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本書由榮獲 LOLLIES 獎肯定的作家 David Baddiel 創作，是一則結合爆笑情節與成長思考的冒險故事。主角 Malcolm 一點也不喜歡動物，偏偏他的家人卻愛得要命，家裡擠滿了各種寵物，卻沒有他最想要的筆電。原本唯一值得期待的，是六年級的校外教學。沒想到，目的地竟然是一座農場。接下來發生的事，完全超出 Malcolm 的想像——他不只被迫更近距離地認識動物，甚至還體驗了「成為動物」的感覺。這些改變影響了他的行為、語言與生活方式，也讓他重新思考自己是誰。本書在歡笑之中，細膩描寫自我認同的過程，讓讀者在輕鬆閱讀中留下餘韻。From David Baddiel, the brightest new star of children’s books and winner of the LOLLIES award, comes a laugh-out-loud adventure for every child who ever wondered what it might be like to be a bit of an animal…Malcolm doesn’t like animals.Which is a problem because his family love them. Their house is full of pets. What the house is NOT full of is stuff Malcolm likes. Such as the laptop he wanted for his birthday.The only bright spot on the horizon is the Year Six school trip, which Malcolm never thought his parents would pay for. And yet there he is, on the bus, heading to… oh no. A farm.Over the next days, Malcolm changes. He learns a lot about animals. More, in many ways, than he would like. He learns what it’s really

《The Scorpion and the Night Blossom》以中國神話為靈感，打造華麗又殘酷的暗黑浪漫奇幻世界。在魔族肆虐、永夜將臨的世代，少女Àn’yīng為了拯救母親，孤身闖入通往天界的不朽試煉。唯有勝出者，才能得到永生丹。競技場上殺機四伏，祕密層層揭開。神祕對手Yù’chén若即若離的守護，使愛情成為最危險的試探。融合高張力競賽、三角情感與東方神話元素，本書是2025–2026年最受矚目的Romantasy新星之作。In a world at war with demons, one girl will face the ultimate test when she is forced to enter into an ancient, deadly competition for the chance to save her mother's soul… before she loses her forever. From the New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night comes the beginning of a dark and opulent fantasy duology.Nine years ago, the war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore Àn’yīng’s family apart, leaving her mother barely alive and a baby sister to fend for. Now the mortal realm is falling into eternal night, and mó—beautiful, ravenous demons—roam the land, feasting on the flesh of humans and drinking their souls.Àn’yīng is no longer a helpless child, though. Armed with her crescent blades and trained in the ancient art of

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

A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestsellingI Survived the California Wildfires, 2018, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Anderson.All across California, deadly wildfires rage . . .Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly.But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him.Lauren Tarshis’sNew York Timesbestselling I SURVIVED series blazes to life in this graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine

Coming soon to Netflix A TV tie-in edition to BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Benedict Bridgerton, in the third of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring her charming, powerful Bridgerton family. Welcome to Benedict's story .. . This year's most sought-after invitation must surely be that of the Bridgerton masquerade ball, to be held Monday next.Will some fortunate young lady use the mystery of a masquerade night to snare one of the eligible bachelors? Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, May 1815Sophie Beckett never dreamt she would sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball - or that 'Prince Charming' would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie had been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But that night, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she felt like royalty. Yet she know

Return to the Kingdom of Íseldur in Kingdom of Claw, a Viking-inspired romantasy where enemies become lovers and dark secrets hide around every corner . . .Silla Nordvig survived the Road of Bones. In the aftermath of her journey, her dreams of a simple life have been shattered. Beaten, betrayed, and reeling from the revelation of her true name, she flees Kopa with Reynir Galtung, ruthless leader of the Bloodaxe Crew.But Silla soon discovers Rey has been keeping secrets of his own, and they're forced into hiding together. Stuck in a shield-home with the murderous man she thought she knew, Silla forms a new plan: master the magic flowing through her veins to save her sister. But before she can do that, Silla must face her most formidable opponent yet-her own inner demons.Saga Volsik has nothing to lose. They've murdered her family. Stolen her throne.And now they expect her to marry their son. But when she discovers her foster mother hasbeen keeping the biggest secret of all, everything

★ 一場看似意外的瓦斯外洩，揭開精心設計的致命謊言★ 反轉不斷、緊張到最後一頁的YA懸疑鉅作★ 《One of Us Is Lying》作者盛讚的驚悚力作一場致命瓦斯外洩，真的只是意外嗎？當所有人都選擇相信結案報告，她卻懷疑自己才是真正的目標。本書以層層反轉與窒息般張力，描繪一段與真相對抗的青春驚悚旅程——當謊言蔓延，你還能相信誰？An incredible and unputdownable YA thriller, with incredible twists and turns that will have you guessing until the very last page, from the author of Silent Sister – perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus.“A masterclass in suspenseful storytelling” – Karen M. McManus"Simering with tension, terrifically paced and plotted" – Kathleen GlasgowWhen a night of babysitting turns fatal, a girl burdened with survivor's guilt becomes increasingly convinced that someone is responsible for the gas leak that killed her family member – and that she was the intended target all along.Ella wishes that she could do something more fun on New Year’s Eve than babysit, but lately her life has taken a scary turn with a diagnosis that she is trying her best to ignore. So after she barely recovers from another paralyzing migraine, E

「說好的沙灘與陽光，怎麼變成了雨水與泥巴？」Daffodil Patterson一家人要去「沙灘宮殿 (Sandy Palace)」度假了！在 Daffodil 的想像中，那裡應該有棕櫚樹、高級泳池和奢華的享受。但抵達後才發現，「沙灘宮殿」其實只是一個老舊、充滿怪味的露營車營地。更糟的是，天空開始下起傾盆大雨，而他們還得跟那隻愛找麻煩的狗 Colin 擠在狹小的空間裡。災難關鍵字： 漏水的帳篷、消失的風景、難吃的營地餐點、被雨淋濕的探險計畫...這本是全系列中「幽默感」最強的一集。它描述了典型的「英式崩潰假期」。Daffodil 在這一集展現了極高的幽默感和韌性，將一個無聊透頂的下雨假期轉變成一場充滿想像力的室內冒險。Daffodil Patterson is a small girl with BIG plans - it's really not her fault that they always seem to go wrong!A brilliantly funny illustrated series for young readers, from the author and illustrator of The Worst Class in the World. Perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart's books.Daffodil is eight years old and the youngest in her family. She loves:- Capybaras (which are a kind of GIANT guinea pig)- Nirmal-Next-Door (who is her best friend because they agree about most things)- Bobby dazzlers (which means brilliant ideas)- Lists (like this one)Daff is going on a last-minute trip to a mystery resort called SANDY PALACE. Dad has said it's going to be 'THE BEST HOLIDAY EVER'. Except

《Meet the Newmans》講述美國最受歡迎的電視家庭Newman一家，他們在螢光幕前永遠完美無瑕，而1964年，家中的先生Del Newman發生一場神秘車禍，這個事件撼動了原本和諧的形象，也讓家庭每個成員必須面對藏在光鮮外表下的苦楚，像是父親有不為人知的祕密、母親陷入情感麻木、長子隱藏真實愛情、次子則以搖滾明星的身份惹麻煩，節目收視率銳減、社會氛圍巨變，迫使他們決定以最真實的一面拍攝最後一集；年輕記者Juliet的加入，更讓這場家庭、愛、認同與真相的角力加劇。全書以1960年代的媒體文化與時代轉型做為背景，用溫暖幽默筆調展現成長中的衝突與和解，讓讀者看到螢幕背後每個人真實的人生。'I loved Meet the Newmans! The characters jump off the page. I appreciated the subtle feminist twist and the humor. Jennifer is always good but this is one of her best' – JUDY BLUMEYou've seen the show. Now meet the woman behind the scenes . . .From No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Jennifer Niven, a novel about America’s favorite TV family, whose perfect façade starts to crack, for fans of Lessons in Chemistry and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.Los Angeles, 1964.For two decades, Del and Dinah Newman and their sons, Guy and Shep, have ruled television as America’s Favourite Family. Millions of viewers tune in every week to watch them play flawless, black-and-white versions of themselve

In this sixth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies stages a rescue in Rome in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne. Cairo, the newest member of the City Spies, takes the lead when his sister disappears in Istanbul. Determined to save the family of one of their own, the team risks discovery as their search leads them to Rome. Meanwhile, there's been intel that seems to threaten the royal wedding about to take place in Westminster, bringing the team back to the UK on an official case for MI6. With so much security all over the city, it's harder than ever for the City Spies to go unnoticed. Will their skills be up to the task?

Join Bluey and Bingo in this push-and-pull book and help them find all the critters! From witchetty grubs to butterflies, this interactive format is perfect for little Bluey fans. Slide the scroll bar, pull the tab and spin the wheel to discover what bugs are hiding in this book!“Hello, itchitty grubs!” Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: A Big Pop-Up BookBluey: Outdoor Games: A Lift-the-Flap BookBluey: Toys: A Touch-and-Feel playbookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK.Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

Celebrate the generous love of extended families – and beards of all shapes and sizes! – in this playful and funny love letter to uncles and positive male role models."The book's unmistakable message about the many things that men (and boys) can and should be proud of being: playful, pretty, and powerful, all at once." Booklist (starred review)This highly original picture book for bedtime celebrates those less-immediate family members who kids may not live with, but who always show up and give their time, energy and love.Young Eli gets to spend a whole day with his eight adoring uncles – each with a different personality and unique, enviable beard! With lively text from an Emmy-nominated TV writer and bright, imaginative pictures from an award-winning illustrator, join Eli as he says his goodnights one by one after a busy day of treasured time together."A fun book to share with little ones. The illustrations and positive male role models are especially commendable." Inclusive Books for

Go deeper into the groundbreaking Emmy-winning series with the complete, authorized scripts ofStranger Things: Season Four,including an exclusive introduction from the Duffer Brothers.MONSTER (guttural, very deep): Don’t cry, Chrissy. It’s time . . . for your suffering . . . to end . . .Chrissy lets out a blood-curdling scream as —The Monster places its mutated left hand over her face and —INT. EDDIE’S TRAILER - NIGHTBack in the real world, Chrissy suddenly lifts up and slams into the ceiling. Eddie backs away in horror, watching helplessly as —INT. CHRISSY’S HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT (MINDSCAPE)CLOSE ON: The Monster’s long fingers dig into Chrissy’s skin and —INT. EDDIE’S TRAILER - NIGHTWhoom! Chrissy flings upward — slams into the ceiling — as her body presses against the ceiling — pinned — her bones violently snap — her eyes pour blood — then suck inward — and . . .The gang has split up. Eleven and the Byers family are in California, navigating a new life and dealing with Eleven’s str

尋求著「普通的生活」──一家四口的和平日常，不斷四處搬家的相良一家，在某個鄉下地方重逢的對象是…… 「像這樣只有三人湊在一起聊天，是多久以前的事了？」 「你們兩個都變成這種大叔了啊。真了不起呢。」 曾在最強的祕密軍事組織「秘銀」中，與宗介共同組成戰鬥小隊的克魯茲與毛（以及愛女克拉拉）。只不過，像他們這樣的人，怎麼可能不被「危險的麻煩事件」找上門呢── 「要上了喔？闊別許久的……弟兄們！準備好了嗎？」 跨越約二十年的時光，傳說中的小隊復活！與懷念的戰友重逢且並肩作戰──相良一家真的能獲得平穩的生活嗎？ ©Shouji Gatou, Shikidouji 2024 KADOKAWA CORPORATION ★「驚爆危機」新系列開幕！ ★全新的任務是與家人共度和平日常？ ★日本系列作銷售突破1150萬冊！ （小說、漫畫與電子書合計）

★ 爆笑動物偵探系列第4集，小兔偵探再度出擊！★ 犯罪懸疑 × 黑色電影風插畫，幽默又刺激的城市冒險★ 地鐵隧道危機、神祕裂縫事件，一場地下世界的大調查★ 適合喜歡《Dog Man》《Wimpy Kid》式幽默推理的讀者小兔雷吉夢想成為偵探，和鸚鵡搭檔 Pipsquark 在熊堡市解決各種奇怪案件。這次，一隻小老鼠求助，因為地鐵隧道開始出現神祕震動與裂縫，威脅整個鼠群社區。當大家懷疑背後另有陰謀時，雷吉必須在城市崩塌前找出真相，展開一場充滿幽默與刺激的地下推理冒險。In book 4, it looks like the villainous Masque family have finally changed their ways! But, as Reggie quickly learns, looks can be deceiving. When vibrations threaten to damage the tunnels, putting the mouse community in danger, will Reggie and Pipsquark crack the case before the metro cracks around them?He might be small but Reggie Rabbit, detective, will keep the city safe.Reggie Rabbit wants to be a big-shot detective in Bearburgh City, just like his hero, Detective Fox. But Reggie's mum and dad want him to be safe, and expect him to live in Little Critter forever, working on the family vegetable stall. What's a rabbit to do?In book 4, Reggie Rabbit and the Metro Mice, Reggie seems off his game. After successfully exposing another Masque plot, word is

★ 英國No.1暢銷兒童小說！《絕對笑噴》作者Adam Kay爆笑新系列★ BBC即將改編電視特別節目，話題度滿滿★ 10歲天才醫生出診中！醫院、學校與人生問題一起爆走★ 醫學知識 × 爆笑橋段 × 成長故事，笑到停不下來從很小的時候開始，大家就知道——Dexter Procter不是普通小孩。他出生四秒就開口說話；三歲就拿到87張A-level證書；十歲時，已經在醫院當兒科醫生！但即使是天才，也有煩惱。Dexter不太會交朋友，還得面對討人厭的宿敵醫生Dr Drake。更糟的是，他以前的學校突然爆發一場史上最可怕的災難——所有老師同時得了超嚴重的腹瀉！Dexter能不能一邊保住醫院的工作，一邊拯救整所學校，還順便找到自己在世界上的位置？The highly-acclaimed, No. 1-bestselling children's fiction debut from Adam Kay - and soon to be a BBC TV special!It was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old.By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter’s always struggled to fit in.Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) – will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his

本書是一套小巧的石頭彩繪組，提供兩顆白色石膏石與完整的上色工具。八色顏料與點描工具能創造細緻的圖案，搭配兩張輔助網格，更容易掌握對稱與節奏。內附的小書展示多款成品範例，能為配色與造型帶來靈感，讓創作過程更穩定流暢。本書主打平靜的創作體驗，適合在忙碌間找一段安靜的小時間，慢慢完成屬於自己的石頭作品。體積不大，放在書桌或抽屜中隨時都能拿出來使用，也是適合贈送給家人、朋友，用來鼓勵彼此稍作停留的貼心小禮。・完整石頭彩繪套組，操作容易・附創作示例的小書，靈感充足・專注創作能讓心情安定・貼心小禮物，適合所有年齡層This miniature stone painting kit offers crafters of all levels a creative practice to quiet the mind while painting stones.*Specifications: Includes 2 white plaster rocks, 8 paint pots, 1 dotting tool, 1 paintbrush, 2 painting grids*Inspirational mini book: Features examples of beautifully painted stones for creative inspiration*All-in-one kit: This calming set includes everything crafters need to create stone art masterpieces*Perfect peaceful gift: Encourage friends and family members to take a pause for themselves

本書以輕快押韻的文字與 Nick Sharratt 明亮鮮活的圖像，帶領讀者走進「Mullet Isle」——一座人人都以特別髮型為傲的小島。故事節奏輕鬆，讓孩子在翻頁間自然感受造型的趣味與角色的多樣。Sharratt 一向擅長以簡潔線條營造幽默，而在本書中，他以大膽造型與色塊鋪陳，讓閱讀過程像在欣賞一場繽紛的髮型遊行。A HAIR-larious rhyming celebration of the iconic hairstyle. Let's spend a while on Mullet Isle! Everyone there has SPECIAL hair!From the illustrator of the multi-million-copy bestselling You Choose series, and creator of the bestselling Shark in the Park series, Mullets is brought to life in Nick Sharratt’s vibrant illustration style. With its bold characters and surprise twist at the end, this brilliantly fun picture book is sure to delight readers of any age, from 0-100+!

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve the mystery of a missing ferret!F IS FOR FERRET . . .Follow that ferret! Abbi and her friends and family are pet-sitting at a petting zoo and animal sanctuary. The kids are in charge of the ferret, Marcie. There's just one problem: Marcie is acting very strange. She seems upset! Then she runs off, escaping her crate, and sending Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel on a hunt for the missing ferret! Little do they know that finding Marcie will lead to an even bigger mystery. . . .Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar Clues#4: Dolphin Detectives#5: The Emerald EggReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

這本《Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas》以「詭趣聖誕」為主題，提供45頁以上的插圖，讓讀者體驗不一樣的節慶氛圍。內容涵蓋各種創意場景：送禮的吸血鬼聖誕老人、開心滑雪的骷髏、歡樂的小死神，以及詭異卻迷人的聖誕甜點。畫風簡潔，既保有可愛感，又帶點詭譎趣味，讓上色過程充滿驚喜。這本著色書既能作為假日娛樂，也能成為全年喜愛「Spooky Style」讀者的療癒陪伴。Colour over 45 pages of adorable festive fun in this super-cute colouring book.Revel in chillingly cheerful characters and jolly scenes!Have yourself a monstrous Merry Christmas with Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas, a winter wonderland where cozy meets creepy under the mistletoe. Enjoy haunted gingerbread houses, simmering cauldrons of cocoa, jaunty vampire Santas delivering gifts, ghoulishly cute Yule log cakes, happy bats catching snowflakes and so much more.- Explore more than 45 pages of adorably eerie kawaii art- Use crayons, gel pens and even watercolours to bring these charming creatures to lifeFrom its sledding skeletons to its gleeful grim reapers, Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas is a holiday treat for anyone who celebrates spooky season all year long.

From the New York Times bestselling World of Click, besties Beth and Chanda set sail on their third adventure. But their dream cruise is not all smooth sailing as they navigate the changing tides of friendship and sisterhood.Busy besties Beth and Chanda are all aboard for a relaxing ocean getaway! Chanda fully embraces being on "Sunshine Time." The only items on her to-do list are showing off her summer fashions, snorkeling, lounging on the beach with Beth, and sightseeing with her family--including her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Seth, and his parents. Scratch that; Chanda is so at ease that she hasn't even made a list! Beth is...less relaxed. Back home, her big sister, Lisa, is preparing to move away for college in the fall. Missing out on precious time with Lisa before she leaves has Beth feeling bluer than the ocean. Making things worse, she's anxious about seeming like a wet beach towel on this once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Can the two friends find their sea legs and ride the emotio

面對即將到來的青春期，許多男孩既好奇又不安。本書逐步解釋身體為何改變、情緒為何波動，並回答成長過程中最常見的疑問。從身高、體毛、刮鬍子，到性、喜歡誰、如何照顧自己與保持安全，內容完整卻不過度。插畫風格活潑，資訊深度拿捏得宜，讓尚未進入青春期的孩子也能先建立基本理解。書中文字傳達一個重要訊息：每個人的成長節奏都不同，而你正在經歷的，都是正常的一部分。For boys who are just starting to hit puberty, a guide to explain sex, and the changes their body will go through.This totally revised edition of the bestselling 'What's Happening to Me?' guide comes with all-new artwork, and 16 more pages. Written with male readers in mind, it explains puberty in a simple, clear and friendly way, with cartoony artwork and diagrams. Designed to help reassure readers that what they're going through is normal, whether that's coping with a changing body, mood swings, new emotions and even questions about their sexuality and identity.The writing and art style, and the level of detail given in each topic has been tailored to be suitable for kids aged 10 and up, who most likely haven't started puberty yet.Topics covered include: growing taller, getting hairier, shaving, all about penise

Michael Rosen’s hilarious viral video poem is brought to life in picture book form by award-winning illustrator Neal Layton.Michael Rosen’s poem about his dad and the too-hot potato is one of the best-known and best-loved of all his poems. Michael’s own performance of the poem has even become a meme – "Nice!" This is the first time the poem has been illustrated in full colour, in a hilarious picture book.Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. But then one day, one terrible day, he found that his dad does NOT know everything: this is how it goes. They sit down to eat, and the potato’s a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on it to cool it down before eating it. His brother knows it, and his mum knows it. So why does his dad pop it straight into this mouth? And what happens next? A funny slice of family life, told in irresistible repetitive text, that will delight young and old alike.

聖誕節快到了，我們全家都興奮不已，因為今年的聖誕園遊會居然由爸爸負責籌辦！我和好友米羅準備了一堆閃亮創意，賓迪姨姨則準備了山一般的亮片和彩帶，連聖誕老人的紅色雪橇都準備好了！但就在一切看起來完美的時候，雪橇竟然在夜裡被偷了！誰會做出這種事？聖誕節眼看就要泡湯，我只好再度出動，調查這起節日大危機！就算得穿上精靈服裝，我也勢必要把小偷抓出來！這又是一個屬於我——艾妮夏，意外偵探的聖誕任務！本系列曾榮獲英國Sainsbury’s童書獎與Crimefest兒童犯罪小說獎，幽默有趣，節奏緊湊，適合喜歡推理、冒險與歡笑的孩子。深受讀者喜愛，被譽為「適合年輕偵探的完美讀物」！Join Anisha, Accidental Detective, to solve an extra-special festive mystery filled with snowmen and secrets, crackers and clues!IT'S CHRISTMAAAAAAS!My family LOVE Christmas and this year their excitement levels are off the charts because, drum roll with extra jingle bells... Dad has been put in charge of the festive fayre!Everyone's ready to help – my friend Milo and I have loads of SPARKLY ideas, Aunty Bindi's got a mountain of TINSEL, and we've even got a BIG RED SLEIGH for Santa's grotto!Well, we did have a big red sleigh, until someone STOLE IT in the middle of the night. So now I'm on the case to track down the THIEF before they ruin Christmas. I just wish I didn’t have to dress as an ELF to do it!Loo

本書以立體旋轉書的形式，展現姆明谷一年四季的變化。翻開書頁，標誌性的藍色姆明屋立體展開，讀者能隨著場景走進春夏秋冬：春天迎來歸來的 Snufkin，夏日與姆明一家舉辦派對，秋天採集菇類與漿果，冬季則與 Too-Ticky 一同在浴室小屋裡取暖。每一頁都有多層次的細緻插畫，隱藏著角色與小細節等待發現。由 Filippa Widlund 繪製，靈感來自 Tove Jansson 經典畫風。書封附緞帶繫結，是值得收藏與贈禮的精美作品。亮點特色：立體旋轉書，重現姆明屋四季。插畫層次豐富，細節等待探索。特殊裝幀設計，收藏與送禮皆宜。A gorgeously illustrated carousel book showing the iconic Moominhouse throughout the seasons.Open this book and step into the Moominhouse, where the door is always open . . .A Year in the Moominhouse is a stunning carousel book, unfolding to reveal 3D scenes of the iconic blue Moominhouse through a year in Moominvalley.Beautifully illustrated by Filippa Widlund and based on Tove Jansson’s classic Moomin artwork, A Year in the Moominhouse starts in spring, as new flowers peep through the ground and Snufkin returns from his winter wanderings. Enjoy a summer party, harvest mushrooms and berries with the family in autumn, and settle down to hibernate in the cold midwinter while Too-Ticky keeps warm in the bathhouse.With four beaut

Under the mistletoe, a single mom and a professional athlete realize they have more in common than the lake house they unexpectedly have to share for the holidays, in this heartwarming romance from New York Times bestselling author Julia London.All Amy Casey wants for Christmas is to paint. She needs five new paintings for the holiday show at her local art gallery, but between her two teenage sons, her needy ex-husband, and her overbearing parents, she hardly has any time for herself. Luckily, her best friend has the perfect solution: a vacant family lake house in North Texas, all hers for two weeks of distraction-free painting. Or so she thought.Turns out professional golfer Harrison Neely also rented the lake house so he can spend the holidays rehabbing the injury that has put his career—and life—on hold. Despite the booking snafu, both Amy and Harrison (along with Amy's old blind dog and the army of child-sized nutcrackers residing in the living room) agree to share the festive lodg

A punny holiday tale about a snazzy and pizzazz-y Christmas ornament who tries to find the tree that's right for him—from the author of theNew York Timesbestselling Can I Be Your Dog? series. Perfect for Christmas stockings and on-the-go reading!Otto is an ornament. He's glittery, he's colorful, he's full of Christmas pizzazz! Otto wants to be at the top of the tree, not in the middle with all of the regular ornaments! Doesn't he deserve to shine at the top? Will Otto be able to find the tree he dreams of and learn about kindness and chosen family along the way? Full of Troy Cummings's clever puns, wordplay, and humor, wrapped up with a heartfelt message.An original, comical, and festive tale from aNew York Timesbestselling author-illustrator that should be placed under every Christmas tree! Perfect for families, teachers, and librarians.

本書以法式餐廳為舞台，描繪一隻渴望成為廚師的浣熊「Night Chef」的故事。她多年來藏身於餐廳牆壁之中，默默練習廚藝，炒蛋、煎鍋料理樣樣精通，卻深知自己無法被人類世界接納，因此選擇保持距離、獨自生活。某晚，她準備料理時，竟從蛋裡掉出一隻名叫 Ichi 的小烏鴉。為了帶牠回到家人身邊，她不得不踏入從未涉足的森林。旅程中，她與 Ichi 逐漸建立信任，也在陌生的世界裡找到久違的陪伴。本書透過溫和的奇幻設定，帶出尋找家與被接納的主題。・料理、旅程與友情交織的溫柔故事・具吉卜力動畫氛圍的奇幻設定・適合喜愛溫馨動物故事與成長主題的讀者Ratatouille meets the magic of Studio Ghibli as a lonely raccoon who secretly lives inside a fine French restaurant and yearns to be a chef must venture into the woods for the first time to help a baby crow find its home. The Night Chef has never had a family--only a dream. She's spent years living inside the walls of a human restaurant, honing her cooking skills. She knows she can fry an omelette with the best of them-- but she also knows that humans will never accept her. And so she keeps to herself, hidden and alone. Then, one evening, when Night Chef cracks an egg open for her dinner, a baby crow named Ichi falls out! Despite being reluctant to leave her home, Night Chef steps into the wilds in order to reunite Ichi wit

ANEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER and ONE OF THENEW YORK TIMES’S NOTABLE BOOKS OF THE YEARANEW YORK TIMES "BEST THRILLER" and "BEST CRIME NOVEL" OF THE YEARPEOPLE MAGAZINE’S #1 BOOK OF THE YEAR“Extraordinary . . . Reminds me of Donna Tartt’s 1992 debut,The Secret History. . . I was so thoroughly submerged in a rich fictional world, that for hours I barely came up for air.” —Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air, NPR“This expertly paced thriller …has the kineticism of a well-crafted miniseries.” —The New YorkerWhen a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collideEarly morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.As a panicked sea

本書是一個關於友情、勇氣與希望的冬日故事。十歲半的女孩 Blessing 正面臨三個難題：霸凌、母親的憂鬱，以及永無止盡的寒冬。就在她快要放棄時，一位六百歲的雪人 Albert Framlington 出現在她面前——他遵守〈雪人守則第二條〉：雪人永遠幫助需要幫助的孩子。故事以奇幻的設定包裹現實的情感，筆觸溫暖而誠實，描繪出一段互相療癒的友誼。這不只是關於冬天，更是關於心中光亮的故事。‘Sparklingly humorous and poignant, it’s a perfect seasonal story’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year A beautifully hopeful, funny and heartwarming tale about the lasting power of love and friendship, from the critically-acclaimed and award-winning screenwriter behind Pixar’s Luca and Paddington 2. ??A heartwarming seasonal adventure for the whole family to share ??The perfect Christmas keepsake gift for young readers ??A beautifully-written, funny and moving tale of friendship and bravery In London, in a winter which shows no sign of ending, a unique friendship begins. This is the story of Blessing, aged ten-and-a-half, and Albert Framlington, aged six hundred – an eccentric snowman who has seen many winters in many cities, and who is duty-bound by the Snowman Code to help any child in

Charlie and Lola creator Lauren Child adds her whimsical touch to the classic story in this illustrated gift edition.A beautifully designed hardcover edition for new and lifelong fans of P. L. Travers's Mary Poppins.Experience the fantastical adventures of the magical nanny who inspired the classic film, stage show, and young imaginations the world over in a whole new way. With expressive and charming illustrations from Kate Greenaway Medal, Children's Laureate, MBE, and Smarties Gold Award winner Lauren Child, this edition brightens any room it's in.Ideal for the lifelong Mary Poppins fan or serious collector, this edition also makes for a lovely family read-aloud.From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed.It all starts when Mary Poppins is blown, umbrella aloft, by the east wind onto the doorstep of the Banks house. She becomes a most unusual nanny to Jane, Michael, and the twins. Who else but Mary Po

Introduce a new generation of readers to the Boxcar Children with this classic Step into Reading leveled reader boxed set, featuring the first four books in the series. Perfect for new readers ages 4-6!Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are four brave siblings who were searching for a home when they discovered a life of mystery and adventure!This boxed set includes the following titles:Meet the Boxcar Children:When four orphaned children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home—and become the Boxcar Children!Surprise Island Adventure: As the Alden children explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island—and to a new friend—than meets the eye.Secret of the Yellow House: A long-lost clue leads the Alden children to a mysterious old house while on summer vacation.Mystery at the Old Ranch: The Alden children make a discovery that leads them to investigate a mystery involving their family ranch.Step 2 Readersuse basic vocabulary and short se

International bestselling author Jeff Kinney serves up heaps of laughs in Partypooper, the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesYou’re Invited—RSVP for Fun!Over the years, Greg Heffley has chronicled his mishaps and misadventures in a series of diaries—make that journals—but book 20 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Partypooper, really takes the cake!Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. So come celebrate and laugh alongside Greg, his family, and the entire world of Wimpy Kid fans.Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) Rodrick Rules (#2) The Last Straw (#3) Dog Days (#4) The Ugly Truth (#5) Cabin Fever (#6) The Third Wheel (#7) Hard Luck (#8) The Long Haul (#9) Old School (#10) Double Down (#11) The Getaway (#12) The Meltdown (#13) Wrecking Ball (#14) The Deep End (#15) Big Shot (#16) Diper Överlöde (#17) No Brainer (#18) Hot Mess (#19) Partypoope

與 Bluey 一起迎接聖誕節的快樂時光！本書結合倒數月曆與節慶手作，引導孩子創造自己的聖誕小村莊與裝飾。每個活動都簡單有趣，適合親子共玩，讓家中在創作過程中充滿笑聲。延續 Bluey 系列的想像力與遊戲精神，這本節慶特輯兼具趣味與學習價值，是絕佳的聖誕小禮物。亮點：・結合遊戲、創作與節慶倒數。・內容簡易易操作，親子共樂。・Bluey 粉絲節日必備收藏。Get crafty this Christmas with Bluey! Count down the days with your very own advent calendar, create a Christmas gnome village, make festive decorations and more!This festive craft book is the perfect stocking filler for kids of all ages. Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Where’s Bluey? At ChristmasBluey: Merry Christmas Colouring BookBluey: The Official Annual 2026Bluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK.Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

本書描寫十二歲的 Sonnet，在失去奶奶後，與家人搬回祖父身邊生活。曾經繁盛的蘋果園，如今只剩下一棵老樹，靜靜見證家族的變遷。Sonnet 不願面對衰老與失去，只希望一切能維持原樣。偏偏在學校的口述歷史作業中，她被迫與鄰居 Zeke 分組，還要讓祖父成為訪談對象。Zeke 的提問一再觸碰她刻意避開的過往，也讓家族深藏的傷痛逐漸浮現。當一場意外迫使兩人再次合作，Sonnet 開始明白，真正的修復並非遺忘，而是願意回頭凝視。作者以雙視角鋪陳故事，讓衝突、理解與和解自然發生，呈現一段溫柔而深刻的成長歷程。When feuding neighbors Sonnet and Zeke are paired up for a class project, they unearth a secret that could uproot Sonnet's family--or allow it to finally heal and grow. Twelve-year-old Sonnet's family has just moved across the country to live with her grandfather after her nana dies. Gramps's once-impressive apple orchard has been razed for a housing development, with only one heirloom tree left. Sonnet doesn't want to think about how Gramps and his tree are both growing old--she just wants everything to be okay. Sonnet is not okay with her neighbor, Zeke, a boy her age who gets on her bad side and stays there when he tries to choose her grandpa to interview for an oral history assignment. Zeke irks Sonnet with his prying questions, brin

本書獲 Kirkus Reviews、CCBC 評選為年度最佳童書，並入選 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection。Ginny Pierce 熱愛地理知識，也深深依賴父親的存在，然而父親因任務遠赴海外，家庭再度搬遷，使她原本熟悉的世界逐漸失衡。期待已久的地理營隊取消，新環境裡的人們也更注意她的明星姊姊。於是 Ginny 決定為街坊孩子們自辦一個小小營隊，希望藉此證明自己的價值。本書細膩描寫孩子在變動與不安中，如何慢慢找到屬於自己的方向。Kirkus Reviews 讚譽本書「真誠而動人」，以簡單卻準確的筆觸，呈現成長的重量。NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Kirkus Reviews - CCBC - Reading Middle Grade ★ "Delightful ... It's hard to write with such simple authenticity: The world needs more stories like this." --Kirkus Review, starred review ★ "Caroline Hickey portrays the full emotional cycle of deployment with accuracy and compassion." --Publishers Weekly, starred review​ A heartfelt coming-of-age novel about trying to find one's place in the world perfect for fans of Judy Blume, The Fourteenth Goldfish, and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl. There are two things Ginny Pierce loves most in the world: geography facts and her father. But when her dad is deployed overseas and Ginny's family must move to yet ano

本書以聖誕夜為背景，Peppa 和 George 來到聖誕老人的小屋，卻發現主角——牽頭的馴鹿不見了。於是他們展開一場尋找之旅：在小火車裡、在市集裡、甚至在聖誕樹店裡，都藏著驚喜。透過翻翻頁設計，孩子可以親手揭開線索，參與故事進程。情節簡單卻富有互動性，適合幼兒邊玩邊讀。繪圖延續動畫的熟悉風格，親切又溫暖，是節日裡陪伴孩子的好選擇。Join Peppa and George as they help Santa find his missing reindeer in this lift-the-flap board book!It’s Christmas Eve and Peppa and George are visiting Santa at his grotto. But where is Santa’s lead reindeer? Read the story and lift the flaps to help them look. They look in the little train, in the market and in the Christmas-tree shop.Where do you think the reindeer is hiding? Lift the flaps to find out!Merry Christmas, Peppa!Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa Visits SantaPeppa Pig: The Official Annual 2026Peppa Pig: Peppa’s 12 Days of ChristmasPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends