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本書翻轉人們對精靈的想像。Bear Fairy 圓胖、蓬鬆，愛零食也愛賴床，卻同樣擁有屬於自己的光芒。Spencer 從驚訝到理解，在與他相處的過程中，看見真誠與善良比外表更重要。當嘲諷來臨，他選擇站在朋友身旁。Paul Coccia 長期關注 LGBTQ+ 與青少年議題，此次以圖畫書形式傳達自我認同與友誼力量；Fred Blunt 的畫風活潑鮮明，情緒表現十足。書評指出其既逗趣又溫暖，適合幼兒園與低年級共讀。這是一個關於閃耀、關於挺身而出的故事。Meet an unlikely fairy and his new best friend in this laugh-out-loud picture book about acceptance, being yourself and standing up to anyone who tries to diminish your sparkle. Fairies should be pretty and sparkly and dainty . . . not chubby, not fluffy and NOT lured in by potato chips. But when Spencer catches a fairy in the park, he's shocked to find that's exactly what he's got! The Bear Fairy is no delicate Tinkerbell: he hogs the remote, drops crumbs everywhere and snores like a truck. But he's still a fairy, and when Spencer's friend insults the Bear Fairy's appearance and hurts his feelings, Spencer must step up to defend his new friend. With wit, charm and hilarity, author Paul Coccia and illustrator Fred Blunt have created a modern classic about being pr

★ 經典《白鯨記》爆笑改編，最可愛的文學名鯨登場！★ 《紐約客》漫畫家 Lars Kenseth 幽默首作繪本★ 給所有「只是想交朋友」的小怪咖與小海怪★ 喜歡 Jon Klassen、Jory John 風格讀者必讀的機智繪本Moby是一隻熱情又友善的白鯨，只想交朋友。當他遇見一艘滿載水手的船，開心地展現笑容與絕技時，卻把大家嚇得不知所措。本書以幽默方式翻轉《白鯨記》的經典形象，講述一個關於誤會、友情與接納自我的溫暖故事。An adorable white whale tries to make new friends with hilarious results in the debut picture book by New Yorker cartoonist Lars Kenseth. Meet Physeter Macrocephalus - but you can call him Moby. He's got the BIGGEST toothy smile, and he's always up for a game of tag. Plus his backflips can't be beat! Who wouldn't want to be his pal? So when Moby encounters a ship full of sailors, he's eager to make a bunch of new friends. What could go wrong...? Illustrated in bold full color, this funny, charming riff on the Herman Melville classic, Moby-Dick, is at its heart a story about making friends and belonging - and finding those who accept you for who you are. Perfect for fans of Jory John and Jon Klassen.

★ 月夜禁令×狼人傳說×四人小隊的極限逃亡★ 超過100幅黑白插圖，營造電影感懸疑氛圍★ 喜歡《Skandar》《Goonies》風格讀者必讀在Moonhaven小鎮，滿月之夜禁止外出，據說是為了防範狼人。然而四個好友仍偷偷在夜裡冒險，直到一場狼人襲擊震撼全鎮，他們也因此成為嫌疑人。隨著追捕逼近與謠言擴散，他們被迫逃亡，友情與信任面臨考驗。當真相逐漸揭開，他們才發現，真正的危險或許不只是狼人，而是一場更深層的陰謀與秘密。The Goonies meets the legend of the werewolf in this thrilling adventure by superstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph. Perfect for boys and girls of 8-12 and illustrated in black and white throughout by the author.Four friends Jax, Jovi, Esau and Fourth - the Moonlighters - regularly sneak out on nights of the full moon, enjoying the freedom of the deserted streets of Moonhaven. They are careful to avoid the Nighthawks, who strictly police the curfew that, it is said, has protected people from the threat of werewolves for decades.But everything changes when news of a werewolf attack turns suspicion on the friends. The Nighthawks are hunting anyone who broke the curfew that night and the Moonlighters have no choice but to run. So the mystery begins, rumours start, friendship

掌握Tableau，以資料分析驅動決策，發掘真正的商業洞見！ 在資料主導決策的時代，面對AI與自動化分析，光有資料、只會做圖表還不夠； 更重要的是，如何判斷資料是否可靠，並將分析轉化為真正有價值的洞見。 本書以Tableau為核心，帶你活用統計模型，驗證分析的可信度，讓資料不只「看起來合理」，而且有依據、有說服力、可以信任。 從統計顯著性、信賴區間到視覺化實務，協助你用科學方法解讀資料，做出更精準的決策。 無論是資料分析師、商業決策者，或希望提升資料判斷力的職場工作者，這本書都能幫助你將分析結果轉化為行動與影響力。 ------------------------------------------------ 「本書涵蓋了你開始在Tableau中運用統計所需的一切。Ethan清楚地帶領讀者了解背後的原理與實作的方法，非常精彩！」―Lorna Brown Data School教練，The Information Lab UK 「這本書結合了Tableau的統計分析功能與資料視覺化的強大表現，為讀者提供一套深入探索資料的有力工具。」 ―Christopher Gardner 商業智慧分析主任，密西根大學 在這個以資料驅動的時代，理解統計模型已成為進行有效分析與決策的關鍵。無論是剛入門的新手，還是經驗豐富的使用者，本書都能為您提供必要基礎知識，使您能夠掌握並靈活運用Tableau中使用各種統計模型，在運用模型時更具信心，讓您的分析成果與洞見更容易在組織內獲得認同與採納。 隨著人工智慧不斷促使各行各業產生變革，善用統計模型的能力早已從加分條件，轉變為不可或缺的基本技能。掌握這項能力，將幫助您充分釋放資料的潛能，並透過解讀與應用模型產出的洞見，使您始終保持領先地位。 無論您是資料分析愛好者、資料分析師，還是商業專業人士，本書都將帶來實用技巧與專業信心，協助您在快速變動的資料分析領域中游刃有餘、應對自如。 在本書中，您將會學習到： •在Tableau中建立基礎的統計模型 •驗證分析結果的統計顯著性 •計算並解讀信賴區間 •將統計融入資料視覺化的最佳技巧 •使用R和Python，整合Tableau與外部的分析工具 #Tableau #資料分析 #統計模型 #資料視覺化 #決策分析

For the first printing only! This hardcover features exclusive painted edges while the special edition supply lasts. In a world ruled by the tenets of Greek mythology, one girl's fate is more than it appears in the first book in a new dark academia fantasy middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series Tracy Wolff. What's your myth? Penelope Weaver has spent her whole life preparing to attend Anaximander's Academy, where students learn how to bring to life the stories of Greek mythology as well as discover the Greek god whose principles they most embody. Penelope knows she's an Athena--all smart, practical, and rule-following girls who take part in stories that matter are Athenas. But when Penelope and her twin brother Paris arrive at Anaximander's, it appears fate has other plans. Penelope isn't placed with Athena but with students who are anything but practical and who prefer parties to rules. And that's just the beginning. She's given the world's w

★ Amazon 2026年2月選書 × Kids IndieNext推薦★ Geisel Honor得主最新圖像小說力作★ 笑中帶淚的「階級差距」與校園友情★ 給《遜咖日記》讀者的升級版成長故事An Amazon February 2026 Best of the Month PickA Kids IndieNext PickPerfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Terri Libensen, A Kid Like Me is a timely exploration about finding your place in the ever-evolving social landscape that is middle school, written and illustrated by award-winning graphic novelist Norm Feuti. Ethan doesn’t want to stand out, he just wants to fit in. But fitting in is tough when your peers call out your ancient cell phone, busted backpack, and discount clothing. To make matters worse, his best friend, Ricky, insists on hanging out with a group of guys who just don’t get him . . . they’re more interested in playing pranks than playing his favorite card game Bio Battle. Things start looking up, though, when Ethan befriends Aiden, a new kid in school, but it’s only matter of time before even that goes sideways.Can Ethan figure out where he belongs without forgetting who he i

★ 紐約時報暢銷童書作家Todd Parr全新自然拼讀系列★ 12本16頁拼讀小書＋進度表＋貼紙讓孩子第一次「自己讀完一本書」，從這套開始。由暢銷童書作家 Todd Parr 與閱讀專家 M. Colleen Cruz 聯手打造，本套書專為K–1學童與英語初學者設計。12本色彩鮮明、主題有趣的16頁小書，循序學習短母音（a, e, i, o, u）VC與CVC拼讀結構。每冊清楚標示拼讀重點與高頻字詞，並附閱讀理解問題、動物小知識、SEL情緒引導與延伸活動建議，讓孩子在「讀得出來」的同時，也能理解與思考。採用閱讀友善字體，搭配進度紀錄表與貼紙獎勵機制，無論居家陪讀或課堂補充，都能有效建立拼讀基礎與閱讀信心。作者介紹　https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh9iXfFEW0cHelp your child learn to read with beloved and bestselling author Todd Parr! Todd Parr Phonics is developed with literacy expert M. Collen Cruz, and Set One includes twelve sixteen-page books, a progress chart, sticker sheet and more. This set of twelve colorful and fun decodable sixteen-page texts by New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr is ideal for K-1, but also an excellent choice to share with any new reader. Designed using a dyslexic-friendly font, and accompanied by a progress chart, sticker sheet, and an instructional letter to facilitators, this set is perfect for families practicing phonics skills at home and for educators

Return to the Kingdom of Íseldur in Kingdom of Claw, a Viking-inspired romantasy where enemies become lovers and dark secrets hide around every corner . . .Silla Nordvig survived the Road of Bones. In the aftermath of her journey, her dreams of a simple life have been shattered. Beaten, betrayed, and reeling from the revelation of her true name, she flees Kopa with Reynir Galtung, ruthless leader of the Bloodaxe Crew.But Silla soon discovers Rey has been keeping secrets of his own, and they're forced into hiding together. Stuck in a shield-home with the murderous man she thought she knew, Silla forms a new plan: master the magic flowing through her veins to save her sister. But before she can do that, Silla must face her most formidable opponent yet-her own inner demons.Saga Volsik has nothing to lose. They've murdered her family. Stolen her throne.And now they expect her to marry their son. But when she discovers her foster mother hasbeen keeping the biggest secret of all, everything

★ 拿到第一支手機前後，最需要的一本數位生活入門書★ 從設定、拍照、下載 App 到隱私與網路安全，全面實用★ 幫助孩子學會自在使用科技，也懂得保護自己與尊重他人對許多孩子來說，擁有一支手機，就像拿到通往新世界的鑰匙。它可以拍照、聽音樂、查資料、玩遊戲、做功課，也能立刻和朋友家人保持聯繫。可是，真正重要的，從來不只是「會用」，而是怎麼用得安心、得體又有分寸。本書專為9歲以上讀者設計，不分品牌與型號，都能找到實用的手機知識。從基本設定、管理 App、善用拍照功能，到辨識釣魚、機器人帳號、酸民與網路霸凌，內容完整又貼近孩子日常。也帶讀者理解隱私設定、螢幕時間管理，以及在享受科技便利的同時，如何保有與真實生活的連結。由專業作家與兒童心理學家共同打造，搭配充滿活力的插圖，讓孩子在輕鬆閱讀中，建立正確的數位素養與安全觀念。Whether you've just got your first phone or had a new one, this book will lead you through how your phone works, how to look after it, and how to be safe and thoughtful as you use it. The advice is relevant for all phone users, whatever make or model you might have, and whether it's your first phone or not.Your new phone is a computer, a camera, a sound system and communicator all rolled in to one-and small enough to fit in your pocket. But you knew all that already! So, what else do you need to know? Where to download apps? How to behave online? And what about phishing, trolling and bots? The answers to all this and more are in th

本書描寫一個無聊到極點的小女孩 Rita。她在房間裡伸展、跺腳、對著鏡子發呆，時間彷彿停滯不前。就在無所事事之際，她的想像力悄悄展開：如果全世界感到無聊的人一起上了公車，無聊像氣球一樣把人撐得鼓鼓的，慢慢飄向天空，直到遇見足以讓人眼睛一亮的事物，才終於洩氣落地。當媽媽呼喚她吃晚餐時，Rita 已沉浸在忙碌又豐富的內心世界。本書以幽默的方式，描寫無聊如何成為創意的起點。Felicita Sala 一貫細膩的圖像敘事風格，為所有曾感到無聊的讀者，留下溫柔的共鳴。Utter boredom leads one imaginative girl to inspiration in this clever story from much-loved creator Felicita Sala. Rita is bored. So, so, so bored. She's tried stretching her body across her bedroom, side-eyeing herself in the mirror, stomping her feet and swinging her arms. Time drags on, and there she remains: catatonic with boredom. In her tragic and weakened state, her mind drifts to the beginning of a daydream. What if all the bored people in the world gathered together and got onto a bus? What if the boredom filled them up like balloons, with tiny heads and arms sticking out? What if they floated into the sky, bobbing along until they each spied something exciting enough to make them toot the boredom out? By the time Rita's mother calls her for dinner,

本書精選IOI、NOIP、USACO、CCC、CCO、ICPC、DWITE等競賽中28個富有趣味與挑戰性的算法競賽題，採用“問題描述 – 輸入 – 輸出 – 解決方案”的結構，引導讀者在實戰中培養算法思維，牢固掌握數據結構與算法的核心知識。全書共分10章，涵蓋哈希表、樹與遞歸、記憶化與動態規劃、圖與廣度優先搜索、加權圖中的最短路徑、二分搜索、堆與線段樹、並查集以及隨機化算法等主題。所有示例均用C語言實現，但無論你使用C++、Java還是Python，都能輕鬆理解並遷移所學思想與方法。

An inspirational guide to achieving fulfilment and finding purpose from Social Media's fastest growing angel investorDiscover the inspiring, must-read business book and #1 Sunday Times bestseller to help you achieve fulfilment and find purpose, from entrepreneur and investor Simon Squibb.'Simon loves dreams and he wants you to live yours. This book will stop you from giving up on your goals and start building the life you want' Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author and host of the On Purpose podcast'Simon is making a real impact. If you're serious about becoming an entrepreneur, this book is a must read' Richard Branson'The book I recommend if you want to start or grow a business' Ali Abdaal, productivity expert and bestselling author of Feel-Good Productivity________________________________Find Your Passion. Love Your Work. Build a Richer Life.What's your dream? It's a simple question, but one which very few of us ever really think about.From early on, we a

Take a trip around some of the world's most famous cities with this beautifully illustrated flap book.Explore some of the most famous cities in the world, from the bustling streets of Tokyo, to scenic Rio de Janeiro, via the ancient ruins of Rome. Lift the flaps to learn about the history of legendary landmarks, glimpse stunning scenery and skylines, and see inside iconic museums and galleries. Detailed illustrations bring the sights of the world's greatest cities to life.

The hit danmei/Boys' Love novels (originally released in Chinese) that inspired animation and the comic/manhua—also available from Seven Seas!In an ancient China where magic has been nearly extinguished, two young men must work together to prevent the destruction of all life. (Takes place in the same universe as Legend of Exorcism.)Once, ancient China was brimming with magic...but three hundred years ago, the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth dried up in the Silence of All Magic. Hundreds of years with no spiritual qi have allowed resentment to build unchecked, and it’s only a matter of time before calamity descends and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. Once-powerful exorcists have done their best to preserve their legacy in the centuries since, but now only one remains: Chen Xing, now tasked with venturing out into the war-torn world to prevent the impending apocalypse.Chen Xing’s sole magical ability is the heart lamp, a supernatural light source that’s supposed to

線性代數是一門高度通用且具備廣泛應用的基礎工具，無論是在人工智慧、數據分析或是各類工程領域，專業人士都需要對其具有紮實素養，方能在實際問題中建立準確的數學模型。本書的核心特色是擺脫傳統冗長而抽象的理論推導，轉而以直覺化的概念闡釋和高效的實戰應用為主軸。在解題風格上，本書不同於一般教科書完全按照理論框架進行推導。作者憑藉多年的實戰教學經驗，在許多計算技巧上提供了獨家捷徑，幫助學生有效提升解題速度，達到事半功倍的學習效果。同時，本書強調與現代科技趨勢的接軌，於附錄中提供 MATLAB 與 Python 雙程式平台的程式碼範例與腳本教學，專門針對複雜的線性代數計算提供電腦輔助實作指導。

I accidentally witnessed a brutal murder.So to protect myself, I pretended I saw nothing.But my plan backfired. And now I’m the target of cold-blooded revenge.Jude Callahan isn’t just a hockey god—he’s a devil no one dares to cross.He’s also determined to make me pay for my moment of silence.Now, no matter how much I try to hide from him, Jude finds me.I thought he’d stop at the stalking.Or even better, kill me and finally end my misery.But Jude has other plans.He says I can’t die. That I must pay for my sins.And just like that, he drags me into his depraved world, kicking and screaming.

Winner of the Rainbow Book of the Year“I know of no other book that so tenderly, convincingly, and completely authentically captures the quest of a young, queer character. Beautiful!” – Benny LindelaufJip has an assignment from school for spring break: draw a self-portrait. That should be easy for someone who can draw so well. Yet Jip's thoughts keep wandering. To the new boy in class, to beetles and fireflies, to twilight dreaming, to the party next Friday, and especially to the boy who changed Jip's world once and for all.Ludwig Volbeda writes as he draws: sensitively, intimately, and with striking observations and metaphors that gradually give the reader insight into Jip’s innermost thoughts. What results is a magnificent self-portrait in words (and line art) and one of the more exquisite queer coming-of-age stories in years.*Coming-of-Age Story: Explores themes of gender, friendship, and self-acceptance.*First Crushes: Jip, the teen protagonist, experiences the excitement and confu

Chiri and Dai are back, levelling up their magic and sword-fighting and determined to face the oncoming Darkness... But can they survive their most evil test yet, and can their friendship survive it? Chiri and Dai are levelling up their sword fighting and spellcasting skills in the land of Puddin', and with the Shadow King safely imprisoned in his bottle, they decide to go to one of Puddin's most exciting events - a huge market filled with wonders and treats. They can't catch a break, however, and when a troupe of skeletons causes havoc and delivers a mysterious invitation to the duo, they find themselves in more danger than ever before. The invitation is to the Obsidian Maze, the terrible place where Bruno Puddin sealed the first and most dreaded Darkness after it wreaked havoc on the land. Since the Shadow King is one of the Darkness' first children, Chiri and Dai are forced to come to terms with the fact that he's not the only bad guy after them now. The MidKnight is another of thes

Join Bluey in this 116pp full colour graphic novel based on 28-minute episode, The Sign!The Heeler home is up for sale, but Bluey is not very happy about it. She’s initially comforted by a story Calypso tells her about everything working out the way it’s supposed to . . . but then quickly comes up with a plan to stop the sale of the house.“That sign means the house is for selling. So, if you get rid of it, then the house won’t be for selling anymore.”“Then everything will work out. That’s it, Muffin, we just need to get rid of the sign.”Meanwhile, Frisky and Uncle’s Rad’s wedding is supposed to be taking place at the house but when Frisky gets some unexpected news, nobody can find her!Will everything work out the way it’s supposed to? We’ll see . . .Based on the biggest Bluey episode,The Sign, this 112-page full colour illustrated chapter book is the perfect book for Bluey fans to enjoy a longer story.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: CalypsoBluey: CricketBluey: ZooBlue

本書由《Wow in the World》節目團隊創作，延續 podcast 中深受孩子喜愛的輕鬆語調與豐富內容，將目光投向遠古地球的生命故事。從火山與叢林，到巨型生物與化石拼圖，孩子在翻頁之間可以認識演化的奧祕，也能在遊戲式設計中培養邏輯與好奇心。無論是喜歡恐龍的孩子，還是愛聽奇妙故事的大人，皆能在這本書中找到屬於自己的驚嘆時刻。圖文配置節奏明快，適合小學中高年級閱讀，也很適合用作家庭共讀或科學課堂的延伸讀物。Join #1 New York Times bestselling authors and award-winning podcast creators Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the hit podcast Wow in the World, as they give readers a prehistoric primer on history's most bonkerballs beasts!Take a trip back in time with Mindy and Guy in this highly illustrated and hilarious tour of prehistoric Earth.Visit a world filled with colossal creatures, dense jungles, and explosive volcanos. Uncover the ancient secrets of the past by piecing together fossilized clues. Pack your bags for a tour of Paleozoic Park: a bonkerballs (and scientifically accurate) theme park based on one of the most explosive times in our planet's history. And get ready to rumble with smackdowns involving some of the greatest dino matchups of all time!Packed with eye-popping illus

用自己的水瓶、關燈、重複利用舊衣服——原來保護地球可以這麼簡單！《10 Things I Can Do to Help My World》以互動翻頁設計，介紹10個孩子每天都能做到的小行動。插圖鮮明大方，語言簡單親切，不僅鼓勵幼兒主動參與環保，也為親子共讀帶來溫暖啟發。這是一本讓行動從閱讀開始的環保入門繪本。Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference--like filling up your reusable water bottle, upcycling old clothes, or any of the other clever suggestions in this eco-picture book with fun die-cut pages and flaps. Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for fresh, unpackaged produce at the farmers' market? Perhaps you opt for a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one, or take public transportation when you go out? Creativity plays a part, too--in crafty projects like using an eggshell as a little container to grow watercress, or making a wildlife shelter in your backyard. With ten doable suggestions, bright illustrations, and short explanations of how the actions help to protect the earth, Melanie Walsh shows even the youngest eco-warriors several easy ways to weave green choices into their everyday lives.

本書為 True Colors 圖像小說系列第二集，聚焦在友情與自我平衡的抉擇。冬天來臨，三位好友無法再使用熟悉的行動沙龍，於是將造型工作帶進校園，成立 True Colors Style Club。社團運作順利，分享造型技巧、聊天吃點心，日子忙碌而充實。然而，Zoe 心中仍惦記著足球。當她加入校隊，重新找回熟悉的快樂，也結識了新朋友，時間卻開始不夠用。課業、練習與社團交錯，她逐漸感到疲憊。本書以明亮畫風與細膩情感，描寫孩子在熱愛與責任之間學習傾聽自己的心。Does Zoe have to choose between the soccer team and her friends? Find out in the second book in this bright, emotionally touching graphic novel series about three friends who start their own styling business, perfect for fans of Kayla Miller and the Baby-Sitters Club.A winter without their trusty RV means no True Colors salon for Zoe, Mariana, and Everly. So the girls decide to take their salon to school by starting the True Colors Style Club. The club hits the ground running, and the friends are excited to share styling tips with their new members (plus, eat lots of snacks).But Zoe misses playing soccer with her brother. When she decides to join the school team, she finds what her heart has been longing for--and makes a new friend in team captain Gabby. Sudd

本書出自 New York Times 暢銷作家 Sandra Boynton，以她一貫幽默又充滿韻律感的筆觸，講述一隻小兔子的聖誕願望──牠不求禮物，只想在平安夜與聖誕老人共舞。故事改編自 Boynton 聖誕專輯 Cows and Holly 中由 Zooey Deschanel 演唱的歌曲，節奏輕快、插圖表情生動，充滿節慶的溫度與童心。Celebrate Christmas with one magical dance with Santa in this adorable picture book from a New York Times bestselling author, the inimitable Sandra Boynton. "Now everybody's rushing toward Christmas Eve, but I'm quietly waiting. I've got to believe. It's not about presents. No, here's the cause: I just want to dance with SANTA CLAUS!" The only thing this sweet bunny child wants for Christmas is to dance the Rock-and-Roll Swing with Santa on Christmas Eve. Will it happen? (Spoiler: Of course!) Sandra Boynton's jaunty lyrics and captivating, expressive illustrations come together in this cozy gift book for the festive season. Based on the magical song (gloriously sung by Zooey Deschanel) on Boynton's Christmas album, Cows and Holly, this lovely picture book is the perfect read-aloud to celebrate Christmas with any litt

The brand new feel-good, laugh-out-loud Tom Gates story featuring LOADS of doodles, three parties and some pesky pets. From Liz Pichon, the multi-million copy bestselling author and illustrator. Norman's told the whole school that DogZombies have a NEW SONG and a NEW LOOK for the BIG end of term party.But the problem is... they don't. How can they be the best band when they will be up against Oakfield Manor school? Will Tom make it to Leroy's party on time? Is dressing as a dolphin with a blue face a good idea? And will Mum and Dad ever do a fun run again? These questions and SO much more answered in this hilarious extra special story.Written in diary form Every page STUFFED full of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! REVIEWS OF TOM GA

A cookbook with so much to love - from the delightful illustrations to the easy, tasty recipes. Children will love the timeless, delicious food expertly chosen for child appeal - from pancakes and sausage rolls to chocolate brownies and ice-cream sundaes. They'll also adore the tiny chef characters in the illustrations as they demonstrate what to do at every stage.

聖誕節也有「黑歷史」？你以為聖誕節只是快樂、溫馨和吃不完的火雞大餐？那你一定沒看過《Horrible Christmas》！這本書要帶你挖掘聖誕背後的各種「不那麼可愛」的歷史──像是清教徒如何企圖取消聖誕節，或是英德兩軍在戰壕裡突然停火踢起足球的故事。還有爛笑話、古怪的節日食譜和超難的聖誕問答。2025 全新封面版，搭配 Martin Brown 的全彩插圖，是《Horrible Histories》迷不可錯過的節慶讀物！Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Histories reader wants to know! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales of: the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas the Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs plus dreadful jokes, rotten festive recipes and a Christmas quiz! With full-colour illustrations by Martin Brown and a new cover, this 2025 edition of Horrible Christmas is the perfect festive gift.

Running a bakery is no cakewalk for a tiny dragon with a big sweet tooth! Tummy rumbles turn to belly laughs in this feel-good picture book from the bestselling author and illustrator of The Bakery Dragon.Batter up!Ember is in charge while the baker takes a trip and he's excited to show what he can do! When an opinionated fairy princess swoops in demanding a cake, he eagerly agrees. So what if he's only baked bread before? How hard can it be?The sugar hits the fan when Ember's first attempt is a complete disaster. He tries again and again, but the royal customer is not happy. Everyone told Ember he was such a good baker, so why can't he get this right? If he doesn't figure it out soon, the only thing on the menu will be humble pie.Magic shimmers on every page of this whimsical story about how to bake a cake, make new friends and learn from your mistakes.

本書由 National Geographic Kids 系列 Greeking Out 團隊打造，以輕鬆幽默的筆調，帶來20則來自世界各地的冥界故事。從希臘冥后被綁架的傳說，到埃及死神衡量心靈重量的試煉，再到北歐曲折的死亡之路，讀者能在驚悚與趣味之間，窺見古文明如何理解生死。插畫俏皮，搭配「Wi-Fi神諭者」的旁白，使艱深的神話變得易於親近。本書不僅提供神話奇談，更展現跨文化對死亡的想像，孩子與大人都適讀。Hold on tight as Greeking Out goes to the dark side, bringing you scary (and surprisingly funny) tales of life, death, and everything in between! Get ready for 20 bone-chilling stories of the Underworld--from ancient Greece and around the world--as told by the team behind the smash-hit podcast and New York Times best-selling book series. Venture to the edge of life itself from the safety of your living room! In these stories, you'll encounter a very ill-advised bid to kidnap the queen of the Underworld, an Egyptian god of death who weighs your heart against a feather, the treacherous and winding road to the Norse afterlife, and much more. Tales of fearsome gods, fantastical monsters, and literally death-defying heroes of the spirit world are told in the hilarious, kid-friendly voice

Meet Spaghetti the mouse — a tiny collector, recycler, artist and the ultimate noodle-powered problem solver!Spaghetti loves collecting — lost buttons, bits of string, old pencil stubs and lots and lots of dried spaghetti. Spaghetti’s family sees a mousymess. Spaghetti sees mouse treasure!But when too much treasure takes up all the space in the mouse house, Spaghetti’s parents insist that something needs to change. It’s time for Spaghetti to put on his thinking cap (a pencil shaving) and come up with a creative solution for everyone in the mouse house.

DISCOVER THE CULT HIT THAT BECAME A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON The Dregs Edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Crooked Kingdom, sequel to Six of Crows, features new cover art, black stained edges, and updated maps. When you can't beat the odds, change the game. Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets--a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the world as they know it. "Dark, larcenous fun." --NPR "Bardugo outdoes herself in this exhilarating follo

The Ancient Roman world is brought to life with carefully researched and meticulously illustrated scenes. Flaps animate the action and reveal fascinating hidden details. Simply turn the pages to visit the Roman Forum, stroll the streets of Ancient Rome, attend a party in a villa, spend a day at the Roman baths, watch gladiators in action at the Colosseum, and so much more.

Anthony Horowitz’s classic gothic page-turner is brought to life in full colour in this hilarious graphic novel adaptation.The authorities are determined to destroy Groosham Grange, the creepy school of witchcraft and sorcery, but David Eliot and his friends have settled into life there, even if Jeffrey is now a ghost after a failed chemistry experiment. David is near the top of the leader board to win the school’s coveted top prize, the Unholy Grail, but David is losing valuable points and is convinced that a new boy, Vincent King, is plotting against him. The two boys undertake a series of trials that take them to London’s British Museum to retrieve a statue belonging to Miss Pedicure, the mummified English teacher. Can David win first prize and in doing so save the school from destruction?

冥界歸來後，Nico與Will應邀前往Camp Jupiter協助Hazel解決一場微妙又棘手的局勢——有怪物開始尋求庇護，想在此展開新生活。但好景不長，營地中的怪物陸續失蹤，一場針對他們的報復行動悄然展開。在這場冒險中，熟悉的角色再次登場，挑戰的不只是身體極限，更是對過去與自我認同的直視。Rick Riordan與Mark Oshiro以充滿想像力的筆法，帶領讀者重新思考「誰是怪物？誰是英雄？」的界線。New York Times#1 best-selling authors Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro collaborate again on a new adventure in which Nico di Angelo teams up with his half-sister Hazel Levesque to protect . . . monsters?A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico's half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter on the West Coast. She needs their help in managing a situation that the boys inadvertently brought about: the demigods showed the monsters of the Underworld that they have options; they don’thaveto be evil.Now some of those monsters have taken up residence at Camp Jupiter to seek refuge. Nico and Will are on site assisting Hazelwhen one by one monsters start disappearing from camp. A mysterious dark force is at work, and its plan

A girl and her pet giraffe are friends despite their difference in size in this tender picture book companion to the bestselling and acclaimed Strictly No Elephants.A girl knows having a pet giraffe poses some difficulties, like finding a way to take walks together with legs very different in length. And her giraffe doesn’t fit into the clubhouse door for Pet Club. But the Pet Club members come together to find a way for him—and everyone—to be included. Because that’s what friends do.Strictly No Elephants has been sold around the world and is heralded as a pitch-perfect book about inclusion. Now, readers can celebrate the importance of both inclusivity and accessibility in this new companion that is full of new friends to love.

Press the soft patches to hear the skeleton and its friends come to life in this hilarious Halloween treat.You'd better not tickle the skeleton... because it might just rattle if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each creature make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the characters gathered together for a spooktastic Halloween dance. An exciting series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...Withover 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for developing language

"Savage probes limitless space in this beautiful and philosophical story. Seamlessly blending scientific exploration with a great adventure full of humour, this is a brilliant picture book." - The Bookseller"send(s) a subtle yet potent message that science and space exploration are for everyone. Clever, funny, and worth discussing." - STARRED Kirkus ReviewJoin Chloe Savage -winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2024: Best Illustrated Book- on ajourney across the cosmoswith Commander Julia, her team of Astro scientists and her trusty dog, Khan, as they search for life in the stars. Travelling for ten years in their packed spaceship, they visit countless moons and planets of every size and colour, searching for the answer to the greatest question of all:"Are we alone?"And, just as they’re about to give up … Khan leads them to an incredible discovery - the existence of a (friendly!) alien race. Getting to know this welcoming species calls into question everything these space exp

《Sasha Feels Shy》由Natalia Shaloshvili創作兼繪製，是一部溫柔且富有同理心的繪本，適合小朋友及家長共讀。故事主角Sasha是一隻小狼，被邀請到Leo小老鼠家玩 。Leo很活潑，想法又多，很多事都想做，想開咖啡館、組樂團、甚至飛向月球，但這些對害羞的Sasha來說似乎太多了，讓她只想趕快回家....全書用輕鬆可愛的語調，展現Sasha內心的小劇場，也鼓勵孩子們勇敢面對害羞與不安。最後，Sasha藉由溫柔的引導與理解，逐漸敢於表達自己，並與Leo建立了友誼 。這本書非常適合用來陪伴社交適應期的幼兒，幫助他們認識害羞、學習理解別人的感受、並懂得給予耐心和支持。I just want to hide behind mummy!Sasha has been invited to a playdate at Leo's. Leo bounces up and down as he wants to play cafe, start a band, and fly to the moon. It's all too much for Sasha who wants to go back home. How can Sasha manage her shyness and show Leo that she really does want to make friends?A reassuring story for anyone who has ever felt shy, and for those of us who need more time to warm up socially. In a world that focuses on extroverts, this little wolf cub shows that introverts enjoy company too ... when they're ready to play!A funny, heartwarming picture book that explores shyness with empathy, by the award-winning creator of Pavlo Gets the Grumps.

Get ready for bed in this big board format with three games to play on every page!Pip and Posy are going to bed. They need to have a snack, brush their teeth and have a wash before it's time to read a bedtime story. This chunky board book is the perfect way to make the bedtime routine fun, with 36 sliders and three games to play but none of the mess of a card game!Designed to aid a chil'd's memory and language development, with simple labels to build vocabulary and lots of things to spot.Other titles to collect: The Super Seasons

A classic Farmyard Tales lift-the-flap Christmas book, with a fold-out advent calendar at the front and back.Join Poppy and Sam on Appletree Farm as they get ready for Christmas day. There are flaps to lift on every page of the story, as well as windows to open on the fold-out advent calendar at the front and back of the book.A perfect gift to count down to Christmas in the company of Poppy, Sam and their animal friends!

《On This Horrible Day in History》從一年365天中，挑出每一天真實發生過的一件事件，可能是一次動亂、一場衝突、一個人命運的轉折，也可能是你生日那天發生的一段歷史。有些令人驚訝，有些令人唏噓，也有些只是令人難忘。從古代戰爭、歷史人物的命運轉折，到社會動盪與發明意外，本書用簡明清楚的方式，搭配插圖，讓讀者輕鬆了解歷史中那些不常被提及的片段。On This Horrible Day in History takes 365 very ordinary days and asks, 'What's the VERY worst that could happen?' Jam-packed with Horrible facts for every single day of the year, this hilariously Horrible book is the perfect gift for fans of history and fans of the horrible, ancient or not-so ancient. Maybe your dad shares his birthday with Guy Fawkes, or your brother shares his with Ivan the Terrible... Maybe this year, Christmas is marked with the Romans unexpectedly obliterating rioters, or the last day of the school year is overshadowed by a very much expected beheading.Anything could happen! With a foul and fascinating fact for every day of the year, you'll find yourself returning to this book again and again. illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly hilarious