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Revitalization in Asia: Adaptive Reuse in Macao, Mumbai, and Penang offers a clear understanding of the value of sustainable adaptive reuse within an Asian context. Three highly urbanized places (Macao, Mumbai, and Penang) are considered in detail from conservation and planning perspectives (with essays and timelines for each). For each place, five case studies offer a comparative framework for understanding similarities and differences in adaptive reuse projects. Six essays examine adaptive reuse in terms of its connection to the three dimensions of sustainability, with reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This book is envisioned as a continuation of Asian Revitalization: Adaptive Reuse in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore.

First in a series of four sweet and simple stories about a young child’s joyful discovery of nature through the seasons.When spring comes, the bees are buzzing in the blossom, flowers are blooming in the soft, green grass and the sleepy hedgehog is waking up from his winter sleep. Lambs and ducklings, raindrops and rainbows, planting seeds with Mum and spring cleaning with Dad – there is so much to see and do as nature bursts into life. And one little girl is loving every magical moment!Fall in love with the wonder of spring in this beautiful first picture book.

My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia 是一本為學齡前孩子設計的第一本百科全書。從地球到音樂、數字到食物，以最貼近孩子視角的方式，呈現世界的多樣與驚奇。語言簡潔、節奏感強，適合朗讀，圖像溫暖生動，幫助幼兒建立語彙與認知概念，是親子共讀、日常探索的最佳起點。The first-ever Britannica Encyclopedia for children under three, in a beautifully illustrated, large-format board book.My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little one’s eyes. This huge board book covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers and Shapes. The simple, clear and lyrical text includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyable reading-aloud experience, and is paired with gorgeous illustrations by Hanako Clulow. Reviewed by early-years specialist Dr Amanda Gummer, as well as a host of Britannica subject experts, this is the perfect book to inspire little brainiacs!Quotes/Reviews"Rocket fuel for cognitive development."-Wall Street JournalSelected for Waterstones Best Children's Books in October 2022 List"Just the right amount of information is included

In this companion to the acclaimed and bestselling picture books In a Jar and Out of a Jar, a little bunny and his friends collect their hopes and dreams for the future in jars.Llewellyn the bunny and his friends dream of many things. Some of their dreams are small, like learning to ice skate, visiting a friend, or acting in the school play. And some of their dreams are big, like going to the moon, or becoming a ballet dancer or a wildlife photographer. Their dreams feel so precious that the bunnies place them in jars for safekeeping. But when a storm comes and destroys their collection of jars, Llewellyn and his friends wonder: what’s the point of dreaming if everything could be lost?This timely, powerful, and beautifully illustrated story of perseverance and resilience explores setbacks, loss, and grief, and shows how—with the help of friends and loved ones—to find the strength to start again.

This beautiful box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stencilled artwork. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader."I was so obsessed with this book. . .. The Hunger Games is amazing." Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga "I couldn't stop reading." Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly "At its best the trilogy channels the political passion of 1984, the memorable violence of A Clockwork Orange, the imaginative ambience of The Chronicles of Narnia and the detailed inventiveness of Harry Potter." New York Times Book Review Pre-order Sunrise On the Reaping - the fifth Hunger Games book - releasing March 2025 There is only one rule: kill or be killed. In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded b

An irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz.It’s Gabriel’s fourth year at Crookhaven School for Thieves, and it’s the most challenging one yet. Along with mastering a new class – Lay of the Land – Upper Delinquents are supposed to start thinking about life after Crookhaven. Their schoolwork is beginning to have real world implications, and this year’s Break-In challenge is set in an external location known to be impenetrable – the Impossible Fortress.But the world outside their school grounds can be a dark and dangerous place. And with the most powerful crew in the underworld, infamously known as the Nameless, out to get Gabriel and his friends, the stakes have never been higher.The crew need to put everything they’ve learned so far to the test outside of Crookhaven’s gates. But there may be something lurking within those gates that the crew should be wary of too…The fourth

TheSuzumesaga reaches its climax in this thrilling adaptation of the worldwide blockbuster hit by Makoto Shinkai, director of5 Centimeters per SecondandYour Name!Suzume and Souta catch up to the capricious godDaijinafter chasing him all over Japan, only to find that the earthquake-inducing Worm he was meant to seal away has broken free of its final binds. As certain disaster threatens to decimate Tokyo,Soutaasks Suzume to help him make the ultimate sacrifice and take Daijin’s place in the Ever-After. Now, desperate to save Souta from an eternity in the cold,Suzumesets off on one last trip back to the site of her greatest tragedy in hopes of digging up memories that could provide the key to rescuing Souta—and to the door to her destiny.

Rabbit up . . . Uh-oh! Rabbit down . . . With some droll ascents and landings, Jo Ham's international sensation hops into a board book about the basic concepts of up and down. Seesaws, diving boards, ski jumps, slides--life comes with its share of ups and downs. And for the adventurous, on-the-go Rabbit, they're simply par for the course. The creation of Jo Ham, whose art celebrates the magic of everyday life, Rabbit has been spotted everywhere from the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston to mugs and nursery decorations in homes around the world. Now the iconic black-silhouetted bunny appears in a series of children's board books--fun, playful, and irreverent stories in striking and stylish packages that beg for a place on children's bookshelves.

When is a spot not a dot? When it’s the perfect spot for a picnic! Dot the Ladybug is a charming sleuth in this endearing My First I Can Read series filled with sweet art and simple wordplay.Jots is looking for the perfect spot. But finding a spot is not as easy as it looks. Dot is on the case to help out her friend in this Dot the Ladybug adventure.Kallie George’s fun yet simple wordplay pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer Coleman’s vibrant illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers.

This book offers a glimpse into the wide-ranging 50-year career of the internationally renowned Hong Kong photographer/designer through his work in collages and photomontages. From his early album covers when he was an art director/designer for the music industry in New York, Los Angeles and London in the 1970’s, through his diverse international assignments and personal works, to his most recent exhibition in Hong Kong. The story encompasses the long journey from cut-and-paste collages to the computer-composited photomontages of dreamscapes in this Carnival of Dreams.In his introduction titled ‘The Man from Everywhere’, Pico Iyer writes: “For decades now, Basil Pao has been the global eye through which I’ve taken in almost every country, as clearly as the world within… I never know where to place Basil; I can’t get my head around him. Album-designer, loving father, covert Chan master—21st century Renaissance man—Basil is always bringing the many worlds inside him together to create so

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!Three friends, Eloise, Ash, and Maya, have just discovered that they share an amazing gift. They can transform into powerful Fire Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest.Once there, Eloise learns that she is the mighty Flame Dragon. She must lead Ash and Maya on an epic quest to a place in the forest called the Fire Realm, which only appears once every one thousand years. An evil queen is gaining power there. She must be stopped—and Eloise and her friends are just the dragons for the job!Read all the books in the Fire Dragon arc!#16: Eloise the Flame Dragon#17: Ash the Blaze Dragon#18: Maya the Ember Dragon

A novelty board book for preschoolers, introducing them to scientists who changed the world.Discover the scientists who changed our world in My First Heroes: Scientists! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Zhang Heng, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin, and be inspired by their incredible work.With scenes to explore, fun facts to learn and bright, bold illustration by Nila Aye, this is the perfect introduction for young children to these amazing scientists.The My First Heroes books have been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide.Find out more in this remarkable autobiographical series with Explorers, Space and Inventors.

Discover the inventors who changed our world in My First Heroes:Inventors!Push, pull, and slide the scenes to find out about Archimedes, Patricia Bath, George Stephenson and Hedy Lamarr, and be inspired by their incredible work.With scenes to explore, fun facts to learn and bright, bold illustration by Nila Aye, this is the perfect introduction for inquisitive preschoolers to these amazing inventors.The My First Heroes books have been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide.Find out more in this remarkable autobiographical series withExplorers,ScientistsandSpace.

In the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, Drake and Worm encounter a mysterious Ghost Dragon!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Zoltan, an evil wizard, has stolen a Dream Orb! With the orb, Zoltan has access to the Dream World -- a place that is forbidden to all wizards. Drake and Bo travel to Zoltan's castle in Gothica to stop him. There, they meet Dragon Master Sandor and his Ghost Dragon Phantom. Is Phantom a ghost or a dragon? Can Drake and Bo find the orb and stop Zoltan before he opens the Dream Gate?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this page-turning adventure!

A friends-with-benefits arrangement with a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more in this spicy hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge--life after hockey. It's time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time.Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He'd sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He'll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away.Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the fa

Jump-start baby's exposure to first words using this beautifully designed board book box set--the perfect gift for newborns and baby showers! Now in a mini size that's great for their small hands! Designed by a professional watercolor artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Very Little Library Board Book Set includes 12 board books that feature charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your child's vocabulary. The durable materials and extra-small book size also make them perfect for your baby's little hands. Our Very Little Library Board Book Set includes 12 board books that feature foundational words in the following categories: Farm AnimalsForest AnimalsOcean AnimalsWild AnimalsFruits and VeggieToysTransportationFood & DrinkClothesAround the House The back of each board book in this first word series also includes a "seek and find" activity to help parents encourage their little ones to learn to identify the pictures on the page. C

Discover and learn with Timmy and Tammy! Become an expert reader, explore your home and beyond, and have fun with this bestselling series!The library is not just a place to borrow books. Every trip to the library is a chance for Timmy and Tammy to learn something new! Come join in the fun!EVEL 1‧For emerging readers‧Contains simple sight words and words to sound outLEVEL 2‧For growing readers‧Contains more complex sight words and words to sound outLEVEL 3‧For confident readers‧Contains longer, high-interest stories

Discover and learn with Timmy and Tammy! Become an expert reader, explore your home and beyond, and have fun with this bestselling series!The library is not just a place to borrow books. Every trip to the library is a chance for Timmy and Tammy to learn something new! Come join in the fun!EVEL 1‧For emerging readers‧Contains simple sight words and words to sound outLEVEL 2‧For growing readers‧Contains more complex sight words and words to sound outLEVEL 3‧For confident readers‧Contains longer, high-interest stories

It's fun to be a Baby-sitters' Little Sister!At first, Karen and Ricky were enemies. But now they like each other. They are even going to get married. Only now Karen and Ricky are in a big fight! First Karen puts gum in Ricky's desk. Then Ricky calls Karen Four-eyes. Will Karen and Ricky make up . . . or break up?

Most histories of Hong Kong begin with the arrival of the British, and only incidentally mention the precolonial eras. In this book, Patrick Hase, one of the leaders in the field, provides an important addition to the history of Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta region, covering topics such as Chinese ethnicity, commerce, port-towns, and squatting. It is a truly excellent work that will interest historians, anthropologists, and social scientists.—James L. WatsonFairbank Professor of Chinese Society and Anthropology Emeritus,Harvard UniversityThis book, an historical and archaeological portrayal of Hong Kong market villages across the territory, depicts how Hong Kong evolved not through chronicles of emperors and governors but through the ups and downs of different centres of rural life over the centuries. It belongs beyond the bookshelves of historians and archaeologists—anyone wandering the streets of Hong Kong neighbourhoods today wondering “how did this place get to be here?” wil

With Our Little Library Vol. 2, you can jump-start your baby's exposure to first words using this beautifully designed board book box set—the perfect gift for newborns and baby showers!Designed by a professional watercolor artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Little Library Vol. 2 includes five new board books that feature charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your child's vocabulary. The durable materials and small book size also make them perfect for your baby's little hands.Our Little Library Vol. 2 includes five board books that feature foundational words in the following categories:Ocean AnimalsSafari AnimalsFood & DrinkClothesAround the HouseThe back of each board book in this first words box set also includes a "seek and find" activity to help parents encourage their little ones to learn to identify the pictures on the page.Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, MS, CCC-SLP, author of the best-selling set Our Little

Strap in! Science Comics: Human Spaceflight is a new volume in First Second's STEM graphic novel series! Once humans figured out how to launch rockets into orbit, the Space Race between the US and USSR began! Who will be the first to fly outside of Earth's atmosphere, walk on the moon, or build a working lab in orbit? Follow the story of how the race to the moon became international teamwork in orbit, and find out how to travel at 17,500 mph, take a shower with no water, and go to the bathroom when there's no gravity. When it comes to human spaceflight, the sky is not the limit!

With peep-through pages and cutaways, the lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations will inspire children’s imaginations.The Little star shines brightly through the bedroom window.It shines down on a sleepless mind, spinning with restless thoughts . . .A gorgeous picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup! This beautifully illustrated, calming picture book takes readers on a peaceful exploration of a night-time landscape. Snuggle down for a magical, moonlit adventure, follow a tiny star and dance with a whole host of animals. But is it all a dream? With stunning artwork and lyrical text, this is a story to treasure and a perfect book to read before bed. Die-cuts let you peep through the pages and gentle text encourages a mindful approach to a busy mind at bedtime.

The journey begins with this all-new adaptation of the Golden Globe-nominated worldwide hit directed by Makoto Shinkai, creator ofYour NameandWeathering With You!High school juniorSuzumehas no idea why the beautiful stranger she meets is looking for ruins, for a certain door. Soon after pointing the stranger,Souta, in the direction of an abandoned resort, she thinks better of it and goes to try and stop him. But before she can find Souta, Suzume unknowingly opens a decrepit door to a world beyond time and place—and stumbles into an adventure of seismic proportions.

本套《The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien》為全球首部托爾金詩作全集，跨越近七十年的創作歷程。詩作題材多元，從愛情、友情、信仰，到自然景物與奇幻傳說，既獨立成篇，也與《The Hobbit》與《The Lord of the Rings》緊密相連。收錄作品中，包含一戰期間創作的思鄉之作，以及融合《The Silmarillion》世界觀的史詩詩篇。由 Christina Scull 與 Wayne G. Hammond 編輯與註解，為讀者帶來文學與人生交織的詩歌全景。跨越托爾金一生的重要詩作全收錄揭示詩作背後的創作背景與生平故事兼具文學價值與典藏意義的三卷精裝套書Award-winning world first publication of the collected poems of J.R.R. Tolkien, spanning almost seven decades of the author’s life and presented in an elegant three-volume hardback boxed set. Winner of the 2025 Mythopoeic Scholarship Award in Inkling Studies J.R.R.Tolkien aspired to be a poet in the first instance, and poetry was part of his creative life no less than his prose, his languages, and his art. Although Tolkien’s readers are aware that he wrote poetry, if only from verses in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, its extent is not well known, and its qualities are underappreciated. Within his larger works of fiction, poems help to establish character and place as well as furth

A hilarious, heartfelt story following lovable Lulu Whifferton-Rear's first top-secret mission. Susannah Lloyd's witty, perfectly-pitched writing and Nici Gregory's standout illustrations combine to make an unforgettable reading experience.Lulu Whifferton-Rear loves to mind her own badgery business, but when she discovers that important humans are actually BOPs (Badger Operated Persons), she is thrust into the world of the Rumpington Academy of Badgering. There, her catastrophic training leads to the most dramatic of first missions . . . SAVE THE WORLD!A madcap, heart-warming adventure story about badgers, cheese and tomato sandwiches, staying true to yourself and how 'too much welly' might just be the perfect amount.

Boy and Grandad find themselves on an old steamship that takes them on an incredible adventure around the world!The second title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad.Boy has lost his beloved toy penguin. He and grandad have looked all over the place but she's nowhere to be seen. Boy thinks he might know where she's gone, but if they're going to find her, they need to build a big boat!In this thrilling new story, CLANG! sees Boy and Grandad use their resourcefulness to turn an old bath into a seaworthy vessel, and navigate all the way to the South Pole. Along the way, they encounter a variety of ships, submarines and even pirates. A delightful family read, exploring creativity and deftly introducing subtle science facts - all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

來自多倫多的魯絲，在搬往香港後陷入孤單與迷惘。語言不通、課業壓力、父母忙碌，讓她覺得自己與這座城市格格不入。但逐漸地，她也開始尋找屬於自己的位置。一部融合歡笑與淚水的圖像回憶錄，訴說離散、認同與成長的旅程。Perfect for fans of New Kid and A First Time for Everything, a joyful and tearful debut middle grade graphic memoir about one girl being uprooted when she moves to Hong Kong, a place where her family fits in but, for her, it's nothing like home. Ruth Chan loves her hometown in Toronto, hanging out with her best friends for life, and snacking on ketchup flavored potato chips, which are the best. What Ruth doesn't love is having to move to Hong Kong after her dad gets a new job there. Her mom is excited to reunite with her family, but it's not the same for Ruth. In Hong Kong, her classes are harder, her Cantonese isn't good enough, and her parents are never around. Ruth feels lonely and completely uprooted. But as Ruth's dad tells stories about her family, about how they relied on their strength, courage, and each other to survive the most difficult times, Ruth realizes that she too can

Discover how maths is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Maths - Amazing Maths. Mathematics is not just working out sums and equations for school - it's all around us and used in everyday situations. From photography and cooking to ballet and fashion design, maths is the building block of everything! Discover how watching rabbits and bees developed into a famous sequence, see the ancient Egyptians apply maths to pyramid building, and meet the inspirational mathematicians who brought numbers and symbols to life, including Marjorie Lee Browne, Archimedes and Maryam Mirzakhani. A "try this at home" section shows readers how maths helps you to read minds and how a sequence can turn you into an artist. With easy-to-understand text written by maths expert Lou Abercrombie, and lots of colourful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter maths and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of tellin

SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST ADVENTURES NOW IN COLOUR! Winner of The Sheffield Children's Book Award Emerging Reads category winner and Overall Winner 2021A Super Happy Magic Forest chapter book packed with illustrations and plenty of humour-this is the perfect read for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants (6+). Fun-filled frolics from award-winning author Matty Long. The Super Happy Magic Forest is the friendliest, most frolic-filled place in all the world, but very occasionally some evil-doer likes to come along and disturb the peace.That's when our five brave heroes to step up to save the day-there's Blossom the unicorn, Twinkle the pixie, Herbert the gnome, Hoofius the faun, and a plucky little mushroom called Trevor. In Super Happy Magic Forest and the Humongous Fungus the heroes of the forest must fight against Fungellus the evil mushroom. Prepare for epic adventures, the odd picnic-break, and plenty of fun-filled frolics!For more laugh-out-loud adventures with the Super Happy Magi

Step into Steve and Maggie’s fun-filled world in this party-perfect picture book based on the YouTube sensation.The perfect gift for toddlers celebrating a birthday milestoneTeaches friendship, first concepts and fun!Based on the hit YouTube series, with a focus on first words and early-years conceptsHey everyone! It’s time for Maggie's great BIG birthday! Follow Steve and Maggie as they bake a cake, try on fancy dress and decorate the house with banners and balloons, just in time for a very special surprise. Based on the hit YouTube series, this funny, engaging and beautifully-illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of Steve and Maggie's best-loved world.

A brand new Barefoot Singalong about the earth's orbit!The earth circles round the sun each year. Past days, weeks, and months, our birthdays we cheer, growing taller, faster, smarter, wiser. The earth circles round the sun each year.What creates the seasons? How does day turn to night? Learn how the sun and moon create earth's seasonal and daily cycles in this uplifting, musical exploration of the beautiful planet we call home. Written and sung by Susan Reed (Over in the Meadow and Up, Up, Up) and illustrated by Mariona Cabassa (Whatever Comes Tomorrow, Barefoot Books Water, and A Gift for Amma), the calming music and vibrant illustrations help children understand our place in the universe. Includes a QR code to original audio and animation Endnotes dive more into STEAM topics such as seasons, stars, the moon and more Teaches kids about earth's orbit in a fun, accessible way.

In this follow-up to The Incredible Hotel, a crime disrupts the prestigious baking competition taking place at the hotel. But will detective Matilda be able to solve the case?The World Baking Competition is coming up. It is taking place at the Incredible Hotel and will be judged by guest of honor, Chef Tartine. Stefan has perfected his chocolate cake recipe, but on the morning of the event... the recipe is nowhere to be found!Luckily, the best detective in Delaunay is on hand – Stefan’s best friend, Matilda. Who could the thief be?! Everyone has their theory and Mr Starch, the hotel manager, is ready to point the finger at a baking saboteur...From exceptionally talented author Kate Davies and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Follath, this enchantingly illustrated and nostalgic picture book visits the same unique hotel as the previous book, depicted in characterful illustrations and described with whimsical and charming text. With a strong and smart femal

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the second volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Secret tales of woe, hilarious new characters, and dangerous plans of sabotage will keep readers delighted and laughing until the thrilling climax. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators. The Moon Queen has been poisoned--by SOUP. With few she can trust in her own royal court, she and First Cat will have to journey alone to find the antidote. If only LOZ 4000 were still with them . . . But our once-heroic toenail clipping robot is on the run, looking for new purpose in this vast universe. Unbeknownst to our trio, secret forces are working against them. In a world of villainous cowboys, high-speed chases, and falling pianos, can our iconic trio find their way back to one another and save the Moon Queen before it's too late? And who would want to poison her? Is Captain Babybeard, the adorable baby pirate, in this one? Praise for The Fi

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! The third book in the Diary of a Minecraft Wolf series, featuring classic Minecraft characters, creatures, and quests!Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld.Winston and his pet player, Brian, are headed to the Nether for their next mission. Heat, fire, and a reddish darkness greets them. Pretty spooky stuff. Before they know it, they are under attack from skeletons! Captain Skeleton demands to know what they are doing in the Nether. They need to investigate the haunted fortress, of course! Even the skeletons are scared of that place. Can Winston and Brian conquer their fears and save the day? Read and find out!

Though all our brains look the same, every brain works differently. This Is My Brain! shows readers that understanding how different brains feel and learn can help us connect with others . . . and keep our own brains happy! Through humorous, engaging text and brightly colored art, readers are introduced to the fundamentals of how our brains work, how our unique neurology influences how we think and act, and how the world is a better place when we understand each other’s brains and use them collectively.BRAINS ARE COOL: Whether it’s a fascination with the way brains look or how they work, kids enjoy learning about the human body, specifically the brain!UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY: Neurodiversity is something we are hearing more and more about. Parents and teachers are realizing the importance of helping kids understand that thinking differently is normal and that it is important for each of us to embrace our own brain’s uniqueness as well as value alternative ways of thinking by others

"A beautiful tale of loss and adjustment; for those who have never had to leave home, perhaps a lesson in insight and empathy. Highly recommended." — School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)"Beautifully crafted and warmly empathetic." — Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)A poignant story about a displaced family making a home in the aftermath of war.​We used to live in a big city. In our apartment window was a star-shaped lamp, shining through the cold. I could recognize home from far away. But then the war began, and we left for another country. Everything is different here—the food, the language, even Mom and me. Today Mom bought us a package of scissors, glue, and cardboard. Can we make this place feel a little more like home? Narrated by a young refugee, A Star Shines Through illustrates the long process of healing with an evocative palette of blues and yellows. This resonant book shows how making art can create a sense of hope and belonging, even in a new and different place.

With more than 40 million copies sold, Erin Hunter's Warriors series has taken the world by storm and is now available in a full-color graphic novel adaptation. The first book covers the first two original novels in The Prophecies Begin: Into the Wild and Fire and Ice. A perfect introduction to the world of Warriors for any new readers and the ultimate gift for its legions of fans!For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest. But the cats of ThunderClan are in grave danger, and sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. In the midst of this turmoil appears a house cat named Rusty--who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all. Ever since the first Warriors book hit shelves, readers have devoured these epic adventures. This stunning new adaptation retells the original Warriors story arc as a full-color graphic novel.

As Connie and Mum make their way to the bus stop, they realise that their journey to school going to be very unusual. Why? Because there is something surprising in Connie's shoe! And that means she can't possibly go to school until she's sorted it out. A first-day-at-school picture book like no other, by award-winning author Lisa Thompson and illustrator Aysha Awwad!Connie slipped her feet into her new, shiny boots.They felt hard and awkward and very, very different.“Let’s get going,” said Connie’s mum.“It’s an exciting day today – your first day at school!”As Connie and Mum make their way to the bus stop, they realise that their journey to school going to be very unusual.Why? Because there is something surprising in Connie's shoe! And that means she can't possibly go to school until she's sorted it out... Debut picture book from bestselling children's book author, Lisa ThompsonGorgeously illustrated by Aysha AwwadThe perfect first-day-at-school picture book

50 side-splitting jokes with hilariously funny pictures that will leave you (and your friends) roaring with laughter!Packed with 50 hilarious jokes by Northern Irish stand-up comedian Sean Hegarty, and brilliantly illustrated in colour by Jim Field, this riotously funny first joke book is the perfect gift for budding comedians to read alone or share with friends.With free Stories Aloud audio including advice from Sean on how to deliver the perfect joke