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Time is central to our experience as humans, and it's important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time will help them learn how to tell the time on a variety of devices, and about all the different ways humans have tried to do this. Through unique and fun interactive elements, the book will also help children understand how clocks work and even build some time-telling and clockwork devices for themselves! This book benefits from the unique partnership of an award-winning practicing watchmaker and experienced physics teacher to pair the best of timekeeping mechanics and history with the national curriculum.

From the original publishers of Harry Potter come the POCKET POTTERS, a brand-new, gorgeously illustrated, collectable series packed with exciting story moments, quotes and fun information about much-loved characters – with more wizarding favourites to come! Each book is full of magical details to see and spot. Beautifully made and great for the whole family to share, the POCKET POTTERS are a brilliant way to start your Harry Potter bookshelf.

The classic, haunting tale of two brave children lost in an eerie and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends: Stephen King and Maurice Sendak.Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott-Medal winning Where the Wild Things Are, guide you into this most deliciously daring rendition of the traditional Grimm fairy tale. But will you find your way back out?This beautiful book includes a personal introduction from Stephen King and has been created in close collaboration with the Maurice Sendak Foundation. A stunning, high-quality hardback with jacket, it is the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak and dark fairy tales.

本書以音樂互動的方式，重新演繹《Hansel and Gretel》這個經典童話。故事中，兄妹倆被派進森林採草莓，卻誤闖女巫出沒的神祕世界，一段緊張又奇幻的冒險就此展開。閱讀時，孩子只要按下每一頁的音樂按鈕，就能聽見取自作曲家 Engelbert Humperdinck 樂曲的管弦樂片段，讓故事情節與音樂情緒自然連結。本書不只說故事，也引導孩子認識古典音樂。書後收錄作曲家簡介，並逐段介紹樂曲中使用的樂器與節奏，搭配名詞小辭典，幫助孩子理解音樂的魅力。精緻插畫與按鍵互動設計，讓親子共讀成為一場結合想像、聆聽與學習的美好體驗。Discover the enchanting magic of Hansel and Gretel in this musical reimagining of Humperdinck's most famous suites - push the button in each scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Humperdinck's score. On the edge of the woods live Hansel and Gretel with their parents. One day their mother is furious at them for not completing their household chores and sends the siblings into the woods to pick some strawberries. But these are no ordinary woods. They are home to an evil witch who delights in baking children into gingerbread men and eating them! Discover what happens to Hansel and Gretel in this magical retelling of the famous Grimms' fairy tale. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes o

Discover new friends, locations and stories in this year’s Pokémon Annual! Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2023) The new Pokémon Annual 2026 introduces fans to the brand new HORIZONS series. Meet Liko as she joins a crew of friendly Trainers aboard the Brave Olivine airship and discovers their name – the Rising Volt Tacklers and get ready for battle as they encounter a new set of villains – the Explorers! Journey across Paldea to discover new Pokémon and learn everything there is to know about this exciting new region. This annual features stories, profiles, activities, colouring and a Paldea Pokédex filled with awesome Pokémon facts and stats.Every Pokémon fan will love the Pokémon Annual 2026. Perfect for Christmas.

It’s time for an adventure with your favourite LEGO® characters. Funny comics, exciting stories and super-fun activities await you in this awesome Official Annual. First, visit the world of Ninjago and build your Zane minifigure.See how his powers help the other ninja during dangerous missions. Then, head over to LEGO City and cheer for Just Jason as he performs extreme skateboard tricks. Included inside are fact files, spot-the-differences, join-the-dots puzzles, mazes, drawing and colouring challenges and loads of other fun stuff to read and play along with.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations and NINJAGO are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

The debut novel from the author of global bestseller This Is Going to HurtWhen a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor Eitan Rose smells foul play. Nobody else does though, including some quite crucial players like the police and the coroner. So when another senior doctor dies in similar circumstances, he's determined to prove there's more to these deaths than meets the eye.But following time off for his mental health, Eitan's friends and colleagues begin to question his judgement as his chaotic investigation and equally chaotic life spiral simultaneously out of control. Is he making a career-ending mistake, or could there genuinely be a killer stalking the wards?A deathly funny mix of mystery, murder and medicine, A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE is the brilliantly original debut novel from Adam Kay, BAFTA-winning author of multi-million global bestseller THIS IS GOING TO HURT.PRAISE FOR A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE'Brilliant. It will make you laugh and weep' Reverend

叮咚！有你的「獨角獸快遞」！準備好簽收一份魔法驚喜了嗎？哇！在一個彩虹滿天的日子，一隻閃亮亮的獨角獸竟然迷路了，還跑來敲你的樹屋門！該怎麼辦才好？別擔心！書裡這位反應超快的小女孩，立刻化身為「獨角獸尋家特派員」，要帶牠踏上一場超好玩的回家之旅大冒險！這本書最特別的地方，就是它充滿了「魔法翻頁驚喜」！他們會跑去寵物店嗎？快翻開小窗戶看看！還是會去遊樂園玩耍呢？動動手翻開下一頁的秘密！每一個翻頁機關底下都藏著意想不到的細節和可愛的插圖，讓孩子們一邊讀、一邊玩，完全停不下來！陪著小女孩和獨角獸一起探索，猜猜看，這隻可愛獨角獸的完美新家，會不會其實就在……一個你意想不到、卻又溫馨無比的地方呢？這是一本結合了奇幻冒險、溫暖友誼和動手樂趣的驚喜操作書，保證讓每個孩子都愛不釋手，一翻再翻！An enchanting novelty book about a quick-thinking little girl and a unicorn, with magical lift-the-flap surprises to open throughout.On a day full of rainbows, a little girl finds a unicorn knocking on the door of her treehouse. The unicorn must be lost! Luckily the girl knows just what to do. Together they visit places all around the town to see if they can find the unicorn’s home. From the pet shop to the funfair, children will love lifting the flaps to find out more about where the girl and the unicorn are heading on their delightful adventure. And they might just discover that the perfect home was a lot closer than they imagined.* * *Lift the fla

“Enchanting and imaginative, this gentle, playful picture book addresses an anxious child’s need to find control.” - The GuardianA tender picture and insightful read-aloud picture book about anxiety: showing children aged 3-7 years old they do not have to carry their worries alone – there’s always room under your umbrella for someone else.The debut picture book from the award-winning Sarah Crossan, stunningly illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, illustrator of The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson.Tallulah doesn’t like the rain. It spoils her new dress. It makes her favourite biscuits soggy. It ruins EVERYTHING. So, she gets an umbrella from Grandma. For a while, she feels better… But is one umbrella enough? Talullah worries about rain thundering down, and washing her away. She decides that she needs complete protection. So she gets another TOTALLY BIG umbrella and under her umbrella house, Talullah feels safe.But … is Talullah missing out on all the fun happening around her? How can she manage h

2025’s INSTANT No.1 SUNDAY TIMES best-seller from the author of YELLOWFACEPrepare for one hell of a journey…'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE'[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE'I devoured it' RED2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new No.1 Sunday Times bestselling novel by R.F. Kuang.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?'Literary super-stardom does

※購買即贈送地獄修業旅行限量托特包(數量有限送完為止)本書以「下降之旅」為核心意象，借用古希臘 katabasis 的概念，將人物帶入一場探尋與自我拆解的過程。Alice Law 原以為魔法研究只需才智與努力，卻在導師身亡後，踏上前往 Hell 的道路，在顛倒的秩序中重新衡量知識、野心與人性。與她同行的 Peter Murdoch 是最大競爭者，也是她最不願承認需要的人，兩人從對立到不得不合作的互動，使故事更顯張力。作者 R.F. Kuang 延續她擅長的語言節奏與議題視角，讓奇幻背景保持深度，也讓讀者看到人物內心的轉折。豪華版的精緻設計，使本書兼具閱讀與收藏價值。A stunning deluxe edition featuring foiled board, designed endpapers, as well as sprayed edges including a specially designed fore-edge!Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kil

Fox & the Mystery Letter is a witty, puzzle-filled adventure, following Fox on a journey to repair an old friendship.Fox has a mystery to solve—and a friendship to fix!In the dense forest, in a lonely cottage, there lives Fox. Fox is perfectly happy all by himself—until one day, a letter arrives: "Dear Fox: I know how much you enjoy puzzles. I bet you can’t resist this one . . . Head to the forest path to begin your journey. From an old friend."Fox doesn't need any mysterious puzzles, adventures, or memories of his old . . . But he stops himself from finishing the thought. Still, it can't hurt to look at the first clue. Of course, one clue leads to the next: Fox follows arrows in the mud, notes taped to trees, swirling smoke signals, a map from a bottle, and gifts from fellow animals—on the trail of a friendship that once was.Author-illustrator Alex G. Griffiths creates an irresistible mystery for readers to solve in this witty, whimsical picture book—with important themes of frien

Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION— only available on the first printing while supplies last! The collector’s hardcover features stenciled edges, case effects, and illustrated endpapers.Dante’sInfernomeetsSusanna Clarke’sPiranesiin this all-new dark academia fantasyfrom R. F. Kuang, the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofBabel and Yellowface,in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—perhaps at the cost of their own.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek:The story of a hero’s descent to the underworldAlice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world.That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault.Grimes is now in

A walk through their bustling city neighborhood brings a girl and her grandfather closer together in this gentle, contemplative picture book that’s “a reminder of the importance of being in the world with unhurried attention and open hearts” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).A child and her grandfather step out of their brownstone and take a walk around their lively city. Together, they practice looking closely. They delight in the world that they see, taste, touch, feel, and hear. Whether learning a yellow bird’s song, tasting a street vendor’s mango slices, or listening to the thumping music from passing cars, they find small wonders in every moment they share—and together, always, they go slow.Simple yet poetic,We Go Slowis a breathtaking invitation to everyday wonder from acclaimed picture book creators Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and Aaron Becker.

Playful, interactive, and full of whimsy, Sean Taylor's collection of poems invites little ones to get their fingers, hands, and wiggles ready. One little friendin the playground . . . sliding.Two little friends playing chase and . . . hiding.What better way to get little ones excited about poems than to make them part of the delivery? In the hallowed tradition of nursery rhymes and songs like "Itsy Bitsy Spider," this imaginative collection entices children to use their fingers, hands, and sometimes whole bodies to bring a variety of verses to life. Whether the subject is sailing ships or stomping dinosaurs, falling snow or popping bubbles, jumping onto waterslides or riding a crowded elevator, Sean Taylor's rhythmic read-aloud verses pair with Fiona Woodcock's fresh, colorful illustrations, offering clues to the finger actions kids can follow--unless they're happily acting things out already, using shapes and movements all their own.

Matthew Forsythe 繼《Pokko and the Drum》後，再次以詩意畫風與精簡文字呈現一段關於界線與友誼的故事。Aggie 為了與幽靈同住而制定規則，卻意外展開一場充滿智慧與趣味的對決。這個關於「如何相處」的故事，透過柔和色彩與巧妙構圖，讓孩子從遊戲中體會分享與尊重的意義。2025 School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA LitHub Most Anticipated Children's Book of 2025 From Matthew Forsythe, the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum, comes a surprising and pleasing picture book about rules. And sharing. And an epic game of tic-tac-toe. Aggie is very excited to live on her own--until she finds out her new house is haunted. But no fear, the situation is nothing that can't be fixed with a carefully considered list of rules: No haunting after dark. No stealing socks. No eating all the food. But the ghost doesn't like playing by the rules and challenges Aggie to an epic game of tic-tac-toe--winner gets the house.

Celebrate beloved felines, Eric Carle's favorite animals, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this loving book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations!The Very Hungry Caterpillar knows there's nothing like the bond between cat lovers and their cats. This keepsake is the perfect way to celebrate cherished pets, so give the gift of love with sweet sentiments and Eric Carle's charming illustrations.

從一隻貓、兩隻貓，到一群調皮搗蛋的貓咪們，這是一本讓孩子邊笑邊數數的歡樂圖畫書！結合押韻文字、翻翻頁與立體機關，讓數數變得好玩又驚喜。貓咪迷絕不能錯過的閱讀小冒險！A joyful, laugh-out-loud counting picture book with plenty of cat-itude!One cat, two cats, three cats, four. Five cats, six cats . . . how many more?In this interactive counting book with rhyming text, sturdy flaps and surprising pop-ups, you will meet 20 funny felines in lots of silly scenarios! This brilliantly bold picture book from Jonathan Emmett, the creator of Alphabet Street, and illustrator Rob Hodgson is the purrfect book for cat lovers, young and old.

Old MacDonald's farm is falling apart! The piggies’ sty is sinking in the mud and it’s raining on the cows...What will Old MacDonald do? Surely he won't move the animals to a nearby fancy hotel?The cows would order grass in the restaurant, the pigs would splash in the pool and the sheep would have a pillow-fight. It could all just be … TOO MUCH FUN!From the author of Bunnies on the Bus comes an unexpected, action-packed and utterly silly twist on children's all-time favourite nursery rhyme that will have little ones rolling around in laughter, hollering "E-I-E-I-O!"

Third in a series of four sweet and simple stories about a young child's joyful discovery of nature through the seasons. When autumn comes, the leaves are changing colour on the trees, the birds are flying south and the sleepy hedgehog is settling down for his winter sleep. Pine cones, apples and a shiny conker in its spiky case, picking pumpkins with Mum and raking leaves with Dad, before sharing apple pie, warm and cosy as the wind whistles outside - there is so much to see and do as the natural world prepares for the coming winter.And one little girl is loving every magical moment!Fall in love with the wonder of autumn in this beautiful first picture book.

【童話故事壞掉了？沒關係，交給「故事修理員」！】如果灰姑娘不想穿那雙會磨腳的玻璃鞋，怎麼辦？在童話國度裡，每一個故事都必須按照劇本上演。但是，當故事出現混亂、角色開始「罷工」時，就需要 Sasha 和 Bree 這兩位神級「故事修理員」出馬！她們擁有神奇的修理工具箱，任務是確保故事準時結束並迎來「從此過著幸福快樂的日子」。然而，這次她們遇到大麻煩了，灰姑娘仙杜瑞拉（Cinderella）竟然拒絕參加舞會？她更想去研究機械，而不是跟王子跳舞...The Investigators meet The First Cat in Space in this hilarious graphic novel. Fairy and Mouse will forever change young readers' perspectives on stepmothers, princes, and pumpkins as they help Cinderella set things right when her carriage veers off course.Every fairy tale needs a fairy. Because sometimes stories go off the rails, and this fairy knows just what to do to fix them.Actually, he doesn't . . . He makes it up as he goes along.And sometimes he needs help. A lot of help. Which is where Mouse comes in.Together, she and Fairy will make sure this tale has a happily ever after--just maybe not the one you expect.

For one city-kid turned country girl whose life has been changing nonstop, it seems like its finally time to find her place in her new blended family while settling in for the winter! Cozy up to the final volume of the heartfelt and acclaimed Peapod Farm series!Jen couldn't be more excited to spend time onPeapod Farms with her step-sisters, Andy and Reese. For months, Jen has been so focused on trying to figure out how she fits into her new blended family that she hasn't realized she's found her place... that is until Reese calls her sister.Excited and content, Jen thought she had figured everything out,but now she's not so sure. A rift emerges between the girls as Andy doubles down on being Reese's ACTUAL sister, while Jen is just the STEP sister. With Andy's attitude bringing a cold front to the farm it seems like it's going to be a long winter.Maybe between Peapod Farm's first snow and learning how to tap a tree for sugar, Jen and Andy both will have a chance to truly understand wha

A 2026 Randolph Caldecott Honor BookThe Society of Illustrators Original Art Show selectionA 2026 Tomás Rivera Book Award (younger readers category)An ALSC 2026 Notable Children’s Book (All Ages category)A School Library Journal Best Book of 2025An NPR ‘Books We Love 2025’ selectionA Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2025A Children’s Book Review 40 of the Best Picture Books of 2025A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature (CSMCL) Best Books of 2025A 2025 The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (BCCB) Blue Ribbon AwardIn his striking author-illustrator debut, the award-winning illustrator of My Papi Has a Motorcycle offers an immersive and fantastical desert adventure, where the sun reigns over the vast landscape and shapes all that it touches.“A hypnotic joy.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewWhere the rock wall ends, the desert beyond begins.Following a blazing trail of sundust, two curious siblings hop the wall into a place that’s endless and free. Here, prickly o

這是一本感人且讓讀者熱淚盈眶的繪本，溫柔地向逝去的朋友致敬。松鼠和他最好的朋友波克蘑菇，坐在老樹樁上，看著鳥兒從天空飛過。看膩了，他們就走到黃花滿地的草原，去聽黑鳥唱歌。可是今天，鳥兒沒來，他們到處找啊找。最後，他們在小徑上找到了牠...鳥兒躺著一動也不動，好像是在睡覺。於是他們靜靜地坐了下來，並等待牠醒來...這是一個貼近孩子眼光的故事，用幽默又細膩的方式，帶著孩子認識生命的離去與新的開始。Squirrel and his silent friend (a mushroom) discover the cycle of nature and of life in a down-to-earth and moving picture book that beautifully pays respect to a friend who has died—then birdsong brings a new beginningSquirrel and his best friend, Pock the mushroom, sit on the old stump, watching birds fly by. When they’re tired of this, they take the path to the yellow meadow to listen to the blackbird sing. But today, the bird’s not there. The friends look everywhere. Finally they find it on the path, all stretched out and quite still. It must be sleeping. They sit down quietly and wait for the bird to wake.This true-to-child story of a natural encounter with an animal that has died is both dryly humorous and a profound example of how to manage the comings and goings of life.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退

「哎呀，怎麼又失敗了？怎麼做都做不好呢？」你家的小寶貝，從小就是個完美主義者嗎？每次面對失敗，總是會難過、生氣、甚至是哭泣其實每個人都是從失敗中學習所以你並不孤單！《紐約時報》暢銷書夫妻檔布萊德・蒙塔古和克莉絲蒂・蒙塔古共同創作了一部歡樂的《慶祝失敗派對》！讓我們聚在一起，用全新的方式來看待「失敗」因為失敗，代表你曾經努力嘗試，並從中學習失敗並不是壞事！誰說失敗不能慶祝？今天，我們為失敗歡呼！失敗不是結束，而是開始！每一次失敗，都是努力的證明學習的路上，跌倒也值得開心六大學習領域完美結合的真實故事勵志繪本換個心情，來享受失敗的樂趣吧！「烤得歪七扭八的蛋糕、做得醜醜的煎餅、畫錯的圖案……」沒關係，全部都帶來一起慶祝吧！在派對中，我們分享經驗、彼此學習聆聽、互相加油打氣！今天雖然失敗了，明天再繼續加油，一切都會更好的！就算沒有成功，也值得開心！記得當你獲得力量後，別忘了傳給下一個人！【推薦人 】侯怡慧 | 小漁媽媽的親子繪本食堂創辦人 真心推薦一起來參加「慶祝失敗派對」吧！以微笑面對，下一次會更好！魏瑋志(澤爸) ｜親職教育講師碧安朵｜兒童文學工作者【本書特色】1. 重新看待失敗，以全新充滿趣味與正能量的方式來化解2. 學習調整心態，不再讓失敗所引發的負面情緒淹沒自己3. 強調團體力量，大家都是一樣的，從失敗中去學習經驗4. 混和多元素材，手作與數位設計結合，讓畫面耳目一新【內容簡介】《紐約時報》暢銷搭檔布萊德與克莉絲蒂・蒙塔古（Brad and Kristi Montague）他們一起舉辦了一場盛大的派對，來歡慶「失敗」！在這本充滿趣味與正向能量的書中，他們帶領大家發現，嘗試與學習的樂趣，即使沒有成功，也值得開心。誠摯邀請您參加一場盛大的「慶祝失敗派對」！帶上你那個烤得歪七扭八的蛋糕、拼錯單字的考卷，或者枯萎的植物，全部都帶來一起慶祝吧！布萊德與克莉絲蒂・蒙塔古發起了一場運動，鼓勵孩子與大人們一起用全新的方式來看待「失敗」——因為失敗其實代表你曾經努力嘗試，並從中學習，失敗並不是壞事！失敗只是學習並做得更好的過程之一。所以，如果你在足球比賽中射門沒進，或者烤餅乾時不小心烤焦了，那就戴上派對帽，加入這場「慶祝失敗派對」吧！讓「失敗之火」照亮通往成功的道路！【這本書適合誰來讀？】1. 家有完美主義的孩子2. 容易有負面情緒的孩子3. 學習較為緩慢的孩子4. 容易粗心大意的

人生有限 藝術無限汝瓷典雅秀麗、含蓄自然、婉約柔美、靈炫精緻。它是北宋時期，皇室的倡導、文化的博大、輝煌的見證、工藝的精深⋯⋯，同鑽石般璀璨亮麗，獨樹一幟，永遠流傳。Life is finite, but art is infinite. Ru porcelain is graceful and elegant, reserved yet natural, delicate and tender, radiantly exquisite. It is a shining testament to the grandeur of the Northern Song dynasty - a product of imperial patronage, vast cultural richness, and refined craftsmanship....., As brilliant and unique as a diamond, it stands alone, a timeless legacy.

Gigi、Moyo 和 Uncle Dee 從城市來到壯麗的「大熊雨林」探險，卻因皮划艇漂走、隨之失去大部分物資，而被困在地球上最原始的森林之一。沒有道路、通訊與糧食，他們必須依靠野外求生技巧尋找食物與庇護所，並面對與野熊相遇的可能。書中由生存專家與保育人士提供專業知識，漫畫分鏡結合真實技巧，讓讀者在故事中學會生火、搭建庇護所、觀星導航、河中抓魚等技能，同時理解保護原始森林的重要性。Gigi, Moyo and their Uncle Dee have come from the city to explore the Great Bear Rainforest. But, when their kayak goes adrift, carrying most of their things with it, they find themselves stranded in one of Earth's deepest tracts of wilderness. What will they do for food and shelter? What if they encounter a bear? And how will they get help in this remote place without roads and without phones or radios?Dee shows them all the tricks they need to survive, telling them all about life in this ancient forest - and why the wilderness needs to be preserved.- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert advice from wilderness survival experts and conservationists - Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Finding camp- Firecraft

Join in the bear hunt with this fabulous interactive sound book!We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For thirty-five years, readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favourite.Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest! Now you can join in the fun with this gorgeous gift edition of the much-loved family favourite with eight exciting sound effects.

暴風來臨前，海面翻湧、風聲呼嘯；兩個兄妹相視一笑，準備迎接大自然的考驗。Brian Floca 的文字精煉而有力，Sydney Smith 的畫面以水色暈染出暴雨的能量與結束後的靜謐。本書不僅描繪天氣的變化，更讓人感受到探索的勇氣與兄妹間默契的力量。當陽光再次灑落，讀者也彷彿與他們一同呼吸新鮮的空氣，重新感受世界的明亮。In a thrilling picture book by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith, young readers will experience the sheer power of a violent thunderstorm and the calm of its aftermath."The power of nature captivates and compels in this phenomenal tale of pushing limits." Kirkus ReviewsA gorgeously illustrated jacketed hardback picture book for children which explores the extraordinary strength and changeability of the natural world, and shines a light on those thrilling new experiences shared with siblings.Join in the journey as two siblings go hand-in-hand to experience the true power of a thunderstorm in their seaside town. They want to witness it all - the rise, the thrill of it all, and then the slow return to calm once the storm has passed and a new day begins.From two extraordinary and internationally

╲ 出門好忙．跨步成長．三部曲 ╱開開心心、丟三落四的小猴子；精神飽滿、冒冒失失的小狐狸；細心冷靜、小心翼翼的小企鵝；他們各自踏上自我成長的探索旅程，會手忙腳亂，也會跌跌撞撞，但終將收穫滿滿。★五味太郎以幽默看待育兒日常，用溫柔陪伴成長，捕捉孩子最真實的生活練習！★掃描書中QR code，聆聽中英雙語故事音檔，營造雙語學習與對話的氛圍！1.《快點快點！出門嘍！Going Out in a Hurry!》快點快點，出門嘍！可是我要去哪裡呢？I am going out in a hurry,But where am I going?啊！好像忘了什麼？Ah! Did I forget something?趕快回家看看吧！I'd better hurry home and figure it out.噢！原來是忘記穿鞋子。Aha! I forgot to put on my shoes.啊！好像又忘了什麼？Ah! Did I forget anything else?趕快回家看看吧！I'd better hurry home and figure it out.帽子！天氣這麼熱，出門不能忘記戴帽子。My hat!It's so hot.I can't go out without my hat. 小猴子大跨步伐、大擺雙手，興高采烈的走出家門，而在家裡的爸爸目送著小猴子急匆匆的出門，像是不放心又得放手，心情忐忑。結果，這才一出門，小猴子就連自己到底要去哪裡都想不起來了，甚至還忘記穿鞋子、戴帽子、戴幸運項鍊⋯⋯於是，他一次一次的跑回家，一邊自言自語：「啊！好像又忘了什麼？」直到爸爸提醒，他才恍然大悟，說：「對了！我正要去釣魚。」最後，小猴子來到約定地點和朋友見面了，卻還是忘了最重要的東西，猜猜看那是什麼呢？直到爸爸把東西送來給小猴子，這趟迫不及待的冒險終於圓滿，留下美好回憶！ 看著繪本中小猴子忘記東西的臉部表情、肢體動作，以及路邊觀查且各有心理狀態的小動物，總能吸引孩子驚喜和開懷大笑。親子共讀時，無論是大人親自說故事，或是掃描QR code播放中文版和英文版的故事音檔聆聽，邀請孩子齊聲朗讀一再重複又有節奏的文字：「啊！好像忘了什麼？」、「趕快回家看看吧！」以及英文表達「好像又忘了什麼？」的幾種句型，如：Did I forget something?、Did I forge

走走走，有時候小心慢走！走走走，有時候大步向前！★五味太郎以幽默看待育兒日常，用溫柔陪伴成長，捕捉孩子最真實的生活練習！★掃描書中QR code，聆聽中英雙語故事音檔，營造雙語學習與對話的氛圍！出門時，小心慢走！路面結霜溼滑喔！Be careful when you're going out, The road is frozen and slippery.我慢慢的、小心的走路。I walk slowly and carefully.我慢慢的、小心的滑行。I slide slowly and carefully.對，對，真棒！我做得越來越好了。Yeah, yeah, that's great!I'm getting good at it.哎呀！這有點難。要小心別摔倒。Oops! This is a little tricky.I should be careful not to fall.哇！這好難喔！只能勇往直前了。Wow! This is quite difficult.I will go forward bravely. 站在家門口的媽媽像是放心不下的叮嚀小企鵝：「出門時，小心慢走！」而小企鵝頻頻回頭、惴惴不安的向媽媽道再見，便踏上了這趟路面溼滑、需謹慎前行、獨自完成的旅程。路上，小企鵝從「慢慢的、小心的走路。」一步步摸索前進，接著「慢慢的、小心的滑行。」漸漸的掌握了平衡感，樂趣也油然而生，還不忘鼓勵自己做得越來越好了。當然，更困難的挑戰還在後頭，面對高低起伏的路段和陡峭的斜坡，雖然小企鵝忍不住說：「哎呀！這有點難。」但還是勇往直前。 跟著小企鵝一路往前走路、滑行、爬階、跳溝，我們會忍不住為他加油，觀察他的表情從緊張到放鬆，我們也像是受到了小企鵝的鼓舞，克服了一切困難。親子共讀時，無論是大人親自說故事，或是掃描QR code播放中文版和英文版的故事音檔聆聽，陪伴孩子大聲的跟讀：「真棒！我做得越來越好了。／That's great! I'm getting good at it.」、「只能勇往直前了。／I will go forward bravely.」、「讓我好好的想一想。／Let me think it over.」這些自我肯定和正向思考的話語，孩子也會充滿不怕解決問題的能量。 畫面中，除了獨自前行的小企鵝，還有完全沒注意到小企鵝謹慎踏步的路人、騎車

快點快點，到底要去哪裡？快點快點，好像忘了什麼？★五味太郎以幽默看待育兒日常，用溫柔陪伴成長，捕捉孩子最真實的生活練習！★掃描書中QR code，聆聽中英雙語故事音檔，營造雙語學習與對話的氛圍！快點快點，出門嘍！可是我要去哪裡呢？I am going out in a hurry,But where am I going?啊！好像忘了什麼？Ah! Did I forget something?趕快回家看看吧！I'd better hurry home and figure it out.噢！原來是忘記穿鞋子。Aha! I forgot to put on my shoes.啊！好像又忘了什麼？Ah! Did I forget anything else?趕快回家看看吧！I'd better hurry home and figure it out.帽子！天氣這麼熱，出門不能忘記戴帽子。My hat!It's so hot.I can't go out without my hat. 小猴子大跨步伐、大擺雙手，興高采烈的走出家門，而在家裡的爸爸目送著小猴子急匆匆的出門，像是不放心又得放手，心情忐忑。結果，這才一出門，小猴子就連自己到底要去哪裡都想不起來了，甚至還忘記穿鞋子、戴帽子、戴幸運項鍊⋯⋯於是，他一次一次的跑回家，一邊自言自語：「啊！好像又忘了什麼？」直到爸爸提醒，他才恍然大悟，說：「對了！我正要去釣魚。」最後，小猴子來到約定地點和朋友見面了，卻還是忘了最重要的東西，猜猜看那是什麼呢？直到爸爸把東西送來給小猴子，這趟迫不及待的冒險終於圓滿，留下美好回憶！ 看著繪本中小猴子忘記東西的臉部表情、肢體動作，以及路邊觀察且各有心理狀態的小動物，總能吸引孩子驚喜和開懷大笑。親子共讀時，無論是大人親自說故事，或是掃描QR code播放中文版和英文版的故事音檔聆聽，邀請孩子齊聲朗讀一再重複又有節奏的文字：「啊！好像忘了什麼？」、「趕快回家看看吧！」以及英文表達「好像又忘了什麼？」的幾種句型，如：Did I forget something?、Did I forget anything else? Did I forget something again? 如此增添閱讀中的參與感和趣味性，不僅能營造出到底忘了什麼而等待謎底揭曉的期待感，也能加深孩子的語言記憶。 小猴子丟三

Owl wonders why everyone else in the forest sleeps at night, in this sweetly-illustrated story about how we learn to know ourselves. A splendid read for emerging readers, animal lovers, and fans of classics such as Winnie the Pooh, this book works both for bedtime and for budding lovers of adventure stories! Perfect for ages 4-8. In this thoughtful, refreshing, and lovingly illustrated picture book, Owl embarks on a quest to answer the question that's making him feel mixed up: why can't he fall asleep at night when all of the other animals in the forest are sleeping? Setting out on a quest to learn, Owl asks the squirrels, the rabbits, and even a bear! But alas, all the animals are asleep at night and too busy in the daytime to help Owl solve his problem. But this owl is determined to find out what's up with sleeping at night, and the answer might just surprise him . . .

校車司機 Mr. Jay 是學校裡最早開始、最後收工的英雄。從鄉間到市區，他一路接送學生上學，面對突發狀況總是面帶笑容、機智應對——從安撫暈車、清理小馬的便便，到修理模型、避開鵝群襲擊，全都難不倒他！作者 Chelsea Lin Wallace 以節奏明快的韻文描繪校車奔馳的熱鬧日常，Thyra Heder 的插圖則讓整個車程充滿動感與幽默。這是一場關於勇氣、耐心與日常英雄的快樂旅程，保證讓孩子一邊大笑一邊期待明天的上學路。Cheer for the district's most intrepid school bus driver as he races to get everybody to school before the bell rings! A school is an entire community of its own, but many of its members never get celebrated. This book, the hero is the school bus driver! The first staff member kids see in the morning and the last they say goodbye to, the bus driver has a crucial part to play--and Mr. Jay is up to the challenge. With the clock ticking all the while, Mr. Jay picks up kids from all over town--out in the country, up a hill, in the busy city, always piloting his bus with jaunty rhymes and a can-do attitude. Along the route, he's called upon to settle stomachs, clean up pony poo, and fix a diorama. He avoids a stampede, settles down an intruding dog, and even fights off hostile swa

本書由凱迪克獎得主 Lane Smith 創作，是一本充滿動感與參與感的互動朗讀圖畫書。故事從一個再熟悉不過的校園情境出發：學校很有趣，但有時候，就是需要休息一下。即使不是正式下課時間，也可以來一場「現在就要的下課時間」。書中文字不斷邀請孩子大聲喊出「RECESS！」，並跟著做出各種動作與聲音，讓閱讀成為釋放能量的出口。Bestselling and award-winning creator Lane Smith presents an interactive read-aLOUD that invites readers to take a break, run wild with their imaginations, and join in on some good-natured, school-sanctioned shenanigans School is where you go to learn. It is fun. But sometimes you need a little break from all the fun. That is why there is recess. But what if it's not recess time? No problem! You can have a Now Recess, a Really-Need-a-Break Recess, a Wherever-You-Are Recess. It doesn't matter what you call it. Just make sure you shout it: RECESS! Featuring the distinctive humor and beloved art of bestselling Caldecott honoree Lane Smith, this irresistibly fun, interactive read aLOUD is the perfect stress reliever to send kids into fits of giggles and shaking out their wiggles.

Learning how to read should be a walk in the dog park! Follow four curious canines on letter-replacement adventures in this phonics-based early reader series starter from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long.Meet the Letter Setters! When their BONE is GONE, these dynamic dogs—Patrick (an Irish Setter), R.W. (a Red and White Setter), Victoria (an English Setter), and Gordy (a Gordon Setter)—sound the GONG and spring into action to retrieve their tasty treat.In this engaging new early reader series from acclaimed author-illustrator Ethan Long, each story starts out with a four letter word. On the next page, one swapped letter makes a new word—and a new canine caper for little ones learning how to read! As this fresh and fun device propels the pups into silly, slapstick sequences, phonics help readers to discover new words, study how words relate to each other, and observe how text and pictures support one another.Geisel Medalist Ethan Long’s expressive artwork shines in these energet

歡迎來到《Christmas Street》！跟著 Bear 和森林朋友一起倒數迎接聖誕。這本精緻的倒數書設計成可展開的立體村莊，藏有 24 扇驚喜小門，每天都有韻律感十足的短詩與可愛插圖等待揭曉。書頁背面更附親子活動，如寫信給聖誕老人、烤胡蘿蔔燕麥點心、裝飾薑餅屋、挑選聖誕樹等。搭配燙金封面與紅絲帶綁帶，是充滿節慶氛圍的完美禮物。亮點：．24 扇小門設計，每日開啟節日驚喜．附親子手作與互動活動．可展開成立體聖誕村莊展示Welcome friend to Christmas Street. Your timing's oh so good. Our Christmas countdown has begun -so let's explore the wood...Count down to Christmas with Bear and his woodland friends in this spectacular advent calendar book - with surprises hidden under 24 doors, festive activities to enjoy as a family and a magical fold-out village to display. Every day of December brings a delightful door to open, with fun, read-aloud rhyming text and gorgeous illustrations hidden behind 24 flaps. With fun, family-friendly activities on the reverse, including: - Tell a Christmas Story with Papa Bear- Write a Letter to Santa with Professor Owl- Bake Carrot Oat Bars for Rudolph with Mama Fox- Build a Snowdeer with the Deer Family- Decorate a Gingerbread Burrow with Bunny- Pick the Perfect Tree

The gripping follow-up to multi-million bestselling author Ruth Ware’s The Woman in Cabin 10 – now a Netflix film, starring Keira Knightley. Paradise comes at a price . .. The stunning mountain views. The beautiful shore of Lake Geneva.The terrified woman held in the suite belonging to the hotel’s millionaire owner. Lo Blacklock’s all-expenses paid trip to a luxury Swiss chateau should have been the ideal return to work. But as her past catches up with her, the millionaire’s mistress demanding that Lo help her escape, and a body turning up in the room next door, forces Lo to ask how far would she go to help someone she’s not even sure she can trust… Praise for Ruth Ware: ‘A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there’ DAVID BALDACCI'Deliciously dark and utterly addictive' LUCY FOLEY ‘A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch’ CLARE MACKINTOSH ‘Hits the ground running and doesn’t let up till the last chapter’ ERIN KELLY 'Every Ruth Ware novel i

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates imagination! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*I Am Going!*We Are in a Book!*I Broke My Trunk!*Listen to My Trumpet!*I’m a Frog!

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates problem solving! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*There is a Bird on Your Head!*Are You Ready to Play Outside?*Elephants Cannot Dance!*Should I Share My Ice Cream?*I Will Take a Nap!