoria Stitch's famous reign in the human world for good. Will her beloved twin, Celestine, be able to warn her in time? And even if she can, will Victoria Stitch listen?Review of Victoria Stitch: Bad and Glittering. This absorbing miniature melodrama is full of fraught sibling fondness between sweet, gentle Celestine and the marvellously ambitious and snooty Victoria, with Muncaster's own enticing illustrations. - The GuardianReview of Victoria Stitch: Bad and Glittering. Packed full of gothic glam and with a hefty dose of sparkles and glitter, Victoria Sti

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A sweet and funny picture book about friendship - perfect for Pancake Day. Pancake recipe included! It's finally the day of Rabbit's pancake picnic! She's going to make the pancakes all by herself . .. but she can't find her recipe book. Bother! Rabbit decides to try to remember the recipe and adds syrup, strawberries, apples, and lots of other ingredients to the mixture.Her friends try to help, but Rabbit is desperate to make the pancakes on her own. Even when the mixture turns lumpy, sticky and looks, well . .. strange. Is Rabbit's pancake picnic ruined? Perhaps she just needs to accept some help from her kind friends! This beautifully illustrated picture book with its cast of adorable woodland animals combines all the fun of Pancake Day with important messages about knowing when to ask for help and the fun of working together.Children will love the fun counting element, joining in with the repeated phrases, and then making their very own pancakes using the recipe at the end of the b

In the second book of this easy-to-read graphic novel series from an award-winning creator, four funny animal friends and their wacky adventures "will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories" (Dav Pilkey).Baloney and friends will have newly independent readers giggling their way through more day-to-day adventures in the second book of this pitch-perfect graphic novel series. Whether it's writing the lyrics to their own original theme song, having an epic sleepover in a tent, experimenting with an incredible new device that lets them reach for the sky, or thinking deep (or deeply funny) thoughts about the world around them, this new collection of three tales and mini-comics will have you cheering and rooting for Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and everyone's favorite grumpy rabbit, Krabbit! And at the end, readers will learn to draw each character with different facial expressions and emotions by following clear step-by-step instructions."A sure