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There was once a small town where fashion was everything and everyone only wore new clothes! However, when a family of industrious mice learn how to mend old and damaged clothes, their human neighbours are all delighted with their handiwork. Everyone, that is, except mean and miserly Igor, the owner of the only fast-fashion factory in town! His business begins to rapidly lose money! Will Igor put a stop to these meddling mice or will their resourceful nature inspire a change of heart (and business)? A positive and humorous story about navigating change, recycling, repairing, and a perfect way to introduce children to the idea of 're-loving' their old clothes.

穿上第一雙有鞋帶的鞋子，就是成為大孩子的開始。當鞋帶鬆開、鞋子不見，他學會對自己說：「我可以再試一次。」凱迪克榮譽獎作家溫暖新作，以幽默筆觸陪孩子練習成長，讓每一次跌跌撞撞，都變成自信的起點。From Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Jashar Awan comes a hilarious and all-too-relatable picture book about the perseverance and positive self-talk needed to learn to tie your shoelaces! This big kid is wearing his first pair of big-kid shoes, the kind with laces! Even though they're a little on the roomy side--shoes to grow into, of course--he knows he can take care of them. Except they keep falling off! Not to worry, he'll just tie them up again, because he knows how to tie those loops! But wait a second, where did that darn shoe go? Nothing is ever truly easy when you're just starting something new; but, just like with any stage in childhood, whether it's making your first steps, or going down the really big slide, with persistence, doing anything scary or overwhelming quickly becomes a piece of cake! And before you know it, you're a BIG KID!

My tiger loved cake, and I went with him to the cake shop. Then he got a bad tooth, so I went with him to the dentist.My tiger didn't like sitting in the waiting room, climbing onto the dentist chair, or being told by the dentist what to eat. Especially when she said no more cake!What's a tiger supposed to eat?A bossy adult is made to look silly and a charming tiger wins the reader's heart in this subversively funny story about a love of cake and the pull of natural tiger instincts.

A Buddhist monk practices calligraphy every single day--calming his heart and bringing an unexpected gift to a nearby city.As rain falls, Old Monk invites Little Monk to practice calligraphy. "Let's write the character for rain!" he says. And with each brushstroke, Little Monk's restless, anxious heart grows quiet. For the next twenty years, as Little Monk becomes Big Monk, he sits down with his brush every day, meditating on and writing the character for "rain." Until one day someone comes to the temple asking for help: the city has no water. All grown up now, Big Monk packs his things, hoping to do his part. But will a pile of calligraphy sheets make any difference? This stunning book is horizontally bound, creating a vertical reading experience inspired by Chinese ink paintings and calligraphy hung on scrolls. With poetic text and watercolor art from Taiwanese author-illustrator Hsu-Kung Liu, Little Monk Writes Rain is an evocative tale of mindfulness, self-expression, and compassio

在本書中，Chirri 與 Chirra 再次騎著腳踏車出發，這一次來到櫻花盛放的春日。兩人先品嚐櫻花甜點，再走進巨大的櫻花樹裡，發現以 sakura 為主題的美容院，圍上柔軟薄紗、灑上淡淡香氣。最後，她們登上觀景台，靜靜啜飲櫻花茶，看花瓣在風中飄落，如粉色細雨般覆滿大地。本書為 Kaya Doi「Chirri & Chirra」系列第九冊。作者以細膩色鉛筆筆觸，描繪動物朋友與自然風景，氣氛溫柔而安靜。系列曾被《The Wall Street Journal》譽為近二十年最迷人的圖畫書之一，亦入選《Kirkus》二十一世紀最佳童書。書末附有關於櫻花的譯者說明，讓讀者在閱讀之餘，也更貼近日本春日文化。From beloved Japanese author-illustrator Kaya Doi, the ninth volume in her Chirri & Chirra series is set amidst the cherry blossoms of Japan, giving readers a gorgeous explosion of petaled pinkness! Chirri & Chirra, Among the Cherry Blossoms, the ninth book in our beloved Chirri & Chirra series, takes readers on yet another charming adventure filled with delicious food, animal friends, and the beauty of nature. Here, Chirri and Chirra ride their trusty bicycles to a giant cherry tree. After tasting delicious cherry-blossom sweets, they go inside the tree, where they find a sakura-themed beauty parlor! Decked out in chiffon scarves and spritzed with sweet perfume, their nex

Calling Harry Potter fans! Read all about Albus Dumbledore in the POCKET POTTERS series, the completely collectible, fully illustrated, must-have official guides to all your favorite characters from the wizarding world.Why is Dumbledore such a brilliant headmaster? What's on his Chocolate Frog Card and which is his favorite Quidditch team? Find out all this and much more! Join Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Great Hall for the start-of-term feast, climb the enchanted spiral staircase to the headmaster's office, and learn all about Fawkes the phoenix. Get set for wise words, grand wizardry, and some scrumptious magical sweets...Joyfully illustrated, boisterously brilliant, the POCKET POTTERS are collectible, must-have official guides to the Harry Potter books. Whether you are just starting your magical reading journey or you already know your Fizzing Whizbees from your Acid Pops, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading independently.

DELUXE EDITION--a beautiful hardcover edition featuring black sprayed edges and a brand new foreword from New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill. The unmissable BookTok sensation, now at Nightfire! Enter a darker age with USA Today bestselling author Christopher Buehlman's Between Two Fires, a medieval horror adventure unlike anything on the shelf. And Lucifer said: "Let us rise against Him now in all our numbers, and pull the walls of heaven down..."The year is 1348. Thomas, a disgraced knight, has found a young girl alone in a dead Norman village. An orphan of the Black Death, and an almost unnerving picture of innocence, she tells Thomas that plague is only part of a larger cataclysm--that the fallen angels under Lucifer are rising in a second war on heaven, and that the world of men has fallen behind the lines of conflict. Is it delirium or is it faith? She believes she has seen the angels of God. She believes the righteous dead speak to her in dreams. And now she has convinced

This is a dialogue across East and West,and a sincere remembrance of trust, responsibility, and mission.From classroom to life, from ideas to practice,the book records not only Drucker’s thought,but the legacy of a belief at its core:that management exists to develop human beings.In 1999, Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, embarked on a profound dialogue with Chinese entrepreneur Shao Minglo over a shared vision for education. Drucker made a solemn commitment: to serve as Shao’s pro bono advisor for the rest of his life. In the years that followed, the two met regularly in California to discuss management education in China, economic realities, and organizational culture—forging a deep friendship that transcended both culture and age.This book records that precious journey. It illustrates not only how Drucker translated ideas into practice, but also portrays his sincerity, warmth, and humanity. He held a deep hope for the future of management in China, remained steadfast i

歷史真正重要的不是事實，而是事實與事實之間的關係，或者進一步說，是解釋「如何」及「為何」，這是與我們當下學習歷史的態度差異最大的地方。按司馬遷的態度，歷史不是一堆「What」，重要的是「How and Why」。在個人層次上，一個人為什麼會用這種方式講話做事？作為一個群體，彼此行為之間的互動會產生什麼模式，他們為何如此？某些事情會導致什麼樣的後果？為了達到某種目的又選擇何種手段？這些都在歷史裡，也是我們理解、研究史學時最重要的挑戰。當我們以這樣的視野和方式去整理豐富龐雜的史實，就會對人類行為有一個合理的解釋，從而碰觸到普遍的人類經驗，真正做到以古鑑今，讓歷史對當下現實有所幫助。司馬遷在著作中清楚地展現了這種歷史態度。他用了幾個重要的觀念解釋《史記》的目的。

“我們每個人都是人生路上的旅人，每個人都是一個漂泊的靈魂，漫漫長途，都渴望泊岸。”本書精選徐揚生散文作品中的100句感悟，文字平實雋永，富有哲理，涵蓋了對人生命運、行為處世、教育理念、精神品質的思考。全書中英雙語呈現，圖文並茂，文章配圖為作者創作的AI插畫及書法作品，體現了獨特的審美和藝術風格。“We are all travelers on the road, wandering souls searching for a place to moor.”This book collects 100 insights from essays by Yangsheng Xu, reflecting perceptions on life and destiny, interpersonal conduct, educational philosophy, and spiritual character, with elegant and philosophical wording. Presented in both Chinese and English, it is illustrated with AI paintings and original calligraphy created by the author, which features distinctive aesthetic sense and artistic style.（封面不印簡介）

在本書中，小女孩 Emily 一扇門一扇門地敲問：「我可以進來嗎？」藍色的門說她不夠藍；另一扇門只歡迎老虎與鱷魚；還有一扇只為說話很小聲的人而開。每一次被拒絕，Emily 都沒有停下腳步。直到她來到一處沒有門的牆前，拿出粉筆，畫出屬於自己的門，轉動門把，走了進去。作者 Mel Rosenberg 以簡潔對話構成寓言式節奏，插畫家 Orit Magia 則以鮮明設計感畫面強化象徵意涵。本書榮獲以色列 Dvora Omer Award，並獲《Booklist》肯定。In this story about inclusion and acceptance, a girl goes from door to door, hoping to find one that will welcome her inside. But when each one turns her away, Emily realizes that the only door that will open for her is the one she creates herself. Knock, knock.Who's there?It's me, Emily. May I come in? And so begins Emily's search for a door that will open. The first door is blue, and the voice behind the door tells Emily that she doesn't sound very bluish. The second door says it only opens for tigers, crocodiles, and snakes. But she is a girl named Emily-- and the animals are hungry--and so she moves on. The third is only for people who speak very quietly, and the door can hear Emily. Finally, Emily comes to a place without a door. She gets out her chalk

The time-tested, most popular board prep resource―updated to reflect the newest Step 1 examFirst Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 is a veritable blueprint for preparing for this critical exam, revealing all the content you will encounter on test day. This unmatched text is written by carefully chosen students who excelled on the Step 1 exam and reviewed by top faculty―ensuring the content is relevant, high-yield, and accurate. The book is organized and formatted in ways that help you easily home in on the most important content.The new edition of First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 is filled with over 1,000 color clinical images, including more depicting diverse patients; 1,300+ high-yield facts and mnemonics, organized by basic principles and organ system; and invaluable test-taking advice. There's a reason for the longstanding success of First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1. Once you open the 2026 edition, you'll instantly understand why it's a resource you can't be without!

Conmemoramos el 50. aniversario de la publicaci鏮 de la segunda novela de Stephen King con un homenaje a la primera edici鏮, traducci鏮 revisada y acabados metalizados. El autor Ben Mears regresa a Salem's Lot para escribir un libro sobre la casa que le atormenta desde que era solo un ni隳. Sin embargo, al llegar se encuentra su aislado pueblo invadido por vampiros. Y, conforme las criaturas sedientas de sangre reclaman m嫳 v獳timas, Mears se hace cargo de convencer a un peque隳 grupo de creyentes para oponerse a los no muertos. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Stephen King's second novel with a tribute to its first edition, a revised translation with metallic finishes. NOW A NEW FILM STREAMING ON MAX - #1 BESTSELLER - Ben Mears has returned to Jerusalem's Lot in hopes that exploring the history of the Marsten House, an old mansion long the subject of rumor and speculation, will help him cast out his personal devils and provide inspiration for his ne

本書翻轉人們對精靈的想像。Bear Fairy 圓胖、蓬鬆，愛零食也愛賴床，卻同樣擁有屬於自己的光芒。Spencer 從驚訝到理解，在與他相處的過程中，看見真誠與善良比外表更重要。當嘲諷來臨，他選擇站在朋友身旁。Paul Coccia 長期關注 LGBTQ+ 與青少年議題，此次以圖畫書形式傳達自我認同與友誼力量；Fred Blunt 的畫風活潑鮮明，情緒表現十足。書評指出其既逗趣又溫暖，適合幼兒園與低年級共讀。這是一個關於閃耀、關於挺身而出的故事。Meet an unlikely fairy and his new best friend in this laugh-out-loud picture book about acceptance, being yourself and standing up to anyone who tries to diminish your sparkle. Fairies should be pretty and sparkly and dainty . . . not chubby, not fluffy and NOT lured in by potato chips. But when Spencer catches a fairy in the park, he's shocked to find that's exactly what he's got! The Bear Fairy is no delicate Tinkerbell: he hogs the remote, drops crumbs everywhere and snores like a truck. But he's still a fairy, and when Spencer's friend insults the Bear Fairy's appearance and hurts his feelings, Spencer must step up to defend his new friend. With wit, charm and hilarity, author Paul Coccia and illustrator Fred Blunt have created a modern classic about being pr

★ 六大權威媒體星級推薦，年度最耀眼奇幻繪本！★ 《In a Jar》作者全新創作，帶領讀者踏上一場翻轉世界的魔法冒險★ 讀者也要一起「把書翻過來」！互動式閱讀體驗充滿驚喜★ 關於手足、想逃離的心情，以及重新發現家的魔法一部結合奇幻冒險與互動閱讀的繪本。主角 Evie 在雪地中打開通往顛倒世界的魔法入口，讀者也需要把書翻轉，與角色一起探索星海與奇幻生物。故事描寫手足關係的矛盾與溫暖，畫面華麗、想像奔放，是一本讓孩子一翻開就沉浸其中的奇幻旅程。SIX STARRED REVIEWS! ******A richly illustrated picture book from the author ofIn a Jarthat follows an older sister and her pack of wild, noisy, can’t-sit-still younger siblings on a grand and wondrous adventure.Evie believes in all things magic, but her always-pestering, always-following younger siblings make her life seem a littlelessmagical sometimes. So Evie makes her escape to the snowy world outside, hoping for a bit of peace and solitude, only to discover her siblings trailing behind her, once again.Luckily, with the help of a wand and a few magic words, Evie turns a snowbank into a portal to an upside-down worldfull of stars, dolphins, and seahorses to ride. Even the reader is invited to rotate the book and follow the siblings along on their adventure! But wh

There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy.Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle. Beyond the reach of the Sun, Reverie is dependent upon the magic of the mysterious Starmaker: every morning, he trudges across a vast glacier and pulls in sunlight over the peaks, providing the village with the light it needs to survive.Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker’s magic, never imagining she’d one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within her and demands she come study under his guidance. With her newfound abilities tied to the survival of the village, Aurora is swept away to his ice-covered cast

Rediscover the legendary detective and his loyal companion with this gorgeous heirloom edition of The Complete Sherlock Holmes. Containing every known Sherlock Holmes tale ever written, this elegantly designed edition brings the world's greatest detective to life. From Holmes's first appearance in "A Study in Scarlet" (1887) and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1901-1902), through the collection of stories in The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, this deluxe edition boasts the entire Holmes catalog. This collectible edition of The Complete Sherlock Holmes features: An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by renowned Holmes scholar and author Daniel StashowerUnabridged text with 4 full-length novels and 56 short storiesThis stunning classic is a perfect gift for Sherlock Holmes fans or a wonderful addition to your home library. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some

FROM THE MEGA BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES Now featuring the weird and wacky coworkers of everyone's favorite sewer-sleuthing super-agents, Mango and Brash! In this entry of Agents of S.U.I.T., someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls's special BBQ sauce! But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they're having with each other. To help them realize what a great team they truly are, General Inspector decides to split them up. He assigns Marsha to work with Cilantro on a super-secret pilot program, and Bongo to work with Sven on a not so-secret reality competition: "Sew You Think You Can Sew!" But here's the rub: This season includes a chef challenge, and underground sources say Piggy Smalls's notorious sauce was stolen to help one of the contestants win!

A playful and chaotic riot of animal naughtiness from picture book master Jeanne Willis. Nigel’s done a naughty thing, and he’s giving it some thought in a quiet spot. But it gets hard to focus as he quickly becomes surrounded by wild, animal naughtiness! Mole has been ruining the lawns, Bull’s been charging around with his horns .. . even Daddy admits it’s hard to be perfect all the time! But can you guess what naughty thing Nigel has done?Each scene gets wilder and wilder as the chaos builds, and Paddy Donnelly's brilliantly engaging pictures provide so much whacky detail to spot.

本書以維京兄妹的視角展開，記錄一家人離開熟悉的挪威、準備在海外建立新家的過程。從上船前的盛宴，到與親人道別的時刻，故事以平易的筆法呈現維京人的日常樣貌。祖母傳授符文、分享航海經驗，使孩子在啟程前對世界有了更多期待與理解。隨著船隻駛向未知，他們聽見關於巨怪、幽魂與眾神的傳說，也在旅途中學習如何面對不確定的挑戰。作者 Lan Cook 將歷史背景巧妙融入漫畫節奏，使本書兼具閱讀趣味與文化資訊。A Viking family embarks on a perilous voyage to set up home in a new land, in this comic strip packed with information and adventure.A Viking family in Norway loads up their ship and enjoys a farewell feast before setting sail to set up home overseas. What dangers might they face at sea? Will the Norse gods protect them on their journey?Meet a brother and sister as they say goodbye to their old home and prepare for adventure. Before they go, there's time for one last lesson in sword fighting, and a final visit to their ancestors at the burial ground. Their grandmother tells them tales of her own seafaring adventures and shows them how to read Norse writing - runes.This comic is filled with details about every aspect of Viking life, interwoven with stories of trolls and vengeful ghosts and lege

★ 經典《白鯨記》爆笑改編，最可愛的文學名鯨登場！★ 《紐約客》漫畫家 Lars Kenseth 幽默首作繪本★ 給所有「只是想交朋友」的小怪咖與小海怪★ 喜歡 Jon Klassen、Jory John 風格讀者必讀的機智繪本Moby是一隻熱情又友善的白鯨，只想交朋友。當他遇見一艘滿載水手的船，開心地展現笑容與絕技時，卻把大家嚇得不知所措。本書以幽默方式翻轉《白鯨記》的經典形象，講述一個關於誤會、友情與接納自我的溫暖故事。An adorable white whale tries to make new friends with hilarious results in the debut picture book by New Yorker cartoonist Lars Kenseth. Meet Physeter Macrocephalus - but you can call him Moby. He's got the BIGGEST toothy smile, and he's always up for a game of tag. Plus his backflips can't be beat! Who wouldn't want to be his pal? So when Moby encounters a ship full of sailors, he's eager to make a bunch of new friends. What could go wrong...? Illustrated in bold full color, this funny, charming riff on the Herman Melville classic, Moby-Dick, is at its heart a story about making friends and belonging - and finding those who accept you for who you are. Perfect for fans of Jory John and Jon Klassen.

★ 法國新興畫家、Picture This!國際插畫比賽得主——蘿拉．赫頓最新力作！★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 插圖線條明快，文字簡單易讀，語氣親切直白。每一天，你身邊的每個人都在做夢……你也可以找到自己的夢想。好好照顧它，它就會長大，並帶你漫遊星空！這本美麗的書邀請孩子盡情想像，永不停止夢想。Every day,all around you, people are dreaming...You too can find your dream.Take care of it, and it will grow so big,it will take you to the stars.This beautiful book invites children toimagine and never stop dreaming.適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

This new edition of the award-winningTheBrain Bookuses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain.CGI artworks and MRI scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify complex processes, such as how nerves transmit signals and how memories are laid down and recalled. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain, such as what it means to be conscious and what happens in the brain when we're asleep.Written by award-winning author Rita Carter, this is an accessible reference book to a fascinating part of the human body. Thanks to improvements in scanning technology, our understanding of the brain is changing fast. Now in its fourth edition, The Brain Book draws on the latest information to provide a fascinating guide to one of science's most exciting frontiers.

★ 月夜禁令×狼人傳說×四人小隊的極限逃亡★ 超過100幅黑白插圖，營造電影感懸疑氛圍★ 喜歡《Skandar》《Goonies》風格讀者必讀在Moonhaven小鎮，滿月之夜禁止外出，據說是為了防範狼人。然而四個好友仍偷偷在夜裡冒險，直到一場狼人襲擊震撼全鎮，他們也因此成為嫌疑人。隨著追捕逼近與謠言擴散，他們被迫逃亡，友情與信任面臨考驗。當真相逐漸揭開，他們才發現，真正的危險或許不只是狼人，而是一場更深層的陰謀與秘密。The Goonies meets the legend of the werewolf in this thrilling adventure by superstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph. Perfect for boys and girls of 8-12 and illustrated in black and white throughout by the author.Four friends Jax, Jovi, Esau and Fourth - the Moonlighters - regularly sneak out on nights of the full moon, enjoying the freedom of the deserted streets of Moonhaven. They are careful to avoid the Nighthawks, who strictly police the curfew that, it is said, has protected people from the threat of werewolves for decades.But everything changes when news of a werewolf attack turns suspicion on the friends. The Nighthawks are hunting anyone who broke the curfew that night and the Moonlighters have no choice but to run. So the mystery begins, rumours start, friendship

For the first printing only! This hardcover features exclusive painted edges while the special edition supply lasts. In a world ruled by the tenets of Greek mythology, one girl's fate is more than it appears in the first book in a new dark academia fantasy middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series Tracy Wolff. What's your myth? Penelope Weaver has spent her whole life preparing to attend Anaximander's Academy, where students learn how to bring to life the stories of Greek mythology as well as discover the Greek god whose principles they most embody. Penelope knows she's an Athena--all smart, practical, and rule-following girls who take part in stories that matter are Athenas. But when Penelope and her twin brother Paris arrive at Anaximander's, it appears fate has other plans. Penelope isn't placed with Athena but with students who are anything but practical and who prefer parties to rules. And that's just the beginning. She's given the world's w

在本書中，一雙怎麼也穿不上的鞋子，引爆了一場情緒風暴。原本只是出門前的小插曲，卻變成尖叫、翻滾、丟鞋子的混亂時刻。孩子崩潰，媽媽也幾乎撐不住。但即使在最惱人的片刻，愛仍然穩穩地存在著——哪怕鞋子還躺在地上。暢銷作家 Julie Fogliano 以一氣呵成的長句鋪陳情緒起伏，細膩又帶幽默感；三度獲 Caldecott Honor 的插畫家 Marla Frazee，以生動線條捕捉親子間真實而誇張的表情。作品獲《Publishers Weekly》與《Booklist》星級書評肯定，是一本既讓人會心一笑的繪本。Everybody has tantrums—kids, and even moms—in this tender yet funny picture book about an especially impossible-to-put-on pair of shoes.Even when it’s time to put on our favorite shoes and leave the house, and even when that time turns into a tantrum where someone can’t stop screaming, or flopping on the floor, or throwing a shoe across the room, and someone is making their maddest face and everyone else is waiting . . . Even then, nothing can come between the loving bond of a mother and their child. Not even a shoe.With expressive text from bestselling author Julie Fogliano and timeless art from three-time Caldecott honor medalist Marla Frazee, here is a story that takes readers through a downward spiral of a shoe-inspired tantrum a

《Pax》作者Sara Pennypacker首部歷史小說，以納粹佔領下的法國為背景，描繪一名孤兒在動盪年代中尋得勇氣的過程。本書主角Lucas在孤兒院被嘲笑為「小閃電」，因為他心軟、不敢打架。戰火與佔領讓村莊籠罩陰影，他渴望證明自己。一次拯救小貓的行動，使他遇見藏匿小馬的英國女孩Alice。兩人從互不信任到並肩合作，也逐漸發現村中暗藏的抵抗行動：傳遞密碼的神父與女管家、疑似庇護猶太家庭的鄰居、為保護嬰兒鋌而走險的年輕母親。在流言指向盟軍登陸之際，Lucas必須衡量自己願意承擔多少風險。本書透過孩童視角呈現戰爭下的人性與選擇，是一部動人的成長故事。The acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of Pax delivers an historical novel about an orphan during WWII who discovers unexpected courage within himself when he becomes involved with the Resistance. An orphan in Nazi-occupied France discovers unexpected courage within himself in the first historical novel from the acclaimed, bestselling author of Pax. For fans of Alan Gratz, Ruta Sepetys, and Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.Petit éclair. That’s what the other boys at the orphanage call Lucas DuBois. Too softhearted to play war, too cowardly to fight his bullies. He’s tired of his weak reputation, just as he’s tired of the war and the Nazi occupation of his French village. He longs for justice, a chance to show h

Are you ready?Are you steady?FETCH! A girl on a beach throws a ball for one eager little dog. Suddenly one dog becomes two--three--TEN leaping, bounding doggies, hot on its trail! The chase is on: who will be the lucky pup to fetch the bright red prize?The race leads them down the beach, through the city, into the museum; high up over the city balanced on an iron girder; through the park down the river, until: what's that rumbling sound? Oh dear! But not even a thundering waterfall will stop these determined dogs from chasing down that ball...An utter joy from beginning to end, this book combines the charm--and an adorable canine crew--of Hairy Maclary with the infectious rhythm and energy of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.

★ 改編自真實爆紅開球畫面，溫馨又幽默★ MLB四度MVP得主親自參與創作★ 棒球 × 毛孩 × 公益行動，一本滿滿正能量★ 適合親子共讀的熱血開季故事當Los Angeles Dodgers開幕戰來臨，全場目光聚焦在投手丘――但今天的主角，是一隻尾巴搖個不停的狗狗。本書由四度MVP得主Shohei Ohtani攜手作家Michael Blank打造，靈感源自Decoy真實為比賽開球的感人瞬間。故事以快節奏推進，在緊張與歡笑中描繪主人與毛孩之間的深厚情感。除了可愛滿點的插畫與幽默情節，本書更承載公益意義――大谷翔平長期支持動物救援組織，希望透過出版行動，幫助更多狗狗找到溫暖歸宿。AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From Los Angeles Dodgers all-star Shohei Ohtani comes a fast-paced and heartwarming fictional story about his real-life dog Decoy’s first pitch on Opening Day of the baseball season.Decoy can’t wait to throw the first pitch on Opening Day of the new baseball season! The stadium has hot dogs, the biggest backyard he’s ever seen, and thousands of his best human friends. It’s going to be the best day ever, but -- oh, no! -- Decoy forgot his lucky baseball at home! Can he get his ball and make it back to the stadium before it’s too late?Shohei Ohtani is the biggest name in baseball and a proud sponsor of animal rescue organizations. Shohei and Decoy hope to use the

史努比都在午睡了，我們要急什麼？ 什麼都不必做，翻開一頁禪語錄， 放下焦慮，明天也會好好的。 史努比╳谷川俊太郎╳枡野俊明 51篇花生漫畫˙51則定心禪語 和最有智慧的小狗 慢慢過好今天 ★★隨書附˙書腰金句貼紙★★ 【國外暢銷佳績/得獎紀錄】 ●日本系列暢銷31萬本 【內容簡介】 ************************************* 首創！書腰金句貼紙 撕下、貼上 完成你的專屬書名˙書衣 ************************************* 不是每個人，都有地方可以暫停。 有時候，我們只是需要有人告訴我們：「沒關係，這樣夠好了。」 送給這樣的你―― ▍生活太滿，總是忘記呼吸的人 ▍覺得「我要再更好一點」的人 ▍想活在當下、不再內耗的人 ▍喜歡史努比、更喜歡自己笑的人 這一次，我們不只要放下焦慮或學習接納，而是要在必須前行的日子裡，抬頭看看四周，讓自己停一停深呼吸。 心情DOWN？讓阿比抱抱你>>> ▍生活好累、總是一成不變！ 查理˙布朗：THE SUN ALWAYS COMES UP.（太陽絕對會升起！） 禪語：日日新又日新 >>>每天看似重複的生活；其實昨日已不復在，每天都是嶄新的一天。不論陰或雨，太陽都會升起，請以全新的心情迎接每一日。 ▍為何沒有喘口氣的時間！ 史努比：THEY GO THEIR WAYS, AND WE GO OURS...（雲照它的步調前進，而我們走自己的路。） 禪語：終日看山又看雲 >>>雲朵無拘無束地隨風飄蕩，不會自我設限，也不會在意他人眼光。試著學習白雲，放下執著，順應生命的潮流，心情就會輕鬆自在。 有些煩惱，急也沒用； 有些答案，要先放下才看得見； 有些時候，你可以鬆口氣，就讓史努比陪著你…… ◤史努比定心禪智慧隨時陪伴你◢ 《今天不會都是壞事》：放下焦慮，不再為生活煩惱。 《今天的你是最棒的》：接受不一樣的別人、喜歡獨一無二的自己。 《今天，就順其自然吧》：慢慢深呼吸，活得輕盈，好好過生活。

★ 本書繪者曾獲得美國兒童票選圖書獎提名及韓國娜美杯國際繪本獎。★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！鳥兒在窗外歌唱，嘹亮穿雲，聲聲問你為何還留在原地，不隨心飛翔？這是歌頌大自然的樂章，美麗又奇妙。這部充滿詩意的繪本如同一陣清新的微風，邀請孩子打開感官，擁抱大自然的奇妙世界。字裏行間流淌的韻律與生動意象，為兒童開啟了一扇探索自我與環境的美麗窗戶。孩子沉浸在詩意的文字中時，不僅是在閱讀一個故事，更是在與大自然建立深刻的情感連接。There’s a bird outside your window with a song that’s full of sky.And it wonders why you stay insidewhen you are free to fly?A joyful celebration of the beauty and wonder of nature.適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

★ 法國亞馬遜讀者５顆星滿分好評！★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 灰暗當中，活出色彩，從溫馨的故事中，學習樂觀與正向的思維。一場大風暴之後，這地方失去了色彩，一夜之間一切都變成灰色。水果、樹木和花朵失去顏色，就連食物也失去原本的味道。有一天，妮娜發現一盒彩色鉛筆。她從沒見過這麼美的東西，在灰暗世界裏非常耀眼。純真的妮娜種下這五支鉛筆，引發意料之外的奇蹟，為世界找回色彩。After a storm passed through, Nina's land lost its colours and everything turned grey overnight.The fruit, trees and flowers are all shades of grey and nothing tastes the same.One day, while digging a hole in the ground, Nina found a box of coloured pencils.Never before had she seen such beauty, and being so used to the grey of her surroundings, she was overwhelmed with joy.With those five pencils, Nina sets out to bring colour back to the world around her.適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

The first title in an exciting new search-and-find series that blends history with fantasyCross the moat, pass through the gatehouse, and dodge flying arrows as you journey back in time on a search-and-find history adventure!Blaze the Dragon guides you through the fascinating world of medieval times—where lords, ladies, and even wizards roam. Discover how castles were built, how knights fought, and the secrets of magic and medicine.From the grand fortress of Dragon Castle to the bustling castle kitchens, the dark dungeon, and beyond the castle walls to noble hunting grounds, there are 12 illustrated scenes to search and 10 medieval characters to spot in every location.Written by a real castle steward and told by a real dragon, this book will spark curiosity in the youngest squires.

觸動心靈的寓言故事小時候，故事書經常是陪伴我們長大的忠實良伴，在成長的過程中引領著我們。好的故事會觸動心靈，並且啟發我們要讓自己和周遭的世界變得更好。故事，也會形塑我們的價值觀，而我們最終成為什麼樣的人將取決於這些價值觀。星雲大師著《星雲說喻 中英對照版》一共六冊，讓讀者透過閱讀生動有趣的故事，探索並領悟佛陀深奧的教法和人間佛教理念。故事圍繞著佛教的「六度波羅蜜」開展，也就是菩薩道的「六度」精神：布施、持戒、忍辱、精進、禪定和般若。每篇故事以一則智慧法語作為總結，引導讀者省思個中寓意。這些故事如同一面明鏡，帶著我們檢視生活，思維如何將那永恆不朽的佛法應用在生活。第六冊收錄十五篇以六度波羅蜜中的「般若」為主題的短篇故事。這是一套適合所有年齡層讀者的故事選集，本套書亦提供中英詞彙表，雙語讀者能更好理解每則故事的精髓。期許《星雲說喻 中英對照版》能帶領讀者探索故事中無窮的慈悲、智慧與布施精神，照亮生命的道路。Since our earliest days, stories have been faithful companions, guiding us through life’s journey. The power of a good story lies in its ability to touch our hearts, inspiring us to grow and bring positive change to ourselves and the world around us. Stories shape our perspective, and in turn, our perspective shapes who we become.Introducing Bodhi Light Tales by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, a monumental 6-volume set available in both English and Chinese. This enchanting collection invites readers to explore the profound teachings of the Buddha and the principles of Humanistic Buddhism. S

★ 本書作者菈達曾獲得瑞典的阿思緹‧林格倫紀念獎與安徒生插畫大獎提名。★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 插圖精緻，行文流暢，享受閱讀的同時輕鬆建立價值觀。每一日，莉珊在城市中遊走，發現大家都只望著手機，沒有對話，只有沉默。她希望可以做些甚麼，於是乘巴士到郊外――有千百萬顆星星，有鳥兒哼唱的地方。她穿越雪地，直到世界的邊端。那裏矗立著被遺忘的奇幻工廠。它能為城市人帶來亮光嗎？故事生活化，營造近身經驗，引發生活轉化，這是一本插圖精美、充滿想像力的圖畫書。Each day as she wonders through the city, Lisa notices people staring at their phones.She hears silence rather than voices, and she wishes she could do something about it.Lisa takes a bus to the countryside where there are millions of shining stars―where the birds are singing their melodies.She crosses snowy lands, and arrives at the edge of the world.There stands the forgotten fantasy factory.Can it help bring light to people of her city?適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：４－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

★ 本書榮獲2022年羅大尼繪本獎！★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 學習共享、解難、關愛、等價值觀，高、大、矮、窄等形容詞，以及比較概念等邏輯思維。★ 畫風童趣、色彩豐富、角色可愛、故事明快。四間小屋，一間太窄，一間太高，一間太大，一間太矮。怎樣的屋才是所有人心中完美的家？這裏歡迎任何人，請進！One house is too narrow, one is too high,one is too big and one is too low.What will be the perfect housefor everyone?The important thing is thateveryone is welcome,so come on in!適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

★ 拿到第一支手機前後，最需要的一本數位生活入門書★ 從設定、拍照、下載 App 到隱私與網路安全，全面實用★ 幫助孩子學會自在使用科技，也懂得保護自己與尊重他人對許多孩子來說，擁有一支手機，就像拿到通往新世界的鑰匙。它可以拍照、聽音樂、查資料、玩遊戲、做功課，也能立刻和朋友家人保持聯繫。可是，真正重要的，從來不只是「會用」，而是怎麼用得安心、得體又有分寸。本書專為9歲以上讀者設計，不分品牌與型號，都能找到實用的手機知識。從基本設定、管理 App、善用拍照功能，到辨識釣魚、機器人帳號、酸民與網路霸凌，內容完整又貼近孩子日常。也帶讀者理解隱私設定、螢幕時間管理，以及在享受科技便利的同時，如何保有與真實生活的連結。由專業作家與兒童心理學家共同打造，搭配充滿活力的插圖，讓孩子在輕鬆閱讀中，建立正確的數位素養與安全觀念。Whether you've just got your first phone or had a new one, this book will lead you through how your phone works, how to look after it, and how to be safe and thoughtful as you use it. The advice is relevant for all phone users, whatever make or model you might have, and whether it's your first phone or not.Your new phone is a computer, a camera, a sound system and communicator all rolled in to one-and small enough to fit in your pocket. But you knew all that already! So, what else do you need to know? Where to download apps? How to behave online? And what about phishing, trolling and bots? The answers to all this and more are in th

本書描寫一個無聊到極點的小女孩 Rita。她在房間裡伸展、跺腳、對著鏡子發呆，時間彷彿停滯不前。就在無所事事之際，她的想像力悄悄展開：如果全世界感到無聊的人一起上了公車，無聊像氣球一樣把人撐得鼓鼓的，慢慢飄向天空，直到遇見足以讓人眼睛一亮的事物，才終於洩氣落地。當媽媽呼喚她吃晚餐時，Rita 已沉浸在忙碌又豐富的內心世界。本書以幽默的方式，描寫無聊如何成為創意的起點。Felicita Sala 一貫細膩的圖像敘事風格，為所有曾感到無聊的讀者，留下溫柔的共鳴。Utter boredom leads one imaginative girl to inspiration in this clever story from much-loved creator Felicita Sala. Rita is bored. So, so, so bored. She's tried stretching her body across her bedroom, side-eyeing herself in the mirror, stomping her feet and swinging her arms. Time drags on, and there she remains: catatonic with boredom. In her tragic and weakened state, her mind drifts to the beginning of a daydream. What if all the bored people in the world gathered together and got onto a bus? What if the boredom filled them up like balloons, with tiny heads and arms sticking out? What if they floated into the sky, bobbing along until they each spied something exciting enough to make them toot the boredom out? By the time Rita's mother calls her for dinner,

Watch this space for news!The moment you see a dragon is usually your last…Since the dragons emerged–along with the scourge that ravaged our lands and people–there’s only one human city that remains standing: Vinguard.But the hellfire from above is nothing compared to the infection that threatens us all. For there is no worse fate than being dragon cursed. Slowly and excruciatingly, you’ll be transformed into a mindless beast who destroys everything–and everyone–you love.Any of us could be tainted. Any of us could be lying. Any of us could be caught and killed by the authorities.And I’m terrified that I might be next.There’s only one other person who might suspect my secret. He’s like my shadow, following me wherever I go. Part protector, part tormentor, fully annoying. Sometimes I think I am just one of the million unfathomable secrets he keeps hidden.Because Lucan definitely knows something.And if I’m dragon cursed, death might be the only mercy I get.

Streaming live on StewTube: Pizza and Taco!!! These foodie besties are on a mission to go viral! Will they get lots of likes for their awesome video? Find out in book #10 in the best-selling chapterbook graphic novel series! Pizza and Taco are "jelly" of their friends who have StewTube channels. But don't worry, these food besties always have a plan! All they need is some funny footage and a pet video is what most people are hungry for. Since neither of them has a pet, they borrow Biscuit the dog from the lady down the street--with some embarrassing results! This hilarious young graphic novel series--with chapters--will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for those who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels. Readers will be hungry to read all ten books in the series! Look for these and more!Coolest Club Ever!Draw Your Own Comic Activity Book!Go Viral!