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Rising star Kat Fajardo's debut middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who would rather do anything other than celebrate her quinceañera! A funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about navigating the expectations of family and cultural tradition.Sue just wants to spend the summer reading and making comics at sleepaway camp with her friends, but instead she gets stuck going to Honduras to visit relatives with her parents and two sisters. They live way out in the country, which means no texting, no cable, and no Internet! The trip takes a turn for the worse when Sue's mother announces that they'll be having a surprise quinceañera for Sue, which is the last thing she wants. She can't imagine wearing a big, floofy, colorful dress! What is Sue going to do? And how will she survive all this "quality" time with her rambunctious family?Miss Quinces is the first graphic novel published by Scholastic/Graphix to be simultaneously released in English and Spanish editions!

Mr. Wolf's class might be going home early It's snowing, and there's excitement in the air at Hazelwood Elementary because the school day might end early. Students and teachers alike are looking forward to seeing what happens Meanwhile, Abdi is distracted and worried because his brother is having surgery. He's supposed to go home with Henry, but when the two miss the bus, they end up having an unexpected adventure with Mr. Wolf

C#旨在設計成為一種簡單、現代、通用以及面向物件的程序設計語言：此種語言的實現，應提供對於以下軟件工程要素的支持：強類型檢查、數組維度檢查、未初始化的變量引用檢測、自動垃圾收集（Garbage Collection，指一種自動內存釋放技術）。軟件必須做到強大、持久，並具有較高的編程生產效率。C#語言為在分布式環境中的開發提供適用的組件。《C#入門經典（第9版）》從初學者角度出發，圍繞C#語言的基礎知識和新功能，詳細介紹使用C#進行應用程序開發應該掌握的各方面技術，語言通俗易懂、實例豐富多彩。所有知識都結合具體實例進行介紹，涉及的程序代碼給出了詳細注釋，可使讀者輕鬆領會C#應用程序開發的精髓，快速提高開發技能。《C#入門經典（第9版）》分為3個部分，共21章。無論是剛開始接觸面向物件編程的新手，還是打算遷移到C#的C、C++或Java程序員，都可以從《C#入門經典（第9版）》汲取到新的知識。迅速掌握C#編程技術。《C#入門經典（第9版）》主要特色：講解變量、表達式、控制流程、函數、調試和錯誤處理涵蓋面向物件編程、類、類成員、ASP.NETCore、WCF、RESTAPI和BlazorApp編程技術闡述代碼導航、IntelliSense、重構和代碼修復等增強功能如何幫助你更快捷、更輕鬆地編寫程序提供大量可下載的示例代碼如何在流程早期發現和修復bug，節省時間，減少麻煩探索云計算、跨平臺和數據訪問編程

Bestselling author and illustrator Liz Pichon gives you a step-by-step guide to drawing the wonderful characters from her blockbuster Tom Gates series, and more! The must-have art activity book for fans of Tom Gates: a celebration of imagination and creativity, packed with how-to doodles, pictures to colour-in and things to make and do. Learn how to illustrate Rooster the dog and Tom's favourite snacks, how to design a bedroom like Tom's with your doodles on his walls, draw lots of facial expressions and much, much more! Over 5 million copies of the Tom Gates series sold in the UK! Leave boredom behind with this activity-packed book: hours of fun for kids. The perfect present for creative kids.ABOUT THE TOM GATE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour This first title in the series, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brillia

Packed with fascinating scenes showing tigers, turtles, penguins, flamingos and other amazing animals in their natural habitats. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of glorious colours.

Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What happens in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music.

This book provides readers with the information they need to better understand Alzheimer's disease. Written in easy-to-understand language, it is aimed at those who may have a parent, grandparent, or other loved one struggling with this condition.Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes problems with thinking, memory, and behavior. Such symptoms as memory loss usually develop slowly but get worse over time, eventually becoming severe enough to interfere with daily activities and bodily functions.What You Need to Know about Alzheimer's Disease is part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "Top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easily navigable structure, with ea

Fully-illustrated and filled with real-world examples, this book explains the basics of psychology, from how people think, feel and behave to how scientists can study and be sure about what is actually going on in other people's brains.

Push, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard in Busy Trains! Enjoy watching the steam puff out of an engine, going through a crossing and chugging along the railway. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Jo Byatt. Busy Trains has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Fire Station, Busy Airport and Busy Bikes.

Push, pull and slide the tabs to learn all about life on the Busy Farm! Meet all the different animals, help the farmer bale the hay and join in rounding up the sheep at bedtime. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series. Busy Farm has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Zoo, Busy Pets and Busy Park.

Push, pull and slide the tabs to be a part of the Busy Fire Station! Join in with the firefighters as they slide down the pole, drive the fire engine and put out a fire while everyone cheers. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with lots to spot, a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Jo Byatt. Busy Fire Station has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Bikes, Busy Airport and Busy Trains.

Push, pull and slide the tabs to enjoy a day out at the Busy Park! Visit the playground, spots lots of different animals and have a picnic. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series. Busy Park has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Discover more in the Busy Book series: Busy Zoo, Busy Airport and Busy Farm.

Push, pull and slide the tabs to learn about looking after Busy Pets! Feed the dog some treats, watch the hamster turn in its wheel and visit the bunny in the garden. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series. Busy Pets has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Discover more in the Busy Book series: Busy Farm, Busy Party and Busy Zoo.

Push, pull and slide the tabs to enjoy a day of Busy Swimming! Help the children get changed into their swimming costumes, whizz down the water slide and race across the indoor pool. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme, lots to spot and talk about, and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series. Busy Swimming has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Zoo, Busy Party and Busy Farm.

Intricate mandalas fuse lovingly-crafted shapes and symbols with striking wild imagery from across the globe. Powerful spiritual symbols in art and in meditation, these circular patterns celebrate the beauty of nature in a dazzling colouring book from artist Melpomeni Chatzipanagiotou. Visit life under the sea, on land and in the sky, bringing your own choice of colour as you go.Melpomeni Chatzipanagiotou previously created Circle of Life, which explored the rhythms and riches of the natural world.

Where do spiders live? How do spiders make silk? Are spiders dangerous? These and other questions are answered by the arachnophile author, along with some extra information provided by the spiders themselves in this third book in THE TRUTH ABOUT series.

A chauffer's daughter finds herself in the middle of a love triangle with the sons of her boss's wealthy next-door neighbors in this delightfully romantic story from the author of Alex, Approximately, Jenn Bennett.Loveand Fen Sarafiando not care about your summer plans. Eighteen-year-old chauffeur's daughter Jane Marlow grew up among the domestic staff of a wealthy LA rock producer, within reach of bands she idolizes, but never a VIP. Every summer, Jane and her father head to the Sierras to work at the producer's luxury lodge at Lake Condora resort town and the site of a major musical festival. The legendary family who runs the festival are the Sarafians, and Jane's had a longtime crush on their oldest son, Eddiedoltish but sweet. So when a long-distance romance finally sparks between them, she doesn't hesitate to cross class lines. But Jane's feelings about Eddie are thrown into question after she returns to the lake and reconnects with his alluringly intense brother, the dark horse o

In the ninth DATA Set adventure, the kids blast off into outer space!When Laura hears a strange but familiar buzzing coming from her radio, she instantly knows who's trying to get in touch. It's none other than Fave, the DATA Set's alien friend who crashed down on Earth! The kids excitedly decode the message but learn that Fave is in trouble! Join the kids as they suit up and blast off into the galaxy on a mission to help an old friend. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the DATA Set chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

A wildly imaginative story by the acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake Have you ever wanted something that was just yours? Not someone else's hand-me-down... Not something that you had to share... Not something that you could only borrow for a little while...Something that was yours and yours alone to play with, to dream about, and more... It's My Rubber Band explores how a cherished everyday object can become a catalyst for curiosity, play and a profound sense of connection. With a special object of one's very own, the possibilities are as limitless as the imagination!

爺爺兒時與家人跨洋來到此地落地深根，只帶著簡單的行囊與一顆小小的核桃，如今小孫女也得到一顆。爺爺分享過去的旅程，也教她如何栽種核桃。隨著種子慢慢發芽茁壯，爺爺卻逐漸凋零…《花園街10號》Felicita Sala溫柔水彩畫描繪周而復始的生命循環。A moving, multigenerational story about love, family roots, and the cycle of lifeWhen Emilia finds a walnut one morning, Grandpa tells her the story behind it: of his journey across the ocean to a new home, with only one small bag and a nut in his pocket. “I planted my little tree in good brown soil, so it would grow strong here forever.”“In this house? In this yard?”“Shall we go see?” Step by step, Grandpa teaches Emilia how to cultivate her own seed. But as her little nut grows, Grandpa begins to slow down—until one sad day, Emilia has to say goodbye. Emilia’s sapling looks as droopy as she feels . . . but she knows just what to do.From acclaimed author and illustrator Ammi-Joan Paquette and Felicita Sala, this tender story is a poignant reminder that the best things grow with time—and that even when they are no longer here, the ones we lo

故事中，主角Jim Panzee遇到小朋友最討厭的事情「等待」，而且還是無盡的等待。Jim努力嘗試耐心等待，但因為實在太久也讓他感到非常不耐煩。雖然耐心不是一瞬間就能學會，但也讓Jim明白，生活中還是有些事情是值得等待的。本書以簡潔的文字和幽默的插畫，來幫助孩子學會等待，學會接受與面對其中的過程。非常適合學齡前幼兒和家長共讀，共同應對生活中不可避免的等待情境。In this original board book that tackles a common toddler problem, the bestselling character finds that waiting is never easy, but sometimes it is necessary.Jim Panzee is faced with something everyone hates…waiting…and waiting…and more waiting. Jim tries to be patient but he’s even impatient waiting for patience. It doesn’t happen right away, but eventually, Jim realizes that some things are worth waiting for.A simple text and humorous artwork offer parents the perfect funny book to help their toddler with waiting, even when they really don’t want to.

If you try to fit in with the pack, you'll look the same as everyone else. You'll be a part of the group, but you'll lose parts of yourself. Eventually you won't even recognize yourself anymore. Breaking free from the pack isn't easy, but it is possible. If you find the courage to leave conformity behind, you can finally discover who you are. Resonant and haunting, The Pack imagines what happens when a human being wears wolf's clothing. This poetic, powerful book will start unforgettable conversations about identity, peer pressure, and finding one's own path.

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away through time with Jack and Annie—this time to South America!When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to a mountainside, the

Say hello to all sorts of unicorns in this bright, interactive touch-and-feel-book! With simple text, high-contrast colours, and an exciting touch-and-feel on every double page, this magical book engages your baby's senses as they discover different unicorns. Children will love exploring all the different textures as they touch the sparkly horn, feel the shimmery wing and stroke the furry mane! This touch-and-feel playbook:Encourages sensory developmentBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 0+ Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioAlso Available:Baby Touch: PetsBaby Touch: FarmBaby Touch: ColoursBaby Touch: FeelingsBaby Touch: Opposites

Peanut正面臨人生中的兩個難題──爸爸失蹤、新學校無聊透頂。但當她意外發現一枝擁有魔法的鉛筆後，一切改變了。這枝鉛筆帶她闖入一座被畫出來的城市，裡頭充滿驚奇、危險與她從未見過的色彩，也許，她能在這裡找回失去的線索。本書節奏明快，黑白插圖細膩幽默，是一封獻給想像力與創作勇氣的童話信，適合喜愛《Pages & Co.》《Amelia Fang》冒險故事的讀者。'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' – David WalliamsSuperstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, the first title in an adventure series for boys and girls of 8+. This exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind #DrawWithRob and is illustrated in black and white throughout. Some legends are born, some are drawn .. . Drawing feels like magic to Peanut Jones.But art can't fix her problems. Her dad has gone missing, and she's stuck in a boring new school. Until the day she finds a unique pencil turbo-charged with special powers.Suddenly she's pulled into a world packed with more colour, creativity, excitement and danger than she could ever have imagined. And maybe, just maybe,

Introduce your little one to DINOSAURS in this bright, interactive touch-and-feel book. Packed with FLUFFY feathers, SMOOTH horns and BUMPY scales, each page has a new texture for your little one to try. With simple text, high-contrast colours and an exciting touch-and-feel on every double page, this playful book engages your baby's senses as they discover their first dinosaurs.This touch-and-feel playbook:Encourages sensory developmentBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 0+Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioFrom tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Also available:Baby Touch: PetsBaby Touch: FarmBaby Touch: My First BookBaby Touch: ColoursBaby Touch: OppositesBaby Touch: NumbersBaby Touch: WordsBaby Touch: ShapesBaby Touch: Hello, Daddy!Baby Touch: Hello, Mummy!

From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Yuval Zommer, comes a charming minibeast Cinderella story. Crawling through the garden, the little Woolly Bear Caterpillar wonders what kind of moth she will become. Bonny and bright, stunning and smart, but not kind, the other caterpillars laugh at the small, plain Woolly Bear.There is one thing that they are sure of: Woolly Bear could never be as dramatic and beautiful as them! But could one little caterpillar be about to undergo a truly terrific transformation?Brilliantly written and stunningly illustrated this engaging picture book comes complete with a non-fiction mini book about caterpillars and moths written by a nature specialist.

This delightful pack contains a beautifully illustrated jigsaw of a vibrant Space scene that features a maze to solve once it’s assembled. It also includes a 32-page book with a selection of more spac

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In No More Dummies, two adorable toddlers learn all about ditching the dummy and learning to find comfort through fun and play!Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Toy Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marie Kyprianou, No More Dummies is a brilliant way to support the process of giving up the dummy in a fun and relatable way.

疫情肆虐，勤洗手成為建立良好衛生習慣的第一步。Big Steps幼兒生活教育操作書，以外出回家後要洗手等情境帶領孩子邊玩邊學習清潔的重要性，也提供家長教學小要點。The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In Let's Wash Our Hands, meet two adorable toddlers who learn all about washing their hands and bath time!Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Toy Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marie Kyprianou, Let's Wash Our Hands is a brilliant way to introduce cleanliness in a fun and relatable way.For more toddler tips read No More Nappies, No More Dummies and I'm Starting Nursery.The Big Steps series has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.

The hilarious tie-in to the brilliant, award-winning Channel 4 comedy Derry Girls.敲碗第三季前，《北愛少女》艾琳日記搶先看！Set in Derry, Northern Ireland in the 1990s, Derry Girls is a candid, one-of-a-kind comedy about what it's like to be a teenage girl living amongst conflict.It's a time of armed police in armoured Land Rovers and British Army check points. But it's also the time of Murder She Wrote, The Cranberries, Salt-N-Pepa, Doc Martens and The X Files. And while The Troubles may hang over her hometown, Erin has troubles of her own, like the fact that the boy she's in love with (actually in LOVE with) doesn't know she exists. Or that her Ma and Aunt Sarah make her include her weirdo cousin Orla in everything she does. Or that head teacher Sister Michael refuses to acknowledge Erin as a literary genius. Not to mention the fact that her second best friend has ALMOST had sex, whereas Erin's never even kissed anyone yet. These are Erin's Troubles. Described by the Guardian as 'daft, profane and absolu

This stunning wordless graphic novel follows a young girl in the 1960s who immigrates from Cuba to the United States and must redefine what home means to her.Marisol loves her colorful island home. Cuba is vibrant with flowers and food and peoplebut things are changing. The home Marisol loves is no longer safeand then it's no longer her home at all. Her parents are sending her to the United States. Alone. Nothing about Marisol's new life in cold, gray Brooklyn feels like homenot the language, school, or even her foster parents. But Marisol starts to realize that home isn't always a place. And finding her way can be as simple as staying true to herself.

A bullied 12-year-old boy must find a new normal after his mother has a stroke and his life is turned upside down.William Wyatt Orser, a socially awkward middle schooler, is a wordsmith who, much to his annoyance, acquired the ironically ungrammatical nickname of "Worser so long ago that few people at school know to call him anything else.Worser grew up with his mom, a professor of rhetoric and an introvert just like him, in a comfortable routine that involved reading aloud in the evenings, criticizing the grammar of others, ignoring the shabby mess of their house, and suffering the bare minimum of social interactions with others. But recently all that has changed. His mom had a stroke that left her nonverbal, and his Aunt Iris has moved in with her cats, art projects, loud music, and even louder clothes. Home for Worser is no longer a refuge from the unsympathetic world at school that it has been all his life.Feeling lost, lonely, and overwhelmed, Worser searches for a new sanctuary a

In this lyrical picture book from an award-winning poet, a young boy cherishes a neighborhood field throughout the changing seasons. With stunning illustrations and a charming text, this beautiful story celebrates a child's relationship with nature.There was a boynamed Emilewho fellin love with a field.It was wideand blue--and if you could haveseen itso would've you.Emile loves the field close to his home--in spring, summer, and fall, when it gives him bees and flowers, blossoms and leaves. But not as much in winter, when he has to share his beautiful, changeable field with other children...and their sleds. This relatable and lyrical ode to one boy's love for his neighborhood field celebrates how spending time in nature allows children to dream, to imagine...and even to share.

The Easter Bunny has a grand idea--she'll paint her Easter eggs, inspired by the beautiful patterns and colors of her friends! She ventures through the forest and wetlands, gathering company as she travels. Together, the animal party makes Easter possible! This holiday adventure features seven illustrated spreads filled with original pop-ups, hidden flaps, and charming surprises.

A determined Owl builds strength and confidence in this medieval picture book about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart. Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many knights have recently gone missing. While holding guard during Knight Night Watch, Owl is faced with the ultimate trial--a frightening intruder. It's a daunting duel by any measure. But what Owl lacks in size, he makes up for in good ideas. Full of wordplay and optimism, this surprising display of bravery proves that cleverness (and friendship) can rule over brawn.

California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Picture Books for Older Readers (2025)The Diverse Book Award Nominee for Best Picture Book (2023)Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.

Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.

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Join the beloved and bestselling little yellow puppy, Biscuit, as he visits the community garden. Biscuit is available in Level One I Can Read for the first time! Seedss--check! Shovel--check! Biscuit and the little girl are ready to visit the community garden.From planting flowers with new friends to feeding the birds, there are so many ways to help in the garden! Alyssa Satin Capucilli celebrates the joy of community--with Biscuit, everyone's favorite little yellow puppy.Biscuit and Friends Visit the Community Garden is a Level One I Can Read, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.For over 25 years Biscuit, the beloved little yellow puppy, has warmed the hearts of young readers. The sweet little yellow puppy is a comforting partner for your preschooler. Before y