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A funny flip-the-flap book for babies and young children, from the world of classic Dr. Seuss!An introduction to a variety of senses and the world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers!Flip the flap – what can you see? Full of Dr. Seuss’s craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this brilliant board book explores the world of the senses.Bright, vibrant and with interactive flaps throughout, the Flip-the-Flap books are brilliantly designed for introducing early concepts to babies and toddlers and offer a perfect first step into the wonderfully wacky world of Dr. Seuss.

As Connie and Mum make their way to the bus stop, they realise that their journey to school going to be very unusual. Why? Because there is something surprising in Connie's shoe! And that means she can't possibly go to school until she's sorted it out. A first-day-at-school picture book like no other, by award-winning author Lisa Thompson and illustrator Aysha Awwad!Connie slipped her feet into her new, shiny boots.They felt hard and awkward and very, very different.“Let’s get going,” said Connie’s mum.“It’s an exciting day today – your first day at school!”As Connie and Mum make their way to the bus stop, they realise that their journey to school going to be very unusual.Why? Because there is something surprising in Connie's shoe! And that means she can't possibly go to school until she's sorted it out... Debut picture book from bestselling children's book author, Lisa ThompsonGorgeously illustrated by Aysha AwwadThe perfect first-day-at-school picture book

50 side-splitting jokes with hilariously funny pictures that will leave you (and your friends) roaring with laughter!Packed with 50 hilarious jokes by Northern Irish stand-up comedian Sean Hegarty, and brilliantly illustrated in colour by Jim Field, this riotously funny first joke book is the perfect gift for budding comedians to read alone or share with friends.With free Stories Aloud audio including advice from Sean on how to deliver the perfect joke

As seen on BBC Two's 'Between the Covers'Told with exceptional grace, The Light Years is a modern classic of twentieth-century English life and is the first novel in Elizabeth Jane Howard’s extraordinary, bestselling family saga, The Cazalet Chronicles. 'Compelling, moving, unputdownable . .. Maybe my favourite books ever' - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of My Favourite Mistake1937. Every summer, the Cazalet brothers – Hugh, Edward and Rupert – return to the family home in the heart of the Sussex countryside with their wives and children.There, they are joined by their formidable parents and unmarried sister Rachel to enjoy two glorious months of picnics, games and sun-drenched excursions to the coast. But not even this idyllic setting can soothe the siblings’ fears and heartache. Hugh, haunted by memories of the Great War, is terrified at the looming prospect of a second; Edward, charming and handsome, is torn between his wife and his latest infidelity; and Rupert, a talented paint

When a little boy finds a lonely stone on a quiet beach, he decides to find him the perfect home among other stones just like him. But nowhere feels quite right for little Stone. And just as the boy is about to give up, he realises that he may have had the perfect home for Stone all along .. . A touching story about finding friends in unexpected places, from the award-winning creators of My Pet Star.Praise for My Pet Star:"The perfect book for bedtime or snuggling up with" BookTrust

Introduce your baby to their very own little dragons in this bright, interactive touch-and-feel book. With bumpy wings, shiny scales and soft fur to explore, each page has a new texture for your little one to touch. With simple text, high-contrast colours and an exciting touch-and-feel on every double page, this playful book is perfect for sharing with your baby as they develop their motor skills.From tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Also available:DinosaursUnicornsMagical Peekaboo

A hilariously quirky mini mystery reminiscent of Jon Klassen’s classic I Want My Hat Back.Welcome to this extremely interesting book about size. Marcel is a bird. He is big. Steve is a worm, and he is . . . Wait a minute! Steve has DISAPPEARED! Does Marcel know something about it? And can he be persuaded to return that poor worm RIGHT NOW?!

A heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between father and child, featuring flurries of silver foil on every page!When I became your daddy,you made my world complete. I didn't know the little thingsin life could be so sweet. A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the unconditional love a father has for his children.Whether exploring rockpools, playing in the sand, or floating snug together in the sea, there's nothing this little otter loves more than spending time with their daddy. With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning and internationally bestselling artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Father's Day or following the arrival of a new baby.

It's Bingo's turn to bring Bob Bilby the puppet home. Bingo and Bob Bilby can't wait to have fun together, but will the Heeler family get distracted?A gorgeous board book about having fun and spending time together. Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: I Love My FamilyBluey: CharadesBluey: What Games Should We Play?

I love green! Green for me's just fine!The colour of my dinosaurs all set out in line. I Love Green is a stylish and humorous celebration of all things GREEN. With a rhyming text, adorable characters and gorgeously green artwork from an award-winning illustrator and textile designer, this book is sure to appeal to readers of all ages - whatever their favourite colour.Perfect for teaching little ones about colours, gifting to readers big or small, or just to brighten up your home.

Explore the enchanting animal kingdom with a twist in this magical book. Children will discover lots of fun facts about fascinating animals in this interactive book. Simply spin the wheel on each right-hand side page and reveal the cutest animal families. A great first introduction to the animal world!

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself – a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children’s series featuring Peppa, George and all their friends!Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!Snuggle down and join Peppa for her very first sleepover.It’s night-time and the grown-ups want peace and quiet, but it’s hard to keep the noise down when you’re having fun with your friends! Can Peppa, Zoe Zebra and the rest of the girls have a midnight feast without waking Daddy Zebra?Peppa Pig First Sleepover is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of diffe

不織布翻翻書 + 鏡子內頁A cute woodland animal book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending - perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers. From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who's Cute? is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very cute little person. Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the cutest little person ever - will it be baby bunny, small mouse or tiny owl? They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap!Look out for Who's Sleepy?, a farm animal felt flaps book.

A cute farm animal bedtime book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending – perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers. From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who's Sleepy? is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very sleepy little person. Small children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the sleepiest little person ever – will it be small lamb, baby chick or tiny piglet? They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap!Look out for Who's Cute?, a woodland animal felt flaps book.

當小寶寶回家，哥哥發現她什麼都不會，只能發出咿呀聲。失落與不耐交織，他只好穿上T-Rex連身衣，在恐龍世界裡咆哮逃避。但隔天醒來，妹妹竟成了一隻小梁龍？《My Baby Sister Is a Diplodocus》用簡約語言與鮮明色彩捕捉幼兒情緒，從嫉妒到接納，細膩描繪手足間的成長與理解，是一則帶著童趣與溫度的兄妹故事。A brother finds an inventive way to reconcile with his new baby sister through his love of dinosaurs in this eye-catching, neon-bright picture book.My new baby sister comes home. But babies don't drink milk, don't ride a bicycle, don't play my games. Do I like being a big brother? No! Roooarr! I stomp around and go to sleep in my T-Rex onesie. In the morning, I take another look at little sister--little sister diplodocus.My Baby Sister Is a Diplodocus is a sibling story that mirrors the imaginative world of a toddler. By fully inhabiting his dinosaur world, a brother reconciles with his baby sister, finding room for everyone in the family.Vivid contemporary illustrations and surprising perspectives complement a spare narrative as we share the emotion of each moment unfolding.

A beautifully illustrated series that grows with your baby.Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. Each story has been created in consultation with Early Years Expert Lizzie Noble, to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year.9-12 months prompts older babies to interact with the book, tickling panda's tummy and looking for details in the artwork to reflect your baby's ability to spot fine details and respond to basic questions. Jane Foster's black-and-white artwork features bold pops of blue, red and yellow, including hidden details - reflecting your baby's sharpening eyesight.Neither too long, nor too short, each story will easily fit into baby's day, to make reading together a regular activity. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.

A first novelty book telling the story of the Nativity, with push, pull and slide mechanisms.Busy Nativity introduces young children to the wonderful story of the First Christmas. Push, pull and turn the tabs to join Mary and Joseph on their long journey to Bethlehem, marvel as a host of angels appear and see beautiful baby Jesus in his crib.The perfect gift for toddlers with inquisitive fingers and minds, they will love playing with the easy-to-handle mechanisms in this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and magical illustrations by Emily Bolam.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover.Keep little ones busy with more festive favourites, like Busy Christmas and Can You Find Santa?.

A BIG book for sharing with a little person, introducing first words, colours, numbers, shapes and more - with felt flaps and a mirror!With bright, stylish artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, illustrator of the internationally bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series, this BIG playbook is perfect for sharing with older babies and toddlers. How many ladybirds can you count? What colour are the strawberries? Where is the cat hiding? And finally, where are you?A brilliant large-format board book introducing early-learning first concepts and encouraging interactive play, with 10 soft felt flaps, tactile die-cuts on every page and a surprise mirror ending.

A first introduction to dancing for toddlers, with push, pull, slide mechanisms.Push, pull and slide the tabs to join in with a first dance class in Busy Dancing! Pirouette in ballet class, learn how to tap dance and breakdance on stage in this first introduction to dance, perfect for fans of ballroom glitz!A perfect present for toddlers, young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Jana Curll. Busy Dancing has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover.Discover more of the Busy Book series with titles such as Busy Baking, Busy Party and Busy Zoo!

Lift the felt flaps to find the magical friends in this chunky board book - with a surprise mirror ending!Who is hiding behind each flap?Play peekaboo with your baby and say hello to some magical friends with this colourful felt flaps book. With bright and playful characters to spot behind each soft felt flap, and a surprise mirror finale, this chunky board book is the perfect first book to share together with your baby. From tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones.Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio

Nibbles the book monster is back in a brand new board book full of first shapes!There are circles, squares and stars to spot. And maybe one final, extra-special shape from him to you . . . A fun, rhyming, first introduction to SHAPES with Nibbles’ book-munching twist. Babies and toddlers will love peeping through die-cuts and lifting flaps as they follow Nibbles on his exciting, shape-filled journey. Nibbles Shapes is perfect for fans of Shapes by Xavier Deneux, Shapes with Little Fish by Lucy Cousins and Circles by Yusuke Yonezu.

Longlisted for the National Book Award! This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from a New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator.The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time.

The Earth BookTake a closer look inside Earth with this incredible board book about our planet, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about how amazing our world is? What happens deep under the Earth's surface? How do volcanoes form? And how does our planet stay a healthy place for us to live? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams - from outer space to super soil - alongside human and animal life too, this is a fantastic first look at our world for curious children everywhere.From weather systems to the water cycle, The Earth Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things our planet does. Other books in the series: The Body Book and The Tree BookThe Tree Book Take a closer look through the seasons in this incredible board book about trees, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about all the amazing things that trees can do? How do they grow and why do

Take a closer look inside Earth with this incredible board book about our planet, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about how amazing our world is? What happens deep under the Earth's surface? How do volcanoes form? And how does our planet stay a healthy place for us to live? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams - from outer space to super soil - alongside human and animal life too, this is a fantastic first look at our world for curious children everywhere.From weather systems to the water cycle, The Earth Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things our planet does. Other books in the series: The Body Book and The Tree Book

A first book about the royal family in London, with push, pull and slide mechanisms, published for the King's Coronation and a perfect gift for toddlers.Get to know the Busy Royal Family and meet the new King!Push, pull and slide the tabs to help the King choose his outfit, enjoy a day at the races and go on a fun carriage ride. What better way to celebrate the coronation?Marion Billet's illustrations bring this adorable book, part of her popular London range, to life. Plus a fun rhyming story and lots of things to spot makes this board book a perfect present for toddlers who like to play as they read.Tiny tourists can also celebrate the coronation with The King's Coronation, The King's Coronation Sticker Book and King Charles III's Colourful Coronation!

From Onjali Q. Rauf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes another incredible story, told with humour and heart. Touching on the challenges navigated by children caring for loved ones at home, this story brings into focus their hardships and worries, alongside the unexpected, invisible sources of kindness which can change their lives.'I can't remember how old I was when I first started collecting stamps. But I've got a whole shoebox full of them now.Mam used to help me collect them ... Before she got so ill that she lost her job, her friends...everything.Now it's my job to take care of her and protect her - and my little brother and sister too. But to do that, I have to make Mam a Secret. A secret no-one can ever find out about. Not even my best friends at school, or Mo, our postman.Or the stranger living in the house across the street. The one no-one has seen, but who I know is spying on us.The one I think might be Them...'Deep in the heart of Swansea, Wales, lives a small

9784440450076 Usborne Lift-the-Flap First Questions and Answers系列 (共20本)包含以下書目9781474991513 What Is a Virus? (硬頁翻翻書)9781474986434 Where Does Poo Go? (硬頁翻翻書)9781474989008 How Can I Be Kind? (硬頁翻翻書)9781474940085 How Do Animals Talk? (硬頁翻翻書)9781409582137 How Do Flowers Grow? (硬頁翻翻書)9781474948180 What Are Feelings? (硬頁翻翻書)9781474995795 What Is Racism? (硬頁翻翻書)9781409598817 What Makes It Rain? (硬頁翻翻書)9781474920520 What's It Like in Space? (硬頁翻翻書)9781474982139 Where Do Animals Go In Winter? (硬頁翻翻書)9781409598824 Where Do Babies Come From? (硬頁翻翻書)9781474920537 Where Does My Food Go? (硬頁翻翻書)9781474979887 Why Do Things Die? (硬頁翻翻書)9781474948197 Why Do Tigers Have Stripes?(硬頁翻翻書)9781474917933 Why Do We Need Bees? (硬頁翻翻書)9781474996099 Why Do We Need Trees? (硬頁翻翻書)9781474948173 Why Does the Sun Shine? (硬頁翻翻書)9781803701974 Why Is It Dark at Night? (硬頁翻翻書)9781409598800 How does my body work? (硬頁翻翻書)

本套書包含以下7本平裝科普知識繪本With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Mars in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible picture book.Pluto! : Not a Planet? Not a Problem! Pluto! is a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the history of the dwarf planet seen through the eyes of Pluto itself. Hot diggity dog! Meet Pluto! The runt of a litter of eight planets. Pluto may not be the biggest or fastest planet to revolve around the Sun, but it has a unique story to tell. From the tale of how it was found by humans to its naming as a dwarf planet, it’s Pluto’s turn to take the spotlight and properly re-introduce itself.Ocean! Waves for AllFrom the author of Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years comes a new picture book in the Our Universe series: a hilarious and fact-filled story about the formation and history of the Ocean―uni

Meet the world's greatest heroes, as drawn by the world's greatest creators! Ant-Man and the Wasp are some of Earth's biggest (and smallest) heroes yet. Grow and shrink with the characters while learning all about their technology, abilities, and friends in this bright and colorful board book, with art from the classic comics. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read that is perfect for the youngest kids and long-time Marvel fans alike.

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.Unless I am allowed to tell the story of my life in my own way, I cannot tell it at allMary Seacole – traveller, nurse, businesswoman and radical for her time – defied a prejudiced British government to care for soldiers wounded during the Crimean War.This ground breaking account, written by Seacole in 1857, brings to life her incredible journey from Jamaica to Central America and England, and then on to modern-day Ukraine, where she acted as nurse to injured soldiers while running her business, the 'British Hotel'. A witness to key battles, she gives vivid accounts of how she coped with disease, bombardment and other adversities during the Crimean War.In this extraordinary autobiography, Seacole shows how she navigated her way through racial injustice, poverty and ignorance to become the first woman of colour in Britain to publish her memoirs. It is a testament to her enduring legacy.

Knives OutandCluemeet Agatha Christie andThe Thursday Murder Clubin this “utterly original” (Jane Harper), “not to be missed” (Karin Slaughter), fiendishly clever blend of classic and modern murder mystery.“A witty twist on classic whodunits… Stevenson not only 'plays fair,' he plays the mystery game very, very well.” -- Maureen Corrigan,Washington PostEveryone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, the high achievers, have killed more than once. I’m not trying to be dramatic, but it is the truth. Some of us are good, others are bad, and some just unfortunate.I’m Ernest Cunningham. Call me Ern or Ernie. I wishI’dkilled whoever decided our family reunion should be at a ski resort, but it’s a little more complicated than that.Have I killed someone? Yes. I have.Who was it?Let’s get started.EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONEMy brotherMy stepsisterMy wifeMy fatherMy motherMy sister-in-lawMy uncleMy stepfatherMy auntMe

★求職/轉職必看！Coding 面試的衝刺總複習★★57 大重點 × 74 道面試題 × 160 個例題，紮實打好基本功★要在程式開發這條路走得夠長、夠遠，資料結構和演算法是公認必修的基本功，透過觀摩、思考各種程式設計的經典問題，不斷演練、改進自己的程式，是提升程式設計功力的不二法門。也許你聽過在 IT 業界打滾多年的老手說：實際 Coding 都沒在管資料結構、演算法，只要功能寫得出來、符合規格，誰管你用甚麼方法，太冷門的寫法反而沒人看得懂。有些 Coding 的工作也許真是如此，先求有再求好，但老手前輩們沒跟你說的是…，在獲得工作前，求職面試這關就要先考考你對資料結構或演算法的理解程度，好評斷你的程式功力。有不少網站大量蒐集各種程式設計的考題，供使用者反覆演練、自我挑戰，俗稱為「刷題」。這些題目往往是從經典的資料結構或演算法問題衍生而來，若沒有對相關的邏輯推導細節有足夠的了解，只是一昧的刷刷刷，恐怕效果有限、事倍功半。作者在資訊科系任教超過30年，資料結構衍生著作累積銷量超過10萬冊，擁有非常豐富程式設計的教學和寫作經驗，也在業界當過開發工程師與資訊主管，深知業界求才的需求與標準。因此本書在規劃之初，除了務求透過豐富實作和圖解，來傳達資料結構與演算法的基礎，更嘗試將時下工程師求職必備的刷題需求，也融入各章節主題之中，系統化的打好程式設計的基礎與實力，也能同時掌握未來求職要面對的考題型式，及早準備、做好因應，才不會臨到關頭，沒發揮實力被刷掉。本書收錄了陣列、串列、樹狀結構、圖、搜尋樹等常見的資料結構，解題過程也介紹了動態規劃、貪婪法等必要的演算法概念，除了觀念解說，同時會搭配圖表、日常生活案例，以及範例、面試題、延伸題型、練習題等總計 234 個題目，盡可能增進讀者實際演練的經驗，絕對比自己在網路上摸索、東拼西湊、盲刷題目來得更有效率，是一本兼顧理論與實作，與時俱進、不可多得的入門教材。本書特色: 刷題前必備的基本功！幫你打好基礎，高效提升程式設計功力○ 涵蓋最主要的資料結構與常見演算法，包括：- 遞迴設計/迴圈設計- 時間複雜度與漸進符號- 陣列和動態規劃法- 鏈結串列- 堆疊與佇列- 圖形結構/最短路徑/工作網路- 前序/中序/後序走訪- 展開樹/二元樹/AVL樹/B 樹- 氣泡/選擇/插入等基本排序法- 快速/合併/基數/堆積等進階排序法- 循序

An introduction to Captain Marvel for the youngest superfans--featuring art by legendary Marvel artists Jim Mooney and Joe Sinnott, with Keith Pollard and Carmine Infantino Meet the world's greatest heroes, as drawn by the world's greatest creators! From brilliant pilot to cosmic-powered Avenger, Captain Marvel is one of the mightiest super heroes in the universe! Fly high and soar among the stars with Carol Danvers while learning all about her abilities, skills, and friends in this bright and bold board book, with art from the classic comics. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read that is perfect for the youngest kids and longtime Marvel fans alike.

可愛小狗Noodles的日常故事集合，透過簡單有趣的句子，帶領孩子一起經歷日常生活的挑戰與發現：「不要剪我頭髮！」「我不怕！」「我愛我的影子！」……每一本都像貼近孩子心情的小日記。搭配圖文，輕鬆培養閱讀自信，適合6到9歲孩子自行閱讀，學習表達與生活感受。The story collection of an adorable puppy, Noodles! He experiences what young children would encounter in daily life. Very simple sentences filled with useful expressions.1. It’stoo windy!2. Don'tcut my hair!3. Ican help!4. I'm not scared!5. Ihate my bow!6. Iam lost!7. Ilove colors!8. Ilove my tooth!9. Ilove my shadow!10. Nokisses please!Pick a Series. Grow a Reader.Meet Missy – a razzle-dazzle girl who does Things the Super Duper Royal Deluxe way.Learn how Missy picked out her outfit， planned for her class pet， dealt with her school play and went for a field trip in this deluxe collection!This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line called Branches， which is 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.

All things wonderful, colourful and compelling about animals from night-time critters and creepy crawlies to bright feathered birds!First Explorers – Animal Kingdom 5-book with audio QR slipcase• 5 board books (180*180mm) in the set• Free audio downloads accessed by QR code on each book.• Push, pull and slide mechanisms, things to spot and fun facts throughout.• Age range: 1-5 years• Early Learning: Concepts; Children’s Non-FictionNight Animals (9781509832620)Sea Creatures (9781509832613)Beautiful Birds (9781509898336)Brilliant Bugs (9781509855131)Wild Animals (9781509855124)

The first exhaustive English-language history and analysis of the Chinese opera genre, Kunqu. In Kunqu: A Classical Opera of Twenty-First-Century China, Joseph S. C. Lam offers a holistic and interdisciplinary view of Kunqu, a 600-year-old genre of Chinese opera that has been fashionably performed inside and outside of China. The first comprehensive and scholarly book on Kunqu written in English, this book explains how and why the genre charms and signifies Chinese culture, history, and personhood. Approaching the genre from several perspectives, ranging from those of performers and producers to those of casual audiences, dedicated connoisseurs, and scholarly critics, Lam also employs a judicious blend of Chinese and international theories and methods. Herein, he establishes the significance of Kunqu not only in the sphere of Chinese music but among the cultural heritage and performing arts at a global level as well.

Discover a world of opposites with different kinds of houses! From a country house to a town house, little hands will love lifting the flaps of this bright and chunky board book. With bright, quirky art from Liuna Virardi and fold-out flaps to lift and explore, this book is perfect for teaching little ones first opposites. Also available in the OKIDOKID Opposites series: People, Vehicles and Animals

A satisfied lizard has found the perfect present for a hard-to-please friend in this happy comic gift book about gifts, ideal as a gift in its own right.You’re a very hard person to buy for, but have I got the perfect thing for you!In this little hardback gift comic, a lizard is delighted with their whole bag of perfect presents for a slightly unusual friend. At first things don’t seem to be going well… The friend wolfs down each one and reaches out greedily for the gecko itself! Until the story finishes with a big kiss and a cup of peppermint tea: “Perfect presents,” says the friend. “Just to my taste!”This funny comic with a twist is a fun read for children of all ages and a perfect present for anyone, even those who are hard to buy for.Written and illustrated by Anke Kuhl, translated by Melody Shaw.

It’s a snow day today―and Maisy and friends are going outside! A First Experiences story celebrates the everyday pleasures of the season.One day Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it’s snowing! After putting on her coat, scarf, and gloves, she heads outside, where everything looks beautiful covered in snow, even if it’s cold. Brrr! In the park, Eddie and Cyril are catching snowflakes on their tongues, while Charley and Tallulah throw snowballs. Maisy joins in the fun, and soon she and her friends are building a snowman and sledding down a hill. Yippee! When it gets too cold, the whole crew returns inside for hot cocoa and a snuggle. Warm and delightful, this First Experiences book captures the joys of a snowy day spent with friends.

Discover the celebration of Christmas with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book. Lift the flaps to reveal the Christmas tree, greet the carol singers and open presents!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Christmas traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday. The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.