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《Grumpy Monkey Mom for a Day》是Suzanne Lang所著的Grumpy Monkey系列繪本之一，故事中主角小猴Jim Panzee決定嘗試當一天的臨時媽媽，他天真地以為這會很有趣，也不會太難，但很快他就被育兒的挑戰和繁忙生活淹沒。透過這個體驗，Jim深刻體會到媽媽的辛勞與無條件的母愛，故事以幽默且溫馨的方式讚美母親的付出與偉大，同時也傳達了家庭親情和責任感的重要性。這本32頁的精裝繪本還附有趣味貼紙，適合親子共讀，讓孩子在輕鬆愉快的故事中感受母愛與家庭情感的溫暖。The New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with a celebration of relationships between mothers and their children. Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source. Includes two bonus pages of stickers! When Jim Panzee offers to step in as a temporary mom, he thinks, It will be fun. How hard can it be? But when he's immediately bombarded with a chorus of needs such as "Carry me, mommy," and "I'm hungry." Grumpy Monkey doesn't know what to do first. He tries his best but when the baby animals start falling out of a tree, Jim is completely overwhelmed. That's when his mom swings down, picks him up, calms the baby animals, and makes everything ri

山丘上的鞦韆，靜靜看著海，也陪伴著主角度過童年、友情、初戀與告別。歲月更迭，朋友離去、四季變換，鞦韆也逐漸老去。《The Swing》透過柔和拼貼與詩意文字，描繪時間如何悄悄改變一切，也讓回憶變得珍貴。這是一本屬於所有年齡的繪本，輕聲訴說著：那些最深刻的時光，會一直留在心裡，不曾遠離。A poetic book about the passage of time. A swing on a hill overlooking the water is at the center of this lovely meditation on childhood, growing older, friendship and loss. “The swing has always been in this place—ever since I can remember,” declares the narrator. “Here we stood together, looking out to sea, waiting for something to change.. . for something new, something exciting.But every day was the same.” But as seasons change and years pass, things do change. Friends come and go, lovers meet and kiss, spring turns to autumn, and the swing set grows creaky with age. All of these changes are gorgeously communicated by Teckentrup’s signature collage paintings that employ soft, radiant colors and simple yet powerful compositions.With its equally compelling text, readers of every age will experience time as a gentle but inescapable force, bring

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

Jim參加了一場睡衣派對，計劃了許多有趣的活動，包括在水裡撈芒果、釣白蟻，還要整晚不睡覺！然而，當他想做的事情接二連三出錯時，Jim感到非常沮喪。而隨著派對上其他動物陸續睡著，堅持要熬夜的Jim能堅持多久呢？Everyone’s favorite New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is back in this hilarious bedtime story about dealing with frustration when you don’t get to do what you want!Have you ever stayed up way past your bedtime? Jim Panzee certainly has. Jim is going to a slumber party and there’s LOTS to do. Jim plans on bobbing for mangoes, going termite fishing, and of course staying UP ALL NIGHT!But Jim gets more than a little frusrated when all the things he wanted to do go awry. One by one, everyone else falls asleep, while Jim is determined to stay up. How long will he last?In this delightful follow up in the GRUMPY MONKEY series, kids see what happens when you stay awake too late!

本書以輕鬆詼諧的故事探討祖孫間的愛與誤解。小女孩 Bea 每週末都去找外婆，共度珍貴時光。她擔心外婆平日孤單，便建議養一隻貓作伴。然而，外婆誤以為 Bea 喜歡貓，於是越養越多，家裡瞬間被貓咪佔領，氣味雜亂、東西被破壞，連 Bea 的心愛玩偶也遭殃。這場「貓咪災難」讓 Bea 明白，最重要的不是增加熱鬧，而是專心陪伴。A hiss-terical new picture book from powerhouse creator, Maddie Frost that answers the question: how many cats is too many cats?Every weekend Bea goes to visit her grandmother, and Granny treats her to an afternoon of special things, like going to the movies and shopping. Bea is always sad to leave at the end of the weekend because she worries that Granny will be lonely without her.So Bea comes up with a plan to keep Granny company during the week: a cat! Granny is a little confused because she doesn't remember mentioning that she likes cats, so she asummes that Bea must want a cat around when she visits. And in doting grandmother fashion, “what’s better than one cat?” she reasons—more cats!Suddenly Granny's apartment is overcrowded, smelly, and worst of all--the cats tear apart Bea's stuffed animal. It's a pure CATastrophe and

本書為E.H.Shepard原始插畫復刻的百週年精裝版，重現A.A.Milne筆下《Winnie-the-Pooh》的永恆魅力。從誤闖蜂蜜窩、追尋Woozle，到與Piglet、Eeyore、Christopher Robin的日常小冒險，這隻「腦袋不太靈光」的熊，以溫柔幽默的方式，訴說友情與善意的真意。Milne與Shepard的緊密合作，使文字與畫面自然交織，構築出百年來深受喜愛的百畝森林世界。這份誠摯與童趣，仍能陪伴大小讀者一同微笑。亮點：．E.H.Shepard原畫復刻，精裝典藏版．慶祝《小熊維尼》出版百週年紀念．經典故事與插畫完美結合，重現原始風貌NEW stunning hardback edition showcasing the original E.H.Shepard art with Milne’s classic, timeless stories. ‘You’re the Best Bear in All the World,’ said Christopher Robin. ‘Am I?’ said Pooh hopefully.E.H.Shepard’s original, iconic artwork has been reproduced for this 100th anniversary range so it truly pays homage to the vividness of the original art that accompanied Milne’s classic, favourite stories. Meet the world’s favourite bear in this delightful collection, in which Pooh gets into a tight place, nearly catches a Woozle, and discovers the wrong sort of honey – amongst other things! A.A.Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh is nothing less than a true children’s classic. Winnie-the-Pooh may be a Bear of Very Little

什麼才是真正的星星？Stella 和玩具夥伴 Ted 搭上太空船，展開一趟尋找星星的宇宙旅程。沿途遇見許多在夜空中明亮耀眼的天體與物體：流星、月球、國際太空站、火星和彗星，但它們都堅持自己不是星星！經過一次次辨認，他們終於找到真正的恆星。本書以太空冒險串起基礎天文知識，從孩子熟悉的夜空景象出發，釐清不同天體之間的差異。內容經專家查核，書末另附趣味知識檔案，以鮮明插畫搭配科學資訊，讓孩子在故事中接觸宇宙與早期 STEM 概念。● 跟著 Stella 和 Ted 飛向太空尋找真正的星星，以冒險故事帶入天文知識● 從流星、月球、國際太空站、火星到彗星，認識不同天體與太空物體● 內容經專家查核，書末附趣味知識檔案，延伸更多宇宙與科學知識Do you know what a star is?Don't be so sure until you've read Don't Call Me a Star!.The next instalment in the 'Don't Call Me a . . .' series: Get ready for a fun and fascinating adventure into the world of science for young readers!Ever thought all shiny things in space are stars? Or that everything swimming in the sea must be a fish? Think again!This brand-new picture book series turns science on its head with exciting adventure stories that bust common myths. Each book follows a curious child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest, and even prehistoric times--only to discover that things aren't always what they seem!Along the way, they'll meet

Who Me? 系列是由科學家本人和范德比大學 (Vanderbilt University)的合著者一同撰寫。透過科學家們鼓舞人心的的傳記，讓小讀者了解到，科學家都是像我們一樣的普通人，因為對學習和發現新事物的熱愛，一路上努力學習，並為自己創造機會並爭取成為科學家的機會，在了解科學家的成長故事的過程中，讀者除了能從中認識基本的科學概念，也能認識科學家現在所從事的尖端研究。The Who Me? series features inspirational biographies of scientists who young readers will be able to identify with as people like themselves. Written by the scientists themselves and co-authors from Vanderbilt University, the books are designed to help young readers understand that scientists are regular people like themselves who are excited about learning and discovering new things and who decided to work hard in school in order to create for themselves the opportunity to become scientists. As they learn the stories of these scientists, readers will also learn some basic science ideas, that are well-explained and easily understood, and be introduced to the cutting-edge science these scientists are working on today.

這一刻，你正在讀書，某處的鯨魚正在海底歌唱，小老鼠在晨光中醒來，蜜蜂在採花粉，小嬰兒正進入夢鄉。《At This Very Moment》以詩意的語句和溫柔節奏，引導孩子靜下來，感受當下，也想像世界正同時發生著無數微小又壯麗的故事。畫風簡潔而富韻律，是一本安靜卻充滿生命力的繪本，適合睡前共讀，也適合當作初次認識「此時此刻」與自然節奏的啟蒙書。A book about all living things, including you and me, at this very moment.Short-listed for the 2022 Queen's Knickers AwardsHave you ever stopped to think about what is happening at this very moment in time? In this poetic book about the present moment, Matthew Hodson explores what is happening in the natural world, at this very moment in time.Praise for At This Very Moment''Soothing, rhythmic, often repetitive words and distinctive illustrations make this a lovely, quiet book that radiates calm''. -- Kirkus''Matthew Hudson has created something quite unique for a class library. A book that, by its very nature, is a chance to be still, connect and relax''. -- Just Imagine''Told with simplicity and a variety of landscapes, this is an enchanting story''. -- My Shelves Are Full''A lullaby of a book''. -- The Literacy Tre

Cat Kid Comic ClubLi'l Petey貓及21隻青蛙寶寶們來創作漫畫，看他們在過程中想出甚麼無俚頭的點子，創造出甚麼精彩的故事情節，也一同在不斷嘗試、失敗過後繼續進步努力！Cat Kid Comic Club #2: PerspectivesLi'l Petey貓漫畫小教室再開，這次21隻小青蛙各自都有自己的想法，有人互看不順眼，有人跟手足的看法大不同。究竟他們能不能團結合作、相互尊重呢？幽默爆笑的情節，讓人捧腹大笑的同時又能體會彼此尊重的重要性。Cat Kid Comic Club #3: On PurposeThe comic club is going in all different directions! Naomi, Melvin, and siblings are each trying to find their purpose. Naomi has an idea to get rich quick that causes a lot of commotion and emotion. And when faced with rejections, the friends try and try again to stay true to their vision. To top it off, a surprise visitor comes to class to stir things up. Will a desire for money and power cloud Naomi's purpose? Is it quitting time? Will the club ever be the same?Cat Kid Comic Club 4: CollaborationsThe Cat Kid Comic Club learns to collaborate in this creative, funny, and insightful graphic novel by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man.Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly

★親子伴讀推薦 ★尋找內心初衷的快樂Maurice是一位音樂家，也是一位在法國的街頭藝人，他總是在街頭彈著迷人的弦律，不只是得到眾人的掌聲，小罐子裡也裝滿了因為一整天充實又忙碌而得到的打賞。不過他並不覺得辛苦，反而讓他覺得開心幸福，不管是去買東西、或是看到熟悉的面孔，都會很熱情的用簡單的法語和英文跟大家打招呼，過著謙遜，受到大家喜愛的生活。而他努力的最大原因，就是為了他家裡的許多小鳥夥伴，牠們的歌聲，可說是Maurice最大的靈感來源。不過日子久了，人們也慢慢遺忘了Maurice的音樂，罐子裡不再像過去有滿滿的錢幣，Maurice彈不出美妙的音樂，甚至連熟悉的陌生人都覺得Maurice不像以前那樣熱情，似乎哪裡不太對勁。也因此Maurice下了一個決定.....The winning personality of Corduroy meets the fable-like storytelling of Extra Yarn in this uplifting story about a dog and his music amidst a changing Paris.Meet Maurice: a gifted canine who was born to share his songs with the world. Whether selling out the Palais Garnier or delighting Parisian pedestrians, music is Maurice's love language. But time and things change, and when the world stops paying attention, those notes fall flat. . . .This transcendent journey of one busking dog, who combines the power of inner strength and the gift of friendship to arrive at true self-discovery, is sure to inspire young dreamers and lift all souls in a stirring celebr

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From the alarm clock to the toilet, discover the incredible history all around you in this hilarious and fascinating book from popular historian and podcaster Greg Jenner. Thought history was only in museums? Think again! Join Greg Jenner as he takes you on a trip through the amazing history hidden in the things you use every day. Did you know that the first TV was made out of biscuit tins and knitting needles? Or that the humble paperclip helped lead an anti-war movement? Or that a few hundred years ago it was fashionable to style your hair with cat poo?! Find out the delightful, daft and downright deadly history of your everyday life that your teachers won’t tell you about.Bursting with humorous illustrations and entertaining true stories, this is history – but not as you know it!

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Sam好喜歡大大的向日葵，他決定試著自己種。細心澆灌，再耐心等待，種子到底會不會發芽呢…？以童趣鮮豔的畫風，搭配有趣的操作頁面，讓小讀者認識植物的生長過程，並學會與美好自然和諧共處。Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustSam loves big, yellow sunflowers, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he grows his own, he soon plants some seeds in his garden. Join Sam as he watches them grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and a big sunflower pop-up surprise. With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own sunflowers.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Tilly Plants a Tree

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The award-winning series continues, as Rebecca makes a new friend and Coralie strikes out on her own.Rebecca is spending time in the country with her father, and Ernest of course, when things begin to

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