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Fans of The Bad Guys and Catwad will love THE CRYPTID CLUB, a hilarious new four-book graphic novel series about an unlikely team of kid sleuths out to solve the mysteries behind the sudden spate of monster sightings around their school.Lily knows better than to listen to the gossip her little brother, Henry, has heard, but when her school newspaper needs a big headline, the rumor that Bigfoot has been spotted is the best lead she's got.But when claw marks appear on the football equipment and excessive animal hair starts clogging-up the gym showers, Lily knows she can't be afraid. This is her opportunity to break the story wide-open. But can Lily, Henry, and Oliver, the neighbor-kid they're babysitting, discover what Bigfoot wants before it's too late?Everything is not as it seems in this hilarious new graphic novel series debut by Emmy Award-winning writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Michael Brumm and bestselling illustrator Jeff Mack.

It was a story that Cassie Bowman couldn't resist:Lore Rivera loved two men - until one of them shot the other...'A special novel' CHRIS WHITAKER'One of the summer's buzziest debut novels' GOODREADS'A fantastic debut' WASHINGTON POST'I absolutely loved it' ASHLEY AUDRAIN'A masterful work of suspense' POPSUGAR*****Lore Rivera was married to two men at once, until on a baking hot day in 1986, one of them found out and shot the other. A secret double life, a tragic murder. That's the story the world knows.It's not the story that fascinates Cassie Bowman.Carrying the weight of her own family tragedy, true-crime writer Cassie wants to know more about the mysterious woman at the heart of it all, Lore.How did one woman fall in love with two different men? How did she balance the love and the lies?To her surprise, Cassie finds that Lore is willing to talk. To finally tell her heartbreaking story - about how a dance became an affair; how a marriage became a murder.As the two women grow closer,

A spirited girl visits her cousins in the country for a chance to break free from the clamor and crowd of life in the city.Frances is a city kid, but it's hard for her to fit in. City walls aren't for climbing, city rooms aren't for running, city shops and city yards are too crowded, and there are so many rules that Frances can't seem to follow. She takes a trip to visit her cousins in the country, where she finds cats for chasing, roads for racing down, ladders for leaping, and fields full of animals. When it's time to go home, it's not easy to leave her cousins, but she invites them to visit and see the sights and sounds, lights, thumps, beeps and shines of the city where she returns to her loving mom and sisters. Liz Garton Scanlon is author of the Caldecott Honor book All the World, illustrated by Marla Frazee, and many other books including Bob, Not Bob, illustrated by Matt Cordell, and Another Way to Climb A Tree, illustrated by Hadley Hooper, With Frances in the Country, she def

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2022歐普拉讀書會選書！奧克蘭青年桂冠詩人，文壇新銳莫特利以家鄉真實事件為藍本寫就。出身失能家庭，在困境中掙扎求生的非裔女孩，一樁交易將她置於風暴中心，卻也讓她成了警界醜聞的唯一證人，為此，無數雙黑手正朝她伸去。'GROUNDBREAKING . . . THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE BIG BOOKS OF 2022'STYLIST'AN ELECTRIFYING DEBUT'DAVE EGGERS'MARKS THE INTRODUCTION OF A REMARKABLE NEW TALENT'OPRAH DAILY'TRULY BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL'RUTH OZEKI'LEILA MOTTLEY'S WRITING ERUPTS AND FLOWS LIKE LAVA'TOMMY ORANGEWhen there is no choice, all you have left to do is walk.Kiara Johnson does not know what it is to live as a normal seventeen-year-old. With her mother in a rehab facility and an older brother who devotes his time and money to a recording studio, she fends for herself – and for nine-year-old Trevor, whose own mother is prone to disappearing for days at a time. As the landlord of their apartment block threatens to raise their rent, Kiara finds herself walking the streets after dark, determined to survive in a world that refuses to protect her.Then one night Kiara is p

高萊特太太不喜歡動物，卻碰上整座動物園搬到家門口。無論她怎麼努力，屋子裡總有袋鼠、長頸鹿、螞蟻來搗亂。她到底該怎麼擺脫這些不請自來的動物呢？本書以幽默押韻的文字、鮮明活潑的畫面，帶來一場充滿驚喜的趣味故事。Mrs Golightly doesn't like animals - and now a whole zoo has moved next door! No matter how hard she tries to shoo them away, she finds animals everywhere: a kangaroo on the loo, a giraffe in her bath, and even ants in her pants.What can she do to get rid of these stinky, bothersome creatures?Bursting with colour, delightful rhyme and outrageous humour, Shoo! is acclaimed children's author Susie Bower's first picture book.

《A Day for Sandcastles》是一部無字繪本，描繪兄妹三人一整天在海灘堆沙堡的過程。風吹、浪來、路人踩過，他們的作品一次次被破壞，又一次次重新開始。雖無文字，卻充滿情感與節奏。作者與插畫家繼《Over the Shop》後，再度以圖像敘事呈現童年的專注、合作與創造力。這本書不僅適合親子共讀，更讓人感受到「過程」本身的價值與樂趣。A dazzling wordless picture book celebrates creative problem-solving, teamwork, and the sun-splashed wonder of a day at the beach.The creators of the acclaimed Over the Shop evoke a perfect summer beach day—and themes of creativity, cooperation, flexibility, and persistence—all without a word in this sun-warmed, salt-stained delight of a story. A busload of beachgoers spills out onto the sand for a day of fun and frolic. Three siblings begin work on a castle, patting and shaping the sand as the sun arcs over the sky. Time and again, their progress is halted: a windswept hat topples their creation; a toddler ambles through it; the tide creeps close, and then too close. Meeting each demolition with fresh determination, the builders outdo themselves time and again, until the moment arrives to pile back into the bus for

9780192772572 #9 Isadora Moon Makes Winter MagicIsadora loves playing in the snow, especially when her creations come to life! But snow magic can't last forever. Will she be able to save her new friends before they melt away?9780192771643 #10 Isadora Moon Goes on HolidayWhen Isadora wins an amazing holiday for her whole family she's ready for sun, sea, and sand! But there's work to be done when she and her mermaid friend Marina discover a baby turtle in trouble. Can Isadora help the turtle find a way home?9780192777188 #11 Isadora Moon Puts on a ShowIt's almost time for the vampire ball, and Isadora can't wait! There's just one problem: she's got to compete in a talent show with the other vampire children. Isadora's talents aren't very vampire-y, what if the audience laugh at her? The show must go on, but will Isadora be brave enough to perform. . . ?9780192773548 #12 Isadora Moon Meets the Tooth FairyIsadora has a wobbly tooth. Should she give her fang to her dad s

This volume presents the artistic work of Chun Wai created in France in the 1980s-1990s. Like the exhibition Adrift in Time―Photography by Chun Wai at the University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong, the publication has documentary value as a photographic record of the past and the passing of time.This physical and philosophical journey caused the artist to realize that his insights into the relationship suspended between predestination and chance were leading to an expansive form of loneliness―a state he felt was similar to the torment experienced by the ancient Chinese poets. Chun wandered the streets and alleys of great cultural centres like Paris discovering the collections of its great museums, art galleries and flea markets, along with the vast memories contained within, preserved and passed on through the course of time.此展覽目錄為秦偉 1990 年代於法國的藝術創作之結集，圖片記載著作者對過去及已流逝的時間的回溯，具有文本價值。透過這趟旅程，秦偉深悟人生乃在宿命與偶遇之間，頓感中國古代詩人飄泊孤寂之感。他遊走於文化之都 ― 巴黎，穿梭於街巷、博物館、美術館和跳蚤市場，浪遊於浩瀚的記憶和時間的長河。

he Genera of Orchidaceae in Hong Kong is a handy reference for both amateurs and professional botanists in Asia who wish to enter the field of modern orchidology. Orchid appreciation is an art deeply rooted in Asian cultures. But in 1977, when this book was first published, orchidology as a science was new to people there. The technical vocabulary was unfamiliar and the subject matter difficult to understand. Therefore, this volume was intended as a general, easy-to-use reference book, with illustrations of the basic structure of orchids and their habit and habitat clearly described in Chapter I.The book may also be used as a self-help guide for naturalists and gardeners in Hong Kong who wish to identify an orchid new to them. In Chapter II, keys, descriptions, and illustrations are given to allow the reader to look up and gain information about individual orchid species. Chapter III provides an analysis of the composition and an interpretation of the phytogeographic significance of th

The Last Kids on Earth gets a fantasy twist in this exciting first book in a new, highly illustrated middle grade series about the adventures of a boy who's the only human student at an academy for future explorers.Coop Cooperson lives in the Land of Eem, a fantastical realm where many different species live together and there is always more magic to be discovered by those up to the task. The Dungeoneer Academy trains future explorers with classes like Dungeons and Mazes, Creatures and Critters, and Swords and Sorcery. Coop believes in the academy's mission and the Dungeoneer's Code, but being the only human student can make it difficult to fit insometimes he wonders if he really belongs. Lucky for Coop, his best friend Oggie the bugbear has his back, as do the two other members of their exploring team, Daz the boggart and Mindy the imp. They have to rely on each other more than ever as the test for their Junior Dungeoneer Badges looms closer. If Coop and his friends fail to run the f

Your all-access pass to spectacular space stations. Step inside one of humanity's greatest achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration. Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Behind the Scenes at the Space Station takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the space station. Learn what the astronauts do once they make it to the space station, from experiments to repairs and so much more! Have you ever wondered if plants can grow in outer space? Or how the space station doesn't break down in outer space? Or how astronauts go to the toilet in zero gravity? Behind the Scenes at the Space Station is a treasure trove of information. Did you know that during a 24-hour period, the space station completes 16 orbits of Earth and the astronauts on board see 16 sunrises and sunsets everyday? Or that the International Space Station is so enormous that it was launched in pieces and constructed in orbit? Bri

An updated version of the timeless children's classic featuring a business-savvy mouse, a kind alley cat, and a talented country cricket, featuring a new foreword and thoughtful revisions by YA author Stacey Lee.Tucker is a streetwise city mouse. He thought he'd seen it all. But he's never met a cricket before, which really isn't surprising, because, along with his friend Harry Cat, Tucker lives in the very heart of New York City—the Times Square subway station.Chester Cricket never intended to leave his Connecticut meadow. He'd be there still if he hadn't followed the entrancing aroma of liverwurst right into someone's picnic basket. Now, like any tourist in the city, he wants to look around. And he could not have found two better guides—and friends—than Tucker and Harry. The trio have many adventures—from taking in the sights and sounds of Broadway to escaping a smoky fire.Chester makes a third friend, too. It is a boy, Mario, who rescues Chester from a dusty corner of the subway sta

A graphic novel adaptation of the hit books that inspired the Netflix film! Sherlock Holmes' brilliant, strong-willed younger sister takes center stage in this delightfully drawn graphic novel based on Nancy Springer's bestselling mystery series. 14-year-old Enola Holmes wakes on her birthday to discover that her mother has disappeared from the family's country manor, leaving only a collection of flowers and a coded message book. With Sherlock and Mycroft determined to ship her off to a boarding school, Enola escapes, displaying a cleverness that even impresses the elder Holmes. But nothing prepares her for what lies ahead... Book One in the series includes three thrilling mysteries: The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets. At the back of the book, readers can explore a portfolio of pages from Enola's secret notebook!

Studies in Colloquial Chinese and Its History: Dialect and Text presents cutting-edge research into issues regarding prestige colloquial languages in China in their spoken forms and as well as their relationship to written forms and the colloquial literary language. These include the standard regional languages and prestige dialects of the past, the influence of historical forms of spoken Chinese on written Chinese, the history of guānhuà and the history of báihuà, proto-dialects and supra-regional common languages (koines), and their relationship to spoken dialects. The various studies in this collection focus on the dialect groups with the most substantial written tradition, including Mandarin, Wu, Min, and Cantonese, in north, central and eastern coastal, and southern China respectively. The contributors explore the histories of these dialects in their written and spoken forms, presenting a variegated view of the history and development of the regional forms, including their evoluti

An instant New York Times bestseller!​“Storytelling for young readers at its finest―equal parts summer adventure and environmental suspense…[a] love letter to family, friendship, and the natural world.” ―Kwame Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of The CrossoverFrom New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe comes a beautiful story of friendship, loss, and the healing power of nature in her first book for middle grade readers.Eleven-year-old Jake’s life has just turned upside-down. His father was wounded in Afghanistan, and his mother is going to leave to care for him. That means Jake’s spending the summer on tiny Dewees Island with his grandmother. The island is a nature sanctuary―no cars or paved roads, no stores or restaurants. To make matters worse, Jake’s grandmother doesn’t believe in cable or the internet. Which means Jake has no cell phone, no video games...and no friends. This is going to be the worst summer ever!He’s barely on the island before he befriends

★ Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection★ 紐約公共圖書館年度最佳童書★ 入選 Delaware Diamonds Book List本書描寫一個移民家庭如何在陌生國度中，為彼此與他人撐起一個可以停靠的所在。來自古巴的 Esperanza 和家人抵達美國後，租下一棟不大的房子——una casita。空間狹小、條件簡陋，卻因家人彼此陪伴，而逐漸有了家的輪廓。隨著生活安頓下來，這棟小屋不只收納了一家人的日常，也向其他新移民敞開。當有人需要暫時落腳，分享與照應便成為再自然不過的選擇。Esperanza 總是第一個迎接新來的人，讓 la casita 成為一處在新土地上可以安心停留的地方。作者 Terry Catasus Jennings 以自身移民經驗為基礎，透過這個半自傳故事，描繪移民之間如何互相扶持，在陌生世界中慢慢站穩腳步。When Esperanza and her family arrive in the United States from Cuba, they rent a little house, una casita. It may be small, but they soon prove that there’s room enough to share with a whole community.It was a little house. Una casita . . .It was small.It smelled like old wet socks. . .But even though they were far from home,The family was together.As Esperanza and her family settle into their new house, they all do their part to make it a home. When other immigrant families need a place to stay, it seems only natural for the family in la casita to help.Together they turn the house into a place wher

This vibrant volume is an exclusive look behind the scenes of Disney and Pixar's original feature film Lightyear.The Art of Lightyear explores the exciting visuals of Disney and Pixar's newest original feature film. Lightyear is a sci-fi action-adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans)―the hero who inspired the toy. The film reveals how a young test pilot became the Space Ranger that we all know him to be today. With production designs, storyboards, colorscripts, exclusive commentary from the creative team, and much more, The Art of Lightyear will take readers behind the scenes of this new animated film, for aspiring artists, animators, and fans alike.EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Fans will want to delve into and explore this new Pixar film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book.PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art of series from Disney and Pixar are perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmak

互動冒險故事帶孩子走入地球科學領域，認識地殼碰撞、水循環與大自然如何鬼斧神工地雕塑出各種風貌。了解地球環境要花數千萬年時間生成，而破壞僅在一夕之間，進一步提升環保素養。Geology and earth science made easy (to learn) and super quick (to read about). You, too, can make a mountain―just grab this nonfiction picture book and start today!DO IT YOURSELF!START TODAY!From shaping peaks and crafting a glacier to nurturing your own plants and animals, these nine simple steps cover everything you need to know to make your very own mountain. In this book, you'll learn how to• Crush a piece of continent into a mountain range;• Freeze and melt glaciers;• Carve ravines, valleys, rivers, and mountain lakes;• Foster plants and develop a fertile layer of soil; and• Fill your mountain with a wide variety of animals that will work together to keep your mountain ecosystems healthyYES―YOU, TOO, CAN MAKE A MOUNTAIN!It is a big job, but it's also a thrilling adventure! Pack your snacks, load up your gear, and get ready for the challenge of a lifetime!*Tectonic plates, tools, and wildlife not i

Maisy and her friends are going on a nature walk! This First Experiences book entices children into the great outdoors.Hooray! Maisy is packed up and ready to go on a nature walk. Everyone is excited when her friends meet up at the park entrance. They’re surprised at how many plants and animals live at the pond, from lily pads to ducks to ladybugs, tadpoles to fish and dragonflies. When they head into the woods, they find the animals to be shy―is that a deer, or even a fox? Looking closely at leaves and under logs helps in spotting small creatures like ants and earthworms. And when they hear birds high in the trees, Maisy uses binoculars to get a better look. Little ones on their first nature adventure and seasoned hikers alike will be happy to share their experience with their favorite mouse and her pals.

寵物狗要離家當孤狼！再也不必等主人下令才能吃點心、不用戴丟臉的醫療頸圈，瀟灑又自在！只是，看見主人身旁出現另一隻狗時，突然感覺有點嫉妒…《Poe and Lars》作者繪者再次搭檔獻上狗狗爆笑又溫馨的內心大戲。The dog days are over when one pup breaks free from his home to become an independent, Lone Wolf! Humans don't realize the stresses of pet life.Working hard to meet every command.Trying to be a good boy, the best boy.It's exhausting . . . humiliating, even! Sick of the pressures of pet life--the costumes, the treat-withholding, and the dreaded cone of shame--one dog escapes to fulfill his true Lone Wolf destiny. But then he sees his owner--um, ex-owner--with a new dog and feels unexpectedly jealous. All he wanted was a little space to poop in peace, not for his ex-owner to forget him entirely! Is it too late to go back, or is he stuck in the doghouse forever? Find out in this hilarious picture book by the author/illustrator team that brought you Poe and Lars!

The Buddhist Maritime Silk Road recounts the magnificent history of the world of Maritime Buddhism from a diverse range of aspects―the various Buddhist traditions, pilgrims and monks, causes and conditions, norms and rituals, cross-cultural relations between East and West, as well as the intricacies of navigation technology, and migrations of the Austronesian peoples―all remarkable and crucial elements of the transmission of Buddhism brought to new heights of importance.In this book, Dr. Lewis R. Lancaster innovatively shifts the focus to documenting the dynamic networks and systems of interchange in Eurasia, instead of the common approach of historical, event-structured analysis. The fascinating history of the spread of Buddhism begins in the early years of the Common Era, when animal caravans began treading across the inland routes between India and China, evolving as sea routes flourished over centuries. It emerges that Buddhism flowed and thrived along with the beating pulse of the

阿隆索是一位對英雄主義故事著迷的老人，他將自己取名為「唐吉訶德」──是一名訓練中的騎士，在他的僕人「桑丘」與一匹老馬「羅西南多」的陪伴下，他開始了一趟趟瘋狂的冒險。讓我們一起加入這個古怪的騎士，一起試圖與不是巨人的「巨人」作戰，並拯救可能不想被拯救的少女！*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Alonso is an old man who is obsessed with stories of heroism. So, he reinvents himself as Don Quixote, knight-in-training! Accompanied by his servant-turned-squire, Sancho, as well as his trusty old horse Rosinante, he sets off on many crazy adventures. Join this wacky knight as he attempts to battle giants that aren't giants and saves maidens who might not want to be saved!

在戰爭中，英雄崛起，但每個英雄都有不同的樣貌：有的擅長刀槍，如趙雲；有些人則專精於在腦中謀劃各種計策，例如諸葛亮；即使人會逐漸老去，但英雄永遠是英雄！就像上了年紀的黃忠。在〈三國志〉系列的第二冊，讓我們一起認識中國古代英雄們！*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。In the midst of war, heroes rise up. But heroes come in different shapes and sizes. Some are good with swords and spears, like Zhao Yun. Others use their brains, like Zhuge Liang. Although men grow old, a hero will always be a hero, like the elderly Huang Zhong. In the second book of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, learn about the heroes of ancient China!

阿隆索是一位對英雄主義故事著迷的老人，他將自己取名為「唐吉訶德」──是一名訓練中的騎士，在他的僕人「桑丘」與一匹老馬「羅西南多」的陪伴下，他開始了一趟趟瘋狂的冒險。讓我們一起加入這個古怪的騎士，一起試圖與不是巨人的「巨人」作戰，並拯救可能不想被拯救的少女！*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Alonso is an old man who is obsessed with stories of heroism. So, he reinvents himself as Don Quixote, knight-in-training! Accompanied by his servant-turned-squire, Sancho, as well as his trusty old horse Rosinante, he sets off on many crazy adventures. Join this wacky knight as he attempts to battle giants that aren't giants and saves maidens who might not want to be saved!

在戰爭中，英雄崛起，但每個英雄都有不同的樣貌：有的擅長刀槍，如趙雲；有些人則專精於在腦中謀劃各種計策，例如諸葛亮；即使人會逐漸老去，但英雄永遠是英雄！就像上了年紀的黃忠。在〈三國志〉系列的第二冊，讓我們一起認識中國古代英雄們！*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。In the midst of war, heroes rise up. But heroes come in different shapes and sizes. Some are good with swords and spears, like Zhao Yun. Others use their brains, like Zhuge Liang. Although men grow old, a hero will always be a hero, like the elderly Huang Zhong. In the second book of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, learn about the heroes of ancient China!

泰唔士報年度最佳童書之一！看著遭逢巨變的家庭日漸崩解，Kai選擇以荒唐行徑處理內心創痛，直到昔日對未來的夢想已然遠去。Kai自童年時期的好友們，決心將他從傷痛中拉回來，只希望一切仍不算太晚。The Times' Best Books for Children 2021"How quickly teenagers fall apart - and how fast they can heal. This is the hopeful message from Sita Brahmachari, a writer who mixes verse and prose to tell stories that stick." - Alex O'Connell, The TimesKai, Orla and Zak grew up together, their days spent on the patch of wilderness in between their homes, a small green space in a sprawling grey city. Music, laughter and friendship bind them together and they have big plans for their future - until Kai's family suffers a huge loss.Trying to cope with his own grief, as well as watching it tear his family apart, Kai is drawn into a new and more dangerous crowd, until his dreams for the future are a distant memory. Excluded from school and retreating from his loved ones, it seems as though his path is set, his story foretold. Orla, Zak and new classmate Om are determined to help him find his way back.But

Well organized and highly readable, the National Kidney Foundation Primer on Kidney Diseases has offered clear, comprehensive coverage of adult and pediatric kidney diseases for more than 25 years. The thoroughly revised 8th Edition of this authoritative, practical reference covers every relevant topic in the field, making it an excellent resource for residency, fellowship, clinical practice, and board review. It brings you completely up to date with key topics in this fast-changing field, including ongoing clinical research and changing treatment protocols. This powerful learning tool and clinical reference is a joint publication of Elsevier and the National Kidney Foundation. Covers every relevant topic in nephrology-from anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to diagnosis and management of kidney disease, to fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and renal transplantation. Presents complex material in a clear, easy-to-understand manner that is both accessible for

The third hilarious picture book in the award-winning When Pencil Met Eraser series in which underappreciated Glue longs to stand out, and soon meets a new friend, Glitter, who helps bring out her inner sparkle, confidence, and creativity. Glue loves making art with her friends--especially pasting on googly eyes!--but sometimes she feels invisible. Instead of always being stuck in the background, Glue wants to be noticed like Pencil and colorful like the Markers! How can she find a way to stand out? When a new friend named Glitter arrives in a swirl of sparkles, Glue and Glitter team up to make something completely original and help Glue shine like the star she truly is. When Glitter Met Glue spotlights art's unsung hero--a glue bottle--in a hilarious and clever story that encourages creativity, self-acceptance, and spurs us all to recognize our inner shimmer.

In the tradition of The Wonderful Things You Will Be and I Wish You More, this debut book reminds us that "all who wander are not lost."You are here, and from here there are so many places you can go. But how will you know how to get there? In this warm and wise debut, Zach Manbeck gives readers a poetic roadmap to help us find our way in the world, while also reminding us all that right now, we are here―exactly where we are meant to be.Both sweet and uplifting, this is a perfect book for a new baby, a new graduate, or anyone who could use a reminder that "all who wander are not lost."BE HERE NOW: With playful, approachable language, this book encourages appreciating the moment we're in and being completely present in it.THE PERFECT GO-TO GIFT: The accessible text and charming art make this the ideal book for a wide range of occasions. Whether you are shopping for a baby gift, a graduation gift, or a gift that will inspire readers of any age to approach life as an adventure, this book

From debut novelist Jason June comes a moving and hilarious sex-positive teen rom-com about the complexities of first loves, first hookups, and first heartbreaks--and how to stay true to yourself while embracing what you never saw coming, that's perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon and Becky Albertalli. There's one thing Jay Collier knows for sure--he's a statistical anomaly as the only out gay kid in his small rural Washington town. While all his friends can't stop talking about their heterosexual hookups and relationships, Jay can only dream of his own firsts, compiling a romance to-do list of all the things he hopes to one day experience--his Gay Agenda.Then, against all odds, Jay's family moves to Seattle and he starts his senior year at a new high school with a thriving LGBTQIA+ community. For the first time ever, Jay feels like he's found where he truly belongs. But as Jay begins crossing items off his list, he'll soon be torn between his heart and his hormones, his old friends and

為了處理教父的骨董店，Marci終於能在義大利海濱待上整個夏天。在美麗的波西塔諾，身旁還有英俊的響導Nico，一切都完美得不像真的，但教父除了小店，還留下了一個祕密…暢銷羅曼史作家Lucy Coleman帶來全新夏日戀曲。One summer in Italy might just change everything...Marci James hasn't had a holiday for five years. And now it's finally her turn. Not one for sitting back and relaxing, she's agreed to head to Positano and pack up her godfather, Richard's antiques shop. Though she's tasked with selling the remaining antiques first.When she arrives, Marci quickly realises that the task is way more daunting than she imagined, and it isn't long before Nico, one of her godfather's family friends, offers to step up and lend a hand. As the two enjoy the Positano summer, and all that the Amalfi Coast has to offer, Marci finally lets herself relax and begin to enjoy the company of her new Italian friend.But Richard hasn't just left his possessions behind, he left a secret, and Marci unwittingly stumbles across it. Will it break her heart after the happiest summer of her entire life?

Is Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone cursed him? When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it's his worst omen yet. But Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, sets out to become his lucky charm instead ...From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new magical mystery ...'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime mystery, this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of The Last Chance Hotel confirms Thornton's place as one of the most original children's writers around.' WATERSTONES on book 1Is Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone cursed him?When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it’s his worst omen yet. But Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, knows when it’s game on or game over.With the help of newshound Veena Vale and magical crime investigator Dexter Stormforce, she sets out to become a lucky cha

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on a funny, exciting adventure to wake a sleeping prince and much more - all in time for tea. Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed.In The Enchanted Forest, Princess Minna has to wake a sleeping prince before nightfall. But along the way, she finds a swan, an old lady and a very fluffy sheep - all of them in a fix! Can she help them and still reach the prince before sundown? Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

媽媽總說，她的童年家鄉有高山、有河流、有笑聲。當男孩終於和媽媽一起踏上這段回鄉之旅，眼前的都市風景卻與想像大不相同。直到他們走到那條河邊，回憶中的畫面悄悄浮現……這是一則關於移民經驗、家庭記憶與家的意義的細膩故事，帶孩子思考連結與歸屬。When a young boy and his mother travel overseas to her childhood home in Korea, the town is not as he imagined. Will he be able to see it the way Mummy does?This gentle, contemplative picture book about family origins invites us to ponder the meaning of home. A young boy loves listening to his mother describe the place where she grew up, a world of tall mountains and friends splashing together in the river.Mummy's stories have let the boy visit her homeland in his thoughts and dreams, and now he's old enough to travel with her to see it for himself. But when mother and son arrive, the town is not as he imagined. Skyscrapers block the mountains, and crowds hurry past.The boy feels like an outsider - until they visit the river where his mother used to play, and he sees that the spirit and happiness of those days remain. Sensitively pitched to a child's-eye view, this vivi

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on another adventure to tame a unicorn and much more - all in time for tea. Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed.In The Unicorn Mix-Up, Princess Minna is so tired she gets a bit muddled and fights a unicorn, kisses a dragon and tries to tame a frog - which won't do at all! Can she sort it all out and make a new friend along the way? Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

《芙烈達‧卡蘿和她的動物們》繪者John Parra以童年為靈感，描繪孩提時代與身為園藝師的父親穿梭各家各院，用花草樹木打出美麗風景，進而啟發他不畏他人眼光，驕傲地走出自己的藝術家之路。From award-winning artist John Parra comes a touching and deceptively simple picture book based on his childhood experience about the bond between a father and son, hard work, and the links between nature, art, and creativity. Today is a big daythe first time Juanito gets to help his papi on the job as a landscape architect! Throughout the day, Juanito sketches anything that catches his eye: a nest full of baby birds, a nursery with row upon row of plants and flowers, and more. Father and son travel from house to house, pruning, weeding, mowing, and turning overgrown and chaotic yards into beautiful spaces. A few of the clients don't appreciate Papi's hard work, like Juanito's classmate who pretends not to see him. But Papi always feels pride in owning his own business and in a job well done. And at the end of the day, Juanito may get the chance to turn his artistic eye toward landscape designj

多次入選凱特．格林威大獎《午夜園丁》作者范氏兄弟帶來溫馨成長新作。小女孩在公園買了一朵雲，她像呵護植物一樣照顧這朵雲，當雲越長越大，她的房間再也容納不下時，她會決定放手嗎？畫面沒有繽紛的顏色，細膩的筆觸，讓人想要重複翻看。如果你還沒看過范氏兄弟的書，很推薦這本。From the critically acclaimed, award-winning creators of Ocean Meets Sky and The Night Gardener comes a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows.It's a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn't mind. She's not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that's right for her. And she finds it in Milo. Soon, she's taking Milo out on walks with her family, watering Milo right on schedule, and seeing Milo grow and grow. But what happens when her pet cloud gets too big for Lizzy to handle?

Introducing DOG SQUAD, the crime-fighting, tail-wagging, hilarious new series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of Max Einstein!When trouble calls . . . it's DOG SQUAD to the rescue!Duke is not your average dog. Along with his crew, he fights crime and goes on claw-biting adventures helping dogs in peril in the hit streaming sensation--DOG SQUAD! Fred is a pretty average dog. He's scrappy. He's loveable. But he's not brave like his heroes on Dog Squad.Fred looks an awful lot like Duke from Dog Squad though. In fact, when Duke needs a stand-in, Fred's the perfect choice. But the Dog Squad action doesn't always stop on screen! When there's danger in real life, can Fred find the courage to step up and save the day?!It's all paws on deck in this action-packed, middle grade adventure series just right for anyone who loves dogs--and anyone who loves to laugh! “Doggone fun.”—Kirkus Reviews

一塊幸運餅乾，竟讓 Ben 認真思考人生大事。當他讀到「今天可能是最後一天」的籤語時，既緊張又振奮，立刻寫下願望清單：完成一千片泰姬瑪哈模型、獨吞一整個蛋糕……。「本書」以幽默筆觸描寫這位直率又愛吃甜點的男孩，在「末日」想像下勇敢行動，嘗試冒險，也學著理解父母與身邊的人。作者 Matthew Swanson 與插畫家 Robbi Behr 夫妻檔合作，頁頁圖文穿插，節奏輕快，適合喜愛 Diary of a Wimpy Kid 或 The Terrible Two 的讀者。"This is my favorite book of the year." ―Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate seriesMeet Ben, a literal-minded kid with a big heart and an even bigger sweet-tooth, who cracks open a fortune cookie and discovers that TODAY might be his last day on Earth! Perfect for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or DOG MAN.Live each day as if it were your last.When Ben reads his fortune-cookie fortune, he's alarmed and inspired. Immediately, he begins drafting a bucket list of unfinished tasks and lifelong dreams (finish his 1000-piece model of the Taj Mahal, eat an entire cake, etc....). As Ben marches himself in and out of trouble, takes useful risks, and helps both his parents to see the bigger picture, readers discover how something that seem

水獺和獾向來各據河岸一方，不相往來，沒想到一隻水獺為尋找食材誤闖禁地。究竟牠的魯莽之舉會為兩方的緊張關係火上加油，還是那雙小小的烘焙巧手能帶來和平共處的契機？童趣畫風描繪友愛與包容，以及很多、很多可愛的水獺與獾。The otters and the badgers live on either side of the river, but they have never seen eye to eye. Neither group can cross to the opposite riverbank. But one day shy otter-baker Francie accidentally ventures into the badger lands in search of a new ingredient.As the two sides begin arguing again, she has unwittingly set off a new chapter in their ongoing feud. But maybe Francie's stunning new cookies-otter-baked but with badger-territory ingredients-may finally helpthem learn to get along. A funny and heartfelt story of tolerance, compromise and finding common ground.Anya Glazer's detailed artwork will immerse readers in the rich world of otters and badgers, and reward multiple readings. Provides a fun-packed introduction to conflict resolution ... and cookery!