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My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary. Plop of the Class SynopsisFrom the bestselling creator of Barry Loser comes the second in Jim Smith's new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+.My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary: PLOP OF THE CLASS is packed full of friendship, fun and toilet jokes galore!Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy - otherwise known as the Poopies - on a series of fun adventure stories... help Pedro to keep his title as the king of poo when he and meets another kid obsessed with STINK, navigate an OBSTACLE course like no other at school, ESCAPE a set of portaloos on the move, and choose a brand new state-of-the-art toilet at the TOILET WORLD megastore. Sounds FUN right?These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators.

本書是《金魚男孩》作者莉莎・湯普森深受喜愛的人物再登場，帶來一段關於謎團與友誼的感人故事。梅樂蒂在墓園的一角發現一間被遺忘的小屋，還有一位神秘的少年藏身其中。對方自稱是見習間諜，正在監視一名當地罪犯。但這一切聽起來太不可思議，於是梅樂蒂與朋友馬修、傑克開始調查真相。在追查過程中，孩子們不只發現隱藏的祕密，也一步步學習什麼是信任、勇氣，和面對現實的力量。一部結合懸疑與情感的成長小說，適合喜歡解謎與思考的中高年級讀者，是一趟令人難忘的閱讀旅程。Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling, award-winning The Goldfish Boy, one of the most talked-about debut children's books of recent years. The Magpie Riddle was previously published as The Graveyard Riddle. Melody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the corner of the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there...Hal tells her that he's a spy-in-training, using the house as a base for his undercover surveillance of a known local criminal. Her friends Matthew and Jake don't believe that a teenager would be entrusted with this mission and turn the tables to spy on him, uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as they go. A clever, very moving mystery for young readers to help solve "One of our most inventive writers for children"

這是一個瘋狂又爆笑的圖文小說系列，適合喜歡《洛基日記》或《葛瑞冏日記》的孩子！來認識 Dante，跟你們保證！他絕對、百分之百、「不是魯蛇」！自從他的褲子在全校面前掉下來之後，Dante 就一直甩不掉「超級魯蛇」的稱號。但沒關係，他已經準備好一個超完美計畫，要在新學校翻身成為超人氣王！ 1. 徹底改頭換面，重新做人！ 2. 結交超多朋友，然後當個領頭羊！ 3. 精通所有運動，拿下所有冠軍！ 4. 把人氣直接灌爆給那些從小嘲笑他的人看！ 聽起來很簡單，對吧？....錯！因為這所「超難熬高中」根本不是普通學校，這裡的學生竟是些神話猛獸與傳說中的怪物，沒那麼容易就讓你翻身！ Dante必須拿出真本事對抗霸凌、扭轉命運，證明他真的、真的、真的不是魯蛇！這本由插畫家 Brian Gordon 創作的爆笑故事，專為 7 歲以上的小讀者打造，圖多、節奏快、笑點滿滿，絕對讓各位孩子一翻開就停不下來。A wacky, funny, highly illustrated series perfect for fans of Loki and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Meet Dante, (who is definitely NOT a loser) in this hilarious, highly illustrated book for children aged 7+, by author/illustrator Brian Gordon. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Ever since his trousers fell down in front of the whole school, Dante has struggled to shake off his seriously uncool reputation. Luckily, he has a foolproof plan to become the most popular kid at his new school: 1. Completely reinvent himself. 2. Make a ton of friends and accept his nomination as their leader. 3. Become

Official illustrated children’s gaming fiction series, new for 2025 – perfect for fans of A Minecraft Movie and kids aged 6, 7, 8 & 9!If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this series!Things may be heating up in the Nether, but at school, things have taken a cold turn!The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!When the Evoker King transformed himself into the Evoker Kid – a total noob who only wants to experience everything the world of Minecraft has to offer – he didn’t leave a clue as to what he wanted Harper and her friends to do.Now that the team is closer than ever to facing the Ender Dragon, Harper takes it upon herself to figure out their whole plan down to the last detail – but she doesn’t know how they’re going to make it work with the odds stacked against them. Everything starts to feel overwhelming, especially since they don’t really know what will happen to Eek

Perfect for newly-independent readers, these are hilarious primary school stories told by the award-winning Pamela Butchart, brilliantly colour-illustrated by Becka Moor. When Lauren brings her puppy to school, Class 2R have a mission: hide the puppy from Miss Riley. But it's Movie Afternoon and the delicious smell of popcorn is too tempting for any puppy to resist...Perfect for newly-independent readers, these are more funny primary school stories from award-winning Pamela Butchart, brilliantly colour-illustrated by Becka Moor.

From the bestselling creator of Barry Loser comes the second in Jim Smith's new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+.

▍GPT、Transformer、attention / self-attention 機制、seq2seq 架構...，大型語言模型 (LLM) 背後的建模技術「硬派」揭密！▍AI 界扛霸子 NVIDIA 的指定教材！近年來，在 NVIDIA (輝達) GPU、CUDA 技術的推波助瀾下，大型語言模型 (LLM) 的發展有著爆炸性的成長，例如最為人知的 ChatGPT 正是運用深度學習 (Deep Learning) 技術打造而成的熱門 LLM 應用。□【★徹底看懂 LLM 核心建模技術 - GPT、Transformer 的模型架構】自從 ChatGPT 爆紅之後，LLM 建模技術一直是熱門的研究話題，ChatGPT 的背後核心是 GPT 模型，而 GPT 裡面最重要的技術就是最後那個「T」- 也就是大名鼎鼎、使用了 attention (注意力) 機制的 Transformer 模型，這當中所用的建模技術可說是一環扣一環，也容易讓初學者學起來暈得不得了，只要一個關鍵地方沒搞懂，後面就全花了...為此，本書經過精心設計，是帶你看懂 GPT、Transformer、attention...這些 LLM 關鍵技術的最佳救星！本書設計了「環環相扣」的 NLP 章節內容，循序漸進介紹 LLM 的基礎建模技術：🔹看懂循環神經網路 (RNN、LSTM) 的缺點就知道為什麼需要 attention 機制以及 seq2seq 架構🔹看懂 attention 機制就能看懂 Transformer 的 self-attention 神經層🔹看懂 seq2seq 架構就能看懂 Transformer 的 encoder-decoder 架構🔹看懂 Transformer 就能看懂 GPT你可以深刻感受到次一章的模型架構幾乎都是為了解決前一章模型的不足之處而誕生的，經此一輪學習下來，保證讓你對 GPT、Transformer、attention / self-attention 等技術清清楚楚！這絕對是其他書看不到的精彩內容！【★學 LLM 基礎，跟 AI 重要推手 - NVIDIA 學最到位！】NVIDIA 除了在硬體上為 AI 帶來助益外，為了幫助眾多初學者快速上手 LLM 用到的深度學習基礎，任職於 NVIDIA 的本書作者 Magnus Ekman 凝聚了他多年來在 N

It's time for a spooky adventure for Ari Avatar, your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game. Ari, Zeke, and Jez just can't ignore a challenge from the school bully, Tripp. There can't really be a haunted house in Blockville... right? When the trio enters the mysterious house on the hill Tripp dares them to explore the creepy top floor. What's the deal with all these doors? And why can't Ari and his friends find a way out? And wait.... is that a giant spider?! Join Ari Avatar on the ninth Diary of a Roblox Pro book!

In this Level Two I Can Read! Comic join Curious George and friends for a day of outdoor fun and field games!It's the perfect day for some outdoor fun, and Curious George has big plans! With the help of the man with the yellow hat, George hosts a series of field games for his friends.While everyone splits up into teams and keeps score, George learns that field day is about having fun—win or lose! When all the players have a good time, everyone wins.With a gentle SEL message and reminder about good sportsmanship, this latest adventure is perfect for beginning readers.Curious George: Field Dayis a Level Two I Can Read! Comic, geared for kids who are comfortable with comics and can read on their own but still need a little help.

The 300 sentence pattern book is designed to make readers familiar with the most classical and useful English sentence patterns and learn to use them by practicing the translation drills. The core elements of any forms of English writings are idiomatic and grammatically sound sentences. Learning how to write a good English sentence is like constructing a building with solid bricks. So please learn to compose English writings in a down-to-the-earth way, that is, make the most of this sentence pattern book to build your linguistic proficiency as to write good English. 任何形式的英文寫作，其核心要素都是道地且合乎文法的句子，學習如何寫好一個英文句子，就如同用堅固的磚塊來建造一棟建築。因此，本書旨在讓讀者熟悉經典且最實用的英文句型，並透過翻譯練習學會實際運用；並指導讀者以踏實穩健的方式學習英文寫作。只要善加運用本書來累積語言實力，即可寫出優秀的英文文章。

The 300 sentence pattern book is designed to make readers familiar with the most classical and useful English sentence patterns and learn to use them by practicing the translation drills. The core elements of any forms of English writings are idiomatic and grammatically sound sentences. Learning how to write a good English sentence is like constructing a building with solid bricks. So please learn to compose English writings in a down-to-the-earth way, that is, make the most of this sentence pattern book to build your linguistic proficiency as to write good English. 任何形式的英文寫作，其核心要素都是道地且合乎文法的句子，學習如何寫好一個英文句子，就如同用堅固的磚塊來建造一棟建築。因此，本書旨在讓讀者熟悉經典且最實用的英文句型，並透過翻譯練習學會實際運用；並指導讀者以踏實穩健的方式學習英文寫作。只要善加運用本書來累積語言實力，即可寫出優秀的英文文章。

★ Roblox玩家必讀圖像小說全新系列開跑★ 校園日常×虛擬世界穿越，笑點與戰鬥一次到位★ 漫畫式分鏡＋滿版細節，沉浸感滿分故事從一場校園意外開始，Mitch與好友穿越進入虛擬學院世界，展開升級闖關冒險。Do you have what it takes to be a student at the academy for Roblox pros? Introducing the first book in an unofficial Roblox graphic novel series, Academy for Roblox Pros!Mitch and his friends thought that they were having an average day at school. Their principal, Principal Borelox, was being awful as usual, and Roger and his cronies were getting on their nerves. But when Mitch accidentally spills his drink on his computer in the tech lab, something miraculous happens. A door appears out of nowhere with the symbol of their favorite video game, Roblox. Well, Mitch and his buddies just have to check it out!Stepping through the door, the kids are immediately transported into Roblox Academy, a blocky world where they are all avatars of themselves. Can the kids get to the bottom of this digital world ... or will the mysterious villain, Mr. Warlock, turn them all into zombies!? Read and fi

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a story of sinister secrets...Quinn Alexander has committed an unthinkable crime.To avoid spending her life in prison, Quinn makes a run for it. She leaves behind her home, her job, and her family. She grabs her passport and heads for the northern border before the police can discover what she's done.But when an unexpected snowstorm forces her off the road, Quinn must take refuge at the broken-down, isolated Baxter Motel. The handsome and kindly owner, Nick Baxter, is only too happy to offer her a cheap room for the night.Unfortunately, the Baxter Motel isn't the quiet, safe haven it seemed to be. The motel has a dark and disturbing past. And in the dilapidated house across the way, the silhouette of Nick's ailing wife is always at the window. Always watching.In the morning, Quinn must leave the motel. She'll pack up her belongings and get back on the road to freedom.

Two stand-alone, fully illustrated, full-color stories bound up to create one action-packed book! Black Panther has to clear his name when a dangerous weapon goes missing, and Doctor Strange must learn to ask for help after magic goes haywire.Marvel Double Features are two full-color, fully illustrated stories in one volume!Black Panther: The sacred Mound of Wakanda is being attacked by a rival Tribe, and Wakandans are growing restless. So it’s bad timing when Black Panther is called away by the Avengers. A highly classified weapon has been stolen, and all signs point to Black Panther! With help from some familiar faces, Black Panther must clear his name and battle the greatest threat Wakanda has ever faced.Doctor Strange: When a group of werelizards mysteriously appear, Doctor Strange is ready for action. He has become the go-to hero for all things magical, but he’d prefer to work alone. As more attacks occur, Strange must seek guidance from a number of mystical allies. But when thing

Artificial Intelligence is all about humans asking computers and other machines to think and even behave like humans, and to take on jobs that people find too difficult or too boring. But how do you actually define the term? What exactly can machines with AI already do, and what might they be able to do in the future?AI For Beginners answers all the questions - where answers exist - and raises debating points at every turn about what it all means. Should we be asking machines to do creative tasks, such as writing and illustrating books? Do we need to worry if intelligent machines need to be treated like people? Is there a chance that machines might take over the world, either by accident or on purpose? Is there any point going to school and doing homework if computers can do it all for us, and better?

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This fan-favorite Gingerbread Man is cooking up something new in this graphic novel for the earliest readers!The Gingerbread Man’s class is back in the kitchen! They’re using shapes to make fun cookies and the Gingerbread Man knows just what to he wants to make—a new puppy! AKA a cookie’s best friend.But when the puppy comes to life and runs loose through the school, the class will have to come up with even more fun creations to lure him back home. Good thing this cookie sure knows how to have a ball!This Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels--published in both hardcover and paperback editions--is for the youngest readers, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.Series Overview: The Gingerbread Man is Loose in Graphic Novels!Spring 2024: Buttons on the Loose and Class Pet on the LooseFall 2024: Paper Airplanes on the LooseSpring 2025: New Friend on the Loose

Explore a fun innovative way to practice math: with stickers! This activity-packed sticker book for children ages 7 and up provides multiplication practice while creating ten awesome robot images, one sticker at a time.​ Step 1: Solve the problem Step 2: Find the matching sticker Step 3: Place the sticker ...and watch your robot pictures come to life! Combining the joy of Paint by Sticker Kids(R) with the curriculum-based practice of Brain Quest(R), Learn by Sticker(R) is a completely new way for kids to practice key math skills. In Learn by Sticker: Multiplication, solve third grade-level multiplication problems and use the answers to determine where to place each sticker to create ten sticker images of supercool robots. Plus, the back of each sticker page contains fun, critical thinking-based math activities like solving riddles, exploring mazes, and more.

風靡全球的《荒野機器人》系列化身動人繪本！蘿茲不是屬於大自然的機器人，卻在意外中學會與動物共處，找到了家的意義。搭配彼得．布朗細膩插畫，這是一本獻給親子共讀、初探自然與友情的美麗故事。Enter the world of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot with this enchanting and timeless picture book.Venture into Roz's wild world in this gorgeously illustrated picture book that brings to full colour the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Wild Robot - now a DreamWorks major motion picture starring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal and Kit Connor!Roz is not where she's supposed to be.Roz the robot wasn't designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to feel like home.Filled with Peter Brown's stunning artwork, this moving picture book is the perfect gift for readers new to The Wild Robot or for longtime fans of the series that sparked a global phenomenon.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface comes an all-new, fully illustrated, hardcover Deluxe Collector’s Edition of R. F. Kuang’s The Dragon Republic, with a full-wrap illustrated jacket and black-and-white interior art by JungShan Chang throughout, plus embossed case, designed endpapers, and stenciled edges!Considered one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, the second book in the beloved Poppy War Trilogy continues Rin’s epic struggle to defend her homeland at any cost.The war is over.The war has just begun.Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the bloody Poppy Wars. Though the third battle has ended, the war still rages for Rin. Haunted by the atrocity she committed to save her people, the shaman and warrior is on the run from her guilt, the opium addiction that holds her like a vise, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix—the vengeful god who has blessed Rin with fearsome power.While the yo

In this million-copy international bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in an unhoused man who does a good deed, a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighborhood—a heartwarming tale of community and redemption reminiscent of the bestselling novels of Matt Haig and Gabrielle Zevin.Dok-go lives in Seoul Station. He can’t remember his past, and the only thing he knows for certain is that he could really use a drink. When he finds a lost wallet filled with documents, his life is drastically changed.Mrs. Yeom, a retired history teacher and current owner of her neighborhood’s corner store, is distraught over the loss of her purse, until she receives a mysterious call from the person who found it. To thank this down-on-his-luck stranger, she offers him a free meal from the convenience store. Seeing the joy the food brings him, Mrs. Yeom impulsively invites him to stop by for lunch every day.In a twist of fate, Dok-go saves the store from a robber—a brave ac

A clear and simple book to explain about body changes and sex for kids who haven't quite hit puberty yet.This is a brand-new edition, with new content and all-new artwork, of THE go-to book for children to learn the facts of life. Aimed primarily at female readers, the book includes discussion of sex and gender identity, and sexuality. Using frank but clear and friendly language and pictures, this book explains all the changes that people with female bodies can expect to experience as they enter puberty. This ranges from physical body changes and new experiences such as what periods are and how to handle them, all the way to mental and emotional challenges that come with growing older and becoming more independent.The book is aimed at readers age 10 and up, who are likely just at the very start of their own puberty journey.Material is based on the original best-seller by Sue Meredith, but with new writing and expert input from professional sex educators and gender consultants.

★描寫母愛在不同形式中的力量與痛苦★探討親情斷裂與重建帶來的情感衝擊★以細膩筆觸展現人性與自我救贖的過程《Love Forms》是特立尼達作家Claire Adam於2025年出版的小說，聚焦於母愛的多種面向。故事主角是倫敦中年女性道恩（Dawn），十六歲時生下女兒但被迫送養。數十年後，離異且獨居的她透過線上尋親社區，試圖與親生女兒重新建立聯繫。小說深刻描繪道恩內心的隱秘創傷及愛的複雜與糾結，被譽為一部細膩且震撼心靈的傑作。LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025'A quietly devastating masterpiece'. MARIAN KEYES'Adam is a master storyteller.' SARA COLLINS'Love Forms achieves a sort of alchemy.' FINANCIAL TIMES'Reads like a Claire Keegan short story expanded by Elizabeth Strout.' THE TIMESIn the heart-aching new novel from the author of the award-winning Golden Child, a mother searches for the daughter she left behind a lifetime ago.Trinidad, 1980: Dawn Bishop, aged 16, leaves her home and journeys across the sea to Venezuela. There, she gives birth to a baby girl, and leaves her with nuns to be given up for adoption.Dawn tries to carry on with her life - a move to England, a marriage, a career, two sons, a divorce - but through it all, she still thinks of the child she had in Venezuela, and of what

Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon soars into theatres on June 13, 2025!Learn about the fascinating dragons on the Isle of Berk in this exciting guidebook!Dragons come in all shapes and sizes, with different strengths and weaknesses. But make no mistake, they’re all mighty! Find out all there is to know about each species, like their size and special powers, in this guidebook to the dragons of Berk, inspired by the new film.Based on the bestselling book series by Cressida Cowell, DreamWorks Animation released two animated feature films in 2010 and 2014. Hugely successful, the films received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations. A third film is planned for a 2019 release starring Cate Blanchett and Jonah Hill. The franchise also consists of four short films: Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010), Book of Dragons (2011), Gift of the Night Fury (2011) and Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014).A television series showing the continuin

Peppa 和 George 要去恐龍世界探險囉！從挖掘骨頭、滑下巨龍背，到繞過沉睡的恐龍，再到奶奶和爺爺家迎接特別的驚喜，小讀者將透過磁鐵操作參與整個故事。附贈的磁鐵不僅能配合情節擺放，還能自由創造新場景，讓每次閱讀都有不同玩法。鮮豔的圖畫、簡單的文字與動手操作的樂趣，非常適合學齡前兒童，培養觀察力與創造力。It’s time to take Peppa and George on a prehistoric adventure in this roar-some magnet book. Dig for bones, make dino friends, slide down the back of an enormous dinosaur, creep past the sleeping dino, and then head to Granny and Grandpa Pig’s house for a STOMPING surprise.You can use the magnets to tell the story and make up your own exciting adventures, too!Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa's Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Dinosaur Party Picture BookPeppa Pig: Where's George's Dinosaur?: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and

NOMINATED FOR A CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION 2025. AS SEEN ON MILKSHAKE'S STORY DEN IN MARCH 2025!Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they one shows a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll.A touching picture book about the power of art and the imagination, brought to life by David Litchfield's art.Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave."Leave me alone!" it yelled.So everybody did.Only one child cannot turn their back on the troll at the edge of the playground. One day, he takes his chalks up to the mouth of the cave. He draws a flower with every petal coloured in but one, and leaves the chalk behind. The next day, the flower has been completed. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they each draw a portrait, showing a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll. "But you're not a troll," says the boy. "You're a boy - just like me."Pati

Frances loves horses and can’t wait for her first riding lesson. It can’t be all that hard, can it? From the creator ofThe Camping Trip, this spirited story is for kids who like horses or are trying something new.Frances adores horses and knows everything about them—at least she thinks she does. But when she arrives at her friend Mae’s house for her first horseback-riding lesson sporting a bike helmet and rain boots, Frances quickly discovers that she might not know as much as she thought she did. Barns are actually a little stinky, and it takes a lot of time to brush a horse and tack it up (what does that even mean?). Not to mention that horses are much bigger in real life, and being so far off the ground can be a little scary! Will Frances be brave enough to ride Snowball all by herself, or will it be too different from what she’s imagined? Jennifer K. Mann’s exuberant story encourages readers to get back in the saddle and reminds them that sometimes reality doesn’t match our expecta

Whether you're a lifelong cat parent, an art enthusiast, or in need of a relaxing, creative outlet, this coloring book offers something truly special.In this ultimate coloring book for cat lovers, bestselling author and illustrator Marjorie Sarnat portraysdozens of kitties in 31 sweet and chic adventures, from farm scenes to city streets. With the extraordinary care and attention to detail that is Sarnat's signature style, this volume will bring joy to all friends of felines—and make the perfect gift for cat parents everywhere.31 beautifully detailed illustrationsfeaturing cats in country and city environments.Designs by Marjorie Sarnat, known for her intricate and beloved artistic style.Perforated pagesfor easy removal, framing, or sharing of completed artwork.Single-sided illustrationsto prevent bleed-through and enhance versatility.Compatible with a variety of coloring tools, including pencils, gel pens, and markers.Perfectly themed for cat lovers, gifting occasions, and stress-reli

Stitch from Disney Lilo & Stitch celebrates his birthday in this adorable Little Golden Book featuring an original story!Stitch’s friends are throwing him a surprise birthday party—he just doesn’t know it yet! Can Lilo keep him distracted all day while Nani sets up his party? This sweet and silly Little Golden Book is perfect for Disney Lilo & Stitch fans 2 to 5 and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow.Series Overview: Lilo is a young, lonely girl who has never quite fit in with kids her own age. Stitch is an extraterrestrial creature genetically engineered to cause chaos and mischief. When Stitch ends up at the pound in Lilo's Hawaiian town, she adopts him. Together they learn that it's not always bad to be different and that your 'ohana, or family, is a bond worth fighting for-even if that fight is against alien i

From the bestselling author ofBorn Survivors, a novel inspired by the powerful true story of a man who risked everything to protect children in Auschwitz.Fredy built a wall against suffering in their hearts . . .Amid the brutality of the Holocaust, one bright spot shone inside the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. In the shadows of the smokestacks was a wooden hut where children sang, staged plays, wrote poetry, and learned about the world. Within those four walls, brightly adorned with hand-painted cartoons, the youngest prisoners were kept vermin-free, received better food, and were even taught to imagine having full stomachs and a day without fear. Their guiding light was a twenty-seven-year-old gay, Jewish athlete: Fredy Hirsch.Being a teacher in a brutal concentration camp was no mean feat. Forced to begsenior SS officers for better provisions, Fredy risked his life every day to protect his beloved children from mortal danger.But time was running out for Fredy and the hundreds in his

A human body book with a twist – discover the science behind the weird and unusual stuff our bodies can do from Dr Azmain Chowdhury, with illustrations from Daniel Nelson.You know your heart is always beating, your intestines digest your food, and even that your brain is still awake when you’re asleep – that’s no mystery. But why do we get "brain freeze" if we eat ice cream too quickly? And why on earth do we get butterflies in our stomach when we’re nervous? And is it true we can squirt milk from our eyes?!This book focuses on the bizarre things all of our bodies do – including things we don’t understand (looking at you, appendix). Dr Azmain also asks the burning medical questions we’ve all been wondering about:Why does coriander taste like soap to some people? How long can we stay awake for? Can our hearts actually break after a romantic break-up? (Asking for a friend).Filled with gross, surprising, and downright terrifying facts, it’s bloated with cool science to impress your friend

Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, an interactive hide-and-seek book with tabs to push and pull, eye-catching neon details, a surprise mirror ending and an adorable animal character, Dot!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, and with distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Is Dot in the Tree? is perfect for toddlers.Little children will love sliding the easy-to-use tabs to discover where Dot is hiding, and then finding themselves in the mirror at the end.Look out for Is Dot in the House?

In this Level Three I Can Read! best friends Iris and Walter go on a highly anticipated class trip to the aquarium.Everyone in Miss Cherry's class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can't wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and—best of all—penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for, until Walter gets lost! It's a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do!In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side.This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.

★ 間諜旅館×祕密任務×校園危機，節奏明快的中階小說冒險新系列★ 密碼破解、防身術、偽裝追蹤一次登場，打造孩子最想入住的間諜世界★ 適合喜歡 Ally Carter、偵探冒險、幽默任務故事的讀者碧雅從小住在間諜祕密旅館，夢想成為母親那樣的頂尖特務，卻被安排去寄宿學校過普通生活。正當她想逃避入學申請，一名神祕女孩住進飯店，危險也悄悄逼近。Raised in a sanctuary hotel for spies, the daughter of one of its top agents is determined to follow in her mother’s footsteps and use her hard-won spy skills to help others in this fun, fast-paced, middle grade series opener.Bea dreams of becoming a spy like her mom. Growing up in the Pangean Hotel, a secret sanctuary for spies, she spends her time studying self-defense, languages, codebreaking, and field medicine, preparing for the day when she can follow in her mother’s footsteps. But her mom has a different plan for Bea: She wants Bea to attend boarding school like one of the normal folk. Bea can’t think of a worse fate, the Life is all she’s ever known. But you do not say no to the Pangean League’s top spy.While Bea is juggling test prep and applications with desperate plans to avoid going to normal school at all c

Celebrate Jungkook, the once-in-a-generation talent at the center of BTS, in this illuminating look into the forces that have made him a global icon.Jungkook is one of the world’s biggest stars, period. His first album,Golden, sold more than 2 million copies on the day of its release and stayed on the Billboard 200 for twenty-four consecutive weeks.How did a young prodigy from South Korea make music history?The Meaning of Jungkookis an unofficial kaleidoscopic exploration of the forces that made Jungkook into the triumph he is today. The book does more than chronicle his humble beginnings in Busan and meteoric rise to fame. A lively narrative, it places Jungkook in a larger cultural and historical context, shedding light on the inner workings of the K-pop industry, internet culture, ARMY, and more. We learn that Jungkook’s ruthless work ethic is a symptom of Korean culture and its singular pursuit for excellence; his style of dance places him in the lineage of Michael Jackson; and “the

Chip, the little penguin, tries to get out of swim lessons in this hilarious Level Two I Can Read Comic by Maddie Frost.Chip is starting swim school and he really isn’t looking forward to it.When Mom persuades Chip to go and watch, he bonds with new friend Lucy who has the swimmer shivers too. They enjoy themselves at the side of the pool, but when it’s time for the dance party swim—with bubbles and a disco ball—Chip and Lucy wonder if they’re missing out!Join Chip as he navigates this first-time experience with imagination and humor. This Level Two I Can Read Comics title, by Maddie Frost, is illustrated with comic panels and is perfect for children eager to read on their own.

一起來認識一下「搖滾家族」吧！爸爸是電吉他手、爺爺是主唱、姊姊打鼓、哥哥彈鍵盤還寫歌詞，奶奶跟狗也不落人後，全員都在搖滾樂團裡！除了山姆之外，他們全家走到哪兒，總是穿著閃亮鞋子、蓬鬆搖滾頭，沒錯！這就是「華麗搖滾風」！不過山姆喜歡吹長笛，喜歡寧靜、古典、優雅的音樂，他總覺得自己像是錯頻的電台，完全融不進這個搖滾直拉滿的家庭。眼看學校的期末音樂會就要到了，他最怕的不是吹錯音，而是他的家人能安靜坐著聽完嗎？！但就在舞台恐懼快要把他吞蝕的時候……也許他的搖滾家人們，正是讓他鼓起勇氣在台上演奏完的秘密武器！Sam's family, the Rocks, are too loud for him. But when stage fright hits, maybe his rocking, grooving family is just what he needs.The Rock family make a CRASH wherever they go. It's all a bit much for Sam.Meet the Rocks.Dad is a rock guitarist, Pops is the singer, Liv is the drummer, and Bo is keyboardist and writes the lyrics. Oh, and Nan and the dog are in the band too. It's a household of big shoes, big hair, and GLAM ROCK. Except for the youngest child, Sam. Sam is a flautist who likes peace, quiet and classical music. He doesn't feel like he fits in and he's dreading his end-of-year school recital. Can he trust his family to sit and listen?But when stage fright hits, maybe Sam's rocking, grooving, clanging family might be just what

THE INTOXICATING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ABOUT LOVE, COOKING AND MAGIC. PERFECT FOR FANS OF JOANNE HARRIS AND ISABEL ALLENDE.''This magical, mythical, moving story of love, sacrifice and summering sensuality is something I will savour for a long time'' MAUREEN LIPMANLike Water For Chocolate tells the captivating story of the De la Garza family. As the youngest daughter, Tita is forbidden by Mexican tradition to marry. Instead, she pours all of her emotions into her delicious recipes, which she shares with readers along the way. When Tita falls in love with Pedro, he is seduced by the magical food she cooks. Unfortunately, he''s married to her sister...Filled with recipes, longing and bittersweet humour, this charming story of one family''s life in turn-of-the-century Mexico has captivated readers all over the world and was made into an award-winning film.''A joy... Has an energetic charm that''s quite impossible to resist'' LITERARY REVIEW''An epic love story with recipes and a sprink

The hottest picture book from the incredible duo behind the New York Times bestseller, The Leaf Thief! Squirrel is back, and he's enjoying the long, sunny summer days. But wait! Why is Bird going to bed when the sun is still up? What a silly idea! Squirrel could never fall asleep while it's still light... And when the sun starts to disappear earlier and earlier each night, Squirrel is convinced there MUST be a sun thief about! Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet some new nocturnal friends along the way.Luckily, the sun always comes out in the end ... even if it doesn't stay for long! Another personality-packed story by Alice Hemming, celebrating the changing seasons Brilliant illustrations by Nicola Slater that are full of expression and humour With a handy information spread at the back for kids that explains why days become longer in the summer and get shorter through the winter Lots of fun facts about nocturnal animals, too! Also available: The Leaf Thief (paper

An exciting activity book with lots of space for fingerprinting.This colourful book is bursting with ideas for fingerprinting lots of summer fun! Create your ideal ice cream, print crabs and fish in a rock pool, decorate a surfboard and print picnic food. There's no need to buy paints or inks, just use the seven bright colours on the inkpad that are attached to the back cover to fill the space with your very own fingerprint pictures.