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腦筋急轉彎，自由地聯想，享受語言天馬行空的無窮樂趣。 日常生活中，我們經常引用各種譬喻，加入想像力的調味，使自己的用字遣詞更為豐富生動，而英語世界又如何呢？特別是美式英語也一定多彩多姿吧！不妨看看下面的例子： belly button（肚子的鈕釦） maggot in one’s head（腦袋的蛆蟲） mosquito cough（蚊子的咳嗽）

這本書將哥德風格與幽默感結合，帶來一段奇特又帶點溫柔的冒險。Stitch Head 從未離開古怪的 Grotteskew 城堡。身為怪博士 Erasmus 的第一個創作，他原本應與博士一生為友，但卻在無數更恐怖的怪物誕生後被遺忘。盡責的 Stitch Head 依舊替博士照料這些實驗產物。直到邪惡的娛樂商人 Freakfinder 抵達，承諾要讓他名揚天下。雖然心中疑惑，Stitch Head 卻難掩對「被看見」的渴望，然而很快便揭露對方險惡的真相。這是一段融合冒險、詼諧與陰鬱氛圍的故事，既帶來刺激情節，也藏著關於孤單與歸屬的深刻思考。Stitch Head, the first creature made by Mad Professor Erasmus, has never been outside of Castle Grotteskew. But when an evil entertainer comes to town and causes chaos, Stitch Head is thrown into the adventure of an almost-lifetime! Mad Professor Erasmus created Stitch Head when he was only 10 years old, and the two promised to be friends forever. But when Erasmus grew up, he just wanted to create more and more monsters, each one more grotesque than the last. And Stitch Head was forgotten. Fiercely loyal to his master, Stich Head took on the responsibility of caring for the mad professor's creations. When an evil entertainer named Fulbert Freakfinder comes to town and promises to make Stitch Head famous, he is skeptical

Mouse and Momma head out to play—only to discover that spring has sprung in this Classic Board Book!One bright day, Mouse and Momma head outside to play. The wind blows in something feathery and plump (a bird), something wiggly and pink (a worm), and something green that hops and leaps (a frog). But before it’s time to go back inside, Mouse finds something with petals that’s soft and new...the prettiest flower he’s ever seen! Could it mean spring is finally here?Available for the first time as a Classic Board Book, this seasonal story is perfect for even the youngest of readers.

一顆神祕流星墜落在Grotteskew古堡──但那不是星星，而是世界知名的怪物獵人Dotty Dauntless！她來這裡不是觀光，而是打算「帶走」最強大的那位怪物，證明她才是最勇敢的怪物行家。Stitch Head和好友Arabella決定阻止這場荒唐的計畫，因為對他們來說，古堡裡的每一位「作品」，都是家人。這是《Stitch Head》系列的最後一集，結合哥德式插圖與幽默驚奇的劇情，講述小小縫線怪與他的夥伴們如何用勇氣和智慧守護彼此。In this sixth and final book in the Stitch Head series, a fearless monster hunter hatches a plan to take the Creature from the castle--and it's up to Stitch Head and his friends to stop her! Stitch Head and Arabella are stargazing one night when Stitch Head sees a large flying object headed right for them. It crashes into the castle, and out from the wreckage emerges Dotty Dauntless, a fearless, world-renowned monster hunter. Dotty had learned that Castle Grotteskew is filled with monsters, so she hatches a plan to take the Creature with her in order to win a bet. Can Stitch Head, Arabella, and the rest of the creations stop her--and save the Creature? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout. Welcome to Castle Grotteskew, where Mad Professor E

In this fifth book in the Stitch Head series, a terrible beast roams the town of Grubbers Nubbin every night, looking for food. Can Stitch Head and the others solve this monstrous mystery? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout. The orphans at Castle Grotteskew are running riot ... and getting hungry. With no food in the castle, Stitch Head and Arabella head down to Grubbers Nubbin to see what they can pilfer, but there they encounter a terrifying, savage beast. Could one of Professor Erasmus's creations be on the loose? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout.

Greetings, my little Astro Kittens! Are you ready to take off on your first space adventure? Join Professor Astro Cat as we head Into the Unknown! What would life be like on another planet? It might b

Topsy and Tim are twins. They catch head lice at school. Mummy isn't too pleased at first but soon she finds a good way of getting rid of the itchy problem.

With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Tim Middleton, Head of English Studies, University of Ripon and York. In seeking to discover his inner self, the brilliant Dr Jekyll discovers a monster. First pub

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Pope Francis! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Pope Francis--the head of the Roman Catholic Church and the first Pope from South America--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:• Queen Elizabeth II• King Charles III• Barack Obama• Dr. Jonas Salk• Harriet Tubman

From the acclaimed author of Roll with It and Tune It Out comes a funny, moving, and “not to be missed” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about a boy who uses his unusual talent for decoding people’s trash to try to fit in at his new school.Hugo is not happy about being dragged halfway across the state of Colorado just because his dad had a midlife crisis and decided to become a ski instructor. It’d be different if Hugo weren’t so tiny, if girls didn’t think he was adorable like a puppy in a purse and guys didn’t call him “leprechaun” and rub his head for luck. But here he is, the tiny new kid on his first day of middle school.When his fellow students discover his remarkable talent for garbology, the science of studying trash to tell you anything you could ever want to know about a person, Hugo becomes the cool kid for the first time in his life. But what happens when it all goes to his head?

A first novelty board book for toddlers introducing them to classic action rhymes, with audio.1. Pat-a-Cake2. Incy Wincy Spider3. Round and Round the Garden4. Two Little Dickie Birds5. Wind the Bobbin Up6. Five Little Monkeys7. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes8. Ring-a-Ring O'Roses

Flip the split pages in this fun mix and match board book to create different animals. Each page is split into two parts - a head and a body. The bright colours and delightful illustrations will enter

The ancient Greek myths as you've never read them before!The classic stories of Pandora's Box and Perseus and the Gorgon's Head are re-told here in master storyteller, Marcia Williams' inimitable comi

為了成為派對中最受矚目的焦點，大維一口氣花掉所有的零用錢，買了條時髦的新褲子，還忍痛擠掉臉上新長的痘子。嗯，可以了，又帥又酷！但是當他到了愛玫家，卻發現......

邋遢的傑克變得愛乾淨了，而且舉止怪怪的──原來他戀愛了！在妹妹愛玫的建議下，他決定進行Ａ計畫與Ｂ計畫，來吸引「她」的注意。傑克會成功嗎？

School Library Journal Best Book of 2025Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2025 (Ages 6-8)New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2025Booklist Editor's Pick for 2025 Graphic Novels本書為《Hug Machine》作者 Scott Campbell 的圖像書作品。在這個奇妙的世界裡，每個人頭上都「頂著一個東西」，主角是形影不離的好朋友──小屋頭與大樹頭。這對古怪卻真摯的好友，一起經歷剪葉（剪頭髮）大失敗、手繪地圖尋寶，甚至踏上宇宙級大冒險，發現原來地球也在某個人的頭上！本書以幽默感十足、瘋狂又新鮮的創意設定，描繪出一個歡樂又超現實的世界。全書收錄六則爆笑又溫馨的故事，搭配簡潔的線條與充滿節奏感的對話，小讀者能在畫面中盡情尋找並替各式各樣的「頭」命名，也一定會被荒謬又可愛的情節逗得哈哈大笑。"Hahahahahahahaha" —Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL"I laughed my head off!" —Ben Clanton, Eisner Award winner and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of NARWHAL AND JELLYHELLO, READER HEADS! Jump headfirst into the wonderfully off-the-wall world of renowned creator Scott Campbell, in this goofy, good-natured graphic novel series featuring a best friend duo like no other! It's Frog and Toad meets Bill and Ted for a new generation of readers — and best buddies of all ages.Book 1 in

Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship!The Thea Sisters head to Ireland!

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve a mystery with the help of dolphins!It's the weekend -- a perfect day for a sail off the coast of Maine. But there's something fishy going on with the local dolphins and Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are determined to find out why. Are the dolphins twisting, leaping, and whistling because they're playing? Or is it a warning of nearby danger? And if it's danger, how can the kids get grownups to believe them? Abbi and her friends are diving head first into this mystery!Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar CluesReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

Priddy Learning: My First ABC is an engaging novelty book with wheels to turn, specially designed to teach preschoolers the alphabet and first words.Preschoolers can learn the letters of this alphabet with this innovative wheel book. With two wheels to turn on every page, this sturdy board book has been designed to encourage children to interact with the activities as they learn their abc. Children can turn the wheels to find the correct picture that matches with the starting letter. The bright pictures and simple labels build early vocabulary, while the wheels help to develop hand-eye coordination.Part of the Priddy Learning series which also includes; Priddy Learning: Let's Spell; Priddy Learning: My First Animals; Priddy Learning: My First Ready for School; Priddy Learning: My First Clock Book, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean ABC, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean Pen Control, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean Words, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean Starting School, P

Priddy Learning: My First Colors is an ideal introduction to colors for preschoolers, and features a striking color wheel with spinner.Priddy Learning: My First Colors is a fun introduction to colors

A brand new, laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin. Perfect for fans of Horrid Henry and the Trouble with Daisy series.According to head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt,

When Rose meets Elmer she's humming a tune, a tune she just can't get out of her head. When she leaves, Elmer realises he can't get the tune out of his head either – and as he crosses the jungle he ca

Meet James, his fascinating creepy-crawly friends and their amazing GIANT PEACH in this action-packed sticker activity book! Use your stickers to explore their unbelievable hideout and head off on a f

Children Learn through Pictures LEARNING MADE EASY with ‘First Words Book’!A beautiful first-word book for very young children. The beautiful illustrations will surely engage and entertain young ones as they learn their first words. It is specially designed to introduce young children to:1) Animals 8) Farm2) Family 9) Numbers3) Opposites 10) Dress4) Vehicles 11) Colours5) Body 12) Forest6) Toys 13) Shapes7) Home 14) FoodWhy people prefer this book?1) New words and concepts through bright photography and simple labeling2) Offers the opportunity for kids to look-and-point,so it’s perfect for children and parents to read together Ideal for children aged 1 to 4 years old

Follow Daisy to school and learn some first words. Flower Friends is a sweet series of fun board books to engage and entertain little minds as they learn about first concepts. Lara Ede’s pretty illust

Geronimo's adventurous sister Thea narrates this tale packed with action, mystery, and friendship!In this fabumouse adventure, the Thea Sisters head to Alaska, where they're attending a conference hel

Jack and Annie are on their second mission to find—and inspire—artists to bring happiness to millions. After traveling to New Orleans, Jack and Annie come head to head with some real ghosts, as well a

An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library.Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be q

Max, the biggest bully in first grade, just can't believe that Freddy Thresher and his best friend, Robbie, are going on a camping trip this weekend. Worse yet, Freddy's sister, Suzie, has bet him a full week's worth of chores that he'll be too much of a scaredy-cat to spend the whole night in the wild! And, even though Freddy is a little bit worried, he sure isn't going to let Suzie win a bet that involves cleaning the basement! Shark head flashlight, sleeping back, tent, and S'more supplies in tow, Freddy, Robbie, and Mr. Thresher head off to the camp grounds for a weekend of campfire fun. But, when Freddy and Robbie stray from their firewood collecting and come across a busy beehive, the trip takes an adventurous and hilarious turn! A high-speed bee chase, a disastrous fishing contest, two spooky ghost stories, and one midnight bear visit later, Freddy will have plenty to tell Mrs. Wushy's class on Monday!

Following on the heels of Smart About the Presidents, this 48-page compendium presents the flip side of the coin-what it's like to be first lady. Who were these women? How has the "job" of first lady

Relates the adventures of a country doll made of an apple-wood twig with a hickory nut for a head

Welcome toMiniTouch: On the Go! A gorgeous, giftable touch-and-feel book for little ones from birth upwards. Introduce vehicles and first words, and boost motor skills with sensory touch-and-feel fabrics.The MiniTouch series for babies aged 0–3 is packed full of developmental benefits. Fresh, stylish and playful with gently rhyming text, each book makes a beautiful addition to your child's playspace or bookshelf,forming an eye-catching collection.The content of each book covers core early learning concepts. There are two layers of learning: the first being topic-themed, such as vehicles, and the second being learning-based, such as first words. Theplayful rhyming text is perfect for engaging your childand will help develop their rhythm and rhyme as well as bringing added context to each new word.Each book in the series features a unique range of touch-and-feel areas, which are ideal for developing your child's motor skills as well as aiding sensory development. Fabrics such as corduroy

準備好展開一場血腥又爆笑的都柏林之旅了嗎？在這本書你將與海盜野餐、潛入殘酷教堂、探索陰森古堡，揭開城市最骯髒的祕密。滿載酷酷插圖與恐怖趣聞！HORRIBLE HISTORIES GRUESOME GUIDES: DUBLIN takes his readers on a gore-tastic tour of the streets of Dublin, exposing all of its most scurrilous secrets. Tourists can plot their path to the past - picnic with pirates at St Stephen's Green, creep around the cruel cathedrals and then head to dreadful Dublin castle.HORRIBLE HISTORIES GRUESOME GUIDES: DUBLIN takes his readers on a gore-tastic tour of the streets of Dublin, exposing all of its most scurrilous secrets.Tourists can plot their path to the past - picnic with pirates at St Stephen's Green, creep around the cruel cathedrals and then head to dreadful Dublin castle.Torture, traitors and cut-throat Irish chieftains, it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan will want to miss!

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself – a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children’s series featuring Peppa, George and all their friends!Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!Snuggle down and join Peppa for her very first sleepover.It’s night-time and the grown-ups want peace and quiet, but it’s hard to keep the noise down when you’re having fun with your friends! Can Peppa, Zoe Zebra and the rest of the girls have a midnight feast without waking Daddy Zebra?Peppa Pig First Sleepover is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of diffe

In the eighth novel in New York Times bestselling Stuart Gibbs's FunJungle series, Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle's resident sleuth to find the culprits behind a blown-up whale and a string of beach sand thefts. After an escaped kangaroo starts a fire that burns down his house, Teddy Fitzroy accepts an invitation to go to Malibu with his girlfriend, Summer, and her mother, Kandace. He's hoping to spend some time relaxing on the beach, but wherever Teddy goes, trouble isn't far behind. First, a massive dead whale has washed up on the beach--and before anyone can determine what killed it, it explodes. Doc, the head vet from FunJungle, suspects something fishy is going on and ropes Teddy and Summer into helping him investigate. Then, Teddy stumbles upon yet another mystery involving tons of stolen sand. And the paparazzi start spreading rumors about Summer dating a celebrity, leading Teddy to question their relationship. Without Summer as his trusted partner, can Teddy navigate the ro

A very unlucky kid navigates the many challenges of the first day of school in the first book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret--even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It's the first day at a new school, and this fresh new start means absolutely no one knows just how unlucky he is. But after missing his school bus, getting lost looking for his classroom, and getting smacked in the face with a basketball, he quickly realizes he is doomed forever. Luckily, some new friends might just help him make it through the worst first day ever! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

It’s a snow day today—and Maisy and friends are going outside! A First Experiences story celebrates the everyday pleasures of the season.One day Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it’s snowing! After putting on her coat, scarf, and gloves, she heads outside, where everything looks beautiful covered in snow, even if it’s cold. Brrr! In the park, Eddie and Cyril are catching snowflakes on their tongues, while Charley and Tallulah throw snowballs. Maisy joins in the fun, and soon she and her friends are building a snowman and sledding down a hill. Yippee! When it gets too cold, the whole crew returns inside for hot cocoa and a snuggle. Warm and delightful, this First Experiences book captures the joys of a snowy day spent with friends.

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! Yor's on assignment and finds herself up against a gang of assassins on board a luxury cruiser. Meanwhile, Loid and Anya each discover that bombs have been planted throughout the ship! Will their best efforts be enough to save the vessel?

Learn 100 essential first words with this pack of beautifully illustrated flashcards, perfect for children learning to read and speak Italian. Make learning a new language fun with this pack of 100 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of Italian will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets Italian for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.Italian for Everyone Junior: Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak Italian. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential first word, introducing nouns, verbs, and adjectives. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 105 flash cards for young children who are learning Italian either as a first or second language. - An essential first word and an illustration on each card, to

Expand your child's knowledge with this exciting introduction to ten basic colors as they learn through lyrical writing and brilliant illustrations.My First Brain Quest: Colors introduces children to ten basic colors through lively illustrations and a catchy, rhyming text. Each scene features engaging images and focused questions that help the youngest learners count, name objects, and talk about what they see. Smart, colorful, grounded in educational principles, and reviewed by a panel of early learning experts, this board book introduces colors in a fun, memorable way.