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King Jasper can order his wizard to conjure up anything at all: dragons, robots, superheroes, even rainbow-colored kittens—which leads to a magical mess only he can clean up.A hilarious, modern fairy tale, The King of Too Many Things will keep readers guessing with the turn of every page, while showing how always wanting more can ultimately lead to less happiness.

`They all broke the rules. They all crossed into forbidden territory. They all tampered with the laws that lay down who should be loved, and how. And how much.'This is the story of Rahel and Estha, tw

Perfect for little learners who want to know everything, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is a special, charming book that is bursting with knowledge.My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things i

From the author of Bleed Like Me, which Booklist called “edgy, dark, and turbulent with passion” comes another compelling and gritty novel about addiction and forbidden romance—starring a fearless, un

FIRST THINGS FIRST HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT EVERY DAY... Stephen R. Covey and the Merrills have shown millions of readers how to balance the demands of a schedule with the desire for fulfillment. Now the principles they introduced in First Things First are distilled for everyday reading. Let First Things First Every Day be your guide to the rich relationships, the inner peace, and the confidence that come from knowing where you're headed, and why.

Although twelve-year-old Cassidy Bean keeps a book of bad things, she did not expect her summer with the Tremont family in rural New Jersey to be one of them--but this year Ursula, a local hoarder, ha

Introduces the physical properties of objects that sink or float and offers examples of them in everyday life, along with simple experiments to try at home.

A new offering in the wildly popular 642 series, this unique journal encourages young creators to dive deep into the subject they know best—themselves! Packed with quirky, thought-provoking, and imaginative drawing and writing prompts, 642 Things About Me: Young Writer's & Artist's Edition is a fun way for kids to document their lives, jump-start their creative talent, and produce a memorable keepsake—or the first draft of their bestselling memoir.

A totally sweet urban fantasyland is ready to be explored and brought to life with your gel pens or colored pencils! Within these pages there are wondrous objects, fashionable collections, city street

THE HOME ISSUE The spring 2014 edition of Kinfolk explores the meaning of home, what it looks like, how different people arrange them and the qualities that the best ones share. Whether you live with

In his seminal self-help productivity guide, Getting Things Done, veteran coach, management consultant, and ?personal productivity guru” David Allen first introduced his breakthrough methods for stress-free performance that he has shared with over a million people around the world. Now, his wisdom is presented in bite-sized portions for quick doses of productive inspiration.

Ellis only has four days of her sophomore year left, and summer is so close that she can almost taste it. But even with vacation just within reach, Ellis isn’t exactly relaxed. Her father has been in

Sammy Keyes trades in her hightops for hiking boots—and winds up with blisters.This is not the summer camping trip of Sammy's dreams. She imagined shady glades, meandering streams, a deer or two. What

Lots of great things to make and do using the packaging and everyday items we usually throw away! Create your own musical instruments, puppets, masks, decorations, clothes, games and toys with this li

- Scores of problems and examples--which will be available on the Internet after publication--simplify and demonstrate central concepts and help users develop their expertise in handling data structur

A celebration of our favourite things about Christmas. It helps you share the joy and excitement of Christmas with family and friends.

Good things happen when you stand up for yourself! Petronius is the funniest clown in the world, but he's tired of being told what to do by the ringmaster. The animals are tired of being bossed around too. So, Petronius and his friends--Theodore the donkey, Ferdinand the horse, Gustav the lion, Luise the giraffe, and Otto the dog--leave the circus. With a little patience and creativity, the friends realize just what it would take to make them happy. They may not have a big top, but Petronius can tell his wonderful stories, the dog can run free without his collar, and the horse can nap through the waltz if he's getting sleepy. And soon the band of friends perform the show they've always dreamed of doing. This picture book classic from 1961 has been newly illustrated by award winner Torben Kuhlmann for a whole new generation to enjoy.

THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING, BOOKER PRIZE-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF THE OVERSTORY'It changed how I thought about the Earth and our place in it. . .. It changed how I see things and that's always, for me, a mark of a book worth reading.' Barack Obama on The Overstory'Really, just one of the best novels, period.' Ann Patchett on The Overstory'Breathtaking.' Barbara Kingsolver on The Overstory_________________________Picked as one of the 'Best Books of 2021' in the Sunday TimesTheo Byrne is a promising young astrobiologist who has found a way to search for life on other planets dozens of light years away. He is also the widowed father of a most unusual nine-year-old.His son Robin is funny, loving, and filled with plans. He thinks and feels deeply, adores animals, and can spend hours painting elaborate pictures. He is also on the verge of being expelled from third grade, for smashing his friend's face with a metal thermos.What can a father do, when the only solution off

A picture book about the importance of home and family from the fantastic illustrator Chelsea O'Byrne. Thomas is fed up with his annoying family. He has been stuck inside with them for ages and he can't even escape into his books without his annoying little brother distracting him.'If I were a king, I would be in charge! No more eggs and toast for breakfast, I'd eat CAKE! I would read books all day long, and wear a glittering gold crown that I'd never take off.' But after a night of particularly strong wishing, he wakes up a king and can do anything he wants! Living in the castle are all the other children who had the same wish. Things are fun at first but, even though he is allowed cake for breakfast, it doesn't seem as fun as if he could share it with his naughty little brother. This is a heartwarming story about the power of imagination and the even greater power of home.

A striking and heart-warming celebration of taking a moment to notice the beauty in everyday things. When a young boy finds himself thrown into a new city, his world suddenly feels very grey. But with

From New York City to Tokyo and Berlin to Sydney, the streets of the 15 cities included in this book are filled with a fascinating showcase of local landmarks and awesome attractions. How will you get from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park in New York City? Or find your way to Topkapi Palace in Istanbul? Each spread is an engaging and challenging journey, and maze solvers have to look out for things or people that block their paths, like manga in Kyoto, dog walkers in San Francisco, and even bobbies in London! A great way to explore different cities, with a helpful answer key at the back of the book.

《Things That Go Away》是插畫家 Beatrice Alemagna 以詩意筆觸，描繪生活中那些來去無常的小事：落葉、眼淚、音樂、泡泡……全都會消失不見。但有一樣東西，永遠不會離開，那就是親子之間的愛。簡單卻充滿哲思，適合親子共讀，陪伴孩子理解「失去」與「存在」的意義。細膩的畫風與柔和的色彩，讓人感受到溫暖與安定，是一本值得反覆翻閱的心靈繪本。The picture book Things That Go Away is a playful ode to things that come and go in life—and the one special bond that never fades.There are many things that go away: Leaves fall, tears dry, music lasts only for a few moments, and bubbles pop, vanishing without a trace. Everything in life passes, moves on, or transforms—except one thing that never fades.With her signature warmth, playfulness, and beautiful illustrations, Beatrice Alemagna reminds us that in a changing world, the love between parent and child remains constant.“Simple, beautiful . . . A readaloud that introduces a rich field of big questions.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)“This wise, creative book will be returned to with anticipation and shared frequently.” —School Library Journal (Starred Review)

Rachel Bright's In a Minute, Mama Bear is the first in a new series following Mama Bear and Bella Bear, from the author and illustrator of the #1 Publishers Weekly bestseller Love Monster.Mama Bear is all ready to start her busy day: there are errands to run, classes to get to, and lots more to do. Mama is raring to go! But toddler Bella is lagging behind. So Mama Bear decides to throw the to-do list out the window and spend the day playing and relaxing in the park with Bella Bear—and together they find that sometimes, when things don’t go as planned, they can still have a whole lot of fun.

A step-by-step visual guide to building your own computer games using Scratch 3.0Scratch 3.0 has landed, so stay ahead of the curve with this fully updated guide for beginner coders. Kids will love the step-by-step, visual approach that makes even the most difficult coding concepts fun and easy to understand. Coding Games in Scratch, 2nd Edition blends coding theory with the practical task of creating exciting games. Children will learn the fundamentals of computer programming by showing them how to build their own games. Coding theory is taught through practical tasks, so young programmers don't just learn how computer code works, but also why it's done that way. Jumpy Monkey will show them how to simulate gravity in their games, or give Dog's Dinner a go to learn about collision detection. Once they've whizzed through the book, the possibilities are endless!

A stunningly illustrated picture book that celebrates the things that make each of us special. When a pigeon visits the aviary, he feels humbled by the other birds he sees—toucans with big beaks

Take a tour around the 50 states of the USA, from Maine to Hawaii, peeking through the holes as you go. Colourfully illustrated board book with images depicting the people, landmarks and things that m

The zany characters of the STEAM Team will guide kids ages 5-7 through this engaging, fact-packed book all about the key STEAM subjects: science, technology, engineering, art, and math.This bright and cheery illustrated book for kids ages 5-7 breaks down STEAM subjects, like science and technology, into fun and easily understandable chunks. Join the STEAM Team to unravel the mysteries of the world: Find out how robots work, what a food chain is, where lightning comes from, how lungs allow you to breathe, and much more. The STEAM Team characters (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) guide the reader through the book and are always on hand with tips, fun facts, and simple explanations. With sections covering living things, the human body, space, physics, geography, math, engineering, and chemistry, this book is a perfect introduction for kids starting to learn about science at school, or those who are just developing an interest in how the world works.

This book is bursting with cars, buses, planes, trains, trucks, diggers and many more things that go. Add to that a text that is read aloud to the tune of `Baa, Baa, Black Sheep' and ... What a combin

Confronted with a deep-sea base that is slowly imploding, Mia gets one step closer to solving the murder of her father. But things won't be that easy, as our small team of survivors but grapple with p

A new era of cosmic adventure begins! The Guardians of the Galaxy have taken off into space once more on their biggest and weirdest misadventures yet! Kicking things off with the boldest heist they've

From the creators of There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight comes a fun fractured fairy tale about an aspiring chef who mistakenly turns story ingredients into delectable dishes. . . . Uh-oh!In the magical land of fairy tales, William doesn’t quite fit in. He’d rather poach pears than pursue princesses, and he values gnocchi over knighthood. . . . When he stumbles on a delivery of food destined for Fairy-Tale Headquarters (a pumpkin, apples, and a few measly beans), he decides to spice things up and whips the paltry ingredients into delectable dishes. But as you might have guessed, Snow White’s wicked stepmother doesn’t exactly want her magic apple baked and drizzled with caramel. The team that brought you There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight delivers a hilariously fractured, whipped, and souffléed fairy tale that is chock-full of delicious details and jokes to satisfy every appetite!

Race through the alphabet in this action-packed A to Z of things that go. From ambulances and diggers to yachts and zooming rockets, this bright and busy book is packed with all the vehicles that chil

"All New, All Different?" No, thank you! New things are bad and different things are scary! Instead, why not join everybody's least favorite super-hero team in their first ever ongoing series - the Same Old, Same Old, Great Lakes Avengers! When Squirrel Girl's former teammates get reinstated as permanent members of the Avengers and uprooted to Detroit, the GLA has one more shot at super hero glory...but can they all answer the call? With their former leader Mr. Immortal buried alive out in the middle of nowhere, the group struggles to find their footing under the uncertain guidance of Flatman. And after a confrontation with some noisy super villain neighbors lands the entire team in jail, it's all he can do to keep them together! COLLECTING: GREAT LAKES AVENGERS 1-6

A part of DC Universe: Rebirth!Jason Todd, a.k.a. Redd Hood has been many things--a Robin, dead, the Red Hood--now he's back and he's embracing his bad side!With his new status as a villain, Red Hood

Coding Projects in Scratch uses fun projects to show children how to code with Scratch, teaching essential coding and programming skills to young learners.Built on the basics of coding, each project f

A group of FBI Agents and Eddie Brock/Toxin lure Carnage to an abandoned mine to try to trap him. Things quickly go wrong, and the agents end up trapped with Carnage in the mine. What's worse, their c

Warm Hawaiian sun. Lazy beach days. Flirty texts with her boyfriend back in Seattle.These are the things seventeen-year-old Sloane McIntyre pictured when she imagined the summer she'd be spending at h

A whimsical–yet factual–series of questions and answers about the things we eat... and don't eat!Food critic Joshua David Stein whets the appetite of young readers with a wondrous and informative appr

More games, more races, more tickles, more books—little Henry can’t get enough! When a toddler is armed with that useful word and the world is full of brand-new things, his family just doesn’t stand a

Once upon a farm lived a ladybird, And these are the things that she saw and heard Those crafty robbers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are out of jail, and they're heading back to the farm with another cunn