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《Pax》作者Sara Pennypacker首部歷史小說，以納粹佔領下的法國為背景，描繪一名孤兒在動盪年代中尋得勇氣的過程。本書主角Lucas在孤兒院被嘲笑為「小閃電」，因為他心軟、不敢打架。戰火與佔領讓村莊籠罩陰影，他渴望證明自己。一次拯救小貓的行動，使他遇見藏匿小馬的英國女孩Alice。兩人從互不信任到並肩合作，也逐漸發現村中暗藏的抵抗行動：傳遞密碼的神父與女管家、疑似庇護猶太家庭的鄰居、為保護嬰兒鋌而走險的年輕母親。在流言指向盟軍登陸之際，Lucas必須衡量自己願意承擔多少風險。本書透過孩童視角呈現戰爭下的人性與選擇，是一部動人的成長故事。The acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of Pax delivers an historical novel about an orphan during WWII who discovers unexpected courage within himself when he becomes involved with the Resistance. An orphan in Nazi-occupied France discovers unexpected courage within himself in the first historical novel from the acclaimed, bestselling author of Pax. For fans of Alan Gratz, Ruta Sepetys, and Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.Petit éclair. That’s what the other boys at the orphanage call Lucas DuBois. Too softhearted to play war, too cowardly to fight his bullies. He’s tired of his weak reputation, just as he’s tired of the war and the Nazi occupation of his French village. He longs for justice, a chance to show h

From the New York Times Bestselling Creator of Hilo, comes Hilo Presents--introducing all new stories, new heroes, and new worlds! Miranda's an average kid trying to make it through the school day—but is she also the SUPERHERO known as THE MIGHTY?! Get ready for Mega-sized adventure and fun!Welcome to Willow City—home to the one and only Miranda Luna!Miranda loves Willow City and her life...exactly as they are. But lately everything seems to be changing. Crime is up in the city. Bullying is up at school. Even Miranda's family is acting weird. It feels like everything is out of her control...even her own body! (What's with all this hair? And where did this super-strength come from?!) The world needs someone to fix things. There's a local legend about a giant, furry, mythical creature who has always kept Willow City safe in times of need. But that doesn't have anything to do with Miranda...right? Does Miranda have what it takes to be the hero that Willow City needs..and the person she wa

For the first printing only! This hardcover features exclusive painted edges while the special edition supply lasts. In a world ruled by the tenets of Greek mythology, one girl's fate is more than it appears in the first book in a new dark academia fantasy middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series Tracy Wolff. What's your myth? Penelope Weaver has spent her whole life preparing to attend Anaximander's Academy, where students learn how to bring to life the stories of Greek mythology as well as discover the Greek god whose principles they most embody. Penelope knows she's an Athena--all smart, practical, and rule-following girls who take part in stories that matter are Athenas. But when Penelope and her twin brother Paris arrive at Anaximander's, it appears fate has other plans. Penelope isn't placed with Athena but with students who are anything but practical and who prefer parties to rules. And that's just the beginning. She's given the world's w

★ 改編自真實爆紅開球畫面，溫馨又幽默★ MLB四度MVP得主親自參與創作★ 棒球 × 毛孩 × 公益行動，一本滿滿正能量★ 適合親子共讀的熱血開季故事當Los Angeles Dodgers開幕戰來臨，全場目光聚焦在投手丘――但今天的主角，是一隻尾巴搖個不停的狗狗。本書由四度MVP得主Shohei Ohtani攜手作家Michael Blank打造，靈感源自Decoy真實為比賽開球的感人瞬間。故事以快節奏推進，在緊張與歡笑中描繪主人與毛孩之間的深厚情感。除了可愛滿點的插畫與幽默情節，本書更承載公益意義――大谷翔平長期支持動物救援組織，希望透過出版行動，幫助更多狗狗找到溫暖歸宿。AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From Los Angeles Dodgers all-star Shohei Ohtani comes a fast-paced and heartwarming fictional story about his real-life dog Decoy’s first pitch on Opening Day of the baseball season.Decoy can’t wait to throw the first pitch on Opening Day of the new baseball season! The stadium has hot dogs, the biggest backyard he’s ever seen, and thousands of his best human friends. It’s going to be the best day ever, but -- oh, no! -- Decoy forgot his lucky baseball at home! Can he get his ball and make it back to the stadium before it’s too late?Shohei Ohtani is the biggest name in baseball and a proud sponsor of animal rescue organizations. Shohei and Decoy hope to use the

Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. The gods are dead. All that’s left are the Players…The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper knows the dangers better than anyone, after her own encounter with a Player resulted in a curse that is slowly killing her.When the Playhouse announces the spectacle of a lifetime—a chance for one mortal to steal a Player’s immortality—Riven sees her last chance to live. Desperate for answers, she infiltrates the competition. There, she finds Jude, the Playhouse’s brilliant, merciless Lead Player, whose charm is as dangerous as his Craft, and strikes a deadly bargain to save her life.But with time running out and the Playhouse’s secre

史努比都在午睡了，我們要急什麼？ 什麼都不必做，翻開一頁禪語錄， 放下焦慮，明天也會好好的。 史努比╳谷川俊太郎╳枡野俊明 51篇花生漫畫˙51則定心禪語 和最有智慧的小狗 慢慢過好今天 ★★隨書附˙書腰金句貼紙★★ 【國外暢銷佳績/得獎紀錄】 ●日本系列暢銷31萬本 【內容簡介】 ************************************* 首創！書腰金句貼紙 撕下、貼上 完成你的專屬書名˙書衣 ************************************* 不是每個人，都有地方可以暫停。 有時候，我們只是需要有人告訴我們：「沒關係，這樣夠好了。」 送給這樣的你―― ▍生活太滿，總是忘記呼吸的人 ▍覺得「我要再更好一點」的人 ▍想活在當下、不再內耗的人 ▍喜歡史努比、更喜歡自己笑的人 這一次，我們不只要放下焦慮或學習接納，而是要在必須前行的日子裡，抬頭看看四周，讓自己停一停深呼吸。 心情DOWN？讓阿比抱抱你>>> ▍生活好累、總是一成不變！ 查理˙布朗：THE SUN ALWAYS COMES UP.（太陽絕對會升起！） 禪語：日日新又日新 >>>每天看似重複的生活；其實昨日已不復在，每天都是嶄新的一天。不論陰或雨，太陽都會升起，請以全新的心情迎接每一日。 ▍為何沒有喘口氣的時間！ 史努比：THEY GO THEIR WAYS, AND WE GO OURS...（雲照它的步調前進，而我們走自己的路。） 禪語：終日看山又看雲 >>>雲朵無拘無束地隨風飄蕩，不會自我設限，也不會在意他人眼光。試著學習白雲，放下執著，順應生命的潮流，心情就會輕鬆自在。 有些煩惱，急也沒用； 有些答案，要先放下才看得見； 有些時候，你可以鬆口氣，就讓史努比陪著你…… ◤史努比定心禪智慧隨時陪伴你◢ 《今天不會都是壞事》：放下焦慮，不再為生活煩惱。 《今天的你是最棒的》：接受不一樣的別人、喜歡獨一無二的自己。 《今天，就順其自然吧》：慢慢深呼吸，活得輕盈，好好過生活。

★ 法國亞馬遜讀者５顆星滿分好評！★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 灰暗當中，活出色彩，從溫馨的故事中，學習樂觀與正向的思維。一場大風暴之後，這地方失去了色彩，一夜之間一切都變成灰色。水果、樹木和花朵失去顏色，就連食物也失去原本的味道。有一天，妮娜發現一盒彩色鉛筆。她從沒見過這麼美的東西，在灰暗世界裏非常耀眼。純真的妮娜種下這五支鉛筆，引發意料之外的奇蹟，為世界找回色彩。After a storm passed through, Nina's land lost its colours and everything turned grey overnight.The fruit, trees and flowers are all shades of grey and nothing tastes the same.One day, while digging a hole in the ground, Nina found a box of coloured pencils.Never before had she seen such beauty, and being so used to the grey of her surroundings, she was overwhelmed with joy.With those five pencils, Nina sets out to bring colour back to the world around her.適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

★ 本書繪者曾獲得美國兒童票選圖書獎提名及韓國娜美杯國際繪本獎。★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！鳥兒在窗外歌唱，嘹亮穿雲，聲聲問你為何還留在原地，不隨心飛翔？這是歌頌大自然的樂章，美麗又奇妙。這部充滿詩意的繪本如同一陣清新的微風，邀請孩子打開感官，擁抱大自然的奇妙世界。字裏行間流淌的韻律與生動意象，為兒童開啟了一扇探索自我與環境的美麗窗戶。孩子沉浸在詩意的文字中時，不僅是在閱讀一個故事，更是在與大自然建立深刻的情感連接。There’s a bird outside your window with a song that’s full of sky.And it wonders why you stay insidewhen you are free to fly?A joyful celebration of the beauty and wonder of nature.適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

本書以簡潔溫暖的筆觸描繪一隻小貓的世界：牠有小小的眼睛與耳朵、柔軟的鬍鬚和會輕輕擺動的尾巴。作者 Natalia Shaloshvili 透過細膩圖畫呈現小貓日常中的小確幸，例如在花叢間散步、喝口牛奶、或在陽光下找到最舒服的角落。然而，牠最需要的其實是能陪伴牠、疼愛牠的那雙手──或許就是翻開這本書的孩子。Natalia Shaloshvili 以柔美的畫風與精準節奏，讓小貓的可愛特質與孩子的情緒自然連結。無論是散步、喝牛奶，或在陽光下伸展，小貓的日常都像孩子的生活縮影。Sweet, tender, and perfect for the youngest picture book readers, this winning story about a most adorable kitten is an affectionate invitation to identify with and love this small cat! What does a small cat need? Two little eyes, two little ears, big whiskers, and a tail, to start. What else does a small cat need? Maybe a walk in the flowers, a sip of milk, or a warm spot to laze around in the sun. But above all else, what a small cat needs is... someone big or little--maybe someone just like you!--with cuddly arms and a huge heart to pet it and hear it purr. Yes, every cat needs that! This is a tender and universal story through which author-illustrator Natalia Shaloshvili achieves something quite rare: illustrations that are of great artistic quality

This Little Golden Book is based on Disney and Pixar's Hoppers, releasing in theaters Spring 2026! What if you could talk to animals and understand what they're saying? In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film Hoppers, scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. This Little Golden Book retelling of the film is perfect for children ages 2 to 5, as well as Disney 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.

The first title in an exciting new search-and-find series that blends history with fantasyCross the moat, pass through the gatehouse, and dodge flying arrows as you journey back in time on a search-and-find history adventure!Blaze the Dragon guides you through the fascinating world of medieval times—where lords, ladies, and even wizards roam. Discover how castles were built, how knights fought, and the secrets of magic and medicine.From the grand fortress of Dragon Castle to the bustling castle kitchens, the dark dungeon, and beyond the castle walls to noble hunting grounds, there are 12 illustrated scenes to search and 10 medieval characters to spot in every location.Written by a real castle steward and told by a real dragon, this book will spark curiosity in the youngest squires.

觸動心靈的寓言故事小時候，故事書經常是陪伴我們長大的忠實良伴，在成長的過程中引領著我們。好的故事會觸動心靈，並且啟發我們要讓自己和周遭的世界變得更好。故事，也會形塑我們的價值觀，而我們最終成為什麼樣的人將取決於這些價值觀。星雲大師著《星雲說喻 中英對照版》一共六冊，讓讀者透過閱讀生動有趣的故事，探索並領悟佛陀深奧的教法和人間佛教理念。故事圍繞著佛教的「六度波羅蜜」開展，也就是菩薩道的「六度」精神：布施、持戒、忍辱、精進、禪定和般若。每篇故事以一則智慧法語作為總結，引導讀者省思個中寓意。這些故事如同一面明鏡，帶著我們檢視生活，思維如何將那永恆不朽的佛法應用在生活。第六冊收錄十五篇以六度波羅蜜中的「般若」為主題的短篇故事。這是一套適合所有年齡層讀者的故事選集，本套書亦提供中英詞彙表，雙語讀者能更好理解每則故事的精髓。期許《星雲說喻 中英對照版》能帶領讀者探索故事中無窮的慈悲、智慧與布施精神，照亮生命的道路。Since our earliest days, stories have been faithful companions, guiding us through life’s journey. The power of a good story lies in its ability to touch our hearts, inspiring us to grow and bring positive change to ourselves and the world around us. Stories shape our perspective, and in turn, our perspective shapes who we become.Introducing Bodhi Light Tales by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, a monumental 6-volume set available in both English and Chinese. This enchanting collection invites readers to explore the profound teachings of the Buddha and the principles of Humanistic Buddhism. S

★ 本書作者菈達曾獲得瑞典的阿思緹‧林格倫紀念獎與安徒生插畫大獎提名。★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 插圖精緻，行文流暢，享受閱讀的同時輕鬆建立價值觀。每一日，莉珊在城市中遊走，發現大家都只望著手機，沒有對話，只有沉默。她希望可以做些甚麼，於是乘巴士到郊外――有千百萬顆星星，有鳥兒哼唱的地方。她穿越雪地，直到世界的邊端。那裏矗立著被遺忘的奇幻工廠。它能為城市人帶來亮光嗎？故事生活化，營造近身經驗，引發生活轉化，這是一本插圖精美、充滿想像力的圖畫書。Each day as she wonders through the city, Lisa notices people staring at their phones.She hears silence rather than voices, and she wishes she could do something about it.Lisa takes a bus to the countryside where there are millions of shining stars―where the birds are singing their melodies.She crosses snowy lands, and arrives at the edge of the world.There stands the forgotten fantasy factory.Can it help bring light to people of her city?適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：４－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

★ 本書榮獲2022年羅大尼繪本獎！★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 學習共享、解難、關愛、等價值觀，高、大、矮、窄等形容詞，以及比較概念等邏輯思維。★ 畫風童趣、色彩豐富、角色可愛、故事明快。四間小屋，一間太窄，一間太高，一間太大，一間太矮。怎樣的屋才是所有人心中完美的家？這裏歡迎任何人，請進！One house is too narrow, one is too high,one is too big and one is too low.What will be the perfect housefor everyone?The important thing is thateveryone is welcome,so come on in!適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

★ 拿到第一支手機前後，最需要的一本數位生活入門書★ 從設定、拍照、下載 App 到隱私與網路安全，全面實用★ 幫助孩子學會自在使用科技，也懂得保護自己與尊重他人對許多孩子來說，擁有一支手機，就像拿到通往新世界的鑰匙。它可以拍照、聽音樂、查資料、玩遊戲、做功課，也能立刻和朋友家人保持聯繫。可是，真正重要的，從來不只是「會用」，而是怎麼用得安心、得體又有分寸。本書專為9歲以上讀者設計，不分品牌與型號，都能找到實用的手機知識。從基本設定、管理 App、善用拍照功能，到辨識釣魚、機器人帳號、酸民與網路霸凌，內容完整又貼近孩子日常。也帶讀者理解隱私設定、螢幕時間管理，以及在享受科技便利的同時，如何保有與真實生活的連結。由專業作家與兒童心理學家共同打造，搭配充滿活力的插圖，讓孩子在輕鬆閱讀中，建立正確的數位素養與安全觀念。Whether you’ve just got your first phone or had a new one, this book will lead you through how your phone works, how to look after it, and how to be safe and thoughtful as you use it. The advice is relevant for all phone users, whatever make or model you might have, and whether it’s your first phone or not.Your new phone is a computer, a camera, a sound system and communicator all rolled in to one-and small enough to fit in your pocket. But you knew all that already! So, what else do you need to know? Where to download apps? How to behave online? And what about phishing, trolling and bots? The answers to all this and more are in th

Watch this space for news!The moment you see a dragon is usually your last…Since the dragons emerged–along with the scourge that ravaged our lands and people–there’s only one human city that remains standing: Vinguard.But the hellfire from above is nothing compared to the infection that threatens us all. For there is no worse fate than being dragon cursed. Slowly and excruciatingly, you’ll be transformed into a mindless beast who destroys everything–and everyone–you love.Any of us could be tainted. Any of us could be lying. Any of us could be caught and killed by the authorities.And I’m terrified that I might be next.There’s only one other person who might suspect my secret. He’s like my shadow, following me wherever I go. Part protector, part tormentor, fully annoying. Sometimes I think I am just one of the million unfathomable secrets he keeps hidden.Because Lucan definitely knows something.And if I’m dragon cursed, death might be the only mercy I get.

Streaming live on StewTube: Pizza and Taco!!! These foodie besties are on a mission to go viral! Will they get lots of likes for their awesome video? Find out in book #10 in the best-selling chapterbook graphic novel series! Pizza and Taco are "jelly" of their friends who have StewTube channels. But don't worry, these food besties always have a plan! All they need is some funny footage and a pet video is what most people are hungry for. Since neither of them has a pet, they borrow Biscuit the dog from the lady down the street--with some embarrassing results! This hilarious young graphic novel series--with chapters--will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for those who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels. Readers will be hungry to read all ten books in the series! Look for these and more!Coolest Club Ever!Draw Your Own Comic Activity Book!Go Viral!

《狄更斯的倫敦》的作者亞曆克斯‧沃納和托尼‧威廉斯都是狄更斯專家，沃納是倫敦博物館歷史收藏部主管，策劃過如“狄更斯與倫敦”(Dickens and London)等許多大型展覽，也是查爾斯‧狄更斯博物館的理事會成員。威廉斯是《狄更斯雜誌》的副主編，於 2015-2017 年擔任國際狄更斯學會會長。本書對狄更斯時代倫敦的介紹提供了大量圖片史料和解說，並將倫敦各地標與相應的狄更斯作品聯繫了起來，兼顧歷史與文學，極具可讀性。書中涉及的內容有：老城地標陋巷窮居馬車驛站攤販生涯河流船埠工業生產鐵路建造人生留影鐵路橋梁城市近郊新城地標。

This fascinating and funny comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Romans.Including six mythical tales retold in comic strips, readers will learn about the founding of Rome in 'Romulus and Remus', meet a callous cyclops in 'Polyphemus and Ulysses', and much more. Each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales.As you journey back through ancient Rome, you'll meet an amazing array of mythical creatures and glorious gods, whilst non-fiction spreads will help you learn more about gruesome gladiators, amazing armies, evil emperors and the epic Roman empire.With bright and bold illustrations by Laurie Avon, this retelling of the Roman myths will educate and entertain readers of all ages.

This Little Golden Book, based on Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, is sure to delight Demon Hunters of all ages! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are pop stars by day and Hunters by night! Meet them along with Saja Boys, the hottest new demon-boy band on the scene, Derpy Tiger, Sussie, and more beloved characters from KPop Demon Hunters in this Little Golden Book. Featuring adorable, stylized artwork, this must-have, official storybook will entertain and excite fans of all ages. Happy fans, happy Honmoon! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow. Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

「收驚」是臺灣傳統習俗，透過「收驚」儀式拜請神明，安撫受驚嚇的心靈，也讓孩子認識臺灣傳統文化，感受來自家人的守護與關愛。擁有彩色玻璃心的可愛妖怪阿金，他和小朋友的互動從驚嚇→理解→扶持，發展成好朋友，是「生命教育」、「社會情緒教育」最貼切的繪本，每個人透過關愛，學習包容不同族群的人，建立良好的社交和情緒管理。*全書附注音，適合幼兒閱讀*臺灣傳統習俗*生命教育、社會情緒學習、臺灣在地文化繪本*讓孩子擁有社交、同理心與溝通力，掌控情緒管理1.適合親子共讀的繪本：讓孩子認識臺灣傳統文化，感受來自家人的守護與關愛。2.貼切「生命教育」、「社會情緒學習」的繪本：透過關愛，學習包容不同族群的人，建立良好的社交和情緒管理。3.一場民俗奇幻冒險：「收驚」是臺灣傳統習俗，充分展現老一輩的慈愛與智慧，以及人們謝天、對神明的敬畏與信仰。透過簡單的「收驚」儀式拜請神明，安撫受驚嚇的心靈，也傳承深厚的傳統文化習俗。你，曾有「收驚」的經驗嗎？對於徬徨無助的人來說，「收驚」可說是穩定心神、魂魄的一種儀式。在今日科技文明的世界裡，收驚，在民間仍相當流行。尤其小時候，若有受到驚嚇、有壓力、睡不好、做惡夢、精神恍惚或患不知名疾病等六神無主的問題時，家中的長輩，有時就會求助收驚儀式，祈求一切厄運衰事，皆能消災解除。收驚又稱為收魂、叫魂、喊驚、硩驚、收嚇或驚著、拍著驚。透過信仰和儀式，希望獲得神明的庇護保佑，收驚文化能安撫心情、求心安，穩定情緒，幫助受驚者舒緩心理壓力，安定身心靈，也能補足正能量。就像本書～～繪本故事中的主角阿金，內心有著一顆絢爛光彩般的玻璃心，膽小又怯弱，但其實是非常渴望友情的小妖精。於是懷抱著一同玩樂的期盼，化身成各種小妖精去親近孩子，卻因採取了錯誤方式反而弄巧成拙的嚇到了孩子――例如想俏皮地扮演倒掛的蝙蝠俠時，結果卻反嚇到了人。實際上，阿金也很無助。於是受驚嚇的孩子都跑去收驚了，而阿金最怕的便是阿媽的「收驚咒語」，因為他的身心會再度被瓦解、玻璃心會碎滿地。然而，阿金心碎的一刻，純真善良的孩子們打破無形的界線，拾起了破碎的玻璃心重新組合成愛心，最後，透過孩子們的理解、包容，願意伸出雙手的「愛」和「信任」，療癒縫合了阿金的玻璃心！現今孩子總是以自我感覺出發，往往忽略顧及他人的感受，於是透過繪本呈現出饒富趣味、可愛的收驚故事內容，也可與教育現場的社會情緒學習（Social and Emot

Explore the brutal massacre of Isstvaan V in this fantastic stand-alone Horus Heresy title from Black Library.Horus has rebelled against the Emperor by purging his and his brother’s Legions, but what was supposed to be a secret act of murder has been revealed. In the Emperor’s name, Rogal Dorn and Malcador the Sigillite dispatch the largest force of legionaries and primarchs ever assembled to end Horus’ rebellion before it can begin. But the loyalists, on their way to enact vengeance, do not know the depth of the betrayal they face. They will not be the perpetrators of a massacre, but its victims. The last hope of returning to the Great Crusade and the unity of the Imperium will die in the dust of Isstvan V, and all those that survive will live in a new age of darkness.

An action-packed early chapter book full of humor and adventure, featuring pigeon detectives and a cohort of other animals.Lights. Camera. Heartbreak.The residents of City Park are ready for this year's beloved baking competition, The Great Bake-a-Thon: Valentine's Edition, but someone keeps stealing the props! Without essential items like whisks, cake tins, and cookie cutters, the show may come to a grinding halt. Luckily, the Pigeon Private Detectives—PPD for short—are on the scene and determined to get to the heart of the matter. But the clues on the case are quite curious, leaving the PPD perplexed. Have they finally met their match in a case they can't crack?Once again, author-illustrator Christee Curran-Bauer pokes fun at detective procedurals with kid-friendly humor, as she did in The Case of the Missing Tarts and The Case of the Poached Painting.

◎A heartwarming story about curiosity, kindness, and loving your mother.◎Perfect for parents and children to share and experience the sweetness of family love.In a small house on a green hill, live two adorable and silly groundhog siblings.They dislike vegetables for breakfast, but they absolutely adore the cookies from their mother's bakery!The siblings steal an entire plate of cookies, sparking a hilarious and chaotic baking adventure for the groundhogs.They forget to divide the dough, resulting in a massive cookie that surprises and delights their mother...◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263647886.pdf

In today’s fast-evolving corporate landscape, business must pivot toward hyper-realistic ecosystems of cross-functional alignment. This book breaks down across diversified silos, empowering to harmonize granular data-driven strategies with macro-level agility.現此時 公司組態快速變遷 運轉跨功能生態 校準超現實趨勢冊 多元化分析後 再融合 細分資訊築堤 宏觀敏捷 指向策略Drawing on real-world case studies from some of the world’s most adaptable enterprises, this guide unpacks the synergetic potential of integrative scaling, leveraging tactical holism to engineer exponential ROI, Whether you’re leading a Fortune 500 company or a burgeoning startup unlocking the Quantum Paradiams of synergistic growth with transform the way you approach operational fluidity and narrative-driven innovation.研析 世界上適應性較佳公司真實案例 冊 開啟整合規模之協同潛力 依戰術整體性 循工程指數型收益為目標 勿論 你是初學者或領導財富500公司意識 量子範例 改變後同步成長 論述 啟發創新 具流動性步進樣態The future of scalable success begins with unlocking the endless potential of value-forward transcendence. Don’t miss the opportunity to align your strategy w

帽子三部曲３發現一頂帽子兩隻烏龜發現了一頂帽子，他們倆戴起來都很好看。但是，只有一頂帽子，兩隻烏龜都想要，該怎麼辦呢？一本溫馨且發人深省的繪本。微妙的友情，藏著渴望、妥協、獨占、共享……各種念頭，一頂帽子，打開潘朵拉的盒子。本書特色★繪本最高榮譽凱迪克獎雙料殊榮的作者最新代表作：自1947年後，唯一奪得金、銀牌雙料殊榮作家雍．卡拉森代表系列【帽子三部曲】之最終回。★顛覆傳統童話故事架構，讓人想一翻再翻，細細探究埋藏在文圖之間的細節伏筆。★洗鍊的文字，簡潔的圖像，精簡的用色，呈現出形狀和顏色的最大張力。在帽子三部曲的最終回，卡拉森運用專屬的冷面笑匠功力，述說一段與帽子有關的故事。書中分三個段落，場景是由粉紅色沙塵與咖啡色色調的沙漠為主，當然還有隱隱將發生的背叛氣味。結局依舊如同前兩本令人意想不到，隨著書中愈來愈緊張的情勢、簡單輕鬆的描述，與引人入勝的小細節，都會讓人深深愛上這本書。――《書單》Booklist「帽子最終回」提供粉絲神秘的幽默，讓人期待驚喜的結局是什麼。藉由一個迷人的彎，矛盾與衝突可以藉由同理與友情被解決。我們能從卡拉森筆下的動物清楚看到他們思考的神情，像《找回我的帽子》裡的熊與《這不是我的帽子》中的魚。超現實的輕觸感增加故事夢幻般的惆悵。這是一本不同、但完全令人愉快和發人深省的卡拉森巧妙系列。此童話故事稍微觸及超現實的元素，為其增添如夢般的憂愁感。雍卡拉森的巧妙系列中，再一頂獨特又充滿愉悅，並且令人深思的帽子。――美國《學校圖書館期刊》School Library Journal卡拉森仔細考量了做決定的時刻，除了根據「誰會有興趣」，以及「是否有其他人在旁觀看」這兩個條件，其實有其他可能來突破這兩者。相較於前兩本書特定的陰謀與威脅，這本書的結尾是溫馨的與滿天星空。三本帽子書都跟正直有關，而正直所指的東西並不總是相同。――《出版者週刊》Publishers Weekly如史詩般的魔戒三部曲劃下驚心動魄的的結局。這兩隻烏龜則在沙漠中發現一頂帥氣的高頂寬邊帽，還只有一隻才能戴。《發現一頂帽子》探索一種出人意料、微妙的友情與談判。而且你不需要複習《找回我的帽子》跟《這不是我的帽子》，也能看懂這本書。――《環球郵報》The Globe and Mail依舊表現亮眼，卡拉森總是知道如何用最少的篇幅來跟讀者對話。「簡單直爽」是這本書最強的實力。――《新聞報》La Pr

A beautiful hardcover edition of the New York Times Best Seller! The blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired the comic, the animated series The Master of Diabolism, and the live-action series The Untamed: a historical fantasy tale of two powerful men who find each other through life and death. Wei Wuxian was once one of the most outstanding men of his generation, a talented and clever young cultivator who harnessed martial arts, knowledge, and spirituality into powerful abilities. But when the horrors of war led him to seek a new power through demonic cultivation, the world's respect for his skills turned to fear, and his eventual death was celebrated throughout the land. Years later, he awakens in the body of an aggrieved young man who sacrifices his soul so that Wei Wuxian can exact revenge on his behalf. Though granted a second life, Wei Wuxian is not free from his first, nor the mysteries that appear before him now. Yet this time, he'll face it all with the ri

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation ofUnder the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume.The gorgeous first edition hardcover ofUnder the Oak Tree: Volume 2 (The Novel)will feature designed sprayed page edges, full-color patterned endpapers, foil stamping on the cover, and a ribbon bookmark!As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection.However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi re

本書收錄 Absolute Martian Manhunter 第 1 至 6 冊，將這位來自火星的經典角色重新設定於 Absolute 宇宙之中。由 Deniz Camp 與 Javier Rodríguez 合作打造的新版本，以截然不同的起點與視角，重塑角色的背景、能力與處境，同時保留粉絲熟悉的核心精神。故事主角 FBI 探員 John Jones 的大腦受到自稱「火星人」的外星意識感染，使他必須在現實與異界感知之間調和，並維持日常工作中的責任。作品以強烈的視覺風格與迷幻敘事呈現跨維度的旅程，帶出角色在人性與異能之間的張力。收錄 Absolute Martian Manhunter 全 6 冊在 Absolute 宇宙中重塑經典角色探索人性、身份與多重現實的全新敘事Javier Rodríguez 以迷幻視覺風格打造跨維度冒險Beyond Mars, beyond physical form, beyond human understanding…what’s left is the absolute Martian Manhunter! Brought into the Absolute Universe by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez, Absolute Martian Manhunter reinvents the Justice League’s resident Martian from top to bottom, taking him on a mind-bending, psychedelic journey that transcends dimensions.An astonishing new version of DC’s iconic characters is here! In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain the core characteristics than fa

本書以「尋找 Santa Claus」為主軸，帶領孩子走訪多個國家的聖誕場景。畫面中藏有 Santa 以及與當地節日相關的物件，讓閱讀同時結合觀察與遊戲。書籍尺寸與內容設計適合短時間閱讀，不論是在聖誕節當天、假期旅途中，或作為聖誕襪中的驚喜，都能立即使用。書中簡要介紹各國如何慶祝聖誕節，讓孩子在遊戲之餘，認識不同文化的節慶方式，是兼具實用性與收藏性的節日小書。・節慶期間可立即使用的活動書・適合放入聖誕襪或作為交換禮物・搜尋遊戲結合文化認識Where in the world is Santa Claus? Peruse the vibrant Christmas-themed scenes from across the globe to find holiday-inspired items and even Santa Claus himself! Bring the spirit of Christmas to life with Where's Santa? Filled with fun and festive scenes featuring Santa Claus, elves, presents, and more, explore Christmas around the world with this delightful activity book where every page is a jolly new adventure. Look for Santa and Christmas-inspired items from each country, including: USACanadaMexicoBrazilEnglandGermanyIndiaJapanAustraliaSouth AfricaAnd more!A fun and interactive way to celebrate the holiday, enjoy the magic of the season as you look through each puzzle and find facts about how Christmas is recognized across the world. A fantastic stocking stuffer, gi

Celebrate a birthday and some winter fun with unlikely friends Earl & Worm in three funny stories in this irresistible early reader series from Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli.It's Earl's birthday! Worm is excited to celebrate with her lifelong friend. But even though Worm has found the perfect present and baked a delicious birthday cake for Earl, she worries that they won't be exactly what he wished for.Join this unlikely pair as they spend a special, snowy day together and discover that the best birthday gift anyone could ask for is what they already have: friendship.

本書延續 Dav Pilkey 一貫的幽默節奏，讓 Dog Man 與夥伴們再度踏上一場既混亂又溫暖的冒險。故事從城市突然改變開始，主角們必須依靠彼此找回真相，也重新思考「相信」的力量。Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully crafts a humorous and heartfelt adventure, weaving together the importance of truth, goodness, and believing in yourself.The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes in Dog Man: Big Jim Believes when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders -- Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles -- along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be. Can Big Jim's positivity and innocence help our heroes? Will Dog Man, Big Jim, Grampa, and Molly have the courage to trust each other and save the day? How does the past help shape the f

The Traitor Legions flee Terra in disarray, hounded by the remaining Loyalists, both sides hungry for every scrap of vengeance they can extract. This is a time of change; humanity has witnessed the dream of the Emperor’s Great Crusade unravel, and from their perspective, it’s all the fault of the Legions.The Traitor Warmaster is dead. Terra lies in ruins. The Emperor is silent. Amid the rubble of the Palace, shell-shocked survivors emerge into the light of an uncertain dawn. New powers are present now, ones that have travelled the length of the galaxy to bring salvation to the Imperium, though they are as readily cast as usurpers as redeemers. The survivors of Horus’ Grand Armada, now scattered and desperate to escape vengeance, are riven with doubt and dissension, and their gods too are silent. Amid all the grief and confusion, some hopeful souls believe the war to be over and an era of renewal just ahead. But wiser heads know that this war can never end, and that the only question re

The Hunting of the Snark relates in glittering verse the story of how the Bellman and his eccentric crew, who include a butcher, a baker, a beaver and a tailor, set off in quest of that most mysterious and elusive of creatures: the Snark. In 1959, Tove Jansson, the creator of Moomin Valley and its magical inhabitants, was commissioned to illustrate a Swedish edition of Lewis Carroll's miniature masterpiece. It proved an inspired choice, as the enigmatic charms of Jansson's illustrative style bring to life the beauty and strangeness of Carroll's tale.The minds of two of the greatest children's authors of the past 150 years meet on the page. Remarkably, amid the success of Tove Jansson's Moomin books, her unique edition of The Hunting of the Snark was forgotten, and has been unavailable for over fifty years. Now, for the first time, these beautiful illustrations are matched with Lewis Carroll's original English text, so that readers can encounter this wonderful adventure afresh through t

It's the Festival of Fish – the biggest party of the year! Everyone seems to be having a great time … except for Blobfish. The clownfish tells some funny gags, the sawfish does magic tricks and the dolphin swims loop-the-loops, but no-one can make Blobfish happy.Or can they?Featuring energetic rhyme, joyful illustrations and some fascinating blobfish facts, Cheer Up, Blobfish! is a celebration of difference that stars one VERY misunderstood sea creature.

本書以全新視角重新詮釋阿茲特克人類起源的神話，將焦點放在常被忽略的神祇 Xolotl。傳說中，他是閃電與死亡之神，也是 Quetzalcoatl 的犬首雙胞兄弟，並在取回人類骸骨的旅程中扮演關鍵角色。作者 Donna Barba Higuera 以細膩筆法將這段古老神話轉化為充滿幽默與情感的故事，以一位總被視為「怪物」的角色，映照人性中的膽怯、孤獨與勇氣。這位曾以 The Last Cuentista 獲得 Newbery Medal 與 Pura Belpré Award 的作家，再次展現其擅長結合傳說與現實的敘事魅力。插畫家 Mariana Ruiz Johnson 的色彩更替故事注入強烈的生命力，呈現一場跨越神話、家庭與忠誠的想像冒險。・改寫經典阿茲特克神話・呈現 Xolotl 與 Quetzalcoatl 的兄弟情誼・中階讀者易於投入的彩色圖文形式・Newbery Medal 得主打造現代神話新讀法It is said the mighty feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, helped create the earth. He is the hero who stole back the bones of humanity from the evil god of the Underworld. In his quest to bring humans to the earth, Quetzalcoatl's dog-headed twin brother, Xolotl, was present. Not much is known of Xolotl, the god of lightning, death, and misfortune. A monster. This is what really happened. From Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera comes a singular twist on the Aztec myth of the origin of man--and man's best friend--illustrated throughout with stunning full-color art from Mariana Ruiz J

本書以溫柔筆觸與多元視角，展現「藝術無處不在」的理念。從街頭粉筆畫、回收物創作，到音樂、舞蹈、積木與黏土，每一種表達都能成為藝術的形式。書中文字簡潔卻含蓄，配合豐富多樣的人物與文化場景，讓讀者感受到創作的自由與療癒。A celebration of the many ways we make art, spanning mediums, geography, and resources from author-artist Diana Ejaita.Art is for everyone! From found objects to sidewalk chalk, from homemade instruments to breakdancing, from building with blocks to molding clay, art is natural and healing. Readers will be encouraged by the invitation to create anything, anywhere, with any materials. Inclusive and expansive, Ejaita portrays a wide cast of characters exploring their own feelings and ideas, accompanied by a poignant, yet easily understood, text. This deceptively simple and stunningly composed picture book offers children a sense of what art can be, and the ways in which it adds beauty to our lives.

Join Bluey in this 116pp full colour graphic novel based on 28-minute episode, The Sign!The Heeler home is up for sale, but Bluey is not very happy about it. She’s initially comforted by a story Calypso tells her about everything working out the way it’s supposed to . . . but then quickly comes up with a plan to stop the sale of the house.“That sign means the house is for selling. So, if you get rid of it, then the house won’t be for selling anymore.”“Then everything will work out. That’s it, Muffin, we just need to get rid of the sign.”Meanwhile, Frisky and Uncle’s Rad’s wedding is supposed to be taking place at the house but when Frisky gets some unexpected news, nobody can find her!Will everything work out the way it’s supposed to? We’ll see . . .Based on the biggest Bluey episode,The Sign, this 112-page full colour illustrated chapter book is the perfect book for Bluey fans to enjoy a longer story.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: CalypsoBluey: CricketBluey: ZooBlue

Winner of the Rainbow Book of the Year“I know of no other book that so tenderly, convincingly, and completely authentically captures the quest of a young, queer character. Beautiful!” – Benny LindelaufJip has an assignment from school for spring break: draw a self-portrait. That should be easy for someone who can draw so well. Yet Jip's thoughts keep wandering. To the new boy in class, to beetles and fireflies, to twilight dreaming, to the party next Friday, and especially to the boy who changed Jip's world once and for all.Ludwig Volbeda writes as he draws: sensitively, intimately, and with striking observations and metaphors that gradually give the reader insight into Jip’s innermost thoughts. What results is a magnificent self-portrait in words (and line art) and one of the more exquisite queer coming-of-age stories in years.*Coming-of-Age Story: Explores themes of gender, friendship, and self-acceptance.*First Crushes: Jip, the teen protagonist, experiences the excitement and confu

For the 70th anniversary of William Golding’s classic, the first graphic novel adaptation ofLord of the FliesThe original tale of stranded youth devolving into disorder that inspiredYellowjacketsandThe Hunger Games, now a Penguin Classics HardcoverThe well-known plot: A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling beaches, gorging fruit, seeking shelter, and ripping off their uniforms to swim in the lagoon. At night, in the darkness of the jungle, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast. Orphaned by society, they must forge their own; but it isn't long before their innocent games devolve into a murderous hunt …William Golding’sLord of the Flieswas originally published in 1954 and has been a canonical text on school syllabi and a familiar literary reference within the public’s consciousness. For the first time this unforgettable classic has been given new life with Aimée de Jongh’s graphic style and gorgeou