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Brimming with fairy-tale magic, friendship and extraordinary adventure, The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away is an epic, spellbinding tale set in to the bestselling, award-winning world of The House with Chicken Legs.All Marinka's life, she has lived in her house with chicken legs. Running across the world on magical adventures, Marinka knows how her house is feeling, and it listens to her, too. But something is wrong. And before anyone can stop it, the house has pulled itself apart and run away.With her friend Benjamin and jackdaw Jack, Marinka races after the house to find answers. Travelling across far-distant lands, through new realms and magical places, Marinka must face up to her fears to save her friends. But her house might not want to stop running...Praise for Sophie Anderson"One of my all-time favourite storytellers." Kiran Millwood Hargrave"Captivating and original." Sunday Express"Vividly imagined." The Sunday Times"Sublime storytelling." Hilary McKay"Anderson's talent as

★ 羅莉獎（Lollies Prize）得主爆笑最終回，笑到翻頁停不下來！★ 恐龍 × 大腳怪 × 小小偵探，全員集結★ 《Bunny vs Monkey》與《Dog Man》粉絲必收城市裡的恐龍，不能被發現。但如果——突然又冒出一隻呢？雷克斯其實過得不錯。有九歲偵探珊卓這位人類死黨，還有偽裝成爵士樂手的大腳怪當鄰居。只是偶爾，他也會想念「同類」。所以當一隻新恐龍闖入城市、搞得天翻地覆時，雷克斯超興奮——終於有人懂他了！可是事情不太對勁。她聽不懂雷克斯說話、不理任何人，還脾氣超差。更糟的是，仇視怪物的邪惡富豪博蒙先生與他的「BUMCRAC」討伐軍，正打算一口氣把所有恐龍趕出城市！這一次，不只是偽裝問題，而是一場全面開戰。雷克斯能守住他稱為家的城市嗎？還是恐龍身分終將曝光？節奏飛快、笑點密集，滿滿荒謬橋段與誇張分鏡，《變裝恐龍雷克斯》系列最終章華麗收官——友情、勇氣與怪獸級笑料一次爆發！Rex has to hide a suspicious new dinosaur from creature-hating baddies in his fourth adventure. The final book in the laugh out loud series from a Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman.Rex has a great gang of friends, from nine-year-old investigator Sandra, his best human pal; to Bigfoot, a jazz-loving yeti in disguise. But just occasionally, he does miss being around other dinosaurs. So when a new one appears on the scene, causing total chaos, Rex can't wait to welcome her and show her how to blend in.But there's something a bit ... strange abo

Zack and Lara have superpowers. Luke has new school shoes and a burning sense of resentment. He KNOWS that aliens disguised as gym teachers are about to attack Earth but will anyone listen? No. So one dodgy pact with a self-styled supervillain later, and Luke is ready to save the world. He just needs to find his trainers.My Gym Teacher Is an Alien Overlord is the action-packed sequel to the bestselling My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year.Books don't come much funnier than these! Packed with heart and soul, this series is perfect for fans of David Baddiel and David Walliams.My Brother Is a SuperheroMy Gym Teacher is an Alien OverlordMy Evil Twin is a SupervillainMy Arch-Enemy is a Brain in a JarMy Cousin is a Time-Traveller

這群孩子本來只想過個平靜的暑假，沒想到一不小心，竟然差點引發世界末日！小男孩亞當（Adam）和他的死黨們在一次意外中，不小心洩漏了前情報員「古德史皮德教授」（Professor Goodspeed）的隱密藏身處。這下可好，教授的仇家遍布全球，一整隻由壞蛋組成的「反派大軍」立刻殺到他們家門口，目標全衝著英國軍情六處（MI6）有史以來最著名、也最危險的祕密發明而來！捲入這場邪惡陰謀的孩子們，眼看著教授被擄走，決定挺身而出展開救援。他們的對手是惡名昭彰的「托足博士」（Dr Toe）及其爪牙。這群平凡的小學生必須集結滿滿的勇氣，外加一整車的尖端科技道具——包含會飛的腳踏車、機械鯊魚盾牌，以及終極致命武器：一粒「閃亮膠水手榴彈」！憑著這些瘋狂裝備與超強運氣，他們能否成功擊敗壞蛋、拯救世界？看來這個暑假絕對不會無聊了！The first book in a fast-paced, funny adventure series for kids 8+ from number 1 bestselling, multi-award-winning author, David Solomons and packed with illustrations from Miguel Díaz Rivas!When Adam and his friends accidentally reveal the secret location of ex-spy, Professor Goodspeed, they don't expect an entire world of villains to turn up on their doorstep, looking for the MI6's most famous - and dangerous - invention. Drawn into a dastardly plot, the friends must rescue the Professor and take on evil Dr Toe and all his henchmen to boot.It's going to take buckets of bravery, a truckload of gadgets - including a flying bike, a robo

Discover the incredible story of Cristiano Ronaldo, an inspirational athlete, global megastar and one of the world’s greatest footballers. Born on the island of Madeira in Portugal, Cristiano grew up playing football from a very young age. With determination and self-belief, he pursued his dream of becoming a professional player, overcoming setbacks and challenges – including surgery for a heart condition called tachycardia – along the way. From his first matches in local clubs to international stardom, his journey shows the power of hard work, resilience and courage. This inspiring book introduces children to Ronaldo’s record-breaking career, including three consecutive Premier League titles with Manchester United, victories in the Champions League and Club World Cup, and his record transfer to Real Madrid in 2009. Ronaldo’s remarkable, record-breaking career is a story of hard work and determination, one that is sure to resonate with young sports fans, inspiring them to dream big and

★ Netflix全球話題動畫電影官方小說★ K-POP女團 × 惡魔獵人 × 超能力戰鬥★ TikTok挑戰、Cosplay與粉絲創作席捲全球★ 當偶像舞台變成拯救世界的戰場！Rumi、Mira與Zoey是全球爆紅的K-POP女團HUNTR/X，但在聚光燈背後，她們其實是守護世界的惡魔獵人。當人氣男團Saja Boys出現時，她們發現對方竟是偽裝成人類的惡魔。舞台魅力與黑暗力量交織，一場關於音樂、友情與戰鬥的冒險即將展開。改編自Netflix熱門動畫電影的官方小說版，帶來節奏感十足的奇幻故事。A junior novelization that retells Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters!Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are the world-famous girl group HUNTR/X. When they aren’t selling out stadiums, they protect the world from a force of powerful demons that have threatened the world for centuries. But have they met their match with the arrival of Saja Boys, an infuriatingly cute boy band who happen to be demons in disguise? This junior novelization is the official retelling of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Regarded as one of the greatest Batman stories of all time, master storyteller Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns is the perfect graphic novel for longtime comic book fans and new readers alike! Writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in this saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, 10 years after the Dark Knight's retirement. Forced to take action, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and matching their levels of violence. He is soon joined by a new Robin--a girl named Carrie Kelley, who proves to be just as invaluable as her predecessors. Can Batman and Robin deal with the threats posed by their deadliest enemies after years of incarceration have turned them into perfect psychopaths? And more importantly, can anyone survive the coming fallout from an undeclared war between the superp

The #1 global bestselling Captain Underpants series returns! Based on the first sensational chapter book, it's a reimagined adventure perfectly paired with all-new manga artwork. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is written and adapted by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by manga artist Motojiro, and totally reinvented for a new generation of readers. Tra-la-laaa!Following the story arc of the first original chapter book, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is reenvisioned as an engaging graphic novel reading in Western style (left to right). With dynamic manga artwork by Japanese artist Motojiro, all-new Flip-O-Ramas, and much more, it will captivate existing fans, capture new readers, and appeal to comics, manga, and anime aficionados alike!Combining humor and action with empowerment and empathy, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga features the amazing adventures of best friends George Beard and Harold Hutchins and their waistband warrior superhero creation, Captain Underpant

An exploration of the amazing science of sound and space – packed with incredible facts and stunning illustrations.Did you know....That sound travels faster underwater?Or that crickets hear with their knees?Or that astronauts have played musical instruments in space?Join Dr Sheila Kanani on a fascinating exploration of the world of sound and space science! You'll start with the sound technology we use every day, then explore the natural world including animal noises, thunder and earthquakes, before jetting off into space to discover what sound might be like on other planets. And yes, you'll even find out whether it’s possible to get music on the moon!You'll discover mind-blowing facts about sound and space – for example:Did you know you can getmarsquakes as well as earthquakes?Or that the president of the United States once made a phone call to the moon?Or that astronaut Chris Hadfield filmed a viral music video in space?With stunning full-colour illustrations by Liz Kay that bring the

An jam-packed Bluey birthday sticker activity book!HIP, HIP, HOORAY! It's time for birthday celebrations!Play pass the parcel, decorate a duck cake and make bracelets with Bluey and Bingo in this birthday sticker activity book! It's jam-packed with activities including spot the difference, dot to dot and lots of colouring in to keep the biggest Bluey fans entertained. With over 100 stickers included, this activity book is the perfect birthday gift!Happy Birthday!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Bluey and Bingo’s Fancy Restaurant CookbookBluey: Family and Friends Colouring in Sticker BookBluey: How to DrawBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun co

史上最年輕醫生再出動，這次更爆笑、更噁心！氣喘疫情？醫生失蹤？拆除鐵球直衝醫院？！如果你以為第一集已經夠噁心——那你還沒見識到真正的「災難級醫療現場」。BBC即將改編影集Dexter Procter, the world's youngest-ever doctor, is back for a follow-up medical mystery!All is not well in Dexter's world. His granny has broken her leg, his friends Rupi and Otto have been expelled from school, there's a strange asthma epidemic he can't get on top of, and slimy politician Barbara Burnhall is trying to shut down everything fun at the hospital. And then his boss, Dr Marigold, goes missing!What Dexter doesn't realize is that he and his friends are about to uncover a dastardly plot involving kidnappings, earthquakes and a demolition ball.He doesn't know what's about to hit him... (Spoiler alert: it's a demolition ball.)Adam Kay and Henry Paker have created a second Dexter Procter mystery that is funnier and even more disgusting than the No. 1 bestsellingDexter Procter the 10-Year-Old Doctor.(And that was pretty disgusting.)Dexter Procter and the Case of the Disappearing Doctoris soon to

A teen girl decides to spend her summer helping her eccentric great aunt manage her quaint Vermont inn—only to discover that the fixer-upper is hiding a magical secret—in this cozy and irresistible new young adult fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop.“Frosted with whimsy and sprinkled with joy, The Faraway Inn is a testament to why Sarah Beth Durst is the queen of cozy fantasy!”—Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkness Within UsWhen sixteen-year-old Calisa arrives at her great-aunt’s B&B in rural Vermont for the summer, she’s shocked to find a rundown inn rather than the cozy bed-and-breakfast she was expecting. Grumpy and eccentric, Auntie Zee is determined to keep anyone from messing with her beloved inn . . . even though she clearly needs the help.To convince her great-aunt to keep her around, Calisa sets to work fixing up the inn, enlisting extra help from the groundskeeper’s (handsome) son. But the longer she stays

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive--the iconic epic fantasy masterpiece that has sold more than 10 million copies, from acclaimed bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare--and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium's place has thrown everything into disarray. Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide--Adolin in Azir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah in Thaylenah. The former assassin, Szeth, must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons . . . and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar. At the same time, Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain work to unravel the my

A new reign is coming...Romance, magic, adventure, and horror collide in the start to this lush, epic, Ancient Egyptian inspired trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi, and Sabaa Tahir.Princess. Priestess. Rebel. Thief. Tensions run as hot as the Khamsin winds in the great kingdom of Khetara. Rumors of the pharaoh's mysterious illness abound, and with them, murmurs of rebellion grow. Meanwhile, in the quiet desert, a forgotten oracle begins to unfold, setting a dark prophecy into action and drawing together four strangers...Princess SITA lives in the abundance of the palace, and in a moment of passion, she unmasks a betrayal that will put her life--and the entire royal court--in grave danger.A priestess-in-training, NEFF strives to understand her intense visions from the gods, except theirs is not the only magic at play in the grand temple.As a farmer's daughter, RAE knows how much the pharaoh's men have taken from her land, her people. Still, who will step forward to

「抵抗、解放的戰略化戰術就是：積極地發明影像！」―― 高重黎《物．像．書》是藝術家高重黎的首部書寫作品，以「可見性的政治經濟動力學」貫穿展開，探討攝影術自發明以來如何藉技術與殖民體系，擴大為全球的「可見性基建工程」與「影像原始積累」。書中集結高重黎近十餘年來的重要論述、訪談、創作筆記，並收錄代表作《幻燈簡報電影：秋刀魚的滋味》與《延遲的刺點：堤2》紙上版等系列與繪稿，全書逾兩百幀圖片，部分為首度公開，廣泛涵蓋影像與感知論題，以及對動畫、攝影、電影與生成式影圖等技術圖像歷史的關鍵分析。本書邀請讀者隨高重黎獨樹一幟的創作理路，對我們自身的視覺精神史進行一次基進考察，拆解影音階級與權力秩序的暴力構造，鑄造奪回感知主權的思想機具和實踐方法！Thing．Figure．Book is the debut written work by artist Kao Chung-Li. Centered on the "political-economic dynamics of visibility," the book interrogates how photography, since its inception, has expanded into a global "infrastructure of visibility" and "primitive accumulation of images" through technology and colonial systems. The book assembles Kao Chung-Li’s essential essays, an interview, and creative notes from the past decade. It also includes paper-based versions and sketches of his representative series, such as Slideshow Cinema: An Autumn Afternoon and Belated Punctum: La Jetée 2. Featuring over two hundred images―some published for the first time―the volume extensi

【得獎紀錄】美國《史密森尼雜誌》（Smithsonian Magazine）年度十大食譜書。【專業推薦】瑪德琳．帕克特（Madeline Puckette）／《Wine Folly看圖學葡萄酒》、《Wine Folly看圖精通葡萄酒》作者法蘭克．史蒂特（Frank Stitt）／《Frank Stitts Southern Table》、《Bottega Favorita》作者丹尼爾・布呂（Daniel Boulud）／《Letters to a Young Chef》、《Daniel: my French Cuisine》作者理查・布雷斯（Richard Blais）／《Try This at Home》、《So Good》作者麥可・安東尼（Michael Anthony）／《The Gramercy Tavern Cookbook》、《V is for Vegetables》作者阿里・布薩里（Ali Bouzari）／《Ingredients》作者江振誠／國際名廚宜手作／國民媽媽．暢銷食譜書作家松露玫瑰／愛旅行的煮婦林裕森／專業葡萄酒作家葉怡蘭／飲食生活作家．《Yilan美食生活玩家》網站創辦人貓兒 Cecilia／生活料理家（貓兒的玩樂廚房）蘇彥彰／法式餐飲顧問，Molar Coffee Grinder 創辦人【重點特色】★運用人工智慧與數據分析，拆解風味背後的關鍵元素，帶領讀者理解風味的組成與運作邏輯。★以風味配對的科學理論為基礎，提供實用且好上手的工具，幫助判斷食材的最佳風味搭配。本書共收錄 58 個主題風味，聚焦單一或多種食材，涵蓋約 150 種基礎食材。★針對每組食材設計創意食譜，融會貫通風味配對理論風味配對概念後，更有信心嘗試創新搭配。★無論是餐飲科系學生、專業廚師，或熱愛下廚、想要嘗試創新的料理愛好者，都能從書中獲得實用的搭配原則與食譜。【內容介紹】焦糖、培根、味噌――這樣的組合，對你來說是理所當然，還是難以想像？食材之間的搭配，真的有規則嗎？為什麼在家料理時，總是做不出餐廳那種層次豐富、卻又平衡的味道？一本革命性的料理搭配指南！當名廚遇上超級電腦，所有的風味都變成了數據，透過人工智慧與大數據分析，整理成清楚可用的「風味輪」與配對圖表，讓你不必憑空猜測，也能做出有根據的搭配判斷。從風味的分子結構去分析料理中的食材搭配，從化學下手理解料理；同一種食材

WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025, David Szalay’s captivating and astonishingly moving novel about the forces that make and break our lives**WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025**‘Brilliant and wise on chance, love, sex, money’David Nicholls‘I was tearing through [Flesh], I never once slowed down’Jennette McCurdy‘Brilliance on every page’Samantha Harvey‘So much searing insight into the way we live now’ObserverThrough chance, luck and choice, one man’s life takes him from a modest apartment in Hungary to the elite society of London – in this captivating new novel about the forces that make and break our livesFifteen-year-old István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. New to the town and shy, he becomes isolated, with his neighbour – a married woman – as his only companion. When a clandestine relationship begins between them, his life spirals out of control.As the years pass, István moves from the army to the circles of London’s elite. His competing impulses for love,

The gloves themselves are the stars in this rich history of baseball's most memorable fielding moments, as curated from Rawlings's unmatched collection. Highlighting fifty gloves as touchstones of baseball's most storied players and plays, this book pairs a gallery of sumptuous glove photography with essays to place each glove into its historical context. The treasury also features archival photos of the players, period advertisements, and other memorabilia. Baseball's history comes to life with famous gloves, including Christy Mathewson's 1905 glove worn during the greatest pitching performance in World Series history (and the first glove in the National Baseball Hall of Fame's collection); Jackie Robinson's glove worn when he broke the segregation barrier in 1947; and Mickey Mantle's glove worn for the 1956 catch to preserve the only World Series perfect game. Other gloves are immediately connected to plays so famous they have their own monikers: Willie Mays's "The Catch," Derek Jete

【普立茲獎大師路易絲．愛德利屈：二十年磨一劍，幻化而成的魔幻生命圖譜】「巨蟒之吻，或許標記了智慧，或許預示了憂傷，又或者，它僅僅是極致生命經驗中那份荒謬的出口。」當代美國文學靈魂人物、普立茲獎與美國國家圖書獎雙料得主－Louise Erdrich，帶著她醞釀二十載的短篇小說集 Python's Kiss 震撼回歸。這不只是一本書，這是一场長達二十年的文字朝聖，收錄了她筆下最具想像力、最溫柔也最殘酷的人間百態。在這些故事裡，平凡與超現實只有一線之隔：【荒誕的執著】：一名少女決定將餘生託付給一顆石頭，尋求永恆的沉默。【數位的報復】：一名女子潛入企業私有的「來世」，只為向死去的父親發起復仇。【生命的震撼】：部落報紙編輯從兒子口中聽聞了一個超越她生命認知的神秘故事。【孤獨的共鳴】：從尋求安定的移民農民，到面對民謠歌手小偷的男人，愛德利屈寫盡了平凡人的不凡時刻。本書不僅收錄了大師級的文字，更特別邀請作者的女兒、藝術家 Aza Erdrich Abe 為故事親自操刀插畫。母女間的創意對話，為文字注入了視覺上的啟示與深度，讓這部作品成為值得珍藏的藝術品。From Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich, a captivating collection of short stories It was as though I was chosen--marked out by the python's kiss for wisdom or maybe sorrow. Or perhaps, I think now, a sense of the ridiculous in extremes of experience. Also, I hoped for a long life. WRITTEN OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES, Louise Erdrich's magnificent story collection features a range of characters--a tribal newsletter editor whose son tells her a story that nothing in her experience can enc

Accelerate your toddler's education in first words and shapes using this engaging board book designed by a professional artist and licensed speech therapist Scribble Scrabble takes your young child on an adventure as they learn new words and shapes through life-like paintings, bright colors, and an animal friend who guides them along the way. Written by licensed speech therapist Tabitha Paige, Scribble Scrabble features strategically chosen first words that include a child's earliest developing sounds, such as m, b, p, t, etc. With beautiful hand-painted art from Tabitha, this is the perfect baby book for a baby shower gift! So join our little mouse friend on a creative adventure as he takes your child through this first words book in a fun and interactive way!

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone dark MM romance set in the world of Legacy of Gods. I’m hunting a monster. The first time I met Yulian Dimitriev, it was hate at first sight.He is brash, chaotic, a violence-junkie. In short, everything I disregard. As heirs to two notorious mafia organizations, we’re forced to spend time with one another.The more I learn about Yulian, the deeper my loathing seeps. Until I truly see the person within, and something forbidden sparks between us. When tragedy strikes, our co-existence is cut short.Forcing Yulian and I back to our parallel worlds that should never cross. But they do. And, once again, I’m dragged into the orbit of a man I shouldn’t want.Two men can’t be together in our world. But Yulian blurs every limit I thought existed. Soon, everything is in jeopardy.Our hearts included. Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note for content warnings before diving i

Unexpected Guests is an interactive picture book full of suspense and surprises from the multi-award-winning creator Mariajo Ilustrajo. Find out what happens when a family of mice investigate the unexpected guests in their home . . . humans! Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year – British Book Awards 2025 Step inside the mice’s hidden world in this interactive page-turner from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo. In a playful twist on the classic 'unexpected guest' story, humans become the surprise visitors in a tale told by mice! A family of mice living happily under the floorboards get the shock of the lives when they discover some very unusual houseguests – humans! At first, the mice are wary, but curiosity soon takes over. They investigate the strange objects and delicious food their guests have brought with them and decide maybe humans aren’t so bad after all . . . until one mouse gets trapped in a jar. When the mouse’s friends try to help, they get

千萬別摸這隻驢子！你會讓牠笑不停！全球狂銷 Usborne 觸摸有聲書，孩子一摸就愛上的神奇魔力！當你輕輕觸摸驢子身上那塊軟綿綿的毛，牠會突然發出逗趣的「咿唷～」聲，保證讓螢幕前的孩子咯咯笑個不停。本書三大魅力看點：觸覺驚喜： 每一頁都有不同觸感的柔軟區塊，滿足孩子探索世界的觸覺渴望。擬真音效： 採用高品質音效晶片，聲音清脆不刺耳，完美模擬小驢子、小雞等動物的叫聲。舞動結局： 故事最後，所有動物將一起大合唱！準備好跟著音樂一起扭動身體了嗎？Touch the soft patches to hear hilarious animal sounds in this irresistible book.You'd better not tickle the donkey.... because it might just go hee-haw 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 toe-tapping 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 dev

歡迎加入「想太多俱樂部」！你是否也常在深夜回想：「我剛才那句話是不是說錯了？」、「他為什麼沒回我訊息？」、「明年我就要 13 歲了（天啊救命）！」主角 Birdie 是一個不折不扣的「想太多專家」。面對最好的朋友想交新朋友（這根本是背叛！）、學校酷炫小團體的壓力、家裡的劇烈變動，還有那隻生病的倉鼠... Birdie 的大腦簡直要爆炸了！於是，她決定列出一份「快樂清單 (Happy List)」，試圖平息腦中的風暴。The first book in the brand-new illustrated series filled with LOLs, BFFs, drama and crushes and lots of overthinking! For fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.Birdie is an overthinker, and she has a lot to overthink. Her BFF Chloe wants new friends (BETRAYAL), she will be a teenager in one year (BREATHE), yet owns ZERO bras (surely some mistake?!), and a boy at school maybe has a crush on her (BUT HOW TO BE SURE?!).So Birdie has made a Happy List to tackle all the awkward and emotional challenges of being a tween. THEN she will stop being an anxious ball of stress and be happy!That's the plan anyway...

Come and play with Pip and Posy in this brand-new picture book based on the popular TV show!Pip and Posy are painting ducklings! But when the paints accidentally get mixed up, Pip gets a little cross with his friend. Will Posy help Pip to see that even if things don't go quite to plan, they can still have lots of fun?Listen to the free Stories Aloud audiobook by scanning the QR code inside the front cover to read along with the story!Magic Light's BAFTA-nominated Pip and Posy TV show is based on the bestselling books by Axel Scheffler and is available on Milkshake!, Sky Kids and Nick Jr. in the UK.Join Pip and Posy and all their friends for more playful adventures:Pip and Posy: The Bug Hotel (Picture Book)Pip and Posy: Best of Friends Sticker Activity BookPip and Posy: Let's Get ColouringPip and Posy: How Are You? Tabbed Board Book

【史上最萌青蛙來了！10個驚喜機關，讓寶貝愛上閱讀的第一步！】各位爸爸媽媽，準備好進入這間充滿驚喜的咖啡館了嗎？在「青蛙小鎮（Frog Town）」，每一頁都是一場冒險！互動滿點，停不下來的小手：這不是一本只能「看」的書，這是一本可以「玩」的書！全書內含 10 個滑動機關，動動手指幫 Flo 倒咖啡、幫 Fiona 擠橘子汁，還要幫 Freddy 裝飾美味的杯子蛋糕。透過推、拉、轉，訓練孩子精細動作發展。Welcome to Frog Town - come on in, there's lots to do!In Frog Town, toddlers will become part of this wonderful world by moving the magical mechanisms in this interactive board book to help their fantastic frog hosts - Flo, Fiona, Freddy, Frankie and . . . Dave!At the Frog Café, toddlers will use the robust board mechanisms to help Flo pour the coffee, squeeze the oranges with Fiona and help decorate the cupcake with Freddy.With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread as well as a surprise mirror finish, this hilarious book is packed full of Frog Town fun!Illustrator Alberto Lot has a unique, characterful style and a quirky sense of humour, making him the perfect person to create this series of books for toddlers, inspired by their love of imaginative play

讀他們的書之前，先看他們怎麼去愛！結合書信、日記、回憶錄與文本分析，情愛如何成為思想轉折與藝術生成的關鍵力量？▶狄更斯一個作家對自己的作品往往不能作出公正的評價，但是對查爾斯．狄更斯（Charles Dickens, 1812-1870）來說，這個慣例顯然並不存在。有一次談到自己的著作時，這位英國最偉大的小說家含蓄地說：「如同許多慈祥的父母一樣，我有我所偏愛的孩子，他就叫塊肉餘生錄。」說他的這一句自評公正，是因為別的人——包括著名評論家馬修．阿諾德、約翰．羅斯金和作家薩默塞特．毛姆，都同樣一致地認為，《塊肉餘生錄》（David Copperfield）是狄更斯最好的小說。實際上狄更斯「偏愛」的這部小說，的確有他充分的理由：不只是由於作品的思想和藝術成就，更在於他在寫這部小說時滲進了他的血肉——他少年時代的苦難經歷，還有他與幾個女性之間的感情經歷；這幾位女性都被作為主角的原型寫進了作品中。寫作時，狄更斯又一次重溫了十年前的這些感情生活，有快樂和狂喜，也有煩惱和痛苦。▶海明威在根據厄尼斯特．海明威（Ernest Hemingway）的作品《戰地鐘聲》（For Whom the Bell Tolls）改編的同名電影中，飾演女主角的瑞典著名影星英格麗．褒曼（Ingrid Bergman）曾說：「海明威不僅是一個人，他代表一種生活方式。」這種生活方式，很明顯地，就是對冒險的追求。一談到這位美國作家，人們立即就會想到他本人生活和他作品中經常寫到的打獵、捕魚、鬥牛、擊劍，自然更有性愛這些典型的充滿冒險的生活方式。事實上他自己也承認：「我不喜歡追懷往事，除非我說的是打獵和捕魚……或者女人……」前者屬於排解外在危險的冒險，後者則主要是排解內心危難的冒險，只要看他一生中的四次結婚，以及數不清的緋情，是多麼地富有浪漫的冒險情調啊！▶毛姆威廉．薩默塞特．毛姆（William Somerset Maugham）以對人性有透徹的理解和刻劃而贏得偉大作家的崇高榮譽，但是有誰知道，他這榮譽是以他自己多麼大的感情支出為基礎的。不只是8歲喪母，10歲喪父的陰暗童年，以及因口吃而受盡難堪的屈辱，就是在天賦權利的愛情上，他也背負了沉重的枷鎖。對這，毛姆曾經懷著深深的痛苦寫道：「雖然我曾多次有機會墜入愛情，我卻從未體驗過獲得愛情的狂喜……我熱烈地愛過一些不太愛我或者一點也不愛我的人，而當這些人愛我的時候，我

深受家長與老師信賴的美國教育品牌Brain Quest，全新推出可擦寫系列第二冊《ABC 字母學習》。本書專為早期學習階段設計，協助孩子建立字母辨識、正確筆順與精細動作控制能力，是進入正式書寫前的重要基礎。每一頁兼顧練習與趣味活動，透過鮮明插圖與標準化課程設計，讓孩子在描寫大小寫字母的同時，也強化觀察力與專注力。字母皆附指引點與箭頭，幫助孩子掌握正確書寫方向。可擦寫頁面搭配雙面可拆式白板與乾擦筆，提供反覆練習的彈性。頁末設計互動式問題，鼓勵家長陪伴討論，延伸語言與思考能力。銜接前作《Preschool Skills》，打造完整學前學習路徑，是在家共學與幼兒園補充教材的理想選擇。Who's ready to write? The second title in Brain Quest's new write-and-erase workbook line introduces children to the alphabet with tons of writing practice and curriculum-based ABC activities to build pre-literacy and fine-motor skills. Wipe clean pages and included dry erase marker means kids can have fun over and over and over again! Brain Quest Write and Erase: Alphabet Skills introduces children to the alphabet, providing essential practice in letter recognition, writing, and fine motor skills for early learners. Includes a removable double-sided white board and dry erase marker (attached in spiral binding). Discover the joy of learning with Brain Quest! From the brand that's loved by kids, teac

★ 當媽媽開始躲貓貓，孩子們準備好了嗎？★ 14個翻翻頁機關，打造最有趣的互動閱讀體驗★ 幽默描繪「愛與疲憊並存」的真實育兒日常「媽媽在哪裡？」「在這裡！」——桌子底下、椅子後面、櫃子裡……這是一場顛覆想像的躲貓貓遊戲。平常總是被孩子追著跑的媽媽們，這一次悄悄藏了起來，只為了爭取一點點屬於自己的時間。翻開書頁，你會發現她們可能正在喝咖啡、做瑜伽，或只是靜靜地休息一下。然而，小小玩家們當然不會放過這場遊戲。當媽媽們以為終於能喘口氣時，孩子們也開始躲了起來。本書以幽默又貼近生活的視角，描繪親子間甜蜜又混亂的日常節奏，搭配鮮明可愛的插畫與翻翻頁設計，讓閱讀變成一場互動遊戲。Ready or not, here comes a funny hide-and-seek game between toddlers and their loving mothers, who just need a moment to themselves.Charming, funny, and incredibly relatable, Hide-and-Seek Mommy is a vibrant peekaboo board book with flaps, perfect for little seekers and fans of the Karen Katz lift-the-flap books. Featuring different mommies looking to take a breather from their rambunctious little ones, lift the sturdy flaps to reveal where each mommy is hiding. In the final scene, all the mommies have gotten together, and guess who’s hiding now?! Young readers will love spotting all the kids’ funny hiding places.A fun pick-me-up for loving but exhausted moms, Hide-and-Seek Mommy is a playful tribute to

★ 走進希臘神話世界，親自完成英雄試煉★ 破解迷宮×密碼×謎語，沉浸式閱讀新體驗★ 華麗插畫＋機智改寫，讓經典神話秒懂又上癮★ 7歲以上最佳神話入門讀本這不是「看」神話，而是「玩」神話。翻開書頁，你將化身傳奇英雄，踏上屬於自己的冒險任務——解開迷宮，帶冥后珀耳塞福涅重返人間，讓春天再次降臨；加入伊阿宋與阿爾戈英雄的遠征，尋找金羊毛；協助珀爾修斯躲避蛇髮女妖梅杜莎的致命凝視……每一跨頁都是一則精采神話，由童書作家 Catherine Ard 以輕快幽默筆法重新演繹，搭配插畫家 Maria Surducan 精心設計的解謎任務，讓讀者真正成為故事的一部分。除了遊戲與挑戰，書中更附有「Who’s Who」角色介紹與趣味小知識，讓孩子在破關之餘，自然吸收神話背景與人物關係。經典與創意的完美結合，是神話迷與解謎控都會愛不釋手的全新閱讀體驗。A book of Greek myths with a twist! Readers step into the shoes of a legendary hero to solve mazes, crack codes and untangle the riddles that bring lavishly illustrated retellings of classic tales to life.Readers take on their very own quest through the myths of ancient Greece to become a Puzzle Hero.By navigating mazes and labyrinths, cracking codes and solving riddles, they will guide Persephone out of the underworld so Spring can begin, join Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the golden fleece and help Perseus avoid the terrifying gaze of the snake-haired gorgon Medusa, and much more.Every spread features a Gree

★ 個性完全不同的好朋友，再次展開爆笑冒險★ 露營之旅 × 意外連連 × 友情升級Cat渴望來一場刺激的露營旅行，但Dumpling只想留在花園裡完成他的計畫。當花園發生意外後，兩人決定一起出發露營。然而旅途中狀況不斷，讓這趟旅行變成一連串爆笑冒險。《Cat and Dumpling: Go Camping》以全彩插圖與幽默故事呈現，是適合從繪本過渡到橋梁書的溫暖閱讀系列。Meet Cat and Dumpling. They're as different as can be, like radishes and raincoats. In this story, Cat wants to go on holiday, but a disaster in the garden means Dumpling doesn't want to join her. They eventually get out the door, but their camping trip doesn't quite go to plan.An unlikely furry friendship!The third in a charming new series by author Nicola Kent. Packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations and a delightful story about best friends, Cat and Dumpling.Cat and Dumpling are best friends, but they're very different. Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves to knit, and Dumpling is a cautious planner who loves gardening. In these chapter books for early readers, the pair's far-fetched schemes and conflicting ideas wreak warm-hearted slapstick havoc, but always with a happy ending and a reas

繼得獎作品《Bear》之後，創作者 Natalia Shaloshvili 再次以溫暖筆觸帶來本書。這一次，主角Bear為了一塊餅乾，展開一連串「如果……怎麼辦」的擔憂。原本開心吃著餅乾的Bear，忽然想到：要是這是最後一塊呢？沒想到真的如此。他急著出門買餅乾，卻一路擔心錯過公車、迷路、排不到隊，而這些「最糟情況」竟一一發生。當最後一塊餅乾被Duck買走時，Bear幾乎認定世界就要崩塌。然而，Duck溫柔地分享餅乾，也分享另一種看法：即使擔心成真，也未必是壞結局。本書以幽默鋪陳焦慮心情，在笑聲中安放不安，是談論情緒與友誼的理想讀本。Bear finds that even when his wildest (cookie-related!) worries come true, things will be okay. Bear Worries is a funny and comforting story providing a unique take on the topic of excessive worrying. This companion title to Natalia Shaloshvili’s award-winning book Bear is a funny and comforting take on how to cope with constant worrying. With a little help from his friend Duck, Bear finds that even when his biggest (cookie-related!) worries do come true, it’s not the end of the world. At first, Bear is happily munching his cookie, until a thought creeps in: what if it’s the last cookie? When this turns out to be true, he sets off for the shops – and his worries mount and mount. He worries about missing the bus . . . and

★ 圖像小說結合氣候科學與真實行動案例★ 從野火、洪水到全球氣候遊行，帶你看見問題全貌★ 青年視角出發，理解氣候變遷如何影響當代世界★ 不只解釋現象，更指出可行的改變方向氣候變遷不再只是抽象議題，而是正在發生的現實。本書以四位青年氣候行動者為主軸，串連全球氣候運動的重要時刻，從紐約街頭的大規模抗議，到各地極端氣候的第一現場，呈現氣候變遷如何影響不同地區與人群。作者結合新聞現場經驗與圖像敘事，將科學知識與個人故事並置，使複雜議題變得清晰可感。本書不強調口號，而是帶領讀者理解問題的來龍去脈，並思考個人與社會可以採取的行動。A Junior Library Guild selectionA comprehensive and hopeful graphic novel guide on climate change and what you can do about it.Climate chaos--it may be a more apt description than "climate change" for the progressive warming the planet experiences year after year, which leads to extreme heat waves, devastating droughts, and intense storms. It can seem hopeless, but a better world is possible. In their stunning graphic novel, New York Times best-selling illustrator Danica Novgorodoff and award-winning environmental journalist Meera Subramanian demystify climate change while highlighting the brave progress youth activists are making today. Novgorodoff and Subramanian share stories from their lives and the lives of four activists f

A heartwarming middle-grade adventure about the bond between two brothers, their faithful horse, and a surprising legacy. A deserving follow-up to I Am Rebel from a beloved author twice short-listed for the Costa Children's Book Award Remember everything I taught you, Small Wonder. Take care of Leaf. Take care of Pebble. I've done all I can. The rest is up to you . . .Tick, called Small Wonder by his grandfather, lives peacefully at the edge of Ellia, along with his little brother and faithful horse. But then a deadly assassin arrives. Enemies are invading and the kingdom is in danger. Tick has six moons to get to Kings' Keep and warn their ruler. Traveling through forests and over mountains, encountering bandits and rogue knights, Tick is determined to honor his grandfather's last words of advice . . . Make it count.

★ 得獎作家《Furia》作者最新感動之作，Kirkus年度中階小說★ 一場關於足球、女孩力量與自我認同的熱血成長故事★ 溫柔而真實描寫青春困惑、家庭羈絆與團隊精神★ 適合喜愛運動小說與成長故事的讀者，讀完讓人熱血又感動十二歲的足球天才瓦蕾莉亞在一場失敗後跌入人生低谷，失去球隊與自信。當她加入女子足球隊「亞馬遜隊」，重新學習團隊合作與友情，她也逐漸理解什麼是真正的力量。本書以熱血足球為舞台，描寫青春成長、家庭情感與女孩力量，是一部充滿勇氣與希望的動人故事。Kirkus Best of Middle Grade 2024Los Angeles Public Library Best of 20242025 Rise: A Feminist Book Project BooklistA powerful story about family, fbol, and playing like a girl, perfect for fans of Front Desk, The Academy, and, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret from the award-winning author of Furia. At twelve years old, Valeria "Magic" Salom鏮 is already the best soccer player her town has ever seen. She has talent in spades and an abuelo whose tough-love coaching and lessons about "strength and honor" have made her the star of the Overlords, the top boys' team in the state. Then everything changes at the State Cup semifinal. After an embarrassing moment on the field, Valeria's team is unexpectedly eliminated and everyone who used to treat her as their secre

繼得獎作品《Bear》之後，創作者 Natalia Shaloshvili 再次以溫暖筆觸帶來本書。這一次，主角Bear為了一塊餅乾，展開一連串「如果……怎麼辦」的擔憂。原本開心吃著餅乾的Bear，忽然想到：要是這是最後一塊呢？沒想到真的如此。他急著出門買餅乾，卻一路擔心錯過公車、迷路、排不到隊，而這些「最糟情況」竟一一發生。當最後一塊餅乾被Duck買走時，Bear幾乎認定世界就要崩塌。然而，Duck溫柔地分享餅乾，也分享另一種看法：即使擔心成真，也未必是壞結局。本書以幽默鋪陳焦慮心情，在笑聲中安放不安，是談論情緒與友誼的理想讀本。This companion title to Natalia Shaloshvili's award-winning book Bear is a funny and comforting take on how to cope with constant worrying. With a little help from his friend Duck, Bear finds that even when his biggest (cookie-related!) worries do come true, it's not the end of the world. Bear is very happy eating his cookie. But then, he has his first worry: what if this is the LAST cookie he has at home? When this turns out to be true, he sets off for the shops - and his worries mount and mount. He worries he'll miss the bus . . . and misses it. He worries he'll get lost . . .and gets lost. By the time he finds the cookie queue, he's at the very back; and his worst worry comes true. The very last cookie goes . . . to Du

Jasper, Mo, and Ruby learn all about soccer while they play in their town's World Cup tournament in the second installment of this action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book series!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!It's time for the Raintree Forest World Cup! Jasper's class is taking part in a World Cup tournament with other third grade classes in the neighborhood. But Jasper is not as excited as everyone else to learn all about soccer, especially since the new student Sofia seems like a soccer know-it-all! Will Jasper be any good at playing soccer? And will his team be victorious in the Raintree Forest World Cup?Engaging black-and-white artwork appears on every page, and game-time scenes are to

In the second installment of this full-color, fantasy adventure series perfect for beginning readers, Gus the Mushroom Dragon discovers a special Mushroom Power!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Gus hasn't gotten the hang of his powers yet, and he's feeling a bit down. His best friend Ember tries to cheer him up with a trip to the orchard. On the way, Gus gets an important message from a nearby patch of flowers: the flowers need help! Will Gus figure out how to use his new power to connect with plants? Gus and Ember also meet a new friend along the way!Gus and Ember's adventure is told through five full-color short stories with easy-to-read text throughout, making this book a pe

Find a berth and prepare for a day full of discoveries in this charming new addition to the "Fluffyville" series. This look-and-find adventure from celebrated author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup explores the bustling harbor of Fluffyville, where there's something new to spot on every page. From sunrise to sunset, the harbor comes to life across seven beautifully illustrated spreads. Children can follow a family as they tour the port, ride the ferry, and even visit a pirate ship. Along the way, familiar faces return--including the mischievous Bandit Badger, who's back as a stowaway hiding in plain sight. Each detailed scene is packed with playful surprises and whimsical characters, offering countless opportunities to observe, search, and discover. Whether it's cranes unloading cargo, seagulls swooping overhead, or curious critters peeking from behind barrels, every page invites readers to slow down and explore. With its detailed artwork, interactive format, and irresistible cast of

“我們每個人都是人生路上的旅人，每個人都是一個漂泊的靈魂，漫漫長途，都渴望泊岸。”本書精選徐揚生散文作品中的100句感悟，文字平實雋永，富有哲理，涵蓋了對人生命運、行為處世、教育理念、精神品質的思考。全書中英雙語呈現，圖文並茂，文章配圖為作者創作的AI插畫及書法作品，體現了獨特的審美和藝術風格。“We are all travelers on the road, wandering souls searching for a place to moor.”This book collects 100 insights from essays by Yangsheng Xu, reflecting perceptions on life and destiny, interpersonal conduct, educational philosophy, and spiritual character, with elegant and philosophical wording. Presented in both Chinese and English, it is illustrated with AI paintings and original calligraphy created by the author, which features distinctive aesthetic sense and artistic style.（封面不印簡介）