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A laugh-out-loud rhyming romp about how being HANGRY can turn you into a little bit of a monster! Brought to life by debut author, Kathryn Wanless, and illustrations packed with humour and personality from Fred Blunt. When Evangeline's alarm clock shrieks, the day is NOT off to a good start because. .. SHE'S HANGRY! But after breakfast, Evangeline is back to feeling right and skips happily down the street. Yet, at school, as lunchtime looms near.. . Yes, you guessed it.. . SHE'S HANGRY! The afternoons are always lots of fun.Except, as she leaves the playground and spots her waiting Mum, UH OH. . .SHE'S HANGRY, AGAIN! When at last they make it home, things go from bad to worse. It turns out that it's not only Evangeline who is HANGRY! Can Evangeline and Mum work together to find the perfect snack before it's too late?WARNING: There may be a HANGRY monster lurking inside of you too. .. This fantastically funny and bouncy story gives voice to a very real experience. Being hungry brings ou

A brand-new innovative and interactive series for toddlers with sounds, flaps and a mirror!This stylish and engaging pet-themed sound book has 5 different noises to captivate the attention of very young readers and stimulate their senses.Press the sound button on each page to hear a mystery noise before lifting the sturdy flap to reveal the animal who made it. Was it the mouse, the fish, the dog or the cat? Finally, the giggle-sound ending is sure to get young ones laughing along as they spot themselves in the mirror!

★創新的詛咒設定，舞者被控制成傀儡的形象極具視覺衝擊力和象徵意義。★故事氛圍濃厚，融合《歌劇魅影》和《黑天鵝》元素，吸引哥德式幻想和黑暗浪漫愛好者。《Girls of Dark Divine》是E.V. Woods所著的一部哥德式奇幻小說，故事圍繞著一群被殘酷詛咒束縛的美麗芭蕾舞者，被一位邪惡的劇團掌控者(Puppet Master )以魔法的「無形線索」操控，他們的肢體就像傀儡一樣聽從命令，但詛咒並不會隨舞台帷幕落下而結束。每位舞者都注定會在詛咒消耗她們的那一天化為灰燼。艾姆伯琳 (Emberlyn)是位優秀的芭蕾舞者，後來成為劇團的明星。她發現了這個詛咒的殘酷代價，決定不惜一切代價拯救她與劇團裡的芭蕾舞者....A puppet master wielding a dark curse.A boy made of shadows.And a girl who must sever the strings and set her sisters free...Emberlyn is a Marionette - one of a troupe of hauntingly beautiful girls who have been cursed to perform until they turn to dust... When another one of her sisters falls, Emberlyn decides she must fight back against their Puppet Master and free them from this violent dance.Whisked away to a new theatre, Emberlyn seizes the chance to escape, but instead brings dark secrets and a boy made of shadows to light... As her strings tighten, Emberlyn realizes the only way to break free is to end the Puppet Master once and for all. Except tearing the life out of his

Ancient magic and all-new heroes in a battle between the living and the dead - an epic story of chaos, myth and adventure for fans of Percy Jackson, from the author of The Boy to Beat the Gods.When her island home is overrun by evil spirits, Evie is saved only by the powerful gemstone her parents entrusted to her. Her best friend Arthur is not so lucky - caught in the magical crossfire, he finds himself in the body of a cat.On a mission to return him to his body and defeat the ghouls, Evie and Arthur team up with Cai, a trainee shaman, who helps them discover the truth. The terrifying Blackheart Man is plotting to steal the island's four magical gemstones and use their power to destroy the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. It will take all of Evie's magic, Cai's bravery and Arthur's talent for thievery to stop him."Children's fiction at its finest. Thorpe is a talent to watch!" Lizzie Huxley-Jones on Ashley's debut THE BOY TO BEAT THE GODS

Why? Dinosaursis the must-have Q&A book that answers every prehistoric puzzler for the aspiring paleontologist.Could you outrun a velociraptor? Ever wonder whyT. rexhad such small arms? Did dinosaurs roar like they do in the movies?Become a fossil fanatic as you unearth the oldest, biggest, and most fearsome dinosaurs—and discover what they are. Along the way, uncover hundreds of fun facts and exclusive explorer interviews, and even learn whether people might be able to bring dinos back to life!This fun-packed Q&A book features new dinosaur illustrations, cutting-edge research discoveries, and interactive games, activities, and quizzes to promote curiosity and a love of learning in kids.Why? Dinosaursis so unique even dinosaur superfans who think they’ve seen it all will consider it a must-have title to complete their prehistoric animal collection!

A New York Times Bestseller Now a Netflix Film“Think of the Thursday Murder Club itself as a senior version of ‘The A-Team.’...Funny, moving, and suspenseful...So delicious, even adorable.”—The Washington PostFour septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves. A female cop with her first big case. A brutal murder. Welcome to...THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUBIn a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case.As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late?Story Locale:The Coopers Chase retirement community somewhere in the English countryside

Froggy is just a small, slimy guy trying to navigate the big wide pond, and there's no end of sticky situations for him to get caught up in! A small pond like any other lies in the forest, but dwelling in this pond is no ordinary Froggy. He's a little bit of a klutz, and making friends with local wizards, falling foul of Mrs Possum whilst trying to steal her blueberries, and getting into scraps with Crayfish Craig are all in a day's work for this slimy guy. Learning how to deal with big feelings, big magic spells, and big fish in the big world can be a lot for a little frog, but he's not giving up any time soon.

Tabby's adventures in the rich and captivating world of Rema continue!Even though Rema's portals will no longer work for Tabby, she hasn't given up on finding a way back to her world. Her father's last words urge her to search for a lost geist prince, but the escalating hunt for geists means that Philip and the others are in more danger than ever. When Philip is apprehended, Tabby must expose the lost history of Rema and those that want to distort it. But the secrets of the geists, Tabby's father, and the ghost that haunts them threaten to overturn everything Tabby knows -- and change her relationship with Philip forever.

Grace and friends return for a new adventure in this third installment of the bestselling City of Dragons series!Daijiang's continued pursuit of Grace has made it clear that she and Nate are crucial to his plan. But as her Hunxue powers grow stronger, Grace can't help but feel it's unfair she might be missing out on a normal school life. Other kids get to relax, watch movies with friends, and go on dates, while Grace is risking her life to save world. Something has felt off about her connection with Nate lately, and she keeps dreaming of her father and his ominous insistence that she must wake the dragon kings.When a trip to rendezvous with an old ally goes awry, Grace and her friends find themselves stranded in Tokyo with only one day to wake the Southern Dragon King. But with the race against the clock exacerbating tensions on the team, can Grace get back in sync with Nate and her friends before it's too late?

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! The midterm exams--with stella stars and tonitrus bolts on the line--are over. Did Anya's hard work studying classical language pay off? Also, in hopes of advancing her plan B at the class gala, Anya asks Damian to be her dance partner!

A beautifully rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Chris Chalk.The disaster felt around the world...It's hard enough that Ben is visiting Japan only four months after his dad's death, especially since it's wher ehis dad grew up. But one morning, Ben's grief turns to fear when a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village where he's staying. His family narrowly escapes a collapsing house, only to find that the ocean is rising up. Ben and his family are swept away -- and pulled apart -- by a devastating tsunami.Now Ben is alone, stranded in an unfamiliar country thousands of miles from home. Can he find enough courage and strength to survive one of the most epic disasters of all time?Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestsellingI Survived series comes to life in this graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of th

Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing their greatest challenge yet: school life! Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you've ever seen! This comedic spin-off of the international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life. School's about to be out--forever! As the school's culture festival approaches, Muzan seizes on an opportunity to finally take control of Kimetsu Academy! Will Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu be able to ensure their festival goes off without a hitch, or will their rocking musical performance end with a very real bang? And let's not forget about Daki's part-time job, a lesson on lending with Sanemi, and an educational hot pot experience with Rengoku!

Get ready for a wild ride through the world of THE ANIMAL KINGDOM! This innovative series fuses HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING FACTS to explain some of the biggest ideas in science!Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore the world of animals, their behaviour, and habitats in this fun-filled, full-colour 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 elephants are the only animals in the world with four knees?• A panda bear goes to the bathroom 40 times a day?• Or that every zebra has a unique pattern of stripes?Explore these big ideas, and so many more, in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets David Attenborough. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Professor Katzenstein and his rodent assistant, Sco

Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird on a trip to the seaside as she saves the day with a cunning plan.Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird on a trip to the seaside! This brilliant rhyming adventure from the bestselling picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks features a cast of wonderful sea creatures – including a magical mermaid – and plenty of beach fun!The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's hair and sell it to a famous star. Luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has a clever plan to stop the thieves . . .With brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is the fourth title in the number one bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series – perfect f

From poop-eating pups to supersmooth spy snakes, get a glimpse of our pets’ amazing secret lives with this funny and fact-filled exposé!Butt-sniffing dogs. Terrified tarantulas. Canaries with invisible force fields? Unlock your pet’s wildest behaviours in this hilarious (and sometimes shiver-worthy) illustrated guide to their secret lives, complete with exciting interviews with the scientists who research them.Back matter includes websites for do-it-yourself research, a bibliography of real studies and scientists, a glossary, and even some how-to-draws (how about tapeworms high-fiving on a poop rocket?). Bold, playful illustrations and witty text combine in this delightfully fun and gross page-flipper from the team behind Your Hidden Life: Unseen Jungle.

What if YOU lived on the back of a Great Green Crocodile? A stunning picture book debut from the winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2023.Meet adventurous Ali, a nature-loving girl with a mystery to solve on an island that is much more than it seems. Because this small island holds a big secret. A magical secret in the shape of a Great Green Crocodile . . .Ali lives with her Dad on a beautiful island with a busy fishing village. So busy in fact that, no matter how hard she tries, Ali can never persuade anyone to stop what they are doing and come exploring with her. That is until the morning everyone wakes to find ALL the fish have disappeared. Every. Last. One.Who – or what - could have taken them?Funny, richly detailed and deeply atmospheric,The Great Green Islandweaves magic, mystery and adventure with the joy of the natural world, reminding us all to stop and experience the true wonder that surrounds us - and to do it together! Inspiring and imaginative, this is a tale th

Learning how to read should be a walk in the dog park! Follow four curious canines on letter-replacement adventures in this phonics-based early reader series starter from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long.Meet the Letter Setters! When their BONE is GONE, these dynamic dogs—Patrick (an Irish Setter), R.W. (a Red and White Setter), Victoria (an English Setter), and Gordy (a Gordon Setter)—sound the GONG and spring into action to retrieve their tasty treat.In this engaging new early reader series from acclaimed author-illustrator Ethan Long, each story starts out with a four letter word. On the next page, one swapped letter makes a new word—and a new canine caper for little ones learning how to read! As this fresh and fun device propels the pups into silly, slapstick sequences, phonics help readers to discover new words, study how words relate to each other, and observe how text and pictures support one another.Geisel Medalist Ethan Long’s expressive artwork shines in these energet

A fun rhyming kindergartner picture book based on the popular Would You Rather game, packed with choices about which animal to act like!Would you rather take things at a slow and steady pace?Or would you rather whizz around like every day’s a race?Get ready to play Would You Rather? Animals! In this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book, preschool readers are given a fun choice on each page, with bouncy read-aloud text, bright, colourful illustrations and loads to spot along the way.With loads to discover about animals and what they like to do, plus an amazing fold-out game at the end and reading tips and talking points for parents and carers, this amazing book will keep preschool children occupied for hours!If you enjoyed this Would You Rather? book, look out for Would You Rather? Dinosaurs.

Technology is everywhere these days. It's how we entertain ourselves, communicate, do work, and even order food and clothes. How can tech-savvy teens stay safe and protect themselves online? With relevant tips and topics in a Q&A format, this hi-lo series provides middle graders and high schoolers with the basics needed be a smart consumer of media and technology. What is artificial intelligence and how does it work? With relevant tips and resources on this timely topic, tech-savvy teens learn how businesses and everyday people are using AI as a tool, including pros and cons and how AI may be utilized in the future. A question-and-answer format, plus chapters designed to be read in any order, allow middle graders and high schoolers to easily search and find the information they are looking for to become smart consumers of media and technology. A hi-lo reading format pairs easy-to-read, insightful text with a stylish layout to keep readers informed and engaged. Includes a table of c

In the second book of the suspense-filled Gentleman Bastard Sequence, hailed by George R. R. Martin as “fresh, original, and engrossing,” Locke Lamora faces a caper so death-defying that nothing short of a miracle will pull it off.For some, only a prize worth dying for makes life worth living. . . .After a brutal battle with the underworld, Locke and his sidekick, Jean, fled to the exotic shores of Tal Verrar to nurse their wounds. But they are soon back to what they do best—stealing from the rich and pocketing the proceeds. Now, however, they have targeted the grandest prize of all: the Sinspire, the world’s most exclusive, most heavily guarded gambling house. But there is one cardinal rule: it is death to cheat at any game.Brazenly undeterred, Locke and Jean have orchestrated an elaborate plan to lie, trick, and swindle their way straight to the Sinspire’s teeming vault. But someone knows the duo’s secret—and has every intention of making them pay for their sins. . . .

'A master storyteller' -GUARDIAN'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESA MOTHER'S SECRETS CAN BE DEADLYWinter is closing in on the Mornington Peninsula and the coastal community of Waterloo is looking for ways to keep warm. But things start to heat up for Detective Inspector Hal Challis when Janine McQuarrie is shot in a quiet country lane while her terrified daughter watches from the car.As the compromising details of the McQuarries' personal lives come to light, Challis and Detective Sergeant Ellen Destry are faced with another complication: the victim's father-in-law, who is also their superintendent. It seems everyone has something to hide this winter. Can the truth be uncovered before the killer strikes again?From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the third Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

** WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST CRIME FICTION **'A master storyteller' -GUARDIAN'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESA LOST CHILD. A BROKEN FAMILY.Ten-year-old Katie Blasko is missing. Detective Sergeant Ellen Destry, alert to rumours of a child abuse ring operating on the Mornington Peninsula, is thinking abduction. But her colleagues are thinking bad family or truancy, and her boss is only thinking about the media. And everyone, including Destry, is wondering whether she's good enough to handle this without Detective Inspector Hal Challis.Challis is miles away, summoned to his childhood home in the outback. When the body of his missing brother-in-law is found in suspicious circumstances, Challis has his own investigation to pursue. But without each other to lean on, both Challis and Destry may be running out of time...From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the

A beautifully illustrated ode to the power of music.Wolfgang the Wolf dreams of starting a band. Without a second thought he places an advert, and to his great surprise Rex the Rabbit appears, a rocker with a fabulous voice. The Big Bads group was born. They are an immediate hit, and their fans come to listen from all over the forest. But Wolfgang’s wolfish taste for rabbits is never far away…Wolfgang and the Magic of Music is a sweet tale of an unlikely friendship, and the power of singing to bring everyone together.

Colour over 45 pages of adorable kawaii and chibi characters in this super-cute colouring book.Enjoy a little break with this pocket-size colouring paradise! Prepare to be enchanted!Mangatopia: Tiny Kawaii opens the door to a miniature world of wonder, inviting you to colour your way through adorably small kawaii and chibi characters. Peer into a happy realm of petite treats, squee-worthy animals, smiling houseplants and silly sushi rolls drawn in whimsical Japanese styles.- Discover more than 45 pages of art teeming with tiny delights and pint-size cuteness- Use crayons, gel pens, or even watercolours to bring this joyful little world to lifeFrom teensy tea parties to candy shops in minuscule towns, Mangatopia: Tiny Kawaii is a celebration of all things small and sweet!

Official illustrated children’s gaming fiction series, new for 2025 – perfect for fans of A Minecraft Movie and kids aged 6, 7, 8 & 9!If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this series!Things may be heating up in the Nether, but at school, things have taken a cold turn!The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!When the Evoker King transformed himself into the Evoker Kid – a total noob who only wants to experience everything the world of Minecraft has to offer – he didn’t leave a clue as to what he wanted Harper and her friends to do.Now that the team is closer than ever to facing the Ender Dragon, Harper takes it upon herself to figure out their whole plan down to the last detail – but she doesn’t know how they’re going to make it work with the odds stacked against them. Everything starts to feel overwhelming, especially since they don’t really know what will happen to Eek

Press the buttons to hear lots of different cute dogs and puppies in this charming sound book.This sound book is all about why we love our dogs and puppies so much, and it's full of the funny and delightful noises they make. From barking with excitement to splashing about in the sea, from playing with a squeaky toy to yawning at the end of a busy day, the endearing sounds bring the world of our best-loved pets to life.

A stompingly good novelty book with hilarious animals and fun sliders!With simple rhyming text, things to push pull and spin, and brilliant illustrations from Guilerhem Karsten, children will love to copy the movements of these animals and join in the jungle fun.A fun way to develop a child's physical development and encourage them to explore the way their bodies move.Look out forAnimal Actions: Snap Like a Crabtoo!

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series!Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are:Send her flowersHypnotise herKidnap herTell everyone she smells like lasagneEmotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montageJust when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Amber's hanging out with the Ultra Mean Girl Gang at school and is completely ignoring the Queens of Eight Green. Mum's gone back to work and expects Lottie to 'help around the house more', Bella keeps biting everyone and Pot Noodle will not stop sniffing every dog's bum.DISASTER!Now Lottie has to come up with a foolproof plan to get Amber back before her friendship group is destroyed forever. What could go wrong???Join Lottie as she battles the mean girls, takes on school injections (apparently they can go through your arm!) and even more extremely embarrassing moments.Readers LOVE Lo

The third book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it’s absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through the Stone Age, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert archaeologist Dr Brenna Hassett and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, Greg’s whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about the Stone Age and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through hundreds of thousands of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because, with history, you’ll never believe what happens next!

The New York Times bestselling SUNNY series continues with Sunny trying to figure out when a boy stops being just a friend and starts being a boyfriend... and what that means for both of them.There's no question that Sunny has fun whenever she hangs out with Tony. They go to the movies together, talk a lot at school, and support each other when they need it.But are they dating?Sunny isn't sure... but her friend, Deb, is. She thinks Sunny and Tony should be doing the couples-skate at the local roller rink. And Tony should be giving Sunny his jacket to wear. And carrying her books to class.For Sunny, this doesn't feel great. It just feels... weird. Maybe she needs to stop taking everyone else's advice in order to figure things out for herself!

Learn by Sticker: Word Study combines the most powerful features of two best-selling series (Paint by Sticker Kids® and Brain Quest®) into one, fun curriculum-based resource. This activity-packed sticker book for children ages 7 and up provides phonics, vocabulary, and grammar practice while creating images of ten dazzling mythical creatures. In Learn by Sticker: Word Study, kids apply third grade-level phonics and language arts concepts (including prefixes and suffixes, contractions, plural nouns, synonyms and antonyms, and more) to complete, write, or find words.They then use the answers to determine where to place each sticker to create images of ten mythical creatures. Plus, the back of each sticker page contains fun, critical thinking-based word study activities like word searches, riddles, crossword puzzles, and more.

A clear and simple book to explain about body changes and sex for kids who haven't quite hit puberty yet.This is a brand-new edition, with new content and all-new artwork, of THE go-to book for children to learn the facts of life. Aimed primarily at female readers, the book includes discussion of sex and gender identity, and sexuality. Using frank but clear and friendly language and pictures, this book explains all the changes that people with female bodies can expect to experience as they enter puberty. This ranges from physical body changes and new experiences such as what periods are and how to handle them, all the way to mental and emotional challenges that come with growing older and becoming more independent.The book is aimed at readers age 10 and up, who are likely just at the very start of their own puberty journey.Material is based on the original best-seller by Sue Meredith, but with new writing and expert input from professional sex educators and gender consultants.

Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon soars into theatres on June 13, 2025!Learn about the fascinating dragons on the Isle of Berk in this exciting guidebook!Dragons come in all shapes and sizes, with different strengths and weaknesses. But make no mistake, they’re all mighty! Find out all there is to know about each species, like their size and special powers, in this guidebook to the dragons of Berk, inspired by the new film.Based on the bestselling book series by Cressida Cowell, DreamWorks Animation released two animated feature films in 2010 and 2014. Hugely successful, the films received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations. A third film is planned for a 2019 release starring Cate Blanchett and Jonah Hill. The franchise also consists of four short films: Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010), Book of Dragons (2011), Gift of the Night Fury (2011) and Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014).A television series showing the continuin

走進幽暗森林，跟著小老鼠展開驚喜冒險吧！這本以《古飛樂》故事為主題的魔法水畫書，附專屬水畫筆，只需加水輕輕塗抹，經典角色與場景就會神奇浮現。畫面乾了還能重複使用，適合小手操作，讓孩子邊玩邊練習觀察力，重溫熟悉又有趣的故事世界。A fun magic painting book based on the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo.Keep little hands busy with The Gruffalo Magic Painting. Colour in all your favourite characters and scenes from the much-loved picture book by just adding water, for mess-free fun!Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo! Join in the fun with this brilliant magic water painting activity book, based on the bestselling modern classic, The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.*Brush the pictures with water to watch the colours magically appear*Wipe off excess water, then turn the page*Leave the book to dry standing upright and the colours will fade, ready to paint all over again!With a paintbrush to help develop fine motor skills and an easy to grasp carry handle, thi

From the bestselling author ofBorn Survivors, a novel inspired by the powerful true story of a man who risked everything to protect children in Auschwitz.Fredy built a wall against suffering in their hearts . . .Amid the brutality of the Holocaust, one bright spot shone inside the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. In the shadows of the smokestacks was a wooden hut where children sang, staged plays, wrote poetry, and learned about the world. Within those four walls, brightly adorned with hand-painted cartoons, the youngest prisoners were kept vermin-free, received better food, and were even taught to imagine having full stomachs and a day without fear. Their guiding light was a twenty-seven-year-old gay, Jewish athlete: Fredy Hirsch.Being a teacher in a brutal concentration camp was no mean feat. Forced to begsenior SS officers for better provisions, Fredy risked his life every day to protect his beloved children from mortal danger.But time was running out for Fredy and the hundreds in his

Take your self-study English language learning and confidence to the top level with the fourth practice book in the visual learning series English for Everyone.Practice Book: Level 4 Advanced will help you to solidify the skills you learn from the Course Book: Level 4 Advanced or from your other courses or studies. Strengthen your language for topics such as family life, business, and news and the media.Grab your pen and work your way through the exercises as you cover each topic. Activities include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs, and much more. Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparation for major English-language exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL. Whether you want to improve you

Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, an interactive hide-and-seek book with tabs to push and pull, eye-catching neon details, a surprise mirror ending and an adorable animal character, Dot!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, and with distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Is Dot in the Tree? is perfect for toddlers.Little children will love sliding the easy-to-use tabs to discover where Dot is hiding, and then finding themselves in the mirror at the end.Look out for Is Dot in the House?

城市會把一個人變成什麼樣子？還是，我們總是在變成那座城市？我為了進入時尚產業而來到紐約，卻也因為看清真相而黯然退場。我在疫情的寂寥中真正愛上紐約，沒想到因緣際會在此買房落地生根。紐約教會我不畏懼他人的眼光，想要什麼就主動爭取，我在移動中摸索自己的定位，在時差與文化衝擊中重新定義「理想生活」。從文學、時尚再到劇場，在每一次的嘗試裡更加認識自己，也在每一次的轉換跑道上，看見更多的可能。在《後台紐約》中，Elise以凝鍊冷靜的筆觸，回望自己在紐約生活的八年經驗。從時尚產業的門外徘徊、舞台後的工作現場，到疫情中城市沉寂的聲音與節奏，紀錄一個從小在台灣長大的文學少女，如何在異地城市的移動與摸索中，重新認識自己與世界的樣貌。那些從台前退下、走進後台的瞬間，逐漸形塑出屬於她的存在方式與生活選擇。 本書書寫的不只是旅居，也不是追夢的傳奇，而是不斷找尋邊界、追索自我意義的思索與叩問。她為了進入時尚產業而來到紐約，卻也因為看清真相而黯然退出；她在疫情的寂寥中真正愛上這座城市，並意外地買房落地生根。紐約教會她不畏懼他人的目光，想要什麼就得主動爭取，也逼著她面對內心的急躁與渴望。那些場景與掙扎，並非戲劇式的高潮，卻是真實人生中難以忽視的日復一日。 從文學、時尚到劇場，作者以散文串起一段段後台故事。寫舞台背後的混亂、寫工作現場的灰階與縫隙，也寫每一段職涯與人生的進出場。這本書是屬於移動者的手記，是自我摸索時代的側寫，更是獻給每一位曾在不確定中找位置、在無光之處練習發聲的讀者。在這些低沉而深刻的日常中，我們或許都能找到屬於自己的紐約後台。💃專文推薦──劉少雄／台灣大學中文系特聘教授💃登台推薦──Yutopia李瑜／時尚生活自媒體人邱維濤／EVERYDAY OBJECT 總編輯連俞涵／作家、演員黃昕語 Iris／旅行作家、攝影師趙又萱／作家顏訥／作家

Learn everything there is to know about the groundbreaking career of one of the greatest soccer players of all time inThe Totally Awesome World of Cristiano Ronaldo!Are you a soccer superfan? Want to dive into the life of a soccer superstar?A part of the Totally Awesome World series for middle-grade readers, this book covers all the major highlights of Cristiano Ronaldo’s career on and off the soccer field. Among discussions of athletic achievements, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy are quizzes, quotes, and illustrations for an engaging guide to the life of this iconic athlete.Cristiano Ronaldo is a five-time FIFA Player of the Year, and the iconic player has won 33 senior trophies in his career. From Real Madrid to Manchester United to his current team Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has brought his talent and his dedicated fans with him to each team. He brings his all to the soccer field and to various charities, including UNICEF, Save the Children, and his own foundation. Whether

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the Overworld. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Nico has set off on an adventure to the ends of the Overworld! He now has what every great adventurer needs--an adventuring party. Turns out it's good he has friends with him, because he's about to face a spider larger than his whole party combined!