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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 . . .

In this heartfelt novel about family, friendship, and identity perfect for fans of The List of Things That Will Not Change and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan--especially when they start public school for the first time. Thirteen-year-old Shai is an expert problem-solver. There's never been something they couldn't research and figure out on their own. But there's one thing Shai hasn't been able to logic their way through: picking at the hair on their arms. Ever since their mom lost her job, the two had to move in with family friends, and the world went into pandemic lockdown, Shai's been unable to control their picking. Now, as the difficult times recede and everyone begins to discover their "new normal," Shai's hoping the stress that caused their picking will end, too. After reading that a routine can reduce anxiety, Shai makes a plan to create a brand new normal for themself that includes go

【核心賣點】本書作者周林浩Chau Lam Ho (Michael)老師在HKDSE Paper 2 Writing Part A 取得滿分成績，他結合多年英文教學經驗，總結出英文寫作15式，有助讀者成功拔尖，獲得佳績。精選15種英語體裁 (Sample Writing of Different Text Types)，分析體裁特點，提供範文，強調學習重點，並提供詞彙短語的近義形式 (Different Ways of Saying the Same Thing)　以及多樣化常用句式 (Alternative Expressions) ，全方位強化英文能力。【一句話推介】HKDSE Paper 2 Writing Part A滿分成績的Michael Sir，教你寫作15式，助你成功拔尖。【內容簡介】每次英文作文總想爭取高分，但一直未能達至拔尖水平嗎？在HKDSE Paper 2 Writing Part A 取得滿分成績的周老師，結合多年教學經驗，總結出英文寫作15式，有助成功拔尖，獲得佳績。 本書特點：1 精選15種英語體裁 (Sample Writing of Different Text Types) 從小學及初中英語課程裏精選日記、網誌、建議信、故事、看圖作文、公函等15種體裁，分析體裁特點，提供範文，強調學習重點。2 提供常用詞彙短語的近義形式 (Different Ways of Saying the Same Thing) 按「開心」、「傷心」、「生氣」、「緊張」等情感主題，提供近義表達方式。除了用happy表達「開心」之外，還可以用delighted、joyful、thrilled、scream with joy、give each other a fist pump 和 give a high five等，並且通過例句體現詞彙的用法。3 多樣化常用句式 (Alternative Expressions) 供靈活運用 掌握句式變化有助提升寫作水平，例如撰寫非正式建議信時，可組合運用多樣化的句式，例如：I used to have the same problem. I’ll tell you how I dealt with it and I believe you’ll no longer find it a problem soon.4 你也

Are slugs and snails wreaking havoc in your garden? Do you want to nip the problem in the bud but don't know how without resorting to harmful pesticides?Every gardener shares the same struggle. But what if not all slugs deserve the bad rap in your garden?Discover everything you need to know about slugs, the different species, their fascinating lifecycles, and the important role they play in your garden ecosystem. Learn which slugs are busy recycling decaying matter and which ones have your precious seedling on their menus – and the practical steps you can take to control them with eco-friendly measures.Think you know slugs? Think again. Let the experts at the RHS help you become mates with molluscs with RHS Slugs: Friend or Foe?

"A contemporary Buffy" - Publishers Weekly Every other day, Kali D'Angelo is an average teenager. She goes to public high school. She attends pep rallies (reluctantly).She's human. And every other day in between . .. she's not. Though she's not quite sure what she is on those days, Kali knows what she does .. . she hunts, traps, and kills demons, hellhounds, and other supernatural creatures that threaten her world.On those days, she is practically indestructible. But when Kali notices a mark on a popular girl at school, she knows instantly that the girl is marked for death by one of these unworldly beings. And she knows she has only twenty-four hours to save her.There's only one problem . . .it's the wrong twenty-four hours. An action-packed supernatural mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games.

Super Rabbit Boy must face the biggest robot the world has ever seen in the latest page-turning installment of this USA Today bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Super Rabbit Boy is ready to enjoy a relaxing day off until meanie King Viking shows up at his door. King Viking has a giant problem -- his biggest robot ever, the Gigabot has been stolen. Now the robot thief is taking the Gigabot straight toward Animal Town! King Viking can’t stop the Gigabot on his own, so he has no choice… he has to ask Super Rabbit Boy for help! Will Super Rabbit Boy find a way to stop the giant Gigabot? And who is the robot thief?Thomas Flintham's full-color artwork on every page brings energy and

This hands-on (and marker-on!) curriculum-based workbook provides reinforcement, practice, and review opportunities of foundational pre-math and pre-reading concepts plus motor skill work for the youngest learners. The ultimate write and erase workbook, with tons of curriculum-based activities and exercises focusing on letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. Includes a removable double sided white board and dry erase marker (attached in spiral binding). It's fun to be smart! From the brand that's loved by kids, teacher approved, and parent trusted, Brain Quest Write and Erase: Preschool Skills is packed with hands-on activities that introduce and reinforce concepts students need to prepare for school. Bonus questions on each page extend the learning and give parents ample opportunities for engaging conversations and language development. Aligned with early learning standards and expertly vetted by award-winning teachers, each page is designed to set students and parents

A mom will do anything to save her kid.Anything."The missing boy is 10-year-old Alfie Risby, and to be perfectly honest with you, he's a little shit."Florence Grimes is a thirty-one-year-old party girl who always takes the easy way out. Single, broke and unfulfilled after the humiliating end to her girl band career, she has only one reason to get out of bed each day: her ten-year-old son Dylan. But then Alfie Risby, her son’s bully and the heir to a vast frozen food empire, mysteriously vanishes during a class trip, and Dylan becomes the prime suspect. Florence, for once, is faced with a task she can’t quit: She’s got to find Alfie and clear her son’s name, or risk losing Dylan forever.The only problem? Florence has no useful skills, let alone investigative ones, and all the other school moms hate her.Oh, and Florence has a reason to suspect Dylan might not be as innocent as she’d like to believe...

From Eisner Award-winning author Aron Nels Steinke comes a heartfelt and funny middle-grade graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and expressing yourself. Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. She didn't used to have anxiety speaking--and she used to have friends. Now, her former best friend Chloe is her worst enemy, and Mira's only solace is making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel. But when Chloe's mom has to travel for a family emergency, Mira is horrified to learn that her family has volunteered to let Chloe stay with them. When it feels like everything is going wrong, will Mira ever find her voice?

Phenom writer Cody Ziglar continues his run on megastar Miles Morales, as the blockbuster event BLOOD HUNT turns his world upside down!Endless hordes of bloodsucking vampires ravage Earth beneath the pitch-black skies of the planet's last night! Vampire-slayer Blade has a plan, and his only hope for victory rests with Miles Morales! But Blade's mission comes with a cost — one Spider-Man may be unwilling to pay. And Miles' biggest ally is about to become his worst nightmare! With uncanny new abilities, Miles faces a desperate battle to find an answer to his latest problem — with his family at greater risk than ever before! But when the Vulture swoops in just as Miles is at his most desperate, the one to suffer may just be the person they both love! Plus: A family vacation to Puerto Rico introduces Miles to relatives with huge secrets!COLLECTING: Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022) 21-24, Miles Morales: Spider-Man Annual (2024) 1

From a rising stand-up comedian and exciting new talent in children's fiction comes a brilliantly funny murder mystery series that BBC Radio called "Knives Out meets Poirot--but for children!" Bonnie Montgomery is the world's greatest detective. Not that anyone--other than Grampa Banks--has heard of her. But they will have heard of Montgomery Bonbon, the gentleman detective with the bristly mustache, fashionable beret, and accent that's hard to place. Montgomery Bonbon is responsible for solving many high-stakes crimes, including unmasking the Emmental Bandit, restoring the Rusakova diamonds to their rightful owner, and busting an international owl-smuggling ring, resulting in the arrest of over twelve owls. But now Montgomery Bonbon is needed on a case much closer to home, at the Hornville Museum in Bonnie's hometown of Widdlington, where a mysterious death has occurred. Don't look too carefully, however--from certain angles, Montgomery Bonbon looks suspiciously like a ten-year-old gi

Being part bubble and part cat can be one whole problem in this new BubbleCat mixed-media tale! When BubbleCat throws a party for his grandma, can he balance helping all his friends with finding the perfect gift for Nana?It's Nana's one-millionth Not Poppin' Day, and BubbleCat is excited to gift her a beautiful bouquet of flowers at her party. But every time he tries to pick her more flowers, one of his friends needs his help to finish their own gifts. Oh, bubbles! Can BubbleCat balance helping his friends with helping himself, or will he have to tell them…"no"?

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes.There's just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven't returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle -- or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying -- and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can't escape her firescales, and she can't escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia.So when she's offered a chance to trade everything for a new life, Peril has t

No sound, no problem！（掩耳盜鈴） Groundless worries （杞人憂天） There are hundreds more of these Chinese idioms (chengyu) that pack a lot of meaning into four characters。 Many of these Chinese idioms originate from historical events，classics，and folklore； they give us valuable insights into Chinese culture，history，and literature。 Aimed at English learners，The Magic Four groups together some of these well-known stories with attitude and behaviour as its theme。 Each story is accompanied with extra learning elements： • The literal and figurative meanings； • A similar idiom/phrase in the English language； • Definitions of useful vocabularies in the story； • Meanings of different idioms/phrases used in the stories and examples。 Not only will you gain insight into Chinese wisdom accumulated for centuries but also learn fun aspects of the English language too！

Alex Neptune is back for his most epic adventure in this fifth and final instalment of the action-packed series - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!Brineblood the pirate is back on the high seas with a dastardly plan - he's going to steal every drop of sea magic and use it to raise an all-powerful monster from the bottom of the ocean. If Alex, Zoey and Anil can't stop him, the monster could flood the entire world.Teaming up with the water dragon, they use a home-made submarine to journey deep into places no human has been before. But they have one crucial problem: Alex has lost his magic. Can he still lead his crew to victory? Or will Haven Bay - and the rest of the world - be lost for good?

AI時代Math元年 - 用Python全精通程式設計本書旨在幫助零基礎的讀者學習Python程式設計。涵蓋了Anaconda和JupyterLab的安裝與使用，並深入介紹Python的基本語法、資料型態、常見運算、控制結構、函式以及物件導向程式設計，讓讀者能夠掌握Python的核心概念。在資料視覺化方面，本書探討了二維和三維視覺化技術，並使用Seaborn進行資料視覺化，幫助讀者將資料轉化為可視化的圖形。此外，書中詳細介紹了NumPy的使用，包括索引和切片、常見運算、陣列規整、線性代數以及愛因斯坦求和約定，這些都是進行資料分析的重要工具。Pandas部分則著重於快速視覺化、索引和切片、時間序列資料的處理及資料規整，讓讀者能夠有效管理和分析資料。在進階視覺化和運算方面，本書介紹了Plotly的統計視覺化、SymPy的符號運算、SciPy的數學運算及Statsmodels的統計模型，這些工具能夠幫助讀者進行更複雜的資料分析。在機器學習的部分，書中探討了Scikit-Learn的應用，包括資料預處理、回歸、降維、分類和聚類等技術，讓讀者了解如何利用機器學習解決實際問題。最後，本書還介紹了如何使用Streamlit來架設應用程式，特別是機器學習相關的Apps。整體而言，本書以實作為主，搭配Jupyter Notebook，引導讀者在動手練習中學習Python程式設計、資料分析和機器學習的基礎知識，並以圖形和口語化的方式解釋背後的數學思想。

Dream up anything you like, dear reader, and watch it come to life on the next page--just no tigers! This fun read-aloud about creativity and perspeverance will have your reader giggling and inspired, all while our hero learns that with a bit of practice, even the wildest challenges can be tamed. This book is MAGIC! Imagine anything you like, and the illustrator will draw it on the next page. There's only one rule: DON'T THINK OF TIGERS! Ready? Oh dear. You thought of tigers, didn't you? Please, think of anything else. A cow doing ballet? No problem! Just no tigers. Our illustrator really, really can't draw tigers... Or can he? As his hilariously silly and irresistibly charming drawings of tigers improve, Alex Latimer delivers a subtle but important message about practice, creativity, and embracing imperfection. A fun read-aloud that's sure to delight time and time again, this is the perfect book for kids who love to draw--and for those who don't (but might soon!).

Have Pizza and Taco been naughty or nice? These foodie besties are getting ready for the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book!IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME....in a few months!!! But Pizza and Taco have decided it's never too early to make their Christmas wish lists and check them twice. Now all they need to do is make sure they’re super nice and well-behaved because Santa Slaw is always watching! Taco has no problem helping neighbors and doing his chores...but Pizza, on the other hand...! Will Pizza and Taco get all the presents they ask for?This hilarious young graphic novel—with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for readers who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels.Readers will be hungry to collect all eight books in the series! Here are a few titles to look out for:Who's the Best?Super-Awesome Comic!Too Cool for School (A Parents Magazine Best Book!)Dare

OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES! Four brothers. Two missions. One explosive read. Jennifer Lynn Barnes returns to the world of her #1 bestselling, TikTok sensation Inheritance Games trilogy, and the stakes have never been higher. Grayson Hawthorne was raised as the heir apparent to his billionaire grandfather, taught from the cradle to put family first. Now the great Tobias Hawthorne is dead and his family disinherited, but some lessons linger. When Grayson's half-sisters find themselves in trouble, he swoops in to do what he does best: take care of the problem--efficiently, effectively, mercilessly. And without getting bogged down in emotional entanglements. Jameson Hawthorne is a risk-taker, a sensation-seeker, a player of games. When his mysterious father appears and asks for a favor, Jameson can't resist the challenge. Now he must infiltrate London's most exclusive underground gambling club, which caters to the rich, the powerful, and the aristocratic, and w

Sherlock Bones, the world's greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure. Bones and Catson are visiting New York when the local police chief tracks them down. She explains that the city is being terrorised by a mysterious masked villain who is threatening the police with chaos if they don't solve his riddles. The officers are struggling, and it's lucky for them that the world's greatest puzzle experts are in town. After thwarting a fiendish plot in Manhattan, Bones and Catson are hot on the heels of the mysterious criminal, on a chase that will take them to Niagara Falls and across the faces of the great dog presidents on Mount Ruffmore. But there's a greater mystery to solve while all this is going on. Who is the villain? And how can they unmask them? The fifth book in Buster's Sherlock Bones fiction series features intricate artwork and illustrated puzzles - including search-and-finds, mazes and number riddles - that are

Discover how maths is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Maths - Amazing Maths. Mathematics is not just working out sums and equations for school - it's all around us and used in everyday situations. From photography and cooking to ballet and fashion design, maths is the building block of everything! Discover how watching rabbits and bees developed into a famous sequence, see the ancient Egyptians apply maths to pyramid building, and meet the inspirational mathematicians who brought numbers and symbols to life, including Marjorie Lee Browne, Archimedes and Maryam Mirzakhani. A "try this at home" section shows readers how maths helps you to read minds and how a sequence can turn you into an artist. With easy-to-understand text written by maths expert Lou Abercrombie, and lots of colourful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter maths and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of tellin

What's the key to building fluency in Geometry? Practice, practice, practice! The Big Fat High School Geometry Workbook is the newest math title in the Big Fat Workbook series, offering support and practice opportunities for students studying Geometry. The write-in workbook provides recaps of key Geometry concepts and a variety of question types, including short answer, extended answers, and word problems. Plus there is a stepped-out solution for each question. Students love the direct, accessible delivery of Everything You Need to Ace Geometry in One Big Fat Notebook. This workbook takes the same approach of easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts, stepped-out examples, helpful doodles, captions, and hundreds of exercises to provide additional practice of the Geometry concepts students learn in class.

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! The third book in the Diary of a Minecraft Wolf series, featuring classic Minecraft characters, creatures, and quests!Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld.Winston and his pet player, Brian, are headed to the Nether for their next mission. Heat, fire, and a reddish darkness greets them. Pretty spooky stuff. Before they know it, they are under attack from skeletons! Captain Skeleton demands to know what they are doing in the Nether. They need to investigate the haunted fortress, of course! Even the skeletons are scared of that place. Can Winston and Brian conquer their fears and save the day? Read and find out!

From award-winning author-illustrator, Ross Collins, is the first in a hilarious picture book series about a very determined, if foolhardy, rabbit. No Climbing, no problem. No sign will be deterring this bunny . . .Award-winning author-illustrator Ross Collins' No Climbing! is a not-so-cautionary tale that young readers will love.When this fearless rabbit sets off for a climb, there's no stopping him. Not mysteriously vanishing climbing buddies, nor the strange tentacles, and especially not the very clearly labelled signs of danger . . . But sometimes, perseverance and blissful ignorance do pay off!Packed with Ross Collins's big, bold illustrations and his trademark humour, No Climbing! contains an ingenious slow reveal and a hilarious final twist that makes it a perfect read-aloud picture book for children and adults alike.From the creator of There's a Bear on My Chair and the illustrator of There's Nothing Faster than a Cheetah.

Who Lives Here is a charming lift-the-flap story from the bestselling, record-breaking partnership of Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb. One little boy is very excited when he receives an invitation to go and play at his friend Dan's house. But there's just one problem, he doesn't know which house on South Street Dan lives in.Along the way he meets some very interesting neighbours, including a cook, a pirate and ghost. But which door does Dan live behind? A wonderful game of dressing-up awaits. Will he ever be able to find the right house?Written in Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming style and with adorable illustrations packed full of details to spot from the award-winning Rebecca Cobb.This is a book to delight young children, and to read again, and again . . .and again!

This engaging introduction to chemistry tackles the key concepts and big ideas in a friendly and accessible way. From atoms to molecules, discover the basic building blocks of the universe and find out how chemists use them to create amazing new medicines, materials and more. Follow step-by-step chemical reactions, explore the periodic table and learn all about chemistry's real-life applications from solving crimes to producing green energy.Chapters in this book include:IntroductionFind out what chemistry is, and the amazing things chemists have learned to do with it over the centruries. What's the world made of?Discover the basic building blocks of EVERYTHING around you, why they're always changing and how they join together. Journey into an atomThe smallest building block - an atom - is itself made of even smaller parts.Keep track of the 118 atoms we know about so far in a handly chart called the periodic table. Making connectionsChemistry is all about what heppens when atoms connect

Natalie navigates jealousy and responsibility in this second book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover! Natalie Ruiz's enthusiasm for the Mini Cupcake Club ends up in her biting off more than she can chew. She's signed the club up for so many baking projects, how will they ever finish them all? And to make matters worse, her math-whiz twin sister Stephanie comes up with a solution to get all the cupcakes baked on time. Natalie wants to be happy that her twin saved the day--and closer to her in general--but can she be close to someone she secretly envies a little bit?

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! The first in a new series featuring classic Minecraft characters, creatures, and quests!Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld.Then Winston has the brilliant idea of taming a Minecraft player to be his secret weapon. Can Winston and his pet player finally reveal the true evil nature of the Baby Turtles, or will they be defeated by these lovable critters over and over again? Read and find out in this unofficial Minecraft series that features illustrations throughout!

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER - Things are about to go from bad to wolf in the howlingly entertaining third book of the beloved Wingfeather Saga, with more than one million copies sold! NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES - Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios.Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby, the Lost Jewels of Anniera, are hiding from Gnag the Nameless in the Green Hollows, one of the few places in the land of Aerwiar not overrun by the Fangs of Dang. But there's a big problem. Janner's little brother--heir to the throne of Anniera--has grown a tail. And gray fur. Not to mention two pointed ears and long, dangerous fangs. To the suspicious folk of the Green Hollows, he looks like a monster. But Janner knows better. His brother isn't as scary as he looks. He's perfectly harmless. Isn't he? Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and co

STEM—where we see it, how we use it, and why you should careDiscover how physics is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science—Physics.Explore how physics is all around us! Discover how physics keeps a plane in the air, find out about light and dark matter, and meet the scientists who have brought physics to life, including Shohini Gose, Michael Faraday, and Vera Rubin. Readers can also carry out cool physics experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Dr Shini Somara and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter physics and why it’s even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering, and math in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessib

Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing their greatest challenge yet: school life! Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you've ever seen! This comedic spin-off of international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life. Things around Kimetsu Academy turn even more chaotic when Gyomei discovers a lost kitty in need of a home. A hunger for eggs leads to an even stronger hunger for a hot spring. Meanwhile, Genya struggles to meet his brother's standards (in math), Sabito and Makomo lead a (surprisingly fruitful) ghost hunt, and Obanai sends Mitsuri a secret love letter.

A funny and fantastical adventure from Olympian Tom Daley all about perseverance, friendship and positivity. Written in collaboration with children's author, Simon James Green. With gorgeous illustrations by Luna Valentine.Jack really wants to impress his diving coach dad ... there's just one problem. Jack is the worst diver in the worst diving team in Damp Bottom, England. But when a new kid starts at school with magic swimming skills and an eagerness to share tips, Jack's luck might be about to change.But when Jack's new friend gets into trouble - and the fate of a secret world hangs in the balance - it's up to Jack and the rest of his diving crew to save the day. Sometimes it's not about winning, it's about helping your friends when they need it the most, it's about team work...A not to be missed hilarious adventure storyBringing together the most decorated British diver of all time Tom Daley - and acclaimed children's and YA-and Carnegie-nominated author Simon James

First haircut? No problem! With this playful board book in tow, little ones getting a trim will feel at ease and amused!Contrary to popular belief, a toddler's first haircut can actually be fun! (And every hair-washing, too!) This interactive board book featuring die-cuts across each illustrated spread for fingers to wash," "cut," and "comb" hair introduces the youngest readers to haircare in a clever and comforting way.TOTAL TODDLER APPEAL: Simple text and accessible illustrations are easy to understand and help little ones understand all that goes into getting their first haircut.KIDS' ANXIETY RELIEF: Soothing, fun, and engaging, this book addresses both the practical and emotional aspects of this sometimes-fraught toddler milestone, making it more easily managed and even fun!PARENT/CHILD BONDING: Die-cut holes for fingers on each spread make the haircutting, washing, and combing experience toddler-friendly, welcoming laughter, questions, assurance, and delight.A GREAT GIFT: With a d

The clever and hilarious star of the Geisel Award winners Fox at Night and Fox the Tiger is back in another I Can Read adventure.There's only one Fox . . . except when there are two!Will Fox outfox this new fox? Or will he make a new friend?Carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and whimsical illustrations, Fox versus Fox is ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey. Other Fox books include Fox Has a Problem, Fox at Night, Fox versus Winter, Fox the Tiger, Fox Is Late, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride.

Storybook characters collide in this trilogy of twisted fairy tales from New York Times bestselling author James Riley, set in the world of his popular Half Upon a Time series and now together in one paperback boxed set! Five and a half feet might seem pretty tall for a twelve-year-old, but it's quite small when your parents are giants. As a human-sized giant in a world where humans and giants hate each other, Lena has never felt accepted for who she is. But when she runs away to the Cursed City hoping to find a place to belong among its enchanted inhabitants, she instead finds an even bigger problem. The Golden King and his Faceless army are spreading shadow magic across land, and his next target is the Cursed City. If the Last Knight is defeated, the only ones standing in the way of the king's conquest will be Lena, her talking cat Rufus, new genie-in-training (with a questionable moral compass) Jin, and an arrogant prince who's tiny even by human standards. But the Golden King isn't

This jam-packed collection of fun and simple science experiments for kids is perfect for the classroom or home. Stir up some sticky slime, build a solar system with rubber bands, power a speed boat using soap, and construct an erupting volcano, all with Home Activity Lab, which offers exciting experiments for budding scientists. Including a foreword by Professor Robert Winston, this stunning book includes 28 brilliant science projects using simple step-by-step instructions, everyday ingredients that can be found around the house, and amazing photography to guide you from start to finish. Each experiment describes the science behind the project, highlighting STEM facts with STEM icons pointing out the key science, technology, engineering, and math learning involved in each project. "Take it further" panels encourage young readers to experiment and take their projects to the next level, developing their independence, initiative, and creative thinking skills. Perfect for budding scientist

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure and humor a young gamer could wish for! The first in a new series featuring classic Minecraft characters, creatures, and quests! Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld. Then Winston has the brilliant idea of taming a Minecraft player to be his secret weapon. Can Winston and his pet player finally reveal the true evil nature of the Baby Turtles, or will they be defeated by these lovable critters over and over again? Read and find out in this unofficial Minecraft series that features illustrations throughout! An adventurous and fun story Features classic Minecraft characters Perfect for young gamers

Praise forThe Problem With Problems: 'A masterclass in how to do children's self help well... the medicine will go down very easily' TELEGRAPHWhat happens if you meet a Fear? It's a frightening thing, and it's different for us all. Some are helpful and keep us safe, others cannot be explained. You can fight them and tame them, but sometimes, you might find you were mistaken, and the Fear was really excitement all along! One thing's for sure... often the things you fear are more afraid of you.

A warm and funny eco-adventure with a clever message about looking after our blue planet, perfect for budding David Attenboroughs! When Little Fish and her family encounter an odd new fish bobbing along on its own, they embark on an exciting journey to reunite it with its family.But Odd Fish isn't the only creature who needs Little Fish's help. Turtle has a tummy ache and Octopus's tentacles are tangled. Clever readers will spot the one thing that links them all . . . plastic. Maybe Odd Fish doesn't belong in the sea after all? Eight million tonnes of plastic find their way into our oceans and rivers every year. That's equal to dumping one rubbish truck every minute into the sea!This urgent problem is highlighted for the youngest readers with gentle humour and engaging characters, and offers practical ways we we can all make a real difference to protect our oceans and the creatures that live in them, and opens up key discussions about the environment and the topical issues highlighted