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A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Dogs share our homes and our lives in a much closer way than any other pet. A dog becomes one of the family, included in photographs, outings and stories. In fact, people so often treat their dogs like humans, it is no wonder that they sometimes act like one!Whether they're becoming a picky eater, a couch potato or simply thinks they're the 'man of the house', My Dog Thinks He's Human!? can help. With 50 tips and tricks on all aspects of caring for your dog, from your choosing a puppy to them dragging their bottoms on the floor, this book will show you the best ways to ensure that you and your pampered pooch learn to co-exist contentedly - all while you remain top dog.

Draw, stick, find, smell, colour, rip, dip, roll, throw and make . . . go outside, play, and get back to nature with National Trust: Rewild This Book!An interactive activity book with a difference, Rewild This Book encourages creative, messy play out in nature.What happens if you dip a page of this book in a puddle or roll the book down the hill? Can you turn mud into mud creatures or make a masterpiece using only a twig? Try, create and see what happens!There are over 60 activities and prompts to help spark your imagination - and remember, you can't rewild this book without getting a little bit WILD!Explore more interactive books from our publishing partnership with the National Trust today!National Trust: Where's Mrs Bee? (for ages 0-2 years)National Trust: Wonder World: Earth (for ages 2-5 years)National Trust: Butterfly Skies (for ages 5-7 years)National Trust: Blossom Origami (for ages 9+)

The fourth laugh-out-loud full colour story starring Nina Peanut - amazing frozen-pizza chef, ghost hunter, mystery solver, jet-setter, creative genius. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. I'm Nina Peanut and I CANNOT believe Mum is making me show the new boy at school around town.Ethan shoved an ice cream in my face when we were four years old - annoying! But wait... he's older now and... quite cool.Wears a leather jacket. Into skating. The best looking boy who-is-not-in-a-boyband I've ever seen.Why have I gone bright red? We're putting on some random play - Romeo and Juliet? I don't expect you've heard of it - at the end of term and I want the starring role opposite Ethan. But of course my arch-enemy Megan BUMFACE is also set on the part: the race to be the ultimate drama queen is ON! Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour p

A fabulously funny tale... with a hint of BITE! Mabel's parents loved their daughter very much. But they also knew that Mabel was the kind of child who did things. You know ... THINGS. But every time Mabel's parents asked, "Why did you do this?!" Mabel would reply, "Actually, the ALLIGATOR did it." Join Mabel's parents as they try to uncover the truth. Is Mabel the culprit, or is she hiding a SNAPPY secret in her bedroom... Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen's This Is Not My Hat and Peter Bentley and Sara Ogilvie's Meet the Parents Kael Tudor is the author of a whole host of hilarious books including One Goose, Two Moose and It's Not My Cookie Isobel Lundie is the illustrator of Waterstones Book of the Month author Louie Stowell's first picture book, A Midsummer Night's Drama

A heartwarming tale of adventure, bravery and one baby turtle who changes her world for good - from the bestselling and award-winning creators of The Lion Inside.On a midnight-black beach, it''s time for a GRAND HATCHING. A rowdy crowd of animal onlookers have gathered to see which baby turtle will win the great race to safety in the sea.But when Tula''s brother loses his way, this baby turtle faces a difficult choice: will she choose to win the race or will she turn back to rescue her brother? And will the other animals stay on the sidelines, or will Tula''s brave decision inspire them to join the rescue mission?An inspiring and funny rhyming story of how we ALL have the power to change things for the better.Look out for more wonderful books from The World of Rachel Bright and Jim Field:The Lion InsideThe Koala Who CouldThe Squirrels Who SquabbledThe Way Home for WolfThe Whale Who Wanted MoreThe Gecko and the EchoThe Pandas Who PromisedThe Camel Who Had the HumpPraise for The Lion Ins

Mole's friends don't think much of his mound until a storm destroys their own homes, and they realise that the best treasures are often right beneath their feet!A brilliantly funny picture book showcasing the importance of humility and the value of empathy. Mole is on a mission to build an extraordinary shelter for him and his friends. But Bird, Beaver and Bee don't see what the fuss is about - who would want to spend time in a muddy, mouldy mound when they could be enjoying Bird's impressive nest, Beaver's incredible lodge or Bee's intricate hive?

EXCLUSIVE NEON-YELLOW SPRAYED EDGE - LIMITED FIRST EDITION AVAILABLE!A BOLD NEW MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR DAVID SOLOMONS EXPLORING WHAT'S LOST IN KEEPING QUIET AND WHAT'S FOUND IN FIGHTING BACK. 'A clever and compelling novel' THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK Be quiet. Be polite.Or be silenced. Alfie and Margot Hawthorne have grown up under the Ministry of Manners, where politeness isn't a choice - it's the law. And one wrong word can change your life.He knows how to stay out of trouble, but she has never been one for quiet obedience. When the Ministry takes Margot, everything changes. Inside the Manners Retreat, she fights to stay herself in a place built to erase her.Meanwhile, Alfie falls in with the Unsilenced - those who still dare to speak. But the Ministry has plans of its own. And if they succeed, rebellion won't just be punished.It'll be impossible.

First book in the doodle-packed diary series – now with a fresh new look and exclusive bonus content."Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offering" – Mail on Sunday"You must read these books" – Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny vs MonkeyI am the god of tricksters. Well, I was until last Tuesday. Now I’m an eleven-year-old boy...Loki the mighty trickster god has been banished by Odin to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old school boy. Forbidden from revealing his AWESOME godly powers, Loki must do enough good deeds to earn his place back. As he records the truth in his magical (judgemental) diary, it seems like Loki might be a lost cause...BONUS CONTENT: Loki-style "facts" about his fellow Norse gods and a short story from Thor.There’s a whole world of Loki to read:A Bad God’s Guide to Being GoodA Bad God’s Guide to Taking the BlameA Bad God’s Guide to Ruling the WorldA Bad God’s Guide to Making EnemiesA Bad God’s Guide to Causing ChaosAlso i

Dive into this hilarious history book and explore the wildest mishaps, miscalculations, and bloopers of the past.History isn't just about boring battles and dusty dates - it’s also full of chaotic catastrophes and massive mistakes! From Queen Victoria’s coronation confusion to the Titanic’s infamous iceberg encounter, this fun history guide reveals the most strange and surprising stories from the past.Perfect for gifts for kids who like history, this book brings the past to life with hilarious illustrations by Simon Abbott. Kids aged 7-10 will love uncovering weird but true tales of ridiculous rulers, engineering emergencies, and sporting slip-ups in a guide that proves even the biggest blunders can make for great stories.Embark on an educational adventure through time with:*Humorous history: Discover comical errors, from trains built too wide for their tracks to royal wedding rings stuck on the wrong fingers.*Vibrant visuals: Every page is packed with bold, colourful illustrations and

A National Bestseller - Recommended by Financial Times as "What to Read in 2025" "The central argument of Our Dollar, Your Problem--that the greenback's pre-eminence was never guaranteed and might plausibly be overturned--could hardly be more timely."--The Economist A leading economist explores the global rise of the U.S. dollar and shows why its future stability is far from assured Our Dollar, Your Problem argues that America's currency might not have reached today's lofty pinnacle without a certain amount of good luck. Drawing in part on his own experiences, including with policymakers and world leaders, Kenneth Rogoff animates the remarkable postwar run of the dollar--how it beat out the Japanese yen, the Soviet ruble, and the euro--and the challenges it faces today from crypto and the Chinese yuan, the end of reliably low inflation and interest rates, political instability, and the fracturing of the dollar bloc. Americans cannot take for granted that the Pax Dollar era will last in

★ 永遠十歲的女孩，迎來100歲生日！★ 帶著小狗與會說話的檸檬，展開奇幻旅程★ 爆笑又溫柔的童話冒險★ 一個關於「好人生」的大問題伊蒂絲有兩個神奇的禮物：能讓東西活過來的魔法，還有——永遠十歲。但一百年後，她開始覺得：一直當十歲，好像也沒那麼好。於是，她帶著聰明的小狗和一顆會說話的檸檬，踏上尋找仙子的旅程，希望解除魔法，開始真正的人生。A philosophical adventure story for early readers that playfully combines fairytale with absurd comedy to ask a big question about what makes a good life.As a newborn, Edith received two gifts: the ability to bring any object to life and eternal childhood. That's why today, 100 years later, Edith is celebrating her centenary as a ten-year-old. What will she wish for this time? Certainly a new life-being ten forever has its downside. On her birthday, Edith sets off to find the fairy who bewitched her and reverse the spell. She takes her only friends, a wise dog and a talking lemon. Fully illustrated in color, this one-of-a-kind chapter book bursts with good things: the dry witof a faithful dog, a fairytale adventure, camping, boating, friendship and danger, and a question that matters.

★ 一本會把願望「寫成真的」神奇筆記本！★ 幽默又充滿想像力的校園魔法故事★ 榮獲 Junior Library Guild 精選推薦如果你有一本能讓文字變成現實的魔法書，你會寫下什麼願望呢？Polly Diamond得到一本神奇筆記本，只要寫下願望就會成真！然而每個願望也帶來意想不到的混亂與驚喜。從魔法失控到顛倒世界，Polly在一連串爆笑冒險中學會友情、責任與成長。這是一套充滿創意與幽默感的插圖故事，帶領孩子進入想像力無限的魔法世界。Polly Diamond Series (Books 1–3)Polly Diamond and the Magic BookPolly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School FairPolly Diamond and the Topsy-Turvy Day (A Junior Library Guild Selection)Polly Diamond is an imaginative young girl who discovers a magical notebook where everything she writes comes true.In Polly Diamond and the Magic Book, Polly learns that her wishes have surprising consequences when her words magically become reality. In The Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair, her magical writing turns a school fair into a wildly chaotic adventure. And in The Topsy-Turvy Day, Polly’s magic leads to a topsy-turvy day where everything turns upside down.Filled with humour, warmth, and lively illustrations, the Polly Diamond series celebrates imagination, frien

Uncover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings! Travel back in time with Ken Jennings to become a Junior Genius! Did you know that the Egyptians invented toothpaste? Or that the Great Pyramid of Khufu was the tallest building on Earth for almost 3,800 years? Discover fascinating facts about Egypt's amazing monuments, powerful pharaohs, and more in this Junior Genius Guide filled with neat illustrations, cool trivia, and fun activities.

★ Junior Library Guild 選書 × 多項年度童書榜入選★ 小作家 × 魔法筆記本，笑料滿滿的橋梁書冒險★ 《Ivy + Bean》《Amelia Bedelia》讀者必讀系列★ 想像力爆發的校園魔法故事Polly Diamond 有一本神奇的筆記本 Spell，只要寫下任何事情就會變成真的。當她想用魔法幫班上找到最棒的班級寵物時，事情卻意外失控。為了讓一切回到正軌，Polly必須想出最正確的字句。本書以幽默故事與輕魔法元素描繪校園生活，鼓勵孩子閱讀、寫作與發揮想像力。Now available in paperback! One aspiring writer plus one magic book. It all adds up to a whole lot of trouble. A Junior Library Guild selectionA Parents magazine Best Children's Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the BestA Common Sense Media Best Book for Little KidsAn Ontario Library Association Best BetA Cybils Award finalistA Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award nomineePolly Diamond is back in the third book about the magical mix-ups of Polly and her notebook, Spell! In this delightfully funny and magical chapter book series, Polly and Spell have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when they join forces to help get the best class pet ever, they get more than they bargained f

How did Zeus come to rule the sky? How did Poseidon become the god of the sea? Learn all about the myths and legends of Greek mythology in this dramatic history, featuring 16 pages of photos.Celebrate ancient Greek mythology and civilization, where Heracles performed his twelve heroic feats and Athena defended the acropolis as the goddess of war and wisdom. For centuries, these tales were at the center of Greek society and religion. The legends of Greek mythology have been retold around the world in stories like Ovid's Heroides and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, influencing everything from ancient Roman culture to bestselling American novels of the twenty-first century. Including well-known tales of Medusa and Perseus, sirens, goddesses, and more, this book explores the vibrant stories that live on and inspire young readers to this day.Series Overview: A natural expansion of the exceptional Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, grea

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.It's Sea City Part II when Mary Anne and Stacey return there as helpers for the Pike family. The girls can't wait to catch some rays, stroll along the boardwalk...and baby-sit, of course!But neither of them expects to meet up with her boyfriend from last summer. And to further complicate things, little Vanessa Pike has a crush on the cashier at Ice-Cream Palace -- only he has a crush on Mallory!Will a summer romance come between Logan and Mary Anne? Will an older boy break Vanessa's heart? Only one thing's for certain: There are too many boys in Sea City!

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant #1 Indie Bestseller! Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with this second book of a captivating duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black- now in paperback! An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame. Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude willing to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, Oak will have to decide whether to attempt regaining the trust of the girl he's always loved or to remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reign--even if it means ending Wren, too. With a new war looming on the horizon and treachery lurking in every corner, neither Oak's guile nor his wit will be enough to keep every

A Caldecott Honor Book“Owen is everychild.” —Booklist (starred review)Owen’s fuzzy yellow blanket goes where he goes, even when others think he is too old for it. Will Owen’s blanket go to school? A classic, evergreen, Caldecott Honor and Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor picture book about comfort and compromise from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes.“Owen had a fuzzy yellow blanket. He’d had it since he was a baby. He loved it with all his heart.”Owen’s blanket is his favorite possession. Everywhere he goes, Fuzzy goes with him. Upstairs, downstairs, in-between. Inside, outside, upside down. Everywhere! When Owen is about to start school, their neighbor offers advice to Owen’s parents about how to get rid of Fuzzy, but Owen foils each attempt. Then his mother comes up with the perfect plan that makes everyone happy.Any child who relies on a comfort object will instantly relate to Owen. This is a story about compromise that speaks both to those not yet ready to let go and t

★ 《A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder》作者 Holly Jackson 成人驚悚首作★ 「我要在死前找出殺我的人」年度最強懸疑設定★ 《紐約時報》冠軍暢銷小說★ 倒數七天的致命調查，每一頁都令人屏住呼吸27歲的Jet在家門口遭到襲擊，醒來後得知頭骨碎片將導致致命動脈瘤，生命只剩一週。面對不到10%成功率的手術，她選擇放棄治療，利用最後七天追查兇手。隨著調查深入，小鎮隱藏的祕密逐漸浮現。《Not Quite Dead Yet》以倒數計時的緊張節奏展開，是一部充滿反轉與情感張力的懸疑驚悚小說。After she is fatally wounded in an assault, a young woman uses her last few days to try to solve her own murder, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.Margaret "Jet" Mason has never been able to finish anything. In her twenty-seven years, she's dropped out of school, quit a promising career, and dumped all her boyfriends. Her town's annual Halloween festival is a pageant of the familiar faces of friends and family, each a reminder of her failure to launch, made more surreal by the ghoulish costumes everyone's wearing. But no matter—she’s about to leave this town behind and get her fresh start somewhere else. Like with everything else, she quits the party and heads home.But as she walks in

【如果記憶會說謊，我們該如何找回遺失的自己？】當所有的美好都成了碎片，你是否有勇氣重新拼湊？十七歲的帕克（Puck）一直過著平靜的生活，直到那場改變一切的事故發生。她發現自己不只失去了記憶，還失去了對生活原本的感知。就在此時，一個意想不到的轉機出現了...那些曾被遺忘的物件、那張被塗抹的照片，似乎都在指引她走向一個塵封的真相。《The Shape of Lost Things》 是一場關於尋找的旅程。Sarah Everett 用最優美的筆觸，探討了我們如何定義「失去」。這不僅是一本關於青少年成長的小說，更是一面鏡子，反射出每個人內心深處那道不為人知的傷口。"Compelling and beautifully written... Everett's sophomore novel story is sure to captivate readers." — Janae Marks, New York Times bestselling author of On Air with Zoe WashingtonFrom the award-winning author of The Probability of Everything, which has been called "one of the best books I have read this year (maybe ever)" (Colby Sharp, Nerdy Book Club) and "Powerful" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), comes a heartfelt exploration of family and change as twelve-year-old Skye reunites with her older brother, Finn, after he spent four years on the run with their father. Skye Nickson’s world changed forever when her dad went on the run with her brother, Finn. It’s been four years without Finn’s jokes, four years

For fans of the Warrior Cats franchise, this action-packed sequel follows Zephyr, a tank-bred axolotl newly freed into the lake whose rebel faction is intent on destroying the Immortal Code. Zephyr isn't out to make friends. After a grueling escape from an axolotl breeding facility all he cares about is being reunited with his sister Luna. He places his trust in Neptune, a wise tiger salamander, who promises to look for her. But the search is fraught, and Neptune refuses to venture above in the dark. Feeling betrayed, Zephyr sets off on his own and soon encounters Jasper, an ambitious axolotl hungry for power. Zephyr quickly finds himself embroiled in a fight between axolotls who believe regeneration is the key to survival and others who want to evolve and roam free. The struggle for power is vicious, and there are many more dangers waiting for them both above and below the surface of the lake. This thrilling adventure is complete with legendary battles, incredible alliances, and a mov

Abandoned at birth, Ace struggles to survive both human and animal predators in his quest to save himself--and his entire species--in this epic middle grade fantasy for fans of Warrior Cats, starring the X-Men of the sea: axolotls. There's danger lurking in the depths of the lake. Ace learns this early when his twin brother cruelly devours his tail and leaves him for dead. Separated from his family, he is cast off into the depths of a perilous waterway. Ace is wary to trust others, but his survival will depend on it as he navigates treacherous algae blooms and hunts for food, all while he waits for his tail to regenerate. And when he stumbles upon a glowing green axolotl named Ariel, he learns that with training axolotls can develop an incredible power: immortality. With high rewards come unspeakable risks, and Ace has been hurt before. But the potential to cheat death might be too hard to resist. This action-packed adventure explores the strength that develops through adversity as Ace

Book 2 in the epic middle grade fantasy adventure. That wasn't a welcome, she realized. It was a warning.After the defeat of her cruel father, Emba Oak's nights are haunted by strange dreams with beckoning dragons calling her to faraway mountain peaks. With an ever-flowing stream of questions about her nature, her dragon fire and fury, Emba knows she must go. But can Emba control the growing powers inside her or will everything fall apart along the way?

With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this eleventh book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, can a mysterious new mascot at Ella Mentry School help the kids beat their rivals?A.J. and his friends lost the spelling bee to those pesky kids at Dirk School. Could Dirk’s school mascot have anything to do with it? It quickly becomes clear that Ella Mentry School will need a mascot if they ever want to win again!Then, a mysterious gorilla mascot shows up at Ella Mentry School. His presence starts raising morale—he even makes A.J. like coming to school! But will the rise of school spirit be enough to help A.J. and Andrea beat Dirk School in the geography bee, or is this competition set to be another embarrassing defeat?Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his frien

What if Meg had to become a Greek god? Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous sprayed edges! Become one with the gods in this tale based off of Disney's Hercules, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney classics in a creative way! After Hercules proves he's a true hero and regains his godship, all seems right in the world. That is, until Zeus tells Meg that she can't be with Hercules because she's, well, mortal. Luckily, Hera has a solution, offering Meg a chance to prove herself worthy of a spot on Mt. Olympus--as a god. All Meg has to do is complete a mysterious quest. The mission? Oh, just to rescue her ex's current wife from the Underworld. The ex-boyfriend she saved by selling her soul to Hades. The ex-boyfriend who immediately moved on to someone else while she was stuck in the Underworld. Can Meg put her past behind her and use her quick-wit to defeat monsters and gods alike, including the nefarious Hades? Will she finally figure o

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted by Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant!Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants the starring role, of course, but she is given the worst part of all -- the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a big brown costume and say one or two lines.Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!

The brand new summer romance set in Dream Harbor from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café and The Strawberry Patch Pancake House! “Another gentle small-town romance with Hallmark movie vibes… Dream Harbor remains a cozy spot to linger” Publisher’s Weekly "A delightful escape filled with Gilmore’s signature whimsy and coziness” Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author *** The greatest love is the one you never expected to find Daisy is fed up with being unlucky in love. And since Mayor Kelly declared her beloved flower shop cursed in one of his infamous visions, business has been slow. Dream Harbor newcomer Elliot has been adjusting to small-town life following his own relationship turmoil.And until now he’s avoided the flower shop at all costs. If the mayor is correct, he doesn’t need any more bad luck in his life. When he finds himself walking through the door of the Daisy Chain Flower Shop, he doesn’t expect it to be a life-changing moment.

From the #1 bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a family of liars... and the son who wants to break the family tradition.Trey knows the drill: His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money's in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run... until they set up somewhere else and start again.Trey believes his father when he says no one's getting hurt. After all, these parents have money to spare.But Trey's starting to get tired of running... and lying... and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes another incredible summer romance about holding onto memories, making new ones, learning to let go, and unexpectedly falling in love. Olivia Lupo feels stuck. All her friends have gone on to their first year of college while she's still at home with her family. There's a good reason though, her beloved grandmother, Annie, has dementia, and Olivia can't bear the thought of being so far from home when Annie needs her the most. So when her stepmother asks the family to spend three weeks of the summer on Martha's Vineyard, Olivia plans to say no...until she discovers an old box Annie filled with photos and memories from her own time there. Olivia decides to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and spend some time on the island that Annie describes as magical. When she arrives, she meets Connor, a boy from her past who really wants to be a part of her present... and future. Olivia's never thought about foreve

When the snobbiest girl at Sweet Valley Middle School gets a new horse, Elizabeth is suddenly interested in being her friend and Jessica isn't buying it. The fun and drama continues in this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! Lila Fowler, the snobbiest girl in Sweet Valley Middle School, has gotten her own beautiful horse but she doesn't even seem to care! Elizabeth thinks it's not fair -she absolutely adores horses and would do anything to get to ride one - even pretending to be friends with Lila! Jessica can't stand that Elizabeth is acting so fake just to buddy up with her friend. Just how far will Elizabeth go before she loses everything--all for the love of a horse?

Join Hupo on another fantasy graphic novel for independent readers as he travels through the land of Yip, where his courage will be put to the ultimate test as he battles his very own worst fears... Hupo is off on an airship adventure, but this time he's sharing the decks with Zimmy, a peculiar person who looks, sounds, and smells, just like Hupo! They make their way to the Doom Lagoons, a place where you can trap your worst fears below the waters so you never have to be scared again. But things don't go to plan, and after hundreds of years of fear is released into Yip, it's up to Hupo and the suspicious Zimmy to save everyone from the horrors of the Doom Lagoon!

Drake and Worm team up with their friend Obi to free the Swamp Dragon when she is mistaken for a terrifying monster in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, perfect for newly independent readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Dragon Masters Drake and Obi travel to a mangrove swamp after a Dragon Stone shows them a new Dragon Master there! When they reach the nearby village, they meet Kinti, the new Dragon Master, but they discover that a Swamp Dragon has been captured. The villagers haven't seen a dragon before and they think the strange creature attacked Kinti. But Kinti knows that the Swamp Dragon was only trying to warn her about a magical monster lurking in

※請確定您所選購之期刊正確無誤，本期為2026年5月號　NO.118※※因雜誌到貨日期不一，請於下單時在備註欄填上您欲購買之期號(過期雜誌恕不接受訂購)※※本期號上架時間至2026/06/01※封面故事:【VACHERON CONSTANTIN 薄型的份量】: 江詩丹頓向來是微型機械工藝的高手，不只因為過去曾經打造過的數款超薄時計，更因為他們在超薄機芯早已成熟無比的今日，仍然能夠與時俱進、持續突破。彷彿要讓腕錶像第二層皮膚一樣。抑或越是纖薄，越有份量。專題報導：【Watches & Wonders Geneva 2026】：2026年4月，Watches and Wonders「鐘錶與奇蹟」於日內瓦盛大揭幕。集結 A. LANGE & SÖHNE、BVLGARI、CARTIER、IWC、JLC、PATEK PHILIPPE、PANERAI、PARMIGIANI FLEURIER、PIAGET、ROLEX、TAG HEUER、TUDOR、VC和VCA等數十個頂級品牌，在錶展中傾盡極致工藝，呈現令人讚嘆的年度新作；展館外更有BOVET、FRANCK MULLER與 JACOB & CO.等製錶奇才交相輝映，交織出一場關於時間的繁花盛宴。【機芯大躍進與材質新紀元 愛彼皇家橡樹與皇家橡樹離岸型系列】：2026年甫開始，愛彼搶先在W&W之前，於瑞士舉辦AP Social Club，一舉發表多款全新作品。除了眾所矚目的150週年Heritage懷錶和Neo Frame跳時錶外，作為品牌經典擔當的皇家橡樹和皇家橡樹離岸型系列自然也推出許多令人興奮的新作。從取代服役近三十年傳奇機芯——2385 (Frédéric Piguet 1185)的6401自製計時碼錶機芯，到專利免工具調校的萬年曆系統，再到塊狀金屬玻璃(BMG)前衛材質的應用，充分展現了豪華運動腕錶龍頭的氣勢。【毫秒一瞬 JUMPING HOUR】：跳時，是鐘錶世界裡最需耐心等待的複雜機制。畢竟這種機制每個整點就展現一次，且每一次，都快得令人不及反應。當然你可以要求它再來一次──轉動錶冠移動分針，直到下一個整點之前──但是你永遠抓不準它究竟會在哪一刻，發生。於是你只能等，聚精會神地等。等到終於聽見「喀」的一聲，看見視窗裡的數字跳躍。哪怕就只有那一瞬間，也值了。話題腕錶：【用時尚的語言說時間

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Dory joins her first soccer team in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean!“Some of the best children’s literature in years.” —New York MagazineDory is on her first soccer team with her best friends, Rosabelle and George. She’s ready to score a billion goals, but Rosabelle is having a meltdown over wearing cleats, and George is mysteriously acting like a baby. So, Dory attempts to befriend a new teammate, Valentina. But making a new friend isn’t so easy, especially when Valentina kicks the ball perfectly every time, steals all the attention, and has a way of making a billion sound kinda small. Determined to outshine Valentina as the star of the team, Dory seeks help from her reliable imagination to flip the score.Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little si

Pete the Cat explores his family tree in this I Can Read Phonics Level 2 story full of long vowel sounds and consonant digraphs perfect for learning to read. By the #1 New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean!Pete the Cat is making a family tree. He adds Mom, Dad, and Bob. Who is next?Meet the grooviest members of Pete the Cat's super cool family in this highly decodable Level 2 I Can Read Phonics book designed in conjunction with a phonics expert to help kids learn to read. Includes frontmatter with tips on how to support new readers with each sound in the story.For more I Can Read Phonics, check out:Little Critter: Can I Do It? (I Can Read Phonics Level 1)

Parents should pass down stories, not spirits...Avery and Carlos Tam have built their lives on logic, not legends. Carlos, the host of a hit reality show that exposes paranormal hoaxes, has made a name disproving the supernatural.But when they travel to his ancestral home in the Philippines, darkness clings to every corner. The mirrors are shrouded. The housekeeper won't stay in the house alone. And no one will speak of the tragedies the family has seen.Then a brutal car crash leaves Carlos trapped in his own body--silent, helpless, and utterly vulnerable. As Avery tends to him, the house begins to stir. It watches. It listens. And it speaks--in a voice only Carlos can hear--offering a twisted kind of comfort.And as the lies buried by Carlos and his family begin to surface, Avery must confront the truth: if the past won't rest, their future may never begin.Some inherit memories. Others inherit monsters.

Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Wigglesbottom Primary.Billy LOVES football! He wants to play as well as his football hero... But in the first match of the season, Billy's game does NOT go to plan. The Mini Monsters are worried, too. Does Billy love football more than them? Maybe it's time for the Mini Monsters to start playing football... What could possibly go wrong?

◎代理經銷 白象文化這是一本自閉症兒童繪畫與成長的歷程，記錄著身為母親，從確診開始，在各不同成長階段，一路身、心的陪伴與照顧的過程。This is a book about the painting and growth process of autistic children. It records the process of being a mother, starting from the diagnosis, and accompanying and caring for you physically and mentally at different stages of growth.

BATTLE AT FEI RIVERAs the northern emperor Fu Jian prepares to march on the south with an army of the undead, Chen Xing and his ragtag team of exorcists make one final, desperate attempt to convince him to reconsider. But even if Fu Jian abandons his unwitting alliance with the forces of darkness, that will only delay the plans of the Demon God Chiyou, not bring them to an end—and Chen Xing is no closer to solving the mystery of the Dinghai Pearl and releasing the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth, without which he knows they have no chance of defeating their ultimate foe. Xiang Shu, meanwhile, makes a drastic decision to solve what to him is the more pressing problem: Chen Xing’s imminent, fated death. Other forces are at work here, though, than the exorcists and their enemies, and when the pivotal moment arrives, nothing goes as either Xiang Shu or Chen Xing could possibly have planned…Series Overview: Once, ancient China was brimming with magic…but three hundred years ago, the S

Elephant and Piggie stick together like only best friends can! This fun-filled sticker-scene book features favorite Elephant & Piggie adventures along with special guest appearances from a cast of pals including Snake, Bat, Whale, and Ice Cream Penguin. Dance with Gerald, play ball with Snake, make slop with Piggie, go for a drivey-drive-drive, and so much more!