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"An appealing retelling of a notable folktale." -- Kirkus Reviews"The guards will be suspicious of adults. Su-Ling, you are our only chance. I have full confidence in you.""I can do it!""My brave little Tiger!"Set 800 years ago in the Yuan dynasty, Su-Ling and her family live in a village where the Mongols have invaded and made life very difficult for them. But the villagers are smart, and a plan to revolt against the Mongols begins to form with a message tucked into the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes: "On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, on the day of the full moon, commence attack at midnight." It's up to brave Su-Ling to deliver the message to her uncle without getting caught by the Mongol guards.This thrilling tale based on an ancient Chinese legend keeps kids on the edges of their seats as they cheer on Su-Ling to complete her mission to deliver the message in the mooncake.Unique, graphic novel-like illustrationsEndnotes inlcude information about mooncakes, the history of the M

Blending documentary and conceptual photography, de Middel's account of migrants traveling to California brings the plight of immigration into harsh reliefCristina de Middel (born 1975), the first Spanish head of Magnum Photos, has been traveling for years with Mexican migrants on the train they call "the beast" interviewing sicarios (hired killers) and talking for hours with "coyotes" (clandestine smugglers) and police officers. She combines her own photographs with objects found in the desert and archival footage, creating a multi-layered narrative that evokes the hardships and dangers of searching for a better life. The journey begins in Tapachula, a city on the southern border of Mexico with Guatemala, and ends in Felicity, a small town in California dubbed the "Center of the World." This saga is punctuated by the accounts of three migrants recounting their crossing, as well as a commentary by the artist. An afterword by Mexican journalist Pedro Anza illuminates the issues at stake

溫暖心靈的木製益智遊戲《小精靈捉迷藏》，小精靈在花園裡打造了家，白天玩捉迷藏，晚上睡覺。天色變暗後看不清楚他們的顏色了，找找看小精靈們藏在哪裡吧！短篇故事的情境延伸，讓幼兒容易理解遊戲規則，彩色木製的小精靈與不同深度的花盆設計，讓幼兒在操作時更具真實感。遊戲過程中可透過堆疊、數數的方式，初步建立推理概念，搭配白天與夜晚兩種情境，48道遊戲關卡，由淺入深，提升幼兒的手眼協調操作及語言表達能力，培養視覺辨識力，並增進邏輯思考與解決問題能力，適合3-7歲孩童、樂齡族群。《小精靈捉迷藏》促進多種認知能力發展：語言表達、邏輯思考、視覺辨識、解決問題、手眼協調。【產品特色】1. 小精靈與木製玩具的益智結合可愛的小精靈在花園裡打造了家，白天玩捉迷藏，晚上睡覺。彩色木製的小精靈與不同深度的花盆設計，讓幼兒在操作時更具真實感。遊戲過程中可透過堆疊、數數的方式，初步建立推理概念與多種認知能力。●語言表達：具有故事情節演譯的桌遊，有助於增強兒童語言表達能力。●邏輯思考：透過積木堆疊組合的過程，提高邏輯思考推理能力。●視覺辨識：不同高度、深淺與色彩設計，讓幼兒學習辨識形狀、顏色和物體。●解決問題：面對困難與障礙時，提升解決問題的能力。●手眼協調：看到挑戰的變化，訓練小手相對應的協調能力。2. 孩子們透過積木遊戲學到了什麼？美國國家幼教協會(NAEYC)提出孩子玩積木可學到的十項能力：1. 問題解決能力 Problem solving2. 提升想像力 Imagination3. 練習自我表達 Self-expression4. 強化數學能力 Mathematics5. 持續力與專注度 Continuity and permanence6. 啟發創造力 Creativity7. 奠定科學能力 Science8. 培養自尊心 Self-esteem9. 社會互動能力 Social and emotional growth10. 全方位領域發展 Development in all areas美國國家幼教協會資深編輯琳達指出，玩積木需要全方位的能力應用，包括大小精細動作、數學邏輯能力、語言表達能力、困難解決能力、創造想像能力、以及社會互動能力等，全方位領域發展，培養孩子未來成功所需能力。3. 訓練幼兒視覺認知力視覺是幼兒最早使用的感知方式之一，《小精靈捉迷藏》透過木偶與花園情境的題卡設計，提供幼兒

*Shortlisted for the School Library Association Information Book Award 2025*"Whether you can't wait for science lessons or are approaching them with trepidation, this lively introduction to physics will intrigue, entertain and inform you." -LoveReading4KidsGet ready for a wild ride through the world of PHYSICS! This innovative series fuses HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING FACTS to explain some of the biggest ideas in science!Join Professor Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore the world of physics in this fun-filled, full-colour book. The Doc has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure.• Discover how to make a rainbow• Or how to bend a spoon• Or how to look back in time• Or how to split an atom!Explore these ideas - and so many more - in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Albert Einstein. This graphic novel approach to scien

在文明誕生之初，人類就渴望利用火的破壞力，但直到19世紀60年代，人類才真正進入炸藥時代。阿爾弗雷德·諾貝爾憑借非凡的直覺，通過炸藥的研發給世界帶來了翻天覆地的變化。炸藥，使許多改變地球面貌的大型工程成為現實，同時也造成了大量人員傷亡，並對環境造成了無法估量和彌補的破壞。在這場社會劇變中，諾貝爾一躍成為最富有的人之一，但這一切卻讓他心存不安。最終，他用全部財產設立了以自己名字命名的著名獎項——諾貝爾獎。 隨着炸藥消耗的急劇上升，世界各國圍繞硝石這種稀缺的自然資源展開了激烈的競爭。可以說，硝石在19世紀的價值不亞於21世紀的石油，兩者都是國際競爭和權力鬥爭的深層原因。為了擺脫資源的束縛，德國科學家弗里茨·哈伯解決了人工固氮這一技術難題。這一突破成為綠色革命的基礎，使人口大幅增長。哈伯在戰爭期間也研發了毒氣，被認為是毒氣戰之父。正因如此，當他獲得諾貝爾化學獎時，國際社會表達了強烈的憤慨和譴責。 本書講述的是一個關於人類的故事，包含人類對科學的痴迷、對道德的踐踏，以及歷史內在的諷刺性。這個故事證明，人類在戰爭期間能爆發出驚人的創造力，同時也警示我們，歷史具有周期性，過去的解決方案往往會造成新的亟須解決的問題。 史蒂芬·R.鮑恩（Stephen R.Bown），出生在加拿大渥太華，畢業於阿爾伯塔大學歷史系。他對科學探索史充滿興趣，已出版《博物學家：自然歷史黃金時代的科學旅行者》和備受國際認可的《白血病：外科醫生、水手和一名紳士解決的大航海時代醫學難題》。

Don't miss this original canon prequel story set in the world of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince, with story by the creators of the series and of the New York Times bestselling Through the Moon (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1).In the quiet town of Noct in the Human Kingdom of Katolis, a storm has been brewing. By the time young princes Callum and Ezran arrive, the community is in a state of panic. A mysterious force has been sweeping through town, putting any adult who encounters it into a deep sleep. Children recount what they saw -- some describe a beast, others a dragon, some even mention an elf – but is there truly something sinister at work, or have their imaginations gotten the best of them?While King Harrow, Aunt Amaya, and the rest of the adults attempt to solve the mystery, Callum and Ezran meet compelling forces of their own. While each prince has something to prove, they will need to work together if they want to get to the bottom of thi

The first three books in the Harry Potter series, fully illustrated and featuring interactive paper-engineered elements, now available in a collectible boxed set!Experience the first three books in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series as never before! Designed and illustrated by MinaLima--the award-winning studio behind the visual graphic style of the Harry Potter films--these special editions feature J.K. Rowling's complete and unabridged text, accompanied by full-color illustrations on nearly every page and eight enchanting interactive elements in each book. Readers will open Harry's Hogwarts letter, reveal the magical entrance to Diagon Alley, travel via Floo powder, spin the Time-Turner, and more.This boxed set includes Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, tucked into a collectible slipcase stamped with elaborate gold foil. This set is a stunning gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages and the per

The final book in Max Brooks's official Minecraft trilogy! The New York Times bestselling author of Minecraft: The Island details the story of two stranded heroes whose block-breaking expedition lands them squarely in the middle of a conflict that only they can resolve.Journeying into the unknown is a scary prospect, but together Guy and Summer can navigate any challenge. The two castaways strike out in this curious, blocky world, searching for a way home. As they cross the Overworld--traversing frozen wastelands and scorching deserts--the pair makes an exciting discovery: a community populated by villagers! Guy and Summer settle in to learn more about their new friends, trading with the residents and exploring the surrounding area as they work out the next steps in their voyage. But with monstrous mobs and perilous pitfalls around every corner, they soon find that they might be needed here more than they'd thought. When a villager disappears, their investigation uncovers new foes--one

從品牌創新、體驗經濟、服務設計、樂齡照護、地方創生都需要「以人為本」的厚數據創新！鍛鍊你的人類學之眼，挖掘厚數據洞悉人性需求、掌握創新契機你，就是現在最需要的人才！★全面剖析「人類學跨領域創新」的國際趨勢與實戰書寫★善用「厚數據創新」5 種心法，提出有效的創意方案★4個實戰場景，鍛鍊你的人類學之眼：民族誌練習、遊戲引導、跨界心法、現場考察●人類學邁向行動主義，成為商業創新、社會改造的動力 知名設計公司IDEO總裁湯姆‧凱利（Tom Kelly）在《決定未來的十種人》中，第一個點名人類學家；實境田野調查現在成為商管學院最熱門的課程；中國頂尖的青年趨勢調查公司設有人類學背景的「民族誌師」⋯⋯ 全世界都注意到，善用人類學的眼光挖掘「厚數據」（thick data），將能獲取深刻的洞察力、破解表象行為的祕密，導出嶄新的創意見解，進而改造社會、創造商機！ DEO總裁湯姆‧凱利以親身經驗證明，人類學家擁有的以下特質，正是團隊創新、設計思考時最有效的觸媒： 人類學家擁有禪理中的「初心」（beginner’s mind），不帶成見 人類學家熱愛所有人類行為中的新鮮事 人類學家會相信他們自己的直覺 人類學家見不怪而怪，在Vuja De（未曾相識）中尋求頓悟  人類學家會隨身帶著「錯誤表」或是「構想庫」 人類學家願意在垃圾桶裡尋找線索 恰恰是這些特質，讓人類學家從跨界創新中脫穎而出！●挖掘「厚數據」，讓創新更成功 本書分析國際案例，證明「鍛鍊人類學之眼」將能幫你有效掌握問題的脈絡；運用人類學田野調查方法進行消費行為的研究，則有助於把冰冷的科學方法人性化，因為貼近人性、洞悉行為背後的深層意義，解決問題時，更容易找出捷徑與新方向。 人類學家藉由觀察累積的訊息，稱之為「厚數據」，是創新團隊合作時的重要依據，更能精準引導整個創新方向。相較於「大數據」（big data），透過人類學

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the ape-like Yeti really roam the Himalayan mountain range?Not quite human and not quite an animal, the Yeti has been the subject of speculation for centuries. In modern times, the Yeti has become a popular cryptid, appearing in movies, books, and TV shows. Although there are many claimed sightings of the Yeti, there is no real evidence that it exists. This elusive cryptid, also known as the Abominable Snowman, remains a mystery. Does the Yeti truly live in the snowy Himalayas? Have the Sherpa who live there spotted him at the highest altitudes? Here are the facts about what we really know about Yeti sightings, research, and lore.

In the eleventh book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley goes on a rescue mission when one of his own is abducted from a remote Alaskan training facility. Ben Ripley and his friends are training in Alaska when Cyrus Hale is kidnapped by his old Russian nemesis. Ben, Erica, and the others mount a rescue mission, but events quickly spiral out of control in a plot involving the secret history of US-Russian relations, a young KGB agent with skills to rival Erica's--and lots and lots of bears.

Multiple-time New York Times-bestselling sewer surfing super-sleuths Mango & Brash are back in the eighth volume of the mega-smash-hit InvestiGators series! The InvestiGators are back...to school?! Mango and Brash have always been a class act but can these alligator detectives convincingly go undercover as average middle-school students? Why has the super-spy organization S.U.I.T. been assigned protection detail for a small-town team mascot? Is it a coincidence that the school happens to be the same one that Agent Mango (just barely) graduated from? Is Mango's family in danger? Will Brash pass home economics? Is Friday still pizza day? Find out in School Busted, the A+ return of the New York Times bestselling series by John Patrick Green! Read up, because there just might be a pop quiz later!

In the fifth book in the sensational, cozy Before the Coffee Gets Cold series translated from Japanese, the mysterious café where customers arrive hoping to travel back in time welcomes four new guests:The father who could not allow his daughter to get marriedA woman who couldn't give Valentine's Day chocolates to her loved oneA boy who wants to show his smile to his divorced parentsA wife holding a child with no name . . .They must follow the café's strict rules, however, and come back to the present before their coffee goes cold. Another moving and heartwarming tale from Toshikazu Kawaguchi, inBefore We Forget Kindnessour new visitors wish to go back into their past to move on their present, finding closure and comfort so they can embark on a beautiful future.

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Karasuno's training camp kicks off with a bang, and the moment they've all been waiting for finally arrives--the revival of the long-standing rivalry between the Cats and the Crows! Karasuno's practice games against Nekoma reveal all the cracks in their teamwork, and they'd better patch things up if they're to stand a chance in the Inter-High qualifiers. Team Karasuno realizes that their chances are even slimmer when they see who they're up against in their block: Aoba Johsai and the Iron Wall of Date Tech!

From three-time Newbery honor-winning author Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling and immersive young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.Plum's adventure continues in the fourth installment of the Legends of Lotus Island series. Lotus Island is in grave danger, and the powers of the Guardians are weakening. Plum must gather all her strength in order fulfill her destiny and save her friends.

Meet four mucky birds in need of a bath! They’ve got soap, shampoo and a BIG bottle of bubble bath, but can they be trusted not to use it all? And will they keep the water inside the bath? And how many birds can you fit in the tub? Because when bath time is this much fun, EVERYONE wants to get in!Explore the joys of bath time with Bird Bath, a funny, positive and utterly relatable look at a key moment in any child’s daily routine. Perfect for all preschoolers, grubby or otherwise, and their parents too.A second title in the young picture book series from Steve Antony, award-winning creator of Please Mr Panda.For more toddler milestone moments enjoy reading:Cat NapHippo PottyChick Pea

D.I.Y. squishy stickers featuring some of your favorite Pokémon!Color, stack, and squeeze! It's super simple to make 3D puffy stickers with Klutz's nifty, tried-and-true sticker press. Simply layer the sticky back with the foam insert and the artwork. When you press on the handheld sticker maker, the custom plates squish everything into a neatly lined-up sticker. Cut around the outside, and you have a round sticker you can stick and display, or simply store it in your sticker collection to use later. Some of the artwork is already colored in, while the rest is up to you to use colored pencils, markers, and other art supplies from home to fill in the blanks. Preprinted artwork features Pokémon characters including Eevee, Charizard, and of course Pikachu.

Join the Gods Squad in the third and final hilarious new installment of the Oh Maya Gods series! Vesper and Aster need Excalibur to save the day. They must journey through the enchanted realm of Camelot, with King Arthur and his loyal knights to help them on their quest. But will they return in time to defeat the daemons vying to rule the world? The third and final instalment in the laugh-out-loud bestselling series. Over half a million copies of Maz’s books sold. Ties in neatly with KS2 curriculum as readers learn about mythology and Arthurian legend.Full of epic adventure and big laughs! PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: ‘Proves again that Maz is one of the very finest storytellers we have.’ PHIL EARLE ‘Maz Evans reigns supreme as queen of godly comedy. Oh Maya Gods! is hilarious, whip-smart and full of heart.' AISLING FOWLER ‘Hilarious with a bolt of genius – her best yet’ M. G. LEONARD

Loki's fourth doodle-packed diary in the number one best-selling series. Loki has made a fair few enemies during his time in Asgard. Too many to count and certainly too many to remember.When the elf, Vinir beams Loki aboard his chariot and challenges him to a magical duel, Loki hasn't got a clue why. Sweet talking his way out of a fight by pointing out there's little honour in duelling someone who can't remember how they wronged you, and even less in picking on a child, Loki is returned safely to school. That is until Vinir shows up in child form, as resolute as ever about seeking that duel...and vengeance.

Has the mummy of an angry Pharaoh come to life? Help time travellers Jade and Jack to investigate the mystery by solving lots of brain-teasing puzzles.Jade and Jack are ready for another trip back in time. An Ancient Egyptian scarab beetle transports them to 1250 B.C. where they investigate plots, pyramids and a mummy that seems to have come to life.This second title in the brand new Puzzle Adventures series is packed with all sorts of problems to solve from picture puzzles to cryptic codes, with all the answers in the back

Join Bizzy Bear as he zooms into space in this chunky new board book with sliding counters.Bizzy Bear is an astronaut today. He’s zooming in his rocket off on a space adventure and he needs your help! Board the spaceship, fly into space, grab a snack in zero gravity and meet the aliens on a nearby planet with four easy-to-use moving counters.Learn space vocabulary with simple first words and helpful text prompts to encourage talking. Then push Bizzy Bear along 4 different tracks with a moving counter on every spread, plus an extra one on the cover! The perfect book for children who love space and love being in control of the story!Other titles in the series include: On the Building Site, At the Zoo and On the Farm.

"Pure storytelling at its best."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Ghostly pirates, lost treasure, and high adventure abound in Fathomless, the sequel to Spineless, set in glittering Gilded Age Florida. After months away at boarding school, Lulu Davenport was looking forward to summer vacation at her home on the southwest Florida coast, especially since her best friend, Algie Emsworth, will be spending his vacation with the Davenport family. But since his widowed mother has fallen on hard times, he's gotten a job nearby that keeps him away from the house most of the day. And Frankie, Lulu's sister and usual companion, is out of commission after injuring herself while sailing. But when Lulu hears about a possible haunting in a nearby abandoned fort and rumors of hidden treasure, she decides it's time to strike out on her own and solve the mystery herself. In the process, she meets Vic, a blind boy who's just moved to town, and the two of them embark on a hunt for clues about the ghostly a

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • From Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Strout comes a “stunner” (People) of a novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world.“Tell Me Everything hits like a bucolic fable. . . . A novel of moods, how they govern our personal lives and public spaces, reflected in Strout’s shimmering technique.”—The Washington PostA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time, NPR, Vogue, ParadeWith her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters—Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and more—as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst, fall in love and yet choose to be apart, and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it, “What does anyone’s life mean?”It’s autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, def

1.透過漫畫方式表述運動賽事，精采畫面一一呈現。2.透過運動，啟發孩子的思想與智慧，進而愛上運動，強健體魄。3.以「運動倫理的學習目標與核心素養」，解開孩子對運動領域的各種疑問。為了求勝，不顧一切違反運動倫理？一起來守護乾淨運動！探討生活中可能面臨的「運動倫理」情境，搭配漫畫角色的經歷和輕鬆活潑的短篇故事，並融合聯合國永續發展目標（Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs）第16項「和平正義與有力的制度」內涵，以及公平正義、反對歧視、杜絕禁藥等運動誠信價值，期盼在閱讀樂趣之外，能用更寬廣的視角思辨誠信與品德的重要性，進而在人生賽場上找到自信與勇氣。熱血推薦：奧運羽球男雙金牌選手：李洋運動誠信不僅是遵守規則，更是一種態度，運動員、教練、裁判和所有參與者都應努力踐行，共同維護運動環境的公平性。本書以幽默活潑的方式呈現運動場上的倫理議題，讓我們在笑聲中反思，啟發我們成為兼具技能和誠信的運動好手。奧運羽球男雙金牌選手：王齊麟賽場上應避免任何形式的不誠實行為，運動員間不論國籍，應公平競爭、相互鼓勵及真心祝賀，體現奧運會所倡導之和平及友好精神。本書輕鬆的將運動誠信理念融入日常，期能引導學子在賽場上，以行動實踐正直與誠信，展現運動家精神！*本書與「臺北市政府政風處」合作出版

當 Pencil 發現自己的筆尖鈍了，陷入了「我是不是沒有用了？」的危機時，她決定展開冒險，尋找一個削筆器。旅程驚險又爆笑，她的最佳夥伴 Eraser 雖然不太願意，也只好一路陪伴。Pencil 活潑外向、充滿點子，Eraser 謹慎內向、凡事小心翼翼，兩者個性迥異卻意外合拍。故事中穿插許多教室中小物的巧妙變身，既富創意也貼近孩子日常生活經驗，Narwhal and Jelly 或 Pizza and Taco 粉絲不可錯過。Fans of Narwhal and Jelly & Pizza and Taco, prepare to meet your new favorite duo! This hilarious new early-reader graphic novel series follows the adventures of two best friend school supplies: Pencil and Eraser!Pencil is a joyous adventure seeker and Eraser is a cautious curmudgeon. And when their human person Stella isn’t watching, these two unlikely friends go on all sorts of adventures!It's the start of a new school year, and Pencil and Eraser are ready for anything. Except when Pencil notices her point has dulled. That's never happened before and she feels...pointless. Stella can't write with a dull pencil. So what can Pencil do? The only answer is to leave the comfort of their desk behind and venture out to find a sharpener. But if Pencil is going on an adventure,

Jarvis's witty humor is on display as Bear and Bird, unlikely best friends, return in a second collection of tender, charmingly illustrated stories. "OK," said Bird. "I'll be on this rock. I promise I won't wander off. I'll stay on the rock."And she did. Even when it grew legs . . . and a little head.Bear and Bird are the best of friends, but yesterday they had a falling out. And although they can't quite remember why, each is sure that a new best friend is now in order. If Bear sends an anonymous letter floating down the river, will it be found by someone nice--someone with whom he has as much in common as he did with Bird? In this quartet of tales, the endearing duo is back to show that even friends who sometimes get their wires crossed can always be each other's best supporter--whether making plans to meet that go comically awry, baking hideously inedible surprise cakes, or savoring a starlit moment together (and getting carried away with wishes for just one more thing to make it pe

SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST ADVENTURES NOW IN COLOUR! A Super Happy Magic Forest chapter book packed with illustrations and plenty of humour-this is the perfect read for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants (6+). Fun-filled frolics from award-winnig author Matty Long. The Super Happy Magic Forest is the friendliest, most frolic-filled place in all the world, but very occasionally something comes along and disturbs the peace.That's when our five brave heroes step up to save the day-there's Blossom the unicorn, Twinkle the pixie, Herbert the gnome, Hoofius the faun, and a plucky little mushroom called Trevor. In Super Happy Magic Forest and the Deep Trouble, the five heroes go diving for Candy Coral in Lake Sparkle and find more than they bargained for-a fishy-looking creature called Foam. It's the start of a brand-new seafaring quest! Time for the gang to find their sea-legs and set sail on an adventure to the underwater city of Fishopolis!For more laugh-out-loud adventures with the Supe

SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST ADVENTURES NOW IN COLOUR! A Super Happy Magic Forest chapter book packed with illustrations and plenty of humour-this is the perfect read for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants (6+). Fun-filled frolics from award-winning author Matty Long. The Super Happy Magic Forest is a place of happiness, frolicking, and picnics.Well, most of the time it is, but something is threatening to disrupt the peace. In Super Happy Magic Forest and the Portals of Panic, a mysterious portal opens up above the forest and a small and very hungry gargoyle-like creature flies out determined to eat everything in its path. It even tries to take a bite out of Trevor the mushroom! Thank goodness for our five brave heroes: Hoofius the faun, Trevor the mushroom, Twinkle the pixie, Herbert the gnome, and Blossom the unicorn, who set off to Wizard City for answers.Can they figure out which wizard is responsible in time to save the day, or will they be distracted by a busy sightseeing schedul

A monster has broken into Jack's garden and stolen his favourite yellow underpants. The cheek! Jack sees his chance to flex his new fairy skills and embark on his first ever solo mission. Unfortunately, in chasing the creature across town and leaving a trail of chaos in his wake, Jack breaks every rule in the fairy rule book (you must keep the magical kingdom a secret from humans, no one can know you are really a fairy, and you must NEVER EVER cause a lorry to crash into a take-out restaurant shop, creating a ketchup spillage across the high street whilst in pursuit of a magical creature who has your pants).Will Jack get his wand back, track down the monster, and make everything right again before he's kicked out of the magical kingdom for good?

Miffy visits the gallery and sees lots of beautiful works of art. Feeling inspired, she uses her pencils to make her own artworks and creates her own gallery at home! The sturdy and big puzzle pieces with rounded edges are suitable for small hands. The six jigsaw puzzles in the book increase in difficulty, from four to nine pieces.

Plainsong, set in Kent Haruf''s fictional Holt County, Colorado, is an unforgettable classic, exploring the grace and hope of every human life, and our boundless capacity for love.‘So delicate and lovely that it has the power to exalt the reader’ The New York TimesTom Guthrie is struggling to bring up his two young sons alone and, in the same town, school girl Victoria Roubideaux is pregnant and homeless.Brothers Harold and Raymond McPheron – gentle, solitary, gruff and unpolished – agree to take Victoria in, unaware that their lives will change forever.A novel of haunting beauty from one of America''s greatest writers, published 25 years ago this year, Plainsong is an essential read from the Picador Collection, a curated list of era-defining modern classics.

A delightful, funny story about making friends and learning to communicate from award-winning and bestselling author–illustrator, Emma Yarlett.The lion is King and everyone in his kingdom is happy. Everyone, that is, except King Lion himself. The king feels lonely and decides he needs a friend. He tries everything: roaring “hello”, waving his paws, flashing a smile and even cracking a joke. But everyone just runs away. Then, feeling lonelier than ever, the king climbs up the tallest tower in his kingdom and roars and roars and ROARS! Now no one in the kingdom is happy. Until a little girl sees the king and comes up with a very brave plan to help him.A joyful, touching and vibrantly illustrated story.

Welcome to Peppa’s World! In this special book, you can get to know all Peppa’s family and friends, visit her favourite places and discover special secrets about Peppa’s world!There’s lots to do in this brilliant book including learning fun facts, trying different activities, and discovering treasures! The perfect gift for the BIGGEST Peppa fans!Did you know . . .Peppa loves jumping in MUDDY PUDDLES! Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: My Best Friend PeppaPeppa Pig: Peppa Loves HugsPeppa Pig: Peppa’s First Day at School

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:The Naughtiest Girl Complete Collection 10 Books Collection Box Set By Enid Blyton:Naughtiest Girl In The School:Follow Elizabeth Allen in book one as she arrives for her first year at boarding school. Elizabeth is spoilt and selfish and has made up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been!Naughtiest Girl Again:In book two, Elizabeth Allen - naughtiest girl in the school - is trying to be good. But someone wants to spoil things for her.Is A Monitor:In book three, Elizabeth Allen is delighted to be chosen to be a school monitor.Here's The Naughtiest Girl:In book four, there's a new boy in Elizabeth's class. He's sulky and grumpy and he'll do anything to show Elizabeth up.Keeps A Secret:In book five, when John entrusts her with his secret, the naughtiest girl finds herself in deeper trouble than ever ...Helps A Friend:In book six, the school g

Sinophone studies—the study of Sinitic-language cultures and communities around the world—has become increasingly interdisciplinary over the past decade. Today, it spans not only literary studies and cinema studies but also history, anthropology, musicology, linguistics, art history, and dance. More and more, it is in conversation with fields such as postcolonial studies, settler-colonial studies, migration studies, ethnic studies, queer studies, and area studies.This reader presents the latest and most cutting-edge work in Sinophone studies, bringing together both senior and emerging scholars to highlight the interdisciplinary reach and significance of this vital field. It argues that Sinophone studies has developed a distinctive conceptualization of power at the convergence of different intellectual traditions, offering new approaches to questions of plurality, hierarchy, oppression, and resistance. In so doing, this book shows, Sinophone studies has provided valuable conceptual tool

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!Ari is super excited for the holidays! He finally gets the chance to relax. That is, until he finds out that his sister is joining him on vacation. So lame! The trip soon takes an unexpected turn that leaves Ari and his friends stranded on a deserted island. How will they survive? And what about that strange buzzing that's coming from the island core?Ari, Zeke, and Jez are on another hilarious adventure in the eighth unofficial Diary of a Roblox Pro series!

A brand new Barefoot Singalong about the earth's orbit!The earth circles round the sun each year. Past days, weeks, and months, our birthdays we cheer, growing taller, faster, smarter, wiser. The earth circles round the sun each year.What creates the seasons? How does day turn to night? Learn how the sun and moon create earth's seasonal and daily cycles in this uplifting, musical exploration of the beautiful planet we call home. Written and sung by Susan Reed (Over in the Meadow and Up, Up, Up) and illustrated by Mariona Cabassa (Whatever Comes Tomorrow, Barefoot Books Water, and A Gift for Amma), the calming music and vibrant illustrations help children understand our place in the universe. Includes a QR code to original audio and animation Endnotes dive more into STEAM topics such as seasons, stars, the moon and more Teaches kids about earth's orbit in a fun, accessible way.

Adèle迎來人生轉變：第一次月經讓她獲得與幽靈溝通的能力，也揭開家族中不為人知的祕密。她本想平靜度過假期，卻因此展開一段穿越城市、認識幽靈、也重新看見自己的旅程。本書幽默之中帶著真誠，探索青春、文化與身分，是一部感性與奇幻交織的圖像小說。A Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List SelectionIn this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel, a young girl's first period brings an unexpected gift: the ability to see ghosts! As she meets these spectral visitors, she uncovers her family's secret lineage of mediums, while learning about the power of compassion and community.Adèle just wants to spend her winter break at the library, cozied up with her favorite books, and completely forgetting abut her friends who are all traveling to warmer climates. Unfortunately, life has other plans...not only does Adèle get her first period...but she learns she comes from a long line of mediums!And if seeing ghosts wasn't enough of a surprise, Adèle learns that not only can she interact with them, but apparently, they've been using her sister's car to get around the city for years! When the ghosts won't leave her alone Ad

A teen social media star learns he can't control everything in this delicious, queer graphic novel adaptation that relocates Jane Austen's Emma to a modern-day high school in Queens, New York. Evan Horowitz has it all: beauty, brains, and a not-so-secret flair for matchmaking! An Insta influencer with a talent for makeup and a taste for romance, he's no stranger to playing cupid for those hopelessly clueless in finding love. So when shy transfer student Natalia shuffles into school one day, Evan can't help but get his hands messy! With so many matches to choose from, it's not long before he sets a plan in motion for Natalia--much against the better judgement of his level-headed best friend, Davi. But he takes things too far, creating a web of drama that spirals out of his control. Can Evan learn to put the people closest to him before his misguided ambition? Or will he lose them and his own chance at romance, too?

INCLUDES A NEW MAX SHORT STORY!NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • The clock is ticking on Max's final adventure as she races to uncover family secrets. From the creator of the Big Nat series, now an Emmy-nominated animated TV show on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon"An epic finish to an epic tale!" -Jeff Kinney, New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesEveryone's favorite knight-in-training is back...to back! Max's twin is public enemy number one, and it's up to the Midknights to find her before time runs out! But dangers loom, including bloodthirsty trolls, murderous pirates, and even a ruthless king--or two. Can Max and her band of loyal friends unlock the mystery of her past? Lincoln Peirce pens another epic quest in The Tower of Time, book three in the New York Times bestselling Max & the Midknights series.Series Overview: Third and concluding book in the Max and the Midknights series.One Max paperback conversion per season, beginning in Spring '24.