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Miffy visits the gallery and sees lots of beautiful works of art. Feeling inspired, she uses her pencils to make her own artworks and creates her own gallery at home! The sturdy and big puzzle pieces with rounded edges are suitable for small hands. The six jigsaw puzzles in the book increase in difficulty, from four to nine pieces.

Aldo: Ghost Dog brims with humor on every page, as each illustration offers a delightfully ironic counterpoint to the narrative of Aldo discovering the joys and difficulties of his new life as a ghost dog. With this newfound identity, Aldo can now steal food in the park unseen, has learned to fly, and is happy ... almost all the time. There are some things, however, that he finds hard to let go of, like a secret love, which was indeed very special. Will they ever meet again? Aldo's cheerful personality and optimism carry the dog and the reader through the adventures--and misadventures--that await us every day.

With Little Red Riding Hood leading the pack, Lucy Cousins retells three favorite fairy tales in all their original power, with a spare text and bold art exuding her cheerful wit. "Grandmother, what big teeth you have.""All the better to eat you with, my dear!" An impressively hungry (and soon-dispatched) wolf. A clever and well-housed little pig. Helpful neighbors feasting on the, well, vegetable of their labors. From best-selling, award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Cousins, here are three classic children's tales--"Little Red Riding Hood," "The Three Little Pigs," and "The Enormous Turnip"--showcased together in one rousing volume. These well-loved stories take on new energy as Lucy Cousins brings them to vivid life in a not-to-be-missed collection.

Celebrate the season with this one-of-a-kind gift set featuring Dobby in a Wizarding World-themed Christmas stocking, that plays the famous line “Dobby is free!”Specifications:Includes a 3-3/4 inchfigure of Dobby the house elf peeking out from a flocked Christmas stocking that can either be displayed on its base or hung as an ornamentActual audio of Dobby:Button at the bottom of the base plays actual audio of Dobby saying the famous line “Dobby is Free”Countdown to Christmas spiral-book included:Includes a mini stand-up Christmas countdown calendar, complete with film quotes and full-color images from the filmsPerfect Present:This is an ideal gift or self-purchase for Harry Potter fansOfficially Licensed:Authentic Harry Potter collectibleIncludes button cell batteries.

A teen social media star learns he can't control everything in this delicious, queer graphic novel adaptation that relocates Jane Austen's Emma to a modern-day high school in Queens, New York. Evan Horowitz has it all: beauty, brains, and a not-so-secret flair for matchmaking! An Insta influencer with a talent for makeup and a taste for romance, he's no stranger to playing cupid for those hopelessly clueless in finding love. So when shy transfer student Natalia shuffles into school one day, Evan can't help but get his hands messy! With so many matches to choose from, it's not long before he sets a plan in motion for Natalia--much against the better judgement of his level-headed best friend, Davi. But he takes things too far, creating a web of drama that spirals out of his control. Can Evan learn to put the people closest to him before his misguided ambition? Or will he lose them and his own chance at romance, too?

The ultimate write-in ELA workbook with concept recaps, annotated examples, and more than 130 exercises that help get students thinking, writing, analyzing, and practicing the literary skills they need to ace English class. More than a drill-and-kill workbook, it's a "how to" and "here's why," that can be used to supplement classroom instruction, or for test prep, additional practice, and review. Exercises include essay writing, reading comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, textual analysis, and more! An in-depth answer section gives students all the context they need to evaluate their written answers to open ended questions. And it's written, vetted, and approved by the experts--middle school ELA teachers.

Speak English with confidence in a wide range of everyday situations, from making small talk to booking a trip abroad. With more than 1,500 of the most useful phrases and common expressions, English for Everyone: Everyday English gives you all the English conversation skills you need to get by in the real world. This engaging and accessible book covers a wide range of real-life topics and scenarios - from everyday activities, such as going to the supermarket and making appointments, to key communication skills, such as comforting someone and dealing with conflict. You'll learn how to welcome visitors, ask for directions, give a presentation at work, find somewhere to live, order a meal out, and much, much more. Each short unit uses memorable, true-to-life dialogues to introduce a new topic, followed by practice exercises to reinforce the new words and phrases that you have learned. The dialogues are accompanied by attractive illustrations and brought to life by animated videos and audi

◎Zhang Wen-huan is one of the foremost writers of Taiwanese literature during the Japanese colonial period. The Man Crawling upon the Earth is a novel he wrote in Japanese after a 30-year hiatus.◎The Man Crawling upon the Earth is a story set in Taiwan during the Japanese occupation. The five-year old boy Chen Kei-min is adopted into a mountain village shopkeeper's family.◎With humor and humanistic understanding, the author Zhang Wen-huan pictures the people’s traditional way of life marked by annual festivities.

Though all our brains look the same, every brain works differently. This Is My Brain! shows readers that understanding how different brains feel and learn can help us connect with others . . . and keep our own brains happy! Through humorous, engaging text and brightly colored art, readers are introduced to the fundamentals of how our brains work, how our unique neurology influences how we think and act, and how the world is a better place when we understand each other’s brains and use them collectively.BRAINS ARE COOL: Whether it’s a fascination with the way brains look or how they work, kids enjoy learning about the human body, specifically the brain!UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY: Neurodiversity is something we are hearing more and more about. Parents and teachers are realizing the importance of helping kids understand that thinking differently is normal and that it is important for each of us to embrace our own brain’s uniqueness as well as value alternative ways of thinking by others

A simple yet sensitive tale about friendship and acceptance.Goat and Bunny are best friends. They love meeting up to eat canned grass together. But when they share coffee, a hike, or dinner at Bunny's burrow, Goat and Bunny realize that they aren't as similar as they thought. Can these friends learn to accept each other's personalities and preferences--even if it means changing their plans? With playful art and gentle humor, It Is Okay reminds young readers that kindness and respect are essential for friendship. Differences don't have to stop friends from spending time together--instead, they can spark whole new kinds of fun.

"Daughter of the Drowned Empire"是一部結合奇幻、宮廷權謀與禁忌戀情的震撼愛情冒險，讓人一讀上癮、心碎不已！靈感源自埃及豔后與《第四翼》，講述貴族少女莉莉安娜在揭露自己毫無魔力後，被迫進入殘酷軍事學院接受魔武訓練，只為在七個月內證明自己的價值。她的教官，正是她從小暗戀卻被禁愛的放逐戰士瑞安。權力鬥爭、禁忌之戀、殘酷訓練，場場驚心動魄！本書為系列開端，絕對是《第四翼》與宮廷奇幻愛好者不可錯過的夢幻選書！Cleopatra meets Fourth Wing in this delicious binge-worthy and heart-wrenching romantasy!A LUSH ROMANTASY, INSPIRED BY CLEOPATRA AND FEATURING A HIGH-STAKES MILITARY ACADEMY AND DEADLY FORBIDDEN ROMANCE.#BestofBooktok#1 in Historical Fantasy#1 Greek and Roman Myth and LegendTo survive is to sacrifice your own heart.Lady Lyriana Batavia is third in line to the Seat of Power in Bamaria. And with the most eligible bachelor and master mage, Lord Tristan Grey, soon to be her fiancé - life is perfect.But at the ceremony that should have revealed her power, she uncovers something else entirely - Lyr is powerless. Faced with uncertainty, Lyr has no choice but to accept a deadly offer. She has seven months to train as one of the kingdom's most brutal warriors - the Sotrui - and sur

A fold-out book and 300-piece jigsaw about the Solar System.Discover the wonders of our Solar System with this fold-out book and 300-piece jigsaw. The sturdy box contains a jigsaw showing the planets, their moons and the spacecraft that have been sent to explore them, plus a double-sided fold-out illustration of our Solar System packed with fascinating facts and links to websites to find out more.

Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday (or your own—or a fellow Wizarding World fan's) with this one-of-a-kind gift set featuring the boy wizard’s birthday cake from Hagrid, that plays the immortal line “You’re a Wizard, Harry.” Specifications: Includes figure of Rubeus Hagrid holding his iconic pink-with-green-icing birthday cake for Harry; including base, figure is 2-3/4 x 3-5/8 x 2-3/4 inchesActual audio of Hagrid: Cake plays actual audio of Rubeus Hagrid (played by Robbie Coltrane) saying the famous line “You’re a Wizard, Harry”Book included: Companion book includes movie quotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and more, complete with full-color photosPerfect Present: This is an ideal gift or self-purchase for Harry Potter fansOfficially Licensed: Authentic Harry Potter collectible Requires two AAA batteries (not included)

A 300-piece jungle animal-themed jigsaw with a book of jungle picture puzzles.A brilliantly colourful 300-piece jigsaw showing a busy jungle scene, plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a sturdy box. Both the jigsaw and book are packed with things to spot. Can you find a sloth wearing slippers, crocodiles hiding in the water, toucans with identical beaks and lots more?

《Secret FACTopia!》收錄400則與「隱藏」相關的趣味知識，從祕密食譜、逃脫高手，到隱藏寶藏與隱形斗篷應有盡有。你會遇見會偷內衣的貓、會發光的鯊魚、偽裝成其他物品的馬桶，以及史上最大規模的捉迷藏比賽。除了知識，書中插圖還藏有十隻小老鼠等你尋找。全書結合幽默插畫與攝影，並經《大英百科全書》專家驗證，將世界上最奇妙的「隱藏」事實生動呈現，是孩子樂於與朋友家人分享的知識寶庫。📖 亮點★ 400則經驗證的隱藏趣聞★ 圖文結合，互動找圖遊戲★ 主題跨足動物、歷史與奇聞Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about everything from secret recipes and escape artists to hidden treasure and invisibility cloaks. You’ll meet an underwear-stealing cat, find out about sharks that glow, uncover a toilet in disguise and learn about the biggest ever game of hide-and-seek. And the facts aren’t the only secrets in this book, for hidden amongst the illustrations are ten mice just waiting to be found!Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Secret FACTopia! sheds light on some of the world’s most amazing ‘hidden’ facts, which children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.

A boy and his dog head to the beach and find that appearances can be deceiving in this story of an unexpected hero from former British Children's Laureate Anthony Browne. Danny isn't expecting much excitement when he sets off with his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the shore. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick, who's gone off to be with his friends. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny finds it boring. His mom tells him to keep his eyes open: "You never know what you might see." At the beach, a game of fetch leads to a close examination of sand treasures, until Danny spies an excited crowd waving at the ocean's edge. Is there anything he and Scruff can do to help? In this visually striking picture book, Anthony Browne turns his hyperrealistic lens to a story about an ordinary day that becomes something extraordinary.

As seen on BBC Two's 'Between the Covers'Told with exceptional grace, The Light Years is a modern classic of twentieth-century English life and is the first novel in Elizabeth Jane Howard’s extraordinary, bestselling family saga, The Cazalet Chronicles. 'Compelling, moving, unputdownable . .. Maybe my favourite books ever' - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of My Favourite Mistake1937. Every summer, the Cazalet brothers – Hugh, Edward and Rupert – return to the family home in the heart of the Sussex countryside with their wives and children.There, they are joined by their formidable parents and unmarried sister Rachel to enjoy two glorious months of picnics, games and sun-drenched excursions to the coast. But not even this idyllic setting can soothe the siblings’ fears and heartache. Hugh, haunted by memories of the Great War, is terrified at the looming prospect of a second; Edward, charming and handsome, is torn between his wife and his latest infidelity; and Rupert, a talented paint

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse, The Yellow Bus from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Loren Long is a tender and soulful story about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose in the most unexpected places--and in the journey along the way. There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another. Every morning they climb in... Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, giggle, giggle-patter. And they fill her with joy. As time passes, things change. The Yellow Bus gets a new driver, a new route, and new passengers, young and old. Until one day the driving stops for good, and the Yellow Bus is left on her own. And yet, no matter where she is, the Yellow Bus still finds joy and discovery in the world around her. With stirring black-and-white artwork and powerful pops of color, The Yellow Bus is a poignant reflection on the many new beginnings life has to offer.

From Bolivia's bustling markets to the massive and scorching Sahara Desert, see the world with this beautifully illustrated atlas. Children's Illustrated World Atlas is divided into six main sections, each devoted to a continent. Within each continent, a country or a region is explored in detail through stunning maps showcasing cities, towns, rivers, mountain ranges, and other geographical features. Apart from the geography of a region, Children's Illustrated World Atlas also provides interesting information about the people, their traditions, politics, and economics through spectacular images and snippets of facts. Take a trip around the world with Children's Illustrated World Atlas, from the majestic Himalayas to the Carnival of Venice. This colorful and comprehensive book is the perfect addition to every book shelf at home or school.

她不說西班牙語，也不確定自己的根在哪。與父親共度的夏天，讓Almudena一步步走進一個多元又真實的社區，重新建構自己。《Brownstone》獲Printz獎與Kirkus年度好書等多項榮譽，是一本幽默卻動人的成長圖像小說。WINNER OF THE PRINTZ AWARDAn exciting teen coming-of-age epic from author Samuel Teer and debut graphic novel artist Mar Julia, Brownstone is a vivid, sweeping, ultimately hopeful story about navigating your heritage, even when you feel like you don’t quite fit in.A Harvey Award Nominee!An Indie Next List Selection!A Kirkus Reviews Best Book!A Publishers Weekly Best Book!“Angsty. Awkward. With a scrappy heart of gold, Brownstone is a must-read for anyone who’s ever felt totally out of place.” —Gabby Rivera, bestselling author of Juliet Takes a BreathAlmudena has always wondered about the dad she never met.Now, with her white mother headed on a once-in-a-lifetime trip without her, she’s left alone with her Guatemalan father for an entire summer. Xavier seems happy to see her, but he expects her to live in (and help fix up) his old, broken-down brownstone. And all along, she m

Did you know you could turn £1 into £1,000,000? And there's more than one way to do it!Stocks, shares, taxes, saving, investing, these things all sound confusing (and maybe even a little boring), but understanding more about money can help you to embrace your inner entrepreneur, make the world a better place, and even make some extra money for yourself while doing so. You've been presented with £1 and now is your chance to grow that money and make yourself a millionaire. You'll meet people along the way who all have different approaches to money - you'll meet risk-takers, money-savers, people who are nifty with numbers and business pros.Some of the advice will be good. Some ... not so good.But financial advisor Emmanuel Asuquo will help you cut through the noise, give you the tools to make decisions that are right for you - and show how YOU could become a millionaire!

A 300-piece jigsaw and accompanying book show how all living things are related.A colourful 300-piece puzzle featuring a graphic illustration of the tree of life, from microscopic bacteria to towering trees and sleepy sloths. It's accompanied by a book packed with information on the tree of life, the plants and creatures in it, and what makes a living thing.

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure.Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly. He would:- make rude noises from BOTH ENDS...- pick his nose with his little toe...- eat the skins of bananas, hurling out the tasty part inside.NASA's scientists thought he'd be the PERFECT chimp to send into space. Little did Chump know that he had been selected for a deadly-dangerous mission.If a chimp could orbit Earth, then chances were a human could too.With Chump the chimp at the controls of a spacecraft, what could possibly go wrong? As it turned out, EVERYTHING.Blast off with Chump, and encounter dog space pirates, evil insects, and the silliest chimpanzee who ever lived in this wildly funny space opera, fully illustrated in fantastic colour.David Walliams was most recently Children's number one bestseller with The Blunders TCM Chart, 14 October 2023).

A brightly illustrated zoo-themed jigsaw with a book of zoo picture puzzles.A vibrantly illustrated 300-piece jigsaw showing a busy zoo with all kinds of exciting animals, plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a colourful sturdy box. Both are packed with things to spot and talk about: can you find a snowboarding penguin, a flamingo looking for its fishing net, and a little white mouse in every picture?

Size isn’t all that matters;if you’re little, you’re not least,As you will soon discoverwhen you meet a minibeast! Say hello to a grumpy ladybird, a shy snail and a baking bee in this hilarious book with innovative pop-ups and rhyming text. A brilliant book of pop-up minibeasts!

A 300-piece dinosaur jigsaw with a picture puzzle book.A stunning 300-piece jigsaw crammed with dinosaurs plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a colourful, sturdy box. Both are packed with things to spot and talk about: can you find a dinosaur wearing a watch or eating an ice-cream? How about a pair of goggles, a key and lots more?

The million-copy bestselling series.Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s poignant Before We Say Goodbye, translated from Japanese, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?The regulars at the magical Cafe Funiculi Funicula are well acquainted with its famous legend and extraordinary, secret menu time travel offering. Many patrons have reunited with old flames, made amends with estranged family, and visited loved ones. But the journey is not without risks and there are rules to follow. Travellers must have visited the cafe previously and most importantly, must return to the present in the time it takes for their coffee to go cold.In the tradition of Kawaguchi’s sensational Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, readers are be introduced to a new set of visitors:- The husband with something important left to say- The woman who couldn’t bid her dog farewell- The woman who couldn’t answer a propos

An internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds!This brand new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page. Press the button, recognise the sounds, then point at the right picture! It's time to listen to beautiful music from French composer Camille Saint-Saëns's beloved classical piece The Carnival of the Animals. Push the buttons to hear the songs! Aimed at babies and toddlers, this ground-breaking series of interactive board books has a button on every spread, which plays one of five different exceptional quality sound effects.Children of every age will be captivated as they bring the artwork to life with five amazing real-life sounds.

After his imprisonment in Green Island, Kun-lin struggles to pick up where he left off ten years earlier. He reconnects with his childhood crush Kimiko and finds work as an editor, jumping from publisher to publisher until finally settling at an advertising company. But when manhua publishing becomes victim to censorship, and many of his friends lose their jobs, Kun-lin takes matters into his own hands. He starts a children's magazine, Prince, for a group of unemployed artists and his old inmates who cannot find work anywhere else. Kun-lin's life finally seems to be looking up... but how long will this last? Forty years later, Kun-lin serves as a volunteer at the White Terror Memorial Park, promoting human rights education. There, he meets Yu Pei-Yun, a young college professor who provides him with an opportunity to reminisce on his past and how he picked himself up after grappling with bankruptcy and depression. With the end of martial law, Kun-lin and other former New-Lifers felt com

Packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, exclusive National Geographic Explorer interviews, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, and more! Kids who want to know everything about everything need the National Geographic Kids Almanac! The latest edition of this internationally bestselling almanac features an all-new section on top scientific breakthroughs, including an exclusive sneak peek for kids of what some scientists are calling one of the greatest discoveries of the 21st century! Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book. This is a must-have book for curious kids!

You'd better not open the flaps, because the monsters might get out! There's a hilarious beastie waiting to jump out from behind each flap in this irresistible novelty book. With amusing text and brilliant monster artwork by star illustrator Fred Blunt, the fun and chaos increases each time you turn a page, culminating in a spectacular giant pop-up at the end.

Ursula finds confidence in seeing the world her own way in another innovative, flipped-format picture book from Caldecott Honoree and Geisel Award winner Corey R. Tabor.Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving above and a sky full of scrumptious bugs below.Then one question turns her world upside down.Is left right? Is right wrong? Which way even is up?From the Caldecott Honor–winning creator of Mel Fell comes another innovative, flipped-format picture book that encourages children to find confidence in their individuality.

“Hikaru’s” sudden disappearance from the mountain has not gone unnoticed...and his presence in town has begun to raise suspicions as well. Spirits from the other side grow restless, while the people sensitive to them begin taking steps to uncover the truth. As Yoshiki continues to struggle with the true identity of “Hikaru,” he is reminded once again that his friend no longer shares his understanding of life and death―and that if you play with fire, someone is sure to get burned eventually...

Read and learn over 300 words with Pip and Posy in this chunky, lift-the-flap book!With multiple flaps to lift, ten engaging scenes, and hundreds of images, this book has loads to name, discover and talk about. Every page has a thumb-tab to make turning the pages easy and the chunky pages are designed to withstand even the most enthusiastic of toddlers.Look out for other titles in the Pip and Posy series, including Pip and Posy Felt Flaps: In the Garden, At the Seaside, At Christmas, In the Park and At the Party.

A fun jigsaw featuring a clock with movable hands, with a book about how to tell the time.This appealing book and jigsaw is the perfect way to help children grow in confidence as they learn to tell the time. The brightly illustrated 100-piece jigsaw features familiar daily scenes such as getting up and having breakfast, as well as a clock face with movable hands that children can set to different times. The accompanying book explains different aspects of telling the time, from hours, minutes and seconds to digital and 24-hour clocks, in a clear and accessible way.

This fun and familiar tale of cat chase invites you to spot Cat in every scene as he hides from Suzy, from award-winning author and illustrator, Eva Eland.Suzy is visiting Auntie today, and she wants to play with Cat. But where is he? Always just out of her reach, Suzy calls for him – all she wants to do is play dressing up, or dance together, or pretend they’re mummy and baby . . . but Cat doesn’t like the sound of that one bit. Will he change his mind at nap time, when Suzy is quiet and curled up in bed?

Zoya and her puppy Coco are excited for a glittery bedroom makeover in this full-color book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Zoya can't wait to paint her bedroom a new glittery color. But Zoya can't decide on just one color! So she decides she wants a fun, multi-colored room! Will Zoya -- with her puppy Coco's help -- be able to give her bedroom the perfect makeover?With Kai Robinson's vibrant, full-color artwork and Valerie Bolling's engaging, easy-to-read text throughout, this sparkly series is perfect for beginning readers!

Pet friends Sniff and Scratch have fun in the rain, in this laugh-out-loud, full-color book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Sniff and Scratch enjoy a rainy day! Across three laugh-out-loud short stories, these two best friends discover that rain can be fun, they share a funny encounter with a balloon, and they learn to be brave together when lightning strikes.These sweet, laugh-out-loud, pet-themed stories -- with color-coded speech bubbles, and easy-to-read text throughout -- are perfect for new readers!

**Nominated for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2024**''Lush illustrations with cut-out details and unfolding flaps take readers on a joyous journey through Donaldson’s rhyming text.'' - GuardianA stunning book to encourage creativity, bursting with colourful landscapes to stimulate the imagination.Follow a little girl in Colours, Colours Everywhere as she paints her own adventure with her bright blue tree frog companion. With luscious green trees to climb and red hot air balloons to sail away in, young children will delight in the rhyming story and vibrant artwork while learning about different colours.A truly beautiful gift with flaps to lift and absolute must for the family bookshelf. From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and Sharon King-Chai, who together created the award-winning Animalphabet and Counting Creatures.

Discover the sound of each season as you press the buttons in this beautiful book. From the first birds tweeting to welcome the spring, enjoy bees buzzing and horses trotting in a lazy summer meadow. Each time of the year is conjured up with fun busy scenes and soothing sounds to listen to.