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Born in a Virginia farmhouse, and proving himself early on to be an honest, intelligent, natural leader, George Washington grew up to become the very first president of the United States of America. W

Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are taking a holiday on the world-famous Orient Express - and it's clear that each of their fellow first-class passengers has something to hide. Even more intriguing: there

Being first isn't always best, as Pinkerton Pig finds out after an encounter with a mean Sand Witch. As always, Helen Lester's wonderfully offbeat humor and Lynn Munsinger's whimsical illustrations re

It's a samurai showdown as Team Geronimo follows the Pirate Cats to feudal Japan!Geronimo Stilton's travels through time continue in volume 12, The First Samurai, as he must battle the Pirate Cats in

Count down to Christmas with Bizzy Bear in this advent book collection of 24 mini board book adventures!With a surprise storybook (and audiobook!) hidden behind every door, busy toddlers can join Bizzy Bear for lots of festive fun in the lead up to Christmas.Includes 24 FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobooks! Scan the code, hear the stories.With a hidden Bizzy Bear behind every pocket-sized book, there's even a fun matching game to store the books back inside the package, ready to celebrate again next year!Explore, discover and play with more Bizzy Bear books:Bizzy Bear: Christmas HelperBizzy Bear: My First Sticker Activity Book: Christmas TimeBizzy Bear: My First Memory Game: ChristmasBizzy Bear: Whizzy Wheels: Fire EngineBizzy Bear's Big Book of Colours

「歡迎來到妮姬學園，指揮官。」 Encounter是近年來風靡全球的熱門比賽。 這是一項極受歡迎的競技活動， 選手必須運用槍械或火箭炮等武器討伐機械兵「萊徹」，與其他好手比拚賽事成績。 在這所學園當中，許多少女每天互相較勁、精進技術， 目標是成為活躍於世界舞臺的頂尖選手──職業妮姬。 但在這所妮姬學園裡，竟然發生了大規模竊盜事件！ 犯人究竟是誰，又是出於什麼目的……？ 以反擊部隊的三人為中心，妮姬們挑戰追查犯人！槍戰、爆炸，驚奇不斷的校園喜劇！ ©SHIFT UP CORP.© 2026 Yuba MOCHIZAKI / SHOGAKUKANIllustrations by Nagu★全球下載突破4500萬超人氣遊戲「勝利女神：妮姬」第一本官方改編小說！ ★為玩家線上充滿槍戰、爆炸，驚奇不斷的校園喜劇！

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The next graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster, New York Times bestselling Warriors series covers the first two novels of the second arc, The New Prophecy (Midnight and Moonrise). The wild cats of the forest have lived in peace for many moons--but when Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, receives an ominous prophecy from StarClan that speaks of a mysterious danger, he must rally the fiercest warriors from all the Clans to seek answers in the mountains.But the journey is long and hard, and tensions rise back in the forest as Firestar and Leafpaw watch ThunderClan's world crumbling around them. As the questing cats struggle to uncover the meaning of the prophecy, turmoil threatens to overtake the Clans.Ever since the first Warriors book hit shelves, readers have devoured these epic adventures. This stunning adaptation, adapted by Gibson Twist and illustrated by Sammy Savos, retells the first two books in the second arc of the Warriors series as a full-color graphic novel.Hardcov

This is the story of Blue, a T-Rex who navigates the life of being an investment banker. Blue adapts to the customs, lingo, and schedule of his workplace culture, offering humorous insights into the struggles of fitting in and changing. As time goes on, Blue finds that he misses the jungle he came from and his dinosaur friends, and questions the tedious cycle of meetings, overtimes, and early mornings, sparking a reflection on the true meaning of his dreams.This T-Rex’s story is meant to represent the sharp reality many young adults find when they actually achieve their dreams. Whether that is a dream career, college, or relationship, the magic of the dream is often not as it seems. This is not to discourage people from pursuing their dreams, but to show that dreams bend, change, and shift over time. ◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263648654.pdf

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora is off to play her first ever game of Catch That Fang! But will she be able to keep up with her vampire cousins?Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora Moon - half fairy, half vampire, and totally lovable - is off on a nighttime adventure with her dad, Bartholomew Moon. It's finally time for her first ever game of Catch That Fang! But keeping up with her speedy vampire cousins is harder than she expected...Will Isadora find her rhythm, or will she need a tiny sprinkle of fairy magic to make this a night to remember?Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved ch

NETFLIX TIE-IN EDITION, FEATURING A NEW ESSAY FROM THE AUTHOR**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEBBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICKOVER 60,000 5 STAR REVIEWSGOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST BOOKS OF 2022GLAMOUR BEST BOOKS OF 2022'Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut. . . . Memorable and tender.' - Washington Post'Full of heart and humour . . . I loved it.' Ruth Hogan'Will stay with you for a long time.' Anstey Harris'I defy you to put it down once you've started' Cynthia D'Aprix SweeneyAfter Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Ever since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago keeping busy has helped her cope. One night she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium who sees everything, but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors – until he forms a re

The next super installment in the My Mighty Marvel First Book series featuring the world's most extraordinary team--the X-Men--as drawn by one of the world's most extraordinary creators! Leap into action with the most astonishing group of heroes: the X-Men! Learn about Professor X, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Wolverine, and the other extraordinary mutants from Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. This bright and bold board book, with art from Dave Cockrum, teaches the youngest collector all about the X-Men's super-powers, backstories, and enemies! Featuring vivid colors and three special gatefolds that help the X-Men pop off the page, and a larger trim size fit for a Super Hero team, this fun-filled board book is perfect for new and longtime Marvel fans alike.

It's never too early for your first checkmate. International Master and top YouTube chess coach Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) brings the world’s greatest game to its newest fans—babies!This adorable board book introduces little ones to the basics of chess: the names of the pieces, how they move, and what it takes to win. With bold, high-contrast illustrations designed to support a baby’s developing vision and growing mind, this charming little book is both brainy and beautiful. Whether you're raising the next grandmaster or just want something smart for storytime, Chess for Babies is a perfect first move.

Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE FIRST PRINT RUN while supplies last―featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork. This breathtaking collectible is only available as part of a LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. As the first female team owner in Major League Baseball, Reese Remington has spent her entire life preparing for this role. With a sharp mind and years of experience working behind the scenes, she's more than qualified. But the public only sees a woman in a man's world--not the person who's earned their place on the field. Under constant scrutiny and pressure to prove herself, Reese can't afford distractions. Especially one that comes in the form of the team's tempting field manager who questions her every decision. Emmett Montgomery is a former All-Star turned coach who treats his players like family and the field like home. After years of running the team his way, the last thing he wants is a new boss, let alo

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDALA FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDA NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERAN INDIE BESTSELLERWhen twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed forever. From bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly, winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this novel explores themes of family, friendship, trust, and forgiveness. The First State of Being is for fans of Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me.It's August 1999. For twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever--except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his fifteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented teenage boy named Ridge appears out of nowhere, Michael discovers there is more to life than stockpiling supplies and pining over Gibby.It turns out that Ridge is carefree, confident, and bold, things Michael wishes he could be. Unlike Mi

From the creators of the 10-million-copy bestselling Paint by Sticker(R) Kids sticker-activity series, the next book in the brand extension developed especially for kids ages 3 and up: Construction Site! My First Paint by Sticker delivers the same screen-free, mess-free fun that makes the original series so irresistable. The fourth book in the series features construction site vehicles! From diggers to backhoes to cement trucks and more, kids will adore stickering these colorful machines. The Paint by Sticker Kids(R) series (for ages 5 and up) has sold more than 10 million copies to date. In My First Paint by Sticker, readers ages 3 and up can confidently paint by sticker, too! At a smaller trim size (8 x 8 inches, versus the original kids brand at 9 x 9), this brand extension features larger stickers for smaller hands--perfect for kids practicing their fine motor skills and learning to recognize their numbers. In the older kids series, the number of stickers per image ranges from 60-1

Set your child on the road to reading with 50 flashcards that introduce cars, trucks, animals, colors, numbers, and more, all featuring classic art from the busy, busy world of Richard Scarry!Covering numbers and colors, as well as planes, trains, boats, and other topics that kids will love, this set of fifty flashcards is the perfect way for children ages 3 to 5 to learn how to read. Each card includes a word on one side, and the reverse side features the same word paired with artwork from beloved Richard Scarry books likeCars and Trucks and Things That GoandBusy, Busy Town. At first, kids will learn to pair the word with its corresponding picture, and then they'll begin to read the word on its own.Carefully crafted for your early reader, the cards are oversized so that little hands can hold them with ease, and are also the perfect size for taking on the go. Additionally, the cards are packaged with a Velcro closure so that kids can access the cards by themselves.Richard Scarry’s Firs

An interactive first fairy tale for preschoolers! Introduce preschoolers to the magic of fairy tales! Join Jack on his high-climbing beanstalk adventure and discover this classic tale told simply for the youngest of readers. With five sliding counters to move about, readers can bring the story to life themselves and help Jack escape from the giant's clutches! This sturdy board format has a simple easy-to-follow narrative and instructional questions to help children steer the characters along the right path, making this is the perfect interactive first fairy tale for babies and toddlers. Look out for Cinderella too!

可愛的Bizzy Bear回來了！這次要和孩子一起認識各種工作。從消防員、廚師到太空人，小熊都能親自體驗。透過貼紙活動，孩子可幫Bizzy Bear蓋房子、參與足球比賽、開救護車出任務。貼紙設計大而易操作，讓學齡前幼兒在遊戲中認識職業世界，也培養手眼協調與想像力，是忙碌小手的理想互動書。亮點．超過百枚貼紙，設計適合幼兒操作．主題涵蓋多種職業，寓教於樂．角色親切，情境貼近生活．鼓勵探索與動手能力Join Bizzy Bear in this first sticker book all about jobs - perfect for busy little paws!A mechanic, a firefighter, a chef or an astronaut - what do you want to be when you grow up?Use your stickers to help Bizzy Bear build a house, race to the rescue with the paramedics, and even score the winning goal in the football match! No job is too big for Bizzy Bear!This interactive sticker book is the perfect first introduction to jobs for busy toddlers who are always on the move. Explore, discover and play with more Bizzy Bear books:Bizzy Bear: My First Sticker Book: Amazing Adventures Bizzy Bear: Building Site: With 5 sliders! Bizzy Bear: Whizzy Wheels: Train: With 4 moving wheels! Bizzy Bear: Dress-Up Fun: A flip flap bookBizzy Bear: Tractor Trouble: A Bizzy Bear picture book

1.滿載【我推的孩子】ＴＶ動畫第一季故事內容的導覽書籍！2.參演配音員、動畫製作組、原作者、OP&ED音樂藝人等相關人士專訪！3.收錄各種視覺插畫、人物設定、原畫、分鏡圖、背景場景設定圖等各種珍貴圖像！《【我推的孩子】》ＴＶ動畫第一季官方設定集First ReportChaper1　ILLUSTRATIONS各種視覺插畫Chaper2　CHARACTER收錄以愛、阿奎亞、露比為首等23個人物的角色設定、各話登場人物的服裝設計等。Chaper3　STORY詳盡說明第1至11話的故事內容，並穿插主要參演配音員的訪談單元。Chaper4　DOCUMENT各種原畫、分鏡圖、背景等美術設定集。Chaper5　INTERVIEW全飾演配音員的Q＆A單元、STAFF × TALK平牧大輔（導演）×猫富ちゃお（助理導演）＞STAFF × TALKARTIST × TALKARTIST × TALK等專訪內容。

The band is excited for the Maestro's performance in the fourth book of this laugh out loud series starring four musical instruments in their first year at Band Camp! Zook can't contain himself when world renowned composer Maestro Talenti graces the camp with his presence. Zook's big dream is to be the first kazoo to ever be featured in a symphony orchestra, and with the Maestro arriving he sees an opportunity to make that a reality. But much to Zook's disappointment, the Maestro turns out to be a total snob; he scoffs at the mere suggestion that a kazoo could ever join him on stage. Can the group help Zook convince the Maestro that he can play in tune?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation ofUnder the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume.The gorgeous first edition hardcover ofUnder the Oak Tree: Volume 2 (The Novel)will feature designed sprayed page edges, full-color patterned endpapers, foil stamping on the cover, and a ribbon bookmark!As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection.However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi re

Doctor Strange, one of Marvel’s most fascinating early characters, began at the hands of co-creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, and his ethereal voyages through other dimensions made him an important figure in 1960s culture.From his first appearance in 1963, Strange captivated a wide range of readers. Over his first ten years, a succession of writers and artists—including Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Gardner F. Fox, P. Craig Russell, Marie Severin, and notably Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner—expanded on Ditko’s original mind-bending concepts.This entry in the MARVEL AGE OF COMICS explores Strange’s changing roles as a mystic, super hero, and leader of a chaotic team called the Defenders, and the rise of his popularity, in parallel with the counterculture of the 1960s.

Carefully crafted using accessible language, repetition, sight words, and charming illustrations, Corey R. Tabor’s award-winning Fox books are a terrific choice for emerging readers and their caretakers. These active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and loveable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.Perfect for introducing new readers to mischievous Fox’s adventures, this set includes five My First I Can Read Fox books (including three Geisel Award winners): Fox the TigerFox is LateFox versus WinterFox at NightFox Has a ProblemWith all five books tucked into one sturdy box, this is an excellent choice to jumpstart your Fox collection!

The New York Times bestselling, puzzle-packed sequel to the award-winning Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library is now adapted for graphic novel! It’s the first ever Library Olympics, but books are missing, and a mystery is afoot as the kids band together to solve it!Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympics! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello is at it again!This time Mr. Lemoncello has invited teams from all across America to compete in the first-ever LIBRARY OLYMPICS. But something suspicious is going on . . . books are missing from Mr. Lemoncello’s library. Is someone trying to censor what the kids are reading?! Now it’s not just a game—can Mr. Lemoncello find the real defenders of books and champions of libraries? In between figuring out mind-boggling challenges, the kids will have to band together to get to the bottom of this mystery.Packed with puzzles, clues, and colorful art, this deliciously f

Virginia Woolf's first fully realized work of fiction--published in its final, revised form for the first time A beguiling trio of fantastical and farcical anti-fairy tales about a giantess who builds a magical "cottage of one's own," battles a silver-scaled sea monster, and defies governesses and gravity alike In 1907, eight years before she published her first novel, a twenty-five-year-old Virginia Woolf drafted three interconnected comic stories chronicling the adventures of a giantess named Violet--a teasing tribute to Woolf's friend Mary Violet Dickinson. But it was only in 2022 that Woolf scholar Urmila Seshagiri discovered a final, revised typescript of the stories. The typescript revealed that Woolf had finished this mock-biography, making it her first fully realized literary experiment and a work that anticipates her later masterpieces. Published here for the first time in its final form, The Life of Violet blends fantasy, fairy tale, and satire as it transports readers into a

Jump-start your baby's exposure to first words using the five new books in volume three of the bestselling Our Little Library series--the perfect gift for newborns and baby showers! Designed by a professional watercolor artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Little Library Vol. 3 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. 3 includes five board books that feature foundational words in the following categories: SportsSpaceDinosaursTrucksBugs 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. Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, CCC-SLP, author of the bestselling box sets Our Little Adventures and Our Little Library, th

《Moomin’s Little Library》收錄四本迷你硬頁書，分別描繪小小孩的一天：早晨起床、室內遊戲、戶外活動與睡前時光。以明亮色彩與經典的 Tove Jansson 插圖呈現，尺寸適合幼兒小手翻閱，是初次接觸繪本或作為嬰兒禮物的理想選擇。這套溫馨小書盒讓最年幼的讀者也能走進可愛的姆明谷世界。Moomin's Little Library is a sweet collection of four chunky mini board books in a handy slipcase. With bright colours and beautiful illustrations, each book features a moment in the day of a little one – morning routine, indoor play, outdoor play and bedtime, perfect as a first baby gift or for the littlest of Moomin fans!In this beautiful new range of baby books, Tove Jansson's much-loved world of the Moomins is brought to life for the very tiniest of bookworms. Discover more marvellous Moomin stories:My First Moomin: Goodnight MoominMy First Moomin: Best FriendsMy First Moomin: Be Brave, MoominMoomin's First 100 Words: A lift-the-flap bookMoomin: The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap BookMoomin's Peekaboo Night Night: A Lift-and-FInd Book

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''Hilarious... addictive'' GuardianBrilliantly funny illustrated story in a series about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh on every page as they take down a secret alien conspiracy! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Grimwood, aged 7+.''Hilarious, off-the-wall and great fun'' SunSquirrel and Duck, the world’s only two talking animals, have noticed something: dogs are acting peculiarly everywhere. It’s the first clue to a shocking truth – ALIENS are invading, they’re taking over dogs’ bodies, and ONLY Squirrel and Duck can stop them! A fully illustrated story that readers who love to laugh - and their families - will lap up. Don''t miss the first book in the series, Squirrel and Duck: Mission Improbable.Tom Percival is the talented and highly acclaimed author of the Big Bright Feelings picture books for younger children.

Learn all about the Silver Surfer--his superpowers, his relationship with the Fantastic Four, and his foes--in this introductory board book featuring art by legendary artist John Buscema From his first adventure on his flying board to his team-up with the Fantastic Four and battle against Galactus, glide into action with the Silver Surfer! With bright, full-color art from the classic comics by John Buscema, readers will learn all about this incredible, cosmic Super Hero hailing from deep within the Milky Way. Perfect for the youngest kids and long-time Marvel fans alike, this sturdy board book features simple text and three special gatefolds that makes it a fun-filled read and a must-have for vintage collectors.

"The perfect escape! You'll fall for He Falls First!" --Lucy Score, #1 New York Times bestselling authorNo one is going to convince her to fall in love again...Penny Rose has learned her lesson and now she's paying the price. That's why she's sharing a dilapidated house in a tiny California town with her feisty grandmother and tween brother living off the leftovers from her catering job. It's a far cry from her dream life. But who needs dreams... or love... or sex when there's amateur plumbing projects to tackle and breakfast casseroles to bake?One thing's for sure, she's never falling in love again. Not even with the sexy, snarky contractor who keeps testing the walls she's built.Ryder Colburn has his hands full running the family business and caring for the ailing father who's a virtual stranger from the cold, heavy-handed man he used to be. He's got zero free time for hobbies or women. Or so he thinks until one walks into his life... and the path of an oncoming car.Ryder doesn't min

This book features five theme-based units on cross-disciplinary academic English skills, focusing on the needs of first-year undergraduate students. Each unit covers academic writing, reading, and speaking skills. The units progressively take students through the steps needed to complete three common academic assignments: the essay, report, and tutorial discussion. These steps include searching for quality sources, note-taking, establishing a critical stance, formulating evidence-based arguments, synthesizing information from multiple sources, and structuring academic texts. Each unit also provides opportunities for students to analyse texts, apply their critical thinking skills, practise what they have learnt in productive tasks, and reflect upon their progress.This book is aimed at first-time university students. Many of the readings are related to China and a broader Asian context. As such, it appeals to first-year university students in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan.

Read the classic that became the smash hit movie directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Leonardo DiCaprio.′I believe that on the first night I went to Gatsby′s house I was one of the few guests who had

《First Time, Long Time》是 Amy Silverberg 的首部小說，描述一位年輕女性 Allison 在洛杉磯追尋自我身份與成長的故事。Allison 是個懷抱寫作夢想的二十八歲女子，自哥哥意外去世、父母情感動盪之後，她一直被過去的悲痛和家庭影響所束縛。搬到洛杉磯後，她希望自己能成為自己故事的主角，但依舊感到迷惘、孤獨，寫作陷入停滯，只靠教英文為生。在這樣的生活狀態中，Allison 偶遇著名廣播DJ Reid Steinman——一位她父親與故去兄長崇拜的對象。她迅速被 Reid 吸引，這段錯綜複雜的關係讓她重新面對過去的傷痛與自我認同問題。更複雜的是，Allison 同時和 Reid 的成年女兒 Maddie 之間發展出一段微妙且強烈的感情糾葛，兩段關係形成了一個情感上的三角拉鋸。《First Time, Long Time》透過坦率的自省、敏銳的觀察與妙趣橫生的冷嘲熱諷，提出問題：當一名年輕女子愛上一位聲名顯赫且需求強烈的男人，她的夢想將會如何改變？當過去依然充滿未解的糾結，她又該如何前行？這是一部帶著真實感與幽默、直面情感複雜性的成長小說，對於喜歡探索身份、慾望與家庭傷痛交織的讀者來說，是一部值得注意的出色首作。"[T]he funniest debut book of the year." --DebutifulFor readers of Emma Cline and Melissa Broder, "a brilliant novel about becoming more the person you're meant to be," following an untethered, sardonic young woman who falls for an older man and begins to lose herself (Roxane Gay).Aspiring writer and all-around naive person Allison expected her life to finally take shape when she moved to Los Angeles. After years grieving her brother's untimely death and allowing he

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

在車禍後甦醒的 Yumeko，彷彿換了一個靈魂。過去不喜歡自己、總是退縮的她，成為了自信大方、熱愛生命的人。新的 Yumeko 散發著快樂能量，吸引了周圍所有人，也讓她的人生迎來前所未有的光亮。然而，當事故的真相逐漸浮現，這份新生活似乎並不那麼穩固。作者以溫柔卻銳利的筆觸，帶出愛情、友情與自我接納的課題，並巧妙融入懸疑氛圍，讓讀者欲罷不能。In the vein of A Silent Voice and Perfect World, Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love is poised to be a breakout manga series! Meet Yumeko, an introverted young woman who suffers amnesia after a car accident and suddenly becomes a new person—outgoing, self-confident, and ready to take on the world. Yumeko has never been happy – with herself, her job, her looks, her life. But after surviving a serious accident, she wakes from a coma with a completely different outlook.Where she was once withdrawn and self-conscious, she has suddenly become outgoing and absolutely in love with herself and everything around her. Those who know her are shocked by Yumeko’s personality shift, but quickly find themselves drawn to her positive energy and joy. Everything seems to be going right for Yumeko.That is, until she learns the accident tha

In The New Politics of Beijing–Hong Kong Relations, Sonny Shiu-Hing Lo looks at the diverging changes to the ideologies from both Beijing and Hong Kong, and the ideological conflicts as taken in the form of factional political struggles between 2012 and the present. This book examines the paternalistic authoritarianism that can be seen in Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong since the promulgation of the national security law in late June 2020. Lo analyzes the ideological shift from liberal nationalism to conservative nationalism in mainland China, which has taken place since late 2012. The increasingly radical localism in Hong Kong after 2014 transformed Beijing–Hong Kong relations into a conflict-ridden situation characterized by factional struggles. While the imposition of the national security law into Hong Kong since late June 2020 has stabilized the city politically, Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong is now guided by the principles of protecting its national security and maintaining

Come along with Maisy for her first-ever eye test! This cheerful Maisy First Experiences story will help prepare children for their first visit to the optician. Now available in paperback!Maisy and Ella are on their way to see Flamingo the optician for their eye tests! There are games to play, pictures to look at, frames to try on and all sorts of things to learn. Friendly Flamingo even makes use of a super-duper special machine and a pair of very unusual glasses! This 23rd Maisy First Experiences story is ideal for reassuring little ones ahead of their first eye test.

Jump-start your preschooler's exposure to vocabulary and sports using this adorable book featuring 100+ foundational words from your favorite sports! Designed by a professional watercolor artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Big Book of Sports includes 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 Big Book of Sports features 100+ foundational words for the following sports: BaseballBasketball American FootballSoccer Hockey Tennis Pickleball Bowling Swimming Track & FieldThe back of this first words book 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 series Our Little Adventures, this first words book features functional language and a timeless desig