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A bestseller in Japan—a beautiful story about shared self-discovery and friendship involving an unlikely group of students who decide to defy the odds and pursue a seemingly impossible goal together.After shoplifting some bread one chilly March night, just before the start of a new academic year at Kansei University in western Tokyo, former high school track and field star Kakeru Kurahara runs through the city streets. Though he has grown disillusioned with the sport, he feels as if he could keep running forever . . . but to where, and for what? His revery is broken by a mysterious boy on a bike who has been following him, a fellow student at Kansei University named Haiji Kiyose, who also happens to be a runner.Impressed by Kakeru’s agility, Haiji Kiyose persuades Kakeru to move into Chikusei-so, a run-down dormitory where he lives with eight other boys, including identical twins Jota and Joji, honor student Shindo, detail-oriented Yuki, trivia junkie King, Tanzanian international stud

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

本書結合《Anne of Green Gables》的溫柔想像與《How to Train Your Dragon》的飛翔冒險，是一部氣氛溫暖、情感細膩的中階圖像小說。愛麗絲被送往愛德華王子島，與嚴厲的祖母同住，孤單又不被理解，唯有對龍的熱愛始終不減。當她在森林中遇見神祕老龍布林，命運悄悄改變。然而，這段得來不易的友情，卻因布林突如其來的病倒而面臨考驗。為了拯救朋友，愛麗絲踏上旅程，也逐漸發現自己與龍之間，擁有不同於其他「天選之人」的連結。描繪成長、家庭與自我認同。本書獲《Publishers Weekly》《Kirkus Reviews》《Booklist》等多家星級好評。Anne of Green Gables meets How to Train Your Dragon in Kindred Dragons, a middle-grade graphic novel about a brave young girl and the dragon whose life depends on her Alice has been unhappy ever since her parents sent her to Prince Edward Island to live with her strict grandmother. Alice is fanciful, prone to telling tall tales, and absolutely obsessed with dragons! Fairies deliver dragon eggs to a select few, known as Kindreds, but no egg has ever arrived for Alice. While wandering the woods alone she finds and secretly befriends a mysterious, old dragon named Brim. Alice is excited to finally have a dragon friend of her own, but there's something strange about him--he doesn't have a Kindred. When B

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

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.

本書是一款結合跳舞貓公仔與迷你圖文書的趣味桌上小物。3 吋貓咪模型搭配會亮燈的底座，按下按鈕即可播放音樂並隨節奏擺動，無論放在辦公桌、房間或書架上，都能帶來輕鬆氛圍。附贈的小書整理「派對小技巧」，以貓咪視角呈現，閱讀簡單有趣，是喜歡迷你收藏與貓咪商品的讀者會想收入的實用組合。本書體積小、功能明確，適合作為貓咪迷因迷、桌上擺飾收藏者或想找療癒小禮物的人選擇。無論自用或送禮，都能增加一點無負擔的娛樂感。・3 吋跳舞貓公仔，可亮燈、可播放音樂・內含迷你圖文書，提供派對小技巧・適合辦公桌、房間的小巧擺飾・貓咪迷因愛好者與公仔收藏者必備Let out your inner party animal and rave on with this fun-loving, 3-inch, miniature desktop collectible!*Includes Multiple Special Effects: 3" cat figurine on a light-up base that plays music and dances at the push of a button*Illustrated Miniature Book: Includes a miniature book with tips and tricks for how to party like your favorite feline*Unique Gift: Inspired by the many internet dancing cat memes, this is the perfect gift for cat loversRequires two AAA batteries (not included).

The child can learn about the Moomins and play with the pretty wooden figures as they read the books. The high-quality figures are excellent for playing with and for decoration. Collect all Moominvalley Friends!- Solid quality- Good size for little hands- Well known and beloved characters- Cosy stories illustrated beautifully

The child can learn about the Moomins and play with the pretty wooden figures as they read the books. The high-quality figures are excellent for playing with and for decoration. Collect all Moominvalley Friends!- Solid quality- Good size for little hands- Well known and beloved characters- Cosy stories illustrated beautifully

The child can learn about the Moomins and play with the pretty wooden figures as they read the books. The high-quality figures are excellent for playing with and for decoration. Collect all Moominvalley Friends!- Solid quality- Good size for little hands- Well known and beloved characters- Cosy stories illustrated beautifully

The child can learn about the Moomins and play with the pretty wooden figures as they read the books. The high-quality figures are excellent for playing with and for decoration. Collect all Moominvalley Friends!- Solid quality- Good size for little hands- Well known and beloved characters- Cosy stories illustrated beautifully

Celebrate fifteen years of Friendship Is Magic with this important tome from the world of Equestria!Inside this book, everypony will find everything they need to know about the hit TV show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. Character bios, an episode guide, and a map of Equestria are just the beginning of this gorgeous full-color book. Don't miss the complete lyrics to all the songs, a collection of letters to Princess Celestia, and much, much more!

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.

本產品為掌心大小的迷你水豚公仔，高約 2.75 吋，呈現水豚泡在溫泉浴缸中的可愛樣貌。只要輕壓水豚，就會播放柔和的溫泉音效，操作簡單，適合作為工作桌旁的小型紓壓道具。體積輕巧，不佔空間，平放在桌上、床頭或展示架都很合適。套組另含 32 頁迷你書，介紹水豚的生活習性與有趣特點，內容輕鬆、插圖明確，能快速了解這種受歡迎的水生齧齒類。整體風格幽默又不失質感，是喜歡水豚或療癒系小物的讀者會樂於收藏的商品。・2.75 吋迷你水豚＋溫泉造型底座・按壓即可播放溫泉音效・附 32 頁迷你書，內容輕鬆易讀・適合自用或送給水豚迷的小禮物Enjoy a quiet moment with this one-of-kind palm-sized capybara collectible!One-of-a-kind collectible:A 2-3/4inch tall collectible of hot spring tub with an adorable capybara insideWith relaxing sounds:Enjoy soothing hot spring soundswhen the capybara is pushed down into its tubMini book included:Learn more about this water lovingrodentin the 32-page, 2-1/2x 3inch mini bookA Unique Gift:A perfect humorous gift for those who love capybarasIncludes button cell batteries.

★ #1《紐約時報》暢銷奇幻代表作，全球讀者瘋迷的 Grishaverse 經典。★ Dregs Edition 全新珍藏設計：新封面、黑色染邊、更新版地圖。★ 犯罪、魔法、復仇與背叛交織，打造最令人上癮的暗黑劫案故事。《Six of Crows》Dregs Edition 以全新封面、黑色染邊與更新地圖，重新呈現這部全球奇幻迷熱愛的劫案經典。犯罪天才卡茲召集六名危險邊緣人，挑戰一場幾乎不可能成功的任務。魔法、復仇、背叛與慾望交錯，節奏緊湊、角色鮮明，適合喜歡暗黑奇幻與高張力群像故事的 YA 讀者。DISCOVER THE CULT HIT THAT BECAME A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON The Dregs Edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Six of Crows features new cover art, black stained edges, and updated maps. Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price--and no one knows that better than criminal mastermind Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly job that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone... A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One imp

Deluxe paperback features stunning inside cover art and a dazzling edge design! ● Fall in love with the addictive, suspenseful love story between a teenage girl and a vampire with the book that sparked a "literary phenomenon" (New York Times) and redefined romance for a generation, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephenie Meyer. Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. So far, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite--and fans of the genre-defining tale can relive the experienc

Inspired by artist Paul Klee’s quote, “A drawing is simply a line going for a walk,” this artful activity book is packed with playful ways to start a drawing.What would you do if drawing could be as simple as picking up a pencil and moving it around on the page, as fun as playing a game, or as exciting as setting out on an adventure? The answer is, you would spend all your time drawing, just like the author and illustrator of this book, Marion Deuchars! Featuring more than one hundred drawing prompts, Take a Line for a Walk takes the pressure out of being creative by turning every drawing into a game.Having spent decades at the drawing board, Marion Deuchars knows exactly how to make art fun and easy. Whether it’s drawing a line with the hiccups, playing a visual game of cat and mouse, or walking your line around a maze of busy streets, Deuchars has endless suggestions for how to start a drawing.Without having to worry about what to draw, or what the results might be, young artists can

A FABULOUS, all-singing, all-dancing book of JOY!The Mubbles: When Berry Met Terry is the second in a hilarious full colour graphic novel series perfect for young readers from Liz Pichon, creator of the global phenomenon Tom Gates series. Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of adventures this series is a guaranteed hit for kids! Featuring a QR code that will take you to a website full of extra content from The Mubbles and The Isle of Smile.Berry wants to play a ball game, but no one will play with them. Until the Uncertain Curtain delivers a dog, Terry. Unfortunately, Terry is NOT TRAINED and creates havoc on the Isle of Smile, until, finally, Auntie Mubble decides he needs to go back. Berry can''t bear to see him go, so disguises him as a Wibble, despite the real Wibbles being on holiday having a spa day in Wibble Mountain.Will Berry get away with it?

This stylish book presents the human body from head to toe, with clever infographics and fun facts.Did you know that our tongues have between 3,000 and 10,000 taste buds? Or that the human eye can detect over 10 million colors? Or that the middle fingernail grows the fastest, especially during the warmer months?Heat to Toe is the first book in a visually stunning infographics series that shows just how fascinating scientific information can be! It presents a collection of weird and wonderful facts about the human body with fun and stylish artwork that will captivate and delight readers.A COLLECTION OF THE WEIRDEST AND MOST WONDERFUL FACTS: Starting at the top of the human body and moving all the way down to the bottom.GIFT APPEAL: The bold artwork and infographic design paired with easy-to-understand text makes this a perfect gift for both design and science lovers!FULL STEAM AHEAD: Perfect for any kid interested in science and human biology.Perfect for:Gift-givers looking for science

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.

The ultimate write-in Algebra 2 Workbook, with more than 130 exercises, plus step-by-step solutions, to give students all the extra practice they need to ace Algebra 2 class. Each chapter in this comprehensive workbook aligns with a chapter in the Algebra 2 study guide, providing students the opportunity to reinforce their Algebra 2 skills with extra in-depth practice. Each Workbook chapter begins with a brief recap of concepts and has 10-15 robust practice questions covering all the skills reviewed in each chapter. A variety of question types like solving equations, graphing functions, applying algebra skills to real world problems, and more, provide a broad assessment of student understanding. In the back of the book, an in-depth solutions section takes readers step-by-step through each problem, showing them how to get the right answer, and helping them check their work. More than a drill and kill workbook, it's a "how to" and "here's why" that can be used to supplement classroom ins

本書延續 Food Group 系列的幽默風格，以受歡迎的角色 Big Cheese 為主角，帶來一個充滿節日氣氛的故事。每年十二月，Big Cheese 都會舉辦盛大的派對，豪華布置、華麗服裝與熱鬧音樂，成為全城矚目的焦點。然而，今年就在派對開始前意外發生，所有準備都亂了套。Big Cheese 必須臨時尋求幫助，並重新思考：「聖誕節若不再如此盛大，是否依舊特別？」故事以輕快的筆調探討節慶的真正意義，搭配封面燙金設計與附贈聖誕賀卡，十分適合節日閱讀與贈禮。From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of the Food Group series comes a Christmas picture book featuring the ever-popular character the Big Cheese. Perfect for holiday promotions, this book includes a tear sheet of twelve holiday cards and festive foil on the cover.Every December, the Big Cheese hosts a gigantic jamboree with flashy decorations, sparkling outfits, extravagant gifts, ear-bursting music, and jaw-dropping entertainment. It's the #1 party in town and it can't be beat!But this holiday season, mere hours before the festivities, disaster strikes! With no backup plan in place, the Big Cheese must call in a big favor to help save the big day. But will Christmas still be Christmas if it's not quite so grand?You don't want to miss this hilariou

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!

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

Jane Austen's classic novel about heartbreak and second chances, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Clothbound Editions line. Eight years ago, Anne Elliot followed the advice of Lady Russell, her only true friend, and broke off her engagement to the dashing young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. When Anne and the now wealthy Captain Wentworth cross paths years later, it is clear that he has neither forgotten--nor forgiven--their past. Can true love survive heartbreak? Who should we listen to in matters of the heart? Filled with Jane Austen's trademark wit, Persuasion is both a delightful romantic comedy and a surprisingly subversive exploration of our need to persuade, and be persuaded by, others.

In her first nonfiction book in a decade, the #1 bestselling writer who taught millions of readers to live authentically (Eat Pray Love) and creatively (Big Magic) shows how to break free.In 2000, Elizabeth Gilbert met Rayya. They became friends, then best friends, then inseparable. When tragedy entered their lives, the truth was finally laid bare: The two were in love. They were also a pair of addicts, on a collision course toward catastrophe.What if your most beautiful love story turned into your biggest nightmare? What if the dear friend who taught you so much about your self-destructive tendencies became the unstable partner with whom you disastrously reenacted every one of them? And what if your most devastating heartbreak opened a pathway to your greatest awakening?All the Way to the Riveris a landmark memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever been captive to love—or to any other passion, substance, or craving—and who yearns, at long last, for liberation.

本書以一隻與眾不同的撲滿小豬為主角，從一開始就打破「慢慢存錢」的傳統形象。Piggy 一心想快速達成存錢目標，四處搜刮零錢，沙發縫、口袋、洗衣籃，全都不放過，彷彿一台高速運轉的存錢機器。然而，急著前進的 Piggy 卻忘了最重要的事：耐心。他沒讀過撲滿使用手冊，也沒留意塞子是否放好，結果一路掉錢、目標落空。當忙碌與空虛同時出現，Piggy 才慢慢明白，真正的累積不是速度，而是持續與等待。本書以輕快的故事，帶出「慢慢來」的價值，讓孩子在笑聲中，理解存錢與成長其實很相似。Descended from a long line of patient, persistent savers, this piggy bank breaks the mold, flying in fast with a goal to gather cash. He's a supersonic saving machine! When his friends give him his first savings goal, Piggy hits the scene, rallying coins and cash in all the classic spots--from couch cushion to laundry pockets. Go pig or go home! But in his rush to save, Piggy leaves behind his stopper, and forgets to read The Official Bank Handbook, trailing the coins he's collected and failing to meet his savings goals. With his high-speed ways leaving him empty inside, Piggy must come to his cent-ces--reading the handbook, playing it cool, slowly saving, and paying with patience--if he ever wants to hit his goals and live up to the Bank name. Readers o

全書收錄超過 80 種外型與習性都十分特別的恐龍，依時間順序介紹牠們登場的年代。每一頁都附上小檔案，包括體型比例、重要特徵、拉丁學名與發音說明，讓孩子在閱讀中自然累積知識。作者以幽默風格加入趣味註解、冷知識與笑點，搭配誇張又吸睛的插畫，讓學習一點也不無聊。這是一本兼具知識與娛樂的恐龍書，特別適合喜歡發現「怪怪又厲害」生物的小小恐龍迷。Welcome to Weirdosaurus . . . Meet a dinosaur with a built-in megaphone. Learn which dinosaur had sword-like claws. And discover a flying carnivore as tall as a giraffe!This collection takes a playful peek at over 80 of prehistory's most peculiar dinosaurs. The great age of the dinosaurs played host to more than its fair share of bizarre beasties. Whether by frill, quill, tooth, or claw, every creature in this book was extraordinarily odd in its own wonderful way.Organised chronologically, each creature featured includes vital stats and facts, scale diagram, Latin name and translation, and a pronunciation guide. Each chapter describes the most bizarre dinosaur residents of that period, with Philip Bunting's trademark humour and style, including funny annotations, witty jokes, fabulous facts, and incredible illustrations.

No need to be humble—herald your own achievements proudly and toot your own horn with this hilarious mini kit!Portable fun:The 3-1/2 inch long, electro-plated, shiny, gold-colored miniature horn fits in the palm of your handMini book included:Kit includes a 32-page mini book on the history of the phrase "toot your own horn" and its counterparts in other languagesPlays three different toots:The electronic sounds in this unique horn include three different toot sequences for maximum effectActually squeezable:Activate the sound by squeezing the soft rubber bulbLatest RP Minis musical instrument kit:This horn joins our mini instruments series alongside theTiny Violin,Sad Trombone, andDesktop Drum Kit

Time is central to our experience as humans, and it's important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time will help them learn how to tell the time on a variety of devices, and about all the different ways humans have tried to do this. Through unique and fun interactive elements, the book will also help children understand how clocks work and even build some time-telling and clockwork devices for themselves! This book benefits from the unique partnership of an award-winning practicing watchmaker and experienced physics teacher to pair the best of timekeeping mechanics and history with the national curriculum.

本書是一款迷你投影組，可投射《Harry Potter》電影中的 12 種魔法生物。3 吋投影器操作簡單，關燈後能清楚將影像投射至約 5 英尺的距離，非常適合在房間、閱讀角或活動空間創造小小的魔法氛圍。套組並附上一冊迷你貼紙書，內含 12 張全彩貼紙，可運用在手帳、文具或收藏中。作為收藏，本書體積小巧、保存容易，是 Harry Potter 系列影迷相當容易入手的周邊。投影效果精緻，能陪伴閱讀、休息時刻，也適合作為生日、節慶或交換禮物的小驚喜。・3 吋投影器，可顯示 12 種魔法生物・投影距離約 5 英尺，影像清晰・附 12 張全彩貼紙迷你書・官方授權，適合收藏與送禮Capture the enchantment of 12 major Harry Potter magical creatures with this unique miniature projector set.​*Specifications: 3-inch projector displays 12 magical creatures from the Harry Potter films and projects them across a 5-foot distance. *Bonus Sticker Book: Set includes a mini sticker book with 12 full-color stickers.*Perfect Gift: A unique and keepsake item for all fans of Harry Potter. *Officially licensed: Authentic Wizarding World product.Requires two AAA batteries (not included).

The witty and practical bestseller and global phenomenon that helps you to understand and communicate better with those around you. THE NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATEDDo you ever think you're the only one making any sense? Have you ever tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Does your colleague's abrasive manner get your back up?You are not alone. Communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson has dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people.In his simple but groundbreaking book, Erikson reveals the four types of human behaviour - Red, Yellow, Green and Blue - and how understanding them can transform every interaction in your personal and professional life. By learning how to read personality cues, adapt your communication style and handle conflict confidently, you’ll:Build stronger relationships at work a

Two kid heroes use brains and elbow grease to face off supervillains with hilarious powers in this all-new STEM graphic novel series from MIT Kids Press.Ever since a comet hit Earth, New Bork City has been overrun with supervillains! Luckily, Maker Girl – who can make just about anything – and Professor Smarts – the sharpest kid on the block – are here to put a stop to them. They may not have superpowers of their own, but with the powers of science and engineering, they are more than a match for Mr Anti-Freeze, who's bent on destroying all ice cream, and Queen Ka-Ching, who kidnaps the heroes and brings them to her evil lair...

Adorable duo, Tiger and Mei, embark on a snow-filled winter adventure. Join Mei and Tiger in a touching story about friendship, embracing the day, and new experiences. Mei's exuberant Tiger wants to play in the snow, but Mei isn't quite so sure. It's cold and it's wet! But Mei soon changes her mind when she tastes delicate snowflakes for the first time, makes fresh footprints in the pristine snow and they have a fun snowball fight. As the day draws to a close, the duo return to the warm embrace of home - a perfect conclusion to a day filled with wonder and delight.

Meet adorable baby animals as they roar, squeak and splash their way through exciting adventures. Then, draw your new animal friends again and again with the whiteboard and wipe-clean pen.Mini explorers will love immersing themselves in the natural world, with lots and lots of cute creatures to find. They'll delight in pressing the 12 sound buttons to hear animal families having fun in the jungle, on the farm, in the snow and more.Fine motor skills and creative play will be supported as they use the whiteboard and wipe-clean pen to draw their favourite new friends.Baby Animalsis the perfect on-the-go activity book for keeping curious minds (and little hands) busy.Get ready to listen, learn, and draw - grabBaby Animalstoday!Find, hear and draw even more withFind Me, Hear Me, Draw Me! Baby Dinos -out now!

Meet roar-some baby dinosaurs as they stomp, chomp and giggle their way through exciting adventures. Then, draw your new dino friends again and again with the whiteboard and wipe-clean pen.Mini explorers will love immersing themselves in the prehistoric world, with lots and lots of cute creatures to find. They'll delight in pressing the 12 sound buttons to hear dinosaur families having fun in the jungle, ocean, desert and more.Fine motor skills and creative play will be supported as they use the whiteboard and wipe-clean pen to draw their favourite new friends.Baby Dinosis the perfect on-the-go activity book for keeping curious minds (and little hands) busy.Get ready to listen, learn, and draw - grabBaby Dinostoday!Find, hear and draw even more withFind Me, Hear Me, Draw Me! Baby Animals -out now!

從一隻貓、兩隻貓，到一群調皮搗蛋的貓咪們，這是一本讓孩子邊笑邊數數的歡樂圖畫書！結合押韻文字、翻翻頁與立體機關，讓數數變得好玩又驚喜。貓咪迷絕不能錯過的閱讀小冒險！A joyful, laugh-out-loud counting picture book with plenty of cat-itude!One cat, two cats, three cats, four. Five cats, six cats . . . how many more?In this interactive counting book with rhyming text, sturdy flaps and surprising pop-ups, you will meet 20 funny felines in lots of silly scenarios! This brilliantly bold picture book from Jonathan Emmett, the creator of Alphabet Street, and illustrator Rob Hodgson is the purrfect book for cat lovers, young and old.

Discover the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom with this interactive board book! Filled with colourful photographic images of over 40 animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles and insects, Noisy Animal World is the perfect book for little animal fans.

The inaugural collection of cartoons that introduced Tom Gauld's literary wit to the world now in paperback! "Precise and wryly hilarious...Gauld's both a literature nerd and a science-fiction nerd whose deadpan mashups belong on the same shelf as Kate Beaton."--NPR Drawn from Tom Gauld's popular comics feature in The Guardian, You're All Just Jealous of My Jetpack perfectly distills Gauld's dark humor, impeccable timing, and distinctive style. Classic strips like "The Bront?Sisters: The Videogame" and "The Serious Rock Critic" (who's written 32 books about Led Zeppelin) intermingle hilariously with piercing observations about politics and human behavior (see: "The Greedy Dog Stands on the Chair of Hope to Feast on the Sausage of Hubris") and whimsical imaginings of the future (see: "The 'Great Automaton Strike' of 2029 Saw the Birth of the Robot Protest Song"). Again and again, Gauld reaffirms his position as a first-rank cartoonist, creating work infused with a deep understanding of

Build your child's pre-reading skills with this rollicking sound book of nursery rhymes from the bestselling learn-to-read Bob Books program!My First Bob Books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are inspired by Bob Books, the bestselling phonics program that's been teaching children to learn to read for more than forty years. Developed with reading experts, My First Bob Books encourage a love of reading while simultaneously building foundational pre-reading skills. My First Bob Books -- Read. Play. Grow!Did you know that nursery rhymes can prepare your child to learn to read? This sound book collection of six classic nursery rhymes is a first words book, a pre-reading skills builder, and a child's first introduction to phonics all in one!In this fun read-aloud for toddlers and preschoolers, rhythmic, rhyming text buildsoral vocabulary and phonological awareness, two critical pre-reading skills. Toddlers will love matching pictures to sound buttons to hear entertaining sound effects

"The perfect escape! You'll fall for He Falls First!" --Lucy Score, #1 New York Times bestselling authorNo one is going to convince her to fall in love again...Penny Rose has learned her lesson and now she's paying the price. That's why she's sharing a dilapidated house in a tiny California town with her feisty grandmother and tween brother living off the leftovers from her catering job. It's a far cry from her dream life. But who needs dreams... or love... or sex when there's amateur plumbing projects to tackle and breakfast casseroles to bake?One thing's for sure, she's never falling in love again. Not even with the sexy, snarky contractor who keeps testing the walls she's built.Ryder Colburn has his hands full running the family business and caring for the ailing father who's a virtual stranger from the cold, heavy-handed man he used to be. He's got zero free time for hobbies or women. Or so he thinks until one walks into his life... and the path of an oncoming car.Ryder doesn't min