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《The Lightning Catcher》作者全新力作一部充滿想像力與真摯情感的中級小說。聖誕假期來臨，但 Jake 卻沒有地方可去，只能跟著媽媽一起工作。就在此時，他注意到對街閣樓裡的一個神祕女孩：她被困住了嗎？她需要幫助嗎？如果 Jake 嘗試伸出援手，他會因此被什麼樣的人盯上？這是一個關於 勇氣、希望與人性 的動人故事，帶領讀者一同探索暗影背後的真相。The author of THE LIGHTNING CATCHER is back with an imaginative and heartfelt middle grade novel perfect for fans of Boy Everywhere and The Crossing.It's the Christmas holidays, and Jake has nowhere else to go but to work with his mum.Who is the girl he can see in the attic room across the road? Is she trapped? Does she need help? If Jake tries to help her, what kind of people will put a spotlight on him?

Who says you need lessons to start making music? With The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake, every child can be the star of the show. Discover the enchanting world of Swan Lake in this interactive musical storybook – just press the keys to play Tchaikovsky’s spellbinding score!The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake invites children to step into the story and make the music themselves – no lessons needed, just a sense of fun. With a built-in keyboard that sounds just like a piano and colour-coded notes on every page, children can play along as they follow the scenes from Tchaikovsky’s magical ballet.Using a simple one-finger method, budding musicians can learn 8 short, memorable melodies from Swan Lake, building confidence as they go. With a clear colour and letter-coded system, even the youngest players can follow along independently. And when they’re ready, there’s space to get creative and compose their own tunes using the full 14-key piano.This interactive musical book brin

Isadora Moon 是個與眾不同的小女孩——媽媽是仙子，爸爸是吸血鬼，而她剛好介於兩者之間。這次她和朋友 Araminta 一起去聽閃電搖滾樂團 Glitterbat 的演唱會，音樂風格電力十足、帶點哥德味。她迫不及待想將新學的舞步帶回學校，但同學會欣賞嗎？本系列以獨特角色與粉黑插圖呈現魔法世界中「與眾不同」的美，是初階閱讀者認識自我與包容他人的溫柔故事。*本書有刷銀邊*Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. Isadora is so excited.She has been invited to go to a pop concert with her friend, Araminta. She has never seen a band like Glitterbat before. The music is gothic and vampire-y and ELECTRIC.She can't wait to show the dance moves to her friends at school. But will they understand, or will they think her vampire music is a bit strange?With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family, this is a beautiful, charming and funny series of first chapter books. Perfect for fans of Claude, Dixie O'Day, and Squishy McFluff, Isadora Moon is the ideal choice

《The Meanest Goose on Earth》是英國暢銷作家 Alex Latimer 為初階讀者創作的幽默圖像小說系列。主角 Gordon 曾是全世界最壞的鵝——愛惡作劇、愛頂嘴、從不道歉。但在連串爆笑事件之後，他決定嘗試改變，學習成為一隻「好鵝」。從首集《Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth》到《Gordon Starts a Band》《Gordon in the City》《Gordon Wins It All》，每一冊都充滿誇張笑點與溫暖時刻。孩子可以在 Gordon 的搞怪冒險中，看見友情、勇氣與學會改變的力量。圖文比例恰好、字體清晰，是低中年級獨立閱讀的絕佳入門書。・圖像漫畫形式，幽默輕快，閱讀零壓力。・主題聚焦「改變」「友情」「勇氣」，兼具趣味與啟發。・適合7–10歲讀者，從笑聲中體會做自己的力量。The Meanest Goose on Earth by Alex Latimer is a laugh-out-loud illustrated series perfect for young readers. Gordon used to be the meanest goose alive—bossy, loud, and impossible—but now he’s trying (really hard!) to be good.Across four hilarious stories—Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth, Gordon Starts a Band, Gordon in the City, and Gordon Wins It All—Gordon faces friendship troubles, family chaos, and plenty of feather-ruffling lessons about kindness, teamwork, and change. With its witty writing, bold illustrations, and just the right amount of mischief, this series is ideal for early independent readers who

GET READY FOR INSTANT FUN AND CHAOS, IN THIS HILARIOUS MIDDLE GRADE COMIC BOOK STORY!When 10-year-old Ollie and his best friend Ivy find a mysterious bag of magical jelly beans, they're catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime. Squeezed inside each bean is a wildly unpredictable, fun-loving monster. And to unleash that monster on an unsuspecting world for ten whole minutes, all they need to do is add a little water!Ollie and Ivy quickly discover that monsters are great for rodeo rides, perfect for scaring off bullies, and exactly what's needed to reach that cookie jar on the top shelf. They can also be an unstoppable force of anarchy! But a little mess and chaos never did anyone any harm - right?IN THE SECOND BOOK IN THIS SERIES...An ancient book, The Bestiary of Bewilderbeasts is the key to understanding the Instant Monsters and where they come from. Ollie is staying up late every night, determined to crack the secret cipher to Chapter 13. Ivy, meanwhile, is more interested in play

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

Join Simon and Chester as they get down to business: helping ghosts find their forever homes. A hilarious early graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.After a lot of ghosts get released from a ghost trap, Simon gets a promotion. He's now a BUSINESS GHOST with a briefcase, suit and tie, and super fancy office (the shed).But he and Chester soon discover that big business is a big bummer. Nobody cares whether the ghosts are happy in their new homes, all the kids at Chester's school are annoyed at their ghosts, and the ghost assigned to Chester in Simon's absence is WAY too good at his job.Can Simon and Chester find a way to match kids and ghosts so everyone's happy? Will Simon's supervisor listen to him? Is anyone going to notice that Simon only has cookies in his briefcase? Read on to find out . . .

Liv's were-pup friend sets out to transform into a real werewolf in book five of the Spirited graphic novel chapter book series. Liv Livingston can't help but notice her were-pup friend, Holward "Howl" Moon, Jr., isn't acting like his usual good-boy self. No matter which form he's in, Howl's usually happy to chase after a ghost kitten, gnaw on a delicious treat, or just hang out with his friends. But Howl is tired of being dubbed cute and adorable and has set out to learn how to transform into a full werewolf. But first, he's got to find his howl.

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID meets NANCY DREW meets AMELIA BEDELIA in this hilarious young graphic novel series featuring an aspiring detective who will solve any case . . . usually accidentally. Casey has a lot on her plate, and not just delicious tater tots: campaigning for fifth grade class president, finding perfect homes for Ms. Muffin's seven kittens, getting the guts to ask AJ to the dance, and of course, continuing to hone her detective skills. But just when everything seems to be coming together, it all falls apart. Casey's nemesis Dina gets her hands on a humiliating photo, and even worse, Casey's best friend Jan--ex-best friend -- is the one who gave it to Dina. Worst of all, Casey's parents are keeping a secret that will change her whole life. Can detective Casey figure out the Case of Everything Is Terrible, or is this the one mystery without a solution? Fresh talent Kay Healy's winsome heroine, crackling wit, and charmingly geometric characters alchemize to comedy gold. Voracious

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

DISCOVER THE CULT HIT THAT BECAME A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON The Dregs Edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Crooked Kingdom, sequel to Six of Crows, features new cover art, black stained edges, and updated maps. When you can't beat the odds, change the game. Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets--a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the world as they know it. "Dark, larcenous fun." --NPR "Bardugo outdoes herself in this exhilarating follo

本套書收錄 Hannah Gold 四部作品，以孩子的視角出發，描寫友情、勇氣與自然世界的深刻連結。《最後一隻熊》與《尋找北極熊》帶領讀者踏上冰封北境，在孤獨與希望之間，看見一段跨越物種的深厚情感；《迷失的鯨魚》以溫柔的海洋故事，描繪療癒人心的陪伴與重生；《海龜之月》則在熱帶雨林中展開一場緊張又感人的生態冒險。這些故事既是扣人心弦的冒險旅程，也是寫給地球的情書，讓孩子相信，即使微小，也能為世界帶來改變。This beautifully illustrated collection brings together four unforgettable eco-adventures by Hannah Gold, celebrating friendship, courage and the wonder of the natural world. From the frozen Arctic landscapes of The Last Bear and Finding Bear, where a young girl discovers the power of compassion and hope, to the vast oceans of The Lost Whale, a moving story of healing and connection, each tale invites readers to form a deep emotional bond with the wild. Turtle Moon takes the journey into the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest, weaving a thrilling and poignant story of family, bravery and conservation. Together, these novels offer gripping adventures and heartfelt reflections on our responsibility to protect the planet. Perfect for readers aged 8+, this collection shows that even the sm

本書以 Pusheen、Stormy 與 Pip 三隻貓為主角，收錄一組迷你套娃式收藏公仔。尺寸由 1.5 吋至 2.5 吋不等，能層層收納，也可分開展示，適合擺在書桌、層架或小小展示區，為環境增添溫和的可愛感。套組並附上一冊 16 頁貼紙書，以全彩插圖呈現三隻貓的日常，非常適合喜愛 Pusheen 系列的收藏者。整體體積小巧、質感輕盈，是能輕鬆融入生活空間的療癒小物。對喜歡貓咪、公仔收藏，或習慣在工作區擺放小飾品的人來說，本書既實用也具收藏意味，作為小禮物也很合適。・Pusheen、Stormy、Pip 迷你套娃收藏・三款尺寸可堆疊、可獨立展示・附 16 頁全彩貼紙書・官方授權，適合收藏與送禮Celebrate your favorite feline trio with this super-cute miniature nesting dolls set featuring Pusheen, Stormy, and Pip​. *Specifications: 3 mini nesting dolls featuring Pusheen (2½ inches), Stormy (2 inches), and Pip (1½ inches)*Sticker book included: 16-page sticker book with full-color art of Pusheen, Stormy, and Pip*Fun size: Mini set can be displayed on desktop, mantle, shelf, and more*Perfect gift: A must-have collectible for fans of Pusheen*Officially licensed: An authentic Pusheen product

This keepsake sticker book showcases unique art from the hit Netflix series Stranger Things--with more than 1,000 full-color stickers to create your own scenes. Stranger Things World of Stickers is packed with more than 1,000 stickers featuring art from the Netflix archives. Decorate your room, laptop, greeting cards, and personal items with colorful stickers of your favorite characters, including Eleven, Will Byers, Eddie Munson, and the fearsome Demogorgon! The reverse side of each sticker page showcases the art so that once the stickers are used, you have a keepsake that can be enjoyed again and again. With so many stickers, you'll never run out of ways to re-create your favorite scenes from Stranger Things, including those from the much-anticipated final season.

Have you ever wondered if ghostsreallyexist?What is it like to live in a ‘haunted’ house?Award winning writer Danny Robins - creator and host of the hit BBC podcast and TV seriesUncanny– is on an exciting mission to inspire a new generation of ghost-hunters in his thrilling first book for children,Do You Believe in Ghosts?– a ‘spooktacular’ collection of real-life ghost stories for readers aged 9-12 years-old.Join Danny on an adventure into the world of the paranormal, exploring bizarre and intriguing mysteries from poltergeists and apparitions, to messages from the spirit world, ghostly photos, and even a haunted toilet!This is a journey of discovery for anyone curious about the paranormal and, as Danny says “it's spooky not scary” as he also explores the science and history behind these incredible stories. So climb under the covers, grab a torch and prepare to get ghost hunting!Do You Believe In Ghosts is an exhilarating page-turner that dares young readers to discover if they are #T

The Ancient Roman world is brought to life with carefully researched and meticulously illustrated scenes. Flaps animate the action and reveal fascinating hidden details. Simply turn the pages to visit the Roman Forum, stroll the streets of Ancient Rome, attend a party in a villa, spend a day at the Roman baths, watch gladiators in action at the Colosseum, and so much more.

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a hugely popular bestselling children's author. "I, Victor Frankenstein, will explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation..."Driven by a boundless ambition to create life itself, young scientist Victor Frankenstein creates his own being from stitched-together body parts. But when he succeeds in bringing his creature to life, the result is horrific; a towering, hideous-bodied monster with the innocent soul of a newborn child.Spurned by its creator and rejected by society, the initially gentle creature turns on its maker and wreaks a trail of vengeful murder and tragedy. The original work of horror/science fiction abridged for today's young readers.

某個夜裡，小女孩竟在家裡遇見真正的聖誕老人！她滿心興奮，終於能問出所有埋在心裡的疑問──麋鹿會說話嗎？你會停紅燈嗎？你的肚臍是凸的還是凹的？Jarvis以他特有的幽默與溫暖筆觸，描繪出孩子面對聖誕老人的純真好奇與喜悅。畫面色彩飽滿，節奏活潑，是一部洋溢節慶氣息、也能讓人莞爾的聖誕繪本。Mr Santa, want to hear me play? Do the reindeer talk? And can I ride your sleigh?When a little girl comes face to face with Santa in her own house, she can hardly believe it! It’s her golden opportunity to ask him the questions – all the many questions! – that she’s been desperate to know... Can Santa eat clouds? Does he stop at traffic lights? Is his belly button innie or outie?With his signature warmth and visual humour, Jarvis channels the excitement and joy of every child who has dreamed of meeting the loveable guy who personifies the most magical night of the year.

★入圍2025 Booker Prize★榮獲 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction、Winston Graham Historical Prize1962年12月，英國西南的寒冬籠罩。鄉村醫師 Eric Parry 在雪夜巡診，思索著心底的秘密；農場主與妻子 Rita 則掙扎於過去與未竟的夢想。當暴風雪突襲，他們的生活如冰層般龜裂。《The Land in Winter》以細膩筆法描繪人性在孤寂與極限下的掙扎與溫度。Andrew Miller 將愛、階級與命運編織成一幅冬日心靈圖景，語調沉靜卻極具力量。・入圍與獲獎並列多項重要文學獎・文字冷峻細緻，具 Hilary Mantel 式深度・探討家庭、身份與自然之間的張力⭐ Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025⭐ Winner of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2025⭐ Winner of the Winston Graham Historical Prize 2025DECEMBER 1962, THE WEST COUNTRY.Local doctor Eric Parry, mulling secrets, sets out on his rounds, while his pregnant wife sleeps on in the warmth of their cottage. Across the field, funny, troubled Rita Simmons is also asleep, her head full of images of a past life her husband prefers to ignore. He’s been up for hours, tending to the needs of the small dairy farm where he hoped to create a new version of himself, a project that’s already faltering.But when the ordinary cold of an English December gives way

Carter從來不是老師眼中的乖學生，常常坐不住、話太多，對他來說，上學就是一連串挫折。他沒想到，綽號「貓頭鷹」的新老師Ms. Krane竟能看見他的優點，並給他改變的空間。隨著課堂氣氛漸入佳境，Carter也開始珍惜這位與眾不同的老師。但當他發現她面臨被調離的危機，便決定挺身而出。這是一部描繪師生互動、校園生活與個人成長的作品。From the author of the beloved MR. TERUPT series comes a story with surprising truths about a student no teacher would wish for, and a teacher no student would want to be stuck with.No teacher has ever liked Carter Avery. So he doesn’t expect that Ms. Olivia Krane will be any different. In fact, he heard the rumor that the new teacher—nicknamed Owl-livia, or the Owl, for short—can twist her head all the way round to catch any kid who’s up to no good. And since Carter has a hard time sitting still and not blurting stuff out, he’s sure he’s in for rough times being sent to the principal’s office. Making things worse: annoying know-it-all Missy Gerber is in his class!But the Owl knows just how to handle Carter’s energy, showing his classmates another side of him. Everything’s looking up until Carter finds out that some people

來自《Nimona》作者ND Stevenson的震撼之作，一部精美插畫小說二部曲的開篇，講述兩個孤兒離開他們唯一認識的家，與一群古怪的海盜船員一同踏上海洋冒險的故事。十五年前，兇惡的海盜「腥紅晨曦 (Scarlet Morning)」殺害了迪克森海的女王，從此一場可怕的風暴席捲而來。如今，舊世界已不復存在：沒有女王、沒有法律，更沒有海盜。維奧拉（Viola）和威爾穆爾（Wilmur）在單調貧瘠的洞穴鎮（Caveat）裡等待父母十五年，日子充斥著海水味、垃圾、陳腔濫調的海盜故事和無數的「如果……」。直到某個暴風雨之夜，艦長凱登斯·蔡斯（Cadence Chase）破門而入。他們與凱登斯達成協議：她可以帶走他們最珍貴的神秘書籍，但前提是帶上他們一起出航。畢竟，如果父母不會來，他們何不展開一場尋親的壯闊冒險？踏上充滿危險卻絢麗美麗的洞穴鎮外海域，這對形影不離的好友必須揭開傳說背後的真相——以及拯救整個迪克森海免於毀滅的關鍵——在揭露事實的過程中，他們的關係也面臨著考驗。AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER * NPR BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * KIRKUS BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * BOOKLIST 2025 EDITOR'S CHOICE * NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF YEAR * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF YEARFrom the powerhouse creator of Nimona comes a breathtaking illustrated novel following two orphans who leave the only home they've ever known to sail with an eccentric crew of pirates.Viola and Wilmur have been waiting for their parents for fifteen boring years in the colorless town of Caveat. Their lives are a

2026 British Book Award Winner-Science Fiction & Fantasy「妳到底還在守護什麼？妳再也救不了任何人了。」曾是前途無量的鍊金術師，海蓮娜‧瑪里諾如今成了戰俘，。她的同伴被屠殺、能力被封印、舊世界早已崩壞。戰後的帕拉迪亞王國由貪腐的貴族與墮落的死靈法師掌權，他們以邪惡的不死軍團奪得勝利，世界陷入渾沌。但為什麼海蓮娜‧瑪里諾需要被囚禁？根據紀錄，她只是芸芸眾生的一員，對戰局而言微不足道。她的記憶一片空白，身分成謎，敵軍開始懷疑：海蓮娜是否藏著改變戰局的關鍵秘密？為揭開塵封記憶，她被送往冷酷無情的高階死靈法師手下。在那座崩壞的莊園裡，她必須奮力守護殘存的人性與真實，因為那裡隱藏的祕密，遠比她所遺忘的更加致命。In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.“What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.”Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner—of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed.In the aftermath of a long war, Paladia’s new ruling class of corrupt guild families and dep

Jump-start your baby's exposure to first words using the five new books in volume three of the bestselling Our Little Library series--the perfect gift for newborns and baby showers! Designed by a professional watercolor artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Little Library Vol. 3 includes five new board books that feature charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your child's vocabulary. The durable materials and small book size also make them perfect for your baby's little hands. Our Little Library Vol. 3 includes five board books that feature foundational words in the following categories: SportsSpaceDinosaursTrucksBugs The back of each board book in this first word series also includes a "seek and find" activity to help parents encourage their little ones to learn to identify the pictures on the page. Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, CCC-SLP, author of the bestselling box sets Our Little Adventures and Our Little Library, th

☆ROS 2 核心架構與通訊機制深度解析☆ROS 2 節點、話題、服務、動作完整實作☆DDS 通訊模型與QoS參數實務設定☆tf 座標系統操作與動態轉換程式開發☆Gazebo 模擬環境與 URDF/XACRO 模型建構☆ROS 2 驅動層設計：從PWM到閉環控制實作☆差速運動學正逆解與底盤驅動開發☆相機標定、影像處理與 OpenCV 整合應用☆深度學習視覺巡線與 YOLO 物件辨識部署☆SLAM Toolbox、Cartographer、ORB 與 RTAB地圖建構實戰☆Nav2 導航框架全域規劃、局部避障與定位技術實務☆rqt、rosbag 與 RViz 資料視覺化工具詳解☆ROS 2 分散式通訊與 SSH 網路整合部署☆C++ 與 Python 雙語言範例完整提供【內容簡介】本書共分三部分、九章，完整涵蓋ROS 2在實際機器人開發中的應用。第一部分為基礎原理篇（第1至第3章），說明ROS 2的核心概念與技術基礎，包括節點、話題、服務、動作、參數機制，並深入解析ROS 2所採用的DDS通訊架構與QoS設定方式，此外也介紹實務開發常用的工具，如ros2 launch、tf變換、RViz可視化、rosbag記錄與Gazebo模擬環境的整合方法。第二部分為機構與驅動篇（第4至第6章），從機器人建模的URDF與XACRO語法開始，延伸到機構模擬與差速底盤的運動學正逆解與實作，並包含感測器資料處理、馬達PWM控制、編碼器讀值、PID閉環控制與ROS 2硬體驅動的整合流程。第三部分為應用實作篇（第7至第9章），涵蓋影像處理與機器視覺模組建置，包含OpenCV影像分析、YOLO物件偵測與視覺巡線應用，並介紹常見SLAM建圖方案如SLAM Toolbox、Cartographer與RTAB-Map的使用流程與設定方式，最後完整說明導航框架Nav2的架構設計、路徑規劃、障礙物避讓與自主探索參數調校方法，協助開發者快速建立具備自我定位與導航能力的智慧型移動機器人。

本書是歷久彌新的聖誕經典，以紐約為舞台，描寫一位名叫 Kris Kringle 的白鬍子老人，在百貨公司擔任聖誕老人。他深信自己就是真正的 Santa Claus，也逐漸影響了城市裡的大人與孩子。當懷疑者試圖將他送上法庭，這場看似荒謬的審判，卻意外喚起人們對善意、信任與想像力的重新思考。Now available in a new paperback edition, Miracle on 34th Street is the enduring Christmas classic about a Kris Kringle working at Macy's—who might just be Santa Claus!This classic Christmas story follows white-bearded Kris Kringle as he's asked to fill in for Macy's resident Santa Claus. He—along with children from all over New York City—believes he is the real thing. As Kris begins to inspire a feeling of true Christmas generosity and joy throughout the city, among competing department stories, and one particularly special family—a few skeptics are angered and threaten to bring him to court. With the help of his new friends, the State of New York, and the official U.S. Postal Service, Kris proves that magic is all around us.Generations of believers in hope and goodwill have made Valentine Davies’s Miracle on 34th Street a treasured part of th

你會選擇和老虎一起潛行，還是和虎鯊一起暢游？這本由《Who Would Win?》暢銷系列作者打造的入門讀本，以「你選哪一個？」為主軸，引導孩子透過動物特徵的比較，做出自己的選擇。語言簡單，圖片逼真，是專為剛開始閱讀的孩子設計的 Level 1 課外書。讀者不僅能認識動物的基本習性與外型，也在遊戲中培養觀察力與表達能力。Play a fierce game of What Would You Rather Be? in this engaging Level 1 Scholastic Reader, from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?Would you rather prowl with a tiger or swim with a tiger shark? Let's find out!Readers will compare and contrast basic facts about these kid-favorite animals before making the ultimate decision -- which animal would they rather be? Simple language appeals to developing readers, while photo-realistic art will keep animal lovers engaged.This fun new series brings new life to the classic childhood game, Would You Rather! Enjoy this exciting Level 1 Scholastic Reader from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?

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

在這場盛大的最終挑戰中，Mr. Lemoncello 精心設計的比賽將決定誰能成為他的遊戲帝國繼承人。Kyle Keeley 和其他12位參賽者將在圖書館與樂園間解開層層謎題，競逐最終勝利。然而，比賽背後隱藏著更大的威脅──一股勢力意圖摧毀這個建立在書本與創意之上的世界。Kyle 是否能同時守住 Lemoncello 的理念與自己的夢想？Do you have what it takes to be the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello’s epic gaming empire? Find out in this fantabulous FINALE to the beloved, New York Times Bestselling Mr. Lemoncello's Library series!* "A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka." —Booklist, Starred Review for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's LibraryWHO WANTS TO BE A BAZILLIONAIRE?It's time for one last fantabulous challenge with Mr. Lemoncello! This time everything is on the line—literally! Mr. Lemoncello has invited thirteen lucky 13 year-olds—including his biggest fan, Kyle Keeley— to compete in the final games. The winner of these games will become the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE EMPIRE!!! But uh-oh—someone is trying to destroy Mr. Lemoncello's empire and all it stands for: imagination, games, books . . . knowledge! Can Kyle stop them and make his d

管風琴以其迷人且震撼的聲響，被譽為「樂器之王」！這台坐落於衛武營國家藝術文化中心的管風琴，不但是亞洲最大，而且極為獨特。它擁有多少支音管？一位管風琴演奏家如何能獨自駕馭這麼龐大的樂器？它是在哪裡，又是如何建造的？本書將透過許多生動又訊息豐富的圖片，來為你解答這些疑問，並帶你深入探索管風琴的奇妙世界！獻給所有想要探索管風琴祕密的孩子和家長們。◆本書與衛武營國家藝術文化中心合作出版，為《打開管風琴的祕密》修訂改版書。The pipe organ is truly the King of Instruments with its fascinating and powerful sound. The organ in the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) is the biggest in Asia and is very special. How many pipes does it have, how can one man play such a big instrument alone, where and how was it built? All of this and much more will be explained in this book accompanied with many colourful and informative pictures.For all children and parents who would like to discover the secrets of the pipe organ.

★身份認同與自我接受的深刻描寫★創新融合的超自然恐怖元素★探索恐懼與勇氣的力量主角Hunter是一位跨性別男孩。在寒假剛動完胸部手術恢復期間，他不幸被狼人咬傷，導致他的身體開始出現變化，逐漸朝著真正的「狼人」轉變。Hunter必須在完全變為狼之前，想辦法找出治療辦法與自救之道，更伴隨著身分認同與自我接受的挑戰。這是一則結合超自然元素與真實跨性別議題的青春恐怖小說。Bitten by a werewolf while recovering from top surgery, a trans teen must race to stop himself becoming full wolf... A pulse-pounding new YA werewolf horror, perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys, Hell Followed with Us and Stephen King.Having spent his winter break recovering from top surgery, seventeen-year-old Hunter is excited to spend his last months of high school in a body he can feel comfortable in. That is until one night, when a wild animal comes out of the woods and nearly kills him.Although initially just happy to be alive, Hunter quickly realizes that his injuries are turning his body into something horrible... A werewolf.But with time running out, Hunter must race to keep his friends safe and to save himself, before the body he's fought so hard to have slips away from him for good...

經典童話大翻轉！兇案現場的被害者，竟是「大野狼」？當「小紅帽」成了頭號嫌疑犯！為了洗刷冤屈，她必須在追捕下找出真兇！在傳奇競賽「尖牙與利爪」大賽中，阿拉里克（Alarick）是名氣最響、最兇惡的大野狼。這場比賽的規則很簡單：由狼群對抗「小紅帽」們，進行一場「大野狼先生，幾點了？」的殘酷遊戲挑戰。但當大野狼阿拉里克在總決賽途中突然倒地身亡時，他的頭號勁敵露比（Ruby Red）驚駭萬分....因為所有的矛頭都指向了她！意識到自己被栽贓後，露比帶著小狼夥伴費蘭（Fillan）展開逃亡，並且決心揪出真正的兇手。但後有緊追不捨的警探、前有狼族刺客的埋伏，甚至還有一位「黑幫老奶奶」擋路，他們必須使出所有看家本領，才能洗刷冤屈、揭開真相。這是一場節奏超快的顛覆童話犯罪冒險，由暢銷書《The Train to Impossible Places》作者 P.G. Bell 打造。如果你喜歡《淑女謀殺謎案》（Murder Most Unladylike）系列的校園推理，或是迪士尼《後裔》（Descendants）的反轉童話，絕對不能錯過！THE BIG BAD WOLF IS DEAD...and what's worse, he was murdered.Alarick is the biggest and baddest wolf of the Tooth & Claw games - a legendary contest where Wolves battle Reds in a vicious game of "What's the Time, Mr Wolf?" But when Alarick drops dead in the middle of the championship final, his rival Ruby Red is horrified...because she gets the blame.Realizing she has been framed for the crime, Ruby and her wolf-cub friend Fillan go on the run, determined to find the real murderer. But with a dogged detective, a wolf assass

M. G. Leonard巧妙結合歷史與神話，打造出引人入勝的時間旅行冒險，讓青少年讀者在閱讀中學習維京文化。故事講述主角西姆和他的表妹傑波迪，在尋找失蹤的叔叔艾米特過程中，穿越時間來到維京時代的挪威峽灣及維京約克。他們發現叔叔正試圖找到傳說中的強大神器——掌管諸神黃昏的傳說號角Gjallarhorn。這號角擁有引發末日之戰諸神的黃昏Ragnarök的力量，若落入敵手，將釀成巨大災難。在歷史與冒險的交織中，主人翁們面對時間旅行帶來的危險和挑戰，不僅要阻止邪惡勢力，也要維護歷史的正確走向。小說融合了豐富的北歐維京文化細節、歷史知識與神話傳說，並藉由主角成長和家庭羈絆，展現勇氣與智慧。此書節奏緊湊，充滿追逐、偷盜、偽裝等動作，並深入探討時間旅行的規則與影響，是一部寓教於樂、適合青少年讀者的歷史奇幻小說。'A complete triumph of imagination . . . readers are going to fall in love with this brilliant series.' – A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of SkandarThe action adventure of Indiana Jones meets the time travel of Doctor Who in the second title of this epic series by bestselling award-winner M. G. Leonard. Perfect for fans of Adventures on Trains. Supports the key stage 2 curriculum. Illustrated throughout in black and white by Manuel Šumberac.Sim's Uncle Emmett is missing and on the run from the ruthless Council of Keys. Sim and his cousin Jeopardy are determined to find him. Their search takes them through a hidden door in time to

Discover incredible facts and unbelievable real-life stories about our mysterious feline friends in this illustrated guide to cats. From being worshipped by the ancient Egyptians to becoming beloved household pets around the world, cats have long occupied a special place in our hearts. In A World of Cats, you can find out everything you ever wanted to know about these fascinating animals: Learn how to better understand your cat, with a guide to cat body language and what it means Discover ancient cat ancestors from millions of years ago, and famous cats from history Find out what cats really think about us, and how clever they actually are This is the ideal book for all cat lovers who want to learn all about their favourite animal.

準備好衛生紙了嗎？一本讓大人和小孩都感動落淚的溫暖繪本來了！你家裡也有一個佔據你所有玩樂時光、陪你一起探險的毛茸茸小夥伴嗎？梅（Mae）和她的貓咪老虎（Tiger）就是這樣一對「叢林女王」的組合！她們一起在想像中的叢林追逐、奔跑，是彼此最棒的朋友 。但當老虎漸漸變老，最後離開了梅，梅的世界瞬間崩塌，充滿了憤怒和悲傷。這本書最棒的地方在於，它沒有迴避孩子面對失去的真實情緒 。這是一個「深刻感人、充滿希望又令人安心」的故事，它溫柔地陪伴著孩子（當然也包括大人！）走過失去寵物的傷痛 。書中色彩豐富又溫柔的插畫，完美地呈現了梅的心情轉變 。故事不僅僅是悲傷，更重要的是，它展示了愛的力量如何幫助我們療癒。梅漸漸發現，老虎並沒有真的消失，而是活在她的記憶、畫作和那片充滿愛的叢林裡 。更有書評提到，書末還貼心地提供了如何支持孩子面對寵物離世的實用建議，讓這本書不僅僅是故事，更是一本極具同理心的工具書 。如果你正在尋找一本能幫助孩子理解「告別」與「愛」的繪本，這本《Tiger's Last Roar》絕對是首選。它以溫柔細膩地方式，處理了關於生死的主題，並提醒我們，愛永遠不會真正消失 。A beautifully lyrical story about grief, the loss of a pet and the unbreakable bond between child and furry friend. From debut picture book author, Harriet Howe, and Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlistee and Carnegie Medal for Illustration nominee illustrator, Katie Cottle.After a whole day of exploring with Tiger, Mae loved drawing with Tiger and telling stories with Tiger.Always with Tiger. Tiger and Mae. Queens of the Jungle.Tiger and Mae do everything together, the very best of friends. But

本書帶領孩子進入充滿魔法與創意的 Sticker Dolly Dressing 世界，一起倒數迎接聖誕節。日曆中藏有24本迷你書——包含12本奇幻故事書與12本活動書，主題涵蓋仙子、美人魚、獨角獸等角色，並搭配著色、貼紙與解謎遊戲。內容兼具想像與手作樂趣，每天都有新驚喜，是結合閱讀與創作的節慶禮物。亮點：・24本迷你書藏於倒數月曆中。・奇幻角色與貼紙活動兼有。・激發創意與專注力，適合5歲以上兒童。看開箱影片https://youtu.be/FfDXGgQvvHU?si=rxB4ISEdGrS2wMa2Count down to Christmas with the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing!Open each window in this magical advent calendar to discover a story or activity book hidden behind it. There are 12 magical Sticker Dolly Story books featuring fairies, mermaids and unicorns, and 12 little activity books, including drawing, doodling, puzzles and three sticker books.- A festive countdown packed with creativity, storytelling, and imagination- Discover 24 mini books, one hidden behind each window- A perfect gift for the advent season- The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination- Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills- Ideal fo

A search-and-find official Minecraft illustrated children’s book – the perfect gift for kids aged 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Halloween 2025!If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Spot the zombies and their variations lurking in these official Minecraft search-and-find scenes!Did you hear that? A groan. There it goes again! But where is that pesky zombie?Journey across the dimensions, spotting zombies and other mobs in ten incredible scenes and patterns. Hunt for chicken jockeys and husks in the desert, zombified piglins in the Nether, drowned under the ocean and more!Will you be able to spot them all before they find you?Plus when you’ve found all the mobs, there are plenty more things to spot at the back of the book!

A soul-stirring reimagined Grimm tale by award-winning author Sally Nicholls and hauntingly illustrated by Júlia Sardà which will spellbind and thrill readers of all ages. Nominated for a 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration!When a poor fisherman chooses Death to be godfather to his son, he’s sure he’s made a good choice – for surely there’s no man more honest than Death? At the christening, Death gives the fisherman a gift that seems at first to be the key to the family’s fortune, but when greed overcomes the fisherman, he learns that nobody can truly cheat Death .

聖誕節將至，小女孩決定親自包辦所有準備工作，堅持「我自己可以！」但從烘焙到佈置，一切並不如想像順利。當她忙得焦頭爛額、手忙腳亂時，才發現原來請求幫助並不可怕。《I Really Want》系列一貫的幽默與節奏感，讓孩子在笑聲中學會分工與合作。這是一則關於成長、理解與聖誕喜悅的暖心故事。From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted duo, Simon Philip and Lucia Gaggiotti, comes a Christmas caper with the beloved heroine of the I Really Want series. It's Christmas time again! Hooray!But when I hear my parents say,"There's just SO much to do!" each day,I shout, "Don't fret, I'll help!"They both protest, but I insistI'm well prepared and have a listof things to sort so nothing's missed. I don't need ANY help!Christmas may be the best time of year, but there's SO MUCH to do.This is what one little girl discovers when she tries to help her parents by doing EVERYTHING herself - with chaotic consequences! Will she get everything done before the big day? And what will she do if a special visitor really needs her help?This bouncy, rhyming tale makes the perfect story for the build-up to Christmas with themes of self-confidence, teamw

Solve the puzzles to help Supersquirrel save the world from disaster.When a top secret formula is stolen, it's a job for Supersquirrel. Using her amazing superpowers, she tracks down the culprit, the ruthless Dr Drizzle, who has a plan to make a fortune. Help Supersquirrel to solve a variety of puzzles and put a stop to Dr Drizzle's evil scheme.- Packed full of puzzles to solve as you read the story- Simple text and comic strips make reading fun for beginner readers- Perfect for shared reading as you work to solve the puzzles together- Supersquirrel is the first in a series of puzzles stories featuring appealing animal superheroes

一座隱藏的花園，一個古老的傳說，一名失蹤的孩子。這是一部多線交錯、令人欲罷不能的懸疑小說。法蘭不想住在叔叔家，表妹伊莫珍粗魯難相處，在這裡她一點都不快樂。奇怪的是，討人厭的伊莫珍在她入住後卻失蹤了，甚至伊莫珍的父母還也遺忘了她的存在。全世界只剩法蘭還記得伊莫珍，她決定擔起責任，與表妹的摯友貝克絲聯手追查真相。唯一的線索，指向寂靜莊園裡那座隱秘的花園，以及那十二尊古老的石像。難道，一個關於魔咒與死亡的傳說，才是解開一切謎團的關鍵？Fran doesn’t want to stay with her aunt and uncle and her annoying cousin, Imogen. Imogen is rude and unfriendly and, it turns out, missing… But her parents don’t seem to know who Fran means – don’t be silly, we don’t have a daughter, you know that. So it’s up to Fran, and Imogen’s best friend, Bex, to find out what’s happened to her.Except Bex doesn’t know who Imogen is either. All Fran knows is that it’s got something to do with the hidden garden at Stillness Hall and the twelve statues that belong there. Could a mysterious old tale, a story of enchantment and death, hold the answers?