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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

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!

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.

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.

A magical graphic novel adventure perfect for fans of Peter & Ernesto or Tiger vs. Nightmare After planting a seed packet in the backyard, things don't go as expected for best friends Anna and Tess. They fall asleep in the sun and wake up to blooms as tall as buildings! Did the seeds really grow that fast? All is explained when Anna and Tess meet May, a little garden gnome whose magic is responsible for the transformation. The girls are May's size now, and they follow her through the flower garden and into May's underground gnome home--discovering new things about their world and themselves along the way. This immersive graphic novel from author-illustrator Ren嶪 Kurilla is perfect for emerging readers. It explores growing and changing friendships and offers details to discover on every page and with every read.

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.

環保鬥士馬丁多瑞寫給孩子們的第二本地球保衛指南！本書將艱澀的數據及資料化為一個個有趣任務，佐以真實故事和生動插畫，讓孩子理解氣候變遷的概念及其帶來的衝擊，更重要的是：我們能做什麼？當我們的環境面臨威脅，你也可以化身超級英雄拯救它！Kids can help save planet Earth with these positive, climate-focused missions from best-selling author and eco-warrior Martin Dorey.Our planet is in trouble! But with the help of this book, every kid can be a superhero making a difference. Sixty engaging missions guide readers through making carbon-saving changes in all aspects of their lives, from gardening to gadgets―even a DIY water-saving device for their toilet tank! Aided by lively illustrations, the author weaves crucial climate statistics and helpful resources with stories of positive change already happening, such as the resurgence of the Eurasian beaver due to conservation efforts. Along the way, readers meet other superheroes, both animal and human, who are changing the world too. With advice about speaking up and inspiring others to join in, veteran environmentalist Martin Dorey infuses optimism and encourageme

New York Times best-selling author Aaron Reynolds delivers an entertainingly spooky romp (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about Rex Dexter, who is itching to have a dog . . . but ends up with a pet chicken.One hour and fourteen minutes later, the chicken is dead (by a steamroller), Rex is cursed (by the Grim Reaper), and wild animals are haunting Rex's room (hounding him for answers). Even his best friend Darvish is not going to believe this, and that kid believes everything. Rex's uninvited ghostly guests are a chatty, messy bunch. And they need Rex to solve their mysterious deadly departures from the Middling Falls Zoo before it happens again. But how?

The Positive Power series introduces self esteem and empathy to budding young readers. I Am Brave is a fun and encouraging story about facing your fears! Now a part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading!Sometimes new experiences can feel scary. I Am Brave follows a little girl as she goes on a big vacation, complete with a first airplane ride, a giant water slide at the hotel, and a spooky cave--with bats! Thankfully, with her brother, parents, and even a magician as guides, she learns to lt her courage shine and embrace new adventures! In this installment of the Positive Power early reader series, children will learn the affirmation "I am brave" through an encouraging story of exploration and overcoming anxiety. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Series Overview

If feeling blue isn’t bad enough, it’s even worse without your best furry friend. This Makes Me Sad follows a young boy after he accidentally lets his dog, Kit, loose from the yard. Despite his parents’ attempt to find her, nothing can cheer up the boy. His favorite things, like a pretty sunset, going to the park, and his beloved teddy bear, just make him more sad. Even happy memories of Kit no longer feel good. With help from his family, the boy must learn to accept and express how he’s feeling inside. And by dealing with his feelings, he might just be able to do some good until Kit comes home.Easy-to-read text and evocative illustrations make this relatable second story in the Dealing with Feelings series a perfect practice in emotional maturity for kids.

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Kayla Miller, and Victoria Jamieson, this funny and heartwarming graphic novel series is the Baby-Sitter's Club for pets! PAWS follows a group of girls with a love of animals but an inability to have any of their own pets who start a dog-walking service.Meet best friends Gabby Jordan, Priya Gupta, and Mindy Kim. They're different in just about every way--personalities, hobbies, family, and more--but they have a few important things in common: they're all in the same class, they absolutely love animals, and for reasons that are as varied as the trio themselves none of them can actually have any pets.Unable to resist the adorable temptation any longer, the girls decide to come up with a way to finally get their hands on some furry friends. And, as luck would have it, it seems like their neighborhood is in need of some afterschool dog-walkers. So, just like that, PAWS is born!But it turns out that running a business is harder than it looks, especially

* MINI GOLF FUN ANYTIME, ANYWHERE: Includes portable putting green with wind-up windmill obstacle, 2 putters, and 2 balls* UNIQUE 2" x 3" WIND-UP WINDMILL: Features a kitchy windmill design with wind-up mechanism (no batteries required)* BOOK INCLUDED: 32-page, 2-1/2" x 3" illustrated mini book on the history and rules of this popular pastime* UNIQUE GIFT: Perfect for both golf and mini golf fans of all ages

* UNIQUE DESKTOP ACCESSORY: Includes a 3" spring-loaded "door" that's ready to be slammed when needed* FUN SOUND FEATURE: The door electronically produces a satisfying SLAM sound* BOOK INCLUDED: 32-page, 2-1/2 x 3" humorous mini book with full-color illustrations* PERFECT GIFT: A great gag gift for new graduates entering the workforce, stocking stuffer, or White Elephant gift

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE‘I LOVED THIS BOOK’ ROXANE GAY‘AN AMERICAN EPIC’ CHLOE BENJAMIN‘BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN, INSPIRING’ WOMAN AND HOME, BOOKS OF THE YEARFleeing her husband’s explosive temper, Miriam has brought her two daughters, Joan and Mya, back to Memphis, to the home her father built in the 40s.Joan was only a child the last time she visited Memphis. She doesn’t remember the bustle of Beale Street on a summer’s night or the smell of honeysuckle as she climbs the porch steps to her aunt’s house. But when the front door opens, she does remember her cousin Derek.As Joan learns more about her family’s past she discovers she’s not the only North woman to have experienced great hurt. But she also sees their resilience and courage, how these extraordinary women fry green tomatoes and braid hair and sing all the while.Memphis has changed since Joan’s grandparents lived there. Streets once filled with the beat of protest and blues, now echo with gunfire. But Joa

SELECTED FOR STYLIST'S FICTION YOU CAN'T MISS IN 2022 - 'AN ESSENTIAL READ' NAMED AS A BOOK OF 2022 BY ESQUIRE, STYLIST, SHEERLUXE AND FOYLES'A stone-cold masterpiece by a shocking new talent' OLIVIA LAING 'Pure delight ... A queer romance novel like no other' TATLER It s four in the morning, and our narrator is walking home from the club when they realise that it s February 29th the birthday of the man who was something like their first love. Piecing together art, letters and memory, they set about trying to write the story of a doomed affair that first sparked and burned a decade ago.Ten years earlier, and our young narrator and a boy named Thomas James fall into bed with one another over the summer of their graduation. Their ensuing affair, with its violent, animal intensity and its intoxicating and toxic power play will initiate a dance of repulsion and attraction that will cross years, span continents, drag in countless victims and culminate in terrible betrayal. At Certain Points

The Bad Guys are here again, in The Bad Box 2! Sure, they will save the world from ending, they get kidnapped by an alien with too many teeth, have a Jurassic misadventure, and they even get to join a league of superheroes! Do they face danger? Yes, always! But is it funny? Oh, yes, it is! When you are in bad company, it's all in a day's work for Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Shark.The four titles are:Episode #5: Intergalactic Gas Episode #6: Alien vs Bad GuysEpisode #7: Do You Think He-Saurus Episode #8: Superbad

WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2021Discover the Sunday Times bestselling story of a family in crisis.'A tour de force... A spectacular demonstration of how the novel can make us see and think afresh' Booker Judges, 2021'A masterpiece - a moving, brilliantly told family epic' Elizabeth Day____________________________On a farm outside Pretoria, the Swarts are gathering for Ma's funeral. The younger generation, Anton and Amor, detest everything the family stand for - not least their treatment of the Black woman who has worked for them her whole life. Salome was to be given her own house, her own land...yet somehow, that vow is carefully ignored.As each decade passes, and the family assemble again, one question hovers over them. Can you ever escape the repercussions of a broken promise?____________________________'Astonishing' Colm Tóibín'Bursting with life' The Times'Utterly compelling' Patrick Gale'Gorgeous and pleasurable' Tessa Hadley'Stunning' ObserverShortlisted for the 2022 Rathbones Fo

紐約不再是記憶中的模樣，一股疏離感使奶奶不禁抱怨連連。跟著祖孫倆的腳步橫跨紐約尋找晚餐食材，隨著場景變換，拼湊奶奶的回憶，一瞥她的童年與隱於城市中的成長點滴。跨越世代的圖像小說，透過孫子眼睛看到奶奶曾經擁有青澀過往。This first graphic novel from Cicada follows 11-year-old Benji and his elderly grandmother, Bubbe Rosa, as they traverse Brooklyn and Manhattan, gathering the ingredients for a Friday night dinner. Bubbe's relationship with the city is complex - nothing is quite as she remembered it and she feels alienated and angry at the world around her. Benji, on the other hand, looks at the world, and his grandmother, with clear-eyed acceptance.As they wander the city, we catch glimpses of Bubbe's childhood in Germany, her young adulthood in 1950s Brooklyn, and her relationships; first with a baker called Gershon, and later with successful Joe, Benji's grandfather. Gradually we piece together snippets of Bubbe's life, gaining an insight to some of the things that have formed her cantankerous personality. The journey culminates on the Lower East Side in a moving reunion between Rosa and Gersh

Explore the big outdoors in these action-packed animal board books with sliders on every page. Published in collaboration with the National Trust, this brand new series of board books will inspire a love of nature in even the littlest of animal lovers. With vibrant artwork printed on white board, robust easy-to-use mechanisms for tiny hands and a rhyming text with friendly animal facts, these are the perfect books to captivate curious little explorers time and time again.In this first seaside book, there are crabs to find in rock pools, dolphins playing in the sea, turtles paddling underwater and many more sea creatures to bring to life with the moving parts. Other titles in the series include: Countryside

Isadora Moon is special because she's different. Her mum is a fairy, her dad is a vampire, and she's a bit of both. When Isadora's teacher announces the class are having a maths test on Monday, Isadora gets a nervous feeling in her tummy.She really doesn't like tests . . .or maths! Maybe, Isadora could pretend to be ill so she can stay at home instead? Isadora calls her naughty cousin Mirabelle for help and she gives her a spell that will help Isadora get out of the test. To Isadora's delight, it works! But between a potion mishap and magic pox fluffballs bouncing around all over the place, Isadora starts feeling a bit guilty. Luckily, her mum is on hand to help set things right and together they come up with a new, magical way to say goodbye to the magic pox and even make revising for the maths test fun! With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster, Isadora Moon is a unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family!

"We need more beautifully illustrated and involving non-fiction like this. Wade and Castrillon introduce nanoscience with perfect clarity and inviting pictures." - The Sunday Times "Beautiful ... plunges deep into the world of atoms, materials and the applications of nanoscience, with accessible text and richly shaded pictures." - Guardian This exciting non-fiction picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating (and cutting-edge) science of the very, very small.Everything is made from something - but the way we make things, from the materials we use to the science and technology involved, is changing fast. Nano offers a fascinating narrative introduction to this cutting-edge area of STEM, better known by the name "nanotechnology". With words by Dr Jess Wade - a highly skilled physicist and trailblazing campaigner for diversity in STEM fields - and beautiful, dynamic pictures by award-winning artist Melissa Castrillon, this is the perfect book for budding young scientists and

Sing and dance along with Baby Shark in this Easter adventure, based on the beloved song--includes stickers Sing, dance, and read along to this Easter song, featuring Baby Shark and all his friends Kids and caregivers alike will delight in this silly illustrated story as Baby Shark and his friends go on an underwater Easter egg hunt. Also includes an adorable sheet of stickers that your little one won't be able to resist. A picture guide at the back of the book helps readers dance along to the song, act out the hand and foot movements, and develop their fine motor skills.So cuddle up with your little one and as you laugh, sing, and dance along to this charming and catchy read-aloud, perfect for Easter baskets everywhere

Enter the rich and fantastical world of Rema in the first installment of this middle-grade graphic novel series with sweeping adventure and light romance!Tabby Simon is determined to learn what happened to her father, who was found dead after researching a tree that leaks a mysterious mist in her neighborhood. She is unexpectedly led to Rema, a distant world of magic and beauty that is periodically invaded by a nearby planet desperate for resources. While Tabby searches for the truth surrounding her father's death, she meets a handsome blue-haired boy named Philip. He has his own dangerous secrets, but he has promised to help Tabby get home. As Tabby learns more about this strange world, she discovers that she is destined for something far greater than she ever could have imagined.

My First Tackle Box has everything young anglers need for fishing fun. This interactive book features lift-the-flap panels and removable cardboard cut-outs, including a fishing rod, fish, lures, a hook, a fillet knife, and more. Catch fish with the fishing rod, organize your gear, measure your catch with a ruler, and more! This uniquely designed board book will encourage creativity and hours of fun as kids learn about all of the tools in the tackle box. Children and adults alike will love interacting with this fun book.

A new Beginner Book all about vehicles, featuring favorite things that go! On a busy street in a busy town, cars and trucks go zipping 'round. Buses, trains--watch them go! How many vehicles do YOU know?Buckle up and join Mommy and Bonnie on their drive as they encounter more than 20 types of vehicles! From garbage trucks and school buses to fire engines and police cars, working vehicles can be spotted all over town--and each plays an important role. Beginner Books were created by Dr. Seuss to encourage children to read all on their own. Vehicle-enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through Busy Street's simple rhyming text, perfect for beginning readers ages 3-7. And with Edward Miller's fun, colorful illustrations, this is sure to be a book little ones will want to take for a spin time and time again.

花園裡藏著許多驚喜，你準備好跟蚯蚓、泥土和植物打招呼了嗎？這本書用簡單溫暖的提問，引領孩子走進自然，透過自己的雙眼和雙手，細細體會土地的生命與變化。沒有生硬的說教，只有純粹的好奇與探索，適合每個想親近自然的人Say "hello" to worms, dirt, peas, and more in this gentle how-to guide for connecting with nature.* Winner of the EZRA JACK KEATS WRITER AWARD* An ALA Notable Children’s Book* A CLEL Bell Award WinnerThe beautiful simplicity of a garden is depicted through digital woodcut illustrations and engaging nonfiction text presented as a series of sweet questions and gentle replies. Less of a traditional how-to and more of a how-to-appreciate, this soothingly sparse text paints an inviting and accessible picture of what a garden offers. And with an all-child cast, the absence of an adult presence empowers readers to view the garden and its creatures through their own eyes, driven by curiosity and wonder.This delightful book embodies the magic of gardening and encourages all readers, from those who LOVE the outdoors to those with hesitation, to interact with nature at their own, comfortable pa

Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Birthday Present Disaster is the third title in a fun and inclusive, young magical adventure series for readers of 6-8 from Lola Morayo. Inspired by fairies and magical creatures from world mythology it is gorgeously illustrated in black and white throughout by Cory Reid. Aziza notices that the Secret Fairy Door in her bedroom is covered in a cute ribbon tied in a very messy bow.It's a sure sign that she's about to go on a new adventure. Aziza opens the door and finds herself in the Palace just in time for Princess Peri's birthday party. Tiko is organizing the party and wants everything to be just right for his friend.There are party games, delicious food and lots of friends ready to celebrate. It's very exciting! But Peri needs Aziza's help when some special presents go missing. .. Packed with mischief, friendship and magic, Aziza is perfect for fans of Isadora Moon. Look out for other titles in the series: Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Mermaid's

Imagine you could choose any story for Peppa! What would she do? Who would she meet? What would she wear?There's everything in Peppa's world here, so readers can pick different things for Peppa on every page. This is a brilliant book that children will return to again and again - there's a new story with every read!

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! This tenth book in the My Weirder-est School arc knocks it out of the park as A.J. and his friends learn how to play softball. Batter up! A.J.'s class is going head-to-head against Dirk School in a charity softball game. The losing team must clean one of the toilets in the winning school with a toothbrush!Retired baseball pro Mr. Ott is here to lead Ella Mentry School to victory. But will his weird coaching tactics be a home run, or a swing and a miss?Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!

A charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a bunny learns he can't buy everything he wants with his allowance! Sonny gets three whole carrots a week for his allowance and wants to buy everything! But he quickly discovers his money won't go that far, and he has to make some choices. That doesn't sound like much fun to Sonny, especially when he learns that the bouncy castle he's been eyeing goes for ONE HUNDRED carrots. Ridiculous! But eventually, after a little math and a little more thinking, he has a blast discovering what's really important to him and worth spending his carrots on. This is one of the four books in the internationally acclaimed Moneybunny Books series that also includes Earn It!, Give It!, and Save It!

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for one of his favorite meals of the day: lunch! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very hungry . . . for lunch! With die-cut pages, a simple narrative, and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle, this interactive board book is the perfect way to introduce the midday meal. From mac and cheese and sandwiches to salads and tacos, there's something everyone will enjoy. This book will become a staple in the kitchen for even the littlest food critic in training!

My Little World: My Body is an engaging first novelty book about the amazing human body for toddlers.Young children can learn all about the human body with My Little World: My Body, an engaging first

A ghost and a kid team up to solve mysteries and do fun stuff! A hilarious new graphic novel series for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man.Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.They don't like chores.They are best friends.And they are about to solve the MYSTERY OF A LIFETIME.(Oh, and eat some snacks probably.)Join Simon and Chester in their first adventure, and fall in love with this hilarious odd couple by fan favorite author and illustrator Cale Atkinson.

Celebrate Easter with the Berenstain Bears in this new My First I Can Read!It's springtime in Bear Country and the Berenstain Bears are excited to celebrate Easter! Colored eggs, sweet goodies, and beautiful flowers help make the holiday beloved. But when the Easter Bunny fails to deliver eggs on this special day, it's up to the Bears to save the holiday!Beginning readers will enjoy this fun holiday tale about their favorite family of bears. This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations--which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

9781474992145 Tree of Life (300片拼圖+16頁小書)A beautiful Tree of Life Jigsaw Puzzle accompanied by a 16pp book that explores the whole tree of life from microscopic bacteria to whole rainforest ecosystems, packed with information about how life works, what makes a living thing, and all sorts of the Earth’s amazing plants and animals.300片拼圖+16頁小書拼圖完成尺寸59*40公分9781839941191 The Tree Book (硬頁書)(英國版)Have you ever thought about all the amazing things that trees can do? How do they grow and why do they change through the seasons? How do trees help us and how can we help trees? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams of a tree throughout the year, alongside minibeasts and animals that live in trees, this is a fantastic first look at nature for curious children everywhere.From leaves changing colour to underground root networks, The Tree Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things tree

Mummy makes every day special, so it's about time she had her own perfect day full of all her favourite things. Mummy makes us happy even when it's hard to do, wouldn't it be wonderful to make her happy too?This brother and sister know exactly what Mum loves: her favourite foods, flowers, and pictures painted by them. They arrange it all for Mummy's special day, but nothing seems to go to plan.Luckily, the thing Mummy enjoys best is spending time with her little ones. A heartwarming story, perfect to snuggle up with on Mothers Day, a birthday, or any special day at all!

時值英國內戰，士兵Thomas的父親中風倒地，家中僕人則面臨施行巫術的指控，自詡理性之人的Thomas卻在挖掘真相的過程中，發現了古老而黑暗的秘密。A beguiling tale of superstition, myth and murder, perfect for fans of The Binding, The Essex Serpent and Once Upon a River. SHE IS AWAKE... Norfolk, 1643. With civil war tearing England apart, reluctant soldier Thomas Treadwater is summoned home by his sister, who accuses a new servant of improper conduct with their widowed father. By the time Thomas returns home, his father is insensible, felled by a stroke, and their new servant is in prison, facing charges of witchcraft. Thomas prides himself on being a rational, modern man, but as he unravels the mystery of what has happened, he uncovers not a tale of superstition but something dark and ancient, linked to a shipwreck years before.Something has awoken, and now it will not rest.

摘下多項兒童文學獎項《A Kind of Spark》作者Elle McNicoll全新系列作。一切始於外公的一句警告—隨著Ramyu得知家族的秘密，開展在她眼前的不僅有蘇格蘭傳說裡的精怪和生物，還有一個被藏起來的魔法世界。Edinburgh is a city filled with magical creatures. No one can see them... until Ramya Knox.As she is pulled into her family's world of secrets and spells, Ramya sets out to discover the truth behind the Hidden Folk with only three words of warning from her grandfather: Beware the Sirens. Plunged into an adventure that will change everything, Ramya is about to learn that there is more to her powers than she ever imagined. Praise for A Kind of Spark:Waterstones Children's Book of the Year 2021The Blue Peter Book Award for Best Story Blackwell's Book of the Year 2020

Everyone knows that plastic has become a problem for our planet, but do you know why? And do you know how YOU can help be a part of the solution to the problem? This vividly illustrated book is packed with flaps that explain how plastic is made, what's bad (and sometimes good) about different types of plastic, and the many ways it can causes harm to our rivers, oceans and wildlife. And there are lots of ideas for cutting down on your own reliance on plastic, too. The book was created with expert input from Plastic Oceans UK, a leading campaign and education group all about the problem of plastic.