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Join an adventure with all of your favourite Roblox pets in two, fun-filled original Pet Simulator stories! Can't get enough Pet Simulator? Explore the delightful world of collecting coins, snatching up rare eggs and raising the cutest pets around in this totally original chapter book based on the hit game with TWO stories! Join Whiskers the Cat, Ruffles the Dog and Penny the Unicorn as they try to solve the Riddle of Rainbow Ravine and win the Great Pet Race in this hilarious chapter book. Filled with tons of laughs, action and exciting artwork. This book from bestselling author Tracey West is sure to delight fans of Pet Simulator.Perfect for gamer fans!

Get to know global superstar Beyoncé in this push, pull and slide book, perfect for the littlest members of the Beyhive!Little Superstars: Beyoncéis an interactive introduction to the influential singer, performer and businesswoman, and empowers young children to dream big.Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover Beyoncé’s incredible life story, and even dance and sing along with her!With bright, colorful illustrations by Jayri Gomez, fun rhyming text and lots of detail to spot, young children will want to revisit this book again and again.Meet more Little Superstars in this series! Also available:Little Superstars:Taylor

#1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems and Caldecott Medal winner and National Book Award winner Dan Santat join hands in this innovative picture book about lefties (and righties)! Did you know, there was a time when people could get in trouble--really, really BIG trouble--for being LEFT-HANDED!? It's true! Lefty and Righty hand out the facts in a theatrical performance that spans the ages. Once upon a time, left was considered wrong . . . but now, left or right, it's all alright. (And there are scissors for everyone!) Created by the award-winning (right and left) hands of New York Times bestselling authors Mo Willems and Dan Santat, this book ensures that no one gets left behind!

In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?Get ready for another unforgettable book in the #1 worldwide bestselling series from master graphic novelist and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey. AND coming soon, the Dog Man movie from DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures!For more heartfelt and humorous adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. Have fun with creativity with the official coloring book, Dog Man With Love. And don't forget about the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

Jinwoo is alarmed to learn about the timeless war between the Monarchs and the Rulers―a war that, according to the King of the Giants, will soon rage on Earth. To complicate matters, the world’s third-strongest hunter is found dead, and Jinwoo’s father is the primary suspect―despite having been lost to a gate ten years ago! The two members of Ahjin Guild head for the US to attend the International Guild Conference and get to the bottom of things. Little do they realize that setting foot in America means crossing paths with Dongsoo Hwang, who has a bone to pick with Jinwoo about the death of his brother―and isn’t above using Jinho as bait!

She can plot out the perfect murder mystery... But can she solve one in real life? Just as Jen sits down to write her next murder mystery novel, a killer strikes again in the tiny town of Riverton.Will Jen be able to solve this murderous plot, or will the killer, and her new book, get the better of her? This bookish cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Ellery Adams, and will leave you guessing right up until the final page.

暗黑心理學大師齊藤勇再次出擊──這本實用又有趣的書要告訴你：不用完全切割，也能完美應付難搞魔人的對策！只要一句話，就能擊退老是把你「耍得團團轉」的混蛋。立即上手──20大【NG句型】67條【心理金律】72組【情境圖解】討厭的人，全部Get out of my life!!

Sharpen your crayons and pick up your Ticket to Color! The Bus Drivers have a BIG surprise ahead in this officially official Mo Willems Workshop book! The Pigeon is ready. Are HUE? Hot dogs! Cookies! HOT DOG COOKIES!?! Color The Pigeon's favorite things in this action-packed coloring book. Plus, meet NANA-DACTYL! She has an important invitation for The Pigeon. Can YOU get The Pigeon to the Bus Depot on time for the special event? The Duckling, Puppy, and a flock of friends are here to help. But remember . . . DON'T LET THE PIGEON COLOR THIS BOOK! This 80-page coloring book includes over 50 full-color stickers and a pullout two-sided poster!

An imaginative and interactive picture book that uniquely combines reading, counting, movement, and play for kids ages 2-5, providing a source of screen-free indoor entertainment perfect for quality time at home Brimming with whimsical art, Can You Do This? takes kids through a series of fun physical activities that get them up and moving! From stomping their feet to standing on one leg, each page invites participation with prompts like "Can you hop like a bunny?" and "Can you stretch your arms all the way up to the sky?" As kids act out the playful challenges, they'll exercise their bodies and minds, while sharing laughs with family and friends. The perfect way to expend energy and pave the way for a good night's sleep!

漫畫圖解NLP，簡單好懂，立刻上手！什麼是NLP？N（Neuro）是「神經」，在此代表「五感」，我們透過視覺、聽覺、身體感覺、嗅覺、味覺這五感來體驗事物；L（Linguistic）是「語言」，對於以五感體驗到的資訊，使用語言賦予意義並加以思考，是人類的特性；P（Programming）是「程式」，人類以語言為基礎製作程式，然後根據這個程式行動。NLP就是以「神經」、「語言」、「程式」三者為基礎，活用大腦與精神的心理學。為了實踐人生目標，追求理想生活，你可以依靠NLP提供的實踐方法，修改大腦和行為的運作程式，讓自己更好！NLP能讓你‧告別無謂的煩惱和恐懼‧輕鬆與人交往，擁有好人緣‧時時充滿幹勁，勇於挑戰目標美國NLP協會認證訓練師&教練教你運用NLP，翻轉你生活的各方各面‧人際關係‧對話技巧‧達成目標‧自我學習‧時間管理‧身心放鬆最簡潔的說明、最直觀的圖解、最實境的漫畫，幫助你快速認識NLP，馬上學習、馬上使用，立刻改變人生最輕鬆好讀的NLP入門，讓你在最短的時間活用NLP！

Would you like to be a wizard? Just grab the wand that comes with this book, and you're ready to go!When you press it onto each page and say the magic words, you'll hear an amazing sparkly spell. You'll learn how to conjure up a thunderstorm, make a cello play all on its own, and even make a kitten sound like an elephant! Step into an enchanting world where YOU get to make the magic happen in this beautifully illustrated book.Discover more magical Usborne Wand Books:- Fairy Magic- Unicorn Magic

2025 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKFilled with sweet and savory recipes from bestselling author Barbara Beery, this children's cookbook ismagnifiqueBonjour, aspiring chefs! Put on your aprons and get ready to master French cuisine.Mais oui!From delectable patisserie to savory soups, and from baguettes to the five French mother sauces-béchamel, hollandaise,velouté, espagnole, and tomato-Ooh La La! Kids Cook Frenchis a child-friendly take on classic French cooking. Developed by bestselling children's cookbook author Barbara Beery and filled with simple instructions and full-color photos, this cookbook is the perfect gift for kids who feel at home in the kitchen.

Join your favourite Spider-Man characters in a 24-book adventure as you count down to Christmas!Enjoy the entire festive season with this amazing advent calendar that contains five different types of books to enjoy; you'll never get bored!Contains:- 8 x Storybooks- 5 x Spot the Difference Books- 5 x Odd One Out Books- 4 x Maze Books- 2 x Quiz BooksThis makes a great alternative to a chocolate advent calendar, and can be used again and again for years to come!

In the fifth book in the sensational, cozy Before the Coffee Gets Cold series translated from Japanese, the mysterious café where customers arrive hoping to travel back in time welcomes four new guests:The father who could not allow his daughter to get marriedA woman who couldn't give Valentine's Day chocolates to her loved oneA boy who wants to show his smile to his divorced parentsA wife holding a child with no name . . .They must follow the café's strict rules, however, and come back to the present before their coffee goes cold. Another moving and heartwarming tale from Toshikazu Kawaguchi, inBefore We Forget Kindnessour new visitors wish to go back into their past to move on their present, finding closure and comfort so they can embark on a beautiful future.

The gift that keeps on giving (if you get it wet) with this officially licensed, miniatureGremlinscollectible!Deluxe Collectible:A finely detailed, 3 inch plastic replica of GizmoLight-up and Sound Effects:Equipped with multiple LED Christmas lights and audio of Gizmo singingCard Included:A instruction card features the rules for the care and keeping of your new petPerfect Gift:Popping out of his decorated box, Gizmo is ready for gifting during the holidaysOfficially Licensed:An authenticGremlinscollectibleRequires two AAA batteries (not included).

Meet four mucky birds in need of a bath! They’ve got soap, shampoo and a BIG bottle of bubble bath, but can they be trusted not to use it all? And will they keep the water inside the bath? And how many birds can you fit in the tub? Because when bath time is this much fun, EVERYONE wants to get in!Explore the joys of bath time with Bird Bath, a funny, positive and utterly relatable look at a key moment in any child’s daily routine. Perfect for all preschoolers, grubby or otherwise, and their parents too.A second title in the young picture book series from Steve Antony, award-winning creator of Please Mr Panda.For more toddler milestone moments enjoy reading:Cat NapHippo PottyChick Pea

最神祕的時節來臨，冒險鼠小隊收到新任務──傳說中的起司鬍船長和他的寶藏在海上現身，還伴隨著詭異的幽靈傳聞！Pedro 和夥伴們立刻展開追查，準備解開這場海上靈異事件的真相。本書融合驚奇、幽默與一點點詭異氣氛，是適合秋季、特別是萬聖節期間閱讀的可愛冒險故事。The spookiest time of the year calls for a treasure hunt! So when the Adventuremice hear about ghostly goings-on at sea, they try to get to the bottom of the mystery of old Captain Cheesebeard and his ancient treasure hoard!

Come together this Christmas and celebrate with Peter Rabbit and all his woodlands friends in this beautifully illustrated collection of short stories. A perfect gift for all the family, this heart-warming book features festive stories celebrating Peter's favourite time of year. Peter Rabbit is very excited - it's nearly time for Christmas! He can't wait to eat mince pies, decorate a tree and open all his presents.Join Peter and all his friends as they get ready for Christmas and have lots of fun adventures along the way. Discover more festive stories with Peter Rabbit this Christmas:Peter Rabbit: Christmas is ComingPeter Rabbit Tales: A Christmas WishPeter Rabbit Tales: The Christmas StarPeter Rabbit: The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit: Happy Christmas PeterPeter Rabbit: Christmas Sticker Fun Activity Book

A monster has broken into Jack's garden and stolen his favourite yellow underpants. The cheek! Jack sees his chance to flex his new fairy skills and embark on his first ever solo mission. Unfortunately, in chasing the creature across town and leaving a trail of chaos in his wake, Jack breaks every rule in the fairy rule book (you must keep the magical kingdom a secret from humans, no one can know you are really a fairy, and you must NEVER EVER cause a lorry to crash into a take-out restaurant shop, creating a ketchup spillage across the high street whilst in pursuit of a magical creature who has your pants).Will Jack get his wand back, track down the monster, and make everything right again before he's kicked out of the magical kingdom for good?

The wildly popular Korean novels that inspired the hit webtoon! A man who wants nothing more than to kick back and relax must use his wit and wiles to survive the fantasy novel he's fallen into. All Kim Roksu wants is a peaceful life. Unfortunately for him, he nods off while reading an action-packed novel--only to wake up inside it! Worse yet, he's in the body of Cale Henituse, a count's handsome slacker son destined to take a serious beating from the novel's hero. Leeching off the count's wine and wealth is fine and all, but there's no way he's going to be the hero's punching bag...or worse! In this world of dragons, magic, and deception, can Kim Roksu change the novel's plot to get off scot-free and enjoy the finer things in life?

The ultimate write-in ELA workbook with concept recaps, annotated examples, and more than 130 exercises that help get students thinking, writing, analyzing, and practicing the literary skills they need to ace English class. More than a drill-and-kill workbook, it's a "how to" and "here's why," that can be used to supplement classroom instruction, or for test prep, additional practice, and review. Exercises include essay writing, reading comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, textual analysis, and more! An in-depth answer section gives students all the context they need to evaluate their written answers to open ended questions. And it's written, vetted, and approved by the experts--middle school ELA teachers.

Adèle迎來人生轉變：第一次月經讓她獲得與幽靈溝通的能力，也揭開家族中不為人知的祕密。她本想平靜度過假期，卻因此展開一段穿越城市、認識幽靈、也重新看見自己的旅程。本書幽默之中帶著真誠，探索青春、文化與身分，是一部感性與奇幻交織的圖像小說。A Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List SelectionIn this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel, a young girl's first period brings an unexpected gift: the ability to see ghosts! As she meets these spectral visitors, she uncovers her family's secret lineage of mediums, while learning about the power of compassion and community.Adèle just wants to spend her winter break at the library, cozied up with her favorite books, and completely forgetting abut her friends who are all traveling to warmer climates. Unfortunately, life has other plans...not only does Adèle get her first period...but she learns she comes from a long line of mediums!And if seeing ghosts wasn't enough of a surprise, Adèle learns that not only can she interact with them, but apparently, they've been using her sister's car to get around the city for years! When the ghosts won't leave her alone Ad

Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked away to the Ice Age on a frozen adventure with brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie in the #1 bestselling chapter book series, now available as graphic novels! The Ice Age is super cool...for two kids in bathing suits! Jack and Annie nearly freeze when the magic tree house whisks them back to the time of cave bears, early humans, and woolly mammoths. But nothing can stop them from having another wild adventure--not even a sabertooth! For the first time in graphic novel--live the adventure again with new full-color vibrant art that brings the magic to life!

Boom! Snap! Whiz! Zap!The Magnificent Makers is a fiction chapter book series filled with real science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home.A modern-day Magic School Bus for today's kids!A normal day at school collecting rocks becomes a magnificent adventure! Violet, Pablo, and their friend Daniel get transported to the Maker Maze to learn all about how rocks are made. Violet and Pablo are super excited to be back in the maze, but Daniel doesn't like that they can't choose the different activities. Can the friends work together to learn all about the rock cycle and escape the maze in time?InRolling Through the Rock Cycle, the kids learn about being okay with change and trying new things. Don’t miss the other books in the series!

Scaredy Squirrel can't wait for Halloween, with its cute decorations, cheerful music . . . and NOTHING spooky. This funny early graphic novel about getting ready for Halloween and overcoming your fears is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.Being scared is nothing new to Scaredy Squirrel in his fourth NUTTY ADVENTURE. That's why he's fully prepared for Halloween: bright lighting? Check. Adorable pumpkin décor? Check. Costumes? You bet. Ghosts, vampires and monsters? That's a big negative. And no trick-or-treating; Scaredy doesn't want to risk cracking a tooth! But with some gentle support and encouragement from his friends, Scaredy learns he can still have a good time and overcome his fears . . . and maybe even get a little spooky! (But just a little.)

Get inside the machinery of the modern world and understand the science that makes it all work. Have you ever been tempted to take the back off your TV? Have you wondered about what's going on beneath your feet on the street where you live? How Technology Works lifts the lid on the technology you use all the time but take for granted. It also takes you to places you'll never get the chance to see, such as the inside of a nuclear storage facility or the crew capsule on top of a moon rocket. The book takes you on a journey of discovery, starting with technology at work inside the human body before exploring cities and factories and then blasting off into space. Along the way, you'll lose yourself in super-detailed illustrations that reveal amazing hidden things and explain how they work. How Technology Works is an inspiring guide that makes technology fun, fascinating, and accessible for curious minds of all ages.

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath! Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! Anya's friendship scheme seems to be taking a turn for the better in the aftermath of the failed hijacking. Meanwhile, Operation Strix and Loid's true identity are in danger--a mole has been uncovered, but not before they went underground!

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! Get ready for the second book in the hilarious Diary of a Minecraft Wolf series.Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission: to become best SECRET AGENT Minecraft has ever seen!When a distress signal from the Drowned requests urgent undercover help, he jumps at the chance to prove his skills. It's time for an underwater adventure! Can Winston and his junior agent, Brian, recover the stolen item before anything more sinister happens?

For anyone who has ever craved sleep – and anyone too full of energy to settle down! – a comedy from Bob Shea and Jarvis.It’s sleepy time for Lion and Penguin. Correction: it should be sleepy time for Lion and Penguin, but Lion’s eyes aren’t tired, and his ears would like a story. Penguin, however, is tired and nods off into sweet dreams … until a noise wakes him. “Oh, are you awake?” asks Lion sweetly, seated before a drum set. “Let’s have that story, then!” And so it goes, with an ever-more-disgruntled Penguin trying to nod off while an exuberant Lion innocently practices his drumming, bounces on his squeaky trampoline, and munches on his crunchy crisps… Will Penguin need to resort to extreme measures to get his friend to sleep, or has the answer been there all along?

A laugh-out-loud new illustrated chapter book series celebrating the roller coaster highs and lows of life in a second grade classroom.Buddy has a good feeling about second grade. He knows where to go, his best friend is in his class, and he's ready for a great year. And then Bea shows up--new, tardy, and showing off brand new stitches. Buddy was not expecting Bea.Bea's fast talking and upside-down thinking leave Buddy feeling buzzy--and with his hair full of mayonnaise. How will he and Bea ever figure out how to get along in the same classroom community?

Getting the kids to school on time can be filled with hurdles – Rebecca Cobb perfectly captures the epic adventure it can be in A Wild Walk to School, a witty story full of imagination!From the Waterstones prize-winner and best-selling illustrator of The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson. It's time to walk to school and mum wants the children to get there on time. But what Mum doesn't realise is that the hill is in fact the tummy of a sleeping giant and it's important to tread carefully when the floor turns to lava! It's just as well Mum has these two Brave Explorers with her .. . A charming, relatable and beautifully illustrated story that's full of fun: recognisable to children and their grown-ups everywhere!

Another hilarious tale of primary school life from the Blue Peter award-winning team. Nothing is as it seems for Izzy and friends, and the drama is always off the scale... Izzy and friends are excited to find that their school trip involves an overnight train ride.But when they get on board, they're shocked to discover that EVERYTHING is STRANGE. And the BUNK BEDS are TINY! And then their teacher disappears... OH NO! Miss Jones has been kidnapped! EVERYONE PANIC!!!

◎本書特色 1. 商周CEO學院明星講師分享 商周CEO學院「駐足思考 ®」合作10年課程講師，是華人區極少數結合MBA和NLP神經語言學背景之專業講師，台積電15年主管溝通表達課程講師。 2.獨家L.E.A.D.溝通系統 源自神經語言學（Neuro Linguistic Programming，NLP）的心法，與透過Listen（傾聽）、Empathy（同理）、Ask（提問）、Direct（指導）的溝通技法，改變組織氣氛，讓團隊成就原本望塵莫及的卓越。 3.16則「小試身手」實際演練 讓你在學習之後，還有具體可操作、練習的技法。 ◎專文推薦 商周集團執行長 郭奕伶 陳麗卿形象管理學院創辦人 陳麗卿 ◎掛名推薦 順源牙醫診所院長 王棟源 大漁集團總經理 江俊民 喬暘電子股份有限公司執行長 呂偉綸 cama咖啡創辦人 何炳霖 博士倫股份有限公司總經理 馮芝華 宏達文教基金會執行長 黃素雲

This book illustrates and explains the key concepts of business data analytics from scratch, tackling the day-to-day challenges of a business data analyst. It provides you with all the professional tools you need to predict online shop sales, to conduct A/B tests on marketing campaigns, to generate automated reports with PowerPoint, to extract datasets from Wikipedia, and to create interactive analytics Web apps. Alongside these practical projects, this book provides hands-on coding exercises, case studies, the essential programming tools and the CRISP-DM framework which you'll need to kickstart your career in business data analytics.The different chapters prioritize practical understanding over mathematical theory, using realistic business data and challenges of the Junglivet Whisky Company to intuitively grasp key concepts and ideas. Designed for beginners and intermediates, this book guides you from business data analytics fundamentals to advanced techniques, covering a large number

Join Bluey and Bingo for bedtime and read a story all about love.It's bedtime for Bluey and Bingo. As Bingo snuggles up with Mum for a story, Dad tries to get Bluey settled and ready for bed. Join them in a story all about love and discover how love can be found in the strangest of places.What other adventures will you go on with Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Bad MoodBluey: PerfectBluey: SleepytimeBluey: I Love my Family

Natalie navigates jealousy and responsibility in this second book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover! Natalie Ruiz's enthusiasm for the Mini Cupcake Club ends up in her biting off more than she can chew. She's signed the club up for so many baking projects, how will they ever finish them all? And to make matters worse, her math-whiz twin sister Stephanie comes up with a solution to get all the cupcakes baked on time. Natalie wants to be happy that her twin saved the day--and closer to her in general--but can she be close to someone she secretly envies a little bit?

School's First Day of School meets Good Night, Gorilla in this irresistible bedtime story about School getting ready to go to sleep! As the sun sets, a security guard arrives to help this sleepy little school get some rest. From tucking in chairs to checking all the locks to listening to the silverware snoring, she makes her moonlit rounds. One by one, the lights are turning off and everyone is turning in. Well, everyone except for the turtle from 2A. Will this escapee make it back to bed on time? Bailey's lusciously lyrical and dreamy story expertly peels back the curtain for the littlest readers who ever wondered what happens to school at night, making Goodnight School the perfect pick for early childhood educators, back-to-school, and, of course, bedtime.

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A witty and anarchic tale from master storyteller Didier Lévy. The hippopotamus is feeling worried. Is his bottom too big? All the other animals have an opinion, but nobody can agree and things soon start to get out of hand.Is there a way to sort out the mess? Didier Lévy’s subversive story is accompanied by Marc Boutavant’s glorious illustrations, which perfectly capture the characters’ idiosyncrasies, mannerisms and hilarious reactions. Hippobottomus will reassure all young readers beset by body insecurity, and remind them above all that in life, keeping a sense of proportion is key.

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