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World first publication of a previously unknown short satirical fantasy by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by his son, Christopher Tolkien, and accompanied by illustrations from the author together with an essay, The Origin of Bovadium, by Richard Ovenden OBE. As Christopher Tolkien notes in his Introduction, The Bovadium Fragments was a ‘satirical fantasy’ written by his father, which grew out of a planning controversy that erupted in Oxford in the late 1940s, when J.R.R.Tolkien was the Merton Professor of English Language and Literature. Written initially for his own amusement, Tolkien’s tale was a private academic jest that poked gentle fun at such things as 'the pomposities of archaeologists' and 'the hideousness of college crockery'. However, it was at the same time expressing a barbed cri de coeur against the inexorable rise of motor transport and 'machine-worship' that was overwhelming the tranquillity of his beloved city.Enriched by a selection of illustrations by the author, and enhanc

From award-winning creator Felicita Sala comes a whimsical adventure about a child who’s determined to recover all his misplaced belongings, wherever they may beA baseball cap. A special sweater covered in dogs. A marble collection. The baseball cap, again.Pablo just can’t stop losing his things: at the bus stop, in the park, on a plane, everywhere! When his exasperated parents give him the responsibility of keeping track of everything, Pablo tries—he really does. But his room has become a frightful mess, and with show-and-tell just around the corner, Pablo needs to find his things now more than ever. Where have they gone to? And who can help him now?Relatably told from a child’s point of view, this playful tale from internationally beloved author-illustrator Felicita Sala explores the secret lives of the countless little things that go missing every day.

For fans of Sally Rooney and David Mitchell,Writers & Loversis the insightful novel from Lily King, the author of theNew York TimesbestsellerEuphoria.TheNew York TimesBestseller‘A novel with the broad embrace of a 1990s Richard Curtis film’ –The Sunday Times‘Witty and affecting,Writers & Loversexplores where grit can get you, even when everything appears to be falling apart’ –inewspaper‘Captivating’ – Madeline Miller, author ofCirce‘Funny and immensely clever’ – Tessa Hadley, author ofFree LoveCasey is lost. She is mourning the death of her mother, the novel she has been writing for six years isn’t going anywhere, and her debt is soaring. Surely at thirty-one, when all her friends are getting married and having kids, she is too old for things to be this way.Then she meets Silas. He is kind, handsome, interested. But only a few weeks later, Oscar – older, fascinating, complicated – walks into her life, his two boys in tow. Suddenly Casey finds herself at the point of a love tria

Join Vicky and June – the very best of friends – as they play, chat and laugh together in this first book in a charming new chapter book series from beloved author Patricia Toht.Vicky the squirrel likes games that are loud and fast, like follow the leader (and she’s always the leader). June the hedgehog prefers to read, or play quiet games like hide and seek. But Vicky thinks June is a little too good at hiding!Vicky and June like different things, but they are best friends, and best friends can always find something they both enjoy.Written by beloved picture book writer Patricia Toht, author of Pick a Pine Tree, and brought to life with artwork from rising star Hoang Giang, Vicky and June's beautifully illustrated adventures are full of warmth, humour and sweet, treasured moments. Join these best friends as they explore their cosy woodland world across four charming chapters in the first book in this brand-new series.Perfect to read aloud together, or for children who are just startin

Drawing on the creepiest elements of the very best survival and folk horror, this atmospheric queer YA cult thriller, full of mystery and secrets, is perfect for fans of Don’t Let the Forest In, House of Hollow, Wilder Girls and Midsommar.When Cassie Davis returns to her hometown in upstate New York, she’s eager to mask her new autism diagnosis from her old friends. The group take a backpacking trip together to Hollow Ridge to celebrate her homecoming, but after the first night, Cassie wakes to an abandoned campsite – her friends all gone.With severe weather approaching, and nearing sensory overload, Cassie meets a boy named Kaleb, who leads her to safety, to a place he calls The Roost – an off-the-grid compound lived in by a group of artists and outcasts. There, with Kaleb, Cassie begins to feel, for the first time in her life, that she can truly be herself.But as the days pass, strange things start happening. Crows surround them, there are odd noises... But are the dangers in the eer

Are bananas yellow . . . or is yellow a banana? Learn all about yellow--and other colorful things--in this rollicking picture book from John Himmelman, author of the Bunjitsu Bunny series That yellow is a banana. No, a banana is yellow. These purples are grapes. No, these grapes are purple! This orange is a pumpkin. No, that pumpkin is orange! And this orange is . . . orange? With two charming siblings and a fresh, limited palette that allows each featured color to really shine, young readers will learn as they laugh in this side-splittingly funny, unique picture book. Approaching the concept of color, and the creative ways in which young children assign names to things in the world around them, with a fun, playful tone, this picture book is perfect for group or individual read-aloud story times.

"A dark and stormy night. An isolated cabin in the woods. A runaway child with a mysterious past...Thriller fans, buckle up!" ― Jason Rekulak,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Last One at the WeddingThere's someone at your front door – should you let them in? Find out in a riveting new thriller from global sensation and #1New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Housemaid, Freida McFadden!Who knows what the storm will blow in…Casey's cabin in the wilderness is not built for a hurricane.Her roof shakes, the lights flicker, and the tree outside her front door sways ominously in the wind.But she's a lot more worried about the girl she discovers lurking outside her kitchen window.She's young. She's alone. And she's covered in blood.The girl won't explain where she came from, or loosen her grip on the knife in her right hand.And when Casey makes a disturbing discovery in the middle of the night, things take a turn for the worse.The girl has a dark secret. One she'll kill to keep.And if C

Discover the book everyone is talking about! This fun and festive mystery is perfect for fans of Murder on the Christmas Express and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot's ChristmasA village of secrets.Yorkshire, 1952. Christmas is fast approaching when a dead stranger is found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered village of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer?A mystery that can't be solved.Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don't go according to plan.A Christmas to remember.When the local doctor's husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something.And if he can't uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...Praise for Murder at Holly House"The feel-good factor is off the scale." --The Times"Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humor." --The Sunday Post"A hugely entertaining story with an authentic period feel." --The Her

The second massive collection of comics based on Netflix’s 80’s-nostalgia-fueledStranger Things. Sci-fi horror at its best, including demonic creatures from other dimensions, mad scientists, secret agents, and so much more!Includes three complete series and three additional one-shot issues.The Voyagetells the story of Captain Jacoby, whose freighter ship is chartered by a group of Russians looking to get from Alaska back to Kamchatka. But when a ship mate gets butchered at sea, the captain and his crew must root out a monster while a vicious storm rages all around them.InKamchatka, a leading Soviet scientist is abducted to work on with the Kremlin’s new ultimate weapon—a Demogorgon! What the doctor’s captors didn’t count on was the resiliency of his children, who embark on a harrowing and perilous journey to find him. Their only hope of success is a retired but deadly KGB agent.Tomb of Ybwenis set in the aftermath of Bob Newby’s death. Will Byers, still grieving his friend, discovers a

Get ready for a wild ride through PLANET EARTH! This innovative series uses a mysterious scientific process to fuse HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING SCIENCE FACTS. It's sure to get a big reaction! Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore mountain ranges, cloud formations, and crystal structures in this fun-filled, full-color book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure. - Did you know that around 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean? - Scientists are able to track the movement of tectonic plates using GPS?- The word "ozone" means "smelly" in Greek because the gas has a strong pong? Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Steven Hawking. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series fol

《The Art of Spending Money》並非教你如何賺更多，而是教你如何讓金錢發揮幸福的力量。Morgan Housel以平實的筆調揭示，我們常誤把嫉妒當成欣賞，也容易忽略「慢慢變富」的長遠意義。透過生活化的觀察與真實故事，他邀請讀者思考：金錢該如何被花，才能成為幸福的工具而非壓力的來源。這是一本讓人學會「花得更好」的書。*聚焦金錢與幸福的真實關聯。*探討情緒與社會比較對消費行為的影響。*幫助讀者建立有意識、有節制的理財觀。This is the definitive book about how to use your money to live a better, happier life, by the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money.From the international bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, with 8 million copies sold worldwide – lessons on harnessing the power of money to live a happier life.Can money buy happiness? Yes. Can spending it make you happier? Absolutely. Yet, many of us struggle to unlock its full potential – either by spending on things that don't bring as much joy as they should, or by avoiding investments that would truly enhance our mental well-being.In The Art of Spending Money, award-winning and global bestselling author Morgan Housel offers a refreshingly practical approach to managing wealth while finding deeper meaning and cont

Welcome all the feelings into your own personal hotel in this delightful, therapeutic activity book!Pop on your hat and fill in your manager’s license. It’s time to explore your very own Grand Hotel of Feelings. This charming activity book is packed with activities to draw, write and colour in, encouraging young readers to engage with all the feelings, good and bad, that check in.• Can you draw the other feelings hiding under Anger’s bed?• Let’s welcome Gratitude into the hotel by writing out all the things we’re thankful for.• Fill in the quiz to find out what kind of empath you are.• Pack your emotional survival suitcase to help you through the tough times.With a light touch, this beautifully illustrated activity book opens up avenues of thought and discussion around emotional management and well-being.

Including 50 flaps to lift and adorned with beautiful, rich illustrations, Miss Mouse's House is designed for engaging independent play and to keep little ones entertained for hours! Jam-packed with dozens of things to find, little ones will love to get lost in Miss Mouse's beautiful world of fun. Hunt around the garden, Miss Mouse's kitchen, her bedroom and sewing room to help Miss Mouse get ready for the Meadow Ball, she can't do it without you! Over 60 items to spot inside. Peek and Play is the perfect series to keep young ones entertained, with thoughtfully designed and illustrated books that are bustling with tactile flaps and items to spot.

Relive the most striking moments from the acclaimed and beloved Netflix show Stranger Things with this stunning officially licensed coloring book.Starting with that fateful D&D game in the Wheelers’ basement, this book charts the gang as they fight the Demogorgon, fall in love, use their powers, and save the world. Featuring 110 pages of fully original illustrations printed on high quality paper, this extra-thick coloring book is the perfect opportunity to prepare yourself to return to Hawkins for a giant adventure.

Arizona County Sheriff Joanna Brady solves her biggest case yet, from a body in the desert to crimes spanning decades and countries, in the thrilling latest installment in theNew York Timesbestselling suspense series.Sheriff Joanna Brady is looking forward to the holidays with her busy family, and to celebrating her daughter Jenny’s graduation from the police academy. But the family is interrupted when a body is discovered beneath a flooded bridge in the Arizona desert, and Joanna is called onto the case. A young boy was murdered, and the details of the crime scene tell Joanna two things: This was not the killer’s first murder. And it’s only a matter of time before he kills again.As Joanna digs deeper into the case, she begins to understand this murder is just one piece of a much, much bigger puzzle.She uncovers unlikely connections between cases of mysterious deaths and missing persons, having long since gone cold, that extend far beyond the confines of her small town and include the

Mythology Land opens the gates to the magical lands of all the characters and creatures of myth. These expertly retold stories are perfect for bedtime, and each tale is followed by an exquisitely illustrated map of its world. You can drop into Midgard and explore the land of the giants with Thor, run from Baba Yaga in the Deep Dark Forest, and follow the Yangtze river to see which animal will win the great race. What wonderful things will you find along the way?Beautiful, stylish, and vibrant illustrations adorn each page, as the text transports readers to faraway lands of mystery, fantasy, and magic--and the level of detail in the maps of these lands means this title will be lovingly pored over time and time again.The stories include: Rama & Sita (Hindu) The Great Race (Chinese) The Trojan Horse (Greek) Quetzalcoatl Brings Food to the World (Aztec)The Great Maui (Polynesian) Thor and the Land of the Giants (Norse) The Rainbow Serpent (Aboriginal Australian) Baby Yaga (Slavic) Anan

Calling all graphic novel fans! Meet Katie the Catsitter—some heroes have capes...Katie has cats! (Lots of cats!) This collectible kitty carrier boxed set includes books 1-4 in the acclaimed, bestselling graphic novel series!“Readers will revel in the heroic antics.” –The New York Times“Ideal for readers seeking the whimsy of Dav Pilkey’s 'Dog Man' tempered with the reassuring tone of Raina Telgemeier’s work.”—School Library JournalBook 1: Katie the CatsitterKatie is dreading the summer without her best friends, until she gets a job catsitting for a mysterious neighbor who has 217 cats! (And they're not exactly . . . normal cats!) Is Katie's neighbor really a supervillain?Book 2: Katie the Catsitter: Best Friends for NeverSchool’s starting and all of Katie’s friends are mad at her! With the help of 217 out-of-the-ordinary cats, can Katie fix things and be the friend she’s always meant to be?Book 3: Katie the Catsitter: Secrets and SidekicksKatie can’t wait to have Beth join her for sid

2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksNew York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is back with a Frankenstein-tinged horror romance.Meka is used to death. After all, it's the family business.As a mortician's assistant at her parents' funeral home, Meka's days are not for the squeamish. Luckily, her boyfriend Noah doesn't mind, and Meka finally feels ready to say those three little words that will change everything.Then tragedy strikes and Meka's world is torn apart. Nothing makes sense, especially when weird things start to happen: Strangers follow her. Mysterious items are left at her door. And worst of all …The dead don't seem to be staying dead.Meka thought she understood death better than anyone, but it turns out the family business is more complicated than it seemed. And Meka isn't the only one desperate to unearth their secrets … because the truth may be worth dying for.

"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So when Bird has a secret to tell Bear he will not listen - because he is worried he'll give it away! And when the pair find out they don’t actually like all the same things, they both agree it doesn’t matter, because the thing they like best of all is being friends with each other.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the sixth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird’s adventures are perfect to read aloud together, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series

Selected for the 2025 Bologna Ragazzi Award's Amazing Bookshelf“Charming, clever, inspired. A whimsical spin on all things fairy tale.” Kirkus Reviews“Friends of fairy tales will enjoy reading this book aloud and exploring a familiar but somewhat modernized fairyland.” School Library JournalJoin Doctor Fairytale and her sidekick Nurse Pup as they visit poorly fairytale patients who need their help!My name is Doctor Fairytale, I'm always super busy.My list of patients is so long, it sometimes makes me dizzy!In a magical land full of familiar faces, Doctor Fairytale and her dog, Nurse Pup, travel far and wide to help the injured and poorly!Rapunzel's head is hurting from her mother climbing her long locks, Goldilocks has splinters in her bottom from the Bears' broken chairs, and Cinderella has blistered toes from walking home without a shoe!But no matter the bump or bruise – and no matter how mischievous the patient! – kind and capable Doctor Fairytale is ready with her doctor's bag to l

A heartfelt retelling of an ancient Irish tale by a master storyteller, paired with the extraordinary style of an award-winning illustrator.When young Kevin is sent to a monastery to be cared for, he yearns for the freedom of the woods and fields and misses his parents. One day he reaches out through the cell window towards the light and a blackbird lands in his hands and begins to build a nest there. Kevin waits patiently as the eggs are laid and the baby birds hatch. When they spread their tiny wings and fly off, three new wild things gone out into the world, at last Kevin can rest. PJ Lynch’s atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture David Almond’s moving retelling of this ancient Irish tale about the love of nature and a willingness to let go.

"This is a sensitive, beautifully illustrated book that helps children to re-frame their worries, and helps them to cope when their thoughts can start to feel overwhelming. I’d recommend it for all parents." - Prof Sam Wass, Child Psychologist and Neuroscientist"This book is a beautiful exploration of the all-too-common feelings of overwhelm and worry and acts as a sensitive guide to how young readers can cope when faced with their own very big thoughts. . . a sweet and supportive story. . . This is a gentle and hopeful read with a message of self-compassion." Inis Magazine, CBIThere are times when I don’t feel like myself. In these wobbly moments, my belly feels sick, my heart thumps, and sometimes I even want to cry. And that's because I'm worried. I call my worries … BIG THOUGHTS.Everyone has worries: BIG THOUGHTS. These Big Thoughts can be invisible, but loud – nobody else can hear the racket they make inside your head. Big Thoughts can be about the future – things that haven't and

From award-winning creators Susan Verde and Steph Littlebird comes an empowering celebration of the strength, diversity, worthiness, and beauty of our bodies Did you know your body is beautiful? And not only is it beautiful--it is also unique, miraculous, wise, worthy, and 100% your own. New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde (the I Am series) and acclaimed illustrator Steph Littlebird (My Powerful Hair) team up to celebrate all of the beautiful things our bodies can be and do: from mirroring the wonders in nature and carrying the stories of our ancestors, to speaking up for what they need, growing, dancing and more! With an empowering, lyrical text and bold, vibrant illustrations, Body Beautiful feels like a hug for every body.

From award-winning author Tehlor Mejia comes a spine-tingling tale of transformation, mystery, and the monsters we face—inside and out.What big teeth…For twelve-year-old Evan, summertime has always meant carefree days with her family and unlimited time with her best friend, Billie. This year, with her parents on the brink of divorce, she’s staying at Billie’s summer cabin. But Billie only seems to care about crushes these days, and to make matters worse, Evan’s mom’s health obsession has climbed to new heights. The more Evan tries to appease her mom and control her hunger, the sharper it seems to get, until it threatens to drag her under.As Evan tries to cling to the good things in her life, a sinister presence in the woods begins to stir. Kids are scared, and adults think everyone should go home. Determined to stay, Evan starts hunting for the creature and begins to wonder—is it just her imagination, or is the monster inside her?A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"Absolutel

A thoughtful and whimsical picture book about Arnold Lobel, award-winning creator of Frog and Toad.A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of 2025Arnold Lobel was many things: a quiet observer, an avid reader, and the kind of man who kept a gorilla suit in his closet, just in case. Above all else, Arnold was an artist and a storyteller. And he infused pieces of himself in the characters he created. This made sharing his books with the world scary sometimes—but his stories would go on to inspire and delight readers and live on in their hearts for generations.A rare window into the life and work of Arnold Lobel, creator of the Frog and Toad series, Outside In and the Inside Out captures the iconic creator of some of the most beloved children's books of all time.

What happens when Yuri accidentally unleashes a catastrophe at the dinosaur museum?During a visit to the dinosaur museum, something terrible happens. Yuri is startled and bumps into a giant brachiosaurus skeleton. What massive mayhem! At first it feels as if things will never be the same again. . . But then Yuri remembers the best way to deal with difficult situations: take a deep breath and ask for help. The result is something more magnificent than anyone could have imagined!In her dynamic story, Hannah Brückner shows how creative and unexpected solutions can be found, even when the worst happens. With a fine, fresh touch, she captures the world of the museum in sophisticated and humorous detail.

An elegant compendium of Calle's unfinished, abandoned or "failed" works of art "I have a horror of the finished. Death is final. The gunshot is final. The almost finished is life," said Pablo Picasso. "But," replies Sophie Calle, "when everything stops, what will become of the ideas that stagnate, that wait their time in boxes, in coffins? Before disappearing, it's necessary to make an inventory of sketches, attempts and abandonments, and bring intentions to life. A way of ending things."This volume follows the artist's 2024 exhibition ?toi de faire, ma mignonne at the Mus嶪 Picasso in Paris, marking the first time that French artist Sophie Calle has showcased a selection of her unfinished or abandoned projects, which she also understands as her failures. These stories, stamped with a verdict in red indicating the reason for their incompleteness, offer a mirror to her True Stories, a book regularly reissued since 1994. In this eventful collection, which reveals all the submerged aspect

Comic book superstars Mariko Tamaki and Skylar Patridge team up to take Supergirl on a mysterious deep space mission only she can handle!This looks like a job for…Supergirl! And only Supergirl.The details of her mission are a secret to even herself, other than she is to escort an alien convict to prison and that Superman trusted only her with this quest. Quickly, things spiral out of control: she must save the kidnapped judge of the United Planets’ highest court and pursue an assassin, but she finds herself imprisoned!All of that is before she’s face-to-face with the prisoner she was tasked with escorting—presenting Supergirl with an impossible choice! Who’s really pulling the strings? And how will Supergirl get home from the far reaches of space?Mariko Tamaki, the award-winning writer of Roaming and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, returns to Supergirl alongside dazzling artists Skylar Patridge and Meghan Hetrick for this emotional and heady science fiction epic!This volume colle

Persephone's final battle awaits in this last installment of the epic YA romantasy trilogy, The Fractured Kingdom. For fans of Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series.On the heels of a tragic discovery, Persephone was all but torn from Azriel’s waiting arms. She now finds herself desperately alone, in terrible danger and burdened by responsibilities she would do almost anything to escape. But some responsibilities are inescapable, and Persephone is not the girl she once was. Knowing that the clans are in mortal peril and that the realm is descending into chaos, she is fiercely determined to defeat Mordesius and set things to right for all people. But she cannot imagine doing so without the handsome thief she has fallen helplessly, hopelessly in love with. And so, armed with nothing but her wit, her dagger and her dauntless courage, Persephone races across the realm in search of Aziel and a path forward. As the stakes rise ever higher, loyalties shift, disasters strike and catastrophic g

Bestselling Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a festive kitty-corn tale, featuring Christmas decorations, gingerbread houses, one (almost) perfect tree--and the magic of true friendship The best part of Christmas is the merry music! No, it's the gingerbread! No, it's definitely decorating the tree! Kitty and Unicorn can't wait to spend their first Christmas together! But try as they might, they can't seem to agree on their favorite festivities. Will the magical best friends pull off the perfect Christmas, or will all their plans come tip-timber-crashing down? The magical, bestselling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham return with a cozy and heartwarming holiday story for kitty-corns everywhere. Also Available in hardcover: Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn Party-Hearty Kitty-Corn Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn Available in board book: Kitty-Corn Club: Things That Go Kitty-Corn Club: Parts of Us

Start your engines as Baby zooms around the house like a race car driver, turning an ordinary living room into an exhilarating race course! This whimsical picture book brings the thrill of crawling to life from a baby's unique perspective.They honk their horn and start to zoom.Baby's on the move: Vroom vroom!Baby is on a quest to get to the other side of the room (aka very far away) all on their own. While the floor may not be so interesting to parents and big siblings, for Baby, it is an entire world full of fascinating things to explore. Seen from their perspective, a fluffy rug becomes tickly grass, a sibling doing yoga turns into a bridge, and a table and chairs transform into a dense forest.But with so many obstacles, will Baby make it to the finish line?This bold, fun, and original picture book is sure to capture the imagination of car-obsessed little ones, and the bouncy rhyming text kicks the reading experience into high gear. So hold onto your checkered flags, because this rac

Join in the Halloween Fun with the Mr Men and Little Miss! Mr Tickle and Little Miss Naughty are in for a treat – along with some tricks and tickles! There are lots of things to count and see in this spooky book, including perfect pumpkins, spooky spiders and a haunted house. But it wouldn’t be Halloween without some trick or treating! A fun-filled spooky rhyming story, great for reading aloud at HalloweenInteractive fun as young children are invited to count the spooky objects along the wayPerfect Halloween gift or keepsake for toddlers and preschoolers – slip into a trick-or-treat bag for the ideal Halloween treat! Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including Chinese New Year, Easter, Eid, Diwali, Halloween and Christmas.

Help the Sylvanian Families prepare for the best Halloween party ever in this search and find book, with over 200 things to spot! Join Freya Chocolate and her friends as they prepare for a spook-tacular Halloween party. Explore the wonderfully cosy world of Sylvanian Families, help spot Jack-o’-lanterns and tasty treats at the Halloween parade and search for your favourite characters in their adorable costumes. From sweet ghosts to perfect pumpkins, it''ll be the cutest Halloween you''ve ever seen!With over 15 scenes to search and 200 cute things to spot, Sylvanian Families: Halloween Search and Find is the perfect book to keep fans entertained over the spookiest of holidays.Also available: The World of Sylvanian Families: The Official Guide! The perfect, fun-filled gift for fans of these beloved characters.

Celebrating 90 Years of Penguin Michael Joseph publishing with the Mermaid collection:Margaret Kennedy'sLucy Carmichaelwith a foreword by Lucy ManganRediscover the brilliance of Lucy Carmichael in the Mermaid Collection – timeless classics by pioneering female authors, beautifully reissued to enchant today’s readers.Originally published in 1951 from the author of beloved holiday classicThe Feastcomes a glorious coming-of-age tale about a heroine whose wedding day does not go entirely to plan . . .With a foreword by Lucy Mangan***‘People seem to get over things, don’t they? I don’t know how, but they do – ordinary people. I’m very ordinary, so I expect I shall do what they do.’Lucy Carmichael is jilted at the altar. But no matter. Her loving and kind family never liked her explorer fiancé anyway.Instead of moping or falling into her supportive family’s arms, however, Lucy abandons their suburban home. Heading for the country, she takes up a teaching position in the industrial town of Ra

A beautiful picture book for young children about love, friendship and how the things you love make you feel.'Befittingly for a book about how love can make us braver and stronger, Hoang Giang’s illustrations glow magnificently: her sunset-coloured depiction of Earnest surrounded by his favourite things, from blueberries to the perfect tree, is one of the most gorgeous picture book spreads I’ve seen all year.' - The Observer A beautiful picture book for young children about love, friendship and how the things you love make you feel. Who has a heart big enough to hold a lion? Earnest is a bear with a big heart. He keeps all his favourite things inside his heart. When Earnest's heart is full, he feels as though he can do anything! But is his heart big enough to hold a lion? If we make room in our hearts for love, it leaves us feeling better and braver with bigger hearts than ever, even if love has to leave. * Louise Grieg is a Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author. * Hoa

★刻畫細膩的女巫魔法世界，融合藥草、毒藥與魔法治癒的獨特設定。★緊湊的懸疑情節，解開姐妹中毒謎團，搭配輕鬆幽默的魔法元素。★從敵對到信任的浪漫關係，展現溫馨又甜蜜的愛情發展。★深刻展現個人成長、家庭與重拾信任的主題。★融入巴基斯坦文化細節，增添故事色彩與真實感。適合喜歡溫馨奇幻、輕鬆魔法與浪漫成長故事的年輕成人讀者。《A Witch’s Guide to Love and Poison》是Aamna Qureshi所著的一本年輕成人奇幻小說，故事圍繞主角Bisma——一位生活在被稱為「被遺棄女孩們」的魔法森林中的年輕女巫。Bisma擁有使用藥草製作魔法藥劑和毒藥的能力，她用這些技能保護自己和她的姐妹們，這些女孩都是被社會遺棄或離家出走的孩子。當Bisma的姐妹們開始神秘中毒，她必須求助於她最不願意信任的人——鎮上富有且善良的藥劑師之子Xander，共同尋找解藥。兩人之間從相互厭惡到逐漸建立信任，故事中充滿了魔法冒險、親情羈絆，以及慢慢萌芽的浪漫情愫。書中也呈現了濃厚的文化元素和溫暖的人際關係，特別是姐妹間的深厚情誼。故事融合了輕鬆愉快的魔法氛圍和懸疑元素，讓讀者能感受到一個神秘而溫馨的奇幻世界。Brimful of charm' Heather Fawcett, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series'A tale as warm as a cup of spiced chai on a chilly evening' Sarah Mughal Rana, author of Hope AblazeBisma knows three things to be true: the Enchanted Forest will always be her home, she would go to the ends of the Earth to protect her sisters, and Xander Chapman is the most irritating guy she's ever met.Since finding a home in the Enchanted Forest, Bisma - a garden witch with a p

本書從一棵高高的大樹開始，展開一段關於友情與旅程的故事。樹下，兩個孩子相遇了：James 手裡拿著一本書，Ginger 則帶著一架紙飛機。他們成了朋友，卻很快分開，各自踏上不同的路。故事不只描寫孩子之間的情誼，也帶領讀者跟著那棵樹，經歷從森林到紙張的奇妙變化。紙張被做成書、卡片、盒子與信件，在世界各地流轉，串起人與人之間的連結。孩子會在閱讀中發現，原來日常生活中的紙，也藏著一段漫長而精彩的冒險。A captivating paper chase, and an unforgettable adventure . . .Two children meet under a tall tree. James has a book. Ginger has a paper plane.They become friends . . .but then they're parted. Will they ever meet again? But this isn't just James and Ginger's story: it's a paper chase! Much-loved storyteller Julia Donaldson weaves the children's tale of friendship into the amazing story of how paper is made. With perfect, read-aloud rhymes and glowing illustrations by Victoria Sandøy, this is a story of friendship and adventure like no other.Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has created a heartfelt, joyful story with a totally unique twist Children will be fascinated to see the remarkable journey of one tall tree as it's turned into paper, and becomes all sorts of things that we use, from bags

A Coretta Scott King Honor Book The thrilling second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Door of No Return trilogy stars Kofi's granddaughter, Charley, who's set on becoming the first female pitcher to play professional ball but who soon has to contend with the tensions about to boil over in her segregated town.You can't protect her from knowing. The truth is all we have. 12-year old Charley Cuffey is many things: a granddaughter, a best friend, and probably the best pitcher in all of Lee's Mill. Set on becoming the first female pitcher to play professional ball, Charley doesn't need reminders from her best friend Cool Willie Green to know that she has lofty dreams for a Black girl in the American South. Even so, Nana Kofi's thrilling stories about courageous ancestors and epic journeys make it impossible not to dream big. She knows he has so many more to tell, but according to her parents, she isn't old enough to know about certain things like what happened to Booker Preston tha

This entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature.Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle.To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl--and herself--than first meets the eye.In this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused. The Wit